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June 2006
OrSen: Update on Boy who died on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster (WDW) posted: 6/30/06
The Orlando Sentinel has an update on the 12 year old who died after riding Rock 'n' Roller Coaster on Thursday.
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AP: Boy Dies After Riding Rock N Roller Coaster (WDW) posted: 6/30/06
Michael Russell the 12 year old son of Iraq war veteran Byron Russell became limp during a ride on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. CPR was administered but the young boy was pronounced dead in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. An autopsy will be performed Friday.
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AP: Johnny Depp Moving Away From Pirate Role (Movies) posted: 6/30/06
The Associated Press talks with Johnny Depp about his portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow including his influences.
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ComingSoon: Johnny Depp on Dead Man's Chest (Movies) posted: 6/30/06
Coming Soon interviews Oscar nominee Johnny Depp about the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
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ComingSoon: Bloomin' Pirates! (Movies) posted: 6/30/06
Coming Soon talks with Orlando Bloom about the upcoming film Pirates of the Caribbean.
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USAToday: Superman vs. Jack Sparrow: Who will win? (Movies) posted: 6/30/06
USA Today discusses the box office battle between the "Man of Steel" and Captain Jack Sparrow.
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HR: 'Narnia' tops slow 1st half for DVD sales (Movies) posted: 6/30/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Chronicles of Narnia topped DVD sales.
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USAToday: Gas prices put the brakes on some vacations (General) posted: 6/30/06
USA Today discusses the impact gas prices are having on family vacations and the specials some destinations are offering to bring in tourists.
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Playbill: Tarzan Star to Enter the "Broadway Spotlight" in August (Movies) posted: 6/30/06
Merle Dandridge, who plays Kala in the new Disney musical Tarzan, will step into the "Broadway Spotlight" Aug. 7 at the Ars Nova.
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Playbill: Tarzan to Offer Actors' Fund Performance (Movies) posted: 6/30/06
The August 20th performance of Tarzan will benefit the non-profit organization, the Actors' Fund of America.
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OCReg: Mouse ears get new looks (DL,Coll) posted: 6/30/06
Until late October 2005 when Disney launched its first fashion mouse ears, it barely touched the classic black design worn by children and adults for more than 50 years.
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BWImage: High School Musical's Ashley Tisdale Visits The Lion King (Movies) posted: 6/30/06
Image of Ashley Tisdale, who played villainous Sharpay Evans in Disney's hit TV movie High School Musical stops by The Lion King.
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BroadwayPic: Rosie O'Donnell Swings By Tarzan (Movies) posted: 6/30/06
Rosie O'Donnell the voice of Terk in the animated film Tarzan stops by the Broadway production of Tarzan.
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OrlSen: Boy dies after riding Rock 'n' Roller Coaster (WDW) posted: 6/29/06
A 12 year old boy died after riding the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney-MGM Studios theme park. The attraction is closed "pending an investigation" but initial findings are the attraction was operating normally.
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OrlSen: Statement from Walt Disney World Resort (WDW) posted: 6/29/06
The Orlando Sentinel posts Walt Disney World's official response to a young boy's death following a ride on Rock 'N' Roller Coaster.
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LATimes: Novice Disney Board Member to Be Chairman (General) posted: 6/29/06
The Los Angeles Times reports the new Disney Company Chairman is the former CEO of Procter & Gamble John E Pepper Jr.
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Fool: Disney's Pepper Stake (General) posted: 6/29/06
The Motley Fool reviews the appointment of John Pepper Jr to chairman of the Disney Company board.
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IGN: IGN Interviews Gore Verbinski (Movies) posted: 6/29/06
IGN FilmForce chats with Pirates of the Caribbean II director Gore Verbinski.
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SunSentinel: Heat's Wade, Haslem to be Grand Marshals at Magic Kingdom on Monday (WDW) posted: 6/29/06
The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem will be grand marshals for a ticker-tape along Main Street at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Monday, July 3.
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CNNMoney: Eisner on YouTube: It's great but ... (General) posted: 6/29/06
Ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner, top media execs think the explosion of online video sites presents an opportunity, but also a threat, to big media firms.
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JAM!: Mystery role for Keef in 'Pirates 3' (OD) posted: 6/29/06
Jam!Showbiz discusses Keith Richards addition to Pirates 3.
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TampaTheatre: Sing A Long Mary Poppins July 20 - 23 & 27 - 30 in Tampa (Movies) posted: 6/29/06
Join in and step-in-time with Mary, Bert and the gang. For this special engagement, a restored 35mm print of the classic 1964 film has been customized with on-screen lyrics of all the songs so that you can join in the fun by singing along. So haul out your dancing shoes or chimney sweep and come ready to sing, laugh, and have the most amazing time imaginable with your family and friends.
