Cinderella Walt Disney Signature Collection on Digital and Blu-ray NOW!

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Erin

Cinderella Walt Disney Signature Collection on Digital and Blu-ray NOW!

By Erin

In honor of Cinderella’s 70^th anniversary, this timeless animated classic waltzes into the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection and the hearts of a whole new generation. One of my childhood favorites, I remember watching this film over and over and over again when I was at home sick from school. Cinderella quickly became one of my favorite Disney Princesses as this enchanting tale showed us that dreams really do come true — and has inspired countless fans to reenact the Royal Ball and Cinderella’s infamous midnight dash — now available Digitally in HD and Movies Anywhere and on Blu-ray™ and DVD.

The Anniversary Edition of “Cinderella” offers two all-new extras: “Cinderella” trivia and fun facts, hosted by Ruth Righi and Ava Kolker from Disney Channel’s “Sydney to the Max,” and “In Walt’s Words: Enhanced Edition,” a special edition of “Cinderella” featuring fascinating production details, original storyboards, archival photos, thumbnail sketches and transcripts throughout the feature film. Hours of classic bonus material celebrates the masterful animation, memorable music and long-lasting impact of “Cinderella,” showcasing Walt Disney’s core group of animators, the original demo recording of the film’s title song and Cinderella’s iconic glass slipper.

Recently added to the prestigious National Film Registry, the animated classic centers on kind and hardworking Cinderella, who is ordered around by her cruel stepmother, her awful stepsisters — even the big clock in the church tower tells her when to start another day of drudgery. But they can’t stop her from dreaming, and Cinderella has faith that someday her wishes will come true. When an invitation to the royal ball arrives, Cinderella is sure her time has come — until her stepsisters, with the encouragement of Lady Tremaine, tear her gown to shreds. Just when Cinderella believes all is lost, her Fairy Godmother appears, and with a wave of her wand and “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo,” transforms an ordinary pumpkin into a magnificent coach and Cinderella’s rags into a gorgeous gown, then sends her off to the Royal Ball. But Cinderella’s enchanted evening must end when the spell is broken at midnight. It will take the help of her daring animal mice friends and a perfect fit into a glass slipper to create the ultimate fairy tale ending.

“Cinderella” is the ninth title to join the Walt Disney Signature Collection, which includes groundbreaking films created or inspired by the imagination and legacy of Walt Disney, featuring timeless stories and characters that have touched generations. The film takes its place alongside “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Pinocchio,” “Bambi,” “The Lion King,” “Lady and the Tramp,” “Peter Pan” and “The Little Mermaid.”

BONUS FEATURES ON BLU-RAY & DIGITAL:

NEW BONUS

Try This Trivia on for Size –Join Ruth Righi and Ava Kolker from Disney Channel’s Sydney to the Max and put your knowledge of Cinderella to the test.

In Walt’s Words: Enhanced Edition – Watch the movie and gain some insight into its production with storyboards, archival photos, sketches and transcripts.

CLASSIC BONUS

Diane Disney Miller “Cinderella” Film Intro- In this introduction to the animated classic, Diane Disney Miller describes how Cinderella helped launch a studio renaissance.

The Real Fairy Godmother – Learn about the real-life inspiration for the Fairy Godmother: Mary Alice O’Connor, wife of Disney layout artist Ken O’Connor.

Behind the Magic: A New Disney Princess Fairyland – Discover how Imagineers created a Fantasyland at Walt Disney World featuring each of the Disney Princesses.

The Magic of the Glass Slipper– World-famous shoe designer Christian Louboutin creates a very exclusive “Glass Slipper” in honor of a beloved Disney classic.

THE ART OF CINDERELLA

Concept Art- View a gallery of concept art from the feature’s production.

Character Model Sheets– View a gallery of character model sheets from the feature’s production.

Story Sketches- View a gallery of story sketches from the feature’s production.

Live-Action Reference-View a gallery of photos taken from live-action footage shot as a reference for the animated feature.

Pencil Animation-View a gallery of pencil animation from the feature’s production.

Behind-the-Scenes Stills-View a gallery of behind-the-scenes stills from the feature’s production.

Feature Stills-View a gallery of stills from the feature.

