Finding Nemo

Disneyland Resort Celebrates Return of Pixar Fest for a Limited Time, April 26-Aug. 4, 2024

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星期五, 四月 26, 2024

Pixar Fest presents some of the most beloved stories from Pixar Animation Studios through new offerings across the resort, for a limited time.

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  • Pixar Fest presents some of the most beloved stories from Pixar Animation Studios through new offerings across the resort, for a limited time.
  • Pixar Fest will give guests the chance to experience many new entertainment offerings and returning favorites throughout the limited time festival.
  • Colorful décor will be showcased across the Disneyland Resort, such as Main Street, U.S.A., Buena Vista Street, and throughout the Downtown Disney District.
  • Pixar Fest will bring even more themed offerings to the many Pixar experiences that guests can enjoy year-round across the Disneyland Resort.

Pixar Place Hotel Opens Jan. 30, 2024, at Disneyland Resort

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星期二, 一月 30, 2024

Overnight stays offer special Disneyland Resort Hotel benefits, such as early theme park entry and convenient theme park access

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  • Overnight stays offer special Disneyland Resort Hotel benefits, such as early theme park entry and convenient theme park access
    ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixar Place Hotel opens today, Jan. 30, at Disneyland Resort, officially marking the transformation of Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel into the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States.
  • "With upgraded accommodations and amenities, plus stylish Pixar flair throughout, Pixar Place Hotel is proud to deliver an elevated, distinctly Disney experience that only comes with staying at the Disneyland Resort," said Pixar Place Hotel general manager Ron Silagyi.
  • Pixar Place Hotel at the Disneyland Resort is the perfect example – it's like walking into a world of Pixar.
  • Pixar Place Hotel is among the many ways guests can experience Pixar storytelling across the Disneyland Resort.

100 years of Disney: from a cartoon mouse to a global giant, how Walt Disney conquered the world

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星期二, 十月 17, 2023

They created a new character: a mouse, with large ears.

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  • They created a new character: a mouse, with large ears.
  • Walt Disney was an innovator in terms of space, colour and movement.
  • Walt himself holds the record for most nominations (59) and Oscar wins (22 competitive awards, plus four honorary awards) for a single individual.

Steamboat Willie and technological wonders

    • He created The Alice Comedies, a series of short films featuring a live-action child actress in a cartoon world.
    • Steamboat Willie, released in 1928, was the world’s first fully synchronised sound cartoon.
    • A simple story featuring Mickey as a steamboat captain trying to navigate the boat while dealing with various comical situations, Steamboat Willie was universally praised.

The golden age and feature films

    • Those early films still dazzle today – think of the Sorcerers’ Apprentice scene in Fantasia (1940) or the Pink Elephants hallucinogenic number in Dumbo.
    • And is there any scene, in any film, more heart-wrenching than the death of Bambi’s mother?
    • But the golden age never really stopped.

Disneyland and diversification

    • It set the standard for theme park design and showed the way forward for the company: diversification.
    • After Disneyland came Walt Disney World in Florida in 1971, then versions of Disneyland in Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Buyouts and a cultural behemoth

    • These acquisitions solidified Disney’s position as the brand leader in the entertainment industry.
    • The deal made some industry insiders uneasy: Disney had become a cultural behemoth, strangling competition, homogenising content and swallowing up entire franchises.

Not all plain sailing

    • Its 1946 film Song of the South has long been criticised for its racist portrayal of African Americans and its romanticisation of the plantation era.
    • Since 1986, Disney have tried to keep it out of circulation, although clips can be found online.
    • Many old films streaming on Disney+ now feature a disclaimer telling viewers some scenes will include “negative depictions” and “mistreatment of people or cultures”.
    • LGBTQ+ representation has become more visible since LeFou became Disney’s first openly gay character in its 2017 live-action Beauty and the Beast.

