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Nathan Lane reprises Lion King role in video sequel
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          Mar 05, 2002
          
        
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 Video Business reports that Nathan Lane will once again play Timon the meerkat in the direct-to-video movie The Lion King III. The feature will include new songs from Grammy-winning composer Lebo M. as well as the song "Warthog Rhapsody," which was written by Elton John and Tim Rice for the original Lion King but never used.     

        
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