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October 2004
Playbill: Aida Begins Month-Long Run at North Shore Oct. 26 (Movies) posted: 10/29/04
Playbill announces Aida is coming to the North Shore Music Theatre in Beverl, MA October 26 - Nov 21.
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LPWire: Midnight Ceremony Commemorates Winning Bidder of Disneyland Tombstone (DL) posted: 10/29/04
Cary Sharp, 37, of Baton Rouge, La., attended his own midnight "burial" at Disneyland on Thursday, October 28 to become an honorary resident of the park's famous "Haunted Mansion."
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LP: Disney's Animal Kingdom Halloween Celebrations (WDW) posted: 10/29/04
On October 29, 30 and 31st, Disney's Animal Kingdom will feature Disney character dressed for Halloween. Candy will be given out to trick-or-treaters at Character Location at Discovery Island, Camp Minnie-Mickey and Rafiki's Planet Watch
OrlSen: Suit, Disney stole FastPass idea (General) posted: 10/29/04
Robert Keyes says FastPass is based on a letter he sent to Disney in 1991.
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AP: Ovitz Says He Was Mistaken Over Bonus (General) posted: 10/29/04
The Associated Press reports Michael Ovitz during testimony on Friday said he was mistaken when he earlier stated his annual bonus was tied to Eisner's bonus. He was also queried about the sale of a Gulfstream 111 jet.
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HR: Disney, Chabon retelling 'Snow' (Movies) posted: 10/29/04
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon will write an East-meets-West retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs complete with martial arts elements. Snow's seven will be recast as Shaolin monks.
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AP: Lindsay Lohan out of hospital (Movies) posted: 10/29/04
The Associated Press reports Lindsay Lohan has been released from the hospital and production on Herbie: Fully Loaded will resume immediately.
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SewardStreet: Animator Sito Remembers Legend Frank Thomas (Movies) posted: 10/29/04
Animator Tom Sito remembers Legendary animator Frank Thomas.
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CartoonBrew: The Incredibles Screening for ASIFA-Hollywood Announced (Movies) posted: 10/29/04
CartoonBrew.com announces an upcoming screening of The Incredibles featuring guest Brad Bird.
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AnimationTrip: Where Great Minds Meet (Movies) posted: 10/29/04
Animation Trip chats with The Incredibles director of Brad Bird.
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LATimes: Ovitz Questioned on CAA Payments (General) posted: 10/29/04
The Los Angeles Times offers highlights from Thursday's testimony by Michael Ovitz.
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LATimes: Like big fish out of water (General) posted: 10/29/04
The Los Angeles Times discusses the unique challenges faced by the high-power execs and media who are a part of the Ovitz case which is taking place in Delaware.
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LATimes: Wall St. Has a Hit on Its Hands As DreamWorks IPO (Movies) posted: 10/29/04
The Los Angeles Times reports the animation studio DreamWorks' shares rose 38% during their first day. The article offers Jeffrey Katzenberg's response to the successful IPO.
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WVLT: Man pays $37K for Disney Memorial (DL) posted: 10/28/04
WVLT reports Cary "Jay" Sharp of Baton Rouge, Louisiana will attend his own "burial" tonight at Disneyland and become an honorary resident of the Haunted Mansion.
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AP: Ovitz Testifies Disney Execs Knew of Agency Pact (General) posted: 10/28/04
The Associated Press reports Michael Ovitz during his third day on the stand testified that Disney executives were aware that during his time at the company he was receiving payments for selling his stake in Creative Artists Agency.
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MSN: Trailer for Chicken Little (Movies) posted: 10/28/04
Next summer the sky really IS falling in Walt Disney Pictures' new computer-animated film Chicken Little. This epic tale presents a new twist to the classic fable of a young chicken who causes widespread panic when he mistakes a falling acorn for a piece of the sky.
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Variety: 'Rock' to roll back to TV on Toon Disney (Movies) posted: 10/28/04
Variety reports Schoolhouse Rock is returning TV on Toon Disney.
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Forbes.com: Price of DreamWorks Animation Stock Jump (Movies) posted: 10/28/04
The Associated Press reports DreamWorks Animation Inc. shares rose nearly 36 percent above its initial pricing.
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SanDiegoUnionTrib: Would, could Legoland go Disney if sold? (General) posted: 10/28/04
The San Union Tribune talks about the specific restrictions on the land use that currently features Legoland.
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Zap2It: ABC at Work on Own 9/11 Project (Movies) posted: 10/28/04
Zap2It announces ABC is working on a movie or mini-series detailing the events leading up to 9/11.
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BelvoirEagle: Fort Belvoir families, children enjoy free Disney Ice Show (Movies) posted: 10/28/04
Families of Fort Belvoir were given complimentary passes to the Disney on Ice production Finding Nemo.
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GlobeSt: Prime Marbella Tract Near Disney in Play Again (WDW) posted: 10/28/04
Marbella, the 135-acre property located about one mile from the entrance to Walt Disney World is up for sale.
