Disney News Headlines
August 2005
HR: Hong Kong Disneyland opens with wealth of challenges (OD) posted: 8/31/05
The Hollywood Reporter briefly discusses the soon to open Hong Kong Disneyland.
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LPWire: Lineup for Magic Kingdom's Night of Joy (WDW) posted: 8/31/05
Some of Christian music's most recognized and highly acclaimed stars will share the stage with young singers with "stars in their eyes" at the place where dreams come true when the 23rd annual edition of Night of Joy unfolds Sept. 9-10 in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort.
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TheStreet: Disney Sets Set-Top Box Venture (General) posted: 8/31/05
TheStreet reports Walt Disney TV International and the Swiss digital security outfit Kudelski Group will work together to establish a video-on-demand venture.
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LPWire: Disney Records Releases More Lilo, More Stitch (OD) posted: 8/31/05
Disney Records releases "Disney's Lilo & Stitch Island Favorites featuring Song from Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has A Glitch", an updated compilation album with 5 new tracks.
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TheStar: London Biscuits inks pact with Walt Disney for cartoon rights (Coll) posted: 8/31/05
London Biscuits Bhd will feature Disney characters on their cakes and cookies packaging in Hong Kong.
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Zap2It: 'Housewives' Star Longoria Tops Sexy Survey (Movies) posted: 8/31/05
ABC's Desperate Housewives' Eva Longoria has been voted "the sexiest female TV star of all time" in a poll conducted by British supermarket Sainsbury's.
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CNN: Protesters allege HK Disney abuses (OD) posted: 8/30/05
About a dozen people protested at the entrance to Hong Kong Disneyland. They passed out flyers announcing alleged abuses by Disney contractors in China.
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ChiTrib: Exploring Everest (WDW) posted: 8/30/05
The Chicago Tribune announces "Expedition Everest: Mission Himalyas", a scientific and cultural journey that has teamed researchers, conservationists, Imagineers from Disney, and filmmakers from Discovery Networks.
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Fool: Who Will Bite? (General) posted: 8/30/05
The Motley Fool ponders who might purchase the Six Flags chain of amusement parks.
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DIS: Website for Disney's Film The Greatest Game Ever Played Opens (Movies) posted: 8/30/05
Visit the official website for Disney's The Greatest Game Ever Played for more about the true story behind the film, where you can learn about Francis Ouimet's landmark victory and view images both from the film and the actual 1913 match between Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon. The site also offers information about advance screening dates and locations. Print out a flyer from the site for a free pass to any of these screenings nationwide. Note that seating is on a first come, first serve, basis. This pass does not guarantee admission.
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ConnPost: Moms Create Main Street Play Space for Young Children (General) posted: 8/30/05
Monroe Connecticut's Playtime Village provides young children a place for imaginative play. Main Street is the village's centerplace and was inspired by Disney's Main Street.article submitted by Rebekah's grandmother, Sylvia
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Limbaugh: New Orleans Refugee Goes to Disney World (WDW) posted: 8/30/05
New Orleans Caller to Rush Limbaugh program announces his intention to go to Walt Disney World after learning that they lost everything in hurricane Katrina.
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LATimes: Baiting Knight Remains an Easy Sport (Movies) posted: 8/30/05
The Los Angeles Times announces ESPN's six-episode reality series featuring basketball coach Bob Knight.
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IndianTV: Interview with Disney India's Managing Director (General) posted: 8/30/05
The managing director of The Walt Disney Company (India) Pvt. Ltd., Rajat Jain speaks to Indiantelevision.com's Hetal Adesara about the company's plans in India, his mandate and more
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FilmForce: IGN Interviews William Moseley and Anna Popplewell (Movies) posted: 8/29/05
An exclusive interview with William Moseley and Anna Popplewell from the upcoming release The Chronicles of Narnia.
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JHM: Remembering Fred Joerger (DL,WDW) posted: 8/29/05
Jim Hill pays tribute to one of Imagineering's real pioneers. Who sadly passed away this past Friday at the Motion Picture Country House.
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Playbill: Sherman Brothers Working on New Musical Merry-Go-Round (Movies) posted: 8/29/05
The Sherman Brothers are working on a new musical, Merry-Go-Round.
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Zap2It: ABC Reincarnating 'This Is Your Life' (Movies) posted: 8/29/05
ABC will bring "This Is Your Life" back to television.
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SeattleTimes: Pirates Film gets its vintage look from Aberdeen (Movies) posted: 8/29/05
Washington state shipbuilders assist in the authenticity of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean 2. The "Lady Washington" which was used for filming in the feature can be viewed in Olympia, Washington.
