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Disney News Headlines
October 2005

HR: Curtin global marketing vp at Disney Parks (Movies) posted: 10/28/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Chris Curtin has been named vp global marketing at Disney Parks and Resorts. Curtin was previously the general manager of the Muppet Holding Co.
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HR: ABC affirms chain of command (Movies) posted: 10/28/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC has formalized the restructuring of operations that had been in place since April 2004.
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LPWire: Chicken Little Characters Arrive at McDonalds (Movies,Coll) posted: 10/28/05
Eight Chicken Little character toys will be available in McDonald's Happy Meals and Mighty Kid Meals October 28 - November 22.
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LATimes: Time for a 'Little' Digital 3-D (Movies) posted: 10/28/05
The Los Angeles Times announces the Southern California locations that will feature Chicken Little in 3D.
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HR: ABC adds 'Dancing' to January lineup (Movies) posted: 10/28/05
Dancing with the Stars has been added to ABC's lineup.
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CBSMW: After 3 Years, Cowen ups Disney view (General) posted: 10/28/05
Brokerage SG Cowen has upped his rating on the Disney Company.
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Broadway: Ashley Brown, Fresh Face (Movies) posted: 10/28/05
Broadway offers a brief bio featuring Ashley Brown who will make her Broadway debut in Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
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DailySentinel: Disney brings beautiful horse story to IMAX (Movies) posted: 10/28/05
The Daily Sentinel announces Disney will bring Young Black Stallion to IMAX in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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OrlSen: Narnia Attraction takes visitors on a journey (WDW) posted: 10/27/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney-MGM will open a new attraction in December "The Journey Into Narnia: Creating the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
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OCReg: Wine country in Disney country (DL) posted: 10/27/05
The Orange County Register reviews the Napa Rose, an elegant dining location at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel.
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LATimes: Disney Shareholders Appeal Ovitz Ruling (General) posted: 10/27/05
Shareholders continue their pursuit to hold the Disney Company board responsible for the approving the Ovitz's severance package.
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USAToday: Disney finds place for tweens (Movies) posted: 10/27/05
USA Today discusses The Disney Channel's recent moves to capture the attention of older kids.
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Globetechnology: Disney beefs up Buena Vista Games (General) posted: 10/27/05
A look at the benefits of Buena Vista Games recent moves to expand within video gaming.
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IGN: A Visit to the Set of Pirates of the Caribbean 2 (Movies) posted: 10/27/05
IGN FilmForce tours the set of Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest.
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About: Omaha Nebraska to Host A Salute to the Artistry of Walt Disney Studios (Movies) posted: 10/27/05
On Saturday, November 19th film historian, documentary producer and promoter Bruce Crawford in association with JMR Productions will host A Salute to the Artistry of the Walt Disney Studios with special guest special effects artist Harrison Ellenshaw, whose father, Peter Ellenshaw, won the Oscar for his work on Mary Poppins. The event features a screening of the film.
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OCReg: Babies in toyland (DL) posted: 10/27/05
The Orange County Register discusses Anne Geddes first and only shop which opened yesterday in Anaheim's Downtown Disney.
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PressSunBulletin: Chill Out with the Kids at Disney Ice Show (Movies) posted: 10/27/05
Disney on Ice Walt Disney's 100 Years of Magic is currently performing through October 30th in Binghamton, AL.
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NYPost: Lisa Ling Up All Night? (Movies) posted: 10/27/05
The New York Post reports Lisa Ling could return to ABC as part of the Nightline team that will step in when Ted Koppel steps down in late November.
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OrlBusJrn: Cypress Gardens unveils yearlong celebration (WDW) posted: 10/27/05
The Orlando Business Journal reports Florida's oldest theme park, Cypress Gardens is preparing for a yearlong celebration.
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LATimes: Disney Picks Encryption Technology (General) posted: 10/25/05
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney is expected to announce a plan to use Cinea's system to protect Oscar DVD 'screeners.'
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LATimes: Disney, AOL Sign Movie Content Deal (General) posted: 10/25/05
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney has given AOL exclusive access to footage of the upcoming Narnia film.
