Disney News Headlines
August 2002
LP: Billy and the Hillbillies to Perform on MDA Telethon (DL) posted: 8/30/02
Billy and the Hillbillies will perform live at 5:00 a.m. Pacific time. Most of the country will see them live EXCEPT for portions of the West Coast which receive the show on a one-hour delay. To view them live on the Net visit http://MDAUSA.org/telethon.
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Bloomberg: Disney CEO to Investors: 'We Don't Have a Crisis' (Movies,General) posted: 8/30/02
Bloomberg takes a look at the Disney Company's economic history and its current struggles.
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LPWire: Marceline Missouri to Host Walt Disney's Hometown Toonfest (Movies,General) posted: 8/30/02
On September 21, 2002 we will be hosting the fourth annual Toonfest celebration. Marceline, the boyhood home of Walt Disney, is the place to be. The activities include Barnyard Olympics, Walt and Ruth contest, drawing contests, an activity table for the children, entertainment galore, Disney authors and nationally recognized cartoonists to do demonstrations and host informational seminars.
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Animagic: Sweatbox Review (Movies) posted: 8/30/02
Animagic offers a brief review of The Sweatbox, a behind the scenes view of the tumultuous development of The Emperor's New Groove.
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OCReg: Disneyland targeted on terror tape? (DL) posted: 8/30/02
The August 30th Orange County Register reports authorities have uncovered an alleged terrorist videotape with surveillance footage of Disneyland. Disneyland spokesman Ray Gomez states authorities have not informed them of a specific or credible threat against the resort.
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Bloomberg: NFL Will Allow Television Networks to Use Overhead Camera (Movies) posted: 8/30/02
The August 29th Bloomberg News reports ESPN will premiere an overhead camera for the Thursday, Sept. 5 New York Giants vs. San Francisco 49ers at Giants Stadium. The other sports networks including Disney's ABC say they have no plans to
use the overhead camera this season.
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LPWire: "Where's Mickey?" Pin Event (DL,Coll) posted: 8/30/02
The Disneyland Resort announces the Where's Mickey pin event on September 8, 2002. A "Where's Mickey?" Clue Trivia Challenge Sheet will be distributed at the Main Street Fire Station at Park opening on the day of the event. With Trivia Challenge Sheet in hand, you'll be guided to locations throughout the Park where clues will be posted to help you find your final redemption location.
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LPWire: Walt Disney Tribute Lithograph Signing w/ Eric Robison Sep 7 (DL,Coll) posted: 8/30/02
As part of the One Hundred Mickeys exhibition, Artist & Former Walt Disney Imagineer, Eric Robison will be on hand for a special appearance & signing. In the contemporary style that Eric Robison is known for, this artwork reflects his interpretation of Walt's image which he entitled: "Walt Disney Tribute." The "Walt Disney Tribute" lithograph is limited to an edition size of 100 and will be offered at $100 plus tax.
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MoberlyMonitor: Disney's home keeps cartoonist's spirit alive (General) posted: 8/30/02
The Moberly Monitor talks about Marceline, Missouri's upcoming celebration Walt Disney's Hometown Toonfest on September 21, 2002.
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ASIFA-Hollywd: Historic Overview of Fred Moore's Animation Career at Disney and Lantz (Coll,General) posted: 8/30/02
ASIFA-Hollywood will host an historic overview of Fred Moore's animation career at Disney and Lantz. His Disney shorts include Three Little Wolves, All The Cats Join In, and Puppy Love. The event will be held Wednesday September 25, 2002 at 7:30pm at the ASIFA-HOLLYWOOD Animation Center, 721 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502. Tickets will be sold at the door, ASIFA MEMBERS: $3.00 non-members: $6.00. For more information call (818) 842-8330.
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HollywdRprtr: 'Signs' point to repeat (Movies) posted: 8/30/02
The August 30th Hollywood Reporter speculates with FearDotCom being the only new film release this weekend Touchstone's Signs will stay at the top of the box office.
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DLP-IG: Fantillusion Premiere Announced (OD) posted: 8/30/02
The Disneyland Paris Internet Guidebook announces the anticipated arrival of Fantillusion.
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USAToday: Online 'toon trading cards keep kids surfing for more (Movies,General) posted: 8/30/02
The August 29th USA Today reports as the numbers decline for many promotion heavy sites, The Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon have become the most visited TV network entertainment sites.
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AMC Downtown Disney Anaheim August 30th Weekend Movies (DL,Movies) posted: 8/30/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC 12 Theaters Downtown Disney include Austin Powers in Goldmember (PG-13), Blood Work (R), Blue Crush (PG-13), Feardotcom (R), Lilo & Stitch (PG), The Master of Disguise (PG), My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG), Road to Perdition (R), Serving Sara (PG-13), Signs (PG-13), Simone (PG-13), Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (PG), and XXX (PG-13) Call theater for showtimes (714) 769-4262.
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AMC Pleasure Island 24 August 30th Weekend Movies (WDW,Movies) posted: 8/30/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include The Adventures of Pluto Nash (PG-13), Austin Powers in Goldmember (PG-13), Blood Work (R), Blue Crush (PG-13), The Bourne Identity (PG-13), Feardotcom (R), Lilo & Stitch (PG), Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (R), The Master of Disguise (PG), Men in Black II (PG-13), Minority Report (PG-13), My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG), Road to Perdition (R), Serving Sara (PG-13), Signs (PG-13), Signs (DLP), (PG-13), Simone (PG-13), Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (PG), Stuart Little 2 (PG), Undisputed (R) and XXX (PG-13). Call theater for showtimes (407) 298-4488.
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LP Poll: What is your favorite Walt Disney World thrill ride? (General) posted: 8/30/02
During the past week LaughingPlace.com asked readers, "What is your favorite Walt Disney World thrill ride?" Top three answers are Tower of Terror (30%), Splash Mountain (19%), and Rock N Roller Coaster (16%). This poll will close Friday at midnight Pacific.
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LP: Disneyland Pin Report (DL,Coll) posted: 8/29/02
Over the next few weeks the Disneyland Resort will release pins featuring the various princesses with a Disneyland castle backdrop, characters from Snow White and Jungle Book, more attractions pins and on September 8th they'll offer the Where's Mickey? Pin event.
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OrSen: Whirlwind of change ahead for Epcot pavilion (WDW) posted: 8/29/02
The August 29th Orlando Sentinel reports Underwriters Laboratories and Whirlpool Corp will replace the Xerox and Radiological Society of North America exhibits.
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MediaWeek: Explores the Fall Lineup (Movies) posted: 8/29/02
MediaWeek's Marc Berman examines the various new Fall shows offering his expectations for their survival.
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Mediaweek: ABC, CBS Announce HDTV Plans (Movies) posted: 8/29/02
The August 28th Mediaweek reports ABC will broadcast all of its scripted series and theatrical movies for the 2002-2003 season in high-definition.
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AICN: Tuck Everlasting Review (Movies) posted: 8/29/02
Ain't It Cool News offers a review of Tuck Everlasting.
Ain't It Cool News discussion boards topics may contain strong language and appear at the end of the article. Article contains spoilers. Animated logo in top left may contain graphic cartoon violence
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LP: Nightmare Before Christmas Panel in Hollywood (Movies) posted: 8/29/02
The opening night of a limited engagement of Nightmare Before Christmas at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood will feature a panel discussion of the film makers, October 25th at 7p. The film be shown until October 31st and will be accompanied by Tim Burton's Frankenweenie and Vincent. Props & sets from the film will also be on display.
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AniMovieNews: Animation News (Movies) posted: 8/29/02
Animated Movie News offers John Lasseter's influences, Treasure Planet art and more.
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Westcoaster: Disneyland Update (DL) posted: 8/29/02
Westcoaster offers a few pics this week of Tower of Terror's construction, the continuing repainting of it's a small world all accompanied by their own quirky commentary.
Some of the humor may be of a more adult nature
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JapanMarketTalk: Oriental Land May Gain; DisneySea Report (OD) posted: 8/29/02
MarketTalk reports Oriental Land Company stock is expected to rise on the report that 86.7% of visitors to Tokyo DisneySea would like to visit again and half of the people who had planned to visit Universal Studios Osaka have changed their mind following the scandals.
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LPWire: Longtime Disney Artist Reflects on Walt Disney's Lasting Impact (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 8/29/02
In Disney: The Ultimate Visual Guide, Russell Schroeder details the most celebrated moments in Disney history. Beginning with Walt Disney's birth just over 100 years ago, this book features a full-color, decade-by-decade look at the development of Disney masterpieces and new ventures alike. The book hits shelves September 1st.
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MacCentral: Pixar short Mike's New Car preview coming to Apple tonite (Movies) posted: 8/29/02
MacCentral reports a sneak peek of Pixar's Mike's New Car will appear on Apple's website, the Monster's Inc official website by 8p this evening. The short will also be featured on Access Hollywood this evening to announce the release of the Monsters, Inc DVD's arrival on September 17.
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WSJ: Fans Wanted Tradition Over Dazzle (General) posted: 8/29/02
The August 29th Wall Street Journal talks about Disney's adjustment to sports team owner.
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WSJIntl: For Disney, Owning Teams Conflicts With Bottom Line (General) posted: 8/29/02
Wall Street Journal - International offers an article about Disney's struggle in the sports industry with the NHL franchise the Mighty Ducks and the MLB Anaheim Angels.
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NewsAsia: Disney-themed lantern festival at Chinese Garden (OD,General) posted: 8/29/02
The August 30th News Asia briefly talks about the Singapore Lantern Festival which continues until September 22nd.
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Reuters: Broadcasters Brace for Possible Baseball Strike (Movies) posted: 8/29/02
The August 28th Reuters takes a look at how baseball's strike could affect broadcasters including Disney owned ESPN.
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LP: Meet The Rookie, Jim Morris at East Meadow, NY (Movies) posted: 8/29/02
LaughingPlace.com reports Jim Morris whose baseball comeback was featured in Disney's The Rookie will sign dvds and his book with the same title at the East Meadow, New York's Wal-Mart, 2465 Hempstead Turnpike on Sunday, September 1, 2002 at 5:00 P.M. (EDT).
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Vault Disney Closes September 9th (Movies) posted: 8/28/02
Many LaughingPlace.com readers have reported seeing a scroll across the bottom of their screen announcing the end of "Vault Disney" on September 9th. Leading up to the closure the Disney Channel has been airing blocks of "Vault Disney" content.
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Reuters: Disney May Be Liable for $1 Billion Pooh Case (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 8/28/02
The August 28th Reuters reports the firm representing the Slesinger Family in the Pooh case feels the Disney Company could be liable for $1 billion or more in unpaid royalties.
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OrSen: State of shock: Fans, creators reeling after ABC Family cancels 'Grace' (Movies) posted: 8/28/02
According to the August 28th Orlando Sentinel, ABC Family's cancellation of the television series State of Grace has left fans and the show's creators stunned. Petitions and letter writing campaigns have already begun.
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Variety: Disney Allies with Kirstie Alley (Movies) posted: 8/28/02
The August 28th Variety reports Disney has ordered a pilot featuring Kirstie Alley as the host of a daytime talkshow.
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Reuters: Fitch says Disney unlikely to improve much in 2003 (General) posted: 8/28/02
The August 28th Reuters reports the credit-rating agency Fitch Inc. believes Disney's recovery will be difficult during 2003.
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HollywdRprtr: Ice Cube plays 'De-Fense' with Dis, Gunn Films (Movies) posted: 8/28/02
According to the August 28th Hollywood Reporter, Disney has teamed with Ice Cube to produce De-fense, the story of a suspended NFL player who is forced to serve as coach to a high school football team.
