July, 2011

) "MAKE YOUR MARK: ULTIMATE DANCE OFF - 'SHAKE IT UP' EDITION" DISNEY CHANNEL'S FIRST NATIONAL DANCE TALENT SEARCH,"MAKE YOUR MARK: ULTIMATE DANCE OFF - 'SHAKE IT UP' EDITION" KICKS OFF AT THE AMERICANA AT BRAND IN GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA "Shake It Up" stars Zendaya and Bella Thorne help kick-off a five-city talent search for "Make Your Mark: Ultimate Dance Off - 'Shake It Up' edition," Disney Channel's first national dance talent...

FOURTH SEASON OF "N.B.T.," POPULAR MUSICAL TALENT SHOWCASE, DEBUTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 ON RADIO DISNEY AND DISNEY CHANNEL -- Music from Five Young Unsigned Artists to be Highlighted Across National Broadcast and Online Platforms -- -- "N.B.T." Winner's Single to be Released by Disney Music Group - - Radio Disney, the #1, 24-hour radio network devoted to kids, tweens and families, will kick off its fourth season of "N.B.T." (Next Big Thing), beginning FRIDAY, OCTOBER...

Casting Directors Searching for Talented Young Actors, Actresses, Singers and Dancers Ages 10-18 for Upcoming Series and Movies Produced for Disney Channel and Disney XD Disney Channel and Disney XD today announced an open casting call in Richmond, Virginia, to give promising new actors and actresses an opportunity of a lifetime to audition for casting representatives. "We are always on the lookout for young talent and the opportunity to help make their dreams come true," said Judy Taylor...

What if Peter Pan and Tinker Bell were real? And what if starstuff actually did exist? Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson , award-winning authors and creators of the best-selling series, Peter and the Starcatchers , are back and ready to answer those questions and more in the all-new book, The Bridge to Never Land - a contemporary follow-up to the Starcatchers series. The Bridge to Never Land Disney-Hyperion Publication Date: August 9, 2011 Ages: 10 years and up $18.99 ISBN: 1-4231-3865-1 ABOUT THE BOOK...

Front of Line Pass Go right to the front of the line and get the best seats in the house at ALL rides, shows and attractions. Limited supply! Buy online and avoid Front Gate sellouts! Get Plugged In at the all-new 5 Towers on Universal CityWalk® Experience CityWalk's latest nightlife addition with an all-new state-of-the-art stage, over 5,000 LED lights and a sound system that'll blow you away! Enjoy a variety of Rock, R&B, Latin, A Cappella and Pop concerts at the FREE Plugged In...

This week on the show: - Goofy's Sky School soars over Disney California Adventure - A virtual drive-through of Cars Land - "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" sails past $1 billion at the global box office - Two new eateries open on Paradise Pier - "Brave" poster artwork revealed - Weezer, Hayley Williams, OK Go and more contribute to the upcoming "Muppets: The Green Album" featuring favorite Muppet tunes - Disneyland Resort announces Halloween Time dates...

ARENA SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR THE D23 EXPO: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT AUGUST 19 – 21 AT THE ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER Star-Studded Presentations Include Regis Philbin, the Cast of Disney Channel’s “Shake It Up,” Disney Princesses and Countless Surprise Appearances ANAHEIM, Calif. – July 7, 2011 – The D23 Expo 2011 is proud to announce the Arena schedule for The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. From August 19 – 21, Expo guests will have exclusive access to presentations...

Griffin and Crayola Announce Availability of Crayola ColorStudio HD for iPad Crayola ColorStudio HD App now available on the App Store; iMarker digital stylus now available at Apple Stores nationwide Nashville, TN / Easton, PA – July 6, 2011 – Griffin Technology, one of the world’s foremost creators of innovations for everyday life, and Crayola, whose products have inspired artistic creativity in children for more than 100 years, announce the availability of Crayola ColorStudio...

