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{{Infobox film
name = Bambi II |
image = Bambi2.jpg| | image = Bambi II.jpg
| alt =
caption = Poster from the theatrical release of ''Bambi II'' in Brazil|
director = ] | | caption = DVD cover
| director = ]
producer = ] <br /> ] <br /> ] |
writer = N/A | | producer = {{Plainlist|
* ]
starring = ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> |
* Jeffrey Moznett
distributor = ] <br /> ] <br /> |
* Dave Okey
released = ], ] (theatrical release in Argentina) <br /> ], ] (video premiere in the US) <br /> ], ] (theatrical release in Australia) <br /> |
runtime = 73 min. (in the US) <br /> 75 min. (in France) <br /> |
language = ] |
budget = N/A |
imdb_id = 0447854 |
preceded_by = '']'' (1942) |
|}} |}}
| screenplay = Alicia Kirk
{{Infobox Film rating |
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* ]
Ratings = G |
* Jeanne Rosenberg
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| based_on = {{based on|]|]}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* ]
* ]
* Brendon Baerg
* ]
* ]
* Anthony Ghannam
* ]
* ]
* ]
* Emma Rose Lima
* ]
* ]
* ]
* Mary Day
* Alexis Restrum
|}}
| music = ]
| editing = {{Plainlist|
* Jeremy Milton
* Mark Solomon
|}}
| studio = ]<ref name=bfi>{{cite web|url=https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b8b9765cf|title=Bambi II (2006)|work=]|access-date=May 18, 2020|archive-date=April 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180430142329/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b8b9765cf|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| distributor = {{Plainlist|
* ] (Most countries{{efn|name=Disney}})
* ] (North America, United Kingdom, Asia){{efn|name=Disney|Released through the ] banner.}}
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| released = {{Film date|2006|1|26|Argentina|2006|2|7|United States}}
| runtime = 69 minutes<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/bambi-ii-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0znjq1odu|title=Bambi II|website=]|access-date=2024-01-08|archive-date=2024-01-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108174120/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/bambi-ii-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0znjq1odu|url-status=live}}</ref>
| country = United States<ref name=bfi/><br>Australia<ref name=smh>{{cite news|title=Disney to axe Sydney studio|url=https://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/disney-to-axe-sydney-studio/2005/07/26/1122143838088.html|access-date=March 12, 2013|newspaper=]|publisher=]|date=July 26, 2005|archive-date=December 5, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131205055611/http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/disney-to-axe-sydney-studio/2005/07/26/1122143838088.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
| language = English
| budget =
| gross = $35 million<ref name=BOBAMBI>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?page=&wk=2006W20&id=_fBAMBIII01 |title=Bambi II (2006) |publisher=Boxofficemojo.com |access-date=2012-11-01 |archive-date=2012-11-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103120617/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?page=&wk=2006W20&id=_fBAMBIII01 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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'''''Bambi II''''' (also known as '''''Bambi and the Great Prince of the Forest''''') is a 2006 American animated ] directed by ] and produced by the Australian office of ] as a followup to the 1942 film '']''. Animation production was done by ] ].<ref name=smh /> It premiered in theaters in Argentina on January 26, 2006, before being released as a ] title in the United States on February 7, 2006.
'''''Bambi II''''' is a ] ] that premiered on ], ] in Argentina. Although it eventually had been released in theatres in 25 countries, in the ] and some other countries it was a ] release (released on ], ]). The film is a ], the story taking place in the middle of '']''. It was discontinued on ] on ], ].
==Summary==
{{Spoiler}}
The film deals with ] animals in a wood. The main character is a young ], Bambi. His mother died, and he is first raised by his father, the Great Prince, who is at first uncomfortable and clumsy with this role. The Prince asks Friend ] to find a suitable doe to raise Bambi. While growing up, Bambi tries to impress his father by showing his capabilities. This movie brings back several characters from the first film, (see Characters) including Ronno, who takes great delight in ] Bambi. Some people may recognize Ronno as the stag whom Bambi fought in the first movie. Bambi meets up with old friends Thumper and Flower, who try to help him live up to his father's expectations. At last, The Great Prince realizes that he needs to stop looking at Bambi as "The Young Prince" or for that matter as a burden, and instead see him for what he really is-a son. The movie reaches its end when The Great Prince shows Bambi the place "where I first met your mother."


Taking place between ]'s mother's death and Bambi shown as a young adult buck, the film follows Bambi's relationship with his father, The Great Prince of the Forest, and Bambi's efforts to earn his father's love for him. It was first titled ''Bambi and the Great Prince'', but was renamed ''Bambi and the Great Prince of the Forest'' and later ''Bambi II''.