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Yahoo Buzz Index Lists Mary Poppins As Breakout Item (Movies) posted: 8/28/02
The Yahoo! Buzz Index lists Disney's Mary Poppins as the top movie mover today. This means the number of searches on Yahoo! for Mary Poppins has had a substantial increase over the previous day's searches.
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BlackVoices: Lion King actress to produce benefit concert in L.A. (Movies,General) posted: 8/28/02
According to the August 27th BlackVoices.com, Carla Renata who portrays Shenzi in the LA production of The Lion King will team with Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. produce Duets, a benefit concert for T.H.E. Clinic and the Society of Singers.
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JimHillMedia: Discoveryland U.S.A. (WDW) posted: 8/28/02
Jim Hill offers up photographic proof of the New Tomorrowland that Walt Disney World almost got.
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LATimes: With Hard-Luck Angels Finally Winning, Their Fans See a Strike as Par for the Curse (General) posted: 8/28/02
The August 28th Los Angeles Times examines the "curse" on the Anaheim Angels currently owned by Disney.
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LATimesObit: P. Scottye Hedstrom, 49; Entertainment Lawyer and Television Executive (Movies) posted: 8/28/02
The August 28th Los Angeles Times reports P. Scottye Hedstrom has died at the age of 49. She had been a part of Walt Disney/Touchstone Television for eleven years beginning in 1985 and became vice president for network television business affairs as show's like Home Improvement and Ellen developed.
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LPWire: Stars Draw Fans to Disney's California Adventure(TM) For ABC Primetime Preview Weekend (DL) posted: 8/27/02
"This event exceeded all our expectations and is a testament as to what we can accomplish when everyone works toward the same goal," said Susan Lyne, president, ABC Entertainment. Given the weekend's success, plans are being considered for an ABC Primetime Preview Weekend next year.
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HollywdRprtr: Jennings Anchored Until '05 (Movies) posted: 8/27/02
According to the August 27th, Hollywood Reporter Peter Jennings will continue to serve as the anchorman for ABC's World News Tonight through 2005.
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LPWire: Fitch To Host Teleconference On Disney's Downgrade (General) posted: 8/27/02
Fitch analysts will host a teleconference tomorrow, August 28, at 9:30 AM to discuss its downgrade of The Walt Disney Company (Disney) to 'BBB+'.
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LPWire: 100 Mickeys Exhibit Closes Sep 8, Gallery (DL,Coll) posted: 8/27/02
On September 8, 2002 the Disney Gallery doors will be closed until October 4, 2002 when a new Haunted Mansion Holiday exhibit featuring Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas concept art, Haunted Mansion Conceptual Art as well as Models and artifacts will open.
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LPWire: Statement By Slesinger Family in Response to Shareholders Suit Against DIS Co (General) posted: 8/27/02
"It's truly a shame that Disney let this go so far," said Mrs. Lasswell. "I never wanted to see Pooh get publicity like this, but Disney brought it on themselves. All we're asking for is what we're owed."
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Buena Vista Box Office Totals Aug 23 - 25, 2002 (Movies) posted: 8/27/02
LaughingPlace.com offers the box office totals for Buena Vista films this past weekend. Top performer for Buena Vista was Signs which reclaimed the number 1 spot during its fourth week of release.
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LATimes: Disney Concert Hall Project Ship-Shape (General) posted: 8/27/02
The August 27th Los Angeles Times offers a brief glimpse into the continuing Disney Concert Hall project.
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Tuck Everlasting Official Website Opens (Movies) posted: 8/27/02
Disney.com offers more information about Tuck Everlasting including trailers, photo gallery with e-cards and downloads listed as coming soon.
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OrSen: Mouse Author Heads to Hong Kong (OD,General) posted: 8/27/02
The August 26th Orlando Sentinel reports Rick Fogelsong, author of Married to the Mouse, a critical look at the Disney company's relationship with Central Florida government is moving to Hong Kong for the academic year as part of the US State Dept's Fulbright Program.
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OCReg: Rucchin picks security (General) posted: 8/27/02
The August 27th Orange County Register reports Steve Rucchin has signed a four year contract with the Mighty Ducks.
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LATimes: Couple takes the plunge at The Alex (General) posted: 8/27/02
The August 27th Los Angeles Times shares the unique wedding plans of a couple whose first date was at Disneyland.
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LPWire: Kodak Canada and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Team-up for Three In-store Promotions (WDW,General) posted: 8/27/02
More than two dozen lucky Kodak customers will be on their way to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida after winning the first of three promotions created by Kodak Canada and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts in honour of the entertainment giant's 100 Years of Magic celebration.
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LPWire: Touchstone Pictures' 'Signs' Returns to #1 at Box Office In Fourth Week of Release (Movies) posted: 8/26/02
Signs grossed an estimated $14.360 million for the weekend of 8/23-25, a drop of only 25.8% from the previous weekend.
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LPWire: Lilo & Stitch Comes to Disney DVD and Video December 3 (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/26/02
Lilo & Stitch, Disney's animated feature masterpiece, is available for the first time ever on Disney DVD and video on December 3 from Walt Disney Home Entertainment.
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OCReg: Mickey by moonlight (DL) posted: 8/26/02
The August 26th Orange County Register offers a sneak peek at the after hours work that happens at the Disneyland Resort in preparation for the following day's guests.
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LATimes: Theme Parks Still Looking for Visitors (DL) posted: 8/26/02
The August 24th Los Angeles Times reports Disney's California Adventure continues to struggle against more severe attendance problems than other Disney theme parks and talks about the park's upcoming additions.
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LATimes: ABC in a Marketing Blitz for Ratings (Movies) posted: 8/26/02
The August 24th Los Angeles Times talks about ABC's challenge to get the word out about their new Fall lineup as Summer viewership is down.
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AP Photo Featuring John Ritter on Screamin' During ABC Primetime Weekend (DL) posted: 8/26/02
Associated Press photo featuring John Ritter on Screamin' during ABC Primetime Weekend.
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EOnline: Signs Returns to Number One (Movies) posted: 8/26/02
E! Online reports Touchstone's Signs has returned to the number one spot pulling in an estimated $14.3 million.
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HollywdRprtr: Dis' Sweeney pushes to open U.K. TV market (Movies,General) posted: 8/26/02
According to the Hollywood Reporter, comments by Anne Sweeney, president of both ABC Cable Networks Group and Disney Channels Worldwide has lead to speculation that Disney is looking to acquire British broadcasting assets.
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AP: Salmonella Breaks Out at Disney (WDW) posted: 8/26/02
The August 24th Associated Press reports the investigation continues into the recent salmonella outbreak at the recent Organ Transplant Games held at Disney's Wide World of Sports.
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AWN: 7ate9 Produces Spots For Playhouse Disney's A-Z Promotional Campaign (Movies) posted: 8/26/02
Animation World News reports Georgia-based animation studio 7ate9 created a series of 6 30-second promotional spots for Playhouse Disney's A-Z campaign.
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AP: ABC, Jennings may be nearing deal (Movies) posted: 8/26/02
The August 26th Associated Press reports ABC may be nearing a deal with longtime news anchor Peter Jennings.
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Screamscape: 2005 Disneyland Rumors (DL) posted: 8/26/02
Screamscape offers a few tidbits about the 2005 celebration at Disneyland and asks readers to submit any information they have.
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OrSen: Disney raises ticket price for Night of Joy (OD) posted: 8/26/02
The August 26th Orlando Sentinel reports Disney has raised the price of tickets to its Night of Joy concerts by $2 to $34.95 plus tax
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AP: Fitch Downgrades Disney Debt (General) posted: 8/26/02
The August 26th Associated Press reports credit-rating agency Fitch Inc. downgraded Walt Disney Co.'s debt Monday, August 26th.
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ChiSunTimes: Disney World without Children (WDW,General) posted: 8/26/02
The August 25th Chicago Sun Times offers suggestions for a kids free Walt Disney World vacation.
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ChiSunTimes: The inner lives of adults who love Disney (WDW) posted: 8/26/02
The August 25th Chicago Sun Times explores the world of Disney as explored by its adult fans.
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HollywdRprtr: Faster CG prod'n on D'Works drawing board (Movies,General) posted: 8/26/02
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Dreamworks is hoping to cut the production time for CG films in half, turning out two or three pictures a year through 2006.
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LATimes: DreamWorks Secures $1.5 Billion in Financing (General) posted: 8/26/02
According to the August 24th Los Angeles Times, Disney competitor Dreamworks SKG has secured financing of $1.5 billion which will allow them to make more live-action films and fund a planned computer generated animation production unit.
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LATimes: Angels Fans Miss the Signals (Movies) posted: 8/26/02
In a Los Angeles Times editorial, Diane Puchin discusses Angels fans situtation as their team's games are often carried on tape delay for both television and radio and sometimes as was the case with Sunday's pivotal game against wild card contender the Boston Red Sox not even available on television.
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LATimes: ABC and Disney Turn Park Into Synergyland (DL) posted: 8/23/02
The August 23rd Los Angeles Times takes a look at the upcoming event at Disney's California Adventure that will showcase the actors from Disney-owned ABC highlighting the stories of guests coming from out of state.
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FilmForce: Preview of Pirates of the Caribbean Storyline (Movies) posted: 8/23/02
FilmForce in their August 22nd update offers a thorough synopsis of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean storyline.
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DailyWorld: Lady Washington to appear in Disney's 'Pirates of the Caribbean' (Movies) posted: 8/23/02
The August 22nd Daily World reports Grays Harbor tall ship Lady Washington will be featured in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean.
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LATimes: Coonskin Cap Clings to 'Crockett' (Movies) posted: 8/23/02
The August 23rd Los Angeles Times talks with Disney Legend Fess Parker about his past portraying Davy Crockett and his present pursuit, the Fess Parker Winery.
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Primezone: Kirby, McInerney & Squire LLP Files First Class Action Lawsuit Against Disney Co (General) posted: 8/23/02
Please take notice, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 78u-4(a), that on August 15, 2002, the law firm of Kirby McInerney & Squire, LLP commenced a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of all purchasers of securities of the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) during the period from August 15, 1997 through May 15, 2002.
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Primezone: Class Action Filed Against Disney on Behalf of Shareholders (General) posted: 8/23/02
The complaint alleges that Disney and certain of its officers and directors violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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TowerofTerror.com: Jim Hill Talks About Tower's Creation (WDW) posted: 8/23/02
Tower-of-Terror.com offers the first in a series by Jim Hill discussing Disney's Tower of Terror attraction.
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MarcelinePress: Marceline featured in new Disney book (General) posted: 8/23/02
The August 22nd Marceline Press talks briefly about a new book on Disney's early years entitled Walt Disney's Missouri -- The Roots of a Creative Genius
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Angels Update - Third Place in AL West (General) posted: 8/23/02
The American League West is very tight. With their loss to the Yankees yesterday the Angels went from first place to third place. This weekend they take on Wild Card contender Boston Red Sox before returning home to face Tampa Bay. During the past week the Angels were 3-3.
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AMC Downtown Disney Anaheim August 23rd Weekend Movies (DL,Movies) posted: 8/23/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC 12 Theaters Downtown Disney include The Adventures of Pluto Nash (PG-13), Austin Powers in Goldmember (PG-13), Blood Work (R), Blue Crush (PG-13), Lilo & Stitch (PG), Little Secrets (PG), The Master of Disguise (PG), Road to Perdition (R), Serving Sara (PG-13), Signs (PG-13), Simone (PG-13), Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (PG), and XXX (PG-13) Call theater for showtimes (714) 769-4262.
