JUNE 5, 2009

ALSO inside: d23 expo details announced!

 UP AT THE TOP
Soaring high above its competition,
Disney•Pixar’s Up landed in the No. 1 spot
at the box office last weekend with $68.1
million in ticket sales! The uplifting tale’s box-
office windfall exceeded expectations giving
Pixar its third-best opening weekend for their
10th release, just behind The Incredibles’
$70.5 million and Finding Nemo’s $70.3
million. Congratulations to everyone at Pixar!
62 Daytime Emmy® Nominations
for Disney/ABC!
Sixty-two was the magic number for the Disney/ABC Television
Group; that’s how many nominations they earned for the 36th
Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards. All My Children
was the most honored show with 19 nods, including Outstand-
ing Drama Series, while LIVE! with Regis and Kelly received
nominations in the Outstanding Talk Show and Talk Show
Host categories, which marked the 18th nomination for both
the show and its hosts. Meanwhile, The View landed its 12th
consecutive nomination for Outstanding Talk Show Host, and
Good Morning America earned its third consecutive nomina-
tion. The winners will be announced at the awards telecast on
August 30; for a complete list of Disney/ABC Television Group
nominees, please visit “In The News” on The Hub.

ESPN’S NBA PLAYOFF COVERAGE

SHATTERS RECORDS
0 4 D 2 3 EXP O C O M E S T O L I F E : Everything you
The 2009 NBA Playoffs delivered ESPN’s top six bas-
need to know about the ultimate Disney fan experience.
ketball telecasts (college or pro) of all time, including the
most-viewed ever — Game 4 of the Western Conference 06 R e m e m b e r i n g W a y n e A L L W INE :
Newsreel pays tribute to Wayne Allwine, who for 32 years was
Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nug-
the voice of Mickey Mouse.
gets, which averaged 6,746,000 households. Game 5
(Lakers/Nuggets) was close behind 0 7 D O N A L D P O R T R A IT A R TI S T W A NTED :
with 6,357,000, while Games 1, 2 Here’s your chance to create the next official portrait of our
beloved duck!
and 6 earned between 5,306,000
and 5,813,000. Game 6 of the 08 O NE O N O NE W IT H M ITC H E L M U S S O :
Conference Semifinals, between The Hannah Montana star steps into the solo spotlight with his
first CD.
the Lakers and Houston Rock-
ets, was seen by 5, 306,000 0 9 PU R E I M A GIN A TI O N : The ImagiNations Design
households. Competition gives college students a shot at becoming future
Imagineers.

10 A P A I R O F P R INCE S S E S : Real-life best friends

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato get with the Princess Protection
Program in a new Disney Channel Original Movie.

d i s n e y. n e w s r e e l @ d i s n e y. c o m 13 A W EE K O F W O NDE R : Imagineering Ambassador

Vol. 39 Issue 11 Marty Sklar previews the amazing events on tap in this year’s
Executive Editor: Steven Clark • Editor-In-Chief: Carmen Esquer • Director of Production and
Imagineering Week.
Operations: Anne Taylor • Senior Editor: Max Lark • Managing Editor: Paul Gaita • Staff Writer:
Marina Draskovic • Graphic Consultant: Jared Cohen-Richards • Graphic Designer: Jennifer Diep 15 O N T H E T R A I L O F T H E P A N D A : Disney
Contributing Designer: Heather Schultz • Contributing Writers: Debbie Appel, Howard Green, China’s second locally produced feature makes its way to the
Michael Maney, Olivia Pipis • Production Manager: Natalie Trotta big screen.
3800 W. Alameda Ave., Suite 110, Burbank, CA 91505 Phone: (818) 560-6745 Mail code: 6016
The Disney Newsreel is published for the employees of The Walt Disney Company and its affiliated companies. 1 6 EYE O N U S
It may not be sold. Materials may not be reprinted without permission of the Disney Newsreel. © Disney