==Plot==
'''Warning:''' Spoilers '''do not''' end here. There are more in '''Characters''' and '''Double-Takes'''.
After his mother is shot and killed by a hunter, ] is greeted by his father the Great Prince, who takes him to the den. The Great Prince asks Friend Owl to find a doe to raise Bambi, but Friend Owl tells him that due to the harsh winter, the does can barely feed themselves. The Great Prince has to take care of Bambi until spring.


Sometime later, the Great Prince allows Bambi to be with his friends ] and ]. At the ], Bambi meets ], a young doe he had encountered before. The ] is coaxed out of his hole, only to be scared back in by an older fawn named Ronno, who tries to impress Faline with stories of his encounter with Man. When Bambi believes the story, Ronno is about to fight Bambi until he is called away by his mother.
== Characters ==
*'''Bambi:''' The Young Prince. Saddened and traumatized by the loss of his mother, Bambi is nevertheless thrilled to be hanging out with his Dad. But his irrepressible energy is a challenge for his father, The Great Prince of the Forest.
*'''The Great Prince of the Forest:''' Bambi's father. He is the oldest and wisest of the deer in the forest. But even his years of experience can't prepare him for the task of raising his rambunctious son.
*'''Thumper:''' A rabbit, one of Bambi's two best friends. His most notable role in the movie is his attempts to teach Bambi to act tough. While Bambi does eventually learn the meaning of courage, it is not the result of Thumper's lessons. Thumper also spends much of his time fleeing from his sisters.
*'''Flower:''' A bashful skunk. Bambi's other best friend. Not as strong a character as Thumper, although certainly stronger smelling. In a related note, another skunk which is presumably one of Flower's parents briefly appears shortly after the Groundhog scene. Neither of Flower's parents appeared at all in the first movie.
*'''Bambi's mother:''' Deceased. Though she only appears in one of Bambi's dreams, she is in a sense present throughout the film - whenever she is mentioned Bambi's father gets downhearted. This could be a result of his guilt in being unable to save her.
*'''Faline:''' Bambi's love interest. Little has changed since the first movie. Just as before, her appearance seems to invariably put soap under Bambi's hooves.
*'''Friend Owl:''' A friendly-but-irritable old owl. He is asked by The Great Prince to find a suitable doe to raise Bambi. Naturally, he finds one with less-than ideal timing, as Bambi and his father are finally starting to bond.
*'''Mena:''' The doe Friend Owl finally found in his search for a suitable surrogate mother for Bambi. Apparently she grew up with Bambi's mother.
*'''Ronno:''' He grew up to be the stag who fought Bambi over Faline in '']''. Although his name was never uttered in the original film, he was named Ronno in the book on which ''Bambi'' was based, and has been called Ronno in related merchandise since then. In this film, he is a young deer and a typical bully: snotty, egotistical, and inwardly a coward. He acts like a tough guy on the outside, at one point bragging about going one on one with Man and winning. But at the first appearance of dogs he runs away crying for his mother. He is slightly older than Bambi.
*'''Porcupine:''' A minor character and certified grouch, the extremely territorial and vindictive porcupine in the movie is generally a problematic character. His ferocity is evidenced by the fact that, while most porcupines tend to have a tail poofy with weaponry, his tail is relatively quite small, obviously from frequent use. Bambi's first encounter with him ends in Bambi suffering quills in his hindquarters. Round two sees things very much turned around, with the Porcupine being reduced to Catapult ammo. And round three... well, you'll have to judge the winner of ''that'' one for yourself.
* '''Man:''' The human hunter, or hunters, who lure the deer out to the meadow using a deer call. In the first movie, man was not present in any scenes, but in this film a glint from a rifle is seen. Man also uses hunting dogs to track down and chase the deer.


