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OrlSen: Save Tigger from trial, Disney says (WDW) posted: 7/30/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney lawyers are seeking to have the Tigger costume altered for any displays during the upcoming sexual-molestation against former Disney World cast member Michael C Chartrand.
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LATimes: Chernin Re-ups With News Corp. (General) posted: 7/30/04
The Los Angeles Times reports Peter Chernin has signed a new employment contract to continue as News Corp's president and chief operating officer for an additional five years, ending speculation that he may jump to rival Disney.
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OrlSen: ESPN sets up shop at Disney (WDW) posted: 7/30/04
The Orlando Sentinel discusses ESPN's Dream Job opening casting call, a special feature of ESPN The Weekend, to be held July 31 - August 1 at Disney-MGM Studios.
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LPWire: Play 4 Days is Back at Walt Disney World Theme Parks (WDW) posted: 7/30/04
Walt Disney World Resort treats Florida residents to unlimited park- hopping at all four Disney theme parks on any four days of their choosing between July 30 and Nov. 21, 2004 -- all for only $119* per person, plus tax.
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LPWire: More Than 30 Sports Stars and Former Olympians to Join ESPN Personalities at WDW (WDW) posted: 7/30/04
ESPN The Weekend -- ESPN's 25th anniversary celebration at Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., July 31 and Aug. 1 -- will give fans of all sports the opportunity to see many of their favorite athletes as more than 30 professional sports stars and former Olympians are scheduled to appear, along with more than 25 ESPN personalities.
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AICN: Quint chats with Brad Bird about Pixar, Incredibles (Movies) posted: 7/30/04
Ain't It Cool News offers an interview with The Incredibles director Brad Bird.Ain't It Cool News discussion boards topics may contain strong language and appear at the end of the article. Article contains spoilers. Animated logo in top left may contain graphic cartoon violence
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GwinnettDaily: Disney pulls plug on Duluth films (Movies) posted: 7/30/04
According to the Gwinnett Daily Post Disney will not allow their animated features to be part of Duluth's Flicks on the Bricks outdoor family film series.
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USAToday: A little creepy, a little weepy in 'The Village' (Movies) posted: 7/30/04
USA Today gives Shymalan's The Village 2 1/2 out of 4 stars.
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NYTimes: Dances With Networks: It's the N.F.L.'s Turn (Movies) posted: 7/30/04
The New York Times discusses television's CBS, Fox, ABC and ESPN developing negotiations with the NFL.
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HaddonHerald: Disney to open August program at Flyer (General) posted: 7/30/04
A Disney Spectacular, will open on Aug. 4 at 7:30 p.m. with additional performances on Aug. 5 and 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the Dennis Flyer Theatre at Camden County College, Blackwood, New Jersey. Tickets are $8 for the evening performance and $6 for daytime.
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OrlSen: Walt Disney World reduces summer blackout (WDW) posted: 7/29/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney has cut back the number of blackout dates for its four-park seasonal-pass holders.
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OrlSen; Union contract up for vote at Disney (WDW) posted: 7/29/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports at least 1 of the park's 6 unions is critical of the company's proposals.
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JHM: A detailed description of Comic-Con's "Incredibles" preview. (Movies) posted: 7/29/04
Warning! There be spoilers ahead. But if you want a hint of what to expect when The Incredibles opens on November 5th, Jim Hill spills what he knows so far.
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SilverBulletComics: DH to Publish Comic Adaptation of The Incredibles (Movies) posted: 7/29/04
Dark Horse Comics will publish a comic book adaptation The Incredibles.
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EbayLive: Disneyland Blueprints, Disney Film Materials Up for Sale (DL,Movies,Coll) posted: 7/29/04
During their July 30th auction, Profiles in History will offer Disneyland blueprints, vintage Mickey Mouse comics, scripts from Pete's Dragon, and Cat from Outer Space, scripts and props from The Black Hole as well as storyboards from The Shaggy DA and costume items from Splash!.
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LPWire: Disney Co Increases Presence in China with Sponsorship of Country's First NBA Game (General) posted: 7/29/04
Disney will sponsor the first-ever NBA games staged in China when the Houston Rockets and the Sacramento Kings play two preseason games originating from Shanghai and Beijing in October 2004, and ESPN will televise these games. This is part of Disney's overall effort to expand internationally, particularly in the Asia Pacific region.
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LPWire: Walt Disney World Resort Announces New BASS Fishing Excursions (WDW) posted: 7/29/04
"From children to adults, everyone who picks up a rod and reel at Walt Disney World should enjoy an authentic, exhilarating fishing experience, and this relationship with BASS will help ensure that," said Reggie Williams, vice president of Disney Sports Attractions
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HR: Smash Sequels Lead Sizzling Summer Box Office (Movies) posted: 7/29/04
The Hollywood Reporter highlights the summer box office successes and its disappointments including Disney's King Arthur and Around the World in 80 Days.
