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Disney News Headlines
November 2004
Reuters: Chernin's New Contract Could Pave Way for Disney Move (General) posted: 11/30/04
Reuters reports Peter Chernin's new contract does give him the opportunity leave his post at News Corp early sparking industry buzz that he could replace Eisner as Disney's chief.
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NYTimes: Witness Deferred to Eisner on Ovitz Firing (General) posted: 11/30/04
The New York Times reports Dick Nunis testified that he deferred to Michael Eisner on the decision to fire Michael Ovitz and offer the $140 million severance package.
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LPWire: Disney Dominates November Box Office (Movies) posted: 11/30/04
Disney's National Treasure and Disney/Pixar's The Incredibles captured the #1 and #2 spots, respectively, at the domestic box office over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend (11/24-28). Combined with comparable success in the international marketplace, Disney films generated in excess of $130 million at the worldwide box office over the holiday weekend period.
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Variety: 'Housewives' gives ABC sweep chokehold (Movies) posted: 11/30/04
Variety announces ABC's Desperate Housewives strong numbers could help the alphabet network catch or bump off, NBC from its Number 2 spot.
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Variety: Disney takes Teuton tyke TV titles (Movies) posted: 11/30/04
Variety via Yahoo! announces a multiyear agreement will give up to eight of Constantin's tyke titles to Disney TV International Germany for the first-run pay TV rights in Germany.
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Reuters: 'Weird' Pilot in ABC Family Plan (Movies) posted: 11/30/04
ABC Family has ordered a comedy pilot about a 13-year-old Chinese girl adopted by Caucasian parents -- one who is Protestant and the other Jewish. The cable network also has green lit an original film entitled Pizza Wars, a retelling of Romeo and Juliet in a modern setting.
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MSNBC: Candace Bergen joins ‘Boston Legal' cast (Movies) posted: 11/30/04
Candace Bergen will join the cast of ABC's Boston Legal.
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AWN: Disney Animator Illustrator JP Miller Dies (Movies) posted: 11/30/04
John Parr Miller who is best known for his work on the "Little Golden Books" and was an early animator for Walt Disney has died at the age of 91.
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Reuters: Incredibles Soars at International Box Office (Movies) posted: 11/29/04
Reuters announces The Incredibles brought in $45.5 million, making it Disney's biggest single weekend ever at the international box office.
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EOnline: Treasure Too Great for Alexander (Movies) posted: 11/29/04
E! Online reports Disney's National Treasure topped the box office for the second week in row and Disney-Pixar's The Incredibleswas number two.
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AWN: A Tribute to Frank Thomas (Movies) posted: 11/29/04
Animation World Network has compiled the loving thoughts of many in the animation community as a tribute to the life and work of animation legend Frank Thomas.
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MiamiHerald: Ex-Disney Director Testifies on Ovitz (General) posted: 11/29/04
The Miami Herald discusses the testimony of Dick Nunis in the Disney shareholder lawsuit regaring Ovitz severance.
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TheStreet: Disney Reaches Out to Big Holders (General) posted: 11/29/04
TheStreet.com discusses Disney's "unusual move" of inviting major investors to a cocktail party in New York City.
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LATimesCommentary: Don't Hang the Disney Board Just Yet (General) posted: 11/29/04
UCLA law professor Lynn A Stout examines the ongoing Disney shareholder lawsuit.
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LPWire: Majesco Secures Game Boy ® Advance Video Rights to Disney Properties (Movies) posted: 11/29/04
Majesco's Game Boy ® Advance Video title Disney Channel Collection vol. 1 will feature episodes from the Disney Channel's Lilo & Stitch, the series and Kim Possible and is expected to ship in time for the holidays.
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AP: Disney Web Traffic Rises 17 Percent (General) posted: 11/29/04
The Associated Press reports Disney logged 15.8 million unique visitors to its web site in October, up 17 percent from the year-ago period.
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FilmForce: Downey Jr. in Shaggy Dog (Movies) posted: 11/29/04
FilmForce announces Robert Downey Jr., will play an entrepreneur who is using dogs to experiment with a miracle drug that he hopes will bring seven years to every human year in Disney's remake of The Shaggy Dog.
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FLToday: Toho, Disney will be sites for fish-off (WDW) posted: 11/29/04
Florida Today announces Kissimmee's West Lake Toho and Walt Disney World's Bay Lake will be the sites for the 2005 BASS Federation Championship.
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Reuters: Disney to launch in India with News Corp's Star (Movies,General) posted: 11/29/04
Reuters reports Disney will launch the Disney Channel and Toon Disney on December 17th.
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AP: L.A. County May Sandblast Disney Hall (General) posted: 11/29/04
The Associated Press reports the LA County Board of Supervisors is considering sandblasting portions of the Disney Concert Hall in an effort to reduce the glare which has been blamed for increasing heat in neighboring buildings and blinding area drivers.
