Disney News Headlines
December 2003
LaughingPlace Radio Halts Broadcasting (Movies) posted: 12/31/03
Due to changes in how Live 365 is handling Professional broadcasters, we have been forced to close LaughingPlace Radio. The broadcast will stop at some point today, December 31st. We greatly appreciate the support it received since its inception nearly 2 years ago.
LPWire: Disneyland's Tournament of Roses Entry Tallest in Parade History (DL) posted: 12/31/03
Disneyland's Twilight Zone Tower of Terror float for the Tournament of Roses Parade, titled "A Sudden Drop in Pitch" will be the tallest in Rose Parade history at nearly 100 feet high. Today we offer a few more images of the float as preparations continue before its journey tomorrow.
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OCReg: 'Marcelo is always there' (DL) posted: 12/31/03
The December 28th Orange County Register talks with the family of Marcelo Torres, the young man who was killed on Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
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OCReg: Tallest float on parade (DL) posted: 12/31/03
The December 31st Orange County Register discusses Disneyland's entry into the Rose Parade.
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LPWire: US Postal Service Announces the Art of Disney Stamps (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/31/03
The US Postal Service unveiled the first in a series of stamps featuring The Art of Disney. This series entitled Friendship features stamps with Mickey, Donald and Goofy, Thumper and Bambi, Mufasa with Simba, and Pinocchio with Jiminy Cricket.
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HR: ABC runs to daylight with MNF (Movies) posted: 12/31/03
The December 31st Hollywood Reporter announces ABC captured its first weekly win in the 18-49 demographic with the final Monday Night Football of the season.
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AP: Disney to hold open calls for series (Movies) posted: 12/31/03
The December 30th Associated Press reports Disney and ABC TV are hosting open casting calls January 10th in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto and Vancouver for their series based on the hit film The Parent Trap.
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Disney: Eisner To Speak at Smith Barney Conference (General) posted: 12/31/03
Visit Disney.com to hear Michael Eisner's presentation at the 14th Annual Smith Barney Citigroup Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications Conference at 2:30 PM EST on Tuesday, January 6, 2004. A replay will be available until January 13th.
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LPWire: NFFC Announces Roy E Disney To Speak at Kickoff (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 12/30/03
Former Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Walt Disney Company, Roy E. Disney, Senior Vice-President of Creative Development for Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Imagineering's Tony Baxter and World-famous sculptor Ron Lee have been added to the wall-to-wall Disneyana weekend hosted by the NFFC, the Club for Disneyana Enthusiasts at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Garden Grove, California on January 16 - 18, 2004.
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WhittierDailyNews: 2004 Rose Parade will feature tallest entry ever (DL,General) posted: 12/30/03
The Whittier Daily News discusses Disney's Twilight Zone Tower of Terror float for the Tournament of Roses Parade.
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HR: Studios' insert ads double as goodies (Movies) posted: 12/30/03
The Hollywood Reporter discusses recent Disney Studios' promotional items including their Halloween time trick or treat bag newspaper insert.
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Playbill: Adam Pascal Joins Cast of Upcoming Tarzan Musical Workshop (Movies) posted: 12/30/03
The December 29th Playbill announces Adam Pascal will star in the ucpoming Disney musical workshop Tarzan, as the storyteller he will be the voice of Tarzan.
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WDBO: Home Improvement Actor Hindman Dies (Movies) posted: 12/30/03
Actor Earl Hindman has died of lung cancer. Disney fans would remember him as the Taylor family neighbor Wilson on the Buena Vista Television hit series Home Improvement. Hindman was 61.
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DisneyFamilyMuseum: Dec 2003 - Jan 2004 Online Exhibits (DL,General) posted: 12/30/03
The virtual Disney Family Museum, part of Disney.com, current exhibits feature John Lasseter discussing Walt Disney's influence on his filmmaking, an excerpt from John Hench's Designing Disney and a collection letters written by Walt Disney to his younger sister Ruth.
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OrlSen: Splendid China closing its doors (WDW) posted: 12/30/03
The Orlando area attraction Splendid China is closing its doors on Wednesday. Splendid China featured miniature representations of Chinese landmarks including the Great Wall of China and a dinner show featuring acrobats from China.
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LP: Biana Tamini of Disney's The Young Black Stallion To Ride in Rose Parade (General) posted: 12/30/03
Biana Tamini, 13 year old accomplished equestrienne will participate in the Tournament of Roses Parade as part of John Suttill's "Parading Arabians". Tamini is currently starring in Disney's Young Black Stallion.
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LP: Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Royal Ball Now Daytime Affair (DL,Movies,Coll) posted: 12/29/03
Sleeping Beauty's Royal Ball originally announced for the evening of Saturday, February 14, 2004 will now take place during the morning and afternoon of Saturday, February 14, 2004. Please visit the official website to view the current event schedule. Tickets go on sale January 8th.
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OrBusJrn: Disney attendance could be hurt by terror alert, warns analyst (WDW) posted: 12/29/03
Credit Suisse First Boston warned that the heightened terror alert could hurt Walt Disney World's attendance citing that the last time the nation's terror alert was orange park attendance decline for five weeks and three of those weeks experienced double digit decline.
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FT: Walt Disney accused of fishy business (Movies) posted: 12/29/03
Financial Times discusses a French author's lawsuit against the Disney Company for allegedly plagiarising his fish for the film Finding Nemo.
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Screamscape: WDW Toontown Rehab Rumors (WDW) posted: 12/29/03
Screamscape offers rumors of major rehab for Walt Disney World's Toontown Fair.
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HR: Cottrell Settles on Frontier for ABC Miniseries (Movies) posted: 12/29/03
The Hollywood Reporter announces Erin Cottrell will play Caroline Ingalls in ABC's upcoming miniseries Little House on the Prairie.
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LATimes: In 2004: NBC Meets HBO? A New Pixar? Free DVRs? (General) posted: 12/29/03
The December 28th Los Angeles Times takes a look at various industry stories leading into 2004 including the ongoing push against Eisner and top candidates for his replacement, ESPN's battle with News Corp and more.
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OCReg: The Hunt is on (Movies) posted: 12/29/03
The Orange County Register talks with comedian Bonnie Hunt who stars in ABC's Life with Bonnie and the holiday film Cheaper By the Dozen about her path to Hollywood.
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LP: Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade on ABC (Movies) posted: 12/24/03
On Christmas Day at 11:00a ET / 10:00a PT, ABC television will present the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade, hosted by Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa.
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ABC Radio Holiday Special (General) posted: 12/24/03
Local ABC affiliate KABC begins their 30 hour special Christmas programming Christmas Around the World today at noon. The show features live updates on Santa's progress as well as various celebrity guests including Hilary Duff, George Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, Meg Ryan and Carly Simon.
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Radio Disney Holiday 2003 (General) posted: 12/24/03
Radio Disney's official website offers a Santa Tracker and announces the Christmas morning special featuring Hilary Duff.
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OCReg: Disney Princesses, sparkle and awe (General) posted: 12/24/03
The Orange County Register interviews 1992 US Open Professional Cup Winner Tom Dickson who along with his 1984 Olympian team wife, Catarina Lindgren choreograph Disney on Ice's Princesses on Ice which is performing throughout Southern California.
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EWeek: Interview with Disney's CIO regarding WDW's Pal Mickey (WDW) posted: 12/24/03
EWeek interviews Disney Co. CIO Roger Berry and Andy Schwalb, director of information technology for Walt Disney World, on the thinking behind Disney's sensor-equipped Pal Mickey doll and other aspects of the theme parks' new customer-experience strategy.
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StarTele: Museum of Science and History names new chief (General) posted: 12/24/03
The December 24th Star-Telegram reports Van A Romans who has served as executive director, cultural affairs, Walt Disney Imagineering has been named president of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.
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MousePlanet: Roy Disney is in for an uphill battle (General) posted: 12/24/03
David Koenig compares the circumstances surrounding Roy Disney's recent resignation to his actions in the early 80's.
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DLR: Disney's Rose Parade Float Concept Art (DL) posted: 12/24/03
Disneyland's official website offers a small image of the concept art for the Rose Parade float featuring the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. They are taking poll for the float's plant decoration.
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HR: Garner stays in guestroom for 'Rules' (Movies) posted: 12/24/03
According to the Hollywood Reporter, James Garner will continue in his role as Grandpa Jim on ABC's 8 Simple Rules.
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NYTimes: Disney tweaks privacy policy; allows promotions (General) posted: 12/24/03
The December 23rd New York Times reports Disney has revised its online privacy policy to allow the sharing of user information to third parties.
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NYTimes: Toy Sellers Wish for Just a Bit of Evil (General) posted: 12/24/03
The December 24th New York Times reports the film industry has not produced a break-out Christmas toy this year in fact estimates are toy sales are down 4 percent from last year.
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LATimes: $1.2-Billion Downtown L.A. Project Draws Top Architects (General) posted: 12/24/03
The December 24th Los Angeles Times reports eight teams of developers and designers have submitted ideas for the $1.2 billion downtown development project next to the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Frank Gehry who designed the Disney Hall is among the interested parties.
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OrlSen: Whispering Canyon Cafe's Triple Chocolate Moose Stampeded (WDW) posted: 12/24/03
Recipe for Disney's Wilderness Lodge's Whispering Canyon Cafe's Triple Chocolate Moose Stampede.
