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January 2006

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Cartoon Brew: Reactions to the Disney-Pixar union (Movies) posted: 1/31/06
The Cartoon Brew offers the reactions of various animators to the Disney-Pixar union.
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OrlSen: Theme-park chief wants us to care about the animals (WDW) posted: 1/31/06
The Orlando Sentinel offers a lengthy interview with Disney's Animal Kingdom chief Beth Stevens.
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AP: Golden Globes to Add Animation Category (Movies) posted: 1/31/06
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has announced the 2007 Golden Globe Awards will add "best animated feature film"
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OCReg: Narnia Receives Three Oscar Noms (Movies) posted: 1/31/06
Walt Disney Pictures The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has received Oscar nominations for Sound mixing, makeup, and visual effects. The Disney distributed March of the Penguins was nominated for Documentary Feature. In the Animated Feature Film category, the nominees are Howl's Moving Castle,Tim Burton's Corpse Bride,Wallace & Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
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HR: ABC mulls next step for 'WNT' (Movies) posted: 1/31/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC News releases information on the injuries suffered by Bob Woodruff and cameraman Doug Vogt.
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HR: ABC News joins AOL to cover speech (General) posted: 1/31/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC and AOL News will carry the State of the Union speech and offer reactions from veiwers via online poll, text messaging and video.
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PlaybillNws: Idina Menzel to Star in Disney Movie Musical Enchanted by Menken and Schwartz (Movies) posted: 1/31/06
Wicked Tony Award winner and recent Rent film star Idina Menzel will star in Disney's movie musical Enchanted featuring a score by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz
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DetNws: Disney lends fairy tale feel to Big Game (WDW) posted: 1/31/06
A discussion of Disney's "What's Next?" campaign.
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BallerStatus: Missy Elliott Writes Score For New Disney Film (Movies) posted: 1/31/06
Rapper Missy Elliott will score Disney's Stick It
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NYTimes: Busy Comic Cook Joins Carell in Real Life (Movies) posted: 1/31/06
Actor-comedian Dane Cook is in finals negotiations to star opposite Steve Carell in the Disney Company project Dan in Real Life.
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Variety: Fox trying 'Patience'; ABC targets 'Mrs. Smith' (Movies) posted: 1/31/06
Variety announces ABC's plans to develop a TV version of Mr & Mrs Smith.
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ComedyCentral: Video Highlights from the Daily Show Featuring the Disney-Pixar Merger (General) posted: 1/31/06
Video segment from the Comedy Central's The Daily Show focusing on the Disney-Pixar merger.Link spotted at CartoonBrew.com
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PlaybillNws: Chat wth Beauty and the Beast's Ashley Brown (Movies) posted: 1/31/06
Playbill News chats with Beauty and the Beast's Ashley Brown.
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Reuters: Disney denies report that Iger evaluation quashed (General) posted: 1/30/06
Disney denies the New York Post report that Chairman George Mitchell quashed a negative evaluation of Bob Iger during their process of seeking a replacement for Disney CEO Eisner.
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NYPost: Curious, George (General) posted: 1/30/06
The New York Post reports some shareholders may seek to remove Disney's Chairman George Mitchell.
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OrlSen: Tokyo Disneyland to get Monsters, Inc ride (OD) posted: 1/30/06
The Oriental Land Company announces a Monsters Inc attraction is heading to Tokyo Disneyland's Tomorrowland. They also announced Cinderella Caste Mystery Tour will close April 5.
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TheStreet: Pixar's Fantasyland (General) posted: 1/30/06
TheStreet.com columnist Kevin Kelleher asks "Why did you do it, Pixar?"
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BusinessWk: An Insider's Take on Steve Jobs (General) posted: 1/30/06
Former Apple board member Edgar Woodlard Jr. talks about the man, his vision, and how he'll likely contribute at Disney.
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AP: Universal to allow kids in free with purchase of multipark pass (WDW) posted: 1/30/06
Guests who purchase a two-day adult multipark pass over the Internet can receive free admission to children under age 9.
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JimHillMedia: Mousewatch (DL,WDW,General) posted: 1/30/06
Jim Hill rolls out a brand-new column today. Where he'll attempt -- in a somewhat breezy manner -- to bring us all up to speed about what's been going on lately at the Mouse House. This time around, Jim talks about what's going on at WDI, seagulls at Disneyland, shipping crates at MGM as well as elephants at DAK
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OMeon: Stainton to Depart Disney Animation, Questions Lin (General) posted: 1/30/06
The speculating is over! The Walt Disney Company is buying Pixar Animation Studios lock, stock, and RenderMan. Minutes after the formal announcement of the agreement, details of the merger began leaking out on the Internet.
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CBSMW: Disney higher as media shares rise (General) posted: 1/30/06
Most media and entertainment stocks were higher Monday morning, including Walt Disney Co.
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BostonHerald: Podcast Flying over Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 1/30/06
Boston Herald offers a podcast of the experience of flying over Disney's Bay Lake
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FreeP: Bettis is in world of his own (Movies) posted: 1/30/06
The Detroit Free Press talks with Jerome Bettis as he prepares for the Super Bowl. They caught up with him as he filmed a Disney World commercial.
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SAG: ABC Winners at SAG Awards (Movies) posted: 1/30/06
Transcript of the acceptance speeches for the 12th Annual SAG Awards. ABC programs Lost and Desperate Housewives won SAG awards. ABC actor Sandra Oh from Grey's Anatomy was named Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series and ABC actor Felicity Huffman from Desperate Housewives was named Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series.
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NYPost: Madden's Fame (Movies,General) posted: 1/30/06
The New York Post announces current ABC broadcaster John Madden is up for election to the Football Hall of Fame.
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NYPost: ABC Pulls Commander in Chief (Movies) posted: 1/30/06
The New York Post reports ABC is pulling Commander in Chief from its lineup until spring.
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JAM!TV: 'Lost' cast celebrates ensemble acting (Movies) posted: 1/30/06
ABC's Lost named Best Ensemble Performance in a Drama Series by the Screen Actors Guild
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Zap2It: ABC Makes 'Emergency' Contact (Movies) posted: 1/30/06
ABC has ordered six episodes for the comedy In Case of Emergency.
