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Disney News Headlines
March 2005
OrlSen: ABC's Koppel Leaving Nightline (Movies) posted: 3/31/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports Ted Koppel has announced he will leave ABC's long running late night news program Nightline when his contract expires in December.
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AWN: Disney's Animation Cash Crop - Direct-to-Video Sequels (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/31/05
Joe Strike looks at Disney's animation cash crop and 2D home at the studio -- direct-to-video sequels.
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HonoluluAd: Lost heats up airwaves overseas (Movies) posted: 3/31/05
ABC's Lost scores strong ratings globally.
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Reuters: Lost Helps ABC to Total-Viewers Win Wed. (Movies) posted: 3/31/05
ABC topped the ratings with Lost.
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LATimes: Weinsteins Face Lift After Disney (General) posted: 3/31/05
The Los Angeles Times reports the Weinsteins are starting over again with less money and clout since finalizing their split from Disney.
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CBSMW: Disney Climbs After Weinstein Split (General) posted: 3/31/05
Shares of The Walt Disney Company rose 45 cents to $28.35 a day after the company officially parted ways with the Weinstein Brothers of Miramax.
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Forbes.com: Hong Kong Disneyland Seeks Workers (OD) posted: 3/31/05
Hong Kong Disneyland has begun a two-month recruitment drive seeking 3,000 employees for the opening of their theme park in September.
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Fool: Discounting Disney (General) posted: 3/31/05
The Motley Fool discusses Children's Place decision to offer Disney Store outlets.
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OrBusJrn: ESPN's Great Outdoor Games coming to Disney (WDW,Movies) posted: 3/31/05
ESPN Great Outdoor Games will be held at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex July 7-10, 2005.
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MovieWeb: Jack Davenport cast in Pirates Sequel (Movies) posted: 3/31/05
Jack Davenport returns to portray Norrington in the Pirates of the Caribbean sequel.
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Zap2It: ABC Squints Through Lazy 'Eyes' Ratings (Movies) posted: 3/31/05
Zap2It announces ABC's drama Eyes drew 8.2 million viewers.
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Zap2It: Garner Directs May 'Alias' Episode (Movies) posted: 3/31/05
Jennifer Garner will direct the Alias episode set to air on Wednesday, May 11.
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OrlSen: Actor Josh Holloway isn't lost in current role (Movies) posted: 3/31/05
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the career of actor Josh Holloway who plays Sawyer on ABC's hit Lost.
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LPWire: The Biggest Musical Celebration in Disneyland History is about to Begin (DL,Coll) posted: 3/30/05
On May 3, 2005, Walt Disney Records celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland with 4 new titles to honor the event: "50th Anniversary: A Musical History of Disneyland" Limited Edition Box Set, "Julie Andrews Selects Her Favorite Disney Songs," "The Official Album of the Disneyland Resort: The Happiest Homecoming on Earth" and "Walt Disney Records Presents: Wishes!"
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PeopleDailyOnline: HK Disneyland appoints Visa as official card (OD) posted: 3/30/05
Visa will be the official card of Hong Kong Disneyland.
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Cinecon: More "Narnia" concept art images! (Movies) posted: 3/30/05
Cinema Confidential offers concept art images from The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe.
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Zap2It: 'Lost,' 'Idol' Finales Will Square Off (Movies) posted: 3/30/05
Zap2It announces ABC's Lost season finale has been expanded from 90 minutes to 2 hours and will air on May 25.
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OrlSen: Kid rock is as easy as A-B-C (Coll) posted: 3/30/05
The Orlando Sentinel discusses They Might Be Giants kiddie concert tour.
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OCReg: If you're bleary-eyed from crime dramas (Movies) posted: 3/30/05
The Orange County Register reviews ABC's Eyes calling it a "clever confection"
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Zap2It: ABC Family Greenlights a 'Wildfire' (Movies) posted: 3/30/05
ABC Family has greenlit 12 episodes based on Wildfire a story that was initially planned for a two-hour movie.
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Zap2It: Scott Bounces Back for ABC Pilot (Movies) posted: 3/30/05
Everett Scott will join the cast of the comedy pilot currently titled "love life"
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Fool: Disney's Nightmare? (General) posted: 3/30/05
The Motley Fool discusses M Night Shyamalan's move to Time Warner from the Disney Studios.
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LPWire: Movies.com Announces Parent Previews (General) posted: 3/30/05
Movies.com has added Parent Previews, which offers parents comprehensive movie ratings with review information that highlights family-friendly content.
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LPWire: ABC's The Muppets' Wizard of Oz World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival (Movies) posted: 3/29/05
The fun and fanciful new ABC telefilm The Muppets' Wizard of Oz, starring Ashanti and the Muppets and directed by Kirk Thatcher, will have its world premiere on Wednesday, April 27th as part of the Tribeca Family Festival.
