Disney News Headlines
December 2004
LPWire: LaughingPlace Store 15% Off Offer Extended (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 12/31/04
The end of the year 15% off offer has been extended through Sunday, January 2nd. More than 30 new items have been added recently.
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LPWire: Disney Destinations Worldwide Look to 2005 for a Golden Year (WDW) posted: 12/30/04
Disney theme parks and resorts around the world are poised to embark on an unprecedented global celebration in 2005 to mark the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland, and to launch an innovative new portfolio marketing campaign.
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Forbes: SEC Reverses Earlier Decision Says Disney Can Exclude Proposal on Proxy (General) posted: 12/30/04
The SEC has reversed an earlier decision and has given Disney permission to withhold from its proxy a proposal to let shareholders directly nominate board members.
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MP: David Koenig Reflects on the Disney Friends Lost Over 2004 (DL,WDW,OD,Movies) posted: 12/30/04
David Koenig offers his farewell to the Disney friends (famed and forgotten) lost in 2004.
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JAM! Television: Voice of Lumiere, actor Jerry Orbach dies (Movies) posted: 12/30/04
Actor Jerry Orbach who provided the voice of Beauty and the Beast's romantic candlestick, Lumiere has died at the age of 69.
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Brandweek: Disney Campaign Celebrates 50th Anniversary (DL,General) posted: 12/30/04
Disney will launch its first TV spot "Coming Home" during the New Year's Day Tournament of Roses Parade.
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OrlSen: Murder plot tied to guard at Disney (WDW) posted: 12/30/04
The Orlando Sentinel reports a Walt Disney World security guard was arrested at Disney's Fort Wilderness as a result of a federal investigation of illegal gun sales. The former security guard admitted that he had sought to have his wife's ex-husband killed to settle a child-custody dispute.
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CNN: Disney World Not Just for Kids (WDW) posted: 12/30/04
Adults enjoy a vacation at Walt Disney World without the kids.
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LATimes: Disney Float Knocks Woman Unconscious (DL) posted: 12/30/04
The Los Angeles Times offers remarks from Disney spokesman Rob Doughty about their ongoing investigations into the parade accident that knocked a 25 year old woman unconscious.
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LATimes: Wait watchers (DL) posted: 12/30/04
The Los Angeles Times takes a look at the dynamics of queueing including an examination of the success of Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure which avoided complaints over the wait times with its snaking queue.
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Playbill: Producers, Wicked, On the Record, Hairspray and More Slated for Dallas Summer Musicals (Movies) posted: 12/30/04
Disney Theatricals On the Record heads to Dallas June 21 - July 3.
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AIMSports: Monday Night Football in Top 10 Again (Movies) posted: 12/30/04
Average national rating for ABC's Monday Night Footbal was the lowest for the program in 35 years though it still ranked among the top 10 primetime shows.
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OCReg: Pond owners look to buy Ducks, too (General) posted: 12/30/04
The Orange County Register reports H&S Ventures, the management company for the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim is in talks with Disney to purchase the Mighty Ducks hockey team.
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TBB: Bucs Go Back to Disney (WDW) posted: 12/30/04
The Buccaneers will hold their 2005 training camp at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, heading back to Central Florida for the fourth straight year.
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OCReg: Errant Disney float hurts 4 (DL) posted: 12/28/04
The magic carpet float from Disneyland's A Christmas Fantasy Parade hit four guests near the parade's conclusion at it's a small world.
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LPWire: Disney's Magical Express Delivers 'Hassle-Free Travel' for Disney Hotel Guests (WDW) posted: 12/28/04
Beginning May 5, 2005, guests of Disney hotels (See Note 1) using Disney's Magical Express service can check their bags at their hometown airport, bypass baggage claim at Orlando International Airport (OIA) and board state-of-the- art motor coaches to the Walt Disney World Resort -- as their bags "magically" appear in their room upon check-in. The round-trip service, which is available and complimentary during Disney's Happiest Celebration on Earth event (which also begins May 5, 2005), is designed to give Disney hotel guests the stress- free vacation they want.
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OrBusJrn: Disney World area one of top 10 New Year's Eve destinations (WDW) posted: 12/28/04
The Walt Disney World area is among the top 10 US New Year's Eve 2004 destinations.
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About: Interview with Richard Sherman - co-composer for Mary Poppins (Movies) posted: 12/28/04
Interview with Disney Legend and Mary Poppins co-composer RIchard Sherman.
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JHM: Will DCA's new Monsters, Inc ride be Buzz worthy? (DL) posted: 12/28/04
Jim Hill explains how "Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin" will be providing the template for this new California Adventure attraction. Which is really more of a "Superstar Limo" rehab than it is a brand new ride.
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LPWire: FloridaOrlandoTickets.net offers Magic Your Way Disney Tickets (WDW) posted: 12/28/04
Press release from LaughingPlace.com Sponsor FloridaOrlandoTickets.net with their Magic Your Way ticket offerings.
