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OrlSen: Workers at Disneyland Paris protest against lack of bonus (OD) posted: 12/29/05
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the current dispute at Disneyland Paris.
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AFP: Euro Disney workers blame 'Mickey the Thief' for bonus cut (OD) posted: 12/29/05
Several hundred Euro Disneyland workers are protesting outside the park's gates due to the recent decision to scrap the annual Christmas bonus.
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LATimes: Tree Fire Rouses Disney Guests (DL) posted: 12/29/05
Decorative lights spark a blaze in an artificial Christmas tree, causing the Grand Californian to evacuate. Two people had minor injuries.
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UPI: Remake of 'Mary Poppins' discussed (Movies) posted: 12/29/05
Mary Poppins director has told papers that he is talking to Steven Spielberg in hopes of a remake of the 1964 film.
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OCReg: Disney on Ice 'Finding Nemo' in Southern California (Movies) posted: 12/29/05
Finding Nemo, the Disney on Ice presentation will be performing at Southern California locations throughout the first weeks of January.
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NYTimes: Florida Tourism Expected to Slow Down (WDW) posted: 12/29/05
The New York Times reports Florida is anticipating a slower summer next year than originally anticipated as a result of the higher fuel prices.
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AJC: When Disney on Ice attacks (General) posted: 12/29/05
The Philadelphia Flyers are currently traveling because Disney on Ice occupies their home rink.
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NBC: Thousands Evacuated From Disneyland Hotel (DL) posted: 12/28/05
News story with video footage of firefighters in the Grand Californian Lobby extinguishing the fire that ignited its Christmas tree. A brief ad will play prior to the video
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JAM!TV: 'Lost' tops list for best 2005 TV (Movies) posted: 12/28/05
Jam TV names ABC's Lost the best tv of 2005.
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Fool: GE Too Dumb to Ride (General) posted: 12/28/05
The Motley Fool examines the disappointing attendance numbers for GE's theme parks amid report that most theme parks in the US saw an increase.
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UPI: Disney, Pixar reportedly close to renewal (General) posted: 12/27/05
An announcement of a renewed distribution agreement between Disney and Pixar is anticipated.
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AP: King Kong Narrowly Nudges Out Narnia (Movies) posted: 12/27/05
Associated Press reports King Kong took the top spot edging out The Chronicles of Narnia by $300,000.
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AZCentral: Dance troupe needs help getting to Disneyland (DL) posted: 12/27/05
FolklÃ³rico youth group raising money for trip to Disneyland. Still need $3500. Donations to the group's Disneyland trip should be marked Attention: FolklÃ³rico c/o Rita Koppinger, Vista del Camino Community Center, 7700 E. Roosevelt St., Scottsdale, AZ 85257.
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OrlSen: Disney Parks Increase Market Share (DL,WDW) posted: 12/27/05
All six US theme parks saw attendance growth in 2005 with Disneyland experiencing an 8.5% increase.
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Eastday: HK Disneyland to Release Limited Edition Pin Sets (OD) posted: 12/27/05
Happy Holidays 2005 six-piece collection of pins will be made available at Hong Kong Disneyland
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IGN: A Pirates Site for Me (Movies) posted: 12/27/05
Details of the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest site.
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Zap2It: Final 'MNF' Gives Monday to ABC (Movies) posted: 12/27/05
The final airing of Monday Night Football on ABC gave the network a win in the ratings.
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Broadcasting&Cable: Disney Channel Names Creative Director (Movies,General) posted: 12/27/05
Sharon Ngoi has been named creative director of marketing and will focus on the cable network's Playhousd Sieny block.
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E!: Desperate Eva's Traffic Tiff (Movies) posted: 12/27/05
Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria and her boyfriend Tony Parker had a confrontational encounter with police during the holiday weekend.
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JAM!TV: Desperate Housewives Creator Discusses Upcoming Plot (Movies) posted: 12/27/05
Marc Cherry, creator of ABC's Desperate Housewives tells fans to expect to see Bree Walker hit the bottle.
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Reuters: Disney's Narnia to Be Released in China (Movies) posted: 12/23/05
Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will released in China in spring 2006.
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LPWire: Latest Additions to the Laughing Place Store. (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 12/23/05
The most recent additions include two new fan-created DVDs of California and Florida's Candlelight Processional and 2006 items.
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JimHillMedia: Mountain climbers for DAK? A "Make-a-Muppet" store for MGM? (WDW) posted: 12/22/05
... Plus a new "Toy Story" -themed character breakfast for Disney-MGM? Jim Hill shares the latest scuttlebutt that's been coming out of the Walt Disney World Resort
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Zap2It: Ricci Accentuates 'Anatomy' (Movies) posted: 12/22/05
Chrisina Ricci will join the cast of ABC's Grey's Anatomy.
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Zap2It: ABC Bets Again on Hayek's 'Betty' (Movies) posted: 12/22/05
ABC is working with Salma Hayek to create an English-language version of the hit Columbian telenovela Betty La Fea.
