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Disney News Headlines
August 2004
Nascar: NASCAR, Disney team up for Herbie (Movies) posted: 8/31/04
Nascar.com announces Herbie will return to action at the NASCAR Nextel Pop Secret 500 weekend Sept 3 - 5 at the California Speedway in preparation for the upcoming film, Herbie: Fully Loaded.
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Disney: Disney Family Museum Online Exhibits Celebrates Monorails (DL) posted: 8/31/04
The August / September 2004 exhibits of the Walt Disney Family's online museum are inspired by the 45th anniversary of the Disneyland monorail, the first operational monorail built in the United States. Be sure to visit Bob Gurr's captivating narrative in Family & Friends, and an in-depth article on the European origins of the Disneyland monorail by Jean-Pierre Isbouts in Spotlight On. Also, in Feature of the Month they present an article by Paul Anderson on Walt and New York City during the 1964 World's Fair.
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Variety: Hollywood Bowl Concerts Features 75 Years of Disney Music (Movies) posted: 8/31/04
Variety via Yahoo offers a review of the weekend concert at the Hollywood Bowl celebrating 75 years of Disney music.
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SDUnionTrib: Who shot Goofy? It's a mystery (General) posted: 8/31/04
The San Diego Union Tribune shares the story of a stuffed Goofy that was on display at a New Zealand exhibit.
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AWN: Playhouse Disney Channel Launches in Brunei (Movies) posted: 8/31/04
Playhouse Disney Channel, the commercial-free 24-hour preschool-learning channel provides a safe, entertaining TV environment
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Philly: Vanguard discloses its proxy votes (General) posted: 8/31/04
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the Vanguard Group's proxy report show that it voted for Michael D Eisner in March 2004.
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DVDReview: Ed Wood DVD Update (Movies) posted: 8/31/04
DVD Review reports the featurette on the history of cross-dressing has been removed from the Ed Wood dvd at the request of Tim Burton.
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LP: Radisson Resort Parkway reduces September and October Rates (WDW) posted: 8/31/04
LaughingPlace.com's advertising partner Radisson Resort Parkway has announced a special for the dates of 9/6 - 10/7/04. The new rate is only $65. The Radisson Resort Parkway is located right across the street from Celebration, Florida less than 5 minutes from Walt Disney World property. It features a heated pool, 2 jacuzzis, complimentary shuttle, five food service outlets (including Starbucks) and high speed internet access.
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LP: Olympic Swimmers Phelps, Krayzelburg and Crocker Appearing at Walt Disney World Tomorrow (DL,WDW) posted: 8/30/04
On Aug. 31, eight-time medalist Michael Phelps and his gold medalist teammates Lenny Krayzelburg and Ian Crocker will serve as grand marshals in a celebratory parade in their honor at the Magic Kingdom and lead a special swimming clinic at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park. The swimmers will then leave Orlando on September 5 and embark on "Disney's Swim with the Stars" tour, visiting key cities across the United States. The tour will conclude at Disneyland on October 5.
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LATimes: Disney is Again Faulted in Coaster Accident (DL) posted: 8/30/04
The Los Angeles Times discusses the latest report released regarding the recent accident at Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain, which was set to reopen Friday.
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OCReg: Disney allowed to reopen ride that injured five (DL) posted: 8/30/04
The Orange County Register reports the July accident at Disneyland's Big Thunder Railroad was attributed to cast member error and a computer malfunction in the State's report. It was the cast member's third day operating the attraction.
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OCReg: Disney retrains Big Thunder crew for 3rd time (DL) posted: 8/30/04
The Orange County Register reports Disneyland retrained employees prior to reopening Big Thunder Mountain Railroad on Friday.
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NYTimes: Nike Veteran, Mooney Adds Some Swoosh to Disney's Tired Mouse (Coll) posted: 8/30/04
The New York Times discusses the success Disney's Consumer Products division has experienced under the guidance of Andrew Mooney.
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Zap2It: ABC Hopes Things Are (Finally) Looking Up (Movies) posted: 8/30/04
Zap2It talks about ABC's upcoming season.
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Disney: Disney Pictures Post New Site - Beta (Movies) posted: 8/30/04
Disney.com offers a view of the new Disney Pictures site.
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DIS: Disney Motion Features Studio Backlot (General) posted: 8/30/04
The free video download service Disney Motion available through Disney.com features the Studios Backlot this week.
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Zap2It: ABC Wants Raven in Primetime (Movies) posted: 8/30/04
Zap2It reports Raven has signed a talent development deal with ABC.
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Talaria: Disney Collection Snap Watches (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/30/04
In the New York Times article Andrew Mooney discusses the recently released Disney SNAP watch. You can view and purchase these watches at Talaria Enterprises.
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VS: Victoria's Secret Releases Mickey Mouse Sleepwear Collection (Coll) posted: 8/30/04
Victoria's Secret unveils their sleepwear collection featuring Mickey Mouse.Victoria's Secret is a women's lingerie company. Some images may not be suitable for all readers.