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Zap2It: 'The 4400' Returns USA to Cable Lead, DIS Number Three (General) posted: 7/29/04
Zap2It reports the abduction drama has helped to make the USA Network number one during the week of July 25th with the Disney Channel in third with 2.04 million viewers and ESPN at number four with 1.76 million.
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USAToday: It took a Village to find Howard (Movies) posted: 7/29/04
USA Today reports Ron Howard's eldest child will make her big screen debut in M. Night Shymalan's The Village.
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FilmForce: Interview: M. Night Shyamalan (Movies) posted: 7/29/04
Night discusses his past works and his upcoming film The Village.
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EOnline: Dueling "Nannies" for ABC, Fox (Movies) posted: 7/29/04
ABC to offer Supernanny described as an "Extreme Makeover for woebegone parents"
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Zap2it: Luke Hoops It up for Glory (Movies) posted: 7/29/04
Zap2It reports Derek Luke will participate in Disney's Friday Night Lights.
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Reuters: Series, Movies Slated at Disney Channel (Movies) posted: 7/27/04
Reuters reports the Disney Channel is moving forward with a new live-action series The Suite Life featuring identical twins who live in a swanky Boston hotel. Also coming in 2005 are the films Buffalo Dreams and World's Greatest Kid Magician.
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OrSen: Movie score composer Jerry Goldsmith dies (DL) posted: 7/27/04
Academy Award-winning composer Jerry Goldsmith who created a variety of memorable tunes including the theme from Star Trek, The Waltons and the movie theme for Patton. Goldsmith is best known to Disney fans as the composer for the score to Disney's Soarin' Over California attraction.
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LATimes: Disney Experience Drives Katzenberg (General) posted: 7/27/04
The Los Angeles Times talks about former Disney exec Jeffrey Katzenberg's latest efforts.
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mrib: Affleck joins Disney's Nowhere Man (Movies) posted: 7/27/04
mrib reports Ben Affleck has joined the cast of Disney's Nowhere Man.
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LP: WKEF-TV in Dayton, Ohio to Switch Network Affiliation to ABC From NBC (General) posted: 7/27/04
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. announced today that its television station, WKEF-TV (channel 22) in Dayton, Ohio, will switch from its current NBC network affiliation to the ABC Television Network beginning August 30, 2004, after the Summer Olympics conclude.
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LPWire: NFFC Show and Sale - Sunday, July 25th. (Coll) posted: 7/23/04
The NFFC is holding their annual show and sale on Sunday, July 23rd at the Crown Plaza hotel in Garden Grove, California (near Disneyland). The event is open to everyone. Print out the page at the link below and you'll save $1 on admission.
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NYPost: Disney and Pixar make up (Movies) posted: 7/23/04
A New York Post article has an insider reporting Disney and Pixar are on the verge of renewing their agreement.
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OrSen: Indians Moving to WDW for Spring Training? (WDW) posted: 7/23/04
An Orlando Sentinel article reports the Cleveland Indians are considering a move to Walt Disney World's Wide World of Sports for spring training beginning in 2006.
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Local6: Found Disney Fireworks Shell Prompts Investigation (WDW) posted: 7/23/04
Local6.com is reporting Disney has launched a formal investigation to find out why one of their firework shells ended up in a landfill miles away.
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OrSen: Firm opens animation studio (Movies) posted: 7/23/04
An Orlando Sentinel article reports a Massachusetts firm developing a game for next year has opened an animation studio in Orlando and hired several former Disney employees.
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LATimes: Judge's Disqualification in Pooh Case Is Denied (General) posted: 7/23/04
A Los Angeles Times article reports an Orange County judge has denied a family's request to disqualify the judge who ended the long-running Winnie the Pooh lawsuit earlier this year.
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LPWire: Comcast, Disney Sign Landmark Broadband Distribution Deal (General) posted: 7/21/04
Press release announcing a major agreement between Disney and Comcast.
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LATimes: Comcast, Disney Find Way to Deal (General) posted: 7/21/04
The Los Angeles Times offers analysis of the new deal.
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Reuters: Disney Expected to Lead Earnings Parade (General) posted: 7/21/04
A Reuters article discusses the upcoming earnings reports from major entertainment companies including Disney.
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OrSen: Miramax negotiates future with Disney (Movies) posted: 7/21/04
The Orlando Sentinel looks at the future of Disney's relationship with Miramax.
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MiceAge: Kevin Yee on FastPass reductions (DL,WDW) posted: 7/21/04
On MiceAge.com Kevin Yee talks about recent FastPass changes and the potential ramifications.
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PI: Avoiding Long Lines (DL,WDW) posted: 7/21/04
A Picayune Item article discusses amusement park's continuing use of methods to avoid waiting in lines.
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NBC6: Stinky Plant At Disney Has Visitors Holding Noses (WDW) posted: 7/21/04
A short article on NBC6 talks about Animal Kingdom's banana plant.
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JHM: One Mouse, two Floyds (Movies) posted: 7/21/04
Jim Hill Media presents an article by Floyd Norman on Mickey's comic book career.