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FutonCritic: ABC Working with Sex in the City Creator (Movies) posted: 12/22/05
Darren Star has signed a two-for-one committment with ABC.
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TribChronicle: Disney revamps Jungle Ice Show (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/22/05
Review of Disney on Ice's Jungle Adventures show.
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Reuters: Disneyland's spell fades in expectant Hong Kong (OD) posted: 12/21/05
Hong Kong Disneyland's struggles to reach the expectations many had for the theme park.
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Reuters: Disney launches web personalization with Zazzle (General) posted: 12/21/05
Reuters discusses Disney's partnership with Zazzle.com tol provide personalized t-shirts, cards and stamps featuring Disney characters.
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PalmBeachPost: Settlement reached with teacher who tried to sell Disney tix (WDW) posted: 12/21/05
Palm Beach Post reports a music teacher has been suspended for attepting to sell Disney World tix that were intended for her school's students.
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MoMA: Audio Commentary for Pixar Exhibit (Movies) posted: 12/21/05
Visit the official website for "Pixar: 20 Years of Animation" now on display at the Museum of Modern Art to purchase the exhibition catalogue or listen to the audio program.
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LPWire: Elephant Family Grows Again at Disney's Animal Kingdom (WDW) posted: 12/20/05
The Walt Disney World Resort's animal care team welcomed a 233-pound bundle of joy to Disney's Animal Kingdom earlier this week. The female African elephant calf arrived early Monday morning, and joins her 21-year-old mother Donna after 21 months (gestation) in the womb. The calf has not yet been named.
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LP: Christmas Around the World from Walt Disney World Radio Program (WDW) posted: 12/20/05
Check your local radio station for Christmas Around the World, live from MGM Studios at Disney World. A special featuring celebrity guests and music. Orlando's WDBO will air the program for 11 hours beginning at 9a Christmas morning. Los Angeles' KABC will air the program beginning at 6p Christmas Eve through 6p Christmas Day.
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NYTimes: French Antitrust Group Fines Disney Unit (OD,General) posted: 12/20/05
The New York Times reports Disney's Buena Vista Home Entertainment and a few French retailers have received a fine from France's antitrust regulators for fixing home video prices between 1995 and 1998.
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HR: ABC votes for Chief to be added to iTunes (Movies) posted: 12/20/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Commander in Chief is now available through iTunes.
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Playbill: ABC's Once Upon a Mattress Seen By Less Than 10 Mil (Movies) posted: 12/20/05
ABC's Once Upon a Mattress drew smaller numbers than previous musicals for ABC's Wonderful World of Disney.
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E!Online: Michelle Rodriguez's Arrest Meltdown (Movies) posted: 12/20/05
E! Online reports Lost actress Michelle Rodriguez was "argumentative and rude" when arrested for suspicion of DUI.
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E!Online: Desperate Dismissee's Bad Rap (Movies) posted: 12/20/05
Dismissed Desperate Housewives actor Page Kennedy has released a rap song about his hiring and firing from the hit show.
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LPWire: Walt Disney World Announces Podcast (WDW) posted: 12/19/05
Walt Disney World Resort: Plugged In, a weekly podcast debuts December 25th. The podcast will feature a mix of exclusive content including behind-the-scenes tours of Disney's four Florida theme parks, celebrity interviews, news about upcoming events and conversations with Walt Disney Imagineers, the men and women responsible for the design, creation and expansion of the company's theme parks and resorts.
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AFP: Huge Collection of vintage Disney art discovered in Japan (OD,Coll) posted: 12/19/05
Vintage Disney art collection discovered in Japan. Artwork includes originals from Disney's Flowers and Trees.
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CartoonBrew: Animation Designer McElmurry Remembered (Movies) posted: 12/19/05
Cartoon Brew reports animation designer Charles McElmurry who began his career at Disney in 1940 has died.
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USAToday: 'Desperate Housewives' airs in China (Movies) posted: 12/19/05
A Chinese-dubbed version of ABC's Desperate Housewives aired in China.
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OrlSen: Door-to-door luggage service takes off (WDW) posted: 12/19/05
Orlando Sentinel offers a look at BAGS Inc the small company that sparked Disney's Magical Express.
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Expatica: Uncle Scrooge rules at Euro Disney (OD) posted: 12/19/05
End of the year bonuses will not be handed out to between 7, 000 to 7,5000 due to "poor results" leading to a union petition in protest.
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Reuters: Disney takes over Kremlin in Russian market drive (General) posted: 12/19/05
Walt Disney Internaionl brings Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella to the Kremlin for a ball as part of their marketing.
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CBSMW: New Nightline Fails, Even If It's What ABC Wanted (Movies) posted: 12/19/05
CBS MarketWatch columnist Jon Friedman reviews ABC's Nightline.
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Zap2It: 'Bachelor' Women Will Always Have Paris (Movies) posted: 12/19/05
ABC's The Bachelor is set in Paris and premieres January 9.
