Madagascar: A Little Wild (2020–…): Season 3, Episode 7 - A Roar is Born - full transcript
Alex lands a role in a big Hollywood movie, but his part is threatened by a diva-like rhino; Alex nearly gives up, but with the help of his friends, he learns that no one can bully him out of what he loves to do.
(Gloria) Places!
- (Gloria) Melman, here's your sour candy whales!
- (Melman) Thanks!
You think they'll ever
make Sour Candy Giraffes?
I'd love to be a
Sour Candy Giraffe.
(Gloria) Melman, you can
be whoever you want to be.
(Melman) Really?
(Alex) Shh, it's starting!
(narrator) He's got a horn made
of steel and a heart made of gold.
And he's the only thing standing
between New York City
and the Giant Space caterpillars
in "Harley Horns vs. The
Giant Space Caterpillars."
(Alex) Did you know Harley
Horns does all his own stunts?
(Harley) Ah!
(Gloria) Woo-oh. It's
about to get real.
(meow)
(Melman) Yeah...
Real adorable!
(grunt)
(growling)
(meow)
(meow)
(grunt)
(Alex) See that single tear?
It even glistened on
cue! Now that's acting!
(growl)
(Harley) Ah!
(grunt)
(growl)
(all) Yeah!
(Alex) Someday I'll
be a movie star
as smooth as Harley Horns.
(gasp)
Yeah, I totally
meant to do that!
♪ It's a wild, wild world
And it's calling our name ♪
♪ It's a jungle out there
So let's get on our way ♪
♪ To have fun
Through the tunnel ♪
♪ See the big, big city ♪
♪ Everybody get ready ♪
♪ Get ready! ♪
♪ Time to go a little wild ♪
♪ We can go a million miles ♪
♪ Can I get a "Hey, oh!" ♪
♪ Can I get a "Let's go!" ♪
♪ On a journey, all smiles ♪
♪ Time to go a little wild! ♪♪
(Alex) Okay, Melman. You're
the giant space caterpillar
and I'm here to stop you from
turning these cute little bunnies
into mutant space bunnies.
(Melman) Got it!
Except, what happens
when I come out
of my evil cocoon?
Will I be an evil butterfly?
(Alex) For now, you're just a
giant evil space caterpillar.
(Melman) Phew.
Butterflies are scary.
(Alex) And, action!
(Melman) Watch out!
It is I, the giant
space caterpillar!
Zapping things!
(imitates shots)
- (Gloria) Oh, no!
- (Marty) Who will save us?
(Alex) Fear not, bunnies!
I'm here to save you.
(screaming)
(all) Ant'ney!
(groan)
- (Melman) Need some help?
- (Ant'ney) Nah, I got this.
Yep.
(munching)
Now gather round for a
tasty word from the bird!
Some hotshot movie director
is on her way here.
She's looking for
an animal to co-star
beside a big movie
star, Marley Morns!
Or was it Farley
Forns? No, I think...
- (Alex) Harley Horns?
- (Ant'ney) That's the one!
(Melman) What a coincidence! He's got
the same exact name as Alex's hero!
(Alex) Because he is my hero!
Are you sure about this?
-(Ant'ney) Have I ever been wrong?
-(all) Well...
- (Ant'ney) Don't answer.
- (Marty) You've been dreaming about this
ever since I've known you.
(Alex) I've been dreaming about
this ever since I've known me!
- (Ant'ney) There's the director!
- (director) I'm loving William Flamingo.
Total star material.
And the sea lions
are so talented,
not to mention adorable!
(Alex) I will not be
bested by Bill the Flamingo
or the sea lions.
Hotshot director, here I come!
(director) All your
animals are so expressive!
♪ Look, look, looky
Look over here ♪♪
-(Marty) There she goes!
-(Pickles) Want her attention? Watch this.
(director) I need an
animal who can emote...
- Oh!
- (Kate) Ah!
(Alex) That's not exactly what
I had in mind, but it'll do!
(director) Hmmm... what's
happening over here?
Now there's an
interesting animal.
Does his own stunts? Check.
(Alex) Ouch!
(laugh)
(director) Comedy? Check.
(crying)
Touch of drama, check!
(roar)
Catchy catchphrase, check!
- (Kate) Mhm, that's Alex.
- (director) We'll be in touch.
(Alex) I'll take
that as a maybe!
(laughing)
(Marty) Alex, still waiting
for that director to call?
(Alex) Nah. Just hanging
out. Kicking back...
(phone rings)
This is it! The
big casting call!
(Kate) Yes, that's right.
Five dumplings, not
steamed. Thanks, Dan.
(phone rings)
(Alex) Please be the
director, please!
(man) Hi, I want to talk to
you about car insurance...
(Kate) Sorry, you
have the wrong number!
(Alex) Guess I can
kiss my dreams goodbye.
(phone rings)
- (Melman) Aren't you gonna jump up again?
- (Alex) Why bother?
- It's probably just...
- (Kate) Huh?
You want Alex to be
Harley Horns' co-star?
- (Alex) Woah!
- (Kate) Filming starts tomorrow?
In Queens?
(laugh)
We'll see you on set.
(Alex) Did you hear that?
I'm going to Hollywood, baby!
Woohoo! Yes!
(Melman) Someone should tell
Alex that Queens is in New York.
(Kate) A few more knots
and you'll be ready
for the big time.
All clear! I'll be right back.
(Alex) Well, this
is it. Wish me luck.
(Marty) Nah, you
don't need luck.
But you might need this.
Get in here!
(Alex) Oh...
(Gloria) Don't forget us
when you hit the big time!
(Melman) I can't believe
I know a movie star!
I hope it doesn't go to my head.
