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Disneyland Makes 'Thanksgiving Dreams Come True' for National Thanksgiving Turkey ... and Some Lucky Holiday Travelers

 Nov. 22 -- It's truly a "Thanksgiving Dream Come True" for the National Thanksgiving Turkey. Following today's traditional Presidential pardon of the National Thanksgiving Turkey in the White House Rose Garden, Flyer and his alternate Fryer will be rushed by police escort to Dulles International Airport. Upon arrival, the birds will "fly" First-Class on United Airlines Flight Turkey-1 to their new home at Disneyland.

In addition to the turkeys having their "Thanksgiving Dreams Come True," every passenger and crew member on United Flight Flyer is in for a special surprise. In celebration of Disney Parks "Year of a Million Dreams," everyone on board will be greeted by Mickey Mouse and given a ticket to Disneyland -- the place where dreams come true.

The trip from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles will mark the second consecutive year that the National Thanksgiving Turkey has celebrated his pardon at Disneyland. Accompanied by National Turkey Federation Chairman Mike Briggs, Flyer, a 20-week-old, 36-pound tom turkey, will be the grand marshal in a special Thanksgiving Day parade down Main Street U.S.A. Following the parade, Flyer his alternate Fryer will find a home at Santa's Reindeer Round-Up at Big Thunder Ranch in Frontierland, where they'll remain throughout the holidays and the rest of their lives.

"It is a true honor and once-in-a-lifetime experience for my family and me to represent our industry at the White House during the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation," said Briggs. "This event plays such an important role in what is a uniquely American holiday, and the turkey industry is very proud to be associated with both. Having the opportunity for the National Thanksgiving Turkey to be invited again to participate in the Disneyland parade is a wonderful bonus," Briggs added.

U.S. President Harry S. Truman was the first Commander-in-Chief to be presented with a Thanksgiving turkey (in 1947) by the National Turkey Federation. This year's presentation marks the 59th anniversary of a tradition that has continued through 10 successive White House administrations. The 2006 National Thanksgiving Turkey was raised on a farm outside Springfield, Missouri.

The National Turkey Federation is the advocate for all segments of the U.S. turkey industry, providing services and conducting activities, which increase demand for its members' products and protect and enhance the ability to effectively and profitably provide wholesome, high quality, nutritious turkey products.

Source: Disneyland

 All That Glitters is Holiday Magic Aboard Disney Cruise LineHoliday magic will deck the halls and add sparkle to the decks for guests who sail with Disney Cruise Line beginning this Thanksgiving and continuing through to the New Year. Both Disney Magic and Disney Wonder will spread an abundance of holiday cheer, from traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts to "snowflake" sightings and seasonal caroling.

          A special 10-Night Holiday Caribbean Cruise is planned for Disney Magic from Dec. 16 through Dec. 26. The Eastern/Southern Caribbean cruise will call at ports not typically on the Disney Magic cruise itinerary, including St. Lucia and Antigua.

          The spirit of the season will surround cruise guests from the moment they arrive at Port Canaveral, Fla. Disney characters decked out in their finest holiday attire will welcome guests to the lavishly decorated private cruise terminal. During holiday sailings, guests will discover:

 

  • Thanksgiving festivities complete with Thanksgiving Day meal with all the trimmings, craft activities with a focus on pilgrim hats and turkeys, and visits by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse dressed in Thanksgiving costumes.
  • A nearly three-deck-tall tree festooned with decorations in the atrium lobby, where "snow" flurries fall and a tree-lighting ceremony occurs.
  • A Christmas Day visit from Santa Goofy, with surprises for all the kids.
  • International holiday caroling by crew members from around the globe (exclusively on the Christmas cruise).
  • Special family time for designing and decorating gingerbread houses.
  • A reading of "The Night Before Christmas" by Mrs. Claus.
  • Traditional holiday feasts in Disney's three themed dining rooms (Christmas cruise only).
  • Multiple faith and interdenominational holiday services (Christmas and Hanukkah cruise only).
  • A ship-wide party to ring in 2007 and a New Year's Day tailgate party.

 

          During the Thanksgiving holiday, Disney Magic embarks on a special Western Caribbean journey, during which the ship sails twice to Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. The seven-night voyage departs Nov. 18, arriving first at Castaway Cay for the usual Disney Cruise Line visit. When the ship returns the day after Thanksgiving, the island will be transformed into a Magical Wonderland, where the sandy Bahamian isle becomes a "snowy" holiday hideaway. "Snow" flurries will fall like magic, Christmas trees will glow and carolers will croon. Mr. and Mrs. Snowman, wearing shell noses and tropical attire, will greet guests with a sleigh full of presents. The tram that transports guests across the 1,000-acre island will be reindeer themed, complete with antlers and tail. A four-night Disney Wonder cruise stops at Castaway Cay on Thanksgiving Day.


 

          At the beach, families can learn the art of sand sculpting, and kids can dive into holiday-themed activities that include making candy cane reindeer, paper plate angels and snowflake-mobiles.

          The Disney Magic 10-Night Holiday Caribbean Cruise departs Dec. 16, with visits to Key West, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Thomas/St. John and Castaway Cay. The Disney Wonder four-night Christmas cruise departs Dec. 24, with visits to Nassau and Castaway Cay.

          To celebrate the New Year, Disney Magic departs on its seven-night Western Caribbean itinerary Dec. 30; Disney Wonder departs Dec. 31 for its four-night cruise.

          From Thanksgiving through the New Year, Disney Cruise Line guests will experience a magical holiday to remember. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can contact their travel agent, visit disneycruise.com or call Disney Cruise Line at 888/DCL-2500. Travel agents can call Disney Cruise Line at 888/325-2500 or visit disneytravelagents.com.

DREAMS COME TRUE, SLEIGH BELLS RING AND SNOW FALLS AT 'THE MERRIEST PLACE ON EARTH!'

‘YEAR OF A MILLION DREAMS’ HOLIDAY MAGIC

AT DISNEYLAND RESORT
MAKES SPIRITS BRIGHT, NOVEMBER 10 THROUGH JANUARY 7


 

ANAHEIM, Calif., – As Disneyland Resort commences its celebration of “The Year of a Million Dreams,” Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks will be transformed into dazzling holiday wonderlands featuring an array of spectacular entertainment, amazing decorations, festive foods and favorite adventures and attractions. 
         
Additional holiday magic is provided this year as the Disney Dream Squad roams the Resort making dreams big and small come true for guests in this “Year of a Million Dreams.” Many money-can’t-buy experiences – from exclusive Dream FASTPASSES for popular Disney attractions to around-the-world vacations or a stay in the special Mickey Mouse Penthouse at the Disneyland Hotel - will be awarded at random. There are other “Dreams Come True” opportunities for guests to meet and play with Disney Princesses at Disney Princess Fantasy Faire, duel with Darth Vadar at Jedi Training Academy or join in the fun of the High School Musical Pep Rally. “The Year of a Million Dreams” continues throughout 2007.
         
During the holidays, the fun is extended with expanded park hours for both Disneyland Resort theme parks for much of the season. Downtown Disney District and the Disneyland Resort hotels join in the merriment with twinkling lights and ornaments, special entertainment and holiday dining.

 

Disneyland
         
Holiday dreams come true as Disneyland adds a seasonal array of holiday shows, attractions and lively entertainment to such favorites, classic and new, as “Space Mountain,” “Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters,” and the newly enhanced “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
         
Guests entering Main Street, U.S.A., will find the traditional evergreen Disneyland Christmas tree in Town Square. The tree is 60 feet tall and is decorated with 10,000 ornaments and holiday lights.

 

At the other end of Main Street, a favorite Disneyland holiday souvenir comes to life in the form of a giant Snow Globe at Sleeping Beauty Castle. Its occupant is a snowman whose holiday dream has led him to don Mickey Mouse ears and visit Disneyland. The Snow Globe will make its first appearance December 1.

 

“Santa’s Reindeer Round-up” returns to Big Thunder Ranch in Frontierland.  The ranch has been transformed into a “West Pole” getaway where Santa can unwind with Mrs. Claus and his team of reindeer.  Kids and their families can chat with St. Nick, see real reindeer grazing in a corral, play some reindeer games, create take-home Yuletide souvenirs and join in holiday line dances with music from a Western trio.

 

The park’s annual holiday parade, “A Christmas Fantasy,” will be presented November 17 through January 7 on Main Street, U.S.A.  This ever-popular procession depicts an enchanting collection of holiday scenes, music and a cast of Disney characters and performers in Yuletide vignettes.  Toy soldiers march in cadence, friendly snowmen dance and Santa waves from a soaring sleigh as his reindeer prance below.

 

“Haunted Mansion Holiday” returns with a madcap celebration where the traditions of Halloween and Christmas collide.  The ghoulish but well-meaning Jack Skellington from the film Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas has come to the Haunted Mansion to transform it with his skewed vision of the holidays.

 

In Fantasyland, the classic “it’s a small world” again becomes “it’s a small world Holiday” with a popular seasonal overlay that transforms this classic Disneyland attraction into a holiday trip around the world.  More than 300,000 glittery lights adorn the attraction’s façade.

