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'''''The Lion King''''' is an animated movie produced by {{W|Walt Disney Studios}} and released in 1994. The story is about Simba, a lion cub prince whose father Mufasa is murdered by his brother (and Simba's uncle) Scar. Simba is forced to live in exile and Scar becomes an oppressive king. Years later as an adult, Simba returns to take his rightful place as king.
 
  
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The film spawned two direct-to-video sequels, ''The Lion King II: Simba's Pride'' in 1998 and ''The Lion King 1½'' in 2004, along with a live action CGI remake in 2019. Additionally, there is a musical theater production of the same name which debuted in 1997 and two television spin-offs, ''Timon & Pumbaa'' (1995–1999) and ''The Lion Guard'' (2015–2019). The original film and the musical adaptation have been referenced often in ''The Simpsons''.  
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'''''The Lion King''''' is an animated musical drama film produced by {{W|Walt Disney Feature Animation}} and released in 1994 by {{W|Walt Disney Pictures}}. The story is about Simba, a lion cub prince whose father, Mufasa, is murdered by his brother (and Simba's uncle) Scar. Simba is forced to live in exile, and Scar becomes an oppressive king. Years later, as an adult, Simba returns to take his rightful place as king.
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The film spawned two direct-to-video sequels, ''{{W|The Lion King II: Simba's Pride}}'' in 1998 and ''{{W|The Lion King 1½}}'' in 2004, along with a photorealistic remake in 2019. Additionally, there is a musical theater production of the same name that debuted in 1997 and two television spin-offs, ''{{W2|Timon & Pumbaa|TV series}}'' (1995–1999) and ''{{W|The Lion Guard}}'' (2015–2019). The original film and the musical adaptation have been referenced often in ''The Simpsons''.  
  
 
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{{TB|[[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] appears in the sky to thank Lisa for making more people familiar with his music. Then Mufasa the Lion appears in the sky, in reference to a similar scene in The Lion King where the late Mufasa gives his son advice from the clouds. Mufasa says: "You must avenge my death, Kimba... I mean: Simba!" This is a reference to the accusations that the Disney Studios plagiarized a large part of the look and plot of the 1960s Japanese animated TV series ''{{W|Kimba, The White Lion}}''.}}
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{{TB|[[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] appears in the sky to thank Lisa for making more people familiar with his music. Then Mufasa the Lion appears in the sky, in reference to a similar scene in ''The Lion King'' where the late Mufasa gives his son advice from the clouds. Mufasa says, "You must avenge my death, Kimba... I mean: Simba!" This is a reference to the accusations that Disney Studios plagiarized a large part of the look and plot of the 1960s Japanese animated TV series ''{{W|Kimba, The White Lion}}''.}}
 
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{{TB|The scene with the sunrise, silhouettes of animals and rhythmic music are all reminiscent of the opening moments of the film.<br>
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{{TB|The scene with the sunrise, silhouettes of animals, and rhythmic music is reminiscent of the opening moments of the film. When [[Kitenge]] is driving the Simpsons on a safari, Pride Rock can be seen in the background.}}
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{{TB|While Lisa sings ''{{W|Don't Rain on My Parade}}'', a baboon is shown raising a lion cub, referencing the opening scene of ''The Lion King''.}}
 
{{TB|While Lisa sings ''{{W|Don't Rain on My Parade}}'', a baboon is shown raising a lion cub, referencing the opening scene of ''The Lion King''.}}
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{{TB|During [[Principal Skinner]]'s song "[[Magnet Performing Arts School]]", [[Database]] and [[Martin]] are seen dressed as {{W|Timon and Pumbaa|Pumbaa}} and Rafiki from the {{W2|The Lion King|musical|musical}}.}}
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{{TB|[[Jebediah Springfield]] holds the baby up over a ridge in a parody of the scene where Rafiki holds {{ap|Simba|Disney character}} up.}}
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{{TB|[[Scar]] is seen at a table with [[Cruella de Vil]]. [[Lisa]] puts party hats on them.}}
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The Lion King is an animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released in 1994 by Walt Disney Pictures. The story is about Simba, a lion cub prince whose father, Mufasa, is murdered by his brother (and Simba's uncle) Scar. Simba is forced to live in exile, and Scar becomes an oppressive king. Years later, as an adult, Simba returns to take his rightful place as king.

The film spawned two direct-to-video sequels, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride in 1998 and The Lion King 1½ in 2004, along with a photorealistic remake in 2019. Additionally, there is a musical theater production of the same name that debuted in 1997 and two television spin-offs, Timon & Pumbaa (1995–1999) and The Lion Guard (2015–2019). The original film and the musical adaptation have been referenced often in The Simpsons.

References[edit]

Episodes[edit]

