The 2003 Platinum Edition release contains the different end credits from the 2002 IMAX/Special Edition re-release.Ĭircle of Life (1994) Music by Elton John (uncredited) Lyrics by Tim Rice (uncredited) Arranged and Produced by Hans Zimmer Performed by Carmen Twillie African Vocals Performed by Lebo M. The waterfalls in the 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' sequence were enhanced. Small details, such as the characters who had faces that were too small to be seen in the original had faces, were also added. The animation in some of the scenes went back through the clean-up animation department a second time, to correct problems such as wavering lines and missing details, which, while not very noticeable during a traditional 35mm showing of the film, would have been discomforting on a much large IMAX screen. The animation of crocodiles in the 'I Just Can't Wait to be King' sequence was completely re-done. The pouncing lesson scene was replaced with an all-new song, 'Morning Report', originally from the stage show. This movie opens with 'The Lion King: Special Edition' title card, following the Walt Disney Pictures logo. The following changes were made to the film for this release:

This film was re-released in IMAX and other large format theaters on December 25, 2002.

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