The Lion King/Trailer transcripts

==First-look Concept Teaser Trailer (from Aladdin)==
(1990 Walt Disney Pictures logo)
(stock footage concept: The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin)
Narrator (Mark Elliot): Over the years, Walt Disney Studios has taken us on unforgettable journeys, from under the sea in The Little Mermaid, to an enchanted castle in Beauty and the Beast, and into a whole our new world with Aladdin.
(stock footage concept: Talking about The Lion King)
(Singing in African Language)
Narrator: Now, For The Summer of 1994, Disney's animators will take you deep into the wilds of Africa, for Disney's 32nd Full Length Animated Feature, The Lion King. It's an extraordinary original story about a heroic young cub named Simba, destined to become king of the jungle.
Singer (Carmen Twillie): It's the circle of life.
Narrator: To create a cast of realistic animal characters, Disney's drew inspiration for thier work by sketching and studying the real things, some of their subjects were even invited right into the studio.
Jeffery Katzenburg: Big kitty.
(Laughter)
Narrator: With seven original songs by pop superstar Elton John, and Aladdin's Academy Award-winning lyricist Tim Rice, The Lion King will take you on a journey to a dazzling new world.
Singer: In the circle, the circle of life.
(The Lion King title card)
(Coming for summer 1994 from Walt Disney Pictures")
==Teaser Trailer #2 (from The Fox and the Hound)==
(1990 Walt Disney Pictures logo)
(Singing in African Language)
(Title: Walt Disney Pictures Presents)
(Elephant Trumpeting)
(Title: Our 32nd Full Length Animated Feature)
(Clips: The Lion King)
(Title: The Lion King title card)
Narrator (Mark Elliot): Walt Disney Pictures invite you behind the scenes, to experience the magic of an extraordinary work in process.
Roger Allers (director): Great! Great! he was dancing off. Ha ha!
Narrator: Set deep in the heart of Africa, The Lion King tells the story of the noble Young Simba, who's destined to become king of the jungle.
(Simba Roars)
Narrator: Only his ruthless uncle Scar stands between him and the throne.
Young Simba: You're so weird.
Scar: You have no idea.
Narrator: Over 300 artists and performers are hard at work, bringing the incredible world of The Lion King to life.
Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers: It means "no worries" For the rest of your days
Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella:  It's a problem-free, philosophy, Hakuna Matata!
(Mufasa laughs)
Narrator: The Lion King features seven original songs, by pop superstar Elton John, and Aladdin's academy award-winning lyricist Tim Rice.
Joseph Williams: Can you feel the love tonight,
Sally Dworsky: Can you feel the love.
Joseph Williams & Sally Dworsky: Won't you stay to see.
Narrator: This summer, go on an unforgettable journey.
Banzai: Did we order this dinner to go?
Shenzi: No! Why?
Banzai: 'Cause there it goes!
(Timon runs)
Narrator: And all for share the fun of a remarkable motion picture event.
Carmen Twillie and Chorus: In the circle, the circle of life. Circle of Life.
Narrator: Walt Disney Pictures presents... The Lion King.
(cuts through The Lion King title before we also cut to Coming to Theatres for Summer 1994 from Walt Disney Pictures)
==Official Trailer==
* (1990 Walt Disney Pictures Logo in Blue Background)
* Carmen Twillie: (Singing in African Language) ♪ It's the Circle of Life. ♪ ♪ And it moves us all. ♪
* Mufasa: We are all connected in the great circle of life.
* Narrator (Mark Elliot): Walt Disney Pictures presents it's All New 32nd full-length animated motion picture.
* (Thunderclap)
* Narrator: The Lion King. He was born to the rule.
* Young Simba: This will all be mine?
* Mufasa: Everything the light touches.
* Young Simba: Wow.
* Narrator: But a shadow lies over the kingdom.
* Scar: I will be king!
* Young Simba: (gasps)
* Scar: Run away, and never return.
* Hyenas: (snarling)
* Young Simba: NOOOO!
