ABC.com Disney Prep & Landing Holiday Special

http://abc.go.com/shows/prep-and-landing/

Disney Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice airs tonight, December 5 @ 8:30pm/7:30pm Central.


“The yuletide adventures of Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne continue this season. With the Big 2-5 fast approaching, Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole technology that has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid! Desperate to prevent Christmas from descending into chaos, Wayne seeks out the foremost Naughty Kid expert to aid in the mission, a bombastic member of the Coal Elf Brigade who also happens to be his estranged brother, Noel.” 


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Mattel Exhibit Featuring Disney·Pixar Cars Die-cast Vehicles Speeds Into Petersen Automotive Museum

Mattel Exhibit Featuring Disney·Pixar Cars Die-cast Vehicles Speeds Into Petersen Automotive Museum Experience Highlights Fan Favorites, Rare Collectibles & History that Shaped the Blockbuster Toy Line Celebrating the journey of its Disney•Pixar Cars die-cast vehicle collection, Mattel, the #1 toy maker, will unveil a one-of-a-kind exhibit at Los Angeles’ iconic Petersen Automotive Museum beginning November 12, 2011 appropriately titled: From Silver Screen to Die-cast: Disney•Pixar Cars Imagined by Mattel. Since the launch of the first Cars film in June 2006, Mattel has produced more than 200 million die-cast Cars vehicles featuring more than 500 unique designs that represent the many beloved characters from the films. This special exhibit, that will be part of the Petersen Automotive Museum’s “Hollywood Gallery,” includes a comprehensive collection of the Disney•Pixar Cars die-cast vehicles and gives Cars fans and collectors an entertaining and informative glimpse into the history of Mattel’s blockbuster toy line. Exhibit highlights include: •Diorama Movie Scene Recreations Featuring Cars Vehicles: Hundreds of die-cast vehicles representing the many beloved characters from Cars and Cars 2 – from the popular Lightning McQueen and Mater to the big-wheeled Haulers and their corresponding racers. Each display showcases the character's distinct automobile model and design bringing their personalities and storylines to life. •Rare and Never-Before-Seen Cars Vehicles: Highlights of some of the most exclusive and never released Cars die-cast vehicles such as the elusive “Apple Car” from the Speedway of the South set, to special collections never released to the general public including Trev Diesel and others. Each display also features the behind-the-scenes stories that make these collectibles so rare. •Evolution of Cars Die-cast Packaging: Display features the evolution of the Mattel product packaging from the original Cars design introducing fans to Radiator Springs in 2006, to how the franchise’s unique merchandising revolutionized the die-cast packaging category. •Cars Super Chase Die-cast Collection: For the die-hard collector, a first look at Mattel’s ultra-exclusive 2012 line of die-cast cars that will feature one-time only, limited-run vehicles of very special Cars 2 characters. Display will include first Super Chase vehicle to launch – Flash – inspired by the real-life race car driver exclusively featured in the Swedish version of Cars 2. •Lightning McQueen Alive Showcase: A celebration of the innovative technology used to authentically bring the big personality of Lightning McQueen from the film screen into the playroom in miniature 1:55 scale. Product design highlights the cutting-edge micro-technology developed to create the life-like mouth, eye and shoulder movements of this little electronic vehicle that will be sure to top wish lists this coming holiday season!

Disney Unveils Muppets-Inspired Merchandise of Jewelry, Shoes, Cosmetics and More

Disney Unveils Muppets-Inspired Merchandise of Jewelry, Shoes, Cosmetics and More

adidas, M·A·C Cosmetics, Rousseau, nOir, iHome and More

To tweet this release, copy and paste http://bit.ly/MuppetMerchAlert to your twitter handle with the hashtag #MuppetsMerch.To tweet our exclusive video, please use http://bit.ly/MissPiggyStylin with the hashtag #MuppetFashion.

Glendale, CA—14 November 2011 — In collaboration with leading brands including adidas, Jerome C. Rousseau, nOir, M·A·C Cosmetics, iHome and more, Disney Consumer Products (DCP) launches a Disney's The Muppets-inspired collection spanning couture fashions and apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty, electronics and toys inspired by the film starring Jason Segal and Amy Adams in theaters Nov. 23. Designed for the ultimate Muppets fan of all ages, the new product line (#MuppetsMerch) features bright and bold colors and playful designs that embody the personalities and characteristics of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Animal, Gonzo and other favorite characters. See the exclusive 'Star Stylin' with Miss Piggy' video featuring some of these fabulous new products at YouTube.com/DisneyLiving.

