Disney News Headlines
July 2002
Disney.com: Financial Results for Fiscal Year 02 Quarter 3 via a live webcast at 4:30p EDT (General) posted: 7/31/02
Disney.com offers the financial results for Fiscal Year 02 Quarter 3 via a live webcast beginning at 4:30p EDT. Re-plays will be available via the web or by phone (973) 341-3080 (PIN is 3363204) until August 8, 2002.
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CBSMkwtch: Disney's Pressler Part of Shortlist for New AOL Boss (General) posted: 7/31/02
The July 30th CBS Marketwatch reports Paul Pressler, chairman Walt Disney theme parks and resorts is being considered for new AOL boss.
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LPWire: Watch ABC News At Your Convenience With the Launch of "ABC News On Demand" (Movies) posted: 7/31/02
"ABC News On Demand" brings ABC News coverage, exclusivelycut segments, and multimedia streams to the computer so you can get the news at your convenience, with the highest video quality, where and when you want. "ABC News On Demand" launches today.
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WSJ: ABC Starts Charging For News In Expanded Webcast (Movies) posted: 7/31/02
The July 31st Wall Street Journal via Yahoo takes a look at ABC's move to charge for expanded webcasts.
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LATimes: Animation Exhibit and Screenings at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Movies) posted: 7/31/02
The July 31st Los Angeles Times announces "Oscars in Animation," opens Thursday, August 1st at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Grand Lobby and Fourth Floor Galleries. The exhibit is free and will be displayed through Oct 6. An animation screening including Disney's The Ugly Duckling, Chuck Jones' The Dot and the Line and Nick Parks' The Wrong Trousers. will occur August 16th. For more information call (310) 247-3600.
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Playbill: Roar of Approval: Lion King Plays 2,000th July 30 (Movies) posted: 7/31/02
The July 29th Playbill announces Disney Theatricals' The Lion King celebrates its 2,000th performance at New York's New Amsterdam Theatre on July 30.
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Playbill: Beauty and the Beast Becomes 8th Longest-Running Show Aug. 4 (Movies) posted: 7/31/02
The July 31st Playbill reports Disney Theatricals' Beauty and the Beast will become the 8th longest-running show on August 4th when it plays for the 3,389th time.
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Playbill: Disney's Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina Features William Finn Tunes (Movies) posted: 7/31/02
According to the July 31st Playbill, Tony award winner William Finn has composed songs for the upcoming Disney dvd The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina set to be released August 6th.
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AnimationWorldMag: The Dragons of Reign of Fire (Movies) posted: 7/31/02
Animation World Magazine talks with co-visual effects supervisor Dan DeLeeuw about The Secret Lab's last effects projects, Reign of Fire, and creating the film's horrible winged creatures.
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LATimes: A New Look at Crop Circles (Movies) posted: 7/31/02
The July 31st Los Angeles Times takes a look at Touchstone's Signs which opens Friday, August 2nd and the crop circle phenomenon it explores.
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Variety: Disney Gives Rookie Ace the Alamo Reins (Movies) posted: 7/31/02
The July 30th Variety talks about the latest changes to Disney's The Alamo.
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HollywdRprtr: Disney, Hudson, Marshall team to adopt 'Helen' (Movies) posted: 7/31/02
Acording to the July 31st Hollywood Reporter, Disney has greenlit Raising Helen starring Kate Hudson and directed by Garry Marshall.
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HollywdRprtr: ABC Family sets bonus Bachelor (Movies) posted: 7/31/02
According to the July 30th Hollywood Reporter, a behind-the-scenes of ABC's The Bachelor will air on ABC Family.
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LPWire: Disney's Kim Possible Premieres on Canadian Family Channel in August (Movies) posted: 7/31/02
Premiering in Canada on Family on Sunday, August 25 at 4:35 pm, the half-hour original animated series will air on Saturdays and Sundays at 4:35 pm, as part of Family's Non-Stop Weekends (all times ET/PT). Disney's Kim Possible was the most-watched original series premiere ever on the Disney Channel when the program launched in the U.S. last month.
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LPWire: Disney Legend Buddy Baker, Dies at Age 84 (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 7/30/02
An Oscar(R) nominee in 1973 for his score for Napoleon and Samantha, Baker first came to the Disney Studio in 1954 and went on to compose music for such popular television shows as Davy Crockett and The Mickey Mouse Club; films such as Toby Tyler, The Gnome-Mobile, The Fox and the Hound, and the original three Winnie the Pooh featurettes; and landmark theme park attractions such as Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, It's a Small World, and The Haunted Mansion (for which he co-wrote the song "Grim Grinning Ghosts").
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OCReg: Buddy Baker, scored films, TV shows for Disney Studios (DL,WDW,OD,Movies) posted: 7/30/02
The July 30th Orange County Register reports Disney Legend Buddy Baker has died at the age of 84. He wrote music for the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean as well as Tokyo Disney Sea's Sindbad attraction and much more.
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Disney Institute Drawn to Be Bad Evening Presentations Aug 19 - 22 (WDW,Movies) posted: 7/30/02
Disney Institute is proud to offer special Evening Presentations packages to the 5th Anniversary Animation Event. These Evening Presentations will be available on August 19, 20, 21, and 22. There is still time to register for the entire 5-day, hands-on event but we are now offering the individual Evening Presentations for those of you who cannot join us for the entire event..
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LPWire: ABC Primetime Preview Weekend' At Disney's California Adventure(tm) August 24-25 (DL) posted: 7/30/02
This unprecedented event is scheduled to feature stars from established primetime hits including "Alias," "The Practice," "NYPD Blue," "Whose Line is it Anyway?," "The Drew Carey Show," "Monday Night Football," "According to Jim," and "George Lopez." The two-day event will also introduce stars from new shows set to premiere on ABC this fall, including "8 Simple Rules...," "Life With Bonnie," "Less Than Perfect," "That Was Then," "MDs," and "Push, Nevada."
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LPWire: Pin Mania Weekend at Disneyland ®, Aug 3 - 4 (DL,Coll) posted: 7/30/02
The weekend will feature a series of pin events and activities, opening of the new Premiere Shop in Tomorrowland and a special appearance by celebrity Marie Osmond signing her Disneyland exclusive Adora Belle pin trading doll.
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OCReg: Ex-Disney employees tell tales of age discrimination (DL) posted: 7/30/02
The July 30th Orange County Register offers brief comments from former Disneyland employees who are now suing the company for age discrimination.
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OCReg: Age Bias at Disney Alleged (DL) posted: 7/30/02
The July 30th Orange County Register examines a lawsuit brought by several former Disneyland employees who claim they were forced out due to their age.
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CBSMW: Two senior managers leave Calif. Disneyland (DL) posted: 7/30/02
The July 29th CBS MarketWatch reports the Disneyland Resort's vice president of marketing and its vice president of revenue management have left the company.
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VenturaCountyStar: Camarillo sculptor shrinks Disneyland in new series of collectible figures (DL,Coll) posted: 7/30/02
The July 23rd Ventura County Star takes a look at Bob Olszewski's miniature sculptures including his upcoming releases featuring familiar Disneyland structures including the castle.
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LPWire: Disneyland ® Resort Highlights "Rockin' The Bay" Music Series & "Kids Play Free" Packages (DL) posted: 7/30/02
Disney California Adventure's Paradise Pier area has just introduced a 42-day music series, "Rockin' the Bay," and the Walt Disney Travel Company is offering affordable vacation packages to the Disneyland Resort, making it the place for fun, sun, music and magic this summer.
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NYDailyNews: Disney airs children's
body-image issues (Movies) posted: 7/30/02
The July 29th New York Daily News talks about the Disney Channel special Confident For Life: Kids and Body Image that aired Monday evening at 7p.
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TheLedger: Celebration Residents Fight Disney (WDW) posted: 7/30/02
Lakeland, Florida's The Ledger reports Celebration citizens are continuing their fight against Disney's plan to build thousands of hotel rooms on the border of the planned community.
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OrSen: Disney World upgrades Fast Pass computer (WDW) posted: 7/30/02
The July 29th Orlando Sentinel reports upgrades have been made to the FastPass computers at Disney World which means guests no longer have to wait 2 hours between obtaining FastPass tickets.
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OrSen: Hotels Rates in Orlando Still Low (WDW) posted: 7/30/02
The July 28th Orlando Sentinel discusses the continuing tourism slump and discounted hotels rates including $129 a night rooms at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
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LPWire: iHotelier's OneScreen Interface for Multi-Property Disney Site (WDW) posted: 7/30/02
While its OneScreen reservation interface for single properties is still making waves in the industry, iHotelier, a division of Webvertising Inc., has already announced the launch of its multi-property interface that will make its debut on DowntownDisneyHotels.com. With the help of this new interface, visitors to the site will be able to choose hotels and make reservations while staying on the same dynamic page.
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Mrib: Hancock heads for The Alamo (Movies) posted: 7/30/02
MRIB reports The Rookie director John Lee Hancock has been selected to direct Disney's big-budget adaptation of The Alamo.
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LP Correction on earlier Bighorn News Items (Movies,General) posted: 7/30/02
With our July 29th afternoon update we mistakenly posted articles about last year's Battle of Bighorn golf exhibition. We pulled those items after realizing the error.
LPWire: Long Awaited Tinkerbell Sculpture by Terri Hardin To Be Released Aug 10 (DL,Coll) posted: 7/29/02
Tinker Bell on Map sculpture by artist Terri Hardin will be sold Saturday, August 10th at the Disneyana Shop. Terri will be onhand to sign sculptures from 10a - 1p. The Tinker Bell on Map sculpture is limited to an edition size of 2500 and will be offered for $75.00, plus tax. Only 2 sculptures per guest, per transaction.
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AP: Disney says company never promised Hong Kong not to build fun park in mainland China (OD) posted: 7/29/02
According to the July 27th Associated Press, the Disney Company has made no guarantees it would not build a park on mainland China and offers comments by Paul Pressler in a recent teleconference about the matter.
