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Disney News Headlines
January 2005
OrlSen: Strong earnings for Disney (General) posted: 1/31/05
Disney announces their 2005 1Q earnings and anticipate double-digit earnings growth this year and through 2007.
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OrBusJrn: Disney earnings show a surprising rise (General) posted: 1/31/05
In conjuction with their earnings report, Michael Eisner stated, ""We remain confident in achieving double-digit earnings growth in 2005, thanks in part to the resurgence in ratings at ABC, the outstanding performance of ESPN and the recovery at our theme parks."
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TheStreet: No Desperation at Disney (General) posted: 1/31/05
The Street discusses Disney's first quarter 2005 earnings that topped analysts forecasts.
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CBSMW: Disney profit up on cable TV results (General) posted: 1/31/05
Walt Disney Co. said after the market closed Monday that its fiscal first-quarter profit rose 5 percent, on higher revenues at its cable networks and theme parks.
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Zap2it: Incredibles Nabs 10 Annie Awards (Movies) posted: 1/31/05
Pixar's The Incredibles' writer/director Brad Bird walked away with three awards helping to bring the film's total to 10 Annies.
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OrlSen: Disney's fired animators, after the credits rolled (Movies) posted: 1/31/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports discusses Dream On, Silly Dreamer, the documentary about the trials and triumphs of fired animators who had given their hearts to Disney.
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JHM: A special "Cease & Desist" edition of Monday Melange (Movies,General) posted: 1/31/05
These days, they say that there's no such thing as bad publicity. Well, if that's really the case, then Jim Hill hopes that -- by airing a little bit of JHM's dirty laundry -- that even more animation fans will be compelled to check out Dream On Silly Dreamer.
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NYTimes: Much Ado About What's in a Disney Book (General) posted: 1/31/05
The New York Times discusses Simon & Schuster's upcoming title "Disney War: The Battle for the Magic Kingdom."
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LP: Book offers Interviews with Disney Artists (General) posted: 1/31/05
The Walt ´s People series, edited by Didier Ghez, is a collection of the best interviews ever conducted with Disney artists including Rudy Ising, Dave Hand, Bill Tytla, Ken Anderson, Jack Hannah, John Hench, Marc Davis, Milt Kahl, Harper Goff and Joyce Carlson.
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DIS: Enjoy the All-New Walt Disney Family Museum (General) posted: 1/31/05
Disney.com has launched an all-new version of the Walt Disney Family Museum.
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ContactMusic: Mary Poppins Lost Song to Be Finally Released (Movies) posted: 1/31/05
Disney has uncovered a never-before-released tune the Sherman Brothers wrote for Mary Poppins.
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WKMG: Lawsuit Claims Disney's 'Pirates' Movie Pirated (Movies) posted: 1/31/05
A Central Florida filmmaker is claiming the Disney Company stole his idea for the film Pirates of the Caribbean -- Curse of the Black Pearl.
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FilmForce: A Gypsy Queen for Pirates 2 & 3 (Movies) posted: 1/31/05
Naomie Harris will join the cast of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean sequels.
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C21Media: Playhouse Disney launches on Korean cable diginet (Movies) posted: 1/31/05
Disney will expand their 24 hour preschool channel, Playhouse Disney to Korea's CJ Cablenet system.
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Mediaweek: ABC Family Returns to Its Core (Movies) posted: 1/31/05
Mediaweek announces ABC Family is adding new programming that will "embrace the contemporary family with all its humor, passion and dysfunction" said ABC Family president Paul Lee.
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Playbill News: Mary Poppins Librettist Fellowes at Barnes & Noble Feb 8 (Movies) posted: 1/31/05
Julian Fellowes, who wrote the libretto to the new London musical Mary Poppins, will make an appearance at the Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble 7 PM Feb. 8.
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LPWire: New Disney additions to the LaughingPlace Store (DL,Coll) posted: 1/31/05
The latest additions to The LaughingPlace Store.
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OrlSen: DisneyWar Whets Appetite for a Battle (General) posted: 1/28/05
According to the Orlando Sentinel the Disney Company has reportedly acquired a copy of a yet to be released Simon & Schuster title, "DisneyWar: The Battle for the Magic Kingdom" and Disney has already put the publisher "on notice" that they would take legal action in response to any inaccuracies within the title.
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LPWire: Disneyland Resort Promotes Claire Bilby to Senior Vice President (General) posted: 1/28/05
The Disneyland Resort announced today that Claire Bilby has been promoted to senior vice president, Sales and Distribution Marketing. In her new role, Bilby will continue leading all sales efforts and work closely with a variety of travel industry partners to maximize Resort sales opportunities.
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LPWire: Disney Executives to Speak to Investors (General) posted: 1/28/05
Disney executives will speak to Disney's 2005 Investor Conference on Monday and Tuesday, January 31 and February 1, 2005.
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CBSMW: Disney to report results Monday (General) posted: 1/28/05
Walt Disney Co. is expected to post a lower fiscal first-quarter profit than the prior year on Monday, but strong results at the company's broadcast and cable television networks could push it past Wall Street estimates, analysts said.
