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July 2006
HR: Singer in pilot deal with ABC (Movies) posted: 7/31/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Bryan Singer who directed such films as X-Men and Superman Returns has signed with ABC in a three-for-one deal. He will develop three scripts for the network, one of which is guaranteed for pilot.
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FoxNews: Will Disney Desert Mel Gibson? (Movies) posted: 7/31/06
Fox News examines the ramifications of Mel Gibson's DUI arrest and its surrounding circumstances on his developing relationship with Disney.
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Reuters: Disney Director Wilson Resigns After 21 Years (General) posted: 7/31/06
Reuters reports Gary Wilson, a member of Disney's board of directors for the last 21 years has stepped down in accordance with a length of service policy in the company's corporate governance guidelines.
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IHT: An unhappy toy story - Unrest in China (General) posted: 7/31/06
The International Herald Tribune reports Disney and McDonalds are investing allegations of poor wages and living conditions at Dongguan factories.
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IGN: War Almost Derails Caspian (Movies) posted: 7/31/06
FilmForce reports The Chronicles of Narnia second film's future was a bit uncertain as star Skandar Keynes who plays Edmund was in Lebanon when the war broke out.
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HR: 'Pirates' continues global domination (Movies) posted: 7/31/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest has become the 25th-biggest worldwide boxoffice hit with its full month as the No. 1 overseas film.
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OrlSen: Will Golden Mickey sell or head for a meltdown? (Coll) posted: 7/31/06
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the 2-foot-tall, 24-karat solid-gold sculpture of Mickey Mouse crafted in 2001 which is still available for purchase.
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FilmStew: Pixar Makes FROG a Princely Project (Movies) posted: 7/31/06
Reports on Disney's upcoming 2-D traditionally animated feature Frog Princess.
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LATimes: Check bags when you check out (DL) posted: 7/31/06
The Los Angeles Times in an article about Baggage Airline Guest Services, or BAGS which takes the hassle out of transporting luggage during vacations including assisting with Walt Disney World's Magical Express - reports Disneyland is investing the service for its guests.
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Variety: ABC books 'Jersey' boy (Movies) posted: 7/31/06
John Lloyd Young of Broadway's Jersey Boys has signed a one-year talent holding deal with ABC/Touchstone TV.
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BusinessWk: PSP's Pirates - Scarcely Seaworthy (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/31/06
The game associated with Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest founders on repetitive play and sloppy controls
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Reuters: Disney's Musical Heads to Latin America (Movies) posted: 7/31/06
Reuters reports Disney's High School Musical premiered on Brazilian tv July 30th and will air throughout the rest of Latin America on August 6th. The films will dubbed in Portuguese and Spanish.
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Yahoo!: Book Offers Tips to Saving Money on a Walt Disney World Vacation (WDW) posted: 7/31/06
Beth Haworth, former Disney cast member and author of "The Ultimate Disney World Savings Guide" offers ways to save on a WDW vacation.
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Empire: Disney Chairman Buys Untitled Comedy (Movies,General) posted: 7/28/06
Disney Studios has purchased a new comedy pitch from The Family Man writers David Diamon and David Weissman.
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ComingSoon: Voice Talents for Ratatouille (Movies) posted: 7/28/06
ComingSoon has posted the voice talents involved with Disney/Pixar's Ratatouille.
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WashPost: 'One' Miserable Showing: 'Idol' Knockoff Sets a Re (Movies) posted: 7/28/06
The Washington Post reports ABC's The One received poor ratings and was in fact beat by Sci-Fi Channel's Eureka. According to the official website the ABC show has been cancelled.
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PC: IT man behind the Mouse (OD) posted: 7/28/06
Noble Coker-Hong Kong Disneyland's director of IT-shares with CWHK's Sheila Lam the challenges of building an IT operation from scratch
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JHM: Is Steve Jobs the new power behind-the-throne at the Magic Kingdom? (General) posted: 7/27/06
As Hollywood still struggles to get a handle on what just happened at Disney Studios, Jim Hill suggests that it's time to start paying attention to all those phone calls and e-mails that Bob Iger gets from Steve Jobs. As Apple's past may hold the key to Disney's future.
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HR: Dis leaps at chance with 'Frog' (Movies) posted: 7/27/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, John Musker and Ron Clements will oversee the 2-D film Frog Princess at Walt Disney Feature Animation.
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OrlSen: Starwood hires former Disneyland president (DL) posted: 7/27/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has hnamed Matt Ouimet as president of its hotel group. Matt Ouimet worked with Disney for 17 years and served as the president of Disneyland. Ed Grier has been named president of Disneyland.
