In an epic story of breathtaking scale, Disneynature’s new True Life Adventure “Bears” showcases a year in the life of a bear family as two impressionable young cubs are taught life’s most important lessons. Set against a majestic Alaskan backdrop teeming with life, their journey begins as winter comes to an end and the bears emerge from hibernation to face the bitter cold.
The world outside is exciting—but risky—as the cubs’ playful descent down the mountain carries with it a looming threat of avalanches. As the season changes from spring to summer, the brown bears must work hard to find food—ultimately feasting at a plentiful salmon run—while staying safe from rival male bears and predators, including an ever-present wolf pack.
Bears captures the fast-moving action and suspense of life in one of the planet’s last great wildernesses—Alaska!
Directed by Alastair Fothergill (“Earth,” “African Cats” and “Chimpanzee”) and Keith Scholey (“African Cats”), “Bears” arrives in theaters April 18, 2014, to celebrate Earth Day.
Special Notes about Disneynature's Bears
- “Bears” is the fifth theatrical release for Disneynature, the first new Disney-branded film label from The Walt Disney Studios in more than 60 years. The label was launched in April 2008 to bring the world’s top nature filmmakers together to capture a variety of wildlife subjects and stories.
- The first four releases under the Disneynature label—“Earth,” “Oceans,” “African Cats” and “Chimpanzee”—are among the top five highest grossing feature-length nature films of all time.
- Walt Disney was a pioneer in wildlife documentary filmmaking, producing 13 True Life Adventure motion pictures between 1948 and 1960, including “Seal Island” (1948), “Beaver Valley” (1950), “The Living Desert” (1953) and “Jungle Cat” (1958). The films earned eight Academy Awards®.
The program See Bears, Protect Our National Parks invites moviegoers to see the film during opening week (April 18-24, 2014) and Disneynature, via the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, will make a contribution to the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, to protect wildlife and wild places across America’s national park system.
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Disneynature's BEARS opens in theaters in time for Earth Day on April 18, 2014!
LyndaS
I need to watch this. I am reminded of bears when I look at my chocolate lab - he even twitches his nose like a bear.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
I love bears. cant' wait for this one to come out!
Penelope (NYC Blogger)
Oh my gosh, they are so cute! I want to see this with my children.
Stefanie
It's so cool that DisneyNature releases a movie on Earth Day.
Lolo
I have a feeling this is going to be beautiful!
Kathleen
Awww I can't wait to see this. The boys are fascinated by bears!
Colleen
The cover alone is amazing and so cute!
Emily
The cinematography in this movie is going to be outstanding! The movie post is way too cute!
Ty
This looks like it's going to be super-cute! Can't wait!
Rachel
I am VERY excited about this new one -- I love the Nature films from Disney!
Tricia
i bet this is going to be sooo sweet. I can't wait to see it
Lisa
I can't wait to see this!
Shell Feis
This movie looks so great! I tear up every time I see the trailer.
Tammy
We are looking forward to this one. Disney does such a great job with their nature documentaries.