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Reuters: Disney Wins as Judge Refuses New Pooh Trial (General) posted: 1/28/05
Reuters reports a LA judge has denied a new trial to the Slesinger family in their continuing pursuit of the rights to Winnie the Pooh.
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Zap2It: 'Ray' Co-Star Practices 'Boston Legal' (Movies) posted: 1/28/05
Zap2It reports Kerry Washington who portrayed Ray Charles' wife Della Rae Robinson in the Oscar nominated film Ray will be part of a multi-episode arc on ABC's Boston Legal.
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Variety: Buena Vista vid vet to VP (Movies,General) posted: 1/28/05
Variety reports Buena Vista Home Entertainment veteran Eric Maehara has been promoted to VP of communications.
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OrlSen: Hulk coaster brakes down (WDW) posted: 1/28/05
Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure closed the Incredible Hulk Coaster for around four hours today after the coaster was brought to halt by a computer glitch which activated the emergency brakes.
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IGN: Skarsgard in Pirates Sequel (Movies) posted: 1/27/05
FilmForce reports Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård will play 'Bootstraps' Turner.
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ComingSoon: Incredibles Director Brad Bird on the Oscar Nominations (Movies) posted: 1/27/05
Brad Bird remarks on The Incredibles four Oscar nominations.
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FilmForce: Is Hawaii Losing Lost? (Movies) posted: 1/27/05
ABC's Lost may move its base of operations away from Hawaii.
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Zap2It: ABC Opens 'Eyes' in April (Movies) posted: 1/27/05
Eyes, a show about the problem-solvers at a high-tech investigative firm, will premiere at 10 p.m. ET Wednesday, April 13 on ABC.
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FilmForce Interview: Mark Johnson (Movies) posted: 1/27/05
IGN talks to the producer on the set of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
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LATimes: Advisory Firm Backs Disney (General) posted: 1/26/05
The Los Angeles Times reports the influential Institutional Shareholder Services is supporting all 12 Disney directors, including Eisner only a year after siding with dissidents during last year's shareholder vote.
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LPWire: Disney Company 2005 Oscar Nominations (Movies) posted: 1/26/05
List of the Oscar nominations for Miramax and Buena Vista Studios.
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AP: Oscar Nods Could Be Miramax's Swan Song (Movies) posted: 1/26/05
The Associated Press reports Miramax Films 20 Oscar nominations could be the studio's swan song.
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LPWire: 2005 ArielCon Atlantica This Weekend in Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 1/26/05
Ariel fans gather in Walt Disney World to view the various shows, attractions and photo spots that feature their favorite redhead.
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Playbill: Disney's On the Record to Close July 31 (Movies) posted: 1/26/05
Disney's On the Record will play its final engagement July 19 - 31 at Denver Center's Buell Theatre.
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LPWire: Disney / Pixar Sponsored Racecar To Be Driven by Paul Newman Next Week in Daytona (Movies) posted: 1/26/05
At an age when most people think about slowing down, film legend Paul Newman, who celebrates his 80th birthday today, is set to put the pedal to the metal behind the wheel of a Disney and Pixar sponsored racecar on February 4th, and race for a new record at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, it was announced today.
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Zap2It: ABC Wipes Out 'Savages' (Movies) posted: 1/26/05
ABC has pulled Complete Savages from its network schedule. The show is expected to return in March.
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OrSen: Disney benches Super Bowl Ad (Movies) posted: 1/26/05
The Orlando Sentinel announces this year's Super Bowl will not feature the traditional "I'm going to Disney World" spot.
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NYDailyNews: Eyes on Eisner (General) posted: 1/26/05
The New York Daily News in their "Lowdown" offers the report that Fortune writer Patty Sellers who's writing a profile on the Disney Company was flown to London the Disney jet for the premiere of Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins. The magazine responded saying among other things, "You have to get these people where you can get them, whether it's their house, a restaurant or a private jet."
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Zap2It: Opinions Differ on 'Lost,' 'Housewives' Overruns (Movies) posted: 1/26/05
Zap2It discusses TiVo owners dilemma with Desperate Housewives overrunning into Boston Legal's hour.
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JHM : Wednesdays with Wade: Donald Duck's Other Daddy (Part One) (General) posted: 1/26/05
Wade Sampson begins a special two part series about Disney animation legend Jack Hannah.
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ChinaDaily: Chinese stars dub 'Incredibles' (Movies) posted: 1/26/05
The Incredibles will be dubbed by Chinese film stars for its showing in China.
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WSN: Disney Names Channel Distributor for Thailand (Movies) posted: 1/26/05
Disney Channel and Playhouse Disney Channel will appear on Thai cable later this year.
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TheAge: Pacific Brands To Feature Disney Characters (General) posted: 1/26/05
Australia's Pacific Brands Ltd has signed a deal that gives the clothing company access to Disney characters as part of its takeover of the underwear and pajama group TMI Australasia Pty Ltd.
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LPWire: Disneymania 3 IN CONCERT at Disney's California Adventure Park! (Movies) posted: 1/25/05
Disney's California Adventure will host Disneymania 3 IN CONCERT featuring Raven-Symone, Kimberly Locke, Christy Carlson Romano, The Cheetah Girls, Lalaine and more throughout the January 29 - 30 weekend.