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SFGate: Disney's West Coast visit a hit, but Magic may be gone for good (WDW) posted: 8/29/05
Due to the strength of the euro over the dollar, Disney Cruise Ships expansion may have to wait despite the success of the West Coast cruise.
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LATimes: A Vacation from the Theme Park (DL) posted: 8/29/05
Adults at Disney's California Adventure escape the bustle by ducking into the Golden Vine Winery, which offers a taste of Napa Valley.
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LPWire: Disney Fairies Author US Tour Announced (Coll) posted: 8/29/05
Disney Publishing Worldwide announces the US tour schedule for Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine for the title Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg.
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USAToday: Tampa's roadside dinosaur attraction is thriving (WDW) posted: 8/29/05
USA Today highlights a small Florida tourism attraction, Dinosaur World.
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Variety: Bambi is a little bit country (Movies) posted: 8/26/05
Country singers Martina McBride and Alison Krauss will be featured on the Bambi sequel.
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ComingSoon: Lilo & Stitch 2 DVD Preview (Movies) posted: 8/26/05
Review of the upcoming Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch has a Glitch.
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Playbill: Beauty and the Beast Ball Players are 2005 Broadway Show League Champs (Movies) posted: 8/26/05
Disney Theatricals' Beauty and the Beast team won the 2005 Broadway Show League softball championship.
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USAToday: Disney hopes fairies will fly into girls' hearts (Coll) posted: 8/26/05
USA Today talks about the Disney Fairies, a new character franchise for the Disney Company.
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MSNBC: Six Flags Surrenders (General) posted: 8/26/05
MSNBC reports Six Flags has put its theme parks up for sale.
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Billboard: Brickman Salutes Disney Songbook (WDW) posted: 8/26/05
Jim Brickman will release The Disney Songbook on Oct 4. The album will also feature Wayne Brady, American Idol's Josh Gracin and Kimberley Locke. The article also reports a PBC concert taped at WDW is in the works for later this year.
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HR: Dis makes "Wise" move with retailer (Movies) posted: 8/26/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Buena Vista Home Entertainment will offer The 3 Wise Man exclusively at Wal-Mart. The film was released theatrically in Spain and France in 2003 and was animated by Animagicstudio.
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Zap2It: Everybody Loves ABC (Movies) posted: 8/26/05
Zap2It talks about the ABC's moves to stregthen their weekly viewing schedule.
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OrSen: Kissimmee water park is sold, will close Sep 5 (WDW) posted: 8/26/05
Water Mania on 192 across from the entrance to Celebration, FL has been sold and will end operations on September 5th.
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NFFC: Disney Daze This Weekend in Oakhurst, CA (General) posted: 8/26/05
Mickey pancakes, Disney vendors, storytelling, displays and dinner with some special Disney guests. It's all part of the sixth annual Disney Daze, a day of Disney magic hosted by the Yosemite-Oakhurst-Sierra 49EARs Chapter.
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Haunted Mansion "Holiday Nightmare" at Tokyo Disneyland (OD) posted: 8/25/05
Press release detailing the upcoming Haunted Mansion "Holiday Nightmare" at Tokyo Disneyland.
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Upcoming Events at Tokyo DisneySea (OD) posted: 8/25/05
Press release announcing events for the next fiscal year at Tokyo DisneySea.
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Upcoming Events at Tokyo Disneyland (OD) posted: 8/25/05
Press release announcing events for the next fiscal year at Tokyo Disneyland.
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LPWire: Sony Online Entertainment's Platform Publishing Label Bringing Disney's 'Toontown Online' to Retail This Fall (General) posted: 8/25/05
Press release announcing the retail release of Toontown Online.
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LPWire: Walt Disney World Embraces Guests of All Shapes, Sizes, and Abilities (WDW) posted: 8/25/05
Press release announcing the release of a new book PassPorter's Walt Disney World for Your Special Needs.
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OrBusJrn: New Disney on Ice Show to Feature the Magic Kingdom (WDW,Movies) posted: 8/24/05
Disney on Ice show to feature the Incredibles visiting the Magic Kingdom.
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JamTV!: Cynthia Watros joins Lost cast (Movies) posted: 8/24/05
JamTV! reports Cynthia Watros has been added to the cast of ABC Lost.
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NYTimes: Housewives Is a Big Hit on Madison Ave., Too (General) posted: 8/24/05
The New York Times discusses the success of advertising featuring the ladies of Desperate Housewives.
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WESH: Child Porn Photographer Convicted (WDW) posted: 8/24/05
Readers may recall authorities' search for a girl who was photographed at a Walt Disney World in a series of graphic photos. The man who took those photos has been found guilty on 11 counts and has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
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LATimes: Disney's CEO Discusses Studios DVD Release Timetable (General) posted: 8/23/05
The Los Angeles Times editorial discusses Bob Iger remarks about closing the gap between a film's theatrical and dvd release.
