El Capitan Theatre Presents Disneynature's PENGUINS

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre presents a special engagement of Disneynature's all-new film "Penguins," April 17 - 21, 2019 at 10:00AM & 12:45PM daily. Disneynature, in its ongoing quest to bring the natural world to the big screen as never before, presents its latest project to date, taking moviegoers to the far reaches of the icy Antarctic. Narrated by Ed Helms ("The Office," "The Hangover" trilogy, "The Daily Show with John Stewart"), Disneynature's all-new feature film "Penguins" is a coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the icy Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a family. none of it comes easily for him, especially considering he's targeted by everything from killer whales to leopard seals, who unapologetically threaten his happily ever after.

"We commemorate Earth Day at this time of year with Disneynature's 'Penguins' as well as celebrating 10 years of remarkable films, lasting conservation programs, and the latest partnership with Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN).' said Ed Collins, General Manager of The El Capitan Theatre. "We are thrilled that Disneynature will make a donation in honor of every El Capitan Guest who sees the film opening week in support of Wildlife Conservation Network's Global Penguin Society projects around the world."

Daily showtimes are 10:00 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, available at the El Capitan Theatre (6838 Hollywood Blvd.), online at www.elcapitantickets.com or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6. Special group rates for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 1-818-845-3110. Show times and dates are subject to change.

For those looking for more information, Disneynature has created a downloadable Educator Activity Guide. The Educator's Guide includes multiple standards-aligned lessons and activities targeted to grades 2 through 6; introducing audiences to a variety of topics, including: Disney.com/nature Content provided by education experts at Disney's Animals, Science and Environment. This activity package helps to Increase students' knowledge of the amazing animals and habitats of Antarctica through interactive, interdisciplinary and inquiry-based lessons and promoting life-long conservation values and STEAM-based skills through outdoor natural exploration and discovery. This package can be found at
http://cdnvideo.dolimg.com/cdn_assets/eaf58545bd341ab14ae2882c2321a9e0616b82f1.pdf

To learn more, please visit: https://nature.disney.com/penguins

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