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Reuters: Hong Kong businesses urge delay on Shanghai Disney (OD) posted: 7/29/02
The July 28th Reuters highlights the continuing concerns that a mainland China Disney park will hurt tourism to Hong Kong Disneyland.
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LPWire: DIS Online Launches Interactive Promotional Campaign To Support ABC TV's Fall Line-Up (Movies,General) posted: 7/29/02
The campaign provides TV fans with sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes information about ABC shows as well as opportunity to win guest on-air appearance on The Wonderful World of Disney and centers around Mushu, a character from Disney's animated film "Mulan," who plays the role of a sassy gossip columnist.
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AnimationWorld: The Truth About Some Of Those Nasty Disney Stories! (General) posted: 7/29/02
Animation World explores various stories about Walt Disney including was he a Nazi? A super-secret FBI agent? Is he frozen somewhere in a vault? and more.
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HollywdRprtr: Lohan has date with Disney on Freaky Friday (Movies) posted: 7/29/02
According to the July 29th Hollywood Reporter, Lindsey Lohan and Annette Bening will star in the remake of Freaky Friday.
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LATimes: Powers Tops Box Office, Bears Open at Number 6 (Movies) posted: 7/29/02
The July 28th Los Angeles Times reports the Country Bears debuted in sixth place with $5.2 million.
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LATimes: Hiatt's Music Featured in Country Bears (Movies) posted: 7/29/02
The July 27th Los Angeles Times offers comments from John Hiatt about his work for the Country Bears.
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AP: Disney loses Home Improvement case (Movies) posted: 7/29/02
The July 29th Associated Press offers comments from Disney regarding the recent verdict that orders them and others named in the suit to pay $14.9 million to a talent agency.
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USAToday: ABC retools 'Bighorn' to drive up ratings (Movies,General) posted: 7/29/02
The July 28th USA Today takes a look at ABC's changes to the Battle of Bighorn III golf exhibition.
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LATimes: Miramax Joins the Osbournes (Movies) posted: 7/29/02
The July 27th Los Angeles Times reports Disney owned Miramax films will release censored and uncensored videos and dvds of the hit series The Osbournes
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MountainEagle: Alabama man wins big at Disney World (OD) posted: 7/29/02
The July 28th Mountain Eagle reports David Brakefield, 24, from Jasper, Alabama won the Million points during his recent trip to Walt Disney World.
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LPWire: DIS Interactive Launches Online SPY KIDS Challenge Contest (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/29/02
By visiting the official website, you can compete to win SPY KIDS(TM): Challenger for Game Boy ® Advance or SPY KIDS(TM): Mega Mission Zone CD-ROM.
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LPWire: Disney's Pooh and Friends Return to Winnipeg For Annual Pooh Friendship Day (Movies,General) posted: 7/29/02
The Walt Disney Company (Canada) Ltd. announced today that for the third year in a row, Winnipeg will be host to North America's only Pooh Friendship Day celebration, held on Sunday, August 18th in Assiniboine Park.
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Animagic Reaches 150,000 Visitors and offers Rapunzel news (Movies) posted: 7/29/02
Animagic offers some tidbits of info about Rapunzel and announces they have reached reaches 150.000 visitors. Congratulations!
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LPWire: WDIG and KG Telecom Introduce Disney Via I-mode Platform (General) posted: 7/29/02
The agreement allows KG Telecom's wireless Internet-enabled mobile phone customers in Taiwan to subscribe for downloadable content such as screensavers and ring tones, based on Disney's lineup of popular characters including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Snow White.
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OrSen: Space Mountain provides cosmic adventure (WDW) posted: 7/29/02
The July 26th Orlando Sentinel takes a brief look at the high speed attraction Space Mountain.
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LPWire: Change Announced for Pin Mania Weekend! August 3 - 4, 2002 (DL,Coll) posted: 7/26/02
The Disneyland Resort has announced the following change for the weekend of August 3 - 4. In celebration of Pin Mania Weekend, Gift with Purchase Sunday promotion WILL apply to Disneyland Soundsation Pin Event pins and the Cast Member "Create-a-Pin" pin.
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ABC Family Announces Fall 2002 Kids' Action/Adventure Line-Up, Rolling Out Monday, September 2 (Movies) posted: 7/26/02
ABC Family will premiere a new kids' action/adventure line-up this Fall that features a combination of anime, live-action, and animated series.
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"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire'' Kicks Off Coast to Coast Bus Tour (Movies) posted: 7/26/02
Producers will travel cross-country on the 'Millionaire Tour Bus,' meeting viewers face to face in more than 50 different cities. The tour kicks off July 26 in San Diego, CA and will travel more than 7,000 miles before hitting New York City on September 16 to celebrate the premiere of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" in nationwide syndication.
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LATimes: Life Inspires Story With Some 'Kick' (Movies) posted: 7/26/02
The July 26th Los Angeles Times takes a brief look at the Disney Channel original Gonna Kick It Up which was inspired by the real life story of Meghan Cole, who started Nimitz Middle School in Huntington Park first competitive dance program. The film premieres tonight at 8p.
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LATimes: Disney, Actors Ordered to Pay $15-Million Award (Movies) posted: 7/26/02
The July 26th Los Angeles Times reports the Disney Company as well as actors Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson have been ordered to pay $15 million to a talent agency in a lawsuit filed on behalf of Home Improvement creator Matt Williams.
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OrSen: Princesses on Ice Coming To Orlando (WDW) posted: 7/26/02
Tickets to Disney on Ice: Princess Classics are on sale now, according to the July 26th Orlando Sentinel. The show comes to the TD Waterhouse Centre September 6 - 8.
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DailyHerald: Naperville farmer calls mysterious crop circle 'a malicious prank' (Movies) posted: 7/26/02
The July 26th Daily Herald reports crop circles have appeared in a Naperville, IL whether these are connected to the upcoming Touchstone Picture Signs or a prank is yet to be determined.
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Bloomberg: Shanghai Gags Media Coverage of Disneyland Report, Post Says (OD) posted: 7/26/02
The July 26th Bloomberg News reports Shanghai officials have put a gag order on local media in regards to the continuing reports that Disney will build a mainland park.
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OrSen: Country Bears Review - Negative Review (Movies) posted: 7/26/02
Although the Orlando Sentinel critic gave The Country Bears a negative review he reported that viewer enjoyment appears to be directly related to their age with his younger guests enjoying the flick.
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OrSen: Use Phone to Hear Country Bears Music Excerpt (Movies) posted: 7/26/02
The Orlando Sentinel's Fast Tracks is now offering a sample of John Hiatt's music from The Country Bears. Call 407-872-7200 and enter category 9203.
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CalgarySun: Grin and bear it - Negative Review (Movies) posted: 7/26/02
The July 26th Calgary Sun offers a negative review of Disney's The Country Bears.
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Ridgecrest Girl Honored as 5 Millionth LEGOLAND Guest (General) posted: 7/26/02
Savanna Cathey, 6, of Ridgecrest walked through the gates at LEGOLAND ® California and into the history books today as the popular theme park's five millionth guest. The young girl was excited -- and at first overwhelmed -- to receive the coveted honor -- a LEGOLAND Ambassador pass, granting her free admission to the park for the rest of her life. She also received $500 LEGO ® dollars to spend in the park, huge baskets full of LEGO toys and a front row seat to the new LEGO RACERS 4-D feature film.
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AMC Downtown Disney Anaheim July 26th Weekend Movies (DL,Movies) posted: 7/26/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC 12 Theaters Downtown Disney include Austin Powers in Goldmember (PG-13), The Bourne Identity (PG-13), The Country Bears (G), Eight Legged Freaks (PG-13), Halloween: Resurrection (R), K-19: the Widowmaker (PG-13), Lilo & Stitch (PG), Men in Black II (PG-13), Minority Report (PG-13), Mr. Deeds (PG-13), Reign of Fire (PG-13), Road to Perdition (R), and Stuart Little 2 (PG) Call theater for showtimes (714) 769-4262.
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AMC Pleasure Island 24 July 26th Weekend Movies (WDW,Movies) posted: 7/26/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include Austin Powers in Goldmember (PG-13), The Bourne Identity (PG-13), The Country Bears (G), The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (PG), Eight Legged Freaks (PG-13), Halloween: Resurrection (R), K-19: the Widowmaker (PG-13), Like Mike (PG), Lilo & Stitch (PG), Men in Black II (PG-13), Minority Report (PG-13), Mr. Deeds (PG-13), Reign of Fire (PG-13), Road to Perdition (R), Scooby Doo (PG), Stuart Little 2 (PG) and The Sum of All Fears (PG-13). Call theater for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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LP Poll: Which of the WDW Parks is your favorite? (WDW,Coll) posted: 7/26/02
During the past week LaughingPlace.com asked readers, Which of the WDW Parks is your favorite? The current rankings are: Magic Kingdom (38%), Epcot (31%) and Disney-MGM Studios (25%). This poll will close Friday at midnight Pacific.
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AP: Disney ordered to pay dlrs 14.9 million to "Home Improvement" agency (Movies) posted: 7/25/02
The July 25th Associated Press reports the Disney Company has been ordered to pay $14.9 million to a talent agency following a lawsuit that claimed Disney underpaid the commissions to the show's creators.
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WKMG: 3 Arrested In Theme Park Ticket Scam (Movies) posted: 7/25/02
The July 25th WKMG reports three have been arrested in scam in which they created fake credit cards and purchased large amounts of Walt Disney World and Universal tickets and then sold them at a discount to area retailers.
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abc primetime preview weekend official site (DL) posted: 7/25/02
Visit the official website for the abc primetime preview weekend for more information about the events set to take place in Disney's California Adventure from August 24 - 25, 2002.