 

A holiday evening in Disneyland is highlighted by the nightly fireworks spectacular, “Believe … In Holiday Magic,” debuting Friday, November 10. The fireworks conclude with a touching rendition of “White Christmas” and one of Disneyland’s most beloved holiday traditions: the magical snowfall which gently flutters down on Main Street, U.S.A., Small World Mall and New Orleans Square. 

 

Disney’s California Adventure

Disney’s California Adventure will celebrate the season with fanciful park-wide decorations and lively entertainment. Guests approaching the park will immediately get in the holiday mood as the iconic entrance-way letters that spell “CALIFORNIA” have been magically transformed to appear as swirling red and white peppermint sticks.

 

Once inside the gates of Disney’s California Adventure, guests can enjoy the park’s newest attractions and shows, such as “The High School Musical Pep Rally” and “Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sully to the Rescue!,” as well as favorites like “Soarin’ Over California” and “The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.”

 

Inside “a bug’s land,” Flik and his bug buddies have spread giant Christmas lights, oversized ornaments and towering candy canes throughout their realm.  Alongside Paradise Bay, a resplendent Christmas tree provides a dazzling sight as other nearby trees sparkle with hundreds of lights and wreathes adorn lampposts.

 

The Sunshine Plaza becomes “Santa’s Beach Blast,” where the Disney characters playfully blend classic holiday images with the California beach lifestyle.  Santa the surfer greets guests near a Woody wagon sleigh, and the area is filled with seaside-style holiday decorations.

 

The 500-acre Disneyland Resort in southern California features two spectacular theme parks – the world-renowned original Disney theme park, Disneyland (“The Happiest Place on Earth”) and Disney’s California Adventure where Disney magic meets California fun, plus the Downtown Disney District, a public esplanade of unique and exciting dining, entertainment and shopping experiences.  Resort hotels include the luxurious 745-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, the magical 990-room Disneyland Hotel and the surfside fun of the 502-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel.
         
More information about “The Year of a Million Dreams,” the 2006 holiday season and vacations at the Disneyland Resort is available at www.disneyland.com, by calling (866) 60-DISNEY, or by visiting local travel agents.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter or win in the Disney Dreams Giveaway. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal residents of 50 U.S., D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico & U.K. Void elsewhere and where prohibited. Giveaway runs October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2007 (mail-in entries postmarked starting September 18, 2006 & received by January 14, 2008 on a 3.5x5 postcard with complete name, address, daytime phone#, birth date and proper postage sent to PO Box 8629, Elmhurst, IL 60126 USA). UK residents only mail to 483 Green Lanes, London N13 4BS. Penthouse stay will be awarded most days starting December 1, 2006, will likely be awarded early in the day and will be for a stay that night. Approximate retail value of Mickey Mouse Penthouse Stay US $572. Prizes range in value from US $3.83 to US $83,701. All prize awards are subject to verification. Odds of winning on a given day depend on the number of eligible participants at a selected location or within the mail-in entry pool for the time or date (as applicable) selected. Subject to official rules at www.DisneyParks.com/rules. Sponsor: Magic Kingdom Productions, Inc., PO Box 10000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830.

For residents of Canada, a mathematical skill-testing question must be correctly answered to win any prize.

Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment Announces First Wave of Blu-ray(TM) Releases for 2007

All Titles Released in January to Be 50GB and Include Casanova, Chicago, The Guardian and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Nov. 14 Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment (BVWHE) President Bob Chapek today announced BVWHE's first wave of Blu-ray Disc(R) releases for 2007. These 50GB, dual-layer titles include Casanova, Chicago, The Guardian and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and will be in stores on January 23, 2007. Most Blu-ray titles from BVWHE will be available for $34.99 SRP.

Commenting on the announcement, Chapek stated, "BVWHE is thrilled to kick off 2007 with this 50GB slate of Blu-ray releases. We're moving forward into an exciting future with these dual-layer discs, which offer the maximum capacity for bonus materials and expanded content. We continue to forge new frontiers with our Blu-ray discs and to further explore the seemingly limitless boundaries of creativity the format allows. We've just begun to cultivate the future growth of our industry with Blu-ray."

The Blu-ray release of the Academy Award(R)-winning musical Chicago (Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere) will feature a host of exciting bonus materials, including audio commentaries from director Rob Marshall and screenwriter Bill Condon; a deleted scene with optional commentary; the featurettes "Behind the Scenes," "From Stage to Screen: The History of Chicago," "An Intimate Look at Director Rob Marshall" and "When Liza Minnelli Became Roxie Hart"; extended versions of classic musical numbers including "And All That Jazz," "When You're Good to Mama," "Cell Block Tango" and more; and a Movie Showcase highlighting some of the most spectacular dance numbers.

Casanova's Blu-ray bonus materials will include audio commentary from director Lasse Hallstrom; a "Blu-scape" featurette created specially for the Blu-ray release by noted director/cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg titled "Reflections of Venice"; and the featurettes "Creating an Adventure" and "Dressing in Style."

The Blu-ray release of The Guardian will contain a host of bonus materials including deleted scenes; an alternate ending; audio commentaries by director Andrew Davis and writer Ron L. Brinkerhoff; and the featurettes "The Guardian: Making Waves" and "Unsung Heroes: So Others May Live."

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy will arrive on Blu-ray with bonus materials including audio commentaries; deleted scenes; and the featurettes "The Making of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and "Sing Along: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish."

BVWHE's Blu-ray titles feature advanced new menus offering seamless navigation and on-the-fly preference selection; dynamic and unparalleled high-definition picture quality; new layer-coating technology that provides a scratch-resistant surface; Movie Showcase which highlights the most impressive high definition picture and sound moments on the disc; and new, sleek packaging. Other Disney Blu-ray feature technologies being developed include unmatched interactive features and compelling online content utilizing web connectivity, which will allow users to connect to live events hosted by the studio.

Blu-ray Disc is the next-generation optical disc format for high-definition video and high-capacity software applications. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc will hold up to 25GB of data, and a double-layer Blu-ray Disc will hold up to 50GB of data. Blu-ray Disc is supported by the world's leading consumer electronics, personal computer and gaming companies, and, with seven of eight Hollywood studios releasing their high-definition content on Blu-ray Disc, Blu-ray will deliver the widest variety of high-definition, home entertainment content.

About Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment

Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment, a recognized leader in the home entertainment industry, is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax and Buena Vista DVD, Blu-ray Disc and electronic distribution product. Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment is a division of Disney Enterprises, Inc.

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Walt Disney Records Celebrates 50 Years of Turning Music into Gold with a Two-Disc Commemorative Edition - Disney: The Music Behind the Magic

Featuring Special Liner Notes by Film Critic and Historian Leonard Maltin

 Nov. 10, 2006 Walt Disney Records (WDR) is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary with the November 7, 2006 release of Disney: The Music Behind the Magic, a special 2-disc commemorative edition set filled with the music that has been enchanting and entertaining audiences for generations. Disney: The Music Behind the Magic highlights 50 of the most beloved musical classics and current hits from Disney movies, television shows, theme parks and Broadway musicals. The deluxe package includes liner notes written by respected film critic and historian Leonard Maltin.

The 50 carefully selected tracks represent numerous milestones for the label and The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) such as "Some Day My Prince Will Come" from Snow White (first soundtrack), "When You Wish Upon a Star" from Pinocchio (theme song for TWDC), "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" (first single from a television show), "Monkey's Uncle" by Annette Funicello (the label's first teen sensation), tracks from Mary Poppins (album held the #1 position on Billboard's Top 200 Chart for 14 weeks) and "Hakuna Matata" from The Lion King (soundtrack earned WDR its first Diamond Award from the R.I.A.A., certifying sales of 10 million units). Disney: The Music Behind the Magic also includes "Cheetah Sisters" from The Cheetah Girls (multi-platinum soundtrack) and the gold single "Breaking Free" (the mega-hit single from 2006's multi-platinum soundtrack and the #1 best-selling album of the year, High School Musical).

The collection also features eight songs from one of the most admired and prolific musical talents of our time, composer Alan Menken. This Academy Award(R), Grammy Award(R), and Golden Globe Award(R) winner is responsible for a slew of unforgettable Disney classics including "Part of Your World" (Little Mermaid), "Under the Sea" (Little Mermaid), "Be Our Guest" (Beauty and the Beast), "Beauty and the Beast," "A Whole New World" (Aladdin), "Colors of the Wind" (Pocahontas), "The Bells of Notre Dame" (Hunchback of Notre Dame) and "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)" (Hercules).

Film critic and historian Leonard Maltin, who penned original liner notes for Disney: The Music Behind the Magic, notes, "Although Walt Disney Records is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, the music in this collection dates back even further. That these songs are not only still enjoyable but recognizable today is just one of the reasons Walt Disney holds a unique place in the annals of popular culture - and popular music. In fact, no other movie studio or television network has such a long and successful association with popular music . . . but as Walt was fond of saying, we should never forget that it all started with a mouse."