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NYTimes: A Fight Over Fees Unplugs The Golden Girls Network (General) posted: 1/30/06
EchoStar which runs Dish Network has pulled Lifetime and Lifetime Movie Netowrk from their service. Lifetime is jointly owned by the Walt Disney Company and the Hearst Corporation.
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HR: ABC's 'Grey' has big night Sunday (Movies) posted: 1/30/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Grey's Anatomy was the most-watched program on Sunday night.
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Zap2It: An 'Invasion' Hurricane Hits Burbank (Movies) posted: 1/30/06
A look at ABC's Invasion.
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Zap2It: Rifkin, McBride Land Pilots at ABC (Movies) posted: 1/30/06
Ron Rifkin and Chi McBride have signed on to pilot projects at ABC.
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Reuters: ABC News Anchor, Cameraman Stable After Iraq Bombing (Movies) posted: 1/30/06
Reuters reports ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff and camera operator Doug Vogt are in serious but stable condition after suffering injuries as a result of a roadside bomb while in Iraq.
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PhillyInq: Disney's guidelines still govern novel town (WDW) posted: 1/30/06
A look at Celebration, Florida - the new Urbanist community that developed by the Disney Company.
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LPWire: January 30 Disney Additions to the LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 1/30/06
Two new fan DVDs including a huge set covering all of Walt Disney World are featured in today's update.
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LPWire: January 28 Disney Additions to the LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 1/28/06
New merchandise of all different kinds in this update including two new coaster sets, bath towels, pins and pin boxes and much more.
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OrlSen: Disney to give Pixar's Lasseter 'greenlight' power (General) posted: 1/27/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports the SEC filing indicates Disney's new Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter will have authority to approve production of animated films for the newly combined Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios.
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HR: Pilot keeps Rifkin with ABC (Movies) posted: 1/27/06
Ron Rifkin will co-star in an ABC drama pilot.
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Zap2It: 'Brokeback' Scribes Set Up Shop at ABC (Movies) posted: 1/27/06
The screenwriters for Brokeback Mountain will create a TV series for ABC.
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NYPost: Hold That Iger (General) posted: 1/26/06
The Post reports Disney Chairman George Mitchell quashed a negative evaluation of Bob Iger.
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BWOnline: Steve Jobs's Magic Kingdom (General) posted: 1/26/06
How Apple's demanding visionary will shake up Disney and the world of entertainment
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BWOnline: A Pixar Exec's Fairy-Tale Story (General) posted: 1/26/06
John Lasseter once swept Disneyland's streets. Now the animating force behind Toy Story may hold the key to the Magic Kingdom's future
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BWOnline: Apple's Tomorrowland (General) posted: 1/26/06
Business Week columnist Arik Hesseldahl writes that Pixar can help restore the Magic Kingdom's luster, but it's what Disney can do for Steve Jobs and his outfit that's more intriguing.
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Macworld: Apple to benefit from Disney's Pixar buy (Coll,General) posted: 1/26/06
Discussion of the benefits the Disney's buyout of Pixar will have on Apple.
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NYTimes: Disney Shareholders Ask Court to Reverse Ovitz Pay Decision (General) posted: 1/26/06
The New York Times reports Disney shareholders are seeking a reversal in the suit that claims Disney directors should be held accountable for the dismissal of Michael S Ovitz.
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HR: Euro Disney on a growth track (OD) posted: 1/26/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Euro Disney is reporting a 4% increase in revenue.
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Reuters: Toy Story 3 to be retooled at Pixar (General) posted: 1/26/06
Disney has halted production on Toy Story 3 however it has not yet completely shut down the Circle 7 Productions which was working on the project.
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HR: Two Narnia versions to hit DVD in April (Movies,Coll) posted: 1/26/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, two versions of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will be released on April 4.
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ContraCostaTimes: Disney's micromanagement may curtail Pixar's creativity (General) posted: 1/26/06
Concerns over the impact Disney's buyout of Pixar will have on that animation studios' culture.
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JHM: When it comes to the Disney / Pixar merger, does "Happily Ever After" come at too high a price? (General) posted: 1/26/06
Jim Hill examines some of the more troubling aspects of the Pixar acquisition deal. In particular the possibility that Disney may have over-paid for that animation studio. Not to mention the impact that this merger may have on the staff of WDFA.
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Multichannel: Disney's Rose to Lobby for NCTA (General) posted: 1/26/06
Mitch Rose is leaving his government-relations post at Disney to start his own lobbying group and work for the NCTA.
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HR: Deschanel on Disney fantasy (Movies) posted: 1/26/06
Zooey Deschanel has signed up for Disney's Bridge to Terabithia.
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JAMTV: 'Lost' star tops TV 'hunk' poll (Movies) posted: 1/26/06
Lost actor Josh Holloway has been named "hottest hunk" on television by In Touch Weekly.
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NYTimes: New Stamps Commemorate American Icons (General) posted: 1/26/06
The New York Times reports a set of stamps featuring romantic Disney images will be released in April
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USAToday: 'Mars' looks fine, thanks to IMAX (Movies) posted: 1/26/06
Review of the Disney distributed large format film Roving Mars
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HR: Williams one of 'Us' for ABC (Movies) posted: 1/26/06
Ashley Williams has been tapped to co-star in ABC's comedy pilot "Him and Us."
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Forbes: Disney's Pixar Buyout A Near-Perfect Strategic Fit (General) posted: 1/25/06
Forbes reports Merrill Lynch analyst's positive remarks about the Disney buyout of Pixar.
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LATimes: Fabled Film Company May Get a Reanimator (General) posted: 1/25/06
The Los Angeles Times focuses on John Lasseter's anticipated return to Disney as a result of Disney's buyout of Pixar.
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TheStreet: Pixar Perfect at Disney (General) posted: 1/25/06
TheStreet talks with a leading LA animator about some of the concerns over the impact the Disney buyout will have on the Pixar product.
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OrlSen: Disney animator's future unclear (General) posted: 1/25/06
The Orlando Sentinel reviews Disney's buyout of Pixar.
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OrlSen: Dizzying heights and speed (WDW) posted: 1/25/06
Orlando Sentinel columnist Eric Michael shares his experience at Animal Kingdom's Expedtion Everest.
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Zap2It: 'Anatomy' Creator Goes to Press with ABC (Movies) posted: 1/25/06
Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes has been given another pilot order.
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UPI: Disney releases Mars film to Imax theaters (Movies) posted: 1/25/06
The Disney Company will release Roving Mars at 25 Imax on Friday.
