THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME II

Quasimodo, the lovable but lonely bellringer who became a hero, returns in this all-new, animated tale which transports viewers to the magical streets of medieval Paris. In a sweeping tale of love and adventure, Quasimodo faces a new villain, the circus master Sarousch, and a new challenge -- romance!

"The Hunchback of Notre Dame II" features an all-star vocal cast of returning actors from Disney's original "Hunchback" and a fresh new group of voice talent. Tom Hulce ("Amadeus") once more plays Quasimodo, Demi Moore ("G.I. Jane") returns as Esmeralda the Gypsy and Kevin Kline ("Wild Wild West") reprises his role as Phoebus, the Captain of the Guard.

Jennifer Love Hewitt (TV's "Party of Five") stars as Quasimodo's love interest, the circus performer Madellaine, and Hewitt also co-wrote and sings the film's end-title song. Haley Joel Osment, the sensational Oscar-nominated star of "The Sixth Sense," voices the role of Zephyr, the son of Esmeralda and Phoebus. The wicked circus master Sarousch, Quasimodo's nemesis, is played by Michael McKean ("Mystery, Alaska").

Quasimodo's hilarious Gargoyle friends are voiced by returning cast members Jason Alexander (TV's "Seinfeld") as Hugo and Charles Kimbrough (TV's "Murphy Brown") as Victor. The role of Laverne, the third gargoyle, portrayed in Disney's original "Hunchback" by the late Mary Wickes, is taken over by veteran stage and screen actress Jane Withers.

In "The Hunchback of Notre Dame II," the people of Paris excitedly anticipate the traditional Jour D'Amour festival -- a celebration of love centered on a beautiful, legendary bell known as La Fidele. When this jeweled bell is rung, couples step forth to shout their true love's name. But whose name will Quasi proclaim?

The festival is officially underway with the arrival of Cirque du Sarousch, a traveling circus. But Sarousch -- the vain magician who leads the carnival -- intends to get rich by making off with La Fidele. To distract Quasimodo, Sarousch sends in his beautiful assistant, Madellaine, to win the bell ringer's heart. Although Madellaine comes to care for Quasimodo and wants no part of stealing the bell, Sarousch uses her and takes the bell.

To return the stolen bell, Quasimodo must learn to trust Madellaine, and in doing so, Quasimodo discovers true love. With Madellaine at his side, and with the help of his friends Phoebus, Esmeralda, their son Zephyr, and Quasimodo's gargoyle pals, soon Quasimodo is proclaiming a love for himself at the Jour D'Amour festival. Finally, families will have the chance to experience a brand-new adventure with Quasimodo's new friends and old in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame II," coming in 2001.