Disney News
JAN 2
Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre Starts 2007 on a 'Cher-ee' Note With Return Engagement of Walt Disney's Sing-A-Long 'Mary Poppins' From 1/11-31; Oscar(R) Winner Richard Sherman to Host Opening Night Event
Jan. 2 Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre will sing in the New Year with a special return engagement of the Sing-A-Long version of Walt Disney's classic "Mary Poppins," from January 11th through the 31st, it was announced today (January 2, 2007) by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. The film will be projected digitally using fully restored film elements and a re-mastered soundtrack featuring state-of-the-art audio technology. Audiences are encouraged to dress as their favorite characters from the film, and to lend their voices to the classic soundtrack (as the words to the songs are projected up on the screen). Each performance will include a live appearance by Mary Poppins herself. As an added bonus for the opening night show, (Thursday, January 11th at 6:30 pm), Academy Award(R)-winning songwriter Richard Sherman (who wrote the songs with his brother, Robert Sherman) will introduce the film and perform some of his classic tunes from the film. Daily showtimes are 10:00 am, 1:10 pm, 4:20 pm, 7:30 pm (plus 10:15 pm on Friday and Saturday nights only). Tickets are available at the box office, on-line at www.elcapitantickets.com or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6. Special group rates for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 1-818-845-3110.
Commenting on the announcement, Breier said, "We couldn't think of a better way to start the New Year than with a return engagement of the Sing-along 'Mary Poppins.' During its inaugural engagement, audiences had a real blast singing along with Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, and David Tomlinson, and it proved to be one of our all-time most popular events. From the original Disney film to hit stage productions in London and Broadway, 'Poppins' is practically perfect entertainment for moviegoers of all ages. Here's a rare opportunity to see this great film digitally projected on the big screen, and to add your own voice to one of the greatest soundtracks of all-time."
Originally released in 1964, "Mary Poppins" represented the pinnacle of Walt Disney's filmmaking and storytelling career, and the film went on to receive a supercalifragilistic 13 Oscar(R) nominations. It won Academy Awards(R) for Best Actress (Julie Andrews), Best Song ("Chim Chim Cher-ee"), Best Musical Score, Best Film Editing, and Best Visual Effects. Based on the classic characters and stories of P. L. Travers, Disney's screen version of "Mary Poppins," follows the fantastic adventures of a magical English nanny who arrives at the Bank household in answer to a letter from Jane and Michael. Mary, and her chimneysweep friend, Bert, turn things upside down as they teach the children how to laugh and have fun, and in the process show the parents about the things that matter most in life. From the rooftops of London to a jolly holiday in the English countryside (complete with penguin waiters), "Poppins" is sure to delight audience of all ages and all generations. El Capitan guests can add their own voices to such musical favorites as "Spoonful of Sugar," "Step in Time," "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," "Jolly Holiday," and "Let's Go Fly a Kite," among others.
DEC 28
Red Hot Chili Peppers Spice Up Disneyland Resort
Music from the Grammy-nominated group and special effects create all-new rockin' experiences at Space Mountain and California Screamin' for a limited time
Calif., Dec. 28 Red Hot Chili Peppers, recently nominated for six Grammy awards, are red hot and their music will temporarily transform Space Mountain at Disneyland and California Screamin' at Disney's California Adventure into new rock n' roll adventures. As part of the "Year of A Million Dreams" celebration at Disneyland Resort, rock fans' dreams will come true as "Rockin' Both Parks" provides new special effects and soundtracks specifically remixed to heighten every twist, turn, rise and drop of each thrilling attraction.
For a limited time (from January 3 through April 26, 2007), guests will experience Space Mountain like never before. The high-speed interstellar adventure, that has captivated Disneyland guests since the 1970s, will temporarily have an all-new twist. Rockin' Space Mountain fans will find the attraction sporting new technology that features illuminated dancing rock fans, more than 200 lights brightening the track and a brand-new, customized soundtrack by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band's famous song, "Higher Ground," which was a 1989 hit version of the Stevie Wonder original tune, will create an out-of-this-world rock adventure. Along with new technology and lighting, all systems are a go.
