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Robert Chapek Named President of Disney Consumer Products
The Walt Disney Company President and CEO Robert A. Iger announced today Robert Chapek, President of Distribution for The Walt Disney Studios, has been promoted to President of Disney Consumer Products, reporting to Iger.
With this announcement, Chapek will oversee a newly formed companywide consumer products organization, which will consolidate retail and licensing across Disney’s lines of business including Walt Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, Media Networks, Interactive Media and Consumer Products.
“Bob’s vast experience, talent and proven track record will be key to implementing a consolidated approach to retail resulting in a more efficient and effective organization,” said Mr. Iger. “As the retail market becomes more centralized, it is important to provide the consumer with an array of choices in a seamless, coordinated way.”
Chapek said, “I’m excited about the opportunity to lead our newly expanded team and to grow our brands, franchises and movie properties in the fast-changing retail and licensing marketplace.”
In support of the new mission of cross-company retail integration, Alan Bergman, President of the Walt Disney Studios, will assume Chapek’s former responsibilities of theatrical and TV platform distribution of studio movies.
Since November 2009, Chapek has led The Walt Disney Studios’ distribution, developing strategy and overseeing the delivery of all motion pictures and television content, across the theatrical exhibition, home entertainment, pay TV, digital formats, and other new media. Chapek has been visionary on technological issues, and oversees the development of various new technologies including next generation high-definition Blu-ray Disc, in home 3D solutions, and interoperability solutions such as KeyChest and digital distribution.
In his previous role as president of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, Chapek led the organization to record-setting performances on numerous movie titles. He has played a key role in the commercialization of Disney’s live-action and animated direct-to-video business.
Disney Consumer Products (DCP), the world’s largest licensor, is a business segment of The Walt Disney Company and its affiliates that currently extends the Disney brand to merchandise ranging from apparel, toys and home décor to books and magazines, foods and beverages, stationery, electronics and animation art. This is accomplished through DCP’s various lines of business which include: Disney Fashion & Home, Disney Food, Health & Beauty and Disney Toys & Social Expressions.
Other businesses involved in Disney’s consumer products sales are Disney Publishing Worldwide, the world’s largest publisher of children’s books and magazines and DisneyStore.com and DisneyStore.co.uk, the company’s official shopping portal. The Disney Stores retail chain, which debuted in 1987, is owned and operated by Disney in North America, Europe and Japan. Disney English currently operates 15 English language learning centers in Shanghai and Beijing, China.
DCP develops Disney entertainment franchises into 365 day-a-year product opportunities at retailers worldwide. Disney-branded merchandise is inspired by characters from Disney’s beloved animated films and live-action films as well as Disney’s television entertainment, Disney Channel and Disney XD.
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Miss Piggy Celebrates the Launch of The Opening Ceremony X Muppets Collection
Miss Piggy posed for photos at Opening Ceremony’s Fashion’s Night Out annual kick-off event at New York’s Ace Hotel last night to debut the upcoming Opening Ceremony x Muppets collection of clothing. The Opening Ceremony x Muppets collection celebrates this fall’s release of the new film The Muppets and is a Muppets fan must-have.
The Opening Ceremony x Muppets collection is inspired by your favorite Muppets characters and features vibrant colors and patterns on stylish and comfortable pieces, perfect for casual everyday wear or for creating fun and bold statements for a night out.The full collection will be available in November.
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2011 Disney Halloween Costumes at the Disney Store
Disney Princess Halloween Costumes for Kids. © D.K. Peterson
I hate to admit it, but now that Labor Day Weekend has started and schools are settling into their schedules, it’s time to think of Halloween. That means Halloween costumes for kids (not to mention those of us who are kids at heart). And what better type of costume for your average Disney-loving kid than Disney Halloween costumes?
The Disney Store knew what we were thinking and has been planning ahead for the holiday. At the recent D23 Expo, the Disney Store allotted a fair amount of its square footage to displaying this year’s anticipated hot Halloween costumes for kids.
Of course, the floor was filled with plenty of items for the Disney princesses. This year will feature many of the classics: Snow White, Cinderella, Belle from “Beauty and the Beast,” Jasmine from “Aladdin.” There was even an Ariel costume inspired by “The Little Mermaid” in color and overall design. (But there is no tail, which will make trick-or-treating, or active costume play, easier.)
Disney Halloween Costume – Rapunzel. © D.K. Peterson
The projected hot seller for a single costume? Just like with last year, the Rapunzel dress inspired by “Tangled.” A Disney Store representative told me that this costume will ship out in a limited production run, so if you know a princess who wants to be dressed in purple, be sure to buy the Rapunzel outfit early in the holiday season.