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LPWire: Authentic Irish Pub to Open at Downtown Disney (WDW) posted: 1/25/05
Irish hospitality and a bit of blarney will be coming to Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort in the form of an authentic Irish pub and restaurant. Scheduled to open in summer 2005, the pub (yet to be named) will feature the very best of Irish food, flair, heritage and entertainment.
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MSNBC: ABC ratings lift gives Disney's Iger a boost (Movies) posted: 1/25/05
MSNBC talks about Disney's Bob Iger who looks to be the likely successor to CEO Eisner.
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Zap2It: ABC chief praises Housewives and Lost (Movies) posted: 1/25/05
ABC president Alex Wallau discusses the success of Desperate Housewives.
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Zap2It: ABC Chief Considers Legal Issues (Movies) posted: 1/25/05
Zap2It reports ABC's Boston Legal is a solid hit for the alphabet network.
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AWN: The Incredibles Power Up Four Oscar Noms (Movies) posted: 1/25/05
The Incredibles pulled in four Oscar nominations including Best Animated Feature, Best Original Screenplay, Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing.
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NYT: Euro Disney to Raise Cash With Low-Priced Stock Offer (OD,General) posted: 1/25/05
Chief financial officer of Euro Disney, Jeffrey Speed, said the rights offering "will give us the liquidity and the capital we need for new attractions."
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LATimes: ABC Says It Expects to Renew NFL Agreement (General) posted: 1/25/05
An executive says the network wants to hold on to Monday Night Football even though it has lost an estimated $150 million a year on its current deal.
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Screamscape: Wonders of Life To Reopen One Week in Feb (WDW) posted: 1/25/05
The Wonders of Life pavilion (Body Wars, Cranium Command and Making of Me) will reopen from Feb 13 to Feb 26th. The Land pavilion is currently closed and will remain closed until April 1st.
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JHM: Disney's American Celebration (General) posted: 1/25/05
Jim Hill reveals WDI's plans for a revisioned version of that theme park that the Walt Disney Company had wanted to build in Virginia back in the mid-1990s.
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Broadway: Will American Idol Fave Diana DeGarmo Be Beauty and the Beast's Next Belle? (Movies) posted: 1/25/05
American Idol's Diana DeGarmo will be Broadway's next Belle.
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AP: Euro Disney Launches $328M Capital Plan (OD) posted: 1/25/05
The Associated Press discusses the debt restructuring by Euro Disney.
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DailyTrojan: Vaulting the Disney gap and its plan for profits (Movies) posted: 1/25/05
The 'Disney Vault,' quickly taking away childhood favorites, is for retired films.
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LABizJrnl: DirecTV to offer ABC high-definition in 10 markets (Movies) posted: 1/25/05
The Los Angeles Business Journal reports DirecTV will offer ABC high-definition in 10 markets.
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Zap2It: Bachelorette Calls Two More Guys on the Carpet (Movies) posted: 1/25/05
Zap2It reports ABC's bachelorette tosses two more suitors.
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Broadway: Mary Poppins Soars with Nine Olivier Nominations (Movies) posted: 1/25/05
Broadway.com announces Disney Theatricals Mary Poppins topped the 2005 Olivier awards with nine nominations.
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NFFC: 2005 Strictly Disneyana Show & Sale in Anaheim January 23 (DL,Coll) posted: 1/20/05
The NFFC will again be hosting the World's Largest STRICTLY Disneyana Show & Sale - on Sunday, January 23, 2005 at the spacious Crowne Plaza Resort Hotel in Garden Grove, California (about 1 ½-miles South of the Disneyland Resort on the Southwest corner of Harbor Boulevard and Chapman Avenue - it's the same hotel as last year).
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LPWire: Tales from the LaughingPlace Staff at Sunday Show and Sale (LP) posted: 1/20/05
The staff of Tales from the LaughingPlace: The LaughingPlace Magazine - Lee MacDonald, Lindsay Cave, Rebekah Moseley and Doobie Moseley - will be at the NFFC Show and Sale on Sunday January 23rd selling subscriptions and single issues of the magazine.
NFFC: NFFC Chapter at the Park Hosts Disney Legend Harrison "Buzz" Price, January 22 (DL) posted: 1/20/05
On Saturday January 22 the NFFC's Anaheim Chapter, the "Chapter at the Park" kicks of its 20th year with guest speaker Disney Legend; Harrison "Buzz" Price. Buzz was asked by Walt to provide analysis that lead to the eventual selection of Anaheim for Disneyland. Buzz will have copies of his book "Walt's Revolution! By the Numbers" at the meeting. Guests are welcome.
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UltimateDIS: Screencaps from Lilo & Stitch 2 (Movies) posted: 1/20/05
Ultimated Disney offers 11 screencaps from the direct to video sequel Lilo & Stitch which hits shelves Fall 2005.
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NYDailyNws: Disney's Eisner plots (General) posted: 1/20/05
New York Daily News columnist Phyllis Furman discusses growing rumors of Michael Eisner's efforts to develop a new role for himself at the Disney Company.