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LPWire: Disney's California Adventure Hosts Rose Bowl-Bound Teams on Friday, Dec 26 (DL) posted: 12/23/03
The two squads and their coaches will experience a festive "Welcome to California" on December 26 in a colorful 2:30 p.m. ceremony overlooking the seaside-theme Paradise Bay in Disney's California Adventure.
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Reuters: Disney to Argue Pooh Legal Case in February (General) posted: 12/23/03
The December 22nd Reuters reports the long-running lawsuit between the Slesinger family and the Disney Company over the merchandising rights to Winnie the Pooh will return to court on February 24th.
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LATimes: Southland Agencies Step Up Security (DL) posted: 12/23/03
The December 23rd Los Angeles Times reports various increased security measures throughout the Southland including Anaheim police's increase of uniformed and plainclothes patrols at Disneyland.
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USAToday: Young actress rides Stallion to film career (Movies) posted: 12/23/03
The December 23rd discusses the big screen debut of Biana Tamimi who stars as Neera in Disney's Young Black Stallion.
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LPNews: Radio Disney Hosting Noon Year's Eve at DCA (DL) posted: 12/23/03
Join the Radio Disney AM 1110 Street Team at Disney's California Adventure on Wednesday, December 31st for their Noon Year's Eve celebration.
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OCReg: Factories are more like Disneyland than you'd think (DL) posted: 12/23/03
The Orange County Register offers a reader letter in response to their article featuring new Disneyland Resort president, Matt Ouimet.
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LATimes: Roy Disney, Gold Won't Put Up Dissident Slate (General) posted: 12/22/03
The December 20th Los Angeles Times reports Roy E Disney and Stanley P Gold will make nominations or place issues on the agenda for the upcoming shareholders meeting.
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OrBusJrn: Sold! Universal acreage acquired (WDW) posted: 12/22/03
The Orlando Business Journal reports Universal has sold their large Sand Lake land parcel which was reportedly the future location for a couple of additional theme parks, several hotels, as well as retail and entertainment locations.
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LATimes: Disney Park Bucks Trend (DL) posted: 12/22/03
The December 20th Los Angeles Times reports attendance at Disney's California Adventure rose 13% while other US theme parks saw a decline.
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Fool: Wild Rides of 2003 (DL,WDW,General) posted: 12/22/03
The Motley Fool takes a look at the attendance figures for amusement parks this year.
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LPWire: Disney Online and AmericanGreetings.com Launch Disney Greetings (General) posted: 12/22/03
The featured Disney electronic greetings, electronic invitations and printables will include classic Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, as well as characters from contemporary Disney films such as "The Lion King" and "Lilo and Stitch." Subscribers will have the ability to save cards in their online scrapbooks, add personal photos to their D-Cards, send electronic invitations, and track the cards they have sent.
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NYTimes: Duff Appears in Family-Friendly Film (Movies) posted: 12/22/03
The New York Times takes a look at the family film Cheaper by the Dozen, with Hilary Duff who stars in Lizzie McGuire on the Disney Channel.
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Variety: Disney Trots Out Imax Family Fare (Movies) posted: 12/22/03
The December 22nd Variety offers a review of Disney's The Young Black Stallion, which will be released December 25th for larger format theaters.
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A Merry Mickey Christmas on ABC Saturday at 8/7 C (Movies) posted: 12/19/03
ABC Television will present an hour-long special, A Merry Mickey Celebration on Saturday, December 20th at 8/7C. The special will feature various Hollywood celebrities saluting Mickey Mouse and a presentation of Mickey's Christmas Carol.
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OCReg: Disney's California Adventure Sees Attendance Boost (DL) posted: 12/19/03
The Orange County Register takes a look at theme park attendance figures as reported by Amusement Business and announces Disney's California Adventure saw a 13 percent increase in attendance.
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LATimes: Disney Hotel Workers Hold March (DL) posted: 12/19/03
The December 19th Los Angeles Times reports more than 300 Disneyland Resort hotel workers and supporters marched at the park's main entrance Thursday to protest the company's management practices and to support former board member Roy Disney's allegations.
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LPWire: Disney's U.S. Parks Close Out Year on a High Note (DL,WDW,OD) posted: 12/19/03
Disney Parks and Resorts announces a variety of attractions and entertainment additions to its theme parks around the world in 2004 including BravoSEAmo, a nighttime spectacular for Tokyo Disney Sea, The Lion King Carnival at the Disneyland Resort Paris, and more.
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DisneyGallery: 75 Years of Fun with Mickey Auction Event Packages Announced (DL) posted: 12/19/03
The Disneyland Resort has announced three tiers of event packages for the January 31st auction of the 75 Mickeys currently on display at the World of Disney. Reservations will be accepted beginning January 6, 2004.
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Disney: Magic Happens in New York City 2003 (General) posted: 12/19/03
Disney.com offers pictures of various Disney characters adventures through the Big Apple as part of the "Magic Happens" campaign.
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LPWire: ACA to ESPN: Cox is Not Alone! (General) posted: 12/19/03
"ACA fully supports the efforts by Cox to reign in ESPN's outrageous price increases," ACA President Matt Polka said. "When inflation is at its lowest level in 40 years, price increases at more than 11 times the rate of inflation are completely unjustified.
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LPWire: ESPN Responds to ACA Press Release (General) posted: 12/19/03
2003 ESPN's value is consistently validated by cable operators and viewers. ESPN has long-term agreements with the vast majority of small cable operators. We are committed to reaching a deal with Cox that reflects ESPN's value.
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Variety: Disney toon duo adapts Three Pigs (Movies) posted: 12/19/03
Variety announces Grant Calof and Greg Lee will adapt the children's book The Three Pigs for Disney Feature Animation. The films is expected to combine computer and traditional animation.
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Philly: Freaky flick, weak extras (Movies) posted: 12/19/03
The Philadelphia Inquirer review of the Freaky Friday dvd expressing disappointment at the lack of extra features.
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Philly: An ice time with Monsters, Inc (Movies) posted: 12/19/03
Beginning Christmas Day, Disney on Ice's Monsters, Inc will be performed at the Wachovia Center.
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Philly: Ex-nerd Milian now plays the beauty (Movies) posted: 12/19/03
A brief look at Christina Milian who got her start as a Disney Channel Movie Surfer and is currently starring in Love Don't Cost a Thing.
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Variety: Daniels, ABC will laff it up (Movies) posted: 12/19/03
Variety reports Susanne Daniels is developing a half-hour comedy with Finding Nemo co-writer David Reynolds for ABC.
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Now Showing at AMC 12 Theatres Downtown Disney ® (DL) posted: 12/19/03
Movies showing at the AMC 12 Downtown Disney ® include Bad Santa [R], Elf [PG], Gothika [R], The Haunted Mansion [PG], Honey [PG-13], The Last Samurai [R], The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King [PG-13], Love Actually [R], Love Don't Cost a Thing [PG-13], Mona Lisa Smile [PG-13], Something's Gotta Give [PG-13], and Stuck on You [PG-13}. Call theaters for showtimes (714) 769 4AMC.
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Now Showing at AMC Pleasure Island 24 (WDW) posted: 12/19/03
Movies showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include Bad Santa [R], Brother Bear [G], The Cat in the Hat [PG], Elf [PG], Gothika [R], The Haunted Mansion [PG-13], Honey [PG-13], The Last Samurai [R], Looney Tunes: Back in Action [PG], The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the Kings [PG-13], Love Actually [R], Love Don't Cost a Thing [PG-13], Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World [PG-13], The Missing [R], Mona Lisa Smile [PG-13], Something's Gotta Give [PG-13], Stuck on You [PG-13], and Timeline [PG-13]. Call theaters for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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Weekend Showings at the AMC Ikspiari 16 (OD) posted: 12/19/03
Among the movies showing this weekend at the AMC Ikspiari 16 are Beyond Borders, Bruce Almighty, Michel Vaillant, Bayside Shakedown2, Inuyasha 2, Kochikame 2, Trapped, Daddy Day Care, Finding Nemo (English), Finding Nemo (Japanese), The Last Samurai, Bad Boys II, The Matrix: Revolutions (English), The Matrix: Revolutions (Japanese), Hamutaro 2003 / Godzilla Series Vol. 27, Atashin'Chi, and Kisarazu Cat's Eye.
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Now Showing at the Gaumont 15 Disney Village (OD) posted: 12/19/03
Movies showing at the Gaumont 15 in the Disney Village are Scary Movie 3, Freaky Friday - Dans La Peau De Ma Mere, Le Signeur Des Anneaux: Le Retour Du Roi, Apres Vous, Le Monde De Nemo, Looney Tunes, Ripoux 3, Les Cles De Bagnole, Love Actually, Swat Unite D'Elite, Kill Bill Volume 1, Intolerable Cruaute, Mauvais Esprit, Michel Vaillant, and Elfe.
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OCReg: New boss in town (DL) posted: 12/18/03
The Orange County Register talks with Matt Ouimet about his new responsibilities at the Disneyland Resort and offers a brief bio and thoughts about him from co-workers.
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AP: Miramax's 'Cold Mountain' Leads Golden Globe Noms (Movies) posted: 12/18/03
Disney unit Miramax Films' Cold Mountain received eight Golden Globe nominations including best drama.
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LP: Disney Company Nominees for the Golden Globes (Movies) posted: 12/18/03
A list of the Golden Globes Awards nominees that fall under the Disney Company umbrella including Buena Vista Pictures, Buena Vista Home Video, Touchstone Pictures, Dimension Films, and Miramax.
