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Exclusive 'Lady And The Tramp' Behind The Scenes Video For D23 Fanniversary Event

Lady and the Tramp
By Germain Lussier

This month marks the 60th anniversary one of Disney's most beloved animated films, Lady and the Tramp. As part of the celebration, D23 – the official fan club of Disney – is hosting an event called Fanniversary. In the past, this has been an event you go to in person but this year they're trying something different. They're bringing Fanniversary to you.

From June 12-14, D23 will be constantly uploading new videos, images and more related to Lady and the Tramp so fans can enjoy and learn about the film in a whole new way, on their own time.

So what kind of content are we talking about? How about we show you! /Film has an exclusive clip from one of the videos that'll be online over the weekend, which shows some of the archival research that went into the event as well as some awesome original sketches and animation from the film. Check out our Lady and the Tramp behind the scenes clip below.

Here's the video, which is exclusive to /Film. Thanks to D23.

Lady and the Tramp Behind The Scenes Clip

Here's the official press release from D23 with more information on the Fanniversary. For full Fanniversary details, visit

D23.com/D23FanniversaryD23: The Official Disney Fan Club is bringing its popular Fanniversary event into the homes of members and Disney fans around the world, with Fanniversary Home Edition. This year's inaugural home event celebrates the 60th anniversary of Disney's classic canine love story Lady and the Tramp. Fans can join the fun by visiting D23.com/D23Fanniversary.Starting May 29, guests can begin preparing for the party by downloading invitations, decorations, crafts, games, and even a traditional spaghetti and meatballs recipe provided by the talented chefs of The Chew.Then from June 12–14 it's time to party! Throughout the weekend, D23 will unveil new and classic content on D23.com about the animated favorite, including:

  • A new video featuring original artwork from the Animation Research Library
  • A series of the original "Scamp" comics
  • A gallery of Lady and the Tramp items from the Walt Disney Archives
  • Features full of fun facts about the film, including a piece by Disney music historian Randy Thornton looking at the development of the movie's beloved songs
  • A story on Walt Disney's own dogs and how they influenced some of his movies

    • Plus, fans are encouraged to join the conversation on D23's social media using the hashtag #D23Fanniversary (follow "DisneyD23" on all platforms). One of the many downloadables will be a "selfie station" where fans can pose as the film's canine couple enjoying a plate of pasta at Tony's Restaurant, and then upload their shots on social media. Throughout the weekend, D23 also invites fans to post "Dogglegangers"—photos of their own pooches who look like the dynamic dogs from the film—and share stories of dogs they have adopted.Fans are encouraged to watch the beloved film all weekend long. And for those who would like to watch as one big group, at 5 p.m. PDT on Saturday, June 13, D23 encourages fans around the world to hit "play" on their DVD, Blu-ray, or digital device to kick off the largest Lady and the Tramp viewing party ever. Follow on Twitter, as D23 will be live tweeting out fun facts, commentary, and questions for the audience.Lady and the Tramp, which had its premiere on June 16, 1955, tells the story of Lady, a young cocker spaniel from a "respectable" home, who falls in love with Tramp, a mutt who lives in the railroad yards. The idea for the film came from a short story by Ward Greene entitled "Happy Dan, the Whistling Dog." The film stars such voice talents as Barbara Luddy as Lady; Larry Roberts as Tramp; and Peggy Lee as Darling, the Siamese cats, and Peg, the show dog.

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