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LATimes: John E Pepper Elected Chairman at Disney (General) posted: 6/28/06
Walt Disney Co. today said that former Procter & Gamble chief John E. Pepper was elected non-executive chairman of the entertainment giant, replacing former U.S. Sen. George J. Mitchell.
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OrlSen: Millionaire attraction to close at Disney-MGM Studios in August (WDW) posted: 6/28/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Who Wants to Be a Millionaire -- Play It! game at Disney-MGM Studios will greet its final guests on August 19th before closing its doors for a new attraction.
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WESH: Online Sex Sting Nets Theme Park Workers (WDW) posted: 6/28/06
WESH reports the Disney workers arrested in online sex sting operation have been placed on administrative leave without pay.
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ChiTrib: McDisney's Happy Ending (DL,WDW,Coll,General) posted: 6/28/06
The Chicago Tribune discusses Disney - McDonald's lengthy break up.
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LATimes: NBC scores with Talent, ABC doesn't mind Heat (Movies) posted: 6/28/06
ABC's coverage of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Mavericks was the week's most-watched program.
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NYTimes: Gibson Leaves Good Morning America (Movies) posted: 6/28/06
The New York Times describes Charlie Gibson's last day at ABC's Good Morning America as he officially steps into his new role as the host of World News Tonight.
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DailyNews: Disneyland Could Replace Seoul Grand Park (OD) posted: 6/27/06
Seoul Mayor Lee Myung-bak said Monday that negotiations to bring a Disney theme park to the area are moving ahead well.
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ElCapitan: Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre Offers the Ultimate Pirate Experience July 7 - Sept 4 (Movies) posted: 6/27/06
Senior vice president of worldwide special events for Buena Vista Pictures Distribution Lylle Brier said, "Moviegoers and pirate fans are going to have a blast during this special engagement of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'at the El Capitan Theatre. Not only will they be seeing the film digitally projected with state-of-the-art picture and sound, but they'll get a chance to see some very authentic props and set pieces that were actually used in the making of the film. We're very excited to be celebrating this great new film from Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, and we know that the El Capitan is the ideal place to experience this amazing new big screen adventure."
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DISSodaFountain: Soda Fountain and Studio Store Celebrating Pirates Film with Pirate's Treasure Sundae and LE Pins (DL,Movies) posted: 6/27/06
Disney's Soda Fountain and Studio Store, located adjacent to the El Capitan Theatre, will also be celebrating the return of Jack Sparrow by offering a "Pirate's Treasure Sundae." This mouth-watering concoction includes an island of butter rum-flavored ice cream surrounded by a sea of rich chocolate sauce. Candy coated chocolate jewels, mounds of whipped cream, and a collectable souvenir bowl add to the fun. The Studio Store will be offering three exclusive "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" pins.
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ChiSunTimes: 2007 'Pirates 3' to feature Richards as Depp's dad (Movies) posted: 6/27/06
The Chicago Sun Times reports Keith Richards will appear in Pirates of the Caribbean 3.
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CNBC: Disney interns looking for bigger rewards (DL,WDW) posted: 6/27/06
CNBC's Jerry Cobb reports on a program at Disney that pays summer interns and puts some of them on the path to a successful job.
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CFN13: Disney Workers Among Online Predator Arrests (WDW) posted: 6/27/06
Twenty people, including workers for Disney and Universal are facing charges today after an online sex sting in Polk County.
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QCTimes: When Walt Disney Came to Town... (General) posted: 6/27/06
Davenport columnist Bill Wundram shares his story of the time he interviewed Walt Disney.
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WashPost: Disney Stationery Animates a Postal Spat (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/27/06
The Washington Post reports Douglas Carlson, an attorney and stamp aficionado from California has filed a complaint regarding the cost of special licensed postal office stationery including the recent Disney stationery products.
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BusinessWk: Has Superman Finally Met His Match? (Movies) posted: 6/27/06
It's Warner Bros. vs. Disney in this summer's battle of the majors for blockbuster dominance. And the pirate may best the Man of Steel
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OMeon: Did Disneyland Just Throw the Disney Studio Under the Bus? (DL,Movies) posted: 6/27/06
Last Saturday, Walt Disney Pictures held the world premiere for its big summer film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest at Disneyland. Depending on your vantage point, either the event was a huge success or, as one international journalist put it, "a giant cock-up," as stars Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom were greeted by both wildly enthusiastic cheering and gales of boos.
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Playbill: Tarzan Cast Album Swings Into Stores Today (Movies) posted: 6/27/06
The Broadway cast recording of Tarzan hits store shelves today. The cast will visit "Weekend Today" on August 5.