This week on the show: - Hidden objects inside Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel - Epic Mickey's Warren Spector heads to the D23 Expo—plus, much more interactive fun - Jiko—The Cooking Place is honored at Walt Disney World - Viewer questions… and more!

It's a Musical "Jolly Holiday" as Dick Van Dyke & The Vantastix Bring Harmony and Melodic Fun to First Night of Disney's D23 Expo, August 19-21, 2011 BURBANK, Calif. (July 29, 2011) - Disney fans attending the first day of Disney's D23 Expo, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, August 19-21 at the Anaheim Convention Center, will be able to end their day with an unforgettable evening of harmony provided by Dick Van Dyke & The Vantastix. The popular vocal quartet...

© 2011 Universal Orlando Resort. All rights reserved. Photo by Kevin Kolczynski, Universal Orlando Resort Famed teen singer and actress Selena Gomez visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort with family and friends on Friday, July 29, stopping at the Hogwarts Express to meet the Conductor in Hogsmeade. Hosted by Universal Orlando, Gomez and her backup singers (from left to right) Ashley Cook, Lindsey Harper and Katelyn Clampett also sipped on Butterbeer in Hog’s...

‘Like’ THE MUPPETS on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/Muppets THE MUPPETS opens in theaters everywhere on November 23rd!

THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK PRESENTS EXCLUSIVE SCREENINGS AND Q&As WITH THE CREATIVE FORCES BEHIND TV'S MOST ANTICIPATED NEW FALL SERIES AND ANIMATED HOLIDAY SPECIAL - "ONCE UPON A TIME" AND "PREP & LANDING: NAUGHTY VS. NICE" -- AUGUST 19 AND 20 AT THE D23 EXPO "Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice," Screening Will Be Followed By a Q&A with Directors and Producer, Set for August 19 "Once Upon a Time" Screening Will Be Followed By a Q&A with...

Photo by: Roberto Gonzalez, Universal Orlando Resort © 2011 Universal Orlando Resort. All rights reserved. Irish actress Evanna Lynch, known for her role as Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter film series, stopped to admire the Quibbler display and try on a pair of Spectrespecs at Dervish and Banges , a magical supplies and equipment shop at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter on Monday, July 18, 2011. Lynch was hosted by Universal Orlando Resort, spending some time at the theme parks while attending...

UNIVERSAL PICTURES’ UPCOMING THRILLER “THE THING” TO BECOME HAUNTED HOUSE EXPERIENCE AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS Guests Will Experience the Fear of the Film at the “Country’s Best Halloween Event” Before “The Thing” Hits Theatres ORLANDO, Fla. (July 19, 2011) — An abandoned scientific research facility in the midst of a vast and frozen Antarctica will set the stage for “The Thing,” an all-new haunted house...

Buca di Beppo celebrates National Lasagna Day on July 28 FREE lasagna with purchase of any Buca Large pasta or entrée Las Vegas, Nevada (July 19, 2011) - Everyone's favorite family-style Italian restaurant, Buca di Beppo, is offering FREE lasagna in celebration of National Lasagna Day on July 28. Guests who purchase any Buca large Pasta or entrée will receive a free lunch-sized portion of lasagna, with a festive Italian ambiance at no additional cost. Made fresh daily, Buca di Beppo...

Lisa Stewart and Chris Chase to Serve as Producers GLENDALE, Calif., July 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced that Kevin Lima ( Enchanted , Tarzan ) will direct the upcoming feature film Monkeys of Mumbai (working title), the studio's first-ever Bollywood-style animated musical adventure. Lisa Stewart ( Turbo , Monsters vs. Aliens ) and Chris Chase ( Enchanted , Tarzan ) will serve as producers on the project. As previously announced, Stephen...