FASHION:

Jerome C. Rousseau With her love of the spotlight, Miss Piggy has charmed her way into super stardom, and now her 'look at moi' style and attitude has inspired the pink Diva Glitter Pump (SRP $595) by distinctive high-end women's footwear designer Jerome C. Rousseau. Expertly handcrafted in Italy, this stunning shoe reflects the color, curves and drama of the fabulous Miss Piggy. The Diva Glitter Pump will be available at Saks Fifth Avenue Stores and SaksFifthAvenue.com in January 2012.

nOir Jewelry True to nOir's style, the Muppets jewelry collection (SRP $100 - $175) is enchanting and edgy. Comprised of necklaces, bracelets and rings, the collection features glamorous Miss Piggy-inspired cocktail jewelry as well as quirky statement pieces inspired by the playful nature of the rest of the Muppets gang. The Muppets jewelry collection from nOir will be available on noirjewelry.com.

adidas The adidas Originals Muppets Collection (SRP $38 - $65) for kids takes the iconic shell toe and other styles to the next level with designs inspired by Kermit the Frog, Animal, Fozzie Bear and Gonzo. The adidas Originals Muppets Collection is available November 18, 2011 at Kids Foot Locker, and select Foot Locker stores and kidsfootlocker.com.

Threadless International design community Threadless has released a Muppets-inspired collection of men's and women's tees. Following the popularity of The Muppets Design Challenge held earlier in the year, Threadless is printing 23 of the most popular Muppets designs submitted and voted on by over 1 million members of Threadless community. Limited quantities of The Muppets Threadless tees (SRP $20- $24) are available on Threadless.com/themuppets.

BEAUTY:

M·A·C Cosmetics Generous glamour goddess that she is, Miss Piggy is sharing her beauty with the world via a limited edition, online-exclusive, M·A·C collection for the eyes. The collection includes a glamorous pink frost eye shadow (SRP $15), black eye liner (SRP $17.50) and lashes (SRP $35) designed to create a stunning and alluring look.

OPI Disney and OPI introduce two enticing Muppets-inspired collections perfect for this holiday season. The Muppets Collection features six glitter-packed polishes packed with micas and sparkle creating a 3-dimensional textured look in bright jewel tones, providing the perfect pop to any ensemble. The Miss Piggy Collection features six elegant shades ranging from softer shimmers in copper and bronze metallic hues to dramatic reds and bold burgundies. Polishes from both collections are available at professional salons and spas for $8.50 each.

TOYS & ELECTRONICS:

iHome Disney and iHome have collaborated to make your iPod listening experience even more enjoyable with a new line of Kermit the Frog-themed iHome accessories (SRP $19.99 - $79.99). Including speakers, headphones and earbuds, these iPod must-haves are sure to make others green with envy. Kermit the Frog-themed iHome accessories are available at Toys R Us, Amazon this fall.

PDP Do more than just tell time with the Kermit the Frog Wrist Band for iPod nano. The watch face can be remove and replaced with your 6th-generation iPod nano. Featuring a slap bracelet design wrapped in soft-touch silicone, it's comfortable, fashionable and practical! The Kermit the Frog Wrist Band from PDP is available at Apple.com, Amazon and Dr. Botts.

What Not™ Workshop Plush Now you can create your own zany-looking Muppets plush with the What Not™ Workshop only at FAO Schwarz. The workshop allows you to create a personalized What Not™ by selecting the eyes, nose, hair and outfit of your choice. From cute princesses to wild monsters the options are endless!

Disney Store Plush Get reacquainted with all of the classic Muppets characters you know and love with Disney Store's collection of Muppets plush toys. This exclusive plush assortment includes all of your favorite Muppets characters: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, Beaker and more (SRP $12.50- $39.50). Muppets plush toys are an extensive collection of high-quality, uniquely detailed plush available only at Disney Store and DisneyStore.com. Available in small, medium and large sizes, the Muppets have never been this huggable!

