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Released direct to video on
October 27, 1998 in the U.S. and
March 1, 1999 in Europe, the sequel to
The Lion King is now
available for all TLK fans to enjoy.
Plot synopsis as reported in the Disney Catalog:
"The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride, Disney's sequel to The
Lion King, continues the saga of Simba as he teaches his daughter,
Kiara, the meaning of the Circle of Life. The adventure begins when Kiara
sneaks away from he inept baby sitters Timon and Pumbaa, and ends up in
the forbidden Outlands. Zira, former mate of Scar, spies Kiara playing
with a cub named Kovu. The tale unfolds as Kiara and Kovu fall in love and
battle the forces of evil and take their place alongside Simba and Nala in
the Pride Lands."
More plot info, from material accompanying SP merchandise:
"As a dark storm brews over the Savannah, the mystical Rafiki
communicates with the spirit of Mufasa. We learn that after becoming
king, Simba exiled all lions loyal to Scar to the desolate Outlands. A
dangerous rift has developed between Simba's Pride and these Outlanders,
led by Scar's murderous widow Zira. Rafiki learns that only one lion can
heal this wound-- Simba's newborn daughter, Kiara...
"Following her heart, Kiara runs away from Pride Rock to join Kovu in
the wild, hoping to find a place far away where they can be together. At
night Kiara is visited by the spirit of Mufasa, who reminds Kiara of her
obligation to her pride and her role in the circle of life. Kiara
convinces Kovu that they must return to Pride Rock. Thier love is the
only chance to stop the destructive war..."
And finally, a complete plot synopsis from
the Simba's Pride storybook by Golden Books, summarized by Margaret
Petrie.
Details on casting are still based on hearsay, but the
following list will be updated as new information becomes available:
Simba: |
Matthew Broderick Cam Clarke (singing) |
Nala: |
Moira Kelly |
Young Kiara: |
Michelle Horn Charity Sanoy (singing) |
Adult Kiara: |
Neve Campbell Liz Calloway (singing) |
Young Kovu: Meaning:
"Scar" |
Ryan O'Donahue |
Adult Kovu: |
Jason Marsden Gene Miller (singing) |
Timon: |
Nathan Lane |
Pumbaa: |
Ernie Sabella |
Zazu: |
Edward Hibbert |
Rafiki: |
Robert Guillaume |
Zira: Meaning: Hate |
Suzanne Pleshette |
Young Vitani: |
Lacey Chabert Crysta Macalush (singing) |
Adult Vitani: |
Jennifer Lien |
Nuka: Meaning: Smell,
stink |
Andy Dick |
Meanings thanks to Rob Hillman.
The Simba's Pride Script
This is an
unofficial script
transcribed by Brian Tiemann. It contains the complete movie as
released on video, as well as scenes which were cut from the
final version before release.
Simba's Pride Images
Adult Kovu (1996)
This is a scan from a Disney TV Animation brochure scanned and provided by
Anthony. This same piece of
concept art was in use at the March 1996 ASIFA Animation Expo, so Kovu's
model has changed since then.
This image has been inverted and digitally manipulated to make the
picture more visible.
"We Are One" Wallpaper
1024x768 or
800x600 wallpaper made up of
images from the "We Are One" trailer. Composed by
Andy.
"Outlanders" Pics
Scanned by
Margaret Petrie from a
recently released
Simba's Pride storybook; these pictures show Nuka
and Vitani, as well as Zira.
Golden Books Storybook Cover
The cover from the Golden storybook mentioned above, also scanned by
Margaret.
McDonald's Merchandise Poster
From
LiLKovu@aol.com; this shows all
the upcoming
Simba's Pride toys coming to McDonald's at the same
time as the release of the video.
"Kiara's Colors" Cover
Also from
LiLKovu@aol.com, a scan of
the cover to another of the Golden Books based on SP.
Coloring Book Pictures
More contributions from Margaret Petrie. These are images scanned from a
new
Simba's Pride coloring book available in supermarkets and
bookstores.
Mouseworks Storybook Scans
Contributed by
Janet Gilbert; these
are scanned from the new Mouseworks storybook that has just been released
(as of Sept. 10).
"Come Out and Play" Cover
Also scanned by Janet Gilbert; the cover from another of the Golden
storybooks.
"Return to Pride Rock" CD Cover
Contributed by
Blue
Lion. This is the album cover for the new "Return to Pride Rock"
CD.
Simba's Pride "Gamebreak" Cover
Contributed by Janet Gilbert. This is the cover from the "Gamebreak"
box.
Disney Catalog Cover
From
NalanKiara, with an improved
version from
Crassus; the new
Disney Catalog cover, featuring Kovu and Kiara.
Disney Adventures Cover
This is a scan of the
Disney Adventures November 1998 issue,
featuring
Simba's Pride (naturally!). Scanned by
Michael Ponce.
Preorder Lithograph and Cover
Scanned and submitted by several people independently over the past couple
of months; these scans are from Crassus. This lithograph and its envelope
were distributed with preorders of
Simba's Pride.
Simba's Pride Wallpaper
Also from Crassus, this is wallpaper based on the Lithograph envelope art
(above). Available in
1024x768 or
800x600.
Lucky Charms SP Book
Meerkat Lupe sends these
scans from a SP book found in a box of Lucky Charms. There is the cover
art as well as two stickers from inside. Kiara has five legs. Cool! :) (
Here's why; thanks to
Emma V. and Meerkat Lupe.)
Kiara Morph
This is a morph animation done by
James Topp; it shows Kiara at
the end of TLK morphing into the Kiara at the beginning of SP. Available
in a large (8MB) form (
QuickTime/
AVI) or a small (1.3MB) one (
QuickTime/
AVI).
Australian Disney Adventures
Exodus contributes these scans
from the Australian version of
Disney Adventures magazine, which
has different content down under. SP was animated there!
Kovu and Kiara at Play
Colored by
Candy.
DA SP Game Ad, and Video Promotional Materials
From
Brenden T.; the first
picture here is of an ad in
Disney Adventures for the new SP video
game. The other three pictures are scanned from a promotional booklet for
the SP video. Warning-- they're
big!
Kovu & Kiara Chocolate Bar
From
Kelvin Low; this is the
wrapper from a candy bar currently sold in New Zealand.
Simba & Nala Christmas Ornament
Contributed by
Anthony Lehman: a
scan of a Christmas ornament, featuring Simba and Nala, but still being
billed as from Simba's Pride.
SP Activity Book Covers
Contributed by
Kelvin Low:
scans from the newly arrived (March 20) SP activity books in Singapore.
Simba's Pride Links
Trailers and Previews:
Many thanks for
Raccoon
Prince,
Prowl,
Aaron McGavock, and
Blue Lion for their help in
capturing the multimedia!
Other Media: