Official Disneynature's African Cats thread (updated 6/15 post #46)

[Mouse Skywalker]

Disney released a number of video clips from African Cats.

In this clip, a lion, Fang, faces off against a crocodile.

Ph: Owen Newman ©Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Follow the link below to view the video clip.

http://youtu.be/H3UbeA6W4Ks

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Disney released a number of video clips from African Cats.

This video clip introduces us to the father and defender of all the lion cubs - Fang.

©Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Follow the link below to view the video clip.

http://youtu.be/oB9p3-KknLA

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Yesterday I was able to interview Keith Scholey, director of African Cats. Scholey also wrote the story and narration and produced the film. In the interview, he talks about the making of the film, and DisneyNature's new conservation effort to "Save the Savanna". He mentions his early years in Kenya, and how he has seen the decrease in animal numbers with his own eyes.

For those who attended this year’s Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, you may have noticed the elaborate “African Cats” sand sculpture featuring lions, cheetahs, and their cubs (oh my!). In addition, this Earth Day, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will also celebrate the release of DisneyNature’s newest film “African Cats” with a Big Cat Party for the Planet with activities featuring the cheetahs and lions found in that Disney theme park. Recently, I spoke with the director, writer, and producer of DisneyNature’s “African Cats”, Keith Scholey. Continue after the break to listen to my interview and learn more about the new film currently promoted at Walt Disney World....

You can listen to the full interview via the link below:

DIS Unplugged: Director of DisneyNature's African Cats Out to Save the Savanna

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

New York, NY - 4/16/11 - CELEBS HIT THE SAVANNA – VIPs were on hand Saturday, April 16, in New York City at the Crosby Street Hotel for a special screening of Disneynature's newest big-screen adventure "African Cats."

PHOTOS by: Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto.com

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Wyland film-inspired artwork at After Party, Saturday, April 16, in New York City.

PHOTOS by: Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto.com

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

New York, NY - 4/16/11 - Woo ROARS FOR THE SAVANNA - Jewelry Designer Alex Woo joined directors Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill, among others, for a special NYC screening of Disneynature's big-screen adventure "African Cats" donning a special pendant created by New York jewelry designer Alex Woo. Inspired by the film, the design spotlights the enduring relationships between a mother and her young.

PHOTOS by: Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto.com

Jewelry Designer Alex Woo

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Directors Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey, among others,Saturday, April 16, in New York City

Directors Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey with Alan Bergman (President, The Walt Disney Studios) and Jean-Francois Camilleri (EVP, General Manager, Disneynature),Saturday, April 16, in New York City

PHOTOS by: Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto.com

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Actress Keri Russell arrived Saturday, April 16

Keith Scholey (Director) with Actress Keri Russell at After Party

Alan Bergman (President, The Walt Disney Studios) and News Anchor Natalie Morales

Model Veronica Varekova with Jewelry Designer Alex Woo

Model Veronica Varekova

Alastair Fothergill (Director) with Model Veronica Varekova and guest at After Party

News Anchor Natalie Morales

Natalie Morales with son at After Party

PHOTOS by: Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto.com

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Actress Brooke Shields joined directors Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill, among others, Saturday, April 16

Jewelry Designer Alex Woo with Actress Brooke Shields

Keith Scholey (Director) with Actress Brooke Shields at After Party

PHOTOS by: Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto.com

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

VIP Filmmaker Sofia Coppola joined directors Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill, among others, Saturday, April 16

PHOTOS by: Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto.com

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

General Atmosphere at After Party, Saturday, April 16, in New York City

PHOTOS by: Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto.com

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Guests have faces painted at After Party, Saturday, April 16

PHOTOS by: Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto.com

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

News Anchor Lonnie Quinn, Alastair Fothergill (Director) at After Party

Keith Scholey (Director), Paul Baribault (VP Marketing The Walt Disney Studios) and Jean-Francois Camilleri (EVP,General Manager,Disneynature) at After Party

Patrick Beregen (CEO AWF), Jean-Francois Camilleri (EVP,General Manager,Disneynature) and John Butler (Dir. Marketing & Communications AWF) at After Party

PHOTOS by: Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto.com

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Guests have faces painted at After Party, Saturday, April 16

Guest at After Party

PHOTOS by: Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto.com

 

[jegsnakkernorsk]

Can't wait to see the film on Friday - Earth Day!

African Wildlife Foundation is a wonderful organization doing important work on the ground in Kenya and Tanzania (among other countries). So glad Disney partnered with AWF!

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

African Cats opens today, Earth Day 4/22, and Disney has released more video clips of the film.

First up: Sita's cubs are the "Fiercest Hunters in the Land"

Ph: Marguerite Smits Van Oyen ©Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click the link below to see the clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyaipEJUq_0

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

African Cats opens today, Earth Day 4/22, and Disney has released more video clips of the film.

Next: Lions are chasing the cheetahs in "Hunters being Hunted"

Ph: Marguerite Smits Van Oyen ©Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click the link below to see the clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTRuzZItKJM

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

African Cats opens today, Earth Day 4/22, and Disney has released more video clips of the film.

Third: Cheetahs hunt a jackal in "Chasing a Dog"

Ph: Marguerite Smits Van Oyen ©Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click the link below to see the clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYKtepyPWI0

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Disney released the trailer for 2012's Disneynature film "Chimpanzee" to also be released on Earth Day. The preview will be shown before "African Cats", or you can see it via the link below.

© Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k5-bBs5RVA

 

[MomofKatie]

Disney released the trailer for 2012's Disneynature film "Chimpanzee" to also be released on Earth Day. The preview will be shown before "African Cats"

I cried just seeing the trailer!!

Saw "African Cats" today- really good, and I cried only one time during the movie. Really got me with all the fierce mothering going on.