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OrlSen: Imagineers traveled far for Everest's details (WDW) posted: 1/25/06
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the details of Animal Kingdom's Expedition Everest.
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DIS: Bambi II Clips on Official Website (Movies,Coll) posted: 1/25/06
Visit the official website Bambi II for clips and images from the direct to video sequel which hits stores February 7th.
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Reuters: Wall Street eyes box office to judge Disney-Pixar (General) posted: 1/25/06
Wall Street analysts remarks on the Disney acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios.
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LPWire: Disney to Purchase Pixar for $7.4 Billion (Movies) posted: 1/24/06
Press release on today's big announcement.
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Fool: Is Pixar Worth $7 Billion to Disney? (General) posted: 1/24/06
The Motley Fool evaluates Disney's alleged offer of $7 billion to purchase Pixar.
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LATimes: Disney Thinks Different (General) posted: 1/24/06
The Los Angeles Times discusses the possibilities with the anticipated addition of Pixar to the Disney family
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OrlSen: Disney headquarters renamed Eisner (General) posted: 1/24/06
The Disney Studios Team Disney building has been renamed "Team Disney -- The Michael D Eisner Building"
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OrlSen: Disney's What's Next Campaign Takes New Step (General) posted: 1/24/06
Disney's "What's Next?" campaign star following this year's Super Bowl will be featured with an outdoor projection on downtown Detroit skycrapers.
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NYTimes: Is Michaels Having Second Thoughts? (Movies) posted: 1/24/06
The New York Times offers the rumblings that Al Michaels may be seeking to abandon ESPN and join John Madden at NBC for Sunday Night Football.
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JAMTV: 'Housewives' star denies show in slump (Movies) posted: 1/24/06
Desperate Housewives celebs discuss this past season and the upcoming and ABC's chief discusses the ratings slide for Commander in Chief.
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JAMTV: Claws come out on 'The Bachelor' (Movies) posted: 1/24/06
JAM! Television offers a synopsis of recent episodes of The Bachelor.
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JAMTV: Bree even shocks Marcia Cross (Movies) posted: 1/24/06
ABC's Desperate Housewives' star Marcia Cross discusses her character, Bree.
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Reuters: Will great big Disney destroy little Pixar? (General) posted: 1/23/06
An evaluation of the operational style of Pixar and how it differs from Disney.
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NYTimes: At Disney, a Dealmaker in the Grip of Technological Change (General) posted: 1/23/06
The New York Times discusses Disney CEO Iger's moves into the new media however Apple chief Steve Jobs brings a longer track of success in that area.
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LATimes: Walt's Shoes at Disney Could Be A Fit for Jobs (General) posted: 1/23/06
The Los Angeles Times compares Apple's Steve Jobs to Disney Company founder Walt Disney.
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NYTimes: Disney Bid for Pixar is Imminent (General) posted: 1/23/06
The New York Times discusses the anticipated announcement of Disney's acquisition of Pixar Animation.
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OrlSen: Disney's $100 million gamble, Expedition Everest (WDW) posted: 1/23/06
The Orlando Sentinel evaluates the business reasons that lead to the addition of new attractions such as Expedition Everest.
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OCReg: New ride opens at Disney resort (DL) posted: 1/23/06
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue attraction had its grand opening today at the California Adventure theme park.
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NYTimes: For Education-Obsessed Parents, a New Disney Magazine (General) posted: 1/23/06
The New York Times reviews Disney Worldwide Publishing's Wondertime.
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DIS: NY World of Disney Hosting Champagne Reception & Private Auction Featuring Artwork by Eric Robison, Carl Barks and Armani (Coll) posted: 1/23/06
The World of Disney in New York City will host a Champagne Reception and Private Auction on February 24. Tickets are $50 per person. Auction will be hosted by Eric Robison and will feature pieces from Eric Robison, Carl Barks and Armani.
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NYTimes: The Jobs Factor Complicates the Media Universe (General) posted: 1/23/06
The New York Times evaluates the possibilities should Steve Jobs join the Disney Board.
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OMeon: Mickey and the iSteve (General) posted: 1/23/06
Nothing lights up Wall Street like big numbers and big rumors. This week has seen plenty of both and, strangely enough, at the center of some of the street's biggest numbers and takeover stories is the name of one man Steven P. Jobs.
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CBSMW: Upgrades for Disney on Pixar talks (General) posted: 1/23/06
MarketWatch reports Disney received vote of confidence from two ratings groups Monday on word that the Company was in talks regarding the purchase of Pixar.
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Reuters: Citadel pulls ahead on ABC radio deal (General) posted: 1/23/06
Retuers reports Citadel Broadcasting Croporation is in exclusive negotiations with Disney on a deal for the ABC radio unit.
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NYTimes: TV Cul-de-Sac Mystery: Why Was Reality Show Killed? (Movies) posted: 1/23/06
The New York Times explores the reasons behind the cancellation of ABC's reality show Welcome to the Neighborhood prior to the show's airing.
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Zap2It: 'Arrested Development' a 'Long Shot' for ABC (Movies) posted: 1/23/06
Zap2It reports ABC chief Steve McPherson's remarks about Arrested Development, a critically acclaimed show that Fox may pass on picking up for another season.
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Zap2It: ABC Offers Reasons for 'Emily's' Departure (Movies) posted: 1/23/06
ABC chief Steve McPherson discusses the recent cancellation of ABC's Emily's Reasons Why Not.
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E!Online: Lost Cast Finds Cash (Movies) posted: 1/23/06
Actors for ABC's Lost have reportedly been offered nearly $80,000 an episode.
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LPWire: January 23 Disney Additions to the LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 1/23/06
Latest additions include lots of new sweatshirts.
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BWOnline: Will Steve Jobs Be Disney's Big Cheese? (Movies) posted: 1/20/06
Business Week discusses the challenges the Disney Board could face with the addtition of Pixar chief Steve Jobs.
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LATimes: Disney to Fomally Weigh Purchase of Pixar Studios (Movies) posted: 1/20/06
The Los Angeles Times reports an announcement of the Disney-Pixar deal could come as early as Monday as price and other details are worked out.
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FT: Pixar veteran may be back in the frame (Movies,General) posted: 1/20/06
The Financial Times looks at the tumultuous relationship between Disney - Pixar.