Riders of Rockin' California Screamin' at Disney's California Adventure will also twist and turn to a new soundtrack. With a specially customized version of Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1999 hit "Around the World," guests will rock through the attraction's 6,000 feet of track. The four-minute ride is the world's longest steel looping roller coaster and takes guests from zero to 55 miles per hour in just four seconds.
The new soundtracks for both attractions were remixed by Ryan Hewitt, the man who remixes the Red Hot Chili Peppers' own music, to ensure the soundtracks are specific to the twists and turns, highs and lows of both roller coasters.
Rockin' Space Mountain and Rockin' California Screamin' are just some of the highlights of the "Year of a Million Dreams" celebration that began at Disneyland Resort in Southern California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on October 1. For 15 months, Disney Parks are celebrating dreams coming true, making literally millions of dreams, large and small, come to life for eligible guests through the Disney Dreams Giveaway. 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 -- are being awarded at random. In addition to the Disney Dreams Giveaway, guests are enjoying all new immersive entertainment experiences at the resort. At Disneyland Park, guests are meeting, playing and learning their royal ways with Disney Princesses at Disney Princess Fantasy Faire, dueling with Darth Vader at Jedi Training Academy and creating mayhem with Pirates in New Orleans Square. At Disney's California Adventure Park, guests young and old are bopping to the beat and joining in the fun of the High School Musical Pep Rally. The "Year of a Million Dreams" celebration lasts through 2007.
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.
Source: Disneyland Resort
Dec 21
Disneyland Welcomes Rose Bowl-Bound Southern California and Michigan Football Teams Tuesday, December 26
Young Fans Will Ride Matterhorn Bobsleds With U.S.C. and Michigan Players as 'Year of a Million Dreams' Treat
Dec. 21 Now that the University of Southern California and the University of Michigan have won berths in the 2007 Rose Bowl Game(R) in Pasadena, what are they going to do next? They're going to Disneyland. And they'll celebrate the Disneyland "Year of a Million Dreams" in a special way with some deserving young football fans.
Mickey Mouse, the Disneyland Band and fans will welcome the two squads and their coaches when the teams make their first official appearance of the Rose Bowl season at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, at Disneyland. USC Trojans Coach Pete Carroll, Michigan Wolverines Coach Lloyd Carr, and members of both teams will be available for interviews in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Among the featured players will be USC Quarterback John David Booty, USC Wide Receiver Dwayne Jarrett, Michigan Tailback Mike Hart and Michigan Defensive End LaMarr Woodley.
One highlight of the visit will be a Year of a Million Dreams opportunity for visiting children from Foothill Family Services, Pasadena, to meet USC and Michigan players and take a ride with them on the Matterhorn Bobsleds.
Disneyland has been associated with the Tournament of Roses since 1959 and has had the honor of hosting many teams during that time. This year's team visits coincide with the "Year of a Million Dreams," which began on October 1 at Disney Parks in the United States. For 15 months, the Resort will celebrate dreams coming true, making literally millions of dreams, large and small, come true for eligible guests. "Year of a Million Dreams" continues throughout 2007.
The Trojans (10-2 overall) and the Wolverines (11-1 overall) will meet in the 93rd Rose Bowl game played in Pasadena on Monday, January 1, 2007.
Source: Disneyland
December 19
Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment to Roll out More Blu-Ray Discs in February 2007
Titles Include The Prestige, Ladder 49 and Reign of Fire
Dec. 19, 2006 Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment (BVWHE) President Bob Chapek today announced BVWHE's second wave of Blu-ray Disc(R) releases for 2007. Titles will include Ladder 49 (50GB) and Reign of Fire, which will be in stores on February 13, and The Prestige (50GB) which will be available day-and-date with DVD on February 20. Most Blu-ray(TM) titles from BVWHE will be available for $34.99 SRP.
