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Disney Launches Official TRON Pop-Up Shop At Royal/T In Los Angeles

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Disney Launches Official TRON Pop-Up Shop At Royal/T In Los Angeles

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is giving fans the ultimate TRON experience by hosting the official, one and only TRON: Legacy Pop-Up Shop with displays and merchandise inspired by the high-tech 3D adventure, TRON: Legacy, releasing in U.S. theaters Dec. 17, 2010 in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D. Just in time for the holiday shopping season, this six week-long retail destination for men and women of all ages will offer one-of-a-kind, limited-edition TRON merchandise at the café, retail concept shop, and art exhibition space Royal/T in Culver City, CA — November 19 through December 23, 2010 from 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. daily, with extended hours on Wednesdays to 10 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.

“Our TRON: Legacy merchandise line offers a wide range of items for all —whether you’re a die-hard fan or just an avid fan of design, imagination and technology,” said Pam Lifford, executive vice president of fashion and home for Disney Consumer Products. “We’ve had great response from fans on the line overall and the TRON Pop-Up Shop is a special way to bring it all together for them while spotlighting those one-of-a-kind pieces they can’t find anywhere else.”

Debuting as the first concept pop-up shop ever to be hosted by DCP, the TRON retail shop operated by larry abel / de-signs will curate and sell TRON merchandise from Monster, adidas, Hurley, Oakley, Spin Master, Han Cholo, New Era, Threadless, select titles from Disney Publishing’s TRON line and much more. In addition to this lineup, new TRON product will be introduced regularly throughout the shop’s six-week duration. Every week, until the movie opens, visitors can stop by the TRON Pop-Up Shop and enter to win a family four-pack of 3D advance screening passes to see TRON: Legacy, with a winner announced every TRON Tuesday (no purchase necessary). While supplies last, guests can also score a free mini TRON: Legacy movie poster with a pop-up shop purchase.

Inspired by the safe house seen in the upcoming film, The TRON Pop-Up Shop design consists of clean, smooth curves and open spaces giving way to a creative use of light that combines natural and artificial lighting to give the shop its modern, almost digital, feel. Get a sneak peek at early concept art renderings here: http://bit.ly/TRONPopUpShop

In celebration of the pop-up shop at Royal/T and upcoming TRON news, DCPs official Facebook page– Disney Living has added a TRON Facebook tab that will host behind-the-scenes photo galleries, the latest product releases, exclusive video content from the TRON Pop-Up Shop and a schedule of upcoming TRON events in the Southern California area.

TRON Pop-Up Product Drop Schedule:

Nov. 19 – In addition to the array of pop-up shop merchandise for sale, limited quantities will be available from the TRON: Legacy couture collection for women designed by high-end designers Jerome C. Rousseau, Hayden-Harnett, Rotenier and TomTom, ranging in price from $90 – $2,600. As an exclusive for visitors, the TRON-inspired pieces from Los Angeles–based jewelry brand TomTom will only be available at retail at the TRON Pop-Up.

Nov. 30 – This week is especially designed for athletes and action-film fanatics. Limited edition products inspired by TRON: Legacy available this week include: an adidas compression top ($45), styling TRON board shorts from Hurley ($65) and special edition TRON: Legacy 3D eyewear from Oakley ($150).

Dec. 3 – Three different sets of limited-edition collectible artwork ($28.99-$76.99) selected directly from the film, plus actual film frames of different scenes from TRON: Legacy.

Dec. 7 – Soundtrack CD: The original motion picture score for TRON: Legacy composed and produced by the critically-acclaimed, Grammy-winning duo Daft Punk.

Special TRON Pop-Up Shop Events:

Dec. 17 – Fans can trade in their TRON: Legacy movie stub and collect a TRON keepsake available only on this date and for the first 300 people during Royal/T gallery hours.

Dec. 18 – Fans are welcome to join TRON Family Fun Day from Noon to 4 p.m. with art activities for the whole family including decorating a mini-lightcycle from Spin Master.

TRON Café Menu

A special TRON-themed menu will be offered at Royal/T’s Japanese “cosplay” maid café during the course of the pop-up shop with TRON-inspired menu items such as a Reco Burger with Buffalo Sauce, Chipotle Aioli and Fried Onion Rings ($12); a Lightcycle Salad with Endives, Caramelized Oranges, and Toasted Pecans in a Yuzu Vinaigrette ($8); an Identity Disk Cake with White Chocolate Lava Cake and Blueberry Sauce ($6); alongside a shareable TRON: Legacy High Tea set featuring assorted Sweets and Savory Canapés, served with a choice of Tea ($25).

For additional details on the TRON Pop-Up Shop and the latest information on product deliveries and public events, visit Royal/T. Located in Culver City, Royal/T is a playful blending of café, concept shop, and art exhibition space. The 10,000-square-foot space reflects the interior realm of fantasy that strongly influences the artist’s included in owner Susan Hancock’s art collection. Royal/T’s café is inspired by the meido kissa (maid café) phenomena of Akihabara, Tokyo’s electronic district. Re-contextualizing the underground culture of Japan that celebrates “cosplay” (costume play), waitresses dressed in maid uniforms with a Lolita-esque touch, while serving an amalgam of French and Japanese cuisine with local California style. The art space showcases curated exhibitions with a focus on Japanese contemporary art; and an inventive concept store emulates the collection’s sophistication, a seamless merging of Japanese pop culture and high-end design. Royal/T is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The Royal/T café is open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily, with extended hours on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. The concept store and space are open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. Walk-ins are welcome. For additional information, guests can call Royal/T at 310.559.6300 and visit www.royal-t.org. Royal/T is also on Facebook and Twitter.

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Disney & Beech-Nut Annnounce New Toddler Food Line Featuring Winnie The Pooh Characters

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Disney & Beech-Nut Annnounce New Toddler Food Line Featuring Winnie The Pooh Characters

Disney Consumer Products and Beech-Nut are proud to introduce a new line of great-tasting and nutritious toddler foods featuring the Disney Winnie the Pooh characters. The new line is made from all natural ingredients and has a great taste that even picky toddlers will love.

Highlighting Disney’s long-term commitment to providing more nutritious food options for kids, the Beech-Nut toddler food line for kids age 12 months and older have no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. The products adhere to Beech-Nut’s strict ingredient standards in order to maintain an authentic taste and provide nutritious and delicious food for this active age group. The packaging features favorite Disney characters including Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Piglet.

“In 2006, Disney made a commitment to meet high nutrition standards by offering a healthier portfolio of foods. The Beech-Nut toddler line is one more example of our commitment to these goals of offering ‘better for you’ foods that kids will love and parents will feel good about,” Embola Ndi, vice president of Food, Health & Beauty, Disney Consumer Products.

“Beech-Nut and Disney share a commitment to offer better nutrition choices for children. Our 20 new toddler products include steam-cooked microwavable meals, whole grain and real fruit snacks, and 100 percent juice beverages. They’re tasty and nutritious products that moms can feel really good about,” said Evan Eckman, chief marketing officer at Beech-Nut.

The Beech-Nut toddler food is fortified with vitamins and minerals and contains valuable nutrients, fiber, whole grains, real fruit, real yogurt, real vegetables and protein. The line features meals, sides, snacks and juices including:

  • Steamies™: These complete meals have a home-style taste and texture and cook via a unique steam-cooking process. Available in 10 different varieties, Steamies also have less sodium than similar products from other leading brands.
  • Goodies™: Made with Chiquita Bananas and whole grains, Goodies Banana Bites offer a more nutritious choice for snack time. Goodies Mixed Fruit Nibbles come in two flavors and are made with real fruit. One serving offers 100 percent of the daily required serving of vitamin C.
  • Juicies™: These 100 percent juice beverages come in refreshing flavor combinations, including white grape and peach, pear blueberry, and apple pomegranate. They offer the benefits of antioxidant super-fruits and also contain 100 percent of the daily recommended serving of vitamin C.

