Beckham in new Disny Ad

tigger · 01-26-2007

In case you are interested...

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Soccer Star David Beckham Becomes Newest Prince for Disney

Friday , January 26, 2007

LOS ANGELES — Soccer king David Beckham plays a prince in a new Disney campaign — his first showpiece endorsement since announcing his move to Los Angeles.

Beckham was one of the celebrities photographed last month in the roles of Disney movie characters for a "Year of a Million Dreams" promotion for Walt Disney Co. theme parks.

The international soccer star, marketing giant and fashion icon was photographed as the prince from "Sleeping Beauty," astride a white horse and fighting a fire-breathing dragon.

"There were many Disney characters I liked as a kid," Beckham said in a statement released by Disney on Friday.

"Now my sons love the Disney characters and it's a big part of their lives, a big part of many children's lives around the world. So to be part of that is an honor and very exciting," he said.

The photo, shot at a lake near Madrid by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, will appear in magazines like Vanity Fair and Vogue in March.

The 31-year-old midfielder with Real Madrid signed a five-year deal on Jan. 11 with Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy and will join the club this summer. His wife, former Spice Girl Victoria, has been spotted house-hunting in Southern California.

Other photos for the Disney campaign feature singer-actress Beyonce Knowles as Alice in Wonderland and actress Scarlett Johansson as Cinderella, wearing a custom-designed Nicoletta Santoro gown and a 62-carat diamond-and platinum tiara by Harry Winston valued at $325,000.

Liebovitz wanted people who were "globally iconic" and Beckham was "an instinctive choice," Disney spokesman Duncan Wardle said from Orlando, Fla.

The celebrities got to help decide which characters they would portray and Beckham liked the idea of "a hero role," Wardle said.

"David loved the sword and the horse," he added.

"Each of the celebrities had fun dressing up," he said. "Disney allows you to become a child again. ... These guys had permission for the day and I think they thoroughly enjoyed it."

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**cinderbella** · 01-26-2007

wow--tigg tigg we think alike..look at my new thread

**Dopey** · 01-26-2007

nope, not interested

alicefan · 01-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Dopey

nope, not interested

I couldn't agree more - I think we all got burned today at 1:00 pm EST.

daisyd · 01-26-2007

I am a ManU fan, he is a great player always giving 110%.
I thought he was a hot years ago, until I heard him speak

He sounds like the Mayor of Munchkin City.

**MissDisney** · 01-27-2007

Perfect... the Mayor of Munchkinland married to a twig!!! Hahahaha.... just kidding.

Actually, I am just kinda weirded out by how he looks shirtless. I am sure he is a nice man, though. Wish he'd buy his wife a sandwich and ask her not to wear stupid hats.

dangermouse · 01-27-2007

I think this is a very good move by David Beckham. He has always said that he wants to be 'big' in America. This Disney deal tied in with his deal to his new club will most likely make him a massive superstar! Maybe??

I'm just glad he gets paid doing a job he loves. Not all people get that luxury.

DM

tigger · 01-27-2007

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Originally Posted by cinderbella

wow--tigg tigg we think alike..look at my new thread

Hehe great minds and all...if you all haven't seen that thread go see it...don't have time to link being rush out the door....TTFN

**Dana** · 01-27-2007

I like him as a prince. He's totally hot and fits the role in my opinion..lol

daisyd · 01-27-2007

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Originally Posted by Dana

I like him as a prince. He's totally hot and fits the role in my opinion..lol

If you haven't heard him speak, avoid EVER hearing him speak or your image will be shattered, lol.

**WishUponAStar** · 01-27-2007

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Originally Posted by dangermouse

I think this is a very good move by David Beckham. He has always said that he wants to be 'big' in America. This Disney deal tied in with his deal to his new club will most likely make him a massive superstar! Maybe??

good point. Did you notice the castle from Disneyland Paris is in the background? They should have put him in front of one of the American castles to help with the above.