Commenting on the announcement, Chapek stated, "Buena Vista's Blu-ray discs continue to draw critical raves for both their cutting edge delivery and innovative features. I'm confident the visual and audio experience of these new titles will be unsurpassed."
The Ladder 49 (Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta) 50GB Blu-ray Disc will feature original DVD bonus features including The Making Of Ladder 49, Everyday Heroes, Deleted Scenes, commentary from Director Jay Russell, the "Shine Your Light" Music Video by Robbie Robertson and Blu-ray exclusive Movie Showcase.
The fantasy thriller Reign of Fire (Christian Bale, Matthew McConaughey) will feature original DVD bonus materials including Breathing Life into The Terror: The Making of The Dragons, "Below The Line: If You Can't Stand The Heat" pyrotechnics featurette, a conversation with Director Rob Bowman, the original theatrical trailer and Blu-ray exclusive Movie Showcase.
The 50GB Blu-ray Disc release of The Prestige (Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson) will include DVD bonus features The Director's Notebook: The Cinematic Sleight of Hand Of Christopher Nolan, "The Art of The Prestige" featuring a dazzling display of costumes, scenery and set design, along with Blu-ray exclusive Movie Showcase.
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.
Disney Tops Season's Best Sellers & Surprise Hits
Disney Mix Max Media Player, Pix Cameras, and Toys from Cars, The Little Mermaid, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Are Among Holiday Season's Most Popular
Dec. 19, 2006 As holiday festivities near, shoppers across the U.S. have made it clear Disney (NYSE:DIS) is at the top of their lists. Posting double digit growth in retail sales over 2005, Disney products such as the Disney Mix Max media player and toys and electronics inspired by Disney*Pixar's Cars, Pirates of the Caribbean and The Little Mermaid have posted strong sales at key retailers such as Target and Toys 'R' Us and online at DisneyShopping.com. Surprise best-sellers have also emerged such as the Disney Pix line of digital cameras and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Playset -- both of which have sold out several times this season.
Sales of electronics and toys continued to top retail trends and have been a driving force behind Disney's holiday success. Just launched in October, the Disney Mix Max media player which plays full length movies, CDs and jpegs on a 2.2 LCD screen has outpaced sales projections both internally and at retail. Disney also expanded its line of digital media players this year featuring an upgraded version of the Disney Mix Stick MP3 player which has doubled in retail sales this holiday season over prior year. With a new roster of digital product offerings, Disney quickly climbed to the top of the market and ranks as the #3 flash-based MP3 brand by unit volume in the mass market for the month of November, according to research from NPD Inc. The Disney Pix line of digital cameras took Disney and retailers by surprise selling more than 150,000 units at Best Buy and Toys R Us since its introduction in the fall and selling out as quickly as shelves were re-stocked.
Millions of Disney toys have also been checked off the list. The National Retail Federation estimates that 48 percent of consumers will buy toys this holiday season, and has named Disney Princess and The Little Mermaid among the season's Top 10 toys for girls. In celebration of the October Platinum Edition DVD release of The Little Mermaid, more than 2,500 Little Mermaid products are now available at retail with such best-sellers as The Little Mermaid Magical Talking Salon. Overall, Little Mermaid products have exceeded sales projections at retail surpassing the success of a similar program inspired by Cinderella's Platinum Edition DVD last year. For preschoolers, toys based on the popular Disney Channel series Mickey Mouse Clubhouse have taken off at retail, among the most popular are the singing plush Name That Song Mickey and the nearly sold-out Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Playset.
With recent DVD releases, products inspired by Disney*Pixar's Cars and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest have been flying off shelves. Mattel die cast cars featuring characters from the film have sold more than 27 million units to date. Cars party assortment from Hallmark ranks as the #1 best-selling within the industry. The book Cars: Interactive Play a Sound from Publications International tops Target's holiday gift guide for boys and has posted strong sales across retailers. Disney bedding has also experienced triple digit growth thanks to new Cars and Little Mermaid patterns introduced this fall at retailers such as Kmart. Demand for Pirates products soared as the DVD broke all records selling 10.5 million copies in its first week. Among the best-sellers are character action figures and the Ultimate Black Pearl Playset from Zizzle. From Buena Vista Games, Cars and Pirates of the Caribbean ranked among the Top 10 GBA titles in retail sales for the month of November.
