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Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story 3 kicked off the American International Toy Fair in New York City today with a plethora of new toys and playthings that pay homage and celebrate the best the toy industry has to offer. In a playful, Toy Story-themed setting before an invitation-only crowd of toy industry insiders, Green Army Men descended from the ceiling in “take-over” mode as they helped John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, Lee Unkrich, director, Toy Story 3, Darla K. Anderson, producer, Toy Story 3 and John Ratzenberger, voice of Hamm, unveil a first look at some of the more than 250 new toys releasing this Summer and into the 2010 Holidays.

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Toy Story is the largest toy licensing event of 2010 and the only film franchise that galvanizes the toy industry with an unprecedented line-up from Disney Consumer Products and more than 20 world-renowned toy companies, including Thinkway Toys, Mattel, The LEGO Group, HASBRO, JAKKS Pacific, and Fisher-Price. Boasting $8B in global merchandise sales to date since it was introduced in 1995, Toy Story will continue to bring excitement to retailers around the world and turn up the fun for kids at playtime. The new Toy Story 3 toy line features action figures, dolls, role play, games, play sets, construction sets, vehicles, talking plush and robots that might just come alive when kids are not around.

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The filmmakers also revealed a look at the much-anticipated Toy Story 3 with an all new film trailer introducing a plush bear character named Lots-O’-Huggin’ Bear, one of the new toys featured in Toy Story 3’s Sunnyside Day Care, and the first plush toy to appear in the film franchise. The trailer, which will air tonight on Disney Channel, also previews an explosive train sequence and a host of other new characters. The new Toy Story 3 toy line will also include toys inspired by these new characters adding hours of fun as kids play out scenes from the new film.

I’ve always had a great love and fascination with toys and that’s really where the idea for Toy Story began. When we set out to create Toy Story, I imagined this really amazing group of characters that would entertain kids and families for hours. And that’s also what we set out to do with the toys inspired by the films. Working with some of the best toy companies, we took every single detail into consideration to develop a great toy line that is true to this franchise. Taking a look around the room today, I think we again achieved our vision with Toy Story 3.
John Lasseter

Lasseter was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame at the Toy Industry Association Toy of the Year Awards banquet last night. Through such hits as Toy Story and Cars, he has brought toys to life on the big screen in a magical way that has engaged kids and collectors off-screen with film-inspired product for nearly 15 years. Lasseter follows in the footsteps of Walt Disney, who was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame in 1987.

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Toy Story is the only franchise that brings together the best in classic evergreen toys such asBarbie, Chatter Phone and Mr. Potato Head, and combines them with the creativity and storytelling behind new Toy Story characters that have gone on to become classic toys in their own right including Woody the cowboy, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie the cowgirl. Kids are in for a treat as the new Toy Story 3 toy line is loaded with features such as sound effects, lights and movement sensors, and collectors will not be disappointed as the assortment of definitive action figures continues to grow.
Vince Klaseus, senior vice president of global toys for Disney Consumer Products

Some of the hot new Toy Story 3 toys include:

• Thinkway Toys was there from the very beginning releasing the first Toy Story toy line. Today, their ultra popular ‘definitive’ collection continues to expand with a whole new range including newToy Story 3 character Lots-O’-Huggin’ Bear, who has over 45 adorable sayings, is strawberry-scented and has dual toy bear and interactive bear models; he responds to voice, hugs and even tickles (SRP $39.99). There is also a new Toy Story 3 edition of the Ultimate Buzz Lightyear Programmable Robot; it features over 100 sayings including some in Spanish just like in the film when Buzz is accidentally programmed into Spanish mode; it also features music and dance moves, responds to six voice commands as a “toy” or a “Space Ranger” and includes infrared remote control (SRP $149.99)

• Mattel’s new Toy Story play sets and role play items take action adventure to the next level. TheToy Story Ultra Blast™ Gauntlet is a cool forearm cuff offering hours of fun with lights, sounds and other galactic features (SRP $29.99.). The Buzz Lightyear Deluxe Action Wing Pack, with its backpack-styled design, makes it easy for kids to role play as Buzz Lightyear, loaded with signature Buzz phrases, sensors that know when a child is “flying” or “landing” and a host of sound effects to match each mode. (SRP $49.99). Toy Story Action Links™ sets are the ultimate “linkable” play sets that simply snap together to create an interactive and adventurous Toy Story world. (SRP from $14.99-39.99)

• The LEGO Group’s first Toy Story-inspired toy line features an incredible assortment of construction play sets and figures featuring classic and new characters. The Toy Story 3 Western Train (SRP $79.99) serves up many adventures as builders help Woody, Buzz and Jessie fight their way into the train and get everyone off safely. With the Toy Story 3 Lotso’s Dump Truck (SRP $19.99) builders help Lots-O’-Huggin’ Bear drive around the day care center in his toy dump truck.