(humming)
(Kate) Okay, Alex, time to go!
Bye, Carlos!
Keep an eye on the rest
of the gang, would you?
(Gloria) You thinking
what I'm thinking?
(Marty) No way am I gonna miss
my main mammal's big break!
(Melman) I'll grab
my pawtograph book!
(screeching)
♪
(Gloria) We're off to visit
Alex on a big fancy movie set.
(Pickles) We'll see about
that. What you got for us?
(Marty) How about some shades, so
you can look like a movie star too?
(Melman) Like my friend
Alex. He's a movie star.
(Pickles) We don't wanna
look like movie stars.
But we sure love
looking at them!
Especially Harley Horns.
Get us his pawtograph
and it's a deal.
Oh, and try not to crinkle it.
(screeching)
- (Marty) Yeah!
- (Gloria) Woo!
♪ Let's go find A
little adventure ♪
♪ Let's make it A
day to remember ♪
♪ Let's find something
new We can explore ♪
♪ Oh, explore ♪
♪ Let's go find A
little adventure ♪
♪ Let's make it A
day to remember ♪
♪ Let's charge Through
every open door ♪
♪ Adventure's calling ♪♪
(alarm bell)
(Kate) All right, Alex.
You ready for this?
-You're going to do great!
-(director) Welcome to set, Kate!
My assistant will help get Alex settled
while I show you around the studio.
(Kate) Aww, good luck, Alex!
Or should I say, break a paw!
(assistant) Cross your fingers
that it goes well with Harley.
(director) Let's
hope this one lasts.
(director) You'll be able to see
Alex's big scene on the monitors.
When his moment comes, I
invite you to applaud...
silently.
(assistant) Here,
kitty. This way!
- (Kate) He really likes you.
- (assistant) There you go.
Until it's time
for your big scene,
this place has everything an
animal actor could dream of.
(Kate) See you soon!
(munching)
(Alex) Harley Horns!
Woah!
(knock)
Excuse me?
Harley, I mean,
Mr. Horns! I'm...
(Harley) Here with more
sour candy whales, I hope.
(Alex) No, actually
it's um, me, Alex.
I'm your new co-star?
(Harley) Mh? Oh, of
course, my new sidekick!
Why didn't you say so?
(Alex) I just did.
(Harley) Oh! Oh, you're funny!
They didn't tell me
you were so funny.
(Alex) You think I'm funny?
That means a lot
coming from you.
I mean, you're so talented
and hilarious and...
(Harley) Oh, oh, stop!
Unless you want to
keep going? Keep going.
- (Alex) I loved you ever since your first cereal commercial.
- (Harley) For Moo-moo puffs?
They'll send you over the moon!
(gasp)
You know what, kitten? I think
you and I are gonna get along.
My other co-stars didn't
have what it takes to make it
in show business, but
you, you're different.
(Alex) Gee, thanks! Whoa!
Is that the cocoon
from "Harley Horns vs. The
Giant Space Caterpillars"?
(Harley) Indeed it is.
Sometimes I like
to sit inside it,
meditate and remind
myself how far I've come.
Would you like to touch it?
(gasp)
Okay, that's enough
touching for now.
(Alex) I don't think it could
possibly get any cooler than this.
(Harley) Oh, we're
just gettin' started.
(Marty) So, this is show biz.
I like it, very well organized!
(actor) Hello. I'm
here for my costume!
(Gloria) That's the guy
who plays Mega-Maniac!
(actor) Hey, is anyone
around? Oh, a new guy.
Well, hurry, my scene
is about to shoot!
This costume is obnoxiously
loud and totally clashing...
just like my character!
Bravo!
-(Melman) What? That actually worked?
-(Marty) C'mon, let's find Alex!
(Alex) I didn't know
fur could be so soft!
(Harley) Oh, just
one of the many perks
you can expect now that
you're my sidekick.
(Alex) I knew it! I was
totally made for the big time.
♪ Oh, when you're
Ten feet tall ♪
♪ The world seems small ♪
♪ And everything's
In your reach ♪
♪ Oh, yeah, you're always up ♪
♪ You're never down ♪
♪ You always land On your feet ♪
♪ And you're just grinning
Cuz you're winning ♪
♪ You keep coming out on top ♪
♪ Everything Is
looking up, up, up ♪
♪ And seems Like it won't stop ♪
♪ Oh, oh ♪
♪ I'm ready for the big time ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ I'm ready for the big time ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ I'm ready for
whatever Comes my way ♪
♪ All day I'll say ok ♪
♪ I'll make it great ♪
♪ I'm big time ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ You're grinning
Cuz you're winning ♪
♪ You keep coming out on top ♪
♪ Yeah, everything Is
looking up, up, up ♪
♪ And seems Like it won't stop ♪
♪ I'm ready For
the big time! ♪♪
(cheering)
(assistant) Okay, let's give Harley
a break. Right this way, everyone.
(Alex) Harley! You have
one more fan waiting.
(Harley) Ugh, my hoof is
cramped from signing but fine,
I'll do one more.
(humming)
- (kid) Aw, not the cow.
- (Harley) Huh?
(kid) I want a pawtograph
from Alex the Lion!
I love his show at the habitat.
(Harley) Mmm...
(Alex) Oh!
(Alex) Woah, someone
wanted my pawtograph!
(Harley) Oh, how adorable!
One little pawtograph.
But you got a lot of work to do
if you wanna be a big star...
(Alex) Hmm, work hard,
be a big star, got it!
Any other hot tips?
(Harley) Start with the
basics, find your sparkle!
(Alex) Oh. Okay. How's this?
Pa!
(Harley) Actually, I was
thinking more like...