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Forbes: Parks Driving Growth for Disney (General) posted: 7/27/06
Forbes talks about the anticipated third-quarter report from Disney. The earnings will be announced on August 9th.
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Reuters: Euro Disney Q3 revenues rise 13 pct (General) posted: 7/27/06
Reuters talks about Euro Disney's recently announced third quarter earnings.
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HR: Easter vacation boosts Euro Disney numbers (Movies) posted: 7/27/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter Euro Disney SCA posted at 13% increase during the third-quarter over last year.
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JAMTV: ABC finishes fourth in TV ratings (Movies) posted: 7/27/06
ABC finished fourth in the ratings last week.
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HR: Emmys will walk plank in ABC kudo-night plan (Movies) posted: 7/27/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC will air Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl against NBC's presentation of the Primetime Emmy Awards. Some view the move as a "petulant reaction" to the exclusion of Lost and Desperate Housewives among the awards.
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USAToday: Disney Mobile family cellphone service helps parents keep track of kids (Coll,General) posted: 7/27/06
The USA Today offers an overview of Disney Mobile's offerings.
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HR: Cibrowski, Murphy lead ABC's 'GMA' (Movies) posted: 7/27/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter former CBS Evening News executive producer Jim Murphy and ABC veteran Tom Cibrowski are heading over to Good Morning America.
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OrlSen: Disney executive Lee Cockerell has a legacy of leadership (WDW) posted: 7/27/06
The Orlando Sentinel offers a look into the career of Lee Cockerell -- who recently retired from his position at Walt Disney World.
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OrlSen: Cinderellabration to close in September (WDW) posted: 7/27/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Cinderellabration will close September 16th as the "Happiest Celebration on Earth" concludes.
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USAToday: Reynolds focusing on future (Movies) posted: 7/27/06
The USA Today reports ESPN has fired Harold Reynolds for sexual harassment.
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Playbill: Disney Stars Perform Free Concert at J&R Music World on July 25 (Movies) posted: 7/25/06
Playbill reports stars from Disney Theatricals' Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King and Tarzan will perform a free concert at the J&R Music and Computer World at City Hall Park July 25.
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HoustonChron: Walt Disney Co. to Buy India's Hungama TV (Movies) posted: 7/25/06
The Disney Company is in negotiations to purchase Indian children television channel Hungama TV.
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MTV: Madden catches ESPN pay-per-view event (Coll) posted: 7/25/06
ESPN will offer Inside Madden NFL 07 as a pay-per-view program on August 4th. The show will cost $19.95 and will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the game's creation and offer a sneak peek at its new features.
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OrlSen: Pin-trading events to end at Disney Resort Hotels (WDW,Coll) posted: 7/25/06
The Orlando Sentinel explores Disney pin trading at Walt Disney World in light of the recent announcement that the official pin trading nights will end in August.
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ChiTribune: Sprouse twins' new magazine a guide to guy stuff (Movies,General) posted: 7/25/06
The Chicago Tribune highlights the new quaterly magazine for boys ages 8 to 14 called Sprouse Bros. Code. The magazine features Dylan and Cole Sprouse the stars of The Suite Life of Zach and Cody.
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E!Online: A "Dead Man's" Threepeat (Movies) posted: 7/24/06
E! Online reports Disney's The Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest took in another $35 million bringing its 17-day total to $321.7 million.
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MiamiHerald: Pirate's brand appeals to advertisers (Movies) posted: 7/24/06
Article highlights the numerous products and companies that have capitalized on the success of Pirates.
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Newsweek: The Mice That Roared (General) posted: 7/24/06
How Disney bosses Bob Iger and Dick Cook are redefining the kingdom, Hollywood and themselves.
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HR: 'Pirates' ship doesn't tip (Movies) posted: 7/24/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter Disney's Pirates continues to break records.
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USAToday: 'Lady' tanks as 'Pirates' rules waters (Movies) posted: 7/24/06
The USA Today reports Disney's Pirates: Dead Man's Curse remained at the top of the box office for the third consecutive weekend. While Shymalan's Lady of the Lake, a film which Disney passed on had a disappointing opening weekend.
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USAToday: Get 'Lost Diaries' via cellphone (Movies) posted: 7/24/06
The USA Today offers the remarks of Lost executive producer Damon Lindelof. He discussed the upcoming "mobisodes" and a few hints on the upcoming season.
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Brandweek: Disney Tries Magic in Kroger Markets (Coll) posted: 7/24/06
Kroger markets will carry more than 100 Walt Disney Co.-branded healthful food items.