About Disney's The Muppets On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate. With secret, signature, celebrity cameos, Disney's The Muppets hits the big screen Nov. 23, 2011.

About Disney Consumer Products
Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and its affiliates that extends the Disney brand to merchandise ranging from apparel, toys, home décor and books and magazines to foods and beverages, stationery, electronics and fine art. This is accomplished through DCP's various lines of business which include: Disney Toys, Disney Fashion & Home and Disney Food, Health & Beauty. Other businesses involved in Disney's consumer products sales are Disney Publishing Worldwide, the world's largest publisher of children's books and magazines, and www.DisneyStore.com and www.DisneyStore.co.uk, the company's official shopping portals. The Disney Stores retail chain, which debuted in 1987, is owned and operated by Disney in North America, Europe, and Japan For more information, please visit Disney Consumer Products or follow us at www.YouTube.com/DisneyLiving, www.Facebook.com/DisneyLiving andwww.Twitter.com/DisneyLiving.

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Disney Universe Video Game Introduces Extra Thrills And Chills With Newest “Disney Villains Costume Pack”

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DISNEY UNIVERSE VIDEO GAME INTRODUCES EXTRA THRILLS AND CHILLS WITH NEWEST “DISNEY VILLAINS COSTUME PACK”

Players Can Suit Up with First Downloadable Costume Pack Beginning November 15

November 15, 2011 –Disney Interactive Studios brings extra mayhem and magic to its’ latest video game, Disney Universe, with the downloadable “Disney Villains Costume Pack” available now.  The “Disney Villains Costume Pack” is the first downloadable content available for Disney Universe on the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network and the PlayStation®Network.  Players can suit up and battle friends in five brand new costumes inspired by Disney’s most infamous villains including Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmatians), Hades (Hercules), Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty), The Evil Queen (Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs) and Ursula (The Little Mermaid).

Individual costumes for the upcoming “Disney Villains Costume Pack” will be available for download for 99 cents on PlayStation Network or for 80 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE, and the complete package will be available for $2.99 on PlayStation Network or for 240 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE.

Disney Universe plans to introduce additional downloadable content in the future including the “Jungle Book Costume Pack” in January inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 1967 release and the “Muppets Costume Pack” in March with costumes based on Kermit, Miss Piggy, and their friends.

Disney Universe offers a four-person multiplayer action experience, with frenzied gameplay that appeals to players of all ages. The game features 45 classic and contemporary iconic character costumes inspired by well-known and legendary properties, such as the Disney•Pixar hits WALL•E and Monsters, Inc., Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Academy Award® winning classics The Lion King and Aladdin.

Disney Universe is now available for the Xbox 360^®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Wii™ system from Nintendo and Windows PC.

For additional details about Disney Universe, please visit www.disneyuniverse.com for more information.  Art assets can be found at http://bit.ly/toRyZw.

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DISNEYJUNIOR.COM UNWRAPS A MAGICAL NEW BIRTHDAY EXPERIENCE

DISNEYJUNIOR.COM UNWRAPS A MAGICAL NEW BIRTHDAY EXPERIENCE

Parents can Surprise their Child with a Personalized Birthday Phone Call and Animated Video Greeting from a Favorite Disney Junior Friend

Burbank, CA – November 14, 2011 – Children’s birthdays are meant to be magical and DisneyJunior.com has launched a special new birthday experience to make it all possible – with a little help from Disney Junior friends Mickey, Minnie and Jake!  Available now on DisneyJunior.com the “It’s Your Birthday!” Celebration is an exciting new program for parents to create a memorable Disney Junior-inspired birthday for their child.

The program is free and easy!  By signing up for the “It’s Your Birthday!” Celebration at DisneyJunior.com/Celebration, parents can schedule a personalized birthday greeting for their child in the form of an animated video greeting and/or phone call from Mickey, Minnie or Jake, from the popular Disney Junior animated series "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.”  Phone calls from the Disney Junior friends include the child’s name. The animated video is personalized with the child’s name, age and photo to make for a truly memorable birthday experience. Starting five weeks before the child’s birthday, parents will receive email reminders with instructions on how to set up the phone call and animated video delivery. 

