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| − | '''''The Lion King''''' is an animated musical drama film produced by {{W|Walt Disney Feature Animation}} and released in 1994 by {{W|Walt Disney Pictures}}. The story is about Simba, a lion cub prince whose father Mufasa is murdered by his brother (and Simba's uncle) Scar. Simba is forced to live in exile and Scar becomes an oppressive king. Years later as an adult, Simba returns to take his rightful place as king. | + | '''''The Lion King''''' is an animated musical drama film produced by {{W|Walt Disney Feature Animation}} and released in 1994 by {{W|Walt Disney Pictures}}. The story is about Simba, a lion cub prince whose father, Mufasa, is murdered by his brother (and Simba's uncle) Scar. Simba is forced to live in exile, and Scar becomes an oppressive king. Years later, as an adult, Simba returns to take his rightful place as king. |
| − | The film spawned two direct-to-video sequels, ''The Lion King II: Simba's Pride'' in 1998 and ''The Lion King 1½'' in 2004, along with a photorealistic remake in 2019. Additionally, there is a musical theater production of the same name | + | The film spawned two direct-to-video sequels, ''{{W|The Lion King II: Simba's Pride}}'' in 1998 and ''{{W|The Lion King 1½}}'' in 2004, along with a photorealistic remake in 2019. Additionally, there is a musical theater production of the same name that debuted in 1997 and two television spin-offs, ''{{W2|Timon & Pumbaa|TV series}}'' (1995–1999) and ''{{W|The Lion Guard}}'' (2015–2019). The original film and the musical adaptation have been referenced often in ''The Simpsons''. |
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| − | {{TB|[[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] appears in the sky to thank Lisa for making more people familiar with his music. Then Mufasa the Lion appears in the sky, in reference to a similar scene in The Lion King where the late Mufasa gives his son advice from the clouds. Mufasa says | + | {{TB|[[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] appears in the sky to thank Lisa for making more people familiar with his music. Then Mufasa the Lion appears in the sky, in reference to a similar scene in ''The Lion King'' where the late Mufasa gives his son advice from the clouds. Mufasa says, "You must avenge my death, Kimba... I mean: Simba!" This is a reference to the accusations that Disney Studios plagiarized a large part of the look and plot of the 1960s Japanese animated TV series ''{{W|Kimba, The White Lion}}''.}} |
{{TBT|[[File:Sunset at Tanzania.png|250px]]<br>[[File:Simpson Safari Pride Rock.png|250px]]}} | {{TBT|[[File:Sunset at Tanzania.png|250px]]<br>[[File:Simpson Safari Pride Rock.png|250px]]}} | ||
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{{TB|"[[Simpson Safari]]"}} | {{TB|"[[Simpson Safari]]"}} | ||
| − | {{TB|The scene with the sunrise, silhouettes of animals and rhythmic music | + | {{TB|The scene with the sunrise, silhouettes of animals, and rhythmic music is reminiscent of the opening moments of the film. When [[Kitenge]] is driving the Simpsons on a safari, Pride Rock can be seen in the background.}} |
| − | When [[Kitenge]] is driving the Simpsons on a safari, Pride Rock can be seen in the background.}} | ||
{{TBT|[[File:TIAAC Lion King.png|250px]]}} | {{TBT|[[File:TIAAC Lion King.png|250px]]}} | ||
{{TB|[[Season 15|15]]}} | {{TB|[[Season 15|15]]}} | ||
Latest revision as of 17:59, March 3, 2025
The Lion King is an animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released in 1994 by Walt Disney Pictures. The story is about Simba, a lion cub prince whose father, Mufasa, is murdered by his brother (and Simba's uncle) Scar. Simba is forced to live in exile, and Scar becomes an oppressive king. Years later, as an adult, Simba returns to take his rightful place as king.
The film spawned two direct-to-video sequels, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride in 1998 and The Lion King 1½ in 2004, along with a photorealistic remake in 2019. Additionally, there is a musical theater production of the same name that debuted in 1997 and two television spin-offs, Timon & Pumbaa (1995–1999) and The Lion Guard (2015–2019). The original film and the musical adaptation have been referenced often in The Simpsons.
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