Look at that sparkle! You're
getting the hang of it.
(Alex) So, what does this have
to do with becoming a big star?
(Harley) Everything!
I got that award
for "Harley Horns vs.
the Juicy Jellyfish."
That was for animal performer
of the year, that one...
(Alex) Okay, Alex,
it'll all be worth it
when you get in
front of the camera.
(gasp)
(Melman) There he is!
(all) Hey, Alex! Over here!
(director) I've been looking all over
for you! I've got Alex's body double.
- (Marty) Hollywood is so weird.
- (Melman) We're in New York.
(Gloria) We need to
find the real Alex.
This set's a never-ending
maze of cheese fountain!
(Melman) Wow!
(munching)
(assistant) Hey, food crew! The
director wants her "usual", stat!
(Marty) The usual? What
do you think that is?
(Gloria) If I know anything about
showbiz, it's that "more is more".
Get her one of everything
and dip it all in cheese!
(laughing)
(Marty) A walkie talkie??
(Melman) You said to
dip it all in cheese...
(director) Actors
needed on set!
(Harley) And that was
my "rising star" award!
A rising star is
someone who knows
how to make an entrance,
find their light, and
surprise the audience!
- All very hard, you know.
- (Alex) Big entrance,
find my light, surprise
the audience, got it!
-(assistant) Alex, Harley! Time for set!
-(Harley) Watch and learn.
(Alex) Woah! This is
really happening! Woohoo!
(assistant) Wow! Save that
sparkle for the camera,
the director's gonna
want a closeup of that!
(Alex) Your advice is working,
Harley, she thinks I have sparkle!
(Harley) Mh...
(actor) And then
I got my big break
playing a dancing coffee bean,
perhaps you recognize me.
I knew it! I knew you...
(director) Places, for the big scene
between Harley and his sidekick, Alex!
- (Marty) Alex!
- (Alex) You came!
- (Marty) We wouldn't miss it!
- (Alex) Wish me luck!
Harley! Guess what?
My friends came just in
time for my big scene!
(Harley) About that big scene,
you're in the wrong spot.
Why don't you take
a few steps back.
- (Alex) Here?
- (Harley) A few more.
-(Alex) Here?
-(Harley) No, no. Keep going. Yeah...
- (Alex) Here?
- (Harley) Keep, keep going...
- (Alex) Here?
- (Harley) There, now you're right where you belong!
(director) Who
has that rewrite?
(Gloria) Why would he
want Alex way back there?
(Alex) Oh, I get it!
The further back I am,
the bigger the
entrance I'll make,
straight into that
spotlight. Harley's a genius!
(director) Alright,
quiet down everyone!
In this scene Harley's
just saved New York
from the space caterpillars.
He looks to camera and gives
'em his trademark knowing wink.
Okay, people, places!
And... action!
(Alex groans)
(roar)
Cut! Cut! What just happened?
(Harley) What are you doing?
(Alex) I remembered what you said about
making an entrance. So, I made one!
(Harley) You upstaged me!
Here comes the director
now, she looks furious.
(director) That
move! It was...
amazing!
This lion has such raw
charm, everyone, take five!
I want to restage the scene
and put Alex in the spotlight!
(grunt)
(Alex) Haha...
(Melman) Bravo!
(Marty) Way to go!
Everybody loved it.
(Alex) I'm not sure
everybody loved it...
(sigh)
(Alex) Harley? Sorry if
my entrance was too big.
I just wanted to
follow your advice,
I hope you're not upset.
(Harley) Why would I be upset?
I just came back
to my dressing room
to relax in my
one-of-a-kind space cocoon.
(Alex) So cool.
Maybe someday I'll do
a scene where I escape
from a giant space cocoon...
(Harley) Mm... Why
wait for someday?
It's your dream to be the
next Harley Horns, right?
- Why not try it now?
- (Alex) In it? Really?
- (Harley) Yeah, go for it.
- (Alex) Thanks!
(Harley) Enjoy it while you can. It's the closest
you'll ever get to being a real movie star.
- (Alex) What?
- (Harley) I gotta be honest.
You don't have
the talent for it.
(Alex) But the director
said my moves were great.
(Harley) Because you
moved closer to me.
But if you think standing on my
shoulders makes you a star, you're wrong.
- (Alex) But I thought I was your co-star...
- (Harley) You mean sidekick.
Don't worry, they'll
find me a new one.
They always do.
(sigh)
(Alex) It was a
silly dream anyway.
(director) Where's that lion?
- If he takes much longer, we'll have to film without him.
- (Kate) Huh?
(Gloria) Something's wrong.
Alex wouldn't miss this.
Let's go find him.
(knock)
(Marty) Alex, you in there?
(sobbing)
(Melman) The space
caterpillar got Alex!
(Marty) He's okay,
Melman. It's not real.
(Gloria) What are you doing? They're
about to shoot your big scene.
(Alex) Uh, yeah, I
was just thinking.
(Marty) Come on,
they're calling for you!
(director) We don't have time for
this! Where's the stunt double?
(assistant) I found Alex!
Everybody's waiting
for your big moment!
(director) Oh!
(Kate) Oh, Alex,
always making a scene!
(gasp)
(grunt)
(Harley) Go ahead, Alex. Show your
friends and everyone what we already know.
You're no big-time lion.
You're just a small-time cat.
(gulp)
(sigh)
(Marty) What's wrong?
He doesn't look so good.
(Melman) You look like your
tummy just flop flipped.
Are you feeling sick?
(Alex) No. I mean...
(groaning)
(coughing)
(assistant) Uh.
Is this a run of the
mill hair ball situation,
or is this little
guy really sick?
(Kate) Uh...
