Disney News Headlines
October 2006
BCMagazine: Jeff Baham of DoomBuggies (DL,WDW) posted: 10/31/06
An interview with Doombuggies.com creator Jeff Baham.
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LAbizjournals: Childrens Hospital LA gets $5M from Disney foundation (General) posted: 10/31/06
The Walt Disney Co. Foundation donated $5 million to the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. The funds will be used in the construction of a new hospital expected to open in 2009.
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Bloomberg: Former ESPN Baseball Analyst Reynolds Sues Network Over Firing (General) posted: 10/31/06
Former ESPN baseball analyst Harold Reynolds has filed a suit against the Walt Disney Co. for at least $5 million, claiming ESPN breached its contract when it fired him in July.
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Eurogamer: Disney wants Kingdom Hearts III (Movies,Coll) posted: 10/31/06
Reports Disney is seeking a third chapter in the Kingdom Hearts games.
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CanMag: Meet the Robinsons One Sheet (Movies) posted: 10/31/06
First poster celebrating the upcoming CG animated adaptation from Disney Pictures Meet the Robinsons.
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MichaelBarrier: Walt's Church (General) posted: 10/31/06
Images of the church building where Walt Disney was baptized are featured on MichaelBarrier.com. Michael is currently writing a biography of Walt Disney that will be released early next year.
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Post-Trib: The greatest pumpkins in all the land (Movies) posted: 10/31/06
Images of Cinderella carved into a series of large pumpkins.
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BigPumpkins: 2005 Pumpkins Carved by Barenie Family (Movies) posted: 10/31/06
In 2005 the Barenie Family in Indiana featured Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in their pumpkin carvings.
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WashPost: Japan Tricks and Treats Itself to Halloween (OD) posted: 10/31/06
The Washington Post describes Halloween celebrations in Japan. It is reported that Halloween celebrations in Japan can be traced to Tokyo Disneyland.
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NYPost: Something About Mary (Movies) posted: 10/31/06
The New York Post talks about the recent set issues at Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins.
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NYTimes: ESPN and ABC in Search for Right Mix of NBA Voices (Movies) posted: 10/31/06
The New York Times takes a look at the continuing changes in the booth for ESPN and ABC's NBA broadcasts.
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AP: DreamWorks Animation Reports Profit (Movies) posted: 10/31/06
The Associated Press reports DreamWorks Animation SKG saw a profit in the third quarter due to strong dvd sales of Madagascar.
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USATODAY: How Disney created fantasy (Movies,General) posted: 10/31/06
A review of Neal Gabler's Walt Disney: the Triumph of the American Imagination.
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Doombuggies: Halloween Special Offers The Tale of the Haunted Mansion Bride (DL) posted: 10/30/06
Doombuggies will offer a retelling of the story behind Disneyland's Haunted Mansion by voice talent Kat Cressida, the artist whose performance as the gothic "Black Widow Bride". Listen to the entire story for free on Halloween only by visiting the site on October 31, 2006 -or- download an mp3 file for your iPod or digital music library for just 99 cents.
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NPR : Neal Gabler, Inside Walt Disney (General) posted: 10/30/06
Interview with Disney biographer Neal Gabler
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ShanghaiDaily: Disneyland Coming to Thailand? (OD) posted: 10/30/06
Reports from the Bangkok Post that a Thai billionaire is in talks to develop a Disney theme park on the Gulf of Thailand.
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OrlSen: Man conscious, alert after jump off tram at Disney (WDW) posted: 10/30/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports a man who jumped from a parking lot tram at Walt Disney World this morning was conscious and alert when taken to the hospital as a precaution.
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Ithacan: Senior wins pitch to Iger with affordable theater (General) posted: 10/30/06
Four students were given the chance to pitch an original business idea to Bob Iger '73, president and CEO of the Walt Disney Co., Oct. 12 at the Capital Campaign gala.Link spotted on the Mousekingdom Blog
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LATimes: 'Criminal Minds' in hot pursuit of 'Lost' (Movies) posted: 10/30/06
The Los Angeles Times reports CBS' Criminal Minds is approaching the numbers of ABC's previous powerhouse Lost.
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NYTimes: 'Hannah Montana' Fans Wig Out Halloween (Movies) posted: 10/30/06
The Disney Channel is offering tips to tweens on dressing up as the hit character "Hannah Montana"
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USATODAY: Tim Allen says being Santa isn't easy (Movies) posted: 10/30/06
Tim Allen talks about the struggles of the Santa fat suit.