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YahooNws: Disney Plans Overhaul of Movies.com (Movies) posted: 10/25/05
Brief report on the upcoming changes planned for Movies.com
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Reuters: Pixar sued over Incredibles DVD sales forecast (Movies) posted: 10/25/05
Reuters reports two proposed class action suits representing shareholders claim they were misled with inflated projections for DVD sales for The Incredibles.
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Reuters: Judge in Disney case warns on soaring exec pay (General) posted: 10/25/05
The presiding judge in the suit regarding Ovitz payoff recommended corporate directors take control of soaring executive pay.
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E!News: ABC's Muppet Makeover (Movies) posted: 10/25/05
E! Online reports the Muppets will appear in a prime-time ABC show that will parody various unscripted tv shows.
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Reuters: ABC Radio sale slows to eye rival auction (General) posted: 10/25/05
The sale of Disney owned ABC Radio is moving slowly as it awaits the outcome of the auction of 33 stations owned by Susquehanna Media.
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NYTimes: Disney to Release Encrypted Oscar DVDs (General) posted: 10/25/05
The New York Times reports Disney will distribute encrypted DVDs Oscar screeners.
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NarniaWeb: Omar Sharif to Voice French Aslan (Movies) posted: 10/25/05
NarniaWeb announces Omar Sharif will voice Aslan in the French version of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.
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Playbill: Scarlet Strallen to Be New Mary Poppins in West End Musical (Movies) posted: 10/25/05
Playbill announces Scarlet Strallen will step into the role of Mary Poppins October 31st.
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JAM!Video: DVD shows ABC's Peter Jennings at his best (Movies) posted: 10/25/05
Peter Jennings who died August 7th is honored in a two-disc dvd set.
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NYPost: Anchor Envy (Movies) posted: 10/25/05
The New York Post reports ABC's Good Morning America anchor is eyeing the evening news desk at the network.
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CNNMoney: Disney speeds after NASCAR (Movies) posted: 10/17/05
Published reports indicate ABC and ESPN close to deal for second of NASCAR season in 2007.
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FORTUNE: After Eisner, a Board Roars (General) posted: 10/17/05
Fortune reports the Disney Board has expanded the definition of "for-cause termination" in the CEO contract.
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JHM: Walt Disney World's Haunted Hayrides (WDW) posted: 10/17/05
It's the hardest ticket to get in all of Walt Disney World. But Jeff Lange tells you how you can secure a seat on board that haywagon, which will take you for a face-to-flaming-pumpkin encounter with the Headless Horseman.
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LPWire: A Chance to Own a Bit of Real Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (Movies,Coll) posted: 10/17/05
A one-of-a-kind modern interpretation of Cinderella's gown by Monique Lhuillier and a one-of-a-kind modern interpretation of Cinderella's shoes by Jimmy Choo will be auctioned off to the general public on DisneyAuctions.com from October 17 - 27. The Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, Kelly Monaco's charity of choice, will receive proceeds from the sale of the beautiful and unique designer creations.
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LPWire: Disney Cruise Line Completes Disney Magic Dry Dock Unveils New Additions (WDW) posted: 10/17/05
Disney Cruise Line continues to expand its onboard offerings for adults, children and families with several new enhancements on the Disney Magic. Adult guests sailing on the 2,700-passenger ship will find a renovated Vista Spa and Salon with lavish indoor/outdoor "spa villas" and an expanded fitness center. Young cruisers will enjoy a new dedicated space for youth activities on deck 2 and a jumbo LED screen on the forward funnel will entertain families with poolside movies. The Disney Magic returned to service on Saturday, Oct. 15 following a 10-day dry dock period.
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Sun-Sentinel: Ex-Disney animator draws on expertise (Movies) posted: 10/17/05
Al Baruch who helped to develop Jock the Scottish terrier and Trusty the English bloodhound for Disney Studios now teaches young artists in Florida.
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CartoonBrew: Dahl's/Disney's Gremlins Are Back (Movies) posted: 10/17/05
Cartoon Brew announces the upcoming re-release of the 1943 Roald Dahl children's book, THE GREMLINS, illustrated primarily by animator Bill Justice.