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Fool: Pixar, Come Back! (Movies) posted: 8/23/05
The Motley Fool asks "When is a pigeon a turkey?" and talks about Disney's relationship with Pixar.
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IndiaDaily: Disney to launch ''Toon Disney'' in Hindi (Movies) posted: 8/23/05
Walt Disney Television International will launch "Toon Disney" in Hindi September.
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News: Disney hunts singing Tarzan (Movies) posted: 8/23/05
Disney is looking for an actor for its Broadway musical Tarzan.
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Contact: Producer on ABC's Belushi Comedy Caught in Controversy (Movies) posted: 8/23/05
The executive producer on ABC's According to Jim, Warren Bell's response to a letter that requested more minority actors was posted online and his remarks led bosses to issue an apology.
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HR: ESPN's Wildhack, Drake tops to replace Shapiro (Movies) posted: 8/23/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ESPN senior vp of programming John Wildhack and senior vp and executive producer Jed Drake are the frontrunners to replace Mark Shapiro.
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NYTimes: Disney Adds a Qualifier for Serving on Its Board (General) posted: 8/22/05
The New York Times reports Disney's Board of Directors adopted a provision that would require a board member to submit a letter of resignation should shareholders withhold a majority of their votes from them. The governance and nominating committee would then recommend whether the resignation should be accepted.
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DFWTelegram: Eisner's kingdom (General) posted: 8/22/05
The Dallas Star Telegram offers portions of Judge Chandler's remarks relating to his ruling in the lawsuit regarding Ovitiz' severance.
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Forbes: Disney to Hire Outside Monitor After Labor Law Violations Claimed (General) posted: 8/22/05
Disney will hire an outside monitor to investigate claims the Chinese factories manufacturing Disney products violate labor laws.
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Guardian: War of the words (General) posted: 8/22/05
Bob Iger's comments that the time frame between a film's theater and dvd release should be reevaluated and perhaps made smaller.
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Zap2It: Writer Sues ABC Over Lost Idea (Movies) posted: 8/22/05
ABC's Lost is at the center of a lawsuit that claims Sid and Marty Krofft Productions hired wirter Anthony Spinner to create a series for ABC called Lost about a group of plane-crash survivors in a jungle. The writer is seeking unspecified damages for fraud and breach of contract.
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Mediaweek: Comcast/OLN Eyes ESPN's MLB Rights (Movies) posted: 8/22/05
After capturing the cable rights for the NHL, Comcast and its Outdoor Life Network are seeking the rights to Major League Baseball's Sunday-Wednesday-night cable package. This package is currently aired by ESPN based upon an agreement which expires at the end of this season.
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NYTimes: In Disney's World, a Perfect Freeway (DL) posted: 8/22/05
The New York Times discusses Disneyland's Autopia attraction.
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MercuryNews: It's A Happy World After All (DL) posted: 8/22/05
Julia Sulek shares her recent family trip to Disneyland where she was reacquainted with the Disney magic.
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IOL: Johansson paparazzi chase ends in car smash (Movies) posted: 8/22/05
Actress Scarlett Johansson was involved in an auto accident near Disneyland as she attempted to swerve away from photographers.
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SaltLakeTrib: Survey Says Utahns are Crazy About Goofy (DL) posted: 8/22/05
Results of a survey asking what America loves most about Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
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Contact: Depp Convinces Richards to Accept Pirates Part (Movies) posted: 8/22/05
Johnny Depp has convinced Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards to play his father in Pirates of hte Caribbean III.
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JHM: New prototype for Disney Store Opens in Trumbull CT (General) posted: 8/22/05
Images from yesterday's opening of the redesigned Disney Store in Trumbull, CT.
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NHUnion: This Isn't Disney, Don't Put Up Fake Old Man Here (General) posted: 8/22/05
Editorial opposing Bedford New Hampshire resident Charles Black's proposal that a Walt Disney World artist create a 50 to 60 foot tall replica of the state's "The Old Man". The Old Man was a naturally occurring stone profile that collapsed years ago.
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Zap2It: Not So 'Desperate' Cross Engaged (Movies) posted: 8/22/05
ABC's Desperate Housewives Marcia Cross is engaged to boyfriend Tom Mahoney.
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AWN: Valiant Takes Off (Movies) posted: 8/22/05
Christopher Harz speaks to Vanguard Animation's John Williams about what it took to make the studio's first CG feature, Valiant, fly.
