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Disney News Headlines
April 2006

CBSMW: Disney, CBS Eyeing Univision (General) posted: 4/28/06
Univision Communications Inc has been in discussion with various media companies including the Walt Disney Co.
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HR: Disney Channel picks up 2 half-hours (Movies) posted: 4/28/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Disney Channel will pick up two live-action pilots.
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OCReg: Theme Parks Chief Jay Rasulo Doesn't Expect Gas Costs to Hurt Business (DL,WDW,OD,General) posted: 4/28/06
The Orange County Register reports Jay Rasulo remarks that the high gasoline prices haven't cut bookings.
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Forbes: Iger's Disney Defends UK Mobile Phone Service (General) posted: 4/28/06
Disney respondes to complaints that Disney Mobile will marketed to children.
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Zap2It: Hospital Shift Marks the Daytime Emmy Awards (Movies) posted: 4/28/06
Zap2It reports the Daytime Emmy Awards will be hosted by Tom Bergeron and Kellly Monaco and offers other anticipated highlights of the awards ceremony.
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Reuters: Privacy Concers with Disney Mobile (General) posted: 4/28/06
Disney Mobile's location service option which is also available to Sprint customers is described by privacy advocates as both a blessing and a curse as it is useful for parents to keep track of their children but if the information falls into the wrong hands it can be abused.
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OCReg: 57/I5 freeway construction could slow weekend traffic (DL) posted: 4/28/06
For those travelling to Disneyland this weekend from East Orange County areas: southbound lane of the Orange (57) Freeway to the southbound Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway connector will be merged into one lane from midnight tonight until 5a Monday.
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AP: Jobs Not Interested in Joining Walt Disney (General) posted: 4/27/06
The Associated Press reports Apple Computer Inc. CEO Steve Jobs has expressed no interest in becoming a Disney executive.
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NMC: Country Stars Lend Music To Cars (Movies) posted: 4/27/06
Disney/Pixar's Cars will featured score by Randy Newman and songs by various stars including Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow and others. The soundtrack will be available for sale on June 6th.
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HR: Euro Disney sees revenue slip, losses triple (General) posted: 4/27/06
According to the Holllywood Reporter, Euro Disney SCA announced its net loss more than tripled in its fiscal first half because of one-time restructuring gains a year earlier.
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Reuters: Disney to launch cellphone service in Britain (General) posted: 4/27/06
Reuters reports Disney will launch its own cell service in Britain.
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Variety: Mouse House making U.K. demands (General) posted: 4/27/06
Variety reports Britain's Channel 4 has acquired the exclusive UK video-on-demand rights to Disney's Lost and Desperate Housewives.
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DigitalTrends: Disney Developing "Pirates" Mobile Game (General) posted: 4/27/06
Pirates of the Caribbean Multiplayer, timed to release with Disney's newest "Pirates" movie, will work across multiple carriers as it links up to 16 players in individual games.
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HR: ABC Sports' Jackson announces exit (Movies) posted: 4/27/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC Sports play-by-play announcer Keith Jackson has retired.
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NYPost: We Don't Need No Stinkin Emmy (Movies) posted: 4/27/06
Regis and Kelly prepare for the Daytime Emmy Awards although they have been nominated numerous times they haven't yet won.
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CNNMoney: iPods may get Sony, Disney Films (Movies,General) posted: 4/26/06
Apple angles to get Blu-Ray movies on iPods.
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OrlSen: Disney to target younger children (WDW) posted: 4/26/06
The Orlando Sentinel announces the upcoming Magical Beginnings program geared towards families with younger children. Some of the offerings, including performances by the Wiggles and Playhouse Disney in Concert will be available to all families.
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Cartoon Brew: 1944 Popular Science Article on Three Caballeros (Movies) posted: 4/26/06
Cartoon Brew posts a September 1944 issue of Popular Science which highlighted the innovations of The Three Caballeros.
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DLR: Disneyland 50th Commercials (DL) posted: 4/26/06
Don't live in a target area for Disneyland advertising. You can still enjoy commercials for the theme park's Golden Anniversary by visiting the official website.
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Reuters: Disney to test new interactive ads on abc.com (Movies) posted: 4/26/06
Reuters reports Disney will try a new style of advertising with the online offering of its primetime ABC shows.
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NYTimes: Jason Lee Fetches "Underdog" Voice Role (Movies) posted: 4/26/06
"My Name is Earl" star Jason Lee will voice the lead role in Disney's live-action adaptation of the classic 1960s cartoon, Underdog.
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MouseTracks: History of Walt Disney Records Book (Movies,General) posted: 4/26/06
MouseTracks -- the story of Walt Disney Records by Tim Hollis and Greg Ehbar has published a website announcing the upcoming book and providing an email for further information.link spotted on CartoonBrew.com
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agencyfaqs: Airtel and Disney join hands to launch Disney Mobile Theatre (General) posted: 4/26/06
Airtel subscribers in India will be able to access six Disney animated series in 30-second shots and also download Disney wallpapers, videos, ring tones and games with the new service Disney Mobile Theater.
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HutchinsonNws: Raven to Perform at Kansas State Fair (Movies) posted: 4/26/06
Disney Channel star Raven Symone will perform at the Kansas State Fair.
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HR: Disney Picks Up the Feynman Chronicles (Movies) posted: 4/26/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney Pictures has pre-emptively picked up an action-adventure spec "The Feynman Chronicles" The film is being produced under Disney's Mayhem Pictures banner.
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OrlSen: Holy Land might be safe from tax man (WDW) posted: 4/26/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports the Holy Land Experienceis closer to receiving its request for tax-exempt status.
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CNBC: Conversations with Michael Eisner Tonight on CNBC (Movies) posted: 4/26/06
CNBC will air the next episode of Conversations with Michael Eisner which features interview with Goldie Hawn, Regis Philbin and Bette Midler tonight. Check local listings for showtimes.
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TVWeek: Disney Invites Affiliates to Join Exploration of New Business Models (General) posted: 4/25/06
TV Week offers co-chairman of Media Networks Anne Sweeney's recent remarks to the local ABC broadcast affiliates as they work to smooth over the ill will generated by Disney's move to offer programs on iTunes.
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Reuters: Disney-ABC exec says online offering fights piracy (General) posted: 4/25/06
ABC's decision to offer their programming online seeks to prevent piracy.
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B&C: High School Rocks Cable Rating (Movies) posted: 4/25/06
The Disney Channel's 12th showing of High School Musical ranked as the third-most-viewed basic cable program last week.
