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In a new collection of short films titled "Launchpad," Disney+ celebrates stories of diversity among race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality. Released May 28, it also explores themes of death and
Posted on Thursday, May 27th, 2021 by Josh Spiegel This week, Disney+ has an exciting new way to showcase young filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds. Their new short-film series Launchpad goes live to the world on Friday, May 28, with six stories that offer diverse viewpoints on everything from Chinese to Jewish to Mexican cultures. We have a review of the series coming tomorrow, but there’s no better way to get a rundown of what each of these short films are about than by hearing from the filmmakers themselves. /Film sat down virtually with these young artists recently to hear th...
*BURBANK, Calif. – Disney+ released “Embrace Yourself,” a featurette for Disney’s inaugural season of “LAUNCHPAD,” a collection of live-action short films from a new generation of dynamic storytellers. The goal of Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” is to diversify the types of stories that are being told and to give access to those who have historically not had it. Inspired by life’s journey, these first six short films for Disney+ are based on the theme, “Discover.” All six short films will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning May 28. Disney’s “LAUNCHPAD” Season One...
La La Land) stars in Disney’s Cruella, an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. Cruella, which is set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flai...
Disney+ Series LAUNCHPAD to Debut Six Diverse Short Films Twitter 0 comments Some of the best stories come in the form of short films. The creative ability to take a full and complex story and fit it into a matter of minutes is sheer brilliance. Disney+ is launching a new series to celebrate unique and magical shorts from marginalized filmmakers. LAUNCHPAD, premiering on May 28, will debut six short films with rich, interesting plots. With LAUNCHPAD, Disney aims to diversify the types of stories that get funding and heightened platforms. It also wants to make these stories accessible to vi...