Why ’The Lion King’ is NOT Hamlet [William Shakespeare’s ’The Lion King’ Part One]

Disney Does Shakespeare! Matt dives into all of the reasons ’The Lion King’ IS based on the works of William Shakespeare, but is NOT based on Hamlet even a little , maybe a little bit... This is part one of my three episode series about all the connections between Shakespeare and ’The Lion King’. Don’t forget to check out episodes 2 and 3! MATT’S MUSINGS: Do you still think ‘The Lion King’ is based on Hamlet?? Matt Reviews the Best Cinderella Movies: All film footage is lovingly borrowed and not owned by me. Film footage: The Lion King (1994), Walt Disney Studios Hamlet (2000), Miramax Films Hamlet (1996), Castle Rock Entertainment, Columbia Pictures Hamlet (2009), BBC Richard III (1955), London Films __________________________________________ Welcome to Teacup For One, my name is Matt and I have two degrees! Just like a great cup of tea, this channel is a blend of diverse and exciting ingredients: mix some Disney with some Shakespeare, a dash of Funko Pops, a splash of unboxing videos and the occasional travel vlog and you’ve got a Teacup for One. This channel started as a Walt Disney World Resort vlog for solo travellers, and has evolved into a one stop destination for Disnerds of all kinds! Perhaps you want to find out Matt’s picks for the best character meet and greets at Walt Disney World, or see the ultimate showdown between Butterbeer (The Wizarding World of Harry Potter) vs Green and Blue Milk (Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge) vs LeFou’s Brew (New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom)? Or find out where to find Disney World treats in Canada? Or maybe you want to hear about the Imagineering backstories behind the Society of Explorers and Adventurers, and how it may (or may not) be the foundation for a new cinematic universe (or SEAverse) incorporating movies based on fan favourite rides such as the Jungle Cruise, The Hunted Mansion, The Tower of Terror and more! Even if you’ve never been to the Disney Parks, Matt loves talking about Disney movies! Keep an eye out for some fun video essays, looking at film analysis topics like why Belle is the best Disney character, why Cinderella’s dress isn’t blue, why the genie was Robin Williams’ best fun Disney History videos like the time Matt tried to figure out Mickey Mouse’s real birthday! But Teacup for One isn’t just about Disney, Matt also loves talking about William Shakespeare and seeing how the bard’s classic plays continue to influence our contemporary pop you know The Lion King has more in common with The Henriad than Hamlet? Or, perhaps, that Marvel’s Thor and Loki are perfect mirrors of Edgar and Edmund from King Lear? Or maybe you’re interested in Matt’s picks for the Best Shakespeare Films of all time! And of course, if you’re familiar with Matt’s Instagram profile, the channel wouldn’t be complete without some Funko Pops! Every once in a while Matt will do an unboxing from one of his favorite Funko Pop retailers! And of course let’s not forget about Teacup for One original content! So far we’ve had a Droid beauty pageant reality show (Droids and Diadems) and a four part Christmas webseries based called “#Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Webseries” based on the classic Christmas ghost story by Charles Dickens! Whatever you’re a fan of, we hope this channel is your Cup of Tea! FAN FAVORITE EPISODES: 🦁 Why ‘The Lion King’ is NOT Hamlet: 🌎 The History of It’s a Small World (will there ever be a movie?): 🎥 The Disney SEAverse: 👗 Why Cinderella’s Dress is NOT blue: 💀 Vincent Price vs ‘Real’ Shakespearean Actors: 🇨🇦 The Best (and Worst) Sites for Canadians to Buy Funko Pops: 👻 #Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Webseries: __________________________________________ INSTAGRAM: FACEBOOK: __________________________________________ #TheLionKing #Hamlet #Shakespeare