Disney News Headlines
June 2005
LP: Disney Announces Podcasts Featuring Parks & Resorts Insider Information (DL,WDW) posted: 6/30/05
Beginning in July, the Disney Company will offer podcasts featuring insider information including behind the scenes information and news regarding special events at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
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JAM!TV: ABC pulls 'Neighborhood' series (Movies) posted: 6/30/05
ABC has pulled the reality series Welcome to the Neighborhood before its first airing.
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USPS: The Art of Disney Celebration Premieres Today (Coll) posted: 6/30/05
The second in the US Postal Service series of Disney stamps will make its debut today, Thursday June 30th. Stamps will be available through the Postal Service's web site. Some items featuring the first series Friendship are still available.
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Webindia123: Disney Channel to go to schools to promote show (Movies) posted: 6/30/05
Webindia123 reports the Disney Channel will tour schools in India to promote Playhouse Disney.
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LPWire: ABC News, Disney Online and ESPN.com Providing Extensive Line-up of Podcast Content (General) posted: 6/30/05
ABC News, Disney Online and ESPN.com, all part of The Walt Disney Company, today announced their extensive line-up of free audio Podcast content is available via the iTunes Podcast Directory, one of the largest directories of Podcast content in the world. Starting today, users can subscribe to this content among other Podcasts, and iTunes will automatically check to see when there are new episodes, download them into fans' computers and automatically put them on users' iPods.
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LATimes: Faster, higher - and smarter (DL) posted: 6/30/05
The Los Angeles Times discusses the Disneyland Resort latest attractions.
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LPWire: Sotheby's September 27, 2005 Auction of 75 Mickeys will Benefit 50 Charities (Coll) posted: 6/29/05
On September 27, 2005, Sotheby's and The Walt Disney Company will conclude the celebration of Mickey Mouse's 75th anniversary by auctioning 75 uniquely-designed statues of Mickey, an icon of American popular culture beloved for more than three generations. A catalogue containing all 75 Mickey statues will be available for purchase and will be accompanied by a limited-edition "Tuxedo" Mickey pin for collectors for the first 5,000 orders placed.
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Playbill: Peter Schneider to Direct Musical Version of Sister Act (Movies) posted: 6/29/05
Playbill announces former Disney Studio Chief Peter Schneider will direct and co-produce a stage musical version of Sister Act.
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AP: Tarzan, the Musical, Swings on Broadway (Movies) posted: 6/29/05
Tarzan the musical will open in 2006.
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GameFaction: THQ Announces Disney's Cinderella Magical Dreams (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/29/05
Disney's Cinderella Magical Dreams will be available for Game Boy Advance this September.
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LATimes: Disneyland Closes Ride After Guest Gets Sick (DL) posted: 6/29/05
A visitor is stricken after riding the Bobsleds. Her doctor says her illness is not related to attraction.
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Yomiuri: Oriental Land boss rewarded kin / Disney operator (OD) posted: 6/29/05
The Yomiuri Shimbun reports Oriental Land Co. has purchased nearly 760 million yen in products over three years for Tokyo Disney Resort from a company run by the president's brother and nephew.
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Xinhuanet: Stars Compete for HK Disneyland concert (OD) posted: 6/29/05
A-list Hong Kong singers have been invited to perform at the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland.
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OCReg: Sinkhole opens near Disneyland (DL) posted: 6/29/05
The Orange County Register reports a broken water main caused a minor sinkhold only blocks away from the Disneyland Hotel.
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LATimes: ABC scores with NBA, but CBS wins (Movies) posted: 6/29/05
The Los Angeles Times reports ABC had the three most-watched programs last week.
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OCReg: Ratings have ABC dancing (Movies) posted: 6/29/05
A look at ABC's successful live program Dancing with the Stars.
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B&C: Jossen Upped at ABC Disney (General) posted: 6/29/05
Barry Jossen has been named executive vice president of production for ABC.
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TVGuide: Miss Piggy's Dark Confessions (Coll) posted: 6/29/05
The TV Guide interviews Miss Piggy about her recent move from blonde to brunette.
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JHM: Tinker Bell Talks! (Movies) posted: 6/29/05
Wade Sampson shares some of Disney historian Jim Korkis's notes from and interview with original Tinker Bell model Margaret Kerry.
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LPWire: One Voice's Media Center Communicator to Showcase at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot(R) (WDW) posted: 6/29/05
One Voice Technologies, Inc. , developer of 4th Generation voice solutions for the Telecom and Interactive Multimedia markets, announced today that starting this summer its Media Center Communicator(TM) will be featured at the House of Innoventions exhibit located in the INNOVENTIONS attraction at Epcot ® at the Walt Disney World ® Resort in Lake Buena Vista.