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Reuters: King Kong off to a slow start at box office (Movies) posted: 12/19/05
Disney's Chronicles of Narnia took #2 at the box office behind Peter Jackson's King Kong.
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Reuters: Cox, Arquette sign TV production deal at Disney (Movies) posted: 12/19/05
Reuters reports Disney's Touchstone Television has signed a two-year deal with Coquette Productions for a first-look at their creations.
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OCReg: Chemicals sends California Adventure workers to hospital (DL) posted: 12/16/05
Three Disneyland Resort workers were sent to the hospital after noxious vapors were created during an early morning chlorination of the water play area in a bug's land.
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Globe&Mail: CoolBrands hopes Disney ice cream will animate sales (General) posted: 12/16/05
Canadian Cool Brands ice cream announces upcoming products featuring Disney characters in hopes the novelty items will help offset their current losses.
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OrlSen: Disney Wilderness Preserve (WDW) posted: 12/16/05
The Orlando Sentinel offers brief information about the Disney Wilderness Preserve.
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NYTimes: Under Pressure, Food Producers Shift to Healthier Products (Coll) posted: 12/16/05
In the coming months Disney plans to remove is characters from candy and food products that it considers unhealthy.
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NYTimes: A Birthday for a Bear, With a Sweet Surprise (Movies) posted: 12/16/05
The New York Times reviews Disney Live! Winnie the Pooh. Also posted in the article is information about a Muppet film marathon tomorrow in New York.
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Reuters: ESPN signs exclusive ad deals for Mobile ESPN (General) posted: 12/16/05
ESPN announces its advertising agreements for Mobile ESPN.
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TheSaratogian: Disney on Ice brings magic to Pepsi Arena (General) posted: 12/16/05
Review of Disney on Ice: Princess Classics which is currently performing at the Pepsi Arena in Albany.
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BaltimoreSun: Disney sues Beltsville man accused of illegal file-swapping (Movies,General) posted: 12/16/05
Disney has filed suit again Wajahat Saleem claiming he downloaded a copy of The Incredibles and used online systems to make the film available to others.
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CNN: ABC reporter wins unfair dismissal case (General) posted: 12/16/05
Richard Gizbert won his suit against ABC News claiming he was unfairly released as a news correspondent.
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OrlSen: Airport Revises Rules in Response to Disney Shuttle (WDW) posted: 12/15/05
Disney's Magical Express continues to create controversy at Orlando Airport.
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IGN: Rumor Has It Prince Caspian Is a Go (Movies) posted: 12/15/05
Following The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe's strong premiere weekend rumors have begun that Prince Caspian has been greenlit as the film's sequel.
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OrlSen: SeaWorld raises price for admission (WDW) posted: 12/15/05
Sea World Orlando, Discovery Cove and Busch Gardens have announced increased ticket prices.
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FT: Time Warner unveils family cable plan (General) posted: 12/15/05
Time Warner Cable has announced "Family Choice Tier", a new service level that consists of the following 15 channels: Boomerang, C-SPAN 2, C-SPAN 3, CNN Headline News, The Science Channel, Discovery Kids, Disney Channel, DIY Network, FIT-TV, Food Network, HGTV, La Familia, Nick Games & Sports, The Weather Channel and Toon Disney.
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CBSMW: XM, ABC News to launch Good Morning America Radio Show (General) posted: 12/15/05
CBS MarketWatch reports Disney plans to launch Good America Radio Show.
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JAMTV: Popular show Desperate Housewives to air in China (Movies) posted: 12/15/05
The Disney Company's Touchstone Television production Desperate Housewives will air in China.
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NYTimes: Also, He Tends to Eat the Paparazzi (Movies) posted: 12/15/05
The New York Times offers a light-hearted look at the red carpet premiere for The Chronicles of Narnia.
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LATimes: Six Flags' New CEO Outlines Strategy (General) posted: 12/15/05
The Los Angeles Times offers new Six Flags CEO Mark Shapiro's vision for the company.
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AP: Disney Studios Names New President (Movies,General) posted: 12/14/05
Alan Bergman has been named president of the Disney Studios. He will report directo to the Studios Chairman, Dick Cook.
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WDBC: Walt Disney World Cast Members Gather Toys for Tots (WDW) posted: 12/14/05
Preliminary numbers inidicate Walt Disney World cast members have gathered 21, 260 toys, 20 bikes and 1 television for Toys for Tots.
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OrlSen: Disney defends its shuttle-bus service (WDW) posted: 12/14/05
Orlando Airport officials discuss Disney's Magical Express.
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AP: Disney announces first film production in China (Movies) posted: 12/14/05
The Associated Press reports Disney has announced its first film production in China, The Secret of the Magic Gourd which began filming in October.
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AP: Pixar art heads to Museum of Modern Art (Movies) posted: 12/14/05
New York's Museum of Modern Art opens Pixar: 20 Years of Animation featuring paintings, drawings, sculptures and other tools of animation.
