Disney News Headlines
June 2003
OrlSen: Man who was Disneyland's 1st Tom Sawyer is cast in new role: Retiree (WDW) posted: 6/30/03
The Orlando Sentinel reports on the retirement of Tom Nabbe from the Walt Disney World Resort. Tom started at Disneyland selling newspapers and then was chossen by Walt Disney to portray Tom Sawyer on Tom Sawyer Island. He then transferred to Walt Disney World in 1971 and worked on the opening of Disneyland Paris.
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EOnline: Duff in Duet with Disney (Coll) posted: 6/30/03
E! Online reports on the recording contract between Hillary Duff and Walt Disney records that was signed after Disney and the Duffs could not reach an agreement on hillary reprising her Lizzie role for future films and an ABC series.
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ET: Arrrrgh! Pirates Premieres for Johnny & Crew (DL,Movies) posted: 6/30/03
Video from the premiere of Pirates at Disneyland.
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Zap2It: Port Charles Sails into Sunset (Movies) posted: 6/30/03
Zap2It announces ABC has cancelled the soap opera Port Charles, which debuted in 1997.
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OrlSen: Depp's Pirates Premieres at Disneyland (DL,Movies) posted: 6/30/03
The Orlando Sentinel has a report from the premiere of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl at Disneyland Park.
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OrBusJrn: Nearly two decades later, Epcot gets core concept (WDW) posted: 6/30/03
The Orlando Business Journal has an article about Mission: Space which includes comments from Marty Sklar and Tom Fitzgerald from Walt Disney Imagineering.
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LATimes: Firms' Prop. 13 Savings Are Coveted (General) posted: 6/30/03
The LA Times discuss the savings companies have received since the implementation of Prop 13. Because of the California proposition Disney only pays a nickel per square foot in property taxes for Disneyland.
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JimHillMedia: An Interview with Joyce Carlson (DL,Movies,General) posted: 6/30/03
Jim Korkis begins a three part interview with Disney veteran Joyce Carlson. In today's installment, Joyce talks about her early days at the Mouse Factory.
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Zap2It: ABC's Gotta Have Hart for Midseason (Movies) posted: 6/30/03
Zap2It reports ABC posted a 13-episode midseason order for The Big House, a comedy starring Kevin Hart.
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AWN: Disney Books New Comics Deal with Gemstone (Coll) posted: 6/30/03
Animation World Network reports on the new Disney comics starting this month that are being published by Diamond Comic distribution.
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Yahoo Movies: Hidalgo trailer available online (Movies) posted: 6/30/03
Yahoo offers the trailer for the upcoming Disney film Hidalgo about the greatest long-distance horse race ever run.
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CentreDaily: Disney movie may boost paint horse popularity (Movies) posted: 6/30/03
Knight-Ridder newspapers discuss how Disney's film"Hidalgo" could boost politarity in the American Paint Horse.
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TheHawkeye: Burlington native in Disney film (Movies) posted: 6/30/03
Joe Cockrell stars as a sports reporter in the upcoming Disney film "Mr. 3,000"
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Playbill News: Written in the Stars: Grammy Winner Toni Braxton is the New Aida (Movies) posted: 6/30/03
The June 3Oth Playbill announces Toni Braxton will step into the role of Aida on June 30th.
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Houston Chronicle: Pixar to take off kid gloves with new Disney deal (Movies,General) posted: 6/30/03
The Houston Chronicle reports that Pixars is prepared to offer a deal to Disney in the near future which would be much more favorable to the animation studios. Reports state that the new deal could incorporate the films under the previous arrangments.
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Cable Datacom: Broadband Content Providers Pursue Cable Operators (General) posted: 6/30/03
Cable Datacom News reports that broadband content providers, including Disney, are trying to work with cable opperators to provide distribution channels for their content. Disney's broadband content includes Toontown Online and ABC News Live
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OrlSen: Many at Universal want ex-boss back (WDW,General) posted: 6/30/03
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the desire of many Universal employees for former owner Edgar Bronfman Jr. to regain control of the Universal entertainment assets when Vivendi sells the assets.
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LATimes: Nemo facts about sea creatures (Movies,General) posted: 6/30/03
The LA Times has experts at the National Aquarium in Baltimore answer questions about fish that have arrisen after people have seen Disney's Finding Nemo.
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CORRECTIONLPWire: 20,000 Leagues Convention Update (DL,Movies) posted: 6/27/03
The Chandler's Cove Historical Society has released an update on the upcoming 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Convention including a schedule of events and announces under 40 spots are left.
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WDWMagic: Disney MGM Studios Motor Stunt Show (WDW) posted: 6/27/03
The June 27th WDWMagic offers rumors about construction on the Disney MGM Studios Stunt Show.
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LPWire: Independence Day Lights Up the Sky at Walt Disney World Resort (WDW) posted: 6/27/03
The skies over the Walt Disney World Resort will fill with spectacular pyrotechnics again this year during Independence Day.
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LATimes: Yo-Ho, Pirates Scuttles Disneyland Visits (DL,Movies) posted: 6/27/03
Disneyland prepares for the premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean; Curse of the Black Pearl.
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OCReg: Disney starts treasure hunt (DL,Movies) posted: 6/27/03
The June 27th Orange County Register talks about the classic Disneyland attraction that inspired this summer's blockbuster film, as well as offers a brief history of film premieres.
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HR: Disney Hit with 'Lizzie McGuire' Lawsuit (Movies) posted: 6/27/03
Representatives of late cartoonist Alfred "Al" Capp have sued Disney over the use of Sadie Hawkins Day in an episode of Lizzie Mc Guire.
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FilmForce: Miramax Tunes Up (Movies) posted: 6/27/03
FilmForce announces Miramax plans to bring Damn Yankees and Pippin to the big screen.
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AP: Raven-Symone Leaves Nest for College (Movies) posted: 6/27/03
The June 26th Associated Press reports Raven plans to get her college education.
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JTOnline: Get Ready for all Disney, all the time (Movies,General) posted: 6/27/03
The June 27th Japan Times announces the Disney Channel (Japan) arrives November 18th, Mickey Mouse's 75th birthday.
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LPWire: NFL Stars Visit Disney-MGM Studios for ESPN Promotional Spots (WDW) posted: 6/27/03
NFL quarterbacks and more than 20 other NFL players rode parade floats on New York Street at the Disney-MGM Studios backlot Thursday, June 26, during filming for ESPN's 2003 NFL Countdown and Primetime campaign, created and produced by Weiden & Kennedy, New York.
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LPWire: Pass Completed for Mr Irrelevant (DL) posted: 6/27/03
Ryan Hoag, named "Mr. Irrelevant� as the final pick of the 2003 NFL Draft, enjoyed a quick scrimmage with Mickey Mouse on a visit to Disney's California Adventure park in Anaheim, California, today (Tuesday, June 24).
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LATimes: Guerrero Glad to Be Sidelined (Movies) posted: 6/27/03
The June 27th Los Angeles Times talks about new Monday Night Football sideline reporter, Lisa Guerrero.
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OCReg: 'Nemo' has fans hooked on clown fish (Movies) posted: 6/27/03
The June 27th Orange County Register talks about the increase in clownfish sales following Finding Nemo.
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NYTimes: Editor of US Weekly Resigns From Magazine (General) posted: 6/27/03
The June 27th New York Times talks about the resignation of US Weekly's editor in chief, Bonnie Fuller. Disney is a part owner of US Weekly.
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Now Showing at AMC Pleasure Island 24 (WDW) posted: 6/27/03
Movies showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include 2 Fast 2 Furious (PG-13), 28 Days Later ( R ), Alex & Emma (PG-13), Bruce Almighty (PG-13), Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (PG-13), Daddy Day Care (PG), Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (PG-13), Finding Nemo (G), From Justin to Kelly (PG), Hollywood Homicide (PG-13), The Hulk (PG-13), The Italian Job (PG-13), The Matrix Reloaded ( R ), Rugrats Go Wild (PG), and Wrong Turn ( R ). Call theaters for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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Now Showing at AMC 12 Theatres Downtown Disney ® (DL) posted: 6/27/03
Movies showing at the AMC 12 Downtown Disney ® include 2 Fast 2 Furious (PG-13), Alex & Emma (PG-13), Bruce Almighty (PG-13), Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (PG-13), Daddy Day Care (PG), Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (PG-13), Finding Nemo (G), From Justin to Kelly (PG), Hollywood Homicide (PG-13), The Hulk (PG-13), The Italian Job (PG-13), The Matrix Reloaded ( R ), and Rugrats Go Wild (PG). Call theaters for showtimes (714) 769 4AMC.
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Now Showing at the AMC Ikspiari 16 (OD) posted: 6/27/03
Among the films showing at the AMC Ikspiari 16 are 8 Mile, About Schmidt, Charlie's Angels 2: Full Throttle, Chicago, the Core, Double Agent, The Hours, The Italian Job, The Matrix Reloaded, Solaris, Sweet Home Alabama and Two Weeks Notice.
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Now Showing at the Gaumont 15 Disney Village (OD) posted: 6/27/03
Among the films showing at the Gaumont 15 in the Disney Village are Fast and Furious 2, and Matrix 2 Reloaded.
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LPPoll: The Enchanged Tiki Room turns 40 this week. How do you rank it among Disney attractions? (DL,WDW) posted: 6/27/03
During the past week LaughingPlace.com asked readers, "The Enchanged Tiki Room turns 40 this week. How do you rank it among Disney attractions?" The top responses are: "One of the all-time greats" (46%), "Good, but not great" (28%), and Good, but not great (28%). This poll will close Friday at midnight Pacific.
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LPWire: 20,000 Leagues Convention Update (DL,Movies) posted: 6/26/03
The Chandler's Cove Historical Society has released an update on the upcoming 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Convention including a schedule of events and announces under 40 spots are left.
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OCReg: Pirates to invade Disneyland causing early closure (Movies) posted: 6/26/03
The June 26th Orange County Register talks about the park's plans to host th premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.
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IGN: Depp & Bruckheimer Talk Pirates (Movies) posted: 6/26/03
Johnny Depp and Jerry Bruckheimer talk about the upcoming film.
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OCReg: ABC hires Lisa Guerrero (Movies) posted: 6/26/03
The June 26th Orange County Register reports Lisa Guerrero has joined the ABC Monday Night Footlball team.
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EOnline: Chicago Inspires Musical Madness (Movies) posted: 6/26/03
The June 25th E! Online reports Miramax's success with Chicago has inspired others to bring musicals back to the big screen.
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Broadway: Tarzan Reading (Movies) posted: 6/26/03
Broadway.com announces the participants in this week's reading of Disney Theatricals' Tarzan.
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AnaheimMuseum: 100 Mickeys June 11th through August 9th (Movies) posted: 6/25/03
Eric Robison created One Hundred Mickeys for the celebration of Walt Disney's 100th birthday. Now through August 10, 2003 the Anaheim Museum is thrilled to present his images.
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LATimes: Pixar Angling to Take Bite Out of Disney's Share in Deal, Sources Say (Movies,General) posted: 6/25/03
The June 25th Los Angeles Times offers a look at the proposal from Pixar as reported by sources familiar with the matter.
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AP: Photo of Walt Disney Concert Hall (General) posted: 6/25/03
Associated Press image of the Walt Disney Concert Hall
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Zap2it: Rhona Mitra Joins Practice (Movies) posted: 6/25/03
Rohn Mitra joins the cast of ABC's The Practice as they replace six regulars during the off-season.
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LATimes: Drew ABC's very own albatross (Movies) posted: 6/25/03
The June 25th Los Angeles Times examines the decline of the Drew Carey Show and ABC's handling of the series.
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HR: Abrams on hunt in ABC Series (Movies) posted: 6/25/03
According to the June 25th Hollywood Reporter, JJ Abrams is focusing on bounty hunters for his new series which is in development to air on ABC.
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AICN: Pirates of the Caribbean Review (Movies) posted: 6/25/03
Another review comes in on Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean; Curse of the Black Pearl.
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SMH: Cartoons first - then you can do your homework (Movies,General) posted: 6/25/03
The June 26th Sydney Morning Herald explores the benefits of animated movies for children.
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NFFC: 2003 Convention Update (DL,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 6/24/03
Get a sneak peek at Disney's future and celebrate the past at the NFFC's National Convention 2003 "Celebrating the 21st Century Mouse" to be held in Anaheim, Ca from July 15 - 20, 2003. Speakers expected to attend include Wayne Allwine & Russi Taylor (voices of Mickey & Minnie), Randy Baumberger, Senior Vice President, Resort Operations and Sales for the Disneyland Resort, Jeff Vaughn from Gemstone Publishing, representatives from Walt Disney Art Classics, and more.
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AICN: Pirates of the Caribbean Reviews Ahoy! (Movies) posted: 6/24/03
Ain't It Cool News offers a couple of reviews from a preview screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.
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CartoonResearch: Outlaw Animation Book Signing (Coll) posted: 6/24/03
Cartoon historian, Jerry Beck will be signing his latest title Outlaw Animation at the Golden Apple in Westwood. The signing is a joint event also featuring Allan Neuwirth's Makin' Toons, various animators, trivia contests, screenings of rare shorts and more.
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LPWire: 20,000 Leagues Convention Update (DL,Movies) posted: 6/24/03
The Chandler's Cove Historical Society has released an update on the upcoming 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Convention and announces only 40 spots are left.
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AWN: Disney, the Evil Empire? (DL,WDW,Movies,General) posted: 6/24/03
The June 24th Animation World Magazine discusses the growing phenomenon of Disney-bashing and whether or not is deserved.
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Playbill: Mark Mancina and Lebo M's African Sound for Lion King (Movies) posted: 6/24/03
Playbill discusses the collaborative efforts that resulted in the Broadway musical The Lion King.
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ComingSoon: Weinstein Adapting Damn Yankees Musical (Movies) posted: 6/24/03
The June 24th ComingSoon announces Miramax Films has acquired rights to the musical Damn Yankees.
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CBSMW: CIBC trims Disney Company estimates (DL,WDW) posted: 6/24/03
The June 24th CBS MarketWatch reports CIBS has cut projections for the Disney's company fiscal third and fourth quarters as they anticipate a "delayed recovery" in the theme parks.
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LATimes: Longtime local pastor dies after surgery complications (General) posted: 6/24/03
Rev. Philip Longfellow Anderson, author of The Gospel According to Disney has died as a result of complications following recent open-heart surgery.
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CP: EuroDisney in Paris celebrates Quebec national holiday by serving poutine (OD) posted: 6/24/03
The Canadian Press announces Euro Disney will celebrate Quebec's national holiday with traditional food items.
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AccessHollywood: Ripa to Star in New TV Show in the Fall (Movies) posted: 6/24/03
Kelly Ripa talks about her upcoming ABC sitcom.
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DowJones: Home Depot Advertising Deal with ESPN (Movies) posted: 6/24/03
The June 23rd Dow Jones reports Home Depot will design and build a new set for ESPN's College GameDay and will feature the store's logo.
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LPWire: Kodak NASCAR Represents Pirates of the Caribbean (Movies) posted: 6/24/03
A Pirates of the Caribbean 'wrap' will adorn the Kodak No. 4 car during the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 5. Disney and Kodak also will host a Pirates of the Caribbean show car at the movie's premiere at Disneyland in Los Angeles. During the week of July 7, the show car will be on display at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
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Once Upon a Time in Anaheim: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Attraction Walk Through (DL) posted: 6/24/03
Once Upon a Time in Anaheim offers a walk-through of the classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea attraction. Simply click on Disneyland, then Tomorrowland, then 20,000 Leagues.
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OrlSen: Bids are on table for Universal holdings (WDW) posted: 6/24/03
The bidding for Universal gets serious as the company considers bids from four media companies and investment groups.
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OrlSen: Steven Spielberg enjoys rich deal with Universal (WDW) posted: 6/24/03
The June 24th Orlando Sentinel reports Steven Spielberg collects 2 percent of the gross for Universal Studios parks in Orlando and a portion of Universal Studios Japan's take as well.
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IOACentral: June 24th Universal Orlando Update (WDW) posted: 6/24/03
Close to 70 photos of the latest happenings around CityWalk, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure including 3 videos of Shrek 4D, the grand opening, various construction shots, Hulk promotion and more.
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LPWire: Revival Of Celebrated Disney Comic Books In The U.S. (Coll) posted: 6/23/03
Gemstone Publishing will introduce the first two monthly comics, Walt Disney Comics and Stories and Uncle Scrooge, in June at $6.95. The first bi-monthly, Donald Duck Adventures ($7.95), will debut in July, with two additional monthlies, Donald Duck and Friends and Mickey Mouse and Friends ($2.95) hitting the shelves in September.
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DLP-IG: Fantillusion Update, Stuntmen Strike (OD) posted: 6/23/03
The latest update to the Disneyland Paris Information Guide discusses the VIP Disney executive preview of Fantillusion and a stuntmen's strike at Moteurs, Action.
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WDBO: Theme Parks Fight Over Bullet Train (WDW) posted: 6/23/03
An Associated Press article looks at Universal and Sea World's fight to get a stop for the Tampa to Orlando bullet train that will stop at Walt Disney World.