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WS: Chariho Seniors Are Given Reluctant OK For Disney Trip (DL) posted: 7/21/04
A Westerly Sun article discusses one high school's decision on whether or not to do a Disneyland trip.
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LPWire: 2004 NFFC Show - Special LP price and event only Disney pin (Coll) posted: 7/19/04
Announcement of details for the 2004 NFFC Show and Sale
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LPWire: Disneyland Invites the World To Be a Part of the "Happiest Faces on Earth" (DL) posted: 7/19/04
Press release announcing Disneyland's "Happiest Faces on Earth"
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Disneyland.com/Photos opens (DL) posted: 7/19/04
Disneyland has opened their Disneyland.com/Photos website where guests can send in photos of Disneyland throughout the past 49 years for possible inclusion in a 50th birthday collage.
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LPWire: The World Chapter, NFFC Salutes Ralph "The Kid" Kent (Coll) posted: 7/19/04
Press release announcing this August 21st event honoring a retiring longtime Disney artist.
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LATimes: Disabled Ask Disneyland to Restore Passes for Ride (DL) posted: 7/19/04
A Los Angeles Times article discusses the requests by some disabled for Disney to restore special assistance passes.
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OrSen: Halloween events grow at Magic Kingdom (WDW) posted: 7/19/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney will be expanding Mickey's Halloween Treat to 13 nights this October.
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OCReg: Disney contract offer rejected (DL) posted: 7/19/04
The Orange County Register reports Disneyland's security officers have rejected Disney's latest contract offer.
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Yahoo: Eisner to be heard on Michael Jackson radio show (General) posted: 7/19/04
Yahoo is reporting longtime LA talk radio host Michael Jackson will be returning to the air on KNX-AM beginning Thursday with an interview with Disney CEO Michael Eisner. The chats will be aired twice daily.
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Disney t-shirts on Zazzle.com (Coll) posted: 7/19/04
Zazzle.com offers a dizzying array of customizable and personalizable Disney shirts.
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CBSMW: Wall Street frets over Disney's feuds, slumping sales (General) posted: 7/19/04
CBS MarketWatch reports on Wall Street's concerns over Disney's current problems including loss of talent and slumping sales.
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DetroitNews: Marvel sues Disney over superhero royalties (General) posted: 7/19/04
The Detroit News Business reports Marvel is suing Disney over a royalty dispute over programs aired on ABC Family.
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PlayBill: Cast of Mary Poppins to Feature Haig and Hateley as the Banks (Movies) posted: 7/19/04
PlayBill.com reports Laura Michelle Kelly and Gavin Lee have been cast as the Banks in the Upcoming Mary Poppins musical. The article includes the rest of the casting as well.
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Zap2It: Sci Fi's Shyamalan Doc Not So 'Secret' After All (General) posted: 7/19/04
Zap2it reports the upcoming Sci Fi unauthorized documentary that has been claiming to reveal a "secret" about The Village director M. Night Shyamalan is, in reality, an authorized mock-umentary and the secret is a hoax.
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Forbes.com: Disney Looks to Rework Family Channel (General) posted: 7/19/04
A Forbes.com article discusses Disney's efforts to rework the ABC Family channel and make it a successful acquisition.
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DetNews: Disney town sets urban trend (General) posted: 7/19/04
A Detroit News article discusses the successes of Disney's Celebration, Florida town in creating a neighborly feel and the efforts to reproduce that in some Michican neighborhoods.
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OrSen: ABC newsmen stand up to heat of 'Fahrenheit' (General) posted: 7/19/04
An Orlando Sentinel article reports on Ted Koppel's defending of journalism in light of accusations by Fahrenheit 9/11.
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TVWeek: ABC, SoapNet Gang Up on NBC (Movies) posted: 7/19/04
TVWeek.com reports Disney's SoapNet will reveal upcoming plot twists for ABC soap operas in a special that will debut on ABC against NBC Olympic programming.
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Zap2It: 'The Days' Gets Chance to Shine (General) posted: 7/19/04
Zap2It.com reports the drama "The Days" will get a spot on ABC's fall schedule.
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OBJ: Disney donates $100,000 to United Way (General) posted: 7/19/04
The Orlando Business Journal reports Disney has given a $100,00 check to Heart of Florida United Way to help improve the lives of Central Florida children.
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Zap2It: 'Hope & Faith,' 'L Word' Make Cast Changes (General) posted: 7/19/04
Zap2it.com reports on a Hope & Faith cast change.
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Clarion: Disney hires Calif. official to head security operations (General) posted: 7/19/04
The Clarion-Ledger reports Disney has hired the California director of homeland security, Ronald L. Iden, to be their senior vice president in charge of security.
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OCReg: Nights, Camera, action (Movies) posted: 7/19/04
An Orange County Register article reports on the growing popularity of outdoor screenings of films including family Disney films.
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LPNews: Disneyland Celebrates Another Birthday on Saturday, July 17th (DL) posted: 7/15/04
On Saturday, July 17th, Disneyland will celebrate it's 49th birthday with a brief ceremony on Main Street at 10:00 a.m.