(coughing)
Hmm. He doesn't have a fever.
But I should take him
back to the habitat
just to be safe.
Sorry, buddy.
(laugh)
(Melman) Poor Alex.
What awful luck,
to get sick the day his
dream is coming true.
And I'll need your
help giving it to him.
He is not a fan
of cold medicine.
(Alex) Ah!
(Kate) Huh? Never mind.
It looks like he's
feeling better.
Whatever bug he had,
seems to have cleared up.
(Marty) That was some of the
best acting I've seen you do!
(Gloria) But why did
you pretend to be sick?
(Melman) And give up your
shot at being in the movie?
(Alex) Harley was
right when he said
that I don't have what it
takes to be a movie star.
- (Melman & Marty) He said what?
- (Gloria) Harley Horns is behind this?
(Melman) I don't care what that big
bully says, my friend Alex is a star.
(Marty) You are Alex the Lion!
You belong on center stage.
(Alex) Thanks, but I can't
go back there and face him.
(Gloria) Then we'll
face him together.
♪ All I see in front of me
Is a star shining brightly ♪
♪ Nothing anyone could say
Would change that, no ♪
♪ And you're just
gonna Keep shining ♪
♪ Like you're not even trying ♪
♪ No matter if someone
Is throwing shade ♪
♪ Cause you're gonna shine ♪
♪ No matter what they say ♪
♪ You're gonna shine ♪
♪ In your own special way ♪
♪ It's okay if you feel
Like your light is low ♪
♪ That's why we're
here To let you know ♪
♪ That you shine, yeah ♪
♪ You're gonna shine ♪♪
(Marty) So, what do you say? Are
you ready to head back to set
and be the star you
were always meant to be?
(Alex) You bet I am.
Let's roll that camera!
(mooing)
(director) And cut!
That's a wrap on filming.
The replacement
lion was not ideal,
but you did great, Harley.
Let's all go celebrate
by the cheese fountain!
(Alex) Guess I missed
my chance, huh.
(Harley) Well, well.
Usually, my ex-sidekicks
are too scared to come back,
after they realize they
can't handle my star power.
(Marty) It's not called
star power, Harley.
(Melman) Yeah, it's
called being a bully.
(Gloria) How would you feel if
someone treated you that way?
(Alex) It's okay, I got this.
You taught me a lot, Harley.
- (Harley) Of course I did.
- (Alex) Mostly how not to treat others.
- (Harley) Huh?
- (Alex) And don't worry, I didn't give up on my dreams.
I just gave up on
being like you.
(Harley) That's ridiculous, being
like me is how you become a star.
Let me tell you a story...
I was a young calf on
my first acting job.
He was a movie star
yak, his name was Bob.
Bob bullied and teased
me, made me feel so small.
♪ That I couldn't
remember My lines at all ♪
♪ That was the day I got fired ♪
♪ They gave my part
To a goat named Lyle ♪
♪ That was the day I
learned You gotta be tough ♪
♪ Cuz you gotta be pushy
If you wanna climb up so ♪
♪ Reach the top by any means ♪
♪ Never stop for anything ♪
♪ If someone is in your way ♪
♪ Push them down
That's how you play ♪
♪ Keep climbing Mooo-oooh ♪
♪ Don't stop, yeah Don't stop ♪
♪ Keep climbing Keep climbin' ♪
♪ Till you've reached
The top, yeah ♪♪
(Harley) I did what I had to do. And
if you learned how to be tougher,
maybe someday you
could have all this...
(Alex) Looks pretty
lonely up there to me.
(Harley) Lonely? I have
thousands of adoring fans!
(Alex) I'd rather have friends.
And if you learned how to be nicer,
maybe someday you
could have all this.
(Harley) Hey! Get back here!
Wait! Please?
I didn't mean what I said about
you never becoming a star.
You are good. So good, I...
I was afraid you
might replace me.
But that's no excuse
for what I said.
I was mean to you and I
know how awful that feels.
I'm sorry. How can
I make it up to you?
(Alex) By not bullying
anyone ever again.
(Melman) And by letting Alex
shoot his big scene in the movie!
(Harley) That's a great idea.
(Alex) You heard the director. They're
finished filming. It's too late.
(Harley) Not when
you have friends...
(Harley) We have a
few minutes, let's go!
(cheering)
-(Gloria) Is camera ready?
-(Marty) Ready! Melman, ready on the sound?
(Melman) Ready
when you are, M.Z.
(Gloria) Actors on your marks.
(giggle)
In this scene, Harley, you've
just saved some puppies
from an alien
caterpillar spacecraft.
You turn to Alex, your
sidekick, and you say...
(Harley) Cut! Actually...
I think Alex should be
the hero in this scene.
- (Alex) Really?
- (Gloria) Aw, that's a sweet idea.
Now let's take it from
the top! And action!
(assistant) And then I said,
"You can peel your own grapes"!
(laugh)
(director) Mhm.
What on earth is
happening on set?
Hey, who left this camera on?
Wonder what they
were shooting...
Wow!
(Marty) I can't wait to
see Alex's big moment!
(Gloria) Oh! Here it comes,
Alex, your big scene!
(Alex) Ah!
(cheering)
(Marty) Good job, Alex!
(Murray) Shh. Huh?
(laugh)
- Millie!
- (Millie) Shh, you're ruining the movie!
(Melman) Eh, don't worry,
they're just star struck.
(Harley) Yeah,
by Alex the Lion!