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LPWire: Walt's Barn to celebrate the life of Ward Kimball (Movies,General) posted: 7/25/02
The public is invited to celebrate the life and contributions of Disney Legend Ward Kimball at the Walt Disney Barn museum on Sunday, July 28. To add to the festive atmosphere, guests are encouraged to wear costumes in tribute to the many interests and creative endeavors of Ward.
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SciFiWire: Disney's Hunchback Goes Live (Movies) posted: 7/25/02
The July 24th SciFi Wire reports a live-action of Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame is in production and is expected to air during the 2003-04 season on ABC.
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LATimes: Disney's Aladdin--Live on Stage Coming to DCA (DL) posted: 7/25/02
The July 24th Los Angeles Times offers comments about Disneyland Resort entertainment from executive VP of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Anne Hamburger.
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LATimes: The Country Bears - Positive Review (Movies) posted: 7/25/02
The July 25th Los Angeles Times offers a positive review of Disney's The Country Bears.
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AP: The Country Bears - Positive Review (Movies) posted: 7/25/02
The July 24th Associated Press; At the Movies offers a positive review of Disney's The Country Bears calling it "a film that parents can take their littlest ones to and not fight off seat-rot or mind-numbing boredom"
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EW: The Country Bears - Negative Review (Movies) posted: 7/25/02
The July 24th Entertainment Weekly gives Disney's The Country Bears a C.
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Variety: Fox's "Idol" hits high note in weekly ratings (Movies) posted: 7/25/02
In this July 24th Variety review of the week's ratings, the Disney Channel's Toy Story 2 topped Fox, UPN and the WB last Friday evening.
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BBCNewsObit: Actor Leo McKern, 82 (Movies) posted: 7/25/02
The BBC News reports actor Leo McKern has died at the age of 82. Disney fans would know McKern as the crook Harry Bundage in Candleshoe and as Roublot in Disney's The Horse without a Head.
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USAToday: A Look at Clive Barker's Abarat (General) posted: 7/25/02
The July 23rd USA Today takes a look at Clive Barker's children's book Abarat. The film, multimedia and theme park rights for the four-book series have been sold to Disney for a reported $8 million.
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Variety: Once, Sports Night, and Felicity get new life on DVD (Movies) posted: 7/25/02
The July 17th Variety announces the short lived ABC shows Once and Again, Sports Night and Felicity full seasons will be released on dvd.
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OrSen: Vivendi likely to spin off Universal (General) posted: 7/25/02
According to the July 25th Orlando Sentinel, Vivendi is reportedly ready to sell Universal Studios and Universal music.
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LPWire: Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Reservations Being Processed (DL,Coll) posted: 7/24/02
The Disneyland Resort announces Walt Disney Event Services is quickly and efficiently processing all requests for the Haunted Mansion Holiday Event. Confirmations on what packages guests received should arrive shortly. Your patience throughout this process is greatly appreciated.
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Package K still available; J, A, C Sold Out (DL,Coll) posted: 7/24/02
The Disneyland Resort announces tickets are still available for Haunted Mansion Holiday Event package "K" but are expected to sell out within the next day or two. Package "K" includes admission to Disneyland, the panel discussion, preview of the attraction, opportunity to pre-purchase limited edition merchandise, and a commemorative gift. Tickets are $69. Packages "J", "A" and "C" are sold out. Two pairs of "J" tickets were planned to be auctioned off for the event. That is still the case and they will be up for auction within the next couple of months.
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OCReg: Aladdin Show Coming to Hyperion (DL) posted: 7/24/02
The July 24th Orange County Register reports Disney's Aladdin - Live on Stage will premiere December 9th at the Disney's California Adventure Hyperion Theatre.
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Variety: Aladdin Will Cut the Rug as Park Musical (DL) posted: 7/24/02
The July 24th Variety offers a brief report on Aladdin which is set to open at Disney's California Adventure on December 9th. The report talks about executive VP of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Anne Hamburger's background as well as the background of director Francesca Zambello.
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OrSen: Toy store to open (WDW,Coll) posted: 7/24/02
The July 22nd Orlando Sentinel offers some information about Downtown Disney's soon to open Once Upon A Toy store.
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BBCNews: Disney hits back at archbishop (General) posted: 7/24/02
The July 24th BBC News offers the Disney Company's response to the Archbishop's accusations that they have lead to the "corruption" and "sexualisation" of children by a consumer society.
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DowJones: Disney Reportedly Gave Hong Kong No Guarantees About Shanghai Park (OD) posted: 7/24/02
The July 24th Dow Jones reports Disney has not given Hong Kong any guarantees regarding the Disneyland project there and with increasing rumors of a mainland park some are beginning to doubt Hong Kong Disneyland could reach the economic levels initially anticipated.
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AP: Hong Kong government signs deal for rail link to Disney theme park (OD) posted: 7/24/02
The July 24th Associated Press reports the rail link connecting Hong Kong's main train line to the Disney park has been approved despite the 2 billion Hong Kong dollars price tag.
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AP: Another fourth place showing for ABC (Movies) posted: 7/24/02
The July 23rd Associated Press reports ABC is in fourth place as Fox's American Idol boosted it into third.
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AniMag: Tarzan Swings Back into Action (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/24/02
Animation Magazine offers a brief description of Tarzan & Jane which was released today on Disney dvd and video.
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LPWire: "Ernest S. Marsh" Train Program Release (DL,Coll) posted: 7/23/02
Release announcing a July 27th event for the release of a Michael Broggie scale model and Charles Boyer lithograph as well as the first pin in a limited edition six pin series featuring Disney characters in various railroad cars. Also being released are Disneyland Railroad Engineer's caps, t-shirts, jackets, mugs and more.
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TimesLondon: Archbishop fires opening shot at Disney (General) posted: 7/23/02
The July 23rd Times - London reports the newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury has singled out the Disney Company for the corruption and premature sexualization of children.
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TimesLondon: Excerpts from Newly Appointed Archbishop Rowan Williams' book (General) posted: 7/23/02
The July 23rd Times - London offers excerpts from Rowan Williams' upcoming book Lost Icons in which the newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury has singled out the Disney Company for the corruption and premature sexualization of children.
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LPWire: Motorola/Disney/Pixar Two-Way Radio and Cordless Telephone Coming Fall 2002 (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/23/02
Motorola and Disney/Pixar have teamed together to produce Disney themed two-way radios and cordless phones
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Launch: Henley, Hiatt, Byrds & More On New The Country Bears Soundtrack (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/23/02
Launch.com offers the complete track listing for The Country Bears which was released today.
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NYPost: NYers Split On Whether to Beautify Boardwalk (General) posted: 7/23/02
The July 22nd New York Post offers locals opinions on the possibililty of renovating Coney Island.
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NYPost: Shore Sounds Great, Disney Eyes Coney Is (General) posted: 7/23/02
According to the July 22nd New York Post, the Disney Company is reportedly eyeing Coney Island property.
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NYPost: Disney Would Make It Phony (General) posted: 7/23/02
In a July 23rd New York Post article Disney's spokeswoman denies reports Disney is looking into revitalizing Coney Island.
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BusinessWk: Can ABC's Bob Iger Avoid the Hook? (Movies) posted: 7/23/02
The July 22nd Business Week examines ABC's poor performance and moves that have been made to improve its ratings for the upcoming season and wonders if Bob Iger will shoulder the blame if it is unsuccessful.
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DLP-IG: News from Disneyland Paris (OD) posted: 7/23/02
The Disneyland Paris Internet Guidebook offers news from the Paris resort including the addition of the Partners statue, possible new temporary attraction for the Disney Studios, as well as announces the opportunity to purchase bricks that will be placed around the Disneyland Paris Resort.
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OrSen: Rates plunge, but motels sit half-empty (WDW) posted: 7/23/02
The July 22nd Orlando Sentinel examines the impact discounts at the larger hotels in Orlando have had on smaller chains.
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OrSen: Universal finds time to 'Beat the Clock' (WDW) posted: 7/23/02
The July 23rd Orlando Sentinel reports Universal Studios Orlando will again be a working studio as they film the game show Beat the Clock.
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Animagic: Treasure Planet News (Movies) posted: 7/23/02
Animagic offers news about Treasure Planet which opens Holiday 2002.
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AP: Disney boat breaks record in 535-kilometer Race to Mackinac (General) posted: 7/23/02
The July 22nd Associated Press reports Roy E Disney's Pyewacket won the annual Race to Mackinac with a time of 23 hours and 30 minutes, breaking the mono-hull record by more than two hours.
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OrSen: Milnes and friends will lead Disney workshop for aspiring singers, actors (WDW) posted: 7/23/02
The July 23rd Orlando Sentinel announces VoicExperience, a training program spearheaded by acclaimed baritone Sherrill Milnes, is coming to Disney World. For more information, e-mail VOICExp@aol.com or call 863-420-2374.
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LP: abc Primetime Premiere Weekend at DCA August 24 - 25 (DL) posted: 7/22/02
LaughingPlace.com reports on July 19th at the NFFC Convention, Disneyland Resort president Cynthia Harriss announced the abc Primetime Preview weekend which will be held August 24 - 25, 2002 at Disney's California Adventure.
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LATimes: ABC Bets Heavily on Fall Show (Movies) posted: 7/22/02
The July 22nd Los Angeles Times talks about ABC's upcoming television show Push, Nevada, an interactive Internet treasure hunt offering more than $1 million.
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Canoe: Pushing Nevada (Movies) posted: 7/22/02
The July 20th Toronto Sun offers comments from Ben Affleck, producer for ABC's upcoming show Push, Nevada and chats with him about his recent projects including the doomed series The Runner.
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TimesOnline: Disney pirates to board UK bank (Movies,General) posted: 7/22/02
The July 22nd Times Online reports Disney is in talks with a number of UK banks for joint promotion offerings including the use of Disney characters for checks and such while the banks' branch ATMs could offer trailers for upcoming Disney films.
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LATimes: Disney May Add 2nd China Park (OD) posted: 7/22/02
The July 20th Los Angeles Times reports Disney signed a nonbinding letter of intent with Shanghai's city government to develop a Disneyland theme park in Shanghai.