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Fool: Disney, Pixar Permanently Pals? (General) posted: 1/20/06
The Motley Fool reviews the rumors surrounding Disney - Pixar.
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AP: Disney Makes Karaoke Version of Musical (Movies) posted: 1/20/06
The Disney Channel's High School Musical premieres on Friday with a special showing on Saturday where the lyrics will be displayed on the screen.
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DISChan: High School Musical Airs Three Ways in Three Nights (Movies) posted: 1/20/06
High School Musical, a song and dance-filled Disney Channel Original Movie, tells the story of two high school students -- Troy, a popular basketball player and Gabriella, a shy, brainy newcomer -- who share a secret passion for singing. When these two seemingly polar opposites decide to audition for the leads in the school musical, it wreaks havoc on East High's rigid social order. This movie premieres Friday, January 20 at 8p. Saturday night at 8p the showing will feature sing-along lyrics and the Sunday January 22nd encore will feature an exclusive one-time-only featurette on the making of the film.
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NJ: Disney's divas come to dazzle on the ice (Movies) posted: 1/20/06
Disney on Ice's Princess Classics comes to the Continental Arena in New Jersey.
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HR: Viewers losing interest in ABC's 'Commander' (Movies) posted: 1/20/06
ABC's Commander in Chief ratings have been steadily falling since its strong premiere in September.
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HR: Elliott's the 'Man' for ABC (Movies) posted: 1/20/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, David James Elliott will play the lead in ABC's Sixty Minute Man.
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OCReg: Six Flags restricts smoking at all parks (General) posted: 1/20/06
Six Flags has banned smoking in rides, lines and cafeterias at all their theme parks including Magic Mountain.
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LPWire: January 20 Disney Additions to the LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 1/20/06
Latest additions include new Epcot merchandise and more.
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Reuters: Pixar, Disney deal could change digital landscape (General) posted: 1/19/06
Wall Street Analysts discuss the impact Pixar's addition will have on the Disney Company and its future growth in the digital arena.
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AP: Disney in serious talks to buy Pixar (General) posted: 1/19/06
The Associated Press reports Disney is in talks to purchase Pixar. The deal is expected to make Steve Jobs the largest individual shareholder in Disney.
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FT: Deal would buy Disney some magic (Movies) posted: 1/19/06
The Financial Times evaulates the possibilities should Disney purchase Pixar.
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LP: Congratulations to Howard Johnson Anaheim Named Best U.S. Hotels for Families (DL) posted: 1/19/06
The 2005 Travelers' Choice Award for "Best US Hotel for Families" has been given to the Howard Johnson Anaheim, longtime LaughingPlace.com sponsor. We offer our congratulations to William Simpson and the entire staff at Howard Johnson who have made many of our readers feel at home while vacationing at Disneyland.
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DIS: El Capitan to Host Special Screening of Lady and the Tramp, Opening Night Features Panel (Movies) posted: 1/19/06
From February 2nd through February 14th the El Capitan Theatre will show Disney's classic The Lady and the Tramp. Opening night will feature a special panel.
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DisneyChannel: Original Film High School Musical Premieres Friday (Movies) posted: 1/19/06
On Friday, January 20th at 8p / 7pC the Disney Channel will premiere their original film High School Musical.
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Variety: Little ratings flair for ABC News pair (Movies) posted: 1/19/06
ABC's World News Tonight has experienced a ratings dip creating a tighter race for second with CBS and giving NBC a stronger hold on first.
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JAMTV: ABC yanks 'Jake,' 'Emily's Reason (Movies) posted: 1/19/06
ABC has pulled their new comedies Jake in Progress and Emilly's Reasons Why Not indefinitely. They have also make changes to their lineup of Friday evening comedies.
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HR: ESPN near deal for Bonds series (Movies) posted: 1/19/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ESPN is nearing a deal to follow baseball's Barry Bonds through the upcoming season as he chases the home run record.
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NBC: Monster's Inc on Ice at Blue Cross Arena (Movies) posted: 1/19/06
Rochester NY NBC affiliate announces Disney on Ice Monsters, Inc will be performing now through Sunday.
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MiceAge: Report from Walt Disey World's Marathon (WDW) posted: 1/19/06
Kevin Yee shares his experience running the Walt Disney World marathon.
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NYTimes: Disney Launches Broadband Channel for Preschoolers (General) posted: 1/18/06
Disney Online launches an online subscription service developed for preschoolers, Playhouse Disney Preschool Time.
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LATimes: Hoodwinked leads the pack (Movies) posted: 1/18/06
Hoodwinked tops Disney's Glory Road.
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Forbes: Lost and Desperate Housewives Could Generate $1B Profit for Disney (General) posted: 1/18/06
Disney's CFO Tom Staggs predicts Disney's popular tv shows including Lost and Desperate Housewives could generate $1 billion when sold for syndication.
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E!Online: ABC's Reasons for Axing Emily (Movies) posted: 1/18/06
ABC's new sitcom Emily's Reasons Why Not pulled in only 6.2 million viewers for its debut prompting ABC to reduce its original order for the series and stop production on the show.
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HR: Curtain falls on ESPN2's 'Hollywood' (Movies) posted: 1/18/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ESPN2 has canceled ESPN Hollywood.
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WFTV: Bomb Scare Closes Busy Highway into Disney World (WDW) posted: 1/18/06
Portions of the Beachline Expressway near Walt Disney World were termporarily shut down due to a bomb scare.
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BizJournals: Euro Disney CFO headed to Six Flags (General) posted: 1/18/06
Jeffrey Speed, Euro Disney's chief financial officer will become Six Flags CFO beginning February 1st.
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NYLaw: Judge Blasts Bogus Proof, Rejects Claim Against Disney (General) posted: 1/18/06
PalmPilot's market entry date proves stumbling block for plaintiffs who were suing Disney claiming the company had swiped their idea for a children's tale.
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MSNBC: Reports say Beijing plans Disney theme park (OD) posted: 1/17/06
Reports Disney plans to build a theme park in Beijing by 2010.
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OrSen: Disney Denies Theme Park Plan for Beijing (OD) posted: 1/17/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney is denying published reports that they are planning to build a theme park in Beijing.
