March, 2011

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT REVEALS BIG-TIME NEWS: NICKELODEON’S HOTTEST MUSIC GROUP, BIG TIME RUSH , TO PERFORM LIVE AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA ON MAY 14 Guests Can Also Enjoy a Sneak Preview of a Never-Before-Seen Episode of the Hit TV Series, “Big Time Rush” ORLANDO, Fla. (March 28, 2011 ) – On May 14, Universal Orlando guests are in for a big-time treat – Nickelodeon stars Big Time Rush will perform live at Universal Studios Florida’s Music Plaza stage. With...

Disney Publishing Worldwide Grows U.S. Magazine Publishing Business With the Launch of Kid-Focused Subscription Magazines and Special Interest Publications Phineas and Ferb Magazine to Kick Off New Program of Subscription-Based Products New York, March 21, 2011 — Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) will extend its U.S. magazine business - currently targeted to moms with the monthly Disney FamilyFun - with new magazines aimed at kids. The first magazine in the program, Phineas and Ferb , will...

Disney Proudly Unveils A Full Three Minute Sneak Peek Of Its All-New Movie Starring Ashley Tisdale in SHARPAY'S FABULOUS ADVENTURE Premiering On Blu-ray™ & DVD April 19, 2011 Burbank, Calif. , March 23, 2010 – On April 19, 2011, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will be proudly unveiling Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure , an all-new movie on Blu-ray™ and DVD staring Ashley Tisdale reprising her role as Disney Channel’s global sensation “High School Musical”...

Debuts as the Ultimate 4-Disc Disney Blu-ray™ Combo Pack on March 29, 2011 When the kingdom’s most wanted—and most charming—bandit Flynn Rider (voice of ZACHARY LEVI) hides out in a mysterious tower, he’s taken hostage by Rapunzel (voice of MANDY MOORE), a beautiful and feisty tower-bound teen with 70 feet of magical, golden hair. Locked away from everything by her overbearing Mother Gothel, Rapunzel's tower walls become her world - a canvas where she can create...

THE LION KING WELCOMES TWO YOUNG LIONS TO THE PRIDELANDS IN THEIR BROADWAY DEBUTS: JUDAH BELLAMY as YOUNG SIMBA and SHAYLIN BECTON as YOUNG NALA For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - Broadway’s landmark musical event THE LION KING is pleased to welcome JUDAH BELLAMY as “Young Simba” and SHAYLIN BECTON as “Young Nala” to the company. Bellamy and Becton made their Broadway debuts last night. They alternate with fellow young lions and current cast members Alphonso...

Rip Clutchgoneski The former European colony and newly independent Republic of New Rearendia is desperate to put their name on the map - the #10 open-wheeled racer Rip Clutchgoneski is their best bet. After putting together a remarkable string of qualifying races, Rip's entry into the World Grand Prix is clearly the Cinderella story of the competition. Though Rip credits luck for his chance on the international stage, it's really skill and exuberance that brought the proud New Rearendian...

This week on the show: - Disney Studios unveils " The Ballad of Nessie," a new 2-D animated short to precede "Winnie the Pooh" - Bob Gurr, Bill Farmer, John Tartaglia and hundreds of D23 Members celebrated at D23's Second Anniversary Member Mixer - Fresh "Pirates" scoop including a hidden Mickey in the teaser poster and the secret of the mermaid's porcelain complexion - Exciting video of Ursula being installed inside "The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea...

PRESENTED BY STATE FARM®, "AGENTS ON A MISSION" MULTI-CITY TOUR KICKS OFF AT THE MALL OF AMERICA ON MARCH 22 Star Racecar Lightning McQueen, Lovable Tow Truck Mater and Master British Spy Finn McMissile Race Across North America to Celebrate Disney•Pixar's Big-Screen Adventure "Cars 2" BURBANK, Calif. (March 18, 2011 ) - Presented by State Farm, the "Agents on a Mission" tour hits the road with Disney•Pixar's "Cars 2" this spring when...

Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” captures the fun, adventure and humor that ignited the hit franchise—this time in Disney Digital 3D™. Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed tale of truth, betrayal, youth and demise. When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penélope Cruz), he’s not sure if it’s love—or if she’s a ruthless...

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). Copyright Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Fun Facts The iconic Skull representing “The Pirates of the Caribbean ” franchise has · New beads · A pearl in the gold...

These pieces of concept art highlight the "Carification" of some famous world city landmarks used in the film. Click to enlarge THAT'S AMORE - Pixar reimagines the signature casinos of the European Riviera in Disney.Pixar's "Cars 2" with the fictional Porto Corsa Casino in Italy. Concept art created in July 2010 showcases the "carified" elements - instead of lion statues on the building corners, Pixar artists created car statuary details. This concept art was...

Jeff Gorvette (voice of Jeff Gordon) Jeff Gorvette is one of the greatest American racecars alive today. Donning the stars and stripes of his country’s flag, the #24 Corvette C6.R has proven his ability to succeed on the big ovals and the road courses of the Grand Touring Sports circuits. Having moved from his hometown of Vallejo , California to Indiana to be closer to the racing world, Gorvette’s ability to accelerate at such a young age has turned hoods wherever he competes. His championships...

©Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved The rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland serve as the backdrop for “Brave,” a new tale that joins the land’s ancient lore—stories of epic battles and mystical legends passed down for generations. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is the grand adventure of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer who confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts...

Fish Hooks OSCAR GETS MILO TO SEE THE IMPORTANCE OF RECYCLING IN A NEW EPISODE OF "FISH HOOKS," FRIDAY, APRIL 8 ON DISNEY CHANNEL Ozzy Osbourne Guest Stars as the Earth Troll "Legend of the Earth Troll" - In an attempt to get Milo to change his careless ways and to see the importance of recycling, Oscar appeals to him in the only way that will work ... by disguising himself as a "magical dude" named the Earth Troll (played by Ozzy Osbourne). The plan seems to work until...

Copyright 2011 Disney/Pixar All rights reserved. Disney/Pixar's "Hawaiian Vacation" Takes "Toy Story" Characters on Brand-New Adventure Appearing Exclusively with "Cars 2" Theatrical Release, New Short Film Features Buzz, Woody and Favorites from "Toy Story 3" BURBANK, Calif. (February 28, 2011) -- In celebration of their recent Oscar® win for Best Animated Feature, Woody, Buzz and the rest of the "Toy Story 3" gang head to the big screen...

You don't need 70 feet of hair to be a hero! Los Angeles, CA – Sunday March 27, 2011 - In celebration of the DVD/Blu-ray release of TANGLED on March 29, a highly visual charity event in association with The Buzz Girls took place at the Bungalow Salon , a “celebrity favorite” in West Hollywood. The event benefited esteemed charity Locks of Love , which provides hair pieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long term medical hair loss. Several celebrity hair...

Set in the "bonny blue highlands" of Scotland, "The Ballad of Nessie" is a whimsical and colorful tall tale about the friendly Loch Ness monster, Nessie, and how she and her best friend MacQuack the rubber duck came to live in the moor they now call home. Setting the adventure into motion is a greedy land developer named MacFroogle, who decides to build a mini-golf empire on top of Nessie's home. Copyright 2011 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights Reserved. Directed by the...

“PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES” Young missionary Philip Swift (SAM CLAFLIN) and enigmatic mermaid Syrena (ASTRID BERGÉS-FRISBEY) are mysteriously drawn to each other despite the fact that they should be natural enemies. Ph: Peter Mountain © Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved “PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES” Captain Jack Sparrow (JOHNNY DEPP) and Joshamee Gibbs’ (KEVIN R. McNALLY) are unpleasantly surprised to find themselves...

Photo Credit: Roberto Gonzalez, Universal Orlando Resort © 2011 Universal Orlando Resort. All rights reserved Actor and star of the hit TV series, “Modern Family,” Jesse Tyler Ferguson joked around with Woody Woodpecker while being hosted with boyfriend Justin Mikita at Universal Orlando Resort on March 25, 2011. The couple experienced both of Universal Orlando’s theme parks while on vacation, stopping to ride the Incredible Hulk coaster and enjoy lunch at Three Broomsticks...

Schenectady, NY (March 23, 2011) – Disney’s THE LION KING continues to reign across North America with a sold-out four-week premiere engagement in Schenectady, NY which concluded on Sunday, March 20. The engagement, which the Albany Times Union enthused, “offers all of the spectacle one would expect and then some,” grossed over $5.2 million at the box office and entertained more than 77,000 patrons during 32 performances at Proctors Theatre. It is estimated that THE LION KING...

©Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved. Lewis Hamilton (voice of Lewis Hamilton) Lewis Hamilton, the famously sleek and seriously fast #2 Grand Touring Sports champion, has been a determined and winning racer for nearly his entire young life. Like all youngster cars, Lewis spent his childhood going to school, taking karate lessons and winning the British Karting Championship by the age of 10. Today, the celebrated native Brit continues to bring an exceptional work ethic and soft-spoken confidence...

Copyright 2011 Walt isney Studios All rights reserved. Click to enlarge Copyright 2011 Walt Disney Studios All rights reserved. Click to enlarge Copyright 2011 Walt Disney Studios All rights reserved. Click to enlarge “Like” PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN on Facebook at: http://www.Facebook.com/PiratesoftheCaribbean . PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES sails into theatres May 20 th , 2011 in Disney Digital 3D™.

WALT DISNEY RECORDS TO RELEASE Mary Poppins: The Live Cast Recording ON Tuesday, April 5 Recorded Live in Performance at Her Majesty’s Theatre – Melbourne, Australia BURBANK, CA (MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011 ) - Walt Disney Records is pleased to announce the Tuesday, April 5 th album release of Mary Poppins: The Live Cast Recording from the stage musical MARY POPPINS, presented by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh. Recorded over five performances at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne, the...

Now through April 5, guests t Universal Studios Florida can be among the first to meet the characters from “Hop,” Universal Pictures’ new animated film about candy, chicks, and rock ‘n’ roll. They’re performing live at the French Quarter stage within the New York area of the theme park, followed by a meet-and-greet where guests can snap photos with the characters. Universal Studios is one of two amazing theme parks within Universal Orlando Resort featuring cutting...