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Disney will re-release the 1980 comedy '9 to 5' in U.S. theaters from October 9 to 15, donating all net ticket proceeds to the Dollywood Foundation’s Imagination Library program. The move honors Dolly Parton’s legacy following her death in August 2026.
Disney will re-release the 1980 comedy '9 to 5' in U.S. theaters from October 9 to 15. All net ticket proceeds will benefit the Dollywood Foundation’s Imagination Library program, honoring Dolly Parton’s legacy after her death in August.
The Imagination Library, Dolly Parton’s free monthly book program for children, is doubling its coverage in London from five to 10 boroughs. This expansion, funded by the Postcode Lottery, will make 157,000 children eligible for the service. The move coincides with the launch of 'Give Like Dolly Day' on September 25, a national initiative to honor Parton’s legacy of philanthropy following her death in August.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library continues to deliver free books to children worldwide, with the USPS handling 40 million shipments annually in the U.S. alone. Following Parton’s death in August, the program has seen a surge in new enrollments. In the UK, the scheme is expanding to double its coverage in London, while Seattle is marking September 25 as Dolly Parton Day to honor her legacy.
Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville officials announced a plan to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor after her death earlier this week, with the proposal to be discussed at the Metro Nashville Airport Authority meeting on Sept. 17; a petition supporting the rename has drawn more than 160,000 signatures, and Parton’s philanthropy with the Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library is highlighted as a key part of her enduring legacy.