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LPWire: Disney Studios and Weinsteins Reach Mutual Agreement Concerning Employment Contract (General) posted: 3/29/05
An announcement of the agreement between the Disney Studios and Weinsteins includes announcement that the Walt Disney Studios will retain the name "Miramax Films" and the Miramax and Dimension film libraries, while the Weinsteins will take the Dimension label to their new company
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CBSMW: Disney severs ties with Weinsteins (General) posted: 3/29/05
Ending a series of protracted negotiations, Walt Disney Co. did the expected Tuesday and severed ties with Miramax co-chiefs Harvey and Bob Weinstein.
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C21Media: Disney picks up Cookie Jar's Doodle bops (Movies) posted: 3/29/05
On April 11th the Canadian children's music program The Doodledops will premiere during the Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney block.
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The Advertiser: Talent that translates on the stage (OD) posted: 3/29/05
The Advertiser talks with Rachel Bowman, a dancer and aerialist in Tokyo Disneyland's The Little Mermaid.
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LATimes: Boy Dies in Crash Near Disneyland (DL) posted: 3/29/05
A family was struck while crossing Katella Ave south of Disneyland. A 7-year-old boy was killed and another was injured.
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HR: 'Housewives' cleans up (Movies) posted: 3/29/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's newest drama Grey's Anatomy held on to a larger chunk of the audience from its lead-in Desperate Housewives than Boston Legal had in the same spot previously.
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LATimes: Disney 'Enforcer' Stripped of Power (General) posted: 3/28/05
Shrinking strategic planning unit including removal of strategy chief Peter Murphy gives more power to company businesses and brings praise to incoming CEO Bob Iger.
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Reuters: Iger makes first big move as Disney CEO (General) posted: 3/28/05
Disney disbands planning unit, first major change following Iger named CEO-elect.
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LPWire: Disney Co. To Reorganize Strategic Planning Division (General) posted: 3/28/05
Peter E. Murphy will step down from his current role as senior executive vice president and chief strategic officer and will serve as a senior adviser to Mr. Iger. Mr. Murphy will advise the company on long-term strategic and technological trends affecting Disney and identify major growth opportunities.
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Zap2It: ABC Explores 'Anatomy' of Sunday Night Win (Movies) posted: 3/28/05
ABC topped the national ratings on Sunday evening with the return of Desperate Housewives and the premiere of Grey's Anatomy.
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Zap2It: ABC, FOX Fill Pilot Rosters (Movies) posted: 3/28/05
Zap2It discusses recently announced casting moves at ABC.
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Zap2It: Williams Sisters Serve Up ABC Family Series (Movies) posted: 3/28/05
Venus and Serena Williams will star in an untitled reality series to air on ABC Family.
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PittsPost-Gazette: ABC introduces two winning dramas (Movies) posted: 3/28/05
Review of ABC's Eyes and Grey's Anatomy.
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HR: Deja Vu for Scott at Disney (Movies) posted: 3/28/05
Disney Studios is in negotiations with Tony Scott to direct a romantic thriller Deja Vu.
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LATimes: How lost can you get? (Movies) posted: 3/28/05
Reporter seeks the set of ABC's Lost which is filmed in Hawaii.
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AP: Early Curtain at Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Movies) posted: 3/28/05
The Sherman Brothers Chitty Chitty Bang Bang offers a 7p curtain time on Tuesdays.
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OrlSen: Cypress Gardens could snag coasters (WDW) posted: 3/28/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports Cypress Gardens Adventure Park has purchased the Starliner coaster and could move it to its Winter Haven park.
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LATimes: Disney Magic Tour Vanishes (General) posted: 3/25/05
The Los Angeles Times discusses Jim Hill's recent encounter with Disneyland security as he conducted a tour.
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SeattleTimes: Stuck in Disney's it's a small world (DL) posted: 3/25/05
A Seattle Times columnist discusses his first trip on "it's a small world". He got stuck.
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MyrtleBeachOnline: Wonderful World of Disney Retells Little House Tale (Movies) posted: 3/25/05
The Myrtle Beach Online announces Saturday evening Little House on the Prairie will air on Disney's Wonderful World of Disney.
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HR: Touchstone TV inks Wright to two-year deal (Movies) posted: 3/25/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, writer Craig Wright has signed a two-year deal with Touchstone TV.
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LPWire: More Disneyland Retro Added to the LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 3/25/05
The latest LaughingPlace Store update includes more retro Disneyland merchandise, a new Alice in Wonderland clothing line, Lights! Motors! Action! Merchandise and more.
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NYPost: Disney's Eisner to Analysts, Iger's Boss (General) posted: 3/24/05
The New York Post announces Bob Iger has stepped into the top spot 6 months earlier than expected.