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Disney Home Custom Window Coverings by 3 Day Blinds (Movies) posted: 8/30/04
3 Day Blinds offers custom window coverings featuring Disney princesses, Mickey and Friends, classic characters and more.
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Playbill News: Wayne Brady and Christy Carlson Romano Host Broadway on Broadway Concert (Movies) posted: 8/30/04
Playbill announces Wayne Brady who will soon appear in Chicago and Cristy Carlson Romano who is currently appearing in Beauty and the Beast will host the 13th annual "Broadway on Broadway" concert in Times Square, Sept. 12. The show airs on WNBC on Sept 14.
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TVGuide: Jet Li's Hero Worship (Movies) posted: 8/30/04
TVGuide with Jet Li who stars in the Miramax distributed film Hero.
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DVDExclusive: Ed Wood Dressed and Ready (Movies) posted: 8/30/04
DVD Exclusive reports Buena Vista Home Entertainment will release the Ed Wood: Special Edition on October 19.
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Variety: ABC tries out Smits for hits (Movies) posted: 8/30/04
Variety reports Jimmy Smits has closed a deal with ABC and Touchstone TV.
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HR: Shepherd, Touchstone TV ink deal (Movies) posted: 8/30/04
According to the Hollywood Reporter, John Scott Shepherd has signed a two-script deal with Touchstone Television to write and executive produce two projects.
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LPWire: Walt Disney World Announces Food Drive September 9 - 11 (WDW) posted: 8/30/04
Guests are encouraged to bring boxed or canned non-perishable food items to Night of Joy. Some recommended food items for donation include: Beef stew or other "meals in a can," canned fruit, canned meats and poultry, canned tuna, boxed macaroni and cheese, canned vegetables, evaporated milk, peanut butter, and soup. Guests are requested not to bring personal hygiene items.
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OrSen: Amusement pros are coming (WDW) posted: 8/30/04
The August 30th Orlando Sentinel reports the world's largest amusement-industry trade show will be Orlando, November 15 - 20.
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Screamscape: Submarine Voyage Rumors (DL) posted: 8/30/04
Screamscape offers the latest guest reports of activity within the Submarine Lagoon location and rumors of teasers to appear within weeks.
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LATimes: Anaheim Works to Build a Downtown for All OC (DL) posted: 8/30/04
Anaheim continues to seek increase its visibility as a destination, now courting the National Football League for a stadium near its Angel Stadium, just east of Disneyland.
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Variety: 'Bambi' lives again on DVD (Movies) posted: 8/27/04
Variety reports Disney will release Bambi as a limited run special edition 2-disc dvd set in March of 2005. The direct-to-video sequel to the classic film will reportedly not be released as previously announced.
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UnionTrib: For these two cartoon actresses, Disney fairy tales do come true (Movies) posted: 8/27/04
The Union Tribune discusses the careers of Marge Champion and Margaret Kerry, who posed for Disney animators as Snow White and Tinker Bell.
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AP: Tarantino cameo in Muppets TV movie (Movies) posted: 8/27/04
The Associated Press reports Quentin Tarantino will make a cameo appearance in ABC's The Wizard of Oz featuring the Muppets.
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NZHerald: Animatronic reindeer replace living variety in Narnia pic (Movies) posted: 8/27/04
The New Zealand Herald reports animatronic reindeer are filling in the real thing during the filming of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to avoid introducing a potentially deadly disease to the island nation.
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LPWire: 8/27 Disney additions to The LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 8/27/04
Lots of Haunted Mansion and Nightmare Before Christmas items have been added in this update as well as more holiday decorations and other odds and ends.
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WKMG: Disney Bus Catches Fire In Orange County (WDW) posted: 8/26/04
A Disney Cruise Line Bus caught fire on the way to the cruise terminal. No passengers were injured and it has been reported that most of the luggage had been sent ahead earlier.
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LATimes: Garden Grove Ready for Next Deal (DL) posted: 8/26/04
The Los Angeles Times reports Garden Grove is looking into ways to transform Harbor Blvd into a destination similar to Orlando's International Drive.
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Reuters: ABC News Now Looks to Extend Term (Movies) posted: 8/26/04
Reuters reports ABC News is looking into extending its ABC News Now digital channel past the currently planned end date of November 2, Election Day 2004.
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IGN: PS2 The Incredibles Progress Report (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/26/04
IGN offers a report on The Incredibles Sony Playstation 2 game.
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LATimes: Taking a Ride on Disney's Dark Side (DL) posted: 8/26/04
Los Angeles Times commentary recounting a recent visit to Disneyland.
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HR: Sorbo going for laughs in ABC deal (Movies) posted: 8/26/04
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Kevin Sorbo may step into a comedy project for ABC.
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LPWire: 8/26 Disney additions to The LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 8/26/04
This update features many more holiday items and much more.
