NEWSLETTER Did You Know... Disney+ Launches Subscriptions
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December NEWSLETTER Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic, including exclusive Disney+ Originals. This newsletter provides regular updates on upcoming Originals, brand-new episodes, and the latest blockbusters joining the service in the UK. Please note, movie & series availability can vary by country and is subject to change. The below is correct at time of issuing. For general media inquiries, please contact Disney+ UK Press Office Did you know... GroupWatch is here! Now you can watch your favourite stories with your favourite people, no matter where you are 1 - Pick what to watch: Choose any movie or series and tap the new GroupWatch icon on mobile app or web. 2 - Gather your group: Send an invite to up to six friends or family members. 3 - Watch together: Sync your streams to pause or break, or rewind for an extra laugh. Watch on the big screen for the ultimate viewing experience. Disney+ launches subscriptions cards: the perfect present! Gift a year of Disney+ and recipients can access endless entertainment from the creators at Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic, all with one card. Available in the UK to new Disney+ customers only, subscription cards can be purchased at disneyplus.com/giftayear and do not expire. What is it that makes you...YOU? Exclusively on Disney+, the latest Pixar creation, Soul introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth. Directed by Academy Award® winner Pete Docter (Inside Out, Up), co-directed by Kemp Powers (One Night in Miami) and produced by Academy Award nominee Dana Murray, p.g.a. (Pixar short Lou). We also wanted to draw your attention to the first episode of Inside Pixar; a documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide a closer look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios. The first episode, now available on Disney+, features Soul Co-Director Kemp Powers as he discusses the real-life experiences that led him to propose a simple, yet pivotal scene in Soul. Soul Start streaming 25 December [+] STILLS [+] PROJECT FACT SHEET The Greatest Warrior Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of China’s legendary warrior to life in Disney’s Mulan, available to all Disney+ subscribers on 4th December. Join this epic journey in which a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honoured warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner–strength and embrace her true potential. Mulan Available to all Disney+ subscribers 4 December [+] STILLS [+] PROJECT FACT SHEET Do you hear what I hear? The cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series delivers an abundance of feel-good holiday cheer as they perform their favourite Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s songs in High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special. The cast will also share anecdotes of memorable holidays from their childhoods, best – and most embarrassing! – presents, favourite traditions, family photos and poignant New Year’s resolutions. Joshua Bassett will also debut an acoustic version of an original song which he wrote for season two of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special Start streaming 11 December [+] STILLS [+] PROJECT FACT SHEET The Finale Engrossed in the world of The Mandalorian and the Child? Tune in on 18th December to discover how their journey in a dangerous galaxy comes to an end. The Mandalorian - Season 2 Finale Start streaming 18 December [+] STILLS [+] PROJECT FACT SHEET And there are loads more Disney+ Originals coming your way this month Godmothered Set at Christmas time, Godmothered is a comedy about Eleanor, a young, inexperienced fairy godmother-in-training (Jillian Bell), who upon hearing that her chosen profession is facing extinction, decides to show the world that people still need fairy godmothers. Finding a mislaid letter from a 10-year-old girl in distress, Eleanor tracks her down and discovers that the girl, Mackenzie, is now a 40-year- old single mom (Isla Fisher) working at a news station in Boston. Having lost her husband several years earlier, Mackenzie has all but given up on the idea of “happily ever after,” but Eleanor is bound and determined to give Mackenzie a happiness makeover, whether she likes it or not. Start streaming 4 December [+] STILLS [+] PROJECT FACT SHEET On Pointe Safety On Pointe is a six-part docu-series that Safety is a drama inspired by the empowering captures a season in the School of American story of former Clemson University football safety Ballet (SAB) in New York City. Featuring Ray McElrathbey (Jay Reeves), a young man unprecedented access to the famous ballet facing a series of challenging circumstances, institution, the series follows the lives of the whose dedication and persistence help him to students ages 8 to 18pursuing their dreams to triumph over repeated adversities. Aided by become ballet dancers. While older students his teammates and the Clemson community, from all over the country rigorously train for he succeeds on the field while simultaneously professional careers, younger students from raising and caring for his 11-year-old brother New York City are put through their paces as Fahmarr (Thaddeus J. Mixson). they rehearse and perform in New York City Ballet’s holiday classic “George Balanchine’s Start streaming 11 December The Nutcracker” onstage at Lincoln Center. Start streaming 18 December [+] STILLS [+] PROJECT FACT SHEET [+] PROJECT FACT SHEET ‘Tis the Season Whether you want to join Kevin on all his Home Alone adventures, cosy up to watch your favourite puppets in The Muppet Christmas Carol, sing your heart out with Elsa and Anna in Frozen or follow Noelle’s journey as she tries to take on her brother, Kris Kringle’s, role - there’s so much to dive into on Disney+ this Christmas. Grab your blankets, mince pies and Santa hats, and snuggle in for a holiday movie night! Home Alone 1, 2, 3 Noelle Available to Stream Start streaming 27 November Prep & Landing – Naughty Vs Nice Prep & Landing – Operation Secret Santa Start streaming 4 December Start streaming 4 December The Muppet Christmas Carol The Santa Clause 1-3 Available to Stream Available to Stream Olaf’s Frozen Adventure Frozen and Frozen 2 Available to Stream Available to Stream The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Available to Stream Available to Stream I’ll be Home for Christmas ‘Twas the Night Available to Stream Available to Stream New Disney Channel treats Keep the kids busy over the Christmas holidays with plenty of brand-new Disney Channel content coming to Disney+! Disney Fam Jam Start streaming 11 December Miraculous World: New York, Puppy Dog Pals United Heroez Start streaming 11 December Start streaming 4 December This service email contains essential information relating to Disney+. Disney’s policy is to respect and protect individual’s privacy. 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