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Learn More About The Big Cats of Africa in Disney Nature's African Cats

DisneyNature's next exciting nature documentary release is that of the 'true story' African Cats, which follows the life of two families of wild cats as they endeavor to survive in one of the wildest places on the planet.

The stars of this 'movie' include Mara, a lion cub trying to grow up well; Sita, a mother cheetah looking after five cubs; and Fang, a leader who is defending his family from a lion who has been banished.

On this page, you will find more information about this movie as it becomes available. You will find the movie trailer and you will also find more information about the three previously released DisneyNature movies, Crimson Wing, Earth and Oceans.

DisneyNature's African Cats arrives in movie theatres around the world this Earth Day, 2011.

Contents at a Glance

African Cats Documentary Movie Trailer
Fast Facts About African Cats
African Cats, Save The Savanna
African Cats Review by Jeremy Jahns
African Cats Reviews
What is African Cats Rated?
African Cats In The News
Disney Nature's African Cats: The Story...
African Cats Reviews In Blogs

The next great
EARTH DAY adventure
...African Cats.

African Cats Documentary Movie Trailer

AFRICAN CATS Documentary Trailer From DisneyNature in HD: by npacats | video info

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Fast Facts About African Cats

ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: April 22, 2011
DVD RELEASE DATE: To Be Announced
DIRECTORS: Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey
NARRATOR: Samuel L. Jackson
Rating: G (General)
RUN TIME: 90 Minutes

African Cats, Save The Savanna

As with the previous Disneynature releases, Disney is working in tandem with the African Wildlife Foundation. The program African Cats, Save The Savanna will see part of the earnings from the first week's ticket sales donated to help the animals of the African savanna including but not limited to the lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and giraffes.

"With its honest portrayal of life on the African savanna, African Cats reveals the brilliance of the animals who live there." ~ Alan Bergman, President
The Walt Disney Studios.

African Cats Review by Jeremy Jahns

Jermey Jahns LOVED African Cats, watch this review and see why. He also recommends Life by David Attenborough, which Amazon has marked down by more than 50 percent and which will ship for free. You can read more about that series, available on DVD or blu-ray, by visiting Amazon by clicking right here.

African Cats movie review: by JeremyJahns | video info

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African Cats Reviews

African Cats Movie Review From The Hollywood Reporter: The Hollywood Reporter says that the cinematography in this film is as well done as the stars are magnificent. "
African Cats Movie Review From Monsters and Critics: Monsters and Critics says that it really is amazing how close the filmmakers were to these cats and that this film and these cats are a "powerful reminder of nature's majesty."
African Cats Movie Review From The Los Angeles Times: The L.A. Times says that despite the appearance of this movie as a family film, it is pretty serious stuff with enough "survival-oriented tension" to make them question the G rating.
African Cats Review From The New York Times.com: The New York Times says that the focus of this film on mothers and their cubs and the treatment like a story should not be a surprise, since it is a Disney film. However, it is not all nice...

What is African Cats Rated?

Is Disneynature's latest film suitable for children?

Disneynature's African Cats is rated G. However, it is a nature documentary and there are some scenes with animals hunting and dying. It is kind of 'neatly' done and there is not a lot of blood seen but there are 'characters' that go missing and there is implied death that may bother young children and/or adults who are squeamish. Having said that, there is a lot to learn in this movie about the African savanna and about how cheetahs and lions live and differ and about a mother's love.

Common Sense Media recommends it for children aged 6 and up.

African Cats In The News

From Google.

New in theaters this weekend: (R) CHIMPANZEE: (B) Tim Allen narrates this Disneynature documentary about a young chimpanzee who's separated from his troop and adopted by a fully grown male. Alastair Fothergill ("African Cats") and Mark Linfield ("Earth") co-directed.

Disney Nature's African Cats: The Story Behind the Film

Disney Nature: African Cats: The Story Behind the Film

by: Amanda Barrett, Keith Scholey

Amazon Price: $21.46 (as of 05/27/2012)
List Price: $35.00

African Cats: The Story Behind the Film shares the stories of each of these cats and their efforts to survive. Amazon customer Sylvia Hill calls it an amazing book and a great resource.

Release Date: 03/08/2011

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African Cats Reviews In Blogs

From Google.

New in theaters this weekend: (R) CHIMPANZEE: (B) Tim Allen narrates this Disneynature documentary about a young chimpanzee who's separated from his troop and adopted by a fully grown male. Alastair Fothergill ("African Cats") and Mark Linfield ("Earth") co-directed.

What Is The Song In The Trailer For African Cats?

Amazon MP3 or album.

The song that plays during the trailer for African cats is Life Is Beautiful by Vega. You can hear a clip from the tune by clicking on the play button at the left or by following link the link that follows to Amazon where you can download the song for your MP3 player. Alternatively, check out the album from Vega by clicking right here. I had some difficulty hearing the song here but it plays perfectly if you click through and listen to it at Amazon.

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The Other Disneynature Movies

Disneynature Blu-ray Boxed Set

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Disneynature Four-Movie Collection (African Cats / Oceans / Earth / Crimson Wings) (Blu-ray/DVD Combo)

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Disneynature: Crimson Wing (2008)

The Mystery of the Flamingo

Crimson Wing was first released in 2008 in France and it was released internationally throughout 2009. The blu-ray and DVD became available in North American in 2010. I am not sure that it ever played in movie theatres in North America.

Click here to order your copy of
Disneynature: Crimson Wing on blu-ray or DVD
from Amazon.

Disneynature's Earth (2009)

Disney Nature's Earth was a hugely anticipated, widely debated release. It was the first Disneynature film released in North America.

Click here to order your copy of
Disneynature's Earth on blu-ray or DVD
from Amazon.

Disneynature Oceans (2010)

The most recent of the Disneynature documentaries, Oceans was released in 2010 and took us all to places we've never seen.

Click here to order your copy of
Disneynature Oceans on blu-ray or DVD
from Amazon.

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How many days until Earth Day and the release of Disneynature's African Cats?

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Are you interested in Disneynature's African Cats? In the big, wild cats in general?

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celeBritys4africA Sep 7, 2011 @ 2:36 pm | delete

Exciting!

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itsmuzza2011 May 19, 2011 @ 3:32 am | delete

yea i love the big cats and wish people would let them live how they want to, they dont need our help, they are wonderful animals, great lens well done you

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WordCustard May 16, 2011 @ 6:43 am | delete

These Disneynature movies sound like great documentaries. Helpful to have the guidance on disturbing scenes too as nature can be brutal. I bet 'African Cats' is fascinating though, certainly sounds it. Love that t-shirt!