Disney News Headlines
April 2005
MSNBC: A Disney Family Tradition (WDW) posted: 4/29/05
MSNBC offers a columnist's fond memories of family trips to Walt Disney World.
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MSNBC: Fanatics Take Love For Disney Higher (General) posted: 4/29/05
MSNBC offers the tales of passionate Disney fans including George Rieger, the Disney Tattoo Guy.
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FT: Euro Disney hopes to ride out bad times (OD) posted: 4/28/05
Financial Times discusses Euro Disney continuing struggle for economic stablity.
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Forbes: Michael Eisner Ranks 151st in CEO Performance vs. Pay (General) posted: 4/28/05
Forbes lists Michael D Eisner as 151 in CEO performance v pay.
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DIS: Disney Records Salutes Disneyland's 50th Anniversary (Coll) posted: 4/28/05
Walt Disney Records announces four cd releases for the Happiest Celebration on Earth.
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OMeon: First Person; An Animated Weekend (Movies) posted: 4/28/05
Chuck Oberleitner offers a report from the Aladdin reunion hosted by ASIFA Hollywood.
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CartoonBrew: Brad Bird at the San Francisco Film Festival (Movies) posted: 4/28/05
Cartoon Brew offers a report from Brad Bird's presentation at the San Francisco Film Festival.
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JHM: Nemo attraction to cleverly mix old & new (DL) posted: 4/28/05
Jim Hill Media offers infomation about the redo of Disneyland's Submarine Lagoon.
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IGN: Cox Out of Narnia (Movies) posted: 4/28/05
IGN FilmForce reports actor Brian Cox who was to voice Aslan has dropped out of the upcoming Chronicles of Narnia film.
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WinnipegSun: Disney buys Beach (Movies) posted: 4/28/05
ABC Family has purchased the adult drama Falcon Beach.
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Manhunt: Everlife Cuts The Theme Song For Disney's "Go Figure" (Movies) posted: 4/28/05
Everlife will record the theme song for the Disney Channel film Go Figure.
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WDW: Disney's Animal Kingdom Hosting A Morning with Harmony Kingdom (WDW,Coll) posted: 4/27/05
Tickets are now on sale for the early morning event at Disney's Animal Kingdom on Saturday July 9th. Guests will participate in the release of "Firefighter Mickey & Co" and "it's a small world" Harmony Kingdom marble resin collectible boxes.
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NFFC: Tickets Still Available for NFFC Happiest Fans on Earth Party (DL) posted: 4/27/05
NFFC members are invited to a dinner event at Ariel's Grotto on May 4th. The four course meal will be accented with a variety of games, giveaways and very special guests including the model for Tinkerbell, Margaret Kerry, Disney Legend and famed Imagineer Bob Gurr and former Imagineer and Disney artist Terri Hardin. Tickets must be purchased by May 2nd.
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OrSen: Disney tries to lure NFL draft (WDW) posted: 4/27/05
The Orlando Sentinel offers Disney Sports Attraction vice president Reggie Williams comments about Disney's desire to host the NFL Draft at Disney's Wide World of Sports.
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OrlSen: Disney shuffles its family magazines (General) posted: 4/27/05
Orlando Sentinel columnist Susan Strother Clarke talks about the Disney produced magazines that the company has shutdown and the one it is starting soon.
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LATimes: Fox Probes Allegations of Abdul Affair (Movies) posted: 4/27/05
The Los Angeles Times reports producers of American Idol are looking into allegations that Paula Abdul had an affair with contestant Corey Clark. The allegations are reportedly part of an ABC Primetime Live program set to air next week.
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LafayetteJC: 200 Spend Day Seeking Disney's Keys (General) posted: 4/27/05
Brief report from the daylong Disney Institute program "The Disney Keys to Excellence"
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OrlSen: Disney retools experimental video-on-demand operation (General) posted: 4/27/05
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the Disney Company's decision to shutdown MovieBeam. It is unknown if the service will be relaunched.
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FT: Disney considers picking up more Hitchhikers (Movies) posted: 4/27/05
The Financial Times reports the Disney Company is considering filming sequels to Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy which opens soon in theaters.
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LPWire: Buena Vista Signs Agreement with D3 (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/27/05
Buena Vista Games has signed a distribution deal with Tokyo-based, D3 Publisher to release several BVG games in Japan.
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LATimes: Players and Payers (General) posted: 4/27/05
The Los Angeles Times explores the cost of cable explaining that nearly a third of the average cable bill goes to ESPN and other sports networks.
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LPWire: MTR Disneyland Resort Line Train Unveiled (OD) posted: 4/26/05
The MTR Disneyland Resort Line, which comprises two new stations - Sunny Bay Station and Disneyland Resort Station - and whimsical Disney-themed trains, were exclusively designed by the MTR Corporation in conjunction with Disney's Imagineers.
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OrlSen: George Lopez undergoes kidney transplant (Movies) posted: 4/26/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports ABC's George Lopez is recovering from a kidney transplant. His wife donated the kidney and both are home recovering.
