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|creator = Ford Riley |
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|director = Howy Parkins<br>Tom Derosier |
|director = Howy Parkins<br>Tom Derosier |
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− | |voices = [[Max Charles]]<br>[[Rob Lowe]]<br>[[Joshua Rush]]<br> |
+ | |voices = [[Max Charles]]<br>[[Rob Lowe]]<br>[[Joshua Rush]]<br>Dusan Brown<br>[[Diamond White]]<br>[[Atticus Shaffer]] |
|composer = Christopher Willis (score)<br>[[Beau Black]] (songs) |
|composer = Christopher Willis (score)<br>[[Beau Black]] (songs) |
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|opentheme = [[Call of the Guard (The Lion Guard Theme)|Call of the Guard]] |
|opentheme = [[Call of the Guard (The Lion Guard Theme)|Call of the Guard]] |
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|seasons = 3 |
|seasons = 3 |
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+ | |episodes = 74 |
|list_episodes = The Lion Guard episode list |
|list_episodes = The Lion Guard episode list |
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|executive = Ford Riley<br>Howy Parkins |
|executive = Ford Riley<br>Howy Parkins |
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+ | |runtime = 128 minutes |
|company = [[Disney Television Animation]]<br>[[Mercury Filmworks]] |
|company = [[Disney Television Animation]]<br>[[Mercury Filmworks]] |
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|channel = [[Disney Junior]] |
|channel = [[Disney Junior]] |
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|tv_com_id = the-lion-guard}}'''''The Lion Guard''''' is an American animated television series that premiered with a one-hour movie, ''[[The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar]]'', on [[November 22]], [[2015]], which was followed by a television series on [[Disney Junior]] on [[January 15]], [[2016]]. It features [[Kion]], the son of [[Simba]] and [[Nala]]. |
|tv_com_id = the-lion-guard}}'''''The Lion Guard''''' is an American animated television series that premiered with a one-hour movie, ''[[The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar]]'', on [[November 22]], [[2015]], which was followed by a television series on [[Disney Junior]] on [[January 15]], [[2016]]. It features [[Kion]], the son of [[Simba]] and [[Nala]]. |
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− | On [[March 4]], 2016, Season 2 was announced by [[Disney Junior]]. According to [[Kevin Schon]], it was expected to premiere in fall [[2017]] with an hour-long special. But then it was announced as [[July 7]] with two episodes: "[[Babysitter Bunga]]" and "[[The Savannah Summit]]". |
+ | On [[March 4]], [[2016]], Season 2 was announced by [[Disney Junior]]. According to [[Kevin Schon]], it was expected to premiere in fall [[2017]] with an hour-long special. But then it was announced as [[July 7]] with two episodes: "[[Babysitter Bunga]]" and "[[The Savannah Summit]]". |
− | In March 2017, a third season was commissioned, which premiered on [[August 3]], [[2019]]. On [[January 23]], 2019, it was confirmed the third season |
+ | In March [[2017]], a third season was commissioned, which premiered on [[August 3]], [[2019]]. On [[January 23]], [[2019]], it was confirmed the third season would be the last, with production wrapping on [[July 19]] of said year. |
==Premise== |
==Premise== |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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===Main=== |
===Main=== |
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− | *[[Max Charles]] as [[Kion]] |
+ | *[[Max Charles]] as [[Kion]] (speaking throughout; own singing for first two seasons & season 3 premiere) |
+ | **Aaron Daniel Jacob as Kion' singing voice for the rest of season 3. |
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*[[Joshua Rush]] as [[Bunga]] |
*[[Joshua Rush]] as [[Bunga]] |
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*[[Diamond White]] as [[Fuli]] |
*[[Diamond White]] as [[Fuli]] |
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*[[Atticus Shaffer]] as [[Ono]] |
*[[Atticus Shaffer]] as [[Ono]] |
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+ | *Dusan Brown as [[Beshte]] |
*[[Bryana Salaz]] as [[Anga]] |
*[[Bryana Salaz]] as [[Anga]] |
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*[[Khary Payton]] as [[Rafiki]] |
*[[Khary Payton]] as [[Rafiki]] |
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*[[Jeff Bennett]] as [[Zazu]] |
*[[Jeff Bennett]] as [[Zazu]] |
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− | *[[Kevin Schon]] as [[Timon]], [[Chungu]] and [[Thurston]] |
+ | *[[Kevin Schon]] as [[Timon]], [[Chungu]], and [[Thurston]] |
*[[Ernie Sabella]] as [[Pumbaa]] |
*[[Ernie Sabella]] as [[Pumbaa]] |
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*[[David Oyelowo]] as [[Scar]] |
*[[David Oyelowo]] as [[Scar]] |
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*[[Gary Anthony Williams]] as [[Mufasa]] |
*[[Gary Anthony Williams]] as [[Mufasa]] |
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*[[Blair Underwood]] as [[Makuu]] |
*[[Blair Underwood]] as [[Makuu]] |
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− | *[[Andrew Kishino]] as [[Janja]], Hitashi, |
+ | *[[Andrew Kishino]] as [[Janja]], Hitashi, and [[Ora]] |
