Disney News Headlines
September 2006

BizJournals: Disney's Buena Vista Games buys England studio (General) posted: 9/28/06
The Disney Company's Buena Vista Games will purchase British racing game maker, Climax Racing.
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LABusJrnl: Orlando video Company Developing Toy Story Game (Movies,General) posted: 9/28/06
Los Angeles Business Journal reports Weaver Interactive Inc is developing an online game based on Disney/Pixar's Toy Story.
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E!Online: "The Bachelor" Invades Rome (Movies) posted: 9/28/06
ABC's The Bachelor is set in Rome this year.
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OCReg: Disney isn't haunting Knott's this Halloween (DL) posted: 9/27/06
The Orange County Register reports Disneyland's Halloween celebrations
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FLToday: Disney's not a small world, after all (WDW) posted: 9/27/06
Florida Today offers an overview of the Magic Kingdom's Keys to the Kingdom tour.
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WorldNetDaily: Iran TV declares 'Pirates of Caribbean' a Zionist plot (General) posted: 9/27/06
World Net Daily reports a campaign of Middle East television tells viewers Disney 's Pirates of the Caribbean is part of the company's support of Zionist ideology.
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ChristianToday: Looking Back at Disney's Night of Joy (WDW) posted: 9/27/06
Disney recently celebrated their 24th annual Christian music festival, Night of Joy, in Orlando, Florida, at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The festival has drawn more than 900,000 attendees during its history.
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BrandStrategy: About a bear (General) posted: 9/27/06
The brand has changed dramatically from its humble literary origins to the mammoth merchandising industry it sustains today. Kate Walsh ponders how Disney will take Winnie the Pooh to the next level.
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HNN: The Wonderful World of Disney Studies (General) posted: 9/27/06
Portion of Professor Thomas Doherty's article from the Chronicle of Higher Education which takes a critical eye to the Disney Company.
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ContactMusic: Disney Almost Ended It for Estevez (Movies,General) posted: 9/27/06
Actor/Director Emilio Estevez points to Disney's decision to release his film The War At Home in only four cinemas as a moment that nearly forced him out of the business.
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MultichannelNews: Disney Inks Cavalier IPTV Pact (General) posted: 9/27/06
Several Disney and ESPN Media Networks services will be available via Cavalier Telephone & TV's Internet-protocol-television service in Richmond and Hampton Roads, Va., under terms of a distribution agreement announced Wednesday.
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JAM!TV: Michael Emerson takes charge of The Others in third season of 'Lost' (Movies) posted: 9/27/06
ABC's Lost actor Michael Emerson talks about the upcoming season of the popular show.
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OrlSen: Disney squeezes rivals (WDW) posted: 9/26/06
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the impact Walt Disney World's Magical Express airport shuttle on small rental-car, limousine and bus companies.
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NYPost: ABC's 'Housewives' Sacks Football (Movies) posted: 9/26/06
The New York Post reports ABC's Desperate Housewives handily defeated NBC's broadcast of Sunday Night Football.
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LPWire: Disney Records Makes a Splash with the Little Mermaid Special Edition Soundtrack (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/26/06
On October 3, 2006, the unforgettable music of The Little Mermaid becomes part of your world all over again with Walt Disney Records' release of The Little Mermaid 2-Disc Special Edition Soundtrack and Disney's Karaoke Series: The Little Mermaid CD+G.
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LPWire: That's So Raven 'Eye on Fashion' Benefit Raises $75,000 for Children's Miracle Network (Movies) posted: 9/26/06
International teen superstar, Raven Symone (a.k.a. Raven), presented Children's Miracle Network with a $75,000 donation at a fashion extravaganza in Toronto this evening. Presented by The Walt Disney Company Canada and Wal-Mart Canada with the support of over 60 sponsors and volunteers, the That's So Raven "Eye on Fashion" benefit showcased fashions from the newly-launched That's So Raven fall and winter collections available at Wal-Mart. More than 300 guests and media attended the formal gala and fashion show including children from local hospitals represented by Children's Miracle Network.