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NYDailyNws: Draft could be going to Disney World (WDW) posted: 4/26/05
According to the New York Daily News the site for next year's NFL Draft has not yet been determined and there is some talk it could be Walt Disney World.
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LPWire: Disney Unveils New Personal DVD Players (Coll) posted: 4/26/05
Disney Consumer Products announces their new personal dvd players featuring character-themed designs including Mickey, Disney Princess and Power Rangers.
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FilmForce: IGN Interviews Martin Freeman (Movies) posted: 4/26/05
FilmForce offers an exclusive video interview with Martin Freeman, Earth's last male survivor in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
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Reuters: Disney Plans New 'Pirates' Online Game for 2006 (Movies) posted: 4/26/05
According to Reuters Disney is developing a massively multiplayer online role-playing game based on Pirates of the Caribbean.
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Zap2It: ABC Looks to Build Summer 'Empire' (Movies) posted: 4/26/05
Zap2It announces ABC has announced four new unscripted series and the limited-run drama for the summer schedule.
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10NBC: Pre-Teen Gets Disney Credit Card Offer (General) posted: 4/26/05
A Pennsylvania minor received an application for a Disney Visa Card which concerned her parents about how much private information about their daughter is available.
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LPWire: Disneyland Guests Treated to Sneak Peek at Upcoming Parade (DL) posted: 4/25/05
On Saturday April 23rd Disneyland Park guests were offered a sneak peek at Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams.View Images
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WashPost: Oscar-winning Actor John Mills Dies at 97 (Movies) posted: 4/25/05
The Washington Post reports actor John Mills has died at the age of 97. Disney fans will remember the actor as the patriarch in Disney's Swiss Family Robinson. John Mills is survived by his daughters Hayley Mills and Juliet Mills who have both starred in Disney films as well.
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CNNMoney: Disney courts Pixar (General) posted: 4/25/05
Disney "definitely" wants a new deal with computer animation powerhouse Pixar, a report says.
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HeraldToday: Elephant calf dies during birth at Disney World (WDW) posted: 4/25/05
The Herald Today reports an elephant calf died in its mother's womb after she went into labor at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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IndiaTimes: Disney Seen Weaving Big India Story As Top Shots Disembark Here (General) posted: 4/25/05
The India Times discusses the business meetings held by Disney CEO Michael Eisner and Bob Iger who replace Eisner in October in India.
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AFX: Singapore almost had its own Disneyland (OD) posted: 4/25/05
Recently the Trade and Industry Minister of Singapore stated that an area of northwestern Singapore was the proposed location for a Disney theme park but the deal fell through.
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NYTimes: The Feng Shui Kingdom (OD) posted: 4/25/05
The New York Times discusses the impact of feng shui in the development of Hong Kong Disneyland.
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Fool: Disney Plays Games to Win (General) posted: 4/25/05
The Motley Fool via Yahoo! discusses Disney's moves into the video games market.
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LATimes: Disney Wants Bruckheimer to Be the Happiest Producer on Earth (General) posted: 4/25/05
The Los Angeles Times reports contract talks have dragged on between Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer but both sides express hopes that they'll continue to collaborate on big hits.
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WDW: Star Wars Weekends Guest List Posted (WDW) posted: 4/25/05
Star Wars celebrities during the Star Wars Weekends from May 20 - June 12th have been posted on the official website. Opening weekend will feature Daniel Logan (Young Boba Fett) & John Goodson (Concept Model Maker)
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LATimes: Disney Is the First to Ensenada (General) posted: 4/25/05
Roy E Disney in his last year of competitive sailing was first in the Maxi-class boats in the Lexus Newport-to-Ensenada Yacht Race but didn't break the record he set in 2003.
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AWN: eBay Chief Joins DreamWorks Animation Board of Directors (General) posted: 4/25/05
Meg Whitman, president/ceo of eBay has been elected to DreamWorks Animation's board of directors. In recent months Whitman was among the names considered to be in play to step into the role of Disney CEO.
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FLToday: Happiest Celebration could recharge travel (WDW) posted: 4/25/05
Florida Today discusses the impact the "Happiest Celebration on Earth" promotion could have on the rejuvenating the travel industry.
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LPWire: Authentic Irish Pub to Open at Downtown Disney (WDW) posted: 4/25/05
Irish hospitality and a bit of blarney will be coming to Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort in the form of Raglan Road, an authentic Irish pub and restaurant. Scheduled to open in summer 2005, Raglan Road will feature the very best of Irish food, flair, heritage and entertainment.
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FLToday: Other ports courting Disney (OD) posted: 4/25/05
Florida Today discusses the Disney Cruise Lines California sailings and briefly mentions the possibility of adding a third ship to the fleet.
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AnimatedNws: Dream On Silly Dreamer (General) posted: 4/25/05
Animated News talks about the Newport Beach Film Festival screening of Dream On Silly Dreamer.
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LATimes: A Spat Over a Spit (Movies) posted: 4/25/05
The Los Angeles Times discusses the concerns of Dominica's Carib inhabitants over the natives' representations in the film Pirates of the Caribbean II.