1 7 PICTU R E IT
The Disney Newsreel is the proud recipient
of five 2008 APEX Awards for excellence in
18 D A TE L INE DI S NEY : 1 9 3 8
publication, including the prestigious Grand
Award, and 18 2008 Magnum Opus
M INNIE M O V IE S
Awards, including the Grand Award. Printed on recycled paper.
D23 EXPO
COMES TO LIFE
D23 Expo celebrates the past, present and future of Disney with
four extraordinary days of live events, interactive pavilions and
one-of-a-kind entertainment.
P
icture a place where Dis-
ney’s timeless animation,
unforgettable movies,
iconic theme parks and
all the magical music, television and the-
ater productions that have become syn-
onymous with Walt’s uncompromising
vision come together as never before.
Seem too good to be true? Well, it’s not.
For four days, the “Fantasyland” you’ve
imagined becomes a reality when The
Walt Disney Company presents the first-
ever D23 Expo.
From September 10–13, the recently
renovated Anaheim Convention Center
will be transformed into a wonderful
world of all things Disney. Pavilions
brimming with extraordinary, exclusive
events and opportunities will give guests
a passport to go behind the scenes and
experience the Com-
pany’s leg-
endary
creativ-
ity first hand.
“We hope this
will be the ulti-
mate event for the
multitude of fans
who have been
so instru-
Figment says, “Let your imagination run wild!”
mental in Disney‘s success,” Disney
President and CEO Bob Iger says. “The
D23 Expo represents the finest in Disney
entertainment from across our great
Company and will offer a one-of-a-kind,
unforgettable experience for people of
all ages.”
Among the many D23 Expo center-
pieces is a state-of-the-art cinema built
especially for the four-day event. Fans
will be enchanted by special sneak
peeks at all-new Disney feature films,
including The Princess and the Frog,
Rapunzel, Disney‘s A Christmas Carol,
Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland,
TRON, Toy Story 3, Prince of Persia:
The Sands of Time and The Sorcerer’s
Apprentice.
They can also go behind the scenes for
a rare glimpse at what’s in store at Walt
Disney Imagineering (WDI) and see how
our Imagineers design and create the
sky’s-the-limit attractions that have been
drawing visitors to Disney theme parks
around the globe for decades. WDI will
also share its incredible special effects
and robotic technologies, including spe-
cial visits with Lucky the Dinosaur and
WALL•E.
In addition, Walt Disney Parks and
Resorts will allow D23 Expo guests
to explore the rich legacy and excit-
ing future of Disney‘s theme parks
and vacation destinations worldwide.
Highlights will include a special look at
what‘s being imagineered for the future
of Disney‘s California Adventure.
By Marina Draskovic
The history and heritage of Walt
Disney and the entertainment empire
he founded more than 85 years ago
will be on display in “Treasures of the
Walt Disney Archives,” a rare collec-
tion of incredible props, artifacts and
costumes that will be made accessible
to the public for the first time in Disney’s
history. True Disney connoisseurs will be
amazed by the extraordinary pieces in
the exhibit, such as the fully restored,
11-foot model of the Nautilus from
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, the
stunning, jewel-encrusted book used in
the opening moments of Sleeping Beauty
and so much more.
The D23 Expo will also become home to
the 2009 Disney Legends Awards. The
cherished, 22-year Walt Disney Com-
pany tradition that pays tribute to the tal-
ented men and women who have made
indelible contributions to Disney enter-
tainment will honor this year’s recipients
at a ceremony on Saturday, September 12.
This is the first time this event has been
held outside of Disney property, and
only the third time it‘s been open to
the public!
Disney movie buffs will delight in the
“50 and Fabulous Film Festival,” featur-
ing Sleeping Beauty, The Shaggy Dog
and Darby O’Gill and the Little People,
each originally released in 1959 and
currently enjoying their golden anniver-
CAST MEMBER
saries. Additional special screenings
include Walt Disney Pictures’ upcom-
ing Tinker Bell: Lost Treasure, as well
DISCOUNT FOR
as an in-depth panel discussion and a
screening of Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs: Diamond Edition, which will be
released this fall by Walt Disney Studios D23 EXPO
Home Entertainment.
And the fun doesn’t stop there! Disney’s TWDC Employee Events & Services and Disneyland Cast Activi-
full range of media networks, including ties have joined together to offer employees and Cast Members the oppor-
Disney Channel, Radio Disney, ABC and tunity to experience the excitement of the first-ever D23 Expo with a special
ESPN, will bring something for every- offer. Beginning Monday, July 13, a limited number of one-day tickets to each
one with their own brand of surprise day of the Expo, currently priced at $37, will be made available to Cast
entertainment, exclusive previews and Members and their dependents for FREE with a $5 processing fee per ticket.
celebrity appearances. Disney enthusi- Tickets can be purchased at Employee Centers, the Studio Store on the Lot
asts can also attend dozens of unique, and at Disneyland‘s Team Centers. Cast Members must purchase all tickets
specially created panels and celebrity- for the same date. Tickets are non-transferable and have no monetary value.
speaker events, while younger Disney
fans enjoy live Radio Disney broadcasts,
watch “princess makeover” demos from
the Bibbidi-Bobbidi Boutique, or revel in
special interactive play areas from Baby
Einstein and more.
With its exclusive merchandise and
ultimate pin-trading headquarters, the
incredible “Disney Dream Store” will be
absolute heaven for avid collectors. And
for those Disney fans who like to bring
the magic home, Disney Consumer Prod-
ucts will show guests how to give every
room in the house that Disney flair in an
eight-room home designed exclusively
for the D23 Expo.
The Expo promises fun for the whole
family. As Crush would say, “Totally
And so much more has yet to be bring the little dudes!”
announced. For details about all the
entertainment, events and special guests
that will be part of the first-ever D23
Expo, stay tuned to the official D23
Web site at Disney.com/D23,
or by following “Disney D23”
at Twitter or on Facebook. Who
knows? Maybe it’ll be just the way you
imagined. After all, if you can dream it,
chances are D23 Expo can do it!
Tickets to the D23 Expo are available at
D23Expo.com. Admission includes access to
all experiences and entertainment at the D23
Expo and can be purchased for single days
or for the full four days of festivities. Admission
is discounted* for members of D23: The Official
Community for Disney Fans.
*D23 members can save up to $84.
