They have gotten quite a bit of press in the uk recently - largely (only?) because of David Beckhams move to the US, and I wasn't particularly interested however now I have seen the final images and I really like the recent Disney adverts.
You can download full sized wallpapers from the official Disney page. My favourite is Scarlett Johannson as Cinderella - shown above.
These were created by Annie Leibovitz for the "Year of a Million Dreams" promotion which makes me wonder if they will be creating more of these images over the coming months. It would also be nice if they had larger format images that can be used as wallpapers.
Update : Since I first posted this I have been to America and found out that the "Year of a Million Dreams" was a celebration of the Disney Parks and involved people getting a variety of special offers and tickets pretty much just for turning up. However I must admit I never saw the adverts mentioned above anywhere other than online.
Update 2 : The Disney site seems to have vanished so I have hunted around the web and grabbed all of the wallpapers for you. They actually added more since I first wrote this so there are now loads of stunning wallpapers.
Update 3 : And now there's even more. I don't think these new ones are as strong as the earlier ones, but they are still great representations of Disney classics. The latest versions include Queen Latifah, Penelope Cruz, Jeff (The Dude) Bridges, Alec Baldwin, and Olivia Wilde.
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- Peter Pan – Russell Brand
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- Hitchhiking Ghosts – Will Ferrell, Jason Segel, Jack Black
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- Pirates of the Caribbean – Johnny Depp
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- Snow White – Alec Baldwin & Olivia Wilde
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- Pirates of the Carribean – Johnny Depp and Patti Smith
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- Disney – Beauty and the Beast – Penelope Cruz & Jeff Bridges
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- Disney – Little Mermaid – Queen Latifah
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- Sword in the Stone – Roger Federer
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- Snow White – Rachel Weisz
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- Prince Charming – David Beckham
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- Alice in Wonderland – Beyonce
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- The Little Mermaid – Julianne Moore
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- Peter Pan – Gisele Bundchen
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- Fairies – Julie Andrews
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- Cinderella – Scarlett Johanson
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- Alladin – Jennifer Lopez
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- Pocahontas – Jessica Biel
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- Whoopi Goldberg – The Genie from Aladdin
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- Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron – Sleeping Beauty
Actually, seeing these ads I kind of wish that at the very least, Cinderella and Alice in Wonderland would be made into live action movies. Frankly, I wouldn't mind seeing Tim Burton direct them both.
January 30, 2007
Looks like you got at least one of your wishes
March 18, 2010
Now you mention it these ads are surprisingly dark in tone. Not something you'd think of with Disney. I agree that Tim Burton would be a good fit for director as well.
January 30, 2007
Haha I saw that Beckham one a few days ago, I was wondering what on earth it was about... does seem a bit much doesn't it? But as one of the most recognisable faces in the world, it's not a bad idea.
Oh, and I agree about the last two comments: Maybe an Alice film similar to that dark 'Alice' game that was on the PC a few years back.
January 30, 2007
Ah, they're Annie Leibovitz (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Leibovitz) photos. I was catching up with your site, then switched to Ma.gnolia, then their hosting company, then the chinese newspaper The Epoch Times, where I found an article about the disney ads. Weird isn't it?
Here's the article: http://en.epochtimes.com/news/7-1-26/50980.html
February 2, 2007
this idea of the disney and celebs is so magical and i wish i was in them.
February 14, 2007
Scarlett is so beautiful on this wallpaper.
May 28, 2007
Anyone know if they're going to show the commercial in the US?? I haven't seen it at all but I remember reading about them in the newspaper and now here but i haven't actually SEEN one...hmm maybe youtube has it LoL
September 15, 2007
be carefull scarlet....
or you can fall..
October 28, 2007
TAKE MORE OF THESE PICTURES! THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL AND CAPTIVATING! SIMPLY GORGEOUS!
January 24, 2008
actually there are higher res of these pics around but i cant seem to find it... does anyone knows where to find it and download it? much thanks in advance. btw i already have d ones with david, scarlett and beyonce.
January 25, 2008
This add is so beautiful
The photography is amazing
its dark but also light at the same time
I love it
March 12, 2008
CINDERELLA STORY GUYES...
May 1, 2008
Nice Nice .
Pięnie.
May 31, 2008
Well Cinderella is meant to be running out at midnight before she turns back to her normal maid outfit. So the picture should be dark. I love the real-ness of it.
June 4, 2008
i love this picture is totally me loved it i wish i could be cinderella=)
June 6, 2008
There's a Peter Pan one floating around somewhere as well.
October 29, 2008
Cantik sekali.
I love this picture very much.
December 1, 2008
hi...
i amin .i want go to disney,for work animation(animaor)
February 23, 2009
Hi there,
The wallpapers are lovely! I love the new disney adverts! You should put all of them up, so people can see other celebrities.
That would be good. So far its lovely!
Can you tell me where you got them from? Whats the link to the site, because i have looked on the disney site and can't find them anywhere..?
Thanks a lot!
March 5, 2009
hi all..
this wallpaper is so colorful..
i love it very much..
May 26, 2009
its fabulous,
July 31, 2009
Werre is Sleeping Beauty with Zac Efron and Vanessa Hundgens?
March 7, 2010
I didn't know there was one, I will find it and add it
March 7, 2010
Not convinced that's part of the original Disney, Year of a Million Dreams but have added it anyway
March 8, 2010