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NYTimes: TV Critics Awards (Movies) posted: 7/24/06
The New York Times reports ABC's Grey's Anatomy took program of the year, Lost was named best achievement in drama and the Disney Channel's High School Musical was named best achievement in children's programming at the TV Critics Awards.
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LATimes: Pirates Hits Another Milestone (Movies) posted: 7/24/06
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Curse breezes past $300 million in record time and tops the box office for a third straight week. 'Monster House' beats expectations.
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LPLatest: Walt Disney Records' Disney Sound Label Signs Ralph's World (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/24/06
The forthcoming CD/DVD package, "Welcome To Ralph's World," will contain 15 tracks plus five new music videos featuring live action intertwined with original animation. The two-disc set is scheduled for release on October 3, 2006.
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ContactMusic: Disney Rivals Go Back to the Drawing Board (Movies) posted: 7/24/06
Brief comments from the founders of Miracle Studios, a group of animators dedicated to hand-drawn images.
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LPLatest: Mickey's Pin Trading Nights At WDW Ending (WDW) posted: 7/24/06
Mickey's Pin Trading Nights, a planned activity at the Walt Disney World Resort since 2002 will be discontinued in August. Guests who enjoyed attending the event and trading pins are invited to continue trading with Cast Members wearing Disney pin trading accessories around property.
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LPLatest: Cheetah Girls at DCA on July 30 (DL) posted: 7/24/06
On July 30th The Cheetah Girls will perform at Disney's California Adventure.
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HR: Deal drama sends 'Grey's' to Lifetime (Movies) posted: 7/24/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lifetime has snatched the syndication rights for ABC's hit series Grey's Anatomy.
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HR: Changes at Disney signal 'strange tides' (Movies) posted: 7/24/06
The Hollywood Reporter reviews the Disney Studios recently announced downsizing.
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NYTimes: Stars, Sneak Peeks Thrill Fans at Comic Confab (Movies) posted: 7/24/06
In article about Comic-Con, the New York Times reports Disney offered a sneak peek to Pirates 3.
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OrlSen: Top high school basketball players at Disney (WDW) posted: 7/24/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports top high school basketball talents are heading to Disney's Wide World of Sports.
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ChiTribune: Disney-MGM Studios Highlights (WDW) posted: 7/24/06
Chicago Tribune offers the highlights of the Disney-MGM Studios.
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DIS: New Disney Channel Original Film Read It and Weep Premieres Tonight (Movies) posted: 7/21/06
Read It and Weep the story of Jamie, a young girl who frustrated by the popular crowd at school creates a fictionalized journal where she as alter ego "Is" is popular and cool. The journal accidentally winds up being published and Jamie becomes a media sensation. She gets lost in the media hype and becomes someone she realizes she doesn't wish to be.
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ChiTrib: 'Read It and Weep' good for whole family (Movies) posted: 7/21/06
The Chicago Tribune calls the Disney Channel original Read It and Weep a "Don't Miss" for this weekend.
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OrlSen: More 'Musical" themes for Disney Channel (Movies) posted: 7/21/06
The Orlando Sentinel talks about High School Musical's success in part as a result what Gary Marsh, president of entertainment for Disney Channel Worldwide called its "emotional honesty". The article also briefly touches on the upcoming film Read It and Weep.
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LATimes: Disney Says Mobile ESPN Sales Lagging (General) posted: 7/21/06
The Los Angeles Times reports Mobile ESPN sales have been disappointing. The company announced they anticipated having 30,000 users by year's end. Analysts initially predicted 240,000 users when it started in February. The company is now offering a less expensive handset and has increased marketing efforts.
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LATimes: Hollywood, Land of Creative Pink Slips (General) posted: 7/21/06
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney production chief Nina Jacobson found out about her termination while her partner was in labor with the couple's third child.
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USAToday: Captain Jack looks great, but gameplay leaves sink (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/21/06
The USA Today reviews the video game Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow saying it "isn't horrible but it's nothing special either."
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DetFreePress: Capt. Sparrow is gay? Shiver me ti (Movies) posted: 7/21/06
Detroit Free Press columnist Desiree Cooper presents her case that Capt. Jack Sparrow is gay.
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Zazzle: Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest Logos for Shirts and Merchandise (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/21/06
Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest artwork is featured in a variety of products -- t-shirts, cards, posters on Zazzle.com.