WashPost: Disney's Sweeney, Dodging a Mouse Trap (Movies,General) posted: 7/15/04
The Washington Post highlights Anne Sweeney's first press tour appearance as co-chairman of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney-ABC tv.
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TheAge: Disney Digs Deep (Movies) posted: 7/15/04
The Age reports Disney said it would donate profits from Fahrenheit 9/11 to charity during the negotiations that led to the Weinstein purchase of the film from Disney subsidiary Miramax.
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LPWire: Disney Company Exec To Discus Fiscal Third Quarter 2004 (General) posted: 7/15/04
Senior executives of The Walt Disney Company will discuss fiscal third quarter 2004 financial results via a live webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 (results will be released at 4:01 p.m. EDT).
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Snitch: DVDs that commit suicide are also murder on the environment (General) posted: 7/15/04
Snitch columnist Michael Jackman discusses Disney's "little Circle of Trash" , the ez-D.
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AP: Ben Affleck won't travel with Disney on 'Glory Roa (Movies) posted: 7/15/04
The Associated Press reports Ben Affleck has ended talks with Disney to play Don Haskins in the film Glory Road>
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WebProNews: Walt Disney's Failures Could Inspire Entrepreneurs (General) posted: 7/15/04
WebProNews columnist Stephen Schochet offers 10 setbacks that Walt Disney experienced.
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LPWire: Disney Names Lambert Senior VP, Worldwide Media Technology (General) posted: 7/15/04
Bob Lambert has been named senior vice president for worldwide media technology and development, The Walt Disney Company, it was announced today by Peter E. Murphy, senior executive vice president and chief strategic officer of The Walt Disney Company.
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OrlSen: Universal doubles its fright night (WDW) posted: 7/15/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports Universal Orlando will expand its Halloween Horror Nights to include both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.
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LPWire: Memorial Services for Legendary Disney Imagineer Sam McKim Announced (DL,WDW,General) posted: 7/14/04
A memorial service for Sam McKim will be held at 4:30 at First Christian Church of North Hollywood (4390 Colfax Ave.) in Studio City. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in McKim's name to the American Heart Association (Gift Processing Dept., 1710 Gilbreth Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 or online at www.americanheart-donate.org).
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LPNews: Sam McKim's Artwork to Be Exhibited in Anahein July 18th (DL) posted: 7/14/04
Louis Garcia's Just for Fun Disneyana Show & Sale will feature a tribute to Sam McKim by Blaine Gibson, Harriet Burns and Bob Gurr on Sunday, July 18th. In addition, Sam's son Matt will be bringdown a lot of Sam McKim's artwork for the tribute. The show and sale will be held at the Coast Anaheim Hotel in Anaheim, California (1855 South Harbor Blvd) from 10a to 4p. Admission is $3. For additional information, call 714-835-3617.

NFFC: Rally Questions Posted, Tickets Still Available for Upcoming Convention (DL) posted: 7/14/04
The NFFC has posted the questions for their Convention Road Rally. The NFFC Convention will be held in Garden Grove from July 21 - 25 and will feature presentations by Jay Rasulo, Dick Cook, and Marty Sklar as well as a tribute luncheon to Tony Baxter. Tickets are still available for these events.
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Fool.com: Give Disney Some Credit (General) posted: 7/14/04
Fool.com discusses S&P's move to upgrade Disney's corporate credit rating.
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Playbill News: Wicked Star Chenoweth Up for Disney's Rapunzel with Tesori Songs (Movies) posted: 7/14/04
Kristen Chenoweth is up for a role in Disney's Rapunzel:Unbraided.
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Zap2It: Witherspoon to lend voice to 'Rapunzel'? (Movies) posted: 7/14/04
Zap2It reports Reese Witherspoon is in talks to voice a character in Disney's Rapunzel: Unbraided.
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Muppets: Muppet Site to Relaunch Fall 2004 (General) posted: 7/14/04
In the meantime you can see Kermit displaying his Disney Company spirit.
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LPWire: TRON 2.0: Killer App for Xbox Rocks With Adrenaline-Pumping Music From Breaking Benjamin (General) posted: 7/14/04
Buena Vista Interactive, a publishing label of Buena Vista Games, Inc., today announced that the soundtrack for its highly anticipated title TRON 2.0: Killer App for the Xbox ® video game system from Microsoft will feature songs from the popular rock band Breaking Benjamin.
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JHM: Stage version of "Mary Poppins" has big expectations, even bigger budget (Movies) posted: 7/14/04
Why are Mouse House accountants reportedly calling Disney Theatrical's next big production "Scary Poppins"? Because it's reportedly costing Mickey a lot more than "Tuppence a Bag" to mount this new musical in London.
