The Lion Guard (2015 / 2016)

[Yumacub]

Is anyone else excited?

[juhouh]

Not excited but curious

[UncoordinatedPisces]

Not excited but curious

Probably my feelings. I'm going to watch it even though it won't be great.

[Akril]

Speaking of fan ages I am 44. I started Kiara's Sahifa (http://www.lionking.org/~kiara) in 1998 and have maintained it since then and am interested to see there will likely be more Kiara content coming. TLG does seem like it will take place shortly after the events of SP. And it will be very interesting to see if Kiara (and other SP-specific characters) will be rendered in the higher quality style matching the main feature film itself.

Wow, talk about a blast from the past! I remember your site, Christian. Aside from lionking.org and Kubo's Spot (anyone else remember it?), it was probably my most-visited TLK site.

On the topic of Kion's name again, I discovered this comment by Kreoko, a DeviantART user:

"Kion" is an invented name derived from the Maasai word "Kiongozi", which means "take leadership". So, maybe Kion's name is actually Kiongozi, just calls himself Kion for short :p

Again, this might just be another coincidence, but out of all the other name meanings that have been tossed out so far, this seems to make the most sense.

Also, It's funny that they claim The Lion Guard will be ''educative'' while there's nothing educational at all about a lion cub with magic.

I'm not sure I fully understand where you're coming from with this statement -- do children's educational programs have to be 100% grounded in reality in order to be considered educational? I mean, by that same logic, you could say that there's nothing educational about a city street inhabited by a giant, yellow talking bird and a grumpy green monster that lives in a trash can, yet look how highly regarded "Sesame Street" is.

[Perrys Girlfriend]

Is anyone else excited?

Very excited, like you.

[SophieCub]

I'm excited for it, I don't want to judge it before I've seen it so I'm staying positive. It will be one of those things you either like or don't like. As I loved Kopa so much in the past, I'm totally excited! Can't get used to the name 'Kion' though, so used to 'Kopa'

[MooLion]

Speaking of fan ages I am 44. I started Kiara's Sahifa (http://www.lionking.org/~kiara) in 1998 and have maintained it since then and am interested to see there will likely be more

Aw wow, I used to love Kiara's Sahifa site and went on the ezboard for a time and all that. (Must check the site out how it's evolved for the tennie years.)


*Ahem*

Another thought I had was how interesting it is that SP is being acknowledged again. I didn't think that film and its happenings would get any mention outside of the film, so it is rather fun to see it mix - like actually seeing more Kiara, etc. - with other TLK creations. If that makes sense...

[Zonofon]

I think some people expect too much from this TV show. I think that this is due to the fact that long ago there wasn't anything new that is with at least a little associated with TLK. But I think it is not very connected with TLK films and many will be disappointed after watching this show.
Certainly, it is interesting to look at this show, but I am sure that should not wait for something serious from it.

[ChristianZ]

Hi Akril and MooLion!

Has anyone seen this? Can't remember if it's been mentioned here yet or not:

http://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-kion-491665.htm

[juhouh]

Yes I've seen that. That name doesn't make sense imo, not only just because it's Irish but why would he be "young warrior" if he's gonna be the oldest one day. "Young" means either young by an age or in the military terms "low ranked"