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Disney Announces Donation of $55 Million in Learning Apps and Books at White House Summit on Early Education
Today at the White House Summit on Early Education, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) will announce that it is donating $55 million in apps and books through First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books and educational materials to educators and programs serving children from low-income families. Today’s commitment is part of President Obama’s Invest in Us initiative, a challenge to business leaders, philanthropists, advocates, public officials and the public to build a better nation through high-quality early childhood programs for children from birth to age five. The donation is part of Disney Publishing Worldwide’s launch of Disney Imagicademy, a new, innovative learning brand for families with children ages 3 to 8 designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning and creativity.
Disney Imagicademy offers parents a way to expose their children to fundamental educational concepts in a fun and uniquely Disney way, combining the Disney characters and stories families love, with a research-driven curriculum developed in conjunction with top academic and education experts.
“For almost 100 years, The Walt Disney Company has captivated generations of children through experiences that not only entertain, but inspire them to explore, create and imagine,” said Bob Iger, chairman and chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company. “We are proud to help expand access to early childhood education in America through a $55 million in-kind donation—including hundreds of thousands of apps from our Publishing division’s newest brand, Disney Imagicademy.”
As part of the three-year commitment, Disney will provide $5 million in Disney Imagicademy apps to First Book and other non-profit organizations, and $50 million in books to help foster a love of reading in young children from low-income families. In addition, Disney will provide $1 million in funding to First Book to spread the magic of storytelling and help children in need gain access to critical resources around the country.
“We’ve worked hard to bring these types of learning tools to children in need, and now thanks to Disney and the strength of our network, Disney Imagicademy is accessible for free to kids in need throughout the country the same day it is available to the general public,” said Kyle Zimmer, president and CEO of First Book. “Disney’s in-kind donation over the next three years is First Book’s largest gift targeting early childhood programs.”
First Book research shows that the after-school programs, shelters and clinics, museums, libraries, Head Start classrooms and others that make up the First Book Network are in need of web-based tools and interactive learning programs that help children read, learn and achieve, both inside and outside of school. Through First Book, the first two Disney Imagicademy apps – Mickey’s Magical Math World and Disney Imagicademy Parents – will be available for free through the First Book Marketplace (www.fbmarketplace.org) for teachers and educators that serve children from low-income families at the same time these products become available to the general public.
First Book research also shows that tools used to encourage family engagement in the learning process are of primary need among their network of over 150,000 educators and nonprofits nationwide. As parents are an ever-important part of successful learning, teachers and educators will have the opportunity to share free download codes with the families of the children they serve, allowing families to bring lessons home and be more involved and engaged in their child’s learning.
Making learning a family experience is also reinforced by Disney Imagicademy Parents, a companion app especially designed for parents that connects with and extends their children’s learning experience. The Parents app provides them with a wealth of real-time updates about their children’s progress and the ability to reward accomplishments digitally and remotely.
Mickey’s Magical Math World, the first app available through the First Book Marketplace, is an iPad-exclusive app that features five robust math-focused activities in one app that engages children through creativity, customization and learning by doing. Each in-app experience invites children to explore, create, and discover, while practicing key early math concepts, including counting forward and backward, sort and classify, skip count, numbers and shapes recognition, reason and logic, and more.
Mickey’s Magical Math World and Disney Imagicademy Parents will be available on December 11 on the Apple App Store. For additional Disney Imagicademy mobile apps updates and information, visit www.DisneyImagicademy.com, Facebook at Facebook.com/disneyimagicademy and Twitter at @Imagicademy.
Sing Along with Olaf “In Summer” in Different Languages – Only on Disney Movies Anywhere
In celebration of “Frozen Sing Along” available as the perfect stocking stuffer for the holidays on DVD and Digital, the voices of Olaf from around the world sing in this clip from “In Summer” in 17 Languages! Sing along to the full piece exclusively on Disney Movies Anywhere.
Sign up and access Disney Movies Anywhere for free on DisneyMoviesAnywhere.com or through the Disney Movies Anywhere iOS and Android apps, and then connect your iTunes, Google Play and/or VUDU accounts to begin enjoying their Disney, Pixar, and Marvel digital movie collections across platforms and devices.
