About The Hunchback of Notre Dame II

The Hunchback of Notre Dame II is a 2002 direct-to-video sequel to the 1996 Disney animated film The Hunchback of Notre Dame. It was produced by Walt Disney Animation Japan. The plot revolves around Quasimodo falling in love with a new character, Madellaine, who is circus performer, while trying to keep a precious bell from falling into the wrong hands.

Making / Production

The Hunchback of Notre Dame II was produced by Walt Disney Animation Japan, with Hiroshi Saotome as the director of production. The animation was much simpler than the original due to it being direct-to-video. It was released on DVD in 2002.

Actors

• Tom Hulce returns as the voice of Quasimodo, Notre Dame's kind-hearted but deformed bell-ringer, who must defend the cathedral's most famous bell from a ruthless thief.
• Demi Moore does not return to voice Esmeralda, instead the character is voiced by Jennifer Love Hewitt. Esmeralda remains a support system for Quasimodo, despite now being married and having a child.
• Kevin Kline reprises his role as Captain Phoebus, now married to Esmeralda and involved in the conflict surrounding the bell.
• Haley Joel Osment voices Zephyr, the young and adventurous son of Esmeralda and Phoebus.
• Michael McKean voices Sarousch, the main antagonist of the film who plans to steal La Fidèle, the most famous bell of Notre Dame.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was released six years after the original.
• Unlike the first movie, which was a box office hit, this sequel was released direct-to-video.
• Demi Moore, the original voice of Esmeralda, did not return for the sequel.
• The film received generally negative reviews, with many critics saying it failed to live up to the original.

Music, Soundtrack

• The sequel's soundtrack was composed by Carl Johnson, replacing Alan Menken from the original film.
• Songs featured in the film include "Le Jour D'Amour", "An Ordinary Miracle", and "I'd Stick With You", among others.