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Watch the First ‘The Lion King’ Live-Action Teaser Trailer

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The first glimpse at the live-action remake of The Lion King is finally here.

Former ‘Real World’ Star Danny Roberts Is HIV Positive

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Danny Roberts, 41, learned he was HIV positive in 2011.

Taron Egerton Opens Up About His Sexuality and ‘Coming Out’

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Taron Egerton sets the record straight in regards to his sexuality.

Chinese Author to Serve 10 Years in Prison for Gay Novel

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In an appalling case of anti-LGBT censorship, an author in China has been convicted of writing and selling a gay novel.

Jaden Smith Confirmed Tyler, the Creator Is His Boyfriend

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Jaden Smith sent fans into a frenzy when Smith declared Tyler, the Creator was his boyfriend.

Gay Christian Theologist Claims ‘Jesus Is Polyamorous’

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Transgender Americans Still Face Workplace Discrimination

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Transgender Americans still face workplace discrimination despite some progress and support of companies like Apple.

Scotland to Become First Country to Teach LGBT History in Schools

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Scotland is about to become the first country to teach LGBT history in schools.

Jussie Smollett Wouldn’t Let His ‘Empire’ Character Date a White Guy

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In an interview with The Clay Cane Show on SiriusXM, Empire star Jussie Smollett said “f**k no” to the notion of his character dating a white guy.

The First ‘Dumbo’ Trailer Is Here and It Will Rip Your Heart Out

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On Wednesday morning, Walt Disney Studios announced that the first trailer for Tim Burton’s live-action Dumbo would premiere during ABC’s broadcast of the 2018 Country Music Awards. Right on schedule, the trailer for Disney’s next adaptation landed.

If you’d like to watch the full trailer for Dumbo scroll down the bottom of this article.

Disney hinted at the trailer’s debut in a tweet that revealed the theatrical poster for Dumbo. Although the original teaser poster simply featured a silhouette of Dumbo, the theatrical poster gives fans a glimpse at various characters featured in the film. The characters are seen celebrating in front of a big top backdrop while Dumbo soars overhead.

The live-action adaptation stars Colin Farrell as former carnival centerpiece Holt Farrier. Holt and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) are recruited by circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) to care for a baby elephant. Once the circus realizes that Dumbo can fly, he becomes the main attraction.

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The pachyderm earns the attention of V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton), who hires Dumbo for his mega circus, Dreamland. Dumbo performs well, working alongside high-flying gymnast Colette Merchant (Eva Green). But, things quickly escalate when Holt realizes that Dreamland, and Vandevere, aren’t as good as they seem.

Director Tim Burton is experiences with brining animated Disney classics to life. He helmed the Johnny Depp-starring Alice in Wonderland in 2010, as well as its sequel, Alice Through the Looking Glass.

Dumbo is one of many live-action adaptations of animated classics that Disney has in production. In addition to Dumbo, 2019 will also see the release of The Lion King and Aladdin in theaters, while Lady and the Tramp will debut on Disney’s upcoming streaming service, Disney+. The sequel to Maleficent and a live-action Mulan will hit theaters in 2020.

Dumbo is set to soar into theaters on March 29, 2019.