• HASBRO introduces a fun new collection of Toy Story 3 Mr. and Mrs. POTATO HEAD figures, including Mr. and Mrs. from the movie dressed as Buzz, Woody and Jessie. Also offered are new stuffed plush iterations of Mr. and Mrs. including an exciting new electronic Mr. POTATO HEADplush who says lines from all three Toy Story movies. (SRP from $9.99 – $19.99)

• The new Toy Story 3 toy line from JAKKS Pacific offers a wide selection for all ages featuring classic and new characters – from Halloween costumes by Disguise™ (SRP $19.99 to $64.99), toddler dress-up outfits for the youngest Toy Story fans from CDI™ (SRP $19.99), to play furniture from KidsOnly! ® (SRP $69.99), and new Toy Story Mania® Plug it in and Play TV Games (SRP $39.99).

Toy Story will also bring together the best in co-brands with a new range that will delight kids and families with games they know and love, such as with Toy Story 3 versions of HASBRO’S Yahtzee, Memory, Operation, Trouble, Connect 4, Chutes and Ladders, Space shooters, Buckaroo, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head; Mattel’s Barbie® and Ken®, Magic 8 Ball®, Hot Wheels®, Tyco®, Matchbox®; Fisher Price’s Chatter Phone; and Poof- Slinky’s Slinky Dog; and Poof- Slinky’s Slinky Dog.

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Additionally, Toy Story 3 will be featured on hundreds of new products releasing this summer and into the holiday season, including apparel, accessories, home décor, art, stationery, food, personal care, books, plus specialty and collectible items for adults, and an exclusive assortment at Disney Store retail locations and www.DisneyStore.com.

Star Wars Weekends (each Friday-Sunday May 21-June 13, 2010) – “The Force” returns to Walt Disney World Resort as Disney’s Hollywood Studios becomes “Star Wars Central” for guests of all ages during the annual sci-fi fan-fest.

The power of the Force and magic of Disney combine as plenty of out-of-this-world characters – including Wookiees, droids, Ewoks, bounty hunters and Jedi – roam the streets of the theme park. Also featured in special meet-and-greet opportunities are characters from the animated film and TV series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.”

Jedi Training Academy, one of the interactive entertainment experiences at the theme park, takes place on the main stage and allows young guests to learn from a Jedi Master before testing their newly acquired skills in a battle with Darth Vader.

Also featured: the chance for fans to purchase one-of-a-kind Star Wars memorabilia, Star Wars games, special Star Wars parades, star conversations and autograph sessions with famous Star Wars actors (celebrity lineup will be announced at a later date).

Event activities are included in theme park admission. For more information and future updates, guests may go online to starwars.com or disneyworld.com.

As Disney Parks ask “What Will You Celebrate?” and invite guests to turn their personal milestones into magical family vacations in 2010, America’s military personnel will have more reasons to celebrate: Special offers on theme park tickets and accommodations.

With Disney’s Armed Forces Salute, from Jan. 3 to July 31, 2010, active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard and active members of the National Guard or Reservists) or their spouses can purchase Disney’s 4-Day Military Promotional Base Tickets for $99, plus tax, for themselves and up to five additional family members or friends for use at Walt Disney World Resort. The Park Hopper and Water Park Fun & More options can be added for an additional $26, plus tax, per option, per ticket. No more than six Disney’s 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets (with or without options) may be purchased by any eligible member of the U.S. military (and/or spouse) pursuant to this offer.

All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by Sept. 30, 2010. However, the tickets and options are not valid for use on the following blockout dates: March 27, 2010, to April 9, 2010, for all Walt Disney World theme parks and other gated attractions; and July 3 to July 4, 2010, for the Magic Kingdom park.

