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Disney News Headlines
September 2005
BWOnline: How Eisner Saved the Magic Kingdom (General) posted: 9/30/05
Business Week offers a look back at Eisner's career at Disney reminding that readers that before his recent controversies he revived the struggling Mouse House.
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LATimes: Exit Eisner (General) posted: 9/30/05
Los Angeles Times editorial reviews outgoing Disney CEO Michael Eisner's tenure.
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HR: Iger wants new windows in Disney house (General) posted: 9/30/05
The Hollywood Reporter talks about incoming CEO Robert Iger.
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JHM: Iger Removes Head of Muppet Holding Company (General) posted: 9/30/05
In his first high profile move since officially taking charge of the Mouse House, incoming Disney CEO Robert Iger removes the executive that Michael Eisner had hand-picked to run MHC.
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FT: Disney's mild-mannered prince crowned king (General) posted: 9/30/05
The Financial Times discusses Disney's incoming CEO Robert Iger.
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MuppetCentral: Disney responds, November DVD's will be in widescreen (Movies) posted: 9/30/05
The Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper, The Muppet Christmas Carol, and Muppet Treasure Islandwill be released in a special edition dvd with widescreen and full frame versions and other extras in celebration of Kermit's 50th birthday.
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NYTimes: Escape From the Rough of Poverty to the Green of Fame (Movies) posted: 9/30/05
The New York Times reviews Disney's The Greatest Game Ever Played.
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AP: Airline Bankruptcies Have Broad Impact (General) posted: 9/30/05
The Associated Press discusses the broad impact the recent airline bankruptcies have had on non-airline businesses including the Disney Company.
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Zap2It: Housewives, Chucky Creators Team for Pilot (Movies) posted: 9/30/05
Zap2It reports the creator of Desperate Housewives Marc Cherry is teaming with Child's Play writer Don Mancini to develop a suspense drama.
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FT: Auction mouse (General) posted: 9/30/05
The Financial Times reports the success of the Sotheby's auction of the 75 InspEARations.
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BizJournals: Reports say Disney mulling park in South Korea (OD) posted: 9/29/05
According to media reports, Disney is considering building a theme park in Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon, Southern Seoul.
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OrlSen: A new day at Disney (General) posted: 9/29/05
Column Kim Christensen takes a look at Disney's incoming CEO Robert Iger.
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LATimes: Eisner Looks Back and Ahead (General) posted: 9/29/05
The Los Angeles Times discusses Michael Eisner's upcoming departure.
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HR: ABC dominates Wednesday with 'Lost' (Movies) posted: 9/29/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Lost dominated the ratings in its second week.
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Variety: ABC's 'Chief' wins popular vote (Movies) posted: 9/29/05
According to Variety, ABC's Commander-in-Chief was the night's most-watched show overall.
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Mediaweek: ABC Radio Net Syndicates Daddy Yankee (General) posted: 9/29/05
ABC Radio Networks has signed a deal to develop and distribute a two-hour weekly show hosted by Puerto Rican Reggaeton phenom, Daddy Yankee.
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SunSentinel: Veteran to head Disney union (General) posted: 9/29/05
The Sun-Sentinel reports Morty Miller, a 33-year union veteran will head the Service Trades Council, an umbrella group for the unions representing 27,000 employees at Walt Disney World.
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Reuters: Disney to selll "Mix Sticks" digital music players (General) posted: 9/29/05
Disney is stepping into the MP3 arena with the Disney Mix Sticks which will hold about 60 songs on an internal storage cocard and can hold additional memory cards.
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SunTimes: Fox Valley Disney store opens after makeover (General) posted: 9/29/05
The Disney Store at Fox Valley Center in Aurora, IL has reopened following its recent remodel.
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NYTimes: Disney Gives African Art to Smithsonian (General) posted: 9/29/05
The 525 pieces of art that were part of the Walt Disney-Tishman Collection has been donated to the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African Art.
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LATimes: Roy Disney-Led Fund Buys 80% of Harlem Globetrotters (General) posted: 9/29/05
The Los Angeles Times reports Shamrock Holdings has purchased an 80% stake in the Harlem Globetrotters.
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OCReg: Toy jewelry from Disney recalled for lead (General) posted: 9/29/05
The Orange County Register reports the recall of Disney Princess Bracelet Keyrings due to concern over lead levels in the toy.
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OrlSen: Attendants Object to Flightplan (Movies) posted: 9/29/05
Flight attendant groups call for a boycott of the Jodie Foster thriller Flightplan, a Touchstone film.