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HR: Kiebler to talent deal at Disney (Movies) posted: 7/21/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter Stacy Kiebler will star in a pilot for Touchstone TV or join one their existing series. Kiebler was recently featured in Dancing with the Stars. She finished third.
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DetFreePress: Disney Connection to Lionel Trains (Coll) posted: 7/21/06
In a Detroit Free Press article about the history of Lionel Trains briefly discusses the Mickey and Minnie handcar that helped the company survive the Depression Era.
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Playbill: Disney Stars to Perform Free Concert at J&R Music and Computer World (Movies) posted: 7/21/06
Playbill reports stars from Disney's three current Broadway musicals Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King and Tarzan will perform a free concert at the J&R Music and Computer World at City Hall Park on July 25.
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DIS: Tickets on Sale for Incredibles in MK Ice Show in MS Aug 31 - Sep 4 (Movies) posted: 7/21/06
Disney on Ice's The Incredibles in a Magic Kingdom Adventure follows the family's vacation to the Magic Kingdom highlights include "it's a small world", Pirates of the Caribbean and The Haunted Mansion. Tickets sales begin today July 21 for the performances in Tupelo, MS August 31 - September 4.
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NYTimes: Disney Opts for Marketer in Selection of Film Chief (General) posted: 7/20/06
The New York Times discusses the Disney Studios move - placing marketing executive Oren Aviv as the president of production at Disney Pictures.
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FT: Disney changes focus in shake-up (Movies,General) posted: 7/20/06
The Financial Times discusses the shake-up at the Disney Studios.
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LATimes: As Layoffs Sweep Movie Studios, Hollywood Fears for Its Future (General) posted: 7/20/06
The Los Angeles Times discusses the restructuring of the Disney Studios.
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OrlSen: More Musical themes for Disney Channel (Movies,General) posted: 7/20/06
The Orlando Sentinel announces upcoming Disney Channel films including Read It and Weep based on the novel How My Private, Personal Journal Became a Bestseller.
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HR: ABC pulls up Mideast anchor (Movies) posted: 7/20/06
ABC News anchor Charles Gibson is heading back to New York from the Mideast.
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Zap2It: ABC Drops Tonight From Newscast (Movies) posted: 7/20/06
ABC's World News Tonight will be now be known as World News with Charles Gibson. The move is intended to signify ABC News' expansion beyond the 30 minute program.
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TVShowsonDVD: Zorro becomes a Disney Movie Club exclusive (Movies) posted: 7/20/06
Reports have been posted on the LaughingPlace.com discussion boards and other web sites announcing Zorro episodes are available on dvd to Disney's Movie Club. Some have reported the episodes are colorized on the dvd.
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HR: Jacobson out atop Disney film division (Movies,General) posted: 7/19/06
The Hollywood Reporter highlights the recently announced reorganization of the Disney Studios including downsizing its film output to 12-13 pictures per year.
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Reuters: Disney to produce fewer movies, cut 650 jobs (Movies,General) posted: 7/19/06
Reuters reports Orev Aviv will serve as president of production at Walt Disney Pictures, overseeing live-action development and film production. He will replace Nina Jacobson.
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CBSMW: Disney restructures its movie operations (General) posted: 7/19/06
A massive restructuring of Walt Disney Co.'s studio operations will leave one longtime chief out and result in 650 positions being cut in a plan to shift more toward Disney-branded films.
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TheStreet: Disney Trimming Studio (General) posted: 7/19/06
TheStreet.com discusses the announcement of the Disney Studios reorganization.
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PressTelegram: Marketing magical moments (DL) posted: 7/19/06
The Long Beach Press-Telegram talks with Marianne Sharpe, vice president of merchandise for Disneyland Resort, at Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean merchandise store.
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WDW: Disney's Pirate & Princess Party Tickets On Sale Now (WDW) posted: 7/19/06
Tickets are on sale for the Magic Kingdom After Hours Party celebrating Pirates & Princesses. The event features a special parade, fireworks show, toys and candies and more. The dates are in January, February and March.
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OrlSen: ABC Vows Stronger Housewives Season (Movies) posted: 7/19/06
The Orlando Sentinel offers the comments of ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson about the upcoming season.
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E!Online: ABC Bisects Lost, Mends Housewives (Movies) posted: 7/19/06
E! Online discusses ABC's move to release Lost for six weeks and then pull it during the winter rather than air reruns putting the new episodes up against American Idol.
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Fool: Disney's Reel People (General) posted: 7/19/06
The Motley Fool discusses the Disney Studios reorganization.