Celebrate the Holidays on Disney Movies Anywhere with all-new “Jingle Bells” Mashup
Disney Movies Anywhere is celebrating the holidays with all-new heartwarming music video mashups set to classic holiday songs. Sign up and access Disney Movies Anywhere for free on DisneyMoviesAnywhere.com or through the Disney Movies Anywhere iOS and Android apps, and then connect your iTunes, Google Play and/or VUDU accounts to begin enjoying their Disney, Pixar, and Marvel digital movie collections across platforms and devices. Check out the “Jingle Bells” like never before at Disney Movies Anywhere’s “Discover” section. Be sure to check Disney Movies Anywhere every week, where a brand new holiday music video mashup will be updated! Happy Holidays!
DISNEY AND GOOGLE PLAY TEAM UP TO BRING DISNEY MOVIES ANYWHERE TO ANDROID DEVICES
“We are very excited to announce Google Play as our newest partner for Disney Movies Anywhere,” said Janice Marinelli, President, Disney Studio In-Home and Digital Distribution & Disney-ABC Content Distribution. “We set out to create an exceptional Disney experience that made owning digital movies easy and fun, and with Google Play now on board following our successful launch in February, we are able to deliver unprecedented availability and ease for consumers across a broad range of mobile devices.”
“We want to make it easy for movie fans to enjoy all of their past and future digital purchases across all of their devices. Our partnership with Disney now gives Google Play users the ability to conveniently watch all of their Disney, Marvel and Pixar digital movies that have been purchased from any Disney Movies Anywhere participating retailer,” said Jonathan Zepp, head of Google Play Movies partnerships.
In Disney Movies Anywhere, consumers can explore Disney’s library of over 400 active digital titles from Disney, Pixar, and Marvel; preview upcoming offerings and enjoy hours of free new and exclusive short-form content; and discover curated content based on their individual preferences. In addition to browsing titles available for purchase, consumers can redeem Digital Copy codes found in Disney, Pixar, and Marvel Blu-rays and DVDs directly in Disney Movies Anywhere, as well as earn Disney Movie Rewards points for digital purchases.
For a limited time, Disney Movies Anywhere users who connect a new participating retailer account will receive a free digital copy of Disney’s hit animated film “Wreck-It Ralph.” The launch of Disney Movies Anywhere on Google Play also coincides with the release of “Maleficent,” one of the year’s biggest hits, and Disney’s animated “Planes: Fire & Rescue,” both out on digital and Blu-ray today. With this new partnership with Google Play, it’s easier than ever for consumers to buy the films they love, and then enjoy them through the free Disney Movies Anywhere app and website, as well as everywhere Google Play Movies is available. Just download the Disney Movies Anywhere app and link to your Google account.
The Disney Movies Anywhere App is available in the U.S. for free from the Google Play store at http://di.sn/fxx and from the iTunes App Store at: http://di.sn/srf. Sign up is also available through the Disney Movies Anywhere website.
Gameloft and Disney Interactive Release “Cars: Fast as Lightning” for Smartphones and Tablets
Start your Nitro! Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games and Disney Interactive are pleased to announce the release of Cars: Fast as Lightning, a new game inspired by Disney•Pixar’s “Cars” franchise. Cars: Fast as Lightning invites players into what promises to be an exciting and memorable experience within the “Cars” universe, thanks to unique storytelling and the official voice of Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson).
“‘Cars’ is one of the most popular and beloved animated film franchises, and we‘re excited to be working with Disney and Pixar on bringing the characters to life on smartphones and tablets.“ says Karine Kaiser, VP Marketing & Licensing at Gameloft. “Children, parents, and fans will embrace loveable and iconic characters through a thrilling blend of high-octane racing and town building in a unique dual-genre experience.”
As they plunge into the “Cars” universe, players of all ages can go up against each other in explosive races that can be completely customized with easy-to-use controls, nitro boosts and many other surprises. From the legendary Lightning McQueen to the brash Francesco Bernoulli, fans can choose to play from among 20 “Cars” characters and have fun building their own Radiator Springs, home of Lightning and his friends, with iconic buildings and locations from the film, such as Luigi’s Casa Della Tires and Fillmore’s Taste-In.
Cars: Fast as Lightning is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android, and Windows Phone.