Leonard Maltin, one of the country's most recognized and respected film critics and historians, is now in his 25th season with television's Entertainment Tonight. His articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The London Times and other noted publications. His annual paperback, Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide, established his reputation in the entertainment industry; he was 18 when the first edition was published. He also authored the book The Disney Films, a guide to Walt Disney's greatest individual achievements in film. Maltin also has written a number of television specials including Fantasia: The Creation of a Disney Classic and hosted and co-produced the popular Walt Disney Treasures series on DVD. -0-

DISC ONE:   1. "Mickey Mouse March"   2. "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" 
  3. "Some Day My Prince Will Come"   4. "Give a Little Whistle"   
5. "When You Wish Upon a Star"   6. "Baby Mine"   7. "Little April Shower"  
 8. "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah"   9. "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes"  
10. "So This Is Love"  11. "The Second Star to the Right"  
12. "The Ballad of Davy Crockett"  13. "The Siamese Cat Song"  
14. "He's a Tramp"  15. "Once Upon a Dream"  16. "Cruella De Vil"  
17. "Let's Get Together"  18. "It's a Small World" 
 19. "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"  20. "A Spoonful of Sugar"  
21. "Monkey's Uncle"  22. "Winnie-the-Pooh"  
23. "The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers"  
24. "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)"  25. "I Wan'na Be Like You"  
26. "Grim Grinning Ghosts"  DISC TWO:   1. "Home On the Range"  
 2. "Ducks Dance, Too"   3. "Part of Your World"   4. "Under the Sea"   
5. "Be Our Guest"   6. "Beauty and the Beast"   7. "A Whole New World"  
 8. "What's This? "   9. "Circle of Life"  10. "Hakuna Matata"  
11. "They Live in You"  12. "Colors of the Wind"  
13. "You've Got a Friend in Me"  14. "The Bells of Notre Dame"  
15. "I Won't Say (I'm in Love) "  16. "Reflection"  17. "Strangers Like Me" 
 18. "When She Loved Me"  19. "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride"  20. "Why Not? "
  21. "Cheetah Sisters"  22. "Breaking Free"  23. "Find Yourself"  
24. "Mickey Mouse Club Alma Mater" 

Disney: The Music Behind the Magic is available now for a suggested retail price of $24.98 wherever music is sold. All Walt Disney Records audio products also can be ordered by visiting DisneyRecords.com.

 

The Eleven-Time Emmy Award Winner Is Back For More Laughs

THE GOLDEN GIRLS


Season 6

The Girls Return With A New DVD Box Set And Exclusive Bonus Features

Ready For The Holiday Gift Season On DVD November 14

 The girls are back for Season 6! Everyone’s favorite female
foursome is sexier, sassier and more sarcastic than ever in The Golden Girls Season 6, a winning
DVD box set from Buena Vista Home Entertainment available on November 14. This is the hilarious,
must-see season with some of the biggest dating disasters yet as Sophia takes Blanche’s tips to
attract a man, Dorothy is wooed by the one-and-only Sonny Bono and Rose tries sky-diving to add
spice to her dating relationship. And that’s just the beginning of a season-full of genius comedy that
includes hilarious guest stars Debbie Reynolds and Jeffrey Tambor (Arrested Development and The
Larry Sanders Show).

The Golden Girls Season 6 has bonus features that fans will only find on DVD. Features include
candid conversations with Betty White, Rue McClanahan and others.

“The Golden Girls” is the hugely popular show that follows four friends – the smart Dorothy (Beatrice
Arthur), naïve Rose (Betty White), promiscuous Blanche (Rue McClanahan) and sarcastic Sophia
(Estelle Getty) -who move in together in Miami. Their uproarious relationships with each other and
the comical men in their lives have made “The Golden Girls” one of the most beloved comedies in
television history.

The perfect holiday gift for the entire family, The Golden Girls Season 6 is available on DVD for U.S.
$39.99 (SRP) and Canada $59.99 (SRP).

“The Golden Girls” earned an incredible eleven Emmy® Awards and four Golden Globe awards. The
Emmy® Awards included three straight Outstanding Comedy Series wins (1986-1988) Outstanding
Lead Actress Comedy wins (Betty White 1986, Rue McClanahan 1987, Beatrice Arthur 1988),
Outstanding Supporting Actress Comedy (Estelle Getty, 1988), and Best Writing Comedy (1986). The
show won the Golden Globe Award for Best TV Series -Comedy three straight times (1986-1988) and
Estelle Getty also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Comedy in 1986.

STREET DATE: November 14, 2006

Direct prebook: September 19, 2006
Distributor prebook: October 3, 206
Suggested retail price: U.S. $39.99, Canada $59.99
Rated: TV-PG

Bonus features not rated or subtitled.
Feature run time: 614:13
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1 formatted 4x3
Sound: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Languages: English Audio.

Close captioned for the hearing impaired.

Touchstone Television has established itself as one of Hollywood's leading production companies,
supplying critically acclaimed quality entertainment to the television industry.

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, an industry leader, is committed to showcasing great television on
DVD. BVHE has responded to consumer demand by providing an ever-increasing amount of quality
television entertainment in the collectible DVD format. BVHE’s superbly mastered DVD box sets
include “Alias,” “The Golden Girls,” “Home Improvement,” “Felicity,” “Boy Meets World,” “Sports
Night,” “Once And Again,” “Tilt,” “Scrubs,” “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” “Lost,” “Desperate
Housewives,” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., is a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home
Entertainment is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone,
Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.

 

DISNEY’S DUCKTALES VOLUME 2


DVD FACT SHEET


Studio:
Walt Disney Home Entertainment


Story:

The world's wealthiest duck is back for more thrills and laughs in the second installment of Disney's

DUCKTALES. Scrooge McDuck may have an uncanny knack for making money, but he's in over

his head trying to keep up with nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie. Along with their friends

Launchpad McQuack, Gyro Gearloose, Mrs. Beakley and Webby Vanderquack, the DUCKTALES

gang criscrosses the globe in a never-ending search for adventure. Whether battling other-worldly

plant creatures, being mistaken for a super-spy or racing to find a lost treasure ship, Scrooge and

the rest of the crew never lose sight of the fact that true friendship is the greatest fortune of them

all. And, for the first time on DVD see how it all began with the five-part pilot episode "Treasure of

the Golden Suns." Experience some of the most memorable DUCKTALES adventures ever made

in this three-disc set. It's a wealth of fun and adventure that you and your family can bank on.

STREET DATE: November 14, 2006

Direct prebook: September 19, 2006
Distributor prebook: October 3, 2006
Suggested retail price: U.S. $34.99

Canada $37.99
Rated: Not yet rated.

Bonus materials subject to change.
Feature run time: Approximately 667 minutes
DVD aspect ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Sound: Dolby® Digital Mono Sound
Languages: English audio

 

Walt Disney Records Unleashes Twice the Growl Power with ``The Cheetah Girls 2 Special Edition Soundtrack,'' Available Now

Two-Disc Set Includes New Bonus Tracks, 30-Minute Concert DVD With Exclusive Interview Footage, Fold-Out Locker Poster and Free Ringtone

Nov. 10, 2006 Walt Disney Records responds to requests from Cheetahs-in-training everywhere with the November 7th release of "The Cheetah Girls 2 Special Edition Soundtrack." Building on the success of the gold-certified "The Cheetah Girls 2 Soundtrack," the highest rated Disney Channel Original Movie ever and "The Party's Just Begun" 74-date concert tour, the special edition features the complete Cheetah Girls 2 soundtrack, two new bonus tracks, a 30-minute concert DVD, a poster and free ringtone.

Disc One showcases the original soundtrack to "The Cheetah Girls 2" - including the hits "Strut" and "The Party's Just Begun" - and two bonus tracks: a "Strut" remix and a new recording of the road trip classic "Route 66." Disc Two is a concert DVD featuring live performances of five songs from "The Cheetah Girls in Concert" special that premiered on Disney Channel in September, plus an exclusive interview with The Cheetah Girls. "The Cheetah Girls 2 Special Edition Soundtrack" package also includes complete song lyrics, a bonus fold-out locker poster and a certificate for a free "Amigas Cheetahs" ringtone.

The original Cheetah Girls 2 soundtrack is gold-certified and debuted at #5 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and at #1 on both the Billboard Soundtrack and Children's Charts. Since its release on August 1, 2006, the soundtrack has remained in the top 25 of the Top 200 and in the top 2 on the Soundtrack and Children's Charts.