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HR: Disney brass keep eye on games sector (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/24/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney discussed their increased interest in video games and announced they will spend an additional $40-50 million publishing video games based on Pirates of the Caribbean, Chicken Little, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe.
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LPWire: Disney Store Announces Expansion into Outlet Centers (General) posted: 3/24/05
Disney Store North America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc., announced today that it is expanding into the retail outlet arena and will officially open its first outlet location in New York this weekend. Guests will receive free balloons, and Mickey Mouse Ears with a purchase of $30 or more while supplies last.
The new Disney Store at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets encompasses more than 7,000 square feet. Five additional outlets are planned to open this year in California, Arizona, Illinois, Tennessee and Ontario Canada.
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FilmForce: Disney Making More Santa (Movies) posted: 3/24/05
FilmForce announces Disney is moving forward with plans for Santa Clause 3.
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CartoonBrew: Burton's Frankenweenie in CG (Movies) posted: 3/24/05
Cartoon Brew offers the rumor that Disney is developing a CG-animated version of Tim Burton's Frankenweenie.
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ExpressIndia: Shyamalan quits Disney, joins Warner (Movies) posted: 3/24/05
M. Night Shyamalan has joined Warner Bros. Pictures for his upcoming film, Lady in the Water.
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ContactMusic: Stefani Discusses Dancing at Disneyland (DL) posted: 3/24/05
Gwen Stefani sought to bring her favorite sounds to life in her new album. Stefani fondly remembers sneaking into Disneyland to dance to these tunes.
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Fool: Pixar Splits (General) posted: 3/24/05
The Motley Fool discusses Pixar's 2-for-1 shares split.
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LPWire: Tokyo DisneySea Announces Aladdin's Whole New World Begins 5/16 (OD) posted: 3/23/05
From May 16 through August 31, 2005, Tokyo DisneySea Park will present the special event Aladdin's Whole New World in which the characters from the Disney film Aladdin will bring the guests visiting Tokyo DisneySea's Mediterranean Harbor, a tale of magic, comedy and adventure.
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Zap2It: Abrams' 'Catch' Back on Track at ABC (Movies) posted: 3/23/05
Zap2It announces Lost and Alias creator J.J. Abrams has begun filming on a comedy for ABC.
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LPWire: 2005 Gathering of the Gargoyles (Movies) posted: 3/23/05
The 2005 Gathering of the Gargoyles will take place July 29 - August 1st at the Palace Station Hotel in Las Vegas. The four day event includes question and answer sessions about the series' development, autograph signings with the voice talents, seminars on animation, voice acting and many other types of events for Gargoyle fans.
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LPWire: Disneyland Retro Merchandise Featured in the LP Store (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 3/23/05
The latest LaughingPlace Store update features lots of new retro merchandise from Disneyland, NYC World of Disney logo merchandise and more.
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NY Times: Can the Apprentice Undo the Sorcerer's Spells? (General) posted: 3/22/05
The New York Times examines the possibility that Bob Iger can fix some of Michael Eisner's problems, such as employee confidence and relationships with other companies
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Reuters: Disney's Iger, Eisner Sharing CEO Duties Until Oct (General) posted: 3/22/05
Current CEO Michael Eisner and incoming CEO Bob Iger will share duties until Eisner's retirement at the end of September.
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LATimes: Disney's Selection of Eisner's Successor (General) posted: 3/22/05
A couple of Disney Board members respond to Roy Disney & Stanley Gold's editorial following Iger's appointment as Eisner's successor.
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UPI: Roger Rabbit Author Gary Wolf Sues Disney (Movies) posted: 3/22/05
The court case filed by "Who Censored Roger Rabbit?" author Gary K. Wolf has begun. Wolf is claiming the company owes him millions in royalties from the hit Who Framed Roger Rabbit? which was based on his novel.
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IndianTV: Disney's Raven's Wins Second NAACP Image Award (Movies) posted: 3/22/05
Raven was awarded her second consecutive NAACP Image Award in the Outstanding Performance in the Youth/Children's Program category for her work in the Disney Channel's That So Raven.
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McDonalds: Happy Meals Now through April 14 Feature Pixar Pals (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/22/05
Pixar pals are included in McDonalds Happy Meals now through April 14th. Toys are offered while supplies last and include Mr. Incredible, Dash, Nemo, Dory, Mike, Sulley, Buzz and Woody
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Zap2It: Alias Cambia en Espanol por un Episodio (Movies) posted: 3/22/05
This week's Alias will be in Spanish with English subtitles.
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SlatinReport: A Look at Anaheim's GardenWalk Development (DL) posted: 3/22/05
Brief overview of the plans for Anaheim's GardenWalk a 390,000-square-foot mixed-use retail/hotel/timeshare project developing on Katella near Disneyland.