The Disney-branded toddler foods by Beech-Nut are available now in grocery stores nationwide. Beech-Nut plans to introduce its new Disney steam-cooked microwavable meals with an upcoming TV commercial campaign and other promotional programming in collaboration with Disney’s entertainment divisions.

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Boyz II Men with Essence Magazine’s Angela Burt-Murray and Michelle Ebanks

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Boyz II Men with Essence Magazine’s Angela Burt-Murray and Michelle Ebanks

Grammy-Award winning R&B group Boyz II Men (L-R) Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris pose Nov. 1, 2010 with Minnie Mouse (center), Essence Magazine’s editor-in-chief Angela Burt-Murray (second from right) and Essence Communications Inc. president Michelle Ebanks (right) at Epcot in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Burt-Murray and Ebanks were at Walt Disney World to celebrate Essence Magazine’s 40th anniversary and met up with Boyz II Men, who also happen to be celebrating their 20th anniversary. Boyz II Men is performing Nov. 1-3 during the Eat to the Beat! concert series at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

Garth Vaughan, photographer

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Walt’s Unsung Star: Remembering James MacArthur

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Walt's Unsung Star: Remembering James MacArthur

One of Walt Disney’s many talents was a flair for casting, and a genius for recognizing unusual talent. Although the application of this gift within the Animation trade is well-known, as is the roster of live-action stars who came to be associated with Walt, both professionally and culturally—Annette Funicello, Hayley Mills, Fess Parker, Fred Mac Murray, and Dean Jones to name a few—there is one actor whose relationship with Walt Disney is frequently forgotten: James MacArthur.

Upon the passing of the 72-year-old actor last week, obituaries inevitably led with MacArthur’s 11-year role on the popular TV series Hawaii Five-O.  His film and television career, however, owes much of its momentum to his casting, at the suggestion of Walt himself, in a series of feature films early in his career.

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Rapunzel and Flynn Rider from the Walt Disney Pictures animated feature “Tangled” at the Magic Kingdom

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Rapunzel and Flynn Rider from the Walt Disney Pictures animated feature “Tangled” at the Magic Kingdom

Rapunzel (right) and Flynn Rider (left), stars of the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated feature “Tangled,” greet guests of all ages in a new interactive “play and greet” offering in the Fairytale Garden at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. “Tangled” opens Nov. 24 in theaters nationwide.

Gene Duncan, photographer

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Exclusive Tron Legacy Clip – Father & Son Finally Meet

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Exclusive Tron Legacy Clip - Father & Son Finally Meet

Check out the newest video clip from Disney’s Tron Legacy! Father & Son finally meet.

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Video: Disney’s Tangled Meet Mother Gothel

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Video: Disney's Tangled Meet Mother Gothel

She may be controlling, manipulative and over-protective, but MOTHER GOTHEL (featuring the voice talents of Donna Murphy) is the only mother Rapunzel has ever known.  By stealing Rapunzel as an infant and raising her in the tower, Gothel ensured that she alone would have access to Rapunzel’s magical hair, which she uses as her personal fountain of youth.

Gothel loves Rapunzel more as a possession than as a daughter, and uses every weapon in her arsenal – including a constant flow of subtle jabs, backhanded compliments and over-the-top guilt trips – to keep Rapunzel hidden away. When Rapunzel finally defies her wishes and ventures out into the world, the delightfully deranged Gothel will to stop at nothing to get her little girl back into the tower.

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ESPN finalizes sale of BASS to investor group

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ESPN finalizes sale of BASS to investor group

ESPN Inc. announced Tuesday that it has finalized the sale of BASS, LLC to a group of investors including Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis and Jim Copeland. An agreement in principle was announced in August by ESPN and the transaction was completed Monday.

BASS is the largest membership organization of bass anglers in the U.S. with more than 500,000 members. It was purchased by ESPN in 2001 and includes several media platforms, including three magazines and a popular website. The investor group is a powerful combination of business acumen and superior knowledge of the outdoors industry.