The Cheetah Girls currently are embarked on a 74-city nationwide concert tour and brisk ticket sales have made The Cheetahs one of the most successful touring groups of 2006. -0-

"The Cheetah Girls 2 Special Edition Soundtrack" track listing:  
Disc One: Soundtrack  1. "The Party's Just Begun" - 
Performed by The Cheetah Girls 2. "Strut" - Performed by The Cheetah Girls 
3. "Dance with Me" - Performed by Drew Seeley featuring Belinda 
4. "Why Wait"- Performed by Belinda 5. "A La Nanita Nana" - 
Performed by The Cheetah Girls with Belinda 6. "Do Your Own Thing" - 
Performed by Raven-Symone 7. "It's Over" - Performed by The Cheetah Girls 
8. "Step Up" - Performed by The Cheetah Girls 9. "Amigas Cheetahs" - 
Performed by The Cheetah Girls with Belinda 10. "Cherish the Moment" - 
Performed by The Cheetah Girls 11. "Cheetah Sisters (Barcelona Mix)"- 
Performed by The Cheetah Girls 12. "Everyone's a Star" - 
Performed by Raven-Symone 13. "It's Gonna Be Alright" - 
Performed by Raven-Symone  Bonus tracks:  14. "Route 66" -
 Performed by The Cheetah Girls 15. "Strut (Remix)" - 
Performed by The Cheetah Girls  Disc Two: 
Concert DVD featuring live performances of:  1. "The Party's Just Begun" 
2. "Step Up" 3. "Cinderella" 4. "Strut" 5. "Cheetah Sisters" 
 Plus an exclusive interview with The Cheetah Girls. 

"The Cheetah Girls 2 Special Edition Soundtrack" is available now for a suggested retail price of $24.98 wherever music is sold. All Walt Disney Records audio products also can be ordered by visiting DisneyRecords.com. For additional information and updates, go to TheCheetahGirlsMusic.com.

 

CHIP ‘N DALE’S RESCUE RANGERS VOLUME 2


DVD FACT SHEET


Studio:
Walt Disney Home Entertainment


Story:

The Rescue Rangers are back for more thrills, chills and smiles! Join Chip 'n' Dale along with their

friends Gadget Hackwrench, Zipper and Monterey Jack as they embark on some of their most

memorable adventures yet in this 3-disc collection. This time around the gang matches wits with a

feisty leprechaun, encounters a villain from the deep and takes a trip to the Himalayas. Also

included is the 5-part pilot episode "Rescue Rangers to the Rescue" --on DVD for the first time

ever! So fasten your seat belts and get ready to travel the world with CHIP 'N' DALE RESCUE

RANGERS!

STREET DATE: November 14, 2006

Direct prebook: September 19, 2006
Distributor prebook: October 3, 2006
Suggested retail price: U.S. $34.99

Canada $37.99
Rated: Not yet rated.

Bonus materials subject to change.
Feature run time: Approximately 549 minutes
DVD aspect ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Sound: Dolby® Digital Mono Sound
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AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON DISNEY DVD

Disney’s

Adventures Of The Gummi Bears


Volume One Seasons 1-3

Animated Favorite Comes Home On November 14

– For the first time, the fan-favorite animated series
Adventures Of The Gummi Bears will be available to own on DVD November 14. Volume
One, a three-disc DVD set, features the first three seasons of the show.

The Gummi Bears were stars of the first Saturday morning network cartoon series produced by
Walt Disney Productions, and the show enjoyed a very popular run from 1985 to 1991. This
pivotal series helped kick start the television animation boom in the 1980’s, and formed the
anchor for Disney’s successful weekday afternoon block.

Inspired by the Gummi Bears candy, the animated series follows the adventures of a family of
lovable Bears with a long history of extraordinary super powers. With several human friends by
their side, the Bears protect themselves and the world from evil-doers. Adventures Of The
Gummi Bears includes sterling voice talent contributions from a cast that includes the
legendary June Foray (“Mulan,” TV’s “Rocky & Bullwinkle” and many more), Corey Burton
(“Cars,” TV’s “The Boondocks”) and the late, great Paul Winchell (voice of Tigger from the
“Winnie The Pooh” series).

The three-disc set includes the entire collection of 47 fun-loving episodes from the first three
seasons – the perfect DVD for holiday gift giving. Adventures Of The Gummi Bears is
available for U.S. $34.99 (SRP), Canada $37.99 (SRP) from Walt Disney Home Entertainment.

STREET DATE: November 14, 2006

Suggested retail price: 3-disc DVD set: U.S. $34.99, Canada $37.99
Rated: U.S. TV-Y.
Total episode run time: Approximately 640 total minutes, each disc 220 minutes
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1 formatted 4x3
DVD Sound: Dolby® Digital Mono Sound
Languages: English audio

Walt Disney Home Entertainment is distributed by Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment,
Inc., a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment is the
marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures,
Miramax and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.
 

 

 

Disney-Pixar's Blockbuster 'CARS' Roars into Stores for the Holidays

Year's #1 Animated Film a Huge Hit for Parents and Porsche - "Sally Carrera" is Among the Film's Favorite Characters, Especially Among Girls

 Nov. 10  Holiday DVD viewing will be revved up with more horsepower this year, thanks to the release of the Disney-Pixar animated hit "CARS" which makes its DVD debut in stores this week.

Also making her holiday homecoming will be "Sally Carrera," the movie's leading lady that was modeled on Porsche's flagship sports car, the venerable 911. Sally Carrera is the only modern, production-based car with a leading role in this ground-breaking film.

CARS is a musically-charged, comedy-adventure box office favorite about a hotshot rookie race car who, with a fun cast of car-acters, goes on the ride of his life. CARS takes audiences of all ages on an incredible adventure that blends a heartfelt story, great music and breathtaking animation. Disney- Pixar's brilliant use of Sally Carrera as the "sassy blue Porsche" made her one of the most popular characters in the hit movie, and a top one with parents who saw Sally as a strong and positive role model.

CARS is one of the rare movies that can be enjoyed by the entire family, and gives parents, especially fathers, the ability to interact with children in a meaningful way.

"This incredible movie helped Porsche reach a much broader audience than any other product placement in our history, which is saying a lot considering how many Porsches have appeared on the silver screen," said Peter Schwarzenbauer, Porsche Cars North America's President and CEO. "This is a softer image for Porsche."

Porsche's involvement in the film was not a case of corporate product placement. Rather, the model's attributes of high-performance, style, and sophistication, led the film's creators to cast Sally as a Porsche in the most technologically advanced animated film of its time.

The movie has given Porsche extensive exposure around the world, especially among women and children who might not otherwise be exposed to the Porsche brand. With more than 30 million people enjoying the film during its theatrical release, Porsche's involvement with the film has been a unique opportunity to reach a wide family audience that includes today's car lovers and tomorrow's aspiring ones.

"We've been thrilled to be a part of this wonderful Disney-Pixar adventure, and are excited that a whole new audience will be able to experience it as a DVD," adds Schwarzenbauer. "Beyond being a great movie for the whole family, this film also shares a common connection with Porsche, highlighting the pure pleasure of driving. Life truly is about the journey, not the finish line."

CARS' broad appeal at the box office can be attributed, in-part, to its rich blend of diverse characters. In fact, audience research has shown that adult movie-goers felt that Sally Carrera's presence is important as a strong, major female character in the film. Her positive relationship with the male lead of the film, Lightning McQueen, is also an important story point appreciated by the audience. Additional research indicated the character of "Sally Carrera" was particularly appealing to young audiences, especially young girls.

Loaded with a full tank of electrifying DVD bonus features, the highly anticipated CARS DVD debut includes an exclusive all new animated short "Mater and The Ghostlight," and Pixar's Academy Award(R)- nominated "One Man Band" (Best Animated Short 2005). Revving up and rounding out the CARS DVD bonus features is the fascinating behind-the-scenes "Inspiration for CARS," an exciting journey with director John Lasseter that explores how the story of CARS was born, as well as deleted scenes and a special sneak peek at the highly anticipated next Disney-Pixar feature RATATOUILLE.

Available in separate widescreen and fullscreen editions on November 7, 2006, CARS is priced at U.S. $29.99 (SRP) and Canada $36.99 (SRP) from Walt Disney Home Entertainment.

About Porsche Cars North America

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, GA, and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne(R) sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 300 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 213 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.

About Walt Disney Home Entertainment

Walt Disney Home Entertainment is distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.

  

  

The Votes Are In! And There Is Only One Winner In This Race... Disney*Pixar's "CARS" on DVD Today!

 November 07, 2006 -- Disney*Pixar releases the DVD debut of the smash hit #1 animated film of the year, "CARS," on DVD Today! From Pixar's Academy Award® winning director John Lasseter ("TOY STORY," "TOY STORY 2," "A BUG'S LIFE") and the creative team that thrilled audiences with unforgettable hits including "THE INCREDIBLES" and "FINDING NEMO," "CARS" is a hilarious action-packed adventure into the unique world of cars, starring a hotshot rookie race car who, with a fun cast of car-acters goes on the ride of his life. Starring Owen Wilson ("Wedding Crashers"), the legendary Paul Newman (Oscar® winner Best Actor "The Color of Money" 1986), Bonnie Hunt (as Sally, a snazzy Porsche) and an all-star cast, "CARS" takes audiences of all ages on an incredible adventure that blends comedy, a heartfelt story, great music and breathtaking animation.

Loaded with a full tank of electrifying DVD bonus features, the highly anticipated "CARS" DVD is freewheeling fun for everyone! Bonus features include an exclusive animated short "Mater and The Ghostlight," the original short from "CARS'" theatrical release; "One Man Band"; "The Inspiration for 'CARS'"; deleted scenes; hilarious end credit vignettes shown in full screen; and a special sneak peek at the highly anticipated next Disney/Pixar feature "RATATOUILLE."