Experience the first glimpse here: http://gmlft.co/Cars_LaunchTrailer
Without Warning Devs or Players, Disney Pulls Star Wars Games From App Stores
A pair of Star Wars mobile games are no longer available for download, and neither players nor the developer of at least one of the games were told in advance.
Olaf’s Adventures App Released on iTunes
Do you love warm hugs? Surprise and delight in the silliest of adventure games with your favorite snowman, Olaf, and other beloved characters from Frozen! Enjoy the hilarious all-new comedy of Olaf as you explore, braving Winter and discovering Spring! Watch out for Marshmallow’s falling snowballs, challenge Olaf in a hilarious snowball fight, and try your hand at the snowman shuffle! Some apps are just worth melting for, ya know?
FEATURES
• Explore hilarious interactive tappables throughout the app
• Discover the Avalanche Game & Snowball Fight in Winter
• Unlock the Fruit Fight and Snowman Shuffle in Spring
• Find all 10 collectibles in Winter and Spring to unlock exclusive snow globes for Elsa and Anna
• Enjoy original comedy and voice work of actor Josh Gad, from the Feature Film!
DISNEY XD LAUNCHES “DISNEY XD GRAND PRIX” RACING-GAME APP FOR SMARTPHONE AND TABLET DEVICES
Disney XD is today announcing the launch of the “Disney XD Grand Prix” racing-game app for smartphones and tablets, which will have Disney XD fans revving up for victory with their favorite characters in a variety of high-octane game modes. The app is live now in the Apple App Store and is coming soon to Google Play and the Amazon Appstore. The regular price will be $2.99, but it’s currently available for .99 cents for a limited time.
“Disney Tsum Tsum” Mobile Game And Soft Toy Line Launch Globally
Disney today announced the launch of “LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum” (\’so͞om-so͞om\), the top-ranked and free puzzle app from Japan, on mobile devices globally, along with a Disney Tsum Tsum stackable soft toy line. The app, which is published by LINE, the leading free call and messaging app, has reached the #1 free app spot on both iOS and Android in Japan and has been downloaded more than 14 million times. Coinciding with the global launch of the app, Disney Store is introducing more than 30 different stackable ‘Tsum Tsum’ toys available on DisneyStore.com, in select store locations in North America, and at Disney Parks starting today.
“Disney Tsum Tsum has quickly become a phenomenon in Japan, and we are very excited about the Japan-originated franchise now going global,” said Paul Candland, president, The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. “Disney Tsum Tsum is both a physical product and a digital game, allowing our guests to enjoy a multi-dimensional experience. We are hopeful that the Disney Tsum Tsum franchise will be loved and enjoyed by our guests around the world.”
“Disney Japan has created some of our most successful and popular digital products and Disney Interactive is proud to be working closely with the team to extend their success globally,” said Jimmy Pitaro, president, Disney Interactive. “This is one of the first times that Disney has introduced a distinctly Japanese product to a global audience, and Disney Tsum Tsum offers our Guests a unique combination of quality characters, compelling game play and an engaging social experience.”
In LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum, which translates to ‘Disney Stack Stack’, players connect and pop as many of the Disney Tsum characters as they can in one minute. The more Tsums eliminated within each level, the higher the score. As they progress through the game, players will collect Disney and Disney•Pixar Tsums, like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Stitch and Buzz Lightyear. Each collectable character can be leveled up over time and has a special ability that provides in-game help. The app offers experiences for both kids and adults. By connecting LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum to a LINE account, adult players can enjoy social features in-game, like competing for high scores on leaderboards and gifting, with their friends.
In addition to the mobile app, a wide range of Tsum Tsum soft toys based on favorite Disney characters, from Mickey Mouse to Winnie the Pooh, will be available starting today, with additional characters rolling out in the fall. The stackable Tsum Tsum toys have the added functionality of a screen cleaner material on their stomachs and come in three different sizes: large ($24.95), medium ($12.95) and mini ($4.95).
“Since the Tsum Tsum plush line debuted at Disney Store in Japan nine months ago, more than 1.6 million units have been sold,” said Paul Gainer, EVP, Disney Retail. “We believe the popularity of this line in Japan is something that can be replicated globally given their fun and collectible nature.”