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LATimes: Duck Talks Involve Pond (General) posted: 10/28/04
The Los Angeles Times reports a $50-million offer has been made for the Ducks.
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NYTimes: Ovitz Testifies He Was Sabotaged at Disney (General) posted: 10/27/04
The New York Times offers highlights from Michael Ovitz' testimony. Ovitz claimed that his efforts to improve the company were undercut at nearly ever turn.
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CNETNews: ESPN testing video for handhelds (General) posted: 10/27/04
CNET News reports ESPN is exploring ways to bring its ESPN Motion to handhelds.
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AP: Ovitz Defends Disney Severance (General) posted: 10/27/04
The Associated Press shared Michael Ovitz' Wednesday testimony. During the testimony he shared his experiences working at the Disney Company and defended his efforts to add a "guarantee" or protection to his contract if fired.
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LATimes: Potential Duck Buyer to Visit (General) posted: 10/27/04
The Los Angeles Times reports Howard Baldwin, former owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Hartford Whalers will meet with Pond officials today to discuss the possible purchase of the hockey team, the Mighty Ducks from the Disney Company.
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USAToday: Iger stands at epicenter of Disney quake (General) posted: 10/27/04
The USA Today reports Disney's Iger appears to be the lead candidate to become Disney's chief.
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OrlSen: Disgruntled Disney workers hand out leaflets at OIA (WDW) posted: 10/26/04
The Associated Press reports Walt Disney World union handed out leaflets at Orlando International Airport regarding the ongoing contract negotiations.
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Reuters: Ovitz Takes Starring Role at Disney Trial (General) posted: 10/26/04
The October 27th Reuters discusses Michael Ovitz testimony about his decision to work for the Disney Company.
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FT: Disney executives 'hostile to Ovitz before he joined' (General) posted: 10/26/04
The Financial Times reports Michael Ovitz' testimony that he received a chilly reception when he joined the Disney Company.
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LATimes: Eisner With Charm? (General) posted: 10/26/04
The Los Angeles Times reports Peter Chernin's name is high on the short list of contenders for the top spot at Disney. News Corp's Chernin is described by Hollywood insiders as "creative, cool in crisis and inspirational."
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LPWire: TiVo to Showcase Service at 'Innoventions' in Disneyland (DL) posted: 10/26/04
Guests visiting the popular Innoventions attraction at Disneyland in Anaheim, California now have the opportunity to experience the TiVo ® service first-hand by participating in a live demonstration.
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UTV: Irishman Lost During Euro Disney Trip (OD) posted: 10/26/04
UTV reports a 47 year-old man became separated from his group during a trip to Euro Disney.
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Zap2It: Lachey, Philbin Visit 'Hope & Faith' (Movies) posted: 10/26/04
Zap2It reports Nick Lachey and Regis Philbin will appear on ABC's Hope & Faith.
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Reuters: Disney hires Heidrick & Struggles for CEO Search (General) posted: 10/25/04
Reuters reports Disney's Board of Directors has selected Heidrick & Struggles to help find a successor to Chief Executive Officer Michael Eisner.
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OrSen: Magic Kingdom revamps alien attraction (WDW) posted: 10/25/04
The Orlando Sentinel talks with Chris Sanders, the artist who created and voiced Stitch, about the introduction of the little blue alien at the reworked Alien Encounter at the Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland.
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Reuters: Disney Paid Ovitz Unreasonable Amount (General) posted: 10/25/04
Reuters reports Kevin Murphy, a University of Southern California business and law professor, testified for shareholders regarding Disney's contract with Michael Ovitz.
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NYTimes: Defense Lawyers in Disney Trial Try to Discredit a Witness (General) posted: 10/25/04
The New York Times discusses the cross-examination on Friday of Prof. John J Donohue. Testimony by the plaintiffs' third and last expert witness, a compensation specialist, is expected to conclude on Monday, with Mr. Ovitz scheduled to take the stand next.
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NYTimes: Can the Buck Stop at the Directors' Table? (General) posted: 10/25/04
The New York Times reports the Disney shareholders' suit is another example of the message that shareholders are exercising their power to influence compensation to company executives.
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NYTimes: The Wonderful World of Succession (General) posted: 10/25/04
The New York Times offers a lengthy article about the career of Disney president, Bob Iger.
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Fool: Incredible Marketing Muscle (Movies) posted: 10/25/04
The Motley Fool reports Disney will give The Incredibles an estimated $200 million push that is expected to include Happy Meal toys, free tickets to SBC subscribers, and a movie-related breakfast foods from Kellogg.
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FilmForce: Prince Caspian Next in Narnia Series (Movies) posted: 10/25/04
FilmForce reports Prince Caspian is expected to be the next Narnia film if Disney is satisfied with the success of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
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AP: Lost gets picked up for full season (Movies) posted: 10/25/04
The Associated Press reports J.J. Abrams' Lost has been picked up for a full season.
