Showing posts with label African. Show all posts
Showing posts with label African. Show all posts

Monday, April 23, 2012

Disneynature Four-Movie Collection (African Cats / Oceans / Earth / Crimson Wings) (Blu-ray/DVD Combo)







Disneynature Four-Movie Collection (African Cats / Oceans / Earth / Crimson Wings) (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) Overview



Earth

An epic story of adventure, starring some of the most magnificent and courageous creatures alive, awaits you in Earth. Disneynature brings you a remarkable story of three animal families on a journey across our planet -- polar bears, elephants and humpback whales. Filmed with spectacular clarity and beauty, Earth is both majestic and intimate as it captures rare footage of nature's wildest and most elusive animals. From the landmark Disneynature collection, Earth is an astonishing and heartwarming film filled with adventure, suspense and humor that will take your breath away.

The Crimson Wing

Discover one of nature's last great mysteries in The Crimson Wing, a miraculous story of love, courage and survival from Disneynature -- the studio that brought you Earth. In a place like no other on the planet, the dramatic and desolate Lake Natron in northern Tanzania, you'll witness a spectacle unlike anything you've seen before -- a million crimson-winged flamingos arrive to continue the circle of life. Focusing on the adventures of a single chick set against a backdrop of never-before-filmed landscapes, The Crimson Wing is a visually stunning journey into the life and struggles of the mysterious and inspiring flamingo.

Oceans

Dive into Oceans from Disneynature -- The studio that brought you Earth -- for a spectacular story about remarkable creatures under the sea. Stunning images await as you journey into the depths of a wonderland filled with mystery, beauty and power. It's an unprecedented look at the lives of these elusive deepwater creatures through their own eyes. Incredible state-of-the-art underwater filmmaking will take your breath away as you migrate with whales, swim alongside a great white shark and race with dolphins at play. Filled with adventure, comedy and drama, Oceans is a fascinating and thought-provoking experience you'll never forget.

African Cats

From Disneynature, the studio that brought you Earth and Oceans, comes the epic journey African Cats. Set against one of the wildest places on Earth -- you'll experience the extraordinary adventure of two families as they strive to make a home in an untamed land. Stunning high-definition images take your breath away as you come face-to-face with these majestic kings of the savanna and their true-life love, humor and determination. Blending family bonds with the power and majesty of the wild, it's an exciting, awe-inspiring experience that will touch your heart.

Disneynature Four-Movie Collection (African Cats / Oceans / Earth / Crimson Wings) (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) Specifications




Related Products


See more Disneynature

Amazon's Disney Store

More Green Movies & TV

Disneynature Four-Movie Collection

Earth

Earth
The Crimson Wing””border=

The Crimson Wing
Oceans” border=

Oceans
African Cats” border=

African Cats
Format/Disc # Blu-ray, DVDBlu-ray, DVD
Blu-ray, DVD
Blu-ray, DVD
Blu-rayYesYesYesYes
DVDYesYesYesYes
Bonus Features
Exclusive To Disney Blu-ray: Filmmaker Annotations

Earth Diaries: The Making Of Earth The Movie



Lake Natron Diaries: Behind The Crimson Wing

Living Planet: Explore The Earth In A Fully Interactive Experience

Filmmaker Annotations

The Crimson Wing Screensaver
Living Menus -- A Fully Interactive Experience

Filmmaker Annotations

"Make A Wave" -- Disney's Friends For Change Music Video Featuring Joe Jonas & Demi Lovato

Disney & Nature: Preserving The World We Share

Deeper In The Ocean -- Select Bonus Videos



Disney & Nature: Save The Savanna

Filmmaker Annotations -- Interactive Experience Takes You Behind The Scenes With The Filmmakers And Conservationists

Jordin Sparks "The World I Knew" Music Video





Special Price @ Amazon



Related Products


Read more>>>

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Ipi Ntombi: An African Dance Celebration [VHS]







Ipi Ntombi: An African Dance Celebration [VHS] Overview


Originally created by mother/daughter team Bertha Egnos and Gail Laiker, IPI NTOMBI (pronounced Ippy-Intombee and meaning "where are the girls") opened in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1974 and then played to standing ovations all over the world for the next six years. Now, more than 20 years later, this new, updated version sizzles with its return to the stage, blending the traditional rhythms of Africa with the modern heartbeat of its people. The company of 50, some of whom are direct descendants of the original cast members, dance the story of the Johannesburg mine worker, who sings of his love for the girl back home and his sense of separation from his tribal roots. The show has restyled the musical's most popular numbers and added some new ones, including the exhilarating "Four Important Porters from Potgietersrus."

Ipi Ntombi: An African Dance Celebration [VHS] Specifications


Ipi Ntombi is a joyous, homegrown dance and music celebration of black South African culture. First performed in 1974, the production, with a phenomenally talented and energetic cast of 50, has delighted audiences all over the world. This video of a live performance doesn't flag for an instant. The dancers display the athletic stamina needed to run a marathon; the singers show the vocal and emotive power of grand opera. Ipi Ntombi might well be regarded as a national opera of South Africa.

The story is so primal that it seems to have sprung directly from South African soil. It begins in a tiny village with thundering ceremonial dances in colorful tribal costumes. A tender love story emerges between a village girl and young man, who has gone away to work in the mines. As her sweetheart travels from the countryside to the city, tribal ceremonies morph into break dancing, jubilant South African rock & roll, and gospel singing. The youth, torn between his village roots and urban temptations, personifies the essential African conflict between the ancient and modern worlds.

Among memorable numbers are the cobra dance, with mesmerizing glow-in-the-dark costumes, and a funky gospel hallelujah chorus that brings down the house. The spectacular wedding ceremony between the boy and his girl symbolizes a marriage of tribal and city cultures. --Laura Mirsky



Special Price @ Amazon



Related Products


Read more>>>