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Disney Celebrates Lion King 3D Premiere

Walt Disney Studios celebrated the stereoscopic 3D re-release of their Oscar and Golden Globe award-winning animated feature The Lion King this Saturday, August 27 at the historic El Capitan Theatre. Stars from the film in attendance were Robert Guillaume (voice of Rafiki), Moira Kelly (Adult Nala), Jim Cummings (Ed the hyena) and Niketa Calame (Young Nala) who were accompanied by legendary Disney producer Don Hahn, co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, and acclaimed animators Tony Bancroft, Mark Henn and Andreas Deja.

A flock of celebrity guests helped fill out the red carpet, including Julie Bowen (Modern Family), Melora Hardin (The Office), Melissa Joan Hart, Ali Landry, Gilles Marini, Antonio Sabato  Jr., Rick Schroeder, Monet Mazur, RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad), Shaunie O’Neal, Adam Irigoyen (Shake It Up), Maria Canals-Barrera and Nolan Sotillo (Prom).

Fans of the celebrated film can re-experience Simba’s Serengeti adventures (and the comedic styling of Timon & Pumbaa!) in a whole new dimension this fall, as The Lion King 3D rolls through theaters in a two-week theatrical extravaganza kicking off September 16, and take home the Diamond Edition release in high-definition Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 4.

Here are some photos from the fun-filled event.

HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27:  Co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff arrive at "The Lion King" Los Angeles 3D Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27: Co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff arrive at The Lion King Los Angeles 3D Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27:  (L-R) President of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Bob Chapek, President of Walt Disney Studios Alan Bergman, actress Moira Kelly, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment's Lori MacPherson and producer Don Hahn pose with Timon and Rafiki at "The Lion King" Los Angeles 3D Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) President of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Bob Chapek, President of Walt Disney Studios Alan Bergman, actress Moira Kelly, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment's Lori MacPherson and producer Don Hahn pose with Timon and Rafiki at The Lion King Los Angeles 3D Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27:  Producer Don Hahn (C) poses with Timon and Rafiki at "The Lion King" Los Angeles 3D Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27: Producer Don Hahn (C) poses with Timon and Rafiki at The Lion King Los Angeles 3D Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27:  Actor Jim Cummings and producer Don Hahn attend "The Lion King" Los Angeles 3D Premiere after party at the Annex at Hollywood & Highland on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27: Actor Jim Cummings and producer Don Hahn attend The Lion King Los Angeles 3D Premiere after party at the Annex at Hollywood & Highland on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27:  Actress Moira Kelly (C) poses with Timon and Rafiki at "The Lion King" Los Angeles 3D Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27: Actress Moira Kelly (C) poses with Timon and Rafiki at The Lion King Los Angeles 3D Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27:  Actors Niketa Calame and Moira Kelly attend "The Lion King" Los Angeles 3D Premiere after party at the Annex at Hollywood & Highland on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27: Actors Niketa Calame and Moira Kelly attend The Lion King Los Angeles 3D Premiere after party at the Annex at Hollywood & Highland on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27:  Actor Robert Guillaume, and co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff attend "The Lion King" Los Angeles 3D Premiere after party at the Annex at Hollywood & Highland on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27: Actor Robert Guillaume, and co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff attend The Lion King Los Angeles 3D Premiere after party at the Annex at Hollywood & Highland on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27:  Children from the Los Angeles After School Enrichment program pose with actor Robert Guillaume at "The Lion King" Los Angeles 3D Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27: Children from the Los Angeles After School Enrichment program pose with actor Robert Guillaume at The Lion King Los Angeles 3D Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27:  Actor Robert Guillaume arrives at "The Lion King" Los Angeles 3D Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27: Actor Robert Guillaume arrives at The Lion King Los Angeles 3D Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on August 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
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