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OrlSen: Suit Threatens Disney Trademarks (General) posted: 8/25/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports the family of late musician Solomon Linda could sell Disney trademarks locally if the lawsuit regarding the use of The Lion Sleeps Tonight is ruled in their favor. Disney has filed an urgent application to prevent this.
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OCReg: City abandons casino plan (DL) posted: 8/25/04
The Orange County Register reports Garden Grove city officials will end talks to get a Las Vegas-style resort and casino.
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FilmForce: The Muppets Go to Oz (Movies) posted: 8/25/04
FilmForce offers casting information for the upcoming production of the Wizard of Oz featuring the Muppets.
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Forbes.com: Barrett Cernis lands Disney ABC1 TV channel launch (Movies) posted: 8/25/04
Forbes reports the Disney Company has appointed Barrett Cernis to handle the launch of ABC1.
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JHM: Could Disney have a shelf-ish reason for keeping Musketeers out of theaters? (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/25/04
Jim Hill fills us in on Hollywood's new math. Where the amount of shelf space & in-store promotion that Walmart is willing to dole out to Disney's theatrical releases now determines which video premieres get released to theaters.
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DigitalBits: La Nouba Coming to DVD (WDW,Movies) posted: 8/25/04
Cirque du Soleil: La Nouba which is currently performed at Walt Disney World will be released on DVD in November according to Digital Bits
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Reuters: Dangerfield Hospitalized in LA for Heart Surgery (Movies) posted: 8/25/04
Reuters reports Rodney Dangerfield will undergo heart valve replacement surgery. He has recently voiced an animated dog for the Disney Channel's Phil of the Future
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Playbill: North Shore Finds Its Aida and Radames for Regional Aida Production (Movies) posted: 8/25/04
Playbill announces initial casting for the upcoming production of Aida at the North Shore Music Theatre.
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Reuters: Disney asks S. Africa court to spring Mickey Mouse (Movies,General) posted: 8/24/04
The August 24th Reuters reports Disney is asking that the South African court release South African rights to its characters' trademarks which are being held pending a lawsuit over the copyright to the song The Lion Sleeps Tonight.
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OrlSen: Comical Superheroes (Movies) posted: 8/24/04
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the buzz surrounding Disney - Pixar's The Incredibles.
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TVGuide: Muppets Wizard of Oz Casting (Movies) posted: 8/24/04
TV Guide announces the latest stars to sign up for ABC's upcoming special The Muppets' Wizard of Oz.
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Fortune: Miramax's Harvey Could Be a Free Man This Fall (General) posted: 8/24/04
Fortune reports Peter Murphy, Eisner's right-hand man was ordered to put the squeeze on Miramax.
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Reuters: Euro Disney Eyes $180 Mln Tower of Terror (OD) posted: 8/24/04
Reuters reports Euro Disney is considering adding Tower of Terror to their parks' skyline.
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Playbill: Menken and Rice's King David Will Rule Again in 2004-05 (General) posted: 8/24/04
Playbill announces Menken and Rice's King David will play Dec. 15-17 at The Cathedral at the Arts District Virgin of Guadalupe Shrine in Dallas.
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LPWire: Disney Records Announces Lizzie McGuire Total Party! Arrives Aug 31 (Coll) posted: 8/24/04
Inspired by the Emmy-nominated Disney Channel Original Series, the compilation features Lizzie McGuire hosting a seriously cool mix of yesterday's and today's rockin' party hit songs like "Crush'n" by Jesse McCartney, "Dancing Queen" by A*Teens, "Theme to Lizzie McGuire (Extended Supa Mix)" and many more. "Lizzie McGuire Total Party!" includes 14 songs, plus 3 bonus karaoke tracks.
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LPWire: 'Switch The Question' Added as New Lifeline on Millionaire (Movies) posted: 8/24/04
"Millionaire" is adding a new fourth lifeline called "Switch the Question." The lifeline will be available to contestants who have successfully answered the 10th question. After reaching this threshold, if a contestant receives a question and they don't know the answer, they can use the new "Switch The Question" lifeline one time and have the question replaced by a randomly selected question at the same dollar value.
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LPWire: Disney Records Announces Lion King 2: Simba's Pride Soundtrack Hits Shelves Aug. 31 (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/24/04
The exciting musical journey that began with the soundtrack to Disney's The Lion King continues with The Lion King II: Simba's Pride extended play disc.
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AP: Toy Company Applause CEO Commits Suicide (Coll) posted: 8/24/04
The Associated Press reports Applause CEO Bob Solomon committed suicide shortly after speaking of hopes to turnaround the company's financials. Applause has
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OCReg: Club 55 Member, Disneyland First Manager of Custodial Ops, Chuck Boyajian Passed Away (DL) posted: 8/23/04
The Orange County Register recounts the career of Disneyland's first Manager of Custodial operations at Disneyland, Chuck Boyajian. Mr. Boyajian was honored with a window on Main Street at his retirement. He is survived by his wife Alice and three children.