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HR: Guilds, ABC reach mobisode deal (General) posted: 4/25/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney - ABC TV Group has reached a deal with the guilds that will bring Lost to consumers via various digital platforms.
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TheState: Mickey Mouse creates magic (General) posted: 4/25/06
The State reports Disney Live! Mickey's Magic Show will premiere this weekend at The Township in Columbia, SC.
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AP: 2 Execs Resign from Hong Kong Disneyland (OD) posted: 4/25/06
Two senior marketing executives at Hong Kong Disneyland have resigned, a park spokeswoman said Sunday.
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AP: Hong Kong Disneyland Names Milk Supplier (OD) posted: 4/25/06
Hong Kong Disneyland names China's Meng Niu as official milk supplier
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OrlSen: Disney discounts for families with kids (WDW) posted: 4/25/06
The Orlando Sentinel announces "Magical Beginnings" for the period of Aug 13 - Sep 30, a special program offering special deals, activities and entertainment for families with toddlers and pre-school children.
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Jim Hill : WDW's DisneyQuest to close in early 2008 (WDW) posted: 4/25/06
Jim Hill reveals how Downtown Disney's indoor theme park will soon be closing its doors to make way for a brand-new ESPN Zone.
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OrlSen: Universal raises bar for minimum wage (WDW) posted: 4/25/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Universal Orlando has raised their minimum hourly wage to $7.25.
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NYPost: ABC's Pennington Has Most Clout on Madison Avenue (Movies) posted: 4/25/06
ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's Ty Pennington is considered best at getting consumers to pull out the credit card.
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NYTimes: Inviting Soap Opera Fans (and Sponsor) to the Emmys (Movies) posted: 4/25/06
The New York Times reports ABC's broadcast of the Daytime Emmys will include the Luminous Color Glaze Fan Zone -- a location close to the ceremony where fans will be able to hear from the winners shortly after their acceptance speeches.
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E!Online: Alias Ratings Rebirth (Movies) posted: 4/25/06
E! Online discusses the return of ABC's Alias.
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HR: Toons battle World Cup for summer supremacy (Movies) posted: 4/25/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Studios including Disney consider this summer's soccer World Cup when scheduling their summer films overseas.
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Zap2It: Game On for Lost Fans (Movies,General) posted: 4/25/06
"The 'Lost Experience' gives the mystery, intrigue, twist and turns that Lost provides as a television series," ABC marketing head Mike Benson says. "[The game] adds worldwide challenges for participants that require ingenuity and tenacity on their part. It's like a giant, mysterious jigsaw puzzle that will come to life for all the world to solve."
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Zap2it: Lost Star Pleads Guilty to DUI (Movies,General) posted: 4/25/06
ABC's Lost star Michelle Rodriguez selected a five-day jail sentence to 240 hours of community service as she plead guilty for DUI.
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ContraCostaTimes: Disney hall to anchor downtown LA project (General) posted: 4/25/06
The Disney Concert Hall is the beginning of Gehry's planned redevelopment of downtown Los Angeles.
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JustFood: Fiddes Payne launches Disney home bake range (General) posted: 4/25/06
Fiddes Payne, the home bakery and spice manufacturer, has launched a new range of home bake products based on Disney's Winnie the Pooh and Disney Princess characters.
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DIS: Disney's California Food and Wine Weekends (DL) posted: 4/24/06
Visit the official website for Disney's California Food and Wine Weekends at the Disneyland Resort (April 28 - May 21, 2006).
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JAM!TV: ABC to launch global Lost interactive game based on hit TV show (Movies) posted: 4/24/06
ABC will launch a global interactive game based on its hit TV show Lost which will feature a parallel story line not showcased in the show.
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Zap2It: ABC Clips CBS To Win Sunday (Movies) posted: 4/24/06
Catch-up special for ABC's Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy helped the network to top the ratings on Sunday evening.
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Zap2it: ABC Lines Up Oprah's Legends (Movies) posted: 4/24/06
During May sweeps ABC will feature a special with interviews and highlights from "Oprah Winfrey's Legends Ball."
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OrlSen: Conversations with Eisner Wednesday 9p CNBC (Movies) posted: 4/24/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports CNBC will air the next episode of Conversations with Michael Eisner which features interview with Goldie Hawn, Regis Philbin and Bette Midler.
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Playbill: Tarzan Cast Recording Available for Pre-Order (Movies) posted: 4/24/06
The official website for Tarzan-the Musical is accepting pre-orders for the cd which hits stores in June.
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NYTimes: Hollywood Battle on Broadway - Tarzan v Vampire (Movies) posted: 4/24/06
A look at the two musicals set for Broadway in the upcoming weeks, Disney Theatricals' Tarzan and Warner's Lestat. Previews of Tarzan have been sold-out while Lestat have been at 80%.
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NYTimes: A Studio Commissary Seeks a Dash of Glamour (General) posted: 4/24/06
The New York Times talks about the possible addition of a new commissary to the Paramount lot. The article also briefly touches on the "Disney Rotunda" - a restaurant for executives and their guests.
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LP: 2006 Flower and Garden Festival Weekend Special Appearances include Disney Archives Director Dave Smith (WDW) posted: 4/21/06
Among the events celebrating the release of the Disney stamps is a presentation by Dave Smith, Director of the Walt Disney Archives at 1p & 4p. Other special guests during the opening weekend include the Art of Disney: Romance Commemorative Stamp Series artists who will be signing their work between 10:30a - 12:30p & 1:30p - 4p. Marie Line Patry, Fragrance Specialist Director for Guerlain will offer fragrance consultations April 20 - 23. Space is limited. Schedule complimentary appointment at La Signature.
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AP: Post Office Issues New Disney Stamps (WDW,Coll) posted: 4/21/06
The Art of Disney: Romance stamps debuted at special ceremony today at Epcot.
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USAToday: It's a Small World After All At Disney (WDW) posted: 4/21/06
The USA Today announces Disney's Magical Beginnings and off-season program aimed at parents with toddlers and preschoolers.
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OrlSen: Is High School Musical Grease for a new age? (Movies) posted: 4/21/06
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the success of the Disney Channel film High School Musical.
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LPLatest: Ewok Actor Warwick Davis To Disney-MGM Studios Star Wars Weekends (WDW) posted: 4/21/06
Actor Warwick Davis -- best-known to audiences as loyal Ewok scout Wicket W. Warrick, lead roles in the films "Willow" and "Leprechaun," and as Professor Flitwick in the popular "Harry Potter" motion pictures -- will play the new role of celebrity host throughout the festival.