Available in separate widescreen and fullscreen editions on November 7, 2006, "CARS" is priced at U.S. $29.99 (SRP) and Canada $36.99 (SRP) from Walt Disney Home Entertainment.  

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Walt Disney Records' Hannah Montana Soundtrack Debuts at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart

First-Ever Television Soundtrack to Debut at #1 Soundtrack from the Hit Disney Channel Original Series Ships Platinum in Its First Week and Claims the #1 Spot on Both the Billboard Soundtrack and Children's Charts

 Nov. 1, 2006 One week after its October 24th release, the soundtrack to the hit Disney Channel original series, Hannah Montana, debuts at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart, scanning over 281,000 units for the week ending October 29 (according to Nielsen SoundScan). The impressive chart-topping debut makes the Hannah Montana Soundtrack the first-ever TV soundtrack to enter the Billboard Top 200 at #1. Additionally, the soundtrack earned the top position on both the Billboard Children's Chart and the Billboard Soundtrack Chart. The soundtrack shipped platinum (1,000,000 units) this week, with certification by the R.I.A.A. expected within 30 days.

With the #1 debut of the Hannah Montana Soundtrack, Walt Disney Records enjoys a new label best with a total of three TV soundtracks cracking the Top 5 in 2006. The Hannah Montana CD is Walt Disney Records' second TV soundtrack to hold the #1 position on Billboard's Top 200 Chart this year and the first TV soundtrack in the history of the chart to debut at #1. The triple-platinum-certified High School Musical Soundtrack twice held the #1 position on the Top 200 (week ending 2/26 and again on 3/19) and currently is the #1 best-selling album year-to-date (Nielsen SoundScan). The Cheetah Girls 2 Soundtrack entered the Top 200 at #5 in August and spent 3 weeks in the Top 5.

The Hannah Montana Soundtrack features eight songs performed by Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana, including the Hannah Montana theme song "The Best of Both Worlds," "Who Said," "Just Like You," "Pumpin' Up the Party," "If We Were a Movie," "I Got Nerve," "The Other Side of Me" and "This Is the Life." Also featured on the Hannah Montana Soundtrack is the duet "I Learned from You," performed by Miley and her real-life and on-screen father, multi-platinum-selling country music star Billy Ray Cyrus (Robby Stewart in Hannah Montana). Additional tracks from and inspired by the series include "Pop Princess" performed by The Click Five, "She's No You" performed by Hollywood Records recording artist Jesse McCartney, "Find Yourself in You" performed by Buena Vista/Hollywood Records recording artist Everlife and "Shining Star" performed by B5. The music DVD (available while supplies last) features five Hannah Montana concert videos - "Best of Both Worlds," "Who Said," "Just Like You," "Pumpin' Up the Party" and "The Other Side of Me."

Hannah Montana is a live-action comedy series that follows typical tween Miley Stewart, who lives with her older brother and widowed dad, a songwriter. But unbeknownst to her friends and classmates, Miley has a secret double life - she is the world famous pop star Hannah Montana. Combining a stage persona with creative costuming, Miley discovers she can have the best of both worlds - the fame and fortune of a well-known singer and the fun of middle school with her best friends Lilly and Oliver, whom she has entrusted with her secret identity.

Year-to-date, Hannah Montana is the #1 rated series on basic cable TV among Tweens 9-14 and #2 among kids 6-11. For third quarter 2006, Hannah Montana is the #1 rated series on broadcast and basic cable TV among Tween 9-14 and tied for #1 among kids 6-11.

Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and movies. Currently available on basic cable in over 89 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on 23 Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney-ABC Television Group.

Walt Disney Records is part of the Buena Vista Music Group, the recorded music and music-publishing arm of The Walt Disney Company. For more information, please visit Disney Records.com.

 

Santa Comes Early This Year in Walt Disney Pictures Presents The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

Video Game Inspired by the Upcoming "The Santa Clause 3" Film Available for Game Boy Advance

Nov. 1, 2006 Handheld video game players have a chance to help Santa rescue holiday cheer. Disney today announced that Walt Disney Pictures Presents The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause is available in the United States for the Game Boy(R) Advance. In time for the upcoming feature film release of the same name, The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause allows players to enter the enchanted world of Santa Claus and his elves, and save Christmas from Jack Frost. Published by Buena Vista Games and developed by 1st Playable Productions, The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause is rated E for Everyone by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and is available for $19.99.

The theatrical release of the newest film in the Santa Clause franchise, Walt Disney Pictures Presents The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, is set for November 3, 2006.

"The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause lets fans of the hit film franchise experience the fun of taking on the role of the big man in red in order to save Christmas," said Craig Relyea, vice president of marketing, Buena Vista Games. "Kids will especially enjoy the toy-building challenges and fun, festive scenery."

Walt Disney Pictures Presents The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause features three different modes of gameplay, including saving Christmas from Jack Frost, building toys with the elves, and delivering presents via blustery sleigh rides with Santa. Overcome treacherous falling icicles, evil snowmen, powerful gusts of wind and perplexing puzzle-based challenges as you explore the North Pole, Santa's Workshop and other festive, wintry locales. Collect snow globes and milk and cookies to unwrap special bonus features, and find power-ups such as hot cocoa and candy to help Santa and his elves complete their mission.

About "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause" film

Holiday magic mixes with comical chaos at the North Pole in "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause." Tim Allen reprises his role of Scott Calvin - AKA Santa - as he juggles a full house of family and the mischievous Jack Frost (Martin Short), who is trying to take over the "big guy's" holiday. At the risk of giving away the secret location of the North Pole, Scott invites his in-laws (Ann-Margret and Alan Arkin) to share in the holiday festivities, and upcoming birth of baby Claus with expectant wife, Carol - AKA Mrs. Claus - (Elizabeth Mitchell). Along for the adventure are Scott's extended family, son Charlie (Eric Lloyd), ex-wife Laura Miller (Wendy Crewson), her husband, Neil Miller (Judge Reinhold), and their daughter, Lucy (Liliana Mumy), who, together with head elf Curtis (Spencer Breslin), foil Jack Frost's crafty scheme to control the North Pole.

About Buena Vista Games

Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG) is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). BVG publishes, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with third-party interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. For more information, please log on to http://www.bvg.com.

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 Disney's The Little Mermaid featured in Oceans Awareness PSA Campaign.

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, Environmental Defense and the Ad Council are launching a new PSA
campaign, featuring Disney's the Little Mermaid.

Oceans are essential to life on Earth, but are now at risk from human activities. Oceans
do not have an infinite capacity to absorb the pollution we allow to flow into them.

No matter where you live, plastic litter and carelessly disposed motor oil can flow
through storm drains to rivers and the sea. People generally don't realize that most
ocean pollution originates on land.

The ads in this campaign are designed to raise awareness about the connection
between our activities and the health of the oceans. Featuring characters from
Disney's The Little Mermaid, the PSAs will inspire our audience to prevent pollution
before it harms the ocean and the creatures that live there.


>> View Campaign Introduction      >> View Featured PSA


We encourage you to share these links with your friends and colleagues.

Thank you,
Buena Vista Home Entertainment

 

 

"Snow" Flurries Forecast for Disney's Private Island, Castaway Cay

All That Glitters Is Holiday Magic Aboard Disney Cruise Line

Holiday magic will deck the halls and add sparkle to the decks for guests who sail with Disney Cruise Line beginning this Thanksgiving and continuing through to the New Year. Both Disney Magic and Disney Wonder will spread an abundance of holiday cheer, from traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts to "snowflake" sightings and seasonal caroling.

A special 10-Night Holiday Caribbean Cruise is planned for Disney Magic from Dec. 16 through Dec. 26. The Eastern/Southern Caribbean cruise will call at ports not typically on the Disney Magic cruise itinerary, including St. Lucia and Antigua.

 

The Holidays are magical aboard Disney  Cruise Line. Guests on both the Disney  Magic and Disney Wonder will find a  nearly three-deck-tall tree festooned  with decorations in the atrium lobby,  where snow flurries fall and a  tree-lighting ceremony occurs.
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The Holidays are magical aboard Disney
Cruise Line. Guests on both the Disney
Magic and Disney Wonder will find a
nearly three-deck-tall tree festooned
with decorations in the atrium lobby,
where snow flurries fall and a
tree-lighting ceremony occurs.

The spirit of the season will surround cruise guests from the moment they arrive at Port Canaveral, Fla. Disney characters decked out in their finest holiday attire will welcome guests to the lavishly decorated private cruise terminal. During holiday sailings, guests will discover:

-- Thanksgiving festivities complete with Thanksgiving Day meal with all the trimmings, craft activities with a focus on pilgrim hats and turkeys, and visits by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse dressed in Thanksgiving costumes.

-- A nearly three-deck-tall tree festooned with decorations in the atrium lobby, where "snow" flurries fall and a tree-lighting ceremony occurs.

-- A Christmas Day visit from Santa Goofy, with surprises for all the kids.

-- International holiday caroling by crew members from around the globe (exclusively on the Christmas cruise).

-- Special family time for designing and decorating gingerbread houses.