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ComingSoon: Disney Picks Up Goyer's Invisible (Movies) posted: 6/29/05
ComingSoon reports Disney has purchased the domestic distribution rights to the David Goyer thriller The Invisible.
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UPI: Prolific producers move to NBC from Disney (General) posted: 6/29/05
Touchstone TV team Mike Tollin and Brian Robbins have signed with NBC.
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Playbill: Caroline's Tesori May Score Shrek (Movies) posted: 6/29/05
Playbill announces Jeanine Tesori who wrote songs for Mulan II and Lilo & Stitch II will score the stage version of Shrek.
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SLO: Charity tickets at Hong Kong Disneyland sell out (OD) posted: 6/28/05
Preview tickets for Hong Kong Disneyland sold out within the first three hours. All proceeds of the ticket sales go to the local charity, the Community Chest.
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OrlSen: Jury says Disney owes author some royalties (Movies) posted: 6/28/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports a California jury has sided with Gary Wolf the author of the book the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and has ordered Disney to compensate him for owed royalties finding that the company underreported merchandise sales from the film.
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LATimes: Disney Is Expected to Appoint Miramax Chief (Movies,General) posted: 6/28/05
The Los Angeles Times reports Daniel Battsek, who runs the British arm of the Disney Studios international operations is expected to be named the new head of Miramax Film Corp.
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SciFiWire: Chicken Little Debutin In 3-D Digital (Movies) posted: 6/28/05
SciFiWire announces that in the first studio-backed rollout of digital cinema, Disney has teamed with Dolby on a 3-D digital projection system set to hit 100 screens in 25 major markets with its debut of Chicken Little.
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OCReg: Mishap closes part of Knott's (DL) posted: 6/28/05
The Orange County Register reports parts of Knott's Berry Farm were closed all Monday due to a malfunction in an electrical vault. The park expects to correct the problem for today's operations.
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FindLaw: The California Supreme Court's Ruling on the "Indiana Jones" Ride (DL) posted: 6/27/05
FindLaw discusses the California Supreme Court Ruling that Disneyland's Indiana Jones attraction is like a city bus and therefore Disneyland had a duty of "utmost care."
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ToledoBlade: Parks up in the air (DL) posted: 6/27/05
The Toledo Blade discusses the possible impact of the California's Supreme Court decision the amusement park rides should adhere to the same safety standards as buses, taxis, or airplanes, a much higher threshold than "reasonable care" measure used in Ohio and other states.
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LPWire: The Walt Disney Studios and Dolby Bring Disney Digital 3-D(TM) to Selected Theaters Nationwide With Chicken Little (Movies) posted: 6/27/05
Disney once again leads the film industry by introducing Disney Digital 3D(TM), a brand new, state-of-the-art technology providing the first true three-dimensional digital experience in movie theatres, with the highly anticipated movie Chicken Little to be released on November 4, 2005. In collaboration with Disney, Dolby Laboratories plans to install its Dolby ® Digital Cinema systems in approximately 100 specially-selected, high-profile theatres in 25 top markets that will present the 3D film.
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HendricksCtyFlyer: Aerial Orioles jump to Disney World (WDW) posted: 6/27/05
The Hendricks County Flyer announces four members of the Avon, Indiana jump rope team competed in the National Jump Rope Contest last weekend at Walt Disney World.
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NYTimes: John Fiedler, 80 Stage Actor and Film Voice of Disney's Piglet, Dies (Movies) posted: 6/27/05
John Fiedler, who is best-known to Disney fans at the voice of Piglet has died at the age of 80. Fiedler provided the voice of Piglet beginning in the 1960's and including the recent film Pooh's Heffalump Movie.
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BizJournals: American Seafoods reels in Disney licensing deal (Coll) posted: 6/27/05
BizJournals announces American Seafoods products featuring Disney characters.
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SeattleTimes: Paul Winchell, voice of Tigger (Movies) posted: 6/27/05
Paul Winchell who is best-known to Disney fans as the voice of Tigger for the 1968 film Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day through 1999's Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving.
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NewsFromMe: Paul Winchell Remembrance (Movies) posted: 6/27/05
News From Me author Mark Evanier remembers ventriloquist and voice actor Paul Winchell.
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ChinaDaily: Disney pulls shark's fin from Hong Kong park menu (OD) posted: 6/27/05
Disney has announced they will not feature sharks' fin soup on the wedding banquet menu at Hong Kong Disneyland.
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AP: Disney Applies Feng Shui to Hong Kong Park (OD) posted: 6/27/05
The Associated Press discusses Disney's use of Feng Shui, the Chinese belief that good fortune can be realized through the correct placement of furniture and other objects.
