Disney News Headlines
January 2006
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
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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