With the completion of the transaction, the purchasing party assumes ownership of BASS and will run the Celebration, Fla.-based company. As part of the agreement, ESPN will continue to air BASS core television programming assets — the Bassmaster Elite Series and Bassmaster Classic — for multiple years. “We are proud of our employees’ contribution to BASS this past decade and we are pleased to continue ESPN’s association going forward,” said George Bodenheimer, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president, ESPN. Inc. “Under the direction of Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis and Jim Copeland, BASS will be well positioned to serve anglers’ interests for many years to come.”

Investor and outdoorsman McKinnis has a long and rich history with ESPN as the host of the network’s second longest-running show, The Fishin’ Hole, which aired from 1980 until 2007. McKinnis, who has been involved in outdoors television since hosting a fishing show for KATV in Little Rock, Ark., in 1964, has developed a special connection with outdoorsmen and anglers with his innovative programming and accessibility.

“This is a dream come true,” said McKinnis. “I’m so excited to begin working with BASS’ passionate membership base on developing an even more powerful organization.”

Retired Time Inc. executive and avid angler Logan at one time oversaw Time Inc., America Online, Time Warner Cable and the Time Warner Book Group before his retirement from the media giant in 2005.

Logan’s varied experience in the media industry set up well for guiding a complex brand that boasts several multimedia platforms.

“With a strong multimedia portfolio, BASS is well positioned to serve fans with innovative content,” said Logan. “We are focused on maintaining BASS’ leadership position in the industry.”

Georgia native Copeland retired as U.S. and Global CEO of international financial services firm Deloitte in 2003 and currently serves on the board of directors of three Fortune 500 companies.

The investor group has put a premium on focusing on issues that resonate at a grassroots level. BASS will continue to spearhead positive, progressive change on issues related to conservation and resource management.

BASS was founded in 1968 by Ray Scott.

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Enjoy a D-Lightful Yuletide Season With Disney Institute Holiday Tours

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Enjoy a D-Lightful Yuletide Season With Disney Institute Holiday Tours

With the holidays just around the corner, Disney Institute is offering guests of the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., the opportunity to go behind the scenes of celebrations at various theme parks.

Yuletide Fantasy and Holiday D-Lights, both led by seasoned Disney Institute facilitators, offer guests a special look at holiday attractions and events, including a peak behind the curtain, where production of Disney’s holiday season takes place. Yuletide Fantasy is a three-and-a-half hour tour that takes place in the morning and afternoon and costs $84 per person; Holiday D-Lights is a five-hour tour that takes place in the evening and costs $199 per person.

“These tours are great for guests interested in discovering what makes the Walt Disney World Resort a favorite place for families to celebrate the holidays,” said Jeff James, vice president, Disney Institute.

Yuletide Fantasy uncovers the origins of holiday traditions as guests travel through the culturally diverse celebrations of World Showcase at Epcot before getting an up-close look at the bows and bells lining Main Street USA at Magic Kingdom.  While in World Showcase, Disney Institute facilitators visit Germany, Italy and Japan to demonstrate how each country communicates the story of the holidays.  The tour continues to the Magic Kingdom where guests learn about the birth of holiday traditions celebrated in the United States.

The last stop is a backstage visit to holiday services.  This department produces and stores holiday decor for all Walt Disney properties on the East Coast, including two Disney Cruise Line ships.  Guests are able to see the scope of Disney’s holiday operations and how thousands of decorations are used.

Holiday D-Lights journeys through the history of Disney traditions, with visits to Epcot, the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  Each location’s interpretation of holiday lighting is showcased, kicking off with priority viewing for Epcot’s Candlelight Processional. This event features the story of Christmas retold by a special celebrity narrator and is accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a mass choir.  The next stop on the Holiday D-Lights tour is to the Magic Kingdom, where guests experience Cinderella’s Holiday Wish before watching her castle illuminate with more than 200,000 LED lights.

Before traveling to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests will be treated to a light meal while marveling at the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights.  Lastly, guests get a behind-the-scenes look at how Disney creates holiday lighting displays while visiting decorating support.  This unique department coordinates all of the lighting logistics for the entire Walt Disney World Resort.