When the others leave, Bambi falls asleep waiting for his father and dreams about reuniting with his mother. He wakes up to what appears to be his mother's voice, which calls him into a meadow, but it turns out to be an ambush by Man. The Great Prince comes to Bambi's rescue and saves him in time, but is furious that he fell for the trick and almost getting himself killed. Days later, Bambi informs Thumper and Flower about his wish to impress his father. They decide to help Bambi be brave, but while doing so, they encounter a ], who sticks his quills into Bambi's backside. Ronno and Faline, hearing the commotion, investigate; Bambi sees Ronno bothering Faline and gets into a fight with him. Ronno chases Bambi and Thumper through the forest until Bambi leaps over a large ravine to safety. The Great Prince, having seen the whole thing, is impressed by this feat. Ronno, jealous of the young prince, tries to jump over the chasm himself, but falls in, thwarted for now.
==Voice Cast==
*]: Bambi
*]: The Great Prince of the Forest
*]: Thumper
*]: Flower
*]: Faline
*]: Ronno
*]: Friend Owl
*]: Bambi (Singing)
*]: Groundhog/Porcupine
*]: Bambi's mother
*]: Mena
*]: Thumper's sisters
*]: Thumper's sisters
*]: Thumper's sisters


The next day, Thumper encourages Bambi to talk to the Great Prince, and the two connect. The Great Prince allows Bambi to come along with him on his patrols, and as the two get closer, Friend Owl approaches them and introduces them to Mena, a doe who was a childhood friend of Bambi's mother and has been selected by Friend Owl to be Bambi's new mother. Bambi realizes the Great Prince had planned on sending him away and snaps at his father, while the Great Prince concludes that he is not meant to raise Bambi. Bambi sadly accepts the change.
===Additional Voices===
*]: Bambi (archived recording)
*]: The Great Prince of the Forest (archived recording)
*]: Dogs


On the way to Mena's den, Ronno shows up to taunt Bambi again. The two get into another fight that sets off one of Man's traps, alerting Man. Bambi saves Mena by leading Man's dogs away from her, and the Great Prince arrives. The dogs chase Bambi, and his friends help him fend them off. Bambi evades all but one of the dogs. Bambi kicks the other dog off a cliff but falls off as well. Everyone grieves him until Bambi reveals he is still alive, and he and the Great Prince reconcile.
==International Ratings==
]
*]: G
*]: 0 (canton of Geneva)
*]: M/4
*]: Atp
*]: 7 (canton of Vaud)
*]: U
*]: A
*]: U
*]: AL
*]: K-3
*]: Livre
*]: G
*]: Btl
*]: G


Sometime later, Thumper shares his version of the chase with the rest of his friends, and Bambi, whose antlers have just grown in, enjoys the tall tale with Faline. Ronno appears and vows vengeance on Bambi before being bitten on the nose by a turtle and runs off. Bambi meets up with the Great Prince, who shows him the field where he and Bambi's mother first met as fawns.
==Titles in Different Languages==
*]: ''Bambi 2 - O Grande Príncipe da Floresta''
*]: ''Bambi 2 - El Príncipe del Bosque''
*]: ''Bambi 2 - Der Herr der Wälder''
*]: ''Bambi 2''


==Soundtrack== ==Cast==
* ] as ], the young prince of the forest. His mother dies, and he has to be with his father. Andrew Collins served as the supervising animator for Bambi.
The soundtrack was released on CD by ] on February 7th 2006. The executive producer for the soundtrack album was Matt Walker.
* ] as the Great Prince of the Forest. He is Bambi's father, and due to the death of Bambi's mother, The Great Prince is forced to be the fawn's guardian. Pieter Lommerse served as the supervising animator for the Great Prince.
* Brendon Baerg as ]. He and Flower are Bambi's friends who help him be brave to impress his father. Ian Harrowell served as the supervising animator for Thumper.
* ] as ]. He and Thumper are Bambi's friends who help him be brave to impress his father. Ian Harrowell served as the supervising animator for Flower.
* ] as ]. She is Bambi's romantic interest and is part of a ] between Bambi and his future rival, Ronno.
* Anthony Ghannam as Ronno, Bambi's rival. He is the deer that Bambi fights in the original film. Bernard Derriman and Mark Henn served as the supervising animators for Ronno. Ronno has dialogue unlike in the original film in which he was silent.
* ] as Mena. She is to be Bambi's adoptive mother, and is a childhood friend of Bambi's mother.
* ] as Friend Owl, who is told by The Great Prince to find a new mother for Bambi.
* ], Emma Rose Lima, and ] as Thumper's sisters. They annoy Thumper, who tries to hide from them.
* ] as The Groundhog and Porcupine. The Groundhog, timid, comes out of his hole to determine if ] will end. The Porcupine is grumpy and overprotective of his log.
* ] as Bambi's mother. She was shot by a hunter, and because of her death Bambi must be looked after by his father.


