‘African Cats’ from Disneynature Available to Own October 4; Disney to Donate Portion of Proceeds
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On October 4, don‘t miss Disneynature’s latest home entertainment release, African Cats (now available for pre-order
African Cats takes viewers deep into the breathtaking African savanna to witness the heart-stopping rivalry between two lion prides and the epic journey of one brave cheetah family. Shot over the course of two and a half years using state-of-the-art camera equipment, African Cats captures the awe-inspiring beauty of one of the wildest places on Earth as it tells the dramatic and often intimate stories of Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother‘s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a rival lion clan.
An awe-inspiring adventure blending family bonds with the power and cunning of the wild, African Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of these majestic kings of the savanna in an exciting, heartwarming and visually stunning tale that is sure to engage children and adults alike. The film is narrated by Oscar®-nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Alastair Fothergill (Disneynature EARTH) and Keith? Scholey.
In addition to the film, the discs include an incredible array of bonus features that take viewers deeper into the savanna through extensive interactive behind-the-scenes footage including filmmaker and conservationist interviews, an incredibly touching music video featuring Jordin Sparks singing ‘The World I Knew,’ plus a look at the global efforts to which The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund contributes.
DVD Bonus Features:
- Disney & Nature – Viewers get a deeper look into the conservation efforts around the world being sponsored by The Walt Disney Company.
- Save The Savanna — A comprehensive look at Disney’s ‘See African Cats, Save the Savanna’ program and its impact on the region.
Blu-ray Bonus Features:
Everything on the DVD, plus…
- Filmmaker Annotations – This interactive in-movie feature is a viewing mode with 12 different segments that allows consumers to watch behind-the-scenes footage of the production process and hear stories from the filmmakers and conservationists who spent several years making the film.
- Jordin Sparks ‘The World I Knew’ Music Video
Movie Download Bonus Features:
Everything on the DVD, plus…
- Introduction To Masai Mara – a segment from the Filmmakers Annotations Blu-ray feature
- Filming The Cats – a segment from the Filmmakers Annotations Blu-ray feature
- Sophie’s Elephants – a segment from the Filmmakers Annotations Blu-ray feature
Categories: DVD/Blu-Ray, Movies Tags: African Cats, Disneynature
‘African Cats’ on Disney Blu-ray/DVD October 4
On October 4, don‘t miss Disneynature’s latest home entertainment release, African Cats (now available for pre-order
African Cats takes viewers deep into the breathtaking African savanna to witness the heart-stopping rivalry between two lion prides and the epic journey of one brave cheetah family. Shot over the course of two and a half years using state-of-the-art camera equipment, African Cats captures the awe-inspiring beauty of one of the wildest places on Earth as it tells the dramatic and often intimate stories of Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother‘s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a rival lion clan.
An awe-inspiring adventure blending family bonds with the power and cunning of the wild, African Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of these majestic kings of the savanna in an exciting, heartwarming and visually stunning tale that is sure to engage children and adults alike. The film is narrated by Oscar®-nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Alastair Fothergill (Disneynature EARTH) and Keith? Scholey.
In addition to the film, the discs include an incredible array of bonus features that take viewers deeper into the savanna through extensive interactive behind-the-scenes footage including filmmaker and conservationist interviews, an incredibly touching music video featuring Jordin Sparks singing ‘The World I Knew,’ plus a look at the global efforts to which The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund contributes.
DVD Bonus Features:
- Disney & Nature – Viewers get a deeper look into the conservation efforts around the world being sponsored by The Walt Disney Company.
- Save The Savanna — A comprehensive look at Disney’s ‘See African Cats, Save the Savanna’ program and its impact on the region.
Blu-ray Bonus Features:
Everything on the DVD, plus…
- Filmmaker Annotations – This interactive in-movie feature is a viewing mode with 12 different segments that allows consumers to watch behind-the-scenes footage of the production process and hear stories from the filmmakers and conservationists who spent several years making the film.