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Zap2It: CBS, ABC Celebrate Christmas Weekly Wins (Movies) posted: 12/28/04
ABC finished Christmas week with eight entries in the Top 20 including Desperate Housewives,Lost and NYPD Blue.
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Zap2It: Shaq-Kobe Feud Fuels ABC's NBA Ratings (Movies) posted: 12/28/04
Saturday's ABC showing of the Lakers-Heat basketball game scored the best NBA regular season ratings in six years.
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Zap2It: ABC Monday Win is Far From Blunderful (Movies) posted: 12/28/04
ABC's Blunderful World of Sports topped CBS' repeat lineup.
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KFMB: Disney Revamps Executive Pay Policies (General) posted: 12/28/04
The Disney Company has revamped its executive compensation policy.
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LPWire: LPStore Sale on Disney Items Continues (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 12/28/04
Now through the end of the year you can save 15% on LaughingPlace Store purchases. Four new items were added today.
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LPWire: LP Store Gives 15% Off on Disney Items (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 12/26/04
Now through the end of the year you can save 15% on LaughingPlace Store purchases. More than 85 items have been added recently.
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NFFC: Disney Fans in WDW Area Set Aside January 15-16 for Disney Fun (WDW) posted: 12/23/04
The NFFC will be hosting a variety of events the weekend of January 16. The weekend's include the Strictly Disneyana Show & Sale at the Radisson Parkway Hotel (just across from the entrance to Celebration) and Part of Our World dinner where you can dine with a special Disney guest. If you are interested in purchasing a table for
the upcoming Show &Sale, or would like to receive our our dinner guest list, please contact us via email info@nffc.org.
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SaveDisney: An Open Letter From Roy Disney Regarding Shareholder Proposal (General) posted: 12/23/04
The Save Disney campaign responds to the shareholder proposal that a Disney family member remain on the Company's board. He states, "While we wholeheartedly concur with Mr. Wierenga that the Disney Board should include committed, vigilant directors who share Walt's vision, we also believe that, in the interest of good corporate governance, no one should have the right to a seat on the Board merely because of his or her last name."
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JHM: Save Disney chess game continues (General) posted: 12/23/04
Are you wondering why Roy Disney has suddenly come out against Frank Wierenga's proposal? Jim Hill explains it all to you.
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Zap2It: ABC Far From Lost on Slow Wednesday (Movies) posted: 12/23/04
Encore episodes of Lost's early episode dominated the Wednesday evening ratings.
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NMC: Clarkson Sings at Disney World Christmas Parade (WDW) posted: 12/23/04
Kelly Clarkson will perform in the 21st annual Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade on Saturday, December 25.
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TheOregonian: Cartoon couturiere E Mode has Portland's fashionistas just raving about her (Movies) posted: 12/23/04
The Oregonian discusses the popularity of costumer Edna Mode with Portland area fashionistas.
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AM: Adventure Thru Inner Space Website Tribute (DL) posted: 12/23/04
This site features the sights, sound and flash animation of the much missed attraction in Disneyland California's Tomorrowland (now replaced with Star Tours), Adventure Thru Inner Space. The Adventure Thru Inner Space web site was in the making for over the span of 8 years. Its goal is to share with others who also miss the attraction or have never encountered one of the most interesting, creative and odd rides ever created.
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Zap2It: ESPN Can Thank Peyton Manning for Cable Win (Movies) posted: 12/23/04
ESPN's Sunday Night NFL game featuring Manning's attempt for a single-season touchdown pass record, drew record ratings topping the cable networks.
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DailyBulletin: Disney on Ice fills the rink with monsters (Movies) posted: 12/23/04
Disney on Ice's presentation of Monsters, Inc opens tonight in Southern California.
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LPWire: BVI to Publish The Nightmare Before Christmas Games in North America (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/23/04
Buena Vista Interactive, a publishing label of Buena Vista Games, Inc., today announced that it will publish "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge" for the PlaySation(R)2 computer entertainment system and Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft in North America. The games will release in October 2005 along with BVG's previously announced "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King" title for Nintendo Game Boy(R) Advance.
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LPWire: Disney Collectors Invited to the NFFC's WDW Area Disneyana Show & Sale, Jan 16 (WDW,Coll) posted: 12/23/04
On January 16, 2005 the NFFC -- the Club for Disneyana Enthusiasts will host a Strictly Disneyana Show & Sale at the Radisson Parkway Hotel in Kissimmee, Florida.
Hundreds of Disney collectibles will be available including merchandise from the Disney theme parks around the world. The NFFC's East Coast Strictly Disneyana Show & Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door. General admission will be $3.
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CBSMW: Disney equity rating upgraded by S&P (General) posted: 12/23/04
Standard & Poor's upgraded Walt Disney's equity rating to "buy" from "hold," citing signs of improving fundamentals.
