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DisneyNature’s African Cats Bluray Review
DisneyNature African Cats
AN AWE-INSPIRING ADVENTURE PROFILING TWO INCREDIBLE FAMILIES AS THEY TRY TO SURVIVE IN THE WILDEST PLACE ON EARTH
The latest release from DisneyNature, African Cats, debuted on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Movie Download & On-Demand on October 4, 2011. This epic film takes viewers deep into the African savanna, chronicling the fierce rivalry between two lion prides and journeying with a cheetah mother and her cubs over a two-and-a-half year span.
African Cats
Meet Layla, the elder lioness who is hindered by age and injury, and her young daughter Mara, who strives to model her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom. Find out if Fang, the protector of the pride, will stand his ground against the invading Kali and his four foreboding sons. Follow the fearless cheetah Sita, raising her young alone in the wildest place on earth.
Humor and heartbreak coincide in this deeply touching, visually stunning capture of love and family.
African Cats
Bonus features include
DVD:
-Disney & Nature: a deeper look in to The Walt Disney Company’s conservation efforts
-Save the Savanna: a comprehensive look at Disney’s “See African Cats, Save the Savanna” program
Blu-Ray:
Everything on DVD, plus
-Filmmaker annotations: 12 segments of behind-the-scenes footage
-Jordin Sparks “The World I Knew” music video
Movie Download:
Everything on DVD, plus
-Introduction to Masai Mara: segment from filmmakers annotations Blu-ray feature
-Filming the Cats: segment from filmmakers annotations Blu-ray feature
-Sophie’s Elephants: segment from filmmakers annotations Blu-ray feature
Proceeds from ticket sales of DisneyNature’s African Cats theatrical release and from purchases of home entertainment sales have helped to protect more than 50,000 acres of land in Kenya’s Aboseli Wildlife Corridor through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. The program hopes to have a positive long-term and sustainable impact on the animals and people of Africa. You can learn more here.
Visit DisneyNature today for educational resources, photo galleries, downloads, and to learn how YOU can help save the savanna.
CARS 2 races to the shelves on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D, DVD and Movie Download on November 1, 2011.
Ladies and Gentleman, start your engines! CARS 2 races to the shelves on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D™, DVD and Movie Download on November 1, 2011.
To celebrate this announcement, a new bonus clip from the upcoming set is now live
Disney•Pixar’s fast-action summer hit “Cars 2” comes home on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D, Movie Download and DVD — November 1, 2011. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios, the high octane in-home release invites families and fans of all ages to come along on a journey around the world with the #1 animated film of the year and introduces an exclusive all-new animated short “Air Mater,” featuring the fan favorite character spinning his tales in an exciting adventure high above Radiator Springs. The must-own animated release also includes fascinating commentary from award-winning director John Lasseter and “Hawaiian Vacation,” the delightful animated short that accompanied the film in theatres.
The immersive “Cars 2” bonus features include an one-of-a-kind interactive “World Tour” map that takes viewers through nine different locations, including those featured in the film and more. A global thrill-ride, it allows viewers to go behind-the-scenes with the Pixar artists and filmmakers as they circle the globe finding inspiration for the most international of all Pixar films to date. “Cars 2” is also the first Pixar film to be released in spectacular Blu-ray 3D.
Academy Award®-winning filmmaker John Lasseter, chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, returns to the driver’s seat as director. “Cars 2” is produced by visual effects industry veteran Denise Ream (associate producer, “Up”; visual effects executive producer, “Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith”). Oscar®-winning composer Michael Giacchino (“The Incredibles,” “Up”) provides the electrifying score with a surf-rock-meets-spy-thriller flavor and a variety of global accents, evoking a sense of thrills, mystery and emotion. Brad Paisley, Robbie Williams, Weezer, French singer Bénabar and Japanese girl band Perfume lend their diverse musical talents to the film’s soundtrack.
The film features an all-star vocal cast including Owen Wilson who reprises his role as hotshot racecar Lightning McQueen. Larry the Cable Guy provides the voice of Mater (proprietor of Tow Mater Towing and Salvage), Lightning McQueen’s best friend and the heart and soul of Radiator Springs. Bonnie Hunt is back as Sally, the baby-blue Porsche 911 Carrera whose motor races for Lightning. Acclaimed actor Michael Caine makes his Pixar debut as Finn McMissile, a top British spy who mistakes Mater for an undercover American agent with a genius disguise. Emily Mortimer brings charm, cleverness and cachet as Holley Shiftwell, a rookie field spy who knows every trick in the manual. Versatile actor John Turturro gives a free-wheeling performance as Francesco Bernoulli, the world-renowned Italian racing champ who is Lightning’s chief rival. Tony Shalhoub, Joe Mantegna, Peter Jacobson, Jason Isaacs, Eddie Izzard, Paul Dooley, Cheech Marin, John Ratzenberger, Franco Nero and Vanessa Redgrave also lend their vocal talents. Real-life Formula 1 racing champ Lewis Hamilton and NASCAR racer Jeff Gordon add a touch of authenticity with their cameos in the film.