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E!Online: Star Falls from "View" (Movies) posted: 6/27/06
Star Jones Reynolds announced today that she will leave ABC's The View.
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Zap2it: ABC, FOX Hanging On to Pilots (Movies) posted: 6/27/06
Zap2It takes a look at the upcoming season for ABC.
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GuamPDN: CARS races onto consoles, computer (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/27/06
The Guam Pacific Daily News reviews Leapster's Cars and THQ's Cars Radiator Springs Adventures.
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HR: Sonnenfeld, ABC go for belly laughs (Movies) posted: 6/27/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, director Barry Sonnenfield will be the executive producer for ABC's comedy series Notes from the Underbelly.
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DailyRecord: Doctor Who Shared Name with Disney's Duck is Dead (General) posted: 6/27/06
The Daily Record under the headline "Donald Duck is Dead, Aged 81" shares the story of Dr. Donald Duck who has died at the age of 81.
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Broadway: High School Musical's Zac Efron to Play Link in Hairspray Film (Movies) posted: 6/27/06
High School Musical's Zac Efron will play Link Larkin in the big screen adaptation of Hairspray.
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CartoonBrew: Interview with Burny Mattinson and More (Movies,General) posted: 6/27/06
CartoonBrew announces the newest Animation Podcast, posted June 26, is part one of an interview with Disney legend Burny Mattinson. He started working at Disney in the 1950s and is still there today.
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InsideBayArea: Disneyland's magic, intrigue come to Oakland Museum (DL) posted: 6/27/06
"Behind the Magic -- 50 Years of Disneyland" at the Oakland Museum through August 20 offers visitors a special look at the creation of the "happiest place on earth."
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Charlotte: 10 Places to Relax at Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 6/27/06
The Charlotte Observer offers 10 spots to stop and relax at Walt Disney World.
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Playbill: Off-Broadway Play (Movies) posted: 6/27/06
Off-Broadway's 59E59 Theaters will welcome eight American shows that are en-route to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe including Mickey Mouse Is Dead. "Hollywood, 1952. Are the Communists coming? Senator McCarthy hunts Reds, the Rosenbergs are doomed to die, and Walt Disney spies for the FBI. Harris and Finch, scriptwriters at the Disney Studio, are plotting to unionize. Walt's just been called to name names. How much does he know about them? A searing look into friendship, national identity and the politics of paranoia, the Happiest Place on Earth will never be the same."
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AP: Disney Considering Shanghai Park (OD) posted: 6/26/06
The China Daily newspaper reports remarks from Disney Company Chairman George Mitchell about the company's discussions with Shanghai officials to open a Disneyland theme park in Shanghai.
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OCReg: Yo ho, Yo ho! Revamped Pirates of the Caribbean (DL) posted: 6/26/06
Description of the newly remodeled Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland.
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LATimes: Yo, ho, where'd Johnny Depp Go? (Movies) posted: 6/26/06
The Los Angeles Times offers one reporter's experiences at the red carpet premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest which was held at Disneyland.
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MiceAge: Waiting for Johnny (DL) posted: 6/26/06
Sue Kruse writes of her experiences as a Disneyland guest during the red carpet events for upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean film.
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MSNBC: A Pirate's Life (Movies) posted: 6/26/06
He wasn't looking for superstardom, so superstardom came looking for him. Johnny Depp on family, Pirates of the Caribbean 2 and how he got a chest of gold without selling his soul in this week's issue of Newsweek.
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LATimes: Click Passes CARS in Theaters (Movies) posted: 6/26/06
The Adam Sandler comedy Click muscles the Disney animated feature Cars out of the top spot and becomes the star's eighth film to open at No. 1.
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OrlSen: Disney may open new world to Indians (WDW) posted: 6/26/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney's Wide World of Sports has invited the Cleveland Indians for spring training.
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NYTimes: Justices Refuse Winnie the Pooh Case (General) posted: 6/26/06
The New York Times reports the Supreme Court refused to decide on AA Milne's granddaughter's right to recapture control of the copyright associated with Winnie the Pooh.
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BradentonHerald: Disney's "The Lion King" To Return to Tampa Bay (Movies) posted: 6/26/06
Disney's "The Lion King" will return to The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center for an engagement from May 8-June 22 of 2008. An on-sale date for tickets has yet to be determined.
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NYTimes: Eisner Buys Maker of Video for Babies (General) posted: 6/26/06
The New York Times reports former Disney chief Michael Eisner has purchased Team Baby Entertainment that makes educational dvd's for infants and toddlers featuring collegiate teams. Among their currently titles is Baby Irish that focuses on the University of Notre Dame.