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DIS: Radio Disney's Totally 10 Birthday Concert! (Movies,General) posted: 7/19/06
Visit RadioDisney.com on July 22nd to see the Totally 10 Birthday Concert LIVE on your computer.
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Zap2it: ABC Plans Long Rollout (Movies) posted: 7/19/06
Zap2It announces ABC's Fall lineup premieres will be spread out from September through November.
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RyeandBattleToday: Brave Girl Becomes A Disney Princess (DL) posted: 7/18/06
Rebekah Hesmer who suffers from a ultra rare skin disorder Erythrokeratoderma - which causes painful lesions of the skin and bleeding - visited Disneyland and met the princesses.
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LATimes: Disneyland Becomes a Dream Come True (DL) posted: 7/18/06
The Los Angeles Times highlights Disneyland's opening day 51 years ago.
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LATimes: It Sells Like Teen Spirit (Movies) posted: 7/18/06
The Los Angeles Times discusses the success of High School Musical's soundtrack.
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Newsweek: How Disney Created a Pop Phenom (Movies) posted: 7/18/06
How did High School Musical a basic-cable TV movie, become a genuine pop-culture phenomenon? It wasn't an accident.
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LATimes: Pirates Again Sails to No. 1 at Box Office (Movies) posted: 7/18/06
The Los Angeles Times reports the successful box office totals for Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
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Forbes: Disney Shares Lack Upside, Appear Fully Valued (General) posted: 7/18/06
Cowen and Company downgraded shares of The Walt Disney Company to "neutral" from "outperform" citing slower-than-expected growth at the company in 2007.
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HR: BVHE will develop original Blu-ray titles (General) posted: 7/18/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Buena Vista Home Entertainment announces they will create a series of short films for the Blu-ray format.
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NYTimes: For Ailing Disney, a Shot of Strong Medicine (Movies,General) posted: 7/18/06
An overview of the anticipated changes coming to the Disney Studios operations.
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The Bosh : Lindsay and pals get trashed at Disneyland (DL) posted: 7/18/06
The Bosh highlights MiceAge's report on Lindsay Lohan's recent visit to Disneyland.Site may contain strong language
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CBSMW: Possible Disney Cuts Drastic Vs Rivals (General) posted: 7/18/06
If Walt Disney Co. decides to go ahead with reported plans to slash its studio operations in coming days, it could be one of the most drastic moves in the industry.
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CBSMW: SG Cowen Downgrades Disney to Neutral (General) posted: 7/18/06
SG Cowen & Co. analyst Lowell Singer cut his rating on Walt Disney Co. shares to neutral from outperform on Monday, saying that the company's operating income growth is likely to slow down in fiscal 2007.
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MexicaMovement: Hispanic Group Calls For Disney Boycott Citing Racism (General) posted: 7/18/06
The Mexica Movement - is calling for a boycott of the Disney Company due to its "habit of hiring talk show hosts who spread the Minutemen white supremacist racist agenda". The group specifically refers to ABC radio's Paul Harvey and Doug McIntyre.
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FLToday: Disney wishes don't come true (WDW) posted: 7/18/06
Florida Today reports Walt Disney World has seen slow growth in attendance during the past year.
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AMEInfo: Disney Magic casts a spell at MoE (Movies) posted: 7/18/06
Families at the Mall of Emirates can enjoy various Disney films now through July 25.
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OrlSen: Crist, Smith enjoy Disney backing (WDW) posted: 7/18/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports high ranking Walt Disney World officials have contributed to the campaign's of Republican candidate for governor Charlie Crist.
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HR: 'Pirates' chest filled to brim (Movies) posted: 7/18/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter Disney's Pirates 2 - Dead Man's Chest continues to perform strongly at the box office setting a new 10-day record with $258 million.
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HR: ABC, NBC send anchors to Mideast (Movies) posted: 7/18/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC News Anchor Charles Gibson will travel to Jerusalem on Monday. NBC plans to send Brian Williams.
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NYPost: Mouse Party (WDW) posted: 7/18/06
The New York Post offers tips to saving on your Walt Disney World vacation.
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TimesHerald: It's not always magical in Disney's wine kingdom (WDW) posted: 7/18/06
A review of the various fine dining opportunities at Walt Disney World and the variety of wine lists available around the resorts.
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Purdue: Vet Student Shows Stripes at Disney World (WDW) posted: 7/18/06
Sara Caruso discusses her experiences at Disney's Animal Kingdom as part of a veterinary internship.
