Disney – ABC Television Group to Give The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia $250,000 Gift to Advance Buerger Center for Pediatric Care

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced a $250,000 gift from Disney, together with Disney • ABC Television Group and 6abc, at a check presentation event in the Colket Atrium to celebrate their generosity. The gift was presented by 6abc president and general manager, Bernie Prazenica, who was joined by two very special visitors, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.  In recognition, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will name a Wait. Play. Learn. area within the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care, the world-class outpatient facility to open this summer.

6abc president and general manager Bernie Prazenica said, “We support CHOP’s belief that every child deserves a story of hope.  Here at 6abc, it’s our hope that this gift will help write many of those stories.  We’re happy to build the interactive Wait. Play. Learn. area that will add a few smiles to those stories of hope.  And who better to deliver those first smiles than Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, who will join us to mark this next chapter as one to celebrate.”

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“And the Oscar® Goes to . . .” Disney World! A Disney Parks First, Guests Can Pose with an Authentic Oscar® Statuette

In an awards season first, an Oscar® statuette takes center stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios the week leading up to The Oscars®.

Feb.16 to 22, Walt Disney World Resort guests have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pose for a photo with the Oscar® statuette as part of festivities leading up to The 87th Oscars®, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, live on the ABC Television Network on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 7p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

The first ever “My Oscar Moment” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Walt Disney World theme park awash in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Age, will take place during regular park hours inside The Magic of Disney Animation building.

Guests visiting “My Oscar Moment” inside the theme park will be immersed in all of the star-studded backstage excitement as they walk the red carpet to pose with the Oscar® against a signature backdrop similar to the one used with A-list stars on the big night.

The statuette represents the pinnacle of entertainment awards honoring cinematic achievements in film.

This exclusive photo opportunity is the first to give Oscars® fans and movie buffs the chance to pose with an Oscar® and snap a photo since 2012, during the “Meet the Oscar®” event in New York.

Guests can follow all of the latest Oscars news on Twitter at @theacademy using #Oscars, or by visiting The Academy Facebook page at facebook.com/TheAcademy. Guests are encouraged to share their Disney’s Hollywood Studios “My Oscar Moment” online using #Oscars @WaltDisneyWorld.

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Review – Wizard World Comic Con Indianapolis 2015 by Becky Donahue

Where can you go and see the characters from Dr. Who, The Walking Dead, Frozen, Adventure Time, Legend of Zelda, and The Avengers all in one place?  WIZARD WORLD COMIC CON!  This past weekend I had the chance to go to Wizard World Comic Con Indianapolis.  If you have never gone before or think it is “just for nerds,” then you are truly missing out on a great pop culture experience.  This is an event where people can get together and talk about their favorite shows, play some Quiddtich, hunt some zombies, take photos with celebrities, buy cool merchandise, and of course, Cosplay.

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While walking in artist alley, fans have a chance to see some amazing artwork and can speak with the artists themselves.  There is artwork from iconic comic characters like Batman and Robin to modern characters like Anna and Elsa.  The neat thing about Wizard World Comic Con is that it brings together people from all walks of life.  It doesn’t matter what job you have or where you live–when you put on that costume, you can be transformed into someone new.  My daughter is very shy normally, but Wizard-World Comic Con is where she shines.  She goes up to fellow Cosplayers and makes conversation or takes selfies with them.  It has boosted her confidence tremendously.  It is something that you can’t really understand until you attend a Con.  Don’t get me wrong, you can have a blast without a costume. There are panels to attend such as “How to Write Comics”, “Batman and Psychology”, “Game of Thrones Fan Panel”, or “Mask Building 101.”  There is also a costume contest that showcases the work that goes into great Cosplay.  If you missed Wizard World Comic Con Indianapolis, don’t worry.  There are plenty of opportunities to attend in the coming months.  In fact, Wizard World is hosting a FAN FEST Chicago on March 7-8 to show their fans how much they appreciate their support.  The Wizard World Comic Con 2015 Tour will be working its way across the United States so be sure to get tickets. Go ahead-start working on the costume-study up on the details of your favorite show or comic-and let yourself enjoy the wonderful experience that is Wizard World Comic Con.

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Disney Merchandise at Wizard World Comic Con – Indianapolis – Photos

Take a look at some photos of the Disney related merchandise that was on display at the Indianapolis Wizard World Comic Con this weekend.

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Photos: Wizard World Comic Con – Indianapolis

Take a look at some photos from around the Indianapolis Wizard World Comic Con this past weekend.

 

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After renovations, Disney’s animation building will be a wide open hub of creativity

The story of how Don Hall and Chris Williams, codirectors of the Oscar-nominated animated hit “Big Hero 6,” first came to work at Disney almost sounds like something out of a Disney movie.

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5 Things Walt Disney Co’s Management Wants You to Know

Walt Disney crushed Wall Street’s expectations in the recently reported first quarter. The company is looking back at six straight quarters of positive earnings surprises, and Disney shares have started off 2015 with an 11% return while the S&P 500 SPY rose less than 2%.

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Disney’s ‘Cinderella’: 25 Things You Didn’t Know About the Beloved Fairy Tale Classic

We never get tired of the story of Cinderella, and whether we know it or not, the version we never get tired of is the one put forth by Walt Disney 65 years ago. The 1950 animated feature, released 65 years ago this week (on February 15, 1950) was an instant classic, and its this version we think of when we imagine all the visual details of the story — the slipper, the pumpkin, the fairy godmother, the mice, and Cinderella and Prince Charming dancing all over the palace grounds.

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J.J. Abrams Promises Something “Big” For Star Wars Celebration

After the release of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer, the J.J. Abrams flick has been kind of quiet. Now, before the release of the film on December 18 there are a few moments on the calendar that we suspect will feature some serious Star Wars presence.

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Why adults like Disney Cruises

It’s easy to see why children love Disney Cruises, but I was surprised to see how happy the grown-ups were on my last sailing.

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