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LATimesObit: Fred Fisher, 68; Assited in Preventing Disney's Mineral King (General) posted: 8/22/05
Fred Fisher has died at the age of 68. He was a pioneer in environmental law and served as one of the volunteer attorneys on the Sierra Club legal committee who fought to prevent Disney's Mineral King ski resort from developing in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
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Scotsman: Peter Pan takes flight to dark side in sequel to fantasy classic (Movies) posted: 8/22/05
J.M. Barrie assigned the rights to "Peter Pan" to the Great Ormond Street Hospital. These rights expire in 2007, 70 years after the author's death. The Hospital has commissioned a new Peter Pan, which will effectively renew its rights.
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Marinij: Pixar Plans Joe Ranft Memorial for Fans At Later Date (Movies) posted: 8/18/05
The Independent Journal recalls the career of Pixar's Joe Ranft and offers brief quote from previous interviews. A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mill Valley Community Center. Pixar is planning a memorial for fans and others at a later date.
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LATimes: Joe Ranft, 45; Artist for Pixar Remembered by Charles Solomon (Movies) posted: 8/18/05
Charles Solomon in a special report to the Los Angeles Times remembers the career of Joe Ranft.
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LPWire: El Capitan Theatre's House Organist, Rob Richards Named 2005 Organist of the Year (General) posted: 8/18/05
Rob Richards, the popular house organist at Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre, has been named 2005 "Organist of the Year" by the American Theatre Organ Society. Richards, who has played the "Mighty Wurlitzer" at the landmark Hollywood movie palace since its installation in 1999, received the award at a ceremony on July 5th.
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FT: Magic for the Middle Kingdom (OD) posted: 8/18/05
Financial Times talks about the China and south-east Asia's emerging love of Disney including the summer surpise hit on area radio stations "He invited me to Disneyland" and its anticipated impact on the success of Hong Kong Disneyland.
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CNNMoney: Disney sweatshops alleged (General) posted: 8/18/05
The National Labor Committee, an anti-sweatshop advocacy group charges that workers at two Chinese factories make books for Disney under oppressive conditions.
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KSBI: Today's Hottest Celebrities Team Up with the Muppets for Charity (General) posted: 8/18/05
Celebrities have created their own one-of-a-kind tee to honor Kermit the frog. They will be showcased in a special display and then offered in an online auction from August 29 - September 8 on DisneyAuctions.com to raise funds for the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
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Mediaweek: ESPN's Mark Shapiro to Leave Oct 1 (Movies) posted: 8/18/05
ESPN's executive vice president of programming and production will leave October 1st to become CEO of Red Zone, LLC, a private investment company controlled by Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder.
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LATimes: Comcast Lands the NHL as ESPN Decides to Pass (Movies) posted: 8/18/05
Comcast won the rights to broadcast NHL games on its Outdoor Life Network after Disney's ESPN declined to match its bid.
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LATimes: ABC, ESPN to Broadcast All 2006 World Cup Games (Movies) posted: 8/18/05
ABC and ESPN will broadcast their fourth consecutive World Cup next year and will televise all 64 games in high definition.
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USAToday: Feels like a Lost deja vu (Movies) posted: 8/18/05
The USA Today reports on the evening party at Oahu's Turtle Bay Resort to celebrate the September 6th release of the ABC series' Lost first season on dvd.
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HawaiiChannel: Stars Enjoy Evening Lost DVD Party (Movies) posted: 8/18/05
O'ahu Hawaii hosted an evening party to celebrate the upcoming release of ABC's hit Lost Season One on dvd.
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Zap2It: 'Housewives' Star Longoria Hurt on Set (Movies) posted: 8/18/05
ABC's Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria was injured on the set of the hit show.
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LP: Visit Official Site for Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (Movies) posted: 8/18/05
View the flash site for Warner Bros. upcoming film Tim Burton's Corpse Bride
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OrlSen: Bucs wrap up camp at Disney (WDW) posted: 8/18/05
Highlights from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp at Disney's Wide World of Sports.
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OrlSen: Team and Disney an excellent match (WDW) posted: 8/18/05
Disney's Wide World of Sports and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hope to continue their working relationship.
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LPWire: Latest Additions to The LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 8/18/05
Another new Disney Mr. Potato Head part and the debut of Disney My Little Pony items highlight the latest additions to The LaughingPlace Store.
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CartoonBrewObit: Joe Ranft, Pixar Story Man Dies In Automobile Accident (Movies) posted: 8/17/05
Pixar's Joe Ranft has died in an automobile accident according to CartoonBrew.com. Ranft was involved in the story development for Toy Story and Toy Story 2 and was the voice of Heimlich in A Bug's Life and Wheezy in Toy Story 2. Prior to that he worked for Disney in story development. We've had the opportunity to meet Joe at various events over the years and are deeply saddened by his passing. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and co-workers.
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WKMG: Computer Worm Hits Disney Computers, Locks Reserva (WDW) posted: 8/17/05
Computer worm briefly locked up reservation systems at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Also impacted ABC, CNN, The Associated Press, The New York Times and Caterpillar Inc.
