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  • The Lion King features some live-action elements, but is mostly CGI. 1 / 8

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  • However, Jon Favreau is unsure if he'd call the upcoming remake an 'animated film.' 2 / 8

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  • When asked if the film is live-action or animated, Favreau said, 'It’s neither.' 3 / 8

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  • He said that there were no real animals or cameras used for the film. 4 / 8

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  • 'Everything is coming through the hands of artists,' he said. 5 / 8

  • Though, he said calling it animated is 'misleading.' 6 / 8

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  • He said some audience members may have certain expectations for animated films. 7 / 8

  • The Lion King opens on July 19. 8 / 8