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WKMG: Strange Smell Delays Boarding of Disney Ship (OD) posted: 9/29/05
WKMG reports a suspicious smelling suitcase caused a delay in boarding the Disney Wonder.
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USAToday: Hoppy 50th, Kermit (General) posted: 9/29/05
USA Today reports the upcoming events in celebration of Kermit's 50th birthday.
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LPWire: Disneyland Needs Passholders to Help With a Mickey Mouse Club Event (General) posted: 9/26/05
Disneyland is looking for Annual Passholders to help with a Mickey Mouse Club 50th Anniversary event at Disneyland on October 3rd.
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CNNMoney: Eisner to leave the Disney stage this week (General) posted: 9/26/05
Newspaper reports the embattled Disney CEO to leave company this week with little fanfare.
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NYTimes: A Quiet Departure for Eisner at Disney (General) posted: 9/26/05
The New York Times reports Eisner's departure from Disney on Friday will not be accompanied by a grand send-off or congratulatory party.
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NYTimes: Going Deep for Digital (Movies,General) posted: 9/26/05
The New York Times discusses Disney's move to release Chicken Little in 3D and the impact their move is having on the industry.
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LATimes: Disney Finds Investors for Films (Movies) posted: 9/26/05
The Los Angeles Times reports the Disney Company has raised $505 million to help finance 32 movies over the next four years. It marks the first time in nearly a decade that the company has sought to reduce its financial risk in this way.
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LADailyNws: Disney to scale back Miramax (General) posted: 9/26/05
Disney CEO Bob Iger has stated plans to return Miramax to its roots of small-budget film making.
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ComingSoon: Interview Bill Paxton & Shia LaBeouf About the Greatest Game Ever Played (Movies) posted: 9/26/05
Shia LaBeouf & Bill Paxton chats with ComingSoon.net about their upcoming film The Greatest Game Ever Played.
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LATimes: 'Flightplan' charts course to the top (Movies) posted: 9/26/05
The Los Angeles Times reports Touchstone Pictures Flightplan topped the box office this weekend.
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LATimes: Writer takes his best shot at golf film (Movies) posted: 9/26/05
The Los Angeles Times talks with Greatest Game Ever Played author and screenwriter Mark Frost.
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Reuters: Produce Bochco, Disney sign TV deal (Movies) posted: 9/26/05
Veteran TV producer Steven Bochco has signed a three-year production deal with Disney's Touchstone Television.
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C21Media: Disney marketing job goes to Nick exec (Movies) posted: 9/26/05
Nickelodeon's executive Paul O'Higgins will now serve as vice-president of marketing across Europe, the Middle East and Africa for Disney television.
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AP: Oregon Wine Enters Magic Kingdom in China (OD) posted: 9/26/05
Oregon wine is featured on the Hong Kong Disneyland wine list.
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KYJrnl: Skitch, Radio Disney talent (General) posted: 9/26/05
Interview with Radio Disney talent Skitch about his role at the family friendly radio station.
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SFChron: A universe of new uses for tomorrow's cell phone (General) posted: 9/26/05
Media companies move toward becoming cell phone carriers as cellphones become more than a communication device.
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LATimes: A woman at the helm (General) posted: 9/26/05
The Los Angeles Times discusses the impact ABC's Commander in Chief could have on the White House Project's goal that a woman become president of the US.
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NYTimes: It's Not TV, It's Yahoo (General) posted: 9/26/05
The New York Times discusses the management style of Lloyd Braun who previously oversaw ABC and is now head of Yahoo's media operation.
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Reuters: Disney hypes new films, holds out hope for Pixar (General) posted: 9/23/05
Reuters reports Pixar and Disney have resumed talks.
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BBCNews: Disney markets film in churches (Movies) posted: 9/23/05
American church groups are being offered a sneak peek at Disney's the Greatest Game Ever Played.
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IGN: Disney's Gnomeo and Juliette (Movies,General) posted: 9/23/05
IGN FilmForce offers a few new details from Disney's upcoming Gnomeo and Juliette.
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HR: Animated look ahead at Disney Slate (Movies) posted: 9/23/05
The Hollywood Reporter offers a taste of Disney Studios Chief Dick Cook's sense of humor that was on display as he hosted the Walt Disney Studios Showcase.
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AP: Hong Kong Disneyland Prefers No Union (OD) posted: 9/23/05
The Associated Press reports Hong Kong Disneyland prefers its 5,000 works not unionize but respects the right of workers to seek union representation.
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OCReg: A body of work (DL) posted: 9/23/05
The Orange County Register reports the Team Disney Anaheim building has received a fresh coat of paint.