For tweens, the Hannah Montana video game for the Nintendo DS shot to the top within weeks of its debut ranking #13 among such Nintendo DS hits as Sim Pets 2 and Final Fantasy III. The new line of Hannah Montana apparel and accessories has also experienced phenomenal sell-through at Macy's. While Mattel's High School Musical DVD board game is proving to be a must-have topping Toys R Us' Season's Surprise Hits list. Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer from Hyperion Books for Children, the 5th title in the worldwide best-selling Artemis Fowl series, has propelled sales of the entire series at retail and created momentum that has the series remaining among the top books on the New York Times best seller list throughout the holiday season. The series has sold over 8 million units in the US since its 2001 launch.
About Disney Consumer Products
Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) that extends the Disney brand to merchandise ranging from apparel, toys, home decor and books to interactive games, food and beverages, stationery, electronics and animation art. This is accomplished through the work of DCP's various lines of business: Disney Toys, Disney Apparel, Disney Food, Health & Beauty, Disney Home, Disney Stationery, Disney Publishing, Buena Vista Games, Baby Einstein, and http://www.disneyshopping.com. The Disney Store, which debuted in 1987, also falls under DCP, through stores currently owned and operated by unaffiliated third parties under licensing agreements in North America and Japan, and wholly-owned stores in Europe
December 17
"WALT DISNEY WORLD CHRISTMAS DAY PARADE" CELEBRATES ITS 23rd YEAR WITH CO-HOSTS REGIS PHILBIN, KELLY RIPA AND RYAN SEACREST
Monday, December 25, 2006 at 10/9am c
Highlights Include Performances by Beyonce, Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana), Andrea Bocelli, the Cast from High School Musical and More
With the enchantment of the holiday season upon us, Walt Disney World and Disneyland once again invite America to celebrate Christmas morning on the ABC Television Network. Co-hosts Regis Philbin, Kelly Ripa (Live with Regis & Kelly) and Ryan Seacrest (Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2007) will bring the magic of the Disney Parks to viewers nationwide as Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade airs, MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., ET; 9:00-11:00 a.m., CT, MT, PT; check local listings).
For more than twenty years, families have made the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade part of their Christmas Day television tradition. This year children, parents and grandparents alike will once again enjoy a parade of Disney's most treasured characters, including Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pinocchio, Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Ariel and Jasmine. Disney Channel favorites will also be part of the show, including Little Einsteins, Stanley, JoJo's Circus and other beloved characters.
As Disney Parks commemorates "The Year of a Million Dreams," an event that celebrates guests' Disney dreams, it is fitting that this year's parade feature "dream" performances from both Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. Plus, viewers will get a sneak peak at the newest Disney attractions and happenings.
The two-hour show features a star-studded celebrity guest list with scheduled appearances and musical performances by: Award-winning singer and film star Beyonce; recording artist and composer Daniel Powter; acclaimed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli; Mexican pop group RBD; tween singing sensation Bianca Ryan; Playhouse Disney's Doodlebops; Disney Channel star Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana; Disney Channel's blockbuster High School Musical stars Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman and Ashley Tisdale; Grammy-Award winner Michael Bolton; pop performers Paris Bennett, Elliott Yamin, Ace Young, and Mandisa; sister act Aly & AJ; Travel Channel host Samantha Brown; and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition designers extraordinaire Ty Pennington, Paige Hemmis and Eduardo Xol.
Along with the impressive list of performers, Disney favorites take center stage at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom as they spread holiday cheer right down the middle of Main Street U.S.A.