DISNEY NEWSREEL • JUNE 5, 2009 5
Remembering
Wayne
Allwine
W
ayne Allwine, a vet-
eran Disney voiceover
talent and Emmy Award-winning sound
effects editor, who provided the voice
of Mickey Mouse for the past 32 years,
passed away on May 18 in Los Ange-
les. He was 62 years old. His wife of
20 years, Russi Taylor, who provides the
voice of Minnie Mouse, was by his side
at the time of his passing.
Wayne had been providing the voice
of the world-renowned cartoon mouse
since 1977, when he first lent his famil-
iar falsetto to animated segments for The
New Mickey Mouse Club. He went on
to provide Mickey’s voice for such efforts
as Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983),
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), the
1997 Oscar®-nominated short Runaway
Brain and the direct-to-DVD feature,
Mickey, Donald and Goofy: The Three
Musketeers (2004). His voice is heard
at Disney theme parks around the world,
on television (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse)
and at live stage events.
Walt Disney himself provided the origi-
nal speaking voice for Mickey Mouse
in 1928 with Mickey’s talking debut
in Steamboat Willie. Veteran Disney
6 DISNEY NEWSREEL • JUNE 5, 2009
By Howard Green
The Disney Legend’s humor and humility made him the
ideal choice to voice Mickey Mouse for 32 years.
sound effects wizard Jimmy Macdonald
assumed speaking duties for Mickey in
1947 with “Mickey and the Beanstalk”
(from Fun and Fancy Free), and contin-
ued with it until 1977, when Wayne
took over the job.
Wayne recalled, “The main piece of
advice that Jim gave me about Mickey
helped me keep things in perspective.
He said, ‘Just remember, kid, you’re only
filling in for the boss.’ And that’s the
way he treated doing Mickey for years
and years. From Walt, and now from
Jimmy — I just feel like I’m filling in for
the boss too. And it really puts the whole
job in perspective. Mickey’s the real
star. You know, you just have to love the
little guy while you have him, because
he won’t be yours forever.”
“There is a profound sense of loss and
sadness throughout our Company today
as we mourn the passing of our friend,
colleague and Disney Legend Wayne
Allwine,” Disney President and CEO
Bob Iger said. “Wayne dedicated his
entire professional life to Disney, and
over the last 32 years, gave so much
joy, happiness and comfort to so many
around the world by giving voice to our
most beloved, iconic character, Mickey
Mouse. Wayne’s great talent, deep
compassion, kindness and gentle way,
all of which shone brightly through his
alter ego, will be greatly missed.”
Born in 1947 in Glendale, California,
Wayne was active on stage and screen
most of his life. While still in high
school, he formed his own acoustic mu-
sic group, The International Singers, and
went on to record with such performers
as Bobby Vinton and Davie Allan and
the Arrows.
In 1966, he took a job in the mailroom
at The Walt Disney Studios. From there,
he worked briefly in Wardrobe before
moving to Audio Post Production for a
seven-and-a-half-year stint under Jimmy.
Wayne worked in sound effects editing
on Disney films and television, includ-
ing Splash (1984) and Three Men and
a Baby (1987), as well as for other
studios. He received the Emmy Award
and the Golden Reel Award for his con-
tributions to Steven Spielberg’s Amazing
Stories and a second Golden Reel for
his work on The Great Mouse Detective
(1986). Wayne and Russi were both
named Disney Legends in 2008.
CLASSIC COUPLE: Wayne Allwine and his wife,
Russi Taylor, were married for 20 years.
DONALD PORTRAIT
ARTIST Wanted!
First-Ever Disney Fan Portrait Competition
cible
,
Iras c r a n k y,
Celebrates Donald’s 75th Birthday.
— Donald Duck has a dozen times to
seemingly limitless person- people who made
mischievous, s
ality, and in honor of his significant contri-
ou
birthday on June 9, D23: butions to the Walt
ra g e
out
The Official Community Disney Studios. The
for Disney Fans is commis- last time a Duckster was
sioning an official portrait from those who know Donald best… awarded was nearly 20
his fans! years ago, and only a
few of these rare bronze
For more than 50 years, Disney Legend John Hench served statuettes of Donald Duck remain in the Walt Disney Archives.
as Mickey Mouse’s official portrait artist. Last year, in celebra- Among the past recipients of the Duckster are Disney Legend
tion of Mickey’s 80th anniversary, the Walt Disney Archives Clarence Nash, the original voice of Donald Duck, and famed
sponsored “Mickey’s 80th Anniversary Portrait Competition,” Donald illustrator Carl Barks.
a Company-wide search for the next Disney artist who would
carry on John’s legacy. Now, to help celebrate Donald Duck’s “What do you give a duck that has everything on his 75th
diamond anniversary, D23 is paying homage to Donald by birthday? You let the ones who love him most offer this most
letting members have a chance to submit a tribute to their sincere form of flattery, of course,” Steven Clark, head of D23,
favorite duck. says. “Disney fans are some of the most passionate and cre-
ative people anywhere, and we can’t wait to see their fun and
Finalists will be able to see their work displayed in the Fan Art imaginative depictions of our feisty, yet lovable, leading duck!”
Gallery at the D23 Expo this September 10–13, 2009 at the
Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Shown below are all the details and deadlines for this amaz-
ingly “ducky” opportunity to show off your creative talents, as
The creator of the winning portrait will receive an authentic well as your love for our favorite duck! Good duck… oops,
“Duckster” — an award that Walt Disney personally commis- LUCK to all!
sioned in 1960, which has been presented fewer than two
GUIDELINES 1. Members must submit a sketch of their proposed work to the Walt Disney Archives no later than June 15, 2009. No more than three
(3) sketches may be submitted per member. Work will be judged by a panel of creative executives. 2. Artists whose work has been accepted by the panel
at the initial sketch stage will be notified by telephone or e-mail on or before July 15, 2009 and must respond to notification. If a response has not been
received within 10 days of notification, the acceptance will become null and void. 3. Final art must be submitted to the Walt Disney Archives no later than
August 15, 2009. Entries received after this date will not be accepted, judged or returned. From the final artwork received, the panel will select one winner
and several runners up, all of whom will have their artwork displayed at the D23 Expo. Those finalists will be notified no later than August 28, 2009. 4. The
winning entry will be announced during a special event at the D23 Expo on Saturday, September 12. 