Mary Day, Jordan Orr, Alexis Restrum, George Shenusay, and ] provide additional voices.
]
===Soundtrack listing===
#There is Life - ]
#First Sign of Spring - ]
#Through Your Eyes - ]
#The Healing of a Heart - ]
#Snow Flakes in the Forest - ]
#Bambi's Dream - Bruce Broughton
#Being Brave (Part 1) - Bruce Broughton
#Being Brave (Part 2) - Bruce Broughton
#Battle On Wolf Summit - Bruce Broughton
#Bambi and the Great Prince / End Credit Suite - Bruce Broughton
#'''*'''Sing the Day - ], ], ], ] and Chorus
#'''**'''Main Title (Love is a Song) - ]
#'''**'''Little April Shower - Frank Churchill
#'''**'''Let's Sing a Gay Little Spring Song - Frank Churchill


==Release==
*'''*''' ''Sing the Day'' was originally used in the "Being Brave" sequence
The film was given a limited theatrical release in most countries such as ], ] and ] territories.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://variety.com/2006/film/reviews/bambi-ii-1200518842/ | title=Bambi II | date=February 2006 | access-date=2023-12-20 | archive-date=2021-09-25 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210925104137/https://variety.com/2006/film/reviews/bambi-ii-1200518842/ | url-status=live }}</ref> The film remained ] in the United States and select other countries, with a Disneytoon Studios prexy confirming that the film was never intended to be released theatrically in the US.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://variety.com/2006/digital/features/bambi-ii-dear-on-dvd-1117938169/ | title='Bambi II' dear on DVD | date=14 February 2006 | access-date=18 February 2024 | archive-date=18 February 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218165009/https://variety.com/2006/digital/features/bambi-ii-dear-on-dvd-1117938169/ | url-status=live }}</ref>
*'''**''' These tracks are from '']'', the original film


==Reception==
===Songs used in the film===
The film sold 2.6 million DVDs in its first week in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/dvdnews.php?id=13200 |title=Bambi II Dominates with 2.6 Million Units Sold |publisher=ComingSoon.net |date=2006-02-15 |access-date=2012-11-01 |archive-date=2012-02-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205091038/http://www.comingsoon.net/news/dvdnews.php?id=13200 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film grossed $35 million in the territories where it was released theatrically.<ref name=BOBAMBI/>
*"Love is a Song" (silent version) ('''Note:''' This version of this song was not on the soundtrack disc. '''2nd Note:''' The only version of this song on the soundtrack disc was the one from '']''.)
*"There is Life" - performed by Alison Krauss
*"Let's Sing a Gay Little Spring Song" (Groundhog's version) - performed by ] ('''Note:''' This version of this song was not on the soundtrack disc. '''2nd Note:''' The only version of this song on the soundtrack disc was the one from '']''.)
*"First Sign of Spring" - performed by Michelle Lewis
*"Through Your Eyes" - performed by Martina McBride (featured in end credits)
*"The Healing of a Heart" - performed by Anthony Callea (featured in end credits)


Review were generally mixed, {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=44|count=9|average=5.4|consensus= |ref=yes |access-date=December 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220030406/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bambi_ii |archive-date=20 December 2023 |url-status=live}} '']'' of '']'' called it "lightly amusing but unremarkable."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2006/film/reviews/bambi-ii-1200518842/|title=Bambi II|first=Joe|last=Leydon|date=February 1, 2006|access-date=December 20, 2023|archive-date=September 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210925104137/https://variety.com/2006/film/reviews/bambi-ii-1200518842/|url-status=live}}</ref> Conversely, ''R.L. Shaffer'' of '']''
==Trivia==
gave the film 7 out of 10, writing, "Bambi II might be pointless, but it's harmless as well. It's brilliantly animated, and it's fairly fun, too. Give this one a spin if you're in the mood for a cute little return to Disney's classic 2D animated realm."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/08/25/bambi-ii-blu-ray-review|title=Bambi II Blu-ray Review|first=R. L.|last=Shaffer|date=August 25, 2011|website=IGN|access-date=December 20, 2023|archive-date=June 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605064205/https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/08/25/bambi-ii-blu-ray-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
* In the original '']'', Thumper had five sisters. In ''Bambi II'', he only has four.
* A skunk's characteristic smell was never utilized, or was an issue, for Flower in ''Bambi''. It is both utilized and becomes an issue for Flower (and his best friends) in ''Bambi II''.
* This movie was first titled ''Bambi and the Great Prince'', but was changed to ''Bambi and the Great Prince of the Forest'' and later ''Bambi II''.
* ], the new voice of Young Bambi, was also the voice of Nemo in Disney/]'s '']''.
* When this ] midquel was released in ], ], ], and the ], it was a direct-to-video release; however, when it was released in ], it was a theatrical release and will be released theatrically in the rest of ], ], ], and other countries.
* This movie appears to break the record of longest interval between a sequel and its predecessor , previously held by '']'' (1939) and '']'' (1985). ''Bambi'' was released in 1942; ''Bambi II'' in 2006, almost sixty-four years later.
* Following its ] strategy, in which releases are made available for a limited time only, Disney gave the DVD a 70-day window for its initial U.S. release.
* The film sold 2.6 million DVDs in its first week.
* While Thumper tells the Great Prince of the Forest about the porcupine, he says "And he walks around like this - ''hai'', ''hai'', ''hai''". ''Hai'' is a ] word for "yes". It was probably only intended, however, to give the impression of a sumo wrestler.
* Bambi's coloring has changed very little since the first movie. Faline's coloration, however, is a darker brown than it was before- closer to her adult coloration. This may have been intended to reflect her personality which is (in some ways) much more mature than Bambi's. Conflicting with this, however, is the fact that Faline is the only fawn in the movie who keeps her spots all the way through.
* While alive, Walt Disney expressed his desire to never make sequels to his classic animated features, with the exception of ]. Despite Walt's wishes, the Disney corporation has released several sequels. Many fans are sure, though, that if he could see the finished products he would agree they were good.
* When Bambi's friends are all heading to their homes after the less-than-enjoyable first brush with Ronno, Flower is seen heading home with another skunk-most likely one of his parents. This is odd because neither of Flower's parents was seen in the first movie at all.