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NFFCFL: World Chapter of the NFFC Seeking Photos of Ralph Kent (DL,WDW) posted: 7/14/04
The World Chapter of the NFFC is preparing a tribute to Ralph Kent for its next meeting in August and they are seeking images of Ralph. They would greatly appreciate any images, feel free to scan them and send them to Arlen Miller at dsnyana@verizon.net untouched up and in their real size file (please don't make the files smaller).
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OrlSen: Early Disney 'Imagineer' dies (DL,WDW,OD) posted: 7/14/04
The Associated Press reports Sam McKim whose sketches inspired Disneyland designers has died at the age of 79.
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Disney: July Exhibits Posted at Disney Family Museum Online (Movies,General) posted: 7/13/04
The Walt Disney Family Museum July exhibits include several tributes to Mary Poppins, including the insights of British writer and documentarian Brian Sibley.
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Fool: Disney's Arthur No Legend (Movies) posted: 7/13/04
Fool.com discusses the disappointing box-office performance of Disney's King Arthur.
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Reuters: King Arthur showing keeps pressure on Disney (Movies) posted: 7/13/04
The July 12th Reuters reports the disappointing performance of King Arthur is especially disappointing as the live-action film was to be the Studios "tentpole" summer release.
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MediaDrome: Walden Ankles Disney (Movies) posted: 7/13/04
The Media Drome reports Walden Media will end its relationship with Disney and will move to a non-exclusive deal at Fox.
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NZNews: Narnia Stars Revealed (Movies) posted: 7/13/04
The New Zealand Herald reports Georgie Henley, 9, from West Yorkshire, plays the lead character Lucy; Skandar Keynes, 12, from London, plays Edmund; Anna Popplewell, 15, also from London, who plays Susan; and William Moseley, 17, from Gloucestershire, plays the eldest brother Peter.
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OrSen: French officials seize fake Disney panties (Movies) posted: 7/13/04
The July 13th Orlando Sentinel reports hundreds of thousands of counterfeit underwear carrying the Disney brand have been confiscated.
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LutonToday: Young Peter Pans Have Plastic Swords Confiscated by Customs (OD) posted: 7/13/04
Luton Today reports two-year-old twins dressed as Peter Pan had their plastic swords confiscated at the Charles de Gaulle airport.
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Wellington: New Zealand Hosts Great Disney Toy Exhibition In August (Coll) posted: 7/13/04
New Zealand's Michael Fowler Centre will host the the largest collection of toys and memorabilia ever to be seen in public from August 4 - 24. This exhibition is for all age groups, from toddlers to grandparents and is part of the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Mickey.
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mrib: Second Narnia movie already planned (Movies) posted: 7/13/04
mrib reports rumors have surfaced that the sequel film to the upcoming The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is already in development and will be Lewis' fourth book in the series of seven.
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NarniaFans: Licensing Narnia (Movies,General) posted: 7/13/04
Narnia Fans highlights the licensing plans for the new Chronicles of Narnia films.
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thestar: No reindeer for Narnia (Movies) posted: 7/13/04
thestar reports Disney was not granted permission to use reindeer in New Zealand during the filming of The Chronicles of Narnia.
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Reuters: Tony Danza Promises Talk Show Bonanza (Movies) posted: 7/13/04
The Hollywood Reporter via Reuters discusses the upcoming Disney-distributed Tony Danza Show which premieres September 13.
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JHM: Remembering Sam McKim: 1924 - 2004 (DL,WDW,Movies,General) posted: 7/12/04
Jim Hill Media takes a look back at the career of Disney Legend, Sam McKim. A great & humble artist who was never one to toot his own horn.
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LP: NFFC 2004 Convention Schedule Update, Tickets Still Available (General) posted: 7/12/04
Interested in hearing more about the upcoming worldwide celebration of Disneyland's 50th birthday? Then the NFFC Convention is for you. Join hundreds of Disney fans for a variety of seminars and events celebrating Disney. This year's highlights include a very special presentation by Jay Rasulo about the upcoming Disneyland celebration, a sneak peek at upcoming Disney Studios projects with its chief Dick Cook, special luncheon honoring Tony Baxter and more. Tickets are still available.
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LATimes: Fans of Disneyland Ride Starting to Have Doubts (DL) posted: 7/12/04
The Los Angeles Times explores fans reaction to the recent accident at Big Thunder Mountain.
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LATimes: Disney Hoping for a Happy Ending to 2004 (Movies) posted: 7/12/04
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney is counting on strength outside its faltering film unit to bump up earnings for the year.
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BusinessWk: S&P Says Hold Disney (General) posted: 7/12/04
Business Week reports CEO Eisner confirmed recent reports that management would recommend a dividend increase to the board of directors.
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DailyNews: Disney's lost magic (Movies) posted: 7/12/04
DailyNews discuss Disney's disappointing box office figures so far this year.
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AFP: Disney says its not liable for 1.6 million dollar 'Lion King' song claim (Movies) posted: 7/12/04
The Agence France Presse offers Disney's response to the lawsuit by a South African family over royalties from "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"
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LATimes: Smoke-Free Is Disneyland's Fireworks Launch of Choice (DL) posted: 7/12/04
The Los Angeles Times discusses Disneyland's new fireworks system and talks with the park's neighbors to learn their reactions to the smokeless launchers.