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DarkHorizons: Narnia Artwork (Movies) posted: 11/29/04
Dark Horizons offers artwork from Disney's Chronicles of Narnia.
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ComingSoon: Trailer for Disney's Valiant (Movies) posted: 11/29/04
Valiant tells the story of a pigeon (voiced by Ewan McGregor) who overcomes his small size to become a hero in the Royal Air Force Homing Pigeon Service in World War II. A link to the film's trailer is posted.
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Variety: Helmer-producer pulls up to Alphabet's curb (Movies) posted: 11/29/04
Variety via Yahoo! reports Curb Your Enthusiasm's Emmy-winning director-producer Robert Weide has signed a deal with ABC to develop his own project and direct pilots for the network.
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Zap2It: Second Time's a Charm for The Bachelor (Movies) posted: 11/29/04
Zap2It announces ABC's Bachelor Byron Velvick proposed to Mary.
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OrSen: Disney security rejects labor deal (WDW) posted: 11/24/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports the union representing security, police and fire profressionals at Walt Disney World rejected a new three-year labor contract, 296 - 26, over union leaders advice to accept it.
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FLToday: Disney union votes today on contract (WDW) posted: 11/24/04
Florida Today reports the members of the security, police and fire professionals at Walt Disney World will today on a new, three-year contract.
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DisneyGallery: Indiana Jones 10th Anniversary Event (DL) posted: 11/24/04
Tickets go on sale December 1st for the Disneyland Resort's Indiana Jones Adventure - 10th Anniversary Event. The event will be held March 3, 2005.
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CB: ASIFA-Hllywd Saves Huemer Murals (Movies) posted: 11/24/04
ASIFA-Hollywood helped to preserve two walls from a home set for demotion. The walls featured murals by animator Dick Huemer.
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DIS: Download Free Trial of The Incredibles PC Game (Movies,Coll) posted: 11/24/04
The game features Mr. and Mrs. Incredible and their kids, Violet and Dash, as they try to escape Nomanisan Island while facing wave after wave of the evil forces of their foe, Syndrome. Fans are invited to download the game to test their superpowers in four environments and 20 levels of non-stop game action. Players can switch characters at any point in the game, optimizing their powers for rapidly changing game challenges and differing opponents. Players can get a free trial and purchase the game for $19.95 at www.TheIncredibles.com.
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DesignObserver: The Designibles (Movies) posted: 11/24/04
Design Obvserver discusses design elements of The Incredibles.
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BusWk: Is the Mouse Out of Its Hole? (General) posted: 11/24/04
The Business Week reports analysts have lifted estimates for next year based upon Disney's most recent numbers
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LPWire: Hong Kong Disneyland Announces New Attractions (WDW) posted: 11/23/04
Disney and the Hong Kong SAR Government announced today that Hong Kong Disneyland will welcome its first guests on 12th September, 2005 (Monday), earlier than originally projected. Families visiting the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will be taken on a magical journey through three themed lands, a charming Main Street U.S.A and two Disney-style hotels.
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NYTimes: Ovitz Was Odd but Diligent, Former Disney Officer Says (General) posted: 11/23/04
The New York Times offers Monday's testimony by former Disney CFO Stephen F Bollenback.
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AP: Mitchell Testifies on Ovitz's Tenure (General) posted: 11/23/04
The Associated Press reports George Mitchell's testimony in the Ovitz lawsuit.
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AP: Ovitz's Style a 'Distraction' (General) posted: 11/23/04
The Associated Press highlights Stephan Bollenbach's testimony that Ovitz's style didn't mesh well with the Disney company's culture.
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Reuters: Children's Place completes Disney Store acquisition (General) posted: 11/23/04
Reuters reports Children's Place has completed its acquisition of the Disney Store's North American chain of 313 stores.
"This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the growth of The Children's Place," said Ezra Dabah, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Children's Place. "We believe that the Disney brand together with our retail expertise will be a powerful and profitable combination."
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BusinessWk: Mickeyfying The PC (Coll,General) posted: 11/23/04
Business Week examines Disney's Dream Desk, the "mickeyfied" PC.
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NowPlaying: An Incredibles Sequel? (Movies) posted: 11/23/04
In an interview with Now Playing, Mark Andrews, the story supervisor for The Incredibles talks about the possibility for more adventures with the Incredibles family.Link spotted on IGN FilmForce
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EOnline: Lindsay Lohan Opens Up (General) posted: 11/23/04
E! Online reports Lindsay Lohan's has discussed her five-day hospitalization last month in a new magazine interview.
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JHM: Beware the Placeholder (DL,WDW) posted: 11/23/04
As news continues to leak about the "Winnie the Pooh" -themed meet-n-greet area that may soon occupy the spot where Captain Nemo's subs once sailed, Jim Hill reminds us that supposedly temporary shows have this awful habit of becoming permanent attractions.