It won ] at the ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=February 12, 2007 |title='Cars' wins best animated feature award |work=USA Today |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2007-02-12-annie-awards_x.htm |url-status=live |access-date=January 31, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203031352/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2007-02-12-annie-awards_x.htm |archive-date=February 3, 2014}}</ref>
==Double-Takes==


==Music==
There are several scenes in ''Bambi II'' which are noticeably similar to scenes from the first movie, ''Bambi''. For example:
''Bambi II''{{'}}s musical score includes instrumental pieces by ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://animatedviews.com/2008/bruce-broughton-the-great-prince-of-bambi-iis-music/|title=''Bruce Broughton: The Great Prince of Bambi II 's Music''|last=Noyer|first=Jérémie|date=April 4, 2008|website=Animated Views|access-date=December 18, 2023|archive-date=March 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329102836/https://animatedviews.com/2008/bruce-broughton-the-great-prince-of-bambi-iis-music/|url-status=live}}</ref> and new vocal songs by several noted artists, including ], ], and ]. Coinciding with the film's DVD release, the soundtrack was released by ] in the United States on February 7, 2006. Produced by Matt Walker, the CD includes nine songs from the film, as well as three tracks from ''Bambi''.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20060131005405&newsLang=en |title=Walt Disney Records Releases Bambi II Soundtrack Available February 7, 2006; Features New Original Songs by Martina McBride, Alison Krauss and Anthony Callea |work=] |date=2006-01-31 |access-date=2008-09-11 |archive-date=2009-01-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090129201846/http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20060131005405&newsLang=en |url-status=live }}</ref> "Sing the Day" was written for the "Running Brave" sequence in ''Bambi II'', but unused.<ref>''Bambi II'' soundtrack album booklet</ref>


