Friends gather at the annual Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party held for 24 nights now through Nov. 1, 2010, at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort.
The family-friendly after-hours event offers trick or treating, meet and greets with favorite characters in costume, plus the must-see “Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade” and “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks display.
Photographer Gene Duncan
Join Tinkerbell and the “voice of Disneyland”, Dick Wessel, on a black and white trip from the Disney Studios in Burbank to the Happiest Place on Earth, Disneyland, Anaheim. Then adventure into the trademark Disney lands as the public saw them in 1958. (One notably, “Holidayland”)
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The 2nd Annual AllyKatzz Tween Summit announces that the DM’ing™ (DenimMessaging™) for Change concert taking place in New York City on 10/10/10 will be hosted by Monique Coleman, currently of Gimme Mo’ and best known for her role as Taylor McKessie in Disney’s High School Musical movie franchise.
Headlining the concert will be Disney’s Friends for Change: Project Green star Mitchel Musso, whose credits include playing Brady in the new Disney XD series Pair of Kings and Oliver Oken from Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana, and the voice of Jeremy in the Emmy-winning Phineas and Ferb.
The concert line-up will feature Tiffany Thornton, also part of Disney’s Friends for Change, and best known for her role as Tawni Hart on Disney Channel’s hit series, Sonny With A Chance, Kicking Daisies, currently featured on Radio Disney’s 3rd season of N.B.T. (Next Big Thing), and Canadian singer-songwriter Fefe Dobson.
Continuing the philanthropic message of the day and opening the show will be a special performance by Renaissance E.M.S., a group of at-risk inner city youth that spread positive messages of hope and inspiration through the power of song.
“We are ecstatic that Disney’s Friends for Change: Project Green stars Mitchel Musso and Tiffany Thornton will be joining us for our second concert!” proclaimed Denise Restauri, founder of AK Tweens and AllyKatzz.com. “As word spreads about our message to support girls in their mission to ‘Stand Up, Speak Out, and Be Heard’ an incredible amount of people have reached out. Monique Coleman could not have been more gracious in lending her support. The concert attendees are going to have a ‘Rockin’ time!'”
The DM’ing for Change concert is FREE to all attendees of the 2nd Annual AllyKatzz Tween Summit. A select number of “concert only” tickets are available for sale at www.tweensummit.com on a first-come, first-served basis. The “PINK” carpet event and concert will be held at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on October 10th, 2010 beginning at 7:00pm.
Walt Disney Pictures presents “Tangled,” one of the most hilarious, hair-raising tales ever told.
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.
Flynn’s curious captor, who’s looking for her ticket out of the tower where she’s been locked away for years, strikes a deal with the handsome thief and the unlikely duo sets off on an action-packed escapade, complete with a super-cop horse, an over-protective chameleon and a gruff gang of pub thugs.
In theaters this holiday season in Disney Digital 3D™, “Tangled” is a story of adventure, heart, humor and hair—lots of hair.
In case you missed this..
For the first time, Disney content is available in Social City – Playdom’s popular social game on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/SocialCity).
Players will now find some of their favorite Disney rides and attractions in Social City‘s raffle and can add these buildings to their city. Fans can look forward to seeing some of Disney’s most beloved rides and attractions, including “The Matterhorn Bobsleds”, “Space Mountain” and the “Mad Tea Party”.
Players who collect all seven Disney themed prizes from the raffle will be awarded the grand prize, “Cinderella’s Castle”.
Mmm this chocolate treat is available around the Walt Disney World Resort. To make it at home check out the recipe below. Let us know if you have every tried this tasty treat in the comment section.
Soul Candy
Serves 1
1/2 ounce Vincent Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka
3/4 ounce Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur
3/4 ounce Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur
4 ounces cappiccino
Fresh whipped cream
White and dark chocolate shavings for garnish
1. Mix the first gour ingredients in a warm 12-ounce coffee glass.
2. Garnsh with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
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Disney/ABC Television Group and The Nielsen Company today announced the debut of ABC’s My Generation Sync iPad App on the App Store, a first-of-its-kind app that enhances the experience of watching “My Generation” on TV by providing synchronized interactive content and social media functionality on the iPad.