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OrlSen: Desperate move likely would get Walt's approval (Movies) posted: 11/23/04
Orlando Sentinel columnist David Whitley explores ABC's recent promo for Desperate Housewives and asks "What would Walt Do?"
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AFP: India's Bollywood superstar Khan lends voice to US blockbuster (Movies) posted: 11/23/04
The Agence France Presse reports India's reigning box office superstar Shahrukh Khan will voice Mr. Incredible for the film's Hindi version.
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AFX: A.G. Edwards lifts Disney's price target (General) posted: 11/23/04
A.G. Edwards lifted its stock price target for Walt Disney to $30 from $28 after the media and entertainment giant's 'strong' fourth quarter.
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KyodoNews: H.K. Disneyland to open Sept. 12 next year (OD) posted: 11/22/04
The Kyodo News reports Hong Kong Disneyland admission will be lower than Tokyo Disneyland.
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AP: Feng shui master picks Sept. 12, 2005 for Hong Kong Disneyland opening (OD) posted: 11/22/04
The Associated Press reports a feng shui expert was consulted in the decision to open Hong Kong Disneyland on September 12, 2005.
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NYTimes: Cross-Examination of Eisner Causes Some Tempers to Flare (General) posted: 11/22/04
The New York Times reports the Friday testimony in the Ovitz lawsuit.
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NYTimes: A Trial William S. Would Have Loved (General) posted: 11/22/04
The New York Times reviews the recent testimony of Michael Eisner.
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LPWire: DisneyHand Donates $110,000 to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation (General) posted: 11/22/04
DisneyHand, worldwide outreach for The Walt Disney Company, today kicked off the holiday season by supporting The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation toy drive with a donation of $110,000. Disney's support for Toys for Tots has spanned the past 56 years -- ever since Walt Disney became one of the original sponsors of the foundation.
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LPWire: Disney Online and the Kauffman Foundation Present "Opportunity City" At Epcot's Innoventions (WDW) posted: 11/22/04
The new Innoventions exhibit brings to life the fun and challenge of learning about entrepreneurship that kids have enjoyed for the past eighteen months through the highly successful Disney-Kauffman "Hot Shot Business" Internet simulation game
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LP: Disney Channel's Christy Carlson Romano to Appear in Columbus, Nov 23 (Movies) posted: 11/22/04
Special appearance and autograph signing by Christy Carlson Romano, on Tuesday, November 23rd from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at the Limited Too store at Easton Town Center in Columbus. Christy has a new CD titled, CHRISTY CARLSON ROMANO: GREAT DISNEY TV AND FILM HITS.
Leonard'sPicks: Review of Disney's National Treasure (Movies) posted: 11/22/04
Leonard Maltin reviews Disney's National Treasure.
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FilmForce: Evanescence May Play Narnia (Movies) posted: 11/22/04
FilmForce reports Evanescence lead singer Amy Lee has been asked to contribute music to Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia.
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Fool.com: Pixar's Folly (Movies) posted: 11/22/04
The Motley Fool re-evaluates the 1997 negotiations between Disney and Pixar.
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LPWire: Universal Studios Hollywood Appoints Tim Runco, VP, Entertainment (DL) posted: 11/22/04
Tim Runcho who spent 20 years at the Disney Company has been named the Vice President, Entertainment for Universal Studios Hollywood.
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NFFC: Chapter at the Park Auction Offers Variety of Disney Collectibles (DL,Coll) posted: 11/19/04
On Saturday, November 20th the NFFC's Chapter at the Park will host a Disney collectibles auction. Attendance and parking are free. The event begins at 1:30p at the Garden Grove Historical Society.
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NYTimes: Profits Are Up 24% at Disney and So, It Says, Is Teamwork (General) posted: 11/19/04
The New York Times reports Disney's fourth quarter earnings.
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OrlSen: Proposal seeks to keep a Disney heir on board (General) posted: 11/19/04
A Pennsylvania investor has proposed that at least one member of the Disney family holds a seat on Disney's Board of Directors.
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FLToday: Unions OK contract with Disney (WDW) posted: 11/19/04
Florida Today reports Walt Disney World's largest union coalition ratified a new deal, 3771 to 2769.
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Reuters: Disney's Eisner: TV Interview with Ovitz Was Dumb (General) posted: 11/19/04
Disney chief Michael Eisner called his comments on Larry King "not completely candid with the public" and described his decision to appear on the program "an extremely dumb thing to do"
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WFTV: On Fourth Try, Disney Workers Approve Contract (Movies) posted: 11/19/04
WFTV reports members of Walt Disney World's largest union approved a three-year contract, just hours before the current contract was set to expire.