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AMC Pleasure Island 24 August 23rd Weekend Movies (WDW,Movies) posted: 8/23/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include The Adventures of Pluto Nash (PG-13), Austin Powers in Goldmember (PG-13), Blood Work (R), Blue Crush (PG-13), K-19: the Widowmaker (PG-13), Lilo & Stitch (PG), Little Secrets (PG), Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (R), The Master of Disguise (PG), Men in Black II (PG-13), Minority Report (PG-13), My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG), Road to Perdition (R), Serving Sara (PG-13), Signs (PG-13), Simone (PG-13), Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (PG), Stuart Little 2 (PG), Undisputed (R) and XXX (PG-13). Call theater for showtimes (407) 298-4488.
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LP Poll: If Michael Eisner were to be replaced, who would you like to see replace him? (General) posted: 8/23/02
During the past week LaughingPlace.com asked readers, If Michael Eisner were to be replaced, who would you like to see replace him? The top three responses are: Roy E Disney (48%), John Lasseter of Pixar (27%), and Other (11%). This poll will close Friday at midnight Pacific.
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LATimes: Restored Sleeping Beauty Premieres Tonight with Panel (Movies) posted: 8/22/02
The August 21st Los Angeles Times - Calendar Live talks with film restorer Scott MacQueen and announces the panel that will talk about the creation of Sleeping Beauty at the tonight's premiere of the restored classic at the El Capitan Theatre.
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DarkHorizons: Finding Nemo Sneak Peek (Movies) posted: 8/22/02
Dark Horizons offers a sneak peek of the upcoming Disney-Pixar feature Finding Nemo.
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VPA: Dalmatians II Debuts Across the Pond (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/22/02
Video Premiere Online reports Disney is releasing the animated sequel to 101 Dalmatians entitled 101 Dalmatians 2: Patch's London Adventure in the UK first.
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DrudgeReport: Carville Goes Disney; Political Op Offered Toon Voice (Movies) posted: 8/22/02
The August 21st Drudge Report talks about Disney's 2005 animated feature My Peoples which is set to use the talents of bluegrass artist Ricky Skaggs, Country Music legend Dolly Parton and James Carville the political star also known as the "Ragin' Cajun"
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LPWire: Disneymania Features Disney Classics as Performed by *NSYNC, Usher, Ashanti, and More (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/22/02
Disneymania boasts fifteen brand-new recordings from a number of today's hottest artists, including *NSYNC, Jessica Simpson, Anastacia, Ashanti, Usher, S Club, Smash Mouth, A*Teens, Aaron Carter and more. The cd will be released September 17th.
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LPWire: Japanese Pop Star Utada Hikaru Performs Title Song for Kingdom Hearts (Coll,General) posted: 8/22/02
Utada, one of the top-selling artists in Japan, lends her talents for the first time in a video game. "Simple And Clean" is the English version of its original release "Hikari" (meaning "light"), which was featured in the Japanese version of KINGDOM HEARTS. "Hikari," released as a single in March 2002 in Japan, has sold over 860,000 copies (as of August 14, 2002).
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AP: HK Disney negotiator explains why territory never tried to block similar park in mainland (OD) posted: 8/22/02
The August 22nd Associated Press examines the deal struck between Hong Kong officials and Disney.
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AP: Disney shareholders sue over Pooh dispute (General) posted: 8/22/02
The August 22nd Associated Press talks about the lawsuit filed on behalf of Disney shareholders claiming Disney held back information about the pending Pooh litigation which adversely affected stock prices.
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Teletext: Disney replaces Crowe's pricey Alamo (Movies) posted: 8/22/02
According to the August 22nd Teletext, Disney has opted for a less expensive production of The Alamo.
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Reuters: Actor Danny Huston Cast in ABC's 'Dragnet' (Movies) posted: 8/22/02
The August 22nd Reuters reports Danny Huston has been cast in lead role of ABC's updated Dragnet series. They have not yet decided if the character will retain the name Joe Friday.
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OCReg: ABC stars will do California Adventure (DL,Movies) posted: 8/22/02
The August 22nd Orange County Register takes a look at the upcoming ABC Primetime Preview Weekend being held at Disney's California Adventure on August 24 - 25, 2002.
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Variety: Juliette Lewis Joins 'Devil' Ranks (Movies) posted: 8/22/02
The August 21st Variety reports Juliette Lewis will be part of the cast for the Disney thriller The Devil's Throat.
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DLPinTrading: Haunted Mansion Holiday Pin Release Schedule (DL,Coll) posted: 8/22/02
Visit the official Disney pin trading website for the schedule of pin releases anticipated in celebration of Haunted Mansion Holiday.
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LP: DIS Co. Part of Team Hosting Picnic to Kick-Off Nat'l Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (General) posted: 8/22/02
AT&T Broadband & The Walt Disney Company have joined with Padres Contra El Cancer and will kick-off National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month during the organization's 17th Annual Family Picnic & Carnival on August 25, 2002.
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AngelsNews: Rally Monkey-mania runs wild (General) posted: 8/22/02
The Anaheim Angels website shares the origins of their Rally Monkey. The Angels are second in the league with comeback wins and has 13 win where the rally came in the 7th inning or later.
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2Adults1Child: Museum of Radio & TV (General) posted: 8/22/02
2 Adults, 1 Child continues their Museum Madness Summer with a review of the Museum of Radio and Television.
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LATimes: Memorial Service for Disney Legend Buddy Baker Tonight at 7p (DL,WDW,OD,Movies) posted: 8/21/02
The August 18th Los Angeles Times announces a memorial service for composer Buddy Baker will be held at First Christian Church, 4390 Colfax, North Hollywood on Wednesday at 7p.
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OCReg: Minnie changes afoot (General) posted: 8/21/02
According to the August 21st Orange County Register, the Walt Disney Company has set a year-end deadline for implementation of several governance changes.
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ABC: All DLR Annual Passes Good for DCA's Primetime Preview Weekend (DL) posted: 8/21/02
ABC.com announces Saturday, August 24th will not be a blockout date at Disney's California Adventure allowing all annual passholders to enjoy the entire weekend of activities.
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LPWire: Euro Disney Celebrates its 10th Birthday with a Unique Charity Auction (OD,Coll) posted: 8/21/02
To celebrate its 10th birthday, Euro Disney has organized a special auction in support of the La Voix de l'Enfant organization, on Saturday November 30th. Items to be auctioned include Models, decors and original drawings for Disneyland Paris, costumes that were created and worn in their parades and shows and more.
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LPWire: Take a Seat in History as ESPN Auctions Offers a 'SportsCenter' Desk (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/21/02
ESPN Auctions presented by eBay will present an auction featuring exclusive items from SportsCenter, led by an authentic ancillary anchor desk from a former set of SportsCenter.
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AniWorld: The Animation Guild Signs With Spaff Animation For Upcoming Disney Films (Movies) posted: 8/21/02
The August 21st Animation World Magazine reports the Animation Guild has signed a contract with Spaff Animation for work on Disney's upcoming theatrical release Jungle Book 2, as well as the direct-to-video release Lion King 1 1/2.
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OrSen: Cable chief makes plans for Universal (WDW,General) posted: 8/21/02
The August 21st Orlando Sentinel reports cable industry giant John Malone is considering purchasing Vivendi's entertainment assets.
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SDiegoDailyTran: San Diego REIT in biggest project ever (DL) posted: 8/21/02
The August 21st San Diego Daily Transcript takes a look at the developing GardenWalk, a projected $600 million mixed-use project on 29.1 acres at Harbor Boulevard and Disney Way which will be Price Legacy's, a San Diego-based real estate investment trust, largest project to date.
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Variety: Signs Shines at Overseas Box Office (Movies) posted: 8/21/02
The August 20th Variety reports Signs became Disney's fourth highest premiere of all time in Australia pulling in $2.2 million.
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LPWire: DCA to Host Unprecedented Talent Turnout During abc Primetime Preview Weekend (DL) posted: 8/20/02
ABC Television stars come to the Disney's California Adventure for abc Primetime Preview weekends. In this update, the stars appearances for individual days are announced.
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LATimes: Vivendi Execs in Talks on Deals for Universal (General) posted: 8/20/02
The August 20th Los Angeles Times reports Vivendi has begun exploratory talks with several companies including Dreamworks who have expressed interest in their movie, television and theme park properties.
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OrSen: Disney charts new territory (General) posted: 8/20/02
The August 20th Orlando Sentinel takes a look at the challenges in developing Disney's Latin America division.
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OCReg: GardenWalk a step up (DL) posted: 8/20/02
The August 20th Orange County Register reports the first phase of Anaheim's GardenWalk project will be completed in June 2003. By the time of three phases are completed GardenWalk will contain restaurants, shops, a WonderWorks interactive attraction, an aquarium and as many as four hotels with 1,662 rooms.
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AniMag: Treasure Planet Sneak Peek (Movies) posted: 8/20/02
The August 19th Animation Magazine offers a brief discussion about Disney's upcoming feature Treasure Planet.
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MTV: Ashanti, Usher, 'NSYNC, Aguilera Remake Disney Classics (Movies) posted: 8/20/02
An August 19th MTV article reports Ashanti, Usher, 'NSYNC, Christina Aguilera and other current music stars will remake classic Disney tunes for Disneymania, a cd set to be released September and accompanied with a tv special.
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LPWire: ABC Television Network Announces Primetime Premiere Dates for the 2002 - 03 Season (Movies) posted: 8/20/02
"With this new schedule, we've tried to return to the programming footprint that made ABC a powerhouse in the past -- inclusive, family programming in the 8-9 hour, comedies that actually make you laugh, and a true mix of dramas, from escapist to ground-breaking, later in the evening," stated Susan Lyne, President, ABC Entertainment.
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LPWire: 20th Annual Disney Night of Joy Sep 6 - 7 at Magic Kingdom (WDW) posted: 8/20/02
Disney announces September 6th will feature Steven Curtis Chapman, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, ZOEgirl, Plus One, Natalie Grant, Phat Chance, The Benjamin Gate and September will feature Michael W. Smith, Jaci Velasquez, Plus One, Audio Adrenaline, Stacie Orrico, Joy Williams, Jump5, Petra.
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LPWire: 100 Mickeys Exhibit Closes Sep 8, Gallery Reopens Oct 4 with Haunted Mansion Holiday exhibit (DL,Coll) posted: 8/20/02
On September 8, 2002 the Disney Gallery doors will be closed until October 4, 2002 when a new Haunted Mansion Holiday exhibit featuring Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas concept art, Haunted Mansion Conceptual Art as well as Models and artifacts will open.
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DLP-IG: One Day Hopper (OD) posted: 8/20/02
According to the August 19th Disneyland Paris Internet Guidebook update, the Disneyland Paris Resort offers a one day park hopper passport for both theme parks and is expected to phase out the current offer that allows Disney Studios to visit Disneyland Paris during its last three hours of operation.
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LPWire: DIS Print Creations: Movie Collection Brings Favorite Disney Characters to Print Publishing (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/20/02
Disney Print Creations: Movie Collection features characters and content from popular movie releases, including The Lion King, Beauty & The Beast, The Little Mermaid, Mulan and Hercules as well the summer hit Lilo & Stitch and upcoming release Treasure Planet.
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Disney.com: Downloads and Sneak Peek Available for Beauty and Beast SE (Movies) posted: 8/20/02
Visit Disney.com's official website for Beauty and the Beast; Special Edition for various activities featuring the film's stars.