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY: This contest is open to any D23 member in good ENTRY FORMAT AND FINALIST SELECTION: Initial entries must be
standing, who is 18 years of age or older. original sketches of the planned work in any media and any size selected
PORTRAIT SPECIFICATIONS: The final work must be a full-length por- by the artist.
trait of Donald, evoking the complex personality of our favorite duck. ENTRY FORMS: Entry forms must be downloaded from the D23 Web site
and must be fully completed, signed and affixed to the original sketch(es).
Medium: oil, acrylic, or watercolor on canvas Entries submitted without completed forms will not be considered. Entries
Dimensions: 24”W x 36”H must be received on or before June 15, 2009. ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER
Notes: May be signed by artist THIS DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR RETURNED. D23 is not
responsible for late mail deliveries.
ELIGIBLE WORK: Works must be original in concept and created solely SPECIAL NOTE: Upon submission, all entries (sketches and final paint-
for this contest. Work may not have been previously published in any form ings) become the property of Disney Enterprises, Inc. (“Disney”) and may
whatsoever. Work done for The Walt Disney Company (“Company”) busi- be used in perpetuity at Disney’s sole discretion. Artists are responsible for
ness or with any help from or under the supervision of another person will all material costs including packaging and shipping. All finalists selected
not be accepted. to have their work displayed at the D23 Expo will be eligible for two
complimentary four-day passes for the 2009 D23 Expo. Go to Disney.
com/D23 to download an Artwork Submission Form, Artwork Submission
Agreement, and Rules and Procedures for Submission of Work.