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IndyStar: Stage Show Celebrates Bibbidi-Bobbidi Disney Songs (General) posted: 3/22/05
The Indianapolis Star features an article about the creation of On The Record, the touring Disney revue. This show is currently performing at the Clowes Hall in Indianapolis.
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Playbill: Three New Musicals Plucked for ASCAP/Disney Worksh (Movies) posted: 3/22/05
Three new musicals have been selected for presentation at the second annual ASCAP Foundation/Disney Theatrical Productions Musical Theatre Workshop in Chicago.
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USAToday: Prime-time negotiations stalled (Movies) posted: 3/22/05
Negotiations between the NFL and ABC and ESPN have stalled as the league seeks to have a prime-time showing on over-the-air networks.
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LATimes: Disneyland Alters Ride After Boy Is Injured (DL) posted: 3/21/05
The Los Angeles Times reports Disneyland has made the state-ordered adjustments to its Storybook Land Canal.
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HllywdNws: Disney Launch Their Own Pirates of the Caribbean yacht (Movies) posted: 3/21/05
Disney has entered a yacht featuring the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest logo into the Volvo Ocean Race.
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OCWkly: Drawn Out - The rise and fall (and rise and fall) of Disney animation (Movies) posted: 3/21/05
The OC Weekly takes a brief look at the tale of Disney's animation division.
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Reuters: Buena Vista, TBS Join College Ranks (Movies) posted: 3/21/05
Reuters reports Cdigix, a broadband content distributor who specializes in colleges has reached a licensing agreement with Buena Vista Pay TV which will include content from Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Miramax and Dimension Films.
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Fool: Disney Digging DreamWorks? (Movies) posted: 3/21/05
The Motley Fool explores what could happen should Disney seek a working relationship with Dreamworks.
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Eurogamers: Disney announces Narnia developers (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/21/05
The developers for Disney Interactive's The Chronicles of Narnia has been announced.
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Zap2It: Gregg Joins Louis-Dreyfus, Cusack Meets ABC's 'Neighbors' (Movies) posted: 3/21/05
Zap2It announces Ann Cusack and Sarah Steele have joined the cast of ABC's Neighbors.
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LATimes: Drivers Forget It's a Theme Park, Not a Racetrack (DL) posted: 3/21/05
Los Angeles Times reader Rob MacGregor offers a theory about Disneyland's unusual 14 mph parking lot speed limit.
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AP: Disney's New CEO Reflects on His Style (General) posted: 3/18/05
A brief look at the personality and interests of future Disney CEO Bob Iger.
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LPWire: Muppets' Wizard of Oz Comes to Herald Square, March 20th at 11 a.m. (Movies) posted: 3/18/05
Muppets' Wizard of Oz and R&B Superstar Ashanti Will Unveil Macy's Herald Square's world-famous Broadway windows as part of 31st Annual Flower Show Festivities
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BWOnline: Hello DreamWorks, Goodbye Pixar? (Movies) posted: 3/18/05
Business Week online discusses Disney's options within computer animation.
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WTVM: Boy breaks finger, severs thumb on Disneyland ride (DL) posted: 3/18/05
Disneyland's Storybook Land Canal Boats have reopened today following an accident on Wednesday to a four-year-old boy's hand. He broke a finger and severed the tip of his thumb when his hand got caught between the boat and the dock.
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LPWire: Stills from Disney's Herbie Fully Loaded (Movies) posted: 3/18/05
Images from Disney's Herbie Fully Loaded.
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OCReg: 'The Incredibles': Depth of appeal makes it super (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/18/05
The Orange County Register gives the dvd release of The Incredibles high marks in quality of picture, sound and extras.
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PhilInquirer: Disney's Suite Life, Great Idea, Poor Execution (Movies) posted: 3/18/05
The Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody debuts tonight at 7p.
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JAM! Theatre: Julie Andrews revisits Mary Poppins (Movies) posted: 3/18/05
Julie Andrews visits the London performance of Mary Poppins. Andrews film debut was in the classic Disney film about the British nanny.
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Macworld: New Disney CEO ‘wants to talk' with Steve Jobs (General) posted: 3/18/05
Disney's Bob Iger expresses interest in talking with Pixar about a continued relationship.
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LPWire: Radio Disney Jams 7 Arrives March 22nd (Coll) posted: 3/18/05
On March 22, 2005, Walt Disney Records releases Radio Disney Jams 7, the latest collection of songs straight from the top of the Radio Disney play list.
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LATimes: A New Possibility for 'Monday Night' (Movies) posted: 3/18/05
The Los Angeles Times discusses the ongoing speculation regarding Monday Night Football's future on ABC.
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DDIMag: Mancini leaving Disney (General) posted: 3/18/05
Senior vice president for global retail store development with Walt Disney Imagineering / Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Tony Mancini has announced he will leave the company on March 22nd.
