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Disney releases Olympics themed trailer for Wreck-it Ralph

Walt Disney Pictures’ marketing team is attempting to piggy bank on Olympics mania with a special Olympics-themed TV spot for Wreck-It Ralph. The spot features appearances actors Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch who voice Fix-it Felix and Sergeant Calhoun respectively in the film.

Unfortunately Yahoo! Movies has the exclusive for now, so you’ll have to watch it in this player:

For your viewing pleasure, I’ve also included another recent TV spot below the jump:

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Disneyland Fetes USA Volleyball Team Prior to London Olympics

Disneyland knows how to do celebrations right. Even though it was the resort’s birthday yesterday, they took the time to honor and celebrate USA Volleyball with a festive cavalcade down Main Street, U.S.A. The patriotic tribute celebrated two Anaheim-based teams and recognized the dreams of… Read More »Disneyland Fetes USA Volleyball Team Prior to London Olympics

“Just Keep Swimming” – Pixar and Disney joins with USA Swimming to promote Swimming

Disney and Pixar are using the occasion of Finding Nemo’s theatrical 3D release to join forces with USA Swimming to promote their website SwimToday. It doesn’t hurt that the Olympics are right around the corner either. It’s corny, but it’s for a good cause. Previously:… Read More »“Just Keep Swimming” – Pixar and Disney joins with USA Swimming to promote Swimming

Downtown Disney Planet Hollywood Fetes Central Florida Olympian

The buzz is building for the Summer Olympics and Planet Hollywood Orlando just hosted a send-off party for Orlando Olympian Brittany Viola. Viola leaves to London this Thursday, to be part of USA Diving National Team, and a member of USA Diving’s Olympic Performance Squad,… Read More »Downtown Disney Planet Hollywood Fetes Central Florida Olympian

Brazilian Soccer Star Kaka Plays With Mickey Mouse at ESPN Wide World of Sports

While on vacation with his family, Brazilian soccer (aka football) star Kaka took a few moments to pose and kick around a soccer ball with Mickey Mouse at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Later the Real Madrid player, whose real name is Ricardo Izecson… Read More »Brazilian Soccer Star Kaka Plays With Mickey Mouse at ESPN Wide World of Sports

Olympic Competitor David Payne at ESPN Wide World Of Sports in a Lighter Moment

Walt Disney World is known for attracting tourists from around the world to visit it’s beautiful parks and resorts, but in the sports world it’s also known as a world class training facility. Competitors like Olympic Medalist David Payne stop by to train and try… Read More »Olympic Competitor David Payne at ESPN Wide World Of Sports in a Lighter Moment

Pixie Hollow Games on Disney Channel

Saturday was the premiere of the newest entry into the Disney Fairies franchise, “Pixie Hollow Games”. This one is very different since Tinkerbell wasn’t the main character…actually, she probably only had 4 lines. Rosetta takes a starring role (This time being voiced by Megan Hilty,… Read More »Pixie Hollow Games on Disney Channel

Disney and TV Legend Art Linkletter dead at 97

Disney Legend Art Linkletter died at his home at the age of 97, according to the LA Times. Linkletter’s career started on radio in 1944 and then he made the move to TV in the 50s and 60s. A close friend of Walt Disney, Linkletter… Read More »Disney and TV Legend Art Linkletter dead at 97