Disney Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Robin Hood on Blu-Ray, August 6th

Disney Celebrates Robin Hood’s 40th Anniversary on Blu-Ray August 6th

Some Disney classics remain in your heart for their simplicity, charm and characters and one of those we all loved is that of Robin Hood. Now you can remember those day of Oo De Lally fun as Disney is celebrating  the 40th Anniversary of this beloved classic by giving it the Blu-Ray release fans have been waiting for.
“The film is narrated by the rooster Alan-a-Dale, who explains that Robin Hood and Little John live in Sherwood Forest, robbing from the rich and giving to the poor townsfolk of Nottingham. The Sheriff of Nottingham and his posse often try to catch the two but fail every time. Meanwhile, Prince John and his assistant Sir Hiss, arrive in Nottingham. Sir Hiss hypnotised Prince John’s brother King Richard to go off on the Crusades, allowing Prince John to take the throne. Unfortunately, the prince is greedy and immature, even sucking his thumb whenever his mother is mentioned. Robin and Little John rob Prince John by disguising themselves as fortune tellers, prompting the prince to put a bounty on their heads and makes the Sheriff his personal tax collector.” (notation from wikipedia)

This film bring charm and humor that any family member can enjoy from child to parent and to this day continues to have the same effect as it did when it was initially released making us all feel like children setting off on an adventure, singing along  the entire time.

Synopsis:  To commemorate its 40^th anniversary, Disney proudly presents the unforgettable animated classic Robin Hood on Blu-ray for the first time ever. Experience all the fun, thrills and celebrated music (Academy Award® Nominated Music for Best Original Song “Love” in 1973) of this legendary adventure with perfect picture and sound!

Join Robin Hood, his trusted companion Little John and his hilarious band of Merry Men as they outfox greedy Prince John to save the good people of Nottingham. Dashing from one daring deed to the next, Robin won’t rest until he wins the hand of Maid Marian and restores King Richard to the throne. One of Disney’s most beloved movies is even better on Blu-ray Combo Pack!

Voice Cast:  Brian Bedford (Nixon, Grand Prix) as Robin Hood; Phil Harris (Aristocats, The Jungle Book) as Little John; Andy Devine (Stagecoach, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance) as Friar Tuck; Monica Evans (The Odd Couple, Aristocats) as Maid Marian; Terry Thomas (It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World, The Abominable Dr. Phibes) as Sir Hiss and Roger Miller (Into the Wild, Broke Back Mountain) as Allan-a-Dale

Director/Exec. Producer:  Wolfgang Reitherman (The Jungle Book, 101 Dalmatians)

Writer: Larry Clemmons (The Jungle Book, Fox and the Hound)

Product Packaging:   2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy), 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD), 1-Disc DVD + Digital Copy, 1-Disc DVD, High Definition Digital & Standard Definition Digital

Bonus Features:   Deleted Storyline “Love Letters” (NEW), Alternate Ending, Oo-de-lally” Disney Sing-Along Song, Disney Song Selection, Robin Hood Storybook, Robin Hood Art Gallery, “Ye Olden Days” Bonus Short & Sing Along with the Movie

Ratings:  G

Feature Run Time:  83 minutes

Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1

Audio:  English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio;
French 5.1 DTS-HDHR; Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital

Languages/Subtitles:   English, French & Spanish

Farnsworth Presents The Wonderful World of Oz Exhibition on 75th Anniversary of Iconic Film

The Wizard of Oz Celebrating 75 Years of this Classic Movie

To coincide with the 75th anniversary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s classic motion picture The Wizard of Oz, the Farnsworth Art Museum will open the exhibition The Wonderful World of Oz on Saturday, October 12, 2013. The show, drawn from the world’s most comprehensive collection of Oz materials, which is based in Maine, will run through spring 2014 in the museum’s Crosman Gallery.

L. (Lyman) Frank Baum’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz became an instant sensation upon its 1900 publication. Eventually translated into hundreds of foreign languages, the Land of Oz ultimately became a worldwide phenomenon. Oz’s greatest success, however, came with the 1939 film starring Judy Garland as Dorothy, in which she made the Academy Award-winning song Over the Rainbow a national hit and touchstone of popular culture.