Released one week in advance of the September 23rd premiere of the new ABC primetime drama, “My Generation,” the innovative app is built on Nielsen’s Media-Sync Platform which allows mobile apps to automatically detect and synchronize with TV programming using audio watermarks. ABC’s “My Generation” Sync app for iPad allows fans of the new ABC series to unlock synchronized content and features, as well as share with other viewers of the program through their social networks.
“In the ever-evolving television landscape, we are constantly looking to create immersive viewing experiences around our shows,” says Albert Cheng, executive vice president, digital media, Disney/ABC Television Group. “Together with Nielsen, we’ve created a sync-to-broadcast app that appeals to both fans and advertisers, and holds an array of possibilities for deeper engagement with our content and our advertisers’ brands.”
ABC’s new “My Generation” Sync App is the latest example of innovation from the Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG), and follows the recently released ABC Family Chatterbox app and The Secret Diary of Ashley Juergens enhanced eBook. DATG was the first to bring full episode video to the iTunes store and just this past April, DATG delivered ad-supported video to iPad via the acclaimed ABC Player App. The app has proven to be a tremendous success with over 900,000 downloads and more than 8 million episodes started. Additionally, DATG launched an ABC News App in July 2010 that has to date been downloaded more than 420,000 times.
iPad users who download ABC’s “My Generation” Sync App will be able to automatically synchronize to any episode (live or time-shifted) of the series and access exclusive interactive content produced by ABC as a companion to that specific point in the episode. Companion content will include polls, trivia, behind-the-scenes insights, production details and social networking features. The application will also allow consumers to interact with companion messages from sponsors of “My Generation.”
Nielsen’s Media-Sync Platform is a complete application development and operations environment that allows TV content producers and broadcasters to deploy sync-to-broadcast mobile apps in a rapid and scalable manner. Media-Sync relies on audio watermarks that are inserted into nearly every TV program in the US to support Nielsen’s industry standard TV audience ratings service. While still inaudible to the human ear, the latest generation of watermarks can be detected and decoded through the microphone of mobile devices in a normal living room setting. The Media-Sync Platform is a product of Nielsen’s joint venture with Digimarc Corporation, a leading provider of media identification solutions.
“The Media-Sync Platform was born out of Nielsen’s continuous investment in leading-edge audience measurement technologies and we believe it paves the way to fundamentally change the way consumers interact with TV programs and TV advertisements,” says Sid Gorham, Nielsen’s EVP, Strategy and Business Development. “We are thrilled to collaborate with the innovative team at Disney/ABC to develop the first Media-Sync app and look forward to a broader industry wide launch in early 2011.”
Premiering Thursday, September 23, (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT), ABC’s new scripted drama, “My Generation,” follows the personal stories of nine friends. The promises they thought their futures held, as well as how far they’ve come and just how they got here are all told through the camera of a documentary film crew. “My Generation” stars Michael Stahl David as Steven, Jaime King as Jacqueline, Kelli Garner as Dawn, Keir O’Donnell as Kenneth, Mehcad Brooks as Rolly, Julian Morris as Anders, Daniella Alonso as Brenda, Anne Son as Caroline, Sebastian Sozzi as Falcon and Elizabeth Keener as the filmmaker. Based on a Swedish format entitled “On God’s Highway,” “My Generation” was created and written by Noah Hawley (“The Unusuals,” “Bones”), who is also an executive producer along with Warren Littlefield, Henrik Bastin, Peter Magnusson and Martin Persson. Craig Gillespie directed the pilot. The project is from ABC Studios.
ABC’s My Generation Sync App is available from the App Store on iPad or at www.itunes.com/appstore/. For a video demo of ABC’s “My Generation” Sync app, visit http:// abc.go.com/shows/my-generation/ipad.
“The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!,” an all-new animated series featuring the best of the best in the Marvel Universe, premieres Wednesday, OCTOBER 20 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD. Produced by Marvel Animation, the series stars the world’s greatest heroes — Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, The Hulk, Ant-Man/Giant Man and Wasp — who form the Avengers, a team assembled when the powers of a single hero are not enough to save the world.
