The Official Disney Fan Club Brings Together
Celebrated Artists From Around The Walt Disney Company to Show Their Holiday Spirit-And D23 Members Have a Chance to WinSpectacular Artwork
BURBANK, Calif. – December 3, 2013 – Just in time to
celebrate the season, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has brought back "23
Days of Disney Christmas," a gorgeous collection of work contributed by artists
from nearly every corner of The Walt Disney Company, including Walt Disney
Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Disney Television Animation, Walt
Disney Parks and Resorts' Disney Design Group, Disney Consumer Products, and more.
Each day, starting today, December 3, D23.com will unveil a new piece of art that
celebrates the holidays. The theme for 2013 is "The Ultimate Gift"-and D23
asked Disney artists what their favorite characters would most want for the
holiday. The results are just as creative as the talents behind them, and 23
lucky D23 Members now have the chance win a lithograph of the work.
Disney Television Animation character designer Tara Billinger, who works on the new
Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts, crafted a colorful holiday scene with the "fab
six" (Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Pluto, and Goofy-with a "hidden Oswald"
thrown in) carting their sleigh through the snow, ready to unwrap some holiday
delights. Disney Consumer Products principal artist Steven Thompson presents a delightful illustration of Beast giving
Belle her "ultimate gift": a library card! Other participating creative talents
from around the world of Disney include producer Don Hahn (The Lion King, Beauty
and the Beast), Disney Master Artist Dave
Pacheco, Wander Over Yonder executive
producer/creator Craig McCracken, Monsters University production designer Ricky Nierva, Disney Consumer Products
lead artist Anthony Whitfield,
Disney Television Animation's Andy
Suriano (Mickey Mouse cartoon
shorts), Cris Bernabe-Sanchez of
Disney Corporate Creative Resources, Monsters
University character design art director Jason Deamer, and Gravity
Falls storyboard artist Sabrina
Cotugno-along with more than a dozen other Disney talents.
To add to the fun, D23 has launched
the "23 Days of Disney Christmas Sweepstakes," in which members of the Official
Disney Fan Club can enter for a chance to win a lithograph of one of the pieces
of artwork. D23 Members legally residing in and physically located within the
50 United States or the District of Columbia may enter the sweepstakes beginning
today through 10:00 AM (PT), December 26 at D23.com. Winners will be chosen
at random and will receive one (1) lithograph. Only one (1) entry allowed per
D23 member. There are only twenty-three (23) prizes available to be won. For complete rules, prize details, and
eligibility please visit D23.com. No purchase required. Fans can join D23 at Gold, Silver, and Free Membership
levels at D23.com and at www.DisneyStore.com/D23. Void where prohibited.
About D23
The name "D23" pays
homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his
fledgling studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first
official club for fans in Disney's 90-year history. D23 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.
To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow us
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