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ABC Melbourne: Conversation with Lesley Iwerks (Movies) posted: 6/27/05
On June 21st ABC Melbourne interviewed Leslie Iwerks, the granddaughter of Disney animator and co-creator of Mickey Mouse, Ub Iwerks. An archive of the conversation is available online.
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JAM!TV: 'Empire' brings ancient Rome to TV (Movies) posted: 6/27/05
ABC offers th six-hour series Empire, the story of the Roman Empire.
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OrlSen: A halfhearted stab at Caesar's Rome (Movies) posted: 6/27/05
The Orlando Sentinel gives ABC's six-hour miniseries Empire two out of five stars.
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LPWire: Disney Legend Rolly Crump Celebrates His Mentor Mary Blair With Limited Artwork (DL) posted: 6/24/05
As part of the Disney Fun Fair, Disney Legend Rolly Crump will offer "Celebration of ... Mary Blair" a limited collection of artwork inspired by his mentor.
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BizJournals: Busch Gardens beats out Disney on Forbes list (WDW) posted: 6/24/05
BizJournals.com reports Tampa's Busch Gardens was the top US park in the Forbes "World's Best Amusement Parks" rankings for 2005.
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LPWire: Prolific Disney Recording Artist Robie Lester Dies at 75 (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/24/05
Grammy-nominated Hollywood singer/actress Robie Lester, singing voice behind Eva Gabor in The AristoCats and The Rescuers who, died Tuesday, June 14, of cancer at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank at age 75. Lester helped teach millions of children how to read beginning in 1965 as the "Disneyland Story Reader," on the record label's 7-inch book and records sets. For seven years following, she told young readers to turn the page "when Tinker Bell rings her little bells."
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Zap2It: NBA Spurs ABC to Thursday Victory (Movies) posted: 6/24/05
Zap2It reports the NBA Finals Game 7 offered ABC the ratings win on Thursday.
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Movies: Statler & Waldorf Review Movies (Movies) posted: 6/24/05
Movies.com and The Muppets announced the launch of "Statler and Waldorf - From the Balcony" on Movies.com, a new, exclusive bi-weekly online program that offers visitors access to vignettes from the cranky pair. The grumpy duo will entertain movie fans with witty commentary and provide their hilarious take on upcoming film and DVD releases.
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OrlSen: Edgy director definitely in the Herbie camp (Movies) posted: 6/24/05
The Orlando Sentinel talks briefly with Herbie: Fully Loaded director Angela Robinson.
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LPWire: Pin Trading by the Pond in Ohio This Weekend (Coll) posted: 6/24/05
The 3rd annual Pin Trading by the Pond event will be held in Dayton, Ohio on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26. Tom Tumbusch, President of Tomart Corporation, the publisher of Disneyana Update Magazine and the Pin Trading Guides will be available to autograph the 5th edition of the Pin Trading Guide. Also the event boasts special guest Margaret Kerry-Willcox, reference model for Disney's Tinker Bell.
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Hollywood: Lindsay Lohan Infuriated After Herbie Song Is Dropped (Movies) posted: 6/23/05
Lindsay Lohan was angered to discover the song she recorded for Herbie: Fully Loaded had been moved to the film's closing credits.
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IGN: Videos for Herbie: Fully Loaded (Movies) posted: 6/23/05
Behind the scenes footage of Herbie: Fully Loaded.
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CBSMW: Union in new time-buy deal with Disney's ABC (Movies) posted: 6/23/05
Walt Disney Co.'s ABC Television Network has reached an agreement with a union representing broadcast technicians that gives the union jurisdiction over most ESPN programs when they are broadcast on ABC.
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Variety: 'Nightline' auditions new looks on air (Movies) posted: 6/23/05
Variety reports ABC News is experimenting with various formats on Mondays throughout the summer as they prepare for Ted Koppel's departure from Nightline in December.
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Zap2It: 'Herbie' Stars Discuss Lohan Storm (Movies) posted: 6/23/05
Zap2It talks with the actors and director who worked with Lohan on Herbie: Fully Loaded.
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WXXA: Lindsay Lohan's Uncle Charged With Fraud (Movies) posted: 6/23/05
WXXA reports Lindsay Lohan's uncle Paul Sullivan was arrested for fraud.
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TheCourier-Mail: The Mickey Mouse state? (OD) posted: 6/22/05
The Courier-Mail sources say Disney may be considering a Disneyland-type attraction in Queensland, Australia.
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AP: Hong Kong Disneyland to open in phases starting early August (OD) posted: 6/22/05
The Associated Press reports Hong Kong Disneyland will be closed during the morning of its opening day for private events before its official public opening.
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HR: Disney's 'Raven' to return for fourth season (Movies) posted: 6/22/05
The Hollywood Reporter announces the Disney Channel has ordered a fourth season of That's So Raven.