Beginning Wednesday, September 22, Disney XD, DisneyXD.com/Avengers, Marvel.com, MarvelKids.com and Disney XD Mobile will roll out 20 micro-episodes introducing the team’s core members. Each five-and-half-minute episode focuses on the back story, allies and nemeses of the heroes before the Avengers were formed.
In the two-part series premiere, “The Breakout,” Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Ant-Man and Wasp have defeated some of the most dangerous Super Villains on the planet. But when the Super Villain prison system mysteriously shuts down, chaos is unleashed on the world. Earth’s Mightiest Heroes must now band together as the Avengers to protect the planet from the threats that no single Super Hero could face alone. Their first task is to try and stop Graviton, a being whose power dwarfs anything ever seen. He’s after Nick Fury, but will destroy the world to get to him. Individually the heroes have no chance, but together they can make a difference.
The complete multiplatform rollout is:
Wednesday, September 22
Disney XD will air a special sneak peek of the first micro-series episode, “Iron Man is Born!,” at 8:30 p.m., ET/PT directly following premiere of the network’s newest series, “Pair of Kings.”
DisneyXD.com/Avengers, Marvel.com, MarvelKids.com and Disney XD Mobile will unveil a new micro-episode every day, for 20 days, leading up to the micro-episodes’ premiere on Disney XD. DisneyXD.com/Avengers will also feature a gallery of each of the Avengers and offer inside information about Kang, Loki and the rest of the “most wanted” Marvel Super Villains.
Tuesday, October 5
Select micro-episodes will be made available as a free preview on iTunes.
Monday, October 11
Disney XD will roll out all 20 micro-episodes during “Avengers Week” from Monday, October 11 to Friday, October 15, with four micro-episodes stacked each night at 8:30 p.m., ET/PT.
The complete micro-series becomes available on Disney XD on Demand on AT&T, Verizon, Charter and Cox.
Wednesday, October 20
The highly anticipated series premiere of “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!” airs with two back-to-back episodes from 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., ET/PT. The series also launches on DisneyXD.com/Avengers, Marvel.com and Marvelkids.com.
Thursday, October 21
Full episodes launch on iTunes, Xbox Live, Sony Playstation and Disney XD Mobile VOD.
Monday, October 25
The series becomes available on Disney XD on Demand on AT&T, Verizon, Charter and Cox.
Beginning with the “Iron Man” and “The Incredible Hulk” movies in 2008, the release of “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!” follows Marvel’s overall “Avengers Assemble” strategy, introducing the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe through various content platforms. This includes the feature films “Iron Man 2” in May of 2010, “Thor” in May of 2011 and “Captain America: The First Avenger” in July of 2011, all building up to “Marvel Studios’ The Avengers” theatrical film in 2012. Disney XD, the single largest distributor of Marvel content around the world, currently showcases approximately 20 hours of Marvel series (including “The Spectacular Spider-Man,” “Fantastic Four” and “Iron Man”) each week.
Disney XD is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney XD branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney XD is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 77 million households via its basic cable affiliates. Disney XD channels are in the UK, France, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Greece, Turkey, Latin America and Japan.
Just in time for Halloween. Disney’s Songs and Story line is a special value series of classic tales and memorable melodies for your special someone. Enjoy Halloween themed songs from Mickey’s Spooky Night along with a narrated Halloween story animated with original character voices and authentic sound effects. Great gift item for any child!
This title will be released on October 5, 2010.
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In a nationwide effort to reduce energy consumption, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and The Advertising Council launched a new series of public service announcements (PSAs) designed to inspire today’s youth and their parents with ways to establish positive energy efficiency practices.
Energy use is on the rise around the world. By 2030, global energy demand is expected to increase 50 percent above 2005 levels, with electricity demand alone in the U.S. projected to rise 29 percent over the same period. Families can help reduce the demand, by using less and becoming more energy efficient. According to a national online survey of tweens ages 8-12 released by the Ad Council, 87 percent say that saving energy is important and 65 percent believe that saving energy on a daily basis is not hard.