* Banzai: If you ever come back, we'll KILL YOU!
* (Young Simba is lost in the wasteland)
* Pumbaa: Hey, kid, what's eating you?
* Young Simba: I don't wanna talk about it.
* Timon: He looks blue.
* Pumbaa: I say, brownish gold.
* Timon: No, no, no. I mean, he's depressed.
* Pumbaa: Anything we can do?
* Young Simba: Not unless you can change the past.
* Narrator: He grew up, hoping to leave his old life behind.
* Rafiki: I know who you are. You're Mufasa's boy.
* Adult Nala: You're the king.
*Timon: King? Have you got your lions crossed?
* Adult Simba: You knew my father?
* Rafiki: Correction. I know your father.
* Adult Simba: He died, a long time ago.
* Rafiki: Nope! Wrong again! Ha ha ha! He's alive, and I'll show him to you.
* (The reflection of Simba's face changed into that of the now ghost Mufasa)
* Adult Simba: Father?
* Mufasa: You are my son, and the one true king.
* Rafiki: You see? He lives in you.
* Mufasa: You must take your place in the circle of life.
* Adult Nala: Simba!
* Narrator: It's a legendary tale, filled with excitement...
* (Adults Simba and Nala fight with roars)
* Narrator: Plus, dozens of wonderful new characters...
* Pumbaa: (Squeals)
* Timon: Why do I always have to save your... (sees Adult Nala running toward him and Pumbaa) AAAAAAAAAH!
* Narrator: And featuring original music songs by Grammy winner Elton John, and academy award winner Tim Rice.
* Young Simba, Young Nala and Chorus: ♪ I just can't wait to be king ♪
* Narrator: This Summer, Walt Disney Pictures presents an entertainment event, you'll never forget.
* Carmen Twillie and Chorus: ♪ The circle of... ♪ ♪ Circle of Life. ♪ ♪
* (The Lion King Title Card)
* (June 24th)
==Teaser Trailer (from Disney's Sing Along Songs - The Lion King Circle of Life)==
* (1991 Walt Disney Home Video Logo in Black Background)
* Narrator (Mark Elliot): On March 3rd, 1995, see the magic...
* Mufasa: Remember who you are.
* Narrator: Feel the excitement...
* Adult Nala: Simba!
* Young Simba: AAAAAAH!
* Narrator: And hear the roar...
* Adult Simba: (roaring)
* Narrator: When the greatest animated motion picture comes to video. From Walt Disney Pictures comes the story of a young prince's courageous fight...
* Adult Simba: Sit down, Scar.
* Narrator: To claim his rightful throne.
* Mufasa: You are the one true king.
* Narrator: Disney's masterpiece classic, The Lion King.
* (Coming to Video March 3rd, 1995)
* Narrator: Coming to video, March 3rd, 1995.
==Home Video Trailer #1 (from Stitch the Movie)==
* (Singing in African Language)
*Narrator (Mark Elliot): Experienced The Lion King, like never before.
* Singer (Carmen Twillie): ♪ It's the circle of life ♪
* (October 7th)
* Narrator: On October 7th, for the first time ever the Academy Award winning movie the definded animated films becomes the DVD redefines home entertainment, The Lion King Special Edition DVD.
* Rafiki: The king has returned.
* Narrator: A spectacular 2-Disc Set celebrates the worldwide phenomeon that is The Lion King.
* Adult Simba: (roaring)
* Narrator: This incredible DVD contains two versions of the film, enjoy the Original Theatrical movie in its first ever digital presentation.
* Young Simba: It's beautiful.
* (5.1 Surround Sound)
* Narrator: And in 5.1 Surround Sound.
* Director (Roger Allers): The Wildebeest Stampede now is incredible.
* Narrator: Or choose this Special Edition featuring an all new song by Academy Award winning composer Sir Elton John and Tim Rice.
* Lyricist (Tim Rice): The Morning Report was added in for the stage version and I'm delighted and now at last it's deing seen on movie as well.