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EXPO2006: Pixar Storytelling - Saturday October 21 (Movies) posted: 7/18/06
The annual screenwriting expo in Los Angeles will feature Pixar storytellers. Andrew Stanton will deliver the keynote "Understanding Story" or "My Journey of Pain." Various Pixar artists will participate in panel discussions and the evening will conclude with a presentation by Brad Bird and Mark Andrews on the creation of The Incredibles.Link spotted on CartoonBrew.com
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KTRK: Houston 12 year old Wins Radio Disney Singing Competition (General) posted: 7/18/06
12 year old girl from Houston Texas has won the Radio Disney High School Music competition and will head to LA to sign a contract.
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MacworldReview: Radiator Springs Adventures (Movies) posted: 7/18/06
Video game featuring the characters of Disney/Pixar's CARS.
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FT: Disney cutbacks add to gloom (General) posted: 7/14/06
The Financial Times discusses the market's response to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The article also reports Disney stock fell 4.8 percent.
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Reuters: "Pirates" sequel sailing to USA in 2008 | Reuter (Movies) posted: 7/14/06
USA Network has acquired the rights to air The Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
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NYTimes: Map to Pirates Gold Keeps Hollywood Guessing (Movies) posted: 7/14/06
The New York Times reviews the success of Disney's Pirates but wonders if it can point the way to other studio successes.
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NFFC: Summer 2006 Convention in Anaheim July 13 - 18 (DL) posted: 7/14/06
Visit the official website for the Club for Disneyana Fans to uncover the variety of Disney presentations available during this summer's convention in Anaheim. Registration is still open and tickets are available at the door
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DizPins: Strictly Disneyana Show & Sale on Sunday, July 16 (DL,Coll) posted: 7/14/06
All Disneyana fans are invited to the NFFC Strictly Disneyana Show & Sale on Sunday, July 16th in Anaheim, CA. The event features hundreds of Disney collectables with something for everyone. Dizpins.com offers a coupon that allows admission to the sale for $5.
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ComingSoon: Alicia Keys in Bell Book and Candle Redo (Movies) posted: 7/14/06
Grammy-winner singer Alicia Keys is set to star in the remake of the 1958 remake of Bell Book and Candle. The film is the first project of a multiyear first-look film production deal with Disney that she signed along with producing partner-manager Jeff Robinson.
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Bloomberg: Disney Shares Fall to 3 Yr Low After CIBC Analysts Downgrade (General) posted: 7/13/06
After CIBC analyst Jason Helfstein cut Disney's rating to "sector underperformer" from "sector performer" Disney stock experienced its biggest percentage decline since March 2003.
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CBSMW: Disney downgraded on possible 2007 slowdown (General) posted: 7/13/06
Walt Disney Co. was downgraded to sector underperformer on Thursday, on concerns of a lackluster 2007.
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Bloomberg: Disney Sells $750 Mln of Debt (General) posted: 7/13/06
Disney sold $750 million of bonds, which was 50 percent more than the company anticipated with the sale. Its Disney's biggest bond sale since 2002.
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LATimes: Major Cuts at Disney Are Expected (Movies,General) posted: 7/13/06
The Los Angeles Times reports the Disney Company will slash hundreds of studio jobs and will release fewer movies in a bid to reduce costs.
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LPLatest: Disney Records Scores Big with Three Soundtracks in the Top 25 on Billboard Top 200 (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/13/06
Walt Disney Records enjoys a new label best with three soundtracks - High School Musical, Disney/Pixar Cars and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest - ranking in the Top 25 on the Billboard Top 200 chart while simultaneously occupying the top three positions on the Billboard Soundtrack chart.
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PeoplesDaily: HK Disneyland unveils three new attractions (OD) posted: 7/13/06
New attractions opening in Hong Kong Disneyland's Tomorrowland include Stitch Encounter, Autopia and UFO Zone.
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TDS: Tokyo DisneySea Celebrates 5th Anniversary (OD) posted: 7/13/06
On July 14th Tokyo DisneySea kicks off a variety of new entertainment in celebration of their 5th anniversary.
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LPLatest: DLR Announces Family-Friendly HalloweenTime Begins Sept 29 (DL) posted: 7/13/06
The witching hour of midnight on Sept. 29, 2006, will mark the beginning of Disney's HalloweenTime, an all-new seasonal event at the Disneyland Resort with whimsical decor, costumed Disney Characters, and interactive Halloween activities the whole family will find frightfully fun. Continuing through Oct. 31, the first-ever event will allow guests to enter a family-friendly world of Halloween delights.
