Toys for Tots©, Walden Media and Fox Walden have united for what they hope will be a record-breaking toy drive. In association with the November 16, 2007 release of the family film Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium, Fox Walden and Walden Media are hoping to collect more than 12,000 pounds of toys to be distributed by Toys for Tots© during the holidays to families in need.
In a press release announcing the toy drive, Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium star Natalie Portman said, "What an incredibly special way to bring some of the magic from this movie off the screen and into the lives of children this holiday season. I’m thrilled to be a part of an initiative that will bring happiness to so many children this holiday season.”
Walden Media president Micheal Flaherty added, "Mr Magorium himself could not have brought more unexpected smiles to kids all these years than Toys for Tots. We are honored to play even a small role in helping this wonderful group spread the holiday spirit to kids around the nation.”
Toy collection centers will be open in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Boston, Atlanta, Denver, Seattle, and Washington DC from November 6th through November 12th. For those wishing to donate who are not located in one of the above cities, you can visit www.magorium.com to 'build a toy' online.
Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium Synopsis
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium is the strangest, most fantastic, most wonderful toy store in the world. In fact, it’s a magic toy store and everything in it comes to life – including the store itself. The Emporium only asks one thing of its customers; you must believe it to see it.
Source: Fox Walden
