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Buena Vista Records Presents ALMOST ALICE Featuring Other Voices from WONDERLAND

Album Introduces Fifteen Newly Recorded Songs in a Whimsical Take on Lewis Carroll's WONDERLAND Including Avril Lavigne's "Alice (Underground)"

Burbank, CA — Buena Vista Records will release two albums capturing the wonder of Lewis Carroll's beloved books and visionary director Tim Burton. ALMOST ALICE is a 16-song compilation featuring ALICE IN WONDERLAND's end credit track "Alice (Underground)" written by Avril Lavigne and produced by Butch Walker. Danny Elfman composes the score for the original motion picture soundtrack. Hot Topic will issue an exclusive version of ALMOST ALICE which includes two bonus tracks. All three albums will be released on March 2, 2010. ALICE IN WONDERLAND comes to the big screen in Disney Digital 3D™ on March 5, 2010 (U.S. theaters).

The ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack captures the musical landscape Danny Elfman masterfully created for the highly anticipated Tim Burton film starring Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter. Elfman has established himself as one of Hollywood's leading film composers and has written close to 50 film scores featuring his unique sound, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Milk, Chicago, Batman, Spiderman, Men in Black, Edward Scissorhands and Pee Wee's Big Adventure.

ALMOST ALICE boasts an eclectic array of recording artists with original songs based on some of the most charismatic characters in literary history, such as "In Transit" performed by Mark Hoppus and Pete Wentz. Other artists include The All-American Rejects, Shinedown, 3OH!3, Franz Ferdinand and All Time Low. "Very Good Advice" performed by Robert Smith, is the only song from Disney's 1951 animated film "Alice in Wonderland" that appears on the collection.

Coming to the big screen in Disney Digital 3D™ on March 5, 2010, ALICE IN WONDERLAND is an epic 3D fantasy adventure starring Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter and Mia Wasikowska as 19-year-old Alice, who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Visit the official site for more info at Disney.com/wonderland.

The track list for ALMOST ALICE is as follows:

01. Alice (Underground) Performed by Avril Lavigne
02. The Poison Performed by The All-American Rejects
03. The Technicolor Phase Performed by Owl City (previously released)
04. Her Name Is Alice Performed by Shinedown
05. Painting Flowers Performed by All Time Low
06. Where's My Angel Performed by Metro Station
07. Strange Performed by Tokio Hotel and Kerli
08. Follow Me Down Performed by 3OH!3 featuring Neon Hitch
09. Very Good Advice Performed by Robert Smith
10. In Transit Performed by Mark Hoppus with Pete Wentz
11. Welcome to Mystery Performed by Plain White T's
12. Tea Party Performed by Kerli
13. The Lobster Quadrille Performed by Franz Ferdinand
14. Running Out of Time Performed by Motion City Soundtrack
15. Fell Down a Hole Performed by Wolfmother
16. White Rabbit Performed by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

ALMOST ALICE and the ALICE IN WONDERLAND Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will be available March 2, 2010 wherever music is sold.

Roy E. Disney, Key Figure in Revitalizing The Walt Disney Company and Disney's Animation Legacy, Dies at Age 79

Burbank, CA — Roy Edward Disney, son of Disney Studios co-founder Roy O. Disney, and nephew of Walt Disney, passed away today (12/16/09) at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, California, following a year-long battle with stomach cancer. He was 79 years old. Disney was a successful businessman, philanthropist, filmmaker, and award-winning sailor, who played a key role in the revitalization of The Walt Disney Company and Disney's animation legacy. He was associated with the Company over a 56-year period, and from 1984 – 2003, served as vice chairman of the Company's board of directors, and chairman of the Studio's Animation Department. In recent years, he held the title of director emeritus and consultant for the Company.

As head of Disney Animation, Disney helped to guide the Studio to a new golden age of animation with an unprecedented string of artistic and box office successes that included "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," and "The Lion King." He personally executive produced "Fantasia/2000," a sequel to the 1940 Disney classic, and served in a similar capacity on a number of recent animated shorts, including the 2004 Oscar®-nominated "Destino," based on storyboards and original art by the iconic artist Salvador Dali. In the area of live-action films, Disney and his wife, Leslie DeMeuse Disney, most recently executive produced the 2008 feature documentary, "Morning Light," which followed a group of young sailors as they competed in the grueling Transpac race from Los Angeles to Honolulu.

