Disneynature: Earth

Originally Posted By greenbean

Disney launched a new label last year called Disneynature and I have been waiting for their first feature film to debut. "Earth" will be release on Earth Day (April 22nd) and will follow the lives of three animal families (polar bear, whale, and elephants). The trailer was really calming and beautiful. Check it out.
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Originally Posted By basil fan

Could be good...could be great. Disney's done great things with animal documentaries in the past.

Basil of Baker Street
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Originally Posted By Kira

My whole family is excited about the release of this film. It looks beautiful & truly moving. I tear up everytime I see the trailer.

I hope Disny keeps up with the Disney Nature franchise. I think with everyone's concerns about the state of our environment these days, the release of Disney Nature films will pay off.

 

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

I'm really excited about it. The first time I saw a preview for it, I thought it was something to do with Discovery's Planet Earth, but when I found out that it was Disney, I even more surprised/excited. While I'm sure there will be a ton of comparisons between the two, I can only hope that the TV mini-series helped spark the interests of people who wouldn't have otherwise been interested in seeing a nature documentary in theaters (like myself). If they do a really good job with this (and I really do have faith in them on this one), then I see it being a very profitable branch to the Disney company.

It's kind of interesting to see that Disney is sort of becoming cutting-edge in the entertainment industry, when it comes to the environment and such. This will definately have a huge impact on the public's view of Disney's interests in the enviroment, which is great. I've also noticed over the last few months a huge increase in "environmentally friendly" products in the theme parks (reusable bags, shirts from recycled materials, etc), along with the Environmentality stuff they started about a decade ago. And with the recent rumblings about possible plans for the entire company to 'go green', they could definately become an industry leader and innovator again. I'm not sure if all these things are connected, but if they are, then Disney definately has the possibility to open itself up to a whole new market.

 

Originally Posted By avro_imagineer

I find it a return to roots type move. It can work well.

 

Originally Posted By greenbean

I agree with you, FerretAfros. With all the environmental movements going on lately, it is great that Disney has invested so much money and time into Disneynature. The Earth Day release day is perfect too. Audiences of all ages can enjoy and appreciate these lovely animals and the stories of their families. I really loved the song in the trailer too, the Hoppípolla piece.

 

Originally Posted By greenbean

Just read this new promotion Disney will be doing during the release of Earth. For every ticket sold in the opening week of the movie, Disney will plant 1 tree! That is awesome. Perfect for Earth Day!

 

Originally Posted By greenbean

Oops, here is the article!
<a href="http://green.msn.com/Green-Living/See-a-movie,-plant-a-tree/" target="_blank">http://green.msn.com/Green-Liv...-a-tree/</a>

 

Originally Posted By mawnck

>>Just read this new promotion Disney will be doing during the release of Earth. For every ticket sold in the opening week of the movie, Disney will plant 1 tree! <<

Why don't they just plant the trees anyway?

 

Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan

>>Why don't they just plant the trees anyway?<<

LOL, that is a really great question. We've gotten into this "Buy it or the puppy gets it!" hostage negotiation over doing good work, haven't we?

Mawnck is right -- just plant the trees. Plant them and let people know they did it and move on to the next thing. Or better yet, have a way for people who have just seen the movie to donate money on the way out of the theater if they'd like. If the film is powerful, people will want to DO something, and funds could go to reforestation projects right when people have spent a couple hours learning about why it matters.

 

Originally Posted By utahjosh

Why don't they just plant the trees anyway?

I hate questions like this. Disney IS already doing a lot of great things for the environment. Why can't they use this as a promotion?

It's like when a church constructs a building. People say, "Can't that money go to feed the poor? " The answer: NO - because that church likely already does a TON to feed the poor, and they can also build to honor God and provide useful buildings for the members of the church.

I applaud Disney for planting the trees. They didn't even have to do it in the first place, and they are going to.

 

Originally Posted By basil fan

I'm with you, utah.

Don't think Disney needs to be criticized for a simple promo that does something nice.

 

Originally Posted By mawnck

>>It's like when a church constructs a building. People say, "Can't that money go to feed the poor? " The answer: NO - because that church likely already does a TON to feed the poor, and they can also build to honor God and provide useful buildings for the members of the church.<<

Disney's not a church.

 

Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan

>>"Can't that money go to feed the poor? " The answer: NO<<

Read that one over a few times.

 

Originally Posted By utahjosh

<>>"Can't that money go to feed the poor? " The answer: NO<<

Read that one over a few times.>

Of course it CAN, we are not stupid people here.

I stand by my point that Disney's tree planting gimmick is a positive thing that should be applauded, not criticized. They don't have to plant a dang thing, yet they are going to do it anyway.

 

Originally Posted By utahjosh

I'm not a huge corporation or a church, but I do pay a mortgage. And each month, that $ goes to my mortgage. Can it go to feed the poor? No. It pays for a home for my family. I have other money that goes to feed the poor. That money for the poor can't be used to go to Disneyland. That's the spirit in which my post was made, Kar2oonMan.

 

Originally Posted By greenbean

I completely agree utahjosh. Why are there so many critics. No one complains when companies give you free food coupons or discounts with ticket stubs, so why is this gesture not just accepted and appreciated? I think it fits in very well with the Earth day release and the film's whole purpose.

>>Why don't they just plant the trees anyway?<<

How do you know you Disney ISN'T doing other chartable gestures, which I am almost 99% sure they are all over the world.

 

Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan

>>That's the spirit in which my post was made, Kar2oonMan.<<

Fair enough, Josh. I was out of line. It was a cheap shot by me, and I apologize to you. I'm sorry. Bad week for me this week and you didn't deserve that uncalled for remark at all.

 

Originally Posted By utahjosh

I appreciate that, 2oony. I admire your ability to apologize. Hope your week goes better.

 

Originally Posted By mawnck

>>How do you know you Disney ISN'T doing other charitable gestures, which I am almost 99% sure they are all over the world.<<

They are. But there's a big difference between genuine charity and a promotional gimmick disguised as charity.

There's no altruistic intent in this tree-planting thing. None. It's a publicity stunt to draw attention to their movie ... one that won't cost them a thing if it doesn't work.