Andrew and I watched The Lion Guard together when it first debuted on Disney Junior. This was a cute new story about the second born cub of Simba and Nala, Kion. This male cub was making his way in the world and learning about the Pridelands. Through the first episode Kion finds his roar and what a powerful roar it is because with it are the roars of those from the Lion Guard before him. He becomes protector of the Pridelands and assembles a team of his friends to become the new Lion Guard. The thing is, Kion’s friends are not lions. There is a hippo, a bird, a honey badger and a cheetah. Each of these characters brings with them their own skills to help the Lion Guard protect the Pridelands. This DVD is of the first two episodes that are basically an introductory, origin story movie. A great point to jump into the series.
KION’S FIRST ROAR
FULI FLEES THE BABOONS
Continuing the Epic Storytelling of “The Lion King,” Join Simba and Nala’s Second-Born Cub, Kion, and His Lion Guard Team as They Embark on Adventures Together throughout the Pride Lands!
Bring Home This Heroic Adventure on Disney DVD February 23rd
Includes a Digital Copy of the Film, an Exclusive Talking Backpack Clip and “Here Comes The Lion Guard” Music Video Performed by Beau Black
Synopsis: Meet Kion, second-born cub of Simba and Nala, as he assumes the role of leader of “The Lion Guard,” an elite team of animals tasked with preserving the Pride Lands. Follow him as he assembles a group of unlikely heroes: Bunga the honey badger, Fuli the cheetah, Beshte the hippo and Ono the egret. Join them on a thrilling adventure as they use their unique abilities to defend the Pride Lands from predators and maintain balance within the Circle of Life. Bursting with humor, music, beloved characters and heart, The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar is a must-own for the entire family!
Voice Cast: James Earl Jones and Ernie Sabella reprise their roles from “The Lion King” as Mufasa and Pumbaa, respectively, alongside Rob Lowe (“The Grinder”) as Simba and Gabrielle Union (“Being Mary Jane”) as Nala; Max Charles (“The Amazing Spider-Man 2”) stars as Kion; Joshua Rush (“The Adventures of Puss in Boots”) as Bunga; Atticus Shaffer (“The Middle”) as Ono; Diamond White (“Sofia the First”) as Fuli; and Dusan Brown (“Blaze and the Monster Machines”) as Beshte.
Additional cast members include: Eden Riegel (“All My Children”) as Kiara; Sarah Hyland (“Modern Family”) as Tiifu; Madison Pettis (“Jake and the Never Land Pirates”) as Zuri; Khary Payton (“Teen Titans”) as Rafiki; Jeff Bennett as Zazu (“Jake and the Never Land Pirates”); Jonny Rees (“Star Wars Rebels”) as Mzingo; Andrew Kishino (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars”) as Janja; Vargus Mason (“Sofia the First”) as Cheezi; and Kevin Schon (“The Lion King 1 1/2”) as Chungu and Timon.
Exec. Producer: Ford Riley (“Special Agent Oso”)
Director: Howy Parkins (“Jake and the Never Land Pirates”)
Release Date: February 23, 2016
Packaging: DVD + Digital Copy and Free Talking Backpack Clip
Bonus: “Here Comes the Lion Guard” Music Video performed by Beau Black
Ratings: TV-Y (US)
Feature Run Time: Approx. 44 mins.
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen (Enhanced for 16×9 Televisions)
Audio: 2.0 Dolby Digital
Languages: English & French Audio; English, French & Spanish Subtitle
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