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JAMShowbiz: Brits rave over Mary Poppins (Movies) posted: 12/22/04
Jam! Showbiz offers highlights of the reviews from the British press of Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins.
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MProducts: Official Pin Featuring 2005 Rose Parade Grand Marshal Mickey Mouse (Coll) posted: 12/22/04
Commemorative Pin for the 2005 Rose Parade Grand Marshal - Mickey Mouse. $10
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Zap2It: ESPN Enters Ring with Johnson Pic (Movies) posted: 12/22/04
The first African-American to hold the world heavyweight crown, boxer Jack Johnson will be the subject of an upcoming ESPN biopic.
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HR: Midseason to test ABC (Movies) posted: 12/22/04
While ABC is realizing strong ratings there are still some concerns for the network as Monday Night Football ends next month.
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HR: Buena Vista sells news to Saudi net (Movies) posted: 12/22/04
Buena Vista Television has announced an exclusive multiyear licensing agreement with Saudi Arabian free-to-air satellite channel MBC for its ABC news programming including 20/20,Nightline,Primetime Live and World News Tonight with Peter Jennings.
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HR: Rerun of According to Jim tops slow Tuesday (Movies) posted: 12/22/04
Tuesday's most-watched show was the 9p repeat of ABC's According to Jim.
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TehachapiNWS: Local hounds in famous movie (Movies) posted: 12/22/04
The Tehachapi News reports a Tehachapi resident supplied hunting hounds for Disney's Where the Red Fern Grows remake.
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Walk In and Win at 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' at Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 12/21/04
MillionaireTV.com goes into detail on how to be a part of "Walk In and Win" on January 15th at Disney-MGM Studios.
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HR: Disney Television Animation (Movies) posted: 12/21/04
The Hollywood Reporter discusses Disney's TV animation division which has pushed its marketing and creative boundaries while remaining true to the historic brand.
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AP: Media moguls ate humble pie in 2004 (General) posted: 12/21/04
The Associated Press discusses the various allegations from federal regulators that have been faced by media companies including Disney throughout this year
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AP: The Last Year in Newsmakers' Own Words (General) posted: 12/21/04
This year-in-review article includes Disney shareholders forcing Disney to split the duties of CEO and Chairman of the Board.
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Valiant to be Released April 15th (Coll) posted: 12/21/04
AWM reports Valiant, Disney's first release from Vanguard Animation studios, will be released on April 15th.
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Chicken Little Release Moved to November 4, 2005 (Movies) posted: 12/21/04
The Chicken Little official site shows a new release date of November 4, 2005.
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The Pirates of the Caribbean at the El Capitan Theatre (Movies) posted: 12/21/04
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl returns for a limited engagement at the El Capitan Theatre in HOllywood. ANyone that comes dressed as a pirate will recieve a free commemorative button and get to participate in a costume contest. There will also be a filmaker discusion on opening night January 13th at 7pm.
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USAToday: Specials bring gift of ratings (Movies) posted: 12/21/04
ABC Family's Snow drew 4 million -- the network's top original film in over two years.
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Guardian: Sprinkled with Stardust (WDW) posted: 12/21/04
Will Jon Ronson's reluctant wife enjoy WDW. He write about it in Guardian.
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WorldLeisure: Hong Kong Disneyland to Open Ahead of Schedule (OD) posted: 12/21/04
World Leisure talks about the early opening of Hong Kong Disneyland.
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TheRepublican: Disney to add new magazine (General) posted: 12/21/04
The Republican reports Disney's Family and Children's Magazine Group will launch a new title, Wondertime, aimed at parents of children 6 and under.
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Fool.com: The Mouse Cleans House (General) posted: 12/21/04
Fool.com goes into detail on Disney's recent settlement with the SEC over problems with their Board of Directors.
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OrSen: Disney to Settle Director Benefits (General) posted: 12/20/04
The Disney Company has settled government charges that they failed to fully inform investors about business connections to board members in proxy statements and annual reports filed with the agency between 1999 and 2001.
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TheStreet: Disney Settlement Doubles as Flashback (General) posted: 12/20/04
Disney settled a SEC enforcement action agreeing to cease and desist from violating federal securities laws pertaining to proxy solicitation and periodic reporting.
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OrSen: Universal Jacks Up Ticket Prices (WDW) posted: 12/20/04
Universal Studios Orlando raised their ticket $5 to $59.75.
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Reuters: Fitch Revises Disney Outlook to Stable (General) posted: 12/20/04
Reuters Fitch Ratings on Monday revised the outlook for Walt Disney Co.'s debt ratings to stable from negative.
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Jim Hill Media.com : Wandering around the Walt Disney Museum (General) posted: 12/20/04
One lucky JHM reader got a sneak peek at this work-in-progress at the Presidio last month. They filed this report about like it was like to attend the event as well as the Disney family's future plans for the facility.
