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SAVING MR BANKS On Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital HD, On-Demand and Disney Movies Anywhere on March 18th
Walt Disney Studios proudly announces the home entertainment release of the heartwarming drama Saving Mr. Banks, arriving on Blu-ray + Digital Copy, DVD, Digital HD and On-Demand on March 18, 2014. Also available on Disney Movies Anywhere (a new cloud-based digital movie service that enhances how consumers browse, buy and watch Disney, Pixar and Marvel movies).
Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson bring to life the untold true story about the origins of one of the most treasured Disney classics of all time. John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side) directs this acclaimed film, which reveals the surprising backstory behind the making of Mary Poppins. Determined to fulfill a promise to his daughters, Walt Disney (Hanks) tries for twenty years to obtain the rights to author P.L. Travers’ (Thompson) beloved book. Armed with his iconic creative vision, Walt pulls out all the stops, but the uncompromising Travers won’t budge. Only when he reaches into his own complicated childhood does Walt discover the truth about the ghosts that haunt Travers, and together, they set Mary Poppins free.
Featuring a stellar supporting cast that includes Colin Farrell (Total Recall), Paul Giamatti (Sideways), Jason Schwartzman (Rushmore), Bradley Whitford (TV’s The West Wing), Annie Rose Buckley (TV’s Home and Away), Ruth Wilson (The Lone Ranger), B.J. Novak (TV’s The Office), Rachel Griffiths (TV’s Brothers & Sisters) and Kathy Baker (Edward Scissorhands), Saving Mr. Banks was directed by John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side, The Rookie), produced by Alison Owen, Ian Collie and Philip Steuer, and written by Kelly Marcel and Sue Smith. Executive producers are Paul Trijbits, Andrew Mason, Troy Lum and Christine Langan.
On Blu-ray, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere, Saving Mr. Banks sweeps viewers away with enchanting high definition picture and sound, plus delightful, never-before-seen bonus features.
Bonus Materials*:
- The Walt Disney Studios: From Poppins to Present (Blu-ray, Digital HD & Disney Movies Anywhere) – Join Director John Lee Hancock on a tour of the Disney Studios lot, reflect on studio life during the making of Mary Poppins, and discover how Walt’s creative spirit still flourishes today.
- Let’s Go Fly a Kite (Blu-ray, Digital HD & Disney Movies Anywhere) – Cast and crew sing break out in a rousing, heartfelt tribute to Composer Richard Sherman on the last day of filming.
- Deleted Scenes
- Stargaze (Blu-ray & Digital HD) – A picture on Walt’s desk leads to a flashback of Pamela’s childhood.
- Nanny Song (Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD & Disney Movies Anywhere) – The Sherman Brothers perform a song for Pamela that she is less than thrilled with.
- Pam Leaves (Blu-ray, Digital HD & Disney Movies Anywhere) – After yet another disagreement with Walt, Pamela leaves his office and heads for the airport.
*Digital HD bonus offerings vary by digital retailer
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A New After-Dark Experience Treats Epcot Guests to One More Bite of Fun
The magic doesn’t end once the sun sets during the 21st Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. A new after-dark experience gives guests one more taste of World Showcase excitement like never before.
After a day of blooms and bulbs, the IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party bursts with color in the sky, and bubbles in the glass. Guests can sample decadent desserts from around the world, paired with the perfect international sparkling wines in an intimate and exclusive environment – all while watching Epcot’s nightly fireworks spectacular, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Reservations begin March 12. The first IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party is March 15.
Here are details:
IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party
Dates: Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Time: 7:45 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.
Location: Showcase Plaza
Prices (including tax and gratuity): Adults $49, Children $29
Menu (subject to change):
• Italy: Tiramisu
• France: Vanilla Pot de Crème
• United Kingdom: Shortbread Cookies
• Morocco: Traditional Baklava
• American Adventure: Sugar Dusted Cronis with Strawberry Sauce and Whipped Cream
• Disney Parks ice cream novelties
• Lemonade, coffee, teas
• Sparkling wine from Washington State and Prosecco from Italy
How to Book: Disneyworld.com/Spring or call 407-WDW-PLAY
For more information: Disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/epcot
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Memory Maker at Walt Disney World
Now everyone can be in the picture. Imagine having your magical vacation moments captured—with everyone in the picture! With Memory Maker you get all the photos of everyone in your travel party taken by Disney PhotoPass photographers at hundreds of locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Whether you pose in front of Cinderella Castle, share a hug with Mickey, or capture your fun family moments throughout the theme parks, all those great shots are yours. Even attraction photos are included, like that amazing shot of your plummet down Splash Mountain. Forget about having to purchase each photo individually, because you get digital copies of all of them to download and share with family and friends.