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Reuters: Millionaire interacts with AOL buddies (Movies) posted: 8/23/04
Reuters reports the syndicated TV series Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? will add a real-time interactive element through AOL Instant Messenger during the production tapings.
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LATimes: Will ABC Sack Monday Night Football? (Movies) posted: 8/23/04
ABC, the struggling Disney-owned network must decide whether the benefits of airing Monday Night Football outweigh the financial losses.
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EdinburghNews: Euro Disney numbers dip (OD) posted: 8/23/04
The Edinburgh News offers union sources reports that attendance at Euro Disney's theme parks is between five and ten percent below the summer target.
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JustFood: Tesco uses Disney promotion to encourage fruit consumption in UK (General) posted: 8/23/04
Just-Food reports the UK supermarket Tesco is teaming with Disney to promote children's packets of fruit.
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LATimes: Tribe Backing a Casino for O.C. Plays Its Plans Close to the Vest (DL) posted: 8/23/04
The Mesa Grande Tribe and Steve Wynn are teaming together in hopes of bringing a Las Vegas style casino to Garden Grove, just miles from Disneyland.
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Zap2It: ESPN's Newest Scripted Drama Is in the Cards (Movies) posted: 8/23/04
Zap2It announces ESPN's latest drama is set in the world of championship poker.
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Zap2It: Fever Director Goes Blind for ABC (Movies) posted: 8/23/04
Saturday Night Fever director John Badham will be the executive producer and showrunner on ABC's midseason drama Blind Justice.
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Zap2It: Something's Fishy: New 'Bachelor' Offers Big Twist (Movies) posted: 8/23/04
ABC's The Bachelor will begin this season with a twist.
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Disney: Visit the Official Website for the Disney Channel's, Brandy & Mr. Whiskers (Movies) posted: 8/23/04
Play games, enjoy a variety of downloads including wallpaper and messenger icons or send an ecard featuring the characters from the Disney Channel's Brandy and Mr. Whiskers.
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LPWire: 8/23 Disney Additions to the LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 8/23/04
A list of the latest Disney products added to the LaughingPlace Store.
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Broadway: Brooke Tansley is Beauty's Next Belle, Sep 14 (Movies) posted: 8/20/04
Broadway.com announces Brooke Tansley will step into the role of Belle in Disney Theatricals' Beauty and the Beast, beginning September 14th.
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Playbill: Judy Kuhn, Alan Menken and Jodi Benson Salute Disney Music Aug 20 & 21 (Movies,General) posted: 8/20/04
Playbill announces the Hollywood Bowl's presentation of The Great American Concert with Fireworks -- Walt Disney: 75 Years of Music on August 20 and 21.
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AP: Regis Philbin breaks TV record (Movies) posted: 8/20/04
The Associated Press reports Regis Philbin earned his place in the Guinness Book of World Records for logging the most hours on camera.
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HR: ABC's Moran, Woodruff get weekend gigs (Movies) posted: 8/20/04
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Bob Woodruff and Terry Moran have been named anchors of the weekend editions of ABC News'World News Tonight.
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Reuters: Author Sought So Peter Pan Copyright Never Grows Up (General) posted: 8/20/04
Reuters reports London's Great Ormond Street Hospital is searching for an author to write a sequel the classic children's tale Peter Pan in hopes of generating new monetary gains when the classic's copyright expires.
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AWN: Black Cauldron Composer Bernstein Dies (Movies) posted: 8/20/04
The August 19th Animation World Network reports composer Elmer Bernstein who composed scores for more than 250 film and television productions, including Disney's The Black Cauldron has died at the age of 82.
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LP: NFFC's California Chapter Hosting Disney Daze on Aug 28 (General) posted: 8/20/04
The NFFC's Yosemite/Oakhurst/Sierra 49EARS invite you to a Mickey pancake breakfast, fun and games for the kids, Disney vendors, silent auctions, raffles, special Disney guests and much more pixie dust through out the day. The breakfast is at 8am and the vendor shows start at 10am and last till 4pm. The event is held at the Masonic Lodge on Hwy 49 - 1 mile north on 49 from the 41 / 49 light.
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OrSen: Eisner praises employees' diligence (WDW) posted: 8/19/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports Michael Eisner visited the Orlando theme parks to thank the cast members for their efforts during the recent hurricane.
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AP: Euro Disney Stuntman Dies After Fight (OD) posted: 8/19/04
The Associated Press reports American stuntman, Levi Palmer from Disneyland Paris' Old West Show died as a result of injuries sustained during a fight after work with a co-worker.
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OCReg: Disney unit backs disposable digital camera (General) posted: 8/19/04
The Orange County Register reports Steamboat Ventures, the venture-capital arm of Disney is backing Pure Digital's new disposable digital camera.
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FilmForce: Mickey Mouse: Movie Star (Movies) posted: 8/19/04
Donovan Cook, the director of Disney's The Three Musketeers offers a behind-the-scenes look at the direct to home entertainment release.