Active and retired U.S. military personnel also can save up to 40 percent on rooms at select Disney resorts! This offer is good for stays most nights Jan. 3-Sept. 30, 2010, except not available 3/28-4/10/10 and 7/1-7/5/10, and can be booked through July 31, 2010. (The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Minimum length of stay requirements may apply for Friday or Saturday arrivals. Savings based on non-discounted price for the same room. Valid Military ID will be required upon check-in. No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Additional per-adult charges apply if more than two adults per room. )

For information regarding Disney’s 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets, or to make room reservations, military personnel may call 407/939-7830 or participating U.S. military base ticket offices. Information is also available at www.disneyworld.com/military.

Offer Details:

During the period from January 3 to July 31, 2010 (the “Offer Period”), Disney’s 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased at participating U.S. military base ticket offices ONLY by Eligible Service Members (defined below) or their spouses (but not both), for themselves and other family members and friends, as provided herein. These Tickets may not be otherwise transferred, distributed or resold.

“Eligible Service Members” are active or retired members of the U.S. military, including active members of the National Guard or Reservists and active or retired members of the U.S. Coast Guard.

The actual prices charged at U.S. military base ticket offices for Disney’s 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets may be less than the prices set forth above.

Eligible Service Members (or their spouses) will be required to present valid military identification to purchase Disney’s 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets.

Eligible Service Members (or their spouses) who purchase Disney’s 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets for themselves and their family members and friends will be required to activate those Tickets at Walt Disney World theme park ticket windows, no later than September 26, 2010, in order for those Tickets to be used. Valid military identification will be required.

No more than six (6) Disney’s 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased and activated by any Eligible Service Member and/or spouse (regardless of the place of purchase and whether purchased by that person or that person’s spouse), and all six (6) must be purchased at the same time. Accordingly, no Eligible Service Member (or spouse) may purchase Disney’s 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets at any military base ticket office if that person (or that person’s spouse) previously purchased Disney’s 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets (whether at that same military base ticket office or at any other military base ticket office or at any other place). In addition, one of the six (6) Tickets purchased must be for use by the Eligible Service Member or his/her spouse.

Disney’s 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets will not be valid unless and until activated (no later than September 26, 2010).

Each Disney’s 4-Day Military Promotional Ticket must be used by the same person on any and all days. Disney’s 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets may be used ONLY by the Eligible Service Members, spouses, other family members or friends for whom they are purchased. In addition, a valid military ID may be required for admission.

Disney’s 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets (including any options) expire and may not be used after September 30, 2010. In addition, these Tickets (including any options) may not be used on the following blockout dates: March 27, 2010 to April 9, 2010 at all Walt Disney World Theme Parks and other gated attractions; and July 3, 2010 to July 4, 2010 at Magic Kingdom Park.

· This offer may not be combined with any other ticket offer.

We’re thrilled to welcome to the Disney family the talented team at Marvel. We believe the creative and business potential of this combination is substantial and can help us grow both our top and bottom line, leading to a significant increase in long-term shareholder value.
Robert A. Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company

Under the terms of the agreement and based on the closing price of Disney on Thursday, December 31, Marvel shareholders will receive a total of $30 a share in cash plus approximately 0.7452 Disney shares for each Marvel share they own.

Marvel’s assets include a library of over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over 70 years and businesses, including licensing, movie production and publishing.

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Disney Interactive Studios announced today the latest (and loudest) addition to its slate of Apps,The Muppets Animal Drummer. Available now on the App Store for $1.99, The Muppets Animal Drummer puts iPhone and iPod touch users in the drummer’s seat for a game that will test the skills of every wannabe rock drummer out there. Watch and listen to Animal play, then match Animal’s beat and timing to score points and unlock new songs. (Note: Rock & Roll Groupies not included with this app.)

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The Muppets Animal Drummer app also features a Free Play Mode where users can rock out with Animal to original music or songs imported from your iTunes music library (3.0 OS or higher required). Users can also score points and create combos to charge their Rock Meter and power their stage presence. You can even use the App to create original music, then hit the record feature and watch Animal replay your jam session.

