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Disney Studios Names New President Of Worldwide Marketing

Walt Disney Studios has ushered in a new president of worldwide marketing. Ricky Strauss, a Hollywood veteran, has been named to replace MT Carney in that role.

Up until his recent naming as Disney Studios' top marketing exec, Strauss was the president of Participant Media. Under his seven year tenure there, he was responsible for production and marketing of the studio's "socially responsible" pictures. Prior to that, Strauss spent time as a marketing executive with Columbia Pictures.

Walt Disney Studios Chariman To Be Honored at Upcoming Gala

The Fulfillment Fund, a nonprofit organization that helps Los Angeles area students in need finish high school and college, will be honoring Rich Ross, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, during its November 1 STARS 2011 Benefit Gala.

There are other Disney tie-ins to this year's Gala, as well, including a live performance from the cast of the worldwide theater smash "The Lion King." Look for Kermit the Frog and Jason Segal, star and executive producer of Disney's "The Muppets," to host the affair.

Tour Walt Disney Studios and Archives With D23 This Summer

D23, the official Disney fan club, has a nice opportunity for members this summer. On Saturday July 23, they are hosting a special tour for D23 members of Walt Disney Studios and Walt Disney Archives located in Burbank, California.

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Disney’s ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ Receives Enthusiastic Reaction at BFI London Film Festival as Award Season Buzz Get Louder

There's a lot of early award-season buzz about Saving Mr. Banks, Disney's highly anticipated film about how Walt Disney struggled to bring Mary Poppins to the big screen.

The buzz got a little bit louder after the movie premiered at the BFI London Film Festival to enthusiastic applause and great reviews.

The film has its US premiere on November 7 in Los Angeles at the AFI Fest. The film's premiere is taking place at the Chinese Theater, the same location where Mary Poppins premiered in 1964.

Mysterious "1952" Disney Movie Project Renamed "Tomorrowland"

On Jan. 28, Walt Disney Studios announced that its live-action film formerly known as "1952" will now be titled "Tomorrowland." It's a project shrouded in mystery and suspense with very little known about what the movie actually is. Disney fans and movie buffs alike have bantered about many possibilities for this film, since word of the project got out.

Profile of an Imagineer: Rolly Crump

Considered a "true original" even among Disney Imagineers, Rolly Crump has had a hand in some of the most popular Disney animated features as well as attractions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

D23 Hits the Road for Magical 2012 Events

D23, Disney's Official Fan Club, has announced that it will continue to bring members unique experiences throughout 2012 and host more special events than ever for members and the public. Starting our in Palm Springs at the Smoke Tree Ranch the magic will spread across the country as D23 hits the road and sprinkles pixie dust wherever they go.

Profile of an Imagineer: Claude Coats

A background painter, color stylist, and concept designer, Claude Coats worked with The Walt Disney Company for over 50 years. Known as the "gentle giant" because of his towering stature -- he was 6 feet, 6 1/8 inches-tall -- Coats worked on some of Disney Studio's most iconic animated features and helped bring Disneyland, Disney World, and other parks to life.

Coats was born on January 17, 1913 in San Francisco, California and graduated from the University of Southern California in 1934. After studying at the Chouinard Art Institute Coats joined The Walt Disney Studios in 1935.

Profile of an Imagineer: Xavier Atencio

How did a shy animator come to write some of the most recognizable lyrics in all of Disney World? According to Xavier "X" Atencio, "Walt had an uncanny ability of finding talent in these people that we didn't know we had ourselves."