Included in the Farnsworth exhibition will be the most complete surviving costume (worn by the green Lollipop Guild Munchkin), one of Dorothy’s pinafores and blouses, examples of the many illustrated versions of Baum’s books (including the finest known copy of the first edition, first state “green imprint” of Baum’s initial book in the series), rare or one-of-a-kind posters from the various motion picture and stage productions, and a remarkable array of other Oz memorabilia from the Willard Carroll / Tom Wilhite Collection.

Among the major pieces to be displayed is the Hourglass that the Wicked Witch of the West uses in the 1939 film to show Dorothy “how much longer you have to be alive.” Margaret Hamilton, who played the witch, lived during her later years on Cape Island, off Newagen, Maine.

Carroll’s fascination with Oz began as a young boy after seeing the 1939 movie on television, spurring a collecting bug that is still with him. His passion also became part of his professional work: he has authored three Oz-related books and created The Oz Kids animated movie series for Paramount. An Emmy Award-winning producer, Carroll began his career as a development executive at Walt Disney Studios, where Wilhite at that time was head of production. Carroll wrote and directed Miramax’s all-star drama, Playing by Heart, with Sean Connery, Angelina Jolie, Dennis Quaid, and Jon Stewart; and most recently wrote and directed the romantic musical comedy, Marigold, starring Ali Larter and Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, filmed entirely in India. He is now in pre-production for his original psychological thriller, Crawl.

Margaret Hamilton: The Wicked Witch of the West

Accompanying the exhibition will be a new book by John Fricke, The Wonderful World of Oz: An Illustrated History of the American Classic – with hundreds of images exclusively from the collection – to be published in October 2013 by Down East Books. Additionally, Carroll’s Oz-related book, I Toto: The Autobiography of Terry, the Dog who was Toto, will be published by Abrams in September 2013.

Among the exhibition’s related programs will be a screening of the 1939 The Wizard of Oz, which Warner Bros. has announced it will reissue this fall, backed by a major promotional and merchandising campaign to mark the film’s 75th anniversary and the studio’s 90th anniversary.

The Wonderful World of Oz at the Farnsworth is sponsored in part by The Goose River Exchange. The primary media sponsor of the exhibition is Maine Home + Design.

The Farnsworth Art Museum celebrates Maine’s ongoing role in American art. It offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America’s greatest artists, with 20,000 square feet of gallery space and over 13,000 works in the collection. The Farnsworth has one of the largest public collections of works by sculptor Louise Nevelson, while its Wyeth Center features works of N.C., Andrew and Jamie Wyeth. The National Register-listed Farnsworth Homestead, the Olson House, a National Historic Landmark, and Julia’s Gallery complete the museum complex. Please visit http://www.farnsworthmuseum.org for more information on current exhibitions, programs and events.

‘The Sword in the Stone’ Rediscover The Humor And Magic of The Classic Animated Film Celebrating its 50Th Anniversary on Blu-Ray

Walt Disney’s Animated Classic Comes to Blu-Ray August 6th

When it comes to classic Disney animated movies there are many that touch our hearts and live on from our childhood. These are the same films that keep us humming along with songs that, to this day, we know all the words.

One of those films to add magic, memories and fun is The Sword in the Stone and to celebrate it’s 50th Anniversary, it is coming to Blu-Ray on August 6th.

This film tells the story of young Arthur as he learns, grows and prepares to one day be king with the help of his trusty friend Merlin. This film is full of wonderful songs from The Sherman Brothers as well such as:

• “The Sword in the Stone” (Sung by Fred Darian)
• “Higitus Figitus” (Sung by Merlin)
• “That’s What Makes the World Go Round” (Sung mainly by Merlin)
• “A Most Befuddling Thing” (Sung by Merlin)
• “Mad Madam Mim” (Sung by Mim)
• “Blue Oak Tree” (Ending of the song, sung by the Knights)
• “The Magic Key” (Deleted song)

“The Sword in the Stone is a 1963 American animated fantasy comedy film produced by Walt Disney and originally released to theaters on December 25, 1963 by Buena Vista Distribution. The 18th film in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series, it was the last Disney animated film released before Walt Disney’s death.”