By Marina Draskovic
The 17-year-old star, best known
as Oliver Oken on the hit show
Hannah Montana, sits down
with the Newsreel to talk about
his self-titled debut album and
fulfilling his musical dreams.
DISNEY NEWSREEL: You’ve had a
lot of success as an actor on Hannah
Montana, where you’ve also done
music, but this is your first solo album.
How does it feel?
MITCHEL MUSSO: It’s a dream
come true… for sure! It’s something
I’ve always wanted to do. I’m
definitely used to being an actor and
that’s what I’ve done my whole life,
but music is really where my head
is at right now, so it’s very cool.
DN: You not only sing, but you
also play piano, guitar and drums,
and you co-wrote three songs
on the album. How did you get
involved with music?
MM: I’ve been a musician pretty
much all my life. I started having
piano recitals when I was 6 years old.
Then when I stopped playing the grand,
I started with keyboards and eventually
started making my own sounds. Then,
my older brother, Mason — who’s an
unbelievable artist in the band Metro
Station — and I messed around with
a garage band. After awhile, it all just
came naturally.
DN: There’s quite a mix of musical
styles on the album. How did
you get this sound and what
are some of your musical
influences?
MM: I had amazing
producers on the album and
they gave it a big sound. I
8 DISNEY NEWSREEL • JUNE 5, 2009
really enjoyed working with a bunch of
creative minds, you know, the more the
merrier! And I like all genres of music —
country, classical, hip-hop, alternative.
But if I had to pick any one artist,
outside of my brother who has really
influenced me, I would have to say The
Used. For a long time, “I Caught Fire”
has been one of my favorite songs.
DN: Do you have a favorite song of
your own on the album?
MM: Hmm. It would probably be the
duet with Katelyn Tarver called “Us
Against the World.” It’s either that one
or “Do It Up,” which has three guitar
solos and is my most “rock“ song.
DN: Your third season of Hannah
Montana wraps in a week or so. Will
you have time for a break this summer?
MM: A little bit, but not really. I go on
tour in July. I have a couple of show
dates in June and I’m also going to tour
a little with my bro’s band.
DN: Making a music album is very
personal. Do you think people will see a
different side of you?
MM: Yeah, I put a lot of heart into
it and it’s completely different than
anything else I’ve done. You know, when
I’m acting I’m playing a character, but
when I’m singing I’m being Mitchel.
Walt Disney Records’ Mitchel Musso is
available in stores now.
THE IMAGINATIONS DESIGN
COMPETITION BRINGS OUT
THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST
FOR A CHANCE AT
IMAGINEERING GLORY.
By Paul Gaita
From June 2 through 11, some of the sharpest, most
talented minds from colleges around the globe will gather to
present what might be the future of The Walt Disney Company
to a panel of judges from Imagineering. Their projects, all part
of the yearly ImagiNations Design Competition, might be their
ticket to one of the most coveted positions in the design world:
an internship with Imagineering — and the chance to learn
from some of the most creative minds in the field. It’s also an
opportunity for the Company to diversify its staff and tap into
the raw abilities of up-and-coming talent to develop the next
wave of Imagineering.
Launched nearly 20 years ago
by Imagineering Ambassador
and Executive Vice President
Marty Sklar, the ImagiNations
Design Competition kicks off
every January with hundreds
of teams of American and
international students vying
for the chance to enter the
contest. Only a fraction of
those entrants will make
it to the next round, according to Allie L. Braswell, Jr.,
manager, Global Strategies for Diversity and Inclusion. “It’s
a tremendously competitive program, but the students have
raised the bar,” he notes.
Finalists will be flown to California, where they will be
immersed in workshops for 10 days and hone their projects
for a 15-minute presentation before a panel culled from every
aspect of Imagineering. “About 70 Imagineers lend their
time and expertise, from graphic designers and illustrators
to electrical and mechanical engineers,” Allie explains.
Such a wide array is required to judge the dizzying variety
of presentations from the students, which range from simple
storyboard treatments to full-blown digital mock-ups of theme
parks, restaurants, attractions and even devices to enhance
the guest experience in parks. Though limits are put on the
size of the presentation — “we don’t want them to ship in a
6’x12’ model,” Allie laughs — the scope of their proposals
DREAM BIG: This project, titled “Enchanted,” was conceived by students
from MIT. It proposed an E-ticket attraction based on the film Aladdin.
is boundless. “One team from Howard University wanted to
make a virtual reality football game,” he says. “The idea was:
Could you take a robot and strap guests safely into a device to
move about a virtual reality field to experience running, kicking
and catching a pass?”
Winners are announced at a luncheon, which is followed
by the opportunity for an internship with Imagineering. But
contestants who do not land the internship can still find
themselves with a position with the Company. “Your resumé
stays in contention for other
opportunities for a year after
you complete the program,”
Allie says. The program even
had its first-ever direct hire in
one student who was hired
as a show designer by virtue
of the skills he displayed in
the contest. In
short, it can
be a path
to a career. “We wanted this to be
the coveted prize in design com-
petitions, and it has become that,” Allie says.
For Marty, whose vision launched the program, the competition
represents not only the Company’s commitment to developing
new talent, but also Imagineering as a whole, which has
made diversity an essential part of its fabric. “The main thing
it does is introduce us to an enormous amount of talent from
everywhere in the world,” he shares. “All you have to do is
look at last year’s teams. We had an African-American team
that won, a Hispanic team that won and an Asian team that
won. Right there, we have a mosaic of cultures represented
in the competition that we work with every day, and seek to
entertain with our unique products and services.”
For more information on the ImagiNations Design Competition, please visit
disney.go.com/disneycareers/imaginations.
DISNEY NEWSREEL • JUNE 5, 2009 9
 opposites,” says Demi, whose charac-
ter leaves the majesty of Costa Luna for
country life in the small town of Lake
Monroe. “Because she’s a part of roy-
alty, Rosie expects people to interact
with her in specific ways. She doesn’t
know any different.”
“We’re taking a princess and putting
her in a normal girl’s world,” Princess
screenwriter Annie DeYoung says. “It’s
the classic Disney fish-out-of-water, other-
side-of-the-tracks story.”
“[Princess] will appeal to all audiences
because you can relate to someone
trying to fit in, especially when you’re
a junior high school student, just a girl
trying to find her place,” Demi shares.
“It also shows you how different people
really are.”
Behind-The-Scenes Friendship
Demi and Selena’s close, steadfast
friendship was a point of interest for the
DCOM Extra team, who produce the
interstitial pieces that air in promotion
of the movie on Disney Channel and as
Maney part of the DVD’s extras.
By Michael
nel. “For Princess, the focus was the
friendship between Demi and Selena.”
The DCOM Extras team journeyed to
Princess’ tropical set in Puerto Rico to
spend special one-on-one time with the
two co-stars, chronicling not only their
friendship, but also their work on the
movie as well as their journey as young
actresses.
“DCOM Extras are about the craft of
acting and showing the life and com-
mitment of an actor,” Ron says. “Selena
and Demi have individually been work-
ing since they were 5, so [Princess] is
the culmination of a lot of work. It’s the
outcome of their belief in themselves.
We’re just taking the audience on their
personal journey.”
A New Way To DVD
For Princess Protection Program, Disney
Channel and Walt Disney Studios Home
Entertainment (WDSHE) will launch
the DVD just four days after its network
premiere. “We’re always looking for
ways to differentiate our DVD product
through enhanced content or the way
we window the product and offer it to
own it and watch it over and over again
the following Tuesday, this was an oppor-
tunity that [Disney Channel and WDSHE]
wanted to try.”
In addition to DCOM Extra material,
the Princess DVD features other excit-
ing, exclusive content, including “One
And The Same,” which marks Selena
and Demi’s very first music video perfor-
mance together.
Princess Protection Program makes its
North American debut on Friday, June    26
at 8 p.m. on Disney Channel, and laun-
ches on DVD on Tuesday, June 30. The
DCOM premieres throughout May, June
and July on various Disney Channels
around the world.
PRINCESSES AND PALS: Selena (below left
with co-star Tom Verica) and Demi (below) have
known each other for years. “I remember when
I first met Demi,” Selena recalls. “We were both
6, maybe 7 years old at the time. I was in line
with 1,400 kids on a hot Texas day and we
happened to be sitting right next to each other.
She offered her jacket and we sat down and
colored. We got to do our first project together
and ever since, we’ve always been together.
She’s always been there for me.”