(cheering)
♪
♪ Let's go find A
little adventure ♪
♪ Let's make it A
day to remember ♪
♪ Let's find something
new We can explore ♪
♪ Oh, explore ♪
♪ Let's go find A
little adventure ♪
♪ Let's make it A
day to remember ♪
♪ Let's charge Through
every open door ♪
♪
♪ Adventure's calling ♪♪
- (Gloria) Melman, here's your sour candy whales!
- (Melman) Thanks!
You think they'll ever
make Sour Candy Giraffes?
I'd love to be a
Sour Candy Giraffe.
(Gloria) Melman, you can
be whoever you want to be.
(Melman) Really?
(Alex) Shh, it's starting!
(narrator) He's got a horn made
of steel and a heart made of gold.
And he's the only thing standing
between New York City
and the Giant Space caterpillars
in "Harley Horns vs. The
Giant Space Caterpillars."
(Alex) Did you know Harley
Horns does all his own stunts?
(Harley) Ah!
(Gloria) Woo-oh. It's
about to get real.
(meow)
(Melman) Yeah...
Real adorable!
(grunt)
(growling)
(meow)
(meow)
(grunt)
(Alex) See that single tear?
It even glistened on
cue! Now that's acting!
(growl)
(Harley) Ah!
(grunt)
(growl)
(all) Yeah!
(Alex) Someday I'll
be a movie star
as smooth as Harley Horns.
(gasp)
Yeah, I totally
meant to do that!
♪ It's a wild, wild world
And it's calling our name ♪
♪ It's a jungle out there
So let's get on our way ♪
♪ To have fun
Through the tunnel ♪
♪ See the big, big city ♪
♪ Everybody get ready ♪
♪ Get ready! ♪
♪ Time to go a little wild ♪
♪ We can go a million miles ♪
♪ Can I get a "Hey, oh!" ♪
♪ Can I get a "Let's go!" ♪
♪ On a journey, all smiles ♪
♪ Time to go a little wild! ♪♪
(Alex) Okay, Melman. You're
the giant space caterpillar
and I'm here to stop you from
turning these cute little bunnies
into mutant space bunnies.
(Melman) Got it!
Except, what happens
when I come out
of my evil cocoon?
Will I be an evil butterfly?
(Alex) For now, you're just a
giant evil space caterpillar.
(Melman) Phew.
Butterflies are scary.
(Alex) And, action!
(Melman) Watch out!
It is I, the giant
space caterpillar!
Zapping things!
(imitates shots)
- (Gloria) Oh, no!
- (Marty) Who will save us?
(Alex) Fear not, bunnies!
I'm here to save you.
(screaming)
(all) Ant'ney!
(groan)
- (Melman) Need some help?
- (Ant'ney) Nah, I got this.
Yep.
(munching)
Now gather round for a
tasty word from the bird!
Some hotshot movie director
is on her way here.
She's looking for
an animal to co-star
beside a big movie
star, Marley Morns!
Or was it Farley
Forns? No, I think...
- (Alex) Harley Horns?
- (Ant'ney) That's the one!
(Melman) What a coincidence! He's got
the same exact name as Alex's hero!
(Alex) Because he is my hero!
Are you sure about this?
-(Ant'ney) Have I ever been wrong?
-(all) Well...
- (Ant'ney) Don't answer.
- (Marty) You've been dreaming about this
ever since I've known you.
(Alex) I've been dreaming about
this ever since I've known me!
- (Ant'ney) There's the director!
- (director) I'm loving William Flamingo.
Total star material.
And the sea lions
are so talented,
not to mention adorable!
(Alex) I will not be
bested by Bill the Flamingo
or the sea lions.
Hotshot director, here I come!
(director) All your
animals are so expressive!
♪ Look, look, looky
Look over here ♪♪
-(Marty) There she goes!
-(Pickles) Want her attention? Watch this.
(director) I need an
animal who can emote...
- Oh!
- (Kate) Ah!
(Alex) That's not exactly what
I had in mind, but it'll do!
(director) Hmmm... what's
happening over here?
Now there's an
interesting animal.
Does his own stunts? Check.
(Alex) Ouch!
(laugh)
(director) Comedy? Check.
(crying)
Touch of drama, check!
(roar)
Catchy catchphrase, check!
- (Kate) Mhm, that's Alex.
- (director) We'll be in touch.
(Alex) I'll take
that as a maybe!
(laughing)
(Marty) Alex, still waiting
for that director to call?
(Alex) Nah. Just hanging
out. Kicking back...
(phone rings)
This is it! The
big casting call!
(Kate) Yes, that's right.
Five dumplings, not
steamed. Thanks, Dan.
(phone rings)
(Alex) Please be the
director, please!
(man) Hi, I want to talk to
you about car insurance...
(Kate) Sorry, you
have the wrong number!
(Alex) Guess I can
kiss my dreams goodbye.
(phone rings)
- (Melman) Aren't you gonna jump up again?
- (Alex) Why bother?
- It's probably just...
- (Kate) Huh?
You want Alex to be
Harley Horns' co-star?
- (Alex) Woah!
- (Kate) Filming starts tomorrow?
In Queens?
(laugh)
We'll see you on set.
(Alex) Did you hear that?
I'm going to Hollywood, baby!
Woohoo! Yes!
(Melman) Someone should tell
Alex that Queens is in New York.
(Kate) A few more knots
and you'll be ready
for the big time.
All clear! I'll be right back.
(Alex) Well, this
is it. Wish me luck.
(Marty) Nah, you
don't need luck.
But you might need this.
Get in here!
(Alex) Oh...
(Gloria) Don't forget us
when you hit the big time!
(Melman) I can't believe
I know a movie star!
I hope it doesn't go to my head.
(humming)
(Kate) Okay, Alex, time to go!
Bye, Carlos!
Keep an eye on the rest
of the gang, would you?