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Xinhuanet: Hong Kong Disneyland Receives Strong Positive Reviews from Guests (OD) posted: 10/17/05
Over 80 percent of Hong Kong Disneyland guests rate it as very good or excellent.
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ABCNews: Bashir, McFadden and Moran Co-Anchors of 'Nightline' (Movies) posted: 10/17/05
ABC News President David Westin announces Martin Bashir, Cynthia McFadden and Terry Moran will co-host Nightline following Ted Koppel's departure.
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OrlSen: Funai Classic Beefs Up (WDW) posted: 10/17/05
The Magnolia Course at Walt Disney World will host the Funai Classic this weekend. The course has received a face-lift this summer and has vaulted into the top five on the PGA tour in overall length.
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Zap2It: 'Angel's' Acker Dons an 'Alias' (Movies) posted: 10/17/05
Former Angel regular Amy Acker will play Kelly Preston on ABC's Alias.
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Zap2It: Michael J. Fox Travels to 'Boston' (Movies) posted: 10/17/05
Michael J Fox will appear in a three episode arc of ABC's Boston Legal.
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LPWire: October 17th Additions to The LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 10/17/05
Today's additions including merchandise form the UK Disney Stores and the Henry Ford Museum 50 Years of Disneyland Exhibit
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OCRegister: Accident Caused by Brake Failure (DL) posted: 10/14/05
The Orange County Register features a diagram of the faulty mechanism that caused the California Screamin' accident.
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LATimes: Brake is Faulted in Park Crash (DL) posted: 10/14/05
The Department of Occupational Saftey and Health has issued its report regarding the July 29th crash at California Screamin'. A new brand of valves was being used that was more prone to malfunction. Disney has issued a bulletin to the entire theme park community and made sure that the brand of valve is not being used on other Disney theme park attractions.
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OrlSent: Ex-offenders Will Receive Another Chance at Job Fair (WDW) posted: 10/14/05
Central Florida will hold a job fair for felons on Saturday. The job fair is trying to connect ex-offenders with companies willing to give them a second chance. Walt Disney World is one of the companies attending the job fair.
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OrlBizJourn: Enhanced Disney Cruise Ship Returns to Service (WDW) posted: 10/14/05
The Disney Magic has returned from dry-dock with some improvments. The Vista Spa and fitness center were expanded, three conference rooms were converted in to additional children areas, and a 24-by-14 foot jumbotron was added to the deck.
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OrlSent: A Tasty Surprise (WDW) posted: 10/14/05
The Orlando Sentinel restaurant critic, Scott Joseph, discusses Epcot's 10th annual International Food and Wine Festival. He praises Epcot for reducing the cost while increasing portion sizes.
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USAToday: ABC's Use of College Interns for Investigation Angers Colleges (Movies) posted: 10/14/05
ABC News is being criticized for using college interns in a report on nuclear reactors by the colleges they investigated. The report on Primetime Live showed ABC News interns gaining access to nuclear reactors. The criticism is that they did not identify themselves as being from ABC News. ABC News says that they did not disclose the affiliation but they instructed the interns not to lie.
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ElPasoTimes: Disney on Ice's 'Nemo' sure to hook you (General) posted: 10/14/05
Disney on Ice's "Finding Nemo" is currently being performed at the El Paso County Coliseum. El Paso Times offers a review.
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Stuff: Disney Pays Gallery for its Name (General) posted: 10/14/05
Disney has paid art gallery director Bryce Moller and his wife Shona for the rights to the name Art Attack. Art Attack is a show that airs on the Australian Disney Channel.
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DailyHerald: Make-A-Wish Sends Springville Girl to Disney World (WDW) posted: 10/14/05
Students at Springville High School worked with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to send the daughter of their welding teacher to the Walt Disney World Resort. The third-grader has cystic fibrosis and is going to spend one week in Central Florida.
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OrlSent: Mechad Brooks is Learning to Enjoy High-Profile Life Down on Wisteria Lane (Movies) posted: 10/14/05
Mechad Brooks has joined the cast of ABC's Desperate Housewives as Matthew Applewhite. The 25 year-old discusses his newfound fame as well as what is like to be a part of the hit television show.
