Disneynature Will Donate a Portion of
First-Week Sales to the Jane Goodall Institute Through the “See
‘Chimpanzee,’ Save Chimpanzees” Conservation Program
On August 21, 2012, Disneynature’s
most unforgettable and heartwarming adventure yet, “Chimpanzee,” debuts
as a Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD), Digital and On-Demand viewing.
The inspiring film follows the True-Life Adventure of Oscar, a young
chimpanzee whose curiosity and zest for life showcase the intelligence
and ingenuity of some of the most extraordinary personalities in the
animal kingdom.
To celebrate the in-home debut of “Chimpanzee,” Disneynature is proud to continue the “See ‘Chimpanzee,’ Save
Chimpanzees” conservation program initiated with the film’s theatrical
release. For every purchase of the movie through August 27, 2012,
Disneynature will make a donation through the Disney Worldwide
Conservation Fund to the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) to conserve
chimpanzee habitat, educate the next generation, and provide care for
orphaned chimpanzees.
The conservation program tied to the theatrical release will help
protect 129,236 acres (202 square miles) of wild chimpanzee habitat
throughinfrastructure investments in the expanded Tchimpounga Nature
Reserve in the Republic of Congo (Congo); educate 60,000 schoolchildren
about chimpanzee conservation; and provide food and medicine for nearly
all of the orphaned chimpanzees at JGI’s Tchimpounga chimpanzee
sanctuary for at least the next year.
In addition to the remarkable story filmed in the depths of the
African forest, the “Chimpanzee” Blu-ray Combo Pack is filled with
spectacular bonus features, including in-depth behind-the-scenes footage
showcasing the filmmakers’ amazing efforts to document the making of
the film; a music video for the song “Rise,” written and performed by
McClain Sisters; a feature on Disney’s conservation legacy; and much
more.
Film Synopsis:
From Disneynature, the studio that brought you “Earth,” “Oceans,” and
“African Cats,” comes “Chimpanzee” — a remarkable story of individual
triumph and family bonds. Journey deep into the African forest and meet
Oscar, an adorable young chimp with an entertaining approach to life.
The world is a playground for little Oscar and his fellowyoung chimps
who love creating mayhem. His playful curiosity and zest for discovery
showcase the intelligence and ingenuity of some of the most
extraordinary personalities in the animal kingdom. Stunning
hi-definition images bring you up close and personal as Oscar and his
family navigate thecomplex territory of the forest. It’s an inspiring
and life-changing adventure that overflows with courage and charm. And
it will capture your heart.
Bonus Features:
DVD:
· “See ‘Chimpanzee,’ Save Chimpanzees”—This feature
details the “See ‘Chimpanzee,’ Save Chimpanzees” conservation program
and how for every copy of the film purchased until August 27, 2012,
Disneynature will make a donation to JGI to protect chimpanzees today
and tomorrow. The feature also includes an interview with Dr. Jane
Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of
Peace.
· Disney’s Friends for Change—This feature
highlights Disney’s Friends for Change, a program that showcases steps
that kids and families can take to make a positive impact on the world
and the people and animals that live there.
· Disney’s Conservation Legacy—This feature provides a look at the conservation efforts that Disney sponsors around the world.
BLU-RAY:
Everything on the DVD, plus …
ON LOCATION: THE MAKING OF “CHIMPANZEE” is a series
of exciting short features that delve further into the incredible
lengths the filmmakers went to tell the story of Oscar and his
chimpanzee family.
o 30 Years in the Making—The story of the team of researchers who have been observing chimpanzees in the Ivory Coast for 30 years.
o The Heart of the “Chimpanzee”—A behind-the-scenes look at how and why the film was made.
o Piece of the Puzzle—A cameraman’s two-hour daily trek through the forest to get to the chimpanzees.
o Don’t Blame the Tool—An observation of the chimpanzees’ daily lives and how they use rocks as tools to prepare their food.
o Scar’s Army—An inside look at the struggles between the film’s two rival chimpanzee groups who share the same forest home.
o Camp Invaders—Afeaturette on all the creepy, crawly creatures found at the filmmakers’ forest camp.
o Forest of Bees—A feature detailing how the crew
spent two days wading through a sea of bees that inhabited their filming
location in order to capture 20 seconds of footage.
· “Rise” Music Video—A music video featuring
Hollywood Records recording artists McClain Sisters who wrote and
performed the inspirational song that plays during the film’s end
credits.
· Behind the Scenes of “Rise”—An inside look at McClain Sisters music video shoot.
DIGITAL:
· “See ‘Chimpanzee,’ Save Chimpanzees”
· Disney’s Friends for Change
· Disney’s Conservation Legacy
· “Rise” Music Video
· ON LOCATION: THE MAKING OF “CHIMPANZEE”
o 30 Years in the Making
o The Heart of the “Chimpanzee”
Social Media:
Stay connected with the latest “Chimpanzee” information:
“Like” the Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/Disneynature
Follow on Twitter www.Twitter.com/Disneynature
Website and Mobile Site: www.Disney.com/Chimpanzee
ABOUT THE JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE
Founded in 1977, the Jane Goodall Institute continues Dr. Goodall’s
pioneering research on chimpanzee behavior started more than 50 years
ago—research that transformed scientific perceptions of the relationship
between humans and animals. Today, the Institute is a global leader in
the effort to protect chimpanzees and their habitats. It also is widely
recognized for establishing innovative community-centered conservation
and development programs in Africa, and Jane Goodall’s Roots &
Shoots, the global environmental and humanitarian program for youth of
all ages, which has groups in more than 120 countries. For more
information, please visit www.janegoodall.org.
ABOUT DISNEYNATURE
Disneynature was launched on Earth Day 2008 with the mission of
bringing the world’s top nature filmmakers together to share a wide
variety of wildlife stories on the big screen in order to engage,
inspire, and entertain theatrical audiences everywhere. Walt Disney was a
pioneer in wildlife filmmaking, producing 13 True-Life Adventure motion
pictures between 1948 and 1960, which earned eight Academy Awards®. Earth (2009), Oceans (2010), African Cats (2011), and Chimpanzee (2012) are four of the top five highest overall grossing feature-length nature films to date, with Chimpanzee garnering
a record-breaking opening weekend for the genre. Conservation has been a
key pillar of the label, and Disneynature films empower the audience to
help make a difference. Through donations tied to opening week
attendance, Disneynature has planted 3 million trees in Brazil’s
Atlantic Forest; established 40,000 acres of marine protected area in
The Bahamas; protected 65,000 acres of savanna in Kenya; and contributed
to efforts to educate schoolchildren, care for chimpanzees, and protect
129,236 acres of wild chimpanzee habitat in the Republic of Congo.
ABOUT THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS
For more than 85 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the
foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio
brings quality movies, music and stageplays to consumers throughout the
world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney,
including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios;
Disneynature; Marvel Studios; and Touchstone Pictures, the banner under
which live-action films from DreamWorks Studios are distributed. The
Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood
Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney
Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney On
Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!
ABOUT THE “SEE ‘CHIMPANZEE’ SAVE CHIMPANZEES” CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Disneynature will contribute $.50 to the Jane Goodall Institute for
the Disneynature Tchimpounga Nature Reserve Project per Blu-ray DVD
Combo Pack and Digital purchase through August 27, 2012, with a minimum
of $30,000 pledged to thisprogram. Information concerning the Jane
Goodall Institute can be obtained,without cost, by writing to JGI, 4245
North Fairfax Drive, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22203, or by calling 703-682-9220, or by visiting www.janegoodall.org. This purchase is not tax deductible.
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