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OrSen: Ovitz, Eisner can win and still lose (General) posted: 1/20/05
The Disney shareholder suit regarding the firing of Michael Ovitz will now go to the judge, but the Orlando Sentinel points out that despite the verdict the images of Michael Eisner and Michael Ovitz have been stained.
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DowJones: Evidence Phase of Disney Trial Ends (General) posted: 1/20/05
The evidence portion of the trial over Disney's 1996 firing of Michael Ovitz has concluded.
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Reuters: Disney files $5 bln mixed shelf offering (General) posted: 1/20/05
Reuters reports Disney may sell up to $5 billion in debt securities, preferred and common stock, depositary shares and other securities.
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PigeonBasics: Pigeon the Star in new Disney Movie (Movies) posted: 1/20/05
PigeonBasics offers a synopsis of the upcoming short Valiant starring a carrier pigeon voiced by Ewan McGregor.
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JAMShowbiz: Mary Poppins, The Producers lead nominees for Britain's Olivier awards (Movies) posted: 1/20/05
Disney Thearicals Mary Poppins received nine nominations for this year's Laurence Olivier Awards, which honor the London theatre, opera and dance.
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BBC NEWS: Fry set for role in Hitchhiker's (Movies) posted: 1/20/05
Actor Stephen Fry is joining the cast of the forthcoming film adaptation of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy.
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ComingSoon: Hitchikers Guide Q&A Part 2 (Movies) posted: 1/20/05
Part 2 of the question and answer session with The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy director Garth Jennings and producer Nick Goldsmith.
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The Hitchhikers Guide To the Galaxy Gift Shop (Movies) posted: 1/20/05
1000 hand numbered prop replicas from the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy film are now available for purchase.
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LPWire: Bella Dancerella Open Audition in Downtown Disney (DL) posted: 1/20/05
The talented girl cast as Bella will appear as the dance instructor in the new Disney Princess Cinderella -- Bella Dancerella which will include film footage from Walt Disney Pictures' classic film Cinderella and for the first time retells the Cinderella story through dance. Girls will learn four dance sequences as they relive the classic tale through five original songs from the film.
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FilmForce: Rush Back for Pirates Sequels? (Movies) posted: 1/20/05
Geoffrey Rush may return in the role of Captain Barbossa for Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean 2.
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C21Media: New German home for Disney toon block (Movies) posted: 1/20/05
Disney's animation lineup will move from Germany's ProSieben to Kabel1 and will expand from two to three hours each Sunday.
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DIS: Disney Weddings Site Redesigned (DL,WDW) posted: 1/20/05
Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings has redesigned its Web site, www.disneyweddings.com, making it easier for brides and grooms to plan a dream-come-true wedding at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts.
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Fool.com: Mickey's Masseuse (WDW) posted: 1/20/05
The Motley Fool discusses Steiner Leisure's announcement that it will open a spa this summer at the Swan and Dolphin resort in Walt Disney World.
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LPWire: Mouse Tales Special Edition Features in latest LP Store Disney Update (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 1/20/05
David Koenig new book and 24 other items have been added to The LaughingPlace Store.
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BWOnline: Disney's Top Bet for No. 1? No. 2 (General) posted: 1/19/05
Business Week online reports Disney's president Robert Iger is the front-runner to step into the CEO position following Eisner's anticipated departure later this year.
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JHM: More Pixar-Based Attractions Heading to the Disneyland Resort (DL) posted: 1/19/05
Jim Hill Media announces Frontierland's getting two new attractions themed around Woody while DCA's due to get its own Incrediblesthemed E-Ticket.
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LPWire: Hong Kong Disneyland CMs Travelling to WDW for Immersive Training (WDW,OD) posted: 1/19/05
500 Hong Kong Disneyland cast members are on their way to Walt Disney World to train in their roles before opening a brand new park. The program is an opportunity for Hong Kong Disneyland's first generation of cast members to be immersed in the magical Disney culture while sharing their own Chinese customs and traditions with Walt Disney World guests.
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LP: Disney Company's Golden Globe Winners (Movies) posted: 1/19/05
Among Disney Company Golden Globe winners was Teri Hatcher of ABC's Desperate Housewives.
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WNBC: Celebs Auctioning Golden Globe Clothes For Tsunami (Movies) posted: 1/19/05
ABC's Desperate Housewives actress Teri Hatcher has donated her Donna Karan gown from the Golden Globes to an internet auction to raise money for victims of the recent tsunami.
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PressTele: Aida via Disney is no Verdi (Movies) posted: 1/19/05
The Press Telegram reviews Disney's Aida which the Theater League in Long Beach will present beginning today.
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OrlSen: Observers say Iger's stock rising at Disney (General) posted: 1/18/05
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the positioning of Bob Iger as Eisner's replacement.
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NYTimes: Electronic Arts and ESPN Sign 15-Year Deal to Sell Games (General) posted: 1/18/05
The New York Times reports the rights to the ESPN brand will go to Electronic Arts in 2006.