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LP: Disney Company Nominees for the SATELLITE(tm) Awards (Movies) posted: 12/18/03
A list of the SATELLITE(tm) Awards nominees that fall under the Disney Company umbrella including Buena Vista Pictures, Buena Vista Home Video, Touchstone Pictures, Dimension Films, Miramax, and television studio ABC.
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LP: Disney Company Nominees for the BFCA Awards (Movies) posted: 12/18/03
A list of the BCFA Awards nominees that fall under the Disney Company umbrella including Buena Vista Pictures, Buena Vista Home Video, Touchstone Pictures, Dimension Films, and Miramax.
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NYTimes: Virtual Disney Attractions (DL,WDW) posted: 12/18/03
The New York Times discusses websites dedicated to creating virtual versions of closed Disney attractions including Mr. Toad's Wild Ride at WDW, If You Had Wings, and Adventure Thru Inner Space.
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Save Disney Adds "Thought for the Day" (General) posted: 12/18/03
SaveDisney.com, the website founded by Roy Disney and Stan Gold has added a section for "the truly insightful and penetrating observations" they have received.
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HR: Stable sked, sitcoms fuel ABC recovery (Movies) posted: 12/18/03
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC will offer a movie on Monday nights once the football season is over. The article also briefly discusses ABC ratings recovery.
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BeerAdvocate: The Beers of Disney's Epcot Center (WDW) posted: 12/18/03
The Beer Advocate takes a trip around Epcot's World Showcase, highlighting each pavilions beer offerings.
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Variety: O'Seas Kingfish (General) posted: 12/18/03
Buena Vista International has dominated the international box office in 2003 with Finding Nemo, Pirates of the Caribbean and Bruce Almighty.
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Playbill: Mary Poppins to Premiere at Bristol Hippodrome Prior to West End (Movies) posted: 12/18/03
The December 17th Playbill announces the theatrical presentation of Mary Poppins will premiere next fall at the Bristol Hippodrome.
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Broadway: A Party Fit for a Princess: Aida's Michelle T. Williams (Movies) posted: 12/18/03
Destiny's Child Michelle T. Williams celebrated her entrance into the role of Aida with a party at hip hotspot LQ on December 11
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OCReg: A visit to Fantasyland can't banish reality (DL) posted: 12/17/03
In a December 17th Orange County Register column, Jenny Sokol talks about her family's visit to Disneyland as she prepares to say goodbye to her Marine husband.
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Variety: 'Shaggy Dog' unleashed (Movies) posted: 12/17/03
Variety reports Tim Allen is set to star in the remake of The Shaggy Dog.
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HR: Pirates tops list for hair, makeup (Movies) posted: 12/17/03
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean has pulled four nominations for the fifth annual Hollywood Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Guild Awards.
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Billboard: Rawls, Farrell, Harry Cheer Disney's 'World' (General) posted: 12/17/03
Billboard announces "A World of Happiness", a Disney album featuring various actors and celebrities singing about being polite, learning from others and friendship.
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OCReg: Disneyland hoax 'bomber' is dead (DL) posted: 12/17/03
The December 17th Orange County Register reports Liyanese Fernando, who last year created a video hoax threatening the Disneyland Resort, has died in an apparent suicide.
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OrBusJrn: Hungry for market share (General) posted: 12/17/03
Orlando Business Journal reports Krispy Kreme doughnuts is considering placing their doughnuts in theme parks.
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Frommers.com : A Little Mouse Told Us How to Save at Disney (WDW) posted: 12/17/03
Frommer's talks about the benefits of visiting mousesavers.com before heading to Walt Disney World.
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LPWire: Ulead Teams Up with DIS Interactive to Create Fun and Playful DVD Photo Slideshow Software (General) posted: 12/17/03
After choosing from one of three different Disney themes: Mickey and Friends, Pooh and Friends, and Disney Princesses, families can easily insert photos into a storyboard where they can add text as well as Disney transitions and frames around individual photos.
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LPWire: VTech Signs Synergistic Licensing Agreements with DIS Consumer Products (General) posted: 12/17/03
The agreements enable VTech to feature popular Disney characters such as Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse, the Lion King, Disney's Princesses and the Jungle Book on many of its electronic learning products and the newly developed TV Learning System, V.Smile. The new line of VTech Disney-licensed products will be unveiled to the public in the calendar year 2004.
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UFT: Disney to honor top teacher (General) posted: 12/17/03
The United Federation of Teachers announces the DisneyHand program which honors teachers with awards for creativity in teaching and inspiring the joy of learning in students.
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OrlSen: Mission:Space gets airsick bags (WDW) posted: 12/16/03
The December 16th Orlando Sentinel reports Disney is putting motion-sickness bags in some of Mission:SPACE's capsules as a test. Disney hasn't decided if the bags will be a permanent feature of the attraction.
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LP: Evan Marshall Performs Tonight at Bean Town in Sierra Madre (General) posted: 12/16/03
Stop Bean Town in Sierra Madre to enjoy the musical stylings of Evan Marshall tonight, Dec. 16 at from 7:30 to 9:30p. Bean Town is a coffee house located at 45 N. Baldwin in Sierra Madre, there is no admission charge or cover charge. Phone #: (626) 355-1596. Disney fans will remember Evan Marshall as "Mandolin Billy" from Disneyland's Billy Hill and the Hillbillies.
LP: Artist Dave Avanzino Creates Tribute to Mickey in DTD (DL) posted: 12/16/03
Disney Artist Dave Avanzino is joining the artist tributes Mickey Mouse in front of the future location for Tortilla Joe's in Downtown Disney. Watch his creation develop, December 16 to 22, from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., except Friday, December 19.
LPWire: Regis and Kelly Hit the Road for a California Adventure; Show Taping Ticket Offer Announced (DL) posted: 12/16/03
Regis and Kelly are heading to Disney's California Adventure. Fans can request two tickets per person via mail to the tapings in the park. Live! is also hosting a sweepstakes with a trip to CA as the grand prize.
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LPWire: Walt Disney Internet Group Launches Disneymobile.Com (General) posted: 12/16/03
Disneymobile.com will provide consumers with information regarding Disney Mobile content offerings and purchases as well as product demonstrations.
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LPWire: Brother Bear DVD Coming March 23 (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/16/03
On March 23, 2004 the 2-Disc Disney DVD, Brother Bear will be released, loaded with bonus materials including a hilarious "Moose" commentary from Rutt and Tuke, deleted scenes, exclusive and fullyanimated outtakes created for the DVD and hosted by Koda, behind-the-scenes looks the movie's art and its filmmaking process, and more.
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LPWire: Home on the Range Sing Alongs Song Arrives March 23 (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/16/03
This rootin' tootin' Sing Along Songs title features all-new songs from eight-time Academy Award ® winner Alan Menken, who's penned the songs everyone loves from Disney's The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas and Beauty And The Beast.
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TravelChannel: Walt Disney World Holidays (WDW) posted: 12/16/03
On December 19th and 20th the Travel Channel will host a special featuring the holiday decorations at Walt Disney World.
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HR: Nemo dominates again as market awaits King (Movies) posted: 12/16/03
Finding Nemo topped the international box office again with $31.5 million as the box office watchers await the arrival The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King next weekend.
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Fool.com: Monday Night Foolball [Motley Fool Take] (Movies) posted: 12/16/03
Fool.com reports Disney is petitioning the NFL for the ability to pick between two different games for their Monday night broadcast.
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AWN: TokyoPop Expands to Wal-Mart (Coll) posted: 12/16/03
Animation World News reports TokyoPop will be the first manga publisher carried in Wal-Mart. Among its stable of characters, TokyoPop features a few Disney characters including Kim Possible.
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OrBusJrn: Tylenol 8 Hour to sponsor Disney's Health & Fitness (WDW) posted: 12/16/03
The Orlando Business Journal reports Tylenol 8 Hour brand pain medicine will be the first-ever presenting sponsor of Disney's Health and Fitness Expo to be held at Watl Disney World the weekend of January 9 - 10th.
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E!Online: Depp Named E!'s Entertainer of the Year (Movies) posted: 12/16/03
Throughout December E!Online is airing their Entertainer of the Year special which features Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl star Johnny Depp.
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HR: ABC gets 18 - 49 demo win with MNF (Movies) posted: 12/16/03
According to the Hollywood Reporter ABC won the 18-49 demo Monday night thanks to Monday Night Fooball.
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OrlSen: Mom-pop motels fear newest Disney resort (WDW) posted: 12/16/03
The December 14th Orlando Sentinel talks with hotel owners along US Highway 192 who are concerned about the impact Disney's Pop Century Resort will have on their businesses.
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Mary Poppins The Musical Official Website (Movies) posted: 12/16/03
Sign up at the official website for Mary Poppins; The Musical to receive updates about the musical.
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Variety: Pitch 'Rescued' By Mouse (Movies) posted: 12/16/03
The December 15th Variety reports Disney has signed the pitch Rescued!.
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LATimes: Behind the Disney Magic (General) posted: 12/15/03
The December 15th Los Angeles Times reports Disney's strong performance when viewed over the 19 years under Eisner's leadership helps disguise the company's weak performance most recently.
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AWN: Disney Tells Animators It Ain't Over Yet! (General) posted: 12/15/03
The Animation World News discusses Roy E Disney's arrival at the Animation Guild's holiday party.