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NYTimes: Eisner Regrets Praising Ovitz on Larry King (Movies,General) posted: 11/19/04
The New York Times reports Michael Eisner called his appearance on Larry King Live "dumb" and "stupid"
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CBSMW: Ovitz trial puts heat on Eisner (General) posted: 11/19/04
CBSMarketWatch reports the trial over former Disney Company president Michael Ovitz' severance package threatens to open old wounds and tarnish the image of the company's chief executive officer, Michael Eisner.
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CartoonBrew: Help Preserve Disney Art (Movies) posted: 11/19/04
Cartoon Brew announces a mural created by artist Dick Huemer, who was the co-story director for Fantasia and co-author of Dumbo may be demolished shortly. Your help is sought in preserving this art.
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Zap2It: How Disney Channel Got Its 'Groove' Back (Movies) posted: 11/19/04
Zap2It announces the Disney Channel has ordered 21 episodes of a spin-off series from Disney's The Emperor's New Groove entitled Emperor's New Skool.
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Zap2It: Election Over, ESPN Returns to Cable Lead (Movies) posted: 11/19/04
Zap2It announces ESPN has reclaimed its top spot in the cable ratings with the election season ended.
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OCReg: National Treasure Review (Movies) posted: 11/19/04
The Orange County Register reviews Disney's National Treasure giving it a C+.
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CalgarySun: Treasure trove (Movies) posted: 11/19/04
The Calgary Sun reviews Disney's National Treasure calling it "a witty comedy caper aimed at adults."
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FilmForce: IGN Interviews Jon Voight (Movies) posted: 11/19/04
IGNFF interviews acting legend Jon Voight who stars in Disney's National Treasure.
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Fool.com: Disney's Not Goofy (General) posted: 11/19/04
The Motley Fool discusses Disney's fourth quarter earnings reports.
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Playbill: Mary Poppins Composers Ready Several New Projects (Movies) posted: 11/19/04
Playbill announces composer George Stiles and lyricist Anthony Drewe who have provided new songs for Mary Poppins will record their show Just So and will premiere their new musical Soho.
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Playbill: Disney's On the Record with Emily Skinner Officially Opens Nov 19 (Movies) posted: 11/19/04
The national tour for Disney's On the Record begins November 19th at Cleveland's Palace Theatre.
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AP: 'All My Children' tapes 9,000th show (Movies) posted: 11/19/04
ABC's All My Children celebrated the filming of its 9,000th episode which is set to air December 16th.
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Newsday: Karmazin named CEO at Sirius (General) posted: 11/19/04
Mel Karmazin has been named CEO at Sirius. Karmazin's name often appeared in media reports of possible Eisner successors.
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LPWire: LaughingPlace.com To Launch Magazine for Disney Fans (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll) posted: 11/18/04
Press release announcing the January launch of Tales From the Laughing Place - The LaughingPlace.com Magazine.
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OrSen: Disney World workers vote today on contract proposal (WDW,WDW) posted: 11/18/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports the contract Disney workers will be voting today is largely unchanged from the last one they voted on.
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OrSen: Disney reports higher earnings (General) posted: 11/18/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports on Disney's fourth quarter earnings.
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LPWire: Crush 'N' Gusher to Make Splashy Debut At Disney's Typhoon Lagoon in 2005 (WDW) posted: 11/18/04
Press release on the upcoming addition to Typhoon Lagoon.
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OrSen: Eisner: Ovitz would not accept firing (General) posted: 11/18/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports on the Michael Ovitz lawsuit. In today's testimony Disney CEO Michael Eisner testified Ovitz would not accept being fired.
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FLToday: Union leaders worry about second rejection (WDW) posted: 11/17/04
The Florida Today reports some union leaders are concerned that if the labor contract proposal is voted down again many of the gains made for workers over the years may be lost.
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NYTimes: Eisner Says Ovitz Required Oversight Daily (General) posted: 11/17/04
Disney CEO Michael Eisner testified that Michael Ovitz proved a poor fit for Disney's corporate culture.
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AFP: Ovitz did not adapt to Disney culture (General) posted: 11/17/04
Disney CEO Michael Eisner described Michael Ovitz as unable to adapt to Disney's corporate culture.
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FT: Disney chiefs wanted to quit over Ovitz (General) posted: 11/17/04
Eisner testified that he averted the exodus of various Disney Company executives in May 1996 by promising them he would deal with Michael Ovitz "one way or another" by the end of the year.
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AP: 'Monday Night Football' Rankles FCC (Movies) posted: 11/17/04
The Associated Press offers FCC Chairman Michael Powell's response to ABC's Desperate Housewives intro to Monday Night Football.
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Zap2It: ABC Teams 'Alias' with 'Lost' for Midseason (Movies) posted: 11/17/04
Due to the success of ABC's Desperate Housewives on Sunday evenings, they will bring Alias to Wednesday and pair it with Lost beginning on January 5th.