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McDonalds: Happy Meals To Feature Narnia Toys Beginning December 16 (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/14/05
December 16 - January 12 McDonald's guests will receive one of eight characters and a specially designed pop-up diorama inspired by the film, with the purchase of a Happy Meal ® or Mighty Kids Meal ®, at participating restaurants nationwide, while supplies last.
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USAToday: Burnett, Queen of This Comedy (Movies) posted: 12/14/05
USA Today discusses Carol Burnett's upcoming performance in the remake of Once Upon a Mattress.
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JAM! Music: Golden Globe nomination surprises Alanis Morrisette (Movies) posted: 12/14/05
Alanis Morrisette's response to her Golden Globe nomination for Wunderkind from The Chronicles of Narnia.
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HR: Housewives leads Globe TV categories (Movies) posted: 12/14/05
ABC's Desperate Housewives pulled in six nominations to top the Golden Globe tv nominees for a second year.
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EOnline: Lost's Rodriguez Fast Furious Driver (Movies) posted: 12/14/05
ABC star Michelle Rodriguez has settled a pair of traffic cases for speeding while she awaits her trial on a drunken driving charge.
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Zap2It: ABC, Fox Go Pilot Shopping (Movies) posted: 12/14/05
Zap2It discusses upcoming ABC tv pilots.
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E!Online: Showtime, ABC Try Getting Arrested (Movies) posted: 12/14/05
E! Online reports Showtime and ABC are in preliminary talks to pick up Arrested Development should Fox not extend the series.
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Disney: Kronk's New Groove Official Site, DVD Available Now (Movies) posted: 12/13/05
Kronk's New Groove in stores now. The official site offers clips, games, downloads and images.
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Reuters: Narnia Grabs Golden Globe Nominations (Movies) posted: 12/13/05
The Chronicles of Narnia received Golden Globe nominations for Motion Picture - Best Original Score and Best Original Song.
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Reuters: ABC programs turn in strong showing at Globes (Movies) posted: 12/13/05
ABC's Lost, Grey's Anatomy and Commander in Chief pulled in numerous Golden Globe nominations bringing ABC's total to 16.
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Jam!Showbiz: Nicollette Sheridan is odd housewife out in Golden Globe noms (Movies) posted: 12/13/05
Nicollette Sheridan did not receive a Golden Globe nomination for her role in ABC's Desperate Housewives.
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JHM: More about Matt (DL) posted: 12/13/05
As rumors continue to swirl about where Disneyland's president might land next, Jim Hill notes a curious lack of commentary from Disney Corporate.
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Zap2It: ABC, Sony Just That Into Comedian Behrendt (Movies) posted: 12/13/05
Zap2It reports ABC is working with comedian Greg Behrendt for a prime-time pilot.
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Zap2It: Football Carries ABC to Monday Title (Movies) posted: 12/13/05
ABC topped the ratings with Monday Night Football with CBS and NBC's lineup featuring repeats.
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AFP: Narnia film breaks British Disney box office record (Movies) posted: 12/12/05
The Agence France Presse reports The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe claimed the top spot at the British box office with the biggest-ever opening weeked for a Disney film.
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Fool: The Lion, the Chicken, and the Dividend (Movies,General) posted: 12/12/05
The Motley Fool discusses the box-office results of The Chronicles of Narnia and its anticipated impact for shareholders.
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NYTimes: The Lion, the Witch and the Metaphor (Movies) posted: 12/12/05
The New York Times discusses the allegory, a narrative technique used by C.S. Lewis in the Chronicles of Narnia.
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UPI: McCartney says 'Bambi' inspired activism (Movies) posted: 12/12/05
United Press International reports Disney films Bambi and Dumbo inspired him to be an animal rights activist.
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Independent: Disney goes mobile but it won't mean Mickey Mouse phones (General) posted: 12/12/05
The Independent describes Disney Mobile which will begin in US next year and is anticipated in Europe by next Christmas.
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LPWire: Popular Kids Radio Show on AOL to Broadcast Live from WDW (WDW) posted: 12/12/05
With more than one million weekly kid viewers and listeners, Radio KOL is set to broadcast a week full of live shows from one of the hottest kid spots in America: Walt Disney World Resort. The webcam in the studio will allow fans to watch DJ Rick live on the web as he spins the tunes, plays games and conducts interviews with Hilary Duff, Herbie the Love Bug, Mickey Mouse and unique 'Disney Experts' - just to name a few.Airing daily December 12 -16, from 3:00PM to 7:00PM EST, on AOL Keyword: Radio KOL.
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NYTimes: Would you like some fries with that download? (General) posted: 12/12/05
The New York Times discusses Disney's pending patent application for a device that would offer Disney movies, music, games at fast food locations.
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HR: ABC takes Nine pilot to bank (Movies) posted: 12/12/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC has greenlit the production of a drama about the experiences of a group of strangers caught in a hostage crisis.
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JAM!TV: ABC promotes Stephanopoulos to chief Washington correspondent, adds duties (Movies) posted: 12/12/05
ABC News has named George Stephanopoulos its chief Washington correspondent.