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DIS: Visit the Official Website for Disney Fairies (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/17/05
Explore the world of Tinker Bell and her fairy friends.
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rediff: Why isn't Disney succeeding in India? (Movies) posted: 8/17/05
Discussion of Disney's entrance to the Indian television market.
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APPhoto: Hong Kong Disneyland Rehearsal Days (OD) posted: 8/16/05
Photos from the first parade during "Rehearsal Days' at Hong Kong Disneyland.
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LATimes: Great Raid Points to Minefield for Disney (Movies) posted: 8/16/05
The film's weak opening underscores financial risks as the company seeks to release eight Miramax movies before the Weinsteins exit.
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Zap2It: Affleck Offers Resistance to ABC (Movies) posted: 8/16/05
Ben Affleck will write and executive produce a pilot entitled Resistance which is close to a deal for ABC.
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LPWire: Disney Store Set to Unveil First in a Series of Fantasy Themed Retail Environments (General) posted: 8/16/05
Special guests and Disney Store executives will be on hand at Westfield Trumbull Mall this Sunday, August 21 to celebrate the grand opening of the first in a series of completely remodeled Disney Store locations designed to vividly capture the fun and fantasy of Disney in greater detail than ever before. Plans call for the renovation of approximately 30 stores in North America by the end of the year.
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LPWire: Lizzie McGuire 3 Game Boy Advance Game Arrives Today (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/16/05
Disney's Lizzie McGuire 3: Homecoming Havoc takes players on a high-energy popularity quest as Lizzie vies for the coveted crown of Homecoming Queen.
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NYTimes: Next Disney Chief Plans Company's Transformation (General) posted: 8/15/05
The New York Times discusses the recent moves by incoming Disney CEO Bob Iger.
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Reuters: Another Suite Life for Disney Channel (Movies) posted: 8/15/05
The Disney Channel has ordered a second season of The Suite Liew wof Zack & Cody.
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Media Bulletin: Lost Attracts Highest-Ever Audience for US Series in UK (Movies) posted: 8/15/05
The England premiere of ABC's Lost had the highest ratings for a US series launch on Channel 4, pulling in 6.1m viewers or 27% share of all TV viewing.
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Telegraph: The man who discovered Lost and found himself out of a job (Movies) posted: 8/15/05
Telegraph discusses the career of former ABC TV group chairman Lloyd Braun.
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ChinaView: HK to Issue Special Stamps In Celebration of Hong Kong Disneyland Opening (OD) posted: 8/15/05
Hongkong Post will issue a set of four commemorative stamps, a souvenir sheet, a stamp sheetlet and a gold-foiled stamp sheetlet on Sept. 12.
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TheStandard: Disney rejects pollution monitor suggestion: EPD (OD) posted: 8/15/05
Hong Kong Disneyland has rejected the request to install air and noise pollution monitors around its new park. Hong Kong Disneyland passed last week's test to see if their fireworks show met local environmental requirements.
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Zap2It: 'Wildfire' Spreads at ABC Family (Movies) posted: 8/15/05
ABC Family has picked up Wildfire for a second season.
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Zap2It: 'Alias' Puts Trust in Getty (Movies) posted: 8/15/05
Balthazar Getty formerly of the show Pasadena is heading to ABC's Alias.
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StarNewsOpinion: Disney signature sadly passe (Movies) posted: 8/15/05
The Pasadena Star News opinion page discusses Disney's move away from traditional hand-drawn animated feature films.
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Playbill: Francesca Zambello Reported as Sought to Direct First Wives Club (Movies) posted: 8/15/05
Francesca Zambello who directed Disney's California Adventure's Aladdin and will direct Disney Theatricals' The Little Mermaid is being sought for The First Wives Club.
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JHM: Pixar - Disney Update (Movies) posted: 8/15/05
Could the Walt Disney Company and Pixar Animation Studios really be getting ready to kiss & make up? Jim Hill points out all the encouraging signs ... plus offering up some very cool new details about John Lasseter's next movie.
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TheStoneTable: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Movie News (Movies) posted: 8/15/05
The Stone Table, a website for the fans of C.S. Lewis talks with Natalie Clark about Bob Siemon Designs jewelry inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia.
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OCReg: Cartoon castle has cool moat (WDW) posted: 8/15/05
The Orange County Register offers a review of the Nickelodeon Family Suites near Walt Disney World.
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Zap2It: Kermit the Frog Celebrates the Big 5-0 (Movies) posted: 8/12/05
Kermit the Frog celebrates his 50th birthday.
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WESH: Disney's Trash is Man's Treasure (WDW) posted: 8/12/05
WESH talks with Brian Ramsey about Mouse Surplus, an online liquidator of Disney theme park items.