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LPWire: Disney Channel Hits as Video Games (Movies) posted: 9/26/06
Buena Vista Games announces The Cheetah Girls, Phil of the Future, and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Tipton Trouble are now available. The Cheetah Girls and Phil of the Future are available for the Game Boy(R) Advance. The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Tipton Trouble is available for the Nintendo DS(TM). All three games are rated E for Everyone by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).
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ABCNews: Kimmel to Host American Music Awards (Movies) posted: 9/26/06
ABC's late night host Jimmy Kimmel will emcee the American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Nov. 21
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OrlSen: Susan Strother Clarke Passes Away (WDW) posted: 9/26/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports the death of their business columnist Susan Strother Clarke. Clarke wrote numerous columns about Orlando's entertainment industry such as Universal, Disney and others.
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OrlSen: A boon for nostalgia -- and coonskin caps (General) posted: 9/26/06
The Orlando Sentinel offers a brief interview actor Fess Parker about his path from Davy Crockett to Daniel Boone to winemaker.
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HR: German 'Perfume' ousts 'Pirates' (General) posted: 9/26/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the German film Perfume: The Story of a Murderer was able to oust Pirates from the top of the international box office.
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BusStandard: Disney Jeans Launched in India, Plans 30 Stores (General) posted: 9/26/06
Disney Company India announced the launch of its Disney Jeans.
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news0r: Toontown Online Heading to South East Asia () posted: 9/26/06
The Walt Disney Internet Group Asia Pacific announces Disney's Toontown Online is heading to Toontown Online.
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JHM: The Beatles were going to be "a flash in the pan?" Or said Walt Disney (Movies) posted: 9/26/06
Animation legend Floyd Norman now concludes his four-part series on "The Jungle Book." This time around, Floyd talks about working with Sterling Holloway on the character of Kaa. Plus Walt's interesting asessment of the boys from Liverpool.
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YouTube: El Capitan Theater Panel Discussion of The Little Mermaid (Movies) posted: 9/25/06
Panel discussion celebrating Disney's The Little Mermaid featuring Glen Keane, Jodi Benson, Alan Menken and others.
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AP: See the world, one Disney park at a time (General) posted: 9/25/06
The Associated Press reports the adventures of the Down Under Disneyana who travelled around the world visiting the Disney theme parks.
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LATimes: Apple, Disney in a Bind on Movie Downloads? (General) posted: 9/25/06
Bob Iger is the only mogul backing Steve Jobs' iTunes project. Given the Pixar tie, that could work against both.
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Reuters: "Pirates" flag still flies over global box office (Movies) posted: 9/25/06
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest topped the international box office for the 11th time in 12 weekends Sunday.
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MIAHerald: A Disney skater's dream (Movies) posted: 9/25/06
Disney on Ice skater finds life on the road has its perks -- and its challenges.
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USAToday: 'Anatomy' gets off to a healthy start (Movies) posted: 9/25/06
USA Today announces ABC's Grey's Anatomy brought strong Thursday numbers to the network.
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HR: 'Brothers,' 'Housevives' lead ABC to Sun. win (Movies) posted: 9/25/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter ABC topped the ratings Sunday night despite the fact their popular hit Grey's Anatomy moved to Thursdays.
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JHM: Disney tries to make the most of "High School Musical" (Movies) posted: 9/25/06
Jim Hill tracks the success of this Disney Channel original. Which -- in just eight short months -- has gone from being a television phenomenon to a full-fledged franchise.
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NYTimes: Disney's Cheetah Girls Keep Girl Power Alive (Movies) posted: 9/25/06
The New York Times reports the success of the Cheetah Girls.
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JAM!TV: Highlights from ABC's Housewives opener (Movies) posted: 9/25/06
Highlights from the season 3 opener of ABC's Desperate Housewives.
