The Grand Annual Show is upon the Riverbank, and Mole's jam, Rat's walnut cake and Badger's pickled walnuts are all in contention for the coveted silver cup. The weasels stole his possessions, and he is displeased to discover that Ernest was treated to his lunch. The German authorities require that Volkswagen remove the software and that Volkswagen ensures that emission rules are fulfilled. Emissions listed on page 6465. [116][117][118], Volkswagen Group of America CEO Michael Horn was more direct, saying, "We've totally screwed up. Excited by reading 'A Boy's First Book of Wonders', Toad announces that he will host a medieval jousting pageant. [54], On 7 January 2017, former top emissions compliance manager for Volkswagen in the US Oliver Schmidt was arrested by the FBI on a charge of conspiracy to defraud the United States. After news broke out of Volkswagen cheating on diesel emissions, multiple other vehicle manufacturers got caught cheating on emissions in a similar manner. [400], German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated she hoped that all facts in the matter would be made known promptly, urging "complete transparency". [42][43][44] A French government report in 2016 investigated 86 different cars, and about 1/5th of those were found to comply with emission laws. When his henchman stumbles upon an old hunter's trap, he sees what seems to be the perfect opportunity. Inviting all of his friends to see the results, it is revealed that many of them are badly shot or shot with the lens cap still on, which gives the Riverbankers a good laugh and makes Toad somewhat embarrassed. So we look at it with the simple question: Is there another story we can tell in this world? [268], In August 2019, the government announced a ban on 8 VW Group diesel models cars for cheating emissions regulations. Detecting emissions tests is problematic from the perspective of emissions legislation, because it may enable the use of defeat devices that activate, modulate, delay, or deactivate emissions control systems with the purpose of either enhancing the effectiveness of these systems during emissions testing or reducing the effectiveness of these systems under normal vehicle operation and use. These DVDs are now out of print and are very hard to find, but can be found on eBay every so often. [153] In December 2015, Volkswagen said that the affected 1.2-litre and 2.0-litre diesel engines needed only a software update. On 23 September, the stock quickly fell 10.5 percent, dropping below 100 to a record 4-year low before regaining some lost ground. Scared the crap out of us. [109] A CARB official was standing next to Grundler at the time. [239] As of 16 October 2015, twenty investigators worked on the case, targeting "more than two, but a lot fewer than 10" Volkswagen staff. This includes a new Frozen-themed deck party, and, on the Magic, a new Frozen scene added to the Disney Dreams stage show. After staying with Mole's cousin Auberon in London, Toad excitedly tells his three friends of the wonderful French cuisine he ate whilst there, and promptly announces his plans to host a special dinner at Toad Hall, which Toad himself will prepare. "[405], Jim Holder, the editorial director of Haymarket Automotive, which publishes WhatCar and AutoCar, opined that there had never been a scandal in the automotive industry of this size. The popular theme song is based on the instrumental theme to the original film, which had been composed by Keith Hopwood and Malcolm Rowe and arranged by Brian Ibbetson. [8] According to VW, the measures aimed to achieve legal EU emissions compliance without impairing engine output, fuel consumption, or performance. In the beginning of the series, Kurt is in the closet until he comes out to Mercedes Jones and eventually to his father, Burt. [237] On 1 October a German prosecutor clarified, it was looking into allegations of fraud from unidentified individuals, but that Winterkorn was not under formal investigation. While out for an autumn stroll, Mole and Rat notice a column of smoke rising from Toad Hall, and hasten to the rescue at once. "[111], On 13 February 2015, Schumacher issued a terse statement confirming that the songwriters were working on the show and that Lee would be writing the "book" of the stage version (the musical equivalent of a script), then stressed that "no other staffing or dates have been announced". [290][291][292], On 29 March 2016, Volkswagen was additionally sued by the United States Federal Trade Commission for false advertising due to fraudulent claims made by the company in its promotion of the affected models, which touted the "environmental and economic advantages" of diesel engines and contained claims of low emissions output. Several countries[vague] called for a Europe-wide investigation. On June 11, 2015, Hong Kong Disneyland launched a "Frozen Fun" event that runs through August 30. [11] In the same interview, Iger also expressed the hope that the Frozen franchise "is something that is kind of forever for the company" similar to The Lion King. [52] The game also features optional costumes for the characters based on their clothes from the films and shorts from the franchise. 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Toad, who is proud of his illustrious. Buybacks range in value from $12,475 to $44,176, including restitution payments, and vary based on mileage. WebFrozen is a Disney media franchise, beginning with the 2013 American animated feature film of the same name, which was directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, screenplay by Lee and produced by Peter Del Vecho, music score by Christophe Beck, and songs written by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez. Those Wily Weasels 1. [28], In April 2017, it was announced that the sequel would be released on November 27, 2019. 