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'The Lion King' Had a TV Movie and Series You Forgot About

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Disney's 'The Lion King' spawned a forgotten TV movie and spin-off series that brought the Pride Lands to life in the early 2010s.
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  • 'The Lion Guard' TV series ran for 3 seasons from 2016-2019, following the adventures of Simba's son Kion and his friends as they protected the Pride Lands.
  • The 2015 TV movie 'The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar' launched the series, introducing Kion and his specialized Lion Guard team to audiences before the full show debuted.
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Simba, Disney, 'The Lion Guard', 'The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar'
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