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The Walt Disney Company Launches Disney Ultimate Toy Drive To Provide Toys To Children In Need This Holiday Season

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

BURBANK, Calif., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Walt Disney Company today launched its 2021 Disney Ultimate Toy Drive benefiting the Marine Toys for Tots Program, as part of its efforts to inspire a world of hope.

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  • BURBANK, Calif., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Walt Disney Company today launched its 2021 Disney Ultimate Toy Drive benefiting the Marine Toys for Tots Program, as part of its efforts to inspire a world of hope.
  • Now through this December 14, families and fans can join the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive and give back to those who need it most this holiday season by donating a toy online at shopDisney.com or donating a new, unwrapped toy in person atDowntown Disney District at Disneyland ResortorDisney Springs at Walt Disney World.
  • A PSA featuring Disney VoluntEARS will air on ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, Freeform, FX, National Geographic and Hulu during the campaign to encourage viewers to take part in the toy drive.
  • The Walt Disney Company has supported the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation for more than 70 years to bring comfort, happiness and inspiration to children and families in need.

People of Play (POP) Announces Virtual POP Week Schedule

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

CHICAGO, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --People of Play (POP) announced today their official schedule for the Virtual POP Week, running from November 15 - 20, 2021.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --People of Play (POP) announced today their official schedule for the Virtual POP Week, running from November 15 - 20, 2021.
  • The week includes The Toy & Game International Innovation Summit, POP Duo Keynotes Legends & Leaders, Networking in the POP Pub Rooms, Entertainment on the Fair Stages, TAGIE Awards, and Young Inventors Challenge.
  • Virtual POP Week runs from November 15-20.
  • People of Play (POP) celebrates and empowers toy and game innovation worldwide by providing educational opportunities, recognition and community for industry professionals, amateur inventors and people of all ages who love to play.

ViacomCBS to Acquire Majority Interest in Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC, VIACA) today announced that ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in the acclaimed Spanish language content producer, Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico from The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and the founding family of Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC, VIACA) today announced that ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in the acclaimed Spanish language content producer, Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico from The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and the founding family of Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico.
  • ViacomCBS International Studios' VIS, a division of VCNI, will operate Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico as a collaborative partnership with the founding family.The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
  • "The acquisition of Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico, combined with ViacomCBS' existing Spanish-language portfolio including Telefe and Chilevisin, reinforces the company's position as a leading worldwide producer of Spanish-language content," saidRaffaele Annecchino, President and CEO, ViacomCBS Networks International.
  • Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico will fall under the remit of Juan "JC" Acosta, President of ViacomCBS International Studios and Networks Americas.

Elliot K. Mills Elected to Bank of Hawaii Corporation Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Bank of Hawaii Corp. (NYSE: BOH) announced that its board of directors has elected Elliot K. Mills to serve on its board of directors, effective Oct. 22, 2021, until the annual election of directors at the banks next annual shareholders meeting.

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  • Bank of Hawaii Corp. (NYSE: BOH) announced that its board of directors has elected Elliot K. Mills to serve on its board of directors, effective Oct. 22, 2021, until the annual election of directors at the banks next annual shareholders meeting.
  • With the addition of Mills, Bank of Hawaii Corporations board of directors increases from 13 to 14.
  • Mills serves on Bank of Hawaiis Human Resources and Compensation Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Digital Advisory Committee.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211025005824/en/
    On behalf of Bank of Hawaii, I am delighted to welcome Elliot to our board of directors, said Peter Ho, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Bank of Hawaii Corp.

People Of Play Announce Lineup For Annual Toy & Game International Innovation Conference Featuring New Pop Duos - Leaders, Legends & Celebrities

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- People of Play (POP), is excited to announce the first wave of notable speakers and keynotes for the Toy & Game International Innovation Conference held on November 15-19.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- People of Play (POP), is excited to announce the first wave of notable 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.

Win an Orlando Vacation for 50 Friends and Family in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

Visit Orlando's Most Magical Gathering Contest will reunite one winner and up to 49 friends and family with an experience of a lifetime in Orlando and at Walt Disney World Resort.