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LPWire: Latest Disney Additions to the LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 9/23/05
Featured in today's update a several new Disney holiday items. We are also pleased to now be carrying Robb Alvey's Coaster Expedition DVD Series.
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WESH: Parents Want Disney Ride Requirement Changed (WDW) posted: 9/22/05
The parents of the 4 year old who died after riding Mission Space want to see the height requirement increased for the attraction.
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ABC: Disney rejects parents' request for new height limits (WDW) posted: 9/22/05
Disney's response to the request to raise the height requirement on Mission:Space.
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OrlSen: Airport to boot Disney greeters (WDW) posted: 9/22/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney's Magical Express greeters will no longer be permitted to Orlando International's Airport third level. They will also not be permitted to invite WDW guests who have not pre-arranged for the service to access it at the airport.
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LPWire: Honda to Give Away a Civic-A-Day at the Disneyland Resort (DL) posted: 9/22/05
Starting October 1, Honda will present a month-long 2006 Civic-A-Day giveaway at the Disneyland Resort as part of the re-launch of Space Mountain, American Honda Motor Co. and Disneyland Resort jointly announced today.
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TIME: Can Mickey Find His Mojo? (Movies) posted: 9/22/05
Time gets an exclusive peek at Disney's upcoming computer animated films.
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WKMG: Couple Accused Of Selling Stolen Theme Park Ticket (Movies) posted: 9/22/05
A Kissimmee FL couple has been arrested for allegedly selling stolen tickets to area theme parks.
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OCReg: They're all ears (DL) posted: 9/22/05
The Orange County Register reports Disneyland hosted the recent Disney Legends Ceremony.
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CBSMW: Disney's Iger sees decision on radio ops relatively soon (General) posted: 9/22/05
Walt Disney Co. (DIS) President and Chief Operating Officer Robert Iger said the company will make a decison "relatively soon" on whether its radio operations will continue to be part of the company.
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OCReg: Verizon adds Disney, Viacom to venture (General) posted: 9/22/05
The Orange County Register reports Verizon Communications is adding 12 Disney owned channels to its new service which begins later this year.
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Variety: Reporter sues ABC in war-duty battle (Movies) posted: 9/22/05
According to Variety, Richard Gizbert has filed a lawsuit against ABC News claiming unfair dismissal when he was fired after turning down assignments in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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LPWire: Taubman Shopping Ctrs to Feature Narnia Experience During Holidays (Movies) posted: 9/22/05
For the first time ever, Taubman shopping centers will bring to life the spectacular classic fantasy adventure through a groundbreaking, interactive experience in 11 Taubman malls across the country.
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HR: ABC's 'Lost' finds big ratings Wed.; 'Martha' M.I.A. (Movies) posted: 9/22/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Lost scored big ratings with its second season debut.
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LATimes: China Gets Tougher on Foreign Media (OD) posted: 9/22/05
The Los Angeles Times reports the Chinese government has put in place rules that could hinder Disney's entrance into their media market.
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LATimes: Colleagues Pay Final Tribute to Peter Jennings (Movies) posted: 9/22/05
The Los Angeles Times discusses the memorial for longtime ABC anchor Peter Jennings.
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USAToday: Will Emmy wins ignite 'Lost'? (Movies) posted: 9/22/05
USA Today discusses the impact an Emmy win may have on ABC's Lost.
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Zap2It: Suit Says Scotched 'Makeover' Led to Suicide (Movies) posted: 9/22/05
ABC's Extreme Makeover is the target of a lawsuit by a woman who claims her participation in the show led to her sister's suicide.
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Forbes: The Mouse's New Mojo (General) posted: 9/22/05
John Dessauer, editor of John Dessauer's Investor's World recommends buying Disney shares.
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RI6: Rhode Island State Officials Coax Disney to film "Underdog" in their state (Movies) posted: 9/22/05
Rhode Island officials are negotiating with Disney to film Underdog in the New England state.
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USATODAY: Going to Disney World? It won't cost you much to fly (WDW) posted: 9/22/05
USAToday explores the fares to Orlando from select airports around the US.
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LPWire: 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' Announces Upcoming Celebrity Edition of the Game Show (Movies) posted: 9/22/05
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire will feature celebrity guests November 7 - 11, 2005.
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LP: Disney Fuzz Fun Unveiled in Vegas (General) posted: 9/22/05
Notch Novelty Corporation announces the successful introduction of their new Disney Fuzz Fun products at the ASD/AMI mega-show in Las Vegas, NV. Fuzz Fun products can be found Dollar Shoes and similar retail locations.