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AniMovNews: Monsters Inc. DVD Menu Sneak Peek and more (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/20/02
Animated Movie News offers a link to the Monsters Inc DVD menu screenshots in their Monday, August 19th update.
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Buena Vista Box Office Totals Aug 16 - 18, 2002 (Movies) posted: 8/20/02
LaughingPlace.com offers the box office totals for Buena Vista films this past weekend. Top performer for Buena Vista was Signs came in at number 2 with $19 million.
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OrSen: Roger Rabbit Director Robert Zemeckis Harrassed (Movies,General) posted: 8/20/02
The August 20th Orlando Sentinel reports director Robert Zemeckis has requested a three-year restraining order against a 25-year old man who believes he is Jesus Christ.
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AP: Disney Shareholders Sue Over Pooh (General) posted: 8/19/02
The August 17th Associated Press reports a lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Disney stockholders claiming the company withheld information about pending litigation over merchandise rights to Winnie the Pooh.
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NYTimes: As Disney Loses Steam, Insider Loses Patience (General) posted: 8/19/02
The August 18th New York Times offers comments from Stanley P Gold, who runs Shamrock Holdings, the investment arm of the Disney family.
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USAToday: Coming TV season could seal ABC's fate (General) posted: 8/19/02
According to the August 19th USA Today, Disney Company investors are looking to ABC's performance as a gauge for Eisner's success in turning around the stock's downturn.
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BusinessWk: Eisner's Challenge: Beat the Buzz (General) posted: 8/19/02
Business Week talks about the growing negative buzz surrounding Michael Eisner.
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LAWkly: Someone Fishy,Reeling in Michael Eisner (General) posted: 8/19/02
The LA Weekly offers a heated column that outlines the numerous miscues Disney has made recently and lays the blame directly on the Company's chief, Michael Eisner.
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LATimes: Wednesday Service for Composer Baker (DL,WDW,OD,Movies) posted: 8/19/02
The August 18th Los Angeles Times announces a memorial service for composer Buddy Baker will be held at First Christian Church, 4390 Colfax, North Hollywood on Wednesday at 7p.
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LATimes: Which Way to Network Success? (Movies) posted: 8/19/02
The August 19th Los Angeles Times takes a look at ABC's history and wonders if President Susan Lyne's remark that they will leave "groundbreaking [prime-time programming] to someone else" shows they are on the correct path to turning around the network's poor ratings.
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LPcom: Disney Dining Announces Three New Dining Events at PCH Grill (DL) posted: 8/19/02
The Disneyland Resort offers a culinary tour of the world, featuring cuisine and wine pairings on August 29th with Chef Chad Krahling complemented by Justin Winery, September 26th with Chef Jason Martinez complemented by Chalk Hill Winery and October 24th with Chef Michael Rossi complemented by Coppola. A winery representative will offer a brief presentation at each evening. Price for each event is $95 per person. Space is limited, please call 714 781 DINE for reservations.
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OrSen: Pin traders stick to themselves (WDW) posted: 8/19/02
The August 19th Orlando Sentinel reports although Disney World has set up locations for pin trading and held special pin events, local pin traders still hold their own gatherings including an upcoming event on August 24th.
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LPWire: More than 50,000 Gathered Today To Celebrate Sixth Annual Pooh Friendship Day In Winnipeg (Movies,General) posted: 8/19/02
Emceed by Sharon and Bram, the one-day event opened with Winnipeg Mayor Glen Murray and Winnie the Pooh unveiling and raising the first Canadian Pooh Friendship Flag, comprised of colourful drawings created by nine children from across Canada.
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OrBusJrn: Agency wins $14.8 million in Disney suit (Movies) posted: 8/19/02
The August 15th Orlando Business Journal reports the Agency for the Performing Arts Inc. has won a a $14.8 million judgement against Walt Disney Pictures and Television in a suit that claimed Disney underpaid commissions to the agency.
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OrBusJrn: Disney to dole out $200,000 to teachers (WDW,General) posted: 8/19/02
The August 14th Orlando Business Journal reports Walt Disney World will give more than $200,000 to Central Florida schools and teachers during its Teacherrific Awards at Coronado Springs Resort.
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OrSen: A dream is a wish to be a Disney princess (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/19/02
An August 18th Orlando Sentinel column takes a look at the Disney princesses asking "What kind of role models are we promoting?"
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Reuters: Searching for Right Keys, Software Review (Coll) posted: 8/19/02
The August 18th Reuters gives Disney's Learning Adventure Search for the Secret Keys a B- minus.
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BusinessWk: Can Pixar Keep Drawing Investors? (Movies) posted: 8/19/02
The August 19th Business Week talks about Pixar's strong stock price and wonders if it will keep investors looking at the competition.
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BusinessWk: Steve Jobs Talks About Pixar (Movies) posted: 8/19/02
The August 19th Business Week offers a brief interview with Steve Jobs about Pixar Animation Studios.
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DailyNews: Vivendi might unload Universal (General) posted: 8/19/02
The August 19th Daily News reports the Vivendi Universal board meets next month and may discuss the sale of its Universal music, film and television production operations.
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LP: Disneyland Pin Report (DL,Coll) posted: 8/16/02
The limited edition Disney 100th birthday pin featuring Walt displaying various sketches of Disneyland is expected to be released tomorrow along with numerous pins featuring the stars of the Lion King. On Sunday, pins featuring Pooh and friends will be released. Open edition pins featuring Disneyland's Alice in Wonderland, Mad Tea Party and Matterhorn are expected to be released next Friday, August 23rd.
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OrSen: 7 Theme Parks...2 Fools...1 Day (WDW) posted: 8/16/02
The August 16th Orlando Sentinel offers the exploits of two Central Floridians who attempt to take on the 7 large theme parks in one day.
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OrSen: Eisner ups holdings in Disney (WDW) posted: 8/16/02
The August 16th Orlando Sentinel examines Eisner's purchase of $10 million in Disney stock.
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NYTimes: Chief Expands His Holding in Disney (General) posted: 8/16/02
The August 16th New York Times examines Eisner's purchase of $10 million in Disney stock.
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HollywdRprtr: Eisner puts money behind the mouse (General) posted: 8/16/02
According to the August 16th Hollywood Reporter, Michael Eisner purchased 725,700 shares of Disney company stock.
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LATimes: Eisner Buys $10 Million Worth of Disney Stock (General) posted: 8/16/02
The August 16th Los Angeles Times examines Eisner's purchase of $10 million in Disney stock.
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LATimesObit: Morgan "Bill" Evans, 92; Directed Landscaping at Disney Parks (DL,WDW) posted: 8/16/02
The August 16th Los Angeles Times reports Disney park landscaper Bill Evans has died at the age of 92.
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Cinescape: Disney now making fractions of a sequel, LION KING 1 1/2 (Movies) posted: 8/16/02
According to the August 16th Cinescape, Disney will offer Lion King 1 1/2 direct-to-video.
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Screamscape: WDW Rumors (WDW) posted: 8/16/02
Screamscape in their August 16th update offers more news about sponsorship changes at Epcot and offers their own advice on how to increase attendance there.
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LPWire: Meet the Team Behind Kim Possible, Aug 18 (Movies) posted: 8/16/02
Kim Possible creators / executive producers Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley will appear on stage at the Shrine Auditorim Expo Center at 1:00p on August 18th with Stephen Silver (character designer) to discuss the popular series.
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CBSMW: Can John Madden Save ABC? (Movies) posted: 8/16/02
The August 16th CBS MarketWatch examines the past performance of ABC's Monday Night Football and the possible impact John Madden's addition will have to the show and the network as a whole.
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DigitalMediaFX: ILM To Work on Disney's Pirates Movie (Movies) posted: 8/16/02
Digital Media FX reports Lucas' Industrial Light and Magic will create visual effects for Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean film.
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NFFC: Meet Disney Artist and Henson Puppeteer Terri Hardin, Aug 18 (Movies,General) posted: 8/16/02
The Studio Chapter of the NFFC invites you to their August 18th meeting featuring guest speaker Terri Hardin. Terri recently worked as a puppeteer on The Country Bears and she'll be coming by to talk about her experiences in helping to bring the legendary all-bear band to life on the big screen. The meeting begins at 1:00 p.m. in the Mary Pickford Education Center at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage.
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TorontoSun: Michael J. Fox scores ABC sitcom (Movies) posted: 8/16/02
The August 16th Toronto Sun reports ABC has picked up a new sitcom pilot by Michael J Fox.
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Variety: Touchstone Picks Up Governor's Wife (Movies) posted: 8/16/02
The August 16th Variety announces Disney's Touchstone paid the advance on a script penned by Pablo Zachai entitled The Governor's Wife.
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TheStreet: The Five Dumbest Things on Wall Street This Week (General) posted: 8/16/02
TheStreet.com offers the Five Dumbest Things on Wall Street this Week naming Disney's announcement of their three board members having children hired by the Company within the last year as number one.
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Angels Update - Second Place in AL West (General) posted: 8/16/02
The Angels in August have won 9 of their past 14 games and are 1.5 games behind Seattle in the American League West. This weekend they finish their homestand with three games against the Cleveland Indians and then its off to New York to battle the Yankees followed by three games in Boston against the Red Sox who are 2.5 games behind the Angels in the wild card hunt.
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OrSen: Universal will close King Kong attraction (WDW) posted: 8/16/02
According to the August 16th Orlando Sentinel, Universal Orlando's Kongfrontation will close September 8th.
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AMC Downtown Disney Anaheim August 16th Weekend Movies (DL,Movies) posted: 8/16/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC 12 Theaters Downtown Disney include The Adventures of Pluto Nash (PG-13), Austin Powers in Goldmember (PG-13), Blood Work (R), Blue Crush (PG-13), Lilo & Stitch (PG), The Master of Disguise (PG), Road to Perdition (R), Signs (PG-13), Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (PG), Stuart Little 2 (PG) and XXX (PG-13) Call theater for showtimes (714) 769-4262.
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AMC Pleasure Island 24 August 16th Weekend Movies (WDW,Movies) posted: 8/16/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include The Adventures of Pluto Nash (PG-13), Austin Powers in Goldmember (PG-13), Blood Work (R), Blue Crush (PG-13), The Country Bears (G), K-19: the Widowmaker (PG-13), Like Mike (PG), Lilo & Stitch (PG), Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (R), The Master of Disguise (PG), Men in Black II (PG-13), Minority Report (PG-13), My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG), Road to Perdition (R), Signs (PG-13), Signs - Digital Projection (PG-13), Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (PG), Stuart Little 2 (PG) and XXX (PG-13). Call theater for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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LP Poll: Do you think Michael Eisner should be replaced? (WDW,Coll) posted: 8/16/02
During the past week LaughingPlace.com asked readers, Do you think Michael Eisner should be replaced? The top three responses are: Definitely (27%), Probably (26%) and I'm not sure (26%) and probably not (14%). This poll will close Friday at midnight Pacific.
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OCRegObit: Disney landscape artist Morgan 'Bill' Evans, 92 (DL,WDW) posted: 8/15/02
The August 15th Orange County Register reports Disney landscape artist Morgan 'Bill' Evans has died at the age of 92.
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CBSMW: Disney says Eisner bought $10 million in stock (General) posted: 8/15/02
According to an August 15th CBS MarketWatch, Michael Eisner purchased $10 million of company shares on Wednesday.