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OrlSen: Shyamalan Book Tells of Breakup with Disney (Movies) posted: 6/23/06
In the upcoming book "The Man Who Heard Voices: Or, How M. Night Shyamalan Risked His Career on a Fairy Tale" the filmmaker offers a candid recounting of his separation from the Disney Studios.
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MotleyFool: Dueling Fools Tackle Disney (General) posted: 6/23/06
The Motley Fool offers several columns featuring the dueling bulls / bears opinions on Disney stock.
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JAM!: 'The Lion King' moves to Times Square (Movies) posted: 6/23/06
Disney's The Lion King has moved to the Art Nouveau theatre in Times Square.
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Philly: Six Flags mulls Valencia parks sale, citing rowdy teen atmosphere (DL) posted: 6/23/06
Six Flags Inc is considering selling off several of its theme parks including Magic Mountain.
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LATimes: Ducks Make Final Break From Disney (General) posted: 6/23/06
On Thursday Anaheim's hockey team changed its name from the Disney placed moniker Mighty Ducks of Anaheim to the Anaheim Ducks.
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Oswego: Lead Singer Of Cheetah Girls Headlines Harborfest in Northern New York (Movies) posted: 6/23/06
Sabrina Bryan, lead singer of "The Cheetah Girls," will be the featured performer at the WOLF Disney Radio Concert at Harborfest in Oswego, New York. The concert will take place on the Labatt Lakeview Stage in Breitbeck Park beginning at noon on July 28.
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DailyTelegraph: Disney lifts Pooh bear grave ban (General) posted: 6/23/06
The Disney Corporation has backed down on their decision to deny grieving parents permission to place an image of Pooh on their stillborn baby's headstone.
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NormanTranscript: Now that you are grandparents, are you going to Disney World? (WDW) posted: 6/23/06
A grandmother shares her joyful experiences touring Walt Disney World with her granddaughters and their mother.
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BizJournals: Universal Orlando Hires Former Disney exec (General) posted: 6/23/06
Universal Orlando hired Dan Cupertino as senior vice president of sales. He has formerly served as vice president for travel agency sales and national accounts with The Walt Disney Co.
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LPLatest: Virginia Davis Personal Appearance Tonight at 7p at Hollywood Heritage Museum (Movies) posted: 6/22/06
Five years before Mickey Mouse was born, Virginia Davis starred in Walt Disney's first film to combine live-action with animation, Alice's Wonderland (1923). After filming was begun in Kansas City, Walt moved to Hollywood. Virginia Davis followed and starred in a total of fourteen Alice Comedies through 1925. Now, meet Virginia Davis in person at the Hollywood Heritage Museum on Thursday June 22, 2006 at 7:30p. Tickets are $8.
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OCReg: Pirate movie premiere to be held at Disneyland (Movies) posted: 6/22/06
The Orange County Register reports Disneyland will close early at 5p but will also open early at 6:30a to accomodate the red carpet premiere for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest on Saturday, June 24.
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LPWire: Playhouse Disney's Little Einsteins and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Ratings Winners (Movies) posted: 6/22/06
Disney has refocused on the preschool market with the addition of Little Einsteins and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and the premiere of My Friends Tigger and Pooh set to debut in the Spring 2007.
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UPI: Disney Pushes Princesses and Fairies (General) posted: 6/22/06
Report focuses on Disney Consumer Products success with its Disney Princesses merchandise line and anticipated growth with its upcoming Disney Fairies products.
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LPWire: Disney Announces Merchandise Lines For Boys (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/22/06
Disney Consumer Products announces their various merchandise lines featuring Cars, Pirates of the Caribbean, Power Rangers and Toy Story characters.
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LPWire: Mickey Mouse Waves His Magic Wand on New Postage Stamps (Coll) posted: 6/22/06
Sneak peak of the upcoming The Art of Disney: Magic stamps, which will be issued in 2007.
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LPWire: Hit a High Note with Mattel's New ''High School Musical'' DVD Board Game (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/22/06
The High School Musical DVD Game allows players to be one of the six main characters from the movie - Gabriella, Troy, Sharpay, Ryan, Taylor and Chad - and respond to DVD-based questions and challenges in four categories, including "Actual or SO Not!," "Song," "Dance" and "Relationships and Trivia."
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LPLatest: Ventura College Offers Summer Theme Park Courses (DL,WDW) posted: 6/22/06
This summer, the community extension programs at Ventura College in Ventura and College of the Canyons in Valencia will be offering courses on the history and business of theme parks and planning an Orlando vacation.
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LPLatest: Fourth of July Fireworks at Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 6/22/06
Celebrations for July 4th will take place throughout Walt Disney World with fireworks displays scheduled for 9p at the Magic Kingdom and Disney-MGM Studios and a 10p performance of Epcot.
