"Bridgerton" breakout star Regé-Jean Page, who played the Duke of Hastings, will not return for Season 2. The sultan is grooming Aladdin as new vizier, future son-in-law and heir to the throne of Agrabah, stirring palatial unrest. Aladdin officially adopts Iago and is officially accepted into the palace. It is the first sequel to the 1992 film Aladdin, and serves as the pilot to the Aladdin animated series. Jasmine: You came back! Tired of being taken for granted, Iago refuses Jafar's demands to free him. Due to a well publicized bitter fall-out over the use of his voice in the marketing campaign for Aladdin, Robin Williams refused to reprise the role of the Genie, and was instead replaced by Dan Castellaneta (best known for voicing Homer Simpson). The Return of Jafar focuses on, of all characters, Iago and his redemption. View production, box office, & company info. He was replaced by Val Bettin, who had previously worked with Disney on The Great Mouse Detective and who would reprise his role in the franchise's animated series and Aladdin and the King of Thieves. or Best Offer. Genie is finally back and must take on a magic duel against Jafar, whose dirty tricks land Aladdin and Jasmine in the dungeons. 10 images (& sounds) of the Aladdin: The Return of Jafar cast of characters. More images and screencaps from Popular Movies, TV Shows, and Anime with friends on social media quickly and easily. Instead of the film receiving a theatrical release, Steve Feldstein, director of public relations for Disney's home video division, stated the decision to release The Return of Jafar on home video was due to time constraints claiming that "to put the film in the theatrical pipeline would have taken up to five years", but releasing it on home video would take "less than two years." David Nusair of Reelfilm.com summed up most of the negative feelings that contributed to this rating: Notable as the first direct-to-video Disney sequel, The Return of Jafar follows Aladdin (Scott Weinger) as he attempts to once again foil Jafar's (Jonathan Freeman) villainous plot to take over Agrabah. I was a huge fan of Disney's "Aladdin" during my childhood, so I obviously wanted to see this straight-to-video sequel when it came out in 1994. He is persuaded to use his third wish to trap Jafar and Iago in the lamp again, sending them back to the cave. The Return of Jafar. The Return of Jafar (also known as Aladdin 2: The Return of Jafar) is a 1994 American animated film that is a direct-to-video sequel to the 1992 animated film Aladdin, both produced by The Walt Disney Company. In London during World War II, this is the story of Wendy's daughter, Jane, who is kidnapped by Captain Hook and Peter Pan must come to the rescue. Arabian nights Jafar, posing as Jasmine, frames Aladdin for the Sultan's alleged murder and sentences him to execution. Impressed with the animation dailies, then-Disney chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg allowed for the first half to be animated in Australia while the climax was animated in Japan.[2][3]. Abis Mal agrees, also desiring revenge on Aladdin. The Return of Jafar is one hour and nine minutes and was released on DVD on January 18, 2005. As far as Disney's direct to video sequels are concerned this is one of the shortest ones. Former vizier-usurper Jafar was banished to a genie lamp, but is dug up by ambitious simpleton crook Abis Mal, whom Jafar manages to manipulate his three wishes so he can regain his power and return to Agrabah for revenge. [19] Writing for Entertainment Weekly, Steve Daly graded the sequel a C− criticizing it as a "knockoff" that "carries the Disney label and costs about as much as a tape of Aladdin, but it's clear from the first jerky frame that the same time, care, and creativity didn't go into it."[20]. The Star Wars story lives foreverMeanwhile, in the desert, Iago manages to dig himself and Jafar's genie lamp out of the sand, where they were exiled by the Genie. The Return of Jafar was Disney's first direct-to-video sequel. Aladdin asks the Sultan to pardon Iago, but Jasmine is dismayed that Aladdin never confided in her. In gratitude, Aladdin keeps Iago on the palace grounds, promising to speak with the Sultan on Iago's behalf. Abis Mal realizes that Jafar will never grant his third wish, and swears revenge on Aladdin and his friends. The Return of Jafar follows the storyline of the Disney movie of the same name. Iago decides to leave. [11] In its first two days, it sold more than 1.5 million VHS copies;[4] more than 4.6 million VHS copies were sold in less than a week. Josh and Gabe get into yet another fierce debate over "The Return of Jafar" in this episode of Mousterpiece Cinema. The plot of the film is loosely used in Agrabah, one of the worlds in Kingdom Hearts II, and the Peddler appears from the first film. Being one of 101 takes its toll on Patch, who doesn't feel unique. Also this movie has the distinction as well as being the first direct to video sequel. The Return of Jafar (also known as Aladdin II: The Return of Jafar) is a 1994 American animated film that is a direct-to-video sequel to the 1992 animated film Aladdin, both produced by the Walt Disney Company.The film was released on May 20, 1994 and serves as the pilot of the Aladdin animated series. KGF Vissers. 