As Arthur grows and becomes the king he is meant to be, we encounter many fun stories, animation, brilliant characters and more. This truly is a film to add to your collection.

Synopsis: Disney proudly presents the 50^th anniversary edition of a spellbinding and beloved animated classic. Conjure up magical family fun with the humor, adventure and Academy Award^®-nominated music (Best Score – Adaptation or Treatment, 1963) of The Sword In The Stone – now on Blu-ray Combo Pack for the first time ever!

Take an amazing journey with a young orphan named “Wart” and the extraordinary wizard Merlin. According to legend, only someone with the purest character and inner strength can pull the enchanted sword from the stone and claim the throne of England. Armed with newfound confidence and the power of friendship, Wart discovers his destiny and learns the best magic is the kind you find inside yourself!

Voice Cast:  Sebastian Cabot (The Jungle Book, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh) as Sir Ector, Karl Swenson (The Birds, Judgment at Nuremberg) as Merlin, Rickie Sorensen (Tarzan and the Trappers, Tarzan’s Fight for Life) as Wart,  Junius Matthews (The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too) as Archimedes, Martha Wentworth (101 Dalmatians, The Stranger) as Madam Mim, Norman Alden (The Transformers: The Movie, Back to the Future) as Sir Kay, and Alan Napier (Marnie, Batman) as Sir Pellinor

Director:  Wolfgang Reitherman (The Jungle Book, 101 Dalmatians)

Writer: Bill Peet (Cinderella, Dumbo)

Release Date: August 6, 2013

Bonus Features: New Alternative Opening: Where Wart Meets Merlin plus all the original Classic DVD Release Bonus Features including Music and Magic: The Sherman Brothers, Sing-along with The Movie, All About Magic (excerpt), A Knight for a Day & Brave Little Tailor

Ratings:                                    G

Feature Run Time:            79 minutes

Aspect Ratio:                        1.75:1

Audio:                                       English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 DTS-HDHR, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital

Subtitles:                                English, French & Spanish

“Over-Privileged New York Moms Desecrate the Spirit of Disney” By: D-Team Adam

by: D-Team Member Adam

This week the New York Post published an article that alleges that a group of wealthy Manhattan moms have been hiring handi-capped tour guides in wheel chairs to pose as their family members so they can cut to the front of lines at Walt Disney World.

The women hired their guides through a secret company called Dream Tours Florida.  Since Dream Tours would not be openly tolerated by Disney, they only take referrals from previous customers.

Disney Parks allow guests in wheel chairs and those with special needs to skip ahead of the lines, along with a few people in their group.  Its a nice gesture that takes some of the pressure off of those who want to enjoy Disney but are unable to handle the stress of long lines.

On our last trip to the Food and Wine Festival, my friend Rebecca had a broken ankle and we got her a wheelchair from Guest Services. The small group of us then got to skip ahead of the lines.  It was great.  We felt like VIPs the entire time.   That said, would I fake an injury or hire someone to get the privilege again? Not a chance.

This kind of behavior taints the Parks and injures us all.

First of all, while I hesitate to suggest this is an insult to people who are handi-capped, it is at least unconscionably crass.  Dream Tours Florida hires handi-capped people. They get paid, so they’re not being taken advantage of.  But the idea of using a handi-capped persons as a prop in a con…  Is this how low people have gotten? And for what? So they can ride Space Mountain two more times? I can’t imagine what kind of empty life these people must lead, if their moral barometer is that faulty.

The rich have always gotten more out Walt Disney World.  That doesn’t bother me.  If you can afford to pay for higher services, you should get more.  I would love to hire a VIP Tour Guide or stay in Bay Lake Tower, if I had the money.  But it wasn’t about the money with these people. Dream Tours Florida actually costs less than the Disney VIP Guides.

This was about them cheating the system.

The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World

Not to get off on a rant, but this is the problem with the Entitlement society we’re creating in this nation.  Whether you’re rich or poor, everyone seems to think that they’re owed whatever it is that they want.  Have you ever been on a highway, waiting in a line of traffic to make a right turn? There is always one person who stays on the highway and then cuts off someone at the very front of the line.  In that person’s mind, they shouldn’t have to wait in line because they’re more important than you.