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Zap2It: ABC Prepping 'Idol' Expose (Movies) posted: 4/25/05
Zap2It announces ABC's Primetime Live is planning a special edition on May 4th looking behind-the-scenes of the hit show American Idol.
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Zap2It: ABC Clips Sunday Competition (Movies) posted: 4/25/05
ABC topped the ratings on Sunday evening with their clip show of Desperate Housewives and with the medical drama Grey's Anatomy.
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LATimes: How 'Hitchhiker's' got picked up (Movies) posted: 4/25/05
The Los Angeles Times talks about the ironically circuitous path to the big screen for Douglas Adams' offbeat guide. In the end, a pair of London video wizards took it under their wings.
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NJ: Behind Chitty, a pair of master mechanics (Movies) posted: 4/25/05
NorthJersey.com talks about the Sherman Brothers, the songwriters behind Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
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LATimes: Big Day for ESPN Deportes (Movies) posted: 4/25/05
The Los Angeles Times announces ESPN Deportes coverage of Major League Soccer.
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LATimes: Discovering Millions of Ways to Hype 50th (DL) posted: 4/22/05
The LA Times looks at Disneyland publicist Joe Aguirre who is working on compiling stats to hype the 50th. He started with Disneyland 30 years ago as an attractions host.
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LPWire: Kroger Introduces Old Yeller Brand Dog Food (Movies) posted: 4/22/05
Inspired by one of the most beloved movie classics of all time, The Kroger Co. today introduced Disney's Old Yeller, a chunk style dog food now available at more than 2,500
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LPWire: Wonderfulbuys.com adds Villaware's Disney Cookware to its Line of Quality Kitchen Appliances (General) posted: 4/22/05
Disney Cookware is a new addition to Villaware's flagship, award-winning line of quality electrics. From Mickey-shaped waffles to slices of golden-brown toast imprinted with the faces of Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, Disney Cookware is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. And its stylish, classic chrome design makes it the perfect addition to any kitchen and one that adults are sure to love, too.
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MSN: An Animated Life: Pixar's John Lasseter (Movies) posted: 4/22/05
MSN looks at the chief creative executive at Pixar, John Lasseter. Included is mention of Renderman software which was used in 41 of the 44 films that have won thge best visual effect Oscar since 1991, and Pixar's 2006 release of Cars
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Al: Dinner at Culinard to feature Exec Chef from Disney World. (WDW) posted: 4/22/05
Culinard in Homewood, Alabama, will feature a dinner prepared by Michael Tohmpson, Executive Chef of Disney's Polynesian Resort on Monday, April 25.
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ign: Buena Vista to Self-Publish Titles in Europe (General) posted: 4/22/05
Disney announced that they will begin to self-publish games for multi-platforms starting in the summer of 2005. The first highly-anticipated tiltle to launch is the video game adaptation of "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe"
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LA TImes: Attention Turns to the Booth (General) posted: 4/22/05
Since Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football are changing networks, the question becomes who is going to be announcing the games.
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Sun-Sen: Disney Revue Makes a light, Lively Evening (General) posted: 4/22/05
The Sun-Sentinel offers a review oif Disney's OIn the Record which is currently performing in Fort Lauderdale.
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AAP: Australia's Disney Survives US Downsizing (Movies) posted: 4/22/05
Australia's DisneyToon Studios has survived the cutback in animatiion The Walt Disney Company has taken recently. Andreas Deja, who is in Sydney working on a Bambi Direct-to-Video- Sequel, says it is because the quality is so good.
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USA Today: Reality TV with Heart (General) posted: 4/22/05
USA Today takes a look at Extreme Makeover: Home Editiuon and how it is a different type of reality show.
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ChiTrib: Networks Place Bets on Breakfast Club Rewards (General) posted: 4/22/05
The Chicago Tribune looks at the battle of the network morning shows and how the success of Good Morning America is causing difficulty picking a successor for Peter Jennings. While Charlie Gibson or Diane Sawyer would be an bovious choice, ABC News is afraid of hurting GMA's success.
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LAWkly:Deadline Hollywood: Really Big Packages (General) posted: 4/22/05
The LA Weekly examines the perks that executives at entertainment comapnies recieve. Included is Michael Eisner and his$735,000 for security services.
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LPWire: Verizon and A&E Television Networks Sign Deal for Distribution (General) posted: 4/22/05
Following its recent announcement with NBC Universal Cable, Verizon today announced another long-term programming- distribution agreement -- this time with A&E Television Networks.
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LPWire: Latest Disney Additions to The LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 4/22/05
A new Disney park book and the new Pal Mickey are featured in the latest addition to The LaughingPlace Store.
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rediff: Disney's Eisner to visit India (General) posted: 4/21/05
Disney CEO Michael Eisner will visit India along with President & COO, Bob Iger. The visit follows the launch of two Disney Channels in India.
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LPWire: Now Roaming Disney's Animal Kingdom, Lucky the Dinosaur Has Guests in 'Prehysterics' (WDW) posted: 4/21/05
Born in the labs of Walt Disney Imagineering, Lucky the Dinosaur is loose in the streets of Disney's Animal Kingdom! But guests needn't fear. Although an imposing 9 feet tall, 12 feet long and 450 pounds, Lucky is a gentle soul. He loves people -- and balloons -- and even signs the occasional autograph with his distinctive four-leaf clover "signature."