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BW: About That Jobs to Disney Script (General) posted: 1/17/06
Hollywood is buzzing about a big deal. Maybe, but the odds of Apple's boss actually becoming Mouse House chairman are more likely fantasy
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addict3d: Disney's 1946 "Story of Menstruation" short on P2P (Movies) posted: 1/17/06
Walt Disney's The Story of Menstruation has surfaced on several P2P networks.
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E! Online: Shelley Winters Signs Off (Movies) posted: 1/17/06
Multiple Oscar winner Shelley Winters died Saturday of heart failure. Winters won Oscars for her roles in The Diary of Anne Frank and A Patch of Blue . Disney fans will remember Winters for her role as Pete's abusive adoptive mother Ma Gogan in Pete's Dragon.
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Variety: Series wins power ABC (Movies) posted: 1/17/06
ABC dominated the TV portion of the Golden Globes with wins for best drama Lost and best comedy Desperate Housewives.
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HPFA: Golden Globe Awards Video (Movies) posted: 1/17/06
Watch the comments from Globe Winners for ABC's Desperate Housewives and Lost.
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CBSMW: Michael Eisner has ALL the answers (Movies) posted: 1/17/06
Columnist Jon Friedman discusses Eisner's upcoming talk show.
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AP: Series lured Savage back to acting (Movies) posted: 1/17/06
Discussion with Fred Savage, actor on ABC's Crumbs and producer/director for the Disney Channel's Phil of the Future.
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LPWire: January 17 Additions to the LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 1/17/06
Latest additions include travel mugs, new Pal Mickey costumes and much more.
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LPWire: NFFC Show & Sale January 15th Also Annoucing Artisan Workshops (DL) posted: 1/13/06
The NFFC will host their traditional January Show & Sale on January 15th. LaughingPlace.com readers can receive $1 off admission by printing the announcement. The club is also offering Artisan workshops for Club members. Membership is open to Disney fans of all ages for $24 a year.
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CNNMoney: Disney online holiday sales grow 30% (General) posted: 1/13/06
Disney Online saw double digit increase in sales over 2004 holiday figures. Target and Walmart also reported double-digit increase in the sales of Disney products for the same period.
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HR: Sarandon playing wicked queen in Disney fairy tale (Movies) posted: 1/13/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Susan Sarandon will star as the wicked queen in Disney Pictures Enchanted. The film begins production in April.
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Reuters: Euro Disney plans reverse share split of 1-for-100 (OD) posted: 1/13/06
Euro Disney is expected to present a reverse share split at its annual shareholder meeting.
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NYTimes: Not the Real New Orleans, but It Will Have to Do (WDW) posted: 1/13/06
The New York Times reports many Disney World guests are enjoying the taste of New Orleans that the Port Orleans' French Quarter offers while the Big Easy continues to recover from hurricane Katrina.
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Reuters: Lost strikes a chord worldwide (Movies) posted: 1/13/06
The worldwide appeal of ABC's Lost.
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USAToday: 'Road' shows some guts, lots of glory (Movies) posted: 1/13/06
Review of Disney's Glory Road the story of the first National Championship college basketball team to showcase an all black starting five.
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Chron: 1966 Texas Western team relives glory days in new film (Movies) posted: 1/13/06
The Houston Chronicle offers the comments and memories from those whose story is featured in Disney's Glory Road.
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AP: Cops Say FL Robbers Had Done It Before (WDW) posted: 1/13/06
The Mercantile Bank that was targeted earlier this week was hit in November by the same duo. This week's attempt concluded with the death of one suspect and the arrest of his alleged accomplice.
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NYPost: Lost Actress Tells Court She's Sorry (Movies) posted: 1/13/06
Actress Cynthia Watros who plays Libby on ABC's Lost plead guilty to drunk driving. Her license has been suspended for 90 days and she was fined $370.
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Fool: Don't Blow It, Six Flags (General) posted: 1/13/06
The Motley Fool reviews Six Flags latest moves under new CEO Mark Shapiro.
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MichaelBarrier: Interview with Joe Grant, Request for Disney Archive Items (General) posted: 1/13/06
Michael Barrier discusses the recent Walt Disney Treasures dvd release, offers an interview with Joe Grant and seeks materials from Disney's past as he works to complete a Disney biography. You'll find the interview links along the right hand column.
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ETravel: Jay Rasulo Discusses US Need to Adapt to World Travel Trends (General) posted: 1/13/06
Recently named TIA National Chairman Jay Rasulo who serves as Chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts outlined actions needed by the US to regain a competitive edge in global tourism.
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Playbill News: Resident Stagings of Disney's Aida and Beauty Lead Caronell Nominations in S Florida (Movies) posted: 1/13/06
Playbill announces The Actors Playhouse received 12 nominations for Aida and 11 for . The awards ceremony will be held April 10th at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
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Zap2It: ABC Moves Walters Oscar Special (Movies) posted: 1/13/06
ABC will air the Barbara Walters special days after the Oscars. The show has moved to another night to accomodate the Oscar telecast earlier presentation.
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OrlSen: Promoton pays off for Iger (DL) posted: 1/12/06
The Orlando Sentinel offers the details of Bob Iger's annual salary.4
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Reuters: No deal but much talk on Disney-Pixar future (General) posted: 1/12/06
Reuters discusses the continuing talks between Disney-Pixar.
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Variety: Return of 'Lost' lifts ABC (Movies) posted: 1/12/06
Variety reports ABC topped the ratings with the return of Lost.
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GrandRapidsPress: Runners get a little Goofy with marathons (WDW) posted: 1/12/06
Nearly 3,000 runners participated in the "Goofy's Race-And-A-Half Challenge" -- running the half-marathon on Saturday and marathon on Sunday.
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EBaumsWorld: Video of Man's Christmas Light Show Set to Illuminations (WDW) posted: 1/12/06
Video footage of a personal Christmas light display set to the music of Epcot's Illumnations: Reflections of Earth.
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LATimes: George Walsh 88; Voice of Gunsmoke, Disneyland Cast Member (DL) posted: 1/12/06
George Walsh who served as the announcer for Gunsmoke and the voice of Smokey the Bear in the West Coast ad campaign has died at the age of 88. He worked at Disneyland's Candy Palace after he retired from broadcasting. His voice talent was used in Disneyland's Mission to Mars attraction.
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LATimes: The happiest pirate on Earth (DL) posted: 1/12/06
The Los Angeles Times columnist Chris Erskine shares his love-hate relationship with the family visit to Disneyland.