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Variety: 'Housewives' laughing all the way to Globes (Movies) posted: 11/17/04
Variety via Yahoo announces ABC's Desperate Housewives has been submitted as a comedy for the Golden Globes.
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EOnline: Football, Housewives Don't Mix (Movies) posted: 11/17/04
E!Online reports ABC is apologizing for the Monday Night Football opening sequence featuring Nicollette Sheridan from ABC's provocative Desperate Housewives.
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Zap2It: ABC Orders Up a Six-Pack of Love (Movies) posted: 11/17/04
Zap2It announces Jennifer Love Hewitt is in talks to star in a midseason comedy.
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Variety: Flyover has ABC aboard (Movies) posted: 11/17/04
Variety via Yahoo reports ABC is developing The Flyover States, a drama focusing on a NY Woman who moves back to her Arkansas hometown with her two teenage children following the death of her husband.
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OrlSen: Lost finds mix of realism in cast (Movies) posted: 11/17/04
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the broad casting for ABC's Lost.
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Muppets: The Muppets Official Website Opens (Movies) posted: 11/17/04
The new official website for the Muppets has opened. The site features Muppets news, promtional information about The Muppets Wizard of Oz including concept art, and more. Several areas of the site are still under development.
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LPWire: Walt Disney World Welcomes Stitch, Mr. Incredible, and Crush, Announces Water Attraction (WDW) posted: 11/16/04
Walt Disney World has unveiled plans for a "water coaster" at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park, called Crush 'N' Gusher. The resort has recently opened a new attraction featuring Stitch, added characters from The Incredibles to the Studios, and characters from Finding Nemo to Epcot's Living Seas pavilion.
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TurnTo10: Disney Pulls Off Nifty 'Stitch' Switch (WDW) posted: 11/16/04
Turn To 10 reviews "Stitch's Great Escape"
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LPWire: Mickey Mouse Named the 2005 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal (DL) posted: 11/16/04
As Grand Marshal, Mickey Mouse will represent the theme Celebrate Family to a worldwide television viewership as he rides in the 116 th Rose Parade, and as he tosses the coin before the 91 st Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2005.
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FLToday: Pirates to spice up Disney Cruises (OD) posted: 11/16/04
Florida Today announces the Disney Cruise Lines "Pirates in the Caribbean"
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WDW: Raven Symone Performing Live at Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 11/16/04
On November 17 - 21, Raven-Symone will perform two shows daily at the Disney-MGM Studios. She will greet guests and sign cds following each performance at Once Upon a Time.
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Reuters: Disney World turns up heat on unions (WDW) posted: 11/16/04
Reuters reports Disney will not extend current contract beyond Thursday deadline for pact vote. The unions will be voting on a slightly modified contract and have authorization to call a strike if the contract is rejected.
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WESH: Disney World, Unions Meet With Federal Mediator (WDW) posted: 11/16/04
Union leaders and company representatives met with a federal mediator.
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WFTV: Disney's Union Group Votes On Contract Proposal (WDW) posted: 11/16/04
WFTV highlights the developing story of Disney's contract dispute with the leaders of the Service Trades Council Union, which covers about 40 percent of the Walt Disney World Resort work force.
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FinancialExpress: Disney Takes Interest in India (OD,Movies,General) posted: 11/16/04
Disney president and COO Bob Iger met with an entertainment industry delegation from India last week. Disney is preparing to launch a set of TV channels in India and is reportedly interested in creating original desi animation and TV shows in India. The report also states Disney is planning a "significant investment in an entertainment park in India."
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LPWire: W.I.T.C.H. December Preview on ABC Family (Movies) posted: 11/16/04
A special one hour preview of the upcoming adventure series "W.I.T.C.H." based on the comic magazine sweeping Europe, will air Saturday, December 18 (12:00 noon, ET/11:00 a.m., PT) on the ABC Television Network. It will also be presented Sunday, December 19 during JETIX on ABC Family (9:30 a.m. ET/PT) and Toon Disney (8:00 p.m. ET/PT).
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Reuters: After Slow Quarter, ABC Seen as Standout for Disney (General) posted: 11/16/04
Reuters reports Disney's quarterly results will be announced on Thursday. This quarter is expected to show a growth of about 5 percent compared with last year.
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DIS: The Walt Disney Company Investor Newsletter Nov 2004 (General) posted: 11/16/04
The November 2004 Disney Company Newsletter for Investors reports the performance of various division of the Disney Company and highlights their upcoming activities including movie and home entertainment releases.
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NYTimes: Eisner, on Stand, Describes the Courting of Ovitz (General) posted: 11/16/04
The New York Times offers highlights from Michael Eisner's Monday testimony.
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OrlSen: Eisner's challenge in court is to field tough questions (General) posted: 11/16/04
The Orlando Sentinel offers highlights from Michael Eisner's Monday testimony in the Ovitz lawsuit.
