DISNEY TWENTY-THREE
MAGAZINE PAYS TRIBUTE TO
75 YEARS OF DISNEY FEATURE ANIMATED FILMS
75 YEARS OF DISNEY FEATURE ANIMATED FILMS
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Shares Rare
Images, Exclusive Interviews and Captivating Articles Celebrating 52
Unforgettable Movies
BURBANK, Calif. – January 26, 2012 – D23 devotes its
entire Spring issue of Disney
twenty-three magazine to the remarkable legacy and influence of Disney
animated films. From Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs to the animated classics of tomorrow, the official Disney fan
club takes readers on a fantastic journey from the drawing board to the silver
screen.
Available nationwide on February 14,
this special issue of Disney twenty-three
magazine is an extraordinary treasure trove of fascinating stories, insights
and details of Disney animation’s heritage. From pre-production to music
composition, every facet of making classic Disney animated features is
explored—including the transcriptions from Walt’s story meetings with his
animation team as they developed such classics as Fantasia, Pinocchio and Cinderella.
Plus, especially for Gold-level
members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, this all-new issue also features
an inventive, breathtaking cover that incorporates a removable replica
animation cel from Snow White.
“It’s often been said that animation
is the heart and soul of Disney, so we knew we needed to do something truly
spectacular with our magazine in this milestone year,” said Steven Clark, head
of D23. “Whether you’re interested in the first Golden Age of Disney animation
or you’re looking forward to the next beloved classic, there’s something in
this issue for every Disney fan.”
Fittingly, the magazine’s first
story examines the legacy of Walt Disney himself and the vision he set forth
even before Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
hit the screen. FiIm historian and Academy-Award® winner John Canemaker
looks at how Disney animated films have continuously raised the bar for three
quarters of a century, since audiences were first enchanted by the “fairest of
them all.” Also included in the Spring
issue are:
·
The Six Older Men: A revealing look at the rarely
seen talented artists and illustrators who helped train Disney’s legendary
“Nine Old Men”;
·
Ralph’s Wrecking Crew:
An early glimpse at the process of producing Wreck-It Ralph, the next feature film from Walt Disney Animation
Studios;
·
Ballyhoo and Buzz:
A colorful look at some of Disney’s off-the-wall stunts for marketing new
movies before the advent of broadcast and digital media;
·
Striking the Right Chords: An exploration of the memorable
music written for animated features, with insight from film historian Leonard
Maltin;
·
Still Soaring: A touching interview with talented
artist Tyrus Wong, now 101 years old, who helped create the extraordinary look
of Bambi;
·
A Work of Art: An introduction to Disney’s
Animation Research Library, home to 65
million individual pieces of original animation art.
There’s even more to discover—including
spectacular photography and artwork—in the Spring issue of Disney twenty-three, which will be delivered directly to all
Gold-level D23 Members beginning in early February with the limited-edition Snow White reproduction cel as their
collectible gift.
Disney twenty-three magazine is available at retail
locations across the country for $15.95, and can also be purchased online at
DisneyStore.com and throughout the Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts.
Gold-level members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are treated to each
issue delivered directly to their mailbox, accompanied by a special collectible
gift.
D23: The
Official Disney Fan Club celebrates the remarkable past, present and future of
Disney, taking its name from 1923, the year Walt Disney founded his
world-famous company. D23 brings its members a host of exclusive benefits,
including a bi-weekly e-mail newsletter; an array of discounts and special
offers; free gifts throughout the year; and exclusive, member-only special
events.
Disney fans
can join the world’s only Official
Disney Fan Club by visiting www.Disney.com/D23,
or at select shops at the Disneyland® Resort, the Walt Disney World® Resort and
www.DisneyStore.com/D23.
2 comments:
Can't wait to get this. Sounds like a great issue. Just in time. Just finished reading all the articles in the 2011 magazines.
Sound like its going to be a great issue!! Looks like I'm gonna have to get two, I know Toni is going to want to read it!!!!!!! LOL
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