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Playbill News: Broadway Welcomes a New Beauty Sept 20 (Movies) posted: 9/20/05
Playbill reports Ashley Brown joins the Broadway company of Beauty and the Beast September 20th.
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DisneyWorldTrivia: Epcot's Inferno Barge Explodes, No Injuries Reported (WDW) posted: 9/20/05
DisneyWorldTrivia reports Epcot's inferno barge exploded September 19th. There were no injuries. The explosion could be heard throughout the park and nearby Boardwalk resort area. There have been no injuries reported.
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LATimes: Joel Hirschhorn, 67; Songwriter Won Two Oscars for Movie Themes (Movies) posted: 9/20/05
The Los Angeles Times reports Academy Award winning songwriter Joel Hirschhorn has died at the age of 67. Hirschhorn teamed with Al Kasha for the score of Disney's Pete's Dragon and Candle on the Water from the same film. Both earned them Oscar nominations.
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OrlSen: Chicago ties lost in a small world (General) posted: 9/20/05
Walt Disney's ties to Chicago, where he was born, are lost on folks back at the landmark amusement park he created and opened 50 years ago, the Tribune's Michael Martinez writes.
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HR: Football gives ABC Monday night win (Movies) posted: 9/20/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC won the ratings with Monday Night Football.
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HR: ABC News latest net to blog (Movies) posted: 9/20/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC News will be launching a series of daily blogs on its site ABCNews.com.
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HR: ESPN's new 'Glory' in play for Army recruiting team (Movies) posted: 9/20/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ESPN's unscripted series Bound for Glory will feature the US Army will be one of the show's branded integration.
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BroadwayWorld: Disney Live! Winnie the Pooh Opens at Beacon for Limited Run Dec 8 - 28 (Movies) posted: 9/20/05
Disney Live! Winnie the Pooh will play a special month-long holiday engagement at NY's Beacon Theatre.
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Fool: Disney Studios Need Some Magic (General) posted: 9/19/05
The Motley Fool reviews the report from Disney's Chief Financial Officer Thomas Staggs.
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NYTimes: The Ultimate Body Language: How You Line Up for Mickey (OD) posted: 9/19/05
The New York Times reports on the line ups at Hong Kong Disneyland.
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E!: Emmy Wins for ABC (Movies) posted: 9/19/05
E! reports ABC's Lost won an emmy for Outstanding Drama Series and for Directing in a Drama Series. The series won 6 of the 12 awards for which it was nominated.
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NYTimes: ABC Caps Rebound Year with Six Emmys (Movies) posted: 9/19/05
The New York Times reports ABC's six emmys.
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LPWire: Disney Online Names Brad Davis Vice President of Advertising Sales (General) posted: 9/19/05
Disney Online, part of the Walt Disney Internet Group and the leader in kids and family online entertainment, has appointed Brad Davis to serve as vice president of its online advertising sales unit. A veteran of the advertising sales industry with previous positions at America Online (AOL) and Comcast Spotlight, Davis will provide strategic direction for the sales team and lead all media sales efforts for Disney Online, which includes Disney.com, FamilyFun.com and Movies.com.
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LPWire: September 19th Disney Additions to the LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 9/19/05
Nightmare Before Christmas items are featured in the latest update.
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DIS: WDW Hosts Triathlon 9/23 - 25 (WDW) posted: 9/16/05
The course consists of a 1.5K swim, a 40K bike ride, and a 10K run. The race will start at Disney's Contemporary Resort (North Beach) with the swim to bike transition staged under the monorail beams. Triathletes will embark on a 40K bike ride that will end at Epcot ®, the site of the bike to run transition. The entire 10K run will take place in and around Epcot ®, culminating with a lap around the World Showcase Lagoon, past Spaceship Earth, to finish just outside the main entrance.
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IHT: A craze for Disney chic sweeps Hong Kong (General) posted: 9/16/05
The International Herald Tribune reports Mickey Mouse is appearing on high end fashions in Hong Kong.
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Zap2It: ABC, ESPN Team for Katrina Aid (Movies) posted: 9/16/05
Disney owned ABC and ESPN will air a telethon throughout the two Monday night games, Saints v Giants and Cowboys v Redskins.
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Zap2It: 'Rules' Star Sagal Gets 'Lost' (Movies) posted: 9/16/05
Katey Sagal will guest-star on an episode of Lost.