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Reuters: ABC plans digital Dem., GOP Convention coverage (Movies) posted: 7/12/04
Reuters reports ABC news will broadcast full-day coverage of the Republican and Democratic national politcal conventions on their 24-hour high-speed web channel, ABC News Live available through ABCNews.com
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Reuters: US Network ABC accuses Fox of stealing ideas (Movies) posted: 7/12/04
Reuters reports ABC has joined NBC in criticizing Fox for stealing ideas.
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DigitalSpy: Steinberg to leave Fox Kids Europe (Movies,General) posted: 7/12/04
After only 18 months in the position, Bruce Steinberg is leaving his position as CEO of Fox Kids Europe, a Disney-controlled company.
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Fool: Are Roller Coasters Safe? (DL) posted: 7/12/04
The Motley Fool via Yahoo! discusses roller coaster safety in light of the recent accident at Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
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LPWire: Historic Walt Disney Barn to Celebrate Five Years of Magical Memories (General) posted: 7/12/04
The Walt Disney Family Foundation and the Carolwood Pacific Historical Society celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Walt Disney's Barn at the LA Live Steamers facility in Griffith Park, Los Angeles on Sunday July 18th from 11a - 3p. Free admission and parking.
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DenverPost: Film takes heartfelt look at US (Movies) posted: 7/12/04
The Denver Post offers a positive review of Disney's documentary America's Heart & Soul.
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LP: Disney Legend Sam McKim Dies (DL) posted: 7/9/04
Disney Legend Sam McKim has passed away. For more on Sam's incredible Disney career you can read an interview Scarlett Stahl did with him for LaughingPlace.com here.

Reuters: California Closes Disneyland Ride After Accident (DL) posted: 7/9/04
Reuters reports Disneyland's Big Thunder Railroad is expected to remain closed for at least two weeks.
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LATimes: 3 Injured as Disneyland Rail Ride Crashes (DL) posted: 7/9/04
The Los Angeles Times reports a young boy and his parents were hurt on Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain..
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LPWire: Disney's Aladdin, SE 2-Disc DVD To Feature Deleted Song Performed by Clay Aiken (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/9/04
For the first-time-ever, Buena Vista Home Entertainment has become the title sponsor of a major concert tour, sponsoring multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken's first nationwide tour -- which begins today (July 8, 2004). Clay Aiken's rendition of the deleted song "Proud of Your Boy" will be featured only on the DVD debut of Disney's animated classic Aladdin (also on the VHS), both of which will be available as a Special Edition, on October 5, 2004.
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Reuters: Eisner Plans to Recommend Rise in Disney Dividend (General) posted: 7/9/04
The July 9th Reuters reports Disney CEO Michael Eisner plans to recommend an increase in the company's dividend.
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SeattleTimes: Disney ride leads to real-life, midlife flights of fancy (DL) posted: 7/9/04
A July 9th Seattle Times column highlights the writer's response to Disney's Soarin' Over California.
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OCReg: Eisner, Weinstein touch base, end with a handshake (General) posted: 7/9/04
The July 9th Orange County Register discusses the brief encounter between Michael Eisner and Harvey Weinstein at a recent event in Idaho.
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LPWire: FloridaOrlandoTickets Launches All New Vacation Packages! (WDW) posted: 7/9/04
FloridaOrlandoTickets.net announces their new online packaging feature allows you to fulfill all of your vacation needs under one roof! You can bundle attraction tickets, accommodations, dining, and other services into great value packages or Build Your Own Vacation from scratch. Finally, an internet reservation and packaging system that is so complete and easy to use, you'll wonder how you ever vacationed without it!
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LP: NFFC Be Our Guest Dinner Seats Still Available (General) posted: 7/9/04
NFFC members are invited to the Be Our Guest Dinner. The dinner offers guests a chance with dine with past & present Imagineers, animators, and artists.
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NBC4: Trains Collide On Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain (DL) posted: 7/8/04*
Two trains collided on Big Thunder Mountain Thursday afternoon. Reportedly an 11-year old boy was slightly injured.
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SaveDisney: The Spirit of Youth (General) posted: 7/8/04
Walt Disney returned to a key theme time and again in his films: An emotionally distant adult is reawakened to life's possibilities by the unfettered Spirit of Youth. Merlin Jones explores how this concept resonates with Walt's life and the business that bears his name.
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Reuters: Disney Settles Patent Suit with OpenTV (General) posted: 7/8/04
Reuters reports OpenTV has settled a 4-year-old patent infringement lawsuit with Disney and its ABC and ESPN networks.
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TheReporter: Disney's 5 Courses Offer Golf Discount (WDW) posted: 7/8/04
The Reporter announces Summer Price Slice until Sept 30 at Walt Disney World's five courses.