-- A reading of "The Night Before Christmas" by Mrs. Claus.

-- Traditional holiday feasts in Disney's three themed dining rooms (Christmas cruise only).

-- Multiple faith and interdenominational holiday services (Christmas and Hanukkah cruise only).

-- A ship-wide party to ring in 2007 and a New Year's Day tailgate party.

During the Thanksgiving holiday, Disney Magic embarks on a special Western Caribbean journey, during which the ship sails twice to Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. The seven-night voyage departs Nov. 18, arriving first at Castaway Cay for the usual Disney Cruise Line visit. When the ship returns the day after Thanksgiving, the island will be transformed into a Magical Wonderland, where the sandy Bahamian isle becomes a "snowy" holiday hideaway. "Snow" flurries will fall like magic, Christmas trees will glow and carolers will croon. Mr. and Mrs. Snowman, wearing shell noses and tropical attire, will greet guests with a sleigh full of presents. The tram that transports guests across the 1,000-acre island will be reindeer themed, complete with antlers and tail. A four-night Disney Wonder cruise stops at Castaway Cay on Thanksgiving Day.

At the beach, families can learn the art of sand sculpting, and kids can dive into holiday-themed activities that include making candy cane reindeer, paper plate angels and snowflake-mobiles.

The Disney Magic 10-Night Holiday Caribbean Cruise departs Dec. 16, with visits to Key West, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Thomas/St. John and Castaway Cay. The Disney Wonder four-night Christmas cruise departs Dec. 24, with visits to Nassau and Castaway Cay.

To celebrate the New Year, Disney Magic departs on its seven-night Western Caribbean itinerary Dec. 30; Disney Wonder departs Dec. 31 for its four-night cruise.

From Thanksgiving through the New Year, Disney Cruise Line guests will experience a magical holiday to remember. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can contact their travel agent, visit www.disneycruise.com or call Disney Cruise Line at 888/DCL-2500. Travel agents can call Disney Cruise Line at 888/325-2500 or visit www.disneytravelagents.com

 

 

New Disney DVD Game Brings Fairy Tale Magic Home

Screenlife, LLC and Mattel's Disney Princess Dream Journey for Ages Four and Up is a Delightful Adventure Enchanted with Disney Classics

Put on your prettiest gown, polish your glass slippers and don't forget your invitation to the Royal Ball. Cinderella, along with many favorite Disney characters, invites girls to join them on a voyage through the magical kingdom in Disney Princess Dream Journey, the new DVD game from the creators of Creative Child Magazine's Toy of the Year, Disney DVD Bingo.

"The role-playing experience of this game is unique. My own four-year-old daughter plays the game as Belle from Beauty and The Beast," said Dave Long, Screenlife's co-founder and CEO. "Players can embody their favorite Disney princess characters, relive classic moments and sing along with their favorite songs."

Help your princess live happily ever after with a little imagination and some Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo. Disney Princess Dream Journey comes with a sparkling new tiara that your child can wear while choosing to be one of six Disney Princesses, including Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Ariel, Cinderella, Jasmine, and Belle. Using the Disney Princess Controller (included), navigate through her favorite Disney Princess' movies, and with some help from host Angela Lansbury play fun mini-games and solve simple puzzles along the way. With real clips and songs from favorite Disney classics any home can become an enchanted kingdom.

Available now, Disney Princess Dream Journey can be purchased nationwide wherever games are sold, including online at www.screenlifegames.com.

About Screenlife, LLC

Screenlife, LLC is a premier game company that's bringing a new dimension to the way the world has fun. Screenlife is the creator and world's leading manufacturer of DVD games, including Scene It?, the number one selling DVD game worldwide. Screenlife games feature patented Optreve(TM) DVD Enhancement Technology and are available in five languages, across 14 countries, and in more than 40,000 retail locations. A leader in entertainment licensing, Screenlife has established thousands of partnerships with major Hollywood studios, sports leagues and recording labels as well as actors, athletes and musicians. For more information about Scene It? and other Screenlife games, visit www.screenlifegames.com or call (866) DVD-GAME.

About Mattel, Inc.

Mattel, Inc., (NYSE:MAT) (www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products, including Barbie(R), the most popular fashion doll ever introduced. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Hot Wheels(R), Matchbox(R), American Girl(R), Radica(R) and Tyco(R) R/C, as well as Fisher-Price(R) brands (www.fisher-price.com), including Little People(R), Rescue Heroes(R), Power Wheels(R) and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than the 30,000 people in 42 countries and sells products in more than 150 nations throughout the world. Mattel's vision is to be the world's premier toy brands -- today and tomorrow.

Source: Screenlife, LLC; Mattel, Inc.

 

Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment Unveils First Day-and-Date and 50GB Blu-ray Titles

'Invincible' First Day-and-Date 'Enemy of the State,' 'Flightplan' and 'Pearl Harbor' First 50GB Titles

Other Blu-ray Titles Being Released Include 'Annapolis,' 'Goal! The Dream Begins,' 'Sky High' and 'The Wild'

 Oct. 23 Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment (BVWHE) president Bob Chapek today announced BVWHE's next wave of Blu-ray Disc titles including the first day-and-date with DVD new release title -- Walt Disney Pictures' "Invincible" (December 19) -- as well as the first 50GB Blu-ray Disc titles available from the studio, Touchstone Pictures' "Enemy of the State," "Flightplan" (both November 21) and "Pearl Harbor" (December 19). These titles continue BVWHE's ongoing release strategy for Blu-ray Disc titles. Most Blu-ray titles from BVWHE will be available for $34.99 SRP.

Commenting on the announcement, Chapek stated, "As the Blu-ray technology continues to infuse our industry with robust growth, BVWHE is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the format with the release of our first 50GB titles. We have seen the future and it is here -- the digital age is upon us and Blu-ray is the format consumers have embraced for their entertainment choice."

"Invincible" marks the first day-and-date title from BVWHE on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Both editions' bonus features will include Becoming Invincible: The Story of Vince Papale and two Audio Commentaries, the first with Vince Papale, Producer Mark Ciardi and writer Brad Gann; the second with director Ericson Core and editor Jerry Greenberg. "Invincible" Blu-ray Disc includes an exclusive high-definition featurette "Recreating the Vet."

"Enemy of the State," "Flightplan" and "Pearl Harbor" mark the first 50GB titles from BVWHE on Blu-ray Disc. "Enemy of the State" bonus materials will include original DVD features Deleted Scenes, Making of Enemy of the State, All Access: The Showdown, Theatrical Trailer and Blu-ray exclusive Movie Showcase; "Flightplan" will include original DVD features Audio Commentary, Emergency Landing: Visual Effects, Cabin Pressure: Designing The Aalto E-474 and Blu-ray exclusives Movie Showcase and Blu-Scape "Jet Stream"; and "Pearl Harbor" bonus materials will include original DVD features Journey To The Screen: The Making of Pearl Harbor, Unsung Heroes of Pearl Harbor, Theatrical Trailer, Teaser Trailer, Music Video: "There You'll Be" by Faith Hill and Blu-ray exclusive Movie Showcase.

Chapek continued "The amazing presentation of "Pearl Harbor" and "Enemy of the State" on 50GB Blu-ray Disc delivers astonishing high-definition picture and theatre-quality sound. As we delve into the new world of Blu-ray, BVWHE will take full advantage of the extended capacity and bonus materials the 50GB disc allows."

BVWHE's Blu-ray titles feature advanced new menus offering seamless navigation and settings while the movie is still playing; dynamic and unparalleled, high-definition picture; new layering coating technology which provides a scratch resistance surface; Movie Showcase which highlights the most impressive high definition picture and sound moments on the disc; and new sleek packaging. Other Disney Blu-ray feature technologies being developed include unparalleled interactive features; personalized chapter selections; and compelling online content, including web connectivity, which will allow users to connect to live events hosted by the studio and more.

Additional BVWHE Blu-ray Disc titles available on November 21 include Touchstone Pictures' "Annapolis" with bonus features to include Audio Commentary, Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary and Movie Showcase; "Goal! The Dream Begins" will feature Audio Commentary, Movie Showcase and Behind The Pitch; and Walt Disney Pictures' "Sky High" will feature Movie Showcase, Alternate Opening, Welcome to Sky High, Breaking Down the Walls: The Stunts of Sky High, and "The Wild" will feature Movie Showcase, Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary, "Real Wild Child" Music Video by Everlife, Eddie Izzard Unleashed and Meet Colin: The Rock Hyrax.

Blu-ray Disc is the next-generation optical disc format for high-definition video and high-capacity software applications. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc will hold up to 25GB of data and a double-layer Blu-ray Disc will hold up to 50GB of data. Blu-ray Disc is supported by the world's leading Consumer Electronics, Personal Computer & Gaming companies, and with 7 of 8 Hollywood studios releasing their high-definition content on Blu-ray Disc, Blu-ray will deliver the widest variety of high-definition, home entertainment content.

About Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment

Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment, a recognized leader in the home entertainment industry, is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax and Buena Vista videocassette, DVD and Blu-ray Disc product. Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Studios.

