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Disney News Headlines
September 2004
DIS: Epcot ® International Food and Wine Festival Begins Oct 1st (WDW) posted: 9/29/04
Visit the official website for the Epcot ® International Food and Wine Festival to view the event schedule and learn more about the special exhibits, beverage seminars and culinary demonstrations, Eat to the Beat Concert Series, Party for the Senses, and festive dining experiences.
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DIS: Disney's Iger and Staggs Presentation to Merrill Lynch Media Conference, Sep. 30 (General) posted: 9/29/04
A presentation and general discussion with Disney executives Bob Iger, president and chief operating officer, and Tom Staggs, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, will be hosted by the Merrill Lynch Media and Entertainment Conference on Thursday September 30, from 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EDT
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DIS: Eisner's Appearance at Goldman Sachs Communacopia XIII Conference To Be Webcast, Oct 5 (General) posted: 9/29/04
A general discussion with Michael Eisner, chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company will be hosted by Goldman Sachs at its Annual Communacopia Conference on Tuesday October 5, 2004, from 11:10 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. EDT/8:10 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. PDT. This event will be webcast on the link below.
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Reuters: Disney's Iger Says Pixar Deal Unlikely (Movies) posted: 9/29/04
Reuters reports Bob Iger's remarks that a new deal with Pixar is "unlikely"
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SaveDisney: Statement by Roy E. Disney & Stanley P. Gold (General) posted: 9/29/04
Save Disney founders Roy E Disney and Stanley P Gold support the Public Pension Funds candidates -- Haim Saban and Richard Breeden.
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Variety: Disney dissidents backing down (General) posted: 9/29/04
Variety via Yahoo! discusses the Save Disney campaigns latest statement.
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LATimes: For Them, the War at Disney Isn't Over (General) posted: 9/29/04
The Los Angeles Times discusses the latest statement from the Save Disney campaign.
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Jim Hill Media.com : Is "Save Disney" now trying to save face? (General) posted: 9/29/04
Following the olive branch that Roy Disney & Stanley Gold extended to Disney's Board of Directors yesterday afternoon, Jim Hill talks about the various ways this story can now play out.
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NYTimes: Dissidents at Disney Say They've Won (General) posted: 9/29/04
The New York Times quotes Save Disney's Stanley Gold, "The board has now woken up to the fact6 they need to get a new C.E.O. and Michael needs to be out."
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BW: In the Magic Kingdom, a Truce (General) posted: 9/29/04
Business Week highlights the comments of Save Disney founders, Roy Disney and Stanley Gold.
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BW: Has ABC Found Its Way with Lost? (Movies) posted: 9/29/04
Business Week reports the new drama Lost may have broken the ailing network's hit drought. A smart new programming exec and a buzz-worthy fall lineup also helps.
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The Disney Blog: Hurricane Jeanne Images & Video from WDW (WDW) posted: 9/29/04
The Disney Blog offers links to various images related to Hurricane Jeanne's impact on Walt Disney World.
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OrSen: Comcast ready to get in game against ESPN (General) posted: 9/29/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports Comcast, after being denied a chance at buying ESPN parent Walt Disney Co., is going after the sports giant city by city. Chicago's station launches this week.
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OrlSen: Networks turn to family values (Movies) posted: 9/29/04
The Orlando Sentinel discusses ABC's Wife Swap and other television shows that feature familial situations.
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BuffaloNews: Lots of hard lessons learned in ABC's 'Wife Swap' (Movies) posted: 9/29/04
Buffalo News discusses ABC's controversial reality program, Wife Swap.
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Zap2It: Spader Moves His Practice to Boston (Movies) posted: 9/29/04
Zap2It talks about The Practice spinoff Boston Legal which premieres on Sunday, October 3 on ABC.
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Variety: Alphabet plays 'Baby' sitter on classic chiller (Movies) posted: 9/29/04
Variety via Yahoo! reports ABC has made a deal to transform Rosemary's Baby into a four-hour miniseries for 2005 and gives them the rights to use the lesser-known sequel as well.
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Zap2It: Hayek Brings Popular Telenovela to ABC (Movies) posted: 9/29/04
Zap2It announces ABC has given script commitment to an adaptation of the wildly popular Colombian telenovela "Betty La Fea."
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Post: Disney Super Monkey to Feature Voices of Mark Hamill & Corey Feldman (Movies) posted: 9/29/04
The Post reports Disney's Super Robot Monkey which premiered September 18th on ABC Family features the voices of Mark Hamill, Corey Feldman, and Clancy Brown.
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HR: ABC Sitcom in Works for Singer Etheridge (Movies) posted: 9/29/04
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Melissa Etheridge will star in an ABC sitcom.
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WorthPlaying: Disney's Winnie the Pooh Rumbly Tumbly Adventure' (GBA/NGC/PS2) Announced (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/29/04
Ubisoft and Disney Interactive Inc., today announced plans to launch Disney's Winnie the Pooh Rumbly Tumbly Adventure on GameCube, GBA and PS2 simultaneously with the theatrical release of Walt Disney Pictures' animated film, Pooh's Heffalump Movie in early 2005.