i Lovato
“The DCOM Extras bring our audience consumers,” says Jennifer Rogers-Doyle,
t a r s D e m
ns
ip betwee
closer to the movie by showing the story vice president of Brand Management

r ie n d s h D is n e y C hannel
f
of the feelings behind the movie, the for Disney ABC Cable Networks Group.
fe st
The real-li e z in s p ir es the late story of the people making the movie,” “For kids to watch two of our biggest
a Gom
and Selen
explains Ron Pomerantz, vice president stars — Selena and Demi — in this

ovie.
and creative director for Disney Chan- amazing DCOM, and then be able to
Original M

ne of my childhood duo of sporty Carter Mason (Selena),

dreams has been to work
with my best friend,”
admits Selena Gomez,
who’s sitting next to co-star Demi Lovato
on the set of their Disney Channel Origi-
nal Movie, Princess Protection Program.
“After all these years, to finally be able
to work with her, to do a movie with her,
is pretty much the coolest blessing.”
Set against a comedic-but-adventurous
backdrop of derring-do espionage, the
newest Disney Channel Original Movie
(DCOM) brings together the unlikely
an insecure teen from rural Louisiana,
and Rosalinda Marie Montoya Fiore
(Demi), the soon-to-be teenage monarch
of the fictional Costa Luna. When a for-
eign military take-over threatens the tiny
sovereign state, Rosalinda is taken into
the protective care of the covert interna-
tional Princess Protection Program.
“Rosalinda’s given a secret identity,
and has to come live with Carter and
her dad, an agent with the program,”
Selena explains. “Carter and Rosie
butt heads because [they’re] complete