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Screamscape: WDW Small World & Disneyland Big Thunder Rumors (DL,WDW) posted: 8/19/04
Screamscape offers tidbits about the current WDW it's a small world rehab and Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain.
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USAToday: Hockey's 'Miracle' movie lights fire under athletes (Movies) posted: 8/19/04
The USA Today reports many athletes of the current Summer games have taken inspiration from Disney's feel-good flik Miracles.
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LPWire: Latest Disney Additions to The LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW) posted: 8/18/04
Latest additions include new pins, a Walt Disney World calendar, Disney at home items and much more.
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StevensPointJournal: Natives weather Hurricane Charley while at Disney (WDW) posted: 8/18/04
Walt Disney World guests share their Hurricane Charley experiences.
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PioneerPress: Disney puts Mickey on Parade (General) posted: 8/18/04
A selection of the 75 Mickeys arrive at the Galleria in Edina MN on Saturday and will be on display through Oct 17.
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LPWire: Walt Disney World Announces Relief Efforts for Central Florida (WDW) posted: 8/17/04
To assist Central Florida families and Cast Members adversely impacted by Hurricane Charley, the Walt Disney Company and Walt Disney World Resort today announced an array of relief initiatives. Individuals who are not members of the Vista Federal Credit Union should contact 800.83.VISTA for information on contributing to the Fund.
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LP: Sixth Annual Toonfest To Be Held Sep 18 in Marceline MO (Movies,General) posted: 8/17/04
Well-known cartoonists from across America will gather in honor of Walt Disney at the Walt Disney Hometown Toonfest scheduled September 18 in Marceline, Mo. Toonfest will celebrate Disney's boyhood in Marceline 1906-11, and this little heartland town's influence in Disney's life and career.
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SaveDisney: Marceline Post Office to be Named in Honor of Walt Disney (General) posted: 8/17/04
Walt Disney's boyhood home of Marceline, Missouri will honor the memory of their favorite son on Monday, Aug. 23, when community, congressional and U.S. Postal Service officials designate the Marceline Post Office, located at 120 E. Ritchie Ave., as the Walt Disney Post Office Building at a ceremony that begins at 3 p.m.
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Slate: The strange hiring and firing of Michael Ovitz (General) posted: 8/17/04
Kim Masters author of Keys to the Kingdom; The Rise of Eisner and the Fall of Everybody Else pens this Slate view of the behind the scenes events that lead to Michael Ovitz's hiring and firing as Disney prez.Link spotted on SaveDisney.com
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AICN: Images from American Dog (Movies) posted: 8/17/04
Ain't It Cool News offers still images from the upcoming Disney feature American Dog, a story by Chris Sanders.Site features comic violence and profanity
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HR: Disney Trying to Get ABC Family Airborne (Movies,General) posted: 8/17/04
The Hollywood Reporter via Yahoo! discusses Disney's continuing efforts to trun around the performance of the ABC Family channel.
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LPWire: Disney Karaoke Releasing Radio Disney Chart Toppers and Disney's Aladdin (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/17/04
Following the huge success of Disney's Karaoke Series: Disney's Greatest Hits, Lizzie McGuire, Disney Princess, The Lion King, The Cheetah Girls, Brother Bear and Disney Duets -- Radio Disney Chart Toppers and Disney's Aladdin continues the fun of this exciting line of CD + Graphics (CD + G) technology which allows the song lyrics to appear on a television screen when played in a CD + G machine.
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KSLTV: Antelope Island Buffalo Filmed for Disney Movie (Movies) posted: 8/17/04
KSL-tv reports bison on Antelope Island will filmed for the Disney Channel's Buffalo Dreams.
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Warcry: Disney and BSkyB Announce Launch of Disney Channel Play on Sky Gamestar (Movies) posted: 8/17/04
Disney Channel Play, launched on 12 August 2004 and enables people in over 7.4 million digital satellite homes to play games featuring some of Disney's most popular TV programmes, movies and characters
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PalmBeachPost: Theme parks quickly clean up, reopen (WDW) posted: 8/16/04
Palm Beach Post discusses the clean up efforts for Central Florida theme parks.
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NYTimes: Huricane Aftermath: Trees, Part of City's Beauty, Help Storm Thrash Orlando (WDW) posted: 8/16/04
The New York Times offers descriptions of the impact Hurricane Charley had on Orlando.
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OrlSen: Some tourists head to park -- others head home (WDW) posted: 8/16/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports Central Florida's tourism returns to business as usual.
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OrlSen: Theme parks reopen after brief intermission (WDW) posted: 8/16/04
The Orlando Sentinel offers the experiences of guests who were staying at hotels along the edge of the Walt Disney World resort.
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heraldtribune: Saratoga Marine Facility Sends Animals to Epcot for Safety (WDW) posted: 8/16/04
Several marine mammals including two manatees, two dolphins, four sea turtles and a number of beach hatchlings were to be moved to The Living Seas at Epcot and to SeaWorld from the Mote Marine Mammal Research and Rehabilitation Center in Sarasota.