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Commentary From The Animation Guild's Holiday Party (General) posted: 12/15/03
Harvey Deneroff discusses Roy Disney's appearance at the Animation Guild's holiday party.
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JHM: More on Disney Treasures and a look at Eisner's bizarre behavior (General) posted: 12/15/03
Jim Hill Media is still digging up information about the delay of the Disney Treasures and takes a look at the recent bizarre actions of Michael Eisner.
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NYTimes: Phenomenon: A Boss for the Boss (General) posted: 12/15/03
The December 14th New York Times talks about the revolutions within various corporate boardroom.
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Reuters: Disney Sees Higher Pension Costs, Plans Charges (General) posted: 12/15/03
The December 12th Reuters reports the Disney Company expect its cash contributions to its pension plan for this fiscal year.
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Live Ebay Auction Features Disney Memorabilia (DL,Movies,Coll) posted: 12/12/03
Profiles in History will host a live Ebay auction today, Friday, December 12th beginning at 12:00 PST. Several Disney items are listed among their lots.
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JHM: Erasing Roy & Rebuttals (Movies) posted: 12/12/03
Jim Hill Media on December 11th reported the delay of Wave 3 of the Disney Treasures has been delayed due to Eisner's request that Roy Disney's signature be removed from the packaging. In today's column Jim Hill offers a couple of responses to that column including an email from film critic and Disney Treasures' host Leonard Maltin.
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LPWire: Disney's Pop Century Resort Opens Dec 14 with 2,880 Rooms of Pop Culture Memories (WDW) posted: 12/12/03
Walt Disney World Resort opens the doors Sunday to its newest value hotel as Disney's Pop Century Resort takes its first guests on a trip down memory lane. Eager guests are expected in the early morning hours of Dec. 14 to be among the first to check into the 2,880-room resort.
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OrlSen: Eisner has shiny golden parachute (General) posted: 12/12/03
The December 12th Orlando Sentinel reports if Michael Eisner does leave he is could take $24 million in cash.
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Reuters: Eisner Gets Quiet Backing in Disney Fight (General) posted: 12/12/03
The December 12th Reuters reports analysts support of Eisner's management of the Disney Company.
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CNNMoney: Roy Disney starts anti-Eisner web site (General) posted: 12/12/03
CNN Money reports Roy Disney has established www.savedisney.com earlier this week. Through the site Roy Disney and Stan Gold have received 2,000 e-mails.
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Mediaweek: Santa Clause sets TBS record (Movies) posted: 12/12/03
Mediaweek reports Disney's The Santa Clause debut on TBS Wednesday evening and was the cable network's highest rated movie in two years.
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DowJones: ABC News Gets Go-Ahead for Weekend Morning News Programs (Movies) posted: 12/12/03
Dow Jones reports ABC is moving ahead with plans for weekend editions of Good Morning America.
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SciFiWire: Sci Fi to Profile M. Night Shyamalan (Movies) posted: 12/12/03
The Sci Fi Channel announces their special multipart program on the life and work of film Director M Night Syamalan, best known for the Hollywood Pictures (a Disney Company) film Sixth Sense. No air date has been set.
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MiamiBusJrn: Parents Can Sue Disney Over School Sales Pitch (WDW) posted: 12/12/03
The Miami Business Journal reports the parents of a learning-disabled boy are suing the Celebration school district and the Disney subsidiary developing Celebration for fradulent inducement and negligent misrepresentation regarding the school system.
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mrib: Blue joins Princess Diaries 2 (Movies) posted: 12/12/03
The December 12th mrib reports young Brit actor Callum Blue will star in Princess Diaries 2.
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CBSMW: Media Web Awards for 2003 (General) posted: 12/12/03
CBS MarketWatch's Jon Friedman offers a "seat-of-the-pants" list of media highlights from 2003, calling the recent turn of events at Disney, "I Was in the Right Place, But It Must've Been the Wrong Time" and grants ESPN2's Cold Pizza "Rookie of the Year"
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Ucomics: Mickey's Response to Eisner's Management (General) posted: 12/12/03
Comic strip artist Dana Summers highlights the Disney dispute.
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Now Showing at AMC Pleasure Island 24 (WDW) posted: 12/12/03
Movies showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include Bad Santa [R], Brother Bear [G], The Cat in the Hat [PG], Elf [PG], Gothika [R], The Haunted Mansion [PG-13], Honey [PG-13], The Last Samurai [R], Looney Tunes: Back in Action [PG], Love Actually [R], Love Don't Cost a Thing [PG-13], Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World [PG-13], The Matrix Revolutions [R], The Missing [R], Radio [PG], Something's Gotta Give [PG-13], Stuck on You [PG-13], and Timeline [PG-13]. Call theaters for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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Now Showing at AMC 12 Theatres Downtown Disney ® (DL) posted: 12/12/03
Movies showing at the AMC 12 Downtown Disney ® include Bad Santa [R], The Cat in the Hat [PG], Elf [PG], Gothika [R], The Haunted Mansion [PG], Honey [PG-13], The Last Samurai [R], Love Actually [R], Love Don't Cost a Thing [PG-13], Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World [PG-13], Something's Gotta Give [PG-13], and Timeline [PG-13}. Call theaters for showtimes (714) 769 4AMC.
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Weekend Showings at the AMC Ikspiari 16 (OD) posted: 12/12/03
Among the movies showing this weekend at the AMC Ikspiari 16 are Finding Nemo, The Last Samurai, Atashin'chi, Bad Boys II, The Matrix: Revolutions, Underworld, Kill Bill, Phone Booth, Kisarazu Cat's Eye, Legally Blonde 2, g@me, Ashuranogotoku, and My Life Without Me.
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Now Showing at the Gaumont 15 Disney Village (OD) posted: 12/12/03
Movies showing at the Gaumont 15 in the Disney Village are Le Seigneur Des Anneaux: La Communaute De L'Anneau - Version Longue, Calendar Girls, In the Cut, Ripoux 3, Les Cles De Bagnole, Looney Tunes, Le Monde De Nemo, SWAT Unite D'Elite, Love Actually, Kill Bill, Intolerable Cruaute, Michel Vaillant, Matrix Revolutions, Pas Sur La Bouche, Mauvais Espirit, Tais-Toi, Elfe, and La Prophetie Des Grenouilles.
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Time: Eisner's Wild, Wild Ride (General) posted: 12/11/03
Time magazine talks about Eisner's challenge to survive as Disney's CEO.
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Time: Do You Believe In Magic? (Archive) (General) posted: 12/11/03
The Time magazine article from April 25, 1988 is available for purchase from their website. It focuses on the changes that occurred when Eisner was first brought into the Disney Company.
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Reuters: Pirates Takes $19.5 Million in Rental Booty (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/11/03
Reuters reports Pirates of the Caribbean pulled in $19.5 million in its first five days on rental shelves.
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Fool: ESPN, Cox Throws Down (Movies) posted: 12/11/03
The Motley Fool discusses the battle between Cox and ESPN over the cost of right to broadcast the sports network.
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HR: Disney Plucks Braff for Chicken Little (Movies) posted: 12/11/03
The December 11th Hollywood Reporter announces Scrubs star Zach Braff will voice the title character for Disney's Chicken Little.
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HR: Wedding a Wednesday winner for ABC (Movies) posted: 12/11/03
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the wedding of Bachelorette Trista and her firefighter Ryan easily won the ratings.
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HR: Disney connection sees Fox Kids in profit (Movies) posted: 12/11/03
The Hollywood Reporter discusses the economic turnaround at Fox Kids Europe, a Disney-owned European children's channel.
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LPWire: Raven Moon Begins Film Production (General) posted: 12/11/03
Raven Moon Entertainment is currently running a contest for viewers of the Gina D's Cuddle Bug Christmas Special in conjunction with Radio Disney New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Tampa Bay and Orlando. Radio Disney listeners have the opportunity to call and write their local stations and win a cuddle bug and one grand prize winner will win a trip to Orlando, Fl to watch a taping of "Gina D's Kids Club."
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OCReg: Disney a happy world for Pop Warner kids (WDW) posted: 12/11/03
The December 11th Orange County Register talks about the Pop Warner competition at Disney's Wide World of Sports complex.
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WatleyReview: Mickey Mouse Leaves Disney (Satire) (General) posted: 12/11/03
The Watley Review, a news satire website announces the resignation of Mickey Mouse from the Disney Company.
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OrlSen: Union OKs concessions, so no layoffs at Disney (WDW) posted: 12/10/03
The December 10th Orlando Sentinel reports Disney and union workers have reached an agreement so next week's anticipated layoffs will not happen.
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OCReg: Disney retirement plan latest to drop Putnam (General) posted: 12/10/03
The December 10th Orange County Register reports the Disney Company has dropped Putnam Investments from their employee-retirement savings plan.
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LPWire: Remarks by Tom Staggs, Snr Exec VP and CFO (General) posted: 12/10/03
Attached are remarks prepared for delivery by Tom Staggs, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Walt Disney Company, today at Credit Suisse First Boston's Media and Telecom Week and UBS Warburg's 31st Annual Media Week conferences.
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Reuters: Disney sees higher profit, end of ABC losses (General) posted: 12/10/03
The December 10th Reuters offers highlights from CFO Tom Staggs report yesterday including the company's expectation that ABC to turn a profit in 2005.