*[[Vargus Mason]] as [[Cheezi]] |
*[[Vargus Mason]] as [[Cheezi]] |
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*Ana Gasteyer as [[Reirei]] |
*Ana Gasteyer as [[Reirei]] |
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*[[Michael Dorn]] as [[Bupu]] |
*[[Michael Dorn]] as [[Bupu]] |
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*[[Steve Blum]] as [[Makucha]] |
*[[Steve Blum]] as [[Makucha]] |
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+ | **Lana McKissack as Rani's singing voice. |
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===Guest Stars=== |
===Guest Stars=== |
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*[[Nika Futterman]] as [[Zira]] |
*[[Nika Futterman]] as [[Zira]] |
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*[[Andy Dick]] as [[Nuka]] |
*[[Andy Dick]] as [[Nuka]] |
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*[[Lacey Chabert]] as [[Vitani]] |
*[[Lacey Chabert]] as [[Vitani]] |
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*[[Jason Marsden]] as [[Kovu]] |
*[[Jason Marsden]] as [[Kovu]] |
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*[[Jorge Diaz]] as [[Nduli]] and [[Mapigano]] |
*[[Jorge Diaz]] as [[Nduli]] and [[Mapigano]] |
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*Carla Hall as [[Mpishi]] |
*Carla Hall as [[Mpishi]] |
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*Cade Sutton as Mzaha |
*Cade Sutton as Mzaha |
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*[[C.C.H. Pounder]] as [[Kongwe]] |
*[[C.C.H. Pounder]] as [[Kongwe]] |
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+ | *A J McLean as [[Kuchimba]] |
*[[Christopher Jackson]] as [[Shujaa]] and [[Kitendo]] |
*[[Christopher Jackson]] as [[Shujaa]] and [[Kitendo]] |
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*[[Heather Headley]] as [[Fikiri]] |
*[[Heather Headley]] as [[Fikiri]] |
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*Michael Luwoye as [[Askari]] |
*Michael Luwoye as [[Askari]] |
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*J. Elaine Marcos as [[Yuki]] |
*J. Elaine Marcos as [[Yuki]] |
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*Behzad Dabu as [[Azaad]] |
*Behzad Dabu as [[Azaad]] |
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*Fiona Riley as [[Binga]] |
*Fiona Riley as [[Binga]] |
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*[[Jaime Camil]] as [[Pinguino]] |
*[[Jaime Camil]] as [[Pinguino]] |
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==Development== |
==Development== |
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The series' announcement came after a meeting between Disney Junior general manager Nancy Kanter and [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] chief executive Robert Iger. Iger suggested to Kanter that Disney Junior should consider producing content to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ''[[The Lion King]]'' in [[2014]]. Disney had shown early footage to young test audiences, who were able to make suggestions, such as adjusting the look of the hyenas. Disney Consumer Products launched a line of toys to tie into the television series. |
The series' announcement came after a meeting between Disney Junior general manager Nancy Kanter and [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] chief executive Robert Iger. Iger suggested to Kanter that Disney Junior should consider producing content to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ''[[The Lion King]]'' in [[2014]]. Disney had shown early footage to young test audiences, who were able to make suggestions, such as adjusting the look of the hyenas. Disney Consumer Products launched a line of toys to tie into the television series. |
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− | At least five book titles based on the series were released in January [[2016]]: ''Kion, Pride of the Pridelands'', ''Can't Wait To Be Queen'', ''Bunga's Big Adventure'', ''Meet the New Guard'' and ''Kion's Animal Alphabet''. |
+ | At least five book titles based on the series were released in January [[2016]]: ''Kion, Pride of the Pridelands'', ''Can't Wait To Be Queen'', ''Bunga's Big Adventure'', ''Meet the New Guard]]'', and ''Kion's Animal Alphabet''. |
==Spin-Off== |
==Spin-Off== |
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− | In January 2016, a spin-off series created by Disney Nature called ''[[It's UnBungalievable!]]'' was released and features Bunga and Ono. |
+ | In January [[2016]], a spin-off series created by Disney Nature called ''[[It's UnBungalievable!]]'' was released and features Bunga and Ono. |
==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*This is the second ''[[The Lion King]]'' television program, the first was ''[[Timon & Pumbaa]]''. |
*This is the second ''[[The Lion King]]'' television program, the first was ''[[Timon & Pumbaa]]''. |
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+ | *Of all the Lion Guard members in history, both birds' names start with vowels (Ono and Anga) and have the same vowels ending their names, and Ns after the first use of each; the rest are mammals whose names start with a (single) consonant. |