“Cars 2” is available in-home in several ways:
2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray Disc + 1 DVD)
Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 U.S./$44.99 Canada
Bonus Features:
- Cars Toon “Air Mater” – Exclusive All-New Short
- Toy Story Toon “Hawaiian Vacation” – Theatrically Released Short
- Director John Lasseter Commentary
2-Disc DVD Combo Pack (1 DVD + 1 Blu-ray Disc)
Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 U.S./$44.99 Canada
Bonus Features:
- Cars Toon “Air Mater” – Exclusive All-New Short
- Toy Story Toon “Hawaiian Vacation” – Theatrically Released Short
- Director John Lasseter Commentary
5-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray 3D Disc + 2 Blu-ray Discs + DVD + Digital Copy)
Suggested Retail Price: $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada
Bonus Features:
- Cars Toon “Air Mater” – Exclusive All-New Short
- Toy Story Toon “Hawaiian Vacation” – Theatrically Released Short
- Director John Lasseter Commentary
- “World Tour” Interactive
- Sneak Peek: The Nuts and Bolts of ‘Cars Land’
11-Disc 3-Movie Blu-ray Combo Pack “Collector Set” – “Cars 2,” “Cars” and “Mater’s Tall Tales”
Suggested Retail Price: $119.99 U.S./$134.99 Canada
“Cars 2” (1 Blu-ray 3D Disc + 2 Blu-ray Discs + DVD + Digital Copy)
Bonus Features:
- Cars Toon “Air Mater” – Exclusive All-New Short
- Toy Story Toon “Hawaiian Vacation” – Theatrically Released Short
- Director John Lasseter Commentary
- “World Tour” Interactive
- One Die-Cast ‘John Lassetire’ Car
“Cars” (1 Blu-ray Disc + 1 DVD + Digital Copy)
Bonus Features: Al
“Mater’s Tall Tales” (1 Blu-ray Disc + 1 DVD + Digital Copy)
Bonus Features: Al
1 Disc DVD
Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada
Bonus Features:
- Cars Toon “Air Mater” – Exclusive All-New Short
- Toy Story Toon “Hawaiian Vacation” – Theatrically Released Short
- Director John Lasseter Commentary
Movie Download
Suggested Retail Price High Definition: $39.99 U.S./44.99 Canada
Suggested Retail Price Standard Definition: $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada
Bonus Features:
- Cars Toon “Air Mater” – Exclusive All-New Short
- Toy Story Toon “Hawaiian Vacation” – Theatrically Released Short
- From the ‘World Tour” Interactive Feature – “Emeryville,” one of nine destinations offered on the 5-disc set as well as the 11-Disc “Collector’s Set”
- “Bringing Cars 2 To The World” – Available only on Movie Download, it presents a special behind-the-scenes look at how Pixar artists and filmmakers make movies in over 40 different languages for audiences around the world to enjoy.
Specifications:
- STREET DATE: November 1, 2011
- Feature Run Time: 106 minutes
- Rating: U.S.: G/Canadian: G (Bonus Material Not Rated)
- Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray 3D: 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio (Feature Film)
- Blu-ray: 1080p High Definition • 2.39:1 (Feature Film)DVD: 1080p High Definition • 2.39:1 (Feature Film)
- Audio: Blu-ray 3D: English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 5.1 Dolby Digital EX, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Near Field Mix 2.0
- Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio ES, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Near Field Mix 2.0
- DVD: English 5.1 Dolby Digital EX, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Near Field Mix 2.0 Dolby Digital, English SDH Subtitles
- Subtitles: Blu-ray 3D: English SDH Subtitles, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital EX & Spanish Subtitles (US Only), French 5.1 Dolby Digital EX & French Subtitles (Canada Only)
- Blu-ray: English SDH Subtitles, Spanish 7.1 DTS-HD HR, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital EX & Spanish Subtitles (US Only), French 7.1 DTS-HD HR, French 5.1 Dolby Digital EX & French Subtitles (Canada Only)
- DVD: Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital EX & Spanish Subtitles (US Only), French 5.1 Dolby EX & French Subtitles (Canada Only)
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Arrrgh Ya Ready to Set Sail with Pirates? Check out these bonus clips and activities.
In anticipation for Disney’s October 18th release of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES on Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray Hi-Def Combo Pack, we present you with this booty of video clips from the brand new bonus features! In addition, we’ve got activities, crafts, and recipes that make for sweet trade.
Piece of the Ride (Bonus)
Boy’s Dream Come True (Bonus)
Johnny’s Return to Pirates (Bonus)
In Search of the Fountain: Intro (Bonus)
From Black Pearl to Revenge (Bonus)
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Chimpanzees Receive Emergency Support from the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund
The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund is responding immediately to needs of the Jane Goodall Institute and the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance to protect endangered chimpanzees in Africa.
The Jane Goodall Institute was awarded $5,000 for veterinary supplies to vaccinate chimpanzees and staff against a dangerous measles outbreak at the Tchimpounga Sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Chimpanzees are highly susceptible to human diseases, and the high cost of vaccines for 146 chimpanzees and 60 staff members jeopardized the team’s ability to cope with future medical emergencies.
The Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) was also awarded $3,000 to assist in the relocation of four orphaned chimpanzees confiscated from smugglers in Sudan. The chimpanzees, Cocoa, Minni, Sarah, and Medina, are all orphans of bushmeat trade and are believed to have been smuggled from the Democratic Republic of Congo. They are too young to be able to care for themselves but Minni and the others are adjusting well to their new sanctuary home in Uganda. DWCF helped cover the cost of air travel to relocate the chimpanzees from Sudan to Uganda.
The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Rapid Response Fund provides emergency funding to wildlife and wild places in the aftermath of disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and disease outbreaks. Since the beginning of 2011, DWCF has contributed more than $40,000 to emergency relief efforts worldwide including repairing an educational walkway damaged in a storm in Zimbabwe to allow for continued youth conservation education efforts, and supporting the needs of the International Primatological Society and Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums following the devastating earthquake in Japan. The funding for these emergency grants has been provided through a partnership with Disney’s Friends for Change and iTunes, thanks to several anthems created by stars from the Disney Channel. Coinciding with the premiere of the most recent song by Bridgit Mendler, “We can Change the World,” Disney contributed $250,000 to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to help the planet when it needs it most.
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