Crayola breaks ground on a 15-acre solar farm! 1 billion Crayola crayons will be made annually with the help of the sun For more than a century, Crayola has made every color under the sun. Soon, the sun will make those colors when a 15-acre solar farm begins generating electricity next year at the company’s Forks Township headquarters. Hasbro’s G.I. JOE Brand Joins Forces with Toys for Tots and Actor Dennis Quaid in an Important Holiday Mission Be a Hero and Help Deliver the Magic of the Holidays to Less Fortunate Children Third Annual Balloon Time “Put A Face On Fun” Contest Nationwide search for new “Face of Fun” to run through Nov. 15, 2009

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Shatters Guinness World Record For Tallest Ice Sculpture In Honor of Coolest Scrat In Town Measuring In At A Mammoth 48 Feet Tall, The New Record Coincides With The Animated Adventure s Blu-ray And DVD Release Disney.com Launches Haunted Holidays Disney.com is celebrating in spooky fashion this Fall with the new “Haunted Holidays” promotion offering exclusive videos, games and activities. McDonald’s USA Launches Contest to Send 10 Kids to Vancouver for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games McDonald’s Champion Kids Program Features Olympian Shawn Johnson as Judge and Ambassador Trick or Treat? YummyEarth® Organic Gummy Bears Are All Treat with No Scary Ingredients YummyEarth, the #1 Organic Candy Company in the United States, Helps “Green” Halloween with the Launch of USDA Certified Gummy Bears in Fantastic Fruit Flavors: Pomegranate Pucker, Strawberry Smash and Sour Apple Tart H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Tips and Information Provided by The Children’s Hospital With the early onset of flu season coinciding with the start of school this year, parents are concerned about the flu. Wonderland Bakery Chef Allyson Ames Named One of the Richest Kids in America Wonderland Bakery’s president and co-founder, Celebrity Chef Allyson Ames, was named one of the richest kids in America Warren Buffett, Martha Stewart, Gisele Bündchen, and Kosmos Featuring Carl Sagan Headline New Slate of Purpose-Driven Entertainment for Children New Children’s Media Company, A Squared, Joins with AOL to Create and Distribute Premium Brands for Kids Introduced Online Disney's U Rock 2 Announces Finalists Thousands of future rock stars uploaded videos to Disney.com for the chance to win the ultimate rocker experience but only one rocker in each category will win. Legendary Comic Book Creator Stan Lee's Pow! Entertainment Together with Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Unveil an All new Original Digital Motion Comic Series Time Jumper Premieres Friday, July 24th Exclusively on the iTunes Store & Tuesday, August 4th on TimeJumperComics.com Coraline Movie Memorabilia To Be Auctioned To Benefit Starlight Children's Foundation Fans of the highly-acclaimed 3-D stop-motion animated feature film, Coraline, will have the opportunity to own a piece of a movie memorabilia by placing their bid at an exclusive ebay auction. FREE "Hotel For Dogs" Screening at Universal CityWalk! As part of Universal CityWalk’s Summer Block Party, this Thursday is the ever-popular Big FREE Outdoor Movie Night! Paramount Prepares for Comic-Con! Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) will be taking Comic-Con attendees to the final frontier and beyond for out-of-this-world fun celebrating some of the year’s hottest films. U.S. Bank Launches Savings Contest, Asks Kids “What Are You Saving For?” U.S. Bank is launching a new savings contest aimed at making a lasting impression on its youngest customers. “Just You & Me Kid” – the Exercise DVD That Creates Healthy Habits and Bonds for Fit Family Fun The only workout program that targets both parents and children, encouraging family time together. It’s just for me, Mum! It’s never too early to start caring for your skin, and thanks to a unique range of organic skin products freshly launched into the market, girls aged between six and 16 years can now experience skin care with a difference. Ghouly Girls and Bootiful Boys get a chance to Create a New Eco-Friendly Product ChicoBag, the leading U.S.