(Gloria) You thinking
what I'm thinking?
(Marty) No way am I gonna miss
my main mammal's big break!
(Melman) I'll grab
my pawtograph book!
(screeching)
♪
(Gloria) We're off to visit
Alex on a big fancy movie set.
(Pickles) We'll see about
that. What you got for us?
(Marty) How about some shades, so
you can look like a movie star too?
(Melman) Like my friend
Alex. He's a movie star.
(Pickles) We don't wanna
look like movie stars.
But we sure love
looking at them!
Especially Harley Horns.
Get us his pawtograph
and it's a deal.
Oh, and try not to crinkle it.
(screeching)
- (Marty) Yeah!
- (Gloria) Woo!
♪ Let's go find A
little adventure ♪
♪ Let's make it A
day to remember ♪
♪ Let's find something
new We can explore ♪
♪ Oh, explore ♪
♪ Let's go find A
little adventure ♪
♪ Let's make it A
day to remember ♪
♪ Let's charge Through
every open door ♪
♪ Adventure's calling ♪♪
(alarm bell)
(Kate) All right, Alex.
You ready for this?
-You're going to do great!
-(director) Welcome to set, Kate!
My assistant will help get Alex settled
while I show you around the studio.
(Kate) Aww, good luck, Alex!
Or should I say, break a paw!
(assistant) Cross your fingers
that it goes well with Harley.
(director) Let's
hope this one lasts.
(director) You'll be able to see
Alex's big scene on the monitors.
When his moment comes, I
invite you to applaud...
silently.
(assistant) Here,
kitty. This way!
- (Kate) He really likes you.
- (assistant) There you go.
Until it's time
for your big scene,
this place has everything an
animal actor could dream of.
(Kate) See you soon!
(munching)
(Alex) Harley Horns!
Woah!
(knock)
Excuse me?
Harley, I mean,
Mr. Horns! I'm...
(Harley) Here with more
sour candy whales, I hope.
(Alex) No, actually
it's um, me, Alex.
I'm your new co-star?
(Harley) Mh? Oh, of
course, my new sidekick!
Why didn't you say so?
(Alex) I just did.
(Harley) Oh! Oh, you're funny!
They didn't tell me
you were so funny.
(Alex) You think I'm funny?
That means a lot
coming from you.
I mean, you're so talented
and hilarious and...
(Harley) Oh, oh, stop!
Unless you want to
keep going? Keep going.
- (Alex) I loved you ever since your first cereal commercial.
- (Harley) For Moo-moo puffs?
They'll send you over the moon!
(gasp)
You know what, kitten? I think
you and I are gonna get along.
My other co-stars didn't
have what it takes to make it
in show business, but
you, you're different.
(Alex) Gee, thanks! Whoa!
Is that the cocoon
from "Harley Horns vs. The
Giant Space Caterpillars"?
(Harley) Indeed it is.
Sometimes I like
to sit inside it,
meditate and remind
myself how far I've come.
Would you like to touch it?
(gasp)
Okay, that's enough
touching for now.
(Alex) I don't think it could
possibly get any cooler than this.
(Harley) Oh, we're
just gettin' started.
(Marty) So, this is show biz.
I like it, very well organized!
(actor) Hello. I'm
here for my costume!
(Gloria) That's the guy
who plays Mega-Maniac!
(actor) Hey, is anyone
around? Oh, a new guy.
Well, hurry, my scene
is about to shoot!
This costume is obnoxiously
loud and totally clashing...
just like my character!
Bravo!
-(Melman) What? That actually worked?
-(Marty) C'mon, let's find Alex!
(Alex) I didn't know
fur could be so soft!
(Harley) Oh, just
one of the many perks
you can expect now that
you're my sidekick.
(Alex) I knew it! I was
totally made for the big time.
♪ Oh, when you're
Ten feet tall ♪
♪ The world seems small ♪
♪ And everything's
In your reach ♪
♪ Oh, yeah, you're always up ♪
♪ You're never down ♪
♪ You always land On your feet ♪
♪ And you're just grinning
Cuz you're winning ♪
♪ You keep coming out on top ♪
♪ Everything Is
looking up, up, up ♪
♪ And seems Like it won't stop ♪
♪ Oh, oh ♪
♪ I'm ready for the big time ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ I'm ready for the big time ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ I'm ready for
whatever Comes my way ♪
♪ All day I'll say ok ♪
♪ I'll make it great ♪
♪ I'm big time ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ You're grinning
Cuz you're winning ♪
♪ You keep coming out on top ♪
♪ Yeah, everything Is
looking up, up, up ♪
♪ And seems Like it won't stop ♪
♪ I'm ready For
the big time! ♪♪
(cheering)
(assistant) Okay, let's give Harley
a break. Right this way, everyone.
(Alex) Harley! You have
one more fan waiting.
(Harley) Ugh, my hoof is
cramped from signing but fine,
I'll do one more.
(humming)
- (kid) Aw, not the cow.
- (Harley) Huh?
(kid) I want a pawtograph
from Alex the Lion!
I love his show at the habitat.
(Harley) Mmm...
(Alex) Oh!
(Alex) Woah, someone
wanted my pawtograph!
(Harley) Oh, how adorable!
One little pawtograph.
But you got a lot of work to do
if you wanna be a big star...
(Alex) Hmm, work hard,
be a big star, got it!
Any other hot tips?
(Harley) Start with the
basics, find your sparkle!
(Alex) Oh. Okay. How's this?
Pa!
(Harley) Actually, I was
thinking more like...
Look at that sparkle! You're
getting the hang of it.
(Alex) So, what does this have
to do with becoming a big star?
(Harley) Everything!