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THE LITTLE MERMAID: SPECIAL EDITION (Rated: G)

For a limited time only, Walt Disney Home Entertainment proudly opens the vault to debut a spectacular new two-disc Platinum Edition of the most-requested Disney DVD title ever, the Academy Award® winning (1989

Best Original Song and Best Original Score) The Little Mermaid. Available for the first time in seven years and the first time ever on a two-disc “Platinum Edition” DVD, this enchanting, music-filled adventure goes ‘under the sea’ and soars to new heights with bonus features for the whole family. Included is the new “Under The Sea Adventure: A Virtual Ride” (based on an actual Disney Imagineering concept); extensive background on the ride; a new “Kiss The Girl” music video performed by “High School Musical” sensation Ashley Tisdale; a new “Treasures Untold” making-of featurette about the film’s history, creators and famous music, new Disney Feature Animation short film “The Little Match Girl” based on another one of “Little Mermaid” creator Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tales; never-before-seen deleted scenes, and much more. The Little Mermaid ignited an animation renaissance at Disney and around the world, and this celebrated classic sparkles as never before with an all-new digital restoration and the all-new 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix.

THE FOX AND THE HOUND: The 25th Anniversary Edition (Rated: G)

This highly acclaimed classic blends vibrant animation and breathtaking action to tell the story of two best friends who didn’t know they were supposed to be enemies. The fun and adventure begin when a lonely widow adopts an orphaned fox cub named Tod. The mischievous fox soon meets up with Copper, an adorable hound puppy. As the innocent pair grow up together, they become inseparable friends. But the day soon arrives when their friendship is put to the ultimate test. With timeless values such as love, courage and respect for life, The Fox And The Hound has captured an honored place among Disney’s most beloved and endearing animated classics.

SCRUBS: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON (Rated: TV-14)

J.D. (Zach Braff), Elliot (Sarah Chalke), Turk (Donald Faison), Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley) and the laugh-packed cast are back on DVD in the Emmy winning comedy “Scrubs” with Scrubs: The Complete Fourth Season. This laugh-filled DVD features the funniest guest stars yet – including Heather Graham, Colin Farrell and Chuck Woolery – in the biggest season yet, when J.D. moves out on his own and Elliot gains more confidence than ever and leaves Sacred Heart Hospital. The DVD box set is bursting with exclusive bonus features and includes the original hit music from the season.

BAD SANTA: The Director’s Cut (Unrated)

For the first time on DVD, Dimension Home Video presents the Director’s Cut of the hilarious film Bad Santa.

This exclusive version is Director Terry Zwigoff’s (“Art School Confidential,” “Ghost World,” “Crumb”) cut of the film, which also features a new audio commentary track from Mr. Zwigoff and Editor Robert Hoffman. This hilarious comedy hit stars Billy Bob Thornton (“The Bad News Bears;”“Monster’s Ball;” “The Alamo;”Academy Award® winner, Best Screenplay, “Slingblade,” 1996) as Willie T. Stokes, the incorrigible “Bad Santa,” a department store Santa of uproarious bad holiday cheer.

 

HANNAH MONTANA: VOLUME ONE (Rated: TBD)

The hit Disney Channel series Hannah Montana comes to Disney DVD for the first time ever. Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) gets herself into hilarious situations as she struggles to hide her true identity as superstar pop sensation Hannah Montana, in an effort to be treated like any other teenager. The premiere of Hannah Montana garnered the highest ratings ever for a Disney Channel series, and has become a smash hit with kids and tweens.

10/24 WENDY WU: HOMECOMING WARRIOR (Rated: TBD)

All-new to Disney DVD, Brenda Song (TV’s “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody”) stars in Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior, filled with fun Kung Fu moves, action and excitement. Wendy’s biggest concern is winning the title of Homecoming Queen until a young Chinese monk, Shen, informs her that she’s actually a reincarnated Chinese warrior who must train to conquer an ancient spirit that threatens to destroy the world.

While struggling to balance the demands of her homecoming queen campaign, shopping, and boyfriends, Wendy discovers the importance of her Chinese roots, and trains to battle the ancient evil spirit – while she develops an unlikely friendship in the process.

10/24 BABY EINSTEIN: Baby’s First Moves (Not Rated)

From rolling and reaching to dancing and spinning, little ones discover their ability to move and are eager to interact with the world and people around them. The newest DVD title from the award-winning Baby Einstein Company, Baby’s First Moves, is a playful celebration of movement, dance and more. Featuring motion and movement appropriate for various developmental levels, Baby’s First Moves is sure to have parents and little ones clapping, waving and dancing to upbeat classical tunes from Bach, Beethoven and Mozart. Recommended for little ones six months and up, Baby’s First Moves is available nationwide on October 24, 2006.

10/31 KEEPING UP WITH THE STEINS (Rated: PG-13)

Get ready for the laugh-out-loud comedy about one boy’s celebration of becoming a man – if he can survive the hilarious antics of his relatives! Keeping Up With The Steins is the heartwarming and funny comedy about the Fiedlers, a somewhat dysfunctional family that doesn’t quite see eye to eye. When they come together for a Bar Mitzvah and family reunion, the craziness and laughs grow bigger than the guest list, as the Fiedlers find out that they are more alike than they’d originally thought. A hysterical coming-of-age comedy in the tradition of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” Miramax Home Entertainment presents Keeping Up With The Steins on DVD October

31. The all-star cast of talent includes Golden Globe and Emmy® Award nominee Jeremy Piven (Best  Actor/Outstanding Actor In A Series, TV’s “Entourage” 2005) and Jami Gertz (TV’s “Still Standing”) as Adam and Joanne Fiedler, who decide to make an over-the-top Bar Mitzvah celebration for their son, Benjamin (Daryl Sabara, “Spy Kids”). Famed director and actor Garry Marshall (“Raising Helen,” “The Princess Diaries”) is Adam’s estranged dad Irwin, Daryl Hannah (“Kill Bill”) is Irwin’s free-spirit girlfriend Sacred Feather, Doris Roberts (TV’s “Everybody Loves Raymond”) is Irwin’s ex-wife, Larry Miller (“A Mighty Wind”) is the Fiedler’s super-competitive neighbor, Richard Benjamin (“The Sunshine Boys”) is a crafty school principle and Cheryl Hines (TV’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm”) is the Fiedler’s high-strung party planner.

November 2006

 

11/7 CARS (Rated: G)

The high-octane Disney/Pixar team announce the DVD debut of the smash hit #1 animated and #2 biggest film of the year, CARS, in time for the holidays --November 7! From Academy Award® winning writer/director John Lasseter (Special Achievement, “Toy Story” 1996) and the creative team that thrilled audiences with unforgettable hits including “The Incredibles” and “Finding Nemo,” CARS is a musically-charged, comedy-adventure box office favorite about a hotshot rookie race car who, with a fun cast of car-acaters goes on the ride of his life. Starring Owen Wilson (“Wedding Crashers”), the legendary Paul Newman (Oscar® winner Best Actor “The Color of Money” 1986) and an all-star cast, CARS takes audiences of all ages on an incredible adventure that blends great music, heartfelt story and breathtaking animation. Loaded with a full tank of electrifying DVD bonus features, the highly-anticipated CARS DVD debut includes an exclusive all-new animated short “Mater and The Ghostlight,” starring audiences favorite character from the film, Mater, the good-hearted good ‘ol boy tow truck.

11/14

THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Complete Sixth Season (Rated: TV-PG)

The girls are back for Season 6! Everyone’s favorite female foursome is sexier, sassier and more sarcastic than ever in The Golden Girls Season 6, a winning DVD box set from Buena Vista Home Entertainment available on November 14. This is the hilarious, must-see season with some of the biggest dating disasters yet as Sophia takes Blanche’s tips to attract a man, Dorothy is wooed by the one-and-only Sonny Bono and Rose tries skydiving to add spice to her dating relationship. And that’s just the beginning of a season-full of genius comedy that includes hilarious guest stars Debbie Reynolds and Jeffrey Tambor (Arrested Development and The Larry

Sanders Show).

11/14 HOME IMPROVEMENT: The Complete Fifth Season (Rated: TV-PG)

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of one of America’s most beloved comedies with Home Improvement: The Complete Fifth Season, on DVD November 14 from Touchstone Television and Buena Vista Home Entertainment. The ever-popular Tim Allen (“Disney’s Santa Clause 3”) leads the way to another hysterical season of laughs and fun, in a 3-disc box set that includes exclusive DVD bonus footage found only on DVD.

11/14 DISNEY’S ADVENTURES OF THE GUMMI BEARS: Volume One (Rated: G)

For the first time ever on DVD, Disney’s first animated television series – Disney Adventures of The Gummi Bears, Volume One. Originally broadcast from 1985 to 1990, the Gummi Bears helped kick start the television animation boom in the 80’s and formed the anchor for Disney's weekday afternoon block. Inspired by the Gummi Bears candy, the animated series follows the adventures of a family of lovable Bears in medieval times who gain super powers when they drink Gummi Berry juice! The 3-Disc Set includes all 47 fun-loving episodes from the first 3 seasons -perfectly timed for Holiday gift giving!