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LPLatest: Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest for Handheld Video Game Platforms (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/22/06
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest video games for the PSP(TM) (PlayStation ®Portable) system, Nintendo DS(TM) and Game Boy ® Advance will be on store shelves on Tuesday, June 27, in time for the film's release on July 7.
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LPLatest: Mouse Tracks, the Story of Disney Records Available Now (Movies,General) posted: 6/22/06
Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records (University Press of Mississippi) chronicles for the first time the fifty-year history of the Disney recording companies launched by Walt and Roy Disney in the mid-1950s, when Disneyland Park, Davy Crockett, and the Mickey Mouse Club were taking the world by storm.
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ESPN: Trimble Disney bound after $100,000 payday (DL) posted: 6/22/06
Nevada team roper Billy Trimble will take his grandkids to Disneyland following his victory in the Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping.
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LPWire: Playskool Sets Sail with Disney Cruise Line (WDW,OD) posted: 6/22/06
Hasbro, Inc. and Disney Cruise Line announced today that new PLAYSKOOL products and Hasbro activities such as a PIRATE MR. POTATO HEAD game and the PLAYSKOOL AGES AND STAGES system will board the line's two ships, further integrating Hasbro products into the fleet's entertainment programs for infants, children and families. The initiative is part of a long-term arrangement between Hasbro and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.
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Kelloggs: CARS offers found on specially marked boxes (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/22/06
Visit the official website to learn more about the Kelloggs-Keebler and Cars promotion. Various Cars related items are available with the purchase of specially marked boxes.
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RadioShack: Cars ZipZaps at Radio Shack (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/22/06
ZipZaps ® micro RCs are made to fit in your pocket so you can race where you want. Radio Shack offers Lightning McQueen, Sally and Mater.
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LPWire: ViewNow Licenses Buena Vista Pay Television Titles for VOD (General) posted: 6/22/06
This licensing deal will include Pirates of Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest and the animation film Cars which will be coming to ViewNow Affiliates. Some of the first films available to ViewNow Affiliates will be The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Eight Below, and Chicken Little. Buena Vista Pay Television's content gives ViewNow the most in-depth and comprehensive line up of Studio VOD programming.
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ComingSoon: Exclusive New Pirates Photos (Movies) posted: 6/21/06
ComingSoon.net has your exclusive first look at these six new photos from Walt Disney Pictures' highly-anticipated Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, sailing into theaters on July 7th.
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DL: Pirates of the Caribbean Online Auction Benefiting Make-A-Wish June 22- 29 (DL,Movies) posted: 6/21/06
Various Pirate themed experiences including A private boat ride with a Walt Disney Imagineer on Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland ® Park, the opportunity to be a pirate in Fantasmic!, and more will be available in special auction at DisneyAuction.com to benefit Make-A-Wish.
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MetroWestDailyNws: Disney imagineer talks robots (WDW) posted: 6/21/06
Imagineer MK Haley shared her work experiences at a fund-raiser for the Hopkinton High School Robotics Club.
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Zap2it: ABC Feels Tuesday Night Ratings Heat (Movies) posted: 6/21/06
Zap2It announces ABC topped the ratings due to the NBA Championship game.
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OrlSen: Disney expects retail sales to reach $23 billion (General) posted: 6/21/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney Consumer Products expects retail sales to jump 10 percent this year.
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JHM: Brittany Murphy to provide voice for Peter Pan's pal in upcoming Disney Fairies Films (General) posted: 6/21/06
Jim Hill Media takes you to NYC's Jacob Javits Center for yesterday's big announcement. Where Disney Consumer Products finally revealed the name of the actress who'll be doing all of the talking for J.M. Barrie's (formerly) silent sprite from now on
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Mediaweek: Disney Beats USA in Weekly Ratings (Movies) posted: 6/21/06
Mediaweek reports the Disney Channel topped the ratings with its presentation of Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior, and its returning series, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.
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Jazz News: Roy Gerson With His Swingtet New Show in NYC Celebrates Disney (Movies) posted: 6/21/06
New York City's Iridium hosts the debut of a new show that will appeal to everyone from connoisseurs of jazz to the youngest fans of the latest Disney DVD as Roy Gerson leads his orchestra through a parade of hits and memories from Disney films. The Show will be presented every Sunday at 3:30p July 23rd through August 27. $25.00 Cover, $15.00 Minimum.
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Reuters: The Rock's injury forces change in "Game Plan" (Movies) posted: 6/21/06
Production has been delayed for Disney's upcoming family football comedy The Game Plan to permit "The Rock" to undergo surgery for an leg injury sustained as he prepared for his role in the film as a professional quarterback.