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USAToday: Here's Looking at You, "Housewives" (Movies) posted: 10/14/05
USA Today examined the growing trend of gatherings to watch ABC's Desperate Housewives. Many resteraunts reserve special sections for the weekly gatherings.
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MyWestTX: Great Day to Be a Frog: Kermit residents open their arms to His Greenness (General) posted: 10/14/05
Kermit the Frog started his world tour by visiting Kermit, Texas. Schoolchildren were let out of school early and the town's mayor read a proclomation designating the day Kermit the Frog day.
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LPWire: Oct 14 Disney Additions to The LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 10/14/05
Nightmare Before Christmas items are featured in the latest LaughingPlace Store update plus an early Christmas shopping sale.
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WKMG: Orlando Transportation Drivers Protesting Over Disney Service (WDW) posted: 10/12/05
WKMG reports some Orlando area cab, van and limousine drivers will be protesting tomorrow to draw attention to their plight following the creation of Disney's Magical Express.
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OrlSen: Layoffs, car-rental decline fuel shuttle debate (WDW) posted: 10/12/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports car-rentals were down 5% in June at Orlando International Airport despite an increase in passengers using the airport. Agencies are reviewing the data to determine if this is due to Disney's Magical Express.
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AP: Former Disney employee threatens suicide atop Space Mtn in Hong Kong (OD) posted: 10/12/05
The Associated Press reports a former Hong Kong Disneyland security guard was coaxed from his position on the roof of Space Mountain.
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SciFiWire: Disney's Twitches Skews Older, Appearing on Disney Channel Oct 14 (Movies) posted: 10/12/05
On Friday October 14th the Disney Channel will premiere Twitches starring twins Tia and Tamera Mowry.
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NYTimes: Marketing of 'Narnia' Presents Challenge (Movies) posted: 10/12/05
The New York Times discusses Disney's marketing campaign for The Chronicles of Narnia which arrives in theaters December 9th.
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Cinematical: Lots of Chicken Little For Your Viewing Pleasure (Movies) posted: 10/12/05
Cinematical discusses the release of Chicken Little's first four minutes as part of the film's publicity campaign.
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LPWire: Walt Disney Records' Playhouse Disney Imagine and Learn with Music On Shelves Now (Coll) posted: 10/12/05
Walt Disney Records is pleased to announce the release of Playhouse Disney Imagine and Learn With Music. The CD features 30 songs from the top-rated shows seen everyday on Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney preschool programming block.
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LPWire: Add Some Jingle to Your Holidays with Radio Disney Jingle Jams (Movies) posted: 10/12/05
Walt Disney Records releases the perfect CD for rocking around the Christmas tree with Radio Disney Jingle Jams, a collection of holiday songs from today's most popular Radio Disney artists including Ashlee Simpson, Hilary Duff and Jesse McCartney. The disc complements the upcoming Radio Disney Jingle Jam concert tour headlined by listener favorites Everlife and B5. The tour will hit major city malls throughout the country during the holiday shopping season with additional special musical guests joining the fun to spread holiday cheer at every stop along the way.
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EBay: Limited Edition Artwork by Dave Avanzino Featured on Disney Auctions (Coll) posted: 10/12/05
One-of-a-Kind artwork by Dave Avanzino is available through Disney Auctions. Current items feature Stitch, Mara from Indiana Jones Adventure, Jessica Rabbit, Tinkerbell and others.
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JHM: Remembering Walt Disney's Boyhood Friend, Rush Johnson (General) posted: 10/12/05
Wade Sampson pays tribute to Walt Disney's boyhood friend as well as talking about the Marceline project.
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Disney: Disney Company Financial Results for Q4FY05 To Be Announced Nov 17 (General) posted: 10/12/05
Financial results for fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2005 will be reported on Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. PDT. The results will be presented via a live Webcast starting at 1:30 p.m. PDT.