* Composer (Elton John): It was very difficult to write now we wrote it and the lyrics are hilarious and it works in the musical it really does.
* Narrator: The Morning Report reunited the original filmmakers who created all new animation for the song.
* Zazu (singing): ♪ This is the morning report ♪
* Narrator: The amazing journey the Lion King comes home.
* Young Simba: Come on. Let's go check it out.
* Narrator: With more to see, including deleted scenes.
* Pumbaa: Timon, I think he got it!
* Narrator: And the making of this landmark film.
* Young Simba: Whoa.
* Narrator: More to hear, about the inspiration behind The Lion King.
* Producer (Don Hahn): The artist went over to Africa and immersed themselves in just the environment.
* Narrator: More to do, with fun family activities and a groundbreaking Virtual Safari hosted by Timon and Pumbaa.
* Timon: Pumbaa, these are alligators infested waters.
* Pumbaa: Don't be silly, Timon. Alligators lives in the swamps of North America.
* Timon and Pumbaa: AAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
* Pumbaa: CROCODILE!
* Rafiki: It is time.
* Narrator: This 2-Disc Special Edition DVD brings you into the world of The Lion King as never before with hours of entertainment it's more than the movie.
* Singer: ♪ In the circle, the circle of life ♪
* Narrator: The Lion King Special Edition DVD.
* (The King of DVDs, October 7th, again)
* Narrator: The King of all DVDs, October 7th.
==Home Video Trailer #2 (from Inspector Gadget 2)==
* Lebo M: Nants Ingonyama, 
*(Bird Tweets) Bagithi Baba!
*(For the first time ever on Disney DVD Rumbling) 
*Background Singer: Sithi Uhhmm, 
*(Bird Tweets)
*(Eagle Screech) 
*Background Singer: Ingonyama, Ingon-
*(Rafiki Holds Up Baby Simba)
*(Antelopes Laugh)
* Singer: (Carmen Twillie) It’s The Circle Of Life! 
*(The Lion King Special Edition Rumbles)
* Chorus: Wala, Yababah!
*(The #1 Animated Film Of All Time Rustle)
* Singer: (Carmen Twillie) And It Moves Us All! 
*(Winner, 2 Academy Awards, Best Music - Original Score, Best music - Song 3 Golden Globes, 2 Grammys Rumbling) 
*(Zebras Splashing) Through Despair- 
*(Flamingoes Cawing)
*(Monkeys Screeching)
* Narrator (Andy Geller): Walt Disney Pictures proudly presents The Lion King Special Edition on video (Elephants Trumpeting) and for the first time ever on Disney DVD.
* (For the first time ever on Disney DVD, again)
* Young Simba and Young Nala: Whoa!
* Narrator: It's a dazzling world of adventure with the characters who captured your heart 
*Pumbaa: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! 
*Narrator: And the unforgettable music- 
*Banzai: Yow!
*Narrator: The world embraced.
* Young Simba, Timon and Pumbaa: ♪ Hakuna Matata ♪
* (Brand new song)
* (All-new animation)
* Narrator: Featuring the brand new song Morning Report with all-new never before seen animation.
* Young Simba: ♪ Oh, I just can't wait to be king ♪
*(Zazu Screams)
*(Rhino Falls On Zazu)
* Timon: Very nice.
*Singer: (Carmen Twillie) It’s The Circle Of Life! 
* Narrator: The roar heard round the world still reigns.
* Rafiki: The king has returned.
* Narrator: The most powerful film is now the king of all DVDs.
*Singer: (Carmen Twillie) On The Path Unwinding!
* Mufasa: Remember who you are.
* Narrator: Walt Disney Pictures presents,
* Rafiki: Whooooooooooooooo! 
*(Adult Simba Roaring)
* Narrator: The Lion King Special Edition. 
*(Thunderclap)
*Singer: (Carmen Twillie) The Circle Of Life!
*Narrator: Coming to video and for the first time ever on Disney DVD.