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Variety: Magic blingdom (General) posted: 6/21/06
Variety discusses the success of Disney Consumer Products under the leadership of former Nike exec Andy Mooney.
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CBSMW: Disney consumer products see global retail sales up 10% (General) posted: 6/21/06
Walt Disney Co. (DIS) said Tuesday it expects its consumer-products division to realized global retail sales of $23 billion in fiscal 2006, up about 10% from $21 billion a year ago.
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Fool: Disney's Dinner Bell (General) posted: 6/21/06
The Motley Fool takes a look at Disney Consumer Product Tinker Bell and her friends.
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InfoWk: Challenging Special Effects Drive Pixar's Cars (Movies) posted: 6/21/06
The special effects in Cars, such as lighting and reflections where the sun bounces off cars coated with five layers of metal-flake paint, proved among the most difficult animation the studio has ever undertaken.
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OMeon: CARS Premiere Pix (Movies) posted: 6/21/06
As a very young man, working in France as a Red Cross ambulance driver during the closing days of WW I, Walt Disney would visit the great art galleries of Paris and spend hours taking in centuries of artistic masterpieces. It has been said that the young Disney dreamed of bringing great art to life. Guest columnist Michael Howe shares with us how Pixar's artists brought the world of Cars to life with his look at the book The Art of Cars.
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Playbill: Beauty and the Beast Celebrates Milestone Performance June 20 (Movies) posted: 6/21/06
The Broadway company of Beauty and the Beast plays its 5,000th performance June 20.
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Playbill News:Tarzan to Appear on Today Show, the View, Early and Weekend Today (Movies) posted: 6/21/06
The Broadway production of Tarzan will be making the talk show rounds as the cd hits shelves. Look for it beginning June 23 at 7 AM ET on NBC's "The Today Show." Other appearances are scheduled for June 23 ("The View," 11 AM ET on ABC), June 27 ("Early Show," 7 AM ET on CBS) and Aug. 5 ("Weekend Today," 7 AM ET on NBC).
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ComingSoon: Disney Picks Up Mother of Spy Pics (Movies) posted: 6/21/06
Disney Pictures has picked up Mother of Invention, a family comedy loosely based on the real-life spy who is also a single soccer mom with two kids.
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AP: Big Ten announces new TV contract with ABC/ESPN and creation of new cable channel (Movies) posted: 6/21/06
The Associated Press reports the Big Ten will becoming to ABC/ESPN and will also be featured in the new 24-hour Big Ten Channel.
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OCReg: GardenWalk takes root in Anaheim (DL) posted: 6/21/06
The Orange County Register reports officials hold groundbreaking for the 19.3-acre, $130 million retail/hotel complex.
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LATimes: Theme parks swing from wild to mild (DL) posted: 6/21/06
More family-oriented attractions are replacing roller coasters in a bid to boost attendance, a report says.
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Reuters: Brittany Murphy is voice of Disney's Tinker Bell (Movies) posted: 6/20/06
Brittany Murphy will provide the voice for Tinker Bell in the new Disney Fairies animated film, a direct-to-video film set for 2007.
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Reuters: Fairy magic to boost Disney licensing revenue (Coll) posted: 6/20/06
Reuters talks with Disney Consumer Products Chairman Andy Mooney about the success of the Disney Fairies franchise.
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OrlSen: Mouse ears dress up for Pirates (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 6/20/06
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the latest Disney accessory; event specific Mouse ears.
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Reuters: Malaysia builder says talks to Disney on theme park (OD) posted: 6/20/06
UEM World, a Malaysian contractor is in talks with several theme-park operators including Disney about a proposal to build a theme park on land in Southern Malaysia.
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Zap2It: ABC Welcomes KYLE XY to the Family (Movies) posted: 6/20/06
ABC Family's Kyle XY will be offered as a same-week encore on ABC beginning June 30th. The family drama premiered Monday, June 26th on ABC Family.
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OrlSen: New Technology Allows No-Hassle Purchases at Water Parks (WDW) posted: 6/20/06
The Orlando Sentinel highlights new technology that permits water park visitors to make purchase using a specially purchased armband that operate in a similar fashion to toll road passes. The armband uses a radio-frequency and can be used throughout the park for purchases should the band break off the wrist it is no longer active. Orlando's Wet 'n Wild is using the new system this summer.
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Zap2it: 'Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure' Review (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/20/06
Zap2It describes Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure as a cute DVD that is a lot of fun, although not as classy as its predecessor.
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DIS: Lady and the Tramp 2: Scamp's Adventure DVD (Movies) posted: 6/20/06
Lady and the Tramp 2: Scamp's Adventure is now available on dvd. Visit the official website for more information.