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Fool: Disney Direct? (General) posted: 10/25/04
The Motley Fool reviews the Disney's decision to unload their chain of stores through a licensing agreement with Children's Place.
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NYTimes: Pixar's Mr. Incredible May Yet Rewrite Apple Story (Movies) posted: 10/25/04
The New York Times discusses Steve Jobs' successes as the CEO of Pixar Animation Studios.
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NBC: Teen Actress Lindsay Lohan Hospitalized (Movies) posted: 10/25/04
NBC reports Lindsay Lohan was admitted to LA hospital for a high fever. Lohan is in LA for filming of Herbie Fully Loaded.
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JHM: Autopia on the road to Hong Kong Disneyland? (OD) posted: 10/25/04
Jim Hill in his October 25th column reports The good news is: HKDL is supposedly getting another ride added to its line-up. The bad news is: Because this Tomorrowland favorite is being rushed into this overseas theme park, it's throwing off WDI's plans to create a Cars themed version of this classic attraction.
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LP: Disney Channel Announces Super Scary Saturday (Movies) posted: 10/25/04
Get ready for Halloween with 12 hours of Disney Channel Halloween episodes and movies featuring the Halloweentown trilogy, Lizzi McGuire, That's So Raven and more on Saturday, October 30th.
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LPWire: Disney Films Prints To Use Environmentally Friendly Pure-Dye Cyan Sountracks (Movies) posted: 10/25/04
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution will officially make the switch to environmentally friendly pure-dye cyan soundtracks for all future 35mm film prints of Walt Disney Pictures and Touchstone Pictures releases, starting with the February 2005 release of Disney's The Heffalump Movie.
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LPWire: MovieBeam Introduces New Service Enhancements (General) posted: 10/25/04
As a sign of continued commitment to its customers, MovieBeam(SM), an on-demand movie rental service that delivers quality entertainment directly to homes, will unveil its most significant upgrades to the service yet. These enhancements, inspired largely by customer feedback, will further improve the movie viewing experience of MovieBeam customers, who have already stopped paying video store late fees and started renting movies from the comfort of their own home.
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Zap2It: 'Roswell,' '7th Heaven' Co-Stars Lead ABC's New 'Life' (Movies) posted: 10/25/04
Zap2It reports Rachel Blanchard, Shiri Appleby, Jacob Pitts and Merritt Wever and Reggie Austin will lead the cast of 1/4life, an ABC drama pilot from thirtysomething creators Marshall Herskovitz and Ed Zwick.
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Zap2It: ABC Rounds Up 'Usual Suspects' Scribe (Movies) posted: 10/25/04
Zap2It reports ABC is moving forward with a private eye drama from Christopher McQuarrie, writer of the Oscar winning Usual Suspects.
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OrSen: Disney World works on more new thrills (WDW) posted: 10/25/04
The Orlando Sentinel previews upcoming Walt Disney World attractions.
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LP: The Nightmare Before Christmas at the El Capitan Theatre (Movies) posted: 10/25/04
October 28th , the opening night of the El Capitan Theatre's presentation of the Nightmare Before Christmas will feature a film makers panel discussion. The film will be screened at the theatre October 28 - 31st.
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LPWire: Disney products added to The LaughingPlace Store on October 24 (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 10/25/04
The latest additions to The LaughingPlace Store.
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LATimes: A Ghoul and His Money ($37,400!) Will Soon Part (DL) posted: 10/22/04
The Los Angeles Times reports Cary Sharp won the the EBay charity auction to have his name and epitaph carved onto a tombstone at Disneyland's Haunted Mansion.
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LATimes: Distrust Cited as Basis for Ovitz's Firing (General) posted: 10/22/04
The Los Angeles Times shares highlights from Thursday's testimony in the Ovitz lawsuit.
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AP: Blackout Closes Tokyo DisneySea for Hours (OD) posted: 10/22/04
The Associated Press reports a blackout closed Tokyo DisneySea for four hours on Friday. Officials are investigating the cause.
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HR: Historic promo dose for Disney's fall duo (Movies) posted: 10/22/04
The Hollywood Reporter discusses Disney's promotional efforts for its upcoming films National Treasure and The Incredibles.
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Reuters: Disney Channel Raising 'KeKe' (Movies) posted: 10/22/04
Reuters reports Disney Channel has ordered a series pilot KeKe & Jamal featuring the story of a curmudgeonly man who is suddenly responsible for raising his two grandchildren.
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Disney Records Releases Christy Carlson Romano: Her Greatest Hits, Oct 26 (Coll) posted: 10/22/04
For the first time ever, Disney Channel favorite Christy Carlson Romano's hit songs are available on one disc with "Christy Carlson Romano: Her Greatest Disney Hits," set for release October 26, 2004 on Walt Disney Records. The compilation features two newly recorded tracks - "Colors of the Wind" from the upcoming "Disneymania 3" release and "Dive In," written by Matthew Gerrard (Hilary Duff's "Why Not").
