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Disney News Headlines
December 2006
WESH: Two Disney World Parks Temporarily Close Doors Again (WDW) posted: 12/29/06
WESH reports Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom temporarily closed their gates on Thursday and parking at Disney-MGM Studios was full and guests were parking at the Epcot parking lot.
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Fool: The Disney Company 2006 in Review (General) posted: 12/29/06
The Motley Fool takes a look at the 2006 economic performance.
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HR: 'Pirates' helps push '06 boxoffice tally up 5% (Movies) posted: 12/29/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest strong box office performance including setting an opening-day and single-day record of $55.8 million helped strengthen the 2006 boxoffice.
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Reuters: Disney Studios ends year with $3.26 billion box office (Movies,General) posted: 12/29/06
Reuters reports the Disney Studios pulled in $3.26 billion at the global box office and claimed the top two box office and top three DVD domestic releases for the first time.
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OrlSen: Disney's Monsters, Inc attraction to get more fine-tuning (WDW) posted: 12/29/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports the Magic Kingdom's January opening of The Laugh Floor Comedy Club has been postponed to sometime in the Spring.
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CinemaBlend: Details On Pixar's Secret Robot Project (Movies) posted: 12/29/06
Rumors continue of Pixar's upcoming 2008 film WALL-E -- the story of a robot in outer space.
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BizJournals: Disney's Pixar Under SEC stock option investigation (General) posted: 12/29/06
Walt Disney Co.'s Pixar is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission over stock option awards, according to Friday news reports.
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AP: Apple Says Options Probe Clears Execs (General) posted: 12/29/06
Apple has restated earnings and is stating that Jobs was cleared from any wrong doing in an internal probe regarding his stock options.
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LATimes: Apple backdated options, internal report concludes (General) posted: 12/29/06
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney Board Member Steve Jobs is being investigated by the SEC for issues related to stock options.
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Reuters: George Takei a "House" guest on Disney Channel (Movies) posted: 12/29/06
Star Trek's Sulu actor George Takei will guest-star on the Disney Channel's new series Cory in the House.
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LPLatest: Red Hot Chili Peppers transform Space Mountain and California Screamin' (DL) posted: 12/29/06
Disneyland's Rockin' Space Mountain transformation will feature the Red Hot Chili Peppers "Higher Ground" while Disney's California Adventure's Rockin' California Screamin' transformation will feature the Red Hot Chili Peppers "Around the World"
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LPLatest: Hong Kong Disneyland to Host the City's Largest Outdoor Dance Party (OD) posted: 12/29/06
"Hong Kong Disneyland will offer a multi-sensory experience where everything that makes a great party -- music, dancing, food, shopping and Disney-style attractions -- is all in one fantastic venue. The Park is enchanting by night and with the extended hours, New Year's Eve at Hong Kong Disneyland is set to be the party of the year!" said Laurie Jordan, Vice President, Entertainment, Hong Kong Disneyland.
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Fool: A Fool Goes Bowling (Movies,General) posted: 12/29/06
Discussing the economics of the College Football Bowl system -- the Motley Fool talks about the impact of the Bowls on Disney given their ABC & ESPN networks have the broadcast rights to 23 of this year's bowl games, as well as outright ownership of five.
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AP: 'Monday Night Football' Top Cable Spot (Movies) posted: 12/29/06
Disney's ESPN and Disney Channel snagged #1 & #2 during the week of December 18-24 thanks to NFL Football and the broadcast of The Santa Clause 2.
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OrlSen: Packed Disney World (WDW) posted: 12/27/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports due to capacity, the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom both closed by 1:15 p.m. The Magic Kingdom was reopened by 2:30 p.m., and Animal Kingdom by 3 p.m.
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OrlSen: A slice of 'Pirates' life to tie in with 3rd movie release in May (WDW) posted: 12/27/06
The Orlando Sentinel highlights Walt Disney World's upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean Adventures on the 7 Seas Lagoon promotional weekend that will be held at Disney's Contemporary Resort, May 22-25.
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BusinessWk: Courting Creativity at Disney (General) posted: 12/27/06
Disney tops Business Week's survey as an entry-level employer. The article explains recruits shouldn't expect the typical structured corporate environment.
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