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Zap2It: 'Survivor' Finale Pushes CBS Past ABC Sunday (Movies) posted: 12/12/05
ABC's Desperate Housewives didn't air against CBS' Survivor finale which topped the evening ratings.
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Zap2It: 'Housewives' Star Wants to Swap Spouses (Movies) posted: 12/12/05
Doug Savant talks about some upcoming possibilities for ABC's Desperate Housewives.
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Independent: Pooh purists kick up a stink at Disney's modern rewrite (Movies) posted: 12/9/05
Pooh purists are up in arms over Disney's new series My Friends Tigger and Pooh which will feature a girl character and not Christopher Robin which was named after author A.A. Milne's own son.
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LATimes: Appeal Is Denied in Pooh Case (General) posted: 12/9/05
The Los Angeles Times reports the Slesinger's appeal in the Pooh merchandising rights suit has been denied.
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Reuters: 'Beyond Narnia' peers into world of C.S. Lewis (Movies) posted: 12/9/05
The Hallmark Channel will air a dramatic reenactment of the life of C.S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe tonight at 8p ET.
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ThisIsLondon: TV producers sued by 'gay' wife swap man (Movies) posted: 12/9/05
A lawsuit has been filed against ABC, Disney and RDF Media by Jeffrey Bedford whose wife was replaced by a homosexual man for the tv series Wife Swap.
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USAToday: Oh, to be young and in 'Narnia' (Movies) posted: 12/9/05
Brief interviews with the four child actors from The Chronicles of Narnia.
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JAM!Movies: 'Narnia' movie is pure 'childlike' magic (Movies) posted: 12/9/05
Toronto Sun review of The Chronicles of Narnia says "this faithful adaptation of C.S. Lewis' children's classic hits the mark"
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OrlSen: Disney courts Christian viewers (Movies) posted: 12/9/05
The Orlando Sentinel discusses Disney's emulation of the Passion of the Christ ad campaign.
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Fool: Disney's Holy Celluloid (Movies) posted: 12/9/05
The Motley Fool discusses The Chronicles of Narnia's appeal to the Christian market.
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LP: 2005 Annie Awards Nominations (Movies) posted: 12/9/05
The Annie Awards nominees were announced today. The awards will be given out at a ceremony to be held at the Alex Theatre in Glendale on February 4th.
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OrlSen: Students might go to Narnia -- or not (Movies) posted: 12/9/05
Central Florida area school vetoed field trips to view The Chronicles of Narnia and then changed that decision.
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FT: It's a Mickey Mouse Investment (Coll) posted: 12/9/05
The Financial Times talks with Disneyana collectors, Tracey and Peter Shand about their growing obsession with Mickey Mouse.
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LPWire: Researchers Receive $1.3 Million from Disney for Wildlife Efforts (WDW) posted: 12/8/05
Endangered species on five continents are benefiting from $1.3 in awards recently distributed by the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund (DWCF). Projects studying sea turtles, elephants, butterflies, dolphins and gorillas are among the 80 recipients for 2005. Disney guests contribute to the DWCF through a variety of locations, including Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, The Living Seas at Epcot and Disney Cruise Line. The office of worldwide outreach for The Walt Disney Company supplements the DWCF to make even more projects possible, and Walt Disney World pays all the overhead for the DWCF program.
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Playbill: Casting Complete for New Disney Musical Tarzan; Strickland and Gambatese Star (Movies) posted: 12/8/05
Playbill announces the cast for the Disney production Tarzan.
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Playbill: Spamalot, Lion King Earn Top Honors at Gypsy of Year (Movies) posted: 12/8/05
The Lion King dancers won the award for best stage presentation at the 17th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition Dec. 5-6, a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
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Digital Spy: Disney plans new 'Peter Pan' prequel (Movies) posted: 12/8/05
Peter and the Starcatchers will be featured as Disney's next animated release.
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Fightnews: King-Disney/ESPN lawsuit update! (General) posted: 12/8/05
Don King's case against Disney for a Sports Century report which he says was untrue has been remanded to state court.
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OrlSen: ESPN's CodeBreakers breaks no new ground (Movies) posted: 12/8/05
Review of ESPN's upcoming original film CodeBreakers.
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Zap2It: Meet Your New Dancing 'Stars' (Movies) posted: 12/8/05
Rumored participants for ABC's second season of Dancing with the Stars.
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SignOnSanDiego: How a 'Lion' tamed New York's mean street (Movies) posted: 12/8/05
The transformation of Broadway's 42nd Street and Times Square that was highlighted by opening of Disney's The Lion King.
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IGN: Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Review (Movies) posted: 12/8/05
IGN FilmForce gives Disney's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe 2.5 out of 5 stars.
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LATimes: Gregg Hoffman, 42; Producer of Horror Films 'Saw,' 'Saw II' (Movies) posted: 12/8/05
Gregg Hoffman has died at the age of 42. Disney fans will remember him as the man who helped develop various live-action films in 90s including Inspector Gadget, 101 Dalmatians and The Parent Trap.