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LPWire: Bring Disney Magic Into Your Kitchen With New Disney Smoothie Maker and Popcorn Popper (General) posted: 9/29/04
A collaborative design effort between Disney and Back to Basics(TM) Products, Inc., the Disney Smoothie Maker and Disney Popcorn Popper are designed for durability and top performance and have a look and feel that fits any modern or traditional kitchen. The new appliances have special safety features and offer simple, step-by-step instructions.
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DailyBusiness: Disney manager to speak in Rancho (General) posted: 9/29/04
The Daily Bulletin announces De Murr, a technical publications manager for Walt Disney Imagineering and expert at determining metrics - concrete, reliable and universally accepted measurements - of the performance of technical publications groups will give a presentation about her field in Rancho Cucamonga on October 9th.
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OrlSen: Six Flags unveils fastest roleller coaster (General) posted: 9/29/04
The Orlando Sentinel announces Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey will open the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster this spring. The ride will accelerate to 128 mph in 3.5 seconds and climbs 456 feet off the ground.
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MontereyCtyHerald: Disneyland Turning 50 (DL) posted: 9/28/04
The Monterey City Herald shares a day at Disneyland with readers.
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Reuters: Disney World reopens after storm, industry nervous (WDW) posted: 9/28/04
Reuters reports the tourism industry is concerned about the longterm impact of this year's hurricane season.
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OrlSen: Attractions clean up, open doors (WDW) posted: 9/28/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports Central Florida's attractions have reopened and talks briefly about the impact of this latest hurricane.
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Reuters: Euro Disney Stock Suspended (OD) posted: 9/28/04
Reuters reports Euro Disney shares were suspended on Tuesday at the company's request.
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NYTimes: After a Decade, Disney Chief Sees New Flair on 42nd St. (Movies,General) posted: 9/28/04
The New York Times talks with Michael Eisner about the rebirth of New York's 42nd Street.
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LPWire: The Henry Ford to Create Traveling Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years of Disneyland (DL) posted: 9/28/04
In an unprecedented agreement, Walt Disney Imagineering, the creative design organization behind Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, will loan The Henry Ford up to 500 pieces of original artwork, models, construction drawings, ride vehicles and media materials relating to the architecture and design of Disneyland.
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HR: Children's Place: It can reduce costs at Disney (General) posted: 9/28/04
The Hollywood Reporter offers comments by Children's Place VP and CEO Thomas Weisel about their plans to reduce costs at the Disney Stores.
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Zap2It: The View's Hasselbeck Hosting for Two (Movies) posted: 9/28/04
Elisabeth Hasselbeck, co-host of ABC's daytime talk show The View announced she is pregnant.
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Zap2It: Saget Stays in ABC's House with Wayans Comedy (Movies) posted: 9/28/04
Zap2It reports Bob Saget will star in a Damon Wayans / Don Reo family comedy as a divorced father who takes custody of his children. The comedy has been given script commitment by ABC.
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DIS: Disney's Iger and Staggs Presentation to Merrill Lynch Media Conference (General) posted: 9/28/04
A presentation and general discussion with Disney executives Bob Iger, president and chief operating officer, and Tom Staggs, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, will be hosted by the Merrill Lynch Media and Entertainment Conference on Thursday September 30, from 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EDT
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IGNMusic: Lindsay Lohan's Club Jam (Movies) posted: 9/28/04
IGN announces Lindsay Lohan's album "Rumors" and offers a sample of the album's title single. Lohan is starring in Disney's Herbie Fully Loaded.
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OrlSen: Cooped-up tourists eager to get on with vacations (WDW) posted: 9/27/04
Walt Disney World and other Central Florida attractions reopened on Monday following Hurricane Jeanne. However Epcot's Living Seas suffered some water damage and might not reopen until Tuesday. Disney spokesman Bill Warren said it wasn't a major problem.
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OrlSen: Central Florida Attactions, Restaurants and Shops Reopen Following Hurricane Jeanne (WDW) posted: 9/27/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports the various openings of malls, banks, stores and attractions including Walt Disney World's theme parks and announces that Fort Wilderness and Typhoon Lagoon will not reopen today.
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Variety: Disney unlocks its trunk of titles (Movies) posted: 9/27/04
Variety via Yahoo describes Disney Theatricals' On the Record as featuring "a floor microphone, four big booms and more than 50 songs from the Mouse House archives."
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Zap2t: ABC Soars with Extreme Sunday Premieres (Movies) posted: 9/27/04
Zap2It reports ABC's Extreme Makeover was a big hit in its season premiere Sunday.
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HR: Busy Hines Finds 'Herbie,' 'Cool' (Movies) posted: 9/27/04
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Cheryl Hines will play Michael Keaton's love interest in Herbie: Fully Loaded.
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OCReg: Disneyland's Innoventions Welcome St. Joseph's Exhibit (DL) posted: 9/27/04
The Orange County Register reports St. Joseph's Hospital has created an exhibit for Disneyland's Innoventionsin hopes of persuading people to come to St. Joe's instead of rival groups such as UCI or Kaiser Permanente.