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BostonHerald: Disney-bred star answers our goofy survey with grace (Movies) posted: 9/25/06
The Disney Channel's Christy Carlson Romano has written a semi-autobiographical book.
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OrlSen: Disney, Darden earn kudos for backing family shows (General) posted: 9/25/06
The Orlando Sentinel announces Walt Disney Co. and Orlando-based Darden Restaurants were both named to the list of top 10 best advertisers by the Parents Television Council.
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LATimes: Joseph Hayes, 88; Co-Writer Disney's Bon Voyage (Movies) posted: 9/25/06
Joseph Hayes, 88, a novelist, playwright and producer who turned his thriller The Desperate Hours into a Tony Award-winning play and movie has died. Hayes along with his wife wrote the screenplay for Disney's Bon Voyage starring Fred MacMurray.
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OrlSen: Nemo finds more to do (WDW) posted: 9/22/06
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the Nemo additions to Walt Disney World including the changes to Epcot's The Seas Pavilion, the Nemo show at Animal Kingdom.
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OCReg: Disney promises grins over gore (DL) posted: 9/22/06
The Orange County Register highlights the Halloween celebrations at Disneyland.
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OrlBusJrnl: OIA's public transportation on the move (WDW) posted: 9/22/06
Disney's Magical Express will switch from the "A" terminal to the "B" terminal at Orlando International Airport to allow for quicker access and exit to Walt Disney World.
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BroadcastNwsrm: 'Disney's Little Einsteins' Rockets to Stores (Movies,General) posted: 9/22/06
Disney's Little Einsteins are coming to Game Boy Advance.
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Zap2it: ABC Changes 'Anatomy' of Thursday (Movies) posted: 9/22/06
Zap2It reports the season premiere of Grey's Anatomy on ABC topped CBS' CSI.
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JAM!TV: CTV airs wrong episode of 'Anatomy' (Movies) posted: 9/22/06
Canadian viewers were outraged when CTV aired Episode 2 of Grey's Anatomy instead of the programmed season premiere.
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duquoin: Local Kroger Store Celebrates Disney Partnership (General) posted: 9/22/06
Kroger will carry the Magic of Disney logo on more than 40 of its familiar products. The Du Quoin store hosted a special celebration.
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USAToday: A family full of potential (Movies) posted: 9/22/06
USA Today reviews ABC's Brothers & Sisters stating it's pilot show has "shimmering moments" but also describes it as "too busy, chatty and rushed"
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HR: Sanders downgrades ratings on Disney (General) posted: 9/22/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, analysts at Sanders Morris Harris downgraded its ratings on shares of the Disney Company from "buy" to "hold," citing valuation and a lack of further stock catalysts.
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ToonZone: Handy Manny Premiere Sets Record (Movies) posted: 9/21/06
The September 16th premiere of Handy Manny on Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney block was the most-watched Playhouse Disney series premiere on record in Kids 2-5 (1.11 million), Girls 2-5 (588,000) and Boys 2-5 (521,000), ranking No. 1 in its time period versus all basic cable.
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Reuters: Disney puts "Jungle Cruise" in high gear (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 9/21/06
Smallville's executive producers Al Gogh and Miles Millar are in negotiations to write the script for a motion picture based on Disney's Jungle Cruise.
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DIS: The Little Mermaid 2Disc Platinum Edition Release (Movies) posted: 9/21/06
Disney's The Little Mermaid will be available in a limited edition 2-disc release featuring the film digitally restored, behind the scenes clips and more.
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MiceAge: Little Mermaid Panel Discussion at El Capitan (Movies) posted: 9/21/06
Report from the El Capitan Theatre's panel discussion about Disney's The Little Mermaid.
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JHM: "Adventures by Disney" lets you travel to UK & France in style (OD) posted: 9/21/06
Scott Liljenquist of Mouseketrips returns to JHM with a full report on his recent trip to London & Paris. Detailing how "Adventures with Disney" really took all of the hassle out of visiting London, Paris & environs.