JOIN FARMER JOHN FOR FREE COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT ON SEPTEMBER 30 AT CAPITOL PARK

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星期三, 九月 13, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In June, Farmer John embarked on its fourth annual California Commitment Tour, a food truck tour designed to give back to the community through delicious food and communal experiences, family-friendly events and meaningful donations to nonprofit organizations. After a busy summer on the road, Farmer John will wrap up its tour hosting the final community movie night event at Capitol Park in Sacramento on Saturday, September 30, in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento.

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  • After a busy summer on the road, Farmer John will wrap up its tour hosting the final community movie night event at Capitol Park in Sacramento on Saturday, September 30, in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento .
  • Starting at 6:00 p.m., guests can enjoy free curated snacks from the Farmer John food truck, with a screening of "Finding Nemo" at 7:00 p.m.
  • "For years, Farmer John has been deeply committed to feeding, serving and celebrating California residents through the California Commitment Tour," said Lauren Connelly, brand manager for Farmer John.
  • "Farmer John recognizes the importance of interactive family activities like cooking and sharing a meal, and their impact on strengthening families' foundations.

Stitching the Future: Brother International Corporation Announces New Innovation for 2023 Sewing, Embroidery and Quilting Machines Exclusive to Brother Authorized Dealers

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星期一, 八月 14, 2023

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Brother International Corporation announced its latest product additions for Brother Authorized Dealers featuring technological advances across the printing, sewing, embroidery and quilting machines for 2023, including the first ever Fabric Printer. PrintModa Studio Fabric Printer is powered by Brother Artspira, a mobile app enabling a new level of connected creativity. With the introduction of five new machines with a range of capabilities and complementary accessories, Brother continues its commitment to introducing best-in-class products that demonstrate innovation and the industry's latest technology, driven through connection and creativity.

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  • PrintModa Studio Fabric Printer is powered by Brother Artspira, a mobile app enabling a new level of connected creativity.
  • From software and luggage to sewing feet and thread kits, Brother Genuine Accessories are the ideal complement to your Brother machines.
  • Simply connect PrintModa to a Brother wireless enabled sewing or embroidery machine or ScanNCut DX machine to add additional dimension to projects.
  • To learn more about the full line up of new Brother machines or locate a Brother Authorized Dealer near you, please visit Brother-usa.com/Brother-Experience .

Tiny aquatic athletes: how baby Nemo can ‘just keeping swimming’ from the open ocean to the reef

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星期四, 五月 11, 2023

Marathon swimming performances are a vital part of early life for the vast majority of coral reef fish.

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  • Marathon swimming performances are a vital part of early life for the vast majority of coral reef fish.
  • Baby (larval) reef fish – smaller than the size of your thumbnail – hatch from eggs laid on the reef and spend a few weeks in the open ocean before swimming back to the reef.
  • We found larval clownfish dramatically alter their physiology to complete their journey from the ocean back to the reef.

Mini athletes swimming 10-50 body lengths per second

    • However, landmark studies from the early 1990s documented the impressive swimming capabilities of baby reef fish.
    • Previous research has provided overwhelming evidence coral reef fishes are capable of amazing swimming performance as babies.
    • Some of these tiny athletes are capable of swimming 10-50 body lengths per second as a larva.
    • For comparison, Olympic multi-gold medallist Michael Phelps races at just under two body lengths per second.

Measuring the traits of an athlete

    • My colleagues and I measured physiological traits required to be an athletic swimmer across the entire larval phase of a clownfish.
    • These traits included swimming speed, oxygen uptake rates, gene expression patterns, and tolerance to low oxygen (hypoxia).
    • At night, when it’s no longer possible to use sunshine and carbon dioxide to make energy by photosynthesis, corals and plants breathe in oxygen to make energy.
    • The changes in haemoglobin and myoglobin genes also correspond to when these baby fish start to increase their hypoxia tolerance.

Why our research matters

    • It’s likely other coral reef fish follow similar developmental pathways.
    • Reef fish – of all shapes, sizes, and colours – are integral for maintaining coral reef health and persistence of future coral reefs.
    • What I saw still makes me nauseous

      Adam Downie receives funding from the University of Queensland, and the Goodman Foundation Research Grant Scheme through the Morton Bay Research station.