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LPWire: Latest Disney Additions to the LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 10/12/05
Featured in the latest update is a fan-created DVD for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
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ElCapitan: Beginning Oct. 20 Hollywood's El Capitan to Host 12 Days of Nightmare Beginning with Filmmakers Panel (General) posted: 10/11/05
October 20 - 31, 2005 Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre will host Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas. The special screening begins with a filmmaker's panel opening night. Each day's screening will offer guests a different commemorative character button. Collect all 12 and get the 13th bonus button free
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DIS: Book Signing Pirates of the Caribbean: From The Magic Kingdom To the Movies, Oct 25 (WDW,Movies,Coll) posted: 10/11/05
Jason Surrell will make a special appearance at the Magic Kingdom's Pirates Bazaar in Adventure from 1p - 3p on October 25th to sign his latest book Pirates of the Caribbean: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies.
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JAM!TV: ABC's 'Chief' has hot ratings wee (Movies) posted: 10/11/05
ABC's Commander in Chief was the only new series to increase its viewership between the first and second episodes of the season.
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TVWeek: Disney Asks Court to Force FCC Action on Kids TV Rules (Movies) posted: 10/11/05
The Disney Company has approached the US Court of Appeals seeking action by the FCC in response to a industry petitions urging them to ease new TV rules regarding advertising rules for TV and websites targeting children.
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WorldLeisureNews: Mandara to open Disney spa in CA (DL) posted: 10/11/05
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel will be the home of a new Mandara spa.
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BWOnline Extra: Why Mark Shapiro Left ESPN (Movies) posted: 10/11/05
Former ESPN exec Mark Shapiro talks about what it he calls "one of the best jobs in America" and discusses why he's gambling that to turn around Six Flags will be even better.
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Zap2It: Estes Enters into 'Evidence' at ABC (Movies) posted: 10/11/05
Zap2It reports Rob Estes will join the cast of ABC's midseason crime show The Evidence.
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JHM: Wright was the right guy to write the Magic Kingdom Field Guide (WDW) posted: 10/11/05
Jim Hill talks with Alex Wright, the author of "The Imagineering Field Guide to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World."
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Zap2It: 'Housewives' Beat Yankees on Sunday (Movies) posted: 10/10/05
ABC's Desperate Housewives topped the ratings on Sunday evening.
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HR: ABC can't Sun. lose with 'Housewives,' 'Anatomy' (Movies) posted: 10/10/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Sunday lineup remained strong with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Grey's Anatomy, and Desperate Housewives.
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E!Online: Reese's Theme Park Photog Charged (DL) posted: 10/10/05
E! Online reports a photographer was charged with child endangerment and multiple counts of battery as a result of his actions while trying to photograph Reese Witherspoon at Disney's California Adventure.
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Disney: "The Kingdom Keepers" Book & CD Audio Book Signing (WDW,Movies,Coll) posted: 10/10/05
On October 21, Disney's Contemporary Resort BVG gift shop will host a special appearance and signing by author Ridley Pearson for the new book "The Kingdom Keepers". Event guests will receive a limited edition pin while supplies last.
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DLR: CHICKINTERPRETATION Pin Release & Signing (DL) posted: 10/10/05
Chicken Little inspires various art displays and pin releases beginning October 13th at the World of Disney.
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NYTimes: Supreme Court Nominee Miers Previously Represented the Disney Company (General) posted: 10/10/05
The New York Times recalls that Harriet E. Miers, President Bush's nominee to the Supreme Court, represented Disney Enterprises in a dispute with Esprit Finance, which had entered into a contract to promote a Disney concert tour in Mexico in 1998.
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GamaSutra: Buena Vista Games Expands Executive Team (General) posted: 10/10/05
Buena Vista Games announces two key executive hires in newly created positions. Raj Murari, vice president, strategic development and integration, and Mark Meyers, vice president, internal studios.
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WESH: Girl Says Disney Wonder Crew Member Exposed Himself (Movies) posted: 10/7/05
WESH reports authorities are investigating accusations that a Disney Wonder crew member exposed himself to an underage girl.
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Reuters: Disney Governance Case Not Over Yet (General) posted: 10/7/05
Reuters reports the appeal is ready to proceed in the lawsuit filed by shareholders against the Disney Board of Directors over the Ovitz severance.
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Fool: Eyes on Eisner, Again (General) posted: 10/7/05
The Motley Fool dicusses Eisner's future.
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Playbill News: Tartaglia's "Sprites" to Debut Oct 9 on Disney Channel (Movies) posted: 10/7/05
Johnny & the Sprites a five-minute program starring and executive produced by John Tartaglia will debut October 9 at 7:25 PM ET, following the premiere of Little Einsteins.
