2003/13 The Lion King

In 2003, Walt Disney Home Entertainment released The Lion King Special Edition DVD in the Netherlands, produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It was a major success, with over 250,000 copies sold shortly after launch, making it one of the best-selling DVDs in Dutch history. Fans were excited to see the digitally restored classic with new bonus features and the added musical scene "Morning Report." However, the release was marred by a technical issue: the Dutch subtitles were missing or incorrect during the main feature. This caused frustration among families and viewers who relied on subtitles. Complaints quickly spread through the media, and retailers faced many returns. In response, Disney admitted to a manufacturing error and launched a replacement program to fix the issue. Despite this setback, the DVD's popularity showed the lasting power of The Lion King, and the problem served as a lesson in quality control for home entertainment releases. ...Show More