-based reusable bag company, and Green Halloween have reteamed to promote safe, healthy and eco-friendly Halloween festivities for children nationwide. Universal Pictures and Hasbro Inc. Announce Stretch Armstrong Set for Release in 2011; Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer and Hasbro to Produce Film is the first project under six-year strategic partnership Online Casting Call for Young Boys for Upcoming Universal Pictures Feature Film You might be the next big thing! Or maybe it's someone you know! Future World Project Incorporating Future World ideas from real kids into the live performances of "That's What Kids Do!" at the Bristol Riverside Theatre this October. Online Promotion with User-Generated Video Uploads Turns Fans Into Rock Stars and Offers a Chance to Win Ultimate Rock Star Experience in Hollywood Disney.com announced today the launch of U Rock 2, a stand-out promotion that gives fans the opportunity to create their own music videos set to songs from popular Disney artists and post their original videos on the U Rock site. Economic Uncertainty Weighs on Children but Brings Families Closer According to Lever 2000® Study Multiplatform Environmental Initiative on Disney Channel, Disney XD, Radio Disney and Disney.com Features Make Every Touch Count Campaign Encourages Family Closeness through Photo Contest and Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America The Walt Disney Company Launches Disney’s Friends for Change Multiplatform Environmental Initiative on Disney Channel, Disney XD, Radio Disney and Disney.com Features Star-Studded Lineup of Disney's Young Talent Pledging Environmental Stewardship and Encouraging Other Kids to Do the Same Limited-Edition “Transformers” Themed M&M’S® and SNICKERS® Brand Candies Invade Stores for the Release of “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” Mars Snackfood US announced today the availability of limited-edition M&M’S® Strawberried Peanut Butter Chocolate Candies and SNICKERS® Nougabot™ Bar to celebrate the June 24 release of “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro, Inc. M&M’S® and SNICKERS® fans are sure to “fall” for the limited-edition product, which will be available from May through July in food, drug, mass and convenience outlets. Catherine Ralston, Age 12, of New Albany, Ohio Takes the Cake at Hasbro’s Easy-Bake 2009 “Baker of the Year” Contest Catherine Ralston, a 12 year-old from New Albany, Ohio was named the EASY-BAKE 2009 “Baker of the Year” today after baking her delicious “Queen of Hearts Strawberry Tart” for a panel of toy, parenting, and culinary experts at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Research Proves Super Why! Helps Children Learn to Read Hit PBS KIDS® Series Boosts Literacy Skills for Preschoolers Through Interactive Storybook Adventures and Unique Educational Approach on TV, Online and in Communities Amber’s Garden Introduces Kids to Gardening Connie Henderson had that “lightbulb moment” when her daughter, Amber planted some sunflower seeds, after careful instructions from Connie on how to plant them Amber planted all of the seeds in one place. As the seeds germinated, Connie realized kids want to plant things but the seed spacing and depth is a challenge so - she decided to make it easy. Crayola “Hops” Into Summer with Nationwide Wellness Campaign to Inspire More Outdoor Creative Play Olympic Gold Medalist Dan O’Brien Jumpstarts Initiative with Guinness World Record Attempt for Fastest Game of Hopscotch The Magical Moments Of Disney Are Now Even Sweeter With MY M&M'S® New MY M&M'S® MEMORABLE MOMENTS™ Blends Feature Classic and Contemporary Characters to Help Bring the Magic of Disney to Any Celebration Hasbro and Discovery Communications Announce Joint Venture to Create Television Network Dedicated to High-Quality Children’s and Family Entertainment and Educational Content Multi-Platform Initiative Planned to Premiere in Late 2010; TV Network to Reach Approximately 60 Million Nielsen Households in the U.S. Served by Discovery Kids Channel Tamagotchi and Epiphone® Launch “Wanna Be A Music Star” Sweepstakes Bandai America Inc. Launches Sweepstakes Giving Kids the Opportunity to Make Their Dreams Come True Los Angeles Team Mentoring And Disney Consumer Products Debut Student Made PSA's At Red Carpet Event LATM's "Project Now-Create Tomorrow" Teaches Horace Mann Middle School Students How To Use Filmmaking To Make A Positive Impact In Their Community SuperSecret Launches New Online Social Game for Tweens Designed Hand in Hand With Kids, SuperSecret.com Lets Tweens “Age Up” From 10 to 18 as They Play Games and Explore With Friends SmartProcedures Sponsors Plant Safety Art Contest for Students Elementary, middle and high school students who have a parent who works or has recently worked at a plant for energy, chemicals, paper, power or manufacturing, are invited to compete in the contest. Disney Consumer Products And The Institute Of Food Technologists Student Association® (IFTSA) Debut The Nutritious Food For Kids Competition Food Science Students Vie to Develop Nutritious Food Products YAHOO! ENTERTAINMENT Rolls Out Purple Carpet For Hannah Montana On Display For 70 Days Honoring 70th Anniversary of Disney's Classic Animated Film and Platinum Edition Blu-Ray and DVD Center For Puppetry Arts Unveils One-Of-A-Kind Platinum Edition Pinocchio Puppet Now On Display March 16, 2009 Beginning