FNB and Disney Africa have announced a collaboration to bring a series of family-oriented Disney live events over the course of the next year to South African audiences.
As part of this, FNB customers will have access to a special pre-sale ticket purchasing window, as well as access to specials and surprise perks. The first of these events will be Disney’s The Lion King LIVE In Concert that will play to Gauteng audiences this festive season.
In The Lion King LIVE In Concert, the all-new Disney film that was released last month in cinemas, will come to life on an epic scale as it’s screened and accompanied live by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra.
The action, adventure and wild excitement of the 2019 film will be coming to The Sun Arena at Times Square in Pretoria on the 10th, 11th and 12th of December this year, in a perfectly synchronised live orchestral performance.
This unique family entertainment experience will combine the screening of Disney’s The Lion King directed by Jon Favreau with the epic live orchestral performance of Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Hans Zimmer’s original motion picture soundtrack that also features South African legend Lebo M.
Speaking at a press conference at Beechwood Gardens in Hyde Park to announce the partnership, Raj Makanjee, CEO of FNB Retail expressed delight to the collaboration with Disney to bring these family events to South African audiences.
Disney’s 2019 release of The Lion King features the voices of artists such as South African Dr. John Kani, as well as James Earl-Jones, Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, and Beyoncé bringing the unforgettable host of characters to life.
The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, which has always provided the best of local and international soloists and conductors, will add harmony to the new film.
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