Parents will also receive new ideas for celebrating their child’s big day including party tips, recipes for yummy treats, printable paper crafts and fun online birthday activities for kids, all featuring Disney Junior friends. These include:

·         “Ahoy Me Hearty Come to My Party” invitations

·         Minnie’s Polka Dot Cookies

·         Disney Junior Friends Coloring Pages

·         Disney Junior Birthday Videos

·         Disney Junior Happy Birthday Party game

To view a video about the new DisneyJunior.com “It’s Your Birthday!” Celebration, click here.

DISNEY JUNIOR

The Disney Junior programming block on Disney Channel reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary. It invites mom and dad to join their child in the Disney experience of magical, musical and heartfelt stories and characters, while incorporating specific learning and development themes designed for kids age 2-7. Disney Junior’s animated and live action series blend Disney’s unparalleled storytelling and characters kids love deeply with learning, including early math, language skills, healthy eating and lifestyles, and social skills.  Disney Junior is available on basic cable in more than 99 million U.S. homes (via a daily block on Disney Channel) and to millions of other viewers on 28 Disney Junior channels (fka Playhouse Disney channels) and free-to-air broadcast partners around the world. It is also seen via subscription video-on-demand and a broadband website, DisneyJunior.com. In 2012 Disney Junior will add a basic cable and satellite channel in the U.S.

LADY AND THE TRAMP and CINDERELLA on Blu-ray - Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DISNEY TO RELEASE TWO AMAZING CLASSICS FROM THE VAULT IN 2012… 
 LADY AND THE TRAMP & CINDERELLA  
BOTH FILMS WILL SOON BE ADDED TO THE COMPANY’S PRESTIGOUS  
COLLECTION OF BLU-RAY™ HI-DEF DIAMOND EDITION CLASSICS  
 Burbank, Calif., November 11, 2011 – The Walt Disney Studios proudly announces the 
addition of LADY AND THE TRAMP and CINDERELLA to its coveted, cutting-edge Blu-ray™ 
Diamond Collection line-up of animated classics. Released from the Disney vault for a limited 
time only, the lovingly pampered cocker spaniel and the mutt from across the tracks will unveil 
on February 7, 2012 and Cinderella’s clock will strike midnight in Fall 2012. 
 
Disney’s Blu-ray Diamond Collection represents The Walt Disney Studios’ most prestigious and 
treasured animated classics. Diamond Edition titles boast the highest level of picture and sound; 
feature groundbreaking, state-of-the-art immersive bonus content; and include unprecedented levels 
of interactivity, personalization and customization, made possible because of Blu-ray technology. 
 
To date, the company has released four Diamond Edition titles – Snow White and the Seven 
Dwarfs, Beauty and the Beast, Bambi and The Lion King. 
About Lady and the Tramp: Generations of fans have fallen in love with Disney's 15th animated masterpiece -- an irresistible 
song-filled adventure about Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a roguish 
mutt from across the tracks.  
 
When Aunt Sarah moves in with her devious felines Si and Am to baby-sit, the very protective 
Lady soon finds herself being fitted for the unthinkable -- a muzzle! In her bid for freedom, she 
meets and is charmed by Tramp, dog-about-town. Together with friends Jock, Trusty, and Peg, 
they share thrilling adventures on an enchanting evening as Lady learns what it means to be 
footloose and leash-free.  
bout Cinderella: Disney's Cinderella has enchanted generations with its unforgettable story, Academy Award®- nominated music (1950 for Scoring of a Musical Picture, Song “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo," and Sound 
Recording) and endearing characters. With a wave of her wand and some “Bibbidi-Bobbidi- Boo,” Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother transforms an ordinary pumpkin into a magnificent coach 
and Cinderella’s rags into a gorgeous gown, and then sends her off to the royal ball. But 
Cinderella’s enchanted evening must end when the spell is broken at midnight. It will take the 
help of her daring animal friends Jaq and Gus and a perfect fit into a glass slipper to create the 
ultimate fairy tale ending. 
About Walt Disney Studios: For more than 85 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt 
Disney Company (DIS: NYSE) was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage 
plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under four banners: Walt 
Disney Pictures, which includes Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; 
Disneynature; Touchstone Pictures; and Marvel. Original music and motion picture soundtracks are 
produced under Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records, while Disney Theatrical Group 
produces and licenses live events, including Broadway theatrical productions, Disney on Ice and 
Disney LIVE!.  For more information, please visit www.disney.com. 
 