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Birds Eye® Vegetables Teams Up with Disney to Promote Healthy Eating Directly to Kids
Birds Eye® frozen vegetables, owned by Pinnacle Foods Inc. (NYSE: PF), today announced they will team up with Disney (NYSE: DIS) to work to increase the number of kids consuming the recommended amount of vegetables per day by directly engaging and educating them on the importance of vegetables in a well-balanced diet. Following the kick-off of Birds Eye’s Step Up To The Plate program, Birds Eye and Disney will introduce a multi-platform sponsorship that promotes the great taste of vegetables and the benefits they provide. It is anticipated that the initiative will also include a Disney Consumer Products component that will showcase characters on Birds Eye packaging.
The collaboration between Disney and Birds Eye will be brought to life this summer through Disney’s top-ranked kid and tween targeted media platforms, helping to give veggies an image makeover in the eyes of children. The Birds Eye Step Up To The Plate program aligns with Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living initiative and integrates Birds Eye into program sponsorships and “Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living TRYathlon Road Tour” scheduled for August and September 2014. It will also engage Disney Channel and Disney XD stars for a cross-platform sweepstakes. Together, Birds Eye and Disney will show kids that veggies can be both fun and delicious by encouraging them to explore new healthy foods. Read more
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The Walt Disney Company to Webcast Its Annual Meeting of Shareholders
The annual meeting of shareholders of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), including remarks by management regarding the Company, will be available live via audio webcast at www.disney.com/investors beginning at 10:00 a.m. PDT / 1:00 p.m. EDT on March 18, 2014. A replay will be provided through April 1, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. PDT.
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Video Highlights – “Music In Our Schools” Tour Featuring Danielle Bradbery and Disney Performing Arts
The week-long Music In Our Schools national bus tour, sponsored by Disney Performing Arts, was a collaboration with the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and Big Machine Label Group. Read more on the Disney Parks Blog: http://bit.ly/1i9Ntm
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Disney in Talks to Buy YouTube Network Maker Studios
The Walt Disney Co. is in discussions about potentially acquiring YouTube multichannel network Maker Studios, according to reports.
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ANNE SWEENEY ANNOUNCES HER DEPARTURE FROM THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY IN JANUARY 2015
Anne Sweeney, who oversaw 18 years of tremendous growth and success of Disney’s global entertainment and news properties and who helped shepherd the television industry into the digital age, today announced that she would be departing The Walt Disney Company [NYSE: DIS] in January of 2015 to pursue a career in Television Directing. Sweeney, who joined the company in 1996, is currently co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group.
In commenting on her decision, Ms. Sweeney stated, “The past 18 years at Disney have been the highlight of my executive career. I’ve been a part of an amazing evolution in our business and our industry, and have achieved far more than I ever thought possible. But as wonderful as the experience has been, there has always been a nagging voice in the back of my head pushing me to step out of the comfort zone of the executive ranks and more directly into the creative arena that enticed me to TV in the first place. I finally listened to that voice and thought, ‘if not now, when?’ I know my decision to step back from all of this to learn the art of Directing may seem surprising, but to me it’s a long realized dream. I am so thankful to Bob Iger for his leadership, guidance and his friendship over the years, and am grateful not only for his offer to remain with the Company for many years to come, but his understanding and support of my decision to make this change. I’m excited to spend the remainder of this year positioning the TV Group for even greater success.”
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Sneak Peak: Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade: Maleficent from “Sleeping Beauty”
Enchanting stories and characters from Fantasyland come to life for Magic Kingdom guests in Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade. The daily spectacular showcases fantastic and innovative parade floats, vibrant costumes, and an original soundtrack that features beloved songs from favorite Disney films, plus a new parade theme song. Magic Kingdom is located at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
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