Walt Disney World presents:
* Christmas tree float with hosts Mickey and Minnie
* Toyland military and Toy Soldiers marching to the Toyland March
* Santa's workshop float featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Bullseye and the Green Army Sergeant from Toy Story
* Disney/Pixar's Cars with Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater
* Royal unit float featuring Disney Princesses - Cinderella, Belle and Jasmine
* Pirates float featuring swashbuckling Disney Pirates
* Show boat with B'rer Bear, B'rer Rabbit and Dixieland band
* Ice pond float with Donald and Daisy Duck
* Bake shoppe with dancing Gingerbread Men, Candy Cane Maids and Elves
* Santa float featuring the big guy himself and his famous reindeer
Disneyland Resort in California presents:
* A Christmas fantasy float with stuffed bear, ballerina and a music box
* Santa's cottage with mailroom elves, Chicken Little and Abby Mallard
* Toy Humvee with prankster chipmunks Chip 'n' Dale
* Toy factory float with Stanley, Goliath, JoJo and Rolie, from Playhouse Disney
* Winter wonderland with snow people and ice skating snowflakes
* Ice rink with Goofy and his son, Max
* Cookbook float with candy cakers and dancers
* Candy house with Pluto, along with gingerbread men
* Candlelight ball with Snow White and Prince Charming, Sleeping Beauty and Prince Phillip and Mulan and Shang
* Jeweled tree float with the Seven Dwarfs
* Finale dancers pave the way for Rudolph and reindeer, with the lovable alien Stitch in his favorite Santa costume
In addition, the show will feature floats and elements from the new Dreams Come True Parade at Walt Disney World and the Parade of Dreams at Disneyland.
This year's program will be broadcast in English and Spanish (SAP).
Captain Jack’s Back In The Action Packed, Record-Shattering
High-Seas Thrill Ride Of The Year!
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN:
DEAD MAN’S CHEST
Includes Hours of Captivating Bonus Booty
On A Double-Disc DVD
Disney’s Biggest Box-Office Champ Of All Time
Takes Over Disney DVD Dec. 5!
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.
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To launch the “Talk Like A Pirate Day” festivities, Disney Home Entertainment is unleashing “Dead
Man’s Mail” (www.deadmansmail.com), an interactive site and emailable interface hosted by a rogue
talking skull with a penchant for dressing up. Tips on the site for speaking like a true Pirate of the
Caribbean are guaranteed to get tongues wagging. To send your own customized animated pirate
email and put a touch of high seas swagger in your speech, visit www.deadmansmail.com.
Single disc: U.S. $29.99 (SRP), Canada $36.99 (SRP). 2-disc Special Edition: U.S. $34.99 (SRP),
Canada $41.99 (SRP), from Walt Disney Home Entertainment.
BONUS FEATURES
Single Disc Version:
• Feature Film Presentation
• Audio Commentary with Writers Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio
• Bloopers Of The Caribbean
Collector’s Edition:
Disc 1
• Feature Film Presentation
• Audio Commentary with Writers Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio
• Bloopers Of The Caribbean
Disc 2
• Charting The Return (Pre-production documentary)
• According To Plan: The Harrowing and True Story of Dead Man’s Chest
• Captain Jack: From Head To Toe
• Mastering The Blade: Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport
• Meet Davy Jones: Anatomy Of A Legend
• Creating The Kraken
• Dead Men Tell New Tales: Re-Imagineering The Attraction
• Jerry Bruckheimer: A Producer's Photo Diary
• Fly On The Set: The Bone Cage
• Pirates on Main Street: The Dead Man’s Chest Premiere
Johnny Depp (“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Finding Never Land”) is reunited with favorite
cast members from the original “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl,” as well as a
boatload of new, unforgettable characters. Orlando Bloom (“Lord of the Rings Trilogy”) returns as Will
Turner, joined by the beautiful Keira Knightley (“Pride & Prejudice”) as the feisty Elizabeth Swann.