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HR: ABC tramples competition on Sun. (Movies) posted: 10/30/06
ABC had the most viewers on Sunday night and topped the 18-49 demographic.
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JHM : Silly Old Bear: Remembering the development of Disney's first Winnie the Pooh featurette (Movies) posted: 10/30/06
Animation Legend Floyd Norman returns with a look back at the creation of the very first Winnie the Pooh featurette as well as plugging the new "Art of Winnie the Pooh" book
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OrlSen: A tale of mouse and man (General) posted: 10/30/06
The Orlando Sentinel shares Neal Gabler description of his years working on the biography as "channeling Walt Disney, reading everything he ever wrote, everything ever written about him, really getting into his head."
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LATimes: Of mouse and man (Movies,General) posted: 10/30/06
Los Angeles Times review of Gabler's Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination highlights the book's strength of rigorous research.
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KCStar: The man who would be Walt (General) posted: 10/30/06
Review of Neal Gabler's Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination.
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NYTimes: Disney Movies on a Tiny Disney Screen (General) posted: 10/27/06
Review of the Disney Mix Max Personal Media Player - a handheld device that will play mp3, wma and offers a small video screen to play TV-quality Disney videos and movies including High School Musical.
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JHM: "Disney Dossiers" Features Art from Disney's Animation Research Library (Movies) posted: 10/27/06
Jim Hill reviews Jeff Kurtti's latest project for Disney Editions. Which is a breezy but fun look at some of the treasures that Walt Disney Feature Animation has stashed away in its Animation Research Library.
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CNNMoney: Disney's better Internet Mouse Trap (General) posted: 10/27/06
The media giant has stood by while rivals scoop up startups like My Space and YouTube. Does Disney need to make a big acquisition?
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Broadway: Interview with Gavin Lee, Bert in "Mary Poppins" (Movies) posted: 10/27/06
A brief interview with Gavin Lee who protrays Bert in Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins.
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USATODAY: 'Housewives' settles down in the TV's in-between (Movies) posted: 10/27/06
A review of ABC's Desperate Housewives current season.
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WESH: Man Arrested In Connection With Universal Orlando (WDW) posted: 10/27/06
A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in the Universal Orlando parking garage.
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PlaybillNws: Mary Poppins Grinds to a Halt Oct. 25, Performance Resume Thursday (Movies) posted: 10/26/06
Technical difficulties with the October 25th performance of Mary Poppins during Act Two lead to a cancellation however Thursday's performance was anticipated to go on a usual.
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LHSOC: Two Orange Lutheran actors meet on set of upcoming Disney Channel film (Movies) posted: 10/26/06
Two students of the Lutheran High School of Orange County spent a couple of months working on the upcoming Disney Channel film Jump In! before realizing they attended the same high school.
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Variety: 'Dancing' stars hit the road (Movies) posted: 10/26/06
ABC's hit Dancing with the Stars will tour to 38 cities featuring various celebrity couples.
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USATODAY: 'Grey's' takes on hit 'CSI' (Movies) posted: 10/26/06
USA Today reports ABC's Grey's Anatomy has topped CBS' CSI.
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Zap2it: ABC, CBS Duke It Out Wednesday (Movies) posted: 10/26/06
ABC's Dancing with the Stars and Lost narrowly beat out CBS.
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Zap2It: Shatner-hosted game show premieres Nov. 22 (Movies) posted: 10/26/06
Zap2It discusses ABC's upcoming game show featuring William Shatner that is set to begin Wednesdays in late November.
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NewsDem: Miley Cyrus and Dad to Sing National Anthem for Game 4 (Movies) posted: 10/25/06
For the World Series Game 4 on Wednesday, country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and his daughter, actress Miley Cyrus (Disney Channel's Hannah Montana), will sing the National Anthem.
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Variety: Fox, ABC top Tuesday (Movies) posted: 10/25/06
ABC's Dancing with the Stars topped its timeslot.
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Variety: Too many spoonfuls of sugar? (Movies) posted: 10/25/06
Variety reports industry watchers are keeping an eye on the upcoming production of Mary Poppins wondering if it will spread Disney's theater audiences too thin.
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ChiTrib: 'Pirates' ship at Disney's private isle (WDW) posted: 10/25/06
A look at the recent addition of the Flying Dutchman to Disney's Castaway Cay.