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MichaelBarrier: Fess Parker Interview (Movies) posted: 12/20/04
Michael Barrier has recorded several interviews with Fess Parker, who played Davy Crockett (and later Daniel Boone), and you can read a composite of those interviews--in which Parker speaks with insight and humor about Walt Disney, film acting, and strange encounters with John Ford
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NYTimes: After the Ovitz Trial: Ushering in a New Era of Humility in Hollywood (General) posted: 12/20/04
The New York Times discusses the impact of the Ovitz' trial.
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LATimes: Michael Ovitz Was Unfairly Attacked (General) posted: 12/20/04
The Los Angeles Times has published a letter from Michael Ovitz' general counsel.
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NYTimes: Now Say it, Children: Supercalidarkrevisionist (Movies) posted: 12/20/04
The New York Times calls Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins "stunningly staged, bizarrely ambivalent"
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Telegraph: Mary Poppins: A Parable of Adulthood (Movies) posted: 12/20/04
The Telegraph reviews Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins.
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PioneerPress: Disney movie hits should make a bibbiddi-bobbidi-boo-tiful show (Movies) posted: 12/20/04
On the Record director Robert Longbottom describes the musical as a fairly encyclopedic compilation, one that should please most Disney fans.
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Playbill: Disney's On the Record to Be Record (Movies) posted: 12/20/04
On the Record's anticipated performances around the nation.
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LATimes: Disney Names New Head of China Unit (General) posted: 12/20/04
The Los Angeles Times reports the Disney Company has named Stanley Cheung to head its Chinese operations.
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AWN: Incredibles Makes AFI Top 10 for 2004 (Movies) posted: 12/20/04
The Incredibles was among AFI's top 10 films of 2004.
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PhilInquirer: Disney discovers the power of packaging (General) posted: 12/20/04
The Philadelphia Inquirer discusses the strength of the Disney Princesses brand.
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LATimes: Disney throws surprise party (General) posted: 12/20/04
Disney volunteers helped to bolster the holiday spirits of 200 Boys & Girls Club members.
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Playbill: Christy Carlson Romano in Atlanta as Belle (Movies) posted: 12/20/04
Playbill announces Christy Carlson Romano will portray Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast in Atlanta's Fox Theatre Jan 8 - 16, 2005.
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USAToday: Does NBC's 'Today' feel 'Desperate'? (Movies) posted: 12/20/04
The USA Today reports NBC's concerns over ABC's Good Morning America's continuing ratings growth.
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LPWire: Tales from the Laughing Place Magazine for Disney Fans Now On Sale (DL,WDW,Movies,Coll,LP) posted: 12/17/04
Press release announcing the sale of subscriptions and single issues of Tales from the Laughing Place: The LaughingPlace.com Magazine for Disney fans.
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LPWire: Downtown Disney's Disney At Home Store Set To Close Early January (WDW) posted: 12/17/04
Downtown Disney's Disney At Home location will close in early January to begin its transformation into an expanded Goofy's Candy Company location, featuring an interactive show kitchen creating a variety of delicious confections.
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LPWire: Pre-order Your Tickets To Be Part of the WDW Millionaire Audience And Chance at $1 Million (WDW) posted: 12/17/04
The television quiz show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire," hosted by Meredith Vieira, will tape five weeks of episodes during January at Disney-MGM Studios. The tapings will take place inside the "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire-Play It!" set on Jan. 12-16, with multiple episodes taped each day. A limited number of audience tickets are available in advance and can be requested at millionairetv.com.
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Playbill: Mary Poppins Opens in London Dec. 15 (Movies) posted: 12/17/04
Playbill discusses the high expectations for Disney's Mary Poppins.
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Playbill: Strong Advance Ticket Sales for Mary Poppins (Movies) posted: 12/17/04
Mary Poppins has, according to press reports, already exceeded its budget (put by Reuters news agency at nearly $20 million) in advance ticket sales only two days after opening night.
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Broadway.com: 17 Cherry Tree Lane (Movies) posted: 12/17/04
Discussion of Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins and the recent special edition dvd release of the classic film.
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Broadway: Did Mary Poppins Fly with London Theater Critics?, (Movies) posted: 12/17/04
A collection of London reviewers comments about the premiere of Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins.
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LPWire: Walt Disney World's Victoria & Albert's Wins Two Travel Industry Awards (WDW) posted: 12/17/04
Victoria & Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been awarded a AAA Five Diamond rating for the fifth consecutive year and is among just 57 restaurants in North America earning AAA's highest distinction in 2005. The fine dining location was also was awarded four stars by the 2005 Mobil Travel Guide -- one of only two restaurants in Central Florida to earn the honor.
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LPWire: Tokyo Disneyland Resort Announces Disney's Rhythms of the World Begins February 1 (OD) posted: 12/17/04
Disney's Rhythms of the World celebrates the cultures and traditions of the four continents.