The tours are open to anyone ages 16 years or older. All participants must present a valid government-issued photo ID. For more information or to book a Disney Institute holiday tour please call, (407) WDW-TOUR or (407) 939-8687, or visit http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/tours-and-experiences/.

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Toy Story 3 Goes Digital with Online Streaming Service

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Toy Story 3 Goes Digital with Online Streaming Service

Walmart and VUDU have joined forces to deliver physical and digital copies of one of the year’s biggest blockbusters for one low price. Starting today, anybody who buys Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 3 Exclusive Special Edition 3 Disc Set on DVD or Blu-Ray at Wal-mart gets a free digital copy on the VUDU streaming movie service.

If your kids want to watch Toy Story 3 but the physical disc is in the minivan — no problem! Just stream the digital copy to your home theater with VUDU. Or, conversely, if you are on the road and need to play the movie but the disc is at your house – also no problem! With your Internet connection, you can stream your VUDU movies directly to your PC or Mac via Boxee’s free media center software. Walmart and VUDU have delivered a “watch anywhere” world, where users aren’t limited by “how” they bought a piece of content. Physical or streaming – done.

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Disney’s deal with Priceline excludes European site

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Disney's deal with Priceline excludes European site

This article comes to us from Jason Garcia at the Daily Disney.

A couple of tidbits following up on Walt Disney World’s new agreement with Priceline.com , which will have the resort’s hotel rooms appearing on the popular discount site by the middle of this month.

— The agreement does not include Booking.com, Priceline.com Inc.’s fast-growing European site. That’s significant because Booking.com is now the biggest online travel site in Europe, according to the travel-industry research firm PhoCusWright.

“Priceline’s just been growing like a bat out of hell internationally,” said Douglas Quinby, senior director of research at PhoCusWright. In Europe, Quinby added, “Priceline, with Booking.com, is clearly number one.”

— Disney, which avoided Priceline for years because of fears that joining the site could undermine its premium brand, says its rooms won’t be included in Priceline’s popular “Name Your Own Price” feature. Instead, Disney’s rooms will be for sale only through the site’s conventional booking engine, similar to those run by Expedia, Orbitz and others.

But it’s worth noting that Disney has tested Name Your Own Price in the past. For about two months during the spring of 2006, Disney made rooms in its All-Star Sports and All-Star Music hotels available through Priceline’s auction engine. The hotel rooms, which are in Disney’s cheapest hotel category, sold for as little as $35 per night — less than half of their cheapest rack rate.

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Former Bush aide Brian Besanceney to Lead Public Affairs at Walt Disney World Resort

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Former Bush aide Brian Besanceney to Lead Public Affairs at Walt Disney World Resort

Brian Besanceney has been named senior vice president, Walt Disney World Public Affairs and Worldwide Government and Industry Relations. Besanceney will oversee all media relations, internal communications and community relations for Walt Disney World Resort as well as all government and industry relations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide. Additionally, Besanceney will retain the responsibilities of his previous position as vice president, Public Affairs for Business Development, overseeing all public affairs efforts for business development at existing Parks and Resorts businesses and new projects.

“I am excited by the talent and experience Brian will bring to our senior leadership team and thrilled to welcome him and his family to Central Florida,” said Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort. “Brian’s strong track record and his genuine desire to become part of the fabric of our community will enable him to quickly add value to our work here at Walt Disney World and our efforts throughout the region.”

Besanceney joins the Walt Disney World senior leadership team, working closely with Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton, and reports directly to Kristin Nolt Wingard, senior vice president of Public Affairs for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.

Wingard added, “With his tremendous public affairs experience both here at Disney and in his previous roles in Washington, D.C., Brian will prove to be an invaluable asset for our government and industry relations efforts in the coming years as we expand and grow our businesses across the globe.”

Besanceney joined The Walt Disney Company in February of 2009 as vice president, Public Affairs for Business Development at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Prior to that, he served as deputy chief of staff to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at the U.S. Department of State. He also served as assistant secretary for public affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, deputy communications director at the White House, communications director for former U.S. Rep. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and as a public relations and government relations consultant.

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