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Kirksville Daily Express: Small town magic: Disney still rooted in Marceline (General) posted: 9/27/04
The Kirksville Daily Express highlights the Toonfest celebration held each year in Walt Disney's childhood hometown, Marceline, Missouri.
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Zap2It: Wells Enters Evidence for ABC (Movies) posted: 9/27/04
Zap2It reports John Wells, executive producer for The West Wing has submitted a forensic drama to ABC which offers a different perspective on the popular television subject.
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DigitalSpy: ABC1 makes debut (Movies) posted: 9/27/04
Digital Spy announces ABC1, which airs a variety of American programs including ABC shows such as General Hospital and Eight Simple Rules began its European broadcasting today.
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C21Media: Disney launches on KDG Germany (Movies) posted: 9/27/04
Beginning November 10th Playhouse Disney Channel and Toon Disney will be available to children in Germany via Kabel Digital Home, the new digital pay-TV platform.
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Reuters: ESPN in talks to set up European sports channel (Movies) posted: 9/27/04
Reuters reports Disney-owned ESPN is in talk with European broadcasters to launch a European version of the 24-hour sports channel.
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IGN: Narnia: Narnia Indoors and Out (Movies) posted: 9/27/04
IGN Filmforce talks with Chronicles of Narnia production designer Roger Ford about the challenges of creating the imaginative world of Narnia.
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DLR: Disney's Swim with the Stars Chat on September 25th at 1p (DL) posted: 9/24/04
Stop by Disneyland's official website to chat with Swimming Champions Michael Phelps, Lenny Krayzelburg and Ian Crocker on Saturday, September 25, 2004, at 1pm PDT. Don't miss it!
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StraitTime: Disney's Mickey Mao team-up (OD) posted: 9/24/04
The Strait Times reports the Disney Company is working with the Communist Youth League to build awarenes of its stories and characters in China.
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HKDL: Hong Kong Disneyland Official Website Offers Preview (OD) posted: 9/24/04
Visit the official website for Hong Kong Disneyland for a brief look at the developing park.
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StraitTimes: No Universal theme park in Shanghai (OD,General) posted: 9/24/04
The Strait Times reports Universal Studios' plans to build a theme park in Shanghai have been dropped.
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Advertiser: Disney's casting call held Saturday (Movies) posted: 9/24/04
The Advertiser reports Disney's The Glory Road a casting call for extras will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday Sept. 25 in the Cedar Room on the first floor of Hilton Lafayette & Towers.
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NYTimes: Florida to Step Up Spending to Counter Images of Storm-Battered Beaches (WDW) posted: 9/24/04
The New York Times reports Florida Tourism officials are seeking to improve the tourism numbers in light of the widespread coverage of the hurricanes this season.
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AP: Miramax Lays Off 13 Percent of Staff (General) posted: 9/24/04
The Associated Press reports Miramax trimmed 55 people from its work force.
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HR: Adelson in big leagues as ESPN's go-to-player (Movies) posted: 9/24/04
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Orly Adelson's success for ESPN with The Junction Boys has made her their go-to person for scripted drama.
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ChiSunTimes: All-star cast of animated figures makes Disney 'Magic' (Movies,General) posted: 9/24/04
The Chicago Sun Times announces the Disney on Ice presentation of "Walt Disney's 100 Years of Magic is coming to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.
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DIScom: Disney Motion Offers Video Disneyland Then & Now (DL) posted: 9/24/04
Disney.com offers new video for its Disney Motion featuring Disneyland Then & Now.
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EOnline: Elton John Melts Down (General) posted: 9/24/04
E! Online reports Elton John who penned the songs for Disney's The Lion King and Disney Theatricals' Aida was filmed screaming at the paparazzi who surrounded him at his arrival in Taiwan.
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CartoonBrew: Disney Kleenex Boxes (General) posted: 9/24/04
Cartoon Brew's Jerry Beck highlights the Disney Kleenex boxes.
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LPWire: Hong Kong Disneyland Celebrates "Topping Off'' of Sleeping Beauty Castle (OD) posted: 9/23/04
"This day marks an important step forward in a partnership with Hong Kong that continues to connect people across generations and cultures to the magic of Disneyland," said Disney Parks and Resorts President Jay Rasulo. "As Walt Disney once said, it all started from a daddy with two daughters who wanted a place where they could have fun together. When it opens, Hong Kong Disneyland will serve as an important gateway for bringing the magic of Disney to families across Asia."
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KyodoNews: Hong Kong Disneyland to open office in Guangzhou (OD) posted: 9/23/04
The Kyodo News reports Hong Kong Disneyland will open a sales office in China's Guangzhou prior to the park's opening which is currently scheduled for late 2005 or early 2006.
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OrlSen: Central Florida in Hurricane Jeanne's Sights (WDW) posted: 9/23/04
The 5p projected path for Hurricane Jeanne has her making landfall along Florida's east coast Sunday morning and then moving inland over Central Florida.
