[by Press Association Ltd.]

The first 3D screening of Disney classic The Lion King is to be shown at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

The 12-day event will host big names such as Ewan McGregor, Sex and the City’s Kim Cattrall and Kings of Leon.

Now in its 65th year, the programme adds outdoor screenings and a bike-powered mobile cinema to the line-up to help invigorate the festival for a modern audience.

Under the control of new director James Mullighan, this year’s festival has moved away from the high-profile, red-carpet world premieres of previous years.

However, some of the films’ stars are expected to attend premieres.

The UK premiere of John Michael McDonagh’s Irish comedy-thriller The Guard, starring Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle, opens the festival.

The event finale will be The Lion King in Disney Digital 3D in the Festival Theatre before its cinema release on October 14.

Mr Mullighan said: “The Lion King is a favourite amongst children and adults alike and we’re thrilled to be premiering The Lion King in 3D at EIFF. This year’s focus has been to offer something for everyone, and our closing weekend including the Kings of Leon and the Lion King certainly achieves that.”

Talihina Sky is a film charting the history of the Kings of Leon and receives its European premiere at the festival. All four band members will attend the screening and answer questions from the audience afterwards. The film will be shown in 150 cinemas around the UK.

Another highlight is the UK premiere of David Mackenzie’s Glasgow-set sci-fi thriller Perfect Sense, starring Ewan McGregor and Eva Green.

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