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BismarckTrib: Disney lifeguarding experience a fun-filled break from college (WDW) posted: 1/12/06
The Bismarck Tribune shares the story of Chad Friesz who spent hsi summer in Disney's College Program.
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USAToday: Things Get Nutty on Crumbs (Movies) posted: 1/12/06
USA Today reviews ABC's new comedy Crumbs.
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DIS: Shareholders Meeting to Be Held March 10th in Anaheim (DL,General) posted: 1/11/06
Disney.com investors' section features the 2006 proxy which includes an invitiation from Disney CEO Bob Iger to the 2006 Annual Meeting of shareholders, which will be held on Friday, March 10, 2006, at 10 a.m. at The Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California.
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AP: Eisner Highest Paid Disney Employee in 05 (General) posted: 1/11/06
The Associated Press reports Michael Eisner received $10.1 million in compensation last year.
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OrlSen: Disney World draws record traffic (WDW) posted: 1/11/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Walt Disney World holiday attendance hit record numbers this year.
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AP: Analysts Disney Deal with Pixar Is Likely (General) posted: 1/11/06
The Associated Press offers analysts speculation that Disney is seeking to buy Pixar.
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E!Online: Reasons Why "Emily's" Not Hot (Movies) posted: 1/11/06
E! Online reports ABC's Emily's Reasons Why Not, Jake in Progress and The Bachelor: Paris did not pull in strong ratings leaving ABC in fourth place.
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HR: PGA Tour set to tee off with CBS, NBC (Movies) posted: 1/11/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC Sports will not offer the PGA tour.
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USAToday: Evasive 'Mr. Eko' revealed (Movies) posted: 1/11/06
USA Today talks to ABC's Lost Mr. Eko
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WKMG: Woman Charged After 10-Hour Bank Standoff Near Disney (WDW) posted: 1/11/06
WKMG reports on the conclusion of the 10-hour bank standoff near Walt Disney World.
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WorldScreen: Disney, Universal, Warner Showcase HD DVD Releases (General) posted: 1/11/06
WorldScreen posts the upcoming Blu-ray discs from Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
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Reuters: Donald Trump Brings Reality TV Touch to Golf (Movies) posted: 1/11/06
Donald Trump's reality-tv golf program will air on ESPN.
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MultichannelNWS: Disney to Bow Series on SVOD (General) posted: 1/11/06
Disney Channel's The Emperor's New School will be offered to SVOD subscribers a week prior to its official airing.
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DIS: Tom Staggs Remarks At Recent Telecommunications Conference (General) posted: 1/11/06
Listen to a re-play of Tom Staggs, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The Walt Disney Company participating in a general discussion at the 16th Annual Citigroup Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Conference
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CartoonBrew: FPS Magazine Preview (General) posted: 1/11/06
Cartoon Brew points readers to the latest issue of FPS Magazine which offers information about Ducktales.
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Fortune: Iger's New Model (General) posted: 1/10/06
Fortune talks with Bob Iger about his focus on bringing Disney into the digital world with the offer of ABC programming via iPod and other recent moves.
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B&C: Disney Promotes Teen Stars in TV Movies (Movies) posted: 1/10/06
Broadcasting & Cable posts highlights from Disney's panel during Television Critics Association where upcoming Disney Channel projects were discussed.
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OrlSen: Ex-Disney Chief to Host CNBC Show (General) posted: 1/10/06
Former Disney chief Michael Eisner will host a talk show on CNBC once every two months entitled Conversations with Michael Eisner. No start date has been announced.
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LATimes: Disney Veteran Gets Top Spot at Hong Kong Park (OD) posted: 1/10/06
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney has named Bill Ernest to the top role at Hong Kong Disneyland replacing Don C Robinson who has left Disney to be the president of Baha Mar Resorts in the Bahamas.
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ComingSoon: Sneak Peek at Disney's The Wild (Movies) posted: 1/10/06
Coming Soon offers pictures from Disney's upcoming CGI feature The Wild. A trailer is available at Disney.com
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Rochester: Children's Place works magic on Disney Stores (General) posted: 1/10/06
The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reports The Children's Place is lowering prices 20 to 30 percent at the Disney Stores and is investing $100 million in renovations to the chain.
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WKMG: Medical Examiner: Disney Runner Suffered From Heart Problems (WDW) posted: 1/10/06
Willie Kane who died after completing the Disney half-marathon had a congenital heart problem and heart disease.
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AP: Colorado Family Sues Disney (DL) posted: 1/10/06
The Associated Press reports the Cope Family from Colorado has filed a law against Disneyland as a result of an accident on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in 2004.
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HR: ABC's sitcom duo stumbles Monday (Movies) posted: 1/10/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's new sticoms did not pull large audiences their opening night.
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ClarionLedger: United to pay Disney Settlement (General) posted: 1/9/06
The Clarion Ledger reports United Airlines will be permitted to pay back $50 million to Disney as part of a recent settlement during their Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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LPWire: Brazilian Bastos Wins 13th Annual Disney World Marathon (WDW) posted: 1/9/06
Brazilian Adriano Bastos led start to finish Sunday en route to his third victory in the 13th annual Walt Disney World Marathon. Bastos, 27, of Sao Paulo posted a time of 2:19:44 to lead the field of more than 10,000 participants in the full marathon.
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OrlSen: Disney runner dies at finish (WDW) posted: 1/9/06
Willie Kane, a 43-year-old golfer died after completing the half-marathon event.
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OrlSen: Disney Marathon attracts hard-core runners, costumed fans (WDW) posted: 1/9/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Brazilian Adriano Bastos topped the Disney marathon with a time of 2 hours, 19 minutes 44 seconds.
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NYTimes: ABC News Remembers Peter Jennings at It Moves On Without Him (Movies,General) posted: 1/9/06
The New York Times talks about the ABC News room following the death of Peter Jennings.
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IGN: Prince Caspian Seems Certain (Movies) posted: 1/9/06
The next Chronicles of Narnia film will feature the story Prince Caspian.
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HR: Disney's lion still king of int'l jungle (Movies) posted: 1/9/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia has generated $525 million internationally, making it the eighth-most-popular live-action film ever released by Buena Vista.
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BirminghamNews: Cookies take the cake on Disney cruise (OD) posted: 1/9/06
Brief report on Disney Cruise Line experience.