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BillingsGaz: Be Their Guest: Disney Classic is BST's Most Lavish Staging to Date (Movies) posted: 9/16/05
Disney Theatrical's Beauty and the Beast is being performed by the Billings Studio Theatre. It is the most ambitious production the local theatre has ever mounted.
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OCReg: Kids sought for Disney's Santa Clause 3 (Movies) posted: 9/16/05
Orange County Register reports producers of The Santa Clause 3 are holding an open casting call this weekend for children ages 6 to 12.
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LATimes: Disney Deal Backs Digital Distribution (General) posted: 9/16/05
The Los Angeles Times reports the Disney Studios agrees to help pay for gear to deliver movies to theaters electronically, in a shift away from reels of film.
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JHM: Hellish behavior mars an evening of heavenly music at the Magic Kingdom (WDW) posted: 9/16/05
Let me be blunt here: Jeff Lange did NOT have a joyful experience at this past Saturday's "Night of Joy." He explains why in the photo essay that you'll find below.
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LATimes: ESPN Plans Studios Next to Staples Center (Movies) posted: 9/16/05
The Los Angeles Times reports it expects to produce live shows at the Staples Center.
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LPWire: Latest Additions to The LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 9/16/05
The latest additions include "it's a small world" ornaments, 3 popular Walt Disney World books and much more.
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LATimes: Loss Seen at Disney Film Unit (Movies,General) posted: 9/15/05
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney CFO Thomas Staggs' remarks that the Disney Studios performance for the current quarter is "considerably worse than we anticipated"
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CBSMW: Steiner Leisure unit inks deal with Disneyland Resort in CA (DL) posted: 9/15/05
CBS Marketwatch reports the Mandara Spa will build and operate a spa facility at Disney's Grand California Hotel.
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NarniaFans: Disney-MGM Studios To Host Behind the Scenes Look at Narnia Film (Movies) posted: 9/15/05
Narnia Fans reports the Disney-MGM Studios will offer a behind the scenes exhibit featuring The Chronicles of Narnia.
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WashTimes: Steve Carell to star in Disney flick (Movies) posted: 9/15/05
The Washington Times reports Steve Carell will play the lead in a Disney romantic comedy Dan in Real Life.
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Telegraph: Johnny Depp's pirate role 'led boy to hang himself' (Movies) posted: 9/15/05
A 12 year boy hanged himself possibly attempting to copy Johnny Depp's escape from execution in the Pirates of the Caribbean.
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Broadway: Tarzan Sets Dates at Broadway's Richard Rodgers (Movies) posted: 9/15/05
Disney Theatricals has announced the dates for Disney Theatricals' Tarzan.
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AWN: Disney Embraces Christie Digital Projection System (General) posted: 9/15/05
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (BVPD), and Access Integrated Technologies' (AccessIT) Christie/AIX unit have signed a non-exclusive agreement to supply feature films from Walt Disney Pictures and Touchstone Pictures to DCI-compliant digital projection systems to be deployed by Christie/AIX.
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DIS: Listen to a Re-play of CFO and Exec VP Thomas Staggs and WDIG President Steven Wadsworth (General) posted: 9/15/05
Visit Disney.com to hear a re-play of Tom Staggs, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The Walt Disney Company and Steve Wadsworth, President, Walt Disney Internet Group participating in a presentation at the Merrill Lynch Media and Entertainment Conference.
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Digital Spy: Doherty and Moss record Disney duet (Movies) posted: 9/15/05
Pete Doherty and Kate Moss have recorded La Belle Et La Bete, a French cover of Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
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C21Media: Sparrowhawk Swoops on Disney Exec (General) posted: 9/15/05
C21Media has hired former Disney exec Andrew Hanna as managing director of Sparrowhawk Media in the Asia Pacific.
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DIS: Inaugural Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Registration Opens 10/15/05 (DL) posted: 9/14/05
The Disneyland resort has announced the inaugural Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend for September 2006. Registration opens October 15, 2005.
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HR: MLB returning to ESPN for eight-year homestand (Movies) posted: 9/14/05
Baseball will continue to air on ESPN through 2013.
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WESH: Disney Advocates Booster Seat Safety (Movies,General) posted: 9/14/05
Disney will include a public service announcement about the importance of using booster seats during travel.
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OCReg: Football wins the week for ABC (Movies) posted: 9/14/05
The Orange County Register reports Monday Night Football helped ABC top the ratings for the week of Sep 5 - 11.
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IGN: Depp on Pirates 3 (Movies) posted: 9/14/05
Johnny Depp speaks briefly about his upcoming return to the role of Capt. Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 2 & 3.
