Disney’s Second Screen Live Opportunity for D23 Members in Las Vegas in April
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Disney D23, the official Disney fan club has announced it will be letting its members be amongst the first to experience Disney’s new ‘Second Screen Live’ experience at a special screening of Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV on April 15, 2013.
Although the event is free to members and their guests, each attendee must bring a personal iPad will be required to partake in the ‘Second Screen Live’ experience. Using the iPad, there will be special challenges, speed trivia, sing-alongs and more for the chance to win prizes and play against other fans in the audience. The required app will be emailed to participants who successfully sign up when tickets become available March 20 at 1 pm PT. As is the custom, guests will also receive a special gift for attending the event.
For more information or to reserve tickets when they become available, visit the official event page.
Categories: Movies Tags: Apple iOS, D23, D23 Expo, Events, Films, iOS, iPad, Las Vegas, Movies, Nightmare Before Christmas, Second Screen, Second Screen Live, Tim Burton
Cast of ‘The Lion King’ Las Vegas to Perform During 2010 Daytime Emmy Awards
CBS has just announced that the Las Vegas cast of Disney Theatrical’s The Lion King will perform during the 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards airing live from the Las Vegas Hilton on Sunday, June 27 from 9 PM – 11 PM ET/PT. The performance joins a previously announced line-up of Vegas-based acts such as the Blue Man Group, Cirque du Soleil and the showgirls of Jubilee. The awards show will be hosted by Regis Philbin.
Other presenters added to the previously announced line-up include Wayne Brady, Jeff Foxworthy, Vanessa Marcil and Alex Trebek. A tribute to television’s ‘American Bandstand’ and emcee Dick Clark will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest and will feature Donny Osmond, Chubby Checker, Tony Orlando and cast of The Jersey Boys amongst others.
Categories: Television, Theatre Tags: Awards, CBS, Disney Theatrical, Emmys, Events, Las Vegas, The Lion King
Disney Consumer Products Offers First Look at Perry the Platypus Walkaround Character
We’ve known for a while that Phineas and Ferb have existed as walkaround characters and have made occasional appearances at both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, although they have not started meet & greets as of yet.
Thanks to this new video from Disney Consumer Products, we now get our first look at a Perry the Platypus walkaround character. Perry (as Agent P) and Phineas and Ferb were joined on stage by legendary Vegas entertainer Wayne Newtown who paid a special tribute to the secret agent. The special performance was part of Disney Consumer Product’s closing presentation at the 2010 Licensing International Expo.
Photo Gallery:
All photos by Isaac Brekken/AP for Disney Consumer Products
Categories: Merchandise Tags: Characters, DCP, Disney Consumer Products, Events, Las Vegas, Meet & Greet, Phineas and Ferb, Wayne Newton
Photo of 5’3″ LEGO Brick Model of Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear from Licensing International Expo
A 5’3″ LEGO model of Buzz Lightyear, constructed from 40,000 LEGO bricks in 250 hours by 3 Master Builders, was unveiled by Disney Consumer Products at the Licensing International Expo to showcase the excitement “building” around the classic Toy Story franchise. Disney will support the franchise with the re-release of the first two movies in 3D for a two week engagement this October, a third new movie in summer 2010 and a spectacular consumer products line.
Posing with the LEGO Buzz and Toy Story line of merchandising (L-R): Vince Klaseus, SVP Global Toys, Disney Consumer Products; Jill Wilfert, VP of Licensing and Entertainment for LEGO Group; Tim Kilpin, General Manager / SVP, Girls, Boys & Games, Mattel; Jessi Dunne, EVP Global Licensing, Disney Consumer Products; Doug Wadleigh, VP Action Play Marketing, Mattel; and John Barton, SVP Sales and Marketing, Thinkway Toys
Categories: Business Tags: Buzz Lightyear, Las Vegas, LEGO, Toy Story
D23 Announces Lion King Las Vegas Getaway for Two Sweepstakes
As we mentioned last month, D23 is offering its members a chance to win a 3 day/2 night stay at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for two which includes attending a performance of the Lion King musical, admission to the resort’s Shark Reef aquarium and a $100 discount on a resort cabana rental. The vacation must take place by September 30, 2009.
To enter, all you need to do is write a 300 word or less essay on why you love the Lion King. Entries must be received by 11:59 pm on June 15, 2009 and the winner will be notified by July 1.
For the full list of official rules and to enter the contest, click here.
Categories: Theatre Tags: Contest, D23, Las Vegas, The Lion King
Tickets Now Available for D23′s Lion King Roar into Vegas Event
D23 members can now purchase tickets to the D23 Lion King Roar into Vegas event. Purchase tickets to the June 27 performance for $113.50 per ticket and receive an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience after the show. You’ll also get a premium seating location, complimentary admission to the Founder’s Room at the hotel’s House of Blues, a commemorative souvenir program and an exclusive merchandise item.
Tickets will be available via will-call only and you must have your D23 card and a photo ID to claim them.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Categories: Theatre Tags: D23, Las Vegas, The Lion King
D23 Announces Contest to Win Getaway Package to Las Vegas
More details will be announced at www.disney.com/D23 in early June, but here’s what we can tell you right now:
One D23 member and a guest will have the chance to win a 2 night stay at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Resort, home to Disney Theatrical’s The Lion King and being able to see the show will be just the beginning.
Get your thinking caps on because in order to run with the pack (mind the wildebeests, please), contest entrants will be asked to write an essay on why they love the Lion King (in 300 words or less).
A complete list of rules will follow.
Categories: Theatre Tags: Contest, D23, Las Vegas, The Lion King
Enjoy D23 Events Nationwide this Summer – from Los Angeles to Chicago to New York & In-Between
The following are a list of events being held for D23 members in Los Angeles, Anaheim, Orlando, Chicago, Las Vegas, New York City, San Francisco and Burbank. Remember that your D23 membership card will be required to attend all events. Visit http://www.d23expo.com for more details. Read more…
Categories: Disneyland, Disneyland Resort, Epcot, Movies, Pixar, Theatre, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World Tags: Anaheim, Broadway, Burbank, Chicago, D23, F&GF, Las Vegas, Mary Poppins, New York City, Pixar, San Francisco, Tony Orlando, UP, WDS
The Lion King Las Vegas Cast Announced
Kissy Simmons as Nala Performs Shadowland at Broadway on Broadway in 2006. (c) Brad K
From Broadway.com comes reports of who will be performing in The Lion King at the Mandalay Bay when previews begin May 5. The Vegas company features an international cast of performers who have starred in productions of The Lion King around the world, including New York, Taipei, South Africa, London, Los Angeles, Australia, Toronto, Shanghai, Paris and Holland. The cast includes nine South African natives, and three ensemble members from Las Vegas. Full story here.
Lion King Las Vegas Tickets on Sale Feb 28 – Free Gifts
According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, tickets for the Lion King Las Vegas will go on sale February 28 beginning at 7 am at the Mandalay Bay Box office and until 10 am (or supplies are exhausted), ticket buyers will receive free gifts. The first 100 buyers will receive a complimentary original cast recording CD of the musical while the first buyer will also get signed copies of The Lion King: Pride Rock on Broadway and Disney Theatrical president Thomas Schumacher’s How Does the Show Go On? There will be an additional gift available to all while supplies last.
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