His philanthropic activities included sponsorship of the Roy E. Disney Center for the Performing Arts at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, part of Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, is scheduled to open in spring, 2010. Commenting on the announcement, Bob Iger, president and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, said, "On behalf of everyone at Disney, we are saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague Roy E. Disney. He was much more than a valued 56-year Company veteran – Roy's true passion and focus were preserving and building upon the amazing legacy of Disney animation that was started by his father and uncle. Roy's commitment to the art of animation was unparalleled and will always remain his personal legacy and one of his greatest contributions to Disney's past, present and future."

John Lasseter, chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, added, "I first met Roy when I was still an animation student at CalArts. Not only did I consider him a personal friend, but he was a great man who believed deeply in the art of animation. He put his heart and soul into preserving Disney's legendary past, while helping to move the art of animation into the modern age by embracing new technology. Roy was a visionary and passionate supporter of the art form, and he was all about quality. I was always impressed that he would make time for someone like me when I was fresh out of college, and he continued to support and encourage me throughout my career."

Stanley Gold, president, Shamrock Holdings, said, "Roy and I enjoyed a 35-year friendship and partnership that was simply special. We faced many business challenges together, had fun in the process, and enjoyed a wide variety of professional successes. Roy was a man who was steadfastly loyal to his principles and to his friends. He was a gracious, humble gentleman who could make the tough decisions life sometimes requires. He carried the torch high and proud, and the world is a better place for his tireless efforts. I will miss him greatly.

Roy Edward Disney was born in Los Angeles on January 10, 1930 to Roy O. Disney and Edna Francis Disney. His father and his uncle, Walt Disney, co-founded the Disney entertainment business in 1923.

After attending Harvard School and Pomona College, Disney launched his entertainment industry career in 1952, working as an assistant film editor on the "Dragnet" TV series.

He joined The Walt Disney Studios in 1953 as an assistant film editor, where his credits included the landmark Academy Award®-winning True-Life Adventures features, "The Living Desert" and "The Vanishing Prairie." As a writer and production associate, he received Oscar® nominations for his work on the short subject, "Mysteries of the Deep" in 1959, and in 2003 for his work as executive producer for "Destino."

Disney produced and directed some 35 other TV and theatrical production, including the landmark 1968 documentary, "Varda, the Peregrine Falcon," before leaving in 1977 to become an independent producer and investor.

In 1978, Disney founded Shamrock Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned family enterprise headquartered in Burbank, California, which specializes in private equity, real estate, and public equities investing. He served as chairman of the company, which has approximately $1.5 billion of capital committed to funds.

An avid competitive sailor, Disney holds several elapsed-time records for offshore races in the Pacific Ocean, including multiple wins in the 2,225-mile Transpac.

Among his many professional and philanthropic activities, Disney served on the board of trustees of California Institute of the Arts, the advisory board of St. Joseph Medical Center, and the board of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles, Inc. Additionally, he was an advisory member of the board of directors of the United States Committee for UNICEF, chairman emeritus of the board of directors of the Peregrine Fund, a member of the board of trustees of Ronald McDonald House charities, and a member of the board of trustees of the American Ireland Fund.

In 1993, he received the Winsor McCay Award (a special "Annie Award") from ASIFA-Hollywood (The International Animated Film Society). The McCay Award is for lifetime achievement in animation. In 1997, Disney was awarded the first "Mort Walker Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Cartoon Industry," by the Boca Raton International Museum of Cartoon Art.

Disney received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from his alma mater Pomona College in 1998. In 2002, he received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Mercy College in New York. The following year, he was presented with the Trustees' Award and honorary Doctor of the Arts degree from CalArts.

Among his other honors, Disney was named a recipient of the 1999 National Catholic Education Association Elizabeth Ann Seton Award, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to children and education. In April 1999, Disney received the Henry Bergh Humane Award from the ASPCA, and in spring 2000, he was awarded the Inaugural Environmental Leadership Award from the Audubon Society.

Disney is survived by his wife, Leslie, and four children from his marriage to Patricia Dailey Disney – Tim Disney, Roy Patrick Disney, Abigail Disney, and Susan Disney Lord. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be private, followed by cremation. His ashes will be scattered at sea. Plans for a Life Celebration will be announced shortly.