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DotMusic: Keith Richards NOT Doing Pirates (Movies) posted: 9/13/05
In an interview with DotMusic.com Keith Richards says he is not doing the sequel to Pirates of the Caribbean.
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OrlSen: Disney road paves way to skip I4, enter park (WDW) posted: 9/13/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports a new Disney road could open by March or April, connecting with an interchange on SR 429 about three miles north of 192. The road ends at West Buena Vista Road near Blizzard Beach. The road will allow visitors coming from the north to bypass travel on I4 past other area attractions.
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WKMG: Disney's Airport Deal Could Be End of Limo Operators (WDW) posted: 9/13/05
Disney's Magical Express has reportedly cost area limo service operators at least $100,000 a month at Orlando International Airport.
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LATimes: Disneyland Opens in Hong Kong (OD) posted: 9/13/05
Thousands from around the world visit the theme park, which has been heralded by some locals and criticized by others.
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ThePlainDealer: Mo money set precedent before Disney president (General) posted: 9/13/05
Michael Eisner describes the 1998 signing of Mo Vaughn for the Anaheim Angels as the "worst personnel move I've ever made or approved."
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BusinessWk: Disney's Not-So-Magic New Kingdom (OD) posted: 9/13/05
Business Week offers the challenges to Hong Kong Disneyland's success.
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INQ7: Hong Kong Disneyland Faces Lawsuit Over Poor Crowd Management (OD) posted: 9/13/05
Hung Wah-fun is suing for breach of service and is requesting his ticket and travel costs be reimbursed and donated to charity. Hung purchased tickets to one of Disneyland's preview days last week.
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FT: Disney plans new HK theme park (OD) posted: 9/13/05
Financial Times offers George Mitchell's remarks that Hong Kong Disneyland will eventually be transformed into a multiday destination with the creation of another Disney theme park adjacent to Disneyland.
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AP: Hong Kong park opens amid much fanfare, support (OD) posted: 9/13/05
The Associated Press describes the warm welcome Hong Kong Disneyland has received from government officials and area visitors.
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PlaybillNWS: Dates Announced for Disney's Tarzan on Broadway (Movies) posted: 9/13/05
Disney Theatricals Tarzan will begin at Broadway's Richard Rogers Theatre March 24, 2006 with an opening night planned for May 10th.
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OMeon: The Happiest Hobby on Earth (DL) posted: 9/13/05
Dean Scungio recounts his experiences the week of July 17 while making his first ever visit to Walt Disney's Disneyland.
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LATimes: It's Time for Autographs for All the Right Reasons (Movies) posted: 9/13/05
The Los Angeles Times talks with Clayton Snyder who portrayed Ethan Craft for the Disney Channel's Lizzie McGuire. Snyder has become one of Southern California's top two-meter water polo players.
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FT: Pirate Kingdom (General) posted: 9/13/05
The Financial Times wonders if the stark warning prior to the preview screening of Flightplan is a sign that investors in media companies cannot be trusted.
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RedCross: Disney Brings the ‘Magic Kingdom' to Red Cross Shelter (General) posted: 9/12/05
Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Pluto and Goofy visited Hurricane Katrina surviors at the Reliant Center. The Disney team with them also brought tvs, dvd players, videos, books and game. Disney will be sending similar equipment to shelters in six states.
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AP: Disney fanatics flock to Hong Kong theme park on opening day (OD) posted: 9/12/05
The Associated Press talks with Disney fans at the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland.
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OCReg: Pacific exchange (OD) posted: 9/12/05
The Orange County Register discusses the adaptations Disneyland operators made to accomodate the culture of Hong Kong.
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Reuters: Disney opens new park as smog casts pall over HK (OD) posted: 9/12/05
Reuters offers highlights from Hong Kong Disneyland's opening day.
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OrlSen: Q&A with Jay Rasulo, president of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts (OD) posted: 9/12/05
The Orlando Sentinel speaks with Jay Rasulo, president of Walt Disney Parks and Resort.
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FT: Disney to triple number of outlets (OD) posted: 9/12/05
The Financial Times reports Disney plans to triple the number of retail outlet in Mainland China over the next five years.
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NYTimes: Disney Takes Exception to China's Media Rules (OD) posted: 9/12/05
According to New York Times any plans Disney had to bring a theme park to mainland China have stalled as a result of the Chinese government's latest declaration which could keep Disney shows from Chinese television.
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APP: Gas prices not hurting Disney parks, resorts (DL,WDW) posted: 9/12/05
The high gas prices has not affected bookings at Disney's theme parks according to Jay Rasulo, Disney Parks and Resort President.