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Newsday: Disney's prefab Cheetahs hit their marks (Movies) posted: 10/25/06
An overview of Disney's phenom The Cheetah Girls.
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MultiNws: Viewers Flock to Disney's Halloweentown (Movies) posted: 10/25/06
The Disney Channel's Return to Halloweentown finished 2nd to ESPN's Monday Night Football.
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Variety: Disney gets 'Animated' (Movies) posted: 10/25/06
Variety reports Disney has acquired "Animated American", a mix of live-action and animation film.
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B&C: Disney Doesn't Seek Ownership Rule Revise (General) posted: 10/25/06
Broadcasting & Cable reports Disney isn't seeking changes to any FCC ownership rules.
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Playbill: Mary Poppins Featured on "20/20" (Movies) posted: 10/24/06
ABC's 20/20 will feature a segment on Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins on October 27th. For a preview of the upcoming segment, click here.
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Playbill: ABC's The View Featuring Broadway Shows Including Tarzan (Movies) posted: 10/24/06
On November 14th Disney Theatricals' Tarzan will appear on ABC's The View.
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IGN: Nightmare Before Christmas, 13 Years and Three Dimensions Later (Movies) posted: 10/24/06
Nightmare Before Christmas Director Henry Selick looks back on the beloved spook-fest
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ESPN: ESPN breaks another Monday night ratings record (Movies) posted: 10/24/06
ESPN reports their Monday Night Football broadcast featuring the New York Giants vs. the Dallas Cowboys received the largest audience in cable history. ESPN's Monday Night Football has captured seven of the top eight spots on that list (excluding breaking news).
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Zap2it: ABC Sets 'Lost' Return Date (Movies) posted: 10/24/06
ABC Lost's final fall episode will air on November 8. It will return to the schedule, Wednesday, February 7th. The serial drama Day Break will air its spot beginning November 15th.
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Playbill: "Sister Act" Becomes Alan Menken Musical with Dawnn Lewis as Singing Nun (Movies) posted: 10/24/06
The upcoming musical based on the Touchstone film Sister Act opens at the Pasadena Playhouse November 3 with Dawnn Lewis as the nun/singer-in-hiding.Correction from earlier post: Sister Act is not a Disney Theatricals production.
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Reuters: Skull and crossbones emerges as year-round motif (General) posted: 10/24/06
Fashion trends generated by Johnny Depp's performance as Capt. Jack Sparrow.
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LP: Disney Company Announces Redemption of 7% Quarterly Interest Bonds Due 2031 (General) posted: 10/23/06
The Walt Disney Company announced today that it will redeem all of its outstanding $305 million 7% Quarterly Interest Bonds due 2031, on November 22, 2006 (the "Redemption Date") at par ($25 per bond) plus accrued interest to the Redemption Date.
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DisneyRecords: Hannah Montana in NYC on October 24th (Movies) posted: 10/23/06
Hannah Montana's Miley Cyrus will be at the Virgin Megastore Times Square in NYC on October 24th from 6p - 8p. Purchase a cd beginning at 8a to receive a wristband to meet Miley. Time and space is limited. One wristband per purchase. Visit official site for further details.
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JerseyMediaGrp: Disney has finger on pop pulse (Movies) posted: 10/23/06
Brief interview with Cheetah Girl Kiely Williams and a discussion of Disney's successful teen pop stars.
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LATimes: A bid to be queen of tweens (Movies) posted: 10/23/06
The Los Angeles Times highlights the Disney Channel's Hannah Montana portrayed by Miley Cyrus. The show's official album will hit shelves tomorrow.
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GADailyPost: Book About Walt Disney Shows Reality Behind Magical Myth (Movies) posted: 10/23/06
Cal Thomas calls Neal Gabler's biograph of Walt Disney "magnificent" and declares it "among the finest biographies I have ever read."
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HighDef: Disney Unveils First BD-50 Titles (Movies) posted: 10/23/06
Buena Vista Home Entertainment announces its first four Blu-ray dual-layer 50GB discs will hit shelves in time for the holiday season. The titles include Pearl Harbor, Invincible, Enemy of the State, and Flightplan.
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DISChan: Return to Halloweentown Premieres Tonight (Movies) posted: 10/20/06
The Disney Channel will air the next film in the Halloweentown series Return to Halloweentown tonight.
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FurnitureToday: Drexel Heritage expands Disney line (General) posted: 10/20/06
Drexel Heritage offers limited home office furniture based on Disney designs including 12 pieces based on Disney's studio in Burbank, CA.