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LATimes: Shanghai Denies Reports of a Deal With Disney (OD) posted: 7/22/02
The July 21st Los Angeles Times reports Shanghai officials deny reports that a deal for a mainland Disney park has been signed.
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Reuters Photos from Country Bears Premiere (Movies) posted: 7/22/02
Reuters offers photos from the Country Bears premiere.
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Photos from the Country Bears Premiere (Movies) posted: 7/22/02
Photos from the premiere of The Country Bears which was held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on July 21, 2002.
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Variety: Sit back, grin and "Bear" these new rides (Movies) posted: 7/22/02
The July 19th Variety takes a tongue-in-cheek look at which attractions Disney could base upcoming films on in light of the Country Bears release and Pirates of the Caribbean announcement.
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LATimesObit: Bobby Worth, 89; Prolific Lyricist and Composer (Movies) posted: 7/22/02
The July 20th Los Angeles Times reports composer and lyricist Bobby Worth died at the age of 89. Disney fans know Bobby Worth as the lyricist for Once Upon a Wintertime from Melody Time and Blue Bayou from Make Mine Music.
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AniMovieNews: Stitch News (Movies) posted: 7/22/02
Animated Movie News offers worldwide box office numbers for Lilo & Stitch as well as rumors surrounding its dvd release and rumors about Fantasia 2006.
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Eonline: Stuart Little 2, Stitch #9 (Movies) posted: 7/22/02
The July 22nd E! Online reports Lilo & Stitch remained in the top 10 pulling in an estimated $5.1 million for the number 9 spot.
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OrSen: Chef's new gig, Flying Fish Cafe (WDW) posted: 7/22/02
The July 20th Orlando Sentinel takes a look at the unique background of Robert Curry, new executive chef at Flying Fish Cafe at Disney's Boardwalk
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LATimes: Age of Kitsch and Clutter Fading Fast in Anaheim (DL,General) posted: 7/22/02
The July 21st Los Angeles Times examines the transformation of Anaheim and talks with those who mourn the loss of the Googie architecture that decorated the hotels around Disneyland.
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OrSen: Universal won't let rain dampen its park experience (WDW) posted: 7/22/02
The July 22nd Orlando Sentinel reports Universal Orlando has announced they offer rain checks which will be good after 4 p.m. and must be used within three days.
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OrSen: Universal adds ticket kiosks (WDW) posted: 7/22/02
The July 22nd Orlando Sentinel describes Universal's automated ticketing locations.
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LATimes: Vaughn, Disney Teamed Up Earlier (General) posted: 7/22/02
According to the July 21st Los Angeles Times Mo Vaughn's bedding in high school featured Mickey Mouse.
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NFFC Show & Sale Sunday, July 21st (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll) posted: 7/19/02
Tens of thousands of old and new Disney Items will be sold at the NFFC Show & Sale on Sunday, July 21st from noon - 5p at the Crown Royal Plaza hotel near the corner of Harbor and Chapman minutes south of Disneyland. Admission is $6 but LaughingPlace.com readers are invited to print out the flyer to receive $1 off admission.
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Haunted Mansion Holiday packages start going on sale 7/22. (DL,Coll) posted: 7/19/02
Tickets for the "J" Haunted Mansion Holiday package go on sale July 22nd. The "A" package goes on sale 7/23. The "C" and "K" packages go on sale 7/24.
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BBCNews: Disney tipped to open Shanghai park (OD) posted: 7/19/02
The July 19th BBCNews reports Disney has signed a tentative deal to build a park in Shanghai, China.
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Bloomberg: Disney Says It Has No 'Definitive' Pact on China Park (OD) posted: 7/19/02
The July 19th Bloomberg News reports despite the Disney Company is considering plans to build a Shanghai park although they deny a specific deal has been signed.
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OrSen: Disney halts drama of releasing pigeons as hawks lie in wait (WDW) posted: 7/19/02
The July 19th Orlando Sentinel reports Disney World will end its 30 year tradition of dove releases as red tailed hawks have discovered the pattern and lie in wait for the birds.
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Disneyland Pin Dining August 11th (DL,Coll) posted: 7/19/02
Visit Plaza Inn for breakfast on August 11th as part of Disneyland's pin dining experiences for an opportunity to purchase a pin featuring celebrating Bambi's 60th anniversary. This limited edition pin will be made available to the public on August 13th.
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AP: Disney Guests Booking Late (WDW) posted: 7/19/02
The July 18th Associated Press reports Disney World's international visitor levels are still lower than pre-9/11 and more guests are waiting until the last minute to book a trip.
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LATimes: Disneyland, Police See No Threat in Video From Terror Suspect (DL) posted: 7/19/02
The July 18th Los Angeles Times reports Disneyland works closely with FBI and Anaheim Police Department stepping up security when asked.
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Mediaweek: Emmy Predictions and A Look at the ABC Fall Lineup (Movies) posted: 7/19/02
Mediaweek offers emmy predictions and examines ABC's fall lineup including Push, Nevada, 8 Simple Rules, and Veritas.
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AniMag: Primetime Emmy Nominations Announced (Movies) posted: 7/19/02
Animation Magazine focuses on the Animation/VFX Related nominees including ABC's mega-series Dinotopia.
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AP: ABC tries dating turnabout with 'The Bachelorette' (Movies) posted: 7/19/02
The July 17th Associated Press reports The Bachelor runner up Trista Rehn when she seeks her true love on The Bachelorette.
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AP: ABC's improvement will be slow: execs (Movies) posted: 7/19/02
The July 18th Associated Press reports despite ABC's poor ratings performance the network exceeded expectations in its preseason advertising commitments.
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TorontoSun: Ritter abides by the Rules (Movies) posted: 7/19/02
The July 19th Toronto Sun talks briefly about John Ritter, the star of the upcoming ABC comedy 8 Simple Rules which is being described as ABC's best hope this season.
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WSJ: Disney Ponders Two Scenarios For "The Alamo" (Movies) posted: 7/19/02
The July 19th Wall Street Journal via Yahoo reports Disney is still in talks with director Ron Howard and describes the different scenarios the company is considering in making the Alamo.
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Andante: Los Angeles County Loan to Disney Hall Prompts Criticism (General) posted: 7/19/02
The reprint of a July 17th Los Angeles Daily News item examines the controversial $22.5 million loan to the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
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AMC Pleasure Island 24 July 19th Weekend Movies (WDW,Movies) posted: 7/19/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include The Bourne Identity (PG-13), The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (PG), Eight Legged Freaks (PG-13), Halloween: Resurrection (R), K-19: the Widowmaker (PG-13), Like Mike (PG), Lilo & Stitch (PG), Lilo & Stitch (DLP), Men in Black II (PG-13), Minority Report (PG-13), Mr. Deeds (PG-13), Reign of Fire (PG-13), Road to Perdition (R), Scooby Doo (PG), Spider-Man (PG-13), Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (PG), Stuar Little 2 (PG) and The Sum of All Fears (PG-13). Call theater for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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AMC Downtown Disney Anaheim July 19th Weekend Movies (DL,Movies) posted: 7/19/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC 12 Theaters Downtown Disney include The Bourne Identity (PG-13), The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (PG), Eight Legged Freaks (PG-13), Halloween: Resurrection (R), K-19: the Widowmaker (PG-13), Lilo & Stitch (PG), Men in Black II (PG-13), Minority Report (PG-13), Mr. Deeds (PG-13), Reign of Fire (PG-13), Road to Perdition (R), and Stuart Little 2 (PG) Call theater for showtimes (714) 769-4262.
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LP Poll: Are you a member of the NFFC or any other Disney organization? (DL,Coll) posted: 7/19/02
During the past week LaughingPlace.com asked readers, Do you listen to Radio Disney? The current rankings are: I've heard of them, but I'm not a member (43%), I've never heard of them and I'm not a member (39%) and Yes (13%). This poll will close Friday at midnight Pacific.
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LPWire: Walt's Barn to celebrate the life of Ward Kimball (DL,Movies) posted: 7/18/02
The public is invited to celebrate the life and contributions of Disney Legend Ward Kimball at the Walt Disney Barn museum on Sunday, July 28. To add to the festive atmosphere, guests are encouraged to wear costumes in tribute to the many interests and creative endeavors of Ward.
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LPWire: "Ernest S. Marsh" Train Program Release (DL,Coll) posted: 7/18/02
Release announcing a July 27th event for the release of a Michael Broggie scale model and Charles Boyer lithograph.
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OrSen: Epcot to reopen today after fire (WDW) posted: 7/18/02
The July 18th Orlando Sentinal offers detailed information about the electrical fire that caused Epcot to be closed yesterday. The park opened on schedule this morning.
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Disney.com: Fall lineup on Wonderful World of Disney (Movies) posted: 7/18/02
Disney.com offers the fall schedule of the Wonderful World of Disney which airs Sunday nights on ABC at 7/6c.
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LATimes: ABC Keeps it in the Family (General) posted: 7/18/02
The LA Times comments on the state of the ABC broadcast network. The article includes comments from ABC Entertainment President Susan Lyne made at the Critics Association tour in Pasadena. ABC hopes to turn its ratings around with Happy Hour which
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Emmys.com: 2002 Nominations (Movies,General) posted: 7/18/02
Emmys.com provides a list of the 2002 Emmy Award nominations which were announced this morning. It includes nominations for various ABC programs including Dinotopia which aired as part of The Wonderful World of Disney. Disney was also nominated for a Best Commercial award for the ad entitiled "First Words"
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OrBusJrn: Epcot expected to reopen on Thursday (WDW) posted: 7/17/02
The Orlando Business Journal reports that Epcot is expected to reopen tomorrow after a small fire shut-down electricity to the theme park.
