Question 1

What is the plot of Merry Madagascar?

Accepted Answer

The Central Park Zoo animals on Madagascar help Santa after he crash-lands with amnesia, while King Julian seizes the opportunity for his own celebration.

Question 2

Why does King Julian call the pilot skeleton 'Amelia'?

Accepted Answer

It's a reference to legendary pilot Amelia Earhart, who disappeared over the Pacific in 1937, and he gives her a toy airplane.

Question 3

How does Merry Madagascar fit into the Madagascar film series timeline?

Accepted Answer

It takes place after the first film Madagascar (2005) and before the second film Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008).

Question 4

What Romeo & Juliet theme appears in the special?

Accepted Answer

The penguins of the South Pole represent the Montagues, the reindeer of the North Pole represent the Capulets, with Private as Romeo and Cupid as Juliet.

Question 5

Who originally voiced King Julien and what changed in production?

Accepted Answer

Sacha Baron Cohen was originally cast, but Danny Jacobs took over, recording new lines and changing 'Julienmas' to 'Julianuary'.

Question 6

What historical figure does King Julien reference when finding a skeleton in the crashed airplane?

Accepted Answer

King Julien refers to the pilot's skeleton as 'Amelia,' a reference to legendary female pilot Amelia Earhart who disappeared over the Pacific in 1937.

Question 7

Where does 'Merry Madagascar' fit in the Madagascar film timeline?

Accepted Answer

The special takes place after the first film Madagascar (2005) and before the second film Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008).

Question 8

Why do the lemur natives get pelted with lumps of coal every year by Santa?

Accepted Answer

The lemur natives are pelted with coal every year by Santa, presumably because they are always naughty, as per the original mythology of Saint Nicholas.

Question 9

How does 'Merry Madagascar' incorporate a Romeo & Juliet theme?

Accepted Answer

The penguins of the South Pole represent the Montagues, the reindeer of the North Pole represent the Capulets; Private is Romeo and Cupid is Juliet.

Question 10

What voice actor change occurred for King Julien in this special?

Accepted Answer

Sacha Baron Cohen was originally going to reprise his role as King Julien, but Danny Jacobs took over and recorded new lines, even replacing 'Julienmas' with 'Julianuary'.

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