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StatesmanJrnl: The dark side of Lion (Movies) posted: 9/12/05
Disney Theatricals' The Lion King is performing through Oct. 23rd in Portland, OR. This news items chats with Larry Yando who performs as Scar.
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DIS: Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie Arrives Tomorrow (Movies) posted: 9/12/05
Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie comes to dvd tomorrow, September 13th. Roo escorts his new pal, Lumpy as he trick-or-treats for the first time. They set out to capture the Gobloon, a creature who can grant your wishes if you capture him but if he gets you first he will turn you into a Jaggedy Lantern.
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DCOM: Halloweentown I & II, Halloweentown High On DVD Tomorrow (Movies) posted: 9/12/05
Disney.com announces Halloweentown High, Halloweentown and Halloweentown II arrive on dvd tomorrow, Sep 13.
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OrlSen: Hong Kong Disneyland faces uphill fight (OD) posted: 9/12/05
The Orlando Sentinel talks with Chinese guests about Disney's newest theme park.
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DailyRepublic: Dream Jobs (Movies) posted: 9/12/05
Animator Dan Holland talks about his dream job at Pixar Animation Studios.
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LPWire: Ziggy Artist, Other Cartoonists, Gather For Tribute at Disney Birthplace (General) posted: 9/12/05
Toonfest 2005, a free public festival featuring a gathering of some of the world's best-known cartoonists, will be held on Sept. 16-17 in Marceline, Missouri, the childhood hometown of Walt Disney.
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HK: Legal Advice Sought on Disney uniform Incident (OD) posted: 9/12/05
The Hong Kong government is investigating whether Hong Kong Disneyland can legally request that health inspectors remove part of their uniform while inspecting the park.
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LATimes: Falling high in Disney's pecking order (Movies) posted: 9/12/05
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney investors and the animation community will be watching the performance of Disney's Chicken Little.
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Guardian: Mouse Zedong? Disney opens its gates in Hong Kong (OD) posted: 9/12/05
The Guardian discusses the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland -- Its impact on China, the adjustments made to accomodate the area culture and its struggles.
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AP: Martin Shows Versatility with Shopgirl (Movies) posted: 9/12/05
Steve Martin's novella Shopgirl is coming to the big screen as a Touchstone Pictures and Hyde Park Entertainment release.
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LATimes: Shareholders Appeal Ruling on Disney (General) posted: 9/9/05
The Los Angeles Times reports the ruling that the Disney board did not breach its fiscal duties in its hiring and subsequent firing of Michael Ovitz has been appealed by attorneys representing the shareholders who brought the suit.
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LPWire: Places Everyone! Curtain About to Rise on Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (OD) posted: 9/9/05
Disney's 11th theme park and first-ever in China, Hong Kong Disneyland has its grand opening Monday, bringing Disney's brand of wholesome family fun to an exciting new corner of the world and the fastest growing tourism market anywhere.
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AP: Interview with Michael Eisner (General) posted: 9/9/05
Michael Eisner reflects on his 21 years at Disney in this Associated Press article.
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CHLNWSAsia: Fake Disney Goods Flood Hong Kong Marketplace (Coll) posted: 9/9/05
Reports of counterfeit Disney products appearing in Hong Kong markets.
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Forbes: Hong Kong Disneyland Opens Next Week (OD) posted: 9/9/05
Disney president Bob Iger tells the Associated Press that Hong Kong Disneyland is "definitely ready" to open next week.
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GameSpy: New Details for Narnia (Movies) posted: 9/9/05
Disney Interactive announces Narnia games for a variety of game consoles and handhelds.
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IGN: Interview with WETA's Richard Taylor Regarding Effects in Narnia (Movies,General) posted: 9/9/05
Richard Taylor, head of WETA effects house talks about Chronicles of Narnia.
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LPWire: Latest Disney Additions to The LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 9/9/05
Halloween items are featured in the September 9th update to The LaughingPlace Store
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DIS: El Capitan Cinderella Screenings Kickoff 9/16 with Panel of Film's Stars and Creators (Movies) posted: 9/8/05
The El Capitan's limited engagement of Cinderella will kick-off on
September 15th with a special filmmakers' panel featuring Ilene Woods-Shaughnessy (the original voice of Cinderella), June Foray (voice of Lucifer
the cat), Lucille Bliss (voice of stepsister Anastasia), legendary Disney
animator Ollie Johnston, veteran Disney animator Andreas Deja, along with
restoration experts John Lowry (founder and CTO of DTS Digital Images), and
Disney's Dave Bossert, and Stephen Poehlein. KTLA entertainment reporter Ross
King will moderate the discussion. Costume characters from the film --
Cinderella, Prince Charming, the Fairy Godmother, and the mice in their
crystal coach -- will also be on hand for the opening night festivities.