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EOnline: A "Lost" Love Child (Movies) posted: 1/9/06
Lost star Naveen Andrews reveals that he has learned he is the father of a baby boy.
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EOnline: Dancing Machine Still Works (Movies) posted: 1/9/06
E! Online reports ABC's Dancing with the Stars pulled in triple the audience over the shows that aired in that time slot previously.
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HR: 8 Moons rising for ABC Family (Movies) posted: 1/9/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC Family has ordered up eight episodes of the drama Three Moons Over Milford.
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Zap2It: TV best bets Emily's Reasons (Movies) posted: 1/9/06
Zap2It considers ABC's Emily's Reasons Why Not a TV Best Bet for tonight Monday January 9th at 9p.
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ESPN: Full Court Pay Per View for TV or Computer (Movies) posted: 1/9/06
ESPN Full Court is the only pay-per-view package brings over 450 men's college basketball games, LIVE and on-demand.
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Zap2It: The Journey of 'Lost' (Movies) posted: 1/9/06
Discussion of the journey ABC's Lost has taken and where it may lead.
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Zap2It: Stamos Progresses as 'Jake' Returns (Movies) posted: 1/9/06
The ABC sitcom Jake In Progess starring John Stamos returns tonight.
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NYTimes: Game Buyers Could Influence New Direction in DVD Format (General) posted: 1/9/06
Remarks from Buena Vista Home Entertainment's president Bob Chapek on the company's consideration of the HD-DVD format.
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JAM!Movies: Lindsay Lohan released from hospital (Movies) posted: 1/9/06
Actress Lindsay Lohan was released from the hospital on Thursday.
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OrlSen: SeaWorld Trainer Assists in Creating New Shamu Show (WDW) posted: 1/9/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports the new Shamu show has been in development for three years and will premiere in 2006.
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OrlSen: Universal boosts cost of tickets (OD) posted: 1/9/06
Universal Orlando has increased their ticket price to $63 for adults. However you can purchase tickets online for the 2005 prices.
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ReutersImage: Disney's Animal Kingdom New Baby Elephant Nadirah (WDW) posted: 1/6/06
An image of Donna, a 21-year-old African elephant, with her new calf Nadirah standing in her shadow on the savanna at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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BizJournals: Disney rumored to be buying Pixar (Movies,General) posted: 1/6/06
Rumors of Disney acquiring all or part of Pixar continue to swirl.
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HR: Chicken Little Pair Sell Disney on Missing Pitch (Movies) posted: 1/6/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Chicken Little writers Ron Friedman and Steve Bencich have been reteamed for an upcoming Disney live-action family comedy The Missing Link.
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Multichannel: Starz to Debut Disney's Wild Trailer (Movies) posted: 1/6/06
Disney's The Wild will premier on January 9th. The 1:40 trailer will debut on Starz Kids & Family at 5:30 p.m. (EST/PST), on Starz at 7:15 p.m. and on Starz Comedy at 10 p.m.
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Zap2It: Newest 'Bachelor' Knows He Won't Always Have Paris (Movies) posted: 1/6/06
Zap2It offers at peek at the star of this season's The Bachelor on ABC.
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Zap2It: Epic Rose Bowl Brings Huge Audience to ABC (Movies) posted: 1/6/06
ABC's airing of the Rose Bowl was the most-watched bowl game in the past 15 years.
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SunSentinel: 30,000 to run Disney marathon and half marathon (WDW) posted: 1/6/06
30,000 have entered the Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon.
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OrlSen: Pixar Stock Surges on Deal Rumor (Movies,General) posted: 1/5/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Pixar stock prices rose on Wednesday to a record high as speculation continues that Disney and Pixar are about to make a positive announcement regarding their recent negotiations.
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Forbes: Pixar Is Priced For Perfection (General) posted: 1/5/06
Pixar has been downgraded by Credit Suisse First Boston to "neutral" from "outperform"
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AP: Pixar Shares Fall After Analyst Downgrade (General) posted: 1/5/06
Pixar Animation Studios shares drop after downgrade from Credit Suisse First Boston analyst.
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Fool: Disney: A Toast to 2006? (General) posted: 1/5/06
The Motley Fool explores 2006 for the Disney Company given that the stock price did not increase from 2005 to 2006.
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Zap2It: Jon Stewart Tapped as Oscar Host (Movies) posted: 1/5/06
ABC's presentation of the Oscars will be hosted by The Daily Show's Jon Stewart.
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HR: Final 'MNF' scores big for ABC (Movies) posted: 1/5/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the final broadcast of Monday Night Football won the ratings among adults 18-49.
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JAM!TV: ABC's 'Football' ends with poor ratings (Movies) posted: 1/5/06
Jam TV reminds readers that ABC's Monday Night Football in decades past pulled in an average 23.8 million viewers while this year's finale pulled in 14.4 million.
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Zap2It: ABC, Texas Come Up Roses Wednesday (General) posted: 1/5/06
ABC's coverage of the Rose Bowl drew nearly 34 million viewers.
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Zap2It: Queen Latifah Crowned on Walk of Fame (Coll) posted: 1/5/06
Queen Latifah has received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Disney fans will remember her for her roles in The Country Bears and in the Miramax film Chicago.
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OCReg: Disneyland Raises Park Prices (DL) posted: 1/4/06
Disneyland Resort raised daily admission prices $3 on Tuesday, up to $59 for adults and $49 for children ages 3-9.
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OrlSen: Girls can look their bibbidi bobbidi best (WDW) posted: 1/4/06
The World of Disney is adding the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a location for girls to get their hair, nails and makeup done.
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TCM: Miyasaki Movies Featured Thursday in January on TCM (Movies) posted: 1/4/06
TCM begins their 9-film salute to Japanese animator Hayao Miyasaki with Spirited Away on January 5th. Miyasaki turns 60 this month. Link spotted on The Disney Blog
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LPWire: Disney Marathon, Half Marathon to Run On Separate Days This Weekend (WDW) posted: 1/4/06
The 13th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Jan. 5-8 includes a new split-day format, with the 13.1-mile half marathon on Saturday, Jan. 7 and the 26.2-mile full marathon on Sunday, Jan. 8.
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Westcoaster: Images of the Grand California Lobby Repairs (DL) posted: 1/4/06
Westcoaster has posted images of the repairs currently underway at the Grand California Hotel following the recent fire that consumed a portion of the lobby's Christmas tree.Westcoaster.net content may include profanity and/or crude images.