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− | *As revealed by Ford Riley in an interview for TV Daily, ''The Lion Guard'' takes place in between Kiara's first encounter with [[Kovu]] and her first hunt in ''[[The Lion King II: Simba's Pride]]''.<ref>http://tvdaily.com/exclusive-interview-disneys-the-lion-guard-creator-ford-riley-talks-new-lion-king-sequel/</ref> This statement was confirmed in the episode "[[Lions of the Outlands]]". |
+ | *As revealed by Ford Riley in an interview for ''TV Daily'', ''The Lion Guard'' takes place in between Kiara's first encounter with [[Kovu]] and her first hunt in ''[[The Lion King II: Simba's Pride]]''.<ref>http://tvdaily.com/exclusive-interview-disneys-the-lion-guard-creator-ford-riley-talks-new-lion-king-sequel/</ref> This statement was confirmed in the episode "[[Lions of the Outlands]]". |
− | **However, the last two episodes take place after the end of ''The Lion King II''. |
+ | **However, most of Season 3 is parallel with the events of the second half of the film, while the last two episodes take place during, and after the end of ''The Lion King II''. |
− | *Unlike any of the previous productions in ''[[The Lion King]]'' franchise, most episodes of this TV series do not include any cartoon sound effects entirely (due to having a more realistic theme), although fewer episodes, such as |
+ | *Unlike any of the previous productions in ''[[The Lion King]]'' franchise, most episodes of this TV series do not include any cartoon sound effects entirely (due to having a more realistic theme), although fewer episodes, such as "[[Janja's New Crew]]" and "[[Rafiki's New Neighbors]]" did, however, include at least one cartoon sound effect, which is a coconut hit sound effect. |
*It is the first [[Disney Junior]] show to feature character deaths, being [[Ushari]] and [[Janna]]. |
*It is the first [[Disney Junior]] show to feature character deaths, being [[Ushari]] and [[Janna]]. |
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+ | *[[Eden Riegel]] (Kiara) and [[Diamond White]] (Fuli) share the same birthday ([[January 1]]st), with Riegel being exactly 18 years older than White. |
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+ | *Also sharing a birthday are [[Max Charles]] (Kion's speaking voice), Christian Slater (Ushari), and [[Maia Mitchell]] (Jasiri) (this one being [[August 18]]th), with Charles and Mitchell being exactly one decade apart (Charles was born on Mitchell's tenth birthday). |
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+ | *Incidentally, [[Sarah Hyland]] (Tiifu in the pilot and first season) and [[Ernie Sabella]] (Pumbaa, as usual) previously acted in Disney's 1999 TV film adaptation of ''[[Annie]]'' as [[The Orphans (Annie)|Molly]] and [[Mr. Bundles]], respectively. |
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+ | *Additionally, [[Eden Riegel]] and [[Lacey Chabert]] (Vitani throughout this series) were previously child actresses for the direct-to-video series ''Richard Scarry's Best Videos Ever''. Their roles are never listed, though. |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 23:11, 21 March 2020
The Lion Guard is an American animated television series that premiered with a one-hour movie, The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar, on November 22, 2015, which was followed by a television series on Disney Junior on January 15, 2016. It features Kion, the son of Simba and Nala.
On March 4, 2016, Season 2 was announced by Disney Junior. According to Kevin Schon, it was expected to premiere in fall 2017 with an hour-long special. But then it was announced as July 7 with two episodes: "Babysitter Bunga" and "The Savannah Summit".
In March 2017, a third season was commissioned, which premiered on August 3, 2019. On January 23, 2019, it was confirmed the third season would be the last, with production wrapping on July 19 of said year.
Premise
"Set in the African Savanna, The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar follows Kion as he assembles the members of the Lion Guard", a news release for the show reads. "Throughout the movie and the series, the diverse team of young animals will learn how to utilize each of their unique abilities to solve problems and accomplish tasks to maintain balance within the Circle of Life, while also introducing young viewers to the vast array of animals that populate the prodigious African landscape".
Cast
Main
- Max Charles as Kion (speaking throughout; own singing for first two seasons & season 3 premiere)
- Aaron Daniel Jacob as Kion' singing voice for the rest of season 3.
- Joshua Rush as Bunga
- Diamond White as Fuli
- Atticus Shaffer as Ono
- Dusan Brown as Beshte
- Bryana Salaz as Anga
Recurring
- Rob Lowe as Simba
- Gabrielle Union as Nala
- Eden Riegel as Kiara
- Khary Payton as Rafiki
- Jeff Bennett as Zazu
- Kevin Schon as Timon, Chungu, and Thurston
- Ernie Sabella as Pumbaa
- David Oyelowo as Scar
- Gary Anthony Williams as Mufasa
- Blair Underwood as Makuu
- Andrew Kishino as Janja, Hitashi, and Ora
- Vargus Mason as Cheezi
- Ana Gasteyer as Reirei
- Phil LaMarr as Goigoi
- Johnny Rees as Mzingo
- Christian Slater as Ushari
- Landry Bender as Makini
- Common as Kiburi
- Michael Dorn as Bupu
- Steve Blum as Makucha
- Hudson Yang as Baliyo
- Lou Diamond Phillips as Surak
- Miki Yamashita as Nirmala
- Maia Mitchell as Jasiri
- Nolan North as Tamka
- Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Rani
- Lana McKissack as Rani's singing voice.