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LPWire: Disney Electronics Lights Up the Holidays (Movies,Coll) posted: 10/7/05
Parents can help develop a child's artistic talent with new Disney wearable digital cameras and karaoke machines; keep them entertained for hours with new Disney personal DVD players and MP3 players; and add a personal touch to their rooms with new Disney-themed TVs and DVD players.
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HR: Bochco appointed to serve as 'Chief' showrunner (Movies) posted: 10/7/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter Steven Bochco has been brought to take the reins for ABC's Commander in Chief.
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HR: Storyline sells Warren tale (Movies) posted: 10/7/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter ABC has purchased a one-hour dramedy inspired by the music of Diane Warren.
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CBSMW: On Iger's Second day, Disney jumps (General) posted: 10/6/05
CBS MarketWatch reports Disney shares climbed Tuesday on Iger's second day as CEO.
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CBSMW: Disney CEO to get at least $2M in salary (General) posted: 10/6/05
CBS MarketWatch announces CEO Iger will receive $2 million in salary through 2010 and bonus opportunities.
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Reuters: Ex-CEO Eisner Resigns from Disney Board (General) posted: 10/6/05
Disney's former CEO Michael Eisner resigned from the Disney Board several months earlier than expected.
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LPWire: Radio Disney Launches "RADIO DISNEY NOW'' Podcast for Kids and Families (General) posted: 10/6/05
Radio Disney has launched its own podcast, RADIO DISNEY NOW, available through RadioDisney.com.
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Zap2It: 'Lost' Finds Another ABC Win Wednesday (Movies) posted: 10/6/05
Lost brought ABC another ratings win.
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Playbill: Disney Acquires First Musical Project for Hugh Jackman (Movies) posted: 10/6/05
Disney will develop several new movie musicals for Hugh Jackman.
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NYPost: Koppel to Anchor Last 'Nightline' in Nov (Movies) posted: 10/6/05
The New York Post announces Ted Koppel will host his last Nightline for ABC on Nov. 22.
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LP: Make-A-Wish Foundation & Disney Celebrate the 50,000th Disney Theme Park Wish (General) posted: 10/6/05
Christian Marlowe, a 5-year-old from Coos Bay, Ore., was all smiles today aboard a magic carpet when he, along with the Genie from Aladdin, a huge magic lamp and a special cake, arrived in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland for a ceremony in his honor.
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LPWire: Latest Disney Additions to The LaughingPlace Store. (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 10/6/05
Christmas decorations and new pin boxes are featured in the latest LaughingPlace Store update.
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OrlSen: Disney World to participate in job fair for storm evacuees in Houston (WDW) posted: 10/5/05
The Orlando Sentinel announces Walt Disney World will participate in a Houston area job fair in hopes of hiring New Orleans area evacuees.
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LATimes: The Lion, the Witch, the faithful (Movies) posted: 10/5/05
The Los Angeles Times discusses Disney's church-based marketing campaign for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.
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Fool: Dear Iger... (General) posted: 10/5/05
The Motley Fool reviews Bob Iger's early moves as Disney CEO.
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CBSMW: On Iger's second day, Disney jumps (General) posted: 10/5/05
Disney shares climbed Tuesday on the second day of the Robert Iger era, following a letter the new chief executive sent to shareholders promising to better meld the media giant's creative content with new technologies.
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LPWire: Disney's Princess Christmas Album, in Stores October 11th (Movies,Coll) posted: 10/5/05
Disney's Princess Christmas Album features all-new and classic holiday songs performed by beloved characters including Cinderella, Snow White, Ariel, Belle, Sleeping Beauty and Jasmine.
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LPWire: Special Edition Cinderella Soundtrack and Read Along CD Released (Movies) posted: 10/5/05
The Cinderella collection features original classics from the film plus 2 new artist tracks -- "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" performed by pop/R&B artist Kimberley Locke and the original song "Beautiful" (inspired by Disney's Cinderella) co-written and performed by platinum-selling pianist Jim Brickman and featuring TV star Wayne Brady on vocals. In addition to the soundtrack, Walt Disney Records also will release the Cinderella Read-Along on October 4th.