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LP: 7th Heaven's Beverley Mitchell Joins in Minnie CHOC Walk (DL) posted: 9/23/04
Young patients at Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), who may not be able to participate in the benefit CHOC Walk at Disneyland Resort on October 3rd, had their own "Minnie CHOC Walk" (including guest Minnie Mouse) through the corridors of the hospital on Wednesday, September 22.
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WKMG: Disney Character Faces More 'Touching' Accusations (WDW) posted: 9/23/04
WKMG reports several cast members have come forward accusing Michael Chartrand of inappropriate touching. Chartrand was cleared last month on charges of molesting a teen while working as Tigger at Walt Disney World.
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Economist.com: The one-time Lion King (General) posted: 9/23/04
The Economist looks at Eisner's career as head of the Disney Company.
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Fool.com: Give 'Em Mel, Disney (General) posted: 9/23/04
Fool.com columnists Rick Munarriz explains why he believes former Viacom chief Mel Karmazin is the leading outsider candidate.
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Reuters: Calpers says new Disney CEO by June "reasonable" (General) posted: 9/23/04
Reuters offers the remarks of Sean Harrigan, head of Calpers, the largest U.S. pension fund.
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CBSMW: Disney details new executive bonus plan (General) posted: 9/23/04
The CBS MarketWatch offers highlights from the Disney Company's recent changes to the executive bonus plan, the 1995 stock incentive plan and more.
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Variety: Boffo start for ABC's 'Lost' (Movies) posted: 9/23/04
Variety via Yahoo! reports ABC's Lost dominated the competition in its premiere Wednesday night.
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Mediaweek: ABC's Lost Scores Big (Movies) posted: 9/23/04
Mediaweek reports Lost gave ABC its largest audience in the Wednesday 8 p.m. hour since March 7, 2001 (Who Wants to Be a Millionaire).
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OrlSen: Fun day at park turns tragic (WDW) posted: 9/23/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports Jose Valadez died in surgery for injuries sustained when he fell while boarding Universal's The Revenge of the Mummy.
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KTLA: Search Continues for Man Accused of Molesting Girls at Disneyland Area Hotels (DL) posted: 9/23/04
KTLA offers a sketch of the man wanted for groping young bathing suit-clad girls using swimming pools at three Disneyland-area hotels.
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Zap2It: Sunday Football Puts ESPN Atop Cable Ratings (Movies) posted: 9/23/04
Zap2It reports ESPN stepped back to the top of the cable ratings with its Sunday Evening football match between the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins.
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Zap2It: Former Hobbit is Far From Lost (Movies) posted: 9/23/04
Zap2It talks with Dominic Monaghan who stars in ABC's Lost.
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NYPost: Trump's TV Rival Fires Back (Movies) posted: 9/23/04
The New York Post talks about the trash talking being dished out by Donald Trump of NBC's The Apprentice and Mark Cuban of ABC's The Benefactor.
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Zap2It: ABC Ferries Estevez to Long Island (Movies) posted: 9/23/04
Zap2It announces ABC has given pilot commitment to Long Island Sound a family comedy starring Emilio Estevez.
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Zap2It: 'Bachelor' Women Hook a Bass Man (Movies) posted: 9/23/04
ABC's The Bachelor threw a twist to begin the season allowing the female contestants to select "The Bachelor"
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LPWire: Radisson Resort Parkway announces LaughingPlace.com Reader Rates (WDW) posted: 9/23/04
The Radisson Resort Parkway, located just 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World, has announced their rates for LaughingPlace.com readers through the end of 2005 including their new Bed and Breakfast program.
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LPWire: LaughingPlace Store Septemer 20 Disney Update (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 9/23/04
The update features lots of products for little princesses including compact playsets and princess dolls. More than 20 Disney items in all.
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LPWire: LaughingPlace Store Septemer 22 Disney Update (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 9/23/04
The update features the Disney's new pin trading medals and picture frames. More than 25 Disney items in all.
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WDWEvents: The Game of LIFE ® Pirates of the Caribbean Release, Oct 16 (WDW) posted: 9/23/04
Walt Disney World Special Events announces the release of The Game of LIFE ® Pirates of the Caribbean at Once Upon a Toy at Downtown Disney ® Marketplace on Saturday, October 16th with an artist signing opportunity. If you are unable to attend and wish to purchase this new exciting game, please contact Walt Disney Event Services at 407-827-7600 before October 15th to place your order. (Normal shipping charges will apply) Orders placed before October 15th will be signed by the Disney Artists.
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ODPT: Disneyland Announces Chip & Dale's Wild Wild West Pin Adventure Feb 05 (DL,Coll) posted: 9/23/04
The Disneyland Resort announces the Chip & Dale's Wild Wild West Pin Adventure featuring westen themed entertainment, down-home dining, wild west games, pin cruise along the Rivers of America, Limited Edition Themed Event Merchandise and more. Reservation lines open October 13th.
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DLR: Christopher Radko Ornament Release & Signing Oct 1 (DL) posted: 9/23/04
The Disneyland Resort announces Christopher Radko will appear at Le Grand Court in Disneyland's New Orleans Square on Friday, October 1 from 1p - 3p for the release of his special Haunted Mansion Holiday ornament.