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OrlSen: As Celebration nears completion, Disney puts downtown up for sale (WDW) posted: 6/23/03
The June 23rd Orlando Sentinel reports Disney is in the process of looking for a buyer for downtown in Celebration, the town it owns in central Florida.
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Animagic: Disney & Dali's Destino (Movies) posted: 6/23/03
Animation Animagic takes a look at Destino, a 1946 project by Dali and Disney's John Hench.
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LPWire: IMAX and EuroPalaces to Open IMAX(R) Theatre at Disney Village (OD) posted: 6/23/03
The theatre is set to open in June 2004 and will join the 46 IMAX ® theatres currently scheduled to be operating throughout Europe at that time. The new IMAX theatre, to be located within Disney Village, the night-time entertainment center of Disneyland Resort Paris.
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E!Online: Lots of Green for Hulk (Movies) posted: 6/23/03
Finding Nemo pulled in $20.5 million for a second place finish against the opening weekend of The Hulk which pulled in $62.2 million.
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NYTimes: A Rising ABC Rediscovers Its Inner Regular Slob (Movies) posted: 6/23/03
A June 23rd New York Times article looks at the unlikely success of ABC's According to Jim.
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WDWMAGIC: Goofy's Jamboree, Update on Stunt Show Rumors (WDW) posted: 6/20/03
WDWMagic announces soft opening dates for the new show at the Diamond Horseshoe and an update on Disney - MGM Studios rumors.
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AWN: Nemo Fastest Animated Feature to Reach $200 Million (Movies) posted: 6/20/03
Animation World Network reports Finding Nemo took only 20 days to reach the $200 million mark, making it #10 on the all-time list.
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LATimes: Disney Comes of Age with PG-13 Rating for 'Pirates' (Movies) posted: 6/20/03
Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl has received a PG-13.
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ETOnline: Johnny Depp: A Pirate Looks at 40! (Movies) posted: 6/20/03
ETOnline talks about Johnny Depp's 20/20 which airs tonight.
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LPWire: Exclusive Harry Potter Release Party for Annual Passholders (DL) posted: 6/20/03
Compass Books & Cafe in Downtown Disney ® District is hosting an exclusive book party for Disneyland ® Annual Passholders to celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Friday evening, June 20, 2003. Call today for reservations as space is limited-714-502-9999, or make reservations in person
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NaplesDaily: Disney's opponents upset over probable route of bullet train (WDW) posted: 6/20/03
The Naples News talks about the continuing debate over the route of a high speed train in Central Florida.
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LPWire: Introductory WDW Vacation Package Offer a Big Hit; Travel Dates Extended to 11/20 (WDW) posted: 6/20/03
The limited offer introducing Disney's Fairytale Vacation Package with a seven-night stay for the price of a four-night package is about to expire, but the Walt Disney World Resort is giving the promotion a grand send-off by extending the available vacation travel window by three weeks, to Nov. 20. What hasn't changed is the booking window: Arrangements must be made by June 29.
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OrBusJrn: Inner-city junior golf programs coming to Disney (WDW) posted: 6/20/03
Walt Disney World will host the 2003 Coca-Cola/Tiger Woods Foundation Junior Golf Clinic from Oct 16 - 18.
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Now Showing at AMC 12 Theatres Downtown Disney ® (DL) posted: 6/20/03
Movies showing at the AMC 12 Downtown Disney ® include 2 Fast 2 Furious (PG-13), Alex & Emma (PG-13), Bruce Almighty (PG-13), Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (PG-13), Finding Nemo (G), From Justin to Kelly (PG), Hollywood Homicide (PG-13), The Hulk (PG-13), The Italian Job (PG-13), The Matrix Reloaded ( R ), and Rugrats Go Wild (PG). Call theaters for showtimes (714) 769 4AMC.
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Now Showing at AMC Pleasure Island 24 (WDW) posted: 6/20/03
Movies showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include 2 Fast 2 Furious (PG-13), Alex & Emma (PG-13), Bruce Almighty (PG-13), Daddy Day Care (PG), Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (PG-13), Finding Nemo (G), Finding Nemo - DLP (G), From Justin to Kelly (PG), Hollywood Homicide (PG-13), The Hulk (PG-13), The Italian Job (PG-13), The Matrix Reloaded ( R ), Rugrats Go Wild (PG), Wrong Turn ( R ), and X2 (PG-13). Call theaters for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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Now Showing at the AMC Ikspiari 16 (OD) posted: 6/20/03
Among the films showing at the AMC Ikspiari 16 are 8 Mile, About Schmidt, Chicago, the Core, Double Agent, The Hours, The Matrix Reloaded, Reign of Fire, Sweet Home Alabama and Two Weeks Notice.
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Now Showing at the Gaumont 15 Disney Village (OD) posted: 6/20/03
Among the films showing at the Gaumont 15 in the Disney Village are Fast and Furious 2, Matrix 2 Reloaded, and X-Men 2.
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LPPoll: Do you plan on visiting a Disney theme park this summer? (DL,WDW) posted: 6/20/03
During the past week LaughingPlace.com asked readers, "Do you plan on visiting a Disney theme park this summer?" Responses are: Yes (54%), No (34%) and Maybe (9%). This poll will close Friday at midnight Pacific. Next week's poll asks, "Do you plan on visiting a Disney theme park this summer?"
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AWN: DisneyToon Studios Builds Slate Under New Name (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/19/03
The June 16th Animation World News announces DisneyToon Studios upcoming releases.
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ETOnline: Sharon Stone Eyeing Practice (Movies) posted: 6/19/03
Entertainment Tonight reports Sharon Stone may join the cast of ABC's The Practice.
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Variety: ABC shuffle strives for promo mojo (Movies) posted: 6/19/03
The June 18th Variety reports ABC has placed Mike Benson and Marla Provencio at the top of its marketing team.
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JimHillMedia: The Imagineering Way Book Review, Gay Days Review (WDW,General) posted: 6/19/03
Jim Hill Media offers a review of the book The Imagineering Way and a report from Walt Disney World's Gay Days.
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LPWire: DisneyHand and Belle Launch Passport to Reading in Fairfax County, VA (General) posted: 6/19/03
Join Belle at the Fairfax County Government Center on Monday, June 23rd as she helps kick-off Toon Disney's "Passport To Reading"
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NYTimes: Fish Farms Create Thousands of Nemos (Movies,General) posted: 6/19/03
The June 19th New York Times talks about the fish farms that raises clownfish.
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Reuters: Merrill trims Disney estimates (General) posted: 6/18/03
The June 18th Reuters reports Merrill Lynch has trimmed its 2003/2004 estimates on the Disney Company.
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LPWire: Evan Marshall (Billy Mandolin) and Rick Dunham in Concert of "String Swing" (DL,General) posted: 6/18/03
emar Productions proudly presents world-renowned mandolin virtuoso Evan Marshall in concert with Rick Dunham, featured Banjoist and Guitarist of Disney's California Adventure, Saturday, June 21 at "The Soul of Music" in Alhambra, CA
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CineMovies: Photos from Pirates of the Caribbean (Movies) posted: 6/18/03
Over 50 images from Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.
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WDWMagic: Disney MGM Studios News and Rumors (WDW) posted: 6/18/03
Rumors continue to circulate about changes at Disney MGM Studios.
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Reuters: Sega sports games to carry ESPN Names (Coll) posted: 6/18/03
Sega will begin marketing their sports games under the ESPN banner.
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HR: ABC's primetime View is of the bottom (Movies) posted: 6/18/03
ABC's The View primetime special was the least-watched program of the evening on Monday.
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HR: Upcoming Disney DVD releases (Movies) posted: 6/18/03
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Diseny is set to release Holes on vhs and dvd on September 23 and the feature film Lizzie McGuire on August 12th.
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SunSentinel: Theft exceeds $1 million at Disney credit union (OD) posted: 6/17/03
The June 17th Sun-Sentinel reports Sharon Ann Streitsand has admitted to stealing at least $1 million from Vista Federal Credit Union.
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LPWire: Superstar Artists Together for First Time on "La Magia de Disney y sus Super Estrellas" (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/17/03
Walt Disney Records celebrates over a decade of contemporary hits with the release of this must-have album that compiles these superstar artists and their Disney singles en espanol.
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Projo: Kellogg pays Hasbro for its Memory (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/17/03
The June 17th Providence Journal reports Kellogg's has agreed to pay a licensing fee to keep its Finding Nemo Memory game on cereal boxes.
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CBSMW: Disney's ABC pulls out of broadcaster trade group (General) posted: 6/17/03
ABC has pulled out of the National Association of Broadcasters. They were the last of the four tv networks remaining in the organization.