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SunTimes: 'Nightmare' a dream of a film (Movies) posted: 10/20/06
The Chicago Sun Times film critic Roger Ebert's initial review of Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas.
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PlaybillNws: Disney's Finding Nemo Musical Previewed at NYC Press Event (WDW,Movies) posted: 10/20/06
Brief review of the recent press sneak at Disney's Finding Nemo.
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PioneerPress: Disney's High School Musical Coming To Local Theater (Movies) posted: 10/20/06
The Twin Cities Children's Theatre Company will perform "Disney's High School Musical" in January
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KalamazooGazette: Hopefuls audition for Disney characters (WDW) posted: 10/20/06
A brief look at the auditioning process for a role at Walt Disney World
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Zap2it: Woodruff Plans Return to Iraq (Movies) posted: 10/20/06
ABC News' Bob Woodruff will share the story of the roadside bomb attack that left him severely wounded in a prime-time special in January.
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LP: Finding Nemo The Musical Preview Stills (WDW) posted: 10/19/06
New publicity stills from the upcoming Animal Kingdom attraction Finding Nemo: The Musical. In addition, below is a link to a video we published in April with a presentation by Anne Hamburger, head of entertainment for Parks and Resorts, on Finding Nemo: The Musical and a rehearsal of one of the new songs, Big Blue World.
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USATODAY: Finding Nemo to be stage musical (WDW) posted: 10/19/06
A brief look at the upcoming musical featuring the characters from Finding Nemo which will begin previews in November at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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LP: Peter Pan Platinum Edition DVD to Be Released March 6, 2007 (Movies) posted: 10/19/06
Peter Pan soars to new heights for the first time ever in a 2-disc Platinum Edition DVD. This classic film has undergone an extensive digital restoration and features a new 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix. The 2-disc will include a never-before-seen alternate opening beginning in Never Land instead of the Darling's home, a deleted song, "In Walt's Words" -- A new discovery! Walt Disney reveals in his own words "Why I made Peter Pan", "You Can Fly: The Making of Peter Pan" an exciting journey to discover how the film was made, a sneak peek at the all-new Tinker Bell movie, and much more.
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Zap2it: ABC Nips CBS Wednesday (Movies) posted: 10/19/06
Zap2It reports ABC topped the overall ratings on Wednesday but their hit show Lost was beat out by CBS' Criminal Minds.
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ABC Family: 13 Nights of Halloween Offers Burton Film and Tower of Terror Film (Movies) posted: 10/19/06
During ABC Family's 13 Nights of Halloween the cable network will air the Tower of Terror film on Saturday, October 21st and will air Tim Burton's Corpse Bride on Thursday, October 19th, Saturday, October 21st, Sunday, October 22nd, and Monday, October 30th.
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LP: November Reunion of Creators of Disney's Little Mermaid at CA Art Gallery (Movies) posted: 10/19/06
Co-Director/Co-Writer JOHN MUSKER, Ariel Supervising Animator GLEN KEANE, Ursula Supervising Animator RUBEN AQUINO and Triton Supervising Animator ANDREAS DEJA will appear on November 3rd at 7p at the Van Eaton Galleries in Sherman Oaks, CA. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door.
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LP: Disney --The Music Behind the Magic Event in Seattle November 4th (Movies) posted: 10/19/06
Schedule announced for the November 4th celebration of Disney music.
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LP: Disney Magic Special Holiday Cruises (OD) posted: 10/19/06
Both Disney Magic and Disney Wonder will spread an abundance of holiday cheer, from traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts to "snowflake" sightings and seasonal caroling. A special 10-Night Holiday Caribbean Cruise is planned for Disney Magic from Dec. 16 through Dec. 26.
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LATimes: Six Flags to Visitor - Toe the Line (General) posted: 10/19/06
The Los Angeles Times reports Six Flags has written a code of conduct, taking effect next year, in a bid to lure more families and fewer rowdy teens.
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IGN: Will Turner, R.I.P.? (Movies) posted: 10/19/06
FilmForce offers the various rumors swirling about the fate of Pirates of the Caribbean Will Turner.
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USATODAY: Burton's Nightmare Recurs (Movies) posted: 10/18/06
USA Today reports 13 years after it first hits screens Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas will be featured in 3D.
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Zap2it: Night of 'Stars' Lifts ABC Tuesday (Movies) posted: 10/18/06
ABC's Dancing with the Stars led the network to a Tuesday night ratings win.