Developed by The Walt Disney Studios, the new PSAs continue Disney’s commitment to inspire environmental stewardship in youth. The television, outdoor and web PSAs featuring Tinker Bell are designed to educate 8-10 year olds on how to save energy and feature scenes from Disney’s all-new movie Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue releasing on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD, September 21. The PSAs direct audiences to www.energy.gov/kids where they can find fun, simple tips on energy efficient behaviors and learn about new technological advances to reduce energy consumption in the home.
“We are pleased to expand our energy efficiency campaign with these new PSAs developed in collaboration with the Department of Energy and The Walt Disney Studios,” said Peggy Conlon, President & CEO of the Ad Council. “These new PSAs, featuring Tinker Bell, will provide children with simple energy saving tips and inspire families to take action so we can become less energy dependent.”
DOE and the Ad Council first launched the Energy Efficiency PSA campaign in September 2008. Per the Ad Council model, the PSAs will be distributed to media outlets nationwide this week and will run and air in advertising time and space that is donated by the media. To date, the campaign has received more than $63 million in donated media time and space.
NOSHING AROUND THE WORLD – Guests can sample food from more than 20 regions of the world in marketplaces around World Showcase at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Guest chefs, wine and beer experts and live entertainment add to the fun.
Like a fine wine that improves with age, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival celebrates 15 years Oct. 1-Nov. 14 with an unrivaled global tasting experience.
Where on the planet can foodies sample the cuisine, culture and entertainment of more than two dozen countries during a 1.3-mile stroll around a picturesque 40-acre lagoon? Only at Walt Disney World Resort, where more than 25 international marketplaces around the World Showcase promenade at Epcot invite guests to taste tapas-sized portions and sip wines, beers and spirits from six continents.
This year, Disney and celebrity chefs are teaming with winemakers and brew masters from around the world to commemorate 15 years of Delicious Discoveries. During the six-week festival, guests will discover:
New Sips, Fresh Bites
Whether sampling steamed mussels with roasted garlic cream at the new Belgium marketplace or sipping the trendiest wines from South Africa and Chile, festival guests can make a day of grazing their way around the World Showcase promenade. Tapas-sized portions of regional specialties run $3-to-$8 each, and recommended wines and beers make perfect pairings at each marketplace. To make grazing simpler and more fun, guests can purchase a festival-themed mini-Disney Gift Card that can be loaded and reloaded at several park locations. The card comes attached to a band that can be worn conveniently on the wrist and used for purchases at park marketplaces, restaurants and shops.
Live regional entertainment includes music, acrobatics and improv performances along the promenade. Evening Eat to the Beat! concerts at America Gardens Theatre feature acts from many musical genres. Appearing for the first time on the Eat to the Beat! stage are: Sugar Ray, Air Supply, Howard Jones, 38 Special, Roger Hodgson (formerly of Supertramp,) Hanson and Rick Springfield. Kicking off the festival Oct. 1-3 is fan-favorite Taylor Dayne, and wrapping the event Nov. 12-14 is crowd-pleaser Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
Each fall, the festival attracts a diverse audience of more than 1 million guests ranging from wine connoisseurs and epicures to novices wishing to boost their culinary IQs. Special culinary programs showcase a lineup of renowned winemakers, guest chefs and speakers participating in elegant dinners, luncheons, seminars and wine schools.
Festival highlights include:
Festival guests can enjoy fresh Epcot experiences including the latest Future World high-tech fun at Innoventions and the celebrated return of “Captain EO,” the classic musical 3-D production starring Michael Jackson in a rare big-screen performance. They also can go “under the sea” at The Seas with Nemo & Friends, “up in the air” at Soarin’ in The Land pavilion or “out of this world” at Mission: SPACE. In World Showcase, new and updated restaurants welcome guests at the Italy, Japan, Mexico and China pavilions.
Included with Epcot Admission
Authentic Taste seminars and Authors Without Borders programs with special book signings at the Festival Center, Eat to the Beat! concerts, cultural adventures, Marketplace Discovery Passport and all attractions and park entertainment are included with regular Epcot admission.
Special Programming by Reservation
The Party for the Senses grand tasting events and other special wine and culinary programs require reservations and separate event admission. Guests can call 407/WDW-FEST (939-3378) for information and to make reservations for special events and programs. Festival details are available at www.disneyworld.com/foodandwine.
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