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JHM: WDW Attraction that almost was: Journey to the Center of the Earth (WDW) posted: 7/8/04
Jim Hill gives JHM readers an exclusive look at a sequence that ALMOST got added to Disney-MGM's Backstage Tram Tour back in the early 1990s: the "Journey to the Center of the Earth" sequence.
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OrSen: Success born to Disney's Animal Kingdom (WDW) posted: 7/8/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports a baby elephant was born at Disney's Animal Kingdom this week.
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Forbes.com: Eisner: Faces Miramax Storm At Herb Allen Media Fest (General) posted: 7/8/04
Forbes discusses the ongoing feud between Eisner and Harvey Weinstein of Miramax.
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RushLimbaugh: George Mitchell Suggested Edwards to Kerry (General) posted: 7/8/04
Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh in his daily online commentary states Disney Chairman George Mitchell "was instrumental in suggesting Edwards" to Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry.
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LPWire: Disney's Animal Kingdom Welcomes Baby Elephant (WDW) posted: 7/7/04
The Walt Disney World Resort animal care team welcomed a 230-pound bundle of joy to Disney's Animal Kingdom earlier this week. The female African elephant calf arrived Tuesday evening to join its 18-year-old mother Vasha after 22 months (gestation) in the womb. Kianga is her name, which means "Sunshine" in Swahili.
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HR: Weinstein, Eisner on schedule for Sun Valley confa (General) posted: 7/7/04
According to the Hollywood Reporter, rumors continue to heat up that Harvey Weinstein is preparing his exit from Miramax due to the continuing feud with Disney chief Michael Eisner.
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LPWire: Haunted Mansion First Disney DVD to Provide Enhanced Bonus Content for Mac OS X (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/7/04
The recent Disney DVD release of the action-packed adventure The Haunted Mansion from Buena Vista Home Entertainment is the first Disney DVD title to enable enhanced computer features for the Mac using InterActual's cross-platform technology.
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FilmForce: Interview with Keira Knightley (Movies) posted: 7/7/04
FilmForce talks with King Arthur's Guinevere, Keira Knightley.
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Reuters: Disney studio hopes King Arthur marks turning point (Movies) posted: 7/7/04
Reuters reports the Disney Company is hoping Bruckheimer's King Arthur will turn around their disappointing box office numbers so far this year.
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Reuters: A Flap Over 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' (Movies,General) posted: 7/7/04
Reuters reports a South African family is suing the Disney Company for infringement of copyright on the tune "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".
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AWN: Disney Japan Gets Local Rights Brave Story (Movies) posted: 7/7/04
The July 6th Animation World News reports Buena Vista Intl. Japan will invest in the CGI feature Brave Story and plan to distribute it locally.
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LPWire: Moviegoers Invited to Live, Virtual Q&A with Acclaimed Filmmaker Shymalan on July 20th (Movies) posted: 7/7/04
ABC's film critic Joel Siegel ("Good Morning America") will lead the Academy Award(R) nominated director M. Night Shyamalan ("The Sixth Sense," "Signs") in a discussion of his career and showcase exclusive footage from his upcoming Touchstone Pictures' film, "The Village." The retrospective and live interactive discussion, which starts at 9:00 pm (ET) and 6:00 pm (PT) on July 20th, will transmit from the "Good Morning America" Studio in New York, and be beamed via satellite to 41 Regal Entertainment Group ("REG") (NYSE: RGC) movie theatres across the country.
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EOnline: Bachelor Bob No Longer (Movies) posted: 7/7/04
E! Online reports ABC The Bachelor's Bob Guiney has married All My Children star Rebecca Budig. The two met while filming ABC Family's Bachelor XYZ.
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CBSMW: Disney directors vote themselves a raise (General) posted: 7/6/04
CBS MarketWatch reports the Disney Company directors voted themselves a pay raise and determined that Chairman George Mitchell should get $500,000 in annual stock compensation, the company disclosed Friday.
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AFP: After bruising battle, Disney directors vote thems (General) posted: 7/6/04
The Agence-France Presse announces Disney's Board of Directors has voted themselves a 44% percent hike to $65, 000 for their annual retainer.
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OrlSen: Tourism packs hotels, parks (WDW) posted: 7/6/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports tourism officials have seen strong numbers at the Central Florida area theme parks, hotels and airport and expect it to continue through the summer.
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Zap2It: ABC Resurrects 'That Was the Week That Was' (Movies) posted: 7/6/04
Zap2It reports ABC's Primetime Live will conclude its programs next year with the political satire of That Was The Week That Was.
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SaveDisney: I Am a Walking Brand Survey (General) posted: 7/6/04
Roy E Disney's daughter Abigail discusses the reactions she has received over the years whenever her family name "Disney" is revealed.
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LPWire: Disney Donates Operation DisneyHand Care Packages to the USO (General) posted: 7/6/04
DisneyHand, the worldwide outreach program for The Walt Disney Company, is donating 117 "Operation DisneyHand" care packages to USO family and community centers around the world in celebration of Independence Day. The care packages contain an assortment of Disney products, including videos, DVDs, books, games, magazine subscriptions, and Mickey Mouse TV and DVD players to entertain children and families visiting USO centers.
