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Feeding America, the nation’s leading hunger-relief organization, salutes The Walt Disney Company for its $1.5 million donation, the vast majority of which will provide grants to 60 food banks across the nation to expand their local fresh produce sourcing and distribution programs. The donation will be announced on ABC’s “The Chew” today at 1:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. CT/PT. The ABC daytime series will also feature a segment about teenager Katie Stagliano, who founded Katie’s Krops, a youth-based garden initiative. During the segment,…

Birds Eye Vegetables Launches New Products Featuring Disney Characters, Just in Time for October’s National Family Health Month

September 28, 2015

Birds Eye Vegetables, the number one name in frozen vegetables, owned by Pinnacle Foods Inc., announced a first-of-its-kind frozen offering, bringing nutritious, veggie-rich side dishes to kids, featuring Disney characters they know and love. The Disney offerings by Birds Eye feature pastas in the shape of today’s favorite Disney characters including Anna, Elsa, and Olaf from Disney’s Frozen; Lightning McQueen and Mater from Disney-Pixar’s Cars; and classic characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Varieties include: whole grain pasta and corn…

Playmation Marvel’s Avengers Now Available for Pre-Order

July 7, 2015

Disney Interactive, Marvel, Walt Disney Company

Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI), along with Hasbro, Inc., announced the pre-sale of Playmation Marvel’s Avengers – the groundbreaking new system of toys and wearables that uses smart technology to inspire kids to run around and use their imaginations, as they become the hero or heroine of stories from Marvel’s Avengers. The Playmation Marvel’s Avengers Starter Pack, Smart Figures and Prowler Bot are available to pre-order online at Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, GameStop.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com and Walmart.com, as well as…

Del Monte Launches New Minnie Mouse and Spiderman Branded Kids Nectars

December 2, 2014

Del Monte®, fruit expert since 1892 has signed an agreement with the Walt Disney Company MENA for Disney and Marvel characters. Minnie Mouse and Spider-Man, two of the most iconic characters amongst children and families, will feature in a new range of high quality fruit nectars. These Del Monte Nectars are fortified with Vitamins B & C and are great nutritious refreshments that kids will love. The range features attractive Minnie Mouse and Spiderman characters branding on 240ml cans, and comes in…

Disney’s Starlet Olivia Holt Announced As The New Face Of WallFlower Jeans

September 16, 2014

Disney Channel, Disney News, Walt Disney Company

WallFlower Jeans, an All-American Juniors lifestyle brand, today announced Olivia Holt of Disney’s “I Didn’t Do It” as its new celebrity spokesperson. “We are thrilled to bring a fresh face to the WallFlower Jeans brand,” says Nathan Mamiye, Vice President of Sales of WallFlower Jeans. “Olivia’s dedication and ambitious nature resonates with our customers, and we are proud to have her as part of the WallFlower family.” In addition to her lead role on a Disney show and releasing a new single, Olivia…

Red Cross and Disney Honor National Preparedness Month: Arming Kids and Families with New Resources to Prepare for Disasters

September 2, 2014

The American Red Cross and Disney today unveiled a new disaster preparedness video, featuring Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce, to help teach kids and families the importance of preparing for natural disasters and other emergencies. The spot will run on Disney Channel as part of National Preparedness Month in September. “When a disaster strikes, it is critical that the entire family is prepared,” said Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross. “Disney’s continued support helps us keep children safe…

Iconic Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Campaign Goes Digital with 2014 Spokesperson Zendaya

September 2, 2014

Disney Channel, Disney News, Walt Disney Company

Actress, platinum recording artist and author Zendaya, this year’s Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF spokesperson, is asking kids in the U.S. to make a difference in the lives of other kids by raising funds for UNICEF’s lifesaving programs. Zendaya will be appearing as a “Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF superhero” in print, online, and broadcast public service announcements to encourage participation in the 64-year-old American tradition. Donations collected through Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF provide medicine, nutrition, clean water, emergency relief and education to children…

Disney Star Releases Album and Video for Preschoolers

June 12, 2014

Disney Channel, Walt Disney Records

Singer/Songwriter Genevieve Goings is known to all Disney Channel watching fans as the hip singing train conductor on the educational interstitials known as “Choo Choo Soul with Genevieve”, which has been airing daily for over 8 years. Goings can be seen in the public service announcements for Disney’s newest initiative in partnership with First Book called ‘Give a Book, Get a Book’ on the Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Beyond her recognizability from television, Genevieve’s voice has been featured on…

The Science of Love with Bill Nye in Time for Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2014

Walt Disney Classics, Walt Disney Television