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DIS: Eight Below Available on DVD (Movies) posted: 6/20/06
Visit the official website for Eight Below to learn more about the friendship between eight sled dogs and their guide Jerry. The movie is based on a true story. The film is available today on dvd and psp.
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Zap2it: ABC's New Shows for 2006-2007 Season (Movies) posted: 6/20/06
Zap2It posts information about each of the new shows for ABC's 2006-07 season in this 13 page spread.
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ChiTrib: Don't let amusement park costs take you for a ride (General) posted: 6/20/06
The Chicago Tribune offers tips on keeping family trips to the amusement park within budget.
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DetFreePress: 'Roving Mars' follows NASA's explorer robots (Movies) posted: 6/20/06
The Detroit Free Press reports Disney Pictures' large format film Roving Mars is currently screnning at the Henry Ford IMAX Theatre.
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DetFreePress: Cheetah Girls 2 Part of Free Films at Detroit's Comcast Series (Movies) posted: 6/20/06
The Detroit Free Press highlights various films that are part of the 11-week Comcast film series screening at Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit. Among the titles listed is Disney's The Cheetah Girls 2.
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OrlSen: 4-year-old hurt at Universal Studios (WDW) posted: 6/20/06
A 4-year-old girl was taken to an area hospital after her foot became stuck between the coaster and the platform as she exited Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster.
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NYPost: Sports Page Uses Signature Ears to Highlight Golf Blunder (General) posted: 6/20/06
The New York Post Sports page features an fictional image of Phil Mickelson donning Mickey Mouse ears since many question his tactics during his defeat in Sunday's final rounds of the US Open at Winged Foot.
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AP: CARS Retains Lead at the Box Office (Movies) posted: 6/19/06
The Associated Press reports Disney/Pixar's Cars topped the box office for the second weekend, making its 10-day domestic total $114.5 million.
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CBSMW: Disney downgraded at AG Edwards (General) posted: 6/19/06
A.G. Edwards downgraded shares of Walt Disney Co. to hold from buy Wednesday, citing what it called the possibility of a "deceleration of growth" at its core businesses.
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LATimes: Disney's Pirates Ride, Just Like in the Movies (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 6/19/06
The Los Angeles Times the renovated Pirates of the Caribbean attraction will look more like the films it inspired. But some fans feel it's taking marketing too far.
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HR: ABC wins Sunday with NBA Finals (Movies) posted: 6/19/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC topped the ratings Sunday evening due to Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
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NYPost: Eisner Interviews Pat Robertson for CNBC Show (General) posted: 6/19/06
Tomorrow's CNBC show Conversations with Michael Eisner will include an interview with televangelist Pat Robertson as well as Whoopi Goldberg.
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NYPost: Eisner Queries Irk Pat (General) posted: 6/19/06
The New York Post publishes portion of an email sent by representatives for Pat Robertson following his interview with Michael Eisner for the CNBC show.
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NYDailyNews: Looking back, Eisner gets a little goofy (General) posted: 6/19/06
The NY Daily News offers Michael Eisner's recent puzzling remarks.
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Philly: Hold The Sugar (General) posted: 6/19/06
The Philadelphia Inquirer offers a look at the differences between teen and tween programming.
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NYTimes: Turkish TV Boots Piglet (Movies) posted: 6/19/06
The New York Times reports the state-owned Turkish television network TRT has banned Winnie the Pooh since Piglet is a pig and Muslims regard the pig as unclean.
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HR: India Reliance seeks Disney, Time Warner deal (OD) posted: 6/19/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, India's Reliance Industries is seeking talks with Disney and Time Warner in an effort to create theme parks in northern India.
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USAToday: Faster coasters have reliability issues (General) posted: 6/19/06
The reliability of roller coasters with a special focus on Six Flags Great Adventure's Kingda Ka that opened in May 2005.
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WFTV: Hoax Shooting Call Brings Deputies To Disney's Magic Kingdom (WDW) posted: 6/16/06
WFTV reports a call claiming a shooting in the Magic Kingdom parking lot was a hoax.
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WashPost: How to Go Behind the Scenes at Disney World's Park (WDW) posted: 6/16/06
The Washington Post offers information on Walt Disney World's backstage and guided tours.
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Zap2it: ABC Welcomes Kyle to the Family (Movies) posted: 6/16/06
Zap2It reports the premiere of ABC Family's Kyle XY.
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OCReg: 1 dead, 1 hurt in cycle crashes (DL) posted: 6/16/06
The Orange County Register reports a fatal accident in the early morning hours near the Disneyland Resort.
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DISChan: Wendy Wu Homecoming Warrior (Movies) posted: 6/16/06
Wendy Wu (played by The Suite Life of Zack & Cody star Brenda Song) is a teen whose goal is to become homecoming queen but then she realizes she's a reincarnated Chinese warrior who is needed to save the world.
