Help us welcome back SHAG to the Disneyland® Resort! SHAG will be available for an artist signing as we celebrate the release of his latest work, titled “A Wretched Hive” inspired by Star Wars™ .  The art will appear on select items including an adult tee, camp shirt, buttons, magnet set, glass set and a D-Tech on Demand Case for the iPhone 5, 5S, 6, 6+/6S, SE and Samsung Galaxy 5, 6.  Joining in the event, will be Dana and Melanie Harvey who have combined forces with SHAG in an intergalactic collaboration as they release “A Wretched Hive” seatbeltbag collection. Silhouettes will include a Medium Streamline Tote, Hip Pack and Billfold.  Limit FIVE (5) of each HARVEYS item, per Guest. Please note, purchasing limits apply.  Don’t miss out on this special opportunity.

Guests wishing to purchase product in conjunction with the product release and signing are asked to queue up behind Rainforest Cafe in the Downtown Disney®District at the Disneyland® Resort. We ask that Guests do not queue up prior to 6 a.m. on the day of release. Please Note: WonderGround Gallery will open at 8a.m. on May 21 and Guests may begin to purchase merchandise at this time. At time of purchase, vouchers will be given out for line placement for signing. Purchasing limits apply.

Meet SHAG and the Harvey’s from May 21, 2016 from 3 – 5 p.m. at WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney® District at the Disneyland® Resort.

Merchandise being offered as part of the product release and signing is as follows:

• Original Art  – $25,000
• Limited Edition 95 Wrap – $895
• Limited Edition 195 Framed Piece – $495
• Limited Edition 295 Canvas Wrap – $125
• Deluxe Print (Left Side) – $39.99
• Deluxe Print (Right Side) – $39.99
• Postcards (Left and Right Side) – $4.99 each
• Harvey’s Steamline Tote – $168
• Harvey’s Hip Pack – $108
• Harvey’s Billfold – $68
• Camp Shirt (Small – 2X) – $85
• Adult Tee (Small – X Large) – $32.99
• Buttons – $2.49 each
• Glass – $14.99
• Shaker – $37.99

Please note, all items listed above, including edition sizes, retails, product offerings etc… is subject to change without notice. Purchasing limits apply.

SHAG

HARVEYS

Shag

Shag is a painter, designer and illustrator working in Southern California. His distinctive artistic style draws from commercial illustration from the past five decades, but the work is imbued with an attitude and sly sense of humor which is unmistakably of our time. Solo exhibitions of Shag’s work have been held in the United States, Europe, Japan, Australia and South America.

Shag lives with his wife and children and considers Palm Springs, California his second home, and is an enthusiastic booster for the city. In 2009 The Shag Store opened in Palm Springs. It is the world’s first retail boutique and gallery dedicated solely to his art, prints and merchandise, and has quickly become a must-see destination for people visiting the city.

In March of 1997, husband & wife, Dana & Melanie Harvey, while installing seatbelts into their 1950 Buick, had the idea of making Melanie a matching handbag. What started out as a one-car garage operation has since grown into 16,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in sunny Santa Ana, CA. Here, every Seatbelt bag is lovingly hand-crafted using the finest American Made materials.

Limit two (2) items signed per Artist, per Guest. We ask that you bring no personal items to be signed. Appearances are subject to time and availability and are not guaranteed. Event and information are subject to cancellation or change without notice including but not limited to dates, times, release dates, appearances and retails. A valid Disneyland® Resort receipt may be required. Separate admission is required to enter the Disneyland® Resort theme parks. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Fab sez: Coming to Disneyland in early June: Dave Avanzino!!!

Invictus Games Orlando 2016 Conclude With Unforgettable Closing Ceremony Program

Four Days of Extraordinary Competition Conclude With Inspiring Performances and Celebrations at Once-In-A-Lifetime Event

The Invictus Games Orlando 2016, presented by Jaguar Land Rover at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, concluded on May 12 with a Closing Ceremony featuring world-renowned talent and uplifting performances.

The Closing Ceremony featured musical performances by international popstar Rachel Platten, who performed the song of the Games and her No. 1 single, “Fight Song.” The lineup also included best-selling country vocal group of the past decade Rascal Flatts, American sensation and former “American Idol” winner Phillip Phillips, Florida native and Grammy-nominated hip-hop superstar Flo Rida, “The Voice” Season 9 winner Jordan Smith and the first nationally-recognized wounded warrior band, Vetted.

During the ceremony, Prince Harry recognized competitors for their achievements over the past four days and led the handover of the Invictus Games flag to the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 organising committee. In addition, the audience heard firsthand from U.S. Team Captain, retired Army Captain Will Reynolds, as he shared his amazing personal journey. Captain Reynolds ultimately lost his left leg above the knee after an IED in Iraq and endured 26 surgeries. Since his injury, Captain Reynolds has become a husband, a father to four, earned a Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Public Health, embarked on a career with Deloitte and become a world class adaptive sports athlete.

“As the Games come to a close, I am honored by the opportunity to share my story,” said U.S. Team Captain Reynolds. “I want to let others know that the road to recovery is possible, no matter what injury or illness stand in the way.”

Thousands of friends, family and fans came together to reflect on a memorable four days of competition and celebrate the accomplishments, victories and unbreakable spirits of more than 500 competitors representing 14 nations at the Closing Ceremony, where every competitor was recognized on stage with a medallion of achievement. Two individual awards were also given by the Games’ presenting partners, Jaguar Land Rover, at the Closing Ceremony.

“The Closing Ceremony is an opportunity for us to celebrate a week of achievement, teamwork and friendship,” said Christopher Laue, one of the Executive Producers of the Invictus Games 2016 Opening and Closing Ceremonies. “The competitors’ commitment and determination has been absolutely awe-inspiring and will stay in fans’ hearts in the years to come.”

Spectators, fans and loved ones watched the Closing Ceremony at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Kissimmee, Fla, while audiences around the world watched the event live on ESPN 2.

The Invictus Games Orlando 2016 Opening and Closing Ceremonies were co-presented by Jaguar Land Rover and the Walt Disney Company and were produced by continuumLIVE and Donaldson Creative with Christopher Laue and Sara Donaldson jointly performing the roles of Executive Producer and Creative Director.

Founder of Donaldson Creative, Donaldson most recently Executive Produced the Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony in London, the Invictus Games London 2014 Ceremonies and along with Laue was Co-Chief Operating Officer of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Ceremonies. Laue, of continuumLIVE, most recently served as Executive Producer for the Lima 2019 Handover Segment at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games, the Salvation Army International Congress, the Los Angeles Music Center 50th Anniversary Spectacular and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Veracruz 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games.

(Fab’s note: As former NMCI-ISF and VA, I’m biased toward this. Unabashedly, unashamedly biased.)

From the Department of “Surprise! Good movie done well makes money”:

“The Jungle Book” to Cross $800M Mark Globally

The Jungle Book surpassed $500 million internationally yesterday and today is expected to join Zootopia as the second Disney release of 2016 to cross the $800 million mark globally. The film will reach the $300 million threshold domestically this weekend.

In addition, with $54.4 million in the UK/Ireland, The Jungle Book will surpass Deadpool this weekend to become the highest-grossing title of 2016 in the region. It is already the highest-grossing Hollywood release ever in India, as well as the third-highest grossing Disney release ever in China. The film opens in Korea on June 2 and in Japan on August 11.

The Jungle Book has been embraced by critics and audiences alike, with a stellar Rotten Tomatoes score of 95% Fresh and an A CinemaScore from theatergoers.

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