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Zap2it: Kimmel to Host American Music Awards (Movies) posted: 6/17/03
Jimmy Kimmel will host the American Music Awards, which will air in November on ABC.
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Broadway: Aida Bids Its Stars Adieu (Movies) posted: 6/17/03
Broadway.com offers photos as Adam Pascal, Simone and Felicia Finley step down from their roles in Aida.
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AnimatedMovies: Lilo & Stitch TV, Finding Nemo and More (Movies) posted: 6/17/03
Animated Movies announces the premiere date for the Lilo & Stitch tv series, comments by Finding Nemo's co-director Lee Unkrich and more.
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OCReg: Young actor is a star fish (Movies) posted: 6/17/03
Alexander Gould who was the voice of Nemo is a local boy who lives in Cypress.
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FilmForce: Jim Dale Interview, Alamo News (Movies) posted: 6/17/03
Interview with Jim Dale who starred in Pete's Dragon and is the narrator for the Harry Potter audio books and news on Disney's epic Alamo
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LPWire: Coca-Cola/Tiger Woods Foundation Junior Golf Clinic to Return to Walt Disney World Resort (OD) posted: 6/17/03
Inner-city junior golf programs representing four locations: Indio, Calif., Wilkinsburg, Pa., San Juan, Puerto Rico and Central Florida will participate in the 2003 Coca-Cola/Tiger Woods Foundation Junior Golf Clinic from Oct. 16-18 at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. The three-day junior golf event marks the 29th clinic held by the Tiger Woods Foundation since its inception in 1996.
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CBSMW: Vivendi gains on report of asset sale (General) posted: 6/17/03
Reports that Liberty Media's interest in purchasing Vivendi Universal's entertainment assets boosted shares.
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LPWire: X Games Xperience at DCA Launches July 1 (DL) posted: 6/16/03
Disneyland Resort ® heats up this summer with the high-flying, ultra-amped celebration "X Games Xperience at Disney's California Adventure."
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LATimes: Pooh Suit Imperiled, Lawyer for Disney Says (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 6/16/03
The June 14th Los Angeles Times reports Disney's lead counsel, Daniel Petrocelli said the Slesinger Family's attorney recent withdrawal may be related to the motion recently filed by Disney alleging the Slesinger's may have been a part of unethical conduct.
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WDWMagic: Disney MGM Stunt Show Rumors, Pooh Rehab, Mickey's PhilharMagic Photos (WDW) posted: 6/16/03
WDWMagic offers information about the rumored addition to MGM-Studios, photos of the Pooh rehab and a photo update of Mickey's PhilharMagic.
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NYTimes: Case Could Redefine Board Members' Liability (General) posted: 6/16/03
The June 14th New York Times examines the lawsuit filed by Disney shareholders over the hiring and departure of Michael Ovitz.
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OrlSen: Watchdog gives Disney board a failing grade (General) posted: 6/16/03
The June 15th Orlando Sentinel reports watchdog group The Corporate Library reviewed 1700 corporations and Disney was among the list of companies given a failing grade.
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E!Online: Nemo Resurfaces on Top (Movies) posted: 6/16/03
E! Online returned to the top of the box office pulling in $29.2 million dollars.
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JimHillMedia: Disney Uses My Pal Mickey to Gather Info (WDW) posted: 6/16/03
Jim Hill discusses My Pal Mickey and its ability to monitor guests movement through the theme parks.
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MiceAge: Kevin Yee Discusses My Pal Mickey (WDW) posted: 6/16/03
MiceAge takes a look at My Pal Mickey.
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Zap2it: ABC Ekes Out Lackluster Sunday Win (Movies) posted: 6/16/03
The June 16th Zap2It reports the NBA Finals brought ABC a ratings win on Sunday evening.
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Cinescape: Disney hires writer for African animated adventure (Movies) posted: 6/16/03
The June 16th Cinescape passes along the Hollywood Reporter's announcement that Disney has hired Elizabeth Hunter to write the script for an animated feature entitled Lafiya
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MoberlyMonitor: Toonfest 2003 in Marceline on September 20 (General) posted: 6/16/03
The Moberly Monitor-Index announces Marceline, Missouri's Toonfest Celebration held on September 20th.
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Silicon: Mickey Mouse company offers ringtones and video clips (General) posted: 6/16/03
Disney will offer ringtones and video clips for the three top UK mobile operators.
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Billboard: Hollywood Records Goes on Signing Spree (Coll) posted: 6/16/03
Disney owned Hollywood Records has signed Polyphonic Spree for a multifaceted according to Billboard.
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WESH: Man Gets Life Sentence For Wife's Murder (WDW) posted: 6/16/03
Earlier this year we reported the murder of Terri Rapp, Disney Cruise Line employee. Her husband, Terry Rapp has been sentenced to life without parole for the murder.
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OrBusJrn: Disney Sports Attractions, Jugs Co join forces (WDW) posted: 6/16/03
The June 13th Orlando Business Journal reports Jugs will be one of of the equipment providers for the softball spring training at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex.
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OrBusJrn: Flying Fish Cafe Restaurant Review (WDW) posted: 6/16/03
The Orlando Business Journal offers a review of Disney's Flying Fish Cafe located at Disney's Boardwalk.
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OrlSen: Park hopping, other goodies add value to Disney's multiday passes (WDW) posted: 6/16/03
The June 16th Orlando Sentinel discusses the interesting fact that purchasing Disney's four-day pass doesn't save money over purchasing four regular one-day tickets.
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OCReg: Knott family member dies (DL) posted: 6/16/03
Virginia Knott Bender, daughter of Walter and Cordelia Knott has died. She started Virginia's Gift Shop in the 1930s at her mother's chicken restaurant.
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OrlSen: Ogre d'oeuvre (WDW) posted: 6/16/03
The June 13th Orlando Sentinel reviews Universal Orlando's latest attraction, Shrek 4-D.
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Correction: Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl at the El Capitan Theater (Movies) posted: 6/13/03
Correction: Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl begins at the El Capitan Theatre on Wednesday, July 9th not June 6th as mistakenly reported yesterday.
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Screamscape Rides Mission:SPACE (WDW) posted: 6/13/03
The Screamscape webmaster shares his experience on Disney's Mission: SPACE.
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WDWMagic: Mission SPACE Videos (WDW) posted: 6/13/03
News videos posted of Mission SPACE
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LPWire: Jungle Book 2 Release Celebrated with Baloo Bear Hugs at LA Zoo (General) posted: 6/13/03
From 10:30a - 1:30p on Father's Day, Baloo from The Jungle Book will pose for photos and give great big bear hugs at the Los Angeles Zoo.
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Variety: Nemo in the swim at B.O. (Movies) posted: 6/13/03
Variety reports Finding Nemo is likely to return to the top of the box office list this weekend.
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AM850: Bring Nemo Home (Movies) posted: 6/13/03
Gainesville's Aquatics pet shop hasn't seen the increase in clownfish sales they anticipated following Finding Nemo.
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Playbill: Link to Tarzan, Hairspray's Morrison to Be Part of DIS Musical Wrkshop (Movies) posted: 6/13/03
Matthew Morrison, who portrays hunk Link Larkin in the popular Broadway musical Hairspray will be part of an upcoming reading for Disney Theatricals Tarzan.
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AccessHollywood: Win trip to the Premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean (Movies) posted: 6/13/03
Access Hollywood has posted a contest for the premiere of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean.
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CNET: Disney to push ABC over the Net (Movies) posted: 6/13/03
The June 12th CNET talks about Disney's latest Internet application that will allow people to view ABC clips in a similar to format to the successful "ESPN Motion".
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NYTimes: Studios Clash Over Turf for Hot Weekend Dates (General) posted: 6/13/03
The New York Times talks about the business of determining film's opening dates.
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Daily Nonpareil: Amusement park-goers can expect Wild Escape (General) posted: 6/13/03
Metro Omaha announced their new amusement park, Wild Escape. The $70 million was initially set to open this year but plans grew and developers decided to slow the pace.
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Now Showing at AMC Pleasure Island 24 (WDW) posted: 6/13/03
Movies showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include 2 Fast 2 Furious (PG-13), Anger Management (PG-13), Bruce Almighty (PG-13), Daddy Day Care (PG), Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (PG-13), Finding Nemo - DLP (G), Identity ( R ), Hollywood Homicide (PG-13), The In-Laws (PG-13), The Italian Job (PG-13), The Matrix Reloaded ( R ), Rugrats Go Wild (PG), Wrong Turn ( R ), and X2 (PG-13). Call theaters for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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Now Showing at AMC 12 Theatres Downtown Disney ® (DL) posted: 6/13/03
Movies showing at the AMC 12 Downtown Disney ® include 2 Fast 2 Furious (PG-13), Bruce Almighty (PG-13), Daddy Day Care (PG), Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (PG-13), Finding Nemo (G), Hollywood Homicide (PG-13), The Italian Job (PG-13), The Matrix Reloaded ( R ), and Rugrats Go Wild (PG). Call theaters for showtimes (714) 769 4AMC.