Jack Davenport reprises Norrington, Jonathan Pryce (“The New World”) is back as Governor Swann,
and the hysterical pirate duo of Pintel (Lee Arenberg) and Ragetti (Kevin McNally, TV’s “Life On
Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest DVD/Page 3
Mars”) return for more trouble. Newcomers to the adventure include Bill Nighy (“Shaun Of The Dead”)
as the eerie Davy Jones, Stellan Skarsgård (“Dogville”) as the washed up sailor Bootstrap Bill, and
Naomie Harris (“Miami Vice”) as the mysterious sorceress Tia Dalma.
Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest is the epic sequel to the blockbuster “Pirates of the
Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl.” Johnny Depp earned an Academy. Award nomination for
his role as the rogue pirate Captain Jack Sparrow (Best Actor Nominee, 2005), and he’s back for
more incredible adventure. Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest is a grand,
swashbuckling, high-octane joy ride filled with rousing action, devilish pirate humor, monstrous sea
creatures and more. In the first “Pirates” film Captain Jack saved the day, but now he finds he has a
debt to pay: he made a bargain for his soul with Davy Jones himself, the ghostly, fearsome ruler of the
ocean depths. It looks like a one-way trip to Davy Jones’s locker, but the crafty Captain Jack won’t go
down without a fight. Dashing Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and beautiful Elizabeth Swann (Keira
Knightley) once again get caught up in Jack’s adventures across the Seven Seas. Escaping hostile
natives on an exotic island and fighting the mighty Kraken are just some of the thrilling escapades
Jack faces, because nothing will stop him from finding the fabled Dead Man’s Chest and winning his
freedom.
Written by Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio. Characters created by Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and Stuart
Beattie and Jay Wolpert. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (“Pearl Harbor,” “Armageddon,” TV’s “CSI”
series, and many, many more). Directed by Gore Verbinski.
STREET DATE:
Direct prebook:
Distributor prebook:
December 5, 2006
September 26, 2006
October 10, 2006
Suggested retail price:
Single Disc Version: U.S. $29.99 Canada $36.99
Two-Disc Collector’s Edition: U.S. $34.99 Canada $41.99
Rated: U.S. PG-13 For Intense Sequences Of Adventure Violence, Including
Frightening Images
Canada: PG-13
Bonus features not rated or subtitled, and subject to change.
Feature run time: Approximately 150 minutes
Aspect ratio: Widescreen (2:35:1) formatted for 16x9 TV screens.
Sound: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Languages: English, French, Spanish audio.
Spanish and French subtitles.
Close captioned for the hearing impaired.
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.
Sizzling Moves, Hot Music In The Must-Own Dance Movie Of The Year
STEP UP
When A Streetwise Rebel Meets A Beautiful Dancer, Sparks Fly!
Includes Winning Videos From The Myspace Dance Contest, Deleted Scenes,
Bloopers, Music Videos, Making-Of Featurette, Filmmaker Audio Commentary On
DVD Dec. 19
BURBANK, Calif., September 15, 2006 – Touchstone Home Entertainment presents Step Up, the red-
hot story of two kids who come from different worlds but share a love for dance. Filled with awesome
dance moves and sizzling tunes, Step Up stars Channing Tatum (“She’s the Man,” “Coach Carter”) as a
street-wise rebel with raw talent, who collides with a beautiful modern dancer (Jenna Dewan, “Take The
Lead”). Sparks soon fly on and off the dance floor, in a heart-pounding movie that is fueled with music
from some of today’s hottest artists.
Bonus features include the winning dance videos submitted to the film’s MySpace contest, a montage of
the many amazing contestant submissions, and a featurette on how director/choreographer Anne
Fletcher and stars Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan reviewed the contest submissions. There are
never-before-seen deleted scenes; bloopers and outtakes; hot music videos from Ciara and
Chamillionaire, Sean Paul with Keyshia Cole, Chris Brown, and Samantha Jade; “Making The Moves For
Step Up” featurette on creating the film’s dance sequences; and feature audio commentary from the
film’s stars and director.