===Songs===
*The beginning of ''Bambi 2'' is essentially the same scene in which Bambi's father, The Great Prince, tells him that his mother is dead in the first movie. However, some viewers have noted that where The Great Prince said "Come my son," in the first movie, here he only says "Come." This is probably because it would not fit in the overall flow of things for The Great Prince to be so familiar this early in the movie.
Original songs performed in the film include:
*In one scene Bambi is shown following his father through snow that, while barely knee-deep on the Great Prince, is neck-deep (and at one point even deeper) on Bambi. The scene is reminiscent of Bambi's first encounter with snow in the original movie.
*In the groundhog scene, Bambi's response to Faline's sudden appearance is exactly the same as when he becomes "twitterpated" in the first movie: his face takes on a stunned expression and he staggers backward, tripping over a rock.
*When the song, "Let's Sing a Gay Little Spring Song", was playing in the original ''Bambi'', Friend Owl was annoyed by all the singing birds keeping him awake. In ''Bambi II'', after the groundhog announces that spring has come, all the gathered animals start singing the song, to which Friend Owl moans, "Oh, not that song." Ronno prematurely ends the song.
*In ''Bambi II'', Ronno finds himself buried in snow when a great heap of it falls on him from a branch, similar to what happened to Bambi in the first movie.
*When Bambi's father saves him from a pack of hunting dogs, we see him fighting with a style nearly identical to the way Bambi fought in the first movie when he saved Faline from another, larger pack of dogs.
*While trying to teach Bambi to growl, Thumper adjusts the position of Bambi's front legs much as he did while trying to teach Bambi to ice-skate in the original movie. This similarity could be construed as prophetic, since in both cases Thumper's efforts ended in disaster.
*Following Bambi's less-than-fortunate encounter with a porcupine, Ronno attempts to drive Faline along with his budding antlers, much the same as he did in ''Bambi'' when he tried to break up a romantic scene between the pair. Faline protests, and Bambi speaks up on her behalf. The events that follow, however, are somewhat different from what happened in the first movie.
*As Bambi is leaving his father to go with Mena, Ronno turns up again, but goes too far in mocking Bambi, which goads him into fighting. Bambi and Ronno's juvenile fight is shot-for-shot and move-for-move identical to their adult battle over Faline in ''Bambi''. Unlike the first movie's fight, this fight is interrupted without a winner when Mena attempts to stop them.
*At one point Mena gets her foot caught in a snare (way to go, Ronno). She orders Bambi and Ronno to run. Ronno runs screaming for his mother. Bambi freezes briefly, then bolts. As he runs, Mena shouts after him, "Faster! Faster, Bambi! Don't look back! Keep running! Keep running!" Hearing his mother's last words repeated word-for-word stops Bambi in his tracks.
*Near the end of the movie Bambi knocks a hunting dog off a cliff. The scene in which this occurs is similar to a scene in the first movie in which he saves Faline from a similar predicament.
*A few moments after the above scene comes another double-take in which Bambi appears to be dead and his father is telling him to get up. This is reminiscent of a scene in the first movie when Bambi had been shot and the fire was closing in. Some fans regard the similarity as being vague because the scene in the first movie was very tense with the fire closing in, whereas the scene in ''Bambi 2'' is one more inclined to get viewers choked up.
*Towards the end, as Bambi's antlers begin to emerge, they are momentarily snagged in a low-hanging branch laden with what appear to be cherry blossoms. This is reminiscent of the scene where he becomes "twitterpated" in the first movi


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| title1 = There Is Life
'''Thumper:''' "Being brave is easy. I can teach you."
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| title2 = First Sign of Spring
'''Bambi:''' "You can?"
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| title3 = Through Your Eyes
'''Thumper:''' "Sure. Watch this." (takes a deep breath) "AAARRGH!"
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| title4 = The Healing of a Heart
'''Flower:''' (whispering to Bambi) "I think he's got a hairball."
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==References==
'''Thumper:''' "I'm a mountain lion! Raarrgh!"
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'''Bambi"''' "Oh! I'm a-a bear!" (gives his attempt at a growl)

'''Flower:''' "I'm a turtle. Rrrrgg." (Bambi and Thumper look at him like he's crazy) "What? Turtles are soooo scary."

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'''Faline:''' (hearing a scream) "What was that?"

'''Ronno"''' "Aah, probably just some poor dumb animal caught in a trap. So anyway. I was thinking..."

'''Bambi:''' (in the distance) "YEEEOOOOOOOOW!"

'''Faline:''' *gasp* "Bambi!" (dashes off)

'''Ronno:''' "Hey! I wasn't finished talking about me!"

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'''Flower:''' (after a turtle bites Ronno on the nose and won't let go) "See? I told you turtles were scray."

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'''Bambi:''' "Oh! I gotta' go! My father's waiting for me!"
'''Everyone:''' "Bye, Bambi."
'''Thumper:''' "Aww, Bambi, you never have time for us anymore."
'''Faline:''' "Yeah. Isn't it wonderful?"

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'''Bambi:''' "What were you like-when you were my age?"

'''Great Prince:''' "Me? Well, let me think... Actually, I was a lot like you."
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==Rumors==

*Prior to the movie's release it was incorrectly believed that The Great Prince would be seeking a new mate - namely Mena. (see '''Characters''') It was also mistakenly believed that it was Mena who sang, "There is Life."

==DVD==

1. ]: This feature will play a selection of trailers, the movie, and a selection of bonus features without needing you to touch the remote.