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LPWire: Tokyo Disneyland Announces Cinderellabration: Lights of Romance, Jan 17 - Mar 18 (OD) posted: 12/17/04
"Cinderellabration: Lights of Romance," a spectacular nighttime entertainment program will be presented at Tokyo Disneyland Park beginning Monday, January 17 and will continue through Friday, March 18, 2005. This program picks up the story of Cinderella after the royal wedding depicted in the classic Disney animated feature, Cinderella, and brings to life the coronation of Cinderella and the festive celebration of the occasion.
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LPWire: Tokyo Disneyland Announces Disney Princess Days Begins Jan 17 (OD) posted: 12/17/04
From January 17 through April 4, 2005, Tokyo Disneyland Park will present "Disney Princess Days," a special event in which Minnie Mouse is transformed into a charming princess and throws a gorgeous garden party for the Disney princesses and guests.
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DailyNews: New Disney Campus to Get Going (General) posted: 12/17/04
The Daily News announces the Disney Company will break ground today on the first phase of its 125-acre Creative Campus project.
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CBSMW: Euro Disney Holders OK Capital Increase (OD,General) posted: 12/17/04
Euro Disney shareholders Friday approved the sale of new shares, paving the way for the final phase of restructuring the struggling theme park's debt.
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Jim Hill Media.com : Practically Perfect (In Every Way) (Movies) posted: 12/17/04
Andrea Monti reviews Disney Theatricals' latest extravaganza, Mary Poppins.
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Playbill: Menken & Rice's King David in Dallas Dec 15 - 19 (Movies) posted: 12/17/04
Dallas' Lyric Stage will present Alan Menken and Tim Rice's King David.
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USAToday: ABC decides its springtime for Once Upon a Mattress (Movies) posted: 12/17/04
ABC will air Once Upon A Mattress, a tale based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Princess and the Pea.
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EOnline: "Housewives" Desperate for NBA (Movies) posted: 12/17/04
ABC's Desperate Housewives will appear in a promo for the NBA.
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OrSen: Disney powers could be cut (WDW) posted: 12/16/04
State lawmakers are considering changes to Disney's unique governmental powers in Florida.
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Louisville Scene: Disney puts too many songs on the record (Movies) posted: 12/16/04
Review of Disney Theatricals' On the Record which features nearly 60 classic Disney songs.
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FT: Disney chiefs to discuss strategy for new media (General) posted: 12/16/04
The Financial Times announces Disney execs will meet on Friday to discuss the company's investment plans including their digital business strategy.
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AWN: Maltin Discusses Disney Treasures Wave Four DVDs (Movies) posted: 12/16/04
Film historian Leonard Maltin discusses Disney Treasures Wave Four.
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LP: Mariah Carey To Perform During ABC's WDW Christmas Day Parade (Movies) posted: 12/16/04
Mariah Carey -- the biggest-selling female artist of all time with over 150 million records sold worldwide -- will be a featured artist on the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade airing on ABC-TV Christmas Day from 1:00PM to 3:00PM (EST), 12:00PM to 2:00PM (CT), 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (MST) and 3:00PM to 5:00PM (PST. The renowned singer will perform the holiday favorites "Joy To The World" and her popular "All I Want For Christmas," which ranks as the #1-selling holiday song on iTunes.
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LPWire: PAX TV to Air 'A Night of Joy' at Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 12/16/04
Celebrating Night of Joy at Walt Disney World Resort, PAX TV will premiere "Night of Joy: A Holiday Celebration of Faith and Family," an exclusive one-hour special event hosted by Kirk Cameron ("Growing Pains" and "Left Behind"), on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The special chronicles the creation and execution of the Night of Joy event at Magic Kingdom, an annual tradition at Walt Disney World Resort since 1983 and offers Cameron's personal home video of favorite Walt Disney World attractions, including "Mickey's PhilharMagic" at Magic Kingdom, Mission: SPACE at Epcot, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney-MGM Studios and Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom
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AP: 'Mary Poppins' Opens to Raves in London (Movies) posted: 12/16/04
The Associated Press reports advance ticket sales for Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins are strong and reviews are strong.
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Playbill: Hairspray's Winokur Teams with Klein for ABC Comedy Project (Movies) posted: 12/16/04
Playbill announces Hairspray's Marissa Jaret Winokur has been cast in a new comedy for ABC.
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Reuters: ABC Wins Wednesday Again with Lost (Movies) posted: 12/16/04
Reuters announces ABC's Lost won Wednesday evening's ratings battle.
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AP: ABC's All My Children Turns 35 (Movies) posted: 12/16/04
On January 5th ABC's All My Children turns 35.
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MediaDrome: Peek At Narnia (Movies) posted: 12/16/04
Peek at the effects work being done for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.
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Reuters: State pensions push for Disney director resolution (General) posted: 12/15/04
Calpers the New York State Common Retirement Fund, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Pension Funds (AFSCME) and the Illinois State Board of Investment support a shareholder resolution which could allow shareholders to nominate directors.