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DowJones: SEC Clears Walt Disney CEO, CFO Sworn Certifications (General) posted: 8/15/02
The August 14th Dow Jones reports Disney's written oath attesting to the accuracy of its financial statements has been cleared by the Securities and Exchange Commission on the agency's Web site.
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OrWkly: Global grudge match (OD) posted: 8/15/02
Jim Hill in his August 15th Orlando Weekly discusses the ongoing competition between Universal and Disney theme parks.
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AP: ESPN Pulls Plug on 'Mohr Sports' (Movies) posted: 8/15/02
The August 15th Associated Press reports Jay Mohr's sports centered show on ESPN has not been picked up for a second season.
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Variety: ABC Family's 'Grace' State Is Terminal (Movies) posted: 8/15/02
The August 15th Variety reports ABC Family's State of Grace will not be renewed for a third season.
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LPWire: ABC News "Upclose" To Feature September 11 Documentary Produced by WashingtonPost.com (Movies) posted: 8/15/02
On Friday, August 16th, ABC News' "UpClose� will feature a special documentary, "Rebuilding a Fortress, Rebuilding a Life,� created by washingtonpost.com as part of the website's ongoing coverage of September 11 and its aftermath. "UpClose� airs weeknights after "Nightline� in most markets on the ABC Television Network.
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LPWire: Joe Quenqua On Board to Head New York Publicity Office For Buena Vista Pictures Marketing (General) posted: 8/15/02
Joe Quenqua has been named Vice President, Publicity, for Buena Vista Pictures Marketing
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NYTimes: Eisner Critics May Demand a Revived Disney by November (General) posted: 8/14/02
The August 14th New York Times reports people close to the Disney Company are speculating Eisner has until November to offer evidence the company's troubles are being resolved.
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OrSen: Power shift under way at Eisner's kingdom (General) posted: 8/14/02
The August 14th Orlando Sentinel examines the continuing concerns over Eisner's performance and the possible power shift as changes occur to the Company's board.
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Screamscape: WDW To Celebrate 2005 As Beginning of Disney Theme Parks (WDW) posted: 8/14/02
Screamscape offers information about Walt Disney World's 2005 celebration of Disney's Theme Parks.
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CHUD: Interview with Treasure Planet's John Musker and Eric Daniels (Movies) posted: 8/14/02
CHUD sits down with Treasure Planet co-director John Musker and lead animator Eric Daniels.
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Mouseinfo: First Look at Flik's Fun Fair (DL) posted: 8/14/02
Mouseinfo.com offers a look at the newest addition to Disney's California Adventure Flik's Fun Fair which officially opens in October 2002.
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LATimes: ABC Looks Back, Hoping It Will See the Future (Movies) posted: 8/14/02
The August 14th Los Angeles Times reports Disney has retained consultants who played integral roles in ABC's success during the era of Happy Days and takes a look at the other Disney moves as it tries to revive the struggling network.
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JAMShowbiz: ABC left behind reality TV chase (Movies) posted: 8/14/02
According to the August 14th Associated Press via JAM! Showbiz, ABC had three shows in the top 20 last week including Primetime and ABC Sports AFC-NFC Hall of Fame Game and AFC-NFC Hall of Fame Showcase.
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LATimes: Grand Central Air Terminal (DL,General) posted: 8/14/02
The August 14th Los Angeles Times announces the Glendale Central Library has opened its permanent on the Grand Central Air Terminal which is currently owned by Disney Imagineering and is being renovated as part of the Disney Creative Campus project.
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LATimes: Fire Prompts Evacuation at Disneyland Hotel (DL) posted: 8/14/02
The August 14th Los Angeles Times reports 892 guests of the Disneyland Hotel were evacuated in the early morning when a small fire started in a third floor laundry room.
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MSNBC: Final Fantasy meets Disney (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/14/02
MSNBC in an August 14th article reviews Kingdom Hearts which combines Final Fantasy characters with Disney stars and settings.
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BusinessWk: A Tale of Two Chinas--and Perhaps Two Mickeys (OD) posted: 8/14/02
Business Week takes a look at the impact Hong Kong Disneyland is expected to have on tourism from the mainland and talks about how that could change if Disneyland is also built in Shanghai.
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HongKongPostStamps: Stamps Issued to Celebrate Disney's 100th (Coll) posted: 8/14/02
Hong Kong Post Stamps announces the release of a set of postage prepaid postcard (No. 5 - 12) to mark the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney.
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WinnipegSun: Toontown, Manitoba? (Movies,General) posted: 8/14/02
The August 14th Winnipeg Sun discusses the city's proposed plans to build a cartoon museum.
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OrSen: Lobbyist for Universal gets county rebuke (WDW) posted: 8/14/02
The August 14th Orlando Sentinelreports Universal lobbyist John McReynolds violated lobbyist rules for over 13 months and have issued him a warning.
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OCReg: Early Morning Fire Leads to Disneyland Hotel Evacuation (DL) posted: 8/13/02
The August 13th Orange County Register reports eight floors of the Disneyland Hotel were evacuated in the early morning when a small fire started in a third floor laundry room.
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Guardian: Disney shake-up tightens Eisner's grip (General) posted: 8/13/02
The August 13th Guardian examines the ongoing troubles of the Disney Company and the possible changes that their Board of Directors could undergo.
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LPWire:Additional Stars Announced for 'ABC Primetime Preview Weekend' at DCA (DL) posted: 8/13/02
The Disneyland Resort announces over two dozen additional stars will attend the ABC Primetime Preview Weekend.
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OrSen: Orlando man loses wife, friend in crash (WDW) posted: 8/13/02
The August 12th Orlando Sentinel talks with family and friends about Walt Disney World castmembers Gertrude Petit-Homme and Francois Gregroire who were killed on their way to work in an accident that shut down I-4.
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LATimesCorrection: Disney Sole Defendant in Home Improvement Case (General) posted: 8/13/02
The August 13th Los Angeles Times corrects a July 26th article which reported a jury ordered Walt Disney Co., Tim Allen and others to pay millions to the creator of Home Improvement. Instead the record should reflect that Disney was the sole defendant in the case and will require others who profited from the series to assist in fulfilling the judgement.
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AsiaPulse: Disney Label Comes to Phillipines (General) posted: 8/13/02
According to the August 13th Asia Pulse, reports the Lucky Star Apparel Corporation which makes apparel for Disney has relocated to the Philippines.
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AdAge: Disney Food Tie-In Efforts Go Sour (Coll,General) posted: 8/13/02
The August 12th Ad Age reports Disney's venture into co-branded food items has proved disappointing as its Minute Maid Xtreme Coolers are pounded by Juicy Juice.
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USAToday: Monk mysteriously appears on ABC (Movies) posted: 8/13/02
The August 12th USA Today reports Monk will make its ABC debut this evening. The series episodes will air on the USA Network and then will be rebroadcast on ABC four days later.
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OrSen: Reality show takes makeovers to the extreme (Movies) posted: 8/13/02
The August 13th Orlando Sentinel talks about ABC's upcoming reality show entitled Extreme Makeover which will follow participants as they receive plastic surgery like tummy tucks, nose jobs and breast lifts.
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Bambi Trivia Page - Movie Premiered Today in 1942 (Movies) posted: 8/13/02
On August 13, 1942, Walt Disney's animated feature "Bambi" premiered at Radio City Music Hall in New York. This site offers 19 questions and answers about the film.
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LPWire: WDIG Names Mark Laudenslager Vice President Technology Operations (General) posted: 8/13/02
He will oversee web operations for all Disney Internet properties including technical services, network engineering, and operation of the WDIG data center facilities in Seattle, WA and Orlando, Fla.
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LPWire: WDIG Names Diana Longarzo Vice President of International Strategy and Business Development (General) posted: 8/13/02
In this role, Longarzo will lead strategic product development and business development for WDIG's mobile and broadband businesses
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Ananova: Gareth's Elvis cover to feature on Disney soundtrack (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/13/02
According to the August 13th Ananova, the European release of Lilo & Stitch will include Gareth Gates' version of Suspicious Minds. Gates was discovered via the European smash tv hit Pop Idol where he finished in 2nd place.
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Reuters: Six Flags Shares Plunge on Weak Results (General) posted: 8/13/02
The August 13th Reuters reports Six Flags stock fell more than 55 percent on Tuesday following the release of their quarterly report.
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Buena Vista Box Office Totals Aug 9 - 11, 2002 (Movies) posted: 8/13/02
LaughingPlace.com offers the box office totals for Buena Vista films this past weekend. Signs came in at number 2 with $29 million and Disney-owned Miramax's Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams premiered at number 3.
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LATimes: A 'Peanuts' Gang Clubhouse (Movies,General) posted: 8/13/02
The August 13th Los Angeles Times announces the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center will open Saturday, August 17th in Santa Rosa, California.
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MSNBC: Disney board may face shakeup (General) posted: 8/12/02
The August 12th Wall Street Journal via MSNBC reports Stanley Gold, Raymond Watson and Reveta Bowers have had children employed by the Disney Company within the last year and could be dropped if the Disney board adopts the proposed NYSE standard.
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Fool.com: 10 Tips to Save Disney, 1 - 5 (General) posted: 8/12/02
The August 9th Fool.com offers an open letter to Disney chairman and CEO, Michael Eisner from columnist Rick Munarriz.
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Fool.com: 10 Tips to Save Disney, 6 - 10 (General) posted: 8/12/02
The August 9th Fool.com continues his open letter to Disney chairman and CEO, Michael Eisner from columnist Rick Munarriz.
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OrSen: 2 die as rig fire shuts I-4 (WDW) posted: 8/12/02
The August 11th Orlando Sentinel reports two Disney World cast members, Gertrude Petit-Homme and Francois Gregroire were killed on their way to work in an accident that shut down I-4.
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LPWire: Meet the Team Behind Kim Possible, Aug 18 at 1p (Movies) posted: 8/12/02
Kim Possible creators / executive producers Mark McCorkle and Bob Shooley will appear on stage at the Shrine Auditorim Expo Center at 1:00p on August 18th with Stephen Silver (character designer) to discuss the popular series.
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LPWire: ABC Primetime Preview Weekend at DCA Schedule Announced (DL) posted: 8/12/02
Schedule of Events for the ABC Primetime Preview Weekend at Disney's California Adventure, August 24 - 25.
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SanDiegoUnionTrib: Rolly Crump, Disney Imagineer (DL,WDW,General) posted: 8/12/02
The July 31st San Diego Union Tribune chats with Disney Imagineer Rolly Crump and announces Crump's art will be on display Sept. 29 at the River Village Center in Bonsall.
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DowJones: Disney Board Braces for Impact of New Independence Rules (General) posted: 8/12/02
The August 12th Dow Jones talks about the impending shakeup of the Disney Board in light of their Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
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Time: Can Disney's Kingdom Regain its Magic? (General) posted: 8/12/02
The August 10th Time Magazine reports nearly every Disney division is sputtering and wonders if Michael Eisner can lead the turnaround.
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Newsweek: The Battle for Orlando (WDW) posted: 8/12/02
The August 12th Newsweek talks about Universal's on-going challenge to establish themselves as a primary destination in Central Florida.
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OrSen: Flavors still soar at Flying Fish Cafe (WDW) posted: 8/12/02
The August 11th Orlando Sentinel takes a look at the Flying Fish Cafe under the new direction of chef Robert Curry.
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AP: Bachelor romance goes sour (Movies) posted: 8/12/02
The August 9th Associated Press reports the romance that was developed through ABC's The Bachelor has cooled.