2. Tagline: A Son's Courage. A Father's Love.

3. Summary: One of the silver screen's most cherished characters makes his triumphant return in Disney's spectacular all-new movie, ''Bambi II''. The eagerly awaited next chapter of Bambi's unforgettable story continues for a whole new generation in a film that's sure to delight your entire family. Join Bambi as he reunites with his father, The Great Prince, who must now raise the young fawn and teach him the ways of the forest. But, in the adventure of a lifetime, the proud parent discovers that there is much he can learn from his spirited young son. Thumper, Flower, Friend Owl and your favourite characters return - and you'll meet some wonderful new friends - as Bambi's magnificent tale continues. Illustrated in the breathtaking animation style of the original classic and bursting with enchanting new songs, ''Bambi II'' is truly a wonder to behold.

4. Bonus features:

a) Backstage Disney:

-The Legacy Continues - A "Making of" featurette

-Bambi's Trivia Track - Fun Facts about ''Bambi II''

b) Games and Activities

-Thumper's Hurry and Scurry Game

-Disney Sketch Pad - Disney animator Andreas Deja teaches you how to draw Thumper

5. Technical Specifications:

May only apply to feature film:

-Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

-DTS 5.1 Digital Surround Sound

-Family-Friendly Widescreen (1.78:1) - Enhanced For 16x9 Televisions

-French Language Track


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2006 film by Brian Pimental

Bambi II
DVD cover
Directed byBrian Pimental
Screenplay byAlicia Kirk
Story by
Based onCharacters created
by Felix Salten
Produced by
Starring
Edited by
  • Jeremy Milton
  • Mark Solomon
Music byBruce Broughton
Production
company		DisneyToon Studios
Distributed by
Release dates
  • January 26, 2006 (2006-01-26) (Argentina)
  • February 7, 2006 (2006-02-07) (United States)
Running time69 minutes
CountriesUnited States
Australia
LanguageEnglish
Box office$35 million

Bambi II (also known as Bambi and the Great Prince of the Forest) is a 2006 American animated drama film directed by Brian Pimental and produced by the Australian office of Disneytoon Studios as a followup to the 1942 film Bambi. Animation production was done by DisneyToon Studios Sydney, Australia. It premiered in theaters in Argentina on January 26, 2006, before being released as a direct-to-video title in the United States on February 7, 2006.

Taking place between Bambi's mother's death and Bambi shown as a young adult buck, the film follows Bambi's relationship with his father, The Great Prince of the Forest, and Bambi's efforts to earn his father's love for him. It was first titled Bambi and the Great Prince, but was renamed Bambi and the Great Prince of the Forest and later Bambi II.

Plot

After his mother is shot and killed by a hunter, Bambi is greeted by his father the Great Prince, who takes him to the den. The Great Prince asks Friend Owl to find a doe to raise Bambi, but Friend Owl tells him that due to the harsh winter, the does can barely feed themselves. The Great Prince has to take care of Bambi until spring.

Sometime later, the Great Prince allows Bambi to be with his friends Thumper and Flower. At the groundhog ceremony, Bambi meets Faline, a young doe he had encountered before. The Groundhog is coaxed out of his hole, only to be scared back in by an older fawn named Ronno, who tries to impress Faline with stories of his encounter with Man. When Bambi believes the story, Ronno is about to fight Bambi until he is called away by his mother.

When the others leave, Bambi falls asleep waiting for his father and dreams about reuniting with his mother. He wakes up to what appears to be his mother's voice, which calls him into a meadow, but it turns out to be an ambush by Man. The Great Prince comes to Bambi's rescue and saves him in time, but is furious that he fell for the trick and almost getting himself killed. Days later, Bambi informs Thumper and Flower about his wish to impress his father. They decide to help Bambi be brave, but while doing so, they encounter a porcupine, who sticks his quills into Bambi's backside. Ronno and Faline, hearing the commotion, investigate; Bambi sees Ronno bothering Faline and gets into a fight with him. Ronno chases Bambi and Thumper through the forest until Bambi leaps over a large ravine to safety. The Great Prince, having seen the whole thing, is impressed by this feat. Ronno, jealous of the young prince, tries to jump over the chasm himself, but falls in, thwarted for now.

The next day, Thumper encourages Bambi to talk to the Great Prince, and the two connect. The Great Prince allows Bambi to come along with him on his patrols, and as the two get closer, Friend Owl approaches them and introduces them to Mena, a doe who was a childhood friend of Bambi's mother and has been selected by Friend Owl to be Bambi's new mother. Bambi realizes the Great Prince had planned on sending him away and snaps at his father, while the Great Prince concludes that he is not meant to raise Bambi. Bambi sadly accepts the change.