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CBSMW: Disney gets lift after Florida theme parks reopen (WDW) posted: 8/16/04
Russ Britt reports Disney shares got a boost Monday after the company's key theme parks in Florida reopened shortly after Hurricane Charley passed.
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ThisisLondon: Disney boss set for succession answer (General) posted: 8/16/04
ThisIsLondon explains upcoming contract negotiations with Bob Iger may force Eisner to reveal whether ro not Iger will be his successor.
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Variety: Chicken Little Preview (Movies) posted: 8/16/04
Variety via Yahoo! offers the mixed reviews clips of Chicken Little has received at investor conferences.
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Backstage: Choreographers to Laud Disney (Movies) posted: 8/16/04
Backstage reports Walt Disney will be posthumously honored at the American Choreography Awards which recognize contributions to the art and craft of choreography for the camera.
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AWN: New Cat Short Animates Mary Poppins Anniversary DVD (Movies) posted: 8/16/04
Animation World News reports the Mary Poppins dvd will feature the brand-new animated short The Cat That Looked At the King, produced by DisneyToon Studios and based on the original story by P.L. Travers the author of Mary Poppins.
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Playbill News: Skinner and Sutherland Likely for Disney's On the Record (Movies) posted: 8/16/04
Playbill reports Disney's new musical On the Record will likely star Emily Skinner and Brian Sutherland.
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LPWire: Nick Franklin to Lead Disney Parks & Resorts Business in Japan (General) posted: 8/16/04
On August 11th Jay Rasulo announced Nick Franklin, senior vice president of International Development, has been appointed to oversee Disney's Parks and Resorts business in Japan, including Walt Disney Attractions Japan (WDAJ) and Disneyland International.
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LPWire: Nomination Period Begins for the 2005 DisneyHand Teacher Awards (General) posted: 8/16/04
The DisneyHand Teacher Awards honors educators who are uniquely creative and inspiring. Nominations will be accepted now through Oct. 15, 2004, and may be submitted by calling 1-877-ATA-TEACH (1-877-282-8322) or by logging on to www.disneyhand.com.
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LATimes: Susan Egan to Perform in OCPAC (General) posted: 8/16/04
The Los Angeles Times reports Susan Egan who portrayed Belle on Broadway will perform at the Orange County Performing Arts Center Founder's Hall at 7:30p Saturday, August 28th.
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Reuters: Lynda Carter Reactivating Superpower Role (Movies) posted: 8/16/04
Reuters reports Lynda Carter will give her voice to the principal in Sky High, the family comedy featuring a high school for superpowered teens. The article also announces other actors who will participate in the film.
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NYTimes: Swap My Wife, Please (Movies) posted: 8/16/04
The New York Times discusses tv's latest reality programming where two families swap moms.
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LATimes: At Adventure City, 'Bigger Is Better' Does Not Apply (DL) posted: 8/16/04
The Los Angeles Times talks about the delightful Adventure City, a smaller theme park, only 3-acres, located on the border of Anaheim and Stanton.
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Fool.com: Ride This Gem (General) posted: 8/16/04
The Motley Fool takes a brief look at the economic performances of the various theme park companies.
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WKMG: Central Fla. Theme Parks, Schools Remain Open Thurs (WDW) posted: 8/12/04
As of Thursday reports, Central Florida theme parks including Walt Disney World plan to open on Friday, despite the threat of hurricane Charley. However park officials continue to monitor the situation and could make adjustments including early closures.
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OrlSen: Accounting change gave Disney a lift (General) posted: 8/12/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports more than half of Disney's reported 32 percent revenue increase was due to an accounting change, not from new revenue.
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NarniaFans: Narnia Release Moved Up (Movies) posted: 8/12/04
Disney's Narnia Film will now be released December 9 not Christmas as was previously announced.
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Reuters: Children's Place Posts a Wider Loss (General) posted: 8/12/04
Reuters reports Children's Place who is in talks to purchased the Disney Stores, posted a wider quarterly loss but still expects full-year earnings growth of about 40 percent over its 2003 levels.
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Variety: 'Princess' primps at B.O. (Movies) posted: 8/12/04
Variety reports Disney's midweek debut of The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement pulled in between $8 - 9 million.
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Fool: Disney's Miramax Morass (General) posted: 8/12/04
The Motley Fool looks at Disney's continuing troubles with Miramax.
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LPWire: Latest additions of Disney items to The LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW) posted: 8/12/04
Nearly 90 items have been added to The LaughingPlace Store including a new Official Album of Walt Disey World.
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OrSen: Disney fined $6300 for Disney Parade Worker's Death (WDW) posted: 8/11/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney has been fined by $6300 by OSHA based on their review of the events and circumstances surrounding the death of Javier Cruz who was killed while dressed as Pluto for the Magic Kingdom's parade.