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USAToday: For $10 a day, you can sign on to Web to watch Disney trial (General) posted: 11/16/04
USA Today announces the testimony in the Ovitz trial is viewable online at Courtroomconnect.com. Some users may be accessed a $10 / day fee for use.
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WCJB: No Evidence Disney Stole Idea of Epcot (WDW) posted: 11/16/04
A Federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit that accused the Disney Company of stealing the idea for Epcot.
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HR: Disney booting up 'Toy Story 3' (Movies) posted: 11/16/04
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney is actively moving ahead with its sequel to the Toy Story movies.
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LP: The Disney Channel Offers Special Holiday Programming Throughout December (Movies) posted: 11/16/04
December television for kids includes the television premiere of "The Wiggles" newest holiday special "Santa's Rockin'" with guest John Fogerty; a primetime presentation of the animated "Higglytown Heroes" guest starring John Astin and Sean Astin as Santa and his novice Elf; Disney Channel megastar Raven hosting eleven hours of holiday themed programming and a new episode of her hit series "That's So Raven" and more.
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LPWire: Toon Disney Makes December the Month of Merriment (Movies) posted: 11/16/04
Toon Disney presents Month of Merriment, featuring holiday themed specials, movies and episodes airing every Friday 5 - 9p and Saturday 11a - 3p throughout December.
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NYPost: Doing Mickey Right (WDW) posted: 11/16/04
The New York Post offers tips to saving money on your Disney World vacation.
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HR: ABC OKs Rodney, Savages (Movies) posted: 11/16/04
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC has given back-nine episode pickups to Rodney and Complete Savages.
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FilmForce: National Treasure Clip (Movies) posted: 11/16/04
FilmForce offers an exclusive clip from Walt Disney Pictures' National Treasure which opens on Friday.
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LP: Disney Motion Features The Incredibles (Movies,General) posted: 11/16/04
Stop by Disney.com to view video of Disney's newest attraction, video snips from The Incredibles and spots about Mickey's birthday and collecting.
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OrSen: Crush, the surfer sea turtle, coming to Epcot (WDW) posted: 11/15/04
The Orlando Sentinel describes the Finding Nemo additions to Epcot's Living Seas.
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AP: Ex-Disney Director Sensed Tension Early (General) posted: 11/15/04
The Associated Press highlights the testimony of ex-Disney director Roy E Disney. On Monday he testified that he sensed tension early on between Michael Ovitz and Michael Eisner.
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FT: Eisner's chance to dish the dirt nears (General) posted: 11/15/04
The Financial Times reports Michael Eisner will testify in the Michael Ovitz lawsuit.
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WFTV: Mediator Brought In To Help Resolve Disney Contract Dispute (Movies) posted: 11/15/04
WFTV reports a federal mediator has been in to assist in the contract dispute between Disney and its largest union.
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AWN: Steve Jobs Lays Out Pixar Plans (Movies) posted: 11/15/04
Pixar CEO Steve Jobs laid out the company's potential plans for the future during the recent investor conference call.
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HR: Disney Snaps Up Comic Book Publisher (General) posted: 11/15/04
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Disney Company has purchased the assets of CrossGen Entertainment which includes the titles Abadazad, Mystic, Route 666.
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AFP: Eisner due to testify in bitter Disney trial (General) posted: 11/15/04
The Agence France Presse reports Michael Eisner may begin his testimony in the Ovitz suit on Tuesday.
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NYTimes: After The Incredibles, Pixar Can Afford to Play Hard-to-Get (Movies) posted: 11/15/04
The New York Times reports Pixar's chief Steve Jobs comments that Pixar would not make a decision regarding a distribution deal until the last possible moment due in part to the anticipated "musical chairs among the studios" Jobs anticipates with Eisner's scheduled departure.
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BWOnline: Pixar's Superhero Exploits (Movies) posted: 11/15/04
Business Week Online discusses Pixar's sixth blockbuster in a row, but points to the uncertainties about the still yet to be determined distribution deal as clouding the stock price.
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USAToday: Pressure builds on Disney to renew NFL broadcast deals (Movies) posted: 11/15/04
USA Today reports Disney President Iger has indicated thathe wants to "move forward" with the negotiations to extend the ABC and ESPN contracts with the NFL.
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Zap2It: Simpson's Sis, Lachey's Mates Visit ABC Christmas (Movies) posted: 11/15/04
Zap2It announces Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey will present Nick & Jessica's Family Christmas on ABC on Wednesday, December 1st
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EOnline: A Star Wedding (Movies) posted: 11/15/04
E! Online announces Star Jones, co-host of ABC's The View married Wall Street banker Al Reynolds.
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OrlSen: Disney workers reject contract (WDW) posted: 11/12/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports the move gives union negotiators the power to strike which isn't planned for now.