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We’re excited to bring Animal and The Muppets to a broad mobile audience, and what better way to do that than an innovative, music-based App that taps into Animal’s wild personality and the unique functionality of the iPhone and iPod touch.
Stephen Saiz, director of marketing, Disney Interactive Studios

Animal, who usually lets his drums do his talking, was typically pithy about this new app: “Louder! Faster! Drum! Drum! Drum!” “Precisely,” agreed Disney’s Stephen Saiz.

For more information, please visit http://www.itunes.com/waltdisney.

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LOOKING FOR A WAY TO HELP THE PLANET THIS SEASON?

It’s that time of year again–the gift giving season! This year, why not give a gift that keeps giving? If you are looking for something that will benefit wildlife and wild places, here are a few shopping tips.

Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) Disney shops offer a wide array of products to help you make the eco-friendly choice when buying gifts for friends and loved ones.

• For $1 – Give a donation to the DWCF, and receive a collector’s button to show your good deed.
• Under $5 – Reusable bags, including the popular “Every Tree has Character“ bag, are available at various Walt
  Disney World Resort merchandise and food and beverage areas. Great for stocking stuffers or for use as gift bags. They are also available at Disneyland Resort in California.
• Under $20 – Cuddly plush animals including elephants, tigers, and hippos, are waiting for adoption. Ten percent of
  the proceeds from the sale of these plush will benefit the DWCF.
• Under $30 – Organic cotton tees, totes and hats featuring animal designs and friends like Kermit the Frog, pandas
  and of course, Mickey Mouse.

  The DWCF supports a variety of conservation-focused organizations around the world. Below are some DWCF recipients that offer their own unique shopping opportunities that benefit their organizations.

  Bat Conservation International (BCI) is working to help bats around the world. Gifts purchased from the BCI Web site aid in protecting lands and caves where bats live.

  • Most children grow up with a fear of bats.  Help them combat this and learn something as well by purchasing one of BCI’s DVDs – “Kids Discover Bats” or “Bats of America.”
  • For those who are interested in keeping bats around because of their importance to the wild, BCI offers bats houses that are easy to install.
  • Is the office secret Santa party coming up and you aren’t sure what to get the hard-to-shop for co-worker? How about BCI post-it notes, key chain or calculator?
  • www.batcon.org

  Caribbean Conservation Corporation (CCC) defends our friends in the oceans-endangered sea turtles. These sea turtle themed gifts are not only an attractive way to show that special someone you care but are also for a very good cause.

  • If you ever dreamed of taking a sea turtle home with you, now you can with the CCC’s bronze turtle statue.
  • Send your post holiday thank you notes on sea turtle stationery.
  • The CCC also assists communities where sea turtles live by selling locally hand-crafted Tagua Nut carvings. These nuts (often called vegetable ivory) are found in northwest Ecuador and provide a livelihood for local people through the sustainable harvest of the tagua palm nut.
  • www.cccturtle.org

  Proyecto Titi is a conservation program that studies cotton-top tamarins in their natural habitat and educates the local communities about the need to protect biodiversity in Colombia.

  • Eco-Mochilas are made by the local community in Columbia by recycling plastic bags. These traditional bags can come customized in colors or with special phrases.
  • If jewelry is your passion, Proyecto Titi now creates eco-mochila bracelets in a variety of colors.
  • Want to show your support for the cotton-top tamarin wherever you go? You can now purchase the cotton-top tamarin key chain, handcrafted by Columbian artisans and show your support for Proyecto Titi.
  • www.proyectotiti.com

  The International Snow Leopard Trust (ISLT) focuses on not only saving the endangered snow leopard but also helping the local communities where these animals live. By purchasing a holiday gift from the ISLT Web site, you can benefit the local craftsmen and help them understand that conservation of the big cats can be beneficial.

  • Hand woven home goods can be found in the ISLT shop–anything from rugs, to coasters, to napkins.
  • Woven personal wear is also available in the form of booties, slippers, hats, handbags and cell phone cases.
  • Handcrafted toys and ornaments are sure to make the little ones happy.

