Hello, this is Simon Mayo.

And this is Mark Kermote.

He's the UK's best and most trusted film critic.

He's a best-selling writer, broadcaster and national treasure.

Far too kind.

Kermode and Mayo's take has all the reviews you need.

And star guests, such as Sir Ian McKellen.

Nice to be with you.

Emma Stone.

That sounds like something I would love to be a part of.

Ewan McGregor.

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Katiwompas.

Kermitomeo's Take All the Film You Need. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

Back in 2016, John Favre was kind enough to be the very first person we recorded for our film music podcast soundtracking.

151 episodes later, John returns to discuss his flabbergasting remake of Disney's 1994

musical The Lion King, a mind-boggling photorealistic animation starring Donald Glover,

Seth Rogan, Chutelle Edjofor, Billy Eichner and

Beyonce. As with the original, this new film is scored by Hans Zimmer with Elton John

returning to rework his compositions from the original alongside South African composer, producer

and singer Le Boem. Plenty more on their fine contributions shortly. Before that, a word from our

friends at Thriver, a finger-prick blood test that lets you understand and track your health. It's

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