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Gainesville: Porn replaces Disney from county library (Movies) posted: 4/21/05
A young boy and his mother were surprised to find the Home on the Range video they checked out of the library featured hardcore pornography.
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LATimes: Generation Gap for China (General) posted: 4/21/05
The Los Angeles Times discusses the fear of some Chinese families that Hong Kong Disneyland could bring too much western culture to their children and Disney's efforts to introduce its characters and stories to a new audience.
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Zap2It: ABC Conjures Preview of Fourth Potter Movie (Movies) posted: 4/21/05
ABC will offer Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets on May 7th. Footage not seen in theaters will be included along with clips from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
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Zap2It: Olin Returns from Dead on 'Alias' (Movies) posted: 4/21/05
Zap2It announces Sydney's mother Irina will guest-star in the final two episodes of this season of Alias.
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B&C: Disney Channel Names Marketing Maven (General) posted: 4/21/05
Broadcasting & Cable reports Disney Channel has named Jill Lindeman VP, creative director for marketing.
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NYTimes: Why Is "Monday Night" Different From Others? (Movies) posted: 4/21/05
The New York Times discusses Monday Night Football's move to ESPN.
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LPWire: Disney Records Announces Disney Channel Hits Take 2 (Coll) posted: 4/20/05
On April 26th, Walt Disney Records releases "Disney Channel Hits: Take 2," a collection that includes a CD and a DVD of Disney Channel Original Movie songs and music videos.
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FT: Pollution haze clouds Disney's Hong Kong hopes (OD) posted: 4/20/05
The Financial Times reports Hong Kong Disneyland could suffer from a constant haze from the worsening air pollution from Hong Kong.
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NST: Fab Five in Vault Disney (Movies) posted: 4/20/05
Walt Disney Television International (Southeast Asia/Korea) managing director Raymund Miranda's remarks about the Fab Five as they announce a Vault Disney lineup for Disney Channel (Asia).
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AFX: Walt Disney wins Finding Nemo copyright case in France (Movies) posted: 4/20/05
A Paris high court ruled against Flaven Scene who alleged that Finding Nemo was plagiarised from his story.
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JustStyle: Chilren's Place Names Hiten Patel As Senior VP, CFO (General) posted: 4/20/05
The Children's Place has named Hiten Patel as senior vice president, chief financial officer.
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MichaelBarrier: In Walt Disney's Footsteps (General) posted: 4/20/05
Michael Barrier shares his visit to Marceline, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri.
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LATimes: Boys and Girls Club Gets $1-Million Disney Gift (DL) posted: 4/19/05
The Disneyland Resort donated $1 million to the Boys and Girls Club of Anaheim.
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Variety: Mouse getting creative (General) posted: 4/19/05
Variety announces Disney Pictures Marketing President Oren Aviv has been given the newly developed title Chief Creative Officer.
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CNET: Disney scoops up Avalanche game studio (General) posted: 4/19/05
CNET News reports Buena Vista Games has acquired Avalanche Software.
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TheStreet: Disney Adds Game Muscle (General) posted: 4/19/05
TheStreet.com talks about Disney recent move that illustrates Disney's efforts to step-up their video-game efforts.
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Disney: Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom Opens in May (OD) posted: 4/19/05
Disney Online will offer limited public access to the beta version of Disney's newest virtual park, Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom in May.
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LATimes: ESPN Makes Its Biggest Play Yet (Movies) posted: 4/19/05
The Los Angeles Times reports ESPN has reeled in Monday Night Football.
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JHM: Next Stop, Tatooine? (DL) posted: 4/19/05
Could a new CEO at the Walt Disney Company mean that "Star Tours" is finally going to get a new ride film? Jim Hill fills you on on the rumors that have been flying around WDI & ILM.
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Disney: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Website Opens (Movies) posted: 4/19/05
The official website for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe has opened.
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WPHerald: Disney magic? (General) posted: 4/19/05
The World Peace Herald discusses James B. Stewart's DisneyWar.
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DowJones: 'Sister Act' producer to Disney? (Movies) posted: 4/19/05
Producer Scott Rudin has signed a five-year production deal offering Disney first chance at his upcoming projects.
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Zap2It: Fans Get Lost in Hollywood (Movies) posted: 4/19/05
Zap2It discusses the recent Lost fans gathering in Hollywood.
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OrSen: Anniversary approaches for Universal (WDW) posted: 4/19/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports Universal Orlando experienced 14% increase over the year before.
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LATimes: Salvador 'Tutti' Camarata, 91; Had Diverse Musical Career (DL,Coll) posted: 4/18/05
Disneyland Records co-founder Salvador "Tutti" Camarata has died at the age of 91.
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AP: Monday Night Football Moving to ESPN (Movies) posted: 4/18/05
The Associated Press reports Monday Night Football will move to ESPN from ABC in the 2006 season.