2. Return of Jafar- 1995, Jungle Book-1993, PreciousMemoriesOne. Aladdin rescues Iago as Jafar's magic is undone, restoring the Palace gardens and Flying Carpet. Check out our editors' picks for the movies and shows we're excited about this month, like Mortal Kombat, "Them," and Stowaway. The sultan is grooming Aladdin as new vizier, future son-in-law and heir to the throne of Agrabah, stirring palatial unrest. [18], Despite the mostly negative reception, on the television program Siskel & Ebert, the film received a "two thumbs up" from Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. Return of Jafar- 1995, Jungle Book-1993, PreciousMemoriesOne. Former vizier-usurper Jafar was banished to a genie lamp, but is dug up by ambitious simpleton crook Abis Mal, whom Jafar manages to manipulate his three wishes so he can regain his power and return to Agrabah for revenge. This actually makes sense, as the original one had been destroyed in The Return of Jafar. Meanwhile, in the desert, Iago escapes from Jafar's lamp. The stories include Cinderella's opposition to the court's strict etiquette, Jaq's becoming human for a day, and Anastasia's redemption through love. His true identity causes trouble for Aladdin. 12 of 16 people found this review helpful. 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Is this a good idea?! The Return of Jafar. Also this movie has the distinction as well as being the first direct to video sequel. The film has all the style and fluidity of a Saturday morning cartoon, while various songs are bland and forgettable. The Return of Jafar. Jafar then captures Genie, Abu, the Sultan, and Jasmine, locking them in the dungeon. His egotistic formerly trusted parrot Iago has already managed to cash in on the palace's gratitude, but is facing conflicting loyalties when his former master reveals himself to him. Disney's epic adventure continues when the evil Jafar escapes from the magic lamp as an all-powerful genie, ready to plot his revenge against Aladdin. He feels pain shoot through his arm and sees his bones appear through his ectoplasmic skin. [11], The Return of Jafar was first released on VHS in the United States on May 20, 1994, being the first installment of Walt Disney Home Video collection series. Due to persuasion by the Genie, the Sultan hires Isabella to a permanent entertainment job at the palace. Aladdin distributes the treasure amongst the poor of Agrabah - with the exception of a jewel flower, which Aladdin gives to Jasmine. In exchange he will grant him a special third wish. Trailer. Jafar is a fictional character in Walt Disney Pictures' 31st animated feature film Aladdin (1992). In general, the final individual income tax return of a decedent is prepared and filed in the same manner as when they were alive. Trailer. His true identity causes trouble for Aladdin. He is responsible for a lot of the humour in 1992's "Aladdin", but isn't usually funny in this film. The Return of Jafar is a thoroughly needless sequel that may keep small children engaged, but is bound to come off as nothing less than a huge disappointment for fans of the original. The Return of Jafar (later retitled, Aladdin: The Return of Jafar) is a 1994 American animated film that is a direct-to-video sequel to the 1992 animated film, Aladdin, both produced by The Walt Disney Company.The film was released on May 20, 1994 and serves as the origin of the Aladdin animated series. Hindered by his incompetent new master, Jafar manipulates Abis Mal into wasting his first two wishes, then enlists his help in taking revenge on Aladdin. When he encounters Aladdin, his claim of being a slave under hypnosis does not fare well and is pursued. Abu and Rajah discover Iago in the garden and chase him into the banquet. Aladdin, the clever hero of Agrabah, continues his adventures with the help of his fiancee Princess Jasmine, his pet monkey Abu, Magic Carpet, Iago the greedy parrot, and of course his best friend the semi-cosmic Genie. Lord knows why the talking parrot became the lead in the sequel, even The Lion King waited until film three to focus on Timone and Pumbaa. Only striking the lamp has any effect on Jafar's health. The Return of Jafar. A clan of bandits, led by the incompetent Abis Mal, return to their hideout, only to have the brunt of their loot taken by Aladdin and Abu. Before the theatrical release of Aladdin, Disney commissioned Tad Stones and Alan Zaslove to produce an animated series of Aladdin that would shepherd its transition from the movie into a television series. Aladdin 2: Jafar’s Revenge is an upcoming sequel to the 2019 film, Aladdin. To make it worse for Aladdin, Abis Mal wants revenge on him as well, due to a recent encounter in Agrabah! They also made a fake script of the movie that might be released in the future, and this movie was the origin of the song that inspired the "Forget About that Guy" meme created by them. His second wish is for an army of soldiers to pursue Aladdin and Jasmine when they catch on to Jafar's presence. Though the film received mixed to negative reviews, it sold 15 million VHS tapes, grossing more than $300 million on a budget of approximately $5 million, making it one of the best-selling films on home video. The Return of Jafar was the only direct-to-video film to contain the 1986 Walt Disney Home Video logo; beginning in mid-1995, any further new releases of animated films on VHS that were not part of Walt Disney Animation Studios used the 1991 Walt Disney Home Video logo before the previews or the film. Iago gets out of the lamp, and Jafar expects him to rub it so he can get out and return to Agrabah, where he plans to have his revenge on Aladdin! This was the first Disney sequel to have its plot adapted into a level in the Kingdom Hearts series, which was then followed by the Grid being an adaptation of Tron Legacy, and the Caribbean being one of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. Jafar order… Aladdin: The Return of Jafar, or