Disney Parks, Experiences and Products

Comcast and The Walt Disney Company Announce Content Carriage Agreement

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Comcast and The Walt Disney Company announced today the companies have renewed their content carriage agreement and will continue to make Disneys robust lineup of sports, news, kids, family and general entertainment programming available to Xfinity TV customers.

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  • Comcast and The Walt Disney Company announced today the companies have renewed their content carriage agreement and will continue to make Disneys robust lineup of sports, news, kids, family and general entertainment programming available to Xfinity TV customers.
  • Earlier this year, Comcast launched Disney+ and ESPN+ to Xfinity customers and those services continue to be available.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter.
  • The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution; and three content groupsStudios, General Entertainment and Sportsfocused on developing and producing content for DTC, theatrical and linear platforms.

ALCS: UK's Emerging Filmmakers Shortlisted for Film the House Competition

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

LONDON, Nov. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Film the House is delighted to announce the latest homegrown talent when it comes to up-and-coming filmmakers and scriptwriters. Run in collaboration with parliament, the annual film and scriptwriting competition for UK-based student and independent filmmakers is a fun and innovative way of highlighting the importance of intellectual property rights among creators, legislators and the general public.

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  • Prizes for the winners include:
    All shortlisted entrants will be invited to the Film the House Winners' Ceremony at the House of Commons on 18 January 2021 where Helen Lederer, writer, comedian and actor, will compre the ceremony.
  • The Film the House competition enjoys widespread industry support and is proudly sponsored by ALCS, The Walt Disney Company, ViacomCBS, The Motion Picture Association, Directors UK, Netflix, Prime Video, and WarnerMedia.
  • ALCS is a not-for-profit organisation started by writers for the benefit of all types of writers.
  • It is designed to support authors and their creativity, ensure they receive fair payment and see their rights are respected.

Feeding America® Provides Produce for Families in Need With Support From Disney

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The funds will be distributed to 30 Feeding America member food banks throughout the U.S. Last year, Feeding America secured more than 2.1 billion pounds of fruits and vegetables and plans to provide even more nourishing produce to families in need this year.

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  • The funds will be distributed to 30 Feeding America member food banks throughout the U.S. Last year, Feeding America secured more than 2.1 billion pounds of fruits and vegetables and plans to provide even more nourishing produce to families in need this year.
  • "From helping us source more nutritious produce, to showing up in person with their Disney VoluntEARS program, to raising crucial awareness through all of their media platforms, Disney has provided unwavering support to our work and the fight to end hunger in America."
  • Disney has supported Feeding America's efforts to end hunger in the U.S. since 2012, providing significant funding for the organization's produce programs and volunteer efforts at member food banks.
  • Feeding America estimates that at least 60 million people turned to charitable food assistance in the United States last year.

ViacomCBS Completes Acquisition Of Majority Interest In Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC, VIACA) today announced that ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has closed the acquisition of a majority stake in the acclaimed Spanish language content producer, Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico from The Walt Disney Company.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC, VIACA) today announced that ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has closed the acquisition of a majority stake in the acclaimed Spanish language content producer, Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico from The Walt Disney Company.
  • Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico will bolster ViacomCBS' Spanish-language content production capabilities and expand ViacomCBS International Studios', VIS, to capitalize on significant content demand on its global streaming platforms, Paramount+ and Pluto TV, and its linear networks around the world.
  • VIS will operate Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico as a collaborative partnership with the founding family.Samuel Duque Duque will lead the business.
  • Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico will fall under the remit of Juan "JC" Acosta, President of ViacomCBS International Studios and Networks Americas.

On with the Show: Original Stage Adaptation of 'The Little Mermaid' Headlines All-New Live Entertainment Exclusively Aboard the Disney Wish

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Monday, November 22, 2021

A hallmark of the Disney Cruise Line experience is the unparalleled live entertainment performed in the Walt Disney Theatre.

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  • A hallmark of the Disney Cruise Line experience is the unparalleled live entertainment performed in the Walt Disney Theatre.
  • "Disney The Little Mermaid" will be an original Broadway-style stage adaptation of the renowned 1989 Disney Animation film developed exclusively for the Disney Wish.
  • "'The Little Mermaid' is a timeless story, one that transcends generations," said Shelby Jiggetts-Tivony, vice president, creative and advanced development, Disney Live Entertainment.
  • To learn more about the Disney Wish or to book a vacation,guests canvisit disneycruise.com , call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contacttheirtravel agent.