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DisneyStore: David Kracov Clown with a Tear-Away Face Figurine (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/23/04
David Kracov is pleased to present "Clown with a Tear-Away Face" in an edition size of 250 and retails for $198.00
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ddi: Saks Inc. to open Club Libby Lu in Downtown Disney (DL) posted: 9/23/04
Club Libby Lu is expected to open in October 2004 at Disneyland's Downtown Disney District.
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LATimes: Lockout's Effects Trickling Down (General) posted: 9/23/04
The Los Angeles Times discusses the impact of the NHL lockout on staff at the venues that usually host the hockey games. During the last lockout Disney transferred workers to other areas of the company such a plan has not yet been announced for the current lockout.
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AP: Kerry References Disney World in Campaign Speech (General) posted: 9/23/04
Florida considered a swing-state in the upcoming Presidential elections has been host to both candidates often over the past few months. Tuesday night Senator Kerry in a speech delivered in Orlando he used the proximity to the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland to jab at his opponent stating, "The difference between George Bush and me is that I drove by it. He lives in it."
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Yahoo!: New Incredibles Banners & Trailers (Movies) posted: 9/22/04
The Yahoo! Movies has posted a new trailer for The Incredibles.
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LPWire: Statement of the Board of Directors of the Walt Disney Company (General) posted: 9/22/04
Press release from Disney's Board of Directors highlights their plans to find a successor to Michael Eisner and announce the redesigned Management Incentive Bonus Program.
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LATimes: Eisner May Step Down Once Successor Named (General) posted: 9/22/04
The Los Angeles Times reports Eisner may step down once his successor is named, which could happen next summer. Possible contenders mentioned here include Disney President Bob Iger, News Corp. President Peter Chernin; Yahoo Inc. CEO Terry Semel; Jeff Bewkes, chairman of Time Warner Inc.'s entertainment and networks group; and Leslie Moonves, co-president of Viacom Inc.
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NYTimes: Disney to Hire Search Firm to Find New Chief by June (General) posted: 9/22/04
The New York Times discusses Disney's Board of Directors efforts to name a successor to Eisner by June 2005. Names mentioned as possibles include Disney President Bob Iger, News Corp. President Peter Chernin; Yahoo Inc. CEO Terry Semel; Jeff Bewkes, chairman of Time Warner Inc.'s entertainment and networks group.
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NYPost: Disney Board Wants An Eisner Successor By June (General) posted: 9/22/04
The New York Post includes Mel Karmazin, former president of Viacom Inc.; News Corp. President Peter Chernin and Comcast Corp. Chief Operating Officer Stephen Burke. Stephen Bollenbach, the former Disney executive who went on to become CEO of Hilton Hotels Corp., Jeff Bewkes, a senior executive at Time Warner and David Stern, the commissioner of the National Basketball Association as possible successors to Michael Eisner.
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CBSMW: Disney to search inside company and out for new chief (General) posted: 9/22/04
CBS MarketWatch reports the directors at the Walt Disney Co. plan to consider both internal and external candidates to replace outgoing Chief Executive Michael Eisner.
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CBSMW: Disney details succession plan (General) posted: 9/22/04
CBS MarketWatch offers analysts views of Disney's focus on the successor plans when Eisner retires.
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AP: Disney Expects to Name New CEO by June (General) posted: 9/22/04
The Associated Press offers analysts views of the Board's announcement to seek a replacement for Michael Eisner when he retires.
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CartoonBrew: Pixar's Growing Pains (Movies) posted: 9/22/04
Cartoon Brew highlights an article featuring Pixar's continuing battles with the city of Emeryville as they seek to increase their studios' size.
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LATimes: House OKs Bill on Bootlegger Penalties (General) posted: 9/22/04
The Los Angeles Times reports legislation has been approved to place criminal penalties on bootleggers who utilize company "authentication devices" such holograms, special inks in attempts to get consumers to purchase the counterfeit items. The bill was supported by various companies including Disney.
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OrlSen: Tourist hurt trying to board Universal's Mummy ride (WDW) posted: 9/22/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports a tourist fell four feet while boarding Universal's Revenge of the Mummy ride. The guest was in fair condition.
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Broadway: Brooke Tansley as Belle (Movies) posted: 9/22/04
Broadway.com talks with Brooke Tansley who has stepped into the role of Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
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LPWire: Disney Records "Presents" Gift Guide for Holiday 2004 Season (General) posted: 9/22/04
Disney Records announces various albums coming out for holiday season.
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LP: Take Pride in America Honors Charter Partner, Disney Company (General) posted: 9/21/04
Take Pride in America charter partner, The Walt Disney Company, was honored for its exceptional contributions to the program. Two of its many contributions this year are including a Take Pride in America promotional flyer in Brother Bear DVDs and video packaging and hosting a brainstorming session involving Department of Interior personnel and Walt Disney Imagineers. Kym Murphy, snr VP of Environmental Policy, and Karen Kawanami, manager of Disney Worldwide Outreach, accepted the award today. Visit their official website to learn more about the national partnership that encourages, supports and recognizes volunteers who work to improve our public parks, forests, grasslands, reservoirs, wildlife refuges, cultural and historic sites, local playgrounds, and other recreation areas.