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LPLatest: Disney Offering the Kind of Slice Golfers Will Like -- A Price Slice (WDW) posted: 4/21/06
Beginning May 22 and continuing through Sept. 30, Disney's Price Slice means big savings on greens fees after 10 a.m. daily.
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LPLatest: Night of Joy at Walt Disney World Resort Receives Lifetime Achievement Award (WDW) posted: 4/21/06
Night of Joy, which has filled Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort with contemporary Christian music annually since 1983, received the Gospel Music Association (GMA) Lifetime Achievement Award during GMA Music Week 2006 in April in Nashville, Tenn.
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LP: 2006 Flower and Garden Festival Flower Power Concerts Opens This Weekend (WDW) posted: 4/21/06
The 2006 Flower and Garden Festival Flower Power Concerts Opens This Weekend with The Nelsons. Matthew & Gunnar will perform songs made popular by their father Ricky Nelson. The Nelsons will appear through April 24th with concert times at 5:45p, 7p & 8:15p.
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LP: 2006 Flower and Garden Festival Weekend Presentations (WDW) posted: 4/21/06
Gardening experts will offer tips related to "Gardening for the Birds" this weekend at 1p & 4p.
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LP: 2006 Flower and Garden Festival Great American Gardeners Series Opens with HGTV's Paul James (WDW) posted: 4/21/06
Gardening guru Paul James will appear at Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival April 21-23 with presentations at 11a & 2p.
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DIS: Art of Disney Stamp Release Tomorrow at Epcot (WDW) posted: 4/20/06
The third and final series The Art of Disney stamps "Romance". On April 21st the stamps will be officially relased in a ceremony at Epcot. Guests will be able to to purchase the stamps at various locations in Epcot.
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DIS: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Begins Tomorrow (WDW) posted: 4/20/06
The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival begins tomorrow and will continue through June 11. At the Festival Center Magic Music Stage, April 21 - 23 HGTV's Paul James will offer gardening tips (11a & 2p). At 1p and 4p the Festival Center will host Gardening for Birds on April 21 & 23-27 and Vegetable Success on April 28 - May 4.
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LPLatest: Record Breaking Disney Channel Musical Sensation Debuts on Disney DVD May 23 (Movies) posted: 4/20/06
High School Musical Encore Edition DVD contains two versions of the movie (Original Version and Sing Along Version) and DVD bonuses Including 'Learning the Moves' With Acclaimed Choreographer Kenny Ortega, a Never-Before-Seen Music Video, Behind-The-Scenes Feature & More!
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NYTimes: Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus, A Tale of Two Tweens (Movies,General) posted: 4/20/06
The New York Times offers a peek into the life of Disney Channel star, Miley Cyrus.
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HR: Fox, ABC duke it out for 18-49 rule (Movies,General) posted: 4/20/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC tied Fox in the 18-49 demographic in early ratings returns.
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Fool: Conquering Everest (WDW) posted: 4/20/06
The Motley Fool talks about the impact of Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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iMedia: Disney's Internet TV Faces Challenge (General) posted: 4/20/06
Technical streaming issues facing Disney's ABC were reported in a recent Financial Times article.
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JHM: Lasseter's Remarks at Shareholders Meeting and Remarks on His Role at WDI By Iger (General) posted: 4/20/06
With the hope that this article might even out the score a bit, make it not seem like JHM is always picking on Pixar, Jim Hill shares a transcript of John Lasseter's remarks at Disney's annual shareholder meeting last month. But then -- to balance things out -- Jim shares a bit of news that will probably upset both Mr. Lasseter & Disneyana fans
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LPLatest: The Stars of Disney/Pixar's Cars Hit The Road for Cars Road Trip 06 (Movies) posted: 4/20/06
Two of the stars of Disney/Pixar's exciting new computer-animated feature Cars will race straight off the movie screen and into the real world as actual life-sized models of hotshot rookie racecar Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) and Sally Carrera, a snazzy 2002 Porsche 911 (voiced by Bonnie Hunt) will hit the road today for Disney/Pixar's "CARS Road Trip '06" presented by State Farm, it was announced today by Brett Dicker, Executive Vice President of Buena Vista Pictures Marketing.
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LPLatest: Tokyo Disneyland Resort Cirque Du Soleil Theater Groundbreaking Ceremony (OD) posted: 4/20/06
The groundbreaking ceremony for Oriental Land Co., Ltd.'s new project, a permanent Cirque du Soleil theater, took place on April 18, 2006 at the Tokyo Disney Resort.
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Zap2it: Jagger May Roll to ABC Pilot (Movies) posted: 4/20/06
Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones is talking with ABC about a comedy pilot.
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Zap2It: Alias Joins iTunes Club (Movies) posted: 4/20/06
ABC's Alias has returned to ABC for its final episodes and the series has been added to iTunes.
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Zap2it: Invasion's Sheriff Is in the Eye of the Storm (Movies) posted: 4/20/06
Zap2It offers a brief interview with ABC's Invasion actor William Fichtner.
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MovieWeb: Disney Picks Up Jack of All Trades (Movies,General) posted: 4/20/06
Disney has obtained the rights to Jack of All Trades by Alan Freedland and Alan R Cohen.
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Reuters: Disney, Wal-mart on Commerce Mission to Gulf (General) posted: 4/20/06
Disney among thirty-two companies heading to the US Gulf Coast in May as part of the Commerce Department's first domestic trade mission.
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WCFCourier: After tedious first few hours, Kingdom Hearts 2 takes off in Disney worlds (Movies,Coll,General) posted: 4/20/06
Review of Kingdom Hearts 2.
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Reuters: Ex-Disney chief Eisner backs Internet video company (General) posted: 4/18/06
Reuters reports Michael Eisner and Time Warner Inc have inveted in an Internet video technology start-up.
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NYTimes: Eisner Makes Hairpin Turn in His Career (General) posted: 4/18/06
The New York Times reports Michael Eisner has named his new company Tornante after a road sign indicating a hairpin turn he spotted while in Italy.
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ERBzine1675: Tarzan On Broadway Notes (Movies) posted: 4/18/06
The Edgar R Burroughs weekly webzine has posted a feature on Disney Theatricals' Tarzan.
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UPI: U.S. stamps to feature Disney lovers (WDW,Coll) posted: 4/18/06
US Postal Service to release new Disney stamps with special ceremony at Epcot on Friday.