• www.snowleopard.org

  The Nature Conservancy offers a way to spread holiday cheer by helping to protect the places that plants and animals rely upon for survival:

  • The Plant a Billion Trees Campaign—Plant ten trees for only $10 in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. Visit www.plantabillion.org and click onPlant a Tree to make your donation.
  • The Adopt-an-Acre Program—Adopt an acre in the United States, Africa, Australia or Costa Rica
  • The Adopt-a-Coral Reef Program— If the present rate of destruction continues, 70 percent of the world’s coral reefs will be destroyed by the year 2050. Help protect threatened reefs in the Dominican Republic, Palau and Papua New Guinea by Adopting a Coral Reef.
  • http://www.nature.org

  The Peregrine Fund was established in 1970 to help the Peregrine Falcon escape almost certain extinction. Today the Peregrine has come back and the organization helps all birds of prey. All of the items in their internet store benefit the birds in breeding programs and provide educational materials.

  • A variety of wearable items are available in the store, ranging from t-shirts and tote bags to hats to necklaces and pins.
  • If you are looking for something to pass the time, The Peregrine Fund offers puzzles and “Bird-Opoly.”
  • For those who feel like they live at the office, there are calendars, posters, mugs and mouse pads.
  • When you have the little one who has everything, why not give them an eagle puppet or how about a barn owl puppet? While they are having fun, they can gain an awareness of raptors.
  • www.peregrinefund.org

  
  

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  The International Snow Leopard Trust, unique hand woven rugs from Central Asia; the International Rhino Foundation, Rosa, part of the Adopt a Rhino program; the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, mother and baby, part of the Adopt-a-Gorilla program; The Peregrine Fund, bird-themed stuffed animals; Bat Conservation International, bat-themed jewelry benefits BCI; Proyecto Titi, eco-mochilas are traditional bags made in Columbia; The International Snow Leopard Trust, baby snow leopard, part of the Adopt-a-Snow Leopard Project; the Disney Stores, Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund receives 10 percent of the sale of the reusable Every Tree Has Character bags; Caribbean Conservation Corporation, Sea turtle ornaments; The Nature Conservancy, donations to Plant-a-Billion Trees benefits the reforestation of The Atlantic Forest in Brazil;Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, donations are used to benefit a multitude of projects worldwide that study protect wildlife and wild places.

Since its posting on November 24, the video for Queen + The Muppets’ version of “Bohemian Rhapsody” has been viewed over a staggering 10.3 million times on YouTube. The video brings together two iconic pieces of pop culture — Queen’s rock-opera classic “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the inimitable Muppets. It features all the recognizable characters that defined an era of television, and continue to be popular with each new generation: Miss Piggy, Kermit The Frog, Gonzo, Animal and many more.

The momentum for the video has taken on a life of its own, and as a result, the single and video are now available digitally at online retailers today.

The original version of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” is considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time and appears on their Absolute Greatestcompilation (Hollywood Records), which has spent three weeks in the UK’s Top 10 Album Chart. In 2002, “Bohemian Rhapsody” was named by the Guinness Book of Records as the Top British single of all-time and in 2004, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

D Street, located in the mid-section of the District, carries a variety of products for both men and women. Items include cutting-edge apparel, pop culture novelties, Vinylmation figures and collectibles, artwork, handbags, accessories and jewelry. The store’s raw, unfinished industrial look also highlights Disney art created by local artists.

Product lines feature vintage looks from Disney Couture and urban styles inspired by the surf and skate lifestyle. Vintage apparel includes artwork from classic Disney attractions and characters and films such as “Star Wars” and “TRON.” D Street also showcases jewelry designers Tarina Tarantino and Classic Hardware, and fashion labels Mighty Fine and Harajuku Lovers.

We are excited to add D Street to the eclectic blend of experiences available for our guests at Downtown Disney – where there truly is something for everyoneThe creative vibe of D Street, combined with the special edition Disney items available, make for a dynamic combination you can’t find anywhere else.
Tony Bruno, VP, Resort hotels and Downtown Disney

One featured artist is Southern California’s own, Noah, who is known for his avant-garde artistic approach. Noah draws inspiration from his love of Disney and his passion for classic films and cars. Motor Mouse Since 1928, a brand by Noah, is a collection that includes artwork and apparel featuring Mickey Mouse in a variety of scenarios, including riding a motorcycle.