Walt Disney Records 'Presents' the 2009 Holiday Gift Guide Featuring New Releases The Princess and the Frog Soundtrack and Songs to Celebrate 25 Days of Christmas

Plus Albums for Every Tween Wish List Including Hannah Montana: The Movie, Hannah Montana 3, Mitchel Musso, Phineas and Ferb, and More

Burbank, CA — Walt Disney Records takes you home for the holidays with sounds for every stocking! This year's gift guide includes:

The Princess and the Frog Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features original songs and score by Academy Award winning composer Randy Newman. Broadway star Anika Noni Rose (voice of "Tiana") is featured on four songs, in addition to the end-credit track "Never Knew I Needed" performed by Ne-Yo. The Walt Disney Pictures 2-D animated film will be released in theaters nationwide on December 9.

The Songs to Celebrate 25 Days of Christmas album captures the spirit of the season with 16 songs culled from ABC Family's annual programming event. Included are two songs from the new ABC Family original movie, "Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe" from Alexa Vega ("Spy Kids") and Amber Stevens from "Greek." The album also includes songs from Hilary Duff, Brian Setzer Orchestra plus classics from Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald and Fred Astaire.

The platinum-certified Hannah Montana: The Movie features the Miley Cyrus hit single "The Climb," plus songs by Billy Ray Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts. In April, the album entered Billboard's Top 200 Album chart at #1.

Hannah Montana 3 features songs from the third season of the hit Disney Channel series starring Miley Cyrus.

With his self-titled Top 20 Walt Disney Records debut CD already in stores, Mitchel Musso recently premiered his music video version of "Shout It" on Disney Channel. The fast-rising 18-year old star will perform his hit single (which he co-wrote) before a TV audience of millions on the 83rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Phineas and Ferb soundtrack from the #1 animated TV series on Disney XD features 26 tracks including the theme song "Today Is Gonna Be a Great Day" by Bowling For Soup and the Emmy-nominated "Ain't Got Rhythm."

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure soundtrack features four songs included in the movie — "Gift of a Friend" (Demi Lovato), "Where the Sunbeams Play," "If You Believe," and "Fly to Your Heart" (Selena Gomez) — as well as nine original inspired-by tracks including "Road to Paradise" by Jordin Sparks.

Composer Randy Newman and the Classic Sounds of New Orleans Celebrated on New Walt Disney Records Soundtrack The Princess and the Frog

Features new Ne-Yo single "Never Knew I Needed," with performances by Dr. John, Anika Noni Rose, Jim Cummings, Keith David, Michael Leon-Wooley, Bruno Campos, Jenifer Lewis, and Terence Blanchard

Burbank, CA — Walt Disney Records will release the soundtrack for The Princess and the Frog, available digitally and in stores on November 23, 2009. The Princess and the Frog marks the return to traditional hand-drawn 2D animation from the revered team of John Musker and Ron Clements, with music by Oscar-winning composer Randy Newman. The Walt Disney Pictures film takes place in New Orleans, whose sounds of jazz, Zydeco, blues and Gospel present the perfect musical setting for the film. Multi-platinum, 3-time Grammy Award-winning Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo contributes "Never Knew I Needed," the featured end credit song of the film. The soundtrack features performances by Dr. John, the film's Anika Noni Rose, Jim Cummings, Keith David, Michael Leon-Wooley, and Jenifer Lewis, with performances on trumpet by Terence Blanchard.

Ne-Yo made headlines one year ago when his most recent RIAA platinum album Year of the Gentleman debuted at the top of the Soundscan and UK national charts. The album went on to generate a league-leading total of five Grammy Award nominations — with its #1 R&B smash single "Miss Independent" winning in the Best R&B Song (songwriters award) and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance categories. Year of the Gentleman followed up Because of You (released May 2007), which won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album, and In My Own Words (February 2006) — both of which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.

Academy Award Winner Randy Newman is one of America's greatest singer-songwriters and film composers. He began writing songs as a teenager and became known for his caustic wit and wry turn-of-phrase. This sense of humor and ironic sense of timing has proved the perfect match for film. Beginning with 1995's Toy Story, Newman's work for Walt Disney has helped to create such beloved films as Monsters, Inc, Toy Story 2 and 3, Cars, and A Bug's Life. Nominated an impressive 17 times, Newman won an Oscar in 2002 for "If I Didn't Have You" from Monsters, Inc.

Walt Disney Animation Studios presents the musical The Princess and the Frog, an animated comedy set in the great city of New Orleans. From the creators of The Little Mermaid and Aladdin comes a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana (Anika Noni Rose), a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.

Walt Disney Records' The Princess and the Frog – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will be available digitally and in stores on November 23, 2009. Walt Disney Animation Studios presents The Princess and the Frog in theaters in New York City and Los Angeles on November 25 and nationwide on December 11, 2009.

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