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The weasels are set to spoil Mr. Toad's day. Auberon Mole (Howard Lloyd Lewis) Mole's cousin; in the series, is a well-known playwright, and the focus of the episodes "Mole's Cousin", "Auberon's Return" and "Happy New Year". [296], On 3 May 2018, former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn was indicted on fraud and conspiracy charges in the emissions scandal case. [205] As of January2018[update], several class action suits were dropped against Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda. This suggests that normal-operation measurements that place the EA288 NOx emissions between the two standards' limits were readily available at Volkswagen headquarters in Germany. [154] He explained, "Frozen has turned my sweet daughters into mad merch-munching dragons who get all the hungrier the more we feed them. [160] The "Frozen juggernaut" was cited as a major reason for a significant decline during 2014 in sales figures for other toy brands, including Hello Kitty[161] and Barbie. Additionally, Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf are all playable heroes in the mobile game Disney Heroes: Battle Mode. It is unclear how much Volkswagen will own from a result of the remaining civil lawsuits. [169], The meet-and-greets with Anna and Elsa at Disneyland and Epcot had been initially sponsored by The Walt Disney Studios as short-term temporary attractions starting from November 2013 to promote the film, but in February 2014, Disney Parks decided to extend them indefinitely in response to unprecedented demand. [113], On February 9, 2016, Disney Theatrical announced that the musical was scheduled to open on Broadway in spring 2018. This was a couple of software engineers who put this in for whatever reason some people have made the wrong decisions in order to get away with something that will have to be found out. [117] Lopez explained that the musical would follow the same story as the film, but they were adapting all the iconic moments from the film to the musical theatre environment. Disney has also released an animated film sequel, and a new book series. [241] In May 2016, German transport minister Alexander Dobrindt said that Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Opel and Porsche would all adjust settings that increased emission levels such as nitrogen dioxide in some diesel cars. Badger, however, has some serious news which puts a damper on the celebration: a railway company is planning to build its line through the Riverbank, possibly destroying their homes. Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad go harvesting wild berries and the weasels scheme to steal the hoard. [190] The show ran on January 24, 27, and 29, 2020. Fremantle Media also released the complete series in Australia and New Zealand. The others notice Mole's absence and come to the rescue. 67,000 diesel cars from model year 2015 were cleared for repairs, but left uncertainty about the future of 325,000 "Generation One" diesel VWs from the 20092014 model years, which use the "lean NOx trap" and would be harder to repair. [177] The show incorporates traditional holiday-related music, including Eric Whitacre's "Glow",[178] "Carol of the Bells", "Let it Snow", "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year", "I'll Be Home for Christmas", "Believe", "Silent Night", the "Nutcracker Suite", "Jingle Bells", "I Have a Little Dreidel", "Feliz Navidad", "Joy to the World", and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", as well as Frozen songs, such as "Let It Go" and "In Summer". As part of the multi-year expansion to both Hong Kong Disneyland and the Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris, both parks will receive a land based on Frozen. [43], The Volkswagen scandal has increased scrutiny on combustion engines in general, and Volkswagen and several other car makes have been shown to pollute more than allowed. [227] On 27 October 2015, the European Parliament voted a resolution urging the bloc to establish a federal authority to oversee car-emissions, following reports in the press that top EU environmental officials had warned, since early 2013, that manufacturers are tweaking vehicles to perform better in the lab than on the road. [114] Two days later, it was confirmed that the musical would first go through a pre-Broadway tryout in August 2017 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. [321], On 19 November 2015, ABC News Australia reported that more than 90,000 VW, Audi and Skoda diesel vehicle owners had filed a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen in the country's Federal Court. Meanwhile, a storm is brewing. It took them a while because they wanted to figure out what story they needed to tell and what would be important and engaging and I think they found it. [342] [56], Starting in the 2009 model year, Volkswagen Group began migrating its light-duty passenger vehicle's turbocharged direct injection (TDI) diesel engines to a common-rail fuel injection system. This software is also said to affect EA188 and the 2015 EA288 generation of the four-cylinder. She also talked about her involvement in these projects: "Ah, yeah sure Not the stage show I don't know what will happen with that but the movie hopefully. [369] A French test showed 4 out of 52 cars compliant when tested outside (not in a laboratory). Due to the good fuel economy provided by its diesel fleet, in 2014 Volkswagen was registered with an impressive Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) of 34mpgUS (6.9L/100km; 41mpgimp). [220] On 22 January 2020, Volkswagen pleaded guilty to all charges and was fined CA$196.5 million. For the series, the song was adapted by the same composers and arranger and was sung by British singer-songwriter Ralph McTell. "[24], In November 2015, Del Vecho, while visiting Duke University as the parent of a first-year Duke student, explained in an interview published in the Duke student newspaper that his days are currently divided between two things: "handling the Frozen franchise" and "working up ideas for the development of Frozen 2" with the directors. Continue Reading. The lands will feature an expanded version of the Frozen Ever After attraction from Epcot, as well as new dining locations, meet-and-greets, and shops. Below are lists of the top 10 contributors to committees that have raised at least $1,000,000 and are primarily formed to support or oppose a state ballot measure or a candidate for state office in the November 2022 general election. In Grand Prix mode, get first place on any Cup