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NYTimes: Celebrities Discuss Cinderella (Movies) posted: 10/5/05
The New York Times offers celebrities thoughts on the story of Cinderella.
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OCReg: Podcasting goes corporate (DL) posted: 10/5/05
The Orange County Register discusses Disney's move into podcasting.
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HR: ABC takes key weekly demos for a 2nd time (Movies) posted: 10/5/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC topped the ratings for the second week of the season.
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Zap2It: Kimmel Stays with ABC Through '06 (Movies) posted: 10/5/05
ABC has picked up Jimmy Kimmel Live through 2006.
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LPWire: Finding Nemo Computer Game Makes Learning Fun for Kids (Movies,Coll) posted: 10/5/05
Finding Nemo: Learning With Nemo is an engaging, educational software title for kids ages 2-5. In this game it is Nemo's first day of school, and players must help him and Dory collect pictures of sea creatures on an exciting scavenger hunt.
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LPWire: Disney's The Haunted Mansion Ride to be Adapted to Comic Book Form (DL) posted: 10/5/05
Foolish mortals everywhere will have reason to host their own swinging wakes when SLG Publishing, in partnership with Disney Publishing Worldwide, releases the first issue of The Haunted Mansion, a comic book anthology based on the classic Disney E Ticket attraction.
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LATimes: Eisner's Farewell 'I've Learned So Much" (General) posted: 10/3/05
The Los Angeles Times offers highlights from the farewell email Michael Eisner sent to Disney employees.
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Forbes: Iger's Disney Courts Princesses in Huge Campaign (General) posted: 10/3/05
Forbes announces Disney's $150 million marketing campaign for Cinderella Special Edition DVD.
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LPWire: Cinderella Tie-In To Booster Seat Safety Awareness (Movies) posted: 10/3/05
An expansive Public Service Advertisement (PSA) campaign will roll out via television, radio, outdoor and online media, featuring facts about booster seat usage, themed to the "Cinderella" story and utilizing original footage and characters from Walt Disney's classic animated motion picture, to make the campaign more effective and appealing to both children and parents.
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OCReg: For loved ones (DL) posted: 10/3/05
The Orange County Register announces the 15th Annual "Walk in the Park" raised more than $1 million.
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USAToday: Disney's Wilderness Lodge tops family-friendly ratings (WDW) posted: 10/3/05
Disney properties took five of the top 10 spots in Travel and Leisure Family magazine's list of family-friendly resorts.
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HR: ABC Sunday lineup crushes competition (Movies) posted: 10/3/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's lineup on Sunday evening topped the ratings.
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BizJournals: Fine dining complements wine at Epcot Festival (WDW) posted: 10/3/05
Brief overview of the various dining events at Epcot during the Food and Wine Festival.
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WKMG: Taxi Drivers Protest, Accuse Disney Of Stealing Profits (WDW) posted: 10/3/05
WKMG reports transportation workers are on strike.
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OCReg: 'Everyone every day' welcome (DL) posted: 10/3/05
About 30,000 gays and lesbians flock to Disney venues to celebrate the eighth annual Gay Days event.
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JHM: Disneyana fans flock to Marceline's Toonfest (General) posted: 10/3/05
Dan Viets checks in with a report about what happened last month when cartoonists, Imagineers and film historians all descended on Walt Disney's old hometown.
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LPWire: Platform Publishing Lets the Toons Out With Disney's Toontown Online (General) posted: 10/3/05
Sony Online Entertainment's Platform Publishing(TM), a cross-platform publishing, distribution and marketing label, and Disney Online in association with Buena Vista Games announced today that Disney's Toontown Online, the award-winning massively multiplayer online (MMO) game designed for kids and families, is now available at retail.
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IGN: IGN's Top 25 Animated Movies of All Time (Movies) posted: 10/3/05
IGN FilmForce announces the Top 25 Animated Movies of All Time.
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LPWire: Arielholics Invite Fellow Mermaid Fans to El Capitan Theater (Movies) posted: 10/3/05
Join dozens of Ariel fans for a special screening of the Little Mermaid at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, CA.
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