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The Lion King (1994)

Directed by Roger Allers•1h 29m•Published Jun 18, 2024•Episode length 3h 27m
Episode 231 - The Lion King (1994)
FamilyAnimationDramaAdventure

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Matthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick
Simba (voice)
Moira Kelly
Moira Kelly
Nala (voice)
Nathan Lane
Nathan Lane
Timon (voice)
Ernie Sabella
Ernie Sabella
Pumbaa (voice)
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Mufasa (voice)
Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons
Scar (voice)
Robert Guillaume
Robert Guillaume
Rafiki (voice)
Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Atkinson
Zazu (voice)
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Young Simba (voice)
Niketa Calame-Harris
Niketa Calame-Harris
Young Nala (voice)

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Roger Allers
Roger Allers
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Overview

Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.

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(Deep Dive begins at 29:30) Hakuna Matata, what a wonderful phrase... Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, Megan and Georgia, as we're heading to Pride Rock to pay homage to the carnivores that might eat us one day in the 1994 Disney animated classic, The Lion King. We're avoiding goose-stepping hyen…

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(Deep Dive begins at 29:30)

Hakuna Matata, what a wonderful phrase... Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, Megan and Georgia, as we're heading to Pride Rock to pay homage to the carnivores that might eat us one day in the 1994 Disney animated classic, The Lion King. We're avoiding goose-stepping hyenas in our 231st episode as we discuss:

  • Ian workshops a 1 man Lion King show for the Edinburgh fringe
  • What was Disney's innovative approach for the trailer
  • What other Disney animated classic were most of the senior animators choosing to work on instead of the B-List "Lion King"
  • What other animated film bears a striking resemblance to this film?
  • What makes a great villain and considering that, is Scar a great villain?
  • Ian and Liam again discuss best vs favourite and where the distinction is
  • What unexpected source was the singing voice of adult Simba?
  • Russell the Postie has dropped off some parcels for Ian to give out
  • Whether or not The Lion King (1994) is the Best Film Ever

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