- Rachel House as Mama Binturong
- Vyvan Pham as Ullu
- Kimiko Glenn as Chuluun
Guest Stars
- Nika Futterman as Zira
- Andy Dick as Nuka
- Lacey Chabert as Vitani
- Jason Marsden as Kovu
- Jorge Diaz as Nduli and Mapigano
- Carla Hall as Mpishi
- Sinbad as Uroho
- Renée Elise Goldsberry as Dhahabu
- Justin Hires as Hodari
- Kristofer Hivju as Kenge
- Rico Rodriguez as Raha
- Raini Rodriguez as Starehe
- Jacob Bertrand as Chama
- Mekai Curtis as Furaha
- Cade Sutton as Mzaha
- C.C.H. Pounder as Kongwe
- A J McLean as Kuchimba
- Christopher Jackson as Shujaa and Kitendo
- Heather Headley as Fikiri
- Michael Luwoye as Askari
- J. Elaine Marcos as Yuki
- Behzad Dabu as Azaad
- Shohreh Aghdashloo as Janna
- Fiona Riley as Binga
- Jaime Camil as Pinguino
Development
The series' announcement came after a meeting between Disney Junior general manager Nancy Kanter and Disney chief executive Robert Iger. Iger suggested to Kanter that Disney Junior should consider producing content to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Lion King in 2014. Disney had shown early footage to young test audiences, who were able to make suggestions, such as adjusting the look of the hyenas. Disney Consumer Products launched a line of toys to tie into the television series.
At least five book titles based on the series were released in January 2016: Kion, Pride of the Pridelands, Can't Wait To Be Queen, Bunga's Big Adventure, Meet the New Guard]], and Kion's Animal Alphabet.
Spin-Off
In January 2016, a spin-off series created by Disney Nature called It's UnBungalievable! was released and features Bunga and Ono.
Gallery
Videos
Trivia
- This is the second The Lion King television program, the first was Timon & Pumbaa.
- Of all the Lion Guard members in history, both birds' names start with vowels (Ono and Anga) and have the same vowels ending their names, and Ns after the first use of each; the rest are mammals whose names start with a (single) consonant.
- As revealed by Ford Riley in an interview for TV Daily, The Lion Guard takes place in between Kiara's first encounter with Kovu and her first hunt in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.[1] This statement was confirmed in the episode "Lions of the Outlands".
- However, most of Season 3 is parallel with the events of the second half of the film, while the last two episodes take place during, and after the end of The Lion King II.
- Unlike any of the previous productions in The Lion King franchise, most episodes of this TV series do not include any cartoon sound effects entirely (due to having a more realistic theme), although fewer episodes, such as "Janja's New Crew" and "Rafiki's New Neighbors" did, however, include at least one cartoon sound effect, which is a coconut hit sound effect.
- It is the first Disney Junior show to feature character deaths, being Ushari and Janna.
- Eden Riegel (Kiara) and Diamond White (Fuli) share the same birthday (January 1st), with Riegel being exactly 18 years older than White.
- Also sharing a birthday are Max Charles (Kion's speaking voice), Christian Slater (Ushari), and Maia Mitchell (Jasiri) (this one being August 18th), with Charles and Mitchell being exactly one decade apart (Charles was born on Mitchell's tenth birthday).
- Incidentally, Sarah Hyland (Tiifu in the pilot and first season) and Ernie Sabella (Pumbaa, as usual) previously acted in Disney's 1999 TV film adaptation of Annie as Molly and Mr. Bundles, respectively.
- Additionally, Eden Riegel and Lacey Chabert (Vitani throughout this series) were previously child actresses for the direct-to-video series Richard Scarry's Best Videos Ever. Their roles are never listed, though.
References
External links
- Official website
- ‘The Lion Guard’ Movie and Series Inspired by ‘The Lion King’ Begins Production at the Stitch Kingdom
- http://mickeymindset.wordpress.com/2014/06/10/lion-king-spin-off-the-lion-guard-to-air-on-disney-junior-in-2015/
- http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2014/06/09/disney-junior-plans-preschool-animated-series-based-on-the-lion-king/
- http://blogs.disney.com/oh-my-disney/2014/06/10/it-is-time-new-lion-king-series-coming-to-disney-junior/
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