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OrSen: Disney researcher joins spy agency (General) posted: 7/17/02
The July 17th Orlando Sentinel reports that Eric Haseltine, formerly chief of research and development at Walt Disney Imagineering, was named head of research for the National Security Agency.
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Bloomberg: Disney's Eisner Orders Units to Promote ABC Programs (Movies) posted: 7/17/02
Bloomberg reports that Michael Eisner is using all the outlets of The Walt Disney Company to help promote the ABC broadcast network. ABC currently ranks fourth in the key demographic of 18 to 49 year olds.
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AintItCoolNews: Finding Nemo and Cars News (Movies) posted: 7/17/02
Aint It Cool News reports that Prudential recommends buying Pizar stock based upon early looks at their upcoming features.
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AniMag: Cornerstone Board Welcomes Disney Alum (Movies) posted: 7/17/02
According to Animation Magazine former training and recruitment head at Walt Disney Feature Animation, Bill Matthews, has joined Cornerstone Animation Inc.'s Board of Advisors. Bill got his start doing effects animation for Sleeping Beauty and latter became head the artist development department He remains a consultant with Walt Disney Feature Animation.
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Dark Horizons: Air Bud 5 (Movies) posted: 7/17/02
Dark Horizons reports that Caitlan Wachs, from Inspector Gadget, will star in the next film in the Air Bud franchise.
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LPWire: Susan Plagemann Named Vice President, Publisher of Lifetime Magazine (General) posted: 7/17/02
Plagemann, currently publisher of Hearst-owned Cosmopolitan, will take over her new role effective July 22. She will report to Michael Clinton, executive vice president and chief marketing officer/ publishing director, Hearst Magazines.
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LPWire: Lizzie McGuire Inspires a Limited Too Apparel Line for Back to School (Movies) posted: 7/17/02
Designed and sourced by Limited Too, the clothing reflects the coolest fall fashion trends as inspired by "Lizzie McGuire," Disney Channel's top rated television series for kids and tweens. This new business relationship marks the first time Limited Too has produced a licensed clothing line and it is the first Disney Channel original series property licensed directly to a retailer.
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LPWire: Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon Registration Closes at Record Pace (WDW) posted: 7/17/02
With six months still remaining until the race, the 2003 event has already set two personal records (or, in race terms, "PRs"). Registration officially concluded on July 12, marking the earliest closing date in the 10-year history of the Disney event. Thanks to the growing popularity in the world's most magical marathon, the upcoming race weekend also features the largest registered field in Disney history at 22,000. The 2002 Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon, which took place in January, held both previous records, including a then-best registered field of 18,500, and a registration closing date of July 19.
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LPWire: Daniel Rodriguez to Sing at Disneyland's Birthday (DL) posted: 7/16/02
Daniel Rodriguez, the New York City police officer and tenor who made memorable appearances singing patriotic songs following the September 11 attacks, will perform in a ceremony celebrating the 47th Anniversary of the opening of DISNEYLAND park in Anaheim California. The event will be hosted by Cynthia Harriss, President, the DISNEYLAND Resort, with Mickey Mouse and other DISNEYLAND characters.
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LATimes: Voicing Their Creations - Animators Who Do the Voices (Movies) posted: 7/16/02
The July 16th Los Angeles Times discusses animators who do the characters for their creations including Chris Sanders as Stitch. (Free registration is required to view the article).
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LPWire: LIFETIME Television Elevates Distribution Executives (General) posted: 7/16/02
Tracy Barrett has been named Vice President, Affiliate Advertising Sales & Distribution Marketing, while Andie Kallinger has been promoted to Director, Affiliate Advertising Sales & Distribution Marketing, it was announced today by Louise Henry Bryson, Executive Vice President, Distribution and Business Development. Both Barrett and Kallinger are based in Lifetime's Los Angeles office.
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LPWire: Lifetime Honor Courageous Breast Cancer Survivors (General) posted: 7/16/02
For nearly a decade, Lifetime Television has partnered with advocates around the country to provide women with up-to-date information about breast cancer with its award-winning public affairs campaign, "Our Lifetime Commitment: Stop Breast Cancer For Life." As part of this year's campaign, the network, along with affiliates and advocacy organizations across the country, will come together to salute breast cancer survivors and activists devoted to putting an end to this devastating disease.
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LPWire: Walt Disney Internet Group Names Beth Cleary Vice President of Human Resources (General) posted: 7/16/02
Beth Cleary has been named vice president of human resources for the Walt Disney Internet Group (WDIG). Responsible for all WDIG human resource functions at all locations, she will lead teams in employee relations, compensation, recruiting, training and diversity.
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LPWire: Family Channel - Canada's fastest growing kids' network announces new fall line-up (General) posted: 7/16/02
Starting August 19, Family is turning things up a notch to reflect the full throttle, full volume chaos of today's family with the addition of nine new series to its programming line-up, including All That, Disney's Kim Possible, Disney's Teamo Supremo and Henry's World.
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Packages Offer A Variety of Ghoulish Delights (DL,Coll) posted: 7/15/02
The Disneyland Resort has announced plans for their Haunted Mansion Holiday Event. This year's event will be available through four different event packages labelled J, A, C, and K. All packages include admission to the October 3rd Haunted Mansion Holiday event panel discussion, preview ride on Haunted Mansion Holiday, an opportunity to pre-purchase limited-edition Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Merchandise and commemorative gift. Registration begins July 22nd.
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LPcom: Movie Surfers Go Inside Country Bears (Movies) posted: 7/15/02
Tonight on the Disney Channel the Movie Surfers go behind the scenes of the ucpoming Disney live action film The Country Bears. Tonight's show is 7p Pacific and will be repeated several times throughout the upcoming weeks. Check local listings.
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HollywdRprtr: Disney, Simonds on Shaggy redo (Movies) posted: 7/15/02
According to the July 15th Hollywood Reporter, in light of the recent successes of dog themed Snow Dogs and Scooby Doo Disney has decided to revisit their Shaggy Dog films. Current reports are the film's canine star with be both animal and digital and is expected talk with other animals in a similar fashion to Babe.
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AP: Fish Farmers Complain About Compensation Due to Fish Deaths Caused Partly By Dredging for HK Dis (OD) posted: 7/15/02
The July 15th Associated Press reports the government's offer of $5 million in compensation for fish deaths following the dredging of Penny Bay to begin construction on Hong Kong Disneyland doesn't begin to cover the estimated damages the Fishery Alliance is claiming.
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BBCNews: Disney toy not suitable for children (Coll) posted: 7/15/02
The July 10th BBC News details the investigation into the death of a three year old who was hung by her own Winnie-the-pooh backpack in a tragic accident. The backpack line was recalled immediately following the accident.
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LPWire: Disney Channel Launches In Indonesia (Movies) posted: 7/15/02
ABC Cable Networks Group today announced plans to launch Disney Channel in Indonesia beginning this month. The channel will launch on cable via PT Broadband Multimedia's Kabelvision and on DTH through PT Matahari Lintas Cakrawala's Indovision Digital.
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Yahoo: Disney plans first Asian radio channel in Hong Kong (Movies) posted: 7/15/02
The July 15th Yahoo Finance reports discussions are underway to launch Radio Disney stations in Asia prior to the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland in 2005.
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SundayHerald: Hospital steps in to thwart Disney threat (Movies) posted: 7/15/02
According to a report in the Sunday Herald, the Disney company had ordered the owner of Tinkerbell children's clothes shop to change the name of her 15 year store. The Great Ormond Street Hospital stepped in saying Disney did not own the name Tinkerbell they did and allowed her to license the name for a donation of 500 pounds.
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Jacksonville: Radio Disney is still on the way (Movies) posted: 7/15/02
The July 13th Jacksonville Times-Union reports although ESPN radio has relocated to 1460 on the am dial it will still be a few weeks before AM 600 its former home becomes Radio Disney.
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LATimes: Disney May Sell at a Loss (General) posted: 7/15/02
The July 13th Los Angeles Times examines comments made that a Major League team up for sale has lowered their price $100 million and looks at economic performance of the Angels. Anonymous sources close to Disney state the Angels price has not been dropped $100 million.
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LATimes: This Cartoon's Got Legs--and Hips Too (Movies) posted: 7/15/02
The July 15th Los Angeles Times talks about the "chubbing up" of the female characters in Lilo & Stitch which brought praise from groups concerned over the pattern of eating disorders in young women.
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LATimes: Remembering Disney Pioneer Ward Kimball (Movies) posted: 7/15/02
In a July 15th Los Angeles Times Letters to the Editor Ward Kimball's love of trains and kindness is remembered.
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OrSen: Theme parks keep close eye on weather (WDW) posted: 7/15/02
The July 15th Orlando Sentinel showcases Walt Disney World's weather tracking methods and the challenges related to Central Florida's weather patterns.
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LPWire: Beth Cleary has been named VP of human resources for the Walt Disney Internet Group (General) posted: 7/15/02
Cleary brings to WDIG nearly 20 years of human resources management experience. She joins WDIG from ABC Family, a division of The Walt Disney Company that manages the ABC Family Channel, where she was senior vice president of human resources and administration.
LATimes: Bringing the Hula to Lilo & Stitch (Movies) posted: 7/15/02
The July 13th Los Angeles Times talks with Hula master Kunewa Mook about the authenticity of Lilo & Stitch's representation of the hula and Hawaiian culture.
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Eonline: Lilo & Stitch #8 at Box Office (Movies) posted: 7/15/02
In its 4th week Lilo & Stitch was number 8 pulling in $7.6 million just behind Like Mike which pulled in $7 million in its opening weekend.
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AP Picture of the Beach Boys at DCA (DL) posted: 7/15/02
The Associated Press offers a pictures of the Beach Boys at Disney's California Adventure kicking off the summer concert series "Disney's Rockin' the Bay".
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NFFC 2002 Convention Update (DL,Coll,General) posted: 7/12/02
Join hundreds of Disney fans at the NFFC Convention held in Anaheim, California from July 16 - 21. Seminars will be presented on a wide range of topics including Disney history, upcoming Disney films such as the Country Bears, upcoming Disneyland events, and more. Weekend only packages are available. The convention schedule was updated on July 10th.