I got that award
for "Harley Horns vs.
the Juicy Jellyfish."
That was for animal performer
of the year, that one...
(Alex) Okay, Alex,
it'll all be worth it
when you get in
front of the camera.
(gasp)
(Melman) There he is!
(all) Hey, Alex! Over here!
(director) I've been looking all over
for you! I've got Alex's body double.
- (Marty) Hollywood is so weird.
- (Melman) We're in New York.
(Gloria) We need to
find the real Alex.
This set's a never-ending
maze of cheese fountain!
(Melman) Wow!
(munching)
(assistant) Hey, food crew! The
director wants her "usual", stat!
(Marty) The usual? What
do you think that is?
(Gloria) If I know anything about
showbiz, it's that "more is more".
Get her one of everything
and dip it all in cheese!
(laughing)
(Marty) A walkie talkie??
(Melman) You said to
dip it all in cheese...
(director) Actors
needed on set!
(Harley) And that was
my "rising star" award!
A rising star is
someone who knows
how to make an entrance,
find their light, and
surprise the audience!
- All very hard, you know.
- (Alex) Big entrance,
find my light, surprise
the audience, got it!
-(assistant) Alex, Harley! Time for set!
-(Harley) Watch and learn.
(Alex) Woah! This is
really happening! Woohoo!
(assistant) Wow! Save that
sparkle for the camera,
the director's gonna
want a closeup of that!
(Alex) Your advice is working,
Harley, she thinks I have sparkle!
(Harley) Mh...
(actor) And then
I got my big break
playing a dancing coffee bean,
perhaps you recognize me.
I knew it! I knew you...
(director) Places, for the big scene
between Harley and his sidekick, Alex!
- (Marty) Alex!
- (Alex) You came!
- (Marty) We wouldn't miss it!
- (Alex) Wish me luck!
Harley! Guess what?
My friends came just in
time for my big scene!
(Harley) About that big scene,
you're in the wrong spot.
Why don't you take
a few steps back.
- (Alex) Here?
- (Harley) A few more.
-(Alex) Here?
-(Harley) No, no. Keep going. Yeah...
- (Alex) Here?
- (Harley) Keep, keep going...
- (Alex) Here?
- (Harley) There, now you're right where you belong!
(director) Who
has that rewrite?
(Gloria) Why would he
want Alex way back there?
(Alex) Oh, I get it!
The further back I am,
the bigger the
entrance I'll make,
straight into that
spotlight. Harley's a genius!
(director) Alright,
quiet down everyone!
In this scene Harley's
just saved New York
from the space caterpillars.
He looks to camera and gives
'em his trademark knowing wink.
Okay, people, places!
And... action!
(Alex groans)
(roar)
Cut! Cut! What just happened?
(Harley) What are you doing?
(Alex) I remembered what you said about
making an entrance. So, I made one!
(Harley) You upstaged me!
Here comes the director
now, she looks furious.
(director) That
move! It was...
amazing!
This lion has such raw
charm, everyone, take five!
I want to restage the scene
and put Alex in the spotlight!
(grunt)
(Alex) Haha...
(Melman) Bravo!
(Marty) Way to go!
Everybody loved it.
(Alex) I'm not sure
everybody loved it...
(sigh)
(Alex) Harley? Sorry if
my entrance was too big.
I just wanted to
follow your advice,
I hope you're not upset.
(Harley) Why would I be upset?
I just came back
to my dressing room
to relax in my
one-of-a-kind space cocoon.
(Alex) So cool.
Maybe someday I'll do
a scene where I escape
from a giant space cocoon...
(Harley) Mm... Why
wait for someday?
It's your dream to be the
next Harley Horns, right?
- Why not try it now?
- (Alex) In it? Really?
- (Harley) Yeah, go for it.
- (Alex) Thanks!
(Harley) Enjoy it while you can. It's the closest
you'll ever get to being a real movie star.
- (Alex) What?
- (Harley) I gotta be honest.
You don't have
the talent for it.
(Alex) But the director
said my moves were great.
(Harley) Because you
moved closer to me.
But if you think standing on my
shoulders makes you a star, you're wrong.
- (Alex) But I thought I was your co-star...
- (Harley) You mean sidekick.
Don't worry, they'll
find me a new one.
They always do.
(sigh)
(Alex) It was a
silly dream anyway.
(director) Where's that lion?
- If he takes much longer, we'll have to film without him.
- (Kate) Huh?
(Gloria) Something's wrong.
Alex wouldn't miss this.
Let's go find him.
(knock)
(Marty) Alex, you in there?
(sobbing)
(Melman) The space
caterpillar got Alex!
(Marty) He's okay,
Melman. It's not real.
(Gloria) What are you doing? They're
about to shoot your big scene.
(Alex) Uh, yeah, I
was just thinking.
(Marty) Come on,
they're calling for you!
(director) We don't have time for
this! Where's the stunt double?
(assistant) I found Alex!
Everybody's waiting
for your big moment!
(director) Oh!
(Kate) Oh, Alex,
always making a scene!
(gasp)
(grunt)
(Harley) Go ahead, Alex. Show your
friends and everyone what we already know.
You're no big-time lion.
You're just a small-time cat.
(gulp)
(sigh)
(Marty) What's wrong?
He doesn't look so good.
(Melman) You look like your
tummy just flop flipped.
Are you feeling sick?
(Alex) No. I mean...
(groaning)
(coughing)
(assistant) Uh.
Is this a run of the
mill hair ball situation,
or is this little
guy really sick?
(Kate) Uh...
(coughing)
Hmm. He doesn't have a fever.
But I should take him
back to the habitat
just to be safe.
Sorry, buddy.
