The following is a press release with information on Cinderella items being auctioned off by Disney for charity with proceeds going to hurricane relief:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A CHANCE TO OWN A BIT OF REAL BIBBIDI-BOBBIDI-BOO . . .
ONE-OF-A-KIND CINDERELLA DRESS AND SHOES DESIGNED BY
MONIQUE LHUILLIER AND JIMMY CHOO
TO BE AUCTIONED OFF FOR CHARITY
OCTOBER 17 – 27
Worn By Kelly Monaco of Dancing With The Stars and General Hospital to DVD Premiere of Walt Disney’s Original Animated CINDERELLA
– Auction Proceeds To Benefit The Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund –
BURBANK, Calif, October 17, 2005 – Destined to be collector’s items, a one-of-a-kind modern interpretation of Cinderella’s gown by Monique Lhuillier and a one-of-a-kind modern interpretation of Cinderella’s shoes by Jimmy Choo will be auctioned off to the general public on www.DisneyAuctions.com from October 17 – 27. Each designer created the fashions in honor of Cinderella’s highly anticipated October 4 DVD debut.
Kelly Monaco, elegant favorite in TV’s Dancing With The Stars and General Hospital wore the fashions down the red carpet at the October 2 New York DVD Premiere for Walt Disney’s original Cinderella, in order to raise awareness for the auction. The Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, Kelly Monaco’s charity of choice, will receive proceeds from the sale of the beautiful and unique designer creations.
The movie that made audiences believe that “dreams come true” and one of Walt Disney’s most beloved animated films, Cinderella is the sixth release in Disney’s celebrated “Platinum Edition” DVD line. On DVD for the first time ever, the highly anticipated release has been digitally restored and loaded with bonus materials that allow viewers to extend their movie experience and transport themselves into the magical world of Cinderella. Both the DVD and VHS editions carry a suggested retail price of $29.99 (SRP).
Walt Disney Home Entertainment is distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.