simply The Return of Jafar, is the first sequel to Disney's Aladdin. As far as Disney's direct to video sequels are concerned this is one of the shortest ones. This time, he is voiced by Dan Castellaneta, instead of Robin Williams, and Castellaneta voices many funny characters on "The Simpsons", but as the Genie, I guess he's not so great. The Peddler's fate is left ambiguous. The boy rushes out and watches with his friends as Jafar’s body turns into a skeleton and explodes into dust. When Disney was publishing their own comics in the mid-90s, they produced a two-issue Aladdin comic presenting an alternate version of The Return of Jafar. A kindhearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true. [8] Stones also claimed that Williams participated in selecting Castellaneta to voice the Genie. Furthermore, there is a mild allusion to the Agrabah boss battle in Kingdom Hearts. The film was released on May 20, 1994 and serves as the origin of the Aladdin animated series. Jafar is reacting negatively to the destruction of his lamp. However, when a thief named Abis Mal finds the lamp in the well, Jafar is finally out, and is ready for his revenge! Movie Info In this animated Disney tale, Aladdin (Scott Weinger), Princess Jasmine (Linda Larkin) and the gang are not as free of the menacing sorcerer Jafar (Jonathan Freeman) as they think. If not, then just know that Jafar, the villain of Aladdin, manages to come back to Agrabah. Two other downsides I can think of are the animation (not too bad, but certainly not as good), and the forgettable songs, none of which have ever fully stuck in my head, and some of which still aren't stuck in there at all!Sequels aren't usually as good or better than their predecessors, but even with that in mind, this one is still disappointing. The Return of Jafar is an animated feature film directed by Tad Stones and Alan Zaslove. As in the film, Iago escapes from Jafar and does his best to respect Aladdin, Jasmine, Sora, Donald and Goofy, although Jafar coerces him into aiding him in his revenge, almost damaging Iago's friendship with Aladdin and Sora, but he redeems himself after taking a blow for Aladdin which almost claims his life. It was released in 1994. Edit source History Talk (0) Comments Share (Arabian Nights) Peddler (Narrator): Follow me to a place where incredible feats Are routine every hour or so Where enchantment runs rampant Yes, wild in the streets Open sesame, here we go! Released on May 20, 1994, it was the first Disney direct-to-video animated film, and marked the first American direct-to-video animated film. After the success of The Little Mermaid (1989), Walt Disney Television Animation subsequently produced an animated television series of the same name that aired on CBS. In addition to that, Feldstein confirmed that financing was also a consideration since producing a direct-to-video feature would be "less costly to make than Aladdin. However, after discovering that I still liked the popular 1992 Disney flick a lot after many years, I rented "The Return of Jafar" to see what I thought of it after all these years, and while I'm still not one of the haters, I can now understand the criticism! To protect her from a sea witch, Ariel's daughter is not allowed in the ocean; but when she becomes 12, she runs away to an adventure under the sea. Arabian nights The battle is once again visited in Kingdom Hearts Coded and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded. It's clear right from the outset that Disney put very little effort into the production of The Return of Jafar, particularly in the realm of animation. When Lady Tremaine steals the Fairy Godmother's wand and changes history, it's up to Cinderella and her mouse friends to restore the timeline and reclaim her prince. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Pocahontas sets off on a journey to England with Meeko, Flit, and Percy. Some clips from this film were used in the opening intro of the Aladdin television series. The Return of Jafar sold 1.5 million copies in its first two days of release, more than 4.6 million by the end of its first week. [6] Gilbert Gottfried, Jonathan Freeman, Scott Weinger, and Linda Larkin reprise their roles from the original film, with Jason Alexander and Dan Castellaneta joining in the cast. The end of the story shows the merchant having a black lamp similar to Jafar's, but he claims it to be worthless. They find someone to use the lamp, who is known as Isabella, a master magician. By Sophie Lewis April 2, 2021 / 3:04 PM / CBS News First of all, some of the characters are not quite the same. Iago is given the task of finding the right master for Jafar to manipulate. 5 out of 5 stars (2,202) $ 17.49 FREE shipping Favorite Add to Disneys Aladdin 3 Movie Set with return of jafar and prince of thieves clamshell Stlsimmerhomemade. Genie: OOH! Aladdin and the group confront Jafar in the treasure room just before Abis Mal can wish him free. Jaq and Gus create a storybook based on three events that happened after the first film. [16], On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an overall approval rating of 33% based on 12 reviews collected, with a weighted average score of 3.91/10.[17]. His egotistic formerly trusted parrot Iago has already managed to cash in on the palace's gratitude, but is facing conflicting loyalties when his former master reveals himself to him. Advertisement: Some time after Aladdin defeated the evil sorcerer Jafar, he is living with Jasmine in the Sultan's palace in Agrabah, adjusting to his new life as an incredibly rich guy. 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