Lion King Although it has been released since 1994, it can be affirmed that the film has never been out of fashion in the hearts of Disney fans. So much so that the Mouse House decided to recreate the story in the 2019 remake starring Donald Glover and Beyoncé.
Although Timon and Pumbaa are pretty much loved Disney characters, fans don’t know much about them. Surrounded by excitement and nostalgia Lion King Once again, it’s time to review some facts about the two most important characters and learn more about them.
THE VOICE OF TIMON AND PUMBAA HAS DIFFERENT CHARACTERISTICS
This may come as a shock to many people Lion King fans, but Nathan Lane (voice of Timon) and Ernie Sabella (voice of Pumbaa) were originally invited to audition for the role of Hyena in the film. However, the film’s director is clearly concerned Lion King It turned out that the tone was too dark.
After Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella auditioned for the role of Disney, the studio began to think differently about the film as a whole. [The Lion King director] Roger thought we could voice these untapped comic book characters. All in all, it’s safe to say that Timon and Pumbaa had the idea for Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella to audition for the role of Hyena.
HAKUNA MATATA originally had a verse explaining the plot of TIMON
As we all know, “Hakuna Matata” not only explains the true meaning of the catchphrase but also provides some basic story about the origin of Pumbaa. While we all agree with this beautiful, fun song… it still begs the question: why don’t we also learn about Timon’s basic story?
It is said that Hakuna Matata originally had a whole verse explaining Timon’s plot, which sounds like a line about Pumbaa. However, the last verse was removed from the song because it was deemed too long.
Pemba was the first character to fart in a Disney movie
This may come as a surprise to many, but Pumbaa actually holds the very important title of being the first character in a Disney movie to fizzle out on screen. That’s right: before Lion King In 1994, no Disney character farted.
It’s safe to say that if there’s one character who can break the stigma of farting in Disney movies, it would be Pumbaa.
TIMON explores their jungle paradise
You know the jungle paradise where Timon and Pumbaa live, where they introduce Simba to “Hakuna Matata” and eat goo for dessert? Well, follow lion king 1Timon discovered that incredible place.
After 1994 Lion Kingimplies that Timon and Pumbaa have moved to Pride Rock to fight alongside Simba in his kingdom. However, the Disney Channel TV series Timon and Pumbaa Taking place almost entirely in the jungle means that the characters will eventually return. Fun Fact: In Kingdom of Hearts 2 In the game, Pride Rock’s lioness knows about this jungle paradise, but is prevented by Scar from moving there.
PUMBAA means “lazy” in Swahili
Many word names and characters are used in Lion King Derived from Swahili, it is considered a lingua franca across Africa, including Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. For example, “Hakuna Matata” comes from Swahili and literally means “don’t worry”.
like many other names and terms Lion King, “Pumbaa” is also a word in Swahili. According to the translator, “Peng Peng” means “lazy”, “careless”, or even “ignorant”. Needless to say, Peng Peng’s name really paints a picture of the character.
TIMON and PUMBAA have surnames
It’s not uncommon for fictional characters to have full names that fans never really recognize. This is because, most animated movies usually focus only on the names of the characters, making it easier for the audience to remember.
Since Timon was developed into a character of Jewish origin, it makes sense that his name is also of Jewish origin. Timon and Pumbaa, revealing that Timon’s middle name is Leslie and his last name is Berkowitz. In the same TV series, it is also revealed that Peng Peng’s last name is Smith.
PUMBAA’s belly rub was inspired by a pregnant woman
One of the most memorable Pumbaa moments Lion King The character rubs his stomach while he, Timon and Simba are gazing at the stars and discussing the true meaning of the stars in the sky. Well, it turns out that Pumbaa’s belly rub was inspired by animator Tony Bancroft’s pregnant wife, who rubbed her belly in a similar way while filming.
According to Tony Bancroft, Pumbaa rubbing his belly is one of his favorite scenes Lion KingIn an interview with MovieWeb, the animator said, “I think that’s something that gives the movie life. [the scene] and make it more relevant. “
TIMON has two known relatives
Even die-hard Disney fans haven’t seen it lion king 1, but a lot of Timon’s background is actually revealed in that movie. For example, it is now accepted that Timon has two relatives: his mother, officially named Ma, and his uncle, officially named Max. However, the audience does not know whether Uncle Max and Ma are siblings or relatives.
Ma is a loving and supportive mother who cares for Timon’s safety but also wants him to succeed in life. Uncle Max is a cranky, often fearful and negative character and often reminds Disney fans of the early Marlins. Looking for Nemo.
What kind of animal is a Pemba?
While this may seem odd to more die-hard fans, it’s surprising that a large number of people don’t know what kind of animal these two characters are. Not to mention many young fans are still learning about the natural world through fun and memorable movies like BANG Lion King.
Pumbaa identifies himself as Warthog in the film. They are large pigs native to sub-Saharan Africa, so it was a logical choice of animal for the film’s setting.
What kind of animal is TIMON?
Timon, on the other hand, is a mongoose, a small mongoose known to live in groups and stand on its hind legs as a precaution. They, like the boar, are also native to southern Africa, so it’s no surprise that they’re present in this area.
Obviously, there is some latitude in the true nature of animals, and not everything about Timon’s performance as a mongoose in the film is entirely accurate, as our next article I will dive into…
Meerkats don’t really walk on their hind legs
Animation studios often change some aspects of animals to make them suitable for the big screen. A big change behind the team Lion King What was decided to do earlier was to have Timon walk on his hind legs instead of following the actual body of the mongoose.
That’s because, in the real world, meerkats actually walk on all fours. They only stand on their hind legs while looking around, then walk on all fours.exist Lion KingHowever, it is common to see Timon walking around like a human.
Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner’s Top Picks for 2019 Remakes
Director Jon Favreau made it clear that Beyoncé was his first choice for the role of Nala, but many people may not realize that the director had a clear vision for Timon and Pumbaa in the 2019 remake. Lion King.
From the beginning, Jon Favreau wanted Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen to play Timon and Pumbaa, respectively. However, this casting decision did not come easily. For example, the director asked Eichner and Rogen to go to a black box cinema and watch the entire script three times, the last time without the script in hand.
Different approaches to audio recording for TIMON and PUMBAA
When recording actors’ voices for animation, studios often perform separate sessions. Essentially, this means that virtually all of the dialogue you see in an animated movie was recorded at different times and then edited together.
However, this was not the case in the 1994 edition of Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella Lion Kingand again, that’s not the case with Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen in the 2019 remake. In both cases, Disney actually asked the two actors to record their scenes together in the same room. at the same time.