That’s what this is. That is the problem.  These women believed they and their families were better than everyone else in Walt Disney World. They shouldn’t have to be waiting in line with us.

That attitude is the antithesis of everything Disney represents.  Walt Disney World is a place of innocence, joy, and…. yes, Magic. It doesn’t matter if a little girl is the mentally handi-capped daughter of a garbage man, Selena Gomez or the Grand-daughter of the Queen of England, for the duration of their time in Walt Disney World, they are both Princesses.   We’re all equal in the eyes of Walt Disney.

That is what bothers me most.

If you’re focused on cheating others and beating the system, Walt Disney World isn’t the place for you.  You’re missing the point. And I’d wager you lack the depth or the kindness to ever appreciate it.

Sadly, there isn’t much Disney can do to stop a company like Dream Tours Florida.  They can’t exactly question every handi-capped person who walks through the door.  Perhaps the new My Magic system will allow them to keep track of who handi-capped guests come in with as family.

It saddens me to think that people are getting away with this.

New Marceline Neighborhood in Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort Now on Sale

Following brisk sales of homesites, Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort announced plans for its newest neighborhood, Marceline.  Sale of the first 19 homesites will begin.

As part of the Golden Oak community, Marceline residents will enjoy a lifestyle surrounded by the Walt Disney World Resort.  This quiet, luxurious enclave is located in close proximity to Disney theme parks and recreation.  Taking advantage of its natural setting, more than half of the Marceline homesites will offer water views and others will border on a nature preserve.  Each homesite is approximately one-quarter acre in size and is within easy walking distance of Summerhouse, the private clubhouse for Golden Oak residents and their guests.

Marceline neighborhood announced at Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort.

Marceline will showcase the same quality custom home building found throughout Golden Oak today, with residences drawing design and architectural inspiration from European and Caribbean influences.   Buyers can select from three prestigious homebuilders to create custom homes ranging in size from approximately 3,800 to 4,500 square feet.

Golden Oak homes start at $1.6 million. Prices, inclusive of homesite, in the Marceline neighborhood will start at $1.7 million.

“We’ve been delighted by the positive response over the past 24 months,” said Page Pierce , vice president of Disney Resort Real Estate Development. “Our first four Golden Oak neighborhoods are nearly sold out, so Marceline quite literally builds on that success.”

Marceline is named after the Missouri town where Walt Disney grew up in the early part of the 20^th century.  Memories from those formative years profoundly influenced creative directions he took throughout his life.

Walt’s animation legacy has roots in Marceline, where he first picked up a pencil and sketchpad to try his hand at drawing.  The new Golden Oak neighborhood pays homage to that history with a planned sculpture park that will feature enchanting life-size sculptures of characters from Walt’s animated masterpiece Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.  The sculptures are part of the exclusive Golden Oak “Disney Friends in Nature” sculpture series.  Sophisticated interpretations of classic Disney animation will be found in parks and other common areas throughout the community.

“The sculpture series is just one example of subtle Disney touches artfully woven into the luxurious character of Golden Oak,” Pierce said.  “Our Disney Imagineers poured their talents into creating a community that’s thoughtful in design, rich with details and home to a lifestyle like no other.”

Marceline is just one of many new additions to Golden Oak. The recently opened Summerhouse, the private residential club facility, is the centerpiece of community activities and events.  Reminiscent of a large Tuscan farmhouse, it offers delightful spaces for indoor and outdoor gatherings, a pool, fitness facilities with locker rooms, and a family game room.  The Summerhouse restaurant and private lounge will debut later this year, offering dining in a casual, yet sophisticated environment.

Summerhouse is also home to Golden Oak Resident Services, the team that brings Disney’s guest-service culture directly to residents.  Resident Services can arrange personal, residential and resort requests.  Services include assistance with travel and private transportation arrangements, tickets for Disney theme parks and special events, private VIP tours, golf tee-times, dinner reservations, and planning parties.  It’s like having a Fairy Godmother to handle every detail.