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  • Visit Orlando's Most Magical Gathering Contest will reunite one winner and up to 49 friends and family with an experience of a lifetime in Orlando and at Walt Disney World Resort.
  • The vacation celebration for up to 50 people includes Walt Disney World theme park tickets, accommodations at a Disney Resort hotel for a three-night, four-day stay, and two private catered group celebrations from Disney Meetings & Events at Walt Disney World Resort, planned by a Disney event specialist.
  • The package also includes roundtrip airfare to Orlando provided by Spirit Airlines, and airport transportation to and from Walt Disney World Resort.
  • "We are thrilled to announce this incredible contest to allow families to reconnect in such an amazing way at Walt Disney World Resort during its 50th anniversary celebration," said Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando.

Star Wars Fans Can “Bring Home the Bounty” This Holiday Season With New Products Spanning the Galaxy

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Disney and Lucasfilm today launched Bring Home the Bounty, a global consumer products, games and publishing campaign to debut new Star Wars products every Tuesday from now through Dec. 28, helping fans find the perfect bounty for their family, friends and themselves this holiday season.

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  • Disney and Lucasfilm today launched Bring Home the Bounty, a global consumer products, games and publishing campaign to debut new Star Wars products every Tuesday from now through Dec. 28, helping fans find the perfect bounty for their family, friends and themselves this holiday season.
  • The collaboration will help build excitement and anticipation for the many bounties to be delivered this holiday season.
  • To further engage fans, audiences will be invited to enter the Star Wars Spot the Sandcrawler Sweepstakes on the Disney Products Instagram page for their chance to win Star Wars prize packs from shopDisney.com .
  • Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates.

Prositions Offers Free Webinar "Lead with Hospitality" with Taylor Scott

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

This new webinar will be hosted on Thursday October 21, 2021, from 10:00am to 11:00am CDT, and it will be free to the public.

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  • This new webinar will be hosted on Thursday October 21, 2021, from 10:00am to 11:00am CDT, and it will be free to the public.
  • The webinar will provide participants from all organizations with the tools to increase productivity among their employees through encouragement, engagement, and inspiration.
  • It will also provide participants with tools to help them reduce the impact of the Great Resignation on their organizations.
  • To register for this free webinar, click here or call Prositions at 877-244-8848.

Amazon and Disney Introduce ‘Hey, Disney!’, a Magical Voice Assistant Working Alongside Alexa at Home and at Walt Disney World Resort

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

(NASDAQ: AMZN)Today, Amazon and Disney announced Hey, Disney!, an entirely new kind of voice assistant that will work alongside Alexa at home and across Walt Disney World Resort hotel rooms.

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  • (NASDAQ: AMZN)Today, Amazon and Disney announced Hey, Disney!, an entirely new kind of voice assistant that will work alongside Alexa at home and across Walt Disney World Resort hotel rooms.
  • will let fans and guests interact with some of their most beloved Disney characters, simply by saying Hey, Disney!
  • and Alexa will also be available in Walt Disney World Resort hotel rooms as part of an upcoming integration using Amazons Alexa for Hospitality service.
  • will work alongside Alexa and can be accessed complimentary on Amazon Echo devices in Disney Resort hotel rooms at Walt Disney World Resort.

Nextdoor and Disney team up to celebrate neighbors who bring magic to their communities

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Friday, September 24, 2021

In celebration of National Neighbor Day on September 28th, 14 Magic Makers will be showcased on an interactive digital map.

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  • In celebration of National Neighbor Day on September 28th, 14 Magic Makers will be showcased on an interactive digital map.
  • The Disney Magic Makers contest has received over 28,000 nominations across all 50 states, shining a light on individuals who have gone above and beyond to make every day magic a reality.
  • Nominate an inspiring neighbor at disneymagicmakers.com , and further celebrate them by sharing the nomination on Nextdoor using #DisneyMagicMakers.
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