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AOL Music: First View Clay Aiken's Proud of Your Boy (Movies) posted: 9/21/04
For the next 48 hours, AOL Music (subscription area) is the only place you can see Clay Aiken's "Proud of Your Boy" taken from Disney's Aladdin dvd, due in stores October 5th.
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LPWire: Prepare For Magic Carpet Ride with Disney's Aladdin Special Edition Soundtrack (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/21/04
"Disney's Aladdin Special Edition Soundtrack" is set for release on Walt Disney Records on September 28th. The collection features all 21 original tracks plus rare demo recordings of two deleted songs - "Proud of Your Boy" and "High Adventure" - written by the movie's Academy Award(R) winning songwriting team of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.
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EOnline: Shark Tale Bada-Banged (Movies) posted: 9/21/04
DreamWorks' upcoming animated feature Shark Tale has captured the attention of various groups calling it prejudicial and says it contains negative ethnic stereotyping.
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OrBusJrn: Disney Cruise Line gets new leadership (WDW,OD) posted: 9/21/04
The Orlando Business Journal reports Tom McAlpin has been promoted to president of the Disney Cruise Lines. He replaces Karl Holz who is stepping into the role of president and CEO of Euro Disney.
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OCReg: Longtime Disneyland Fireworks CM Discusses His Career (DL) posted: 9/21/04
The Orange County Register talks with Harold "Mickey" Aronson who has been launching Disneyland fireworks since 1956.
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FT: Eisner to sever all ties with Walt Disney (General) posted: 9/21/04
The Financial Times discusses Michael Eisner's interview with Fortune magazine.
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SaveDisney: Over 5000 Messages Sent By Save Disney Supporters (General) posted: 9/21/04
SaveDisney.com reports their staff hand-delivered 3,013 messages to George Mitchell and the Board of Directors for the Disney Company. A total of 5,120 SaveDisney supporters responded to Roy and Stanley's call to action in response to Eisner's declaration of retirement in two years.
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CBSMW: Eisner says he won't be on Disney's board (General) posted: 9/21/04
CBS MarketWatch offers quotes from Michael Eisner's interview with Fortune magazine.
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NYTimes: Disney Chief Rules Out Board Position (General) posted: 9/21/04
The New York Times reports Michael Eisner's remarks to Fortune magazine that he is not interested in the chairman position at Disney allows Wall Street to consider the company's future without Eisner.
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CBSMW: Disney nears mobile subscription service in Spain (General) posted: 9/21/04
The CBS MarketWatch reports the Disney Company is preparing to launch a mobile content download service in Spain featuring games, ring tones, etc.
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LP: ABC TV Network Adopts Digital Watermarking (Movies) posted: 9/21/04
ABC TV has reached an agreement with London-based Teletrax to electronically track the US television airings of its TV promotions, including Alias, NYPD Blue and The Bachelor.
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MediaLifeMag: Miss America lifts ABC to Saturday Tie (Movies) posted: 9/21/04
The second half of ABC's Miss America telecast was the most-watched hour among viewers 18 - 49 which tied CBS in that timeslot.
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Reuters: ABC Draws Lackluster Audience to Emmy Awards (Movies) posted: 9/21/04
The September 20th Reuters reports ABC's telecast of the Primetime Emmy's scored poorly pulling in a smaller audience than years past.
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Variety: Disney/ABC TV's prexy makes 1st restructure (Movies) posted: 9/21/04
The September 20th Variety via Yahoo! reports Disney/ABC TV Group president Anne Sweeney has named Sue Binford, as senior VP of corporate communications and named Kevin Brockman, the senior VP of entertainment communications.
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Variety: Review ABC's Lost (Movies) posted: 9/21/04
Variety via Yahoo! offers a review of ABC's Lost.
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Variety: Review ABC's Complete Savages (Movies) posted: 9/21/04
Variety via Yahoo! reviews ABC's Complete Savages calling it an "edgier fit for what ABC's 'TGIF' lineup once embodied."
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HR: Tambor, Grier Head to 'Oz' with Muppets (Movies) posted: 9/21/04
The Hollywood Reporter via Yahoo! reports Jeffrey Tambor and David Alan Grier have joined the cast of the Muppets Wizard of Oz.
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Variety: Lurie inks series deal Touchstone TV (Movies) posted: 9/21/04
Variety via Yahoo! announces Rod Lurie will continue to develop, write, produce and direct series for Touchstone TV. Writer/director Lurie is already developing two dramas for review for next season.
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USAToday: Billy Joel gets a star on Walk of Fame (Movies) posted: 9/21/04
The USA Today reports Billy Joel was awarded a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Billy Joel was the voice of Dodger in Disney's Oliver and Company and also penned several of the film's songs including "Why Should I Worry?"
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WDW: Stitch's Great Escape Game (WDW) posted: 9/20/04
Download Stitch's Great Escape and help gather various items around Walt Disney World to enable Stitch to travel on his vacation.