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LPWire: Radio Disney AM 1110 Presents Easter Eggs-plosion 2005 (Movies) posted: 3/18/05
Radio Disney AM 1110 and the City of Burbank Park, Recreation and Community Services Department are teaming up for the 7th Annual Easter Eggs-plosion 2005 event on Saturday, March 26th at Johnny Carson Park in Burbank. The festival is from 10AM - 1PM and is free to the public.
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LPWire: Say "I Do" to Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding Album on March 22nd (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/18/05
Walt Disney Records celebrates music from the beloved Disney classics with a collection of 14 romantic instrumentals from "Beauty and the Beast," "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "The Lion King," "Cinderella" and many more. The songs of "Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding Album" can transform the most special moment into an everlasting memory. Say "I do" to "Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding Album" on March 22nd.
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USAToday: 'Ice Princess' goes below the surface (Movies) posted: 3/18/05
The USA Today gives Disney's Ice Princess 2 1/2 out of 4 stars.
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JAM! Movies: Jocelyn Lai is Tiffany in Disney's Ice Princess (Movies) posted: 3/18/05
Brief chat with Ice Princess actress Jocelyn Lai.
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OrlSen: Ice Princess Review (Movies) posted: 3/18/05
The Orlando Sentinel gives Disney's Ice Princess three out of five stars. They describe it as a "G-rated movie that isn't embarrassed to wear that label and show just how challenging and worthwhile 'wholesome' can be."
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OCReg: Pleasant 'Ice Princess' is light on its feet (Movies) posted: 3/18/05
The Orange County Register gives Disney's Ice Princess a C+ but calls the film's script thoughtful and the performances appealing.
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NYTimes: A Buffy Alumna on Ice, Living a Physics Lesson (Movies) posted: 3/18/05
The New York Times reviews Disney's Ice Princess.
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Zap2It: ABC's Pilot Trinity: Benben, Foley, Baranski Sign (Movies) posted: 3/18/05
Zap2It announces comedians Brian Benben, Christine Baranski and Dave Foley have each been signed to comedy pilots for ABC.
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C21Media: Neal climbs Disney ladder (General) posted: 3/18/05
James Neal has been promoted to the Disney Channels UK's vice president of programming.
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Reuters: Incredibles Superpower: 5 Mil Sold on Day 1 (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/17/05
The Incredibles sold 5 million combined dvd and vhs during its first day of release.
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Fool: Break It Off, Bob (General) posted: 3/17/05
The Motley Fool offers advice to Bob Iger as he steps into the role as Disney's CEO.
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LATimes: ESPN to Launch Magazine in Spanish (General) posted: 3/17/05
The Los Angeles Times announces ESPN will launch a monthly Spanish-language edition of ESPN the Magazine.
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Reuters: Pixar chief says ready to talk with Disney, others (Movies) posted: 3/17/05
Reuters reports Pixar is prepared to resume talks with Disney and with other firms as they seek a new distributor as their contract with Disney expires.
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SaveDisney: The Mice on Disney's Board (General) posted: 3/17/05
A Los Angeles Times editorial penned by Roy E Disney and Stanley P Gold regarding the Board of Directors action in seeking a CEO.
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MSNBC: The Fix Was In (General) posted: 3/17/05
Newsweek highlights the reaction of Stanley Gold and Roy Disney to the Disney Company's selection of Bob Iger as its future CEO.
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OCReg: Buzz to cross cyberspace (DL) posted: 3/17/05
The Orange County Register discusses the addition of Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters.
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OCReg: It's a Shag, Shag, Shag World (DL) posted: 3/17/05
The Orange County Register announces Shag will create paintings for each of the original "lands" within Disneyland as well as a sixth that serves as a map.
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JS Online: ABC bumps Heston for new Housewives (Movies) posted: 3/17/05
ABC will not air The Ten Commandments during its traditional Easter Sunday timeslot. The biblical epic will be broadcast on Saturday night.
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FilmForce: Narnia Trailer News (Movies) posted: 3/17/05
FilmForce discusses the anticipated trailer for The Chronicles of Narnia.
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Zap2It: ABC Adopts 'Bridges' Co-Star (Movies) posted: 3/17/05
Zap2It reports Jodi Lyn O'Keefe will be part of ABC's Adopted.
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Playbill: Damn Yankees Future Dim in Wake of Disney-Miramax Break (Movies) posted: 3/17/05
Playbill discusses the anticipated impact that the Disney-Miramax break-up could have on projects in development.
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LATimes: Pooh Case Correction (General) posted: 3/17/05
The Los Angeles Times corrects a Tuesday Business section report item regarding the long-running Pooh lawsuit.
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Reuters: Disney to Release Films for Sony PSP Game Device (Coll) posted: 3/16/05
The Disney Company has announced five Buena Vista Home Entertainment pictuers including National Treasure, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Reign of Fire, Kill Bill Vol.1 and Hero for the PlayStation portable this spring.
