D23 LAUNCHES THE FIRST
FANNIVERSARY HOME EDITION, CELEBRATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF LADY AND THE TRAMP
For
the First Time, Disney’s Official Fan Club Takes Its Popular Event
Global, Bringing the Fun Directly to Fans With the Biggest
Lady and the Tramp Viewing Party Ever.
BURBANK, Calif. – MAY 18, 2015 –
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is bringing its popular
Fanniversary event into the homes of members and Disney fans around the world, with
Fanniversary Home Edition. This year’s inaugural home event celebrates the 60th anniversary of Disney’s classic canine love story
Lady and the Tramp. Fans can join the fun by visiting
D23.com/D23Fanniversary.
Starting May 29,
guests can begin preparing for the party by downloading invitations,
decorations, crafts, games, and even a traditional spaghetti
and meatballs recipe provided by the talented chefs of The Chew.
Then from June 12–14 it’s time to party! Throughout the weekend, D23 will unveil new and classic content on D23.com about the animated favorite,
including:
- A new video featuring original artwork from the Animation Research Library
- A series of the original “Scamp” comics
- A gallery of Lady and the Tramp items from the Walt Disney Archives
- Features full of fun facts about the film, including a piece by Disney music historian Randy Thornton looking at the development of the movie’s beloved songs
- A story on Walt Disney’s own dogs and how they influenced some of his movies
Plus,
fans are encouraged to join the conversation on D23’s social media
using the hashtag #D23Fanniversary (follow “DisneyD23” on all
platforms).
One of the many downloadables will be a “selfie station” where fans can
pose as the film’s canine couple enjoying a plate of pasta at Tony’s
Restaurant, and then upload their shots on social media. Throughout the
weekend, D23 also invites fans to post “Dogglegangers”—photos
of their own pooches who look like the dynamic dogs from the film—and
share stories of dogs they have adopted.
Fans are encouraged to watch the beloved film all weekend long. And for those who would like to watch as one big group, at 5 p.m. PDT on Saturday,
June 13, D23 encourages fans around the world to hit “play” on their DVD, Blu-ray, or digital device to kick off the largest
Lady and the Tramp viewing party ever. Follow on Twitter, as D23 will be live tweeting out fun facts, commentary, and questions for the audience.
Lady and the Tramp,
which had its premiere on June 16, 1955, tells the
story of Lady, a young cocker spaniel from a “respectable” home, who
falls in love with Tramp, a mutt who lives in the railroad yards. The
idea for the film came from a short story by Ward Greene entitled “Happy
Dan, the Whistling Dog.”
The
film stars such voice talents as Barbara Luddy as Lady; Larry Roberts
as Tramp; and Peggy Lee as Darling, the Siamese cats, and Peg, the show
dog.
About D23
The
name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when
Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first
official
club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history. It gives its members a
greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the
middle of the magic through its quarterly publication,
Disney twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and
special events for D23 Members throughout the year.
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