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USAToday: Tedious 'Six Degrees' a weak link for ABC (Movies) posted: 9/21/06
USA Today reviews ABC's Six Degrees.
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JAM!TV: ABC gambles on 'Grey's Anatomy' (Movies) posted: 9/21/06
ABC's Grey's Anatomy premieres in its new time slot tonight up against CBS' CSI. The article reports PinnacleSports.com is taking bets on which will draw the larger audience.
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JAM!TV: Milano signs on for ABC comedy (Movies) posted: 9/21/06
Alyssa Milano has signed on for ABC's comedy Me and Everyone Else.
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JAMTV: 'Housewives' get some new neighbors (Movies) posted: 9/21/06
Desperate Housewives welcomes actors Kathleen York and Matt Roth for recurring roles on ABC's hit.
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SixFlags: Six Flags Great America Offers Front of Line Prize for Eating Live Cockroach (General) posted: 9/21/06
Courageous volunteers who opt to chow down on one of these creepy critters will be granted an instant place at the front of the line for some of Six Flags Great America's most popular rides, haunted houses and attractions.
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KNBC: Tour Bus Headed To Disneyland Involved In Crash (DL) posted: 9/20/06
An Anaheim Resort shuttle bus taking a load of passengers to Disneyland collided with a big rig on Wednesday, injuring seven passengers.
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OCReg: ABC dances away with best numbers prime-time ratings (Movies) posted: 9/20/06
ABC's Dancing with the Stars brought the week's ratings crown to the alphabet network.
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YouTube: Dreamfinder & Figment on Today Show October 1982 (WDW) posted: 9/20/06
Video of the October 1982 segment of the Today Show featuring Dreamfinder & Figment.
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Fool: Disney Gets It (General) posted: 9/20/06
The Motley Fool highlights Anne Sweeney, president of the ABC Television Group's presentation last week.
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Zap2it: Somerhalder Gets 'Lost' Again (Movies) posted: 9/20/06
Ian Somerhalder will guest star on ABC's Lost.
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DIS: DisneyFairies.com The Official Fairies Website (Movies,General) posted: 9/20/06
The official site for Disney Fairies, DisneyFairies.com, has just been updated. This site includes features that let girls meet the Fairies, visit Pixie Hollow, play games and get access to a variety of extras.
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LPLatest: Dry Dock Brings More Magic to the Disney Wonder (WDW) posted: 9/20/06
One of the most magical ships afloat is getting an extra dose of pixie dust. Following two weeks in dry dock this October, the Disney Wonder will offer more options for adults, children and families. The changes will be hard to miss, especially on the pool decks: whimsical additions are planned for the Mickey Pool, major entertainment offerings will be unveiled at the Goofy Pool, and a splash of upscale elegance is being added to the adult-only Quiet Cove pool. Other modifications will be made to the onboard conference rooms, the Vista Spa and Salon and youth activity spaces.
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Zap2it: 'Stars' Align for ABC on Competitive Tuesday (Movies) posted: 9/20/06
ABC's Dancing with the Stars topped the ratings during the 8p hour on Tuesday.
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BizJournals: WaMu, ESPN team up on Visa affinity card (General) posted: 9/20/06
Announcing ESPN's new Total Access Visa credit card.
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Reuters: YouTube Teams with Cingular, ABC for Talent Hunt (Movies) posted: 9/20/06
YouTube Underground invites bands to submit original videos October 2 - 18. Site visitors will vote for their favorites with the finalists appearing on ABC's Good Morning America.
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OCReg: Disneyland prices up $4 as of today (DL) posted: 9/20/06
As of Friday, September 15th the Disneyland Resort has increased its single-day admission price by $4, from $59 to $63 for adults, and from $49 to $53 for children (ages 3-9). The previous increase was on Jan. 3, 2006.