Tickets are available at the box office, by phone (1-800-DISNEY6) or on-line. Screenings of Cinderella at the El Capitan Theatre will continue through September 25th.
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WKMG: Walt Disney Outsourcing More Jobs (WDW) posted: 9/8/05
Walt Disney World will outsource the clean up of public areas of all of its resort hotels.
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OrlSen: Disney sheds some hotel cleaning jobs (WDW) posted: 9/8/05
Morty Miller, president of Local 362 UNITE HERE blasts Disney's move to outsource overnight cleaning jobs at the resort hotels.
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BizJournals: Hong Kong Disney to maintain maximum capacity (OD) posted: 9/8/05
Hong Kong Disneyland is not expected to lower its attendance cap despite recent reports that preview day guests complained of long lines for food and rides.
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NYTimes: A Trial Run Finds Hong Kong Disneyland Much Too Popular for Its Modest Size (OD) posted: 9/8/05
The New York Times discusses Hong Kong Disneyland's attendance during its recent previews.
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ChiCBS: Boy Gives Up Disney World For Hurricane Victims (WDW) posted: 9/8/05
11-year-old Mark Peters asked his family to give the $2500 they had collected for a family trip to Walt Disney World to hurricane victims.
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WKMG: Disney Cruise Ship Diverted To Avoid Ophelia (WDW) posted: 9/8/05
WKMG reports the Disney Wonder will sail out of Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale to avoid the stormy weather associated with Ophelia.
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WDW: Friday Night of Joy at Magic Kingdom Sold Out! Saturday Tickets Still Available (WDW) posted: 9/8/05
Enjoy some of today's Contemporary Christian artists during the Night of Joy at the Magic Kingdom. This year's performances will also feature the debut of songs inspired by Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media's The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Tickets still available for Saturday, September 10th. Visit the official website for order information.
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TheLedger: Unexpected Spices in Familiar Dishes Part of Africa (WDW) posted: 9/8/05
Positive review of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge fine dining experience, Jiko.
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Reuters: Disney signs music licensing deal with EMI (General) posted: 9/8/05
Reuters reports Disney's Buena Vista Music Group has signed a licensing deal with EMI in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
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Zap2It: ABC Offers 'Lost,' 'Housewives' en Espanol (Movies) posted: 9/8/05
ABC will offer Lost, Desperate Housewives, George Lopez, and Freddie in Spanish while other ABC prime-time shows will be close-captioned in Spanish.
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Zap2It: ABC Finds Real 'Entertainer' to Host AMAs (Movies) posted: 9/8/05
Zap2It reports Cedric the Entertainer will host the American Music Awards on ABC.
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CBSMW: ABC Radio to roll out Jack format (General) posted: 9/8/05
CBS Marketwatch reports ABC Radio Networks will roll out the "Jack" format, which seeks to give listeners the kind of eclectic listening experience they might conjure up on an iPod.
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OrlSen: Fred Joerger, 91; Model Maker, 'Imagineer' for Disneyland Attractions (DL) posted: 9/6/05
Fred Joerger has died at the age of 91. A celebration of his life is being planned.
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WDW: Spectacle of Pins Event Registration Opens Today (WDW) posted: 9/6/05
On November 19th the Disney-MGM Studios will host Spectacle of Pins 2005. Including first purchase opportunity for LE pins, meal voucher at quick service location, holiday themed pin trading activities, dessert reception and pin gifts.
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IGN: Minor Changes to Narnia Story Could Annoy Fans of the Series (Movies) posted: 9/6/05
Filmforce reports certain aspects of the tales have been altered for the film's production.
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DIS: Toy Story 2 10th Anniversary DVD In Stores Today (Movies) posted: 9/6/05
Visit the official website for Toy Story 2 for downloads, games and activities. The special 10th anniversary edition dvd is in stores today.
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LATimes: Translating Anaheim for Asia (OD) posted: 9/6/05
Developers of Hong Kong Disneyland, which is modeled on the original park, took pains to be mindful of cultural sensitivities.
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Reuters: Disney urged to consider lower capacity at Hong Kong Disneyland (OD) posted: 9/6/05
Hong Kong Disneyland visitors complained of long lines at the trial opening where 30,000 guests were admitted prompting officials to suggest Disney reduce the park's capacity.