MUSIC AND MORE

“Cinderella” Title Song
“A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes”
“Oh, Sing Sweet Nightingale”
“The Work Song”
“Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo”
“So This Is Love”

*Bonus features may vary by retailer

Gus Gus Cheese Plate!

In celebration of this enchanting tale, Geeks Who Eat has created a themed cheese plate inspired by Gus Gus! It’s the perfect treat to make the next time you are going to watch this beloved film!

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Facebook: Facebook.com/Cinderella

Website: Movies.Disney.com/Cinderella-1950

Instagram: Instagram.com/DisneyAnimation

YouTube: YouTube.com/user/DisneyMovies

AVENGERS: ENDGAME

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Erin

AVENGERS: ENDGAME

By Erin

As we all know by now, the grave course of events set in motion by Thanos wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks, compelling the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios’ grand conclusion to twenty-two films, “Avengers: Endgame.” Kevin Feige produces “Avengers: Endgame,” and Anthony and Joe Russo are the directors. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo, Trinh Tran, Jon Favreau, James Gunn and Stan Lee are the executive producers, and Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely wrote the screenplay. Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame” is in U.S. theaters on April 26, 2019!

The press junket for the film took place a few weekends ago in Los Angeles. Do you notice something missing here? So many empty seats…The seats were left open for our fallen heroes. Heroes such as Black Panther, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Bucky Barnes, Gamora, and Star-Lord to name a few. It was a weird, eerie feeling at the junket with so many missing. Can you say awkward? Those that survived the snap were here. Here is who was in attendance!

· Robert Downey Jr. (“Tony Stark / Iron-Man”)

· Chris Evans (“Steve Rogers / Captain America”)

· Chris Hemsworth (“Thor”)

· Scarlett Johansson (“Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow”)

· Mark Ruffalo (“Bruce Banner / The Hulk”)

· Jeremy Renner (“Clint Baron / Hawkeye”)

· Brie Larson (“Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel”)

· Don Cheadle (“James Rhodes / War Machine”)

· Paul Rudd (“Scott Lang / Ant-Man”)

· Karen Gillan (“Nebula”)

· Danai Gurira (“Okoye”)

· Directors Anthony & Joe Russo

· Producer Kevin Feige

Moderator: Jon Favreau

None of us had seen the movie yet and in order to not give out any spoilers, most of the questions were about what being part of the Avengers has meant to the cast and other questions totally not related to the film.

Here are some other interesting things we learned.

Kevin Feige thought that what’s special about the film is all the actors on this stage, all the actors who are not on this stage. The family that has come together this decade and the fact that, Robert said it so well in the trailer, part of the journey is the end. Four or five years ago, we all started talking about doing something at every turn including the first Iron Man film. We talked about, how can we do something that’s never been done before. What if a super hero outs his identity at the very last shot of the movie? We can’t do that? No one does that. You can’t do that. What would we do next time? I don’t know. Let’s do it. Four or five years ago, we talked about, what haven’t we seen in films based on comic characters? We haven’t seen an ending. A definitive conclusion to an overall saga. So that’s why it’s called End Game and why I think it’s very, very, very special.

Scarlett Johansson shared that the best part of playing Black Widow during the years is seeing how much the character has evolved since her first appearance in “Iron Man 2.” Black Widow first started as a sort of sexy secretary with a skill set on the side.

Exploring the Frozen, Fascinating World of “Penguins” at Walt Disney Studios

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Erin

Exploring the Frozen, Fascinating World of “Penguins” at Walt Disney Studios

By Melanie Gable

*I was invited as media to attend a press screening of Disneynature’s “Penguins” at Walt Disney Studios. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

There’s something about penguins. Is it their endearing waddle? Their tuxedo-like feathers? Their fortitude against harsh weather conditions? Their playfulness as they slide down icy hills or take turns hopping into the ocean for a refreshing swim?

Whatever the reason, penguins are arguably one of the most beloved animals in pop culture, inspiring documentaries, animated films, children’s books, online games, and more, especially over the past two decades.

Disneynature is now taking on these adorable avian creatures with the new feature film “Penguins.” Just in time for Earth Day, audiences are invited to follow the true life adventures of Steve, an Adélie penguin who sets out on a coming-of-age quest to become a family man…er, bird. He faces the challenges that come with living in the wilds of Antarctica – from predators like seals and orcas, to the simple inability to impress a female mate – and makes us laugh along the way.