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MultichannelNws: Disney Channel Shows to WGN (Movies) posted: 4/18/06
Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire and Even Stevens are heading to Chicago's WGN.
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IGN: Exclusive Pirates 2 Ghost Ship Images (Movies) posted: 4/18/06
IGN posts images of a ship being used in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean 2.
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Reuters: Chinese battery maker disputes US safety claims (General) posted: 4/18/06
Reuters reports a Chinese company cited in the recent recall of Disney themed DVD players is awaiting confirmation that their product was in fact used in the machines.
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FN: Soak Up Fun with Disney Character-Themed Swimwear, Beach Towels, Body Boards, Lunchware (Coll,General) posted: 4/18/06
"Disney Store's Summer 2006 Collection is pure fun under the sun," says Doug Braunstein, Vice President of Creative, Trend&Design for Disney Store North America. "We infused bright, citrus colors with a fruit-inspired trend that should make a big splash with kids and adults."
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Zap2it: Apocalypto Later Disney Pushes Back Gibson Epic (Movies) posted: 4/18/06
The release of Mel Gibson's Apocalypto has been moved to the winter.
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Zap2It: ABC Scares Up Bird Flu Movie (Movies) posted: 4/18/06
Zap2It announces ABC has scheduled Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America for Tuesday, May 9.
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LPLatest: Behind the Magic-50 Years of Disneyland ® at Oakland Museum of California (May 6 - August 20, 2006) (DL,General) posted: 4/17/06
The Oakland Museum of California helps celebrate the first half-century of Disney's magical kingdom when Behind the Magic-50 Years of Disneyland opens on Saturday, May 6, 2006. The exhibition is on view through August 20.
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NYTimes: A Busman's Holiday for Disney's Chief (WDW) posted: 4/17/06
Brief account of Disney CEO Iger's experiences at the opening of Disney's Animal Kingdom's Expedition Everest.
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BostonHerald: Disney's Everest a chilling coaster (WDW) posted: 4/17/06
A thorough report of the Expedition Everest experience.
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NYTimes: The Call of the Jungle (Movies) posted: 4/17/06
A look at the development of Disney Theatricals' Tarzan.
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OrlSen: Stroke killed Disney visitor (WDW) posted: 4/17/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports the German tourist who died following a ride on Mission:SPACE had severe high blood pressure. According to the preliminary autopsy she died from a stroke.
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DIS: View Meet the Robinsons Trailer (Movies) posted: 4/17/06
When Lewis meets a mysterious boy from the future named Wilbur Robinson. Visit the official website to view the trailer for Meet the Robinsons which is scheduled for theaters in 2007.
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TVNZ: Narnia decision expected soon (Movies) posted: 4/17/06
A decision is expected within weeks on whether or not the second Narnia film will be shot in New Zealand.
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Zap2it: Desperate Feeling Overtakes Burnett (Movies) posted: 4/17/06
Zap2It talks with Carol Burnett about her role on ABC's Desperate Housewives.
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Zap2It: Series creator wants to keep possibilities wide open (Movies) posted: 4/17/06
Zap2It talks about ABC's new dramady What About Brian.
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Zap2it: ABC 'Brian' Lead Easter Parade (Movies) posted: 4/17/06
ABC's What About Brian just beat NBC's Crossing Jordan for Sunday night's ratings.
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KHQA: Pixar's CARS hit the road (Movies) posted: 4/17/06
Disney-Pixar's "CARS Road Trip 06" presented by State Farm will bring the Cars stars to life through interactive experiences. The tour, which was designed and will be managed by the Becker Group, will cross the country with stops in over 40 cities and be highlighted by an appearance at the World Premiere for Disney-Pixar's Cars on May 26 in Charlotte, NC at the Lowe's Motor Speedway.
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ContraCostaTimes: Disneyland Memories Wanted (DL) posted: 4/17/06
It's been a half-century since Walt Disney created his Magical Kingdom in Southern California, and the Oakland Museum celebrates with "Behind the Magic -- 50 Years of Disneyland." The exhibit runs May 6-Aug. 20. In honor of the occasion, we invite you to share your favorite Disneyland memory. We'll run several of these recollections -- fond or otherwise -- in a future article. Submissions no longer than 300 words welcome; the deadline is Thursday, April 20. Send e-mails to khershen@cctimes.com.
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WKMG: Battery Packs Sold With Disney DVD Players Recalled (General) posted: 4/14/06
About 102,000 rechargeable battery packs sold with Disney-brand DVD players are being recalled because they can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns.
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WKMG: Woman Who Died After Riding Disney's 'Mission: Space' Identified (WDW) posted: 4/14/06
WKMG will update this page with continuing coverage. WKMG sent reporters to the attraction for a news report and tested the g-forces it caused during their visit. Their report showed a force of 2.1 G which is less than Islands of Adventure coaster Hulk which pulls 4 G. However the 2.1 G impact lasts for up to 15 seconds during the experience in comparison to the momentary G-forces from typical coaster rides.
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Reuters: Woman who died after Disney ride had brain bleed (WDW) posted: 4/14/06
Reuters reports the autopsy on the guest who died following a ride on Disney's Mission:SPACE had bleeding in the brain. Further examination is needed to determine the official cause of death and could take up to six weeks.
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OrlSen: At Disney, Mission: Space Spurs Most Complaints (WDW) posted: 4/14/06
Epcot's Mission:SPACE receives more than twice as many reported illnesses and injuries as any other Disney attraction.
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OrlSenAudio: Listen to the Disney worker's 911 call (WDW) posted: 4/14/06
The Orlando Sentinel has posted the 911 call made after German guest Hiltrud Blümel got off the Mission: Space ride.
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OrlSen: Ride Can Aggravate Health Conditions (WDW) posted: 4/14/06
The Orlando Sentinel's medical writer addresses the impact a thrill ride can have on the body.
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OrlSen: Is thrills race taking a toll? (WDW) posted: 4/14/06
Orlando Sentinel columnist Susan Strother Clarke discusses the increasing intensity of amusement park rides and asks if we've finally gone too far.
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LPLatest: 'High School Musical' Soundtrack Certifies Double Platinum; CD Is #1 Top Selling Album Year-to-Date (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/14/06
The soundtrack to the smash hit Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical" has been certified double platinum by the R.I.A.A. The CD currently is #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart with 181,350 units scanned for the week. The album experienced a 10% sales increase this week and continues its extraordinary sales growth for the twelfth consecutive week.