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OsceolaNws: Disney volunteers help in the community (WDW) posted: 8/12/05
Osceola County nonprofit agencies have received substantial finacial contributions from DisneyHand, a worldwide outreach for the Disney Company.
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JHM: Why For returns! (WDW,Movies) posted: 8/12/05
After a slight summer siesta, JHM's most popular column returns with even more answers to your Disney-related questions. This time around, Jim answers your queries about LA's Storybook architecture, "A Few Good Ghosts," what's going on with WDW's Treehouse Villas, as well as sharing some info about the "Tinker Bell" movie.
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NYTimes: Regulating Fantasyland (General) posted: 8/12/05
The New York Times discusses the business practices that were impacted by the Ovitz ruling.
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NYTimes: ESPN Comes Calling, but Nantz is CBS's Man (Movies) posted: 8/12/05
The New York Times reports ESPN sought to hire CBS's Jim Nantz.
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HR: 'Contender' gets another shot at ESPN (Movies) posted: 8/12/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ESPN will bring The Contender back to television.
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HR: Chinese put 'Housewives' on TV menu (Movies) posted: 8/12/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Desperate Housewives is heading to Chinese television.
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LATimes: A Soured Relationship Could Be Sweet Again (Movies) posted: 8/12/05
Report on ESPN's off-again, on-again interest in NHL television rights.
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USAToday: Wanted by top studios: Future animators (Movies) posted: 8/11/05
USA Today discusses DreamWorks latest initiatives to develop the talents of computer animators.
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E!Online: Simon Cowell, ABC Sued Over Big "Idea" (Movies) posted: 8/11/05
Simon Cowell, ABC and FremantleMedia North America have been named in a lawsuit claiming The Million Dollar Idea was stolen from a show which is already in syndication.
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Variety: ESPN on the verge of no Shapiro (General) posted: 8/11/05
Variety reports ESPN may be about to lose Mark Shapiro, the executive vice president of programming and production to Dan Snyder who owns the Washington Redskins and has a 9% stake in Six Flags.
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HR: McPherson of ABC cited as 'Televisionary' (General) posted: 8/11/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has named ABC Entertainment president Stephen McPherson as the recipient of its inaugural "Televisionary" award. This award recognizes individuals who have helped advance the cause of diversity in the industry.
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TheStandard: Disney Tickets Distributed Unfairly, claims group (OD) posted: 8/11/05
A welfare grouip accuses the Social Welfare Department of unfairly distributing 20,000 free tickets for the underprivileged to visit the Disney theme park.
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TheStandard: Rare eagle could be scared away by Disney fireworks (OD) posted: 8/11/05
Environmentalists are concerned Hong Kong Disneyland's evening fireworks may scare off the white-belliled sea eagle.
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Billboard: McGraw Links With 'Monday Night Football' (Movies) posted: 8/11/05
Tim McGraw has recorded a new version of his song "I Like It, I Love It" for Monday Night Football's halftime highlights.
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Zap2It: McGraw, Kimmel Spice Up 'Monday Night Football' (Movies) posted: 8/11/05
ABC's latenight host Jimmy Kimmel will be featured as part of Monday Night Football's halftime show.
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Zap2It: Woman Drops Sex Suit Against Snoop Dogg, ABC (Movies) posted: 8/11/05
The lawsuit against rapper Snoop Dogg for sexual assault at ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live has been dropped.
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AP: Five orphaned siblings suing home makeover show (Movies) posted: 8/11/05
The Higgins children who were featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition are suing the network, the Leomitis, the couple who initially took them in after their parents died and the company that built the dream house.
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OrlSen: County panel OKs SeaWorld water park (WDW) posted: 8/11/05
SeaWorld Orlando has received approval for their new water theme park. The park is expected to open in 2007.
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OrlSen: Ovitz ruling shortchanges shareholders (General) posted: 8/10/05
Columnist Susan Strother Clarke discusses the ruling in the lawsuit over the severance package given to Michael Ovitz.
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NYTimes: Big Pay Packages May Fade After Ruling on Ex-President of Disney (General) posted: 8/10/05
The New York Times discusses the probable impact of the ruling over the Ovitz severance package.
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LATimes: Ride Said to Be OK Until Crash (DL) posted: 8/10/05
The Los Angeles Times reports ride operators have told authorities that California Screamin' was running normally prior to the July 29th crash.
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OCReg: Interactive tour of Walt Disney's apartment (DL) posted: 8/10/05
The Disneyland Resort takes Orange County Register readers on an interactive visit to Walt's apartment. 360 degree view of the apartment is accented with commentary.