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AP: Disney World's government safe from outside changes (WDW) posted: 12/15/04
Walt Disney World's municipal government, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, has enough federal and state oversight to keep a new owner from making drastic changes should the Disney Company be sold.
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Dexigner: Giacchino Wins LA Film Critics Association's Annual Film Award (Movies) posted: 12/15/04
Michael Giacchino won the Los Angeles Film Critics Association's annual film award for The Incredibles score. The animated film also won for Best Animation.
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AP: Housewives beat Survivor finale (Movies) posted: 12/15/04
ABC's Desperate Housewives beat out CBS' Survivor finale.
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NYPost: Desperate Housewives' Star Discusses Golden Globe Snub (Movies) posted: 12/15/04
The NY Post offers Eva Longoria of Desperate Housewives comments as the show's only female star not to earn a Golden Globe nomination.
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OrBusJrn: Disney awards $230,000 to Central Florida educators, schools (WDW) posted: 12/15/04
The Orlando Business Journal reports Disney has donated $230,000 to more than 120 Central Florida educators and their schools.
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BostonHerald: Mouse pair from Disney bring luau to Frog Pond ice (Movies) posted: 12/15/04
The Boston Herald reports children from the Charlestown Community Center were invited to attend a free Disney luau to announce the upcoming performances of "Disney on Ice: Mickey and Minnie's Magical Journey"
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OCReg: Anaheim GardenWalk project revived (DL) posted: 12/15/04
The Orange County Register reports a new owner has taken over building Anaheim GardenWalk, an outdoor mall near Disneyland, starting by February 2006.
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AP: Walt Disney channels to air in Indian regional languages (General) posted: 12/15/04
The Associated Press reports The Disney Channel and Toon Disney Channel will launch in India later this month.
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MACNews: Steve Jobs' Sharp Turn with Cars (Movies) posted: 12/15/04
Pixar has made no secret that it's shopping for a new, more favorable agreement with Disney. Technically, their 13-year deal expired last year, when Pixar delivered Finding Nemo. But Pixar can't make a film for anyone other than Disney until Cars is completed.
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ESPN: ESPN and Footlocker.com to Present ESPN Shop (General) posted: 12/15/04
ESPN and Footlocker.com today announced an agreement for ESPN Shop -- an ESPN-branded direct mail catalog and E-commerce destination where fans can purchase athletic footwear, apparel and equipment.
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BostonHerald: Lohan to Playboy, Nudity isn't me (Movies) posted: 12/15/04
The Boston Herald reports Lindsay Lohan has a "no nudity" clause in her Disney contract.
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NYTimes: ESPN.com loses some liberty (General) posted: 12/15/04
The New York Times reports ESPN is combine ESPN's online, radio and magazine sales under its cable and broadcast TV operations.
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Zap2It: Meet 'The Bachelorette's' Suitors (Movies) posted: 12/15/04
Zap2It announces the 25 suitors who will seek the hand of Bachelorette Jen Schefft.
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C21Media: Musical chairs at Disney Europe (Movies) posted: 12/14/04
Promotions announced at Walt Disney Television International.
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LATimes: Ovitz Severance 'Wise Investment,' Witness Says (General) posted: 12/14/04
The Los Angeles Times reports the Monday testimony of former Disney director Robert A.M. Stern.
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Reuters: Disney TV Studio Chief Ready for His Close-Up (Movies,General) posted: 12/14/04
Reuters discusses the promotion of Mark Pedowitz to Touchstone TV chief.
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LATimes: Miramax's Future Uncertain, Disney Says (General) posted: 12/14/04
The Los Angeles Times reports the Disney Company is unsure how business at Miramax films will continue once the contracts of its co-chairmen Harvey and Bob Weinstein expire.
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Forbes: SONY BID COULD'VE SAVED DISNEY $ (General) posted: 12/14/04
NY Post via Forbes reports Eisner had hoped that Sony would hire Michael Ovitz and save Disney from providing the severance pay.
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Omeon: Eisner's Future, Recent SaveDisney Happenings (General) posted: 12/14/04
C.W. Oberleitner has posted two new columns. The first focuses on recent comments by Michael Eisner that he plans to remain an active member of the board after his current contract expires. The second showcases SaveDisney.com's response to those comments which had been posted on an internet discussion board.
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FORTUNE: Why We'll Miss the Disney Trial (General) posted: 12/14/04
Fortune talks about the Ovitz trial.
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Playbill: Mary Poppins Nears Her West End Bow on Dec 15 (Movies) posted: 12/14/04
Playbill shares a few images from Mary Poppins set to officially open on December 15.
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LATimes: Powell Urges No Action on 'Ryan' Airing (Movies) posted: 12/14/04
The Los Angeles Times reports the FCC chairman recommends the agency reject indecency complaints against ABC over the airing of Saving Private Ryan.