Step Up features a thrilling cast of up-and-coming talent and seasoned professionals. Starring with
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan are Damaine Radcliff (Glory Road”), DeShawn Washington,
musician Mario, Drew Sidora (TV’s “That’s So Raven”), Rachel Griffiths (TV’s “Six Feet Under”), Josh
Henderson (“TV’s Over There”), Tim Lacatena (TV’s “Days Of Our Lives”), Alyson Stoner (TV’s “The
Suite Life of Zack and Cody”), Heavy D (TV’s “Boston Public”) and Deirdre Lovejoy (TV’s “The Wire”).
Step Up is available on DVD for U.S. $29.99 (SRP) and Canada $37.99 (SRP).
BONUS FEATURES
• NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN DELETED SCENES
• BLOOPERS AND OUTTAKES
• SIZZLING MUSIC VIDEOS
• “Get Up” – Ciara featuring Chamillionaire
• “(When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me” – Sean Paul Featuring Keyshia Cole
• “Say Goodbye” – Chris Brown
• “Step Up” – Samantha Jade”
• MYSPACE.COM DANCE CONTEST
• The Five Winning Dance Videos
• User Dance Video – a montage created from contestant submissions
• Judging The Videos – with Director/Choreographer Anne Fletcher,
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan
• MAKING THE MOVES FOR STEP UP
• How the dance sequences for the film were created
• FEATURE AUDIO COMMENTARY
• With Director/Choreographer Anne Fletcher, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan
In Step Up, Tyler Gage (Channing Tatum) is a street-wise rebel who gets into trouble and must perform
community service. Nora (Jenna Dewan) is a beautiful, trained modern dancer who works hard to
perfect her art. When their worlds collide, Nora discovers a raw yet gifted dancer who could possibly be
her partner. Sparks fly both on and off the dance floor as the two discover that when they work together,
they can realize their dreams.
STREET DATE: December 19, 2006
Direct prebook: October 24, 2006
Distributor prebook: November 7, 2006
Suggested retail price: U.S. $29.99, Canada $37.99
Rated: U.S. PG-13 For Thematic Elements, Brief Violence And Innuendo
Canada: PG For Language
Bonus features not rated or subtitled
Feature run time: Approximately 98 minutes
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 formatted for 16x9 TV screens
DVD Sound: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Languages: English Audio. French, Spanish subtitles.
Close captioned for the hearing impaired.
Step Up DVD/Page Three
Story by Duane Adler. Screenplay by Duane Adler and Melissa Rosenberg. Directed by Anne Fletcher.
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distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Dimension and Buena
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PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA
Movimientos Ardientes y Música Caliente en la Película de Baile del Año que No
Puedes Dejar de Tener
STEP UP
Cuando un Pícaro Rebelde Conoce a Una Hermosa Bailarina, ¡Sacan Chispas!
Incluye los Videos de Baile Ganadores del Concurso de Myspace, Escenas
Cortadas, Bloopers, Videos Musicales, Featurette de Cómo Se Hizo la Película,
Comentario de Audio del Creador
En DVD el 19 de Diciembre
BURBANK, Calif., 15 de septiembre de 2006 – Touchstone Home Entertainment presenta Step Up,
la ardiente historia de dos jóvenes que proceden de mundos diferentes pero que comparten el amor
por el baile. Step Up está repleta de formidables pasos y movimientos de baile y de fabulosos temas
musicales con las estrellas Channing Tatum (de “She’s the Man” y “Coach Carter”) en el papel de un
pícaro rebelde con un gran talento natural, que se choca con Jenna Dewan (de “Take The Lead”),
una hermosa bailarina de baile moderno. Pronto sacan chispas tanto dentro como fuera de la pista
de baile, en una película emocionante cuyo ritmo es impulsado por la música de algunos de los
mejores artistas de la actualidad.
