Just the morning, ABC announced they would be airing a special tonight on the making of the album, The Lion King: The Gift. Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift will premiere at 10 pm EDT on ABC following Dancing With the Stars.
What’s happening:
- Global entertainer Beyoncé is set to take viewers on a journey through Africa with an hour-long documentary special, Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift, set to air Monday, September 16 (10:00-11:00 pm EDT), on ABC.
- This intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album, The Lion King: The Gift, features candid footage and interviews detailing the hard work and passion that went into her love letter to Africa.
- The Lion King: The Gift, a musical ode to Disney’s The Lion King was released on July 19, 2019, in conjunction with Walt Disney Pictures’ feature film The Lion King.
- The Lion King: The Gift is a masterful recording, with a robust soundscape bringing together some of the most important African artists of the day with well-known American talent to both re-interpret the powerful story and themes of the iconic film and bring the authentic sounds of Africa to a global audience.
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- Now, viewers will be taken through the creative process as Beyoncé carefully curates the album, creating new music and collaborating with exceptionally talented artists and producers, while seeking inspiration from deeply rooted African influences.
- This creativity is informed by her travels throughout the continent, from the tranquility of the pyramids of Egypt to the bustling and joyous atmospheres of Nigeria and South Africa.
- The narrative, steeped in love and appreciation, highlights the beauty of the people and the vibrant sounds of a pulsating continent.
Creative team:
- Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift was written, directed and produced by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.
- Co-director is her long-time collaborator Ed Burke.
- Executive producers are Steve Pamon and Erinn Williams.
About Parkwood Entertainment
- Parkwood Entertainment is a film and production company, record label and management firm founded by entertainer and entrepreneur, Beyoncé in 2010.
- With offices in Los Angeles and New York City, the company houses departments in:
- Music
- Film
- Video
- Live performances
- Concert production
- Management
- Business development
- Marketing
- Digital
- Creative
- Philanthropy
- Publicity
- Parkwood Pictures, the company released several projects starring, featuring, and produced by Beyoncé including:
- Cadillac Records (2008)
- Obsessed (2009)
- Lemonade (2017)
- Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé (2019)
- Parkwood Entertainment produced:
- The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour (2013-2014)
- The Formation World Tour (2016)
- Homecoming performances at Coachella (2018)
- ON THE RUN TOUR (2014)
- ON THE RUN II (2018)