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Fool: Apple and Disney Make Nice (General) posted: 1/4/06
The Motley Fool evaluates the strenghtening relationship between Apple and Disney.
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WDW: Final Performances of 2005 Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade This Week (WDW) posted: 1/4/06
Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade performs at Disney's Animal Kingdom through January 8.
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WDW: Final Presentations of 2005 The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights This Week (WDW) posted: 1/4/06
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights at Disney-MGM Studios continues through January 8.
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Yahoo!UK: Images of Disney Characters in Rose Parade (General) posted: 1/4/06
Disney characters carried clear umbrellas as the rain poured down on Pasadena's 117th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade.
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Yahoo! News Photo: Tokyo Disneyland New Year (OD) posted: 1/4/06
Japanese kimono clad Mickey and Minnie Mouse atop a float greet visitors at Tokyo Disney.
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OCReg: Disneyland: Working the crowds (DL) posted: 1/4/06
Christmas time article about the high attendance at Disneyland.
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Variety: Review of Walt Disney Treasures Disney Rarities (Movies) posted: 1/4/06
Variety calls this collection a "gem in the latest wave of limited-edition Treasures sets".
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NDTV: Disney toons enthrall Mumbai kids (General) posted: 1/4/06
Mickey and friends travelled to Mumbai, India.
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WestOrangeTimes: Disney transforms atrium at Arnold Palmer Hospital (WDW) posted: 1/4/06
The Walt Disney Company helped to transform the hospital's atrium into a storybook setting. Cast members donated over 3500 hours to complete the project.
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Jam!Showbiz: Lohan comes clean in VF (Movies) posted: 1/4/06
Highlights from Lindsay Lohan's upcoming interview in Vanity Fair.
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NYPost: Lindsay Bares All in A Shocker (General) posted: 1/4/06
Highlights from Lindsay Lohan's interview in Vanity Fair.
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HR: ABC gets Tues. touchdown as NBC's 'Scrubs' returns (Movies) posted: 1/4/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter ABC won the ratings last night with coverage of the Orange Bowl.
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NYTimes: Ted Koppel Joins Discovery Channel (Movies) posted: 1/4/06
Ted Koppel who left ABC's Nightline in November will produce special news programs for Discovery Channel.
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JAM! TV: Heigl hints at plot twists in 'Grey's Anatomy' (Movies) posted: 1/4/06
Actress Katherine Heigl hints at upcoming romances for her character Dr. Izzie in Grey's Anatomy.
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AP: Starz to Offer Download Movie Service (General) posted: 1/4/06
The Associated Press reports Starz will offer movie download service to portable devices featuring Microsoft software. The service will be called "Vongo" and is available for $9.99 per month. Starz has exclusive rights to films from The Walt Disney Co. and Sony Pictures and has licensed some films from other studios.
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Variety: ESPN to test 'Fire' power (Movies) posted: 1/4/06
ESPN's documentary Through the Fire could hit theaters.
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NYPost: Spoiler for Desperate Housewives (Movies) posted: 1/4/06
Doug Savant spilled the beans on an upcoming twist in ABC's Desperate Housewives
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Reuters: Gap shares to lag if Pressler stays at helm (General) posted: 1/4/06
Reuters offers analysts evaluation of former Disney parks & resorts chief Paul Pressler's performance as head of Gap, Inc.
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OrlSen: New Year will cost more at Disney (WDW) posted: 1/3/06
Walt Disney World has increased ticket prices. One day, one park tickets are $63, up from $59.74. Disneyland has also increased admission.
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ColdDeadFish: Report from Disneyland on New Years Eve (DL) posted: 1/3/06
Trip report with images from Disneyland's New Years Eve.
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Sun-Sentinel: Prowling Disney after Dark A Book Review (WDW,Coll) posted: 1/3/06
The Sun-Sentinel reviews Ridley Pearson's novel The Kingdom Keepers.
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NYPost: Lion Roars, Ape Snoars (Movies) posted: 1/3/06
The New York Post discusses King Kong's disappointing numbers at the box office and The Chronicles of Narnia's return to the top spot.
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Forbes: Anschutz Sees Narnia Take Lion's Share of Box Office (Movies) posted: 1/3/06
Forbes takes a look at billionaire Philip Anschutz who was a major backer for the Chronicles of Narnia film.
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Reuters: Disney adds more shows for Apple's iTunes (Movies) posted: 1/3/06
Reuters reports Disney has added more of its programs from ABC and ESPN to iTunes and plans to add segments from America's Funniest Home Video and Schoolhouse Rock.
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Zap2It: 'Dancing with the Stars' Takes a Fresh Turn (Movies) posted: 1/3/06
Zap2It discusses the upcoming season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars and announces the dancer / celebrity duos.
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Zap2It: Lopez Producing Sister Act for ABC (Movies) posted: 1/3/06
ABC's George Lopez will producea pilot featuring sisters Lisa, Christina and Tanya Vidal.
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JAM!TV: Savage happily picks up 'Crumbs' (Movies) posted: 1/3/06
ABC welcomes Fred Savage to it comedy Crumbs which premieres Jan 12 at 9:30p.
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HR: ABC revamps nightly news piece by piece (Movies) posted: 1/3/06
ABC's new World News Tonight will debut this evening but expect more changes in the coming months as sets changes and graphics alterations are anticipating during the next few week.
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HR: Ortner moves to 'Weekend GMA' (Movies) posted: 1/3/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Eric Ortner will begin as senior producer of "Weekend GMA" on Tuesday.
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HR: Bowl games boost ABC's Mon. ratings (Movies) posted: 1/3/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the College bowl games have brought strong ratings to ABC.
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NYTimes: Old Voice Cries Out in Wilderness of ESPN (Movies) posted: 1/3/06
Longtime ABC broadcaster Keith Jackson may not continue with ABC / ESPN after this year.
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LPWire: Disney Parks Worldwide Celebrate 50 Years of Fun with 50,000 Roses and Flora From Around the World (DL) posted: 1/3/06
Millions of Rose Parade viewers today saw the Disney float featuring a floral depiction of each of the five iconic castles that stand as symbols of dreams, wishes and magic at Disney parks in California, Florida, Japan, France and Hong Kong.
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