DISNEY+’s “THIS IS ME: PRIDE CELEBRATION SPECTACULAR” TO PREMIERE ON YOUTUBE AND FACEBOOK ON JUNE 27

 BURBANK, Calif. (June 17, 2021) Disney+ will celebrate its community of LGBTQ+ creators, employees, and fans with its first-ever virtual variety show, “This is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular” premiering on the Disney+ YouTube and Facebook on Sunday, June 27 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT. The concert will feature one-of-a-kind musical performances of songs from the iconic movies and series available to stream on Disney+, reinterpreted through a LGBTQ+ lens. 

 

Hosted by Nina West (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”), the performance lineup includes: Alex Newell (“Glee”), DCappella (Disney Music Group's premier a cappella singing sensation), Frankie Rodriguez and Joe Serafini (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”), Hayley Kiyoko (Recording Artist), Jackie Cox (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”), Jesse James Keitel (“Big Sky”), Kermit the Frog (“The Muppets”), Nina West, Michael James Scott (“Aladdin” on Broadway), and Todrick Hall (Recording Artist). 

 

“This is Me: A Virtual Pride Month Spectacular'' is directed by Ann Marie Pace who most recently directed Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” short film “Growing Fangs” that is now streaming on the service. The goal of Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” is to diversify the types of stories that are being told and to give access to those who have historically not had it. 

 

“At Disney+, we believe in the power of inclusive storytelling to bring us together and inspire us to live authentically,” said Joe Earley, global head of Marketing and Content Curation for Disney+. “We are committed to amplifying the voices of our LGBTQ+ creators and talent, and platforming content that reminds people to love loud - and sing louder - in this special event.” 

 

Produced in partnership with Disney Music Group and the Disney PRIDE Employee Resource Group, the assembled team of host, performers, director, and producers is predominantly comprised of members of the LGBTQ+ community, with the support of allies.  

 

The concert will raise awareness for GLSEN, a nonprofit that The Walt Disney Company is proud to support, that works to ensure that LGBTQ+ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. The Walt Disney Company proudly contributes towards organizations that support LGBTQ+ communities and people. 

Subscribers can discover LGBTQ+ characters and stories in the “Celebrate Pride Month'' content set now streaming on Disney+ and join in recognizing the community all month long with special spotlights, musical moments, laughter, and love. Also in honor of Pride Month, the Pixar SparkShort “OUT” is now available to watch on YouTube with a special introduction from writer and director Steven Hunter and producer Max Sachar. 

 

Fans can use #DisneyPlusPride and follow Disney+ on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to celebrate Pride month throughout June. 

DISNEY'S THE JUNGLE BOOK- Facebook VR Experience

Yesterday The Walt Disney Studios released an interactive 360 video and virtual reality experience tied to the upcoming live action film The Jungle Book exclusively on Facebook. Viewers will be placed in Mowgli’s shoes as he meets Kaa for the very first time in “Through Mowgli’s Eyes Part 1: Trust in Me,” which debuted on The Jungle Book Facebook page yesterday and will also be available as a virtual reality experience in select IMAX theaters at AMC locations across the country beginning today.  

The simultaneous release of a virtual reality experience and 360 video on Facebook is unprecedented, and in the weeks leading up to the film’s debut additional content will transport audiences deeper into the world of The Jungle Book. To ensure the experience remains authentic to the film, director Jon Favreau oversaw production and direction of both experiences, working closely with the VFX companies who created the incredible characters and settings of the film. Click here to watch the 360 video on Facebook and share with your readers, embed code below: 

https://www.facebook.com/DisneyJungleBook/videos/vb.151505938209071/1494235640602754/?type=2&theater

The VR Tour in IMAX Theaters at AMC Theatres 

3/24-3/27 in Los Angeles, Houston and Boston

4/1 – 4/3 in San Diego, Kansas City and New York

4/8 – 4/10 in San Francisco, Chicago and Philadelphia

4/14 – 4/17 in Seattle, Minneapolis and Washington D.C. 

Are you brave enough to trussssst her? See Kaa’s Jungle Through Mowgli’s Eyes, a Facebook 360 Experience.
Posted by The Jungle Book on Thursday, March 24, 2016

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Facebook Immersive 360 Experience

Today Facebook is excited to announce that they’re rolling out 360-degree videos in News Feed.There are a number of publishers sharing new 360 videos on Facebook today, including Star Wars, Discovery, GoPro, LeBron James & Uninterrupted, NBC's Saturday Night Live, and Vice. This means publishers can now upload 360 video to Facebook and starting today, people around the world will be able to discover and experience 360 videos in News Feed. Disney and Lucasfilm are proud to debut an exclusive 360 experience from the upcoming movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens that brings fans inside the beloved universe. 

Speed across the Jakku desert from Star Wars: The Force Awakens with this immersive 360 experience created exclusively for Facebook.
Posted by Star Wars on Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Blaze Pizza Fan Fest Video Contest! You Could Win $5,000 or Blaze Pizza For A Year!

Love Blaze Pizza? Want a chance to win $5,000 or Blaze Pizza for a year? Make a video showing why you are a fan of Blaze Pizza! Make it funny or emotional and make it less than 180 seconds long! 

Post your videos to YouTube, Instagram, and Vine, and you can submit by posting on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram with #BlazeFanFest by June 15th, or by uploading your video directly here: http://bit.ly/1bHC7Hr

Have fun and good luck!

TEASER: Disney Animal Kingdom Explorers

Coming Soon to Facebook. Disney Social Games presents a brand new hidden object game Inspired by the most popular animal park in the Universe. Animal Kingdom Explorers invites you to join a team of globe-trotting wildlife experts on nature's ultimate quest. Join Global Wildlife Research team members as they guide you through exotic wilderness to preserve habitats, build and grow your very own protective animal habitats, protect endangered species and expose a cast of entertaining characters.