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USAToday: Disney plans to mix ads, video games to target kid (General) posted: 1/18/05
The USA Today announces Disney will roll out an interactive, multiplayer game "Virtual Magic Kingdom" that seeks to provide a virtual visit to Disney's five resorts.
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HR: Stern to Toy with sequel for Disney Animation (Movies) posted: 1/18/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, an idea for Toy Story 3 by Jared Stern a participant in Disney's feature animation story development program has caught the attention of the Disney studios.
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LPWire: Author David Koenig Announces Special Edition of the Best-Selling Mouse Tales (DL) posted: 1/18/05
At the January 23rd NFFC Show & Sale author David Koenig will sign a special limited edition of the best-selling Mouse Tales: A Behind-the-Ears Look at Disneyland. This special edition will feature an updated version of Mouse Tales, a fold-out aerial map of Disneyland during opening week, a 60-minute audio tour of Disneyland as it would have been a half-century ago and more.
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LP: CNBC To Air Rebellion in the Magic Kingdom (General) posted: 1/18/05
CNBC on Assignment will focus on the shareholders suit against Disney's board of directors over Michael Ovitz' severance package. The program will air January 24th.
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BostonHerald: Spa Treatments at Disney World (WDW) posted: 1/18/05
The Boston Herald discusses the Walt Disney World spas at the Grand Floridian and Saratoga Springs resorts.
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Mediaweek: ABC Taps Morewitz For Drama Development (Movies) posted: 1/18/05
Mediaweek announces Brian Morewitz was named vp, drama development at ABC TV network.
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OrBusJrn: AirTran Airways partners with Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 1/18/05
Orlando Business Journal reports Air Tran Airways is teaming with the Walt Disney World Resort allowing customers to book vacations with one internet session or telephone call.
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LPWire: Mandara Spa to Build and Operate the Spa at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin (WDW) posted: 1/18/05
The main spa facility will comprise treatment rooms and couples suites accented with Balinese inspired art and textiles. Additional features of the spa include a relaxation Tea Garden and Meditation Garden with lakefront views and balconies, men's and women's changing lounges, steam rooms, a sophisticated nail salon and a "hair spa" offering a complete array of beauty services in a single setting.
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LPWire: Disney Channel Original Film Now You See It Premieres Tonight (Movies) posted: 1/14/05
Tune in to the Disney Channel 8:00p.m. ET/PT for the premiere of Now You See It starring Alyson Michalka (Disney Channel's "Phil of the Future") as an ambitious student producer who, during the filming of a kids' reality show, uncovers a real magical wizard, played by Johnny Pacar (NBC's "American Dreams"), who is just learning the extent of his powers.
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LPWire: Central Florida Disney Fans Invited To Weekend Disneyana Show & Events (WDW,Coll) posted: 1/14/05
The NFFC - the Club for Disneyana Enthusiasts invites Disney fans to their Central Florida Strictly Disneyana Show & Sale on Sunday, January 16th. Dozens of vendors will offer thousands of Disney collectibles, new and old from Disney theme parks around the world. Items may include pins, sculptures, magazines, books, etc. On Saturday evening fans are invited to a presentation by Disney Design Group Artists.
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LPWire: Disney Parks and Resorts and Georgia-Pacific Form 10-Year Strategic Alliance (DL,WDW,OD) posted: 1/14/05
Brawny(r) paper towels will be the presenting sponsor of the high-octane Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show opening in Spring 2005 at Disney-MGM Studios in Florida, Dixie(r), Georgia-Pacific's brand of disposable tableware, will be the title sponsor of Mickey's Backyard BBQ pavilion and Chip n Dale's Campfire Sing-a-long at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground both in Florida. Another leading Georgia-Pacific brand, still to be determined, will be a presenting sponsor of Disneyland Resort's Big Festival Area in California and a variety of G-P products will be used by cast members and guests.
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DarkHorizons: Disney Shifts Its Summer Schedule (Movies) posted: 1/14/05
Dark Horizons discusses the shifted opening dates for Herbie Fully Loaded and Sky High.
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OrlSen: Miramax, Disney Said to Be Near Split (Movies,General) posted: 1/14/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports sources familiar with the ongoing negotiations between Disney and Miramax say a deal has been reached on several crucial issues as the companies seek to sever their contentious relationship.
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LATimes: Ovitz Payout Couldn't Be Withheld (General) posted: 1/14/05
The Los Angeles Times reports the testimony of former Labor Department lawyer, John C Fox. He described the situation as a "simple failed-performance-expectation case" and that Ovitz would've had to have committed criminal acts to meet California's standards for termination without severance.
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AP: Disney Shareholders Seek Ovitz Documents (General) posted: 1/14/05
Brief overview of the ongoing trial seeking documents relating to Michael Ovitz's severance package.
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HR: Hulbert exits Walt Disney TV Int'l (Movies,General) posted: 1/14/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Walt Disney International president David Hulbert has resigned. He will be replaced by senior vp of European branded TV John Hardie and senior vp/managing director of Buena Vista International Television Tom Tournazis.
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CBSMW: Disney higher on upgrade (General) posted: 1/14/05
Merrill Lynch upgrades Disney shares to "buy" from "neutral" and Disney rose 2 percent Friday morning.