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LPWire: Disney Launches "That's So Raven'' Fragrance (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/22/05
Disney announces a That's So Raven bouquet of fragrances will hit shelves in October.
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Fool: Disney Princesses' Princely Profits (Movies) posted: 6/22/05
The Motley Fool highlights Disney's successful product line featuring the storybook Princesses.
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OrlSen: Southern Baptists end Disney Boycott (General) posted: 6/22/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports the Southern Baptists during the final day of their annual convention voted to end their eight-year boycott of the Disney Company.
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HR: Herbie spins NASCAR's promo wheels (Movies) posted: 6/22/05
The Hollywood Reporter discusses Disney's use of the NASCAR publicity machine for their upcoming Herbie film.
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Disney: Chicken Little Fun at Disney.com (Movies) posted: 6/22/05
Visit the official website for Disney's upcoming feature Chicken Little. You can select a variety of dance moves for Chicken Little ranging from a break-dance to a hoedown and watch Chicken Little shake his tail feathers. Enter the town of Oakey Oaks to meet the rest of Chicken Little's friends. In this new section, you can explore Oakey Oaks in a 360-degree environment, and discover fun downloads, trailers, photos and other film info along the way.
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HR: Bisch pitch joins Dis family (Movies) posted: 6/22/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Disney Studios has picked up a pitch from screenwriter Kevin Bisch for a family comedy.
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OrlSen: Review committee rejects SeaWorld expansion plans -- for now (WDW) posted: 6/22/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports SeaWorld's plans for expansion were rejected by Orange County's Development Review Committee.
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OrlSen: Disney's JoJo to animate Macy's parade (Movies) posted: 6/21/05
The Disney Channel's JoJo from JoJo's Circus will be featured as the first-ever animated giant helium balloon in the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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LPWire: Disney Princesses Set To Become World's Largest Brand in 2006 (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/21/05
Disney Consumer Products announced today their upcoming Disney Princess merchandise including the Cinderella Platinum Edition DVD release in October and Little Mermaid Platinum Edition DVD in Fall 2006. At retail, Cinderella will reign the sales floor with promotional support from Wal-Mart, Target, Toys 'R' Us, Best Buy and other retailers in the US. Additionally, Disney has lined up Mattel, Kellogg's, Home Depot and Jolly Time Popcorn as marketing partners in a campaign that will rival that of Disney's The Lion King.
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TheReporter: For her, he was Dad, not Uncle Walt (General) posted: 6/21/05
The Reporter offers Diane Disney Miller's memories of her father, Walt Disney.
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The Reporter: A fantasy for Grandpa (DL) posted: 6/21/05
The Reporter's assistant news editor Leo Holzer shares the special memories of his recent visit to Disneyland with his 93 year old grandfather.
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FilmForce: Interview with Herbie Fully Loaded's Lindsay Lohan (Movies) posted: 6/21/05
FilmForce chats with teen sensation Lindsay Lohan.
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NYTimes: Herbie is Unabashed Disney (Movies) posted: 6/21/05
The New York Times gives Herbie: Fully Loaded two out of four stars.
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Playbill: Disney Channel to Offer "Johnny and the Sprites" with Q's Tartaglia (Movies) posted: 6/21/05
Playbill announces Avenue Q star John Tartaglia is heading to the Disney Channel for a "musical fantasy series" especially created for the award-winning actor-puppeteer.
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OCReg: Making morning bearable (Movies) posted: 6/21/05
The Orange County Register reports on the visit of Bear from Bear in the Big Blue House to a young girl in Cypress, CA.
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OCReg: Readers Invited to Share Favorite Disneyland - visit memory (DL) posted: 6/21/05
The Register will include reader memories in our coverage of the 50th anniversary of the opening of Disneyland.
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WESH: Judge Dismisses Part of Mission:Space Lawsuit (WDW) posted: 6/20/05
WESH reports a judge has thrown out part of a lawsuit filed by the company that designed and built Mission:SPACE.
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OCReg: Disney gets pricier (DL) posted: 6/20/05
The Orange County Register reports single day admission to Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure has increased to $56 per adult and $46 for children.
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OrlSen: Dream on Silly Dreamer in Orlando (Movies) posted: 6/20/05
The Orlando Sentinel offers a review of Dream On, Silly Dreamer which is currently playing at the Downtown Media Arts Center.
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OrlSen: Thrill rides are risky, even in Disney cocoon (WDW) posted: 6/20/05
Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Thomas discusses the safety of Disney attractions.
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OrlSen: Death Fortifies Park Critics (WDW) posted: 6/20/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports Daudi Bamuwamye's death has strengthened the support for a federal safety bill which would place more government oversight on theme parks.
