You may of seen the post I done last week about the new Disney Epic Mickey 2 game that is being released in 2 days time, if you didn't see the post you can read it here. The lovely PR people from Disney HQ have asked me to share this fantastic free event that is happening this Saturday and Sunday at Westfield - Stratford, London.
From November 23rd to November 25th
2012, the fascinating history of Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit will be on display to the UK public as part of
Mickey and Oswald’s Epic Tales; a fun event for all the family taking place at The Getty Images Gallery, Westfield, Stratford, London.
This exhibition celebrates the launch of
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, the highly anticipated sequel to the first
Disney Epic Mickey video game, by looking back at the
history of Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and the characters
and the stories that inspired the game. All generations will be able to
enjoy reliving their stories, from early cartoons
through to cutting edge videogames. On
top of this there will be a whole host of family friendly activities to
ensure that everyone is thoroughly entertained, including:
- The opportunity to play Disney’s latest video game, Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, in a bespoke gaming area.
- A public appearance by children’s TV favourites Dick & Dom, who will be demonstrating their gaming skills and offering kids the chance to play alongside them.
- Gaming experts Team Dignitas will be on-hand to offer their ultimate Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two tips and tricks.
- A digital art wall where you can create your own Mickey Mouse and Oswald to take home.
- And much more!
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
sees Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit joining
forces as true partners in an epic adventure to save Wasteland; an
alternate world filled with 80 years of forgotten characters and theme
park attractions.
From early animation drawings through to exclusive artwork from
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, the Mickey and Oswald’s Epic Tales
exhibition brings together the wealth of history which inspired
Wasteland. Artefacts will include the drawing and note given to
Universal’s Carl Laemmle from Walt Disney, dated October 1, 1935,
representing a rare instance prior to
Disney Epic Mickey where Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
appeared together and Herb Ryman’s magnificent first pencil concept
sketch of the original Disneyland park in California.
Oswald
the Lucky Rabbit was one of Walt Disney’s earliest characters and
became one of the most popular silent cartoon stars in the 1920s,
appearing in 26 cartoons. However
due to a contract dispute, Walt Disney sadly lost the rights to the
character in 1928. This led him to create another character, Mickey
Mouse, who went on to become a worldwide star.
Following
a nationwide search for the best Mickey Mouse and Friends memorabilia,
the winning items discovered will also be on display at the exhibition
to demonstrate the
UK’s own Mickey Mouse heritage.
Warren Spector, Creative Director for
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two comments: “Oswald is the
quintessential forgotten Disney character. He was a major superstar in
his time, and bringing him back as a heroic partner for Mickey Mouse is
the perfect way to reawaken a character lost
to the world for over 80 years. The Mickey and Oswald’s Epic Tales
gallery provides Disney fans and gamers an opportunity to experience
the story of Mickey and Oswald, from the earliest Oswald cartoons to
today, with the duo becoming partners in
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two. The shared history of
these two characters – one long beloved, one soon to be beloved, I hope!
- provided a wealth of inspiration for the game. This gallery offers a
unique glimpse into the game team’s process
as we created a magical world designed to honour Walt Disney’s vision.”
Mickey and Oswald’s Epic Tales will be a truly special exhibition and is sure to provide a
fun and engaging experience for all the family.
Open hours as follows:
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Saturday 24th November
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Public opening from 11am – 7pm. Admission free.
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Personal Appearance from children’s TV stars Dick & Dom between 12 and 3pm.
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Sunday 25th November
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Public opening from 12 – 6pm. Admission free.
Gallery address:
Getty Images Gallery, The Street at Westfield, Stratford City, Unit SU1119, Number 2, Stratford Place, Stratford, E20 1EJ
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two is available on Nintendo Wii, Xbox360, PlayStation3 from 23rd November 2012 and for Wii U from 30th November 2012.
Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion for Nintendo 3DS will be available from 23rd November. The games are available to pre-order now from all major retailers.
Unfortunatley me and Spud cant attend the event, but if you do go I know you will have lots of fun, it's something for free and its Disney too! Why not?
Until next time,
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