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Now Showing at the AMC Ikspiari 16 (OD) posted: 6/13/03
Among the films showing at the AMC Ikspiari 16 are Sweet Home Alabama, The Matrix Reloaded, the Core, Double Agent, 8 Mile, Two Weeks Notice, About Schmidt, and X-Men 2, The Hours, and Chicago.
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Now Showing at the Gaumont 15 Disney Village (OD) posted: 6/13/03
Among the films showing at the Gaumont 15 in the Disney Village are Matrix 2 Reloaded, Basic, and X-Men 2.
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LPPoll: Have you ever attended a Disney Grad Night? (DL,WDW) posted: 6/13/03
During the past week LaughingPlace.com asked readers, "Have you ever attended a Disney Grad Night?" Responses are: No (78%) and Yes (23%). This poll will close Friday at midnight Pacific. Next week's poll asks, "Do you plan on visiting a Disney theme park this summer?"
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LATimes: Lawyer Withdraws From Pooh Lawsuit (DL,WDW,Movies,Coll) posted: 6/12/03
The June 12th Los Angeles Times reports the Slesinger Family lawyer, Bert Fields and his firm have pulled out of the lawsuit over Pooh merchandise royalties.
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Reuters: Lawyers Opposing Disney in Pooh Case Withdrawing (General) posted: 6/12/03
The June 11th Reuters reports Bert Fields and his firm will withdraw from the ongoing Pooh lawsuit.
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ABCNEWS: Veteran Broadcaster David Brinkley Dies (General) posted: 6/12/03
Veteran ABCNews reporter David Brinkley has died at the age of 82.
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HR: Spader joins ABC Practice (Movies) posted: 6/12/03
According to the June 12th Hollywood Reporter, James Spader is in final negotiations to join The Practice.
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WDWMagic: MissionSPACE Photos (WDW) posted: 6/12/03
WDW Magic offers photos from Mission:SPACE
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Local6: Home Video Shows New Disney Space Ride (WDW) posted: 6/12/03
Florida Local 6 offers home video of Disney's Mission:SPACE attraction.
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DisneyGallery: Haunted Mansion Event (WDW) posted: 6/12/03
DisneyGallery.com offers information on the Walt Disney World Resort's 999 Happy Haunts event to be held Wednesday, October 29th. Packages go on sale June 16.
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NYDailyNews: Eisner & Jobs = Abbott & Costello? (Movies) posted: 6/12/03
New York Daily News talks about the Eisner - Jobs team.
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LPWire: Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl at the El Capitan Theater (Movies) posted: 6/12/03
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl begins at the El Capitan Theatre on Wednesday, June 6. The El Capitan Theatre will also display props and costumes from the film.
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EW.com Advance Movie Screening Sweepstakes (Movies) posted: 6/12/03
Entertainment Weekly Online offers a chance to win passes to a FREE advance movie screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.
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Animated-Movies: Info from the NYC Licensing Show (Coll) posted: 6/12/03
Animated-Movies shares some tidbits of info about Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers and other Disney animation news from the NYC Licensing show.
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HR: Toy Companies Retooling Movie Classics (Coll) posted: 6/12/03
At the Licensing 2003 International confab, Disney Consumer Products showcased Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, Kim Possible, Power Rangers and Disney Princesses
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Official website offers X Games Xperience Quicktime Promo (DL) posted: 6/12/03
View the X Games Xperience Quicktime promotional video on Disneyland.com. The X Games Xperience begins at Disney's California Adventure Park on July 1st.
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Playbill: Oscar-winning Chicago Returning to Theatres (Movies) posted: 6/12/03
With its home video/dvd release scheduled for August 19th, Chicago will return to select theatres in July.
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HR: Schweiger, Skarsgard in Arthur court (Movies) posted: 6/12/03
According to the June 12th Hollywood Reporter German-born Til Schweiger and Swedish native Stellan Skarsgard have signed onto Arthur.
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OrBuSJrn: Bucs come back to Celebration (WDW) posted: 6/12/03
The June 10th Orlando Business Journal reports the Tampa Bay Bucs takes over the 115 room Celebration Hotel from July 18th until August 15.
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NYTimes: An Architect's World Turned Upside Down (General) posted: 6/12/03
The New York Times talks about the new challenges facing architect Michael Graves. Graves designed the Swan and Dolphin hotels, and the Disney Studios building with the Seven Dwarfs columns.
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LATimes: Cheering Crowd Shows Ducks They Have a Lot to Crow About (General) posted: 6/12/03
3,000 fans cheered the Ducks at a Wednesday morning rally to celebrate their exciting run for the Stanley Cup.
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OrlSen: Bronfman closes in on Universal (General) posted: 6/12/03
The June 12th Orlando Sentinel reports Edgar Bronfman Jr. continues his quest to purchase the Universal entertainment assets.
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CBSMW: Disney Stores cuts HQ staff by 140, readies sale (Coll) posted: 6/11/03
Reuters reports the Disney Stores reduced their staff by 20 percent as they prepare to select an investment bank to help sell the chain of stores.
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WDWMagic: Mission Space Video (WDW) posted: 6/11/03
WDWMagic offers video from inside Mission SPACE, preview schedule and more.
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Reuters: THQ Pleased with Early Nemo Game Results (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/11/03
The June 11th Reuters announces THQ Inc. is "extremely pleased" with the sales of their video game Finding Nemo.
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CNNmoney: Nemo Happy Meals Provide a Lift For McDonald's (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/11/03
Nemo happy meal toys are helping to boost June profits for McDonald's.
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PalmBeachPost: Nemo spawns clown fish craze (Movies) posted: 6/11/03
The June 11th Palm Beach Post reports clown fish sales have increased following Finding Nemo.
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KCStar: Buying Nemo (Movies) posted: 6/11/03
The Kansas City Star reports clown fish sales have increased in the region and discusses the financial investment required when starting a saltwater aquarium.
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SunSpot: Kids aren't fooling - they really want to find Nemo (Movies) posted: 6/11/03
The June 11th SunSpot reports children visiting Baltimore's National Aquarium seek out the clown fish exhibit to see "Nemo."
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OCReg: Color computer animation bankable (Movies) posted: 6/11/03
The June 6th Orange County Register takes a look at the success of the computer animated feature Finding Nemo in contrast to the numbers posted for the hand-drawn features Treasure Planet and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.
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USAToday: Classic case of downsizing (Movies) posted: 6/11/03
The June 10th USA Today discusses the alterations made to the animated short, Knickknack that preceded Finding Nemo.
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ProvJrn: Disney World is cooking with new restaurants (WDW) posted: 6/11/03
The June 11th Providence Journal takes a look at the variety of dining options available at the Walt Disney World Resort.
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AccessHollywood: Duff's Dilemma: No More Lizzie? (Movies) posted: 6/11/03
Hilary Duff talks about her split with Disney.
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CBSMW: College Students Rate Best Places to Work (General) posted: 6/11/03
9,000 undergraduates have been asked to select their most ideal workplaces. Disney placed third for the second year in a row.
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SoMiami: Beloved characters return to screen in Jungle Book 2 (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/11/03
The June 9th South Miami reviews the dvd release of Jungle Book 2
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USAToday: That's not all, folks, for classic cartoons (Movies) posted: 6/11/03
Brief comments regarding efforts to showcase Mickey Mouse during his 75th birthday.
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Globe&Mail: Roaring mouse soon to purr (Movies) posted: 6/11/03
The effects Finding Nemo's success could have on the anticipated negotiations between Disney - Pixar.
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JG&TC: New Disney model has local ties (Coll) posted: 6/11/03
The Journal Gazette & Times-Courier reports a Coles County, Illinois girl will be featured on the new Disney Tigger Bouncer Hopper toy box.
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mrib: OTV snubbed at Disney awards! (Movies) posted: 6/11/03
mrib offers a list of the contenders for the Disney Channel Kids Awards to be held in England on September 20th and are broadcast on the UK Disney Channel the following day.
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HR: Fox Kids Europe posts a return to the black (General) posted: 6/11/03
According to the June 12th Hollywood Reporter, Disney-owned Fox Kids Europe has announced they posted a net income of $3.3 million.