On the way to Mena's den, Ronno shows up to taunt Bambi again. The two get into another fight that sets off one of Man's traps, alerting Man. Bambi saves Mena by leading Man's dogs away from her, and the Great Prince arrives. The dogs chase Bambi, and his friends help him fend them off. Bambi evades all but one of the dogs. Bambi kicks the other dog off a cliff but falls off as well. Everyone grieves him until Bambi reveals he is still alive, and he and the Great Prince reconcile.

Sometime later, Thumper shares his version of the chase with the rest of his friends, and Bambi, whose antlers have just grown in, enjoys the tall tale with Faline. Ronno appears and vows vengeance on Bambi before being bitten on the nose by a turtle and runs off. Bambi meets up with the Great Prince, who shows him the field where he and Bambi's mother first met as fawns.

Cast

  • Alexander Gould as Bambi, the young prince of the forest. His mother dies, and he has to be with his father. Andrew Collins served as the supervising animator for Bambi.
  • Patrick Stewart as the Great Prince of the Forest. He is Bambi's father, and due to the death of Bambi's mother, The Great Prince is forced to be the fawn's guardian. Pieter Lommerse served as the supervising animator for the Great Prince.
  • Brendon Baerg as Thumper. He and Flower are Bambi's friends who help him be brave to impress his father. Ian Harrowell served as the supervising animator for Thumper.
  • Nicky Jones as Flower. He and Thumper are Bambi's friends who help him be brave to impress his father. Ian Harrowell served as the supervising animator for Flower.
  • Andrea Bowen as Faline. She is Bambi's romantic interest and is part of a love triangle between Bambi and his future rival, Ronno.
  • Anthony Ghannam as Ronno, Bambi's rival. He is the deer that Bambi fights in the original film. Bernard Derriman and Mark Henn served as the supervising animators for Ronno. Ronno has dialogue unlike in the original film in which he was silent.
  • Cree Summer as Mena. She is to be Bambi's adoptive mother, and is a childhood friend of Bambi's mother.
  • Keith Ferguson as Friend Owl, who is told by The Great Prince to find a new mother for Bambi.
  • Makenna Cowgill, Emma Rose Lima, and Ariel Winter as Thumper's sisters. They annoy Thumper, who tries to hide from them.
  • Brian Pimental as The Groundhog and Porcupine. The Groundhog, timid, comes out of his hole to determine if winter will end. The Porcupine is grumpy and overprotective of his log.
  • Carolyn Hennesy as Bambi's mother. She was shot by a hunter, and because of her death Bambi must be looked after by his father.

Mary Day, Jordan Orr, Alexis Restrum, George Shenusay, and Frank Welker provide additional voices.

Release

The film was given a limited theatrical release in most countries such as France, Germany and Benelux territories. The film remained straight-to-video in the United States and select other countries, with a Disneytoon Studios prexy confirming that the film was never intended to be released theatrically in the US.

Reception

The film sold 2.6 million DVDs in its first week in the United States. The film grossed $35 million in the territories where it was released theatrically.

Review were generally mixed, On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 44% of 9 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.4/10. Joe Leydon of Variety called it "lightly amusing but unremarkable." Conversely, R.L. Shaffer of IGN gave the film 7 out of 10, writing, "Bambi II might be pointless, but it's harmless as well. It's brilliantly animated, and it's fairly fun, too. Give this one a spin if you're in the mood for a cute little return to Disney's classic 2D animated realm."

It won Annie Award for Best Animated Home Entertainment Production at the 34th Annie Awards.

Music

Bambi II's musical score includes instrumental pieces by Bruce Broughton, and new vocal songs by several noted artists, including Alison Krauss, Martina McBride, and Anthony Callea. Coinciding with the film's DVD release, the soundtrack was released by Walt Disney Records in the United States on February 7, 2006. Produced by Matt Walker, the CD includes nine songs from the film, as well as three tracks from Bambi. "Sing the Day" was written for the "Running Brave" sequence in Bambi II, but unused.

Songs

Original songs performed in the film include:

No.TitlePerformer(s)Length
1."There Is Life"Alison Krauss 
2."First Sign of Spring"Michelle Lewis 
3."Through Your Eyes"Martina McBride 
4."The Healing of a Heart"Anthony Callea 

Notes

  1. ^ Released through the Walt Disney Pictures banner.

References

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  11. "'Cars' wins best animated feature award". USA Today. February 12, 2007. Archived from the original on February 3, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
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  14. Bambi II soundtrack album booklet

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