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Reuters: "Narnia" video roars to No. 1 on DVD sales chart (Movies,General) posted: 4/14/06
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe topped the national DVD sales chart for the week ending April 9th.
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Reuters: Elton John Brings Gnomeo to Miramax (Movies) posted: 4/14/06
"I am very excited about working with Miramax," Elton John said in a statement. "'Gnomeo' is an edgy concept, and Miramax is the perfect home to push the envelope in animation."
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Fool: A Foolish Baby Shower: Disney (General) posted: 4/14/06
The Motley Fool explains why Disney stock makes a great baby gift.
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JamShowbiz: Disney's 'The Wild' snores, not roars (Movies) posted: 4/14/06
Review of Disney's The Wild.
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NYTimes: Out of a Zoo Into the Wild? Sound familiar (Movies) posted: 4/14/06
The New York Times review The Wild.
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Reuters: "Wildfire" will burn again at ABC Family (Movies) posted: 4/14/06
ABC Family has picked up a third season of Wildfire.
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Mediaweek: ABC News Radio Expands Legal Coverage (General) posted: 4/14/06
ABC News Radio has announced a new law and justice partnership with ABC News law and justice to create a strong group of resources in a single unit. Previously ABC Radio had a content deal with Court TV but has opted to build up in house resources.
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Mediaweek: ABC Family Summer Slate (Upfront Report) (Movies,General) posted: 4/14/06
Mediaweek reports ABC Family is developing three new summer series and a six-hour miniseries, and will relaunch its Web site in a bid to create what the network characterized as "a full-scale online community."
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ESPN: Podcasts Index (General) posted: 4/14/06
Download various ESPN news reports.
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CohassetMariner: Disneyland or Disney World (DL,WDW) posted: 4/14/06
New England columnist offers his choice between Disneyland or Walt Disney World.
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OCReg: Garden Grove (22) Freeway closures Friday Evening (DL) posted: 4/14/06
Late-night travels through the 'Orange Crush' will take patience through Sunday.
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LPLatest: Walt Disney Company Foundation Donates $1 Million To UNICEF (General) posted: 4/12/06
In the spirit of coming together with children from around the world, Disney's donation to UNICEF came just prior to the entertainment portion of the Gala Dinner, when legendary stage and screen star Julie Andrews joined the World Children's Choir, made up of children from backgrounds spanning the globe, in a rousing ensemble of "It's A Small World."
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TVWeek: Disney Unlikely to Offer Free Online Streams of ESPN Shows (General) posted: 4/12/06
During Tuesday's call with investors, CEO Iger explained why ESPN content has been discussed as part of Disney's move to "free" online content. "We are paid handsomely by distributors, and the sub fees we get from that are guaranteed for a fairly long period of time," Mr. Iger said. "That's almost an annuity for us. It's an incredible source of revenue."
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Reuters: Pixar, Disney integration "terrific" Cook Says (Movies,General) posted: 4/12/06
During yesterday's AG Edwards conference Dick Cook offered an update on the Disney-Pixar merger and discussed the status of the Disney Studios.
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FT: Disney's ‘live' service faces snag (Movies,General) posted: 4/12/06
The challenges of Disney's plan to offer "free" online television content shortly after its broadcast premiere.
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ReutersVideo: Winnie the Pooh Goes Hollywood (Movies) posted: 4/12/06
Video clip of Winnie the Pooh receiving his star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame -- features CEO Iger's remarks.
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TGDaily: Disney Online working on Pirates of the Caribbean MMO (Movies,Coll,General) posted: 4/12/06
Disney Online will premiere their massively multiplayer online game based on Pirates of the Caribbean at E3 in Los Angeles.
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DIS: Who is Oswald the Lucky Rabbit? (Movies) posted: 4/12/06
Discover Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Walt Disney's first cartoon star on Disney.com's Disney Motion Showcase.
Link spotted on CartoonBrew.com
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PlatypusComix: Video of the Disney Channel's Captain EO Promo (DL) posted: 4/12/06
Platypus Comix has posted the four minute promo from the Disney Channel that celebrated the opening of Captain EO
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Courant: A Hit Disney Musical Franchise (Movies) posted: 4/12/06
The Hartford Courant talks about the variety of projects that will be born out of the success of the Disney Channel's High School Musical.
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DIS: The Wild Opens Friday (Movies) posted: 4/12/06
Visit the official site for Disney's The Wild which opens Friday, April 14th.
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McDonalds: Happy Meal featuring The Wild Toys Starts April 14th (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/12/06
Just in time for National Wildlife Week (April 23 - April 30, 2006), The Wild McDonald's Happy Meal and Mighty Kids Meal collection features eight lovable characters from the film, Samson the Lion, Benny the squirrel, Bridget the giraffe, Larry the anaconda, Nigel the koala, Ryan the lion cub, Stan the alligator and Cloak the chameleon.
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OrlSen: Universal plans big finish each day (WDW) posted: 4/12/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Universal Orlando is developing a night time show in an effort to keep people in the park late into the evening and provide a high energy conclusion to their day at the theme park.
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LATimes: Playing with New Themes (General) posted: 4/12/06
The Los Angeles Times highlights Thinkwell Design & Production, a Burbank design firm that broadens the park experience, bringing high-tech attractions into shops and museums as well as overseas.
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DIS: Q & A with Disney's Chief Officers Today at 2p PDT (General) posted: 4/11/06
Robert Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company, Thomas Staggs, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The Walt Disney Company, Richard Cook, Chairman, Walt Disney Studios, Alan Bergman, President, Walt Disney Studios and Andrew Bird, President, Walt Disney International, will participate in a general question and answer session hosted by AG Edwards on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. PDT. If you cannot listen to the live Webcast, a re-play will be available at this site through 4:00 p.m. PST on April 25, 2006. An MP3 download will be available approximately 24 hours after the Webcast's conclusion. A written transcript of the presentation will also be made available within 10 business days of the Webcast's conclusion.
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OrlSen: Talking with Walt Disney Co CEO Robert Iger (General) posted: 4/11/06
An interview with Disney CEO Robert Iger.
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OrlSen: A new day at Disney (General) posted: 4/11/06
A look at the path of Disney CEO Robert Iger featuring brief remarks by those who worked with him along the way.
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LATimes: Studios Slam Pay Disclosure Plan (General) posted: 4/11/06
SEC says proposal would serve investors. CBS, Disney and others say it would hurt recruitment.