Las características adicionales incluyen los videos de baile ganadores enviados por los participantes
al concurso de la película en MySpace, un montaje de los muchos videos impresionantes que
enviaron los concursantes, y un featurette acerca de cómo la directora y coreógrafa Anne Fletcher y
las estrellas Channing Tatum y Jenna Dewan analizaron los videos enviados. Hay escenas cortadas
nunca antes vistas; bloopers y tomas cortadas; videos musicales ardientes de Ciara y Chamillionaire,
Sean Paul con Keyshia Cole, Chris Brown y Samantha Jade; “Haciendo los Movimientos para Step
Up” es un featurette acerca de cómo se crearon las secuencias de baile para la película; y un
comentario de audio del director y de la estrellas de la película.
Step Up presenta un emocionante elenco de talento prometedor y de profesionales experimentados.
La participación estelar de Channing Tatum y de Jenna Dewan es complementada por Damaine
Radcliff (de "Glory Road”), DeShawn Washington, el músico Mario, Drew Sidora (de la serie televisiva
“That’s So Raven”), Rachel Griffiths (del programa televisivo “Six Feet Under”), Josh Henderson del
programa televisivo "Over There”), Tim Lacatena (de la serie televisiva “Days Of Our Lives”), Alyson
Stoner (de la serie televisiva “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody”), Heavy D (del programa televisivo
“Boston Public”) y Deirdre Lovejoy (del programa televisivo “The Wire”). Step Up estará disponible
en DVD por el precio minorista sugerido de $29.99 estadounidenses y de $37.99 canadienses.
CARACTERÍSTICAS ADICIONALES
• ESCENAS CORTADAS NUNCA ANTES VISTAS
• BLOOPERS Y TOMAS CORTADAS
• VIDEOS MUSICALES ARDIENTES
• “Get Up”: Ciara con la participación especial de Chamillionaire
• “(When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me”: Sean Paul con la participación especial de Keyshia
Cole
• “Say Goodbye”: Chris Brown
• “Step Up”: Samantha Jade
• CONCURSO DE BAILE DE MYSPACE.COM
• Los Cinco Videos de Baile Ganadores
• Videos de Bailes de los Usuarios: un montaje creado con los videos que enviaron los
concursantes
• Juzgando los Videos: con la Directora y Coreógrafa Anne Fletcher, Channing Tatum y
Jenna Dewan
• HACIENDO LOS MOVIMIENTOS PARA STEP UP
• Cómo se crearon las secuencias de baile para la película
• COMENTARIO DE AUDIO
• Con la Directora y Coreógrafa Anne Fletcher, y con Channing Tatum y Jenna Dewan
(continúa)
En Step Up, Tyler Gage (Channing Tatum) es un pícaro rebelde que se mete en problemas y debe
prestarle un servicio a la comunidad. Nora (Jenna Dewan) es una hermosa y aplicada bailarina de
baile moderno que se esfuerza por perfeccionar el arte. Cuando sus mundos chocan, Nora descubre
a un bailarín con un gran talento natural que posiblemente podría ser su compañero de baile. Las
chispas vuelan tanto en la pista de baile como fuera de ella mientras ambos van descubriendo que si
se unen, pueden hacer que sus sueños se hagan realidad.
FECHA DE LANZAMIENTO AL PÚBLICO: 19 de diciembre de 2006
Pre-reserva directa: 24 de octubre de 2006
Pre-reserva al distribuidor: 7 de noviembre de 2006
Precio minorista sugerido: $29.99 estadounidenses, $37.99 canadienses
Calificación: Estados Unidos: PG-13 por Elementos Temáticos, Breve Violencia e
Insinuaciones
Canadá: PG por Lenguaje
Los materiales adicionales no están calificados ni subtitulados
Duración de la película: Aproximadamente 98 minutos
Relación de aspecto: 2.35:1 formateado para pantallas de televisión de 16x9
Sonido del DVD: Sonido Envolvente Dolby® Digital 5.1
Idiomas: Audio en inglés. Subtítulos en español y francés.
Con subtítulos en inglés para las personas con problemas de audición.
Libreto redactado por Duane Adler. Puesta en pantalla por Duane Adler y Melissa Rosenberg.
Dirigida por Anne Fletcher.
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