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AP: Lawmakers Question Disney on Hong Kong (OD) posted: 3/16/05
The Associated Press reports lawmakers question the Disney Company's option to expand the Hong Kong theme park.
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LATimes: Disneyland's 50th Anniversary Party Will Start Early (DL) posted: 3/16/05
Disneyland spokesman Tim O'Day declares, ""If there is one year to be at Disneyland, this is it" referencing the upcoming events to celebrate Disneyland's 50th birthday.
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SunSentinel: Disney prepares Toy Story (Movies) posted: 3/16/05
Disney continues with preparations to create their own sequel to the wildly successful Toy Story tales.
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LATimes: Workers Tone Down Disney Hall's Shine (General) posted: 3/16/05
The Los Angeles Times reports sanding has begun on the Disney Concert Hall to reduce the glare from the building's stainless steel paneling.
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Zap2It: Louis Has 'Ambition' for ABC's Trump Bio (Movies) posted: 3/16/05
Justin Louis has been cast in the role of Donald Trump for ABC's upcoming biopic on the real-estate tycoon.
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Zap2It: Napoleon Dynamite Co-Star Joins ABC Pilot (Movies) posted: 3/16/05
JAM! Video discusses the casting for various upcoming ABC projects.
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BostonHerald: Disney's Ice Princess Recalls Olympic Tales (Movies) posted: 3/16/05
The Boston Herald discusses Disney's Ice Princess and its similarities to the true story of Tenley Albright, Olympic gold medalist.
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OrSen: Pixie dust and Christian allegory (Movies) posted: 3/16/05
The Orlando Sentinel discusses faith-based marketing for Disney's upcoming feature The Chronicles of Narnia.
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JapanToday: Personal data on over 120,000 Tokyo Disney resort customers leaked (OD) posted: 3/16/05
The personal information for nearly 121, 600 customers who purchased one-year passes to Tokyo Disneyland in 2002 has been leaked.
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Reuters: Disney Prefers Dahl for 'Blonde' (Movies) posted: 3/16/05
Disney Pictures has picked up the movie rights to the upcoming book Beyond the Blonde and has asked Lucy Dahl to adapt it to the screen.
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LATimes: Queen Mary Adrift Financially (DL) posted: 3/16/05
The Los Angeles Times reports the operator for Long Beach's tourist destination, The Queen Mary has filed for bankruptcy protection as Long Beach seeks $3.4 million in disputed back rent.
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NYTimes:A Different Kind of Chief Executive at Walt Disney (General) posted: 3/15/05
The New York Times describes Bob Iger as "a deft politician who deflects potentially uncomfortable questions."
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LATimes: King Eisner, Prince Iger (General) posted: 3/15/05
The Los Angeles Times describes Eisner's reign as Disney's CEO and the expectations as Iger has been named his successor.
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OCReg: Iger won't stray far from Eisner path (General) posted: 3/15/05
As Disney CEO, he'll stay the course on growth but will be more tech-oriented.
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CBSMW: Disney keeps rising after CEO named (General) posted: 3/15/05
Shares of Walt Disney Co. continued rising Tuesday as investors again backed the company's promotion of Robert Iger to the top spot, replacing longtime Chief Executive Michael Eisner.
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CNNMoney: Not the time to buy Disney (General) posted: 3/15/05
New CEO Bob Iger is a plus, but Disney's best prospects are already reflected in the stock price.
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Forbes: Outgoing Disney CEO Yet To Learn Of Compensation Package (General) posted: 3/15/05
Forbes reports Michael Eisner doesn't yet know what his compensation package will be for his early departure from his position as CEO.
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CBSMW: Judge Disney Can't Recoup Court Costs (General) posted: 3/15/05
CBS MarketWatch reports aA judge has ruled that The Walt Disney Co. cannot recoup about $524,000 of what it spent fighting a 13-year lawsuit over royalties on Winnie the Pooh movies.
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LATimes: Sale Means Plans for Anaheim's GardenWalk Are Back on Track (DL,General) posted: 3/15/05
The Los Angeles Times reports new developers have stepped in to lead the GardenWalk project in Anaheim.
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LATimes: Interest in Disney Job May Haunt EBay Chief (General) posted: 3/15/05
The Los Angeles Times discusses Meg Whitman's recent consideration of the top position at Disney.
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CBSMW: Whitman Talks With Disney, Stays With EBay (General) posted: 3/15/05
CBS MarketWatch discusses Meg Whitman's recent discussions with the Disney Company and her decision to remain with Ebay.
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USAToday: The Incredibles Unleashes The Extras (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/15/05
USA Today highlights the extras on The Incredibles dvd which was released today.