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LPWire: Mattel Releases Disney Scene It? DVD Game (Movies) posted: 10/22/04
Now available at mass retail, the Disney Scene It?(TM) DVD Game combines traditional boardgame play with technology, featuring more than 600 movie visuals, hundreds of characters and 1,100 trivia questions, including questions especially written for kids. From Disney animated and live-action classics to new Disney and Disney/Pixar blockbusters, players encounter clips and questions from such favorites as "Fantasia," "Old Yeller," "Beauty and the Beast," "Toy Story" and "Brother Bear."
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McDonald's Happy Meals Celebrates Disney Films with Customed Madame Alexander Dolls (Movies,Coll) posted: 10/22/04
Now through November 4th, The McDonald's Happy Meals currently features toys celebrating Aladdin or a Madame Alexander doll clad in costumes from classic Disney films.
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UnionTrib: Legoland put on the block (OD) posted: 10/22/04
The San Diego Union Tribune reports the Lego Co. plans to transfer its theme parks to a separate company as its first step towards selling them.
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NYTimes: Familiar Stories With Big Sales (Coll) posted: 10/22/04
The New York Times discusses Peter and the Starcatchers, prequel to the classic tale which has been published by Disney.
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Forbes.com: DreamWorks' Animated IPO (Movies) posted: 10/22/04
Forbes.com discusses DreamWorks' fiscal performance as the date of its IPO approaches.
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Zap2It: ESPN Beats 'SpongeBob' Sextet for Cable Crown (Movies) posted: 10/22/04
Zap2It reports ESPN topped the cable ratings with football programming.
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Zap2It: ESPN Flips First Casting Cards for 'Tilt' (Movies) posted: 10/22/04
Zap2It reports ESPN's newest original drama Tilt will premiere January 13th.
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LPWire: Disneyland Tombstone Sells For Over $35,000 (DL) posted: 10/21/04
Press release announcing the final sale amount for the Disneyand Haunted Mansino tombston.
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NYTimes: Disney Directors on Trial for a Payout (General) posted: 10/21/04
The New York Times offers highlights from the first day of testimony in the lawsuit regarding the payout to Michael Ovitz.
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OrlSen: Law prof testifies Disney didn't have to pay severance (General) posted: 10/21/04
In the lawsuit regarding Michael Ovitz' severance, John Donohue, a Yale University employment law specialist claimed Ovitz's conduct could qualify as "gross negligence" under California law.
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LATimes: Witness Faults Disney Board in Ovitz Case (General) posted: 10/21/04
The Los Angeles Times discusses Wednesday's testimony in the Ovitz's severance lawsuit.
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AP: Viacom, Disney Agree to Pay $1.5 Million (General) posted: 10/21/04
The Associated Press reports International Family Entertainment, which is owned by Disney, will pay $500,000 because of commercials aired on ABC Family Channel.
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OrSen: Disney to give union leaders proposal today (WDW) posted: 10/21/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports union leaders asked Disney to present their "best and final offer" at a meeting originally scheduled for today.
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NYTimes: Disney Sheds Retail Stores in Deal for Licensing Fees (General) posted: 10/21/04
The New York Times reports the Disney Stores will now be operated by Children's Place in exchange for royalties on the merchandise sales.
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EOnline: ABC Stays "Lost" and "Desperate" (Movies) posted: 10/21/04
E!Online discusses the success ABC has found with Lost and Desperate Housewives.
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LPWire: Forbes.com Announces Three of Top Five Most Valuable Characters Found at Disney (Movies,General) posted: 10/21/04
The Walt Disney Company, owns three of the top ten character franchises according to Forbes.com's annual "Top Earning Fictional Characters List." Forbes.com estimates the top-ten fictional characters grossed more than $25 billion in 2003. Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh -- number one and two, respectively -- topped all character franchises, with Disney/Pixar's $860 million box office blockbuster, Finding Nemo, rounding out the top five. Collectively, all three character franchises amount to nearly half the combined retail sales of the entire "Fictional Billionaires" list.
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FilmForce: Sith Trailer Linked to The Incredibles (Movies) posted: 10/21/04
Star Wars Revenge of the Sith trailer will be shipped with The Incredibles.
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CartoonBrew: Karl Cohen on The Incredibles (Movies) posted: 10/21/04
Cartoon Brew offers Animation historian and ASIFA-San Francisco prez Karl Cohen comments on The Incredibles.
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LPWire: Walt Disney Records Releases Disney Channel Hits (Movies) posted: 10/21/04
Available October 26, 2004 on Walt Disney Records, Disney Channel Hits: Take 1 is the first complete collection of hit songs and music videos from favorite Disney Channel TV shows such as Lizzie McGuire, The Proud Family, That's So Raven and Kim Possible.
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LP: Set Aside Halloween Weekend to Visit the Hallowed Haunting Grounds (DL) posted: 10/21/04
If you're looking for a spooky treat this Halloween, stop the Hallowed Haunting Grounds in Studio City, California. This amazing experience was born out of young man's visits to Disneyland and does a marvelous job of bringing some of those same effects to this homespun entertainment. The 32nd manifestation may be previewed Thursday, October 28th and seen Friday, October 29th, Saturday, October 30th, and Sunday, October 31st in Studio City, California.
