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 ------- Profile: International Entertainment