Arts & Entertainment
‘The Lion King’ trailer gives first look at Timon and Pumbaa
The film hits theaters on July 19
The first official trailer for Disney’s remake of “The Lion King” gave the first look at iconic best friends Timon (Seth Rogen) and Pumbaa (Billy Eichner).
The trailer showcases the studio’s reimagining of the 1994 cartoon into a CGI world that gives the jungle and the animals a more realistic look.
“Everything you see exists together in a delicate balance. While others search for what they can take, a true king searches for what he can give,” Mufasa (voiced by James Earl Jones) tells Simba (voiced by Donald Glover). “You must take your place in the Circle of Life.”
Jones also voiced Mufasa in the original film. The trailer gives a glimpse at Mufasa’s impending murder, by the hand of his evil brother Scar (voiced by Chiwetel Ejiofor), and a look at Simba’s love interest Nala (voiced by Beyoncé ). At the end of the trailer, the famous warthog and meerkat Timon and Pumbaa are seen galavanting through the jungle singing the Disney classic “Hakuna Matata.”
“The Lion King” hits theaters on July 19.
Watch below.
Sports
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay
Games to take place next month in Italy
“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.
HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.
The games will take place in Milan and Cortina from Feb. 6-22. The HBO Max announcement did not specifically say when Williams and Storrie will participate in the torch relay.
Bars & Parties
Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans
Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance
Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.
Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.
This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.
The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay
Comings & Goings
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