Golden Oak residents can also take advantage of “Disney Connection” amenities. These special services include door-to-park transportation to select locations at Walt Disney World Resort, Extra Magic Hours (at one Walt Disney World Resort theme park each day to enjoy select attractions), merchandise delivery from most Walt Disney World retail locations and discounts at all Walt Disney World golf courses.

For more information about Golden Oak, visit www.disneygoldenoak.com or call (407) 939-5593.

DisneyBlu’s Disney on Demand Podcast Show #39 w/ Special Guest APRIL WINCHELL (Clarabelle Cow, Mrs. Finster, Peg Pete) at DizRadio.com

DisneyBlu’s Disney on Demand Podcast Show #39 w/ Special Guest APRIL WINCHELL (Clarabelle Cow, Mrs. Finster, Peg Pete, Roger Rabbit)

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May 15, 2013 – Show #39

It’s Time D-Heads! Let’s jump into the studio and get to know your favorite characters from Cruella De Vil, Clarabelle Cow, Mrs Finster, Peg Pete and more as we welcome the one and only APRIL WINCHELL to the show! April, the daughter of the iconic Paul Winchell, is stopping in to talk about her career, voice acting, upcoming projects and what it is like to bring such iconic characters to life!

In addition the D-Team is back. Jason is going deep into The Vault as he taps into a lesser known classic in Pocahontas II, and Lexie our D-Team member from down under brings you more from Hollywood as she explores our Special Guest April Winchell’s career. We have Erin back answering questions from Oz, getting Enchanted and more in I Want To Know. And Randy is here with some Disney Multi-Media.

We have all kinds of Magic and Memories for you and news hot off the D-Wire.

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Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure Takes Hit Disney Junior Animated Series Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates on a 90-city National Tour in July 2013

Feld Entertainment, Inc., producers of Disney On Ice and Disney Live!, is taking top performing cable TV series for preschoolers to the stage in Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure. Featuring characters from the smash hits Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates, this brand new production launches a 90-city national tour in July, followed by its world premiere in Hollywood, Cal., on September 27. Tickets for all 2013 engagements go on sale May 28.

“The Feld Entertainment mission of providing quality live entertainment experiences that the entire family enjoys starts with Disney Live! because it is often a young fan’s first theatrical experience,” said producer Alana Feld . “Children everywhere are falling in love with Sofia and Jake, and we are thrilled to bring these popular Disney Junior characters to the stage for the first time ever.”

Jake (Jake and the Never Land Pirates), Sofia (Sofia the First) and all their friends take to the stage in Disney Junior Live On Tour!

In this original storyline, Mickey and Minnie lead the audience on an exciting adventure that will have families rooting for their favorite pirate Jake and Disney’s first little girl princess Sofia. Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure begins with a special interactive pre-show featuring the loveable 6-year-old doctor to toys and stuffed animals, Doc McStuffins. Children and their parents will sing “The Check-Up Song” along with Doc as she provides tender love and care.

Audiences will then embark on a journey to the magical world of Enchancia, where Sofia, her step-siblings Amber and James, and the entire kingdom are preparing for the annual friendship festival. Sofia has the honor of delivering the perfect gift to her royal subjects at the celebration, and the one-and-only Cinderella visits the castle to help Sofia in her mission to find just the right present.

The excitement continues when families cast away to Never Land where Jake and his Yo Ho pirate friends Izzy and Cubby are in a race against time to locate a mysterious treasure-filled volcano. Danger, thrills and adventure lurk around every turn when our swashbuckling friends battle Captain Hook for the ultimate prize. Peter Pan makes a special appearance, aiding the team in their heroic quest, and with the help of Tinker Bell’s pixie dust, Jake and his crew fly above the stage in their journey.

In 2012, “Doc McStuffins” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” ranked as cable TV’s Top 2 series for all kids ages 2-5, reaching 46.7 million and 36.5 million unique total viewers, respectively, throughout the year. Launching at the top 2013, “Sofia the First” is cable TV’s #1 series year to date among Kids 2-5 and Girls 2-5, and is the #1 preschool cable TV series in Total Viewers and Women 18-49. In fact, the November 18, 2012 premiere of its introductory TV movie, “Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess” became the #1 cable TV telecast ever in Kids 2-5, and #1 preschool cable TV telecast of all time in Total Viewers (8.2 million) and Women 18-49.