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LPWire: New Titles Added to Disney CD On Demand (DL,WDW,Movies,Coll) posted: 12/8/05
Musical Highlights from the Mickey Mouse TV Show, Walt Disney World Band, The Jungle Book Storyteller, The Hall of Presidents, Mickey Mouse and His Friends, Multiplication and Division and the Grammy-nominated Addition and Subtraction are now available at the Wonderland Music kiosks at Disneyland's 20th Century Music and Downtown Disney's Once Upon a Toy.
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USAToday: Disney lets girl into Winnie's world (Movies) posted: 12/7/05
USA Today reports on the anticipated changes to Winnie the Pooh and offers an image of his new show.
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Reuters: Disney gives Pooh a makeover for 80th anniversary (Movies) posted: 12/7/05
Winnie the Pooh is readying for new adventures and a new merchandise offerings in celebration of its 80th anniversary of publication.
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HR: NASCAR races to eight-year $4 bil TV deal (Movies) posted: 12/7/05
The Hollywood Reporter discusses NASCAR's deal for ESPN/ABC Sports rights package.
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NYTimes: Narnia Film Premieres, Aims to Match Potter, Rings (Movies) posted: 12/7/05
The New York Times discusses the expectations for Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia.
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OCReg: Disney CEO recasts role (General) posted: 12/7/05
The Orange County Register reports the Disney Company is embracing new technology with an Apple deal, which Iger says has sparked more consumer-based thinking and selectivity among financial endeavors.
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WKMG: G-Forces On Theme Park Thrill Rides Evaluated (WDW) posted: 12/7/05
Central Florida TV news examines the g-forces experienced on area theme park rides.
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OrlSen: Woman sue Disney over idea for TV show (Movies) posted: 12/7/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney is being sued by two women who claim that Miramax stole their idea for Project Runway, a TV currently airing on Bravo.
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HR: Dis radio price off the dial for two (General) posted: 12/7/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney continues consider the sale of some of its radio assets.
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HR: ABC draws with 'Brown'; NBC wins Tues. (Movies) posted: 12/7/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC pulled in the viewers with A Charlie Brown Christmas.
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E!Online: Kimmel Winning in a Tie (Movies) posted: 12/7/05
E! Online reports Jimmy Kimmel's ratings have increased since he started wearing a tie.
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CBSMW: ABC's stars get a no-confidence vote (Movies) posted: 12/7/05
ABC sent an unsatisfactory message this week -- and copped out -- when it chose Elizabeth Vargas and Bob Woodruff to be the new co-anchors of its "World News Tonight" program.
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Zap2It: Gibson's Company Backs ABC Holocaust Project (Movies) posted: 12/7/05
ABC is developing a film about a woman's survival of the Holocaust that will be produced by Mel Gibson's production company.
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OrlSen: Disney park helps boost tourism in Hong Kong (OD) posted: 12/7/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports Hong Kong tourism is in Orlando to promote their area.
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ABC News: Disney's Sweeney Tops Powerful Women List (General) posted: 12/6/05
The Hollywood Reporter names Anne Sweeney (the president of Disney-ABC TV and co-chair of media networks for Disney) the most powerful woman in Hollywood.
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baltimoresun: Ex-Disney CEO can't let go (General) posted: 12/6/05
Michael Eisner has reportedly been talking with former colleagues as he prepares for his next venture.
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NYPost: The Bottom Lion From Narnia (Movies) posted: 12/6/05
The New York Post offers a quick refresher on all things from the world of Narnia.
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NarniaFans: Buena Vista Games Ships More Than 2 Million Units of Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe Game (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/6/05
Buena Vista Games ships more than 2 million units of the Chronicles of Narnia video game to retail outlets in North America and Europe.
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BeijingTime: Mickey undies to go on sale (OD,Coll) posted: 12/6/05
Shanghai Threegun will sell underwear featuring the Disney characters.
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DetNws: Stevie Wonder joins Super Bowl lineup (Movies) posted: 12/6/05
Stevie Wonder will perform in the Super Bowl's pre-show.
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Zap2It: Lopsided 'MNF' Leads ABC to Monday Win (Movies) posted: 12/6/05
ABC's Monday Night Football topped the ratings despite the game's lopsided outcome.
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Zap2It: 'Tis the Season for a Little Sark on 'Alias' (Movies) posted: 12/6/05
ABC's Alias welcomes back David Anders as Sark.
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Engadget: Disney patents multi-visit mobile content downloads at fast food joints (Movies) posted: 12/6/05
Disney has filed a patent that would offer customers the opportunity to download films in portions at fast food locations.
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OMeon: Bye Bye Matt? (DL) posted: 12/6/05
Chuck Oberleitner writes about the continuing rumors that the Disneyland Resort president Matt Ouimet is heading to Walt Disney World.
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Forbes: Mitchell Agrees to Stay On At Iger's Disney (General) posted: 12/5/05
Forbes reports George Mitchell who had planned to retire following the 2006 annual meeting will remain a director and to assist with an "orderly chairman succession process" will continue as chairman through December 2006.