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Screamscape: WDW Rumors (WDW) posted: 8/12/02
According to reports received by Screamscape, Big Thunder Mountain's trains have received a change and talks about Star Tours II possibilities.
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EOnline: Signs at Number 2 with $60 million, Spy Kids 2 opens at #3 (Movies) posted: 8/12/02
The August 12th E! Online reports Signs came in at number 2 with $60 million and Disney-owned Miramax's Spy Kids 2 premiered at number 3 with $17 million.
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LPWire: DIS Records to Release 'Lizzie McGuire' Soundtrack (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/12/02
The "Lizzie McGuire Soundtrack" is a collection of songs featured during the show's phenomenal first season. It includes performances from Smash Mouth, Jessica Simpson, Mandy Moore and The Jackson 5 in addition to the show's star, Hilary Duff. The "Lizzie McGuire Soundtrack" will be available beginning August 13th.
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LPWire: Walt Disney Records' Read-Alongs Now Available on DVD for First Time! (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/12/02
Walt Disney Records launched the first DVD Read-Along series on August 6 at the Children's Museum of Manhattan.
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LPWire: Disney Interactive Expands Roster of Playhouse Disney CDROM Titles (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/12/02
Disney Interactive is expanding its lineup of Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney titles with "Playhouse Disney's Stanley Wild for Sharks!" and "Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh: A Story without a Tail."
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AP: Collaboration with Disney helped von Braun sell space (Movies) posted: 8/12/02
The August 12th Associated Press reports the American space program was assisted by the collaboration between Disney and Werner Von Braun.
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LPWire: URISTAT(R) Announces Winner of 'Favorite Places To Pee for Free' Sweepstakes (DL,WDW) posted: 8/12/02
Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resort received honorable mentions in the theme park category of URISTAT's Favorite Places to Pee for Free Sweepstakes. The winner was Travel Information Center in Ashtabula County on Interstate 90 Westbound, one mile west from Penn line.
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LATimes Book Review: Animation, Critical Theory and the Avant-Garde (Movies,General) posted: 8/12/02
The August 11th Los Angeles Times reviews the book Animation, Critical Theory and the Avant-Garde which explores the history of the theoretical arguments surrounding the development of animation.
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OrSen: Japanese Sesame Street Attraction Not Expected in FL (General) posted: 8/12/02
The August 12th Orlando Sentinel reports the Sesame Street attraction currently under development for Universal Studios Japan is not expected to crossover to the US theme parks.
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AP: More than half century after end of World War II, Asians keep turning up unexploded bombs (OD) posted: 8/12/02
The August 11th Associated Press talks about the numerous unexploded bombs being discovered in Asian cities including the area currently being dredged for Hong Kong Disneyland.
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AniWrldMag: Nickelodeon Buys Out Noggin from Partner Sesame Workshop (Movies) posted: 8/12/02
The August 9th Animation World Magazine reports Nickelodeon bought out Noggin channel joint venture partner Sesame Workshop.
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AniWrldMag: How To Draw Animation: Sounding Out Words (Movies,General) posted: 8/12/02
Christopher Hart, author of How to Draw Animation offers a brief glimpse at the book's instruction on Animation World Magazine online.
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NYTimes: It's a Joy Ride, and the Kids Are Driving (Movies) posted: 8/12/02
The August 11th New York Times explores the changes in movie fare for children and families.
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LPWire: Long Awaited Tinkerbell Sculpture by Terri Hardin To Be Released Aug 10 (DL,Coll) posted: 8/9/02
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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NYTimes: Many Are Wondering if Eisner Can Reverse Course at Disney (General) posted: 8/9/02
The August 8th New York Times examines the reported rift growing among the Disney board members.
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NYPost: Disney Mouster (General) posted: 8/9/02
According to comments in the August 9th New York Post, media analysts believe Michael Eisner's days as head of Disney are numbered.
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AFP: Disney poised for rebound: Eisner (General) posted: 8/9/02
The August 9th Agence France Presse offers Eisner's remarks that people don't get it and unlike their belief the sky is not falling.
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WSJ: Eisner: Disney Set to Turn Around (General) posted: 8/9/02
The August 9th Wall Street Journal on Yahoo reports Eisner expects Disney to rebound and grow by cutting costs, boosting cash flow and building up assets.
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SPTimes: Dwarfs take Disney on wild ride (General) posted: 8/9/02
An August 7th St Petersburg Times column wonders if the Dwarfs are running the show with Sleepy heading ABC, Bashful chairing the board, etc.
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OrSen: Disney might make play for Universal (WDW,General) posted: 8/9/02
According to the August 9th Orlando Sentinel, Disney would consider purchasing the Universal theme parks.
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AnimMov: Sting's Sweatbox Premieres, Hollywood Reporter Items (Movies) posted: 8/9/02
Animated Movies News offers various reports from around the Net including Hollywood Reporter articles that Disney is moving forward with its Three Little Pigs project and has signed onto a new animated feature as well as announces Sting's documentary that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the development of Emperor's New Groove premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.
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AniMag: ComputerCafe Goes Wild For Spy Kids 2 (Movies) posted: 8/9/02
The August 7th Animation Magazine talks about the digital effects teams behind Spy Kids 2.
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CalgarySun: Dino-might for Calgarian (Movies) posted: 8/9/02
The August 9th Calgary Sun talks with David Winning, director of the ABC series Dinotopia.
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NYTimes: ABC Reverses TV Pattern and Schedules Cable Rerun (Movies) posted: 8/9/02
According to the August 7th New York Times, ABC will broadcast reruns of the USA Networks Monk four days after the episode premieres on USA.
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Reuters: Salmonella at Disney Affects Transplant Patients (WDW) posted: 8/9/02
The August 8th Reuters announces individuals who attended the transplant games at Disney's Wide World of Sports may have been exposed to salmonella.
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LATimes: It's a Tough Time for Disney to Sell Team (DL,General) posted: 8/9/02
According to the August 9th Los Angeles Times Disney continues to offer the Anaheim Angels and Mighty Ducks but with both baseball and hockey looking at a potential players strike its not an easy time to sell.
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OCReg: Profit jumps as Pixar draws on film success (Movies) posted: 8/9/02
The August 9th Orange County Register reports Pixar stock rose following higher quarterly profits that topped estimates.
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OCReg: Lawsuit blames Knott's for 2001 death of roller-coaster rider (DL) posted: 8/9/02
The August 9th Orange County Register reports the family of Justine Bolia who died after riding the Knott's Montezooma's Revenge roller coaster have filed a lawsuit against the theme park and its owner.
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This week's additions to The LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Movies,Coll) posted: 8/9/02
27 items added this week include a new book on Walt Disney, Hasbro theme park-themed board games, Walt Disney World CDs and much more!
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LP Poll: Are you a Disney shareholder? (WDW,Coll) posted: 8/9/02
During the past week LaughingPlace.com asked readers, Are you a Disney shareholder? The current rankings are: I'm not a shareholder (58%), I own just a few token shares (21%), and Yes, Disney is part of my financial portfolio (20%). This poll will close Friday at midnight Pacific.
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AMC Downtown Disney Anaheim August 9th Weekend Movies (DL,Movies) posted: 8/9/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC 12 Theaters Downtown Disney include Austin Powers in Goldmember (PG-13), Blood Work (R), The Country Bears (G), K-19: the Widowmaker (PG-13), Lilo & Stitch (PG), The Master of Disguise (PG), Men in Black II (PG-13), Mr. Deeds (PG-13), Road to Perdition (R), Signs (PG-13), Spy Kids2: The Island of Lost Dreams (PG), Stuart Little 2 (PG) and XXX (PG-13) Call theater for showtimes (714) 769-4262.
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AMC Pleasure Island 24 July 26th Weekend Movies (WDW,Movies) posted: 8/9/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include Austin Powers in Goldmember (PG-13), Blood Work (R), The Bourne Identity (PG-13), The Country Bears (G), K-19: the Widowmaker (PG-13), Like Mike (PG), Lilo & Stitch (PG), Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (R), The Master of Disguise (PG), Men in Black II (PG-13), Minority Report (PG-13), Mr. Deeds (PG-13), Reign of Fire (PG-13), Road to Perdition (R), Signs (PG-13), Signs - Digital Projection (PG-13), Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (PG), Stuart Little 2 (PG) and XXX (PG-13). Call theater for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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LATimes: Eisner Under More Fire as Stock Sinks (General) posted: 8/8/02
The August 8th Los Angeles Times reports Eisner's leadership is coming under increasing scrutinity as the stock continues its disappointing performance.
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PageSix: Disney Big's Days May Be Numbered (General) posted: 8/8/02
New York Post gossip columnist Cindy Adams in her August 8th column talks about the continuing call for Eisner's termination and mentions his nemesis Jeffrey Katzenberg as a possible replacement.
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Reuters: Disney Confident of Finances, Theme Parks (DL,WDW,General) posted: 8/8/02
The August 7th Reuters offers comments by Disney Chief Financial Officer Tom Staggs in light of Disney's stock price reaching an eight year low.
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OrBusJrn: Disney exec says company eyeing Universal properties (General) posted: 8/8/02
The August 5th Orlando Business Journal offers comments by Disney Company Chief Financial Officer Tom Staggs regarding their interest in purchasing the Vivendi Universal properties.
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Reuters: Buyers looking at Disney sports teams (General) posted: 8/8/02
The August 7th Reuters reports sources are saying both the Ducks and Angels are being considered by possible buyers.
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LAMag: Lawyers, Tiggers & Bears, Oh My! (Movies,Coll,General) posted: 8/8/02
The Los Angeles Magazine examines the ongoing lawsuit over Winnie the Pooh.
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LPWire: DIS Wild Racers Featuring Favorite Disney & Disney/Pixar Characters As Sleek New Vehicles (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/8/02
As "cars with character", the DISNEY WILD RACERS 2-PACK assortment launches in 2002. Each two-pack comes with two highly stylized cars, along with a collectible bio-card license plate for each Disney Racer.
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LATimes: Broadway Struggles With Sept. 11 (Movies) posted: 8/8/02
The August 8th Los Angeles Times reports Disney Theatricals Beauty and the Beast, Aida and The Lion King along with numerous other Broadway musicals will be dark on September 11th.
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UEMedia: Content Project Promos Disney's Kim Possible (Movies) posted: 8/8/02
The August 7th Design in Motion takes a look at the development of the Kim Possible sweepstakes campaign promo.
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LATimes: DreamWorks to Develop TV Shows for NBC (Movies,General) posted: 8/8/02
According to the August 8th Los Angeles Times, DreamWorks will develop TV shows for NBC.
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AP: Universal Studios Japan cuts execs' pay (OD,General) posted: 8/8/02
The August 7th Associated Press reports Universal Studios Japan executives publically apologized and experiences paycuts following the discovery USJ Co., served food cooked with expired ingredients and used untreated industrial water in drinking fountains at the theme park.
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OrSen: SeaWorld to give lakefront new look (WDW,General) posted: 8/8/02
The August 8th Orlando Sentinel reports SeaWorld Orlando is planning an expansion which will be built around the base of the sky tower.
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2Adults1Child: LACMA Review (DL) posted: 8/8/02
2 Adults, 1 Child continues their summer musuem tour with a trip to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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LPCorrection: DLP-IG F Files, Geyser Mountain (OD) posted: 8/7/02
In the August 6th update we mistakenly linked this story to Screamscape. The Disneyland Paris Internet Guidebook: F Files takes a look at the lost rides of EuroDisneyland. This edition is about Geyser Mountain.