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Zap2It: ABC Seeing 'Red and Blue' with Pilot Order (Movies) posted: 3/15/05
ABC has ordered the pilot of Red and Blue which will use current political divisions for laughs, according to the Hollywood trade papers.
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Zap2It: Sutherland, Weller Lend Gravitas to ABC Pilots (Movies) posted: 3/15/05
Zap2It reports Donald Sutherland has signed on for a pilot at ABC.
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SmartMoney: Stock Watch The Iger Sanction (General) posted: 3/15/05
A discussion of Merrill Lynch's response to Iger's appointment.
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ABC News: Disney Shares Climb on CEO Announcement (General) posted: 3/14/05
Disney shares move higher on the announcement that Robert Iger will replace Michael Eisner as CEO.
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LATimes: It Was Eisner's Show to the End (General) posted: 3/14/05
The Los Angeles Times explores Eisner's heavy involvement in the search for a new Disney CEO.
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CBSMW: First acid test for Iger; new Pixar pact (General) posted: 3/14/05
The first acid test for Robert Iger as he takes the reins at Walt Disney Co. will be to see if he can, somehow, revive the company's lucrative deal with Pixar Animation Studios, analysts say.
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LATimes: Questioning Disney Search's Legitimacy (General) posted: 3/14/05
The Los Angeles Times reports executive recruiters want to know how many outsiders the company considered to replace Michael Eisner.
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BBCNws: Disney rebels attack boss search (General) posted: 3/14/05
Rebel Disney shareholders Roy Disney and Stanley Gold have accused the Disney Company Board of Directors of subverting the search for a new CEO.
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SaveDisney: Disney and Gold Respond to Announcement Naming Iger as CEO (General) posted: 3/14/05
Roy E. Disney and Stanley P. Gold today issued the following statement on the Disney Board's decision to name Robert Iger the Company's Chief Executive Officer
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NYTimes: At Disney, a Loyal No. 2 Gets to Try His Hand at Magic (General) posted: 3/14/05
The New York Times discusses the Disney Company announcement that Bob Iger will replace Michael Eisner in September.
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HR: ABC wins Sunday without 'Housewives' (Movies) posted: 3/14/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC topped the ratings on Sunday with its new comedy Jake in Progress.
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FT: Disney finds breaking up is hard to do with Miramax (General) posted: 3/14/05
The Financial Times discusses the anticipated break-up of Disney and Miramax.
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TheLedger: Disney to Hold Job Fair (WDW) posted: 3/14/05
Disney will host the Great Disney Job Hunt Job Fair March 14 - 15, 9a to 6p at the Walt Disney World Casting Center.
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LATimes: Disney Seeks to Recoup Court Costs From Pooh Royal (Movies) posted: 3/14/05
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney wants the heirs of Stephen Slesinger to pay more than $1 million to cover the court costs that were a result of the court case regarding Pooh royalties.
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Ebay: Vintage Disney Collection Auction Closes Tomorrow (Coll) posted: 3/14/05
Just Kids Nostalgia presents a vintage Disney collection. Nearly 1000 items displayed.
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Zap2It: 'Lost' Team Discusses Upcoming Death and Mysteries (General) posted: 3/14/05
The cast of ABC's hit Lost discussed their successful show during a seminar on Sunday at the Museum of Television and Radio.
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Zap2It: FCC Clears 'Desperate' 'MNF' Skit (Movies) posted: 3/14/05
The FCC has ruled that the Monday Night Football skit featuring Desperate Housewives actress Nicolette Sheridan wasn't indecent.
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Playbill: Starry Once Upon a Mattress to Air on ABC Next Season (Movies) posted: 3/14/05
ABC's Once Upon a Mattress starring Tracey Ullman will air next season. Various other stars in this production are also announced in this article.
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RedlandsDaily: Disney's Lion comes to Orange County (Movies) posted: 3/14/05
University of Redlands discusses the stage performance of The Lion King at the Orange County Performing Arts Center.
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Globes: Disney to pay Hebrew University $2.66m for user rights to Baby Einstein (Coll) posted: 3/14/05
Disney will pay Hebrew University for the rights to the Baby Einstein line. The university has exclusive rights to use Einstein's image.
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About: Trevor Blumas Interview on Ice Princess (Movies) posted: 3/14/05
Trevor Blumas talks about the upcoming Disney pic Ice Princess.
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ArriveNet: Disney Store Showcases 2005 Summer Swimwear Collection for Children (Coll) posted: 3/14/05
The Disney Store's unveil their summer swimwear featuring Buzz Lightyear, Nemo, The Incredibles, Tinker Bell, Kim Possible, Raven and more.
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TVShowonDVD: Best of MMC Featuring Britney, Justin and Christina (Movies) posted: 3/14/05
Amazon.com has posted a pre-order listing for a single-disc offering highlights from the All-New Mickey Mouse Club.