Nothing brings me greater joy than seeing Disney guests light up when they see their favorite Disney character in a light that fits their personality and lifestyle. It makes the characters and Disney magic that much closer and personal.
Noah, artist

The following events will take place as part of the grand opening:

Dec. 16 Goorin Bros. Hats Trunk Show from 4-7 p.m.
Dec. 17 Junk Food Trunk Show from 4-7 p.m.
Dec. 18 Ed Hardy Trunk Show from 4-7 p.m.
Dec. 19 Create Your Own Vinyl Experience with Noah from 10 a.m.-noon Art Demonstration & Signing with Noah from 2-5 p.m.

The Downtown Disney District features nearly 40 shopping and dining locations. Recent additions include Little Miss Matched, RideMakerz, Kitson Kids and Studio Disney 365. For more information visit downtowndisney.com.

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adidas and Disney today announced an all-new product line for infants and children, combining adidas Kids top performance products with classic Disney characters Mickey Mouse and friends Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck. The sporty and fashionable collection consisting of footwear, apparel and accessories, will be available in adidas Sport Performance Stores and sports retailers globally.

With a touch of Disney magic, the debut collection in the line features traditional adidas apparel silhouettes with pocket details and rubber Mickey Mouse badges on tee shirts and pants, while hoodies are complemented by iconic Mickey Mouse shaped zippers. Boys’ tees and shirts feature an animated image of Mickey Mouse while Minnie Mouse is the key character on the girls’ apparel, with her lady-like image featured on tees and caps. Feminine accessories complete the outfits: matching trolley bags for the apparel and footwear, caps with recurring graphics of Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse and cozy cotton socks. (View a video of the product line at Disney Consumer Products’ YouTube Channel Disney Living ).

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In addition to the classic adidas 3-Stripes design, several highlight pieces in the first collection have standout details such as all-over prints with a shiny metallic-pearl finish on the apparel and special silver applications on the shoe laces to extend the whimsical feel. Footwear highlights include the Disney StreetRun trainer in diva rose and metallic silver for girls and teal and white for boys. 3D design elements featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse make this footwear truly stand-out, but for kids the best feature will be the colourful shoe sole that leaves a Disney-themed adidas footprint.

I grew up with Mickey and Minnie and my main goal was to design a standout collection for boys and girls that would be cool and cute at the same time, bringing to life these classic Disney characters.
Rana Babacan, adidas designer

This cooperation is such a great opportunity for two world-leading brands to bring together their expertise and create a totally new fingerprint which combines kids sport, and their love of all things Disney.
Pete Brady, category manager, adidas Kids

Mickey Mouse remains at the forefront of many fashion trends, and we’re delighted with the way we’ve been able to integrate Mickey and friends into this range. This new line of kids fashion will be fun for children and appealing to their fashion-conscious parents.
Pamela Lifford, EVP, global fashion & home, Disney Consumer Products

The spring/summer 2010 collection will hit stores in December 2009/January 2010, including adidas Sport Performance Stores and select sports retailers. Prices for infant products range from $15 for the Disney boys’ and girls’ accessories, $22 for T-shirts up to $56for full outfit sets, and $51 for the Disney Bokajone trainer and StreetRun trainer. Prices for little kids’ products start from $26 for T-shirts. Accessories range from $18 up to $62 for the trolley bag. Prices for little kids’ footwear range from $73-81.

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The next Disney-inspired collection by adidas will feature characters from Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story, timed to coincide with the launch of Disney•Pixar’s highly anticipated Toy Story 3 in cinemas worldwide.

ABC Mobile and Disney Channel offer some of the most iconic and popular programming on television. FLO TV is thrilled to add ABC Mobile and the Disney Channel to the lineup of leading brands enjoyed by our subscribers.
Jonathan Barzilay, SVP of programming and advertising, FLO TV

We are excited to expand our relationship with FLO TV and now offer a comprehensive array of world-class programming to their subscribers. We are dedicated to connecting viewers to the content they want and brands they love on the platforms they choose and are pleased that in addition to having access to high-quality, popular sports programming from ESPN, users of the FLO TVservice will now be able to see their favorite shows from ABC and Disney Channel.
Matt Murphy, SVP, digital video distribution, Disney and ESPN Media Networks

The ABC Mobile channel features full-length episodes of popular primetime shows such as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Desperate Housewives,” “FlashForward,” “Ugly Betty” and “Lost” (when it returns in February 2010), as well as select content from ABC Family and SOAPnet. Additionally, the mobile channel offers a variety of short-form content from ABC Entertainment and ABC News.