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KyodoNws: Disney to mark 50th Disneyland anniversary with worldwide events (OD) posted: 1/14/05
Kyodo News announces the upcoming 18 month celebration of Disneyland's 50th anniversary at Walt Disney World theme parks worldwide.
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LPWire: Disney Channel Announces Films to Featuring Kim Possible, Proud Family and More (Movies) posted: 1/14/05
The Disney Channel announces a new Kim Possible film for April 2005, a film about an girl's quest to be a championship ice skater currently titled Go Figure for June 2005, a film about a young boy quest for a coveted comic book starring That's So Raven's Kyle Massey set for July 2005 and in August 2005 a Proud Family movie.
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Zap2It: 'Lost' Pilot Finds Directors Guild Glory (Movies) posted: 1/14/05
The pilot of ABC's Lost is the leading nominee for the Directors Guild of America award in the epsidoic television category.
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JHM: The Tom, Dick and Jules-y edition of Why For? (Movies) posted: 1/14/05
As in: Legendary Imagineer Tom Scherman, Disney's Dick Tracy movie as well as noted french author Jules Verne. Yeah, Jim covers a wide gamut with this week's column.
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SoChinaMornPost: Hong Kong Disneyland Set to Boost Family Tourism (OD) posted: 1/13/05
Discussion of Hong Kong Disneyland states unique attractions will include Fantasy Gardens and an Intergalactic Spaceport.
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JHM: Pirates Skeleton Crew (DL) posted: 1/13/05
Jim Hill talks about a proposed nighttime-only retheming of Disneyland's "Pirates of the Caribbean." Which is sure NOT to be popular with some theme park fans.
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NYTimes: Two Disney Channel Actors Nominated for Directors Guild Awards (Movies) posted: 1/13/05
The Disney Channel's Duwayne Dunham from Tiger Cruise and Stuart Gillard from Disney Channel's Going to the Mat have been nominated for Director's Guild children's programming awards.
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JAM! Television: ABC wins 1st ratings week of 2005 (Movies) posted: 1/13/05
Jam! Television reports on the success of ABC in the first week of 2005's ratings.
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Zap2It: ABC Wins Wednesday Night (Movies) posted: 1/13/05
Zap2It.com reports on ABC winning last night's ratings with new episodes of Lost and Alias.
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Zap2It: ESPN Continues Scripted Expansion (Movies) posted: 1/13/05
Zap2It.com reports on ESPN's continuing development of original, biographical programming.
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Zap2It: ABC Shalt Make 'Ten Commandments' Mini (Movies) posted: 1/13/05
Zap2It.com reports ABC will be creating a mini series of The Ten Commandments.
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Zap2It: ABC Greenlights Pilots from Abrams, Cassidy (Movies) posted: 1/13/05
Zap2It.com discusses new pilots recently greenlit for ABC.
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LPWire: Central Florida Disney Fans Invited To Weekend Disneyana Show & Events (WDW,Coll) posted: 1/12/05
The NFFC - the Club for Disneyana Enthusiasts invites Disney fans to their Central Florida Strictly Disneyana Show & Sale on Sunday, January 16th. Dozens of vendors will offer thousands of Disney collectibles, new and old from Disney theme parks around the world. Items may include pins, sculptures, magazines, books, etc. On Saturday evening fans are invited to a presentation by Disney Design Group Artists.
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http://www.nffc.org/florida
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Forbes: Iger Sanctions - Exec lays out strategy for Disney top job (General) posted: 1/12/05
Highlights from Disney COO Bob Iger's recent presentation.
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Reuters: Football, Housewives Fuel Victory for ABC (Movies) posted: 1/12/05
With the help of college and pro football coverage as well as Desperate Housewives ABC topped the ratings.
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LPWire: Frozen Seafood Products Feature Disney Characters (Movies,Coll) posted: 1/12/05
American Pride Seafoods, one of North America's premier seafood suppliers, today announced a licensing agreement with Disney Consumer Products to introduce a new retail line of frozen seafood products featuring some of Disney's most popular animated characters, Mickey Mouse, Ariel, Peter Pan and Lilo & Stitch.
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USAToday: Boxing promoter King sues ESPN, Disney for $2.5 billion (Movies) posted: 1/12/05
Boxing promoter Don King is suing ESPN and Disney over his claims that SportsCentury segment that accused King of being "a snake oil salesman, a shameless huckster and worse"
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INQ7: Disney Princess Diaries (Movies) posted: 1/12/05
Columnist Bianca Consunji talks about her life growing up with Disney's princesses and shares her recent experience at Disney on Ice featuring the Disney princesses.
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SaveDisney: Tomb Raider (Movies) posted: 1/12/05
Save Disney offers former artist Tony West's recent experience revisiting the Disney Feature Animation Florida building.
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LPWire: Mickey's 75 InspEARations Arrive at Disney's California Adventure (DL) posted: 1/12/05
Seventy-five actors, musicians, animators, atheletes and Disney legends have designed individual six-foot tall, 700 pound interpretations of Mickey Mouse. The statues will be on display at Disney's California Adventure from 1/10/05 - 2/22/05.