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NYDailyNws: 'Cheetahs' will prosper in Disney sequ (Movies) posted: 4/11/06
The Disney Channel has begun shooting for Cheetah Girls 2 starring Raven-Symone, Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams and Sabrina Bryan.
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LATimes: Disney plans Nemo Musical (WDW) posted: 4/11/06
Disney will bring Finding Nemo - the Musical is coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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to hear an early rehearsal of the show's song "Big Blue World" which was previewed to the media during the Expedition Everest events.
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BWOnline: Disney's Internet Adventure (General) posted: 4/11/06
The media giant will allow users to download popular TV shows from ABC.com. But there are still glitches to work out.
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Playbill: Avenue Q Composer Lopez Co-Pens Musical Finding Nemo for Disney (WDW) posted: 4/10/06
Playbill announces Tony Award-winning Avenue Q composer Robert Lopez will pen the new Disney musical Finding Nemo which will be performed at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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OrlSen: Workers with costume-related injuries denied paid leave by Hong Kong Disneyland (OD) posted: 4/10/06
Hong Kong Disneyland cast members do not receive pay while they recover from injuries sustained as character performers due to Hong Kong labor laws.
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OrlSen: Disney to Offer Shows Free Online (Movies) posted: 4/10/06
Disney is planning to make various programs available for free via computer download by placing advertisements within the program.
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OrlSen: Crackdown at Disney (WDW) posted: 4/10/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Orange County deputies are writing many more tickets on the Walt Disney World property.
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Mediaweek: ESPN Unveils Multiplatform MNF Plans, Bronx Series (General) posted: 4/10/06
Highlights from ESPN's Upfront where ESPN's continuing dedication to multi-platform access for sports fans was highlighted and upcoming ESPN original entertainment projects were announced including The Bronx is Burning which will look at the 77 Yankees.
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NYPost: Nice 'View-ish' Girl (Movies) posted: 4/10/06
The New York Post discusses the various possible candidates to fill the seat on ABC's The View that will be vacated by Meredith Vieira.
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BWOnline: Lifetime to air Desperate Housewives (Movies) posted: 4/10/06
Lifetime Television has acquired the basic calbe and repurchasing rights for Desperate Housewives from Buena Vista Television. The program will be airing on the cable station in August.
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JC: Floor-to-ceiling Disney (Coll) posted: 4/10/06
Indiana man showcases his amazing collection of Disney memorabilia.
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CourierMail: Scammers Use Disney as Snare (General) posted: 4/10/06
Australians are being warned about scam that pressures victims to hand over their credit card details in exchange for a cheap but non-existent trip to Walt Disney World.
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NYPost: ABC's Ten Commandments Take 2 (Movies) posted: 4/10/06
The New York Post showcases some of the differences between the classic Cecil B DeMille film The Ten Commandments and the recent remake that premieres tonight at 9p on ABC. The classic will air later this week.
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WKMG: Disney Animation Poised for Renaissance Period Says CEO Iger (General) posted: 4/7/06
During Thursday's meeting with Central Florida leaders Disney CEO Robert Iger stated, "We really believe we are poised to enter another renaissance period for the Walt Disney Co. in animation, which is something that will pay great dividends."
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LPLatest: WDW Announces New Attraction Featuring Nemo Coming to Living Seas Pavilion (WDW) posted: 4/7/06
Following the grand opening of Disney's Expedition Everest, the Walt Disney World President Al Weiss announced the new attraction,"The Seas with Nemo & Friends" which is scheduled to open at Epcot in Fall 2006. Featuring technology that for all appearances has the stars of "Finding Nemo" swimming amid the live marine life of the huge aquarium in The Living Seas pavilion, the attraction is an adventure that picks up where the motion picture left off.
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LPLatest: WDW Announces Family Suites Coming to Music Resort, Complimentary Magical Express to Continue (WDW) posted: 4/7/06
Nearly 400 guestrooms at Disney's All-Star Music will be converted to family suites that can sleep up to six people and include kichenette, and other amenities. Also announced Disney's Magical Express will remain operating as a complimentary service.
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LPLatest: 'Finding Nemo' to Make Splash in Musical Spectacular at Disney's Animal Kingdom (WDW) posted: 4/7/06
During today's media events, Walt Disney World President Al Weiss and Executive VP Creative Entertainment Anne Hamburger announced Disney's Animal Kingdom will welcome Finding Nemo - the Musical in late 2006.
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SunSentinel: Everest specials to take viewers on expedition (WDW) posted: 4/7/06
The Sun-Sentinel discusses the upcoming television specials celebrating Disney's Expedition Everest.
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Discovery: Everest the Experience, Various Cable Channels Focus on the Attraction and Its Inspiration (WDW) posted: 4/7/06
Visit the official website for the family of cable channels that will feature specials focusing on Mount Everest and the attraction it inspired Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain.
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LPLatest: Conservation International & Disney Discover New Species in the 'Realm of the Yeti' (WDW) posted: 4/7/06
Scientists from Conservation International (CI) and Disney's Animal Kingdom found a vast array of exotic wildlife -- including plant and animal species previously unknown to science--during a two-month expedition to little-known regions in the shadow of Mount Everest.
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LPLatest: Kingdom Hearts II Ships 1.3 Million Units in North America (General) posted: 4/7/06
"Kingom Hearts II" shipped 1.3 million units to North American retailers since its March 28 ship date last week. The Japanese version of "Kingdom Hearts II" was released on December 22, 2005 and shipped one million units within the first three days. Three months since its release, it has shipped a total of 1.2 million units. Combining this with the North American release, the title has shipped over 2.5 million units in Japan and North America.
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MiaHerald: Maleficent's back, and she's not happy (Coll) posted: 4/7/06
Review of Kingdom Hearts II.
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WorldLeisureJobs: Buzz Enters Disneyland Paris (OD) posted: 4/7/06
Disneyland Paris in France will launch its newest attraction, Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast, this weekend (8 April).
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BW: Disney's High School Musical Avail. for Local Productions in Fall (Movies) posted: 4/7/06
Disney Theatricals Productions announces a version of High School Musical will be made available for local productions this Fall through Music Theatre International.
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KFMB: Happiest Balloon on Earth Floats Over San Diego (DL) posted: 4/7/06
The "happiest balloon on earth" launched from Coronado early Thursday morning. It begins its 11-week tour of the US and Canada.
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Billboard: Radio Disney Launches Version 2.0 Of 24/7 Streaming (General) posted: 4/7/06
Radio Disney has launched "Radio Disney 2.0," a live 24/7, digital audio stream available at RadioDisney.com.