Disney Channel will run a simulcast on the FLO TV service, offering consumers access to full-length episodes of hit Disney Channel series “Hannah Montana,” “Wizards of Waverly Place,” “The Suite Life on Deck” and “JONAS,” as well as films from the wildly popular Disney Channel Original Movie franchise. The service also includes Playhouse Disney, a daily morning programming block for preschoolers and their caregivers featuring a wide array of content, such as critically acclaimed series “Handy Manny” and “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.”

The FLO TV wireless service already offers ESPN MobileTV, which delivers year-round 24/7 coverage of more than 800 live events, including College Football, College Basketball, Major League Baseball and more. ESPN MobileTV also delivers timely news and information seven days a week from ESPNEWS, as well as information and analysis from top ESPN studio programs “Baseball Tonight,” “Pardon the Interruption” and “Around the Horn.” Through this new agreement, live event coverage will expand further still, with previously unavailable ESPN games being added to the ABC Mobile channel.

The FLO TV service is being offered across multiple platforms, including:

on a dedicated device with the FLO TV Personal Television — the first-ever portable digital television with a dedicated network;

direct to mobile subscribers, via AT&T as AT&T Mobile TV and Verizon Wireless as V CAST Mobile TV;

direct to automobiles using the FLO TV Auto Entertainment system. Audiovox and FLO TV will be launching FLO TVAuto Entertainment, an in-vehicle entertainment system that delivers high-quality TV, offering enhanced entertainment beyond DVDs.

Through this variety of media, consumers can simultaneously get high-quality video and audio in real time without streaming, buffering or downloads.

Disney fans will soon be able to add an element of epic adventure to their collections: On Thursday, December 10, eFX Inc. begins accepting orders at www.efxcollectibles.com for its eye-popping, four-foot replica of Capt. Nemo’s Nautilus, inspired by Disney’s 1954 live-action version of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Shipping is anticipated to take place in spring 2010 for the Nautilus, the first of three incredible replicas offered in eFX’s new Disney line. The Nautilusis priced at $1,799, and payments can be made in four installments. All orders for the Nautilus placed prior to December 31, 2009, will receive an early pre-order price of $1,699.

Moreover, orders placed before that date will also receive a special certificate, suitable for framing, on a reproduction of the Disney Studios stationery used during the film’s production in 1954. The certificate can be fully customized for gift purchases, and can be sent directly to gift recipients for the holidays. (Certificates for holiday giving can be guaranteed only for orders placed prior to December 17.)

This four-foot replica of the Nautilus offers features not incorporated in any previous model of the iconic submarine. Produced at approximately 1/45th scale, the replica features finely detailed interior views of the wheelhouse and Capt. Nemo’s salon, as well as LED lights to illuminate those rooms and the circular salon observation window.

In addition to a removable skiff, the Nautilus incorporates a freely rotating propeller and pivoting rudder, and includes a custom display stand. EachNautilus will have a numbered plaque and certificate of authenticity, and production will be strictly limited to 500 pieces worldwide.

The Nautilus is the first collectible that eFX has in its new Disney line. Upcoming pieces include:

• An exquisite Heart Box inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which incorporates two sculptures by renowned artist David Kracov;
• An 18-inch-tall “photo puppet” replica of the Muppets’ Rizzo the Rat, complete with letterman’s jacket and baseball cap.

eFX expects to begin accepting orders for these two collectibles by the end of the year. For complete details, visit their website today.

Star Wars Celebration V will take place at the Orange County Convention Center from August 12 thru 15, 2010:

Thursday, August 12, 2010 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday, August 13, 2010 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 14, 2010 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, August 15, 2010 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Star Wars Celebration V will be commemorating the 30th anniversary of the release of  The Empire Strikes Back. Tickets go on sale December 10th at 9:00 AM EST. Pricing is:

Adult Four-Day Passes are $120
Saturday Passes are $50
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday Passes are $45
Kids Four-Day Passes are $50
One-Day Passes are $25

Some ticket prices will be higher at the door. For more information, check out the Star Wars Celebration V website.