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Cartoon Brew: Toaster Imprints Winnie the Pooh on toast (Coll) posted: 1/12/05
Cartoon Brew offers an image from Sanyo's latest toaster which offers an imprint of Winnie the Pooh on toast.
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Barrier: Focus on Disney's Three Lives of Thomasina (Movies) posted: 1/12/05
Michael Barrier discusses Disney's live-action film The Three Lives of Thomasina.
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Omaha: Disney Illustrator Visits Walt Disney Elementary (Movies) posted: 1/12/05
Disney illustrator Stacia Martin offered the students at Omaha's Walt Disney Elementary School a lesson in drawing featuring Disney's magical characters.
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Frommers: It's No Wonder Cruis'n with the Mouse is so Much Popular (WDW) posted: 1/12/05
Frommer's talks about the successful Disney Cruise Line.
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DIS: Disney-MGM Studios to Host ESPN the Weekend February 25 - 27 (WDW) posted: 1/12/05
Visit the official website for ESPN The Weekend. View the list of anticipated activities at guests during the weekend of Feburary 25 - 27, 2005.
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Times: Buzz Lightyear to rescue Euro Disney (OD) posted: 1/11/05
Times Online discusses the additions coming to the Disneyland Paris resort including Buzz Lightyear.
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LP: Euro Disney sales up, Prince to back share issue (OD) posted: 1/11/05
Euro Disney has reported a 3% increase in first quarter sales due in part to increased guest spending. They've also announced three new additions to the Resort.
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DIS: Bob Iger Conference Presentation Replay Available (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 1/11/05
Disney's COO Bob Iger participated in a general discussion at the Smith Barney Citigroup Entertainment, Media and Telecom Conference. He discussed upcoming Disney Company projects and highlighted their most recent successes. A replay of this presentation will be available until January 18.
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Reuters: Disney sees some impact on revs from Calif storms (DL,General) posted: 1/11/05
Reuters reports Disney COO Bob Iger acknowledged that the recent storms in California has had "some impact" on the Disney Company.
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AP: Expert: Disney Avoided Ugly Ovitz Suit (General) posted: 1/11/05
The Associated Press reports California trial lawyer Larry Feldman's testimony that the Disney Company avoided a "very serious ugly lawsuit" by terminating Ovitz's contract on a no-fault basis.
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Bloomberg: Lawyers at Disney's Ovitz Trial Learn to Adapt to Delaware (General) posted: 1/11/05
Bloomberg updates the Disney Shareholders / Michael Eisner / Michael Ovitz trial which will be entering its final week of testimony.
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DetNws: Pixar, Ford's animated friendship works magic (Movies) posted: 1/11/05
The Detroit News discusses the development of Cars and Ford's role in the upcoming auto pic.
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LP: El Capitan Theatre Showcases Pirates of the Caribbean January 13th-30th (Movies) posted: 1/11/05
Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean will return to the El Capitan Theatre January 13th through 30th. The special engagement begins with a filmmaker panel discussion featuring screenwriters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, composer Klaus Badelt, actor Lee Arenberg (who played the pirate Pintel and is set to reprise that role in the sequel), second unit director Bruce Hendricks, and Disney Studios visual effects senior vice president Art Repola. The panel will be moderated by noted film historian/author Frank Thompson and will begin at 7p on January 13th.
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DL: Disneyland's Disney Gallery is Closed (DL) posted: 1/11/05
Disneyland.com reports The Disney Gallery is currently closed in preparation for a new exhibit. Watch the official website for details.
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OrSen: Resort-tax Law Stakes All on Fickle Tourism (General) posted: 1/11/05
Columnist Mike Thomas discusses the resort tax and economic diversity for Central Florida.
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LATimes: Arrowhead Pond Is Just About Golden (General) posted: 1/11/05
The Los Angeles Times reports the Arrowhead Pond arena in Anaheim is just about profitable despite an NHL lockout.
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LP: Disney Cartoon Classics DVD Series Hits Stores Today (Movies,Coll) posted: 1/11/05
Classic Disney cartoon favorites are showcased on a collection of DVD released today -- Starring Mickey, Starring Donald Duck, Starring Goofy, and Starring Chip N' Dale
NwsZap: Smyrna Woman Tells About WDW College Experience, Jan 18th (WDW) posted: 1/11/05
Ms. Cayz will discuss her experiences on the Walt Disney College program in detail on Jan. 18 during her presentation at the Kent County Library. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the general public.
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LPWire: Images from the 2005 Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon (WDW) posted: 1/10/05
Images from the 2005 Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon.
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OrBusJrn: Franchise buildup in works for Earl of Sandwich eatery (WDW) posted: 1/10/05
The Orlando Business Journal announces the Downtown Disney eatery Earl of Sandwich is expected to branch out into a franchise of nearly 600 restaurants by the end of the year.
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EastBayBusTimes: Disney May Be Safeway's Ticket (DL) posted: 1/10/05
The East Bay Business Times announces Disneyland offers admission tickets off-site at Safeway's Vons and Pavilions stores in Southern California.
