San
Francisco, CA – March 21, 2012-The Walt Disney Family Museum is
exploring the quality, style, and nature of the art and design of Disney
films by celebrating the timeless feature-length animated film Cinderella-the
classic rags-to-riches story about a beautiful girl who finds her
happily-ever-after with Prince Charming through a fairy godmother, a
little magic, and a glass slipper.
Concept art for Cinderella by Mary Blair.
Photo courtesy The Walt Disney Company, ©Disney.
After its release on February 15, 1950, Cinderella
quickly became the highest grossing film of the year and the profits
helped the Disney Studios produce more successful feature-length films
throughout the decade including Peter Pan and Alice and Wonderland.
FILM SCREENINGS
Cinderella (1950)
Screens daily at 1 and 4 p.m. (except Tuesdays and April 14, 15, and 28)
Admission to the film is $7 general; $5 under 17; or free with paid Museum admission.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Cinderella Style: The Evolution of Disney Animation
Sunday, April 15 at 3 p.m.
$12 general; $9 under 17
Oscar®-winning Pixar director and Disney expert Ralph Eggleston
discusses the evolving design sophistication of Disney
animation-specifically the post-war streamlining and innovations brought
to the forefront with the production of Cinderella. Not simply focusing on art, Eggleston will also provide an understanding of the cultural context that helped shape Cinderella,
and its impact on Walt's subsequent animation production. Illustrated
with rare art, photos, and film clips, this program offers insight into
Walt's effort to again make his Studio the reigning force in feature
animation.
Look Closer: Concept Art for Cinderella
Friday, April 27, Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29
1 and 3 p.m.
Free with Museum admission.
Get a more detailed view of the concept art from Cinderella-predominantly painted by the legendary Mary Blair-as the Look Closer series offers a close-up view of The Ladies of the Ink and Paint Department at 1 and 3 p.m.
CLASSES + ACTIVITIES
Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15
Disney Discoveries
1-3 p.m. | Learning Center Art Studio
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!
Make all your wishes come true! Visit our Learning Center and create
your very own magic wand in this month's Disney Discoveries.
Free with Museum admission.
Saturday, April 21
Improv for Animators
10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Learning Center Art Studio
Learn
the basics of improvisation through games and exercises. Tap into your
creativity to be fearless and find the "truth" of the moment. Discover
improvisational approaches to character creation. The class is taught by
professional improviser, Jill Bourque, who created the international
hit improv theater show, How We First Met.
Space is limited. Registration and additional fee required. Contact: education@wdfmuseum.org
Saturday, April 28
Improv for Voice Over
10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Learning Center Art Studio
Led
by professional improviser Jill Bourque, this course will teach the
basics of improv and how to apply it to voice over work. Learn how to
trust and use your instincts by tapping into your creativity.
Improv games and exercises will help you find your creative flow,
resulting in stronger choices when you're in the voice over booth.
Space is limited. Registration and additional fee required. Contact: education@wdfmuseum.org
Tickets
for all films and programs are available at the Walt Disney Family
Museum Member Services and Reception Desk or online at waltdisney.org.
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