11/14 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey Saves Santa and Other Mouseketales (Not Rated)

Come inside Mickey’s magical clubhouse with the “Sensational Six” – Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto. They’re ready for adventure and learning-based fun in Disney’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey Saves Santa And Other Mouseketales, the laugh-filled animated preschool series, available for the first time on Disney DVD on November 14. The debut of “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” on the Disney Channel enjoyed the highest ratings ever for a Playhouse Disney premiere.

11/21 ALIAS: The Complete Fifth Season (Rated: TV-14-V)

Alias fans can complete their collection as the thrilling final season of the award-winning show comes to DVD on November 21. From Buena Vista Home Entertainment and Touchstone Television, Alias: The Complete Fifth Season features the entire fifth and final season and comes loaded with exclusive bonus not found anywhere else.

Alias: The Complete Fifth Season is packed with never-before-seen bonus including interviews with the case, deleted scenes, bloopers, and more. Go behind the scenes for an exclusive look at the 100th episode celebration.

Take an on-the-set visit with new cast member Rachel Nichols. Experience the making of Alias’ music, bloopers, deleted scenes and more!

11/21 ALIAS: The Complete Collection (Rated: TV-14-V)

From the groundbreaking pilot to the heartstopping finale, own every episode of TV’s super-spy thriller ‘Alias’ in Alias: The Complete Collection – Seasons 1-5, the ultimate DVD box set, available on November 21. Alias: The Complete Collection is available in a stunning limited edition, gold-foil embossed replica of a genuine show artifact: The Rambaldi Box. This high-end collector’s edition contains every episode of every season plus a hardcover book revealing new insights to the series from the show’s cast and creators. The exclusive bonus disc comes hidden in a special compartment and is loaded with all-new special features. In all, 29 discs containing all 105 episodes and hours of original bonus. The Alias: The Complete Collection – Seasons 1-5 bonus disc features hours of never-before-seen extras including Jennifer Garner in her first interview as Sydney Bristow, an emotional cast reunion on the set of the final episode, the best and sexiest aliases of Alias. Additional bonus includes a wide ranging interview with creator J.J. Abrams, interviews with Jimmy Kimmel, Jennifer Garner and other special guests, and more including a fan tribute and the truth about the number “47.”

 

11/21 GRAND THEFT AUTO: Tricked Out Special Edition (Rated: PG)

Written and directed by Ron Howard (director of “The Da Vinci Code,” “Cinderella Man” and many more)!

Rich girl Paula rebels against her parents and races off to Vegas to get hitched with her boyfriend Sam. But there’s a reward on Paula for getting her back, and soon she’s racing faster than ever to avoid getting caught.

Ron Howard also stars with Nancy Morgan, Elizabeth Rogers, Barry Cahill, Rance Howard, Paul Linke, Marion Ross and more. Executive Produced by Roger Corman.

December 2006

 

12/5 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: Dead man’s Chest (Rated: PG-13)

Today, everyone’s a pirate as the world celebrates International “Talk Like a Pirate Day,” and to kick off the rabble rousing, Disney Home Entertainment announces the highly anticipated DVD release of Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. The action-packed worldwide film sensation will make its Disney DVD debut on December 5th . Starring Johnny Depp as that mischievous, heroic rogue Captain Jack Sparrow, this epic adventure has taken audiences by storm. The film’s Theatrical opening weekend was the biggest in U.S. box-office history, and the high-seas Hollywood tidal wave continues with a worldwide box-office gross of over a billion dollars to date, making it Disney’s most successful movie of all time. Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest will be released as both a deluxe 2-disc Special Edition DVD set and as a single-disc DVD. The single-disc DVD features screenwriter audio commentary and the hilarious, never-before-seen “Bloopers of the Caribbean.” The Special Edition features limited availability holographic packaging and includes all single disc features, plus a treasure-chest of bonus booty: a behind-the-scenes documentary; a Captain Jack featurette; a sword-fighting featurette; “Creating The Kraken” on the film’s stunning sea beast; “Fly On The Set” – an on-location view of filming; a featurette on the legend of Davy Jones; bonus program on the newly “re-Imagineered” Pirates of the Caribbean resort attraction; star-studded, red-carpet Hollywood premiere footage; producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s personal on-set photo diary, and more. Much of the bonus material is exclusive to this DVD release.

12/5 DISNEY DVD GAME WORLD: Disney Princess & Disney Dogs Editions (Not Rated)

Walt Disney Home Entertainment announces an exciting, all-new innovation in Disney DVDs: Disney DVD Game World. Combining the traditional fun of classic board games with interactive and immersive 3-D game environments, these DVD games are perfect for families who want to enjoy time together. Inspired by the favorite characters from Disney’s most popular films and the worlds they live in, the DVD games feature multilevel boards and thousands of mini-games, trivia questions, and activities for up to 4 players. Because the games use virtual game pieces and spinners and play on standard and mobile DVD players, they can also be enjoyed during holiday travel on flights or long road-trips. The first two titles in the Disney DVD Game World series are:

DISNEY PRINCESS EDITION, where players get the chance to become a Disney Princess, and DISNEY

DOGS EDITION, where players can adopt their favorite Disney dog to compete in the race to win the Blue Ribbon Challenge.

 

12/12 THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE

WARDROBE 4-DISC EXTENDED EDITION & GIFT SET (Not Rated)

For a very limited time, Walt Disney Home Entertainment presents the ultimate “Narnia” DVD collection: Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media present C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe Four-Disc EXTENDED EDITION available on DVD December 12. This extraordinary 4-disc DVD edition, a wondrous celebration of C.S. Lewis’ beloved fantasy world, will only be available for seven weeks over the holidays, making it an excellent holiday gift. The EXTENDED EDITION features a new, extended version of the film with enhanced special effects and an extended, climactic battle scene. Viewers will venture even deeper into the beloved fantasy world of ‘Narnia’ with “C.S. Lewis – The Dreamer Of Narnia,” an all-new feature-length film about the creative genius behind the ‘Narnia’ mythos. “Visualizing the Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe: The Complete Production Experience” is an in-depth look at the process and technology of adapting the book into the stunning motion picture. For the ultimate collector, there is The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe Four Disc GIFT SET. This limited-edition offering features the 4-disc DVD plus a pair of heirloom-quality bookends from the master creative artists at

WETA Ltd., the innovators who designed the breathtaking creatures for the film.

12/12 THE FOX & THE HOUND 2 (Rated: G)

Walt Disney Home Entertainment proudly presents the cherished characters, star-studded voice cast and tail-wagging musical adventure of Disney’s all-new THE FOX AND THE HOUND 2, the much anticipated sequel to the studio’s 1981 animated treasure. Brimming with memorable songs from country music luminaries Reba McEntire and Trisha Yearwood, boasting a celebrity cast featuring Patrick Swayze and comedian Jeff Foxworthy, filled with Disney’s renowned rich animation, and offering interactive and entertaining bonus features, THE FOX AND THE HOUND 2 premieres on Disney DVD December 12, 2006. THE FOX AND THE HOUND 2 is a timeless, tune-filled tale of enduring relationships, delivering the simple, yet powerful message that true bonds run deep and genuine friendships can’t be broken. A perfect complement to Disney’s original classic, this heartwarming story finds playful pals Copper and Tod, a hound dog and a fox, still up to their mischievous ways. With Tod’s help, Copper seeks to find his greatest talent – which leads to an adventure at the county fair. When talented diva Dixie (voiced by Reba McEntire) quits the harmonizing novelty dog act, The Singin’ Strays, the stage door swings open for Copper to steal the spotlight and join the band under the tutelage of its success-driven leader, Cash (Patrick Swayze, “Ghost” and “Dirty Dancing”). But as Copper gleams in the limelight, Tod and Dixie quickly discover that playing second fiddle isn’t their true calling – and they hatch a scheme to make things right again. As the plan goes awry with disastrous results, everyone must bond together to bring harmony back to the mutual friendships, and fame where it most belongs.

12/12 WALT DISNEY TREASURES: WAVE SIX (Not Rated)

Walt Disney Home Entertainment presents more gems from the famed Disney vault! The popular WALT DISNEY TREASURES series is back with WAVE VI, four new, 2-disc DVD sets that feature rare and never-before-seen materials on DVD December 19, 2006. An amazing collection of animated and live-action programs, each keepsake volume is hosted by noted film historian Leonard Maltin and presented with superb picture and sound. These four must-own collections once more demonstrate the rich heritage of Walt’s legendary Studio. More Silly Symphonies presents a new collection of the young Disney Studio’s pioneering, outstanding early animated shorts, including two directed by Walt himself. The Complete Pluto Volume 2 delivers more hilarious hi-jinks from Mickey’s (and the world’s) beloved canine companion, Pluto. Your Host, Walt Disney brings legendary live-action TV shows, hosted by Walt, to a new generation; and The Mickey Mouse Club Featuring The Hardy Boys is a family adventure from the Golden Age of Television, featuring Disney’s first “Hardy Boys” serialized film in its entirety. All four 2-disc DVD sets feature rare or never-beforeseen bonus materials that delve even deeper into these rich collections of Disney lore.

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