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Ventura County Star: Disneyland's late-shift crew enjoy the perks of weird hours (DL) posted: 7/6/04
The Ventura County Star discusses Disneyland's night-shift workers.
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OrlSen: Disney Cruise Line to Set Sail for the West Coast (DL) posted: 7/6/04
The Orlando Sentinel explores the expansion of the Disney Cruise Lines to the west coast.
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DLR: Disneyland Resort Announces Mickey's All-American Pin Festival 2004 (DL,Coll) posted: 7/6/04
The Disneyland Resort pays tribute to the U.S. Olympic Team going to the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece with Mickey's All-American Pin Festival "Summer Games 2004" at the Disneyland ® Resort. Check the official website for more information about the specially designed merchandise and unique trading opportunities available from July 16 - September 6, 2004.
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AP: Bruckheimer Creates Gentler King Arthur (Movies) posted: 7/6/04
The Associated Press chats with producer Jerry Bruckheimer about his decision to edit certain violent scenes to keep the film at a PG-13 rating.
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FilmCritic: Review of Disney's epic King Arthur (Movies) posted: 7/6/04
The Film Critic give King Arthur three stars stating, "Unlike Pirates, it's more epic than big goof, but it runs out of horses right when it needs its biggest boost."
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LPWire: T-Mobile USA Offers Exclusive "King Arthur'' Mobile , Sweepstakes (Movies) posted: 7/6/04
Now through July 21, T-Mobile subscribers with capable devices can download select Disney Mobile ringers, graphics and games, including the new King Arthur game. During the promotional period, free exclusive character voice ringers of Guinevere and King Arthur from the movie will be available. Charges apply for most downloaded content. By downloading Disney Mobile content from the promotional t-zones area of users' handsets, T-Mobile customers will be automatically entered in Disney Mobile's King Arthur Sweepstakes.
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WashDispatch: Edwards Interrupted WDW Vacation (WDW) posted: 7/6/04
According to some reports Senator John Edwards interrupted his Walt Disney World vacation to meet with Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry.
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AP: Affleck to Portray Coach Haskins in Film (Movies) posted: 7/6/04
The Associated Press reports Glory Road, starring Ben Affleck will feature the story of former college basketball coach Don Haskin whose 1966 Texas Western team was the first to win a national title with five black starters.
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mrib: Peter Sarsgaard boards Flight Plan (Movies) posted: 7/6/04
Peter Sarsgaard will join Jodie Foster in the Disney/Imagine film Flight Plan.
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Zap2It: 'Practice' Spinoff Gets New Name (Movies) posted: 7/6/04
Zap2It reports the ABC spinoff of The Practice will be entitled Boston Legal.
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Zap2It: Somerville Walks 'NYPD Blue' Beat (Movies) posted: 7/6/04
Zap2It report Bonnie Somerville will join the cast of ABC's NYPD Blue.
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NYTimes: These Two Talking Moose Let Their Antlers Down (Movies) posted: 7/6/04
The July 6th New York Times discusses the Brother Bear commentary which features Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas, the talent behind Rutt and Tuke.
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LPWire: Kim Possible Returns to GBA with Disney's Kim Possible 2: Drakken's Demise (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/6/04
Filled with 16 levels of gameplay, Kim Possible 2: Drakken's Demise lets kids experience the thrill of being a teen hero as they lead Kim into four missions, each based on an episode from the series, where they aim to capture the bad guys, including Dr. Drakken, Shego, Duff Killigan, Gemini and Falsetto Jones.
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LPWire: Disney's Jay Rasulo, Dick Cook and Marty Sklar to Speak at the NFFC's July 2004 Convention (DL) posted: 7/1/04
Registration is open for the 2004 NFFC Summer Convention featuring presentations on Disney's global celebration of Disneyland's 50th birthday, upcoming Disney movies and special pre-screening of the Princess Diaries 2, a Walt Disney Imagineering on the Wizards of WED, and upcoming Disney Catalog releases as well as offer a special luncheon honoring Tony Baxter and much more.
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Playbill: ABC to Rebroadcast Chenoweth-Broderick "Music Man" July 4 (Movies) posted: 7/1/04
Playbill announces ABC will rebroadcast the Wonderful World of Disney's The Music Man starring Matthew Broderick and Kristin Chenoweth.
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NYTimes: Disney Gives Details of Plan to Aid European Parks (OD) posted: 7/1/04
The New York Times discusses Euro Disney's restructuring plan.
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Broadway: Adam Pascal Returns to Aida (OD) posted: 7/1/04
Broadway announces Adam Pascal's return to Aida.
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JHM: When it comes to wooing back Pixar, is Mickey talking out of both sides of his mouth? (Movies,General) posted: 7/1/04
In-between picking up boxes & putting them in the U-Haul, Jim's managed to crank out a new story. One that tries to bring JHM readers up-to-date about what's going on between Disney & Pixar these days.
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