- Disney has launched their new holiday season ad titled The Stepdad.
- The three-minute animated clip, which is part of their From Our Family To Yours campaign, tells the tale of "family togetherness and the power of storytelling."
- For the South African version of the advert, local singer Lloyiso performs a beautiful rendition of the original track Love Runs Deeper, which was penned for the project.
Disney has captured the magic of the holiday season in a festive new advert that is guaranteed to get you smiling.
Titled The Stepdad, the three-minute animated clip, which is part of their From Our Family To Yours campaign, tells the tale of "family togetherness and the power of storytelling," a press statement reads.
The animated short is a follow up to 2020's Lola, which "celebrated festive traditions passed down through generations".
The Stepdad follows the journey of a stepdad as he tries to find his feet in a new family.
"At the heart of the story is a very special storybook - a precious item belonging to son Max from his birth father. The book celebrates how the power of storytelling can deepen family bonds, and the magic that reading together creates as stories from Disney and Pixar lift off from the pages igniting the family's shared imagination and wonder," the press statement explains.
"Viewers will see the family navigate an emotive journey as they enjoy combining existing festive traditions with new ones in the run-up to Christmas."
For the South African version of the advert, local singer Lloyiso performs a beautiful rendition of the original track Love Runs Deeper, which was penned for the project.
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Speaking about getting the chance to perform the track, Lloyiso said: "I was thrilled to get involved with Disney's Christmas campaign. I was immediately taken by the lyrics of Love Runs Deeper and its powerful, emotive message within a story that celebrates family, traditions and love. I can't wait to share this wonderful story with South African families this festive season."
The Stepdad premieres on Wednesday, 3 November 2021, across TV and Digital plus Disney's own channels in 45 countries across Europe, Africa, North America, South America and Asia.
Watch The Stepdad below:
