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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY AND KTRK-TV HOUSTON COMMIT TO $1 MILLION FOR HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF

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The Walt Disney Company and its owned ABC television station KTRK in Houston today jointly announced a $1 million cash commitment to the American Red Cross in support of recovery efforts for communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. In addition, on Thursday, August 31, Disney|ABC Television Group (DATG) will host a "Day of Giving" to benefit those impacted by the hurricane. Starting in the morning with ABC local affiliates and Good Morning America, and throughout the day on ABC, Freeform, Radio Disney and across all DATG social platforms, there will be a call-to-action to donate to the American Red Cross, with those dollars going to benefit those most impacted. Eligible Disney employee donations to the American Red Cross and other qualified organizations involved in the Hurricane Harvey relief effort will be matched dollar for dollar by Disney Employee Matching Gifts: A Program of The Walt Disney Company Foundation.
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Legendary Disney Imagineer Marty Sklar Dies at 83

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Legendary Disney Imagineer Martin A. "Marty" Sklar passed away in his Hollywood Hills home on Thursday, July 27. He was 83. During an illustrious career spanning 54 years, Marty worked closely with Walt Disney and was instrumental in creating, enhancing and expanding Disney's creative vision. Named a Disney Legend in 2001, he is best remembered and revered by fans around the world for his work bringing Disney's theme parks to life.
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The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors Extends Robert A. Iger’s Contract as Chairman and CEO to July 2, 2019

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The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced last week that it has extended Robert A. Iger's contract as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to July 2, 2019. Since Iger, 66, became CEO, The Walt Disney Company has been recognized as one of the "Most Reputable Companies" in both America and the world by Forbes magazine (2006-2017); one of "America's Most Admired Companies" by Fortune magazine (2009-2017); one of the "World's Most Respected Companies" by Barron's (2009-2016); one of the "Best Places to Launch a Career" by BusinessWeek magazine (2006-2010); and as "Company of the Year" by Yahoo Finance (2013).
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Three Holiday Specials Featuring Star-Studded Performances from Disney Parks and Disney|ABC Television Group

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Disney kicks off the holidays with three musical specials originating from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. The shows will be presented on Disney ABC Television Group platforms, including ABC Television Network, Disney Channel, the ABC and Disney Channel apps and VOD, among other branded digital platforms. Julianne Hough and Derek Hough, both fan favorites from "Dancing with the Stars," are set to host two specials: "The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration" on Thanksgiving night, and "The Disney Parks' Magical Christmas Celebration" on Christmas morning. Stars of "Descendants 2," the sequel to "Descendants," will host and perform holiday songs in "Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration" on Disney Channel on Friday, Nov. 25. Grammy Award-winning artists Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks and Kelly Clarkson will perform on all three holiday specials. Each show will feature the granting of wishes to families throughout the Disney theme parks, as part of Disney's "Share the Joy" campaign, designed to inspire families to spread goodwill this holiday season by giving back and volunteering to help others.
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Mickey Mouse to Celebrate His Birthday with Trip Around the World

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Mickey Mouse is embarking on a trip around the world, where he will make surprise appearances to celebrate his upcoming birthday, November 18. Mickey's global adventures will be captured and shared on Disney's Mickey Mouse Facebook page, culminating with the November 18 debut of a video that highlights Mickey's travels and features a new song, "What We Got." Also on Mickey's birthday, select locations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, as well as Disney Stores in the United States, will be distributing commemorative "Happy Birthday, Mickey!" buttons. Disneyland Park in Anaheim will host a special pre-parade birthday celebration for Mickey, and at Magic Kingdom in Orlando, characters and performers will dance in a special birthday-themed edition of the Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play It! Street Party.
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Walt Disney Company Donates $1 Million to OneOrlando Fund

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Today, the Walt Disney Company is announcing a $1 million cash commitment to the OneOrlando Fund, established by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to assist those affected by the tragic events in Orlando. Also, eligible donations from Disney employees will be matched dollar for dollar by Disney Employee Matching Gifts: A Program of The Walt Disney … Continue reading "Walt Disney Company Donates $1 Million to OneOrlando Fund"
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Disneyland Resort and Make-A-Wish Invite Fans to “Share Your Ears” to Help Grant Wishes

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To honor the 100,000th Disney wish granted globally, and in celebration of Disneyland Resort's 60th Anniversary, Disneyland and Make-A-Wish are inviting fans to Share Your Ears and share the power of a wish. Disney Parks will donate $5 to Make-A-Wish, up to a total of $1 million, for each photo taken and shared of people wearing Mickey Mouse Ears -- or any creative "ears" at all. Upload your photos to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #ShareYourEars between now and March 14, 2016.
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News from Disney’s Stockholder Meeting

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Disney’s annual stockholder meeting was held March 12, 2015 in San Francisco. Several announcements were made including: There will be a Frozen sequel. “We enjoyed making ‘Frozen Fever’ so much and being back in that world with those characters,” Lasseter said. “Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck have come up with a great idea for a … Continue reading "News from Disney’s Stockholder Meeting"
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