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OrlSen: Baby whale gets into act (WDW) posted: 9/20/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Sea World Orlando's newest orca is already part of a modified show less than 24 hours after the calf was born.
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NYTimes: Fox Unveils a Division for Religious-Oriented Films (Movies) posted: 9/20/06
The New York Times discusses the various religious-oriented films released by the Hollywood studios.
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NYTimes: Disney Sells Films Through iTunes Store (Movies,General) posted: 9/19/06
The New York Times reports Disney has sold 125,000 digital films through iTunes in less than a week generating $1 million.
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OrlSen: Disney Prizes Worth $17.4 Million (DL,WDW) posted: 9/19/06
The Orlando Sentinel announces Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has announced 1,250,000 prizes with a combined value of more than $17.4 million will be given away at Walt Disney World and Disneyland starting Oct.1.
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CNET: Disney unveils media players, movie cards (Coll,General) posted: 9/19/06
CNET reports Disney is jumping on the portable-video bandwagon, expanding its line of media players and offering movies on memory cards.
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GameNws: Disney Expands Toontown Online (General) posted: 9/19/06
Disney's Toontown Online offers a new element "gardening" which allows players to grow and care for flowers and trees in the online environment.
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USAToday: DVD places the loot in 'Dead Man's Chest' (Movies) posted: 9/19/06
USA Today talks about the upcoming dvd release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
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CincyEnquirer: 'Lion King' Ticket Sales Open Sunday for Cincinnati Performances (Movies) posted: 9/19/06
Tickets for Disney Theatricals' The Lion King Cincinnati production go on sale beginning September 24th. The production itself will open March 29, 2007.
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BetaNws: Yahoo Selling DRM-Free Album in MP3 (Movies) posted: 9/19/06
Hollywood Records has teamed up with Yahoo to sell a special MP3 version of Jesse McCartney's new album "Right Where You Want Me".
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OrlSen: Disney, Osceola can't agree on the Indians over tax issue (WDW) posted: 9/19/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports tax issues between Disney and Osceola Cty continue to halt the Indians from coming to Disney's Wide World of Sports for Spring Training.
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SeatllePI: Cheetah Girls make girl power cool again (Movies) posted: 9/19/06
A look at the popularity of the multiplatinum pop and R&B girl group "The Cheetah Girls"
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EpochNews: Chinese Cartoon Picked For Disney Channel (Movies) posted: 9/19/06
Guangzhou based animation company DreamSpace's Pacco Fruit Tribe recently won a Disney original animation competition
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PhoenixBusJrnl: Seminar to highlight Mickey Mouse business practice (General) posted: 9/19/06
The Business Journal of Phoenix reports the Disney Insitute will offer a series of presentations in the Phoenix area on October 5th.
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HR: USC complains about Musburger comment (Movies) posted: 9/19/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter ESPN has received a letter from USC in response to remarks made by Brent Musburger during ABC's coverage of the USC-Nebraska game.
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HR: ABC, Engel, Katz seeking 'Imposter' (Movies) posted: 9/19/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the producers of Last Comic Standing, Peter Engel and Barry Katz are set to executive produce The Imposter, a search for the best celebrity impersonator in the country for ABC.
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Reuters: Latin viewers "Desperate" for hit soap (Movies) posted: 9/19/06
A look at the Latin American versions of Desperate Housewives.
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LATimes: 1959 Khruschev Misses Opportunity to Visit Disneyland (DL) posted: 9/19/06
The Los Angeles Times reports the 1959 trip to America by Nikita Khruschev did not include a visit to Disneyland.
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HR: ABC writes Rx for medical drama (Movies) posted: 9/19/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter ABC has given a put pilot commitment to Complications, a medical drama from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and feature writer Amy Holden Jones.
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USAToday: George Lucas named parade grand marshal (General) posted: 9/19/06
George Lucas will serve as the grand marshal for the 2007 Rose Parade. The event's theme is "Our Good Nature"
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ContraCostaTimes: Internet unites travel enthusiasts, seals friendship (General) posted: 9/18/06
An article focusing on the friendships that have formed through the LaughingPlace.com discussion boards.