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OCReg: Roy Disney gives OCC yacht (General) posted: 8/10/05
The Orange County Register donated his record-breaking yacht Pyewacket to Orange Coast College's School of Sailing and Seamanship.
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Fool: Happy Ending at Disney (General) posted: 8/10/05
The Motley Fool discusses Disney's recent earnings report which will likely be the last Eisner will preside over.
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Zap2It: ABC Pays Tribute to Jennings (Movies) posted: 8/10/05
ABC will pay tribute to Peter Jennings with a two-hour special Wednesday evening at 8p.
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Playbill: Montreal Gets a Week of Beauty and Beast Aug 9 - 14 (Movies) posted: 8/10/05
Montreal gets a fresh production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast Aug. 9-14 at the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, at Place des Artes.
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Disney: ESPN the Weekend Returns to Disney-MGM Studios March 2006 (WDW) posted: 8/10/05
Disney-MGM Studios will host ESPN the Weekend March 3 - 5, 2006.
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LPWire: Latest Disney Additions to the Our Store (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 8/10/05
The LaughingPlace Store has been updated with new t-shirts featuring Expedition Everst, a new Stitch antenna topper, children's clothing and much more.
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Forbes: Eisner-Ovitz Case Ends in a Win for Disney (General) posted: 8/9/05
The judge ruled Disney's Board of Directors did not owe shareholders damages as a result of the $140 million severance package offered Ovitz.
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AP: Disney Earnings Rise on TV Network Growth (General) posted: 8/9/05
The Associated Press reports Disney third quarter earnings rise on higher tv ratings at ABC and increased theme park attendance.
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Disney: View The Disney Company's Results for Fiscal Year 2005 Third Quarter (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 8/9/05
Disney earnings per share for the third quarter increased 41% to $0.41 from $0.29 in the prior-year quarter, driven by growth at Media Networks. This is link directly to the pdf with the Disney Company financial report for the quarter and nine months ended July 2, 2005.
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LPWire: AAA Chicago, Disney 'Celebration' Targets Mouseketeering Cubs Fans (WDW) posted: 8/9/05
AAA Chicago is betting that a host of loyal Chicago Cubs fans will trade in their team baseball caps for a set of mouse ears this December. Dubbed the "Walt Disney World Happiest Celebration on Earth Vacation for Cubs Players & Fans," AAA Travel, the official travel arm of AAA Chicago, will feature this exclusive event from December 1-5 in Orlando, Fla.
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Bloomberg: Disney 3rd Qtr Net May Rise 33% to Record High from ESPN, ABC (General) posted: 8/9/05
Today Disney CEO Michael Eisner will present his final quarterly report and is expected to announce a record profit today with revenue surges from ESPN.
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TheStreet: Disney's on Deck (General) posted: 8/9/05
The Street talks about the anticipation of Disney investors as Bob Iger steps into the role as company CEO.
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NYTimes: Disney Ruling is Expected (General) posted: 8/9/05
The New York Times reports a decision is expected in the lawsuit brought against the board of the Disney Company by shareholders over the Ovitz severance package.
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JHM: Rapunzel Unbraided aims to be a film of astonishing beauty (Movies) posted: 8/9/05
After watching Glen Keane speak at SIGGRAPH 2005 last week, Jim Hill now has a different take on this master animator's career with Walt Disney Feature Animation. Hill also has somewhat higher hopes for Keane's next project.
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NYTimes: Reluctant ABC Faces Its Nights After Jennings (Movies) posted: 8/9/05
The New York Times reports ABC and Disney executives did not develop a succession plan as Peter Jenning's health began to decline.
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FTObserver: Jennings mourned (Movies) posted: 8/9/05
The Financial Times offers a brief quote from the email sent out to cast members announcing the death of ABC anchor Peter Jennings.
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OCReg: Happiest reunion on earth (DL) posted: 8/9/05
Hundreds of former Disney entertainers celebrate the park's 50th anniversary.
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Fool: Checkered Flag for Six Flags (General) posted: 8/9/05
The Motley Fool discusses Six Flags' apparent turnaround which includes an increase in attendance at its parks.
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BizJrnls: ABC programs coming to cell phones (Movies) posted: 8/9/05
ABC TV and Proteus have teamed up to provide ringtones, graphics and premium text messaging applications featuring ABC's line up of daytime soaps, as well as other ABC's Alias and Jimmy Kimmel Live.
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OCReg: Disney crash a 'damper' to vacation (DL) posted: 8/9/05
The Larsons, a family visiting the Disneyland Resort from Idaho talk about their experience aboard California Screamin' during the recent accident.
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Newsday: Autopsy Report from Typhoon Lagoon Incident Indicates No Trauma (WDW) posted: 8/8/05
Jenna Kirby, the 12-year-old girl who collapsed at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and later died shows no signs of trauma. Further tests will continue to determine the cause of the death.
