December, 2010

For Immediate Release CORPSE BRIDE CO-DIRECTOR MIKE JOHNSON AT HELM OF VANGUARD’S ANIMATED FILM OZ WARS (Los Angeles, CA; December 15, 2010) – John Williams, President and CEO of Vanguard Films, announced today the company has signed Oscar™ and Annie Award-nominee Mike Johnson, co-director of Corpse Bride , to direct its CG/stop-motion hybrid feature film, Oz Wars . "Mike Johnson is a spectacular director and one of the masters of stop-motion,” says Williams. “We...

Picturing The Walt Disney Family Museum Photography by Jim Smith A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT and KEEPSAKE SOLD ONLY AT OUR MUSEUM STORE or ONLINE at waltdisney.org It all started with a visit to San Francisco. When photographer Jim Smith—whose body of work includes contributions to more than 100 books—discovered The Walt Disney Family Museum, he was immediately captivated by Walt’s life story and the rich visuals that bring it to life. Jim proposed a photo book to Museum executive director...

Check Out This Exclusive Release Event Yellow hello! This is Lance Fensterman giving you the weekly glimpse at what's going on in the world of the New York Comic Con. Getting a few holiday jingles stuck in your head these past few weeks? I'm getting woobly from all the fa la la la la's and ho ho ho's. But the holiday season is well underway and 'tis the season to be jolly New York! Tron: Legacy Exclusive Release Event Come to the New Era NYC Flagship Store for the release of the...

"I woke up this morning to the news that ‘Dragon’ was nominated for a Golden Globe. Whoo hoo! (I really did make a Whoo-hoo noise when I heard). First, I have to congratulate all of our artists that made this film. Everything about this movie was a bold departure in every aspect, and it is wonderful that it is being recognized. Second, I think I will have another cup of coffee to celebrate. This time, extra sugar!" -Chris Sanders, Writer/Director, "How to Train Your Dragon"...

"Seriously Funny Kids" comes to SEA LIFE™ Carlsbad Aquarium December 15, 2010 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Do you have funny kids? "Seriously Funny Kids", hosted by Heidi Klum, will be filiming at SEA LIFE™ Carlsbad Aquarium Wednesday, December 15, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Guests will be randomly selected by the crew (please note, Heidi Klum will not be present) to participate in the filming so stop by and visit us for your chance to be on national television...

In PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES, Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp ) finds himself on an unexpected journey to the fabled Fountain of Youth when a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz) forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane ).

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Disney Presents SECRETARIAT The Impossible True Story About A Legendary Sports Champion & Its Owner Releases As A Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD & Movie Download on January 25, 2011 Burbank, Calif., The inspirational story about one of the most remarkable feats in sports history, SECRETARIAT, comes to Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-rayTM + DVD), DVD and Movie Download on January 25, 2011 by Walt Disney Studios. This powerful and thrilling journey of the 1973 Triple Crown winner and its owner Penny Chenery...

In anticipation of the December 17 th , 2010 release of “ TRON: Legacy ,” New Era has partnered with Disney to create a series of one-of-a-kind, visually stunning caps, featuring glow-in-the-dark graphics and detailed images. Reflecting every element of the digital world in which “ TRON: Legacy” takes place, these 59FIFTY caps will be sure to get you in the game. There are six caps in the New Era “TRON: Legacy” series and they are currently available at www.neweracap...

This Saturday guests will enjoy a special occasion as Chip Davis, founder of Mannheim Steamroller, will take the stage to conduct the Mannheim Steamroller orchestra concert. As part of our Holidays celebration at Universal Orlando Resort this year we are excited to have Mannheim Steamroller play their memorable holiday music for our guests on our Music Plaza stage on select nights. With more than 30 million albums sold worldwide Mannheim Steamroller is considered the masters of Christmas music. The...

SEA LIFE™ Carlsbad Aquarium Holiday Offer December 1 - 25, 2010 SEA LIFE™ Carlsbad Aquarium would like to wish all Pass Members a happy holiday by inviting you and up to six friends to SEA LIFE for only $5.00* for the month of December! Expired Memberships can be renewed at www.myLEGOLAND.com to take advantage of this great offer! Download coupon to take advantage of this great offer and exact discount details.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pittsburgh-- ToonSeum Screens Animated Holiday Classics Wednesday December 22nd, beginning at 6:30pm The ToonSeum wants to spread a little holiday cheer by presenting three of our favorite animated features on one special night, Wednesday, December 22st. Take a little break from the hustle and bustle and join us for the timeless masterpiece A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), followed by A Wish For Wings That Work (1991), and finally, the feature film The Nightmare Before Christmas...