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LATimes: Nothing Goofy About Run Through Anaheim (DL) posted: 9/18/06
The Los Angeles Times reports 12,000 were expected to run in Disneyland's inaugural half-marathon event.
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Reuters: "Pirates" returns to No. 1 at foreign box office (Movies) posted: 9/18/06
Reuters highlights the international box office successes of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and CARS in the recent weeks.
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HR: Sweet, soapy 'Betty' eyes clean breakout (Movies) posted: 9/18/06
The Hollywood Reporter takes a brief look at ABC's Ugly Betty as part of an article on the upcoming Fall lineup.
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LATimes: Prognosis Unclear in ABC Lineup Shuffle (Movies) posted: 9/18/06
The Los Angeles Times reports ABC's fall lineup struggles since it will not have ABC Monday Night Football for the first time in 36 years.
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UPI: Coppola's 'Conversation' heading for TV (Movies) posted: 9/18/06
Francis Ford Coppola's 1974 thriller The Conversation will be adapted for an ABC TV series.
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NYTimes: A Show That Trumpeted History but Led to Confusion (Movies) posted: 9/18/06
The New York Times takes a look at the recently aired ABC mini-series The Path to 9/11.
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CartoonBrewObit: Animator Bernard Wolf (1911-2006) (Movies) posted: 9/15/06
Cartoon Brew reports animation veteran Berny Wolf died last week at the age of 95. The site offers a brief look at his career including his time at Disney.
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LPWire: Disney Records' 50th Anniversary Celebration (General) posted: 9/15/06
As part of the Walt Disney Records 50th Anniversary the label will offer The Archive Collection, a special iTunes digital-only release featuring 50 unique WDR recordings from a wide range of artists including, Cliff Edwards (voice of Jiminy Cricket), Mary Martin, Hayley Mills, Burl Ives, Louis Prima, Maurice Chevalier, Louis Armstrong, Little Richard, Peter Frampton, They Might Be Giants, The Cheetah Girls and many more. The Archive Collection will be available on iTunes beginning November 7.
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DIS: Disneyland Half Marathon Events This Weekend (DL,General) posted: 9/15/06
Visit the official site for the Disneyland Half Marathon to learn about volunteer opportunities.
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Bloomberg: Disney Bond Yields Drop as Iger Boosts Profit After Eisner Exit (General) posted: 9/15/06
Bloomberg analyzes the value of Disney bonds.
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DIS: Disney President Bob Iger To Speak at The Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference (General) posted: 9/15/06
A general discussion with Bob Iger, president and chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company will be hosted by Goldman Sachs at its Annual Communacopia Conference on Tuesday, September 19, 2006, at 12:00pm EDT/9:00am PDT. To listen to a live Webcast of the session, Click here approximately five minutes prior to the start time. A re-play will be provided through Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. PDT.
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ABC News: Walt Disney Show Opens in Paris (Movies) posted: 9/15/06
ABC News reports there is a new entry to the pantheon of artists revered in Paris: Walt Disney as Le Grand Palais hosts a display dedicated to the artistic vision of Walt Disney.
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OrlSen: Disney World Lands on Monopoly Board (WDW) posted: 9/15/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Walt Disney World can be yours in the latest version of Monopoly entitled "Here & Now." Click here to visit the game's official site.
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OrlSen: Clock ticks on Disney-Indians deal (WDW) posted: 9/15/06
Overview of the ongoing negotiations between Disney and Osceola county officials to bring the Cleveland Indians spring training to Disney's Wide World Of Sports Complex.
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Zap2It: ABC Remains 'Stars'-Struck on Wednesday (Movies) posted: 9/15/06
ABC won Wednesday night ratings thanks to Dancing with the Stars.
