New video games to provide innovative and engaging entertainment for all members of the family leveraging both Disney franchises and original titles such as Pure and Ultimate Band

LOS ANGELES, Jul 15, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Disney Interactive Studios announced today its lineup of upcoming
video games that will be on display at the E3 Media & Business Summit
2008, July 15-17. The lineup includes titles across the major console
and handheld platforms that appeal to every member of the family,
whether they are putting on the ultimate rock performance or pulling
off death-defying aerial tricks while soaring over huge peaks on a
four-wheel vehicle. The complete lineup of video games can be viewed
during the show in Meeting Room # 309. The E3 Media & Business Summit
is an invitation-only industry event.

"The notion that video games only appeal to a small subset of
consumers is long gone, and the demand for titles that reach every
member of the family is rapidly increasing," said Graham Hopper,
executive vice president and general manager, Disney Interactive
Studios. "Whether leveraging popular Disney franchises such as High
School Musical and Disney Fairies, or through innovative new
properties such as Ultimate Band and Pure, Disney Interactive Studios
is the leader in delivering broad appeal entertainment."

Disney Interactive Studios' legacy of developing high quality
video games stems from a long-standing commitment to grow its
self-publishing business. During its 2007 calendar year, Disney
Interactive Studios was the No.10 publisher across all video game
platforms.

With a significant commitment to product development, the company
is continuing its strategy to dedicate nearly 70 percent of its
investment to develop titles that support major existing Disney
franchises and properties. This approach has proven to be extremely
successful in recent years, most notably for titles within the High
School Musical franchise. During the 2007 holiday season, the company
shipped more than 3.8 million copies of the widely popular High School
Musical video games worldwide, achieving Top 20 positions on each
published platform for the month of December 2007, according to NPD
data. This holiday season, Disney Interactive Studios will deliver
videogames that continue to support the High School Musical brand, as
well as the new Disney Fairies and Disney Sing It franchises and Bolt,
a game inspired by the upcoming animated feature film.

Disney Interactive Studios' also continues to develop original
video games that leverage the talent and expertise of its internal
studios. This holiday season alone, Disney Interactive Studios will
release three original titles for tweens and families across multiple
genres and platforms. Fall Line Studio, the company's Nintendo
Platform-dedicated entity, is developing Ultimate Band, a music
performance game for Wii(TM) home video game console and Nintendo
DS(TM). The studio also created the innovative DGamer online
community that launched earlier this year on Nintendo DS. Black Rock
Studio, formerly Climax Racing, is working on the much anticipated
action sports off-road game, Pure for the Xbox 360(R) video game and
entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer
entertainment system, and Windows-based PC. Finally, Disney
Interactive Studios will release the next installment in the popular
anime-inspired Spectrobes franchise, Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals
for Nintendo DS.

Below is a list of titles present at the E3 Media & Business
Summit 2008:

-- Pure is an action sports off-road game on four wheel vehicles
 featuring vertigo-inducing, massive aerial jumps and unforgettable
 airborne tricks in diverse locations throughout the world. Players
 will go head-to-head and attempt incredible death-defying tricks
 throughout varying terrain. Developed by Black Rock Studio, Disney's
 award-winning studio in Brighton, England, the game features
 multiplayer competition for up to 16 players and includes the ability
 to create and customize vehicles with 65,000 different combinations.
   Platforms: Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION(R)3 system and Windows-based PC
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   Release Date: September 2008
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-- Ultimate Band is a new interactive music video game for Wii and
 Nintendo DS that encourages everyone to get off the couch and perform
 as a rock star to their favorite songs. Ultimate Band for the Wii is
 completely peripheral-free, utilizing only the Wii Remote(TM) and
 Nunchuk(TM) to play lead guitar, bass guitar, drums or act as the
 band's front man. On the Nintendo DS, players will only need their
 stylus to jam and create custom tracks. Ultimate Band's set list
 features current and classic rock tracks such as "Whip It," "My
 Generation," "Fell In Love With A Girl" and "Steady As She Goes."
   Platforms: Wii and Nintendo DS
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   Release Date: Holiday 2008
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-- Bolt is an action game starring Bolt, a dog with super powers, and
 his owner and human companion, Penny. Inspired by the upcoming
 animated film of the same name from Walt Disney Pictures, Bolt
 centers on Bolt's role in an action TV show in which the two
 characters engage in adventures throughout the world. The game
 expands beyond the film's plot to reveal new characters,
 environments, and stories.
    Platforms: Xbox 360, Wii, PLAYSTATION(R)3 system, PlayStation(R)2
     computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS and Windows-based PC
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    Release Date: November 2008
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-- Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force for the Nintendo DS introduces
 kids to all new adventures in the Club Penguin world, giving players
 a chance to complete secret agent missions, solve mysteries and
 connect with friends in new ways via DGamer, Nintendo Wi-Fi
 Connection and ad hoc play. The game allows players to take on the
 role of a covert agent in the top secret Elite Penguin Force. Players
 embark on missions utilizing familiar and all-new gadgets,
 accessories, vehicles and locations to investigate mysterious events
 in the Club Penguin world. Players will be able to wirelessly connect
 with the virtual Club Penguin world using the Nintendo DS to unlock
 special features and upload coins to their online penguin account.
    Platform: Nintendo DS
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    Release Date: Holiday 2008
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-- Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell for Nintendo DS allows players to
 explore the magical world of Pixie Hollow. Playing as Tinker Bell
 herself, kids will play mini-games and participate in time-based
 activities. They will also learn the importance of creativity and
 teamwork as they go on quests, create fashion trends, and interact
 with all of the other Fairies in the world, including Silvermist,
 Iridessa and Fawn.
    Platform: Nintendo DS
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    Release Date: Fall 2008
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-- Disney Sing It is the new karaoke video game that allows fans to
 perform to 35 songs from Camp Rock, High School Musical, Hannah
 Montana, Miley Cyrus, Aly & AJ, Jesse McCartney and more. The game
 features single and multiplayer modes, and lets players practice
 tricky elements of singing in different vocal exercises. Players can
 personalize their game experience with various themes and digital
 skins. New song packs and bonus content can be downloaded via Xbox
 LIVE(R) online entertainment network and Playstation(R) Network.
    Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PlayStation 2 system, Windows-based
     PC
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    Release Date: Holiday 2008
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-- High School Musical 3: Senior Year DANCE! features new music from
 the upcoming theatrical release of Disney's "High School Musical 3:
 Senior Year," along with all the familiar songs, locations and
 characters from the previous "High School Musical" movies. Players
 move to the rhythm of the songs using the controllers unique to each
 video game console, such as Wii Remote and Nunchuk for Wii. Fans can
 play as Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad, Taylor, or as their own
 customized Wildcat. Bundled versions with "High School Musical"
 branded dance mats will also be available for Xbox 360 and
 PlayStation 2 system for players who want the complete dance party
 experience.
    Platforms: Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2 system, Windows-based PC
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    Release Date: Fall 2008
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-- High School Musical 3: Senior Year features music, locations and
 characters from the upcoming theatrical release of "High School
 Musical 3: Senior Year." Using an all-new rhythm-based game mechanic,
 players can play to the rhythm of new songs from the movie. Players
 can also take "High School Musical" themed quizzes to find out which
 Wildcat they are most similar to and capture photos of the characters
 to create memorable layouts for their East High yearbook.
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
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    Release Date: Fall 2008
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-- Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals is the sequel to the best-selling
 Nintendo DS game, Spectrobes. In the sci-fi action/role playing game,
 players take on the role of planetary patrol officers Rallen and
 Jeena to investigate fossilized creatures that they must excavate,
 awaken, train and use in battle against enemies. Spectrobes: Beyond
 The Portals also includes new features such as a full three-
 dimensional perspective, multiplayer through the Nintendo Wi-Fi
 Connection, a map to assist with exploration, new excavation and
 battle features, new Code Input Cards, new creatures and more.
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
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    Release Date: October 2008
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For more information on Disney Interactive Studios, please visit
www.disneyinteractivestudios.com.

About Disney Interactive Studios

Disney Interactive Studios is the interactive entertainment
affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). Disney Interactive
Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of
multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide.
The company also licenses properties and works directly with other
interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market.
Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California and has
five internal game development studios around the world including
Avalanche Software, Fall Line Studio, Propaganda Games, Black Rock
Studio and Junction Point Studios.

(C)Disney. Release dates and product names are of product
currently in development and may be subject to change.

SOURCE: Disney Interactive Studios

Disney Interactive Studios
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michelle.jacob@disney.com
Eric Wein, 818-553-4137
eric.wein@disney.com
or
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