THE LION KING (1994) MOVIE POSTER, ORIGINAL DAYBILL, DISNEY ANIMATED
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
The Lion King (1994) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Disney Animated Classic Featuring the Voices of Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, and Directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff is...
The Lion King (1994) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Disney Animated Classic Featuring the Voices of Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, and Directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff is in Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: A small tear and paper loss on the top of the poster, there are some pin holes on the right and left top sides and bottom of the poster (5 in total), there are some paper loss on the right bottom corner with a small tear plus 2 tears at the bottom, 1 of them is about 5mm the other about .5mm. Although these issues are present it does not diminish the vibrancy to this poster. This original daybill poster is currently stored rolled and will be carefully packed and shipped in cylinder. The Disney artwork remains bold and colourful, making this an excellent piece for collectors of vintage animation posters. The iconic imagery of Simba and the Pride Lands continues to capture the magic of this beloved 1994 animated classic, and despite the minor condition issues noted, this poster displays beautifully and would make a wonderful addition to any Disney collection or home cinema room.
Movie Synopsis
The Lion King (1994) stands as one of Disney's most celebrated and successful animated films, capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide with its powerful story, unforgettable music, and stunning animation. Directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, this epic tale follows young lion cub Simba, voiced by Jonathan Taylor Thomas as a cub and Matthew Broderick as an adult, as he navigates a journey of loss, exile, and ultimately redemption in the African savannah.
The story begins in the Pride Lands, where Simba is born as the heir to King Mufasa, magnificently voiced by James Earl Jones. From the opening sequence featuring the iconic song "Circle of Life" by Elton John and Tim Rice, audiences are drawn into a world of majesty and natural beauty. However, Simba's idyllic childhood is shattered when his treacherous uncle Scar, brilliantly voiced by Jeremy Irons, orchestrates a devastating plot that results in Mufasa's death. Consumed by guilt and manipulation, young Simba flees the Pride Lands, believing himself responsible for his father's tragic demise.
In exile, Simba encounters the unforgettable duo of Timon, a wisecracking meerkat voiced by Nathan Lane, and Pumbaa, a good-natured warthog voiced by Ernie Sabella. These lovable characters introduce Simba to their carefree philosophy of "Hakuna Matata" (no worries), helping him forget his painful past. As Simba grows into adulthood, he must eventually confront his destiny when childhood friend Nala, voiced by Moira Kelly, discovers him and reveals the devastation Scar has brought upon the Pride Lands. With guidance from the wise mandrill Rafiki, voiced by Robert Guillaume, and the spiritual presence of Mufasa, Simba must find the courage to return home and reclaim his rightful place as king.
The film's screenplay was written by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton, drawing inspiration from Shakespeare's Hamlet and biblical stories of Moses and Joseph. The production was a massive undertaking for Disney Animation, with over 600 artists, animators, and technicians contributing to the film's creation over a four-year period. The animation team travelled to Kenya to study the landscape, wildlife, and culture, ensuring authentic representation of the African setting.
The musical score by Hans Zimmer won an Academy Award, whilst songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, including "Can You Feel the Love Tonight", also earned Oscars. The film became a cultural phenomenon, grossing nearly $1 billion worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing release of 1994. The Lion King spawned sequels, a highly successful Broadway musical, and a 2019 photorealistic remake, cementing its legacy as one of the most beloved animated films ever created. The themes of responsibility, family, and finding one's place in the world continue to resonate with audiences of all ages, making this Disney masterpiece truly timeless.
To find out more about The Lion King (1994) click here to go to IMDB.com.
Special Notes
Images may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.
Postage, Insurance & Your Country Taxes
Postage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).
FAQ
At Movie Posters Australia, the love and conservation of movie posters comes first, and we like to share this passion. Our commitment to quality means we will provide high quality memorabilia to our customers. Posters are carefully chosen and authenticated to ensure originality and value. We want our customers to trust MPA, so we always try to be as open and transparent as we can, provide detailed condition information and images, to ensure customers are comfortable and confident in their purchase.
While the industry does have a few condition rating standards, there is no movie poster condition rating system that has become the accepted standard world wide. This unfortunately makes condition terms vary from movie poster dealer to movie poster dealer. Terms like Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, seem to be universal to most condition rating standards, but most standards still lack definition about what and how many flaws/defects/damage defines a specific condition level. For more information on how Movie Posters Australia grades the condition of its movie posters, daybills, lobby cards and other ephemera please see out Movie Poster Condition and Grading page.
In the early days of cinema, posters were primarily hand-drawn and printed in various sizes, often tailored to fit the available space in theaters or promotional areas. In the United States, the "One Sheet" size (some times called '1 Sheet' or '1SH' approximately 27" x 41", became the standard during the 1930s. This size was manageable for theater display and suited the needs of a growing film industry.
Different countries developed their own poster sizes and styles, which also changed sometimes over the decades, and were influenced by local preferences and practical considerations, like available paper sheet sizes and how many posters could be printed on one sheet.
In Australia, the most popular size, the Daybill, has evolved over the decades. Australian Daybills sizes in chronological order are:
- Long Daybills (15" x 40"), from 1920's to pre-WW2 or pre-1941, were printed two to a sheet, longer than current Daybill versions. There were size variances in width from 14.5" to 15" and in height from 39.5" to 40".
- War Time Daybill (10" x 30"), during WW2, for a short time to conserve paper during a war time shortage, four Daybills were printed on one sheet. Information from Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills".
- Post-War Daybill (13" x 30"), this 13" x 30" Post-War size carried through until the 1980's, but also varied in size from 13"-14" x 29.75"-30.25".
- Post-80's Daybill (33cm x 66cm, or 13" x 26"), over a few years in the late 80's, the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm, although these have also varied from 32-33cm x 64.5-66cm. New sizes from the late 80's were created, sometimes called a Mini Daybill or Mini Poster, in 9" x 12", 11" x 17" and 13" x 20".
In the UK, the somewhat unique 'Quad' poster, measuring 30" x 40", became popular, offering a larger landscape format that allowed for more elaborate designs.
In Japan, movie poster sizes were smaller, such as the "B2" (20" x 28"), which suited the more compact living environment of larger cities, smaller advertising spaces, and unique aesthetic sensibilities.
The 1970s and 1980s, witnessed the rise of the "six-sheet" (81" x 81") format, reflecting a trend towards larger and more visually impactful advertising.
Overall, the variation in movie poster sizes across different countries and decades highlights the interplay between technological printing advancements, paper resource availability, paper sheet size changes, cultural preferences, and the evolving nature of movie marketing.
At Movie Posters Australia we tag each poster we sell with a 'size' and 'condition' description at the very top of the page for our customers to easily see. There may however be some slight variations to sizes by up one inch due to variations in production and guillotine methods by printers over the decades.