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BizJournals: Pepper & Smith Named to Disney Board (General) posted: 12/5/05
The Disney Company has added former chairman and chief executive of Procter & Gamble Co. to its board of directors, effective January 1. And has announced Orin Smith, former president and chief operating officer of Starbucks will also join its board.
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OrlSen: Driver Crashes into WDW area Pond, Wife Saved by Passers-By (WDW) posted: 12/5/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports a man died when his PT Cruiser crashed into a large pond at Walt Disney World. His wife was saved by witnesses to the accident.
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LATimes: Family, Disney Settle Suit Over Ride Death (DL) posted: 12/5/05
Jury selection was to begin in three days in the case of a Gardena man killed in 2003 on Big Thunder Mountain. Terms aren't disclosed.
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Zap2It: ABC Adds Crumbs, More Dancing in January (Movies) posted: 12/5/05
Zap2It briefly describes upcoming shows on ABC.
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AP: New Competitors Want Slice of Pixar's Pie (General) posted: 12/5/05
New smaller competitors in computer animation hope to rival larger studios such as Pixar, Dreamworks.
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LATimes: Overview of Upcoming Disney Treasures Arriving Tomorrow (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/5/05
The latest wave of Disney Treasures The Chronological Donald, Volume Two (1942-1946), Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts (1920s-1960s), Elfego Baca and the Swamp Fox: Legendary Heroes, andThe Adventures of Spin & Marty: The Mickey Mouse Club.
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OrlSen: In Narnia, tycoon seeks blockbuster with a message (Movies) posted: 12/5/05
A brief discussion of Philip Anschutz whose production company, Walden Media has cofinanced The Chronicles of Narnia with Disney.
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USAToday: Vargas, Woodruff to be ABC World New Tonight co-anchors (Movies) posted: 12/5/05
USA Today announces Elizabeth Vargas and Bob Woodruff will co-anchor ABC's World News Tonight.
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SunTimes: Will the 'Lion' be king for Disney? (Movies) posted: 12/5/05
Sun-Times offers industry observers and religious teachers insights on the marketability for Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia.
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OrlSen: Christians peer into the wardrobe, like what they see (Movies) posted: 12/5/05
Many Christians view the upcoming release of The Chronicles of Narnia as a springboard to discussion of Christianity and it beliefs.
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CNNMoney: The Fox, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Movies) posted: 12/5/05
CNN Money reports Disney has a lot riding on the success of The Chronicles of Narnia but so does News Corp.
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USAToday: Is that lion the King of Kings? (Movies) posted: 12/5/05
USA Today discusses Disney's hopes that Narnia will bring a strong box office performance as a cross between The Lord of the Rings and The Passion of the Christ.
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HR: The Chronicles of Narnia Review (Movies) posted: 12/5/05
The Hollywood Reporter offers a through review of the film's plot and describes the film as "lavish and detailed production brings Narnia to vivid life".
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HR: Disney huddles up with daddy Rock (Movies) posted: 12/5/05
The Rock is in negotiations to star in Disney's Daddy's Girl.
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IndianTV: Disney delivers theatre-quality Narnia clips to video-enabled iPods and PCs (Movies,General) posted: 12/5/05
Using a broadband video software platform from Maven Networks, Disney launched The Narnia Full-Screen Experience
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Reuters: ESPN mulls Apple Deal, eyes double digit growth (General) posted: 12/5/05
ESPN is considering a deal to distribute select programming on Apple's iTunes.
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Reuters: ABC Gets Access to NBA (Movies) posted: 12/5/05
NBA Access With Ahmad Rashad will follow the lives of a number of basketball stars, coaches and players.The show premieres January 28 on ABC.
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HR: 'Ed' duo sets up Logue with ABC comedy (Movies) posted: 12/5/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC has green lit a comedy pilot from the team behind NBC's Ed. The show is set to star Donal Logue.
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JHM: Matt's Next Move (DL) posted: 12/5/05
Could Disneyland's president be mulling over a return to Central Florida? Jim Hill shares some of the stories that are currently swirling around about Mr. Ouimet.
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MTVNews: Roger Corman's Jail Babes, Sci-Fi Monsters Get Disney Boost (General) posted: 12/5/05
Roger Corman, the "King of the B's" has signed a distribution deal with Buena Vista to bring his films to DVD.
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Saipan: Coke to Draw One of Three HK Disneyland Vacations Today (OD) posted: 12/5/05
Coca-cola consumers in Saipan have the opportunity to win a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland.
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OrlSen: Obesity An Element of the Future Tomorrowland Didn't Reveal (WDW) posted: 12/5/05
The Orlando Sentinel offers the views of J Eric Oliver who describes obesity as a symptom and not a cause of nation's health issues. He recalls childhood visits to Tomorrowland with its vision of a future with machines to work and wonders if this indeed makes life better.
