uncanny valley

Hyper-Real or Hyper-Weird? 'The Lion King's' Uncanny Valley Problem

Critic’s reactions to 2019’s “The Lion King” have been decidedly mixed. While everyone can agree that the visuals are impressively realistic, many are saying it comes at a cost. So why exactly are audiences struggling with high-tech singing lions? We explore ‘The Lion King’s’ uncanny valley problem.
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