These press materials are available in electronic form at www.WDSHEpublicity.com.  
LADY AND THE TRAMP FACT SHEET
"One of the great classics…more glorious than ever in dazzling Disney Blu-ray High Definition!" 
           --Clay Smith, The Insider 
Synopsis: A classic love story unfolds in the best Disney tradition as a lovely young pedigreed 
cocker spaniel named Lady, who lives a pampered life, finds herself falling romantically 
for Tramp, an amorous street-smart pooch without prospects. Although they have fun 
together on several dates, including a sentimental spaghetti dinner by moonlight at 
Tony’s restaurant, their relationship is strained not only by Lady’s loyalty to her human 
family and their newborn baby, but by Tramp’s devil-may-care attitude that eventually 
gets Lady in trouble and tossed into the dog pound. However, good-hearted Tramp 
redeems himself by saving the baby from potential harm and thus wins Lady’s love and 
the affection of her human family. 
 
Share this timeless Disney Classic with your family as Walt Disney’s beloved classic, Lady and the Tramp, finally releases from the Disney Vault for the first time ever on 
Blu-ray. This heartwarming tale now charms a new generation of families and fans 
with its exquisite animation and unforgettable songs in one of the greatest love stories 
of all time.  Featuring high definition sound and immersive bonus features your family 
can enjoy together, Lady and the Tramp Diamond Edition is a must own addition to 
your Disney collection.   
 Voice Talent:  Barbara Luddy (Sleeping Beauty, 101 Dalmatians) as Lady Larry Roberts (Theatre background with Circle Theatre in Los Angeles) as Tramp Peggy Lee (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, American Beauty) as Darling, Si, Am 
& Peg Bill Thompson (Peter Pan, Alice In Wonderland) as Jock, Joe, Bulldog, Dachsie & the 
Policeman Bill Baucom (TV’s “The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp,” Judge Roy Bean) as Trusty Stan Freberg (Stuart Little, Looney Tunes: Back In Action) as Beaver Lee Millar (TV’s “I Love Lucy,” The George and Gracie Allen Show) as Jim Dear & the 
Dogcatcher 
 Producer:   Walt Disney  
Directors:  Clyde Geronimi (Alice In Wonderland, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty) Wilfred Jackson (Snow White, Pinocchio, Dumbo) Hamilton Luske (Alice In Wonderland, Cinderella, Pinocchio) 
Blu-ray Bonus:  Disney Second Screen: Inside Walt’s Story Meetings* 
Audio Commentary: Inside Walt’s Story Meetings 
Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad 
Three Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes 
Never Recorded Song: “I’m Free as the Breeze” 
Classic DVD Bonus:  Lady’s Pedigree: The Making of Lady and the Tramp  Finding Lady: The Art of the Storyboard  Original 1943 Storyboard Version of the Film  PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs  “The Siamese Cat Song,” Finding a Voice for the Cats  “Bella Notte” Music Video  Trailers  Excerpts from “Disneyland” TV Shows 
DVD Bonus:  Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad 
PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs 
 Digital Bonus:  Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad 
Three Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes 
PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs 
 Street Dates:  Blu-ray & High Definition Digital = February 7, 2012  (Direct Prebook: 12/13/11; Distributor Prebook: 12/27/11)  
 DVD & Standard Definition Digital= March 27, 2012  (Direct Prebook: 1/31/12; Distributor Prebook: 2/14/12) 
Rated:  G  (bonus materials not rated) 
 Feature Run Time: Approximately 76 minutes 
 Suggested Retail Prices 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) = $44.99 U.S./$51.99 Canada and Product 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada Configurations: 1-Disc DVD = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada 
 High Definition Digital = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada 
 Standard Digital = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada 
 Aspect Ratio:  2.55:1  
 Sound: Blu-ray Feature Film – 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio  
DVD Feature Film – 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix 
Languages:  English, French and Spanish 
 Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish 

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