Producers Alana Feld and Kenneth Feld have hand selected an award-winning, talented creative team to build this spectacular.

• Director/Choreographer Fred Tallaksen is the award-winning choreographer of Madonna’s “Sorry” video and the finale of her Confessions World Tour. In 2008, he earned a Latin Grammy^® in the Best Video category for Juanes’s “Me Enamora.” Tallaksen was also skating choreographer for “Austin Powers III-Goldmember” and was the Director and Choreographer behind Feld Entertainment’s Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever! and Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival, and Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey^® Presents Fully Charged, Gold Edition.
• Writer Bradley Zweig is a three-time Emmy-nominated Executive Producer and Head Writer for Sid the Science Kid produced by the Jim Henson Company for PBS. He has written for Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, CW and Cartoon Network. Zweig has written for Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! as well as four Ringling Bros. productions.
• Costume Designer Mirena Rada has designed for Tony Award-winning Broadway plays Avenue Q, Criss Angel ‘s Mindfreak, and Pera Palas , where she won the Circle Award for Best Costume Design. Rada has also designed costumes for many Walt Disney World productions including Fantasmic featured at Tokyo Disney Seas, the SoundSational Parade at Disneyland, Flights of Fantasy, Hong Kong Disneyland’s 5^th Anniversary Parade, and Jubilation, Tokyo Disneyland’s 25th Anniversary Parade. She also worked with Disney on the 2007 film Enchanted.
• Scenic Designer Rick Papineau is the Vice President of Scenic Elements at Feld Entertainment and is credited for leading the creation of life-like versions of the characters from Disney/Pixar’s Cars that move on ice for Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. He served as scenic designer for Disney Live! Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show, Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival, Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever!, Feld Motor Sports’ Nuclear Cowboyz ^SMand Ringling Bros. Presents Fully Charged, Gold Edition.
• Lighting Designer Sam Doty has assisted in building and planning every Feld Entertainment production since 2006 including Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival, three editions of Ringling Bros., and most recently, Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!
• Musical Director David Killinger is the music director for Feld Entertainment, overseeing all aspects of music for Ringling Bros., Disney On Ice, Disney Live! and Nuclear Cowboyz. He has conducted the Ringling Bros. circus band for over 10,000 performances. Conductor, composer, arranger and trumpet player, Killinger has performed for millions of people worldwide, including six American presidents.

To find out more about Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure and to purchase tickets, visit disneyjuniorlive.com, or visit us on Facebook at Disney Live! and follow us on Twitter @DisneyLive! For more information about Disney Live!, members of the media should visit www.feldentertainment.com

Disney’s Mike And Sulley Don Monster-Sized Milk Mustaches In New got milk? Ad

Disney-Pixar’s Monsters University takes everyone’s favorite scare pair, Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan , “Sulley,” back to their college days, where they learned that nothing scares up successful days more than a breakfast with milk. A glass of milk – with 8 grams of high-quality protein in each 8 oz serving – can help power your monster days.

Mike and Sulley: Got Milk?

The new Milk Mustache ad features Mike and Sulley from their days as MU coeds sporting the iconic Milk Mustache. The ad, being released in advance of the film’s June 21 release, reads “Scare up some protein. Monster days start with milk at breakfast. got milk?”

At MU, it takes a lot to fuel a day of scaring. Fortunately, milk – the breakfast super food – has 9 essential nutrients, including protein.

Visit TheBreakfastProject.com or www.facebook.com/MilkMustache and follow @MilkMustache on Twitter to join the Milk Mustache community and stay up-to-date on the latest Milk Mustache celebrity news. You can also learn more about breakfast nutrition and find other tips, tools and activities including tasty morning recipes for all the little “monsters” in your family.

