Ed Helms To Narrate Disneynature’s “Penguins”
Just in time for Earth Day this year, Disneynature will be releasing its latest film, “Penguins.” This film will be a coming-of-age story that follows an Adélie penguin named Steve. Steve will join millions of other male penguins in the icy Antarctic spring on his journey. A quest to build a nest, find a life partner, and start a family. With any good story, nothing will come easy for Steve. Especially when he’s a target for all kinds of predators like killer whales and leopard seals.
Disneynature has recruited many great actors to narrate its films in the past and this year’s film is no exception. “Penguins” will be narrated by Ed Helms. Ed Helms is an actor, known for his roles in “The Office,” “The Hangover,” and The Daily Show with John Stewart.” Ed Helms had this to say about working on this Disneynature project:
“Disney movies are filled with poignancy and real emotion, but also are extremely funny and relatable—this movie is no different,” says Helms. “It’s a true-life adventure with real footage of penguins in Antarctica, but told in a way that tugs at your heartstrings a little and also has quite a few chuckles. For me, this movie is a very cool mash-up of narration and character work. I get to voice Steve’s inner monologue as well as straight narration. It was a really fun challenge for me—a privilege getting to imagine what this penguin might be thinking—and I’m really excited about it.”
Check out this YouTube Video of Ed’s announcement by clicking here.
“Penguins” will be the 10th film for Disneynature and the first film to be released in IMAX. Disneynature will also continue the tradition of making a donation to the Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) for every ticket sold during opening week, April 17-23. Wildlife Conservation Network was founded in 2002. It invests in a select network of on the ground conservationists which include top experts in the field of penguins like the Global Penguin Society (GPS). This organization is a leader in science-based penguin conservation. They also champion specific programs that align with Disneynature’s conservation mission.
Disneynature’s “Penguins opens April 17th, will you be watching Steve’s story opening week? I know I will!
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