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CNET: Protective parents -- Gold for cellular services? (General) posted: 4/7/06
Cell services that cater to the children and their parents could be the next big driver of growth in the cell phone industry.
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NYTimes: A Second Home, Complete with Mouse (WDW) posted: 4/7/06
Families purchase homes, in many cases a secondary home near Walt Disney World.
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LPWire: April 7 Disney Additions to the LaughingPlace Store (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 4/7/06
Featured in this update is are more items in our new Clearance section.
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Playbill: Disney Channel Hit High School Musical Will Get a Stage Musical (Movies) posted: 4/6/06
Disney Theatricals Productions has announced it will release a stage version of the Disney Channel's successful TV musical High School Musical.
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LPLatest: Conservation Celebrities Recognized as Disney Fund Reaches $10 Million Investment in Wildlife (WDW) posted: 4/6/06
Five renowned conservation celebrities joined with Disney Thursday night to celebrate a $10 million milestone for the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund (DWCF) -- a program that has benefited nearly 500 wildlife projects around the world
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BizJournals: Iger, Weiss update community leaders on Disney (WDW,OD) posted: 4/6/06
Disney CEO Bob Iger and WDW President Al Weiss spoke about Disney's current projects -- Expedition Everest and the recent opening of Hong Kong Disneyland.
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LPNews: Disney Mobile and Mobile ESPN to Launch Co-Branded Mall Kiosks for Retail Distribution (General) posted: 4/6/06
"Shopping malls will be essential to reaching our family audience and we think it is a great retail channel for us," said George Grobar, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Mobile. "The dual-sided kiosk featuring both Disney Mobile and Mobile ESPN will capture attention in these high-traffic locations."
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LPLatest: Details for Disney Mobile Set to Launch in June (General) posted: 4/6/06
Unlike traditional family plans that focus on shared minutes, Disney Mobile will offer a comprehensive, family-tailored service. It will provide customizable tools to balance kids cell phone use with controls that allow parents to manage family phone use and help teach kids responsible use. In addition, Disney Mobile will come equipped with all the things tweens and teens are looking for in a cell phone today - from a camera to messaging to popular ring tones and content
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JHM: Toys R Us Passes on Merchandise from Disney's The Wild (Movies) posted: 4/6/06
In a story that doesn't exactly bode well for the new CG feature that Walt Disney Pictures will be releasing to theaters next Friday, Jim Hill talks about how Toy 'R' Us execs were offered the chance to produce some "The Wild" -themed plush ... but then passed on that opportunity after they saw a work-in-progress version of this CORE Digital production.
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LPLatest: Allstate Becomes Title Sponsor of Tom Joyner Family Reunion (WDW) posted: 4/6/06
For the third year, Allstate returns as the title sponsor for the Tom Joyner Family Reunion that will host nearly 10,000 people for a weekend of concerts, comedy, a health and business expo and access to the world-renowned Walt Disney World
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LPLatest: Disney Records Set to Release "The Wild Soundtrack April 11 (Movies) posted: 4/6/06
Walt Disney Records sets "The Wild Soundtrack" free on April 11, 2006. The CD opens with a rockin' remake of "Real Wild Child" by newly signed Buena Vista Music Group recording artists Everlife, followed by three all-new, original songs.
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LPLatest: Winnie the Pooh to Hollywood Walk of Fame (Movies) posted: 4/6/06
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is granting Pooh his own star on Hollywood Boulevard on April 11th.
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EOnline: Vieira Ditches ABC's View, Heads to NBC's Today (Movies) posted: 4/6/06
During today's episode of The View, Meredith Vieira announced her plans to travel over to NBC's Today.
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Reuters: Home video spending falls in Q1 (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/6/06
Video purchases and rentals fell 4.4% in the first quarter compared to last year. However Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia sold an estimated 4 million units Tuesday, its first day in stores.
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Reuters: Anaheim, CA sets timeline for $2 bln project (DL) posted: 4/6/06
Reuters reports Anaheim will begin one of the biggest redevelopment projects in California which will add $2 billion in new real estate including high-rise housing in the area around Disneyland.
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LPLatest: Cars Newest Sponsor of Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach (Movies) posted: 4/6/06
Cars, a fast-paced comedy adventure set inside the world of cars from Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studio (The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc.) has joined the sponsor family of the upcoming 32nd Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.
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LPNews: LG Electronics MobileComm Teams Up With Disney Mobile for Launch Handset (General) posted: 4/6/06
LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc. (LG Mobile Phones), a leading worldwide provider of advanced wireless handsets and accessories announced today that its newest mobile phone, the DM-L200 is designed as one of the launch handsets for the new Disney Mobile service.
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BizJournals: Disney Mobile to use Convergys Software (General) posted: 4/6/06
Convergys will provide its Infinys rating and billing software and related services to Disney Mobile and Visage will provide the service delivery platform.
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LPLatest: Disney Continues to Support Rebuilding in the Gulf Coast Region With $1.5 Million Donation (General) posted: 4/5/06
As part of an ongoing commitment to the rebuilding efforts in areas of the Gulf Coast hit hard by hurricanes last year, The Walt Disney Company Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Tom Staggs presented on behalf of Disney Worldwide Outreach a donation of $1.5 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America President Roxanne Spillett today on ABC News' "Good Morning America." The funds donated by Disney will go towards rebuilding 16 Clubs in the Gulf Coast that were severely damaged.
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AutoChannel: Alamo Rent A Car Opens Location in Downtown Disney District (DL) posted: 4/5/06
Alamo Rent A Car, the official rental car of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, today announced that it has opened a location in the heart of the Downtown Disney District.
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WJLA: Themed Camp for Scouts Built on Old Disney Site (OD) posted: 4/5/06
The Boy Scouts will open a new camp on the site in Prince William County, Virginia where Disney had sought to build a new theme park in the 80s.
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USAToday: Disney's phone lets kids talk at parents' discretion (General) posted: 4/5/06
USA Today reports on Disney's upcoming Disney Mobile.
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Playbill: Tarzan Replaces Lottery with Student Rush Program (Movies) posted: 4/5/06
Disney has cancelled its previously announced lottery ticket program for Tarzan and will instead offer the available tickets as part of the Student Rush Program.
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OrlSen: Barry Bonds Reality TV Show Debuts (Movies) posted: 4/5/06
ESPN premiered its latest original programming, a documentary featuring the controversial baseball player Barry Bonds. Bonds is in pursuit of baseball's most revered record, Hank Aaron's home run record.
