The pre-reception kicked off the evening with entertainment and content opportunities, including a surprise and delight performance by African drummer Jason B. Lucas and a set from Afrobeats DJ Red Corvette. 

Guests posed for a photo opp with the film’s title treatment and a scenic backdrop along with passed appetizers and custom cocktails named after key film scenes and themes.

Lush greenery brought the African landscape to life transforming the space and highlighting the film’s creative details. Additional lighting touches further brought guests in-world, including sunkissed lights, watery textures and ‘firefly’ lights. Dioramas featuring zoo animals recreating moments from 'The Lion King' franchise were featured on various bar and tabletops.

A custom ice sculpture, complete with our main character and title treatment, was placed on stage as a key photo moment for guests. Film posters were placed in the light boxes outside of the cinema and branded signage directed guest flow.