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LPWire: Buena Vista Games to Build Treasured Video Game Franchise for 'Pirates of the Caribbean' (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/18/05
Building on the popularity of its successful portable games business, BVG will release games for the PSP(TM) portable entertainment system and Nintendo DS(TM) in conjunction with the Summer 2006 launch of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
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LPWire: Disney Online Announces 16 Percent One-Month Increase in March 2005 (General) posted: 4/18/05
Disney Online had more than 19 million unique visitors in March 2005, up from 16.4 million in February, reflecting an increase of more than 16 percent. This performance outpaced the two percent growth of the Internet population and six percent growth of the "Kids Entertainment" category for the same period (comScore Media Metrix). Year-over-year Disney Online traffic grew 44 percent.
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NYTimes: A Way to Calm Fussy Baby Toons on the Cellphone (General) posted: 4/18/05
The New York Times announces the Disney Company and Warner Bros. are seeking to provide their childen's entertainment programming via cellphone.
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NYTimes: At ABC, Piecing a New Team Together (Movies) posted: 4/18/05
The New York Times discusses the various moves recently made by David Westin, ABC News president due to Peter Jennings illness and the upcoming departure of late night news host, Ted Koppel.
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NYTimes: Once Upon a Time (50 Years Ago) in Anaheim... (DL) posted: 4/18/05
The New York Times pauses to reflect on 50 years of theme park history.
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HR: ABC uses Housewives,' Anatomy to win Sun. (Movies) posted: 4/18/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter ABC's Desperate Housewives won the Sunday ratings again along with the new drama Grey's Anatomy.
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Narnia: Narnia Expert Keeps Film on Course (Movies) posted: 4/18/05
Narnia expert Douglas Gresham has been made a consultant on Disney's developing Narnia film.
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WebbyAwards: Muppets.com Nominated for Best Celebrity Web Site (General) posted: 4/18/05
The Webby Awards, hailed as the "Oscars of the Internet" by The New York Times, has nominated Muppets.com as best celebrity website in both general Webby Awards and "People's Voice Award." While the Academy selects The Webby Awards' winners, the online public selects "The People's Voice Award" winners. Muppets fans are encouraged to visit http://pv.webbyawards.com to register and vote. Voting is open to the public from April 12 - April 29, 2005. Winners will be announced on May 3, 2005 and honored at The Ninth Annual Webby Awards ceremony in New York City on June 6.
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AP: Gap Names Cynthia Harriss Brand President (General) posted: 4/18/05
The Associated Press announces former Disneyland president Cynthia Harriss has been named President of the Gap Outlet Operations in North America.
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thedesertsun.com: What are your Disney memories? (DL) posted: 4/18/05
Residents of Palm Springs, California are invited to share their Disneyland memories.
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LPWire: Epcot's 12th Annual Flower & Garden Festival Opens in Burst of Fragrant Confetti (WDW) posted: 4/15/05
For seven weeks beginning April 15, Epcot will bloom with bouquets of custom displays themed to the "Happiest Celebration on Earth," Disney's global jubilee celebrating 50 years of magic at Disney parks and resorts. The festivities began today with a brief ceremony hosted by Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Epcot Vice-President Brad Rex, and Walt Disney World Ambassador Rebecca.
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LPWire: Epcot's The Land Pavilion Sunshine Seasons Gets a Menu Makeover (WDW) posted: 4/15/05
Sunshine Seasons' four shops - Wood-Fired Grill shop, Sandwich Shop, Asian Shop and Soup/Salad Shop - offer a diverse selection of fresh eats, explained Chef Michael LaDuke, executive chef for Epcot. "We're taking fast-casual cuisine to the next level," he said. "There is no fried food or pizza, no burgers -- everything is prepared as you watch. It's designed to excite the senses."
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AP: Hong Kong Disneyland asked not to sell gate tickets to avoid crowd control problems (OD) posted: 4/15/05
The Associated Press reports the Hong Kong government has suggested that Disney not sell tickets at the turnstiles to avoid crowd-control problems.
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MiaHerald: Hong Kong workers at Disney World learn how to Have a Magical Day! (OD) posted: 4/15/05
The Miami Herald talks about the training Hong Kong Disneyland cast members are experiencing at Walt Disney World.
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Playbill: Onna White, Groundbreaking Broadway Choreographer, Dies at 83 (Movies) posted: 4/15/05
Playbill annnounces the choreographer for Disney's Pete's Dragon passed away at the age of 83.
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Broadway: Disney's New Musicals (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/15/05
Reviews of the albums Mary Poppins and On the Record.
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NYPost: Lost Dog (Movies) posted: 4/15/05
The New York Post focuses on Lost's yellow labrador retriever Vincent.
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Zap2It: Ex-Blossom Star Joins ABC Pilot (Movies) posted: 4/15/05
Jenna von Oy will star opposite Brenda Blethyn in a comedy pilot for ABC.
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Canada: Wahlberg reportedly in talks with Walt Disney to play role of Eagles biggest fan (Movies) posted: 4/15/05
Disney Pictures is in talks to with Mark Wahlberg to star in the film of a Philadelphia Eagles fan who went to an open tryout and a won a spot on the team.