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CNNmoney: Children's Place to buy Disney stores (General) posted: 10/20/04
In effort to expand market share, firm says it will invest $100M in Disney's money-losing business.
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LPWire: Disney Store Sale to Children's Place Official (General) posted: 10/20/04
The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. and The Walt Disney Company today announced that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement for The Children's Place to acquire and operate under a long-term licensing arrangement the Disney Store retail chain in North America, which currently includes 313 stores.
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LATimes: It's a Small World After All: Eisner, Ovitz United in Court (General) posted: 10/20/04
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney's CEO Michael Eisner and his former No. 2, Michael Ovitz, now bitter foes, are on the same side in a shareholder suit
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Variety: Kimmel keeps talking (Movies) posted: 10/20/04
Variety via Yahoo! reports ABC has renewed Jimmy Kimmel Live through early 2006.
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NYTimes: Truth, Justice and the Middle-American Way (Movies) posted: 10/20/04
The New York Times discusses Disney-Pixar's The Incredibles, looking for its deeper message.
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Variety: Joint birthday bash (Movies) posted: 10/20/04
Variety via Yahoo! reports the Museum of Modern Art will honor the 25th anniversary of Miramax with a yearlong celebration slated to begin December 16th.
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CNNmoney: ABC's Desperate Housewives loses some sponsors (Movies) posted: 10/20/04
CNNMoney reports ABC's primetime soap Desperate Housewives has lost a few advertisers following pressure from the American Family Association.
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Forbes.com: Disney May Have Violated Bylaws (General) posted: 10/20/04
The Associated Press reports a witness in the ongoing lawsuit regarding Ovitz's severage package, testified Disney's board of directors ignored typical practices of companies incorporated in Delaware.
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Variety: Gray to pen Blume's Deenie for Disney (Movies) posted: 10/20/04
Variety via Yahoo reports Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group has hired screenwriter Pamela Gray to adapt Judy Blume's Deenie.
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AP: ABC Drops Miss America Pageant (Movies) posted: 10/20/04
The Associated Press reports ABC has dropped the Miss America pageant.
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Zap2It: ABC Wants Sasso To Be More Than 'Perfect' (Movies) posted: 10/20/04
Zap2It reports ABC has given script committment to a new project devised by Less Than Perfect co-star Will Sasso.
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LP: Join Arielholics for Weekend Celebration of the Little Mermaid (DL) posted: 10/20/04
Dozens of Ariel fans gather for a weekend of fun at the Disneyland Resort with a special focus on their favorite redhead.
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LPWire: Celebrity Narrators Announced for 2004 Candlelight Processional at Epcot (WDW) posted: 10/19/04
A celebrity lineup of narrators will retell the traditional Christmas story during the 34th annual Candlelight Processional and Mass Choir Program Nov. 26-Dec. 30 at Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort.
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LPWire: Cinderellabration Salutes Disney Princess with Gala Crowning Ceremony (WDW) posted: 10/19/04
The "happily ever after" tale of Cinderella and Prince Charming continues for Walt Disney World guests in May 2005 when a glittering stage show adapted from Tokyo Disneyland debuts at Magic Kingdom.
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OrlSen: Disney unions craft response (WDW) posted: 10/19/04
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the issues at the heart of the ongoing negotiations with the unions at Walt Disney World.
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AFP: Disney shareholders to get their day in court (General) posted: 10/19/04
The Agence France Presse reports the Disney shareholders lawsuit regarding Ovitz severance will go to trial in Delaware.
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NYTimes: Disney Rethinks a Staple; Family Film but Decidedly Not Rated G (Movies) posted: 10/19/04
The New York Times discusses Disney Pictures new strategy towards family films which is evidenced in their upcoming release National Treasure.
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LATimes: Walk in the Park Raises $1 Million, a CHOC Record (DL) posted: 10/19/04
The Los Angeles Times announces the October 8th Walk in the Park through Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure raised about $1 million for CHOC.
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FilmForce Exclusive: Incredibles Clip (Movies) posted: 10/19/04
FilmForce offers an exclusive clip from The Incredibles.
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DIS: Disney Mobile Offers The Incredibles for Your Mobile Phone (Movies) posted: 10/19/04
As the highly anticipated Walt Disney Pictures presentation of A Pixar Animation Studios film "The Incredibles" nears its November release, fans in the U.S. and abroad can take their enthusiasm to the small screen through an array of wireless fare inspired by the film.
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Disney: Send a Friend Disney's Enchanted Call (Movies) posted: 10/19/04
Visit Disney.com and send a friend an Enchanted phone call from one of the Disney Princesses.
