Practically Perfect in Every Way -- Tuesday, November 30, 2004!

Practically Perfect in Every Way -- Tuesday, November 30, 2004!


Disney Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of one of
the Most Beloved Films of All Time

MARY POPPINS

Star-Studded Black Tie Hollywood 'Re-Premiere' Re-Unites
JULIE ANDREWS, DICK VAN DYKE And Other Original Cast And Crew --
For a Gala Celebration and Launch of a 'Special Edition' DVD

Tuesday, November 30 at Hollywood's Historic El Capitan Theatre

WHO: Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, Glynis Johns and Karen Dotrice
of MARY POPPINS are reunited with filmmakers including
co-composer Richard M. Sherman, choreographers Marc Breaux and
Dee Dee Wood, and animators Xavier Atencio, Ollie Johnston,
Bill Justice, and Peter Ellenshaw, who created the spectacular
matte paintings under the title sequence.

Celebrities expected include Bill Paxton, George Lopez, Jack
Klugman, Shirley Jones, Mary Steenburgen, Ted Danson, James
Denton ("Desperate Housewives"), Camryn Manheim, Cary Elwes,
Adrienne Barbeau, Red Buttons, Andy Dick, Larry Hagman, Ed
Begley, Jr., Marilu Henner, Alan Thicke, Susan Egan, Jo Anne
Worley, Christy Carlson Romano, Lin Shaye, Phyllis Diller,
Rose Marie, Lainie Kazan, Margaret O'Brien, and Charmian Carr
(Liesl in "The Sound of Music" film)

Also expected are attendees of the 1964 World Premiere,
celebrities of the era, and current favorites. Mickey Mouse,
Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto and a band of
chimney sweeps will also join in -- as they did with Walt
Disney and company in 1964!

WHAT: The anticipation, glamour and excitement of the original 1964
premiere of one of the most beloved films of all time --
MARY POPPINS, re-created on Hollywood Blvd. Arrivals will
include fans, a red carpet with interview opportunities,
original backdrops from the film's set, chalk pavement
pictures and even live penguins -- perfect to transport
attendees on a Jolly Holiday back to 1964! So Step in Time,
you'll not want to miss out on this Spoonful of Sugar!

WHY: To celebrate the 40th Anniversary and the long-awaited
restoration of MARY POPPINS, which will be available on
December 14 in the 40th Anniversary Edition DVD, chock-full of
spectacular, all-new bonus materials -- including a first-ever
musical reunion with Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke and
co-composer Richard M. Sherman reminiscing about making the
film.

MARY POPPINS is one of Walt Disney's greatest achievements, a
true milestone in cinema history. Julie Andrews won the
Academy Award for Best Actress (1965), alongside fantastic
co-star Dick Van Dyke. This magical tale of the "practically
perfect" nanny who brings cheer and happiness to the children
and all around her won the Academy Award for Best Score, Best
Song ("Chim Chim Cher-ee"), Best Special Visual Effects and
Best Film Editing.

WHERE: El Capitan Theater -- 6838 Hollywood Boulevard

WHEN: Tuesday, November 30, 2004
4:45 PM Press Check-in Begins
5:30 PM Red Carpet Arrivals
6:30 PM Screening Begins

CONTACTS: Broadcast Media Cari Sanders 818-295-5256
Cari.M.Sanders.-ND@Disney.com
Print and Photographer Jeff Kaplan 818-295-5229
Jeff.R.Kaplan.-ND@Disney.com
Also Tim Choy 323-954-7510 ex 13 t.choy@dcpublicity.com

YOUR COVERAGE IS INVITED -- CREDENTIALS ARE REQUIRED!


PRNewswire -- Nov. 29


Source: Walt Disney Home Entertainment


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