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LPWire: Latest Disney Additions to The LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 4/15/05
The Latest Disney Additions to The LaughingPlace Store
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OrlSen: Disney DVDs seized from piracy suspect (Coll) posted: 4/14/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports US deputy marshals arrested Johnny Ray Gasca for bootlegging dvds.
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LPWire: Disney Publishing Sprinkles Fairy Dust on New Children's Book (Coll) posted: 4/14/05
At the opening of the Bologna International Children's Book Fair, the Disney company has announced its plans to introduce an illustrated children's novel, Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg, based around one of the most famous fairies of all time, Tinker Bell.
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LPWire: Disney Records to Release "Best of the Muppets Featuring Muppets Wizard of Oz" (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/14/05
On May 17, 2005, Walt Disney Records will release "Best of The Muppets featuring The Muppets' Wizard of Oz" from the upcoming "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz" TV movie, which will premiere April 27th at the Tribeca Film Festival and will broadcast May 20th on ABC (8/7c).
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LPWire: Disney Records Asks You to Samba to a New Beat with ``Disney Bossa Nova,'' April 19 (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/14/05
Brazilian music never sounded so good with a collection of classic Disney songs performed in the suave, romantic musical style of bossa nova -- the Brazilian fusion of cool jazz elements with the drum beat characteristics of samba. "Disney Bossa Nova" contains fourteen Disney classics.
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LPWire: Live with Regis and Kelly Travels to Disneyland and Walt Disney World (Movies) posted: 4/14/05
As part of the global celebration honoring the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland, "Live with Regis and Kelly" will travel coast-to-coast to bring the magic of Disney to the show during the week of May 9-13, 2005. "Live" will originate from Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California on Monday and Tuesday, May 9 and 10, and from the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, May 11, 12 and 13. Register for tickets online.
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C21Media: New SIC deal, W.I.T.C.H. for BVITV (Movies) posted: 4/14/05
W.I.T.C.H. is set to premiere in 13 countries across Europe later in 2005/06.
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NYPost: More Lost Deaths to Come (Movies) posted: 4/14/05
The New York Post announces more Lost characters will die.
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USAToday: 'Housewives' look forward to long, hot summer (Movies) posted: 4/14/05
USA Today talks about the summer plans for ABC's Desperate Housewives actors as filming for the season concludes April 26.
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OrlSen: Disney layoffs not setting off alarms (WDW) posted: 4/14/05
The Orlando Sentinel discusses Walt Disney World's recent layoffs.
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OrlSen: Disney Magazine nears end of run (General) posted: 4/13/05
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the coming conclusion of the long-running Disney Magazine.
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CP: Cirque signs deal to build $140-million theatre at Disney resort in Japan (OD) posted: 4/13/05
Cirque du Soleil will build a permanent theater at the Tokyo Disney Resort. The theater's show is set to premiere August 2008.
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Zap2It: 'Desperate Housewives' Welcomes Woodard (Movies) posted: 4/13/05
Zap2It announces Alfre Woodard will be a part of ABC's Desperate Housewives in a regular part beginning next season.
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JHM: Mouse House department heads take issue with Disney Magazine's sudden closure (General) posted: 4/13/05
"Not so fast!," say various Disney VPs. Jim Hill reports how in-house complaints could possibly lead to a reprieve for this venerable publication.
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DIS: Disney Company Financial Results for Q2 FY05 To Be Announced May 11 (General) posted: 4/13/05
Senior executives of The Walt Disney Company will discuss fiscal second quarter 2005 financial results via a live Webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 (results will be released at 4:01 p.m. EDT). The discussion will be available via re-play through May 18, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. PDT.
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Fool: Katzenberg Too Confident? (Movies) posted: 4/13/05
The Motley Fool discusses recent remarks from DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg.
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JamTV: Alias duo still pals after breakup (Movies) posted: 4/13/05
Jam! Showbiz discusses the relationship of Alias co-stars Jennifer Garner and Michael Vartan.
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SIGGRAPH: San Francisco SIGGRAPH Presents a Disney Feature Animation Event, Apr 14 (Movies) posted: 4/12/05
On April 14th, Disney representatives will be giving a presentation to the San Francisco SIGGRAPH Chapter. The presentation will provide an in-depth view of the backend production departments at Walt Disney Feature Animation including Look Development, EFX, and Shot Finalling. Process evolution from legacy films to cutting edge technology used in current releases will be covered along with a comprehensive look at how our artists utilize creativity, problem solving skills, teamwork and a variety of software tools to create stunning images for Disney's animated films. This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
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LPWire: Disney's Animal Kingdom Welcome a Baby White Rhino (WDW) posted: 4/12/05
The Walt Disney World animal care team has been excited as Kendi, a first-time mom, welcomed her new baby daughter, Kayla, to Disney's Animal Kingdom family in February. At her first weigh-in on March 10, Kayla weighed 143 pounds; and as of today she weighs 233 pounds, gaining on average 3 ½ pounds every day. Kendi is the first of four white rhinos born at Disney's Animal Kingdom and is nearly six years old.