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OrlSen: Safety Report, Boy died after ride at Disney (General) posted: 10/18/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports a young boy's death after riding Space Mountain was due to natural causes. The child was on a visit arranged by Give the Kids the World.
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AniMag: Replacements Tops Disney Channel Shows (Movies) posted: 10/18/06
The Replacements has become the Disney Channel's highest rated animated show for kids 6-11.
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Broadway: Donny Osmond Extends to 12/24 in Beauty and the Beast (Movies) posted: 10/18/06
Donny Osmond will continue to portray Gaston in Broadway's Beauty and the Beast through December 24.
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NYDailyNws: Shows that deliver the goods (Movies,Coll) posted: 10/18/06
Disney's Mary Poppins prepares for its Broadway debut and merchandise to celebrate it.
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MB: Brief Look at Disney Exhibit in Paris (General) posted: 10/18/06
Animation author Michael Barrier talks briefly about the Parisian exhibit of Disney art and reflects on his upcoming biography on Walt Disney.
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WashPost: Disney to Cut Back on Junk-Food Marketing (General) posted: 10/17/06
The Washington Post highlights Disney's latest announcement that it plans to use its characters to market foods to children only for products that meet certain nutritional guidelines. Disney theme parks will also change child's meals offerings.
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OrlSen: Change on Disney's plate (WDW) posted: 10/17/06
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the heathful foods appearing at Disney theme parks.
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AP: SeaWorld will serve, license healthier foods (WDW) posted: 10/17/06
Sea World Orlando announces healthier options at theme park restaurants.
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WFTV: Throat Slit In Gang Colors Dispute At Disney-Area Restaurant (WDW) posted: 10/17/06
A gang dispute escalated to a knife attack at Jungle Jim's near the Downtown Disney entrance to Walt Disney World. Deputies quickly caught the suspect.
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Reuters: Disney says "non" to Inappropriate Backstage Videos (OD) posted: 10/17/06
Officials at Disneyland Paris have taken action in response to a video shot backstage featuring Disney characters simulating sex acts. The video has appeared online.
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NYPost: ABC Sticking with 'Brothers and Sisters' (Movies) posted: 10/17/06
The New York Post reports ABC has picked up Brothers & Sisters for a full season.
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Fortune: Disney Media Networks's Anne Sweeney Named One of FORTUNE's 50 Most Powerful Women (General) posted: 10/17/06
Anne Sweeney, Co-Chair of Disney Media Networks (Charts), ranks No. 13 on Fortune's 2006 list of 50 Most Powerful Women.
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LeakyCauldron: No truth to Potter Disney Park Rumors (DL,WDW) posted: 10/17/06
Representatives for JK Rowling deny the reports from Jim Hill Media that Rowling was in talks with Disney for a Harry Potter theme park.
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Playbill: Mary Poppins Lands on Broadway at New Amsterdam Theatre Oct 14 (Movies) posted: 10/17/06
Previews of Disney's Mary Poppins begin October 14th at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
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DisneyGallery: Nightmare Before Christmas Signing Oct 28 (DL) posted: 10/17/06
On October 28, the Disney Gallery will offer numerous limited edition pieces celebrating Nightmare Before Christmas.
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OrlBusJrnls: Disney adding time shares to Animal Kingdom Lodge mix (WDW) posted: 10/17/06
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge will receive 456 new Disney Vacation Club units.
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NYPost: Singer Walks Out on Dancing with the Stars (Movies) posted: 10/17/06
Country singer Sara Evans has walked out on ABC's Dancing with the Stars because of a family crisis. It is unknown how ABC will handle her sudden departure.
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indiatimes: Disney to set up 150 stores in India (General) posted: 10/17/06
The Disney Company plans to set up a chain of exclusive stores in India to sell its "Disney Artist" brand stationary products and craft projects.
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PE: Inland Man Don Edgren Designed Disney Structures (DL,WDW,OD) posted: 10/17/06
Local newspaper interview Disney Legend Award receipient Don Edgren. Edgren supervised construction of the Matterhorn, Pirates of the Caribbean as well as working on Walt Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland.
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AP: Disney fans back home after world tour (General) posted: 10/17/06
A group of Disney fans from Australia travelled the world visiting Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney World and the place where it all began, Disneyland California. Their travels cost $4,661 and took one month.
