Timon is a meerkat. He and his best friend, Pumbaa the warthog, take center stage in “The Lion King 1½,” a sequel that takes place during the events of “The Lion King.” It’s inspired by ...

Movies and TV have many such examples of eternal bonds to whom we should aspire, from ride-or-die soul sisters like the titular pair in Thelma & Louise (1991) to a humble meerkat and a warthog in The ...