Picture Season Episode number Episode name Reference
Round Springfield.png 6 125 "'Round Springfield" Bleeding Gums Murphy appears in the sky to thank Lisa for making more people familiar with his music. Then Mufasa the Lion appears in the sky, in reference to a similar scene in The Lion King where the late Mufasa gives his son advice from the clouds. Mufasa says, "You must avenge my death, Kimba... I mean: Simba!" This is a reference to the accusations that Disney Studios plagiarized a large part of the look and plot of the 1960s Japanese animated TV series Kimba, The White Lion.
Sunset at Tanzania.png
Simpson Safari Pride Rock.png 		12 265 "Simpson Safari" The scene with the sunrise, silhouettes of animals, and rhythmic music is reminiscent of the opening moments of the film. When Kitenge is driving the Simpsons on a safari, Pride Rock can be seen in the background.
TIAAC Lion King.png 15 319 "Today I Am a Clown" During his televised Bar Mitzvah, Krusty thanks the cast of The Lion King as they leave the stage.
The Circle of Knife montage.png 17 375 "Girls Just Want to Have Sums" The Itchy and Scratchy musical "Stab-A-Lot" spoofs the songs and the look of The Lion King. The song "Two Days, Two Circles" is a parody of The Circle of Life.
MrTLionKing.png 19 403 "Midnight Towboy" Homer is driving at night in search of milk for Maggie. He sees a billboard with the letters "MILK" going down the left edge, but when he gets closer he sees that it really reads "Mr. T Is the Lion King", advertising a performance at the Capital City Playhouse.
20 440 "Four Great Women and a Manicure" In Lisa's retelling of Snow White, the Evil Queen is killed by forest animals in a manner similar to Scar's death, where he is killed by hyenas, right down to the shot of her being killed by said animals shown only in shadow just like when Scar is being killed by hyenas.
The Lyin' King.png 22 478 "Angry Dad: The Movie" Bart and Homer walk by a poster for an animated film called The Lyin' King, a pun on The Lion King.
The Loin King.png 23 493 "The Man in the Blue Flannel Pants" The Loin King is a reference to The Lion King.
HLGHMB Lion King.png 27 592 "How Lisa Got Her Marge Back" While Lisa sings Don't Rain on My Parade, a baboon is shown raising a lion cub, referencing the opening scene of The Lion King.
Magnet Performing Arts School.png 34 738 "Game Done Changed" During Principal Skinner's song "Magnet Performing Arts School", Database and Martin are seen dressed as Pumbaa and Rafiki from the musical.
McMansion & Wife Lion King.png 35 753 "McMansion & Wife" Jebediah Springfield holds the baby up over a ridge in a parody of the scene where Rafiki holds Simba up.

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Picture Special name Reference
Plusaversay Cruella and Scar.png Plusaversary Scar is seen at a table with Cruella de Vil. Lisa puts party hats on them.
Disney Villain Land.png Welcome to the Club Scar is seen at Disney Villain Land.
Sarabi.png May the 12th Be with You Simba and Sarabi make an appearance.

Comics[edit]

Picture Comic issue Story name Reference
Simpsons Comics
Permanent Record Room Circle of Life.png Simpsons Comics #75 ...The Permanent Record Room! Bart tells Milhouse that he doesn't feel guilty about pulling pranks because he would otherwise become a prank victim himself, which Milhouse compares to The Circle of Life. Bart then tells him to stop quoting Elton John songs.
Bart Simpson
Ever Heard of the Circle of Life.png Bart Simpson #7 All's Veldt That Ends Veldt! When Bart is being chased by two lionesses, he turns and asks them, "Haven't you guys ever heard of 'The Circle of Life'?" He then remembers, to his chagrin, Lisa telling him, "That's just a nice way of referring to 'The Survival of the Fittest'!"

Common cast and crew[edit]

Cast[edit]

Picture Name Role in The Lion King Role on The Simpsons
Shohreh Aghdashloo.jpg Shohreh Aghdashloo Voiced Queen Janna in The Lion Guard. Voiced Mina bin Laden in "MyPods and Boomsticks".
Common.jpg Common Voiced Kiburi in The Lion Guard. Voiced himself in "The Great Phatsby: Part Two".
James Earl Jones.jpg James Earl Jones Portrayed Mufasa in the original 1994 film and its 2019 remake. Voiced a removalist, Serak the Preparer and The Raven narrator in "Treehouse of Horror II", Maggie Simpson in "Treehouse of Horror V" and the narrator in "Das Bus".
Elton John.jpg Elton John Contributed songs to the soundtrack of the original film and its remake. Voiced himself in "I'm with Cupid".
Jonathan Taylor Thomas.jpg Jonathan Taylor Thomas Played Simba as a cub in the original film. Voiced Luke Stetson in "Dude, Where's My Ranch?".
Jim Cummings.jpg Jim Cummings Played Ed the Hyena in the original film. Voiced Duncan in "Saddlesore Galactica".
Cheech Marin.jpg Cheech Marin Played Banzai the Hyena in the original film. Voiced himself in "A Midsummer's Nice Dreams".
Jeremy Irons.jpg Jeremy Irons Played Scar in in the original film. Voiced Raggy in "Moe Goes from Rags to Riches".
Neve Campbell.jpg Neve Campbell Played adult Kiara in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. Voiced Cassandra in "Rednecks and Broomsticks".
Andy Dick.jpg Andy Dick Played Nuka in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. Voiced himself in "Yokel Chords".
Julie Kavner.jpg Julie Kavner Played Ma in The Lion King 1½. Voice of Marge Simpson.
Billy Eichner.jpg Billy Eichner Played Timon in the 2019 remake. Voiced Billy in "Krusty the Clown".
Keegan-Michael Key.jpg Keegan-Michael Key Played Kamari the Hyena in the 2019 remake. Voiced Jazzy James in "The Great Phatsby: Part One" and "The Great Phatsby: Part Two".
John Oliver.jpg John Oliver Played Zazu in the 2019 remake. Voiced Booth Wilkes-John in "Pay Pal".
Seth Rogen.jpg Seth Rogen Played Pumbaa in the 2019 remake. Voiced Lyle McCarthy in "Homer the Whopper" and himself in "Steal This Episode".

Crew[edit]

Picture Name Role in The Lion King Role on The Simpsons
Hans Zimmer.jpg Hans Zimmer Composed the music for the original 1994 film and its 2019 remake. Currently serves as a score producer for Bleeding Fingers Music for The Simpsons. He also composed the music for The Simpsons Movie, The Simpsons Game and the special episode The Longest Daycare. He also conducted "Spider-Pig" in The Simpsons Take the Bowl.

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