LOS ANGELES, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The script for the biblical epic Mary, which tells the story of the Nativity from the perspective of Mary of Nazareth, languished in Hollywood for some 15 years before entering production. As the independent film approached completion this September, it attracted interest from three major Hollywood studios and streaming giant Netflix ( NFLX ),...

* Jenkins explores complexity of Mufasa and Scar's characters * Film uses photorealistic animation, serves as prequel and sequel * Voice cast includes Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Beyonce Knowles-Carter By Danielle Broadway SAN DIEGO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Director Barry Jenkins believes it was important to revisit the Disney ( DIS ) classic The Lion King with the prequel...

A publicly traded cryptocurrency company’s shares have nearly tripled in a month following reports of a potential acquisition by President-elect Donald Trump’s Trump Media & Technology Group ( DJT ) .  What happened: Bakkt Holdings ( BKKT/WS ) closed at an 11-month high of $32.44 earlier on Monday, marking a staggering 186% jump in a month, between Nov. 15 to...

* Chalamet had five years to prepare for the role * The movie opens in theaters on Christmas Day * Filming was delayed by pandemic, actors' strike * Bob Dylan provided script input By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Timothee Chalamet likened his journey to playing music legend Bob Dylan to an athletic feat. It turned into...