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FilmStew: Disney Unfolds Treasure Map Again (Movies) posted: 6/20/05
FilmStew reports Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer on developing a sequel to National Treasure.
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NYTimes: Cinderella Pitches Booster Seats (General) posted: 6/20/05
The New York Times announces Disney's Cinderella will featured in an upcoming public service campaign to promote the use of booster seats in vehicles.
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Zap2It: NBA Thriller Helps ABC to Sunday Split (Movies) posted: 6/20/05
Zap2It reports the NBA Finals game 5 on Sunday gave ABC the ratings win in the 18-49 demographic while CBS won the night's overall ratings.
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LATimes: The Little Guy Gets a Piece of the Animated Action (Movies) posted: 6/20/05
The Los Angeles Times discusses Disney's upcoming feature Valiant.
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OrlSen: Elegant Disney restaurant is still a delight (WDW) posted: 6/20/05
The Orlando Sentinel reviews Disney's top-of-the-line restaurant Victoria & Albert's.
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DesMoinesRegister: Heartland Goes Disney (DL) posted: 6/20/05
The Heartland Youth Chorus will perform a medley of classic Disney tunes at Disneyland during the July 4th holiday.
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JHM : The Retro Mickey Radio (General) posted: 6/20/05
The story of a cool proposed Disney consumer product that never quite made it into production.
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DailyBulletin: Disneyland's Dark Delights (DL) posted: 6/20/05
The Daily Bulletin offers an overview of Disneyland's attractions.
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DailyBulletin: The Right Way To Do Disneyland (DL) posted: 6/20/05
The Daily Bulletin offers travel advice for upcoming trips to Disneyland.
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DailyBulletin: Perusing Mickey's Menu (DL) posted: 6/20/05
The Daily Bulletin discusses various dining options at the Disneyland Resort.
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Disney: Party in the VMK on Saturday. (DL) posted: 6/17/05
Disney.com's Virtual Magic Kingdom is the place to be on Saturday, July18th at 7P Eastern/4P Pacific. Join in the first ever VMK party by stopping by the virtual kingdom's Main Street, Town Square or Central Plaza. There will be a scavenger hunt, chances to win new magic powers and special rooms.
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LPWire: June 18 Marks 50 Years of Disneyland Railroad (DL) posted: 6/17/05
Over a hundred-fifty members of the Carolwood Pacific Historical Society will join Michael Broggie on Saturday, June 18th, as he celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first run of the Disneyland Railroad that he had been invited on board by Walt Disney to be his "guest fireman." Michael Broggie will conduct at Compass Books and Cafe located in Downtown Disney at noon on June 18 following the commemorative run aboard the Disneyland Railroad. The public is invited to this free event. Participating members of the Carolwood Society will receive a specially created pin celebrating the 50th anniversary of the railroad.
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OCReg: Theme parks' liability clarified (WDW) posted: 6/17/05
The Orange County Register reports the California high court decision requiring theme parks to apply "the utmost care and diligence" will make it easier for injured riders to win in lawsuits.
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LP: Star Wars Weekends June 17-20 (WDW) posted: 6/17/05
Celebrity and Behind-the-Scenes guests for the June 17 - 19th Star Wars Weekend at the Disney-MGM Studios include Amy Allen ("Aayla Secura") and Matthew Wood (Supervising Sound Editor - Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith)
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Disney: Calling All Herbies and New Footage at WNBA Halftime (Movies) posted: 6/17/05
If your name is Herbie, Herbert or Herb you can receive free admission to Herbie: Fully Loaded on Father's Day during the weekend sneak peek. Also, an exclusive 60-second first-look at Herbie: Fully Loaded, at halftime of ABC Sports' WNBA coverage of the New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury game, Saturday, June 18th.
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AngolaPress: HK Disneyland opens shops at airport (OD) posted: 6/17/05
Hong Kong Disneyland has opened two shops at the Hong Kong International Airport.
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BizJournals: NHL OKs sale of Mighty Ducks (General) posted: 6/17/05
The National Hockey League approved Disney's sale of the Mighty Ducks.
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Yomiuri: Disney operator did golf deal with rightist (OD) posted: 6/17/05
The Yomiuri Shimbun reports the Oriental Land Co. admitted it had invested in two firms connected with an executive of a rightist group for the development of golf courses in Chiba Prefecture.
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CartoonBrew: Joe Grant Tribute at Alex Theatre (Movies) posted: 6/17/05
Cartoon Brew announces Disney's upcoming tribute to the late Joe Grant.
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KOAA: Disneyland 50th Anniversary Video Produced in So. Colorado (DL) posted: 6/17/05
Colorado TV station KOAA reports southern Colorado studio Forest Rose Productions created the special film celebrating Disneyland's 50th anniversary.