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InteractiveInvestor: Disney Japan to enter video game business (General) posted: 9/15/06
Disney Japan will develop video games based on Disney characters following the release of a role-playing game for the Nintendo DS entitled "Spectrobes"
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TheStar: Disney Channel to ride on Astro popularity (Movies) posted: 9/15/06
Disney Channel Worldwide hopes to increase its share in the Malaysian market.
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FT: Disney switches on to Hindi market (Movies,General) posted: 9/15/06
According to the Financial Times Disney is working on two original, live action Hindi-language TV series for the Disney Channel - India.
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Reuters: Sedgwick in Disney's "Game Plan" (Movies) posted: 9/15/06
Kyra Sedgwick will star opposite Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in Disney's family football comedy The Game Plan.
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BizJournals: Qmobile teams up with the Walt Disney Internet Group (General) posted: 9/15/06
Mobile entertainment company Qmobile has forged a content distribution deal with the Walt Disney Internet Group.
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DIS: Presentation by Disney Media Networks' Anne Sweeney (General) posted: 9/13/06
Click here to listen to the presentation by Anne Sweeney, Co-Chair Disney Media Networks and President, Disney-ABC Television Group at The Merrill Lynch Media & Entertainment Conference Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 11:15 a.m. EDT / 8:15 a.m. PDT. A replay will be made available later in the day on the same link posted above.
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BizJournals: Studios fight piracy in China (General) posted: 9/13/06
bizjournals.com reports six major studios including the Disney Studios have filed a lawsuit in China as an effort to reduce the sale of pirated DVDs there.
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BBCNEWS: Artist Banksy targets Disneyland (DL) posted: 9/13/06
BBC News reports "guerrilla artist" Banksy placed a life-size replica of a Guantanamo Bay detainee alongside the tracks of Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
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Reuters: Disney to include local ads with ABC shows online   (Movies) posted: 9/13/06
Reuters reports local ads will be inserted into the broadband broadcasts of ABC programming on ABC.com.
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Zap2it: Monday Night Football Sets Ratings Record for ESPN (Movies) posted: 9/13/06
Zap2It announces the cable premiere of Monday Night Football featuring the Redskins and Vikings brought ESPN's largest-ever audience.
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Zap2it: ABC Dances Away with Tuesday (Movies) posted: 9/13/06
Zap2It reports Dancing with the Stars performed well for ABC while Men in Trees lost much of its lead-in audience.
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HR: Apple's eye on movies (Movies) posted: 9/13/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney Company movies are available through iTunes.
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LATimes: Tourists Finding It's a Big World After All (Movies) posted: 9/13/06
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Jay Rasulo leads the US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board which is working to increase foreign tourism to the US.
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FT: How Disney made broccoli cool (Movies) posted: 9/12/06
The Financial Times highlights the turnaround of the Dsiney Channel.
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JHM: Animation Legend Discusses Jungle Book (Movies) posted: 9/12/06
Animation legend Floyd Norman is back with another installment of his new series about the production of "The Jungle Book." This time around, Floyd talks about how Walt Disney almost cut "The Bare Necessities" out of the movie
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Reuters: Disney's "Cars," "Pirates" lead foreign box office (Movies) posted: 9/12/06
Reuters reports the box office success of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and CARS.
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Reuters: "Pirates" sequel third-biggest film of all time (Movies) posted: 9/12/06
Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest has become the third film to pass $1 billion in worldwide receipts.
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AP: China Disney Employees Underpaid (General) posted: 9/12/06
Factories in China that produce Disney goods allegedly underpay, overwork and selectively provide insurance for their employees.
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Reuters: Disneyland struggles to make magic in Hong Kong (OD) posted: 9/12/06
An overview of Hong Kong Disneyland's first year of operation.
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Zap2It: 20/20 Brings Good News to ABC Friday (Movies) posted: 9/12/06
ABC's 20/20 started the new season with a ratings win.
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LATimes: Disney Films coming to iTunes (General) posted: 9/12/06
75 Disney Company films will be sold for $12.99 each on iTunes and will be made available the same day they are released on dvd.