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LPLatest: Disneyland Resort Launches Video Podcast, Premiere Episodes Celebrates Pirates (DL) posted: 7/13/06
In the premiere video episode, available now on the Internet, viewers will witness the creation of one of the most spectacular movie premieres in Hollywood history and certainly one of the most elaborate events ever staged at Disneyland - - the official world premiere of the new Disney film "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and the re-opening of the classic attraction Pirates of the Caribbean, which has recently been extensively enhanced. All the excitement of getting ready for this amazing event is captured in this fun and entertaining mini-documentary.
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LATimes: How Far Will Pirates Go? (Movies) posted: 7/13/06
The Los Angeles Times ponders the box office legs on Disney's Pirates asking will it surpass Titanic.
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E!Online: No "Pirates" Life in Dominica (Movies,General) posted: 7/13/06
The only theater on the island of Dominica where much of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest was shot will not be showing the film as the theater continues to suffer from a leaky roof.
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asap: Boarding the Pirates Ship (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 7/13/06
From a Disneyland ride to the big screen and back to the ride, asap (AP Online Mag) writers Chelsea J Carter and Ryan Pearson take a look at the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' experience. They offer direct comparison between film elements and attraction experiences.Link spotted on The Disney Blog
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DetFreeP: Ship from 'Pirates of the Caribbean' to miss Bay City Celebration (Movies) posted: 7/13/06
The sloop Providence which was used as the Black Pearl in Disney's Pirates was originally scheduled to participate in the Tall Ship Celebration. The ship is unable to attend due to damage in one of the Erie Canal locks from the recent heavy rainfall.
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IFMag: Interview with Jerry Bruckheimer (Movies) posted: 7/13/06
Producer talks to iF MAGAZINE about why he usually avoids sequels, and when he knew PIRATES was going to be a trilogy
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Playbill: Feiffer and Lippa to Team for New Disney Musical (Movies) posted: 7/13/06
Playbill reports Disney will produce a new musical based on the children's book The Man in the Ceiling and has tapped the talents of Jules Feiffer and Andrew Lippa.
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Chron: Visual wonders allow Lion King to roar, Show Currently Performing in Houston (Movies) posted: 7/13/06
The Houston Chronicle offers a review of Disney Theatricals' The Lion King. The show is currently performing at the Sarofim Hall Tuesday - Sunday through August 13th. For ticket information call 713 629 3700.
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LATimes: Comedian Red Buttons Has Died at 87 (Movies) posted: 7/13/06
Comic actor Red Buttons has died at the age of 87. Disney fans will remember him as the cowardly Hoagy who assisted Doc Terminus in Disney's Pete's Dragon.
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MSNBC: The 10 Least Politically Correct Movies Ever includes Song of the South (Movies) posted: 7/13/06
MSNBC's list of the 10 Least Politically Correct movies includes Disney's Song of the South.Link spotted on Animated-Movies.com
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Billboard: Disney's Eight Below and Leroy & Stitch on Top 10 (Coll) posted: 7/13/06
Billboard's Top 10 includes Disney's Eight Below in the #3 spot and Disney's Leroy and Stitch at #10.
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DOL: Podcast Features Mickey & Minnie Tell All (General) posted: 7/13/06
Disney Online Podcasts feature Mickey & Minnie talking about their romance and more. Choose from their various programs including Disney Insider, The Gears Behind the Ears and others.
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NYPost: Eisner Discusses Purchase of ABC/CapitalCities (General) posted: 7/13/06
Michael Eisner shared the story behind the purchase of ABC/Capital Cities.
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DIS: High School Musical Downloads (Movies) posted: 7/13/06
Ringtones and cellphone screen savers featuring High School Musical characters and melodies.
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NYTimes: ESPN Presents Boys' Wear (General) posted: 7/13/06
The New York Times reports Disney's ESPN has entered in an exclusive deal with JCPenney to offer boys clothing with the X Games logo. The article goes on to highlight the various merchandise featuring the ESPN brand.
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LATimes: Ex-Disney Executive to Join DreamWorks Board (General) posted: 7/13/06
The Los Angeles Times reports DreamWorks Animation SKG has hired former Disney Company executive Michael J Montgomery. Montgomery had previously served as a treasurer at Disney and finance chief of Euro Disney.
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AP: HK Disneyland exec expresses confidence about attendance target (OD) posted: 7/12/06
The Associated Press reports Hong Kong Disneyland has seen positive results from their recent ticketing offers.
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FILM: Screenwriter claims Disney Stole his Pirates Screenplay (Movies) posted: 7/12/06
A screenwriter is suing Disney claiming they stole the concept of Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl from his copyrighted ideas.