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OrSen: Epcot Makeover Rumors (WDW) posted: 8/7/02
The August 2nd Orlando Sentinel reports rumors circulating around Epcot including the possibility that its fine dining locations may become available to guests without full admission.
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Slate: The louse in Mickey Mouse's house (General) posted: 8/7/02
Slate Magazine columnist Daniel Gross explains why Michael Eisner should be fired.
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HeraldTrib: Al Konetzni took characters off the screen and brought them into our homes (Coll) posted: 8/7/02
The August 4th Herald Tribune explores the life of Disney Legend Al Konetzi who was the idea man behind many classic Disney toys including the popular Disney school bus lunchbox.
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LATimes: Television Ratings During Summer (Movies) posted: 8/7/02
The August 7th Los Angeles Times takes a look at the recent television ratings and reports ABC's latest edition of the Battle at Bighorn primetime golf exhibit dropped 12% in the ratings over last year's presentation.
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LPWire: ABC Telepic Prince William Set To Air Sunday, September 29, 2002 (Movies) posted: 8/7/02
Jordan Frieda stars as His Royal Highness William Arthur Philip Louis Windsor of Wales in ABC's telefilm, which is the first to dramatize the life of the royal prince and covers the years from the death of his mother, Princess Diana, to his arrival at St. Andrew's College.
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LPWire: Advance Copies of Kingdom Hearts to be Auctioned on DisneyAuctions.com (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/7/02
Disney Auctions will give video gamers everywhere a chance to own KINGDOM HEARTS -- the new PlayStation(R) 2 video game by Square and Disney Interactive -- before it is available in retail outlets.
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LPWire: Dis Chan Airs Special Hr Long Bear in the Big Blue House Focuses on Hope During Adversity (Movies) posted: 8/7/02
A special hour-long episode of the Emmy Award-winning series "Bear in the Big Blue House" from Jim Henson Television, illustrating for young viewers and their parents/caregivers how a community comes together to cope with unexpected adversity, will be presented each day, Monday 9/9 through Friday, 9/13 (1:00-2:00 p.m., ET/PT), during Disney Channel's learning-based programming block for preschoolers, Playhouse Disney.
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HollywdRprtr: Dis channeling 6 kids shows to ABC Sat. block (Movies) posted: 8/7/02
The August 7th Hollywood Reporter announces ABC is extending the hours of its Saturday morning children's programming to include select Disney Channel series including the Proud Family and Disney's Kim Possible.
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Variety: Usual Suspects Scribe in ABC Deal (Movies) posted: 8/7/02
The August 7th Variety reports Usual Suspects screenwriter is developing a detective drama for ABC.
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Variety: Monk Coming to ABC (Movies) posted: 8/7/02
The August 7th Variety reports the USA Networks' Monk will air first run episodes on ABC four days following their airing on USA.
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Playbill: Musical Version of Noah's Ark Headed to ABC-TV (Movies) posted: 8/7/02
The August 7th Playbill reports Disney's Wonderful World of Disney will offer a musical adaptation of Noah's Ark using combination of live-action and computer animation to tell the story from the animal's point of view.
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AP: ABC's Cokie Roberts treated for cancer (Movies) posted: 8/7/02
The August 6th Associated Press reports ABC's Cokie Roberts doesn't expect her breast cancer treatment to interfere with her work for the Disney owned network.
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TorontoSun: Spy Kids 2 Review - Mixed (Movies) posted: 8/7/02
Toronto Sun reviews Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams calling it a kids film with not as much to keep adults interested as the original.
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SunTimes: Ebert Reviews Spy Kids 2 - 3 Stars (Movies) posted: 8/7/02
Movie critic Roger Ebert gives Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams three stars saying "the Spy Kids franchise establishes itself as a durable part of the movie landscape."
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OrSen: Sesame Street gets an Orlando address for 3-D film (General) posted: 8/7/02
The August 7th Orlando Sentinel reports the characters of Sesame Street will be featured in a new 3-D attraction for Universal Studios in Japan. The film is being filmed in Universal Studios Orlando soundstages.
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Reuters: Imax Strikes Hollywood Deal with Talent Agency CAA (Movies) posted: 8/7/02
The August 7th Reuters reports IMAX theatres following its first-run successes with Disney films has hired Talent Agency CAA to help them attain more first-run films for their large screen theaters.
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SFGate: Santa Rosa's McDonald Avenue retains the charm that got it into pictures (Movies) posted: 8/7/02
The SF Gate explores the history of the house and town featured in Disney's Pollyanna.
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Buena Vista Box Office Totals Aug 2 - 4, 2002 (Movies) posted: 8/7/02
LaughingPlace.com offers the box office totals for Buena Vista films this past weekend. Signs came in at number 1 with over $60 million.
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OrSen: Eisner seems to have lost magic touch (General) posted: 8/6/02
The August 6th Orlando Sentinel asks is Michael Eisner was the right man to save the company in the 80s but is the wrong man to head the company's turnaround today?
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OrSen: Disney to close hotel for restaurant renovation (WDW) posted: 8/6/02
The August 6th Orlando Sentinel reports the Caribbean Beach Resort will close from Sept. 8 until the Christmas holidays as they renovate the kitchen.
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LATimes: Moody's May Cut Disney's Credit Rating (General) posted: 8/6/02
The August 6th Los Angeles Times reports Moody's Investors Service may lower Disney's long term credit rating.
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CBSMW: Moody's puts Disney on review status (General) posted: 8/6/02
The August 5th CBS MarketWatch reports Moody's Investors Service may lower Disney's long term credit rating and offers comments from a Moody's analyst.
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LPWire: Disney Art Classics Announces Featured Sculpture for the 2003 Celebration (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/6/02
The Walt Disney Classics Collection proudly announces "Hooray for Captain Pan!� the featured sculpture for the "Disney Adventure on the High Seas: 2003 Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics� event (May 15 - 18, 2003) aboard the Disney Cruise Line.
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LATimes: HBO to Produce New Programs for ABC (Movies) posted: 8/6/02
The August 6th Los Angeles Times examines yesterday's announcement that HBO would develop new shows for ABC over the next two years.
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AP: Madden, Michaels Hit It Off on 'MNF' (Movies) posted: 8/6/02
The August 6th Associated Press gives John Madden and Al Michaels first Monday Night Football outing a good review and reports ratings were up for the preseason program.
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AFP: Shanghai in talks with Universal Studios to build theme park (General) posted: 8/6/02
According to the August 6th Agence France Presse, Shanghai officials are in talks with Universal Studios to build a theme park in the mainland city.
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Screamscape: Disney Television Studio Tour Closed (OD) posted: 8/6/02
Screamscape reports Disneyland Studios Paris' Disney Television Studio Tour is closed and offers more information about the anticipated changes to this attraction.
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DLP-IG: F Files, Geyser Mountain (OD) posted: 8/6/02
The Disneyland Paris Internet Guidebook: F Files takes a look at the lost rides of EuroDisneyland. This edition is about Geyser Mountain.
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WDWMagic: Explanation of the Mission Space Queue (WDW) posted: 8/6/02
WDWMagic offers a pictorial explanation of the guest flow at Mission: Space.
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LPWire: Disney Channel To Launch Express Yourself Campaign (Movies) posted: 8/6/02
Each message encourages young viewers to express their feelings in positive ways and to embrace and accept their differences through tolerance and communication. Coinciding with the events and discussions surrounding the one-year anniversary of the September 11th tragedy, the uplifting interstitials will be seen in an increased rotation during Disney Channel's afternoon and evening programming for kids and families.
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LPWire: Project Greenlight Receives Another Greenlight (Movies) posted: 8/6/02
Miramax, HBO, and LivePlanet today announced the launch of the second installment of "Project Greenlight," the filmmaking contest, feature film and warts-and-all behind-the-scenes filmmaking documentary TV series that chronicles the challenges of a first-time-filmmaker living the dream of a lifetime by directing their own film.
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AniMag: Disney Promotes Tim Kilpin To Exec. VP, Studio Franchise Mgmt. (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/6/02
The August 5th Animation Magazine reports Tim Kilpin has been named, executive vice-president studio franchise management, a newly created role.
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Rense: Disney, UFOs And Disclosure (General) posted: 8/6/02
The tabloid style Rense.com offers a report which links the Disney Studios to the government's cover-up of UFOs and more specifically Ward Kimball's story of the governments enlistment of Disney to help citizens prepare for the reality of extraterrestrials.
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Disney.com: Tuck Everlasting Trailer (Movies) posted: 8/6/02
Visit Disney.com to view the trailer for the upcoming film Tuck Everlasting which opens October 11th.
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LPWire: KINGDOM HEARTS for the PS2 Ships to Retail On September 17, 2002 (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/6/02
"We are excited to launch 'KINGDOM HEARTS' in North America, which combines the magic of Disney and game development expertise of Square in one adventurous game," said Jan Smith, president of Disney Interactive.
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LPWire: Hong Kong Awards HK$1.38 BLN Disneyland Infrastructure Contract (OD) posted: 8/6/02
The contract, at a cost of HK$1.38 billion, comprises the decommissioning of the former Cheoy Lee Shipyard, site formation of about 20 hectares of land and construction of about 3.9km of roads and vehicular bridges together with the associated drainage and sewerage works.
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OCReg: Petting zoo at Knott's endangered (DL,General) posted: 8/6/02
The August 6th Orange County Register talks about the possible closure of the petting zoo at Knotts Berry Farm.
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USAToday: Miller takes over AOL division (General) posted: 8/6/02
The August 5th USA Today reports former cable TV and e-commerce executive Jonathan Miller has been the new chairman and chief executive of AOL Time Warner's troubled America Online division. Paul Pressler was reportedly on the shortlist for the position.
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NBA: Lakers 2002 Trophy On Display at Anaheim ESPNZone Today (DL) posted: 8/5/02
The Los Angeles Lakers 2002 National Basketball Championship trophy will be on display at Anaheim's ESPNZone, Monday August 5th from 5 - 8p. Fans can have their picture taken with the trophy for a donation of $5 per photo. All proceeds will benefit the Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation and the fan will receive a $5 ESPNZone gamecard.
Thanks to Orionriver for posting this information
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Variety: Disney Digs Up $1.5 Million Deal with Miners (Movies) posted: 8/5/02
The August 5th Variety reports Disney has reached a nearly $1.5 million deal for the exclusive book and TV movie rights to the personal stories of the nine Pennsylvania miners who were rescued in late July 2002. ABC will produce a two-hour TV movie about the rescue operation and Hyperion is expected to publish a book recounting the experiences.
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LPWire: ABC Enters Into First Look Programming Deal with HBO Independent Productions (Movies) posted: 8/5/02
ABC and Home Box Office have entered into a two-year agreement to jointly create new programming for the broadcast television audience.
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Variety: Affleck, Damon in Disney Production Deal (Movies) posted: 8/5/02
The August 5th Variety reports Disney has signed a two-year film production with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Live Planet production company.
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LATimes: Media Firms Hurt by Disney Results (General) posted: 8/5/02
The August 3rd Los Angeles Times looks at analysts responses to Disney's recent economic report and contrasts Disney's stock performance with other media stocks.
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CBSMW: Disney drops another 8 percent (General) posted: 8/5/02
The August 5th CBSMarketWatch reports Disney shares fell despite Touchstone's box office win this weekend.
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LATimes: Suicide Victim Found at Disneyland Parking Lot (DL) posted: 8/5/02
The August 4th Los Angeles Times reports a 50 year old man committed suicide at Disneyland's parking lot. The man was not a cast member and left behind a suicide explaining his actions.