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CBSMW: Disney up after outlook; Newspapers slide (General) posted: 12/10/03
The December 10th CBS MarketWatch reports Disney shares were "moderately higher" following CFO Thomas Staggs remarks at the UBS Media Week Conference.
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LPWire: Pirates DVD Sells 11 Mil in First Week (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/10/03
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl sold 11 million DVD and VHS units in its first week of sales, becoming the largest opening week live-action home entertainment title in history.
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OrlSen: Disney producer's attitude still upbeat (WDW) posted: 12/10/03
The December 10th Orlando Sentinel talks with Don Hahn, producer of Disney's The Haunted Mansion about the resignation of Roy Disney and Stan Gold.
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OrlSen: Seasonal slowdown hits Disney (WDW) posted: 12/10/03
The December 10th Orlando Sentinel reports Disney World is offering rooms at its All Star Resorts for $55 a night from Jan 1 through Feb 11. Rooms must be booked by Dec 29.
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Variety: Go fish, Nemo at the Academys (Movies) posted: 12/10/03
Variety takes a look at the Academy Award possibilities for Finding Nemo.
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NYTimes: ABC Oks 'Doing It, ' 'Parent Trap' (Movies) posted: 12/10/03
ABC has green lit Doing It, a drama pilot based upon the controversial novel about the sexual adventures of three 16-year-old boys. ABC has given script commitment to develop The Parent Trap.
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AP: Bachelor Firestone, Schefft break up (Movies) posted: 12/10/03
The Associated Press reports Bachelor Andrew Firestone and Jen Schefft have broken up.
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BurbankLeader: Mickey and Minne Attend Burbank Holiday Lighting (General) posted: 12/10/03
Santa, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and city officials attended the annual Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony in Burbank on Tuesday night.
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LPWire: Disney Employees Adopt 170 Low-Income Families (General) posted: 12/10/03
"The Adopt-A-Family program was designed to encourage individuals and businesses to help spread some Christmas cheer by sponsoring a family in crisis at Christmastime," said Lt. Colonel Alfred Van Cleef, Divisional Commander for The Salvation Army Southern California.
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PhillyInq: Jerry Orbach, living landmark (Movies) posted: 12/10/03
The Philadelphia Inquirer takes a look at the career of Jerry Orbach, who provided the voice of Lumiere for the animated feature Beauty and the Beast.
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DowJones: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Directing Kids to Porn (General) posted: 12/10/03
Man pleads guilty to using misspelled or variations of kid-friendly sites such as registering dinseyland.com to direct children to pornographic contact.
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Variety: ABC Family exec Mancuso dies (General) posted: 12/9/03
Variety announces Linda Mancuso, head of programming for ABC Family has died at the age of 44.
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WDWMagic: Epcot News and Rumors (WDW) posted: 12/9/03
WDWMagic posts the rumor that the Wonders of Life Pavilion could become a seasonal attraction beginning in January.
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Ananova: Atomic Kitten record title track for Mulan 2 (Movies) posted: 12/9/03
Atomic Kitten has recorded the title song for Mulan 2.
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HR: Disney/Pixar fish leading o'seas race for 4th week (Movies) posted: 12/9/03
According to the December 9th Hollywood Reporter, Finding Nemo dominated the international box officefor the fourth weekend in a row.
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Jam!TV: Kimmel talker gets picked up (Movies) posted: 12/9/03
The December 9th Jam! TV reports ABC has picked up Jimmy Kimmel Live through 2004 - 05 season.
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Ohio: Grand Gatherings take place at Disney World (WDW) posted: 12/9/03
The December 8th Ohio.com discusses Walt Disney World's Grand Gatherings.
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NYTimes: While They Can, Studios Rush to Send Videos to Oscar (General) posted: 12/9/03
The December 9th New York Times discusses the ongoing story about Oscar screener tapes. Disney has decided not to send out the screeners to people other Oscar voters who have signed a legally binding promise.
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LATimes: In this city, even water can put on a big show (General) posted: 12/9/03
The December 9th Los Angeles Times takes a look at WET Design, a company that creates amazing water spectacles.
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Save Disney: Roy E Disney Establishes Website (General) posted: 12/8/03
Stan Gold and Roy Disney have posted SaveDisney.com which is "devoted to those concerned about the welfare of The Walt Disney Company and its future direction."
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OrlSen: Disney animation tour reopens -- with only ghosts left in studio (WDW) posted: 12/8/03
The December 8th Orlando Sentinel reports Disney-MGM Studio's Animation tour no longer features animators since production was halted on A Few Good Ghosts. Guests are currently informed the artists are "taking a break." Longterm plans have yet to be determined.
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LPWire: Rose Bowl-Bound USC and Michigan at DCA Dec 26 (DL) posted: 12/8/03
USC and Michigan, slated to battle in the January 1, 2004 match-up at the Rose Bowl, will make their first official pre-Rose Bowl appearance on Friday, December 26, in Disney's California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort. The two squads and their coaches will experience a festive "Welcome to California" in a colorful 2:30 p.m. ceremony overlooking the park's seaside-theme Paradise Bay.
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LATimes: Eisner Says It's Wonderful Week at Disney (General) posted: 12/8/03
In his first public comments following Roy E Disney and Stanley P Gold's public resignations, Michael Eisner stated, "I want to say this has been a great week."
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LATimes: Disney Is Plagued by Lack of Succession Plan (General) posted: 12/8/03
The December 8th Los Angeles Times discusses the ongoing investor concern, "Who is in line to fill Eisner's shoes?"
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NYTimes: Criticism of Disney Chief Grows Bolder (General) posted: 12/8/03
The December 8th New York Times talks about the growing criticisms of Michael Eisner's management style offering quotes from various ousted Disney executives and business partners.
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Fortune: Disney's Loss Is Eisner's Gain (General) posted: 12/8/03
According to Fortune, under the banner of corporate reform, Michael Eisner and other allies on Disney's board have pushed out the most vocal critics.
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BWOnline: Keeping the Keys to the Kingdom (General) posted: 12/8/03
Business Week talks about the increasing criticism of Michael Eisner.
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Fool.com: Dear Eisner [Commentary] (General) posted: 12/8/03
The Motley Fool offers a letter to Michael Eisner in light of the recent top-level departures.
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BWOnline: The Nicest Guy in Disney's Jungle (General) posted: 12/8/03
The December 5th Business Week takes a look at Disney Studios Chairman Dick Cook who has guided his unit to a record-breaking year.
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OrBusJrn: Working Solutions (General) posted: 12/8/03
The Orlando Business Journal offers humorous suggestions to Michael Eisner should he be ousted from Disney.
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LATimes: A Safer Magic Kingdom (DL) posted: 12/8/03
The December 6th Los Angeles Times editorial discusses the recent accidents at Disneyland.
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NYTimes: In Search of a Way to Get Viewers More Involved With Their TV's (Movies) posted: 12/8/03
The December 8th New York Times discusses ABC's upcoming interactive version of Celebrity Mole II which premieres January 7th. They are calling it "the most interesting interactive project" they've ever done.
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Mediaweek: ABC Near Sellout for BCS (Movies) posted: 12/8/03
The December 8 Mediaweek reports ABC has less than 10 ad units left to sell during the college football Bowl Championship Series telecasts on ABC.
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ComingSoon: Disney Has Enchanted Schooley & McCorkle (Movies) posted: 12/8/03
The December 8th Coming Soon highlights Variety's report announcing Bob Schooley and MarkMcCorkle of Kim Possible have been hired to rewrite the live action/CG project Enchanted.
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LPWire: Holidays at Castaway Cay (WDW) posted: 12/8/03
Just in time for the holiday season, Disney Cruise Line guests are finding themselves literally "walking in a winter wonderland" -- or shall we say Magical Wonderland -- a new themed decor package that has transformed Disney's sandy private island into a "snowy" holiday hideaway.
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WFTV: Last-Minute Negotiations Could Save Jobs At Disney (WDW) posted: 12/8/03
WFTV reports last minute negotiations between the commerical workers union and Disney could help avoid the anticipated layoff of 100 employees next week.
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LPWire: Lion King 1 1/2 Arrives Dec 10 (Movies) posted: 12/8/03
Now, in The Lion King 1 ½, see how things really happened - according to Timon and Pumbaa's perspective - in this rip-roaringly funny story within the story of "The Lion King." Simba's sidekicks will expose the truth about some "passed" events - such as when King Mufasa introduced his young heir to the animal kingdom. Let's just say there was something behind that dramatic moment when all the animals bowed to their ruler!
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Forbes: Disney Seen With Strong Q1 Operating Results (General) posted: 12/8/03
Forbes announces Merrill Lynch raised fiscal 2004 estimates of Disney Co.
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Disney Presentation: Snr VP & CFO STaggs and ESPN / ABC Sports President Bodenheimer (Movies,General) posted: 12/8/03
Visit disney.com/investors on December 10, 2003 to hear the presentations of Tom Staggs, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer and George Bodenheimer, President, ESPN and ABC Sports.
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SMH: Director hits out in Disney row (Movies) posted: 12/8/03
The December 9th Sydney Morning Herald reports the director for the upcoming live-action Peter Pan remarks that the Disney Company was booted off the project due to their dispute over royalties with London's Great Ormond Street Hospital.
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Forbes.com: Disney Leads Studios In Digital Video (General) posted: 12/8/03
The December 8th Forbes discusses Disney's steps into digital technologies.
