Question 1 of 14
Whats the very first animal we see in the opening scene?
Why should they get all the glory?
Question 2 of 14
True or false: The plot is loosely based on Hamlet.
Loosely being the operative word.
It wasnt a direct homage to Shakespeares classic tragedy, but there are more than a few similarities.
Both Hamletand Lion Kingfeature a fatherless prince and a villainous uncle.
And early Lion King storyboards even included Scar repeating Horatios famous quote: Good night, sweet prince.
Question 3 of 14
Its a wonderful phrase and aint no passing craze!
But what does Hakuna Matata actually mean?
Its Timon and Pumbaas problem-free philosophy!
And its not made up, either.
Its an actual phrase from East Africa, translated from Swahili as no trouble or no problems.
Tim Rice, who wrote the lyrics, stumbled upon the term in a Swahili phrasebook.
Sir Elton not only composed the music, he also provided the lead vocals.
Years later, Beyonce reprised the song (along with Donald Glover) for the 2019 reboot.
Question 6 of 14
True or false: Actual lion roars were recorded for the movie.
Which isnt to say that real lions werent used at all during the production.
Disney animators were visited by actual lions at the studio so they could study how their bodies moved.
Question 7 of 14
How many actors were used for the speaking voice of Simba?
It took two actors to play the future king of the Pride Lands.
Technically, however, there were four voices.
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