Newest GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title Presented to TOMY for World’s Tallest Toy Train Track Using Disney’s Chugginton Tracks

TOMY, the maker of the innovative Chuggington StackTrack™ Railway System, set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for Tallest Toy Train Track on Saturday, May 11, 2013. The record-setting train track, constructed with Chuggington StackTrack—a durable die-cast railway system that enables kids to build vertical toy train layouts—towered 17 feet 4 inches tall. In order to set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for World’s Tallest Toy Train Track, TOMY Master Builder Jason Moreno and his helpers needed to construct a layout utilizing the Chuggington StackTrack die-cast railway track that met or exceeded 9 feet 8 inches in height, and a commercially available Chuggington StackTrack die-cast railway train had to travel from the top of the track all the way down to the bottom. Hundreds of kids and their families watched in anticipation and were delighted as the engine completed its journey down the spiraling StackTrack tower.

TOMY Master Builder Jason Moreno prepares to send a Chuggington die-cast railway train down a tower constructed of 17 feet, four inches

Moreno constructed the larger-than-life toy train layout as part of the Grand Centennial Parade of Trains in Vanderbilt Hall inNew York City’s Grand Central Terminal. The building began at 8:00 a.m. and was completed at 1:00 p.m., in time for the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Adjudicator to authenticate the record-setting event and present the certificate to a delighted TOMY crew.

“This is a very exciting achievement for our company and for Chuggington StackTrack,” states Willie Wilkov , TOMY’s VP of Marketing Communications and Branding. “We are proud and honored to now be counted among the select GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title holders.”

TOMY Master Builder Jason Moreno adds, “I went into the build being 100% confident we could set the record, but I’m not going to say it was easy!” Moreno worked on the build, which featured nearly 1,000 track pieces for more than five hours. “It was exhilarating and when that train made it through more than 140 spiraling turns and hit the bottom, I am sure you could hear the cheers and screams throughout Grand Central Terminal!”

Inspired by Chuggington’s modern characters and fast-paced adventures, TOMY’s Chuggington StackTrack die-cast railway combines train and construction play in a full line of toys. The line features playsets and high-performance engines that allow budding engineers to build tall, spiraling toy train layouts. Easy to connect and simple enough for preschoolers to build on their own, the Chuggington StackTrack die-cast railway system is a durable and sturdy solution for adding elevation to train sets and creating amazing action.

To find out more visit: www.grandcentralterminal.com
For more on Chuggington: www.chuggington.com
To discover more on TOMY:  www.tomy.com

‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Spectacular 25th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack Available May 21, 2013

‘My Neighbor Totoro’ with Dakota and Elle Fanning Hitting Blu-Ray May 21, 2013

Disney proudly celebrates the 25^th anniversary of “My Neighbor Totoro,” the acclaimed Studio Ghibli film about the magic of friendship and sisterhood from Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (Best Animated Feature, 2002, ”Spirited Away”) – with the film’s Blu-ray debut on May 21, 2013.

Arriving for the first time on Disney Blu-ray with a spectacular new HD digital transfer, perfect picture and sound, the highly-anticipated release of “My Neighbor Totoro” features the fantastic voice talents of Timothy Daly, Lea Salonga and real-life sisters Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning.

Lauded as “one of the most beloved of all family films” by critic Roger Ebert, “My Neighbor Totoro” is the heartwarming story of sisters Satsuki (voiced by Dakota Fanning) and Mei (voiced by Elle Fanning).  Much to their delight, when Satsuki and her four-year-old sister Mei move into a new home in the countryside, they discover that their new neighbor is a mysterious forest spirit called Totoro—who can be seen only through the eyes of children. Totoro introduces them to extraordinary characters—including a catbus—and takes them on an incredible journey.

Cast:
Timothy Daly (TV’s “Private Practice”) as the voice of Father

Dakota Fanning (“Twilight”) as the voice of Satsuki

Elle Fanning (“Super 8”) as the voice of Mei

Lea Salonga (“Mulan”) as the voice of Mother

Writer, Director:
Hayao Miyazaki (“Spirited Away,” “Howl’s Moving Castle,” “Ponyo”)

Bonus Features:
Original Japanese Storyboards

Behind the Studio

• Creating “My Neighbor Totoro”
• Creating the Characters
• The Totoro Experience
• Producer’s Perspective: Creating Ghibli
• The Locations of Totoro
• Scoring Miyazaki

Original Japanese Trailer

Behind the Microphone

 So get ready for one of the most fun family friendly films hitting Blu-Ray and DVD on May 21, 2013.