today, in support of the upcoming Disney release of Hannah Montana: The Movie, Yahoo! Entertainment will roll out exclusive content and a once-in-a-lifetime contest in partnership with AccessHollywood.com and Disney. The Coca-Cola Company and Chuck E. Cheese’s® Present the First-Ever “Where A Kid Can Be A Kid®” Photo Contest Coca-Cola – in conjunction with Chuck E. Cheese’s, the home of wholesome, fun family entertainment; Snapfish; and Beaches Resorts – is looking for photos showing favorite moments in a kid’s life. Disney Announces D23: The Official Community For Disney Fans Disney s First Official Fan Organization Launches with New Quarterly Publication, Web Site, Fan Events and Collectibles Line National Tour Launches Search for a Spectacular Canine In celebration of the releases of Disney s highly popular Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Bolt and Space Buddies on Disney Blu-ray and DVD, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is hosting a special casting call to find one camera-ready canines. National Laugh-Friendly Month Joins February's Groundhogs, Hearts & Presidents What s so funny about February 2009? One Virginia company has created National Laugh-Friendly Month to encourage more smiles, laughs, and, while they re at it, old-fashioned customer service. ‘Puppy Bowl V’: Playful Pups, Half-Time Kitties and a Singing Parrot — “No Animals Were Harmed”® For the fifth consecutive year, Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl” television program — started as an alternative to the Super Bowl — has earned the American Humane Association’s “No Animals Were Harmed” ® Disney’s High School Musical Stars Help Sara Lee Celebrate Lunch Time Fun with Contest Winner Disney’s “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” stars Corbin Bleu and Justin Martin today showed how they can bring joy and excitement to more than just a lunchroom movie set when the two invaded the cafeteria at Walnut Elementary Education Center in Turlock, Calif. Burger King Corp. Sweepstakes Whisks Away 25 Winning Families to Nickelodeon’s 22nd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) is teaming up with Nickelodeon to give 25 families exclusive access to the most coveted kids’ experience – Nickelodeon’s 22nd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards. From Jan. 5 to Jan. 29, Burger King Corp. will reward 25 lucky winners with a trip for four to Los Angeles to attend the celebrity-studded award ceremony on March 28. Hint Essence Water Launches "Hint Kids" HINT Essence Water has announced that it will launch HINT Kids at the 2009 Fancy Food Show taking place from January 18-20th. HINT Kids will offer HINT’s younger fans an easy grab and go drink pack Disney Online Leads 2008 as No. 1 Ranked Kids Entertainment and Family Community Site Disney Online, which produces the No. 1 ranked kids’ entertainment and family community Web site (www.Disney.com), led 2008 as the No. 1 ranked kids entertainment and family community site in average monthly unique visitors and average monthly video streams after factoring in just-released December data from comScore Media Metrix. National Jump Out! Day Scheduled for March 20 Discovery Girls magazine and Fundex Games have joined forces, kicking off a nationwide effort to encourage kids to get active. Learn more, contest too! Kohl’s to Feature Dr. Seuss Books and Characters for a Cause Kohl's Corporation is making it easy and affordable to read more of Dr. Seuss’s imaginative, tongue-twisting creations by offering collector’s editions of favorite Seuss books and coordinating plush characters to benefit kids across the nation through the Kohl’s Cares for Kids® program. Kids Inspire President-Elect Obama With The Dear Mr. President Project A collaborative project that provides kids and classrooms the chance to share their hopes, dreams and ideas with President-elect Barack Obama. CarStructor™ from Webcarzz™: Steer Your Way to Truly Customized 3D Vehicles The upcoming virtual world targeted specifically towards boys, invites all car-loving children to head to their web site and build their very own customized 3D vehicles with CarStructor™ This Just In: Scholastic Kids Press Corps Selects New Kid Reporters to Join Its Ranks Find out who the new reporters are and what their first assignment will be! WHATAREKIDSSAYING.COM Announces The Opportunity Of A Lifetime An exciting new website for kids and teens, announces that it is going to pay the college tuition of the first three members of its website to reach 50,000 points. Toy News The latest news and information about everything toys! Gaming News The latest news and release information on your favorite games. Product Recalls The latest information on recalls affecting kids, particularly relating to lead paint recalls.