* (The Lion King Special Edition)
* (Available October 2003)
==Home Video Trailer #3 (from 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure)==
* Lebo M: Nants Ingonyama, 
(Bird Tweets) 
[Rhino Raises Its Head, 
Meerkats Stand Up On Their Hind Legs] 
Bagithi Baba! 
(For the first time ever on Disney DVD Rumbling) 
Background Singer: Sithi Uhhmm, 
(Bird Tweets) 
Background Singer: Ingonyama, I- 
(Zazu Flies Above The Gathering Animals, 
Rafiki Holds Up Baby Simba) 
(Playful Music) 
(Antelopes Cheer) 
Singer: (Carmen Twillie) It’s The Circle Of Life! 
Chorus: Wala, Yababah! 
* (The Lion King Special Edition Rumbling, Buzzes) 
Singer: (Carmen Twillie) And It Moves Us All! 
* (The #1 Animated Film Of All Time Rumble) 
(Ants Are Carrying Leaves, While The Zebras Are Running) 
(Zebras Splashing) 
* Singer: (Carmen Twillie) Through Despair And Hope! 
(Winner, 2 Academy Awards, 3 Golden Globes, 2 Grammys Rumbling) 
(Elephant Trumpets) 
(Stork Takes Wing) 
Singer: (Carmen Twillie) Through Faith And Love! 
* (Disney's Most Requested Film Ever Rumble) 
(Two Giraffes Are Walking Down The Hill,) 
(Monkeys Screeching) 
* Narrator (Andy Geller): Walt Disney Pictures proudly presents The Lion King Special Edition on video (Elephants Trumpeting) and for the first time ever on Disney DVD.
* (For the first time ever on Disney DVD, again, 
Flamingoes Cawing In Distance)
* Young Simba and Young Nala: Whoa!
* Mufasa: We are all connected in the great circle of life. 
(Flamingoes Cawing) 
* Narrator: It's a dazzling world of adventure with the characters who captured your heart 
Pumbaa: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! 
Narrator: And the unforgettable music- 
Banzai: Yeow! 
Narrator: The world embraced.
* Young Simba, Timon and Pumbaa: ♪ Hakuna Matata ♪ 
(Red Elephant’s Foot Stomp) 
* Narrator: Now, it's even bigger.
* Zazu: Checking in with the morning report.
* (Brand new song)
* (All-new animation)
* Narrator: Featuring the brand new song Morning Report with all-new never before seen animation.
* Young Simba, Young Nala, And The Animals: ♪ It’s Gonna Be King Simba’s Finest Fling Oh, I Just Can’t Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaait To Be Kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing! 
(Simba Hops On A Ladder Of The Giraffes, Slides On The Giraffe’s Neck With A Pose, 
Zazu Screams While The Animals Trampling Him, 
Young Simba And Young Nala Stare At Each Other, 
Rhino Falls On Zazu) 
* Timon: Very nice.
*Singer: (Carmen Twillie) It’s The Circle Of Life! 
* Narrator: The roar heard round the world still reigns.
* Rafiki: The king has returned.
* Narrator: The most powerful film is now the king of all DVDs.
*Singer: (Carmen Twillie) Till We Find Our Place! 
(Adult Simba And Adult Nala Run Down Into The Waterfalls, 
Young Simba Sees The Wildebeests Running Toward Him)
* Timon: Why do I always have to save your... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! 
(Young Simba Running From The Wildebeests, 
Adult Simba Running In The Field In Front Of The Clouds) 
* Mufasa: Remember who you are. 
(Shush Sound) 
* Narrator: Walt Disney presents,
* Rafiki: Whoooooooooooooo! 
(Adult Simba Roaring) 
* Narrator: The Lion King Special Edition. 
(Thunderclap) 
Singer: (Carmen Twillie) The Circle Of Life! 
Narrator: Coming to video and for the first time ever on Disney DVD.
* (The Lion King Special Edition)
* (Available October 2003)
==Home Video Trailer #4 (from Piglet's Big Movie)==
* Pumbaa: BUUUUUUUUUUUUUURP!