in any engine class and you will be given one of 13 additional characters at random - however you can not repeat the same cup with the same engine class to earn more characters. [408] Car and Driver similarly emphasized Volkswagen's inability to efficiently operate in the US market, while also suggesting that the company had grossly underestimated the EPA'spower, and inexplicably failed to go public before the story broke, despite receiving ample warning. The special also included a sneak peek of Walt Disney Animation Studios' Big Hero 6. Arrests Volkswagen Executive on Conspiracy Charge in Emissions Scandal", "VW pleads guilty to conspiracy, obstruction of justice; 6 execs charged", "VW Doesn't Know What to Do With All its Emissions-Cheating Cars", "In re: Volkswagen "Clean Diesel" Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation Case No. On January 13, 2015, Tokyo Disneyland presented a winter event based on Frozen. In 2011, the European Commission's Joint Research Centre published a report which found that all tested diesel vehicles emitted 0.93 0.39 g/km[clarification needed]and that the tested Euro 5 diesel vehicles emitted 0.62 0.19 g/km, which substantially exceeded the respective Euro 35 emission limit. The. commissioner Elbieta Biekowska said Volkswagen was treating European consumers unfairly, and Volkswagen responded that the situation in US and Canadian markets, where confidence in diesel technology was "severely shaken" and clients needed to wait longer for an engine fix due to tougher emissions standards, was not "automatically comparable" with other markets. [117] It was later reported that the musical's first developmental lab was held over two weeks during May 2016 in New York City, with Betsy Wolfe as Elsa, Patti Murin as Anna, Okieriete Onaodowan as Kristoff, and Greg Hildreth as Olaf, and that Iger himself attended the lab at one point. Additionally, should they choose to decline the offer, they are free to pursue independent legal action against the firm. [216][217] In 2014, a Frozen-themed entry in Charles Solomon's "The Art of" series was also released titled The Art of Frozen, depicting behind the scenes information regarding the film's production, and numerous conceptual artworks that informed the final visual style of the piece. John German, co-lead of the US branch of ICCT, said the idea for the "very ordinary" test came from Peter Mock, managing director ICCT in Europe. In 2003, Time Life DVD released a set of six DVDs with four digitally re-mastered episodes on each disc containing various episodes from Series 1 3; these were as follows: The Complete Series 1 released on 26 March 2007, The Complete Series 2 released on 25 June 2007, Wind In The Willows The Complete Collection released on 13 October 2008 (features all 65 episodes including those from Oh Mr. Toad! Luckily for him, Badger, Mole and Rat are on hand to uncover the deception. It is autumn, and Rat, Mole and Badger are making preparations for winter, exchanging their home-made jams and preserves. [231] Kathleen Van Brempt, the chair of the EU inquiry into the scandal, found the documents "shocking" and suggested that they raised serious concerns with regard to the future of commission officials: "These documents show that there has been an astonishing collective blindness to the defeat device issue in the European commission, as well as in other EU institutions". [28][29][30][31], In 2014, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) commissioned from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) a study on emissions discrepancies between European and US models of vehicles, summing up the data on 15 vehicles from three sources. [286] while "so far recall discussions with the company have not produced an acceptable way forward". The company also faces investigations by 48 United States state attorneys (as of February2016[update]). "[12], On August 5, 2014, Variety reported that Lee had selected her next project: a screenplay adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's 1962 novel A Wrinkle in Time, for which Disney already holds the film adaptation rights. Toad decides that he must have a portrait on the wall in his home, alongside his ancestors, and not being convinced by the merits of painting, he sends for some expensive camera equipment. As CEO I accept responsibility for the irregularities. Meanwhile, Mole End is struck by an earth tremor. 2672, and transferred the entire MDL to Judge Charles R. Breyer of the federal district court for the Northern District of California. In the UK, an April Fool prank is sometimes later revealed by shouting "April fool!" [273], The Department for Transport announced on 24 September 2015 that it would begin re-testing cars from a variety of manufacturers to ensure the use of "defeat devices" was not industry wide. [99], "The first priority [for Disney Theatrical in 2016], I have to tell you, is when you have a property that is as beloved and music-based as "Frozen," that has to get an enormous amount of my attention. On the same day, Volkswagen announced it would overhaul its entire diesel strategy, saying that in Europe and North America it will switch "as soon as possible" to the use of selective catalytic reduction technology to improve diesel emissions. 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"[148] He also explained Disney was still working on the musical, as well as publishing, interactive, and theme park projects. The short involves Elsa and Kristoff throwing a birthday party for Anna, but Elsa's icy powers put the party at risk. [124] Computerworld suggested that a software audit trail and test logs were ways to investigate what took place when. He determines to purchase a motorbicycle, and his friends are unimpressed. [184], On November 19, 2019, Disneyland Paris announced a new winter season based on Frozen and Frozen II. [57][58][3][4][59], Volkswagen described the diesel engines as being as clean as or cleaner than US and Californian requirements, while providing good fuel economy and performance. [356][357] Share prices of other German automakers were also affected, with BMW down 4.9 percent and Daimler down 5.8%. 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