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IGN: Narnia Goes Overboard on Soundtracks (Movies) posted: 6/17/05
Disney and EMI will release four albums in celebration of the upcoming feature Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
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HR: Herbie ready for high-speed boxoffice race (Movies) posted: 6/17/05
The Hollywood Reporter talks about Disney's Herbie: Fully Loaded.
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LPWire: Latest Disney Additions to the LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 6/17/05
The latest additions include LaughingPlace.com merchandise, a new antenna topper, mugs and much more.
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Reuters: Disney animation arm adds depth with 5 new films (Movies) posted: 6/16/05
Reuters reports Walt Disney Feature Animation unveiled five films tcurrently in production including Rapunzel Unbraided, American Dog, and A Day with Wilbur Robinson.
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OrlSen: Experts differ on how Disney should handle tragedy of child's death (WDW) posted: 6/16/05
The Orlando Sentinel offers marketing experts varied views over how to handle the tragedy at Epcot.
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OrlSen: Bucks family home after boy dies on Disney trip (WDW) posted: 6/16/05
The Orlando Sentinel talks with neighbors of the Bamuwamye family about the 4-year-old who died after riding Disney's Mission: SPACE.
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OrlSen: Death raises calls for more oversight (WDW) posted: 6/16/05
The unexplained death of 4-year-old Daudi Bamuwamye raises the question, should the government be more watchful over theme parks.
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ChiTrib: Disney Board Election Suit Headed for Trial (General) posted: 6/16/05
Roy Disney's lawsuit regarding the Disney Company's last board election will go to trial on August 10th.
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USAToday: When lost is found, Disneyland is a happy place (DL) posted: 6/16/05
USA Today shares the tales from Disneyland's Lost and Found department.
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Zap2It: ABC Celebrates Small 'Town' America (Movies) posted: 6/16/05
Zap2It has ordered several episodes of the hour-long variety/comedy show My Kind of Town.
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FilmForce: Swiss Family Mostow (Movies) posted: 6/16/05
Jonathan Mostow will direct Disney's remake of Swiss Family Robinson. Mostow previously directed Terminator 3 and U-571.
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PDO: HK Disneyland strengthens partnerships with local travel agency (OD) posted: 6/16/05
People's Daily Online reports Hong Kong Disneyland is in the process of completing wholesale contracts with agents in Hong Kong, Chinese mainland and other countries.
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Cinematical: Disney Promotes Chicken Little With Stylized Chickens (Movies) posted: 6/16/05
Artists and designers modified vinyl sculptures of Chicken Little for display at shows in New York and Los Angeles.
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Zap2It: Magician Blaine Sued for Stealing 'Godly Powers' (Movies) posted: 6/16/05
Magician David Blaine will perform a highwire act in Manhattan around Halloween that will serve as the launch for a series of ABC TV specials.
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AP: Destiny's Child to Perform at ESPY's (Movies) posted: 6/16/05
Destiny's Child will perform at the ESPY Awards as one of their final TV performances.
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Golfweek: Peace and quiet at Disney (WDW) posted: 6/16/05
Golfweek reviews Walt Disney World's golf course Osprey Ridge.
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OrlSen: Disney employees attempted CPR in boy's death (WDW) posted: 6/15/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney cast members attempted to revive Daudi Bamuwamye, the 4-year old who died following a ride on Epcot's Mission: Space.
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OCReg: Higher and faster (WDW) posted: 6/15/05
The Orange County Register explores the safety of theme-park attractions following the death of a 4-year-old after riding Epcot's MISSION:Space.
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OrlSen: Epcot ride death a mystery (WDW) posted: 6/15/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports no signs of trauma to the 4-year-old who died following a ride on Epcot's Mission: Space.
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Disney: Hong Kong Disneyland First Family Contest (OD) posted: 6/15/05
Hong Kong residents are invited to take a family photo to compete in the Hong Kong Disneyland First Family Competition. Click on the contest link off the front page for more information.
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Forbes: Madden Joins NBC's Sunday Night Football (Movies) posted: 6/15/05
Following the final season of ABC's Monday Night Football, John Madden will join NBC's Sunday Night Football team. Disney has decided to move Monday Night Football from ABC to ESPN beginning in 2006.
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WESH: Child Dies After Riding Epcot Attraction (WDW) posted: 6/14/05
WESH news reports a 4-year-old boy has died after riding Epcot's Mission: Space. WESH will update their news article as more information is available. Results of the autopsy are anticipated this afternoon.
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ZWire: Journalist Recounts 50th Anniversary Event Experiences (WDW) posted: 6/14/05
Firsthand report of the May 5th festivities at Walt Disney World to kickoff the Disney Company's global celebration of Disneyland's 50th.