To celebrate the release of “Penguins,” we were invited to a press screening of the movie at the Walt Disney Studios lot, followed by a Q&A with Producer Roy Conli.

Directed by Alastair Fothergill (“Bears,” “Chimpanzee”) and Jeff Wilson (“Monkey Kingdom”), “Penguins” follows in the footsteps of Disneynature’s past films by featuring stunning cinematography, a window into a rarely-seen pocket of the natural world, and a mix of suspense, heartbreak, and humor. But “Penguins” has an even lighter touch than many of Disneynature’s past offerings, emphasizing the inherently funny characteristics of Adélies with laugh-out-loud music cues and narration by Ed Helms (“The Office,” “The Hangover” trilogy, “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”), an actor known for great comedic timing and improv skills.

While recording his dialogue for the film, Helms was charmed by the footage of Steve and his fellow penguins. “Even though they’re birds, they’re really aquatic creatures, and in the water they’re unbelievably graceful and elegant, fast and agile. But on land, they’re so awkward; they walk with this sort of weird wobble. And yet, they have such spirit and moxie because they persevere in these crazy Antarctic conditions.”

Adélie penguins are named after the wife of French explorer Jules Dumont d’Urville, who discovered the species in 1840. Growing to only around two feet tall, Adélies are smaller than their Antarctic neighbors, Emperor penguins, but possess oversized temperaments.
Said Fothergill, “People may be more familiar with Emperor penguins, but they’re actually pretty mellow. I like to say that Emperor penguins are the California surfers and Adélie penguins are New York City taxi drivers. They have attitude. They’re feisty. They have an extraordinary amount of expression in their eyes. They almost look animated. And I knew—with their big personalities—the film would have a lot of comedy.”

Described by Conli as an “everypenguin,” the aptly named Steve is a five-year-old Adélie who struggles with first-time fatherhood, leading to some nail-biting, hilarious, and downright gross moments that human parents are sure to find relatable. We watch as Steve builds a nest, fights off rock-stealing male competitors, attracts a mate named Adeline, and shares parenting duties with his penguin partner. We chuckle at Steve’s missteps (sometimes literally, as he is often slipping on the ice), root for him and his family, and marvel at his ability to survive what seem like insurmountable obstacles in the frigid Antarctic climate. Though Steve’s behavior is entertaining, any film that is true to nature is sure to include scenes that are hard to watch for those who are sensitive to animal peril, and may even prompt some in the audience to cover their eyes in suspense.

“There are still places left on Earth that are remote, untouched by human presence and where real-life dramas play out on a daily basis,” says Wilson. “Adélie penguins deserve our respect and adoration and stewardship for the fact that they are superbly adapted to living in one of the harshest continents on Earth.”

“Penguins” was filmed over the course of three years by a world-renowned group of polar experts. They literally immersed themselves in the environments of their subjects, following the Adélies across icy landscapes and underwater, shooting for nearly 900 camera days. “These locations may be the hardest locations to get to of any Disneynature film we’ve made so far,” said Fothergill. “It’s hard to think of a tougher habitat on the planet.”

Editor Andy Netley was given the challenging task of sorting through the many hours of footage to carve out a compelling narrative arc and keep the focus squarely on the film’s star penguin. “Disneynature movies are unique because they’re so character driven. We definitely wanted to do an emotional and informative story, but above all, it’s Steve’s story.”

Moviegoers of all ages are sure to be captivated by “Penguins,” which is the first Disneynature film to be released in IMAX. Audiences can also help aid conservation efforts by seeing the movie during opening week (April 17-23, 2019). For every ticket sold during this time, Disneynature will make a donation to the Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN), which helps protect penguins across the southern hemisphere. WCN supports an elite network of on-the-ground conservationists, including the Global Penguin Society (GPS), the worldwide leader in science-based penguin conservation and a champion of specific programs that align with Disneynature’s mission. For the past ten years, Disneynature has empowered audiences to help make a difference, with each new movie supporting the conservation of the wildlife featured in the films

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Cinderella Walt Disney Signature Collection on Digital and Blu-ray NOW!