Throughout April, Disney and National Geographic are spotlighting global efforts to protect, restore and celebrate the natural world.
The Walt Disney Company, led by National Geographic, is celebrating Earth Month with exciting new content releases to inspire audiences to appreciate the world around us, using the power of storytelling.
Returning after its successful inaugural year, the ourHOME campaign is rooted in Disney and National Geographic’s shared legacy of transformative storytelling that inspires a deeper connection to our world.
Courteney Monroe, President, National Geographic said: “We are thrilled to be celebrating the return of the ourHOME campaign, which unites the power of Nat Geo storytelling and Disney’s commitment to supporting a healthier planet through best-in-class content and experiential offerings. Together, we hope to inspire explorers of all ages to discover and preserve our beautiful planet.”
“Secrets of the Penguins” premieres on April 20 on National Geographic, with all episodes streaming on April 21 on Disney+. Featuring Emmy® and BAFTA Award-winning Nat Geo Explorer Bertie Gregory and narrated by Blake Lively, this latest instalment in Nat Geo’s Emmy-winning “Secrets of” franchise takes viewers of all ages to the farthest corners of the world to witness penguin behaviours captured on film for the first time — showcasing the cute and fluffy flightless birds as they brave some of the most extreme environments on Earth.
“Sea Lions of the Galapagos” premieres on April 22 on Disney+. This all-new feature film, narrated by Brendan Fraser, dives underwater with Leo, a handsome sea lion pup who’s learning how to navigate life alongside his mother, Luna. Leo must leave his mother’s colony to find his own home — a monumental quest fraught with challenges and new encounters with an array of creatures, from marine iguanas and racer snakes to yellowfin tuna and giant Galapagos sharks.
“Guardians of the Galapagos” debuts on April 22 on Disney+. Blair Underwood narrates this behind-the-scenes look at “Sea Lions of the Galapagos” as the Disneynature crew captures intimate sea lion behaviors while showcasing the challenges that threaten the archipelago and the community of champions—the Guardians of the Galapagos—who work to protect this magical place.
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