- Jordin Sparks ‘The World I Knew’ Music Video
Movie Download Bonus Features:
Everything on the DVD, plus…
- Introduction To Masai Mara – a segment from the Filmmakers Annotations Blu-ray feature
- Filming The Cats – a segment from the Filmmakers Annotations Blu-ray feature
- Sophie’s Elephants – a segment from the Filmmakers Annotations Blu-ray feature
Categories: DVD/Blu-Ray, Movies Tags: African Cats, Disneynature
‘African Cats’ Moviegoers Save More Than 50,000 Acres of Savanna
Disneynature announced today that its “See ‘African Cats,’ Save the Savanna” campaign will help protect more than 50,000 acres of land in Kenya’s Amboseli Wildlife Corridor on behalf of the moviegoers who came out to see Disneynature’s motion picture “African Cats” during its opening week (April 22-28, 2011). A portion of the proceeds from the opening-week ticket sales will be donated to the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to ensure the future of lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, giraffes and a host of other animals in the vibrant African savanna.
The area to be protected equates to 100 Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Parks or more than twice the size of Manhattan. The AWF will be working to establish the Amboseli Wildlife Corridor, a passage between the Amboseli, Tsavo West and Chyulu Hills National Parks that is frequently used by a variety of wildlife.
“We’re so proud that audiences nationwide have embraced the film and the ‘See “African Cats,” Save the Savanna’ initiative,” said Alan Bergman, president of The Walt Disney Studios. “The conservation efforts Disneynature has supported so far span the globe—from planting trees in Brazil, to preserving coral reef in The Bahamas and now protecting this essential passage in Kenya—they’ve become an extraordinary part of our films and audiences have played a key role in helping our planet.”
“The ‘See “African Cats,” Save the Savanna’ program transformed the moviegoing experience into tangible on-the-ground conservation action,” said Dr. Patrick Bergin, CEO, African Wildlife Foundation. “The commitment of Disneynature combined with the passion of moviegoers will raise critical funds to conserve the land that the magnificent species featured in “African Cats” call home. Through this amazing collaboration, we celebrate our 50th Anniversary together with Disneynature and all the people who are helping establish the Amboseli Wildlife Corridor.”
While the opening-week ticket sales will help protect more than 50,000 acres of the Amboseli Wildlife Corridor, the conservation efforts tied to “African Cats” do not end there. Additional collaborations are committed to adding at least another 15,000 acres to the program–from the sale of artwork and jewelry inspired by the film, to the sale of Jordin Sparks’ “The World I Knew” single, to the Cast Member Earth Month pledges across the Walt Disney Company, plus more. These programs, many of them ongoing, support the “Save the Savanna” initiative, which will have a positive long term and sustainable impact on the animals and people of Africa.
“See ‘African Cats,’ Save the Savanna” continues Disneynature’s conservation efforts, which began with its first release, “Earth” (2009), for which three million trees were planted in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. The program in support of “Oceans” (2010) helped establish 40,000 acres of marine protected areas in The Bahamas, which contain miles of vital coral reef.
Categories: Business, Movies Tags: African Cats, Disneynature
‘African Cats’ Featurette ‘The Making of “African Cats”‘
Filling a void in what’s been missing thus fair in terms of the promotion of Disneynature’s latest venture, African Cats, this newly released featurette takes a look at the thought processes and technology used to bringing the savanna wildlife to the silver screen.
It features directors Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey along with Owen Newman and Sophie Darlington (principal photography) and Simon King (specialist photography) as they talk about how they managed to capture everything you see on screen, including the use of the Phantom high speed camera which can capture up to 450 frames per second, allowing filmmakers to slow down scenes, such as cheetahs on the hunt, up to 18x without sacrificing resolution.
We also highly recommend African Cats: The Story Behind the Film
An epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on Earth, African Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a once banished lion. Disneynature brings The Lion King to life on the big screen in this True Life Adventure directed by Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill (Earth).