**WishUponAStar** · 01-27-2007

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Originally Posted by Dana

I like him as a prince. He's totally hot and fits the role in my opinion..lol

He is gorgeous as anything.

leslieh · 01-28-2007

I will take your advice and avoid hearing Beckham speak. Don't want to ruin the fantasy!

ARIEL · 01-28-2007

I have to concur that although Beckham is a total hottie and added to that he is a lovely person....the minute he speaks it all gets very disheartening and depressing! He does look lovely in the picture though and makes a perfect prince.
I also absolutley adore the picture of Scarlett Johansson as Cinderella Scarlett Johansson is Cinderella | Just Jared

this picture is just beautiful!

Kippage · 01-28-2007

01. I'm not a Beckham fan (love him with Victoria, love him with the Brazilians of RM, but don't like him on his own.) But I love his ad. And I'll admit that I don't think he's hot at all - he needs to work on his voice and chest... it's freaky.

02. Scarlett's Cinderella ad is gorgeous. Even though I hate her and think she's trash.

03. Beyonce as Alice. WTF were they thinking? That's terrible. And she's staring straight into the camera - it totally ruins the picture.

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daisyd Dreams do come true! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: somewhere between here and there Posts: 2,344	Re: Beckham in new Disny Ad I am a ManU fan, he is a great player always giving 110%. I thought he was a hot years ago, until I heard him speak He sounds like the Mayor of Munchkin City. __________________ R2G your avatars rock! DL--too many times to count WDW--just once, Oct 2006

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,544	Re: Beckham in new Disny Ad Perfect... the Mayor of Munchkinland married to a twig!!! Hahahaha.... just kidding. Actually, I am just kinda weirded out by how he looks shirtless. I am sure he is a nice man, though. Wish he'd buy his wife a sandwich and ask her not to wear stupid hats. __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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dangermouse Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 107	Re: Beckham in new Disny Ad I think this is a very good move by David Beckham. He has always said that he wants to be 'big' in America. This Disney deal tied in with his deal to his new club will most likely make him a massive superstar! Maybe?? I'm just glad he gets paid doing a job he loves. Not all people get that luxury. DM

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ARIEL 2nd star to the right.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,919	Re: Beckham in new Disny Ad I have to concur that although Beckham is a total hottie and added to that he is a lovely person....the minute he speaks it all gets very disheartening and depressing! He does look lovely in the picture though and makes a perfect prince. I also absolutley adore the picture of Scarlett Johansson as Cinderella Scarlett Johansson is Cinderella \| Just Jared this picture is just beautiful! __________________ POLLY XXXXX OFFSITE 1997 OFFSITE 1998 POLYNESIAN 2000 DIXIE LADINGS 2001 CARIBBEAN BEACH 2002 WILDERNESS LODGE 2002 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2005 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2007 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2008 I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES....I DO I DO....I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES....I DO I DO NO ONE IS TOO OLD TO HUG THE MOUSE! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: long awaited trip to happiness and magic! 135 days 19 hours 36 minutes

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Kippage Keeping it real since '83 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 2,100	Re: Beckham in new Disny Ad 01. I'm not a Beckham fan (love him with Victoria, love him with the Brazilians of RM, but don't like him on his own.) But I love his ad. And I'll admit that I don't think he's hot at all - he needs to work on his voice and chest... it's freaky. 02. Scarlett's Cinderella ad is gorgeous. Even though I hate her and think she's trash. 03. Beyonce as Alice. WTF were they thinking? That's terrible. And she's staring straight into the camera - it totally ruins the picture. __________________ Victoria Twitter Myspace Flickr Good Reads "...perfection is unattainable. Perfection is a conceit. Perfection actually lies in fully loving the defect. I think that's perfection. It's like what the guy says in Hellboy, he says, "We like people for their qualities; we love them for their defects." It's true in life. It's the same." - Guillermo del Toro

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