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NYTimes: Disney Chief's Gift to College Draws Students' Ire, Briefly (General) posted: 10/17/06
The New York Times reports Ithaca College students expressed concern over a donation from Bob Iger believing it to be a corporate gift and questioning the message such a donation would send to the school's journalism and communications students.
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USATODAY: They were never born, but they'll live forever (General) posted: 10/17/06
Mickey Mouse is number 18 on the list of the 101 Most Influential People who Never Lived.
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LATimes: House of Mouse Couture (DL,Coll) posted: 10/17/06
Disney experiments with designer fashion at its new Vault 28 store. The question is, how high-end can Mickey-wear go? Vault 28 opened at Downtown Disney Anaheim.
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Annapolis: Severna Park High to stage Disney's 'High School Musical' (Movies) posted: 10/17/06
Severna Park High to become first school in Maryland to stage Disney's 'High School Musical'
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LATimes: Filling Theater Seats But Not Movie Jobs (Movies,General) posted: 10/17/06
The Los Angeles Times highlights recent remarks by Disney CEO Robert Iger that the company's priority is to reach the the expanding Latino audience and showcases the struggle to find executives and creative professionals from that community.
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NYPost: Salma Turns 'Ugly' (Movies) posted: 10/17/06
Salma Hayek will appear in ABC's popular new drama Ugly Betty.
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AP: Ted Danson Back in Prime-Time Comedy (Movies) posted: 10/17/06
The Associated Press takes a brief look at ABC's new sitcom Help Me Help You starring Ted Danson offering remarks from the cast and a look behind-the-scenes.
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Zap2it: ABC Paves Way for 'October Road' (Movies) posted: 10/17/06
After passing during upfronts, ABC has offered a six-episode order for the drama October Road.
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Zap2it: ABC Wants a Full Season of Ugly Betty (Movies) posted: 10/17/06
ABC announced Ugly Betty will receive a full-season pick-up.
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HR: ABC's 'Housewives,' 'Makeover' dominate sports (Movies) posted: 10/17/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Desperate Housewives and Extreme Makeover topped the 18-49 demographic.
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USATODAY: Diane Sawyer reporting from North Korea (Movies) posted: 10/17/06
ABC News' Diane Sawyer began a planned week-long visit to North Korea with a live shot from Pyongyang that opened Tuesday's edition of Good Morning America.
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MirrorTravel: EuroDisney's Great Tricks and Treats (OD) posted: 10/17/06
An overview of the fun that can be had at Disneyland Paris.
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DMobile: Shanghai Disney Mobile Service (General) posted: 10/17/06
Images of Disney cellphone available in Shanghai. Website also showcases animation of the phone features.
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DVC to Build Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas (WDW) posted: 10/16/06
The Disney Vacation Club Announced that they will be building Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas as part of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. The first phase, to open in the fall of 2007, will include 134 remodeled rooms on the fifth and sixth floors of the existing the resort Later phases will include construction of 324 new vacation homes. An expanded animal savannah a new table-service resteraunt, a themed pool and water play island, a merchandise shop, and sports-and-recreation facilities are also part of the project. It is scheduled to be completed in April 2009.
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OCReg: Disney goes upscale in new Downtown store (DL) posted: 10/16/06
The Orange County Register looks at Downtown Disney's newest store, Disney Vault 28.
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JHM: Harry Potter and the Letter of Intent (DL,WDW) posted: 10/16/06
JimHillMedia.com is reporting J.K. Rowling has signed a letter of intent with Disney for them to be able to develop a theme park related project based on Harry Potter.
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LATimes: Pursuing that spot-on kid appeal (Movies) posted: 10/16/06
The Los Angeles Times looks at the popularity of Disney's girl group The Cheetah Girls.
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OrSen: Disney aiming to sell healthier foods to kids (WDW,General) posted: 10/16/06
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting Disney limiting the sugar and fat it allows in foods that have Disney characters on the packaging. The move also affects food server at Disney theme parks.
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OrSen: Disney Folds Wonderland Music Kiosks (WDW) posted: 10/16/06
An Orlando Sentinel article discusses Disney's decision to shut down the Wonderland music kiosts at Walt Disney World.
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FloridaToday: Disney-MGM Studios Stage Shows (WDW) posted: 10/16/06
FloridaToday.com begins a series look at Walt Disney World stage shows with reviews of the shows at Disney-MGM Studios.
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WashTimes: Protest staged by Ithaca College Students (General) posted: 10/16/06
The Washington Times reports Ithica college students are protesting efforts by Disney CEO Bob Iger to raise $115 million for the campus because of ABC's docudrama "The Path to 9/11", the company's labor practicies and environmental record.