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TorontoSun: Pirates DVD a real treasure (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/8/03
The Toronto Sun discusses the release of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean on dvd.
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NYTimes: TV and Movie Characters Are Selling Children Snacks (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/8/03
The December 8th New York Times talks about the rising sales of fruit snacks that are produced in multiflavored shapes that look like popular children's tv and movie characters.
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Rediff: Govt clears Walt Disney's proposal (General) posted: 12/8/03
Rediff reports the Disney Company's proposal to launch a broad range of media and entertainment products in India has been approved by their government provided the Company doesn't broadcast from Indian soil.
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OrlSen: Tokyo Disneyland roller coaster derails, no injuries reported (OD) posted: 12/5/03
The December 5th Orlando Sentinel reports Tokyo Disneyland's Space Mountain derailed but none of its 12 riders were injured.
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MacObserver: Forget Apple, Disney, Inc. Wants Steve Jobs (General) posted: 12/5/03
The Mac Observer discusses the speculation that Steve Jobs could be offered a position on the Disney board or even become a candidate as Eisner's successor as Disney continues to court Pixar.
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Disneyland Candlelight Procession & Ceremony This Weekend (DL) posted: 12/5/03
On December 6 and 7 Disneyland will host, the Candlelight Procession and Ceremony on Main Street USA. These performances include narration of the traditional Christmas story with a full orchestra and the candlelit procession through Disneyland by a choral ensemble. Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. will appear as Candlelight narrator this year. Performances will be 5:30 and 8 p.m. each day.
Disneyana Show & Sale, Sunday, Dec 7 in Anaheim (DL,Coll) posted: 12/5/03
The Disneyana Collectibles Holiday Show & Sale will be held on Sunday, December 7 from 10a - 4p at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Garden Grove, CA (one block south of Disneyland). Admission is $5. The event will feature a variety of Disneyana gifts and collectibles as well as Disney guests including Sam McKim (veteran Disney Imagineer), Margaret Kerry (Rotoscope model for Tinkerbell), and Willie Ito (veteran Disney animator).
MouseFest 2003 Continues This Weekend (WDW) posted: 12/5/03
Meet with other Disney Fans at the Mega-Mouse Meet at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort's Copa Banana Room on December 6th at 1p. Mousefest continues through December 8th and offers a variety of activities around Walt Disney World.
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MoMA: Dec 5-6, Canemaker Discusses The Art and Flair of Mary Blair and Alice in Wonderland (Movies) posted: 12/5/03
New York's Museum of Modern Art will host a lecture about Disney Legend Mary Blair by animation filmmaker John Canemaker, author of The Art and Flair of Mary Blair. The presentation will include a 35mm screening of Alice in Wonderland and a book signing.
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TheScotsman: Credit card scandal rocks Disney (OD) posted: 12/5/03
The December 5th The Scotsman reports a former employee of Disneyland Paris has been arrested for stealing thousands of pounds from VIP visitors through credit card fraud.
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PalmBeachPost: 'Doom and gloom' at Disney parks? (DL,WDW) posted: 12/5/03
The Palm Beach Post offers Tim O'Brien, the senior-editor of Amusement Business thoughts on the current status of the Disney theme parks.
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CNN: Transcript of Paula Zahn Show Featuring Roy E Disney (General) posted: 12/5/03
CNN's Paula Zahn interviewed Roy E Disney. The interview occurred following the show's fifth commercial break and can be found by searching for the word DISNEY:, including the colon takes you to dialogue.
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TPA: Editorial Invites Readers to "Fight the Good Fight" with Roy (General) posted: 12/5/03
Rick West, editor of Theme Park Adventure has posted a letter of support for Roy E Disney's call that Michael Eisner step down immediately. He asks others to "show your support and let it be known that we, the general public and supporters of The Walt Disney Company are sick of Eisner and his management methods. We want change and we want it now, in the name of the Disney company we all grew up with and love."
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WKMG: Disney Planning Holiday Layoffs (WDW) posted: 12/5/03
WKMG reports banquet workers are anticipating layoffs beginning December 14 but Disney will not announce who or how many until next Wednesday.
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Forbes.com: Eisner finds support in strange place, Pooh Corner (General) posted: 12/5/03
Forbes reports the Slesinger Family is backing Michael Eisner as "an incredibly dynamic business leader.
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NYTimes: Disney Chairman Eisner Accepts Award (General) posted: 12/5/03
The December 5th New York Times reports Michael Eisner received the Pioneer of the Year award for his executive and creative abilities.
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Guardian: The logic of Cruella de Vil (General) posted: 12/5/03
Guardian columnist John O'Farrell discusses the "extreme contrast between the magical world that Disney tries to sell us and the grim reality of its corporate practice" that he describes as "particularly galling."
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OCReg: Disney director-elect Chen says he's a step in the right direction (General) posted: 12/5/03
The December 5th Orange County Register offers brief remarks by Disney Company director-elect John Chen.
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NYTimes: Mary Blair, A Queen of Cartoons (Movies,General) posted: 12/5/03
The December 5th New York Times discusses the career of Disney Legend Mary Blair.
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LATimes: NFL Keeping an Eye on ESPN (General) posted: 12/5/03
The December 5th Los Angeles Times offers NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue comments about ESPN's Playmakers and the impact the show could have on ESPN's relationship with the NFL.
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HR: Togas on tap for Empire mini at ABC (Movies) posted: 12/5/03
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC has ordered eight one-hour episodes of Empire, a series about the rise of Gaius Octavius, who became the first emperor of Rome in 27 BC.
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HR: Fox, ABC in touch with reality (Movies) posted: 12/5/03
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Trista & Ryan's Wedding and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition experienced solid ratings.
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Reuters: Oriental Land to open kids' post office (OD) posted: 12/5/03
Reuters reports the Oriental Land Company plans to open a post office for children near the Tokyo Disney Resort.
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SCBA: Southern California Broadcasters Association Radio Day (DL) posted: 12/5/03
On Saturday, December 13, Disneyland guests can meet
DJs from local radio stations at various locations
throughout the parkk. DJs will include Larry Morino from KRLA, Mark and
Brian from KLOS, Valentine and JoJo from KIIS, Mark and Kim from KOST,
Leigh Ann and Charlie from KBIG and Carlos Alvarez from KLVE.
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Now Showing at AMC Pleasure Island 24 (WDW) posted: 12/5/03
Movies showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include Bad Santa [R], Brother Bear [G], The Cat in the Hat [PG], Elf [PG], Gothika [R], The Haunted Mansion [PG-13], Honey [PG-13], The Last Samurai [R], Looney Tunes: Back in Action [PG], Love Actually [R], Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World [PG-13], The Matrix Revolutions [R], The Missing [R], Radio [PG], Runaway Jury [PG-13], Scary Movie 3 [PG-13], The Texas Chainsaw Massacre [R] and Timeline[PG-13]. Call theaters for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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Now Showing at AMC 12 Theatres Downtown Disney ® (DL) posted: 12/5/03
Movies showing at the AMC 12 Downtown Disney ® include Bad Santa [R], Brother Bear [G], The Cat in the Hat [PG], Elf [PG], Gothika [R], The Haunted Mansion [PG], Honey [PG-13], The Last Samurai [R], Love Actually [R], The Missing [R], and Timeline [PG-13}. Call theaters for showtimes (714) 769 4AMC.
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Weekend Showings at the AMC Ikspiari 16 (OD) posted: 12/5/03
Among the movies showing this weekend at the AMC Ikspiari 16 are Finding Nemo, The Last Samurai, Atashin'chi, Bad Boys II, The Matrix: Revolutions, Underworld, Kill Bill, Phone Booth, Kisarazu Cat's Eye, Legally Blonde 2, g@me, Ashuranogotoku, My Life Without Me, and Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over.
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Now Showing at the Gaumont 15 Disney Village (OD) posted: 12/5/03
Movies showing at the Gaumont 15 in the Disney Village are Thirteen, Looney Tunes, Swat Unite D'Elite, Pas Sur La Bouche, Love Actually, Le Seigneur Des Anneaux: La Communaute De L'Anneau - Version Longue, Elfe, La Prophetie Des Grenouilles, La Nuit De La Glisse Perfect Moment L'Aventure Continue, Le Monde De Nemo, Kill Bill, Intolerable Cruaute, Michel Vaillant, Matrix Revolutions, Mauvais Espirit, Tais-Toi, and American Pie 3: Marrions-Les.
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LPPoll: Do you think Disney appropriately celebrated Mickey's 75th Birthday? (General) posted: 12/5/03
During the past week we have asked LaughingPlace.com readers, "Do you think Disney appropriately celebrated Mickey's 75th Birthday?". The top three responses are: No (53%), Don't Know (31%) and Yes (16%). This poll will close Friday at midnight Pacific.
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OrlSen: Letter from Roy E Disney to Castmembers (General) posted: 12/4/03
On December 3, Roy E Disney sent a letter to Disney Cast Members explaining his departure from the Disney Board of Directors and thanking them for helping "make the magic and wonder that is Disney."
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OrlSen: Disney tries to enlist allies (General) posted: 12/4/03
The December 4th Orlando Sentinel highlights Roy E Disney's letter to cast members.
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SiliconValley: Steve Jobs to star as Eisner's worst nightmare in next Pixar production (General) posted: 12/4/03
Silicon Valley.com discusses the possibility that Steve Jobs could replace Roy Disney.
