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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