This week on the show: - Walt Disney Parks and Resorts bring a "Carousel of Projects" to the D23 Expo - Phineas and Ferb make beautiful music with... Slash?? - Ridley Pearson, Dave Barry and David Arquette join the roster of talent at the D23 Expo - "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" surfs into homes—with plenty of exciting extras - New additions coming to Walt Disney World's Downtown Disney - The debut of the stunning new entrance to Disney California Adventure...

VACATION PACKAGES ON SALE SUNDAY, JULY 31 st FOR "A CELEBRATION OF THE HARRY POTTER FILMS" AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT Special Event Hosted by Warner Bros. to Feature Three Days of Cast Member and Filmmaker Appearances, Autograph Signings, Q&A Sessions and Film Screenings ORLANDO, Fla. (July 25, 2011) - Universal Orlando Resort announced today that special vacation packages will go on sale Sunday, July 31 st that will give guests the opportunity to attend "A Celebration of the...

DISNEY INTERACTIVE MEDIA GROUP TO GIVE D23 EXPO ATTENDEES HANDS-ON FUN WITH THE LATEST INTERACTIVE GAMES AND ONLINE ART ACTIVITIES Guests to Preview Upcoming Video Games, Compete in Interactive Art Contests on Disney.com's Create and Meet Legendary Video Game Designer Warren Spector, Creator of Disney Epic Mickey BURBANK, CA -July 25, 2011 - Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) invites Disney fans and families to step into its pavilion at the D23 Expo-The Ultimate Disney Fan Event-for hands...

Commemorating 40 Years of Walt Disney World DISNEY TWENTY-THREE MAGAZINE FALL ISSUE HITS STANDS AUGUST 2 Special Issue Includes The Story of How Walt's Dream Destination Became a Reality A Rare Glimpse into the Magic Kingdom's Underground Labyrinth A Peek Back at Early Attractions Plus an Exhilarating Hint of the Park's Future BURBANK, Calif. - July 26, 2011 - The special fall issue of Disney twenty-three magazine, on stands August 2, is dedicated entirely to the 40th anniversary of Walt...

"OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL" BEGINS PRODUCTION IN MICHIGAN James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams Topline Sam Raimi's New Fantasy Adventure Pontiac, MI., July 25, 2011- Walt Disney Pictures' fantastical adventure "Oz The Great and Powerful," directed by Sam Raimi, went in front of the cameras at the brand-new Raleigh Studios in Pontiac, Michigan, on Monday, July 25, 2011, boasting a stellar cast that includes Academy Award® nominee James Franco ("127...

DISNEY'S "PHINEAS AND FERB" CELEBRATE SUMMER AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL 2011 AS "PERRY THE PLATY-BUS ON TOUR" ROLLS ONTO SHOW FLOOR NBA All-Star Dwight Howard, "Dancing with the Stars" Finalist Chelsea Kane and "The Middle's" Atticus Shaffer Highlight a Roster of Disney Channel and Disney XD Panels Featured Panels to Include "Phineas and Ferb," "Fish Hooks," "Kick Buttowski - Suburban Daredevil" and Upcoming Animated Series...

www.waltdisney.org In Memory of Two Disney Legends A Special Program at The Walt Disney Family Museum Complimentary Tickets Available Now! The Legend of Pecos Bill and Slue Foot Sue: A Tribute to Wally Boag and Betty Taylor Sunday, July 24, 3:00PM in the Museum Theater Hosted by Author and Disney Historian Jeff Kurtti Special Screening of the 1962 Film The Golden Horseshoe Revue Starring Annette • Wally Boag • Betty Taylor • Gene Sheldon • Fulton Burley Special Guest Star Ed Wynn...

Photo: Sheri Lowen, Universal Orlando Resort © 2011 Universal Orlando Resort. All rights reserved. The internationally acclaimed screenwriter, film director and producer M. Night Shyamalan was hosted by Universal Orlando Resort and experienced the most spectacularly themed environment ever created – The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Best known for films such as “The Sixth Sense,” “The Village” and “Signs,” Shyamalan enjoyed browsing the unique merchandise...