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EdmontonSun: Fishermen protest Hong Kong Disneyland (OD) posted: 4/12/05
Hong Kong fisherman placed their boat near the Hong Kong Disneyland building site to draw attention to their claims that it is polluting local waters and killing an estimated 1.6 million fish. According to the government these claims are untrue.
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BizJournals: Disney receives complaint about lead in toy jewelry (General) posted: 4/12/05
The Center for Environmental Health has filed a claim with the CA attorney general announcing their intent to sue the Disney Company claiming jewelry offered at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure are 275 times the legal limit for lead in paint under California regulations.
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SMH: Incredible fakes fire up Disney (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/12/05
Counterfeit "badly-made" fake action figures of The Incredibles are being sold around Asia and Disney Consumer Products is investigating the best way to address the issue.
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SeattlePI: Bad decisions, not Microsoft, hurt Disney (General) posted: 4/12/05
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer discusses Disney's business missteps.
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AsiaTravelTips: Hong Kong Disneyland Magical Tour kicks off in Shenzhen (OD) posted: 4/12/05
Hong Kong Disneyland is taking Mickey Mouse and other Disney friends on a tour of the major cities of Guangdong province starting from April 15. At every stop they will lead guests on a "Hong Kong Disneyland Magical Tour."
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JHM: What goes on at the Magic Kingdom after midnight? (DL) posted: 4/12/05
Ever wonder what it would be like to be inside Disneyland after the gates are locked and all the guests have gone home for the night? Jim Hill shares a story -- as well as some pretty unique photographs -- from the night he spent following the third shift staff around that theme park.
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OCReg: Bringing out the animal (Movies) posted: 4/12/05
The Orange County Register discusses the puppetry of Disney's The Lion King.
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LPWire: Four Disney Films Come to DVD (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/11/05
On April 12th four Disney family films Million Dollar Duck, Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N., The Adventures Of Bullwhip Griffin, and The Barefoot Executive come to DVD for the first time.
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JHM: Disney Magazine is no more (General) posted: 4/11/05
According to Jim Hill Media, after more than a 40 year run, Disney Magazine suddenly ceased publication last week. Jim Hill talks with a veteran staffer about what happened. More importantly, what happens next.
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Zap2It: ABC's 'Desperate' for Another Sunday Win (Movies) posted: 4/11/05
ABC's Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy lead the ratings for their time slots on Sunday.
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Zap2It: ABC Keeps 'Anatomy' on Sunday, Rolls 'Legal' to Fall (Movies) posted: 4/11/05
ABC has decided to keep Grey's Anatomy in the Sunday 10p time slot and will not air further Boston Legal episodes until this fall.
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Zap2It: 'Lost,' 'Housewives' Get Clip-Show Treatment (Movies) posted: 4/11/05
ABC's Lost and Desperate Housewives will each feature clip-show specials in late April to bring new viewers up to speed or remind viewers of what's happened so far in the series before new episodes air.
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LATimes: Even the Magic Kingdom Has Cellphone-Induced Gridlock (DL) posted: 4/11/05
According to the Los Angeles Times a family's trip on Autopia was disturbed by a driver on her cellphone.
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OrlSen: Disney Plans Broadband Offerings for Kids (General) posted: 4/11/05
The Associated Press announces the Disney Company's Playhouse Disney Preschool Time Online, a broadband service for families with preschoolers.
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Disney: Walter Liss, President, ABC-Owned TV Stations Presentation (General) posted: 4/11/05
On April 18th at 8:40a PDT Walter Liss President, ABC-Owned Television Stations will participate in a general discussion at the A.G. Edwards Media and Entertainment Conference. Listen online at Disney.com
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NYTimes: AOL, XM Satellite to Start Web Radio Service (General) posted: 4/11/05
The New York Times in a story announcing AOL's plans to launch a web-based radio service with XM also reports Disney is planning to use broadband for high-quality audio video offerings.
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LPWire: Tales from the Laughing Place Issue #2 is Coming (DL,LP) posted: 4/8/05
Press release announcing the upcoming Issue #2 Tales from the Laughing Place Magazine dedicated to Disneyland's 50th anniversary.
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OrlSen: Disney challenges stricter rides oversight in California (DL) posted: 4/8/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports the Disney Company is seeking to overturn a California court ruling that imposes heightened safety standards on theme park rides.
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Reuters: Ovitz slams Disney severance trial as groundless (General) posted: 4/8/05
Attorneys representing Michael Ovitz and various Disney board members have filed a post-trial brief.
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Disney: Downtown Disney Marketplace Honors The Working Dog, Apr 9 (WDW) posted: 4/8/05
Join us on April 9th from 1:00pm - 7:00pm at Downtown Disney Marketplace as we celebrate the working dog. Take part as we celebrate the working dog with artisans and participants that will inspire all. Additionally, on this special day only, receive 10% OFF* your entire purchase of $35.00 or more at Disney Tails.
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Disney: Celebrating 50 Years of Magical Memories (DL) posted: 4/8/05
The Disneyland Resort announces a selection of packages for Disneyland's 50th birthday weekend.