From our Archives: Special Holiday Sale on Art Prints Out of the vault and available at these prices for a limited time only…. Take advantage of very special reduced prices for vintage limited edition signed prints by Herbert D. Ryman and other Disney-affiliated artists, originally produced in the 1960s and 70s to raise money for art scholarships for students. Now you can support students at Ryman Arts with your purchase of these beautiful prints. These discounted prices are only available...

The Walt Disney Family Museum January 2011 Events Calendar Celebrate the New Year with a New Voice! A Visit from the Voice of Donald Duck, Tony Anselmo Get Animated with Our New Voice-Over Workshop! Join us for Donald Duck-themed screenings, activities and fun! SCREENINGS + DISCUSSIONS FILM OF THE MONTH – January 2-31 Donald Duck Favorites 1:00pm and 4:00pm daily, Theater (except Tuesdays and January 15 and 22) Tickets available online at www.waltdisney.org Donald Duck made his debut in 1934...

Download photos Download photos Download photos *Video is also available Crystal Kranz 760.918.5416 SEA LIFE™ CARLSBAD AQUARIUM IS DREAMING OF A GREEN CHRISTMAS Aquarium offers underwater Christmas tree decorating, eco-friendly holiday crafts, fish gifts and holiday tips Download photos CARLSBAD, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2010) – If everyone wrapped just three gifts in reused paper or fabric gift bags, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 hockey rinks… this is just one of many tips...

ABC Family’s Groundbreaking Drama Explores the Complex Lives of Contemporary High School Kids The Secret Life of the American Teenager: Volume Five 3-Disc Set Coming to DVD December 21, 2010 Burbank, Calif., November 2010 —The best-hidden secrets have a way of bubbling to the surface in the critically acclaimed series The Secret Life of the American Teenager: Volume Five , coming to DVD on December 21, 2010 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. Insightful, explosive and truthful...

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT LAUNCHES “HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE” TWITTER CONTEST Winners Will Celebrate the Season at Universal Orlando’s Holidays Event, with VIP Access to Grinchmas, Macy’s Holiday Parade and More WHAT: Universal Orlando Resort’s “Holiday Experience” Twitter contest will give six lucky followers of @UORNews and their families VIP access to experience everything that Universal Orlando’s Holidays event has to offer. Winners will celebrate the...

Bring the Hottest Movie of the Year into Your Living Room Step Up 3 Available December 21, 2010 on Blu-ray 3DTM, Blu-rayTM, DVD and Movie Download Formats Burbank, Calif., October 26, 2010 - Bringing the best in 3D entertainment to consumers at home on December 21 is Touchstone Home Entertainment’s dance film sensation Step Up 3 - releasing for the first time ever on Blu-ray 3DTM on the same day-and-date as the Blu-rayTM and DVD. Pulsating with dazzling choreography and chart- topping music...

Winter Cartooning Classes Cartoon Art Museum Class: Tuesday through Thursday, December 28th through 30th Start off the new year right with these fun classes at the Cartoon Art Museum over the winter holiday break December 28-30. All classes includes materials and admission to the museum. Drawing Fun for Parents and Kids - Family Fun Class December 28 (Tuesday) Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm Cost: $10 per-person (only 1 to 2 kids per adult please) About: What better way to finish off the year than a...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C. (December 2, 2010) – The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers will honor former Walt Disney Studios Chairman Dick Cook as its 2011 “Pioneer of the Year,” it was jointly announced today by Jeff Goldstein, President of The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation and Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon. In a show of industry unity, the award presentation will take place at the launch of CinemaCon, to be held March 28 – 31...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE BILLION DOLLAR-PLUS GLOBAL THEATRICAL SMASH MAKES ITS FIRST BLU-RAY 3D™ DEBUT FOR THE HOME DISNEY'S ALICE IN WONDERLAND 4-DISC COMBO PACK WITH BLU-RAY 3D - This coming holiday season, the sixth highest-grossing worldwide film of all time, Tim Burton’s epic fantasy adventure ALICE IN WONDERLAND , will be the biggest film to ever release on the all-new Blu-ray 3D™ platform for the home in a new 4-Disc Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital...

2011 SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULE The Official Disney Fan Club Announces New Experiences and Surprises to Entertain and Delight its Growing Membership BURBANK, Calif. – December xx 2010 – D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is pleased to announce the coming year’s slate of special events, designed especially for its diverse and growing membership base. Among the exciting offerings for 2011 are exclusive D23 Studio Tours throughout the year, four free 50 and Fabulous film screenings on...

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. For Immediate Release: COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE BOOM! STUDIOS 2010 HOLIDAY PARTY @ MELTDOWN COMICS DECEMBER 13, 2010! IT'S A PARTY AND EVERYONE'S INVITED! December 1, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA - Can you believe it's been a year since our last celebration? Neither can we! But it's true. It's time again for the BOOM! Studios holiday party at Meltdown comics, happening Monday, December 13 at 8pm! So won't you join us? No...