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Finds Innovative Ways to Connect Guests to Beloved Stories in 2022 and Beyond

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Saturday, November 20, 2021

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Destination D23, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D'Amaro shared a look at new ways Disney is connecting fans to the stories they love most through innovative projects coming to life around the world. From joining the Guardians of the Galaxy for an intergalactic adventure at EPCOT and suiting up at Avengers Campus in Paris, to stunning stage spectaculars coming to the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, exciting new experiences await fans in 2022 and beyond.

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  • voice assistant, both coming to Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, with unique guest experiences at each location.
  • The Disney Wish will premiere two new shows in the Walt Disney Theatre "Disney The Little Mermaid" and "Disney Seas the Adventure."
  • In the U.S., D'Amaro shared a look at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser debutingMarch 1, 2022, atWalt Disney World Resort.
  • With so many exciting projects underway around the globe, there's more than ever to look forward to across Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.

People of Play Announce Winners of the 2021 Toy And Game International Excellence Awards

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Saturday, November 20, 2021

The TAGIE Awards are part of People of Play Week (November 15-20) which includes the Toy & Game International Innovation Summit, POP Duo Keynotes Legends & Leaders, Networking in the POP Pub Rooms, the Chicago Toy & Game Fair, and the Young Inventor Challenge.

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  • The TAGIE Awards are part of People of Play Week (November 15-20) which includes the Toy & Game International Innovation Summit, POP Duo Keynotes Legends & Leaders, Networking in the POP Pub Rooms, the Chicago Toy & Game Fair, and the Young Inventor Challenge.
  • A one-stop source of community for industry professionals, aspiring inventors and people of all ages who love to play, People of Play hosts a wide range of events including the Chicago Toy & Game (CHITAG) Fair, the Toy & Game International Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, the Young Inventor Challenge, the Toy & Game International Summit, POP-pedia and the People of Play Foundation.
  • Founded in 2008, the Toy & Game International Excellence Awards (TAGIEs) celebrate the outstanding achievements of toy and game industry leaders from around the world, by honoring masters of innovation and invention.
  • The TAGIEs are hosted in the fall in conjunction with the Chicago Toy & Game (CHITAG) Fair and the Toy & Game Inventor Conferences.

People of Play (POP) Week Kicks Off On November 15th With Full Virtual Schedule

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Monday, November 15, 2021

CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- People of Play (POP) today kicked off the Virtual POP Week, running from November 15 - 20, 2021.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- People of Play (POP) today kicked off the Virtual POP Week, running from November 15 - 20, 2021.
  • "We're bringing our industry and other entertainment industries together in new and exciting ways to share ideas and cross pollinate.
  • Virtual POP Week runs from November 15-20.
  • Move over Oscars, Emmy's, CMA... the Toy and Game International Excellence Awards are taking the VIRTUAL center stage!

Disney Launches “Mickey and Friends Stay True: Stay-Cation,” Inviting Fans to Spend Quality Time With Their Friends and Family While Exploring Their Local Cities

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Monday, November 15, 2021

To complete your Mickey and Friends-inspired staycation, Disney has launched exciting collaborations with Morphe and BaubleBar.

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  • To complete your Mickey and Friends-inspired staycation, Disney has launched exciting collaborations with Morphe and BaubleBar.
  • Additional collections now shoppable include Pottery Barn, Chewy, Hot Topic, and shopDisney.
  • For Mickey and Friends Stay True: Stay-Cation product assets and information, click here .
  • Mickey and Friends Stay True: Stay-Cation is a continuation of Mickey and Friends: Stay True, the global, multi-year campaign that launched in July 2020 inspired by the Sensational Six Characters Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto.

New Superstars Added to the Pop Duos Lineup at the Toy & Game International Innovation Conference

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Friday, November 12, 2021

CHICAGO, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --People of Play (POP), is announcing the second wave of remarkable speakers and keynotes for the Toy & Game International Innovation Conference held on November 15-19.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --People of Play (POP), is announcing the second wave of remarkable speakers and keynotes for the Toy & Game International Innovation Conference held on November 15-19.
  • Watch parties will be held across the globe as the toy industry toasts and celebrates their colleagues.
  • Toy & Game International Excellence Awards (TAGIEs): With crazy stunts, animation, heartfelt tributes, suspense, joy and solid gold entertainment!
  • People of Play oversees a number of events including the Chicago Toy & Game (CHITAG) Fair, the Toy & Game International Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, the Young Inventor Challenge, the New Inventor Conference, the Professional Inventors Conference, Play in Education Conference, the Bloom Report and the People of Play Foundation.