Discussions about TLK from the 90's (usenet archives etc)

[Nit]

So back in 2013 when Google Groups were still usable I searched for some discussions about The Lion King from the time it was still in a production.


Someone watched unfinished version of the movie:
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...884de2f21d7ae9
and
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.f...afe0b0519d6d3d

Article about the movie: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...4e986a5ca331ff

It was known back in 1994 that the Morning Report was going to be a song
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.c...84bd9d4766464c

First discussions about similarities to "Kimba the White Lion": http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...a8f6119646c330

Furries were into TLK before TLK was even made:
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.f...ea8793e48edaac ;D

Someone had a very good feeling: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...11a04ebe1a3067

Day after a premiere: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...0da11ccb10fddf

[Leorgathar]

Wow, all of this is pure gold! Amazing find, Nit!

[Nit]

^^
Something more:
https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=...o/s7h6Hg_VjuQJ

Walt Disney Feature Animation Prez Peter Schneider says TLK is
the first Disney film to have a character die on screen.

It's like a quote from a "Truman Show"!

- Well, Christof, I can't thank you enough for giving so generously of your time tonight. I think it's safe to say now that this crisis is behind us and Truman is back to his old self, we can look forward to some exciting new developments?
- Well, Mike, the big news is that Meryl will be leaving Truman in an upcoming episode, and a new romantic interest will be introduced. I'm determined television's first on-air conception will still take place.
- Well, another television milestone straight ahead. You heard it here first. It has been a singular honor and pleasure, sir. Christof... thank you.

Topic called "Lea and Lion KIng and other rumors! (help!)" from 1993
https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=...4/kUlC9RF_4MMJ
Not the Leahalalela you sillies. :'D

https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=...E/G2Zx2RvJOW4J

https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=...4/rNqO5JOH6jIJ