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EOnline: JAG Actor Found Dead (Movies) posted: 6/10/03
E! Online reports Trevor Goddard best known for his role in JAG has been found dead. He also portrayed an undead buccaneer named Grapple in the upcoming release Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
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OrlSen: Disney to lay off 50 animators in Orlando as Brother Bear Production Concludes (WDW) posted: 6/10/03
The June 7th Orlando Sentinel offers comments by Disney animation chief, David Stainton following announcements that the Disney Company is laying off 50 animators at its Orlando facility.
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Xgames: Volunteers Needed for the X Games in LA (General) posted: 6/10/03
The ESPN X Games staff is looking for some dedicated individuals to join our volunteer team. Don't miss the chance to take part in this world-class multi-action sporting event, and meet some great people while you're out there. Must be 18 years or older to volunteer. Visit the official website for information.
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Disney: X Games Xperience at Disney's California Adventure (DL) posted: 6/10/03
The official website for Disneyland has posted a Schedule of Events for the upcoming XGames Xperience.
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OrlBusJrn: House of Brussels Chocolates approved as Epcot Vendor (WDW) posted: 6/10/03
The June 10th Orlando Business Journal announces House of Brussels Chocolates has been approved to sell its gourmet items at the Canada Pavilion.
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LPWire: Kim Possible Hits Wal-Mart Store Shelves July 2003 (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/10/03
Disney Consumer Products announces exclusive launch relationship with Wal-Mart(R) for Disney's Kim Possible Merchandise beginning in July.
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WDWMagic: Mission Space Guest Previews (WDW) posted: 6/10/03
WDWMagic announces limited guest previews for Mission: Space.
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Zap2it: Baldwin, Bernsen Back for More Celebrity Mole (Movies) posted: 6/10/03
The June 10th Zap2It announces the lineup for ABC's next installment of Celebrity Mole Hawaii.
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OrlBusJrn: Disney Sports Attractions teams up with Diamond Sports (WDW) posted: 6/10/03
The June 10th Orlando Business Journal announces Diamond Sports Co Inc will supply softballs and baseballs for fastpitch, slowpitch, baseball and softball training events at Disney's Wide World of Sports.
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NashuaTele: 5 yr old's mom finds sad parentless pattern in Disney film (Movies) posted: 6/10/03
A June 9th Nashua Telegraph column talks about the parentless pattern found in Disney films.
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AP: ABC Hires Binford As Top PR Executive (General) posted: 6/10/03
The Associated Press announces ABC has hired Sue Binford as their top public relations executive.
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OCReg: Sadness and pride fill The Pond (General) posted: 6/10/03
The June 10th Orange County Register explores the mixed emotions of the Mighty Ducks loss in Game Seven of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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CBSMW: Yahoo loses live ABC News Webcast (General) posted: 6/10/03
The June 10th CBS MarketWatch reports the ABC News around-the-clock live Webcast is now exclusively available through RealNetworks' subscription service.
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HR: Kaplan returns to ABC News (Movies) posted: 6/10/03
According to the June 10th Hollywood Reporter, ABC News has hired Rick Kaplan to join their three member group set to run the day-to-day operations. Kaplan directed ABC News' Iraqi coverage.
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LATimes: Architect is taken ill (WDW) posted: 6/10/03
According to the June 10th Los Angeles Times, architect and designer Michael Graves is experiencing lower-body paralysis as a result of meningitis. He is best known to Disney fans as the designer of the Swan and Dolphin hotels in Walt Disney World.
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TheNation: Disney dolls to vie for Barbie buffs (Coll) posted: 6/10/03
According to The Nation fashion dolls featuring Cinderella, Snow White, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty and Belle are set to hit the Bangkok toy market June 11th. The dolls are set to challenge Barbie in Thailand's fashion character doll market.
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LATimes: Disney to Lay Off 50 Animators in Florida (Movies) posted: 6/9/03
The June 7th Los Angeles Times reports the Disney Company has laid off 50 animators at the Orlando studio.
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OrBusJrn: ABC server delivers helping of spam (General) posted: 6/9/03
The June 9th Orlando Business Journal reports a Florida man is being sued by ABC for using their address for unsolicited bulk e-mails. The company claims the undelivered spam, responses and complaints bogged down their mail server and may have caused more than $5,000 in damages.
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WDWMAGIC.COM: Early shop closings at MK, AP previews of MissionSpace, PhilharMagic (WDW) posted: 6/9/03
WDWMagic.com announces plans for early shop closing at the Magic Kingdom, the preview dates for Mickey's PhilharMagic and Mission: Space.
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OrlSen: Disney extends hotel savings (WDW) posted: 6/9/03
The June 9th Orlando Sentinel announces Disney's hotel savings offer has been extended from July 3 to Aug 23.
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NFFC: 2003 Convention Update (DL,Movies,General) posted: 6/9/03
Get a sneak peek at Disney's future and celebrate the past at the NFFC's National Convention 2003 "Celebrating the 21st Century Mouse" to be held in Anaheim, Ca from July 15 - 20, 2003. Speakers expected to attend include Wayne Allwine & Russi Taylor (voices of Mickey & Minnie), Randy Baumberger, Senior Vice President, Resort Operations and Sales for the Disneyland Resort, representatives from Walt Disney Art Classics, and more.
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NFFC: Be Our Guest Dinner Announcement (DL,Movies) posted: 6/9/03
On July 19th the NFFC will host the 2nd annual "Be Our Guest" dinner for registered conventioneers.
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TampaTrib: Disney's Dream Team (DL,WDW) posted: 6/9/03
The June 9th Tampa Tribune offers a look at the career of principal creative executive for Walt Disney Imagineering, Marty Sklar.
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Creature Corner. Haunted Mansion Spirits Discussed (Movies) posted: 6/9/03
Creature Corner talks about the various spirits that will inhabit the Haunted Mansion when it appears on screen later this year.
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Scoop: Disney Invades the Big-D Show (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/9/03
The June 6th Scoop reports large number of rare, original Disney Studio pre-production pieces will be showcased and available for sale at the upcoming Big-D Show.
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HR: Murray to Play Duff's Prince in Cinderella (General) posted: 6/9/03
According to the June 9th Hollywood Reporter, Chad Michael Murray will be Hilary Duff's prince in Warner Bros. Pictures/Gaylord Films' "Cinderella Story"
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Fool.com: Companies Failing Successfully? (WDW) posted: 6/9/03
The June 9th Fool.com explores the business of failing succesfully.
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TPA: Photos and Video of Disneyland's Winnie the Pooh attraction (DL) posted: 6/9/03
Theme Park Adventure offers images and complete ride through video of Disneyland's Winnie the Pooh attraction.
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Globe and Mail: Kariya makes comeback straight from a Disney movie (General) posted: 6/9/03
The June 7th Globe and Mail talks about Kariya's unbelievable comeback in Game 6.
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LATimes: DreamWorks' Movie Pipeline Slows to Trickle (General) posted: 6/9/03
Two years ago, DreamWorks SKG hired Michael De Luce with hopes of boosting the studios output to a dozen pictures, a task that has proven more challenging than anticipated.
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LP: DisneyHand Reading Together with Belle at Denver Public Library (General) posted: 6/9/03
Local children from Warren Village, Palmer Elementary School and the Downtown YMCA will be treated to a special story reading led by one of Disney's most beloved princesses, Belle from the animated classic Beauty and the Beast on Wednesday, June 11th at 1p at the Denver Public Library. The event is hosted by Comcast and Toon Disney as a kickoff of their Passport to Reading program.
LPWire: Cablevision and ABC Cable Networks Group Introduce Disney Channel on Demand (Movies) posted: 6/9/03
Under the agreement, ABC Cable Networks Group will provide Cablevision with original series programming from the Channel's Playhouse Disney programming block for preschoolers such as Rolie Polie Olie and Stanley as well as Disney Channel Original Movies and original series for kids and tweens including Lizzie McGuire and The Proud Family. Offered as a stand-alone, a la carte SVOD package, the programming will be updated on a monthly basis and will be uniquely packaged and scheduled. The Disney Channel On Demand SVOD package will consist of over 25 hours of programming and will be priced at $4.95 per month.
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CalgarySun: Landing Ellen (Movies) posted: 6/9/03
The June 8th Calgary Sun chats with Ellen DeGeneres about her Finding Nemo role.
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ABC Primetime Preview Weekend Returns to DCA Sept 6 & 7 (DL) posted: 6/6/03
ABC.com announces the ABC Primetime Preview Weekend will return to Disney's California Adventure, September 6 and 7th.
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OrlSen: Banners won't fly over Disney, judge says (WDW) posted: 6/6/03
The Christian group seeking to permission to enter the Magic Kingdom's no-fly zone to fly banners proselytizing during Gay Days have been denied.
