SEE
“AFRICAN CATS,” SAVE THE SAVANNA
“African Cats” Motion Picture Opens on Earth
Day, April 22, 2011
“African Cats” is still more than two weeks from opening on Earth Day,
but moviegoers have already bought $1.7 million in tickets to see the movie
during its opening week (April 22-28) and save the African savanna in the
process. Thanks to the “See ‘African Cats,’ Save the
Savanna” initiative, Disneynature’s pledge to make a contribution
in honor of everyone who sees the film opening week already translates to more
than 9,500 acres of land within Kenya’s Amboseli Wildlife
Corridor—and that number continues to rise.
“We are very impressed with the passion people are
showing for ‘African Cats’—advance ticket sales for this film
have surpassed both ‘Earth’ and ‘Oceans’ at this stage
of the game, which shows how excited moviegoers are for both the movie and the
‘Save the Savanna’ initiative,” said Alan Bergman, president,
The Walt Disney Studios. “The Amboseli Corridor is an essential passage
utilized by so many animals in the African savanna. The advance ticket sales so
far will allow Disneynature with African Wildlife Foundation’s assistance
to conserve more than 9,500 acres of this passage—which equates to 19
Disney’s Animal Kingdoms, or nearly two-thirds the size of Manhattan—and we
still have two weeks till opening day.”
“The ‘See “African Cats,” Save the
Savanna’ program transforms the movie going experience into tangible
on-the-ground conservation action. The commitment of Disneynature combined with
the passion of moviegoers will raise critical funds to conserve the land that
the magnificent species featured in ‘African Cats’ call
home,” said Dr. Patrick Bergin, CEO, African Wildlife Foundation.
“Through this amazing collaboration, we celebrate our 50th Anniversary
together with Disneynature and all the people who are
helping establish the Amboseli Wildlife Corridor.”
“See ‘African Cats,’ Save the
Savanna” continues Disneynature’s conservation efforts, which began
with its first release, “Earth” (2009), for which three million
trees were planted in Brazil’s
Atlantic Forest. The program in support of
“Oceans” (2010) helped establish 40,000 acres of marine protected
areas in The Bahamas, which contain miles of vital coral reef.
“SEE ‘AFRICAN CATS,’ SAVE THE SAVANNA”
During
the film’s
opening week (April 22-28), a portion of the proceeds from that week’s ticket sales will be donated to
the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) through the Disney
Worldwide Conservation Fund to ensure the future of lions, cheetahs, elephants,
zebras, giraffes and a host of other animals in the vibrant African savanna.
The AWF will be working to protect the Amboseli Wildlife Corridor, a passage between
the Amboseli, Tsavo West and Chyulu
Hills National
Parks that is frequently used by a variety of
wildlife.
The film, which will be released in theaters worldwide,
opens in North America on April 22, 2011.
Tickets for groups of 20 or more are already available in the United States by calling 1-888-DISNEY6. Tickets are also available
online at www.disney.com/africancats.
There are also a number of innovative online efforts
underway that allow moviegoers to pledge their commitment to the film and in
doing so, support the cause.
- Like Disneynature on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/
Disneynature - Pledge to see “African Cats” on Eventful:
http://eventful.com/
africancats - Join the “African Cats” grassroots community and donate to the African Wildlife Foundation on
Causes: http://www.causes.com/
africancats - Buy tickets through Disney Tickets
Together: http://apps.facebook.com/
ticketstogether/
ABOUT THE MOVIE
An epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest
places on Earth, “African Cats” captures the real-life love, humor
and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. Narrated by
Oscar®-nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson, the story features Mara, an
endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength,
spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five
mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his
family from a rival lion and his sons. Disneynature brings “The Lion
King” to life on the big screen in this True Life Adventure directed by
Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill (“Earth”). An awe-inspiring
adventure blending family bonds with the power and cunning of the wild,
“African Cats” leaps into theatres on Earth Day, April 22, 2011.
For more information about the movie and the “See ‘African
Cats,’ Save the Savanna” initiative, check out Disney.com/AfricanCats.
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