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Eonline: Signs Reaps Crop of Gold (Movies) posted: 8/5/02
The August 4th E! Online report Touchstone's Signs took the number one spot with $60.3 million in its opening weekend. The Country Bears fell to number 9 with $3 million.
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Reuters: Pushing Digital Buttons in Spy Kids 2 (Movies) posted: 8/5/02
An August 5th Reuters item examines Spy Kids 2 director Robert Rodriguez choice of digital instead of the classic medium film and explores the continuing growth of digital projection in theatres nationwide.
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WDWMagic: Photos of Mission Space Continuing Construction (WDW) posted: 8/5/02
WDWMagic offers recent photos from Mission: Space.
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LPWire: Photos from Once Upon a Toy Opening (WDW) posted: 8/5/02
Photos from the grand opening ceremony of the Once Upon a Toy shop located in Walt Disney World's Downtown Disney Marketplace.
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Screamscape: FastPass Reports in Orlando Sentinel are Inaccurate (WDW) posted: 8/5/02
Screamscape talks with their Walt Disney World FastPass contacts about the recent reports in the Orlando Sentinel about a FastPass upgrade.
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Animagic: Philarmagic Coming to DCA (DL) posted: 8/5/02
Animagic talks Mickey's PhilarMagic and its possible future arrival at Disney's California Adventure.
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LP: DL Annual Passholder Mickey as Anaheim Angel Pin Offer (Coll,General) posted: 8/5/02
Disneyland annual passholders can receive a free limited edition pin featuring Mickey as an Anaheim Angels baseball player if they purchase 2 tickets for the Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002 at 5:05 pm using the special order form.
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OrSen: Disney drops anchor at new ports (WDW) posted: 8/5/02
The August 4th Orlando Sentinel announces the Disney Cruises new itinerary and new shore excursions.
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OrBusJrn: Beaches and Cream Best Burger (WDW) posted: 8/5/02
The August 5th Orlando Business Journal challenges the Orlando Weekly's choice of Back Yard Burger as the city's new best burger and instead selects the hand formed patties of Beaches and Cream at Disney's Beach Club.
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OrSen: Boom subsides for ride projects (WDW) posted: 8/5/02
The August 5th Orlando Sentinel offers comments from a Cedar Point LP official that the pattern of amusement parks creating one large coaster every 5 years has reached its peak and looks at the new pattern in amusement park rides.
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Angels Update - Second Place in AL West (General) posted: 8/5/02
During the month of July, the Disney owned Angels won 16 and lost 10. This weekend the Angels hosted a four game series against the Yankees winning 2 and losing 2 leaving them 3 games behind division leader Seattle. The Angels now enter a 7 game road trip with a makeup game with Detroit, 3 game series with the Chicago White Sox and three games at Toronto. Their next homestand begins August 12th against Detroit.
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LATimes: Erstad's Deal Seen as Message (General) posted: 8/5/02
The August 4th Los Angeles Times reports Disney owned Angels have signed outfielder Darrin Erstad to a four-year, $32-million contract extension. The article also announces Disney is still trying to sell the team and expects to lose as much as $20 million on the team this year.
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LATimes: Stay-and-Play Can Cure Theme-Park Burnout (DL,WDW) posted: 8/5/02
The August 4th Los Angeles Times talks about theme parks overnight packages including the Knotts package which includes Snoopy tucking in the kids.
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LATimes: Kids' Stories, Grown-Up Business (Movies) posted: 8/5/02
The August 4th Los Angeles Times takes a look at the movie industry's return to classic children's tales for their films.
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OrSen: Universal awaits its fate (WDW) posted: 8/5/02
The August 5th Orlando Sentinel ponders the future of the Universal theme parks as rumors continue that Vivendi will unload the Universal entertainment division.
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OrSen: Project near Festival Bay put on hold (WDW) posted: 8/5/02
The August 5th Orlando Sentinel reports the amusement park and nightclub complex planned near Festival Bay mall on International Drive has been put on the backburner as a response to the sluggish tourism.
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OrBusJrn: Bullwinkle and Rocky for Thanksgiving dinner? (WDW) posted: 8/5/02
The August 5th Orlando Business Journal talks about coaster rumor site Screamscape including his recent post that Universal Studios is planning a mini-version of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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LATimes: Synergy Proved Their Undoing (WDW,Movies) posted: 8/5/02
The August 4th Los Angeles Times discusses the problems media companies have had as they've become larger and more diversified and possible scaling back in the future.
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HllywdRprtr: Shannon leashing Good Boy role for MGM/Henson (Movies) posted: 8/5/02
According to the August 5th Hollywood Reporter, Molly Shannon who recently completed her role as Marion for Disney upcoming remake of The Music Man will star in the MGM/ Jim Henson Pictures family comedy Good Boy.
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LP: Disney's Rockin the Bay Three Dog Night Performance Time Change (DL) posted: 8/2/02
Disney's Rockin' the Bay will feature Three Dog Night on Saturday, August 3rd at 3:30p and at 6:45p. Please note the 6:45p showtime is a change from the previously announced schedule.
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LP: Rockin' the Bay New Showtimes (DL) posted: 8/2/02
According to Disneyland Guest Relations, beginning August 5th Disney's Rockin' the Bay concerts will be offered at 5:45p and 745p. Next week's performers include The Turtles, Buckinghams and the Village People.
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LPWire: The Walt Disney Company Reports Earnings for the Quarter and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2002 (General) posted: 8/2/02
The Walt Disney Company today reported earnings for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2002.
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CBSMW: Should Disney still be a Dow 30 stock? (General) posted: 8/2/02
An August 2nd CBSMarketWatch commentary asks if it is time for Disney to be removed from the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
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Reuters: Disney Falls Almost 11 Pct on Profit Fall (General) posted: 8/2/02
The August 2nd Reuters reports Disney stock fell almost 11 percent following the release of third quarter report.
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HollywdRprtr: Disney's finances no walk in the park (General) posted: 8/2/02
An August 2nd Hollywood Reporter article offers comments about the Disney Company's economic performance by Michael Eisner and Bob Iger during a conference call.
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TheStreet: Disney Tumbles on Theme Park Weakness (General) posted: 8/2/02
The Street.com commentary takes a look at the Disney Company's third quarter report and analysts response to the Company's warning that the continuing theme park attendance slump could lead to a drop in fourth quarter earnings from last year.
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OrSen: Disney profit loses some of its magic (General) posted: 8/2/02
The August 2nd Orlando Sentinel reports Disney's biggest drop in income came from the Studios despite the success of Lilo & Stitch.
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LATimes: Disney Profit Falls on Weak Park, TV Units (General) posted: 8/2/02
The August 2nd Los Angeles Times takes a look at Disney's recent financial report offering comments from an investor consultant and a Merrill Lynch media analyst.
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Variety: El Capitan Theatre Announces Restored Sleeping Beauty To Premiere with Panel Discussion (Movies) posted: 8/2/02
According to Variety, the El Capitan Theatre will kick off its two-week
engagement of a restored print of Disney's Sleeping Beauty on Thursday, August 22nd with a panel discussion featuring Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston (the remaining two of Disney's Nine Old Men), Mary Costa (voice talent of Aurora), Andreas Deja (Disney animator), Scott MacQueen (the film's restoration expert), and Alex Rannie (music historian). Tickets are available at the box office, by calling 1 800 Disney 6 or through the website.
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AP: Miss America Pageant Names First Black Emcee (Movies) posted: 8/2/02
The August 2nd Associated Press reports Wayne Brady will host the Miss America Pageant this year.
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LPWire: Pin Mania Weekend! August 3 - 4, 2002 (DL,Coll) posted: 8/2/02
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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Dizpins.com: Upcoming and Recent pin releases (DL,WDW,OD,Coll) posted: 8/2/02
DizPins.com keeps collectors up to date on pin releases around the Disney Company including the theme parks worldwide.
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OrSen: Florida theme parks report 2 injuries in latest quarter (WDW) posted: 8/2/02
The August 2nd Orlando Sentinel reports Disney's Tower of Terror was cited as the location of one of two significant injuries to guests of Central Florida theme parks during the second quarter.
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OrSen: The magic 9 animated Disney's golden age (Movies) posted: 8/2/02
The August 2nd Orlando Sentinel takes a look at Disney's Nine Old Men offering comments from Walt Disney's Nine Old Men & The Art of Animation author John Canemaker.
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OCReg: Scientist William Mallow died at age 82 (WDW) posted: 8/2/02
The August 2nd Orange County Register reports scientist William Mallow has ided at the age of 82. He is credited with developing Liquid Paper and improving the silicone rubber skin covering on the robotic dinosaurs in the Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla.
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EnterWkly: Look at Spy Kids 2 (Movies) posted: 8/2/02
Entertainment Weeklytakes a look at Spy Kids director Robert Rodriguez.
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Disney.com: Financial Report for Fiscal Year 02 Quarter 3 (General) posted: 8/1/02
Disney.com offers Re-plays of the the financial results for Fiscal Year 02 Quarter 3 report via the web or by phone (973) 341-3080 (PIN is 3363204) until August 8, 2002.
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Reuters: Disney faces tough fiscal third quarter - analysts (General) posted: 8/1/02
The July 31st Reuters reports analysts expect Disney's third quarter to be disappointing as their movies and television divisions continue to struggle, the themeparks continue to recover from the effects September 11th has had on tourism and they evaluate the impact Adelphia's bankruptcy on their cable revenue.
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CBSMW: Disney declines ahead of earnings (General) posted: 8/1/02
The August 1st CBS MarketWatch reports Disney stocks fell before the release of their third quarter report.
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LPWire: New Toy Store With Theme Park Playthings From DIS and Hasbro Opens at WDW Downtown Disney (WDW) posted: 8/1/02
Once Upon a Toy offers five uniquely themed rooms that add up to 16,000 square feet of fun, a retail playground created by Walt Disney Imagineering in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc., the official toy and game company of Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris Resort.
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Reuters: ABC names new daytime TV chief (Movies) posted: 8/1/02
The August 1st Reuters reports Brian Scott Frons has been named the new president of ABC Daytime.
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LPWire: Celebrity Appearance for ABC Primetime Preview Weekend' at DCA Announced (DL) posted: 8/1/02
Disneyland announces the various celebrities expected to attend the ABC Primetime Preview Weekend at Disney's California Adventure, August 24 - 25.
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Variety: ABC Boards Musical Ark (Movies) posted: 8/1/02
The August 1st Variety reports Disney's Wonderful World of Disney will offer a musical adaptation of Noah's Ark using combination of live-action and computer animation to tell the story from the animal's point of view.
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CalgarySun: Phoenix sees the Signs (Movies) posted: 8/1/02
The August 1st Calgary Sun talks with Joaquin Phoenix about his upcoming role in Signs.
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JamMovies: Kelly Osbourne to get Freaky (Movies) posted: 8/1/02
Jam! Movies reports Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly will portray the musically inclined best friend of the teen heroine in the upcoming remake of Disney's Freaky Friday.
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OCReg: Interest mounts in new Alamo film (Movies) posted: 8/1/02
The August 1st Orange County Register reports Disney's blockbuster film The Alamo is already generating interest on the Net.
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Buena Vista Box Office Totals July 2002 (Movies) posted: 8/1/02
LaughingPlace.com offers the box office totals for Buena Vista films throughout July 2002.
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OCReg: Disney Owned Angels Bolsters Bench with Trade (General) posted: 8/1/02
The August 1st Orange County Register reports the Angels acquired Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Alex Ochoa in a trade for catcher Jose Fabergas and other players to be named later.
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