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EOnline: Disney Baits DreamWorks (Movies) posted: 6/6/03
The June 5th E! Online talks about the anticipated head-to-head battle between Disney - Pixar's The Incredibles and Dreamworks Sharkslayer that are both scheduled to premiere November 5, 2004.
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WDWMagic: Mission Space Photos and Reviews (WDW) posted: 6/6/03
WDWMagic.com offers interior images of Mission: Space and reviews from Cast Members who attended the recent previews.
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NYTimes: When the Boss Becomes an Icon (General) posted: 6/6/03
In light of Martha Stewart's indictment and her role as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia's public face, a New York Times op-ed piece talks about Walt Disney whose public image was also bound up in the enterprise that bore his name.
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NYTimes: Mom: Duff Didn't Get Respect From Disney (Movies) posted: 6/6/03
The June 6th Associated Press offers comments from Lizzie McGuire star Hilary Duff's mom about the dissolution of their relationship with Disney.
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AICN: Pirates of the Caribbean Reviews (Movies) posted: 6/6/03
Ain't It Cool News offers two favorable reviews of Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.
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LATimes: Father flows best in Finding Nemo (Movies) posted: 6/6/03
The June 6th Los Angeles Times offers a review of Finding Nemo calling it a "portrait of contemporary fatherhood that is both warm and relevant".
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AP: Kids Be Warned: Don't Flush Your Fish (Movies) posted: 6/6/03
JWC Environmental company has issued an announcement warning that flushing your fish down the drain will not send them safely to the ocean.
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ET: NBA's Game 1 Ratings Score 22 Year Low (Movies) posted: 6/6/03
According to the June 6th Hollywood Reporter, last night's first game of the NBA Finals pulled in the smallest audience in 22 years.
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NYTimes: ABC and ESPN Script Grabs More Eyeballs (General) posted: 6/6/03
The June 6th New York Times talks about the ratings for the Stanley Cup.
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OCReg: Ducks' defense breaks down (General) posted: 6/6/03
The June 6th Orange County Register talks about the Disney owned Anaheim Mighty Ducks disappointing loss last night 6-3.
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Now Showing at AMC 12 Theatres Downtown Disney ® (DL) posted: 6/6/03
Movies showing at the AMC 12 Downtown Disney ® include 2 Fast 2 Furious (PG-13), Bruce Almighty (PG-13), Daddy Day Care (PG), Finding Nemo (G), Identity ( R ), The Italian Job (PG-13), The Matrix Reloaded ( R ), Wrong Turn ( R ), and X2 (PG-13). Call theaters for showtimes (714) 769 4AMC.
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Now Showing at AMC Pleasure Island 24 (WDW) posted: 6/6/03
Movies showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include 2 Fast 2 Furious (PG-13), Anger Management (PG-13), Bruce Almighty (PG-13), Daddy Day Care (PG), Down with Love (PG-13), Finding Nemo - DLP (G), Identity ( R ), The In-Laws (PG-13), The Italian Job (PG-13), The Lizzie McGuire Movie (PG), The Matrix Reloaded ( R ), Wrong Turn ( R ), and X2 (PG-13). Call theaters for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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Now Showing at the AMC Ikspiari 16 (OD) posted: 6/6/03
Among the films showing at the AMC Ikspiari 16 are The Matrix Reloaded, The Core, Double Agent, Dragonfly, 8 Mile, Two Weeks Notice, About Schmidt, The Hunted, X-Men2, The Hours, Reign of Fire and Chicago.
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Now Showing at the Gaumont 15 Disney Village (OD) posted: 6/6/03
Among the films showing at the Gaumont 15 in the Disney Village are Matrix Reloaded, Basic, and X-Men 2.
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LPPoll: Do you plan on seeing Finding Nemo? (Movies) posted: 6/6/03
During the past week LaughingPlace.com asked readers, "Do you plan on seeing Finding Nemo?" Responses are: Yes (79%), Maybe (10%), and No (5%). This poll will close Friday at midnight Pacific.
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AP: ABC Make Pitch for 2010, 2012 Olympics (Movies) posted: 6/5/03
The June 5th Associated Press reports ABC has bid for the 2010 and 2012 Olympics.
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LPWire: Nemo at the Walt Disney World Resort (WDW) posted: 6/5/03
Guests can find Nemo at the Walt Disney World Resort.
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LATimes: Eisner's Quack Talk Toned Down (General) posted: 6/5/03
The June 5th Los Angeles Times describes Michael Eisner's comments in support of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
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Forbes.com: Disney shares up on brightened outlook (DL,WDW,General) posted: 6/5/03
The June 4th Reuters reports Disney stocks rose following Michael Eisner's presentation on Wednesday.
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Pirates of the Caribbean Movie Premiere Notice (DL) posted: 6/5/03
Disneyland.com announces the World Premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean which will be held at the Resort on June 28th.
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MercuryNews: Disney's Toontown Online is harmless family fun (Movies,General) posted: 6/5/03
The June 5th Mercury News talks about Disney's Toontown, an online multi-player game designed for children and families.
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GainesvilleSun: Finding Nemo Director Impressed Dafoe (Movies) posted: 6/5/03
Actor Willem Dafoe, voice of Gil in Finding Nemo talks about working with director Andrew Stanton.
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Reuters: Disney CEO Says Theme Park Bookings Encouraging (General) posted: 6/4/03
Reuters offers highlights from yesterday's webcast of Michael Eisner's remarks to analysts and investors in New York. Presentation can be heard in its entirety on Disney.com/investors
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Fool.com: Eisner Reflects (General) posted: 6/4/03
The Motley Fool offers analysis of Michael Eisner's comments to analysts.
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TheStreet: Varied Views on the Magic Kingdom (General) posted: 6/4/03
TheStreet.com offers the contrasting views of Fulcrum Global Partners and Credit Suisse First Boston in regards to the future of Disney stock.
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DowJones: CSFB Sees Possible Upside Surprise in Disney (Movies,General) posted: 6/4/03
The June 4th Dow Jones offers Credit Suisse First Boston analysts response to Michael Eisner's comments made yesterday. Webcast of Eisner's comments are available at Disney.com/investors
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Disney: Webcast Presentation by Michael Eisner (General) posted: 6/4/03
Disney.com offers a webcast of Michael Eisner's presentation at the Deutsche Banc Alex Brown Entertainment Day Conference on June 4.
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OrlSen: Eisner confident Pixar will stay Disney partner (Movies,General) posted: 6/4/03
Michael Eisner stated his confidence that the relationship between Pixar and Disney would continue during his presentation yesterday in New York.
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AP: Disney films represented in AFI List of Top Screen Heroes, Villains (Movies) posted: 6/4/03
On the AFI's list of Top Heroes and Top Villains, man in Disney's Bambi captured #20 on the Villains List and Snow White's hag witch was #10.
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AniMag: Will Nemo's Success Put a Damper on Disney/Pixar Talks? (Movies) posted: 6/4/03
Animation Magazine talks about Finding Nemo's success and its impact on the upcoming Disney/Pixar negotiations.
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OCReg: Nemo no fish story thanks to UCI adviser (Movies) posted: 6/4/03
The Orange County Register chats with UCI assistant prof Adam Summers who served as an adviser on Finding Nemo.
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LATimes: Eisner Is Acting a Bit Devilish (DL) posted: 6/4/03
Michael Eisner is gathering attention for his hockey related comments, stating "the fans in New Jersey were dead."
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AniWorldMag: Disney/Dali's Completed Destino Kicks Off Annecy Fest (Movies) posted: 6/4/03
Animation World Magazine talks to Roy Disney about his quest to complete the collaboration between Salvador Dali and Walt Disney. Also offers comments by producer Baker Bloodworth.
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Pixar: The Incredibles Teaser (Movies) posted: 6/4/03
The Incredibles teaser is available at the Pixar website.
Link spotted on animated-movies.com
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AP: Animator Bruce Smith Draws on Diversity (Movies) posted: 6/4/03
The June 4th Associated Press talks with animator Bruce Smith, animator on the Disney Channel's The Proud Family.
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CHUD: Dreamworks V Disney (Movies) posted: 6/4/03
The June 3rd CHUD discusses the developing head to head battle between Disney / Pixar's The Incredibles and Dreamworks' Sharkslayer as both are heading to the big screen November 2004.
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AP: Christian Group Seeks Disney Flyover OK (WDW) posted: 6/4/03
The June 4th Associated Press reports a conversative Christian organization is seeking permision to fly banners reading "Jesus Christ: Hope for Homosexuals.com" during the upcoming Gay Days at Walt Disney World.
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News-Press: A Beauty-ful story (General) posted: 6/4/03
Belle from Disney's Beauty and the Beast helped kickoff Disney's summer reading season with a visit to Columbus Elementary School in Glendale.
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Reuters: New System Could Speed Up Internet Downloads (Movies,General) posted: 6/4/03
The June 5th Reuters reports researchers at CalTech Pasadena have designed the Fast TCP system that enables faster downloads while using current internet infrastructure. They are in talks with Microsoft and Disney to use for video downloads.
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ShowBizIreland: King Arthur Set Pictures: Photos (Movies) posted: 6/4/03
Images from set of the Bruckheimer produced, Disney pic King Arthur.
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LPWire: Auditions for Gina D's Cuddle Bug Christmas TV Special June 9 (General) posted: 6/4/03
Radio Disney and "Gina D" will entertain the crowd of more than 200 kids who are expected to attend the audition which will be held June 9 at MG Studios in Longwood, Florida. The auditions will start at 10:00 am and conclude sometime around 4:00 pm.
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BBCNews: HK Disneyland up for grabs (OD) posted: 6/3/03
The June 3rd BBC News reports the government is considering selling its stake in Hong Kong Disneyland to help offset a growing budget deficit.
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CBSMW: Disney says Hong Kong won't sell stake in theme park (OD) posted: 6/3/03
A Hong Kong Disneyland spokesperson states neither Disney nor the government are seeking to sell their stake in the developing project.
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WDWMagic: Mission Space News, Nemo at MK (WDW) posted: 6/3/03
WDW Magic offers pictures with the walls down around Mission: Space, overhead photos of the Pop Century Resort and news of Nemo's arrival.
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LATimes: Disney Investors' Suit on Ovitz Can Proceed (General) posted: 6/3/03
The June 3rd Los Angeles Times reports Disney shareholders suit against company executives over the $140 million severance package given to Michael Ovitz has been allowed to proceed.
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Disney: Live Question & Answer Session with Michael Eisner (General) posted: 6/3/03
Beginning at 4p EDT / 1p PDT Disney Chairman and CEO Michael Eisner will participate in a live question & answer session. The session will be webcast live from Bernstein's Strategic Decisions Conference and a replay will be available until June 10, 2003.
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Playbill News: SARS Concerns Fuel Closure of Lion King in Toronto (Movies) posted: 6/3/03
After more than three years, Disney's The Lion King will close in September. Producer David Mirvish anticipates the Fall closure will help motivate people to visit Toronto, a city that has been hit by the negative press of SARS.
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AsiaPulse: Operators Hoping Film Will Lure Tourists Back to Australia (Movies) posted: 6/3/03
The June 3rd Asia Pulse reports Australian tourism operators are hoping Finding Nemo rekindles Americans interest in Australia.
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AFP: Unlikely Dali 'n Disney resurfaces (Movies) posted: 6/3/03
Destino, the seven-minute animated film created through a partnership of Walt Disney and Salvador Dali premiered on Monday in Southeast France.
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LP: Finding Nemo Footwear Arrives at Payless (Movies) posted: 6/3/03
Payless Shoe Source stores nationwide offer footwear featuring the characters from Finding Nemo.
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Disney: Alice in Wonderland at Disney Magic Artist Online (Movies) posted: 6/3/03
Alice In Wonderland is the Character of the Month for Disney Magic Artist online which allows you to create greeting cards, finger puppets, calendars, coloring pages and scrapbook pages and frames featuring various characters.
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Zap2it: ABC Plans a Family Reunion (Movies) posted: 6/3/03
ABC's reality series The Family returns Wednesday, July 30th. The series was forced off the air earlier this year in favor of news from the war in Iraq.
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HR: A Capella spec sings for Disney (Movies) posted: 6/3/03
According to the June 3rd Hollywood Reporter, the Disney Company is picking up the musical comedy A Capella, the story of a group of misfits who re-form their a cappella singing group.
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AMEInfo: Disney Channel ME launches new corporate identity (Movies) posted: 6/3/03
Disney Channel Middle East will launch their new corporate logo. It is described as a contemporary combination of two classic Disney icons - the distinct signature of company founder Walt Disney and the identifiable three-circle shape evocative of Mickey Mouse. The same logo is featured for the Disney Channel in the US.
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EOnline: Finding Nemo Hooks $70.6 Million (Movies) posted: 6/2/03
E! Online announces Disney-Pixar's Finding Nemo captured the number one spot pulling in $70.6 million making it the biggest-three-day total opening for any Disney film.
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OrlSen: Walt Disney World raises ticket prices by $2 (WDW) posted: 6/2/03
The May 31st Orlando Sentinel announces Walt Disney World has raised their one-day admission prices to $52 for adults and $42 for children, plus tax.
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Udaily: Fish out of water (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/2/03
A day in the life at Pixar Animation Studios takes a look at the offices and the methods used to make movie magic in Emeryville, CA.
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Reuters: Pixar, Disney Shares Advance on Smash Nemo Release (Movies) posted: 6/2/03
The June 2nd Reuters reports Pixar and Disney shares rose Monday following the weekend box office success of Finding Nemo.
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Fool.com: What Nemo Found (Movies) posted: 6/2/03
Fool.com criticizes Disney for underestimating Pixar's value.
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OrBusJrn: Rasulo, Looking to the Next 50 (WDW) posted: 6/2/03
The Orlando Business Journal offers a brief interview with Disney Parks chief Jay Rasulo. He talks about safety, attraction sponsorships, upcoming addition to Walt Disney World and more.
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Fool.com: FCC Relaxes Ownership Rules (General) posted: 6/2/03
The June 2nd Fool.com announces and analyzes the FCC's decision to relax media ownership restrictions which means Disney's ABC could own more local stations extending to 45% instead of the current 35% restrictions.
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580wdbo: Disney Prepares for 13th Annual Gay Days (DL,WDW) posted: 6/2/03
580 WDBO talks about the growing success of Gay Days at the Disney theme parks and discusses the appeal of Disney to these communities.
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Broadway: Review of new Sherman Brothers compilation (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/2/03
Review of the new compilation of Sherman Brothers' songs entitled Believe: The Songs of the Sherman Brothers released by Varese Sarabande.
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Screamscape: Discovery Island River Boats Spotted (WDW) posted: 6/2/03
Screamscape reports the Discovery Islando River Boats are back in view and speculates the attraction could return.
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OCReg: Consumer Reports ranks theme parks (DL,WDW) posted: 6/2/03
The June 1st Orange County Register discusses Consumer Reports theme park ratings.
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DLP: Further Revelation of Disney's Fantillusion (OD) posted: 6/2/03
The official website for Disneyland Paris has opened the second phase of their Flash animation promotion for Disney's Fantillusion which premieres at their park July 5th.
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AICN: Is Disney's Hidalgo Fiction? (Movies) posted: 6/2/03
Ain't It Cool News discusses the growing controversy over the tales of Frank Hopkins whose Arabian adventures are the focus of Disney's Hidalgo.
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Finding Nemo Tokenzone (Movies) posted: 6/2/03
Tokenzone is a FREE multiplayer, interactive experience that challenges you to complete collections of Tokens (digital stickers/trading cards). You collect your Tokens in specific slots in your Zone. The object of the game is to collect all the Tokens in your Zone as fast as possible.
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TVGuide: Finding Ellen DeGeneres (Movies) posted: 6/2/03
Friday's TV Guide chats with Ellen DeGeneres about her Finding Nemo role and the chaos that surrounded her decision to come out of the closet.
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TVGuide: Willem Dafoe's Fishy Behavior (Movies) posted: 6/2/03
TV Guide chats with Willem Dafoe about his role in Finding Nemo.
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Brother Bear The Official Movie Web Site (Movies) posted: 6/2/03
Brother Bear arrives in theaters November 7th. Preview is available at the official website.
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CalgarySun: Duff's Metamorphosis (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/2/03
The June 1st Calgary Sun talks about Hilary Duff's career and her upcoming album release, Metamorphosis.
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MiamiHerald: Cautiously check Web for hard-to-find Disney DVDs (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/2/03
The June 1st Miami Herald offers tips for adding older Disney titles to your home video / dvd collection.
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HR: Shield Co-Star Breaks Into Mr. 3000 Lineup (Movies) posted: 6/2/03
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Brian White will star with Bernie Mac and Angela Bassett in the baseball themed Disney comedy Mr. 3000.
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LATimes: Eisner Is Getting With the Program (General) posted: 6/2/03
The Los Angeles Times chats briefly with Michael Eisner following the Ducks overtime victory at the Pond.
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ABCNews: Woman Dies in Fall From Holiday World Roller Coaster (General) posted: 6/2/03
On Saturday night, a passenger fell and died while on the Raven, at Indiana's Holiday World. State inspectors have found no mechanical problems on the ride.
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