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DisneyAuctions: Disneyland Haunted Mansion 1000th Ghost Experience Nears $40K (DL) posted: 10/19/04
At the time of this report, the high-bid price for this "once-in-an-after-lifetime" opportunity had climbed to nearly $40,000. Until now, the highest amount ever bid for a piece of Disneyland memorabilia came in 2001, when actor John Stamos purchased the letters from the Disneyland marquee for $30,700. The auction will close at 6:00 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, October 21. Proceeds from the charity auction will benefit The Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
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Fool: There's Money in Haunted Headstones (DL) posted: 10/19/04
The Motley Fool discusses Disney's auction offering the winner the chance to have their name placed on a gravestone in the Haunted Mansion.
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Zap2It: Martin Seeks 'Scholar' for ABC Series (Movies) posted: 10/19/04
Zap2It reports Steve Martin and the producers of The Real World and The Cosby Show have been given the green light by ABC for their show currently titled The Scholar which offers high school seniors a chance to win a free education at a top university.
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LPWire: Comcast Launches First Broadband Internet Channel Built Specifically for Kids (General) posted: 10/19/04
Comcast is featuring Disney Connection, a collection of Disney broadband entertainment for kids. It includes a regularly updated slate of games, activities and video, as well as select access to two premium offerings: Disney's Blast and Disney's Toontown Online. In addition, the new Digital Showcase provides videos from Disney each week, including cartoon shorts, music videos and movie trailers.
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LPWire: DisneyHand Donates 160,000 Books as Part of NBA Read to Achieve Week (General) posted: 10/19/04
The tip-off event of the program and the culmination of Read to Achieve Week will be a Basketball & Books Clinic at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., on Tuesday, October 26, when 100 children from the Magic Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program will be treated to a reading timeout with Orlando Magic stars Grant Hill and Steve Francis along with Mickey Mouse. Afterwards, they will break into groups and the players will conduct basketball clinics with drills to improve such skills as dribbling, passing and shooting.
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LP: Epcot's Land Pavilion Receiving New Dining Layout (WDW) posted: 10/18/04
Epcot's Land Pavilion is currently in the midst of renovations for the addition of Soarin' however the latest edition of Eyes & Ears announced the lower level food court would also be changing. Today at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival guests had a chance to sample the new cuisine.
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OrlSen: Disney Wonder returns to service after makeover (OD) posted: 10/18/04
The October 18th Orlando Sentinel reports the Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder has undergone a two-week, multimilli-dollar makeover.
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OCReg: Disney raising most annual-pass prices (DL) posted: 10/18/04
The Orange County Register reports Disneyland is preparing to increase the price of their annual passes, bumping up the cost of a premium AP to $329.
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LP: New Disneyland Annual Passport Prices (DL) posted: 10/18/04
Disneyland has raised the prices of most of their Annual Passports. Here are the current prices: Southern California Select - $99 (no change). Southern California $149 (up $20). Deluxe - $209 (up $30). Premium - $329 (up $50).
LATimes: Minor Disneyland Changes Make It More of a Jungle (DL) posted: 10/18/04
The Los Angeles Times discusses the ongoing renovations at Disneyland and the return of guns at Adventureland's Jungle Cruise.
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Reuters: Disney's Latest Drama: $200 Mln Courtroom Battle (General) posted: 10/18/04
The October 19th Reuters discusses the potential for precedent in the current shareholders suit over Ovitz' severance.
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OCReg: Bob Johnson brought Disneyland to life (DL) posted: 10/18/04
The Orange County Register remembers Bob Johnson who helped feather the tiki room birds and attached furry coats to the many park animals.
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SarawakTrib: Playhouse Disney Channel Stars Delight Children in Kuala Lumpur (Movies) posted: 10/18/04
Preschoolers in Kuala Lumpur enjoyed Hoopla!, Playhouse Disney's first ever roadshow since its launch in the area in July. Children were able to see Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Stanley and Bear in the Big Blue House live on stage.
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NYTimes: Euro Disney Pins Hope on Additions (OD) posted: 10/18/04
The October 17th New York Times discusses the troubles at Disneyland Paris and their continuing attempts to boost attendance at the theme park resort.
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NYTimes: Investor Suit at Disney Puts Exits in a Spotlight (General) posted: 10/18/04
The New York Times offers highlights from the ongoing lawsuit regardng the $140 million severance package awarded to Michael Ovitz when he left his position as president after only 14 months.
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Time: All Too Superhuman (Movies) posted: 10/18/04
Time magazine talks about Pixar's upcoming feature The Incredibles.
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SuperheroHype!: The IncrediblesMovie Stills (Movies) posted: 10/18/04
Superhero Hype! offers stills from Disney-Pixar's The Incredibles.
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SciFiWire: Incredibles Finally Takes Off (Movies) posted: 10/18/04
SciFiWire talks briefly with Brad Bird the driector of Disney-Pixar's The Incredibles.
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SanMateoCty: Hero may help Pixar, Disney mend rift (Movies) posted: 10/18/04
The San Mateo County Times reprint of a LATimes piece discusses the possibility that talks between Disney and Pixar could resume as many feel those talks broke down because of specific conflicts between Michael Eisner and Steve Jobs.