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LATimes: Lion's Share is Lacking (Movies) posted: 9/12/06
The Los Angeles Times reviews Disney's The Wild dvd release.
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Zap2it: ABC's Dancing with the Stars Premieres Tonight (Movies) posted: 9/12/06
A look at the third season premiere of ABC's Dancing with the Stars.
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Zap2it: ABC Takes 'Path to 9/11' to Monday Win (Movies) posted: 9/12/06
The second night of ABC's Path to 9/11 topped last night's ratings.
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NYPost: It's Good to Be Kimmel (Movies) posted: 9/12/06
A look at ABC's late night host Jimmy Kimmel. Despite increasing ratings ABC keeps him on a year-to-year contract which puzzles some industry insiders.
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Zap2it: TV Gal Chops Down 'Trees' (Movies) posted: 9/12/06
Negative review of ABC's Men in Trees leads into writer's expression of TV situations they hope to not see again.
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OCReg: Knott's top guns (WDW) posted: 9/12/06
Marty Keithley and Greg Picon are two examples of Knott's Berry Farms' ability to promote those who have worked through different roles and costumes through the years.
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BW: Disney Tops List of BusinessWeek's Inaugural 'Best Places to Launch A Career' (General) posted: 9/8/06
Walt Disney Co. landed the No. 1 spot on BusinessWeek's inaugural "Best Places to Launch a Career" ranking. Disney's strong on-campus recruiting, solid benefits, and collaborative culture helped put the entertainment giant at the head of the BusinessWeek ranking, which identifies top employers for new college graduates.
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PeoplesDailyOnline: Hong Kong's Mickey will celebrate its first Halloween (OD) posted: 9/8/06
Hong Kong Disneyland said it will celebrate its first Halloween in Hong Kong from Sept. 30 to Oct. 31.
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CBSMW: Singapore, Disney reportedly in talks for theme park (General) posted: 9/8/06
Singapore and Walt Disney Co. are in talks to build a theme park near the country's financial district, local media reported Friday citing unnamed sources.
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USAToday: Missteps mar ambitious 'Path to 9/11' (Movies) posted: 9/8/06
The USA Today reports on the development of ABC's upcoming Path to 9/11.
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AP: 9/11 Program Criticism 'Premature' (General) posted: 9/8/06
ABC says criticism of miniseries on Sept. 11 is 'premature' after Clinton officials object.
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DIS: Disney on Ice Princess Wishes in Orlando (Movies) posted: 9/8/06
This weekend Disney on Ice "Princess Wishes" premieres in Orlando FL.
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Pro-G: Kingdom Hearts II given September 29 Euro Release (General) posted: 9/8/06
Square Enix has announced that Kingdom Hearts II will be released in Europe on September 29.
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Playbill: Piazza's Berry Is a Beauty Beginning Sept. 19 (Movies) posted: 9/8/06
Playbill reports Sarah Uriarte Berry will return to the Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast.
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ShreveportTimes: 'Guardian' premiere draws out stars in DC (Movies) posted: 9/8/06
The Shreveport Times reports the premiere of Touchstone Pictures The Guardian honored the US Coast Guard.
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MobileMag: Disney iPod skins make your nano fun (General) posted: 9/8/06
iPod skins featuring Disney characters are available.
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DIS: April Hattori Named VP of Communications for Disney Publishing Worldwide (General) posted: 9/8/06
April Hattori has been named Vice President of Communications for Disney Publishing Worldwide, a leading global publisher of children's books and magazines.
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IGN: Disney's Chicken Little Ace in Action Preview (Coll) posted: 9/8/06
A preview of the upcoming Chicken Little adventure game.
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CTN: Rumors in China Disney To Acquire Another Wireless Game Company (General) posted: 9/8/06
Shanghai area media report Disney will soon acquire Enorbus, a Chinese wireless and interactive entertainment service provider.