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ASIFA: The Incredibles with Brad Bird (Movies) posted: 12/14/04
ASIFA-Hollywood members are invited to a screening of The Incredibles followed by an interview with Brad Bird on Thursday, December 16th. If you are not a member of ASIFA-Hollywood, join now.
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OCReg: Disneyland climbs on popularity list (DL) posted: 12/14/04
The Orange County Register discusses Disneyland's 5 percent increase in attendance during the past year.
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Muppets: Images from the the Muppets Wizard of Oz (Movies) posted: 12/14/04
The official website for the Muppets offers images from the Muppets Wizard of Oz.
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DIS: The Princess Diaries 2 DVD Release Today (Movies) posted: 12/14/04
Visit the official website for Princess Diaries 2 for a variety of downloads relating to the dvd release.
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DIS: Official Site for Mary Poppins DVD (Movies) posted: 12/14/04
A special 2-disc dvd set of Disney's Mary Poppins hits shelves today. Visit the official website for video clips of the trailer, dvd bonuses, wallpaper and games.
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AP: Housewives star to attend Globes despite snub (Movies) posted: 12/14/04
The Associated Press reports Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria will attend the Golden Globes even though she is not nominated.
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Zap2It: CBS Crushes ABC's Monday Pigskin (Movies) posted: 12/14/04
Zap2It announces ABC's Monday Night Football was not able to beat out CSI:Miami on CBS.
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Reuters: World theme park attendance up 2.2 percent in 04 (DL,WDW,OD) posted: 12/13/04
Amusement Business reports theme park attendance rose 2.2 percent worldwide. They report the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida had 15.2 million visitors, Disneyland in southern California had 13.4 million, Tokyo Disneyland had 13.2 million and Tokyo Disney Sea had 12.2 million.
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LATimes: North America's 25 Best-Attended Parks (DL,WDW,OD) posted: 12/13/04
The Los Angeles Times lists the top 25 best-attended North American amusement parks in 2004, their attendance and the percentage change from last year.
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EOnline: National Treasure in Third (Movies) posted: 12/13/04
After three weeks in the top spot, Disney's National Treasure fell to third pulling in $9.9 million. Its total take now stands at $124.2 million.
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AP: Disney Committee Discussed Ovitz (General) posted: 12/13/04
The Associated Press relays the Friday testimony of former Disney director Ignacio Lozano. Lozano stated that the terms of the contract for hiring Ovitz where the responsibility of the compensation committee, not the full board.
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USAToday: Lots of eyes on Disney trial (LP) posted: 12/13/04
USA Today discusses the possible widespread impact of the court case regarding Ovitz's severance.
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Variety: Eisner always kept in touch (General) posted: 12/13/04
Variety via Yahoo! offers the testimony of former Disney board member and chair Raymond Watson. Watson described Michael Eisner as the best executive he's known in terms of keeping the board informed.
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AP: Disney foes subject of TV movie (Movies) posted: 12/13/04
The Associated Press reports the battle between Michael Eisner and Mike Ovitz will be transformed into a film for Showtime.
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RGJ: Tune in to creativity, Disney designer says (General) posted: 12/13/04
Elementary school students were asked to "practice seeing the world, not as it is, but how it could be" during a presentation by Steve Beyer, a senior concept designer at Walt Disney Imagineering.
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LPWire: Fess Parker To Be Honored with Window on Disneyland's Main Street For Role as Davy Crockett (DL) posted: 12/13/04
"In his role as Davy Crockett, Fess Parker helped promote and open Disneyland and through the years he has become a very special member of the Disney family," said Matt Ouimet, president of the Disneyland Resort.
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LATimes: Disney Investor Proposal Gets a Boost From SEC (General) posted: 12/13/04
The Los Angeles Times reports the SEC has supported placing a shareholder proposal on the baloot that could give investors a say in nominating company directors.
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Zap2It: 'Complete Savages' Set Free for a Full Season (Movies) posted: 12/13/04
A look behind-the-scenes of ABC's Complete Savages.
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Zap2It: 'Desperate' Bid for Golden Globes Pays Off (Movies) posted: 12/13/04
ABC's Desperate Housewives pulled in the most Golden Globe nominations for a tv show this year with five, four actress nominations and one for best comedy.
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Variety: Alphabet steals HBO's sizzle (Movies) posted: 12/13/04
Variety via Yahoo reports ABC's Lost pulled a best drama nomination. ABC's Boston Legal actors William Shatner and James Spader as well as Alias star Jennifer Garner also pulled in Golden Globe noms along with several in the cast of Desperate Housewives.
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Zap2It: Abrams Taps 'Angel' Vets for 'Alias,' 'Lost' (Movies) posted: 12/13/04
Zap2It chats with Alias and Lost creator JJ Abrams.
