The actor said community recognition means more to him than blockbuster box office success ...

Jason Weaver's mom rejected Disney's $2M upfront offer for “The Lion King” in the early '90s — negotiating royalties instead.

Actor Jason Weaver reveals how his mother rejected a $2 million lump-sum offer for his role as young Simba in The Lion King, opting for royalties that have provided decades of financial security.

But in a new interview, the actor said community recognition means more to him than blockbuster box office success Fans rallied online to remind Weaver how much his work has resonated with audiences ...

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At 13, Jason Weaver was offered $2 million by Disney to sing as young Simba in The Lion King. His mother, Marilyn “Kitty” Haywood, negotiated $100,000 upfront plus royalties instead. More than three ...

Since getting married in 2001, Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka have welcomed two daughters, Francesca and Maple Jason Bateman has had an array of starring roles since his first part as a child actor ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Weaver began making headlines early in his career, when his mother, Marilyn "Kitty" Haywood, turned down a $2 million upfront ...

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