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LPWire: Disney Honors 2004 Disney Legends (DL,WDW,OD,Movies) posted: 9/20/04
On September 17th, the Walt Disney Company today named the 2004 Disney Legends, recognizing individuals who have contributed creativity, innovation and imagination to Disney's rich heritage.
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NYTimes: Eisner's Sickbed Musings on a Successor Find Their Way Into Court (General) posted: 9/20/04
The New York Times reports that as Michael Eisner was being wheeled into the operating room for quadruple bypass surgery among his comments to his wife was a request that he be succeeded by Barry Diller or Michael Ovitz.
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LATimes: Ovitz Case Haunts Disney Board (Coll) posted: 9/20/04
The Los Angeles Times reports the documents unsealed in the Michael Ovitz lawsuit show Eisner didn't consult the full board when he decided to hire the highpowered Hollywood agent. These reports put further pressure on Disney's board to illustrate their independence now as they select a successor to Eisner when he steps down in 06.
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LPWire: Disney CEO Michael Eisner Talks to FORTUNE (General) posted: 9/20/04
In his first wide-ranging interview since he announced his retirement, Disney CEO Michael Eisner tells FORTUNE why he craves drama, still micromanages -- and won't stay on as chairman when he gives up his position as CEO.
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Reuters: Disney's Eisner expects to leave board (General) posted: 9/20/04
Reuters reports Michael Eisner in an interview with Fortune magazine stated he has not asked to stay on the board or be chairman at the end of his contract.
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ThisisLondon: Yahoo's Boss Semel Sets Pace for Disney job (General) posted: 9/20/04
This Is London reports Yahoo CEO Terry Semel is considered a frontrunner as Eisner's successor.
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SaveDisney: Letter to WSJ from Disney & Gold (General) posted: 9/20/04
SaveDisney.com republishes a letter to the Wall Street Journal from Roy E Disney and Stanley Gold regarding Michael Eisner's announced Sep 2006 retirement.
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JHM: Save Disney Critique and Legendary Animator Discusses Disney's Three Musketeers (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/20/04
Jim Hill Media offers Jim Hill's take on Save Disney's efforts and legendary animator Floyd Norman talks about Disney's Three Musketeer which Norman says really deserved better treatment a simple home video release.
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OrlSen: Disney needs to write 'Dear Michael' Letter (General) posted: 9/20/04
The Orlando Sentinel compares Eisner's recently announced retirement in 2006 to a couple getting divorced but still living with your spouse.
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LPWire: Disney Theme Parks Worldwide to Celebrate Halloween (DL,WDW,OD) posted: 9/20/04
Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland and Walt Disney World announce their Halloween celebrations.
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EOnline: Disney's Mr. 3000 Takes Second (Movies) posted: 9/20/04
E! Online reports Paramount's Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow finished the weekend with an estimated $16.2 million taking the number 1 spot while Disney's sports comedy Mr. 3000 took second place at the box office with $9.2 million.
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EdmSun: Hilary blames Lohan for spat (Movies) posted: 9/20/04
The Edmunton Sun highlights the ongoing feud between teen stars Hilary Duff best known for her role in the Disney Channel's Lizzie McGuire and Lindsey Lohan who starred in Disney's Parent Trap and will star in the upcoming Herbie Fully Loaded.
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Fool.com: ESPN Turns 25 (Movies) posted: 9/20/04
Fool.com takes a moment to recount the success of ESPN and its impact on the sports industry.
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AP: Dali Artwork for Disney Loaned to Exhibit (Movies) posted: 9/20/04
The Associated Press discusses Roy Disney's efforts to see the collaborative efforts of his uncle and Salvador Dali completed as the short film Destino.
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SciFiStation: Vintage Disney Cels Available (Movies) posted: 9/20/04
Sci Fi Station has recently posted numerous vintage Disney cel for sale, on consignment from several private collections.
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AICN: Glowing Review of The Incredibles (Movies) posted: 9/20/04
Moriarity offers an enthusiastic review of the upcoming Disney-Pixar feature The Incredibles. Review contains spoilers.
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LATimes: Is Gov.'s Choice for Cal-OSHA Spot the Safest? (General) posted: 9/20/04
The Los Angeles Times letters to the editor features responses to the reports Governor Schwarzenegger is considering Disneyland's Richard Warner as director of Cal-OSHA.
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LPWire: Disney's Toontown Online Unleashes Pets in Toonivers (General) posted: 9/20/04
Doodles are available now for adoption in exchange for jellybeans, the currency of Toontown online. They can be found at newly unveiled Pet Shops located in each of the Toontown neighborhood playgrounds. Doodles' roles in Toontown mirrors that of real-life pets. They live at their Toon's (players) home and, as with real pets, players need to care for their Doodles to ensure they don't get sad, lonely or hungry.
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SaveDisney.com Issues a Call to Action (General) posted: 9/17/04
SaveDisney.com is asking all their supporters to email/fax a message to Disney chairman George Mitchell as the Board of Directors will meet this weekend. SaveDisney.com offers a prepared memo that can easily be faxed or emailed.