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Playbill: London's Mary Poppins Sets Age Limits for Theatregoers (Movies) posted: 12/13/04
Playbill announces children under three will not be admitted to Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins. The company also recommends parents think twice before bringing children under the age of seve to see the show. The musical has a darker tone similar to the PL Travers novel.
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AP: London Producers Hope Poppins Works Magic (Movies) posted: 12/13/04
The Associated Press discusses Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins.
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JHM: Turtle Talk with Crush Dazzles Disney theme park goers (WDW) posted: 12/13/04
Jim Hill raves about this charming new Epcot attraction -- thanks to cutting edge technology -- really puts the magic back into the Disney theme park experience.
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FilmForce: Disney Prepares to Bring Jungle Cruise to the Big Screen (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 12/13/04
FilmForce announces Disney and Mandeville Films will remake The Swiss Family Robinson and will create a film based upon the Jungle Cruise attraction.
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Reuters: ABC Hits Surf with Paskowitz Clan (Movies) posted: 12/13/04
ABC has ordered a series based on the life of the Paskowitz family. They are legendary in the surfing circles and will provide the fodder for an unconventional family drama.
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Zap2It: ABC Worships Oprah's 'God' in March (Movies) posted: 12/13/04
ABC will air Oprah Winfrey Presents Their Eyes Were Watching God in March. The film based on a classic novel by Zora Neale Hurston will star Halle Berry.;
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OrSen: Obscure rule affects Disney finances (General) posted: 12/13/04
Impact of recent corporate finance laws on the Disney Company.
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USAToday: Disney PC dreamy, but only for youngsters (Coll) posted: 12/13/04
USA Today gives the Disney Dream Desk PC, 2 1/2 stars out of 4.
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LPWire: NFFC Announces January Events on Both Coasts (Coll,General) posted: 12/9/04
On January 16th the NFFC will a Strictly Disneyana Show & Sale at the Radisson Parkway in Kissimmee, Florida. The weekend following on Sunday, January 23rd the NFFC will host a Strictly Disneyana Show & Sale at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Garden Grove, CA. Be sure to check the announcement for times and other activities hosted during these weekends by the NFFC. Table rentals are still available for both shows.
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OMeon: Diplomacy Breaks Out at Disney (General) posted: 12/9/04
Reaction to the news that Roy Disney and Stanley Gold will not offer an alternate slate of candidates for election to the Disney Company board at the 2005 stockholders meeting has been anything but swift. Some analysts see last Friday's announcement by Disney and Gold as the pair throwing in the towel. Others suggest that what we're actually witnessing is the deft hand of a career diplomat at work
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TheStreet: Disney Backs 2005 Views (General) posted: 12/9/04
The Street examines Bob Iger's comments expressing his confidence that Disney will hit their fiscal 2005 earnings target.
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Reuters: Disney's Iger Sees Double-Digit Foreign Growth (General) posted: 12/9/04
Reuters reports Disney's President Bob Iger announced his expectations that the company would experience double digit growth in the foreign markets over the next 10 years as they expand into India and China.
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USAToday: Expert says stock gains countered Ovitz's pay (General) posted: 12/9/04
According to the USA Today Fred Dunbar, a senior vice president at National Economics Research Associates testified that the $140 million severance payment was outweighed by the stock gains which occurred with Michael Ovitz's addition.
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Zap2It: 'life' Swap: ABC Gives Thursday a Schedule 'Makeover' (Movies) posted: 12/9/04
ABC will swap Extreme Makeover and life as we know it.
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NYTimes: Actor Takes Center Stage as Disney Trial (General) posted: 12/8/04
The New York Times reports the testimony of actor and former Disney director Sidney Poitier.
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WashPost: Revolt forced Disney reforms (General) posted: 12/8/04
The Washington Post discusses the impact of Roy Disney and Stanley Gold's to oust Michael Eisner.
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AP: Disney More Confident of ABC Profitabililty (Movies) posted: 12/8/04
The Associated Press highlights Disney president Bob Iger's comments during the Credit Suisse First Boston Media and Telecom Conference. He highlighted the continuing success of ABC.
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Muppets: Muppets Holiday Appearances (Movies) posted: 12/8/04
Click Muppets Holiday 2004 to view the upcoming Muppets appearances including The Muppet Christmas Carol which will air in the U.S. three times during Christmas week, Miss Piggy and Kermit as the west coast hosts of the Walt Disney Holiday Special on ABC on Christmas Day and the Muppets December 15th appearance on Good Morning America.
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Forbes.com: Pixar Delays Its Next Film 'Cars' to 2006 (Movies) posted: 12/8/04
Associated Press reports Disney and Pixar will move its planned November 2005 release date for Cars to June 2006.
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AWN: Cars Delayed till 2006 (Movies) posted: 12/8/04
Disney and Pixar have announced they will delay the theatrical release of Cars to June 2006 from November 2005.
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BBCNews: Restless lions in Johannesburg (Movies) posted: 12/8/04
BBCNews discusses