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MtgNews: Disney World Workers Authorize Strike (WDW) posted: 11/12/04
Union leaders appear eager to avoid a walk-out despite a recent strike authorization vote.
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LATimes: Gold Testifies Eisner Briefed Board (General) posted: 11/12/04
The Los Angeles Times offers Stanley Gold's Wednesday testimony. Gold stated that he felt "Mr. Eisner was keeping me in the loop" regarding the progress of the talks between the Disney Company and Ovitz.
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OrlSen: Disney, Gold to testify on Ovitz hiring (General) posted: 11/12/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports Stanley Gold and Roy Disney will testify in the suit regarding Michael Ovitz' hiring and firing.
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LPWire: Disney World Hosts ABC Soap Stars this Weekend (WDW) posted: 11/12/04
More than 30 stars from ABC Daytime's hit shows "All My Children," "One Life to Live" and "General Hospital" are confirmed to join the most famous face in soap opera history -- Susan Lucci -- Nov. 13-14 at Disney-MGM Studios for ABC Super Soap Weekend.
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AP: Witness: Ovitz, Eisner Were Clashing (General) posted: 11/12/04
Stanley Gold's testimony on Friday illustrated that the longtime relationship between Michael Eisner and Michael Ovitz underwent a "slow deterioration" which eventually lead to Ovitz's termination.
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OrlSen: Disney World's Festival of the Masters This Weekend (WDW) posted: 11/12/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports the 29th Annual Festival of the Masters featuring 175 artists will be held this weekend from 9:30a - 5:30p at the Downtown Disney
WestSide.
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LPWire: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Turns Magic Kingdom Into Winter Wonderland for 12 Nights (WDW) posted: 11/12/04
It's the most wonderful time of the year as Magic Kingdom hosts Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party for 12 nights of holiday fun in November and December. The festive event takes place on Nov. 28 and 30, Dec. 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 17.
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MiceAge: Kevin Yee Describes the Disappearance of Disney "Reality" (DL,WDW) posted: 11/12/04
MiceAge columnist Kevin Yee discusses Disney's movement towards developing rides that are just for the very young (this explains the cartoonization of lands outside of Fantasyland), and thrill rides for everyone else (albeit sometimes highly themed thrill rides) rather than attractions for the whole family.
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OMEON: Is the Sky About to Fall (Again) at WDFA (Movies) posted: 11/12/04
Chuck Oberleitner returns to the net an editorial discussing possible changes ahead at WDFA.Link spotted at JimHillMedia.com
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LPWire: A Christmas Quartet at Disneyland Resort Paris (OD) posted: 11/12/04
Visitors to Disneyland Park will be plunged into the heart of a Fairytale Christmas, while visitors to Walt Disney Studios Park will experience a Hollywood Christmas with Disney Stars. Disney Village will host a Russian-themed celebration, and guests staying at the Disney hotels will enjoy the splendor of a traditional Christmas.
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DIS: The Tokyo Disney Resort Announces Fan Club (OD) posted: 11/12/04
The Tokyo Disney Resort announces mail in applications (Japanese only) will be accepted for their new fan club beginning on November 18.
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OCReg: Traffic snarled headed to Knott's (DL) posted: 11/12/04
The Orange County Register reports unusually heavy traffic along Beach Blvd was created by the Knott's Berry Farm's annual "Tribute to Veterans" which offers free admission to veterans or currently serving military from Nov 1 through Nov 25.
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Guardian: How Pixar Conquered the Planet (Movies) posted: 11/12/04
The Guardian visits the headquarters of Pixar, the "kings of animation"
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CBSMW: Pixar remains a hit with investors (General) posted: 11/12/04
Shares of Pixar Animation Studios Inc. jumped to a new record high Friday on the strength of a strong quarterly report, though Wall Street analysts are still voicing concerns about the company's valuation.
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LATimes: Stewart's Firm Tap Ex-Exec at ABC as CEO (General) posted: 11/12/04
Former ABC Entertainment president Susan Lyne will step into the role of president and chief executive of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc.
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EOnline: ABC Affiliates Won't Save "Pvt. Ryan" (Movies) posted: 11/12/04
E! Online announces a number of ABC affiliates abandoned plans to air Saving Private Ryan due to concerns that airing the unedited film could lead to fines by the FCC.
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NYPost: Miramax Search (Movies) posted: 11/12/04
The New York Post reports Disney is hunting for an executive to oversee its Miramax unit how Disney spokespeople have stated the company is not actively seeking a replacement for the Weinsteins.
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AP: EU Clears Disney-Columbia British Venture (General) posted: 11/12/04
The Associated Press reports European Union regulators cleared the joint venture between Disney, Columbia Pictures and Britain's ON Demand to provide video-on-demand in Britain and Ireland.
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NYPost: Why Weight? (Movies) posted: 11/12/04
The New York Post talks with Jorge Garcia, the big, curly haired Hurley on ABC's hit Lost.