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LATimes: Vance Gerry, 75; Disney Artist Helped Shape Many Popular Animated Features (General) posted: 3/11/05
Animation historian Charles Solomon pays tribute to veteran Disney artist Vance Gerry.
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USAToday: Disneyland memories stay forever young (General) posted: 3/11/05
USA Today columnist Robert Shriver shares his childhood memories of the family trip to Disneyland.
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AP: Clerk Laughs Away Robber in Pluto Mask (General) posted: 3/11/05
The Associated Press reports a would-be robber wearing a Pluto mask was thwarted in his efforts when the clerk was laughing so hard that he couldn't respond to the robber's commands.
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NYPost: ABC Edits Fox News Out of Boston Legal (Movies) posted: 3/11/05
The New York Post reports ABC's drama Boston Legal will remove references to the Fox News Channel from its upcoming episodes dealing with media bias.
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DLP: Space Mountain Mission 2 (OD) posted: 3/11/05
Visit the official website for Space Mountain Mission 2.Link spotted on Screamscape
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LPWire: Tom Joyner Is Calling All Families to Walt Disney World for a Labor Day (WDW) posted: 3/11/05
It's a family affair. Tom Joyner, host of the nation's No. 1 urban morning radio show, recently announced that packages are on sale for the nation's largest Labor Day family reunion celebration at Walt Disney World Resort -- The Tom Joyner Family Reunion.
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Reuters: Weinsteins Still Big Bang in Post-Disney Universe (General) posted: 3/11/05
The Weinsteins prepare for life after Miramax.
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Zap2It: Graham Says 'Why Not' to ABC Pilot (Movies) posted: 3/11/05
Heather Graham who recently guest-starred in NBC's Scrubs,/I> will star in ABC's comedy Emily's Reasons Why Not.
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USAToday: On Disneyland's 50th, a world of cheers (DL) posted: 3/11/05
Brief synopsis of Disney's global celebration of Disneyland's 50th.
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LPWire: LaughingPlace Store Updated with More Disney Items (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 3/11/05
The latest addition to The LaughingPlace Store features great cookie jars, new Easter plush and much more.
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OrlSen: New Disneyland Takes 10,000 Hotel Bookings (OD) posted: 3/10/05
Since opening their reservation line three weeks ago Hong Kong Disneyland has received 10,000 room reservations.
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SaveDisney: Open to Letter to Disney's Board of Directors Urges Them to Do the Right Thing! (General) posted: 3/10/05
An open letter to Disney's Board of Directors written by Roy Disney and Stanley Gold has been released.
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AP: Disney Dissidents Question Hiring Process (General) posted: 3/10/05
Associated Press reporter Gary Gentile reports Roy Disney and Stanley Gold statements that departing CEO Michael Eisner should not interview CEO candidates
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CBSMW: Critics blast Disney CEO search (General) posted: 3/10/05
Dissident shareholders Roy Disney and Stanley Gold chastised the Walt Disney Co. board Thursday over its process of selecting a new chief executive and the way it handled the 2001 purchase of the Fox Family Channel.
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JHM: Remembering Vance Gerry (Movies) posted: 3/10/05
Walt Disney Feature Animation story men, Vance Gerry is remembered by Jim Hill. Gerry passed away Friday. His memorial service will be held Friday at the Annadale Golf Club in Pasadena, CA. For further information on the service, please call (714) 526-2523.
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OCReg: 'Lost's' numbers game (Movies) posted: 3/10/05
The Orange County Register offers some possible answers to the question ABC's Lost fans are asking. What is the significance of the numbers 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42.
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Zap2It: ABC Grabs O'Grady, McClintock for Pilots (Movies) posted: 3/10/05
Gail O'Grady will head the cast of ABC's comedy Hot Properties about a staff at a real-estate office. Eddie McClintock will join the cast of Crumbs opposite Fred Savage.
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Zap2It: ESPN Runs with 'Four Minutes' (Movies) posted: 3/10/05
ESPN has greenlit production on a film based on Roger Bannister's journey to break the four-minute mile recrod.
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LATimes: Disney saga is no fairy tale (General) posted: 3/10/05
The Los Angeles Times discusses the page turner James B. Stewart's Disney War
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LATimes: Disney's Credit Outlook Is Raised by Moody's (General) posted: 3/10/05
Moody's Investors Service Inc has raised Disney's credit outlook to positive from stable.
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Reuters: Ovitz Case: Disney Plaintiffs Seek $262 Million (General) posted: 3/8/05
The Disney shareholders are seeking $262.2 million in damages as part of the lawsuit regarding Ovitz severance.
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SunSentinel: Blind Justice has excellent writing and a great cast, but... (Movies) posted: 3/8/05
The Sun-Sentinel describes ABC's Blind Justice as having everything a viewer could want in a TV drama -- except for a premise that is "even remotely believable."
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