Below is our gallery of behind-the-scenes stills from the film that we have shared with you previously:
Categories: Movies Tags: African Cats, Disneynature
TRAILER: ‘Chimpanzee’ from Disneynature; Opens Earth Day 2012
In what can will undoubtedly smash all world records in the field of cuteness, Disneynature has released the trailer for its next film, Chimpanzee, which will be attached to African Cats which opens tomorrow. As with previous domestic Disneynature theatrical releases, Chimpanzee will swing into theaters on Earth Day, April 22, 2012.
Chimpanzee tells the story of Oscar, a three year old chimp who suddenly finds himself alone in the world until he encounters a stranger who ultimately accepts Oscar as his own ‘ohana.
Co-directed by Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield, with Christophe Boesch, head of the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation, serving as principal consultant and Alix Tidmarsh as producer, Chimpanzee was filmed in the tropical jungles of the Ivory Coast and Uganda. Look for it in theaters Earth Day, 2012.
Categories: Movies Tags: African Cats, Chimpanzee, Disneynature, Trailers
El Capitan to Hold ‘African Cats’ Opening Reception for Animator Andreas Deja
On April 22, 2011, the opening day for Disneynature’s newest Earth Day film, African Cats, Disney’s El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood will be holding a special opening day reception in honor of Disney animator Andreas Deja.
Deja, the current resident specialist for the animation of Mickey Mouse, was the supervising animator of some of the most memorable Disney villains: Gaston from Beauty and the Beast, Jafar in Aladdin and Scar from The Lion King. He also animated Roger Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, King Triton from The Little Mermaid, the title character from Hercules, Lilo from Lilo & Stitch and Queen Narissa from Enchanted. In addition,he is the supervising animator for Tigger in the upcoming Winnie the Pooh.
In honor of African Cats, Deja has produced a stunning series of original art work directly inspired by the film. Andreas has long been known for his beautiful gestural drawings and paintings of big cats that capture their spirit of wildness and innate nobility. The collection of art will be on display in the lower lounge of the El Capitan for the entire run of the film (April 22 through May 16, 2011).
Patrons of the 7:00 pm performance of African Cats are invited to join Deja for the opening reception beginning at 4:30 pm at the theater. Best of all, there is no additional charge to attend the event, you just need a ticket for the film which can be purchased in advance online at the theater’s website.
Also on display at the theater for the film will be an educational exhibit featuring fun information about lions and cheetahs, how researchers study lions and cheetahs in the wild and what The Walt Disney Company is doing to protect African cats and their savanna home all developed and written by educators at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Prior to each performance of African Cats, the Wildlife Learning Center will showcase a handful of live, exotic animals in a presentation titled ‘Exotic Animals From Around the World,’ on the theater’s stage. The ‘Animal Guys’ from the WLC have rescued more than 70 different species of captive-born wild animals and make it their mission to get children excited about the natural world around them. The Wildlife Learning Center also wants to help educate a generation of children to value their natural heritage, to value the environment, and to value all living things.
Categories: Movies Tags: "Hollywood, African Cats, Andreas Deja, Art, El Capitan Theatre, Events
‘African Cats’ Boasts $1.7M+ in Advance Ticket Sales; More than 9,500 Acres of Savanna Pledged to be Saved
African Cats is still more than two weeks from opening on Earth Day, but moviegoers have already bought $1.7 million in tickets to see the movie during its opening week (April 22-28) and save the African savanna in the process. Thanks to the ‘See African Cats, Save the Savanna’ initiative, Disneynature’s pledge to make a contribution in honor of everyone who sees the film opening week already translates to more than 9,500 acres of land within Kenya’s Amboseli Wildlife Corridor—and that number continues to rise.