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JHM: Wanna peek at the plot for "Pirates III"? How about "Ratatouille"? (Movies) posted: 6/16/06
Jim Hill posts spoilers for Meet the Robinsons, Ratatouille, Pirates III and more. He encourages readers to avoid the column if they do not wish to have these films spoiled prior to their releases.
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NFFC: Summer 2006 Convention Seminars and Registration Information (DL) posted: 6/16/06
Visit the official website for the NFFC - the Club for Disneyana Enthusiasts to learn more about the upcoming 2006 Summer Convention and the Strictly Disneyana Show & Sale.
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HR: ABC moves forward with upfront sales (General) posted: 6/15/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC has begun to strike deals with ad buyers.
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NYTimes: Brenda Song Turns Warrior in Disney's Wendy Wu (Movies) posted: 6/15/06
The New York Times talks briefly with actress Brenda Song who will star in the Disney Channel original film Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior.
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Forbes: Disney Downgraded on Slower Growth (General) posted: 6/15/06
Forbes reports AG Edwards analyst has lowered Disney's shares ratings to "hold" from "buy" on decelerated growth.
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AP: Hong Kong Disney Counting on Summer Season (OD) posted: 6/15/06
The Associated Press reports Hong Kong Disneyland is counting on summer attendance to make up for the attendance lags earlier this year.
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Fool: How to Build a Theme Park (General) posted: 6/15/06
Motley Fool columnist Rick Munarriz offers his insights on the theme park industry's future.
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MNDailyTribute: Visitors designing bus for Tokyo Disneyland (OD) posted: 6/15/06
Japanese designers visit the Greyhound Bus Museum to prepare to design the second generation of buses for Tokyo Disneyland.
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WESH: Mission Space Death Leads To Disney Lawsuit (WDW) posted: 6/14/06
The Bamuwamye family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Disney one year after their 4-year-old son Daudi died following a ride on Epcot's Mission: SPACE.
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McDonalds: Happy Meal featuring Disney/Pixar's Cars (Movies) posted: 6/14/06
View the official website for McDonald's Happy Meals featuring the characters from Cars.
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Zap2it: ABC Shoots, Scores Tuesday (General) posted: 6/14/06
Tuesday's ratings win went to ABC and their presentation of the NBA Finals.
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IGN: Pirates 2: The Deadly Davy Jones (Movies) posted: 6/14/06
A look at the tale of Davy Jones - the villainous character in Pirates of the Caribbean 2.
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E!Online: Woodruff Returns to Newsroom (Movies,General) posted: 6/14/06
E! Online reports on Bob Woodruff's first visit to the ABC newsroom following the roadside bombing in January where he was critically injured.
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LATimes: Disney to License Name for Children's Drinks (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/14/06
The Los Angeles Times reports Cott Corp. will sell a line of beverages featuring Disney/Pixar characters including Finding Nemo(TM) purified drinking water and The Incredibles(TM) fortified flavored water with five added vitamins.
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Philly: The littlest lions (Movies) posted: 6/14/06
The Philadelphia Inquirer takes a look at the two Philadelphia children who portray young Simba and young Nala.
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BusinessWk: A Phone Safe Enough For The Kids? (General) posted: 6/14/06
The cell-phone industry sees a hot new market, but critics are worried as Disney Mobile launches.
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Reuters: Disney CFO Says ABC ad Sales Off to Slow Start (Movies,General) posted: 6/13/06
According to today's presentation by Disney CFO Thomas Staggs advance sales of advertising for its ABC tv network got off to a slow start.
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DIS: Tom Staggs, Snr Exec VP and CFO Presentation (General) posted: 6/13/06
Listen to a re-play of Disney CFO Tom Staggs presenting at the Deutsche Bank 2006 Media & Telecom Conference
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Fool: Disney's Slow-Moving Cars (Movies) posted: 6/13/06
The Motley Fool talks about the relative disappointment of Cars $60.1 million opening weekend.
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Zap2it: High School Musical Star Lands Record Deal (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/13/06
High School Musical's Vanessa Anne Hudgens will release her debut CD this fall with the Hollywood Records label.
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DIS: Trailer for Ratatouille Summer 2007 (Movies) posted: 6/13/06
Visit DisneyPictures.com to view the trailer for the Summer 2007 animated feature Ratatouille.
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JHM: Equatorial Africa, The World Showcase Pavilion That We Almost Got (WDW) posted: 6/13/06
While wandering around Mouse Surplus' new warehouse, Jeff Lange comes across an early Epcot map. Which reminds him of the African pavilion that was supposed to open to the public in late 1983, but ultimately got tripped up by budget problems & politics
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