STAR-STUDDED ANIMATED FEATURE, "OZI: VOICE OF THE FOREST" TO DEBUT ITS FIRST LOOK AT THIS YEAR'S ANNECY ANIMATION FESTIVAL

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星期五, 六月 10, 2022

LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GCI Film has announced that its animated family feature, Ozi: Voice of the Forest, will be debuting its first scenes at the Annecy Animation Festival on June 15th in France, with a panel conversation featuring Executive Producer Rodrigo Blaas, the film's Director, Tim Harper, and the award-winning Animation team from Mikros Animation.

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  • Produced by GCI Film and Directed by Tim Harper, the Mikros Animation production is slated to release in late 2022.
  • The original screenplay was written by Emmy Award-winning Ricky Roxburgh (Tangled, Spy Kids).
  • With creative development from concept-to-delivery from the Mikros Animation team, the fully CGI film features the animation work of over 300 animation experts globally, driven by both their passion for storytelling, and communicating the underlying social cause.
  • The film's producers and Animation team at Mikros Animation will be speaking about Ozi: Voice of the Forest and debuting the film's first full-length scenes exclusively at the Annecy Animation Festival, on June 15, 4:00pm 5:15pm local time.

Disney Cruise Line Introduces Pixar Day at Sea on Select Disney Fantasy Sailings in 2023

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星期二, 一月 25, 2022

CELEBRATION, Fla., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Cruise Line guests will be immersed in the ever-unfolding stories of their favorite toys, monsters and heroes during the all-new Pixar Day at Sea aboard special sailings on the Disney Fantasy in early 2023.

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  • Featuring one-of-a-kind experiences, this day-long celebration on select seven-night voyages will bring to life the beloved Pixar tales of "Toy Story," "Monsters, Inc.," "The Incredibles," "Finding Nemo" and more exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests.
  • A new nighttime spectacular will call upon Disney Cruise Line guests to help the Incredibles save the day.
  • Pixar Day at Sea will be included on nine select Disney Fantasy cruises from January through March 2023.
  • To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com , call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact a travel agent.

Disney Cruise Line Introduces Pixar Day at Sea on Select Disney Fantasy Sailings in 2023

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星期二, 一月 25, 2022

CELEBRATION, Fla., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Disney Cruise Line guests will be immersed in the ever-unfolding stories of their favorite toys, monsters and heroes during the all-new Pixar Day at Sea aboard special sailings on the Disney Fantasy in early 2023.

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  • CELEBRATION, Fla., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Disney Cruise Line guests will be immersed in the ever-unfolding stories of their favorite toys, monsters and heroes during the all-new Pixar Day at Sea aboard special sailings on the Disney Fantasy in early 2023.
  • A new nighttime spectacular will call upon Disney Cruise Line guests to help the Incredibles save the day.
  • Pixar Day at Sea will be included on nine select Disney Fantasy cruises from January through March 2023.
  • To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com , call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact a travel agent.

Promethean to Host Fourth Annual STEAM Forward Conference for Educators

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星期二, 十月 26, 2021

SEATTLE, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Join Promethean , a leading global education technology company, at its STEAM Forward online conference on Monday, November 8, 2021 from 1:00 7:30 p.m.EST.

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  • SEATTLE, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Join Promethean , a leading global education technology company, at its STEAM Forward online conference on Monday, November 8, 2021 from 1:00 7:30 p.m.EST.
  • Designed specifically for educators, STEAM Forward will offer sessions focused on hybrid and remote teaching, technology integration, STEAM best practices, hands-on STEAM applications, and more.
  • When: Monday, November 8, 2021 from 1:00 to 7:30 p.m. EST
    For more information and to register for this free event and full session info, visit STEAM Forward .
  • Promethean is a registered trademark of Promethean Limited in the U.S. and/or other countries around the world.