‘We are very impressed with the passion people are showing for African Cats—advance ticket sales for this film have surpassed both Earth and Oceans at this stage of the game, which shows how excited moviegoers are for both the movie and the “Save the Savanna” initiative,’ said Alan Bergman, president, The Walt Disney Studios. ‘The Amboseli Corridor is an essential passage utilized by so many animals in the African savanna. The advance ticket sales so far will allow Disneynature with African Wildlife Foundation’s assistance to conserve more than 9,500 acres of this passage—which equates to 19 Disney’s Animal Kingdoms, or nearly two-thirds the size of Manhattan—and we still have two weeks till opening day.’
‘The “See African Cats,’ Save the Savanna” program transforms the moviegoing experience into tangible on-the-ground conservation action. The commitment of Disneynature combined with the passion of moviegoers will raise critical funds to conserve the land that the magnificent species featured in African Cats call home,’ said Dr. Patrick Bergin, CEO, African Wildlife Foundation. ‘Through this amazing collaboration, we celebrate our 50th Anniversary together with Disneynature and all the people who are helping establish the Amboseli Wildlife Corridor.’
‘See African Cats, Save the Savanna’ continues Disneynature’s conservation efforts, which began with its first release, Earth (2009), for which three million trees were planted in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. The program in support of Oceans (2010) helped establish 40,000 acres of marine protected areas in The Bahamas, which contain miles of vital coral reef.
During the film’s opening week (April 22-28), a portion of the proceeds from that week’s ticket sales will be donated to the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to ensure the future of lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, giraffes and a host of other animals in the vibrant African savanna. The AWF will be working to protect the Amboseli Wildlife Corridor, a passage between the Amboseli, Tsavo West and Chyulu Hills National Parks that is frequently used by a variety of wildlife.
Categories: Movies Tags: African Cats, Conservation, Disneynature
‘African Cats’ Clip ‘Fang’
Walt Disney Studios just released this brief clip from Disneynature’s next film, African Cats, titled ‘Fang.’ It focuses on the patriarch of the main lion pride featured in the film, Fang, who was given his name by the filmmakers because of one of his canines being split completely down the middle vertically, causing it to dangle from his mouth.
An epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on Earth, African Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a once banished lion. Disneynature brings The Lion King to life on the big screen in this True Life Adventure directed by Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill (Earth).
Narrated by actor Samuel L. Jackson, African Cats, will be in theaters nationwide this Earth Day, April 22. A portion of all proceeds from the first week’s sales will go to conservation efforts in the savanna.
Categories: Movies Tags: African Cats, Disneynature
‘African Cats’ – New Featurette, Stills and Behind-the-Scenes Photos
Walt Disney Studios and Disneynature have provided us with dozens of new stills from its upcoming Earth Day film, African Cats, in theaters nationwide on April 22, 2011.
An epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on Earth, African Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a once banished lion. Disneynature brings The Lion King to life on the big screen in this True Life Adventure directed by Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill (Earth).
First up is this featurette titled ‘African Cats Field Guide’ with Disney Channel stars Tiffany Thornton and Brandon Mychal Smith which introduces us to the main ‘characters’ in the film.
For additional background on the film’s stars as well as some behind-the-scenes information, we recommend reading African Cats: The Story Behind the Film, which is as riveting as it gets and complimented by many photos and illustrations from the movie.
Below is our new gallery of behind-the-scenes stills from the movie, featuring the cast and crew as they embarked on their remarkable explorations of life in the savanna:
Lastly (for now), our updated gallery of stills from the film:
Categories: Movies Tags: African Cats, Disneynature
Disneynature’s ‘African Cats’ New Hi-Res Stills
Walt Disney Studios and Disneynature have provided us with these new stills from the upcoming Earth Day film, African Cats. An epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on Earth, African Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a once banished lion. Disneynature brings The Lion King to life on the big screen in this True Life Adventure directed by Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill (Earth).
The stills have been added to the beginning of our gallery for the film below:
Categories: Movies Tags: African Cats, Disneynature
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