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NFFC 2002 Friday - Saturday Seminars Package (DL,General) posted: 7/12/02
The NFFC offers Friday - Saturday packages for their upcoming 2002 Convention. Conventioneers have the opportunity to attend the seminars about Kingdom Hearts, the Country Bears as well as Cynthia Harriss' presentation and more. They are also eligible for early entry into Sunday's Show & Sale and can add on the Convention's highlight Luncheon with Disney Legends.
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LPWire: Disney Pictures' Lilo & Stitch Inspires Video Sequel, Television Series (Movies) posted: 7/12/02
The video sequel, currently entitled Stitch! -- The Movie is slated for release in 2003 and will serve as a bridge between the feature film and the television series, currently under development with the working title of "Stitch! -- The TV Series."
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McDonalds: Country Bears Toys (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/12/02
McDonalds begins its Country Bears happy meal giveaways today featuring the film's stars Beary, Tennessee O'Neal, Big Al, Trixie St. Claire, Henry, Fred Bedderhead, Ted Bedderhead and Zeb Zoober
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Disneyland Pin Report (DL,Coll) posted: 7/12/02
Upcoming Pin releases at the Disneyland Resort include a Snow White series, limited edition pins celebrating Bastille Day and the Peoplemover.
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LPWire: Miramax Films and LEGO Company Announce Plans To Build a Bionicle(TM) Blockbuster (Movies) posted: 7/12/02
Miramax Films and LEGO Media, the TV and film division of the celebrated LEGO Company, today announced their first-ever partnership: the fast track development of a major, CGI-animated motion picture for 2004 based on the LEGO Company's monumentally successful Bionicle(TM) brand.
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OrSen: Celebration residents angry about plan for more hotels (WDW) posted: 7/12/02
The July 12th Orlando Sentinel talks about the frustration of Celebration residents as Disney moves to build hotels and time shares in the area.
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HollywdReporter: Dis does heroic cross-promo push (Movies) posted: 7/12/02
The July 12th Hollywood Reporter takes a look at the Disney Channel hit Kim Possible.
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Animation Magazine Honors Ward Kimball (Movies) posted: 7/12/02
Animation Magazine posts their online tribute to Ward Kimball and offers a place for people to post their remembrances.
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AP: Goo Goo Dolls' Rzeznik Goes Disney (Movies) posted: 7/12/02
The July 11th Associated Press reports John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls has written two songs for Disney's upcoming feature Treasure Planet.
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StartedByAMouse: WDW Trip Report (WDW) posted: 7/12/02
StartedByAMouse.com offers a Walt Disney World trip report.
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Toonfinder:Pictures of Ohana Luau (DL) posted: 7/12/02
Toonfinder.com offers pictures of the Lilo & Stitch Ohana Luau which happens daily at Paradise Pier.
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OCReg: Reign of Fire offers dragons, ends up draggin (Movies) posted: 7/12/02
The July 12th Orange County Register calls Touchstone's Reign of Fire less impressive than the movie posters.
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2Adults1Child: Review of the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena (General) posted: 7/12/02
Southern California offers many day trips outside from the Disneyland Resort. This week 2Adults1Child.com takes readers to the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena (30 minutes north of Disneyland).
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AMC Pleasure Island 24 July 12th Weekend Movies (WDW,Movies) posted: 7/12/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include The Bourne Identity (PG-13), The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (PG), Halloween: Resurrection (R), Hey Arnold! The Movie (PG), Juwanna Mann (PG-13), Like Mike (PG), Lilo & Stitch (PG), Lilo & Stitch (DLP), Men in Black II (PG-13), Minority Report (PG-13), Mr. Deeds (PG-13), The Powerpuff Girls Movie (PG), Reign of Fire (PG-13), Road to Perdition (R), Scooby Doo (PG), Spider-Man (PG-13), Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (PG), and The Sum of All Fears (PG-13). Call theater for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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AMC Downtown Disney Anaheim July 12th Weekend Movies (DL,Movies) posted: 7/12/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC 12 Theaters Downtown Disney include The Bourne Identity (PG-13), The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (PG), Halloween: Resurrection (R), Like Mike (PG), Lilo & Stitch (PG), Men in Black II (PG-13), Minority Report (PG-13), Mr. Deeds (PG-13), The Powerpuff Girls Movie (PG), Reign of Fire (PG-13), Road to Perdition (R), and Scooby Doo (PG) Call theater for showtimes (714) 769-4262.
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LP Poll: Do you listen to Radio Disney? (Movies) posted: 7/12/02
During the past week LaughingPlace.com asked readers, Do you listen to Radio Disney? The current rankings are: I have Radio Disney in my area but don't listen (42%), I don't have Radio Disney in my area (23%) and Yes, rarely (14%). This poll will close Friday at midnight Pacific.
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LPWire: New Disneyland Resort Pin Trading Guidelines (DL,Coll) posted: 7/11/02
Disneyland Resort Vice President Merchandise/Store Operations Michael Griggs outlines new Disneyland pin trading guidelines including a 2 pin limit per guest per day on limited edition releases and a 25 pins per guest per day limit on open edition pins. He also announces highlights kids pin trading and outlines general pin etiquette.
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LPWire: How To Draw Mickey Mouse, July 17 (DL,Coll) posted: 7/11/02
On July 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. join artist Eric Robison in Disneyland's New Orleans Square to learn how to draw Mickey Mouse.
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LATimes: Disney Channel Scores With Repackaged Hits (Movies) posted: 7/11/02
The July 11th Los Angeles Times discusses the Disney Channel's turnaround from a cable outlet that recycled classic Disney programming to a head to head competitor with Nickelodeon through original programming aimed at pre- and early teens.
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DowJones: Euro Disney, Visa Sign Sponsorship, Promotional Deal (General) posted: 7/11/02
The July 11th Dow Jones reports Visa and Euro Disney has agreed on a sponsorship and promotional alliance for the Disneyland Paris park set to begin January 2003.
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AICN: The Story of Disney's Secret Lab (Movies) posted: 7/11/02
Ain't It Cool News offers a report from a former Secret Lab on the division's development and demise.
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Variety: "Cosby" kid drives off in Disney Channel vehicle (Movies) posted: 7/11/02
The July 11th Variety reports former Cosby kid Raven will star in her own sitcom on the Disney Channel and announces some upcoming Disney Channel original films.
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Walt Disney's Hometown Annual Toonfest Website (General) posted: 7/11/02
Marceline, Missouri known as Walt Disney's hometown will be hosting the Walt Disney's Hometown Annual Toonfest on September 21, 2002.
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MLB: Baseball Bobbledobble features Mickey Mouse (Movies) posted: 7/11/02
Mickey Mouse as baseball player bobbleheads sold on MLB.com. You can get Mickey dressed as a baseball player for the Yankees, Red Sox, Mariners, Cardinals, Braves, Diamondbacks, Mets, Giants or Cubs. Price is $14.95.
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LPWire: Haunted Mansion Holiday Event 2002 Website Coming Soon (DL,Coll) posted: 7/11/02
On July 15th, the Disneyland Resort will unveil their website for the Haunted Mansion Holiday event.
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LPWire: Pin Mania Weekend! August 3 - 4, 2002 (DL,Coll) posted: 7/11/02
Throughout the weekend of August 3 - 4, the Disneyland Resort will host several pin related events including the release of it's a small world Adora Belle, Marie Osmond's latest pin trader doll, the Disneyland soundstation pin event, the limited edition release of a cast member created pin and more.
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NFFC 2002 Convention Update (DL,Coll,General) posted: 7/10/02
Join hundreds of Disney fans at the NFFC Convention held in Anaheim, California from July 16 - 21. Seminars will be presented on a wide range of topics including Disney history, upcoming Disney films such as the Country Bears, upcoming Disneyland events, and more. The convention schedule was updated on July 10th.
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SciFi: Mansion Film Takes A Ride (Movies) posted: 7/10/02
The July 9th Sci Fi Wire offers comments from Haunted Mansion film director Rob Minkoff who feels the film will offer people a new perspective on the classic attraction.
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WDWMagic: Get Happy with ABC photos (WDW) posted: 7/10/02
WDWMagic offers photos of the new Disney MGM Studios attraction Get Happy with ABC.
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DizPins: Upcoming and Recent Pin releases (DL,WDW,OD,Coll) posted: 7/10/02
DizPins.com keeps collectors up to date on pin releases around the Disney Company including the theme parks worldwide.
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Reuters: Foxtel near Disney ESPN deal (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/10/02
The July 9th Reuters reports Australian pay television operator Foxtel is close to deal to carry ESPN beginning in November.
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Datamonitor: McDonald's: treat the kids (Movies,Coll,General) posted: 7/10/02
According to this July 9th report, McDonald's will offer Country Bears merchandise in their happy meals but will also offer fruit and yogurt in an effort to revitalize sales.
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Screamscape: ThirdThemePark.com Closed (DL) posted: 7/10/02
Screamscape reports Thirdthemepark.com which had been a site offering a sneak peek into the Anaheim resort expansion has closed.
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NorthFulton: Disney takes your money with a smile (WDW) posted: 7/10/02
The July 10th NorthFulton.com offers a firsthand account of a Walt Disney World vacation.
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LATimesObit: Ward Kimball, 88; Key Disney Animator (Movies) posted: 7/9/02
The July 9th Los Angeles Times talks about Ward Kimball and his legendary works in animation.
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APObit: Disney pioneer Ward Kimball dies (Movies) posted: 7/9/02
The July 9th Associated Press reports Ward Kimball has died and looks back at his career in animation.
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AP Photo of Young Ward Kimball at Work (Movies) posted: 7/9/02
Associated Press photo of Ward Kimball sketching Jiminy Cricket.
