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Musical Master
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Does anyone know what was the original version of The Lion King was supposed to be? I know that Linda Woolverton was one of the writers on this movie and George Scribner was supposed to direct it with Roger Allers, but what was the original plotline?

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I found some information about the original concept here:

http://lionking.wikia.com/wiki/Original ... mentations

Hope this helps!
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That did Wiggles thanks! :D

God lord, that concentration camp idea was WAY to dark for Disney to do... :huh:

It's funny that Woolverton originally had Nala have a little brother and that Timon and Pumbaa were supposed to be childhood friends. The latter I would've loved to see in the final version.
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