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LPWire: Disney and Conservation International to Auction Experiences and Artifacts to Benefit Conservation (WDW) posted: 12/2/05
A unique collection of experiences and artifacts is up for auction online on DisneyAuctions.com from Nov. 28 to Dec. 8, with proceeds going to the work of Conservation International to study the world's biodiversity hotspots. One of the auction items will be the opportunity to be among the first to experience Expedition Everest.
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Yahoo: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Preview (Movies) posted: 12/2/05
Watch the exclusive trailer for Dead Man's Chest, as Johnny Depp reprises his role as Captain Jack Sparrow.
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HR: Morissette, Finn contribute to Narnia soundtrack (Movies) posted: 12/2/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Alanis Morissette, Tim Finn, Imogen Heap and Lisbeth Scott have contributed songs for the soundtrack to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
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IndyStar: 5th Narnia book may not see big screen (Movies) posted: 12/2/05
Discussion of the stereotypes featured in The Horse and His Boy, the fifth book in the Chronicles of Narnia series.
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DLEvents: Marie Osmond Doll Release & Meet and Greet Celebrating Cinderella Dec 3 (DL,Movies,Coll) posted: 12/2/05
Entertainer and Doll Designer, Marie Osmond, will be on hand for a special "meet and greet" opportunity on Saturday, December 3, 2005, from 2p - 5p during the release of the Disneyland(R) Resort exclusive doll entitled, "Cinderella - Disneyland 50th Anniversary."
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LPWire: My Little Pony Holiday Movie Set to Debut on Disney TV (Movies) posted: 12/2/05
My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas will air on Disney Channel on Dec. 5 and Dec. 22, both at 11 a.m. and back-to-back on Toon Disney on Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.
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LP: Holiday Cruises Are Pixie Dusted With Magic Aboard Disney Cruise Line (OD) posted: 12/2/05
Just in time for the holiday season, both Disney ships -- Disney Magic and Disney Wonder -- are decked with boughs of holly and filled with holiday themed entertainment and activities for the entire family.
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JAM!TV: 'Lost' stars Rodriguez, Watros arrested (Movies) posted: 12/2/05
ABC's Lost stars Michelle Rodriguez and Cynthia Watros were arrested for allegedly driving under the influence.
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Reuters: Disney hopes Narnia works box-office miracle (Movies) posted: 12/1/05
Reuters discusses Disney's hopes for The Chronicles of Narnia.
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OrlSen: Reedy Creek will power up (WDW) posted: 12/1/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports Reedy Creek Improvement District is investing $15 million to upgrade its energy plant that provides electricity to Disney and hot water to the Magic Kingdom and Contemporary.
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LATimes: Eisner Gives Clues to Next Move (General) posted: 12/1/05
The retired Disney chief has put out feelers to former subordinates about working together, but he hasn't decided on what, sources say.
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Kyodo: Visitors bewildered by curt reception at HK Disneyland (OD) posted: 12/1/05
Japanese tourist discuss their recent visits to Hong Kong Disneyland.
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OrlSen: OIA Backs Off Effort to Ban Greeters from Baggage Claim Area (WDW) posted: 12/1/05
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the continuing adaptations to Disney's Magical Express.
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NYTimes: CS Lewis Frowned on a Live-Action Narnia (Movies) posted: 12/1/05
The New York Times offers a recently published letter where CS Lewis stated that Aslan presented in a "human, pantomime" form would be "blasphemy."
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LATimes: Card Walker, 89: Disney Chief From 71 to 83 Oversaw Building of Epcot Center (WDW) posted: 12/1/05
The Los Angeles Times discusses Card Walker's career at Disney.
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FoodTV: Holidays at Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 12/1/05
Raven hosts a holiday special from Walt Disney World showcasing the delicious foods and edible decor at the parks and resorts. Airs December 3, 4, 13, 17, 18, 24, 25.
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Zap2It: CBS, ABC Claim Sweeps Victories (Movies) posted: 12/1/05
ABC finished neck-and-neck with CBS in the 18-49 demographics during sweeps.
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Zap2It: 'Lost,' 'Chris' Take Family TV Honors (Movies) posted: 12/1/05
ABC's Lost was named the best drama for families at the Family Television Awards.
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Smartmoney: I'm Going to Disneyland (General) posted: 12/1/05
A discussion of Disney's recent economic success.
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USAToday: ESPN suspends Irvin one week following arrest (Movies) posted: 12/1/05
USA Today reports Michael Irvin has been suspended by ESPN for one week after marijuana residue was found in baggies in a sunglass case in his vehicle. Irvin says the items belonged to a friend.
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LATimes: Snyder Elected to Six Flags Board (General) posted: 12/1/05
The Los Angeles Times reports Daniel Snyder has been elected to Six Flags Board of Directors.
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LPWire: Yamaha Named the Official Supplier of Musical Instruments to Disneyland (DL) posted: 12/1/05
Yamaha will provide a full complement of musical instruments for use in entertainment productions and rehearsal halls at the Disneyland Resort. Prior to this formal relationship, Yamaha and Disney had collaborated on a number of individual projects over the last 15 years.
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