(laugh)
(Melman) Poor Alex.
What awful luck,
to get sick the day his
dream is coming true.
And I'll need your
help giving it to him.
He is not a fan
of cold medicine.
(Alex) Ah!
(Kate) Huh? Never mind.
It looks like he's
feeling better.
Whatever bug he had,
seems to have cleared up.
(Marty) That was some of the
best acting I've seen you do!
(Gloria) But why did
you pretend to be sick?
(Melman) And give up your
shot at being in the movie?
(Alex) Harley was
right when he said
that I don't have what it
takes to be a movie star.
- (Melman & Marty) He said what?
- (Gloria) Harley Horns is behind this?
(Melman) I don't care what that big
bully says, my friend Alex is a star.
(Marty) You are Alex the Lion!
You belong on center stage.
(Alex) Thanks, but I can't
go back there and face him.
(Gloria) Then we'll
face him together.
♪ All I see in front of me
Is a star shining brightly ♪
♪ Nothing anyone could say
Would change that, no ♪
♪ And you're just
gonna Keep shining ♪
♪ Like you're not even trying ♪
♪ No matter if someone
Is throwing shade ♪
♪ Cause you're gonna shine ♪
♪ No matter what they say ♪
♪ You're gonna shine ♪
♪ In your own special way ♪
♪ It's okay if you feel
Like your light is low ♪
♪ That's why we're
here To let you know ♪
♪ That you shine, yeah ♪
♪ You're gonna shine ♪♪
(Marty) So, what do you say? Are
you ready to head back to set
and be the star you
were always meant to be?
(Alex) You bet I am.
Let's roll that camera!
(mooing)
(director) And cut!
That's a wrap on filming.
The replacement
lion was not ideal,
but you did great, Harley.
Let's all go celebrate
by the cheese fountain!
(Alex) Guess I missed
my chance, huh.
(Harley) Well, well.
Usually, my ex-sidekicks
are too scared to come back,
after they realize they
can't handle my star power.
(Marty) It's not called
star power, Harley.
(Melman) Yeah, it's
called being a bully.
(Gloria) How would you feel if
someone treated you that way?
(Alex) It's okay, I got this.
You taught me a lot, Harley.
- (Harley) Of course I did.
- (Alex) Mostly how not to treat others.
- (Harley) Huh?
- (Alex) And don't worry, I didn't give up on my dreams.
I just gave up on
being like you.
(Harley) That's ridiculous, being
like me is how you become a star.
Let me tell you a story...
I was a young calf on
my first acting job.
He was a movie star
yak, his name was Bob.
Bob bullied and teased
me, made me feel so small.
♪ That I couldn't
remember My lines at all ♪
♪ That was the day I got fired ♪
♪ They gave my part
To a goat named Lyle ♪
♪ That was the day I
learned You gotta be tough ♪
♪ Cuz you gotta be pushy
If you wanna climb up so ♪
♪ Reach the top by any means ♪
♪ Never stop for anything ♪
♪ If someone is in your way ♪
♪ Push them down
That's how you play ♪
♪ Keep climbing Mooo-oooh ♪
♪ Don't stop, yeah Don't stop ♪
♪ Keep climbing Keep climbin' ♪
♪ Till you've reached
The top, yeah ♪♪
(Harley) I did what I had to do. And
if you learned how to be tougher,
maybe someday you
could have all this...
(Alex) Looks pretty
lonely up there to me.
(Harley) Lonely? I have
thousands of adoring fans!
(Alex) I'd rather have friends.
And if you learned how to be nicer,
maybe someday you
could have all this.
(Harley) Hey! Get back here!
Wait! Please?
I didn't mean what I said about
you never becoming a star.
You are good. So good, I...
I was afraid you
might replace me.
But that's no excuse
for what I said.
I was mean to you and I
know how awful that feels.
I'm sorry. How can
I make it up to you?
(Alex) By not bullying
anyone ever again.
(Melman) And by letting Alex
shoot his big scene in the movie!
(Harley) That's a great idea.
(Alex) You heard the director. They're
finished filming. It's too late.
(Harley) Not when
you have friends...
(Harley) We have a
few minutes, let's go!
(cheering)
-(Gloria) Is camera ready?
-(Marty) Ready! Melman, ready on the sound?
(Melman) Ready
when you are, M.Z.
(Gloria) Actors on your marks.
(giggle)
In this scene, Harley, you've
just saved some puppies
from an alien
caterpillar spacecraft.
You turn to Alex, your
sidekick, and you say...
(Harley) Cut! Actually...
I think Alex should be
the hero in this scene.
- (Alex) Really?
- (Gloria) Aw, that's a sweet idea.
Now let's take it from
the top! And action!
(assistant) And then I said,
"You can peel your own grapes"!
(laugh)
(director) Mhm.
What on earth is
happening on set?
Hey, who left this camera on?
Wonder what they
were shooting...
Wow!
(Marty) I can't wait to
see Alex's big moment!
(Gloria) Oh! Here it comes,
Alex, your big scene!
(Alex) Ah!
(cheering)
(Marty) Good job, Alex!
(Murray) Shh. Huh?
(laugh)
- Millie!
- (Millie) Shh, you're ruining the movie!
(Melman) Eh, don't worry,
they're just star struck.
(Harley) Yeah,
by Alex the Lion!
(cheering)
♪
♪ Let's go find A
little adventure ♪
♪ Let's make it A
day to remember ♪
♪ Let's find something
new We can explore ♪
♪ Oh, explore ♪
♪ Let's go find A
little adventure ♪
♪ Let's make it A
day to remember ♪
♪ Let's charge Through
every open door ♪
♪
♪ Adventure's calling ♪♪