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AP: Disney Doctor Takes On Big Task (WDW) posted: 10/16/06
An Associated Press article discusses attempts by Disney head vegerinarian Mark Stetter to perform vasectomies on elephants to help control their population.
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WESH: Disney Closes Roller Coaster After Rider Falls Ill (WDW) posted: 10/6/06
Disney's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster was closed on Wednesday after a 59-year-old got sick hours after riding the coaster. The ride has reopened.
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Reuters: Disney holiday toys focus on "Cars" and "Pirates" (Movies,Coll) posted: 10/6/06
Reuters reports Disney Company's consumer products is anticipated strong sales from its CARS and Pirates of the Caribbean.
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MultichannelNws: Charlie and Lola Returning to Disney (Movies) posted: 10/6/06
Disney Channel's Charlie and Lola will return for a third season.
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OrlSen: Ohio Family Wins Grand Prize (WDW) posted: 10/5/06
The Orlando Sentinel offers the Spangler Family recollections of their special day in the Magic Kingdom.
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Zap2it: 'Lost' Returns Strong for ABC Wednesday (Movies) posted: 10/5/06
ABC's Lost was the most-watched show on Wednesday night.
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USAToday: Jack Sparrow Topping Halloween Costumes Sales (Coll) posted: 10/5/06
Jack Sparrow was the Disney Store's best seller costume in August and September, ahead of Aladdin's Jasmine.
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Reuters: Disney Labels Top Digital Album Sales (General) posted: 10/5/06
Walt Disney Records High School Musical and Disney's Lyric Street album Me and My Gang featuring Rascal Flatts are the top-selling digital album releases.
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LPWire: Coinstar Brings Disney Kiddie Rides to Store Fronts (General) posted: 10/5/06
Beginning this Fall Coinstar, Inc plans to install 1,000 Disney kiddie rides. The initial line will feature popular Disney characters such as Winnie the Pooh, Dumbo, and Mickey Mouse, as well as other favorites including Pumba from The Lion King and Buzz Lightyear from Disney*Pixar's Toy Story. In 2007, the line will expand to include characters from movies such as Aladdin, Pirates of the Caribbean and Lilo & Stitch.
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LATimes: Disney Might Let Pirates Swarm Tom Sawyer Island (DL) posted: 10/5/06
The Los Angeles Times reports Tom Sawyer Island may be made over in time to celebrate the release of the next Pirates film.
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HR: Little Mermaid DVD Sales Strong (Movies,Coll) posted: 10/5/06
Disney's The Little Mermaid dvd was the biggest animated DVD debut for October with 1.6 million units sold the first day according to the Hollywood Reporter's industry sources.
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HR: 'Pirates,' 'Perfume' drive German b.o. upturn (Movies) posted: 10/5/06
Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest along with another film's record-breaking start helped to bring strong ticket sales to German theaters.
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LPWire: Philippe Gas Named Leader of HR for Disney Parks and Resorts (DL,WDW,OD) posted: 10/5/06
Jay Rasulo, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, today announced the promotion of Philippe Gas to Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide. Gas, a 15-year Disney veteran, previously served as Senior Vice President of International Human Resources for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
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AP: Ohio Family Plays at Walt Disney World Alone (WDW) posted: 10/4/06
The Associated Press reports the Spangler Family from Ohio enjoyed the Magic Kingdom to themselves.
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OCReg: Disneyland holdup tape released (DL) posted: 10/4/06
Disneyland's parking attendant booth has been robbed twice recently. The police have released the video tape of the man and his Porsche in hopes that someone will recognize him.
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HR: ABC 'Dancing' over 'Friday Night Lights' on Tues. (Movies) posted: 10/4/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Dancing with the Stars topped NBC's Friday Night Lights.
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Zap2it: ABC Tables 'Knights' (Movies) posted: 10/4/06
ABC's The Knights of Prosperity will not premiere later this month as originally planned but instead is expected as midseason program.
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Zap2it: Back to the Island (Movies) posted: 10/4/06
Zap2It announces the anticipated return of ABC's Lost.
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MiceAge: Rumors for Future Disneyland Resort Attractions (DL) posted: 10/4/06
MiceAge talks about the possible future of Disneyland's Tom Sawyer Island, an addition to Disney's California Adventure and more.
