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Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Original Production Animation Drawing of Zazu from "The Lion King," 1994


Original production animation drawing of Zazu in red and graphite pencils from "The Lion King," 1994, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered Z39 in graphite pencil lower right; Animation ladder upper right; Size - Zazu: 4 3/4 x 5 1/4", Sheet 12 1/2 x 17"; Unframed.

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"He'd make a very handsome throw rug!." - Zazu

"The Lion King," 1994 is an animated musical film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The story centers on an African kingdom of lions, and was derived from William Shakespeare's famous play "Hamlet." The film was directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, produced by Don Hahn, with the screenplay written by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton. Original songs were by Elton John and Tim Rice, and the original score was written by Hans Zimmer. The film features an ensemble voice cast including: Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Rowan Atkinson, Robert Guillaume, Madge Sinclair, Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, and Jim Cummings.


Close up of the original production animation drawing of Zazu.

Zazu is a red-billed hornbill and served as majordomo to Mufasa, Scar, and later Simba. The name "Zazu" means "(they) moved" in Hebrew. Zazu was designed by veteran Disney animator Joe Grant and animated by Ellen Woodbury, Randy Cartwright, Barry Temple, and Dan Tanaka. The famed British actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson provided the voice.


Close up of the production number.


Close up of the animation ladder.

This is a very nice and rare original production animation drawing of Zazu. He is one of the most memorable characters in the film and this is a large, full figure image. Zazu is eyes open, his wings are lifted, as are his tail feathers. A great piece of animation artwork, perfect for any collection!

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