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SaveDisney: Roy E. Disney, Stanley P. Gold Issue Response to Disney's Earnings Report (General) posted: 8/11/04
Roy E Disney and Stanley Gold boil down the Disney Company's earnings conference call to the phrase, "trust us."
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NYTimes: Disney Says 2004 Earnings Are Closing In on Forecasts (General) posted: 8/11/04
The New York Times discusses Disney's third quarter earnings report.
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NYTimes: To Take the Crown, Princess, You'll Need a Ring (Movies) posted: 8/11/04
The New York Times calls Disney's Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement's screenplay "deeply unfunny."
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TorontoSun: Royal disappointment (Movies) posted: 8/11/04
The Toronto Sun declares Princess Diaries 2 "totally misses the mark this time around."
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HR: Miramax future on Disney agenda (General) posted: 8/11/04
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney didn't address the ongoing reports of talks with Miramax during their third quarter earnings call.
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Reuters: Sony Playing Kimmel Music (Movies) posted: 8/11/04
Reuters reports ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live has announced a deal with Sony that allows fans to download live performances and will help sponsor the Walkman Stage, presenting nearly 22 additional televised outdoor concerts.
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Xinhuanet: HK Disneyland to combine Western, Chinese cuisine (OD) posted: 8/11/04
Xinhuanet reports Hong Kong Disneyland will feature a combination of Western, Chinese and Asian cuisine.
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WDW: 2004 Marathon Registration is Open, New Division Announced (WDW) posted: 8/11/04
New for 2005, Disney invites active, reserve or retired members of the military to participate in the Walt Disney World marathon as part of a new miliary division.
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KoreaTimes : Disney Musical Dazzles But Needs Work (Movies) posted: 8/11/04
The Korea Times reviews the local production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
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USAToday: Disney-owned networks pass on early talks with NFL (Movies) posted: 8/11/04
USA Today reports ABC and ESPN do not want to start negotiations with NFL for new tv rights until the season has been completed.
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USAToday: Meet Bob, A Homer-Inspired hero (Movies) posted: 8/11/04
USA Today discusses The Incredibles. A secondary link within the article offers another item about the cast.
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CBSMW: Disney slips as analysts turn caution (General) posted: 8/11/04
Walt Disney Co. shares fell Wednesday as analysts responded positively to bottom-line results for the entertainment giant's third-quarter but remained cautious on underlying trends.
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Fool: Disney's Mindful Moves (General) posted: 8/11/04
The Motley Fool discusses Disney's third-quarter earnings.
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RealMoney: Disney, Wake Up and Buy EchoStar Now (General) posted: 8/11/04
RealMoney.com columnist James Cramer talks about the benefits of Disney purchasing a company like EchoStar or merging with Comcast.
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DL: DisneyGallery.com Posts RSP for HMH 2004 (DL) posted: 8/11/04
Random Selection Process for Haunted Mansion Holiday 2004 went live today. Most Event Guests will receive the event packet/info in the mail now - Friday. But it's all online so there's no need to wait, if you want to beat the rush
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Playbill: Susan Egan to Sing at Joe's Pub in November (Movies) posted: 8/11/04
Susan Egan will perform Nov. 7 at the Public Theater's cabaret space, Joe's Pub.
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Disney Company Offers Webcast Replay of Third Quarter Earnings Announcement (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 8/10/04
Listen to the webcast replay of Disney's quarter earnings call to hear CEO Michael Eisner's vision for the Disney Company. Eisner offers a brief explanation of the company's business model and highlights current successes such as the Disney Cruise Lines and the Disney Channel International during his remarks which lasted about 20 minutes. President and COO Bob Iger discusses specific plans for the future including Hong Kong Disneyland expectations, the recent successes of ESPN and ABC Family at UpFront and more. Senior Exec VP and CFO Thomas Staggs wrapped up the executives presentations with specific numbers including attendance trends, home dvd and video sales, etc. The call concluded with questions from analysts and reporters.
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Disney: Company Announces Higher Results for the Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2004 (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 8/10/04
EPS for the third fiscal quarter grew 21% versus the prior year, led by segment operating income growth at the Media Networks, Parks and Resorts and Consumer Products segments. To view the complete 24 page report click the link below.
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NYTimes: Lingering Troubles May Overshadow Disney's Gains (General) posted: 8/10/04
The New York Times discusses the various issues that still hang over the Disney Company as they prepare to announce positive third quarter earnings.
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CNNMoney: Once-embattled Disney Chief now steady at the helm (General) posted: 8/10/04
Eisner has survived a tumultuous 6 months, and looks to ignite the Disney stock with strong third quarter earnings.
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BW: Eisner's In-the-Black Magic (General) posted: 8/10/04
Business Week reports analysts expectations that Disney will present earnings of 27 cents a share, a 42% increase above its report for the same period a year-ago.
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OrSen: Disney Is Considering Cell-Phone Business (General) posted: 8/10/04
The Orlando Sentinel explores Disney's entry into the cell phone market.