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OCReg: 'Cinderella' sequel heads out to sea (OD) posted: 6/14/05
The Orange County Register reviews the Disney Cruise Lines new musical Twice Charmed: An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story.
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IHT: In Europe, Disney will keep outlets (General) posted: 6/14/05
The International Herald Tribune reports the Disney Company will not sell its retail stores in Europe.
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BizJournals: Disney, Time Warner to pay for missed NBA games (Movies) posted: 6/14/05
Disney and Time Warner would still pay the NBA TV rights fees for missed games should a lockout occur.
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LATimes: An island of Losties (Movies) posted: 6/14/05
The Los Angeles Times reports fans of ABC's hit Lost gathered over the weekend for a convention.
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LPWire: Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex Celebrates Its One Millionth Athlete (WDW) posted: 6/13/05
Eight-and-a-half years and more than a thousand events since Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex officially opened on March 28, 1997, the 220-acre sports complex at Walt Disney World Resort welcomed its One Millionth Athlete on Monday. Desirre Wilkerson (Louisville, Ky.), a 13-year-old girls' volleyball player from the Kentucky Indiana Volleyball Academy (KIVA), was officially honored as the One Millionth Athlete.
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UPI: Desperate Housewives going Latino? (Movies) posted: 6/13/05
Remakes of ABC's smash hit Desperate Housewives may be heading to Latin America networks.
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AFP: Hong Kong politicians call for a green Disney (OD) posted: 6/13/05
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) has presented their requests for sound ecological practices at Hong Kong Disneyland.
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Fool: Disney Learns to Dance (Movies) posted: 6/13/05
Fool.com discusses the success of ABC's Dancing with the Stars.
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OrBusJrn: Disney signs IT deal with ACS (General) posted: 6/13/05
The Orlando Business Journal announces Affiliated Computer Services has signed a multi-year contract to provide outsourcing and computer services to the Disney Company.
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KCStar: Disney songs star in their own show (General) posted: 6/13/05
The Kansas City Star reports Disney's On the Record will open at the Starlight Theatre in Swope Park and will run through June 19th.
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OrBusJrn: Former Disney, SeaWorld veterans part of new entertainment venture (OD) posted: 6/13/05
The Orlando Business Journal announces the foundation of an entertainment division focusing on developing shipwreck-themed attractions, merchandise and publications.
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ContactMusic: Disney Hire Stunt Grunters for Voice-Saving Tricks (Movies) posted: 6/10/05
Contact Music reports Disney has hired "stunt grunters" to help protect the voice of the stars in a film project.
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StarWars: Guests for the Additional Star Wars Weekends Announced (WDW) posted: 6/10/05
StarWars.com announces the celebrity and behind-the-scenes creative talents who will attend the additional Star Wars Weekends.
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HR: ABC's NBA Finals can't beat CBS on Thursday (Movies) posted: 6/10/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's airing of the first game of the NBA Finals was not able to top CBS' repeat of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
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Reuters: Outgoing Disney CEO Eisner see future in showbiz (General) posted: 6/10/05
Reuters reports Michael Eisner anticipates staying in the entertainment industry after stepping down from his current role with Disney.
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ZipZaps: Herbie Micro RC Available at Radio Shack (Movies) posted: 6/10/05
ZipZaps offers Herbie the Love Bug as a micro RC. The Herbie ZipZaps is available at Radio Shack.
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OCReg: Sharkboy flounders in 3-D (Movies) posted: 6/10/05
Roger Ebert in his review of The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D feels the 3D element distracts from the family adventure film.
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JAM!TV: Matthew Perry to host ESPY Awards (Movies) posted: 6/10/05
Matthew Perry will host the ESPY Awards.
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LP: Star Wars Weekends June 10 - 12 (WDW) posted: 6/10/05
Celebrity and Behind-the-Scenes guests for the June 10 - 12th Star Wars Weekend at the Disney-MGM Studios include Jerome Blake ("Rune Haako") and Brian Gernand (Practical Model Supervisor - Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith)
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LPWire: Walt Disney World Skies Will Host Classic Firework Presentations for July 4th Celebrations (WDW) posted: 6/10/05
Walt Disney World to feature the classic pyrotechnic displays, Fantasy in the Sky and Sorcery in the Sky on July 4th
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AFP: Disney leaflet will explain horrors of Hong Kong shark's fin dishes (OD) posted: 6/9/05
The Agence France Presse reports Hong Kong Disneyland will provide leaflets about the cruelty of shark fishing when shark fin soup is requested for private functions.