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LexHeraldLeader: Tragedy mars Disney birthday (WDW) posted: 8/8/05
In discussing the tragedies at Walt Disney World this summer Disney Parks & Resorts, senior vice president Leslie Goodman talks about the size and scope of Disney's theme park operations.
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WFTV: Fire Department Serving Disney May Scramble Calls (WDW) posted: 8/8/05
WFTV reports Reedy Creek Fire Department which responds to emergency calls within Walt Disney World plans to scramble their radio transmissions.
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AICN: Footage from A Day with Wilbur Robinson, American Dog and Rapunzel Unbraided info (Movies) posted: 8/8/05
Vid clips from Siggraph presentation of A Day with Wilbur Robinson, American Dog and Rapunzel Unbraided.Link spotted on CartoonResearch.com. Ain't It Cool News discussion boards topics may contain strong language and appear at the end of the article. Animated logo in top left may contain graphic cartoon violence
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ICWales: Dog worries for Hong Kong Disneyland (OD) posted: 8/8/05
Packs of dogs reportedly surface by the hundreds after dark at Hong Kong Disneyland. Park officials are seeking the assistance from animal experts to correct the situation.
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EdinburghNws: Girl home after Disney ride heart attack (WDW) posted: 8/8/05
Leanne Deacon who suffered a heart attack after riding Tower of Terror in Walt Disney World has been transported back to the UK and is now listed as being in "stable" condition in an area hospital.
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TheCapital: Local girl wins trips to five Disney resorts (General) posted: 8/8/05
Eight-year-old Ali King won Radio Disney's "All Access Global Park Tour" contest. So she'll take her family on an all-expenses-paid trip to all five of Walt Disney resorts around the world.
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Smartmoney: Disney Works Its Magic (General) posted: 8/8/05
SmartMoney anticipates Disney's third-quarter report to indicate the company is beginning to move in the right direction.
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DIS: Disney Company Third Quarter Earnings Report (General) posted: 8/8/05
Listen online to the Disney Company's Financial Earnings Report for the third quarter of fiscal year 05, beginning at 1:15p PDT.
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CNNMoney: Disney's desperate shareholders (General) posted: 8/8/05
Profits are improving but investors are wishing upon a star for a boost in the media giant's stock.
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LPWire: Miramax Films Appeals MPAA's Rating of the Great Raid (Movies) posted: 8/8/05
Miramax Films announced today that the Company plans to appeal the Motion Picture Association of America's (MPAA) "R" rating for the upcoming release about American soldiers liberating 500 POW's during WWII, The Great Raid.
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JHM: Requiem for a Gag Man (General) posted: 8/8/05
Animation industry legend Floyd Norman thinks that it's no laughing matter that big shot screenwriters now control the animated story telling in Hollywood.
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LPWire: Disney and First Book Deliver the Magic of Reading to Nearly 7,000 Disadvantaged Campers (General) posted: 8/8/05
First Book, a national children's literacy organization, and Disney have joined forces to launch a new program this summer to deliver the magic of reading to children from low-income families nationwide. The program, called Read Around the Campfire, will provide three new books per camper to select camps around the country that serve disadvantaged children. The objective of Read Around the Campfire is to help the children minimize the loss of reading skills often experienced over the summer months.
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Variety: ABC's up with papal (Movies) posted: 8/8/05
ABC has begun production on biopic about Pope John Paul II.
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LPWire: Sears Canada Announces That's So Raven Fashions (Coll) posted: 8/8/05
Sears Canada Inc. today announced the exclusive debut of 'That's So Raven' fashions inspired by Disney Channel's hit series 'That's So Raven' and its spunky lead character Raven Baxter, played by internationally recognized kid and tween superstar Raven (a.k.a. Raven Symone). Designed by Disney Consumer Products with input from Raven, the new tween fashion collection features a fresh mix of denims and novelty tops for girls 7 to 16 years of age.
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OrBusJrn: Disney Cruise Line adds two longer cruises (WDW) posted: 8/8/05
The Orlando Business Journal announces the Disney Cruise Line will offer two extended cruises to the Southern Caribbean.
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MSN: Penny-Pincher's guide to theme parks (General) posted: 8/8/05
The magic of family fun can make your cash vanish in front of your eyes. With some research, you can save a bundle on tickets, food and extras.
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OrlSen: Sportscape works to give Bucs a Disney field of dreams (WDW) posted: 8/8/05
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the efforts of Connie Ferriola, the head groundskeeper at Disney's Wide World of Sports.
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NYTimes: The Awesome Tales of the Tweens (Movies) posted: 8/8/05
The New York Times talks about the success of Nickelodeon in the tween market.
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