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Thank You Ward Kimball - Fan page Dedicated to Kimball's Love of Trains (Movies) posted: 7/9/02
Thank You, Ward Kimball is a fan page dedicated Ward Kimball and the impact he had on the webmaster.
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AICN: Tribute to Ward Kimball (Movies) posted: 7/9/02
Ain't It Cool News offers their memories of Disney Legend and one of Disney's Nine Old Men Ward Kimball who died Monday, July 7th.
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AP: Hong Kong Sets Disney Rail Link Deal (OD) posted: 7/9/02
The July 9th Associated Press reports Hong Kong will build a a $256.4 million rail link to Hong Kong Disneyland now under construction.
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Disneyland Resort Annual Passholder Newsletter Online (DL) posted: 7/9/02
Simply type your Annual Passholder number found on your pass to view Disneyland's Summer 2002 Annual Passholder newsletter online. One of the highlights of the newsletter is the announcement of a Flik's Fun Fair Annual Passholder event for September 2002. No specific details are announced.
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LPWire: Mischievous Ghosts and Swashbuckling Pirates to Make Motion Picture and Video Game Debut (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/9/02
The theatrical release of "Haunted Mansion" will be supported by TDK Mediactive on most major video game platforms in time for Halloween 2003. "Pirates of the Caribbean" will hit theaters as a major motion picture and will debut on major video game platforms, as well.
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NYTimes: Taking On an Overhaul of ABC's Schedule (Movies) posted: 7/9/02
The July 8th New York Times examines Susan Tyne's uphill battle as she heads ABC's television.
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LPWire: New Assignments Announced for Key Executive Posts at DL Resort Hotels and Downtown Disney ® (DL) posted: 7/9/02
Veteran hotelier Tony Bruno has been promoted to general manager of the Disneyland Resort hotels and will now oversee all three Disney-owned hotel properties in Anaheim. Other changes included the announcement of three new hotel managers: Terry Furr at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel ®, Hee-Won Lim at the Disneyland ® Hotel and Marcy Tanner at Disney's Paradise Piersm Hotel. In addition, Rod Schinnerer has become general manager of the Downtown Disney ® District.
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USAToday: ABC draws average of 1.48M for World Cup (Movies) posted: 7/9/02
The July 8th USA Today reports 2.64 million households watched ABC's live broadcast of the World Cup Finals.
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AP: Letterman Gives Koppel Rare Interview (Movies) posted: 7/9/02
The July 9th Associated Press reports David Letterman sat down for an interview with Ted Koppel for his new show Up Close which premiered early Tuesday morning and expected to airl after Nightline Jimmy Kimmel's show begins next winter.
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OrBusJrn: Disney stock downgraded (General) posted: 7/9/02
The July 8th Orlando Business Journal reports Kaufman Bros. has downgraded Disney stock from buy to hold.
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LPWire: Disney Interactive Releases Software Designed To Motivate Kids to Learn (Coll) posted: 7/9/02
Disney Interactive releases Disney Learning Adventure: Search for the Secret Keys, Disney/Pixar's 2nd & 3rd Grade and the refreshed Disney/Pixar's 1st Grade CD-ROMs.
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Disney.com: Teaser Site for Santa Clause 2 (Movies) posted: 7/9/02
Disney.com has posted a teaser and other digital goodies for Santa Clause 2 starring Tim Allen which opens in theaters November 1.
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LPWire: Disney animator Ward Kimball passes away (DL,WDW) posted: 7/8/02
Disney's press release on the death of animator and Disney Legend Ward Kimball.
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AP: Disney's new Japan theme park hosts 10 million visitors in shortest time (OD) posted: 7/8/02
The July 8th Associated Press reports 307 days after opening Tokyo DisneySea welcomed its 10 millionth guest.
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LPWire: Disney Company Donates One Million Books to First Book's National Book Bank (General) posted: 7/8/02
The Walt Disney Company has donated one million books to the First Book National Book Bank, which gives children from low-income families the chance to read and own their first new books.
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OrSen: 'Insiders' pick top theme park (OD) posted: 7/8/02
The July 8th Orlando Sentinel reports Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure was named the world's best theme park by Theme Park Insider readers while the Magic Kingdom's Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin was voted best kids attraction.
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Animated Movie News Returns from Holiday with Large Update (Movies) posted: 7/8/02
Animated Movie News comes back from an extended holiday with tons of information including new interviews with Tia Carrere and Jason Scott Lee of Lilo & Stitch and items about upcoming animated features Bears, The Incredibles and Treasure Planet.
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Eonline: Lilo & Stitch Number 4 over July 4th Weekend (Movies) posted: 7/8/02
E! Online reports Disney's Lilo & Stitch pulled in $12.7 million to hold onto the number 4 spot.
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DailyMessenger: Local couple collaborates on Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' (Movies) posted: 7/8/02
The July 7th Daily Messenger talks with husband and wife animation team Kim Torpey and Tim Massa about their careers in animation including their recent work on Disney's Lilo & Stitch.
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CalgarySun: Hankering for sequel (Movies) posted: 7/8/02
The July 8th Calgary Sun offers comments from Tom Hanks about his hope there will be a Toy Story 3.
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Variety: Ron Howard forgets about "The Alamo" (Movies) posted: 7/8/02
The July 8th Variety reports Ron Howard has walked away from Disney's upcoming project The Alamo.
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OrBusJrn: Campbell scrambles up legal action (Movies) posted: 7/8/02
The July 8th Orlando Business Journal reports artist Keith "Scramble" Campbell is suing the Walt Disney Co., Walt Disney World Co. and Disney Enterprises claiming Mike Wazowski is based on a character he created called "the one-eyed smiling face".
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PopularMechanics97: A Look at Test Track (WDW) posted: 7/8/02
The August 1997 Popular Mechanics takes a brief look at Epcot's Test Track.
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The Disneyland ® Resort Introduces The Happiest Birthdays on Earth! (DL) posted: 7/5/02
The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California will soon become the home of "The Happiest Birthdays on Earth!� with three new birthday programs. Beginning Thursday, July 4, guests are invited to celebrate their birthdays with a selection of new, customized birthday parties offered throughout the Resort.
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LATimes: Big Battle for a Silly Old Bear (General) posted: 7/5/02
The July 5th Los Angeles Times takes a look at the history of the ongoing Slesinger vs. Disney lawsuit about Pooh royalties.
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ReutersPhoto: Donald's Super Splash summer parade (OD) posted: 7/5/02
The July 5th Reuters offers photos of Donald's Super Splash summer parade which recently opened at Tokyo Disneyland.
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DowJones: Theme Park Operators On High Alert Since Sept. 11 (WDW) posted: 7/5/02
The July 3rd Dow Jones talks briefly about the heightened security at theme parks nationwide.
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OrSen: Orlando resort may be put into play (WDW) posted: 7/5/02
The July 3rd Orlando Sentinel examines the future of the Universal Studios theme parks in light of Jean-Marie Messier's departure from the parent company Vivendi Universal SA.
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OrSen: Tourism has hot summer (WDW) posted: 7/5/02
The July 5th Orlando Sentinel reports Central Florida's tourism industry is rebounding faster than expected.
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WKMG: Prank Forces Cirque Du Soleil Evacuation (WDW) posted: 7/5/02
The July 2nd WKMG reports several people were evacuated from Downtown Disney's Cirque du Soleil due to the discovery of pepper spray on a public phone.
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WDWMagic: Special Candlelight Narrator Announced (WDW) posted: 7/5/02
According to WDWMagic.com, Roy E Disney will be narrate three evenings of the Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World.
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Millions of Lights, Sparkling Nights Create Holiday Magic in 2002 at Walt Disney World Resort (WDW) posted: 7/5/02
Osborne's display features five million holiday lights that turn the entire studio backlot into a winter wonderland. Guests to the theme park may stroll through the sparkling scenery, soaking in the beauty of the multi-colored bulbs and intricate ornaments.
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Walt Disney World Announces Holiday Festivities (WDW) posted: 7/5/02
Walt Disney World announces Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Holidays Around the World celebrations including the Candlelight Processional and Downtown Disney festivities.
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NewsAsia: Disney characters help light up Chinese Garden's Lantern Festival (OD) posted: 7/5/02
The July 5th News Asia reports the Lantern Festival in the Chinese Garden in Singapore will feature Disney Characters.
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OCReg: Lilo & Stitch for better and worse - Game Review (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/5/02
The July 5th Orange County Register reviews the Sony Playstation and Playstation 2 Lilo & Stitch games, giving the Playstation game a better score.
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LATimes: What's Your Favorite Amusement Park Ride? (DL) posted: 7/5/02
The July 4th Los Angeles Times asks students at Roscomare Road Elementary in Los Angeles, "What's Your Favorite Amusement Park Ride?"
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Angels Update includes Photos of Air Bud's Edison Field Appearance (General) posted: 7/5/02
From June 24 - July 5, the Disney owned Angels won 5 and lost 6 holding onto second place five games behind the Seattle Mariners. This weekend the Angels will host the Tampa Bay Devil Rays before the extended break for the All-Star Game which will be followed by a 8 game road trip against the Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins and Oakland A's.
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AMC Downtown Disney Anaheim July 5th Weekend Movies (DL,Movies) posted: 7/5/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC 12 Theaters Downtown Disney include The Bourne Identity (PG-13), Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (PG-13), Hey Arnold! The Movie (PG), Like Mike (PG), Lilo & Stitch (PG), Men in Black II (PG-13), Minority Report (PG-13), Mr. Deeds (PG-13), The Powerpuff Girls Movie (PG), Scooby Doo (PG), Spider-Man (R), Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones (PG-13), The Sum of All Fears (PG-13), Undercover Brother (R), and Windtalkers (R). Call theater for showtimes (714) 769-4262.