Speaking of outfits, the Disney Halloween costumes themselves are just part of the package. The Disney Store is selling accessories that match the costumes: from jewelry and tiaras to shoes and hair pieces. There are even fairy wings for those who have Tinker Bell flights of fancy – or to go with the matching costume.
But boys need not feel left of the Halloween fun.
The Buzz and Woody costumes are back this season, marking the continued popularity of the “Toy Story” movies. Your young man doesn’t want to be a Space Ranger? How about a Jack Sparrow pirate in the scallywag spirit of the “Pirates of the Caribbean”? Or how about a Lightning McQueen road crew member for Pixar’s “Cars 2”? All are options for this year’s Halloween, as are a couple of costumes from the Marvel Universe: Spider-ManSand Captain America.
Of course, this isn’t the full list of Halloween costumes for kids, which include some options for infants and toddlers to tweens. And there’s even a couple of adults, too.
Overwhelmed by choices? There’s always a classic Mickey Mouse or Mickey Mouse inspired costume, featuring those iconic ears. That’s one Disney Halloween costume that never goes out of style.
Disney Halloween costumes are available at both the Disney stores and the Disney Store online.
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Last Chance! Rock Star Mickey Giveaway
Our friends at Fisher Price was nice enough to give us Rock Star Mickey to giveaway on Chip and Co.
Not sure what Rock Star Mickey is? Here are some details!
Everyone’s favorite mouse is ready to rock the house!
Kids can jam along with Rock Star Mickey from Fisher-Price and Disney as he lights up the stage with his jammin’ guitar and rockin’ moves! Kids can learn how to rock along with Mickey in the “Rock Star 101” mode and show off their own moves as he takes to the stage with rock songs including “You Really Got Me.”
Mickey really gets things going as he sings with head bobs, kick-steps and finishes with his signature move — the Mickety-split where he plays the guitar with his nose! Mickey is hip, decked out from head to toe in rock star gear and cool shades, ready to give his fans the best show ever. Now, that’s one talented mouse!
Check out my full review with video here.
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Disney Costumes Bring a World of Magic to TotallyCostumes.com
TotallyCostumes.com is happy to be able to offer a popular and much loved collection of Disney Halloween Costumes online for all ages to enjoy. With more than 700 different officially licensed Disney Costumes and accessories, TotallyCostumes.com offers a variety of sizing for the newborn baby, infant, toddler, child, tween, teen, adult and plus size.
Disney princess costumes have been a favorite among girls and women for generations. The collection of Disney Princess Costumes includes Princess Jasmine, Cinderella, Belle, Ariel the Little Mermaid, Aurora the Sleeping Beauty, Mulan and Tiana. Although Rapunzel from Tangled is not yet an official Disney Princess, it has been announced that she will be officially welcomed as the tenth Disney Princess into the Disney Princess Royal Court at Kensington Palace in London on October 2, 2011.
TotallyCostumes.com is also offering a large collection of classic Disney characters such as Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell. Charming new favorites also include Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Tigger and Winnie the Pooh. Disney costumes is also a good place to turn for couple’s costumes such as Aladdin and Jasmine, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse and Robin Hood and Maid Marion.
New movie releases from Walt Disney were not forgotten at TotallyCostumes.com. Officially licensed Disney costumes that are new for 2011 include the Pirates of the Caribbean film On Stranger Tides. Fans of the newest pirate characters will be happy to learn that Angelica and Blackbeard costumes are now available in addition to the original Captain Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swann and Davy Jones. Though there is not any licensed mermaid or Queen Anne zombies for Pirates of the Caribbean, there is plenty of Disney costume accessories offered so that consumers can create their own cosplay version.
Another new Disney Costume collection to release for Halloween 2011 is The Muppets. With Disney’s The Muppets releasing to theaters on November 23rd, it is no surprise that TotallyCostumes.com has added Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo the Great and Animal to its collection of Disney costumes. Both kids and adults can enjoy transforming in their selection of The Muppets Costumes.
Disney Villain costumes continue to grow in popularity at TotallyCostumes.com while new sinister characters join the collection. Fans can enjoy the classic bad guys such as Cruella de Vil of 101 Dalmatian’s, Captain Hook of Peter Pan, Jafar from Aladdin, Maleficent of Sleeping Beauty, Evil Queen of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Queen of Hearts of Alice in Wonderland and Ursula of The Little Mermaid. Sexy and sassy styles of Disney villain costumes for 2011 include the women’s Captain Hook, Cruella and Ursula.
“Disney Costumes are for the young and young at heart,” says Nova of TotallyCostumes.com. She revealed that they have not only added to their selection of kids’ Disney costumes, but that they continue to bring in sizes for the infant, toddler, tween, teen and adult so that the youngest and oldest fans can enjoy becoming their favorite Disney characters with the magic of cosplay.
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