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Thursday August 05, 2004

THE LION KING 2: SIMBA’S PRIDE SPECIAL EDITION

New 2-Disc DVD Release Includes Virtual Safari, Games, Featurettes, Music Videos And More

Includes "One By One," All-New Never-Before Seen Disney Animated Short On Disney DVD and VHS August 31, 2004

All the power and majesty of Disney’s Academy Award®-winning* film The Lion King returns for THE LION KING 2: SIMBA’S PRIDE, the final volume of The Lion King trilogy, in a new 2-DISC DVD SPECIAL EDITION. Meet Kiara and Kovu, the newest generation of the pride, experience the power of "Upendi" - which means "love" - and enjoy more of Timon and Pumbaa’s hilarious antics on August 31, 2004.

Available for a limited time, THE LION KING 2: SIMBA’S PRIDE SPECIAL EDITION DVD includes the never-before-seen, all-new animated short "One By One," from the creators of The Lion King. It also boasts Timon & Pumbaa’s Virtual Safari, multiple games, music video, a making-of featurette, Disney’s Song Selection, the "Lots About Lions" featurette,

"Find Out Why" shorts and more. With an all-star cast, stunning Disney animation, six spectacular songs and new bonus features, THE LION KING 2: SIMBA’S PRIDE 2-Disc Special Edition is an entertainment extravaganza for the whole family.

THE LION KING 2: SIMBA’S PRIDE SPECIAL EDITION is available on 2-disc Disney DVD for $29.99 (S.R.P.). On VHS for $24.99 (S.R.P.).

THE LION KING 2: SIMBA’S PRIDE SPECIAL EDITION DVD BONUS FEATURES

"ONE BY ONE" SHORT FILM BY THE CREATORS OF THE LION KING

Presenting the world premiere of this new animated short film! A childhood adventure is set to dazzling music and superb animation. Featuring music composed, arranged and produced by The Lion King’s Lebo M, who also contributes the lead vocal performance. Directed by Pixote Hunt. Co-directed by David A. Bossert.

TIMON & PUMBAA’S VIRTUAL SAFARI 2.0

Timon, Pumbaa and you saddle up an elephant during this wild virtual ride adventure. You pick the directions the ride takes, then hang on as you take off across the Pride Lands.

"FIND OUT WHY" SHORTS

Ever wonder why we sneeze? Or how an airplane flies? Timon has a few creative ideas, but Pumbaa has some more believable, educational explanations for fascinating scientific phenomena.

TIMON & PUMBAA’S PRIDE LAND GAMES

Using their math skills, kids can help Timon and Pumbaa gather grubs for a feast and arrange rocks so Kiara and Kovu can get around the crocodiles.

"RAFIKI’S CHALLENGE" GAME

Take the challenge of Rafiki’s "three gourd shuffle" game, the classic shell game with a fun twist.

LOTS ABOUT LIONS (FEATURETTE)

Learn more about "big cats," the animals that were the role models for Simba, Kiara and the rest of the Pride.

PROUD OF SIMBA’S PRIDE (MAKING OF FEATURETTE)

This tell-all "making of" program highlights the seeds of the film’s story, the development of the characters, the African roots of the music and more.

"LOVE WILL FIND A WAY" MUSIC VIDEO

Performed by Kenny Lattimore and Heather Headly.

BACKSTAGE DISNEY: THE LION KING’S MATTER OF FACTS

Interesting and humorous facts about the real Pride Lands. These fun facts pop up when you watch the movie in this mode.

MUSIC AND MORE: DISNEY’S SONG SELECTION

Skip to your favorite song or play them all.

In THE LION KING 2: SIMBA’S PRIDE SPECIAL EDITION Kiara, Simba’s headstrong daughter and heir to the Pride Lands, is on the prowl for adventure. While boldly exploring the Outlands - which are strictly off limits - she meets the mischievous Kovu, a young cub chosen to walk in Scar’s paw prints. As they seek their proper places in the "Circle Of Life," Kiara and Kovu find that they may be the only hope for healing the rift between their prides.

Reuniting stellar vocal cast members from the original two-time Academy Award®* and Golden Globe® award-winning movie The Lion King, THE LION KING 2: SIMBA’S PRIDE SPECIAL EDITION reunites The Lion King’s voice talent of Matthew Broderick (Simba), Nathan Lane (Timon), Robert Guillaume (Rafiki), Ernie Sabella (Pumbaa) and James Earl Jones (Mufasa). The film also features original, unforgettable characters voiced by Hollywood favorites Neve Campbell (Simba’s daughter, Kiara), Suzanne Pleshette (Scar’s sister, Zira) Andy Dick (Zira’s son Nuka) and Jason Marsden (Zira’s son Kovu).

This timeless tale of courage and unity features six masterfully-written songs. The uplifting song "He Lives In You" is written by Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin and Lebo M with renowned artist Lebo M performing lead vocals. The powerful anthem "We Are One" is sung by Cam Clark, Charity Sanoy and LadySmith Black Mambazo, the group renowned for their incredible vocal work on Paul Simon’s "Graceland." Also showcased are "Upendi," a rhythmic romp through the Pridelands sung by Robert Guillaume, and the beautiful ballad "Love Will Find A Way," performed in the film by Kiara and Kovu’s singing voices, Broadway star Liz Callaway and Nashville recording artist Gene Miller. Grammy-nominated R&B artist Kenny Lattimore and Broadway sensation Heather Headley (Nala in the Broadway musical "The Lion King") team-up for a special reprise performance of "Love Will Find A Way" featured over the closing credits of the film. Other show-stopping tunes include "My Lullaby," sung by Suzanne Pleshette and "One of Us."

STREET DATE: AUGUST 31, 2004

Suggested retail price: $29.99 for 2-disc DVD

Feature run time: Approximately 81 minutes

Rated: "G"

Bonus materials unrated.

DVD Aspect ratio: 1.66:1, enhanced for 16x9 TV screens

DVD Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

DTS 5.1 Digital Surround Sound

French language track: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

Spanish language track: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

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