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LPWire: Disneyland Honors the 2005 Jiminy Cricket's Environmentality Challenge Winner (DL) posted: 4/8/05
An excited fifth grade class from Sonoma County's El Verano Elementary School was honored as environmental heroes today at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. The students were awarded the top honor during an all-expense-paid trip to the Disneyland Resort as part of this year's Jiminy Cricket's Environmentality Challenge program. The statewide competition promotes Environmentality(TM) -- thinking and acting environmentally -- among elementary school students. Teacher David Neubacher and his students were awarded the honor during a special ceremony at Disney's California Adventure Sun Plaza this morning.
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B&C: Disney Isn't Advocating Cable Smut Regs (Movies) posted: 4/8/05
Contrary to recent reports the Disney Company is not supporting moves to extend indecency regulation to cable and satellite.
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OCReg: Aye-Aye for Disney from a key union (DL) posted: 4/8/05
The Orange County Register reports the Craft Maintenance Council, representing skilled workers, accepts the company's 'best, last' offer.
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Sharewatch: Euro Disney won't necessarily make a profit this year (OD) posted: 4/8/05
Euro Disney SCA deputy chairman Jeff Archambault discusses the company's economic prospects.
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Zap2It: ABC Refinances 'Home' for '05-'06 (Movies) posted: 4/8/05
Zap2It announces ABC will pick up Extreme Makeover: Home Edition for another season.
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Zap2It: 'Lost' Writer Tells All ... or Not (Movies) posted: 4/8/05
ABC's Lost creators talk about the twists and turns of the hit show.
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FilmForce: Bloom Talks Pirates Sequels (Movies) posted: 4/8/05
FilmForce offers Orlando Bloom's remarks regarding Pirates of the Caribbean 2 and 3.
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CBSMW: Koppel's exit will leave void (Movies) posted: 4/8/05
Commentary from CBS MarketWatch writer Jon Friedman about the anticipated departure of Nightline anchor Ted Koppel.
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LPWire: Foamies Announces Disney Licensing Agreement (Coll) posted: 4/8/05
Armed with a new licensing agreement, Foamies will now feature Disney's popular characters, including Winnie the Pooh, Disney Princesses and Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo on a variety of foam crafting kits.
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LPWire: Laughing Place Store Updated with Disney Products (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 4/8/05
New Happiest Celebration on Earth merchandise, new adjustable rings, t-shirts and much more.
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Reuters: New Disney Boss to Give Unit Heads More Control (General) posted: 4/7/05
Reuters reports CEO-designate Bob Iger's recent remarks about his style of management.
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AP: Children's Place Same-Store Sales Rise (General) posted: 4/7/05
The Associated Press reports Children's Place same-store sales saw a 10 percent growth in March but did not meet analyst expectations.
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ABCNews: Jennings to Keep Working Despite Cancer (Movies) posted: 4/7/05
ABC's news anchor Peter Jennings says he'll work as much as he can after beginning chemotherapy for lung cancer.
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AP: Euro Disney Unveils Space Mountain Revamp (OD) posted: 4/7/05
The Associated Press discusses Euro Disney's Space Mountain Mission II.
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NYTimes: Disney May Switch NFL Shows (Movies) posted: 4/7/05
The New York Times discusses the ongoing negotations between Disney's ABC & ESPN and the NFL over broadcast rights for football games.
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OCReg: Developer, Knott's 'werewolf' take top O.C. tourism awards (DL) posted: 4/7/05
The Orange County Register reports a Knotts' Halloween Haunt monster has been awarded the top prize among awards given to people who work tourism's front lines for his support of a special-needs teenager at Haunt.
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LPWire: Alaska Airlines Rolls Out 'Magic of Disneyland' 737 to Celebrate Disneyland's 50th (DL) posted: 4/7/05
Adorned with the familiar image of Walt Disney's animated character Tinker Bell on the fuselage and golden Mickey Mouse ears on the tail, the bright blue Boeing 737-400 named the "Magic of Disneyland" celebrates the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney's original theme park. It is the second Disneyland-themed airplane born out of the successful partnership between Seattle-based Alaska Airlines and Disneyland Resort.
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LPWire: Walt Disney World Speedway Offers Racing Fans Opportunity to Purchase Used Stock Car Tires (WDW) posted: 4/7/05
After experiencing the ride of a lifetime in an authentic stock car at the one-mile Walt Disney World Speedway, guests can purchase the same Goodyear Racing Eagles that are used on the 630-horsepower machines. The tires are used for approximately 100 laps around the speedway before they are changed. Once the tires are removed from the cars, they are stacked in the showroom store where guests can purchase them for $5 or less. Tires must be purchased at the speedway; no shipping is available.
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OrBusJrn: Disney donates $600,000 to Central Florida youth programs (WDW) posted: 4/7/05
The Orlando Business Journal announces Walt Disney World as part of their Disney's Helping Kids Shine program has donated $600,000 to thirty-five nonprofit organizations.
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BosHerald: Disney's music trip is disappointing (Movies) posted: 4/7/05
On the Re