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LATimes: Disney Chairman Isn't in the Happiest Place (General) posted: 9/17/04
The Los Angeles Times discusses the demands being placed on George Mitchell as Disney's chairman in light of Eisner's announced 2006 retirement.
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NYTimes: After Eisner, the Disney Board Faces Its Own Deluge (General) posted: 9/17/04
The September 17th New York Times reports George Mitchell's intention to step down from his role as chairman in two years has left some to wonder if Michael Eisner will seek to move into the role of chairman when he steps down as CEO. The article discusses Bob Daly, the former co-chairman of Warner Brothers as another possible candidate and highlights the difficult position some feel Eisner has placed the board in with a two-year period before his departure.
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Fool.com: The Next Big Cheese (General) posted: 9/17/04
The Motley Fool offers odds on Eisner's possible successor.
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ABCFamily: Celeste in the City Premieres, Sun Sep 19 (Movies) posted: 9/17/04
ABC Family offers the romantic comedy Celeste in the City featuring the story of a small-girl who moves to New York with big dreams but loses sight of what brings true happiness.
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JHM: First Peek at the new "Mary Poppins" Stage Musical (Movies) posted: 9/17/04
Jim Hill Media offers a peek at the out-of-town try-out of Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins. The review does contain spoilers.
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ValleySun: Frank Thomas Remembered by Friends, Family (Movies) posted: 9/17/04
The September 16th La Canada Valley Sun remembers Frank Thomas, Disney Legend who passed away last week.
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Forbes.com: Piracy patrol up at Disney (General) posted: 9/17/04
Forbes announces Disney has hired former Assistant US Attorney Christopher Johnson as a VP in its legal and antipiracy departments.
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El Capitan Theatre Announces Nightmare Before Christmas Screenings (Movies) posted: 9/17/04
Visit the official website for the El Capitan Theatre for upcoming releases including Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas from October 28 - 31st.
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LPWire: New Finding Nemo Game Comes to Nintendo's GameBoy Advance (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/17/04
In Finding Nemo: The Continuing Adventures for Game Boy Advance young gamers will be able to explore more than 20 mini-games and play as the key characters from the movie, including Nemo, Marlin, Dory and Crush. The Tank Gang have managed to escape from the dentist's office and players will be called upon to help them get to their new homes in the ocean.
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OCReg: Reviews Disney's Mr. 3000 (Movies) posted: 9/17/04
The Orange County Register offers a review of Disney's Mr. 3000 stating it "lacks greatness" and in the baseball movie pantheon would be place somewhere between Mr. Baseball and Major League 2.
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McDonalds Launches Disney World Trip Giveaway (WDW) posted: 9/17/04
McDonald's Chicken Selects 3-piece and 5-piece packages will feature a game piece with one code while the 10-piece package will feature two codes. Input the code at the Magicfor8 website and you could win a five day/four night vacation for up to 8 at Walt Disney World.
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SkyNews: Harvey Steals The Show At Disney Awards (Movies) posted: 9/17/04
Sky News discusses the Disney Channel Kids Awards held in the UK.
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NYTimes: Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go Review (Coll) posted: 9/17/04
The New York Times at the conclusion of a review of the Cartoon Network's Atomic Betty, offers a review of ABC Family's Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!.
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LATimes: Attention, Disney CEO shoppers: I'll do it for a million (General) posted: 9/17/04
Times commentary by Al Martinez features a satirical letter to George Mitchell offering to step into the role being vacated by Michael Eisner.
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Bloomberg: OLC to Invest 140 Bln Yen in Tokyo Disney Theme Park (OD) posted: 9/15/04
Bloomberg reports the Oriental Land Company plans to invest 140 billion yen ($1.28 billion) in its Disney theme park complex over the next four years.
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SunSen: Man acquitted in Tigger case suspended from work at Disney (WDW) posted: 9/15/04
The Sun-Sentinel reports Michael Chartrand who was acquitted on claims he molested a girl while dressed as Tigger is now being suspended for allegedly battering two park employees.
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Playbill News: Mary Poppins Has World Premiere in Bristol (Movies) posted: 9/15/04
Playbill highlights the premiere of the stage version of Disney's classic film Mary Poppins.
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LPWire: Lilo and Stitch pins, new Princess series featured in LaughingPlace Store Disney update (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 9/15/04
The latest additions to The LaughingPlace Store
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Zap2It: Alias, Blue Go Rerun-Free Next Season (Movies) posted: 9/15/04
Zap2It reports ABC dramas Alias and NYPD Blue will air throughout this season without repeats.
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Zap2It: Tuesday Ratings Race (Movies) posted: 9/15/04
Zap2It highlights the ratings battle on Tuesday reporting that ABC's According to Jim was a close third in the 9p hour while the reairing of The Benefactor didn't pull in many viewers.
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LPWire: Disney Records Annouces Disney Princess, the Ultimate Song Collection (Coll) posted: 9/15/04
Disney Princess: The Ultimate Song Collection" brings together twelve of the very best s