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JHM: Walt's Jolly Holiday (Movies) posted: 1/10/05
Animation legend Floyd Norman returns with another great article for JimHillMedia.com. This time around, Floyd lets you know what it was really like to be on the Disney lot while Mary Poppins was in production.
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Fool: Mickey Does Minneapolis (General) posted: 1/10/05
The Motley Fool discusses Disney's decision to host their annual meeting in Minnesota.
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OrlSen: Interactivity generates buzz in attraction-design circles (WDW) posted: 1/10/05
The Orlando Sentinel discusses Epcot's new Turtle Talk featuring Crush and Disney's continuing commitment to bring interactivity into their attractions.
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LPWire: Connecticut Treasurer Withdraws Shareholder Resolution (General) posted: 1/10/05
Connecticut Treasurer Denise L. Nappier said today the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds (CRPTF) has withdrawn its shareholder resolution filed in advance of the 2005 annual shareholder meeting after the Board of the Walt Disney Company agreed to amend its corporate governance guidelines to formalize its policy with respect to the separation of the jobs of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
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LPWire: Tiger Telematics to Develop Buena Vista Games' Tron 2.0 for Gizmondo (Coll) posted: 1/10/05
TGTL announced it will develop Buena Vista Games' TRON 2.0 for the wireless, handheld Gizmondo platform.
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LPWire: Popular Disney Characters Bring Mobile Phones to Life (General) posted: 1/10/05
Ringtone voices from classic and popular characters including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Pooh and Tigger, as well as newer characters such as Stitch, Woody, Buzz Lightyear and even Mr. Incredible from the Disney presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film, The Incredibles, are available for download.
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HR: ABC's McPherson gets DGA award (Movies,General) posted: 1/10/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's programming chief Stephen McPherson will be presented the DGA's Diversity Award.
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Playbill: Disney to Develop Movie Musicals for Tony Winner Hugh Jackman (Movies) posted: 1/10/05
Playbill announces Hugh Jackman has signed a deal with Disney to co-produce and star in several movie musicals.
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AP: Disney to Separate Chairman, CEO Roles (General) posted: 1/7/05
The Associated Press reports Disney has officially separated the offices of chairman and chief executive.
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WFTV: Three Men Arrested For Passing Counterfeit Money At WDW (WDW) posted: 1/7/05
Three men were arrested at Walt Disney World accused of passing counterfeit $100 bills.
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Reuters: Housewives scores as a top US import on UK TV (Movies) posted: 1/7/05
Reuters reports Desperate Housewives was a ratings hit in the UK.
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SaveDisney: Shamrock Statement on Eisner Bonus (General) posted: 1/7/05
In response to Press announcements concerning the award of a $7.2 million bonus to Michael Eisner in 2004, Shamrock issued a statement to The Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times.
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Zap2It: Lost, Alias Premiere Hit Series High (Movies) posted: 1/7/05
Alias premiered following ABC's Lost. Alias ratings declined each half-hour but still beat out previous ratings for The Bachelor.
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Zap2It: ABC Gives Green Light to Four Pilots (Movies) posted: 1/7/05
ABC has green lit four new programs including pilots from creator JJ Abram's and writer-director Rod Lurie ("Line of Fire").
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Zap2It: ABC's Stamos Comedy Gets Title, 'Ed' Star (Movies) posted: 1/7/05
Zap2It discusses John Stamos' upcoming ABC project.
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Zap2It: ESPN Goes Bowling for Weekly Cable Win (Movies) posted: 1/7/05
ESPN topped the cable ratings for the week ending Sunday Jan 2
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USAToday: NFL, Disney close on ESPN Sunday night deal, but s (Movies) posted: 1/7/05
ESPN and the NFL are closing in a six-year deal over Sunday night football games.
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TheLedger: Polk Trio to Compete in Disney Marathon (WDW) posted: 1/7/05
16 Polk participants running in the Disney Marathon on behalf of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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TheReporter: Disney enthusiasts sought for project (DL) posted: 1/7/05
TheReporter is seeking Northern California residents memories of Disneyland.
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CartoonBrew: Mouse Anger (Movies) posted: 1/7/05
Cartoon Brew announces a new experimental short Mouse Heaven which focuses on mechanical Disney toys.
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The Walt Disney Company 2004 Annual Report (General) posted: 1/6/05
Disney's 2004 Annual Report is now available online
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The 2005 Annual Shareholder Meeting Proxy (General) posted: 1/6/05
Disney's 2005 Annual Shareholder Meeting Proxy is now available online.
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Street: Disney Pays Eisner $8.3 Million (General) posted: 1/6/05
TheStreet.com looks at Michael Eisner's 2004 compensation.
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Piece of Disney History- 2005 Pin Collection (DL) posted: 1/6/05
Disneyland has announced a 2005 pin series that features actual pieces of Disneyland attractions.
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SunSentinel: Marathon Shifts Continents (WDW) posted: 1/6/05
A January 6th Sun-Sentinel article goes into some detail about this weekend's Walt Disney World Marathon.
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SunSentinel: Rages-to-Races Story (WDW) posted: 1/6/05
A January 6th Sun-Sentinel story tells the story of Joel Cardoso, one of the Walt Disney World marathoners.
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