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ChiSunTimes: Disney's daughter dedicates magnet school's animation lab (General) posted: 11/10/04
The Chicago Sun Times reports Disney Disney Miller dedicated $250,000 animation lab that her family helped fund at Disney magnet school in Lake View.
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OrBusJrn: Alamo renews, adds to Disney alliance (DL) posted: 11/10/04
The Orlando Business Journal announces Alamo will continue as the official rental car company of Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. Alamo will also be the primary corporate sponsor of DCA's Mulholland Madness.
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PlainDealer: For the record, audience loves Disney show (Movies) posted: 11/10/04
Cleveland Plain Dealer offers glowing reviews from the Cleveland audience for Disney's On the Record.
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Bloomberg: Roy Disney Starts Investment Fund After Battle with Eisner (General) posted: 11/10/04
Bloomberg News reports Roy Disney is seeking $1.25 billion for an investment fund to promote shareholder rights at other companies.
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OCReg: Disneyland food workers OK new contract (DL) posted: 11/10/04
The Orange County Register reports the three year deal with Disneyland food-service workers offers more full-time jobs, reduces the time to move up pay scale, and compromises regarding health benefits.
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NYTimes: Pay Adviser Talks of Role in Ovitz Deal (General) posted: 11/10/04
Graef Bud Crystal during his continued testimony in the Ovitz hearing discussed his part in drafting Ovitz's employment agreement.
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TorontoSun: Woody or not? Star won't say (Movies) posted: 11/10/04
During a recent press conference Tom Hanks would not commit to continuing as the voice of Woody, expressing concern that the original team behind the success may no longer be involved due to the split between Disney - Pixar.
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LPWire: Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories for GBA Ships December 7th (Movies,Coll) posted: 11/10/04
KINGDOM HEARTS CHAIN OF MEMORIES will be released only for the Game Boy Advance. The game carries a suggested retail price of U.S. $34.99 and is rated "E" (Everyone).
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Reuters: Mad Catz Signs Games Accessory Deal with Disney (Movies,Coll) posted: 11/10/04
Reuters reports Mad Catz Interactive Inc will create accessory bundles such as a car charger, game cases, etc. featuring Disney properties including Disney's The Incredibles.
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CBSMW: CIBC lifts Disney estimates on ABC turnaround (Movies) posted: 11/10/04
CBS MarketWatch reports CIBC World Markets has raised its earning estimates based on the turnaround of ABC.
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Screamscape: Disneyland Paris Space Mountain Changes (OD) posted: 11/10/04
Screamscape offers rumors about upcoming changes to Disneyland Paris' Space Mountain.
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JHM: Down by the Station (DL) posted: 11/10/04
Update on the addition of the Kimball locomotive to the Disneyland Railroad.
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TorontoSun: Kimmel's quips (Movies) posted: 11/10/04
The Toronto Sun talks with ABC late night host Jimmy Kimmel.
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HR: Fitzsimmons holding laughs for ABC (Movies) posted: 11/10/04
According to the Hollywood Reporter, comedian Greg Fitzsimmons has signed a talent holding deal with ABC to star in a comedy project.
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OrlSen: Disney World unions end feud (WDW) posted: 11/9/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports the leaders of four of the six unions are pushing their members to sign the three-year contract presented by Disney.
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CBSMW: Court rules in favor of Roy Disney (General) posted: 11/9/04
A Delaware Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Roy Disney and will hear his petition to be permitted to disclose certain information obtained from the Disney Company.
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AP: Witness: Ovitz Wanted $50M Signing Bonus (General) posted: 11/9/04
The Associated Press reports Michael Ovitz initially wanted a signing bonus of $50 million to join the Disney Company as its president in 1995.
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AP: Disney seeks a boy wonder (Movies) posted: 11/9/04
The Associated Press highlights Disney's efforts to capture the interest of boys, nothing that they "don't seem that enamored of princes"
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Playbill News: New Director and Set Designer Sign On For Little Mermaid (Movies) posted: 11/9/04
Francesca Zambello will make her Broadway debut as the director of Disney Theatricals The Little Mermaid. Zambello has previously directed the Metropolitan Opera's staging of Les Troyens and Disney's theme park musical Aladdin: a Musical Spectacular. The sets will be designed by George Tsypin and David Ives is still set to pen the book for the stage adaptation.
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Playbill: Disney's On the Record with Emily Skinner Begins National Tour Nov 9 (Movies) posted: 11/9/04
Playbill News discusses the career of Emily Skinner who along with Brian Sutherland head the cast of Disney Theatricals' On the Record which premieres tonight in Cleveland.
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PlainDealer: A Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious start (Movies) posted: 11/9/04
Cleveland's The Plain Dealer discusses Disney's On the Record which features all or part of more than 60 Disney songs.
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EconTimes: Euro Disney net loss widens to $187 mn