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Variety: Mouse to cut back on pix, personnel (Movies,General) posted: 7/12/06
Disney is expected to announce that it is cutting back on the number of films the studio releases each year to eight down from 18, will reduce its workforce and the put the films under the Disney-label.
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HR: Disney Calls on Raven to Baby-Sit (Movies) posted: 7/12/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Raven-Symone will star in the Disney Pictures remake of Adventures in Babysitting.
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LATimes: Staying on message is so Raven-Symone (Movies) posted: 7/12/06
The former child actor changes her name again but sticks to business with reporters: her new Cheetah Girls movie.
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DIS: Information on the Walt Disney Family Museum (General) posted: 7/12/06
Disney.com's The Walt Disney Family Museum has posted a special exhibit announcing the proposed Walt Disney Family Museum set to open in a few years. The letter from Katherine & Richard Greene items the museum is still seeking to add to the collection.
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UPI: Disney puts together 'Pirates' online game (Movies) posted: 7/12/06
Brief overview of the Pirates of the Caribbean Online -- a massive multi-player game.
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DeseretNws: Disney high on 'Musical' (Movies) posted: 7/12/06
Rich Ross, president of Disney Channel Worldwide talks about the successful High School Musical which was filmed in Utah.
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LATimes: He found keys to his future in the past (DL,General) posted: 7/12/06
The Los Angeles Times tells the story of El Capitan Theatre organist Rob Richards.
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OrlSen: Woman falls, hits head after Mission: Space (WDW) posted: 7/11/06
Monday evening around 8:30p a woman was taken by helicopter to an area hospital after she fell and hit her head as she was leaving the Mission:SPACE attraction. She was released from the hospital hours later. It is unknown whether she rode the orange (intense) or green (mild).
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OrBusJrn: Disney's Conservation Group Distributes $1.4 million (WDW) posted: 7/11/06
The Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund has awarded $1.4 million to nonprofit environmental groups and universities studying endangered species.
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LPLatest: Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund Gives $110,000 Grant to AZA (WDW) posted: 7/11/06
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has received a $110,000 grant from the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund (DWCF) to support the AZA's continued work on accredited zoo and aquarium conservation projects in more than 40 countries worldwide. Disney selected AZA from more than 240 applications reviewed by scientists, veterinarians and other animal experts.
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Multichannel: Disney Draws 74M Video Streams (Movies) posted: 7/11/06
The new Disney Channel online offerings have resulted in 74.1 million streams of full-length broadband-video episodes of their hit programs since June 2.
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LPLatest: A Pirates Life for Me! New "Pirate Suite" at Disneyland Hotel Provides Elegant Quarters for Buccaneers of All Ages (DL) posted: 7/11/06
As Disneyland hosts a summer filled with buccaneers lodgings fit for a pirate king---or a loyal fan of Pirates of the Caribbean---can now be found in the elegant---Pirates of the Caribbean Suite---atop the Sierra Tower of the Disneyland Hotel at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.
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LPLatest: Pirates Video Feature and Soundtrack Remixes (Movies) posted: 7/11/06
Another Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Video Feature is available. "Pirate's Lore" shows how the cast and crew make the history and myth of pirates come alive. Click here to view the clip. Also six new soundtrack remixes are now available. The remixes---by popular DJs such as Tiesto (voted the #1 DJ in the world), Pete n' Red, Friscia & Lamboy and Chris Joss---can be sampled at this link. The tracks are also available on iTunes and as Ring Tones.
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LPLatest: Mouse Tracks Upcoming Presentations and Book Signing in Southern California (Movies) posted: 7/11/06
Mouse Tracks author Greg Ehrbar will be in Southern California offering presentations and book signings in Glendale and Anaheim.
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Fool: Aargh, Disney Pillages and Plunders (Movies) posted: 7/11/06
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is the perfect scenario -- completely Disney-owned success unlike Sony's Spider-Man which shared a portion of its take with the creator Marvel Entertainment.
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NYPost: Depp Perception (Movies) posted: 7/11/06
The New York Post highlights the success of Pirates due to the performance of Johnny Depp and audiences attachment to the charismatic actor.
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NYTimes: Hawking Sparrow (Movies) posted: 7/11/06
The New York Times discusses the success of Pirates despite the mixed reviews and discusses the mystique of creating a blockbuster.
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CBSMW: Disney claims some Pirates plunder (Movies) posted: 7/11/06
A record-setting weekend for Walt Disney Co.'s Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest prompted new optimism Monday for the entertainment giant on Wall Street, as well over the fortunes of the overall box office.
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