
Simba, Timon and Pumba Early Color Storyboard - Artist Unidentified
I am always thrilled when Disney releases early concept art like this to promote their new releases!! The Lion King (now in 3D!) is coming out this Friday September 16 for only two weeks in theaters, then after that will be released on DVD October 4th.
This Disney movie holds a special place in my heart – it was first released in 1994, the same year I first became a mom. Plus, the Lion King story is just so moving and wonderful – classic Disney storytelling at its finest. I’ve been given permission to post these amazing early sketches when they were developing the Lion King characters, storyboard, and poster art. Enjoy!

Early Sketch of Mufasa and baby Simba - Jean Gilmore

Pumba from the Lion King - Early character sketch - Jean Gilmore

Timon the Meerkat from the Lion King - Early character sketch - George Scribner

Zazu the Toucan from the Lion King - Early character sketches - Ric Maki

Simba and Timon - Color storyboard of them eating bugs - Artist unidentified

Simba, Zazu and I'm guessing an early incarnation of Rafiki the wise baboon - Chris Sanders

Lion King storyboard sketch - probably the opening sequence - Mel Shaw

Beautiful abstract tiger painting for the Lion King - Joe Grant

Painting of Simba and giraffes concept art for The Lion King - Chris Sanders
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