D23 CELEBRATES “23 DAYS OF
DISNEY CHRISTMAS” WITH THE ULTIMATE FESTIVE ONLINE ART EXHIBIT AND SWEEPSTAKES
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 Win
Spectacular 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
@DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube.
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