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WFTV: Rough Night For Guests At Two Disney World Locations (WDW) posted: 8/10/04
WFTV reports hundreds of Contemporary Resort guests were evacuated when a water main burst on the 12th floor. And in an unrelated incident, ten campsites were without power at Ft Wilderness.
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Reuters: Disney "may let" Harvey Weinstein leave (General) posted: 8/10/04
The August 10th Reuters reports Disney and Miramax are meeting this week in an attempt that will allow Harvey Weinstein to start a production company while Bob Weinstein would remain with Disney making movies.
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NYTimes: Disney in Talks on Independence for a Weinstein (General) posted: 8/10/04
The New York Times reports Disney is meeting with Miramax Films to discuss an agreement to allow Miramax's co-founder, Harvey Weinstein to start a production company.
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OrlSen: Gospel According to Disney (General) posted: 8/10/04
The Orlando Sentinel discusses Disney and religion, in an excerpt from the new book entitled The Gospel According to Disney; Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust written by Orlando Sentinel religion reporter Mark Pinsky.
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OCReg: Never say never land (DL) posted: 8/10/04
The Orange County Register celebrates Disneyland castmember Bonnie White, who realized a lifelong dream of working at Disneyland this summer.
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OrSen: Disney Magic's stop in Old San Juan may bring wave of business to island (WDW) posted: 8/10/04
The August 10th Orlando Sentinel reports San Juan tourism officials are hopeful that the Disney Magic's decision to stop at Old San Juan in Puerto Rico will help establish the port and create repeat visitors.
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AP: Julie Andrews croons in 'Princess Diaries 2' (Movies) posted: 8/10/04
The Associated Press reports Julie Andrews as Queen Clarisse in Princess Diaries 2 performs musically with Raven.
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Playbill: The Lion King Racks Up More Awards (Movies) posted: 8/10/04
Playbill reports the Sydney production of Disney's the Lion King won four Helpmann Awards during their August 9th ceremony.
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C21Media: Playhouse Disney expands Asian footprint (Movies) posted: 8/10/04
C21 Media reports Playhouse Disney is expanding into Brunei.
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HR: Preseason NFL game gives ABC kick to win Mon (Movies) posted: 8/10/04
ABC won Monday night ratings battle thanks to the NFL Hall of Fame.
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AWN: Chronicle Book Launches Incredibles Line (General) posted: 8/10/04
The August 9th Animation World News reports Chronicle Books will release three books base on The Incredibles.
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Jim Hill Media.com : Duck and Cover (Movies,General) posted: 8/10/04
Exposing a somewhat less glamorous side of Hollywood, Jim Hill reveals what Donald Duck's walk of fame star actually looks like PRIOR to its official unveiling.
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OrlSen: Six Flags reports loss (General) posted: 8/10/04
The August 10th Orlando Sentinel reports Six Flags Inc reported a second quarter decline in revenue as its parks saw a 4 percent dip in attendance but a 2.8 percent increase in spending per visitor.
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Disney Company Will Announce Third Quarter Earnings on Tuesday (General) posted: 8/9/04
The Disney Company will annouce the financial results for their third quarter of 2004 will be announced via live webcast on Tuesday, August 10th beginning at 1:15 PDT
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NYTimes: Ruling on Disney Records (General) posted: 8/9/04
The New York Times reports a Delaware judge has ruled the Disney Company is not required to disclose documents that outline the pay Michael Eisner and other company executives received over a tw-year period beginning in 2002.
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Reuters: Miramax to lay off 35 percent of its workforce (General) posted: 8/9/04
Reuters cites a New York Post item that Miramax is preparing to lay off about 35 percent of its workforce to cut costs and improve efficiency.
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TheStreet: Wall Street Awaits Magic From Disney (General) posted: 8/9/04
The Street highlights expectation for tomorrow's quarterly earnings report from Disney.
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Variety: Disney Channel out to 'Lunch' (Movies) posted: 8/9/04
Variety via Yahoo! announces the Disney Channel will launch a daily programming for preschoolers that encourage healthy lifestyles entitled Lunch Time on August 16th.
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WDW: Mickey Monitor Highlights (WDW) posted: 8/9/04
The August 2004 edition of the Mickey Monitor, the quarterly newsletter for Walt Disney World annual passholders has begun to hit mailboxes. This month's issue highlights an upcoming LE AP pin release to celebrate the grand opening of Stitch's Great Escape, Food & Wine info, La Nouba specials, Animal Kingdom Lodge specials and more. If you haven't received your newsletter, click the link below and be sure to have your annual pass handy as it has the numbers to unlock this special section of the web. An online version of the Monitor is there for you to view.
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Fool.com: Disney's New Mouse (General) posted: 8/9/04
Fool.com discusses Disney's move into personal computer sales.
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OrBusJrn: Disney Sports Attractions hires Kellen Winslow (WDW) posted: 8/9/04
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