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OrlSen: Woods, Disney out? (WDW) posted: 10/4/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Tiger Woods is not expected at the Funai Classic at WDW.
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Reuters: Disney to take $30 million loss on Mobile ESPN (General) posted: 10/3/06
Reuters offers Disney CFO Tom Staggs comments on the cost of Disney's termination of Mobile ESPN.
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CNN: Interview with Disney CEO Robert Iger (Movies) posted: 10/3/06
CNN's Andrew Stevens began the interview by asking Iger his strategy for restoring Disney's corporate image to its former glory.A video link is also available on this page.
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IGNInterview: Ron Clements And John Musker Discuss Little Mermaid (Movies) posted: 10/3/06
The directors of The Little Mermaid talk about the process of putting together the film and its new two-disc Platinum Edition DVD.
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DIS: Little Mermaid 2 Disc Special Edition on Sale Today (Movies) posted: 10/3/06
Purchase your copy of the Little 2 Disc Special Edition. Visit the official website for movie related games and further information about the limited edition release.
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NYTimes: Is Th-Th-That All, Folks? - New York Times (Movies) posted: 10/3/06
The New York Times takes a look at the recent computer animated films and wonders if genre has peaked.
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HR: ABC triumvirate brings Sunday win (Movies) posted: 10/3/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Desperate Housewives, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and Brothers & Sisters led ABC to a ratings win.
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Post: Disney Animation Establishes Submission Portal (General) posted: 10/3/06
Disney Animation is helping talent connect with animation opportunities through www.DisneyMouseLink.com, an online artistic submission portal. At the site, artists can submit their demo reels and portfolios through a secure Web-based upload system.
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LPLatest: Tokyo Disneyland Resort Attendance Up (OD) posted: 10/3/06
The total combined attendance at Tokyo Disneyland Park and Tokyo DisneySea Park during the first half of this fiscal year (April 1 to September 30, 2006) amounted to 12,044,000 persons, which is 3.3% more than the attendance figure for the same period last year.
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LPLatest: Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club Art and Info (DL) posted: 10/3/06
We have heard that the Comedy Club will open in the fourth week of January 2007. The show will use three screens in all with Mike and Roz as the focus. Three new monster characters have been developed with Pixar for this show. The theaters seating will be in clusters like cocktail tables to convey the impression of a comedy club.
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NewsExaminer: Disney Artist and Imagineer Terri Hardin To Appear in Connersvile, IN (WDW) posted: 10/3/06
Terri Hardin will teach pumpkin carving at the Crazy Acres site, 5579 W. County Road 300-N., on Saturday and Sunday in Connersville, IN. Terri has a rich history with the Disney Company and within the Hollywood industry. She currently travels the country showing people that everyone can create art. Her pumpkin classes have proved popular with Disney fans in Southern California and Florida.Editor's Note: Terri's high energy and enthusiasm are infectious, if you have a chance please stop by her presentations and tell her Rebekah of LaughingPlace.com sent you.
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TheAdvocate: On safari in Animal Kingdom (WDW) posted: 10/3/06
A guide to Disney's Animal Kingdom with a focus on the FastPass.
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LPLatest: Disney Offers Adventures Under the Sea and Gives the Royal Treatment with New Handheld Games (Movies,Coll) posted: 10/3/06
The new line-up from Buena Vista Games includes Disney's The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure for the Nintendo DS(TM), Disney's The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms for the Game Boy(R) Advance and Disney Princess: Royal Adventure for the Game Boy Advance.
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InsideToronto: Disney Live! Mickey's Magic Show (Movies) posted: 10/3/06
Disney's Live! Mickey's Magic Show sees Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and his friends take to the stage at the Hummingbird Centre Oct. 19 to 22 to perform magic from Disney's films right in front of your eyes. The paper offers a contest for tickets to the upcoming show.
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Reuters: ZOO Digital shares rocket on Walt Disney contract (General) posted: 10/3/06
British software technology company ZOO Digital Group Plc saw shares rise on the new it had signed a contract with Disney Pictures and TV.
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NYTimes: FX Scores "Invicible" Cable Rights (Movies) posted: 10/3/06
FX has purchased exclusive cable rights to Disney's live-action Invincible.
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OrlSen: Univeral Orlando Pres to Retire (WDW) posted: 10/3/06
Bob Gault helped lead the Orlando resort through the tourism slump after 9-11. Resort to be led by Bill Davis, former SeaWorld of Florida general manager and most recently head of Six Flags Magic Mountain.
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