Disney Publishing Worldwide has announced the launch of a new multiplatform property called ‘Star Darlings.’
This property features 12 unique girls who encourage tweens to celebrate individuality, make positive choices, and show they can make any wish a reality.
The North American launch includes two novels and other Star Darlings content will include a storytelling and lifestyle app, music from Walt Disney Records, an animated series of shorts on YouTube, and a fashion dolls line created with JAKKS Pacific that will be sold at Justice stores.
Each Star Darling has her own wish …

Disney and Mylan recently announced the launch of new food allergy awareness resources that feature Disney content and programming.
These resources have been designed to help families that are living with severe and potentially life-threatening food allergies understand the importance of anaphylaxis awareness. The multi-media content include a new website – MyAllergyKingdom.com – a storybook, cookbook, and even food allergy-friendly events at this year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
MyAllergyKingdom.com features recommendations, tips, and even real-life stories from experts and parents about living with food allergies. Families will find recipes, blog posts …

Disney Junior has ordered a second season of its hit animated series Miles from Tomorrowland.
The series is currently the number one television series on preschool networks for kids ages 2-5 and boys ages 2-5.
Miles from Tomorrowland tells the story of Miles Callisto and his family as they work together to connect the galaxy for the Tomorrowland Transit Authority. Space and science facts are incorporated into every episode.
“We work with many experts in the space, science and technology fields – NASA astronauts, space architects and futurists, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) …

The newest Disney XD animated series, Star Wars Rebels, debuts October 13 and to celebrate the launch Disney Consumer Products has a new line of products.
The Star Wars Rebels line of products includes action figures, spaceships, lightsabers, apparel, and accessories, and more for a new generation of Star Wars fans. The products will be sold by Hasbro, LEGO, Mad Engine, Rubies, and Jay Franco.
“Star Wars Rebels extends the franchise’s legendary storytelling while refreshing nostalgic play patterns with a new audience,” said Josh Silverman, executive vice president of global licensing, Disney …

Halloween is still two weeks away, but Disney Consumer Products is already thinking about the holiday season and just released its Disney Dozen gift list.
The Disney Dozen gift list features items inspired by Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars characters and stories. The list includes 12 innovative and entertaining holiday gifts in addition to other must-have items such as the Anna and Elsa dolls from Disney’s animated film Frozen to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Paint and Play app.
The products on the Disney Dozen gift list range in price from $5.99 to …

Disney Publishing Worldwide has announced that Android smartphone and tablet owners can now download and enjoy interactive storytelling apps from Disney including digital storybook, activity, and creativity apps.
In addition to the apps being released in the initial launch, new apps will be released in waves each month.
“This launch is a natural next step for us given the rising popularity of Android tablets and smartphones among families around the world,” said Andrew Sugerman, executive vice president, Disney Publishing Worldwide. “We are excited to bring the magic of Disney storytelling to life …

Disney Legend and retired Imagineering executive Marty Sklar has authored a new book Dream It! Do It!: My Half-Century Creating Disney’s Magic Kingdoms.
In the book, Sklar tells the story of his 50-year Disney career including working as Walt’s right-hand man and helping to open 9 of the 11 Disney parks around the world.
“The book, in many respects, is a look back at the people I worked with and the passion they had for the product,” Sklar told the Disney Parks Blog. “I also wanted to correct some of the myths …

Zendaya, the teen star of Disney Channel’s Shake it Up! and a finalist on the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars, can add “author” to her ever-growing resume. The 16-year-old actress just signed a book deal with Disney Publishing Worldwide and her first book is due in stores later this summer.
The book, Between U and Me: How to Rock Your Tween Years with Style and Confidence, will feature advice for navigating the tween years, including the tools girls need to be happy and healthy. It will also include personal …

LeapFrog, in partnership with Disney Publishing Worldwide, has just announced the release of two new Disney e-books: Doc McStuffins: Rundown Racecar and Wreck It Ralph: Sugar Rush.
Developed for LeapFrog by Disney, these new e-books are available in the “Just for Fun” section of LeapFrog’s App Center. They retail for $5.
Lyle Underkoffler, v-p of digital media for Disney Publishing Worldwide, said:
We are very excited to be one of the first third-party developers to create content for LeapFrog’s platforms. Our work with LeapFrog allows us to offer millions of children the chance to interact with characters …

Disney Publishing Worldwide moved the majority of their employees to White Plains, NY just shy of 5 years ago, and now they will be embarking on another move – transferring over 100 employees to Glendale, CA.
The employees transferring to Glendale will be located close to Disney’s headquarters, as well as Disney Consumer Products and Disney Interactive. The employees transferring to CA are mostly upper management positions as well as employees from the digital, content creation, global magazines and licensing units.
About 50 employees – most from  Disney Book Group – will …