DISNEY NEWSREEL • JUNE 5, 2009 11

 A Week of
Wonder
Imagineering Week invites you to explore
what’s up and coming – and amazing – at Disney
Parks and Resorts.
For the third year in a row, Imag-
ineering opens its doors to invite
Cast Members and employees to
see what magic they’ve been brew-
ing all year as part of Imagineer-
ing Week. The series of special events,
which take place from noon until 1 p.m.
from June 15–19 at the Frank G. Wells
Conference Center, will offer exclusive
glimpses at some of the most exciting
projects coming from every aspect of
Imagineering in the months and years to
come. Among them are updates on new
ships from the Disney Cruise Line and
new resorts from Disney Vacation Club
(Tuesday, June 16); new additions to
the Hall of Presidents attraction at Walt
Disney World, including the unveiling of
the Barack Obama figure (Wednesday,
June 17); and the expansion of Disney’s
California Adventure with Cars Land
and World of Color (Thursday, June 18).
The week of wonders is capped by a
special panel on Friday, June 19 (from
noon to 1:30 p.m.) featuring some of the
living legends of Imagineering, includ-
ing Disney Legends X Atencio, Alice
Davis, Rolly Crump and Richard Sher-
man, with Imagineering
Ambassador and
Executive Vice
President
(and Disney
Legend) Marty Sklar as moderator, and
a book signing prior to the event. “Imag-
ineering Week is a rare opportunity to
get a look at these programs,” Marty
says. “We really hope that a lot of
people come out for them.”
Though the Legends of Imagineering
panel promises to be the most historic of
the week’s offerings, the previous four
days will be equally informative and
exciting. Monday’s presentation, “Imag-
ineering Around the World,” will pres-
ent an overview of the week by Senior
Executive Officers Craig Russell and
Bruce Vaughn, while Senior Vice Presi-
dents Joe Lanzisero and Joe Rohde and
Executive Vice President Wing Chao will
discuss the Company’s latest endeavors
in hotels and vacation clubs, including
developments in Hawaii, the Tokyo Dis-
neyland Hotel and Walt Disney World
and Disneyland Resorts. Tony Baxter,
senior vice president, Walt Disney Imag-
ineering, will talk about ideas for the
new Lincoln show at Hall of Presidents,
while visitors will get a look at the clay
bust of Obama (created by Sculpting
Director Valerie Edwards) for his
Hall of Presidents induction on
July 4 at Disneyland. Con-
cept Writer and Senior
Director Kevin
Rafferty
By Paul Gaita
and Executive Pro-
ducer and Vice Presi-
dent Kathy Mangum
will discuss their collab-
oration with John Lasseter,
chief creative officer, Pixar
and Walt Disney Animation Stu-
dios, on Cars Land, while Sayre Wise-
man, director, Show Production, will talk
about World of Color. “That’s astound-
ing,” Marty notes. “It’s a whole football
field of stuff that will be underwater, and
it’s all being installed right now.”
As for the Living Legends event, Marty
says, expect to be inspired! “The stories
that these people can tell about working
with Walt and being passionate about
working on Disney product are amazing,”
he says. There will even be a musical por-
tion from Richard Sherman, who will per-
form and discuss some of the timeless
songs he penned with his brother, Robert.
“I just need to keep peace among the
group,” Marty laughs. “But that’s a privi-
lege for me.” Which is also a perfect way
to consider the incredible events taking
place at this year’s Imagineering Week.
Please note: All Imagineering Week events are
for Disney Employees and Cast Members only.
Please show Disney ID at the door. No guests or
staff extensions will be admitted.
DISNEY NEWSREEL • JUNE 5, 2009 13
China’s most iconic creatures hit the big screen in
Trail of the Panda.
W hen the China Conservation and
Research Center for the Giant
boy, Xiaolu (Daichi Harashima). As the
boy tries to protect the panda, the two
Panda in Wolong, Sichuan, granted The develop a deep and special bond. But
Walt Disney Company permission to Xiaolu soon realizes the best thing he
shoot the first-ever full-length feature film can do for Pang Pang is to help
on its prestigious property, one of the the cub find its way home.
rarest animals in the world became the
heartbeat of an incredibly moving story. One of the biggest challenges in making
Set within the majestic scenery of the the film turned out to be the panda cubs But sleepy bears weren’t the only hurdles
Wolong National Nature Reserve, Trail themselves, who were only allowed to to overcome in the making of Trail of the
of the Panda, Disney China’s second work for two hours per day. So when a Panda. Principal filming on the movie
Chinese language film, looks to follow particular shot of a panda cub falling had just finished when the great Sichuan
the success of 2008’s Secret of the asleep was needed, the crew had to get earthquake struck on May 12, 2008,
Magic Gourd. creative. “The good thing about pandas causing severe damage to both the
is that the babies all look alike, so we Nature Reserve and the Panda Research
“Localization is the way to go with could swap in another one whenever Center. Footage was still needed to com-
developing the Disney brand in China, one baby’s two-hour-per-day work shift plete the film, but shooting was brought
and that means local talent, story, was over and continue shooting,” Jo to a premature end. Fortunately, with
scenery, language and even a national says. “The lights and the cameras were a few small changes to the story, the
treasure of China,” says Jo Yan, senior always ready.” For the record, it took movie was still able to make its target
vice president, Sales, Acquisitions and 10 full days to capture one single mo- opening date of one week before the
Co-Productions, Walt Disney Studio ment of a panda cub falling asleep. Sichuan earthquake anniversary to com-
Motion Pictures Asia Pacific, who was memorate the event.
involved throughout the development of
the movie. “The more local content we And in the spirit of giving, The Walt
develop, the more it will drive consumer Disney Company donated $1 million in
affinity with Disney.” humanitarian aid to support immediate
disaster relief efforts as well as the long
Trail of the Panda is the emo- term rebuilding of schools in Sichuan
tional tale of a panda cub through the China Youth Development
named Pang Pang, who Fund. With the money, the charity orga-
is separated from its nization has opened its fourth Disney
mother and is sub- Hope School to date!
sequently rescued  
by an orphaned Disney China hopes that Trail of the Pan-
da will not only touch viewers’ hearts,
but will also remind everyone of the
PANDA AND FRIENDS: (Above) The co-stars of Trail of the Panda. (top right) importance of conserving the Great Pan-
Last month, VoluntEARS across Greater China brought 500 students from das and help Sichuan residents rebuild
migrant schools and 200 kids from local charities to screenings of the film in their lives. The film, which has opened in
China and Hong Kong. Executive Vice President and Managing Director of
Greater China, Walt Disney International, Stanley Cheung (top row in black Greater China, will head to key markets
shirt) attended the event in Hong Kong. around Asia Pacific this summer.

