"Mighty Joe Young" was released on Christmas Day, 1998, by Walt Disney Pictures and RKO Pictures. The film was, of course, a remake of the 1949 classic of the same name. Updating the story for the 1990s, the film covers modern issues like wildlife conservation. Among the highlights of the new version of the story was a strong cast featuring Charlize Theron, Bill Paxton, and Regina King, a memorable score by James Horton with an African style choir, and stunning practical effects by Rick Baker. T