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AMC Pleasure Island 24 July 5th Weekend Movies (WDW,Movies) posted: 7/5/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include Bad Company (PG-13), The Bourne Identity (PG-13), Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (PG-13), Hey Arnold! The Movie (PG), Juwanna Mann (PG-13), Like Mike (PG), Lilo & Stitch (PG), Lilo & Stitch (DLP), Men in Black II (PG-13), Minority Report (PG-13), Mr. Deeds (PG-13), The Powerpuff Girls Movie (PG), Scooby Doo (PG), Spider-Man (PG-13), Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (PG), The Sum of All Fears (PG-13), and Windtalkers (R). Call theater for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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LP Poll: Do you watch the Disney Channel? (Movies) posted: 7/5/02
During the past week LaughingPlace.com asked readers, Do you watch the Disney Channel? The current rankings are: Yes, occasionally (28%), Yes, rarely (25%), and Yes, a lot (19%). This poll will close Friday at midnight Pacific.
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LPWire: 'Get Happy...With ABC!' Offers Disney-MGM Studios Guests Sneak Peek at ABC Fall Schedule (WDW,Movies) posted: 7/3/02
Guests to the Disney-MGM Studios will get a first look at the exciting new fall lineup of shows on ABC in "Get Happy...With ABC!" a new show presented for a limited time in the theme park's ABC-TV Theater. From July 1-Oct. 5, 2002, the 25-minute show introduces Walt Disney World guests to the new ABC shows and the stars who will light up television screens every night this fall.
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NFFC Updates Convention Information Announcing New Seminar Presenters including Cynthia Harriss (DL,Coll,General) posted: 7/3/02
The NFFC announces additions to their 2002 National Convention - an event to rival anything they've ever done - with some new faces and some old friends. Seminars will focus on a wide range of Disney related subjects including collectibles, Disneyland history, and upcoming Disney films. The Convention also provides an opportunity to meet other Disney fans and numerous Disney Legends. The Convention is held from July 16 - 21, 2002 at the Crowne Plaza Resort Hotel in Garden Grove, CA.
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LPWire: "Sorcerer and the Apprentice" Lithograph Signing, July 13 (DL,Coll) posted: 7/3/02
As part of the One Hundred Mickeys exhibit, Artist & Former Walt Disney Imagineer Eric Robison and Disney Legend & Senior Vice President Creative Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, John Hench will be on hand for a special appearance & signing. Eric Robison's contemporary style and John Hench's classic techniques are depicted in this collaborative lithograph featuring the "Sorcerer and the Apprentice."
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DLP-IG: Summertime Fun at the Disneyland Paris Resort (OD) posted: 7/3/02
The Disneyland Paris Internet Guidebook reports new entertainment will be displayed at the Disneyland Paris Resort as well as discusses the possibility of magical snow for their Christmas season.
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LPWire: ACTV Files Notice of Appeal in Patent Litigation (Movies,General) posted: 7/3/02
On Wednesday, July 3rd, ACTV, Inc. announced it has filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit with respect to its patent infringement action against defendants The Walt Disney Co., and certain of its subsidiaries. The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York previously granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants on the issue of infringement and consequently dismissed the case. The Court's ruling did not address the validity or enforceability of the three patents in suit, which cover the enhancement of television and other programming with synchronous Internet-based functions.
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OrSen: Disney's appropriate gesture (WDW,General) posted: 7/3/02
A June 3rd Orlando Sentinel editorial calls Disney World's decision to donate $1 million for a new center for entrepreneurs in Orange County an "admirable example."
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LATimes: Ovitz Issues an Apology for Comment About 'Gay Mafia' (General) posted: 7/3/02
According to the July 3rd Los Angeles Times, former Disney president Michael Ovitz has issued an apology for comments made in a recent Vanity Fair article.
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OrSen: Gazing into Universal's future (General) posted: 7/3/02
The July 3rd Orlando Sentinel discusses financial analysts' views of Messier's ouster from Universal-Vivendi.
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LPWire: Full Lineup Released For Disney's Rockin' the Bay Live Music Series (DL) posted: 7/2/02
Chubby Checker, The Bangles, Three Dog Night, Village People and Kool &The Gang join Disney's Rockin' the Bay Lineup which begins July 13-14 with The Beach Boys.
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LATimes: Ducks Sow Their Oates (General) posted: 7/2/02
The July 2nd Los Angeles Times reports the Mighty Ducks have signed veteran center Adam Oates to a one-year deal plus a club option.
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OrSen: Sample the flavors of Africa, Boma (WDW) posted: 7/2/02
The June 28th Orlando Sentinel offers a positive review of the dining experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge family restaurant, Boma.
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OrSen: Ousted, Vivendi Universal's Messier Resigns (General) posted: 7/2/02
The July 2nd Orlando Sentinel reports Vivendi Universal chief executive Jean-Marie Messier has resigned under pressure from the company's board.
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LPWire: Famed Rock Group The Country Bears Celebrate America with Televised Half-Hour Concert (Movies) posted: 7/2/02
In the half-hour special, hosted by Downtown Julie Brown, viewers can get an inside look into the famous band, including a "backstage pass", a chance to meet Beary, the Bears' number-one fan, and see the Country Bears perform three of their biggest hits -- "Where Nobody Knows My Name," "Straight to the Heart of Love," and "Let it Ride."
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LPWire: Disneyland Pin Report (DL,Coll) posted: 7/2/02
Disneyland's Gift With Purchase program begins its Beauty and Beast series this weekend and will be releasing several Limited Edition July 4th pins.
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AdWeek: Lilo & Stitch Merchandising (Movies) posted: 7/2/02
The July 1st AdWeek takes a look at the performance of Lilo & Stitch merchandise reporting Stitch came on the scene with only 30 SKUs including a Game Boy game and Random House book.
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DisneyPinTrading: WDW Pin Celebration (WDW,Coll) posted: 7/2/02
The Official Disney Pin Trading website offers information about Disney's Pin Celebration to be held at Epcot, September 20-22. Reservations for the 2002 celebration, entitled, The Search for Imagination, wil begin July 8th. Reservations will be accepted via mail, fax, e-mail, and online only. The event costs $99.95, but guests with admission may deduct $50.88 from the package price.
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LPWire: ESPN Auctions Offers Interactive Experiences and Exclusive Items (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/2/02
ESPN Auctions presented by eBay will include a series of summer auctions featuring interactive experiences and exclusive items from ESPN X Games VIII, Michael Jordan's Flight School Basketball Camp, ESPN Outdoors and The ESPY Awards. These summer auctions begin July 4th and last through July 11.
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Playbill: Aida Tour Plays Kennedy Center July 9-Aug. 18; Casting Announced (Movies) posted: 7/2/02
The July 1st Playbill reports Aida comes to the Kennedy Center's Opera House July 9 with singer-actress Paulette Ivory in the role of Aida, Footloose star Jeremy Kushnier as Radames and Kelli Fournier as Amneris.
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LATimes: Ovitz: I'm 'a Victim' (General) posted: 7/2/02
The July 2nd Los Angeles Times examines the downfall of Hollywood mogul, Michael Ovitz who labels himself a victim in a recent Vanity Fair interview.
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OCReg: X Still Closed (General) posted: 7/2/02
The July 2nd Orange County Register reports Magic Mountain's headliner X remains closed and is not expected to open over the July 4th extended weekend.
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ASIFA to Host Beauty and the Beast Panel (Movies) posted: 7/1/02
On Wednesday, July 17th at 7p join Beauty & The Beast animator Tom Sito and a panel of Disney artists as they recall the stories behind the creation of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. The event will be held at the Glendale Central Library. Admission $5.00 non-members: $10.00. For more info, call: (818) 842-8330
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Eonline: Lilo & Stitch Holds Onto #2 (Movies) posted: 7/1/02
E! Online reports Disney's Lilo & Stitch receipts fell 37 percent to $22.2 million for second place while Minority Report which claimed the top spot last week placed third.
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NYTimes: Disney Says It Made Accounting Mistake (General) posted: 7/1/02
The June 28th New York Times prints the Bloomberg News item announcing Disney underreported earnings. The mathematical error did not did not affect the company's balance sheet or income statements.
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AFP: Disney says it underreported earnings (General) posted: 7/1/02
The June 30th Agence France Presse reports Disney underreported its earnings for two fiscal years because of a mathematical error.
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NYTimes: The Cup on ABC: Gotta Go! (Movies) posted: 7/1/02
The July 1st New York Times criticizes ABC's coverage of the World Cup Final.
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OrBusJrn: Disney Vacation Club Increase, Resort Opens (WDW) posted: 7/1/02
The July 1st Orlando Business Journal takes a look at Walt Disney World's resort expansions including the Pop Century and Beach Club Villas and reports that the Disney Vacation Club's entry level increase did not dampen interest.
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OrSen: Disney's Summer Golf Value Pass (WDW) posted: 7/1/02
The July 1st Orlando Sentinel reports Walt Disney World offers a Summer Golf Value Pass. For $129, you get up to 18 holes of golf per day through Sept. 2. Tee times must be reserved five days in advance and games cannot begin before 3p. The pass is good at all six Disney golf courses.
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The Country Bears Will Perform Live at the El Capitan Theatre (Movies) posted: 7/1/02
Beginning July 26, the Country Bears film will be shown at the El Capitan Theatre followed by a live performance by the film's stars themselves.
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Screamscape: You, Me and ABC (WDW) posted: 7/1/02
Screamscape reports Disney MGM Studios' attraction You, Me and ABC is set to open July 11th and is expected to run until September.
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OCReg: Dorothy Stratton, manager of DL resort hotels' guest services (DL) posted: 7/1/02
The July 1st Orange County Register interviews Dorothy Stratton, manager of resort hotels' guest services, about her job responsibilities at the Disneyland Resort, her history with the company and her involvement with the Resort's charitable activities.
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OCReg: Ex-Disney exec goes full circle (Movies) posted: 7/1/02
The July 1st Orange County Register takes a look at the career of Barbara Ferro, former vice president in charge of worldwide production for Walt Disney Television Animation Studios.
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