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LPWire: Summer Events at Tokyo DisneySea Park (OD) posted: 6/9/05
Press release announcing summer events at Tokyo DisneySea
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LPWire: Coca-Cola to Become the Official Soft Drink of ESPN Zone Nationwide (General) posted: 6/9/05
Coca-Cola products will become the "Official Soft Drink" of ESPN Zone nationwide, it was announced today by Disney Regional Entertainment, a Division of The Walt Disney Company, which operates the eight ESPN Zone sports-themed restaurants across the country.
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OrlSen: Disney sales agents consider joining union (WDW) posted: 6/9/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports Walt Disney World secretaries and reservation sales agents are considering joining a union.
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HR: Dancing jazzes up Wed.night for ABC (Movies) posted: 6/9/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Dancing with the Stars topped the ratings on Wednesday.
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SFGate: Anime Retrospective at PFA Shows Strengths of Japanese Animation Kings Miyazaki and Takahata (Movies) posted: 6/9/05
The San Francisco Gate talks about PFA's "The Art of Anime" series, Studio Ghibli's new feature Howl's Moving Castle and contrasts anime features with recent Disney presentations.
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OrBusJrn: Is Kissimmee Area Getting Another Theme Park? (WDW) posted: 6/9/05
The Orlando Business Journal reports the possible groundbreaking on a 140 acre theme park in Kissimmee, FL in spring 2006.
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Cinematical: Wrestler Sues Rodriguez over Sharkboy (Movies) posted: 6/9/05
WWE wrestler "Shark Boy" has filed suit against Robert Rodriguez and others over the upcoming film The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl.
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OrlSen: Discovery Cove thrives as 5th anniversary approaches (WDW) posted: 6/9/05
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the success of Sea World's Discovery Cove.
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LPWire: Walt Disney World Extends Star Wars Weekends (WDW) posted: 6/9/05
Originally scheduled to conclude June 12, Star Wars Weekends will continue the galactic fun June 17-19 and June 24-26.
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LPWire: Disney Ambassador Hotel"Gala"5th Anniversary (OD) posted: 6/9/05
Press release on special events and pins for the Disney Ambassador Hotels' 5th Anniversary
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Reuters: Disney says had really good Pixar talks (General) posted: 6/8/05
Reuters quots Disney CEO-elect Bob Iger as stating he had "really good" talks with Pixar.
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TheStreet: Disney Shows Patience of Job(s) (General) posted: 6/8/05
Wall Street continue to hope Bob Iger can repair Disney - Pixar relations.
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HR: Study shows G-rated fare more profitable (General) posted: 6/8/05
The Hollywood Reporter reports a new study shows that family-friendly films are more profitable than R-rated films.
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Reuters: Disney to acquire TV games developer Minds Eye (General) posted: 6/8/05
According to Reuters, the Disney Internet Group acquired the British game developer Minds Eye Productions.
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TownOnline: Disney magic makes Grad Nite Shine (DL) posted: 6/8/05
Account of the Marshfield High school seniors' Grad Nite Live which centered on Disney themes. Grad Nite Live was established by the Massachusetts school to avoid the graduation night tragedies that had become common.
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USAToday: Disney World resorts vs. off-site hotels (WDW) posted: 6/8/05
The USA Today discusses the pros and cons of staying at Disney's resorts or the hotels nearby.
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SaveDisney: Delaware Court Allows Lawsuit Filed By Roy Disney (General) posted: 6/7/05
SaveDisney.com responds to the ruling that the lawsuit filed by site founders Roy Disney and Stanley Gold be allowed to proceed.
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TheStreet: Disney Dissidents Move Forward (General) posted: 6/7/05
The lawsuit filed by Roy Disney and Stanley to void Disney's board election will move forward.
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LPWire: New Stage Show Aboard Disney Cruise Line Creates Twist on Cinderella's Happily Ever After Story (OD) posted: 6/7/05
With a swish of a wand, several Bibbidi Bobbidi Boos and the turning of storybook pages, the brand new stage show aboard Disney Cruise Line -- "Twice Charmed: An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story" -- immerses audiences in a new rendition of the happily ever after story of Cinderella and her Prince Charming.
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CNNMoney: Mickey D's breaking up with Disney? (General) posted: 6/7/05
CNN/Money reports McDonald's may look to develop movie-theme merchandise for its Happy Meals with studios other than Disney once the decade-long exclusive relationship concludes.
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SaltLkTrib: Disneyland wasn't just a job for Utahn (DL) posted: 6/7/05
Ray Van De Warker worked at Disneyland on opening day in 1955 and retired to Utah after a 41-year career at the theme park.
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MDN: Man robs pub to fund Disney Sea anniversary trip (OD) posted: 6/7/05
Mainichi Daily News reports a 25 year old man robbed a pub and murdered an employee for cash to take his girlfriend to Tokyo Disney Sea to celebrate their first anniversary.
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