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NYPost: $40M Puts Vieira Era Nearer (Movies) posted: 4/5/06
ABC's Meredith Vieira is anticipated to accept NBC's offer to replace Katie Couric on the Today show.
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LATimes: Pixar's Catmull to Get 400,000 Shares in Deal (General) posted: 4/5/06
Pixar Animation Studios President Ed Catmull will get 400,000 Pixar shares in connection with the Emeryville, Calif.-based company's $7.4-billion sale to Walt Disney Co.
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HR: : ABC's 'Legal' retains Posey (Movies) posted: 4/5/06
Parker Posey has signed up for a multi-episode arc on ABC's Boston Legal.
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HR: Fox closes on ABC demo lead (Movies) posted: 4/5/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Fox is pulling in closer to ABC's ratings within the 18-49 demographic for the week.
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ABC News: Yeti Officially Joins Animal Kingdom (WDW) posted: 4/4/06
Disney will open Expedition Everest on April 7th. The attraction features a roller coaster ride through a mountain landscape where guests can discover the Yeti.
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LATimes: A Satisfying Trip Through a Wardrobe (Movies) posted: 4/4/06
The Los Angeles Times highlights the special features on the Chronicles of Narnia dvd which was released in stores today.
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B&C: Little Einsteins Comes to iTunes (Movies) posted: 4/4/06
The Disney Channel's Little Einsteins are available on iTunes.
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LPLatest: Disney's Little Einsteins Musical Missions CD Available Now (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/4/06
"Little Einsteins Musical Missions" CD introduces an all-new, interactive audio experience inspired by the hit Playhouse Disney TV series "Little Einsteins." Children can listen and play along while they blast off on four adventures hosted by their favorite Little Einsteins characters (Leo, June, Annie and Quincy) that are set to classical pieces such as Mozart's "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee," Bizet's "Carmen Suite #1" and Brahms' "Hungarian Dance #5."
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LPLatest: Disneymania 4 and Disney's Karaoke Disneymania Vol 2 Arrives April 4 (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/4/06
Disneymania 4 showcases 15 tracks from today's biggest teen and tween stars -- including Teddy Geiger, Jesse McCartney, Jonas Brothers, The Cheetah Girls, Ashley Tisdale and Miley Cyrus -- as they put a fresh twist on their favorite Disney songs. Disney's Karaoke Series: Disneymania Volume 2 includes sixteen tracks, both with and without vocals
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JHM: Does Hollywood actually believe that American audiences have lost their tasted for Anglo-style animation? (Movies) posted: 4/4/06
Jim Hill has stumbled upon a fascinating explanation as to why Disney just shut down production of "Gnomeo & Juliet" and Dreamworks Animation is currently retooling "Flushed Away." Could it be that certain studio executives actually believe that the type of humor & story-telling that is typically found in British-themed toons doesn't appeal to American audiences anymore?
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LPLatest: Video Game Based on Disney CGI Film The Wild Now Available (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/4/06
The game features Samson the Lion and Benny the squirrel, who must leave their pampered lives and set out on an adventure to save Samson's son, Ryan, who accidentally gets shipped from the New York City Zoo to the wild.
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LPLatest: France Telecom to Offer Buena Vista Movies On Demand (General) posted: 4/4/06
Buena Vista International Television (BVITV) and France Telecom have concluded a multi-year VOD agreement to allow subscribers to enjoy a selection of movies from BVITV's portfolio, through France Telecom's Wanadoo broadband, and MaLigne TV IPTV set top box services.
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JAM!Video: 'Narnia' DVD simply magical (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/4/06
Review of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe special edition dvd.
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AP: No immediate ruling in Beatty suit (Movies) posted: 4/4/06
The Associated Press reports actor Warren Beatty continues to wait for a ruling on whether he or Tribune Media Services holds the films rights to the charater, Dick Tracy.
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CourierNews: Suburban musician is Disney veteran (WDW) posted: 4/4/06
Brief conversation with a former Disney performer.
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NYTimes: NBC Said to Be Close to Signing ABC's Vieira for Today (Movies) posted: 4/4/06
Reports that ABC's Meredith Vieira is close to replacing Katie Couric on NBC's Today show. Couric is expected to move to CBS to anchor the evening news.
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OrlSen: Epcot is rolling out 2nd Segway tour (WDW) posted: 4/3/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Epcot will host regular a one-hour indoor tours featuring the Segway.
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JHM: With great power comes ... some surprising limitations (General) posted: 4/3/06
Jim Hill tries to give us some idea of where John Lasseter & Ed Catmull's power really lies. How these two Pixar execs have absolute control over WDFA but surprisingly little pull when it comes to Disney Consumer Products.
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Reuters: Citadel gets US antitrust OK for ABC Radio (General) posted: 4/3/06
The FTC has approved the sale of ABC Radio to Citadel Broadcasting Corp.
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ManilaBulletin: Learning through imagination on Playhouse Disney Channel (General) posted: 4/3/06
Children in the Phillippines may now enjoy the 24-hour commercial-free Playhouse Disney Channel through cable tv. The channel will be available on SkyCable Platinum, Las Piñas Cable TV, Muntinlupa Cable TV, Parañaque Cable TV, and Destiny Cable TV. On May 6th the new Mickey Mouse Clubhouse will air featuring 3D Mickey Mouse.
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OrlSen: Animal Kingdom's Expedition Everest Opening Honors Wildlife Conservationists (WDW) posted: 4/3/06
Susan Strother Clarke reports scientist Jane Goodall, actress Isabella Rosselini and British comedian John Cleese will be honored this week for their committment to wildlife conservation.
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Reuters: Astin one of "The Guys" for ABC Pilot (Movies) posted: 4/3/06
Sean Astin is in negotiations to star in ABC's comedy pilot The Guys.
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Zap2It: ABC's the Place to be Sunday (Movies) posted: 4/3/06
ABC topped the ratings on Sunday with Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives.
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Reuters: Hollywood Studios to offer Digital Movies (General) posted: 4/3/06
Movielink and CinemaNow will offer major films via their online service on the same day dvds are sold at stores..
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LP: Rhoda Williams, voice of Drizella in Disney's Cinderella and GE Carousel of Progress ladies has died at 75 (Movies) posted: 4/3/06
Rhoda W. Van Meter, an actress also known as Rhoda Williams, died March 8 of age-related causes. She served as the voice and model for the Walt Disney Studios audioanimatronic mother and teenage daughter at the General Electric Carousel of Progress at Disneyland.
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