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Forbes: DreamWorks Animation Vs. Pixar (Movies) posted: 10/18/04
Forbes contrasts DreamWorks Animation vs. Pixar.
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AWN: The Light That Might Have Failed (Movies) posted: 10/18/04
Dr. Toon takes a philosophical look at the possible economic, artistic/aesthetic and cultural effects that may have occurred if Walt Disney's gamble on Snow White would have failed.
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OrlSen: Reshuffling the ALPHABETS (Movies) posted: 10/18/04
The Orlando Sentinel discusses why Disney's ABC is hot and NBC is not.
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OrlSen: Plenty to see, taste at festival (WDW) posted: 10/18/04
The Orlando Sentinel restaurant critic offers his views of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
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OCReg: Dining at Tortilla Jo's (DL) posted: 10/18/04
The Orange County Register reviews Downtown Disney's Tortilla Jo's operated by the Joachim Splichal Patina Group, giving it a 3 out of 5.
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LATimes: Miramax May Need Disney (Movies) posted: 10/18/04
The Los Angeles Times discusses the Weinsteins future without Disney and the picture may not be quite as rosy outside the magic.
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AP: Disney Board Member Lewis Named KMart CEO, President (General) posted: 10/18/04
Aylwin Lewis has been named the new CEO and Presiden of KMart. Lewis was named to the Disney Board of Directors in 2004.
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KoreaTimes: Seoul Next Stop for Disney's 'Hunchback' (Movies) posted: 10/18/04
Disney Theatricals' The Hunchback of Notre Dame will premiere at the Haeorum Theater of the National Theater of Korea on December 23rd.
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LATimes: From big time to play time (General) posted: 10/18/04
The Los Angeles Times discusses Peter Schneider's career at Disney, his sudden departure and his new role as director of a musical on a small stage in Burbank.
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OrlSen: Travel show discovery: Orlando has a downtown! (WDW) posted: 10/18/04
The Travel Channel's "What's New Orlando 2005" takes a look at the area entertainment outside of the theme parks.
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MiamiHerald: Disney-owned bass fishing authority comes to Osceola (General) posted: 10/18/04
The Associated Press reports BASS will locate its corporate headquarters in Celebration in spring 2005. Disney-owned ESPN acquired BASS in 2001.
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AFX: ESPN to launch Chinese Language Magazine (General) posted: 10/18/04
The October 18th AFX reports ESPN will launch a monthly Chinese publication.
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Zap2it: Depp Denies Heartthrob Status (Movies) posted: 10/18/04
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl star Johnny Depp is once again creating Oscar buzz, this time for his role in Finding Neverland about the life of Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie.
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TheStandard: Disney faces uphill battle in China TV race (Movies,General) posted: 10/18/04
Disney is one of several Western media firms pressing into the Guangdong area with a population of 86 million now that China's limitations on the distribttuion of overseas-owned channels have softened.
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DIS: The Game of LIFE ® Pirates of the Caribbean Artists To Sign Games 10/16 (WDW,Coll) posted: 10/15/04
The Game of LIFE ® Pirates of the Caribbean will premiere at Once Upon a Toy at Downtown Disney ® Marketplace on Saturday, October 16th. Meet the creative scallywags (Disney Design Group Artists) Quynh Kimball and Keri Murphy from 5:00 PM -7:00 PM and have your game tin signed. This Game of LIFE - A Pirate's LIFE, is geared for 2 to 6 Pirates, ages 9 and above and retails for $50.
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LPWire: Chicken Little Joins the Lineup of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (Movies) posted: 10/15/04
Debuting in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ® will be a chicken of not so little stature as CHICKEN LITTLE, flies high in the sky as a giant helium balloon on Thursday, November 25th. Macy's and Walt Disney Picture's have big plans for a little chicken on Thanksgiving Day, as the star of the upcoming animated comedy CHICKEN LITTLE will make his maiden flight in the world-famous Parade before debuting in movie screens in July '05.
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LP: Disneyland's Hitchiking Ghosts Spotted Around Southern California (DL) posted: 10/15/04
On October 14 & 15th, the Haunted Mansion's famous trio of hitchiking ghosts were travelling around Southern California.
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DL: Special Offers Announced for Disneyland Annual Passholders (DL) posted: 10/15/04
The Annual Passholder section of Disneyland.com announces an offer for an AP only trick-or-treat bag featuring The Incredibles, a special offer on the 50th Anniversary Brick, and more. View the Annual Passholder holiday newsletter pdf
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Reuters: Kristin Davis Chasing Shaggy Role (Movies) posted: 10/15/04
Reuters reports Kristin Davis is in negotations to play Tim Allen's wife in Disney's remake of The Shaggy Dog.
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NYPost: Mel Tries TV (Movies) posted: 10/15/04
The New York Post reports Mel Gibson will make a TV appearance during ABC's Complete Savages.