  DISNEY NEWSREEL • JUNE 5, 2009 15


Company ID
Guidelines
For everyone’s security, we remind
you that all employees are required to wear
their Company ID card at all times while on
Company property. In addition, please note
the following information:
• If you lose your ID or suspect it has been
stolen, immediately notify the Global
Security Communications Center (GSCC)
at tie line 8228–3220.
• If you forget your ID, go to your desig-
nated Access Control Office location to
obtain a Temporary Day Pass ID. The ID
is only valid on the day of issuance. (Visit
Global Security on The Hub for a list of
Access Control Office locations.)
• IDs that are worn out or are no longer
functional will be replaced at no charge.
Bring the ID to an Access Control Office
to trade the ID for a replacement.
• It is Company policy that no more than
one ID shall be issued to any one person.
• If your ID is non-functional or worn out,
you can have a new photo taken at the
time of replacement. However,
if your ID is in good working
condition, a new photo will
not be taken.
• Company ID cards
are not transferable
and remain the
property of the
Company. They
must be pre-
sented or surrendered upon leav-
ing the Company or demand.
16 DISNEY NEWSREEL • JUNE 5, 2009
J UNE E M P L O YEE O F T H E M O NT H By Olivia Pipis
“Teamwork is the core of his work ethic,” say
colleagues about Mark Kowalczyk, a Con-
struction Coordinator with CORE Design and
Delivery and our June Employee of the Month.
Serving as many as 90 projects at a time, Mark
“drives results with diligent follow-up, commu-
nication and accountability,” says a fellow co-
worker. When he arrived in his position, the
department was undergoing changes that came
MULTI-TALENTED
MUSSO: Walt Di
sney Records
with a slew of challenges. Mark identified a sso stopped by
nel star Mitchel Mu
strong need to improve communications with and Disney Chan sp ea k to on-air personality
May 15 to
Radio Disney on an d his role as
vendors and spearheaded the process of draft- music, tour plans
Ernie D. about his s Ha nn ah Mo ntana.
hit serie
ing a Vendor Welcome Packet — a detailed Oliver Oken on the
break-down of the Company’s procedure for dealing with construction vendors, sup-
pliers, architects and engineers — in short, the ultimate reference. He also organized
a conference that 80 vendors attended this February; the informative seminar high- A WALK IN PARIS: Dozens of Disneyland Paris VoluntEARS take part in a
lighted all of the improvements being made to what was once a puzzling process for May 17 wellness walk to benefit the Laurette Fugain Association, a French
organization that supports leukemia research and cancer patient outreach.
all involved. The results of his efforts have been phenomenal — reducing the time it
takes to pay out invoices and significantly improving relations with vendors and the
business units they coordinate construction projects for. Still surprised by this honor,
Mark offered a humble thanks to those he depends on every day. “I couldn’t do what
I do without the support of so many talented and knowledgeable people,” he says.
R ETI R EE
Lorraine Nickel, a senior credit administra-
tor with Corporate Credit and Collections, is
retiring June 26 after 17 years of service. She
joined the Company on September 28, 1992.
for
ter), pose
Although she admits she has too many favorite
r S te ve n Clark (cen id n ig h t
e ight!, a m
ing found
Disney memories to single out just one, she is
e D 2 3 st aff, includ a y 2 8 fo r Up All N e ve n t.
DESSERT, Then FIREWORKS: D23 members enjoy special desserts before HT: Th e on M r-exclusive
quick to add that, “The people I work with are UP ALL NIG itan Theatr rst membe
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth in their private viewing area at D23‘s o ut si d e the El Cap le a se a n d D23‘s fi
a pic ewest re
an exceptional group. We’ve had a lot of good Flowers and Fireworks Celebration at Epcot on May 31. f Pixar’s n
showing o
times, and the memories will last forever.” She
says her proudest Disney moment was “to see ALL ABOARD: (L-R) Dick Cook, chairman, The Walt Disney Studios,
the excitement on the faces of my granddaugh- star Jim Carrey and Producer/Director Robert Zemeckis officially kick
off Disney’s A Christmas Carol Train Tour on May 21.
ter’s friends when she told them my boss was
Mickey Mouse.” Next up for Lorraine is spend-
ing time with family and friends and traveling as much as she can!
Ron Mclaughlin, a laborer
with the Labor Department of
The Walt Disney Studios,
is retiring on July 31 after
19 years of service. Ron joined the
Company in 1990. His plans for
retirement include moving to Florida,
spending time with grandchildren
and enjoying his free time by sailing
and fishing. CONDUCTING MAGIC: (L-R) Producer Steve Starkey, star Jim Carrey and Producer Jack
Rapke explore Disney’s A Christmas Carol Train Tour at Union Station on May 21 in
Los Angeles.
Have a great “Disney-at-work-or-play” photo you’d like to share with other Cast Members and employees? Send your pics for consideration to disney.newsreel@disney.com, subject line: Picture It
 — Photo courtesy of Walt
Disney Archives.

WINNING AUTO LOANS

I
In celebration of Donald Duck’s 75th anniver-
sary, our friends at the Disney Photo Library
wanted to share this little Donald treasure with
Newsreel readers — the first Donald Duck
comic book, which also happens to be the
first Walt Disney comic book ever printed.
from START...
The cantankerous duck was a mere 4 years
old when this printed in 1938 — and he
was already a fan favorite. Published by
Whitman Publishing/K.K. Publications, this
cardboard-cover comic had all black-and-
white interior pages with reprints from the
Sunday Donald Duck comic strips, writ-
ten by Ted Osborne and drawn by Al
Taliaferro, which appeared in newspa-
pers from 1936–37. Among these was
the first strip with Huey, Dewey and
Louie (10/17/37). Back in 1938, you
could have picked up a copy for 10¢
at your local newsstand. But accord-
ing to the Comic Book Price Guide,
if you happen to randomly find one
of these in your attic, you could now
get anywhere from $360 for it, if
it’s in good condition, to a hefty
$3,700 for one in mint condition.

to FINISH.
Now isn’t that, um, ducky!

— Carmen Esquer

NEW, USED or REFINANCED

JUNE 5: THIS IS YOUR LIFE, DONALD DUCK
In this 1960 television special, Walt turns the show over
to Jiminy Cricket, who presents a tribute to Donald Duck
via a number of cartoons.
Our lower rate auto loans are sure to get you there FIRST.
CONSIDERING LEASING?
Check out MAPS (Member Auto Payment Saver)
just like a lease, ONLY BETTER!
At Home with Donald Duck, which originally aired in
1956, and footage from the new Mickey Mouse Club.

JUNE 19: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONALD DUCK
This 1976 special celebrating Donald’s big day is
a compilation of cartoons from the television show
18 DISNEY NEWSREEL • JUNE 5, 2009
All events at the Walt Disney Archives your abefcu.org
Library (Frank G. Wells Building, second
floor) begin at 12:30 p.m.
Federal Credit Union
For more details, contact your local ABE branch or visit us on-line at www.abefcu.org and click the autos tab.
WHERE WILL AMAZING HAPPEN THIS YEAR?

June 4–June 18