* Timon: Pumbaa, not in front of the kids.
* Pumbaa: Oh, sorry.
* Narrator: Everyone's talking about The Lion King Special Edition, coming to video and for the first time ever to Disney DVD.
* Young Simba: Ew, what's that?
* Timon: Tastes like chicken.
* Young Simba: Ew, gross.
*Banzai: Yeow! (Rafiki Laughs)
* Narrator: With the funniest characters in the jungle. Simba,
* Young Simba: I walk on the wild side.
*Pumbaa: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! 
* Narrator: Pumbaa,
* Timon: This stink.
* Pumbaa: Oh, sorry.
*Timon: Ha Ha Ha Ha! 
* Narrator: Timon,
* Timon: This is the great life.
* Narrator: Zazu,
* Zazu: That's Mr. Banana Beak to you, Fuzzy.
* Narrator: And even Scar.
* Scar: I'm surrounded by idiots.
*Pumbaa: Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha! 
* Narrator: The Lion King Special Edition.
* Timon: ♪ Hakuna Matata ♪
* Young Simba: Hakuna Matata?
* Pumbaa: It means no worries.
* Narrator: With king-sized adventure,
* Young Simba and Timon: ♪ It's our problem-free ♪
* Pumbaa: ♪ Philosophy ♪
* Young Simba, Timon and Pumbaa: ♪ Hakuna Matata ♪
*Timon: Why do I always have to save your... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! 
* Narrator: And packed with unforgettable songs.
* Timon: ♪ Luau ♪
♪ Are you achin' ♪
* Pumbaa: ♪ Yup, yup, yup ♪
* Timon: ♪ For some bacon ♪
* Pumbaa: ♪ Yup, yup, yup ♪
* Timon: ♪ He's a big pig ♪
* Pumbaa: ♪ Yup, yup ♪
* Timon: ♪ You could be a big pig too, Oy! ♪
*Timon and Pumbaa: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! (Hyenas Snarling)
* Narrator: The Lion King Special Edition comes alive on the 2-disc DVD,
* Young Simba: ♪ Oh, I just can't wait to be king ♪
*(Rhino Falls On Zazu) 
* Narrator: With fun-filled games and hilarious Virtual Safari with Timon and Pumbaa.
*Timon: AAAAAAAAAAAH! Pumbaa: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! 
* Timon: These are alligators infested waters.
* Pumbaa: Don't be silly, Timon.
* Timon and Pumbaa: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
* Pumbaa: CROCODILE!
* Young Simba, Young Nala, And The Animals: ♪ Oh, I just can't wait to be king ♪
♪ Oh, I just can't waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaait to be kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing ♪
* Narrator: The king of all DVDs.
* Young Simba: Hakuna Matata.
* Narrator: The Lion King Special Edition, you can have it all on video and for the first time ever on 2-disc Disney DVD.
* Banzai: What do you think, Ed?
* Ed: (Laughing)
==Home Video Trailer #5 (from The Lizzie McGuire Movie)==
* Narrator: On October 7th, for the first time ever on Disney DVD.
* Man: Roll Camera.
* Narrator: The circle of life, look around you. It's the all-new Lion King Special Edition 2-disc DVD.
* Young Simba and Young Nala: Whoa.
* Narrator: With the king of animated movies fun games...
* Timon and Pumbaa: Oh.
* Narrator: A Virtual Safari.
* Timon: These are alligators infested waters.
* Narrator: And an exclusive new music video featuring Lizzie McGuire's Hillary Duff and the Disney Channel Stars.
* Hillary Duff: The circle of life is about experiences that happen to you and everyone goes though the whole circle of life so it's really cool.
* Narrator: New music video brand new games and your favorite Disney Channel Stars.
* Hillary Duff: It's like my all-time favorite movie too. It's cool to be part of the Special Edition DVD movie.
* Narrator: See them all on the king of all DVDs. The Lion King Special Edition, coming October 7th.
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