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LP: DisneyStore.com is now Disneydirect.com (Coll) posted: 10/15/04
DisneyStore.com is now DisneyDirect.com
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LP: Salvador Dali Museum in Florida Offers Destino through Jan 05 (Movies) posted: 10/15/04
Now through January 30, 2005 the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida will screen Destino, an animated short that began as a collaboration between Walt Disney and Dali in 1946 and was completed in 2003. The 6 minute film is shown on the hour from 10a - 5p.
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Frommers: Ahoy Mickey! What We Like About Disney Cruises (OD) posted: 10/15/04
Frommers reviews the Disney Cruise Lines.
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UDE: The Incredibles Trading Cards (Movies) posted: 10/15/04
Enjoy the fun of Disney-Pixar's The Incredibles with trading cards from Upper Deck Entertainment.
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LATimes: Park May Have the Prize of a Lifetime for One Lucky Soul (DL) posted: 10/15/04
The Los Angeles Times reports deep-pocketed hopefuls bid for charity and immortality in vying to be the 1,000th ghost at Disneyland's Haunted Mansion.
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Disney Auctions offers a Disneyland Haunted Mansion 1000th Ghost Experience (DL) posted: 10/14/04
Legendary screenwriter, director, film producer and author Clive Barker, made famous for his terrifying supernatural tales, will submit the first bid today in an online auction for a "once-in-an-after-lifetime" opportunity to become an honorary ghostly resident of the Disneyland park's classic "Haunted Mansion" attraction. The auction benefits will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs.
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JHM: The Incredibles? Already saw the movie as well as the book (Movies) posted: 10/14/04
Michael Howe offers a glowing teaser for the upcoming Disney-Pixar release The Incredibles.
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Message from Save Disney, Keeping Watch (General) posted: 10/14/04
Roy E Disney offers a brief statement to SaveDisney.com readers.
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NYTimes: A Legacy Steeped in the Disney Sound (DL,WDW) posted: 10/14/04
The New York Times reports a complete collection of scores and other materials from Disney Legend, Norman "Buddy" Baker is being donated to New York University. Baker created scores for Disney film and television and theme parks attractions including "the Haunted Mansion" and "Pirates of the Caribbean."
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Zap2It: ABC Gets More Growing Pains (Movies) posted: 10/14/04
Zap2It announces the season premiere of the Wonderful World of Disney on Saturday, October 16th with Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers.
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Reuters: Disney to 'Stick It' (Movies) posted: 10/14/04
Reuters reports Disney Pictures has purchased a comedy set in the world of gymnastics, Stick It.
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Variety: ABC affils really love their football (Movies) posted: 10/14/04
Variety via Yahoo! reports ABC affiliates have agreed to increase their annual payment in an effort to help keep Monday Night Football on the ABC network.
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Variety: ABC makes 'Night' call (Movies) posted: 10/14/04
The October 12th Variety reports ABC has signed up for a fresh take on Kolchak: The Night Stalker.
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Zap2It: ABC Trims 'Benefactor' Run (Movies) posted: 10/14/04
Zap2It announces ABC's The Benefactor will end October 25th, a week head of its scheduled finale.
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Zap2It: Lost Gains New Exec Producer (Movies) posted: 10/14/04
Zap2It reports Carlton Cuse, a veteran writer and producer, is joining Lost as an executive producer.
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Zap2It: Complete Savages Star Prevents Fire (Movies) posted: 10/14/04
Zap2It highlights the recent assistance Complete Savages star Keith Carradine provided to an individual whose apartment was full of smoke.
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Zap2It: ESPN Yanks Cable Crown from Fox News (Movies) posted: 10/14/04
Zap2It reports ESPN top the cable ratings with its NFL and MLB offerings.
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KVOA: Sportscaster Al Michaels honored with star on Walk of Fame (Movies) posted: 10/14/04
ABC Sports broadcaster Al Michaels has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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C21Media: GMTV renews Disney output deal (Movies) posted: 10/14/04
C21Media reports UK broadcaster GMTV will still air Disney toons like Lilo & Stitch, House of Mouse, Recess, Kim Possible, Dave the Barbarian and Tarzan despite the loss of the Disney-produced wraparound show, Diggin' It.
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Reuters: French watchdog okays Euro Disney capital transfer (General) posted: 10/14/04
A Reuters article reports French market regulators have given the ok to Disney's capital transfer to a separate entity.
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LPWire: NBA & Disney To Promote Reading in China (General) posted: 10/14/04
As part of the historic NBA China Games 2004, the National Basketball Association (NBA), DisneyHand, worldwide outreach for The Walt Disney Company, and Hong Kong Disneyland will work together to help promote literacy and the importance of reading in Shanghai and Beijing. The first Read to Achieve event will take place on Wednesday, October 13, at the No. 1 Gao'an Road Primary School in Shanghai -- Houston Rockets Center Yao Ming's former school.
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AFP: Disney to cut crusading Miramax bosses free of con (General) posted: 10/13/04
The Agence France Presse reports Disney intends to end their partnership with the Weinstens.