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LPWire: Disney Studios Makes Industry History as First to Surpass $3 Billion in A Single Year (Movies,General) posted: 12/4/03
The Buena Vista Film Distribution Group -- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (BVPD) and Buena Vista International (BVI) -- has set a new industry record for the biggest global box office year of all-time with its combined domestic and international gross exceeding $3 billion
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LATimes: Disney Sets Box-Office Record (General) posted: 12/4/03
The December 4th Los Angeles Times reports Disney Studios Chairman Dick Cook gave much of the credit for the movie studio's succes to production chief, Nina Jacobson.
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Fool: Disney's Movie Magic (Movies,General) posted: 12/4/03
The Motley Fool talks about the strong performance of the Disney Company's movie division.
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CBSMW: Disney gets a break from PR mishaps (Movies,General) posted: 12/4/03
The December 4th CBS MarketWatch reports strong performances by Disney's film division has helped the company reach $3.08 billion in sales.
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BusinessWk: Eisner's "Very Repressive Regime" (General) posted: 12/4/03
Business Week offers excerpts from an interview with Roy E Disney regarding his resignation.
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PalmBeachPost: Disney's ABC Family buyout seems dysfunctional so far (Movies) posted: 12/4/03
The December 4th Palm Beach Post talks about the disappointing performance of ABC Family.
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LA Weekly: Mice Behaving Badly (General) posted: 12/4/03
LA Weekly takes a look at the battle between Roy Disney and Michael Eisner.
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NYTimes: A Karaoke Assist for the Budding Top 40 Star (Coll) posted: 12/4/03
The December 4th New York Times talks about Disney's Karaoke Microphone.
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CNN: Roy Disney discusses his resignation with CNN's Paula Zahn (General) posted: 12/3/03
Tonight's Paula Zahn Now features an exclusive interview with Roy Disney. The show airs at 8p ET and repeats at 2a ET.
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AniBlast: Sign a Letter of Support for Roy and Stanley (General) posted: 12/3/03
Three former Disney employees supervising animator Dave Pruiksma, Steve Moore and Tim Hauser have posted a letter of support for Roy Disney and Stanley Gold that they are asking other to sign.
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LATimes: Disney Moves On After Resignations (General) posted: 12/3/03
The December 3rd Los Angeles Times reports the Disney Board of Directors began their dinner meeting venting over the departures of Disney and Gold but generally expressed relief the vocal critics were gone.
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HR: Dis shares slide amid board tussle (General) posted: 12/3/03
According to the December 3rd Hollywood Reporter, Disney shares continue to decline as influential analysts express concern over the impact the vocal departures of Roy E Disney and Stanley P Gold.
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JHM: Are Roy and Stanley making a Rainbow Connection? (General) posted: 12/3/03
First Steve Jobs and John Lasseter. Now the Henson family? Jim Hill has news about who else Roy Disney and Stanley Gold have reportedly recruited to help out with their bid to oust Michael Eisner. Plus a further update on what's supposedly going on in the boardroom.
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AP: Disney CEO Eisner Faces Serious Challenge (General) posted: 12/3/03
The Associated Press takes a look at the career of Michael Eisner.
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CBSMW: Discussion of Disney Board's Independence (General) posted: 12/3/03
CBSMarketWatch discusses the impact board independence on a firm's economic performance.
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TheRegister: Sybase come to Mickey Mouse's Rescue (General) posted: 12/3/03
The Register talks about the newest member of Disney Board of Directors John Chen.
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AsahiShimbun: Hotels not goofy when it comes to attracting Tokyo Disney Resort guests (OD) posted: 12/3/03
The Asahi Shimbun explores the growing number of hotels around the Tokyo Disney Resort.
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CelebrationFL: Now Snowing Nightly (WDW) posted: 12/3/03
The official website for the planned community of Celebration, FL just outside of Walt Disney World, announces their holiday entertainment including nightly snow fall on the town's Market Street.
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Playbill: Disney Begins Casting Stage of Mary Poppins (Movies) posted: 12/3/03
Playbill reports casting has begun for Disney Theatricals Mary Poppins, which is set to open in London in December 2004.
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Broadway: Brit Up-and-Comer Kelly Lands Mary Poppins (Movies) posted: 12/3/03
Broadway announces up-and-coming West End theater actress Laura Michelle Kelly will play Mary Poppins in the upcoming stage musical.
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Broadway: Alex Jennings & Janie Dee Offered Mary Poppins (Movies) posted: 12/3/03
Broadway announces the roles of Mr. and Mrs Banks have been offered to Alex Jennings and Janie Dee.
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Playbill: Headley, Williams, Molina and Rubin-Vega Join All-Star Great Joy! Concert (Movies) posted: 12/3/03
Playbill announces Heather Headley, Tony-winning star of Aida and the current Aida, Michelle T Williams will participate in Great Joy! A Holiday Celebration from Broadway.
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Playbill: It's Destiny, Michelle Williams Joins Broadays' Aida (Movies) posted: 12/3/03
Playbill offers images of Michelle Williams performance in Aida.
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Playbill: Side Show's Longbottom to Direct Disney's On the Record (Movies) posted: 12/3/03
The December 2nd Playbill reports Disney Theatricals is developing On the Record, a Broadway show featuring songs from classic Disney films and Disney's Broadway shows.
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Playbill News: Beauty and the Beast Stars Part of Lincoln Center Tree Lighting (Movies) posted: 12/3/03
Playbill announces Steve Blanchard and Megan McGinnis, stars from Disney Theatricals Beauty and the Beast participated in the Lincoln Center tree lighting ceremony on December 2nd.
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Mediaweek: Second half hour erosion for Line of Fire (Movies) posted: 12/3/03
Mediaweek's Programming Insider talks about the premiere of ABC's drama Line of Fire. The show's premiere captured third place but during its second-half hour the audience dropped 13 percent.
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NYTimes: On ABC, Sears Pays to Be Star of New (Movies) posted: 12/3/03
The New York Times reports Sears has signed on as the centerpiece sponsor for ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Kenmore appliances and Craftsman tools will appear throughout the episodes.
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LATimes: Worm Hits Sites Operated by Disney, Anti-Spam Groups (General) posted: 12/3/03
According to the December 3rd Los Angeles Times Disney.go.com is the target of a new strain of the MiMail computer worm.
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Mediaweek: ESPN Expands 'Deportes' (Movies) posted: 12/3/03
Mediaweek reports ESPN will expand ESPN Deportes into its own sports cable network featuring Spanish-language SportsCenter and programming featuring Latin sports stars.
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DowJones: Disney Gives UK Digital TV Service Freeview a Boost (General) posted: 12/3/03
Dow Jones reports Disney plans to launch an advertising-supported channel in the UK featuring comedies, made-for-TV movies and midday US soap operas. The channel will use Freeview, a year-old service that proves digital-tv signals via regular rooftop antennas.
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Reuters: LA Asks if Acoustics Too Perfect at New Disney Hal (General) posted: 12/3/03
Reuters takes a look at the acoustics of the new Disney Concert Hall.
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GloucesterCty: Around the (Disney) World in 1 day (WDW) posted: 12/3/03
Gloucester County Times talks about the brief trip 58 South Jersey children made to Walt Disney World.
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LPWire: Sybase Chairman, CEO, and President Chen Elected to DIS Board of Directors (General) posted: 12/2/03*
The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors Tuesday elected John S. Chen, chairman, CEO and president of Sybase, Inc., as a new independent director, effective January 2004.
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LPWire: Disney Company Board Responds to Statement From Gold (General) posted: 12/2/03
They conclude their remarks stating, "It is a disservice to shareholders and to employees that the Company faces this distraction at a time when its performance is improving as a result of growth plans and initiatives being implemented by management with Board approval."
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LPWire: Gold's Statement in Response to the Company Board's Release (General) posted: 12/2/03
In his statement of response to the Disney Company Board of Directors', Stanley Gold states, "Unfortunately, it has been extremely difficult to have debate on a Board which considers disagreement with management 'destructive'".
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LPWire: DCA's Twilight Zone Tower of Terror to Open May 4, 2004 (DL) posted: 12/2/03
"The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror," a chilling supernatural thrill ride based on "a lost episode" of the classic Twilight Zone(R) television series will have its grand opening on Tuesday, May 4, 2004.
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CBSMrktWtch:Disney's Eisner more secure after board shakeup (General) posted: 12/2/03
CBS MarketWatch columnist Russ Britt discusses the impact of Roy E Disney and Stanley Gold's resignation as strengthening Eisner's power on the board but it could refocus the spotlight on Disney's corporate governance practices again undoing Eisner's efforts to soothe critics.
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OrlSen: Feisty Eisner is king of survival (General) posted: 12/2/03
The Orlando Sentinel offers a look at the career of Michael Eisner and his ability to survive as the Disney Company's chairman and chief executive.
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OrlSen: Newer parks suffered from belt-tightening (DL,WDW) posted: 12/2/03
The Orlando Sentinel examines Disney's claims that Eisner has "tried to build parks 'on the cheap' and they show it."
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LATimes: 2nd Disney Director Resigns as Feud With Eisner Widens (General) posted: 12/2/03
The December 2nd Los Angeles Times offers comments from Roy E Disney and Stanley P Gold.
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Forbes: Disney Critics Expected To Keep Up Pressure (General) posted: 12/2/03
Forbes reports Merrill Lynch predicts Gold and Disney will continue to be outspoken critics of the Company and expressed hope they would be catalysts for change.
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MacObserver: Drudge Report: Disney CEO Eisner Calls Steve Jobs Shiite Muslim (General) posted: 12/2/03
Mac Observer offers their take on a Drudge Report item that Stanley Gold during an interview with the Los Angeles Times stated Michael Eisner called Steve Jobs a Shiite Muslim as a reference to Jobs extreme views. The Times did not report these claims and company spokespeople deny them.
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MiceAge: Now What? (General) posted: 12/2/03
MiceAge columnist and longtime Disneyland watchdog Al Lutz takes a look at the recent turn of events at the Disney Company and offers his expectations for the future.
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LATimes: Symbol of Magic, Heritage (General) posted: 12/2/03
Employees and fans mourn the resignation of Roy Disney, the last family member at the entertainment empire.
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OrlSen: Readers Response to Do you think Dis Co has changed under Eisner? (General) posted: 12/2/03
The Orlando Sentinel offers readers the opportunity to voice their support or disagreement with the comments made by Roy E Disney.
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OrBusJrn: Last Disney out the door invites Eisner to join him (General) posted: 12/2/03
The Orlando Business Journal highlights Roy E Disney's resignation letter.
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Forbes.com: Magic Kingdom Dissidents Make Their Case (General) posted: 12/2/03
Forbes takes a look at the breakdown of Disney shares reports that institutions control 65% of the stock and states its unlikely they will be moved for change by the remarks of Gold and Disney.
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Star-Telegram: Critique of Disney's creativity resonates with some (General) posted: 12/2/03
In the December 2nd Star-Telegram, Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of Miramax said, "All the great executives have been driven from the company."
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AP: Disney Execs Urge Eisner to Quit (General) posted: 12/2/03
"It's all about my name on it,'' Roy Disney said in an interview. "I'd like to see the product represent what I believe the name stands for.''
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KRLA: Dennis Prager Discusses Disney's Struggles As a Publically Traded Company (General) posted: 12/2/03
Nationally syndicated radio talk show host Dennis Prager discussed the Disney Company during his third hour which is repeated over the internet. Tune into the internet broadcast at 2p, 5p, 8p, 11p, 2a, 5a.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl DVD Release (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/2/03
Disney's summer blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl is now available on Disney DVD and video.
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LATimes: Johnnie Cochran in Pooh Heirs' Corner (General) posted: 12/2/03
The Los Angeles Times reports Johnnie Cochran is co-counsel for the Slesinger family in their ongoing lawsuit against the Disney Company over the rights to Pooh and other characters created by AA Milne.
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OCReg: 'Line of Fire' pilot crackles with heat (Movies) posted: 12/2/03
The December 2nd Orange County Register offers a positive review of ABC's crime drama Line of Fire.
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LATimes: ABC, Ad Agency to Develop TV Shows (Movies) posted: 12/2/03
The December 2nd Los Angeles Times announces ABC and media agency MindShare will develop tv shows together, offering a new twist on product placements and sponsorships.
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Philly: Disney's Haunted Mansion rides on the safe side (Movies) posted: 12/2/03
The Philadelphia Inquirer offers a mixed review of Disney's The Haunted Mansion.
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LATimesCorrection: Disneyland Accident Correction (DL) posted: 12/2/03
The Los Angeles Times offers a correction to Friday's article about Disneyland visitors responses to the report that found Disney at fault in Big Thunder's fatal accident.
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OCReg: Knott's guns for rivals (DL) posted: 12/2/03
The Orange County Register announces Knott's Berry Farm will add an inverted coaster in December 2004. The project will cost an estimated $16 million.
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Reuters: O.J. attorney to battle Disney over Pooh (General) posted: 12/1/03*
A December 1st Reuters article talks about the hiring of famed O.J. Simpson attorney Johnie Cochran by the Slesinger family who are suing Disney over claimed misuse of the Winnie the Pooh characters.
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Reuters: Some Disney Directors Slam Roy Disney (General) posted: 12/1/03*
A response by Disney's independent Board members to the Roy Disney situation.
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CNBC: Turmoil at Disney (General) posted: 12/1/03
Throughout the day CNBC will offer news reports with information about the ongoing changes at the Disney Company. We also have unconfirmed reports that Roy E Disney and Stanley Gold will appear during the 5p hour EST.
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LPWire: Stanley P Gold Resigns from Disney Board of Directors and Calls for Eisner's Removal (General) posted: 12/1/03
Stanley P Gold has resigned from Disney's Board of Directors and calls for the removal of Michael Eisner as the Company's Chairman and CEO.
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LPWire: Letter from Roy E Disney to Michael Eisner and Disney Company Board (General) posted: 12/1/03
Roy E Disney in his letter of resignation from the from the Walt Disney Company, both as Chairman of the Feature Animation Division and as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors offers the seven reasons he is calling on Michael Eisner to resign or retire
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LPWire: Disney Asks Roy Disney, Two Others On Board to Resign (General) posted: 12/1/03
The Disney Company's Presiding Director on behalf of the Board of Directors, Sen. George J Mitchell's statement in response to Roy E Disney's public letter of resignation.
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LPWire: Roy Disney resigns from Disney (General) posted: 12/1/03
Story by Benji Breitbart on the resignation of Roy E. Disney from The Walt Disney Company.
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LATimes: Eisner Likely to Weather This Latest Storm (General) posted: 12/1/03
The December 1st Los Angeles Times discusses Michael Eisner's survival as Disney CEO despite the Company's underperformance.
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JHM: Did Roy jump the gun? Was there an Eisner exit strategy already in place? (General) posted: 12/1/03
As the news of Roy Disney's resignation letter continues to explode around the Web, Jim Hill reveals a lesser-known aspect of this story. That Disney's board of directors had allegedly already talked with Michael Eisner about his exiting the corporation. And Eisner had reportedly already agreed to vacate his CEO position by as early as September 2004!
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Forbes: The Rage of Vice Chairman Roy (General) posted: 12/1/03
Forbes discusses the Disney Company's recent economic history and the series of events that have culminated in the resignation of Roy Disney.
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Fool: Disney's World Turns (General) posted: 12/1/03
The December 1st Motley Fool highlights Disney's recent economic history.
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NYTimes: Leaving Board, a Disney Heir Assails Eisner (General) posted: 12/1/03
The New York Times reports Disney's resignation letter came at a time when the company's finances have improved.
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LATimes: Suit Faulting Disney Safety Due for Trial (DL) posted: 12/1/03
The November 29th Los Angeles Times reports jury selection begins in the case of a surgeon who says he was injured on California Screamin'.
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LATimes: Tinkerbell Owes Us a Perfectly Safe Park (DL) posted: 12/1/03
The November 30th Los Angeles Times talks about consumer's expectations of safety at Disneyland and chats with author David Koenig about the recent string of accidents at the theme park.
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TheStreet: Disney Heir Roars, but Mouse Marches On (General) posted: 12/1/03
The December 1st TheStreet.com commentary discusses Roy E Disney's resignation letter.
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Reuters: Right Time for Disney Power Struggle? (General) posted: 12/1/03
Reuters discusses analysts statements that the timing of this public power struggle in the Disney Company is to Michael Eisner's advantage.
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NYTimes: Eisner's 19 Years at Disney (General) posted: 12/1/03
A look at Michael Eisner's career at the helm of the Disney Company.
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NYTimes: Biographical Sketch of Roy E. Disney (General) posted: 12/1/03
Biographical sketch of Roy E Disney.
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OCReg: Roy Disney resigns from Disney board (General) posted: 12/1/03
The Orange County Register discusses Roy E Disney's resignation and discusses the Company's performance under the direction of Michael Eisner.
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LATimes: Roy Disney Quits, Urges Eisner to Resign for Good (General) posted: 12/1/03
The Los Angeles Times discusses the Disney Company's economic struggles, Eisner's leadership and Roy E Disney's resignation.
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Screamscape: Everest Construction Photos, Small World Rehab Info (WDW) posted: 12/1/03
Screamscape offers images of the Everest Construction and information about the it's a small world rehab.
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OrlSen: Shoppers hit stores at theme parks too (WDW) posted: 12/1/03
The November 29th Orlando Sentinel discusses the increase in merchandise sales at theme parks during the holiday season.
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LATimes: Disneyland Patrons Keep the Faith Despite Fault-Finding State Report (DL) posted: 12/1/03
The November 28th Los Angeles Times talks with Disneyland park guests about their feelings in light of the report that faulted Disneyland for the deadly accident aboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
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LATimes: Disney World's paean to pop (WDW) posted: 12/1/03
The Los Angeles Times talks about Walt Disney World's Pop Century Resort.
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Journal: Dancers have eyes on Disney (WDW) posted: 12/1/03
The Winston-Salem Journal talks about the Baylin Dance Studio dancers efforts to qualify for Disney Magic Music Days at Walt Disney World.
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Philly: Eddie Murphy rejects raunch, makes big $$ doing family flicks (Movies) posted: 12/1/03
The Philadelphia Daily News talks about Eddie Murphy's transformation to family film star.
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JamShowbiz: 'Greek Wedding' star in ABC drama (Movies) posted: 12/1/03
Jam! TV reports John Corbett will star in a new ABC drama set in a hotel.
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