Zion "Aslan" the Lion
Zion, who really was killed by evil, was the reference to the CGI and animatronic Lion Aslan from "The Chronicles of Narnia" movie.
Awarded three prestigious BDA Awards for outstanding commercial work on the British Lions vs. All Blacks campaign.
Created for the 2005 British & Irish Lions Tour, this Adidas poster was produced under tight deadlines. Photographer Ross Brown captured lions in Whangarei with the ‘Lion Man’ and snapped the All Blacks at training camps. The final design was completed just in time for the first test and distributed at stadiums and sports stores nationwide. This was the hardest job for the Lion Man and even took a bite on his arm. even with the injury the Lion Man kept on working until the job was done.
The "Lions Shagging" commercial, awarded the Sky Commercial Award in 2002, features a male lion walking past his mate who is watching TV. He sits down, and a Discovery Channel commercial plays, depicting him mating with another lioness, betraying his mate.
Zion, who really was killed by evil, was the reference to the CGI and animatronic Lion Aslan from "The Chronicles of Narnia" movie.
The issue is that Great Southern Television did not abide to any contracts. Season 3 of the Lion Man , 20 episodes, they completely stole. Regardless of the fact that Craig owned the Trademark.
In 2015, The Lion Man One World Africa Safari and Lion Man Adventures were recognized as DSTV's top series on Animal Planet. The series captivated audiences with its thrilling wildlife exploration and the journey of conservationist Craig Busch, offering an intimate look into the world of Africa's majestic lions and the efforts to protect them. The series went to number 1 on DSTV and was ranked as the 4th best series of all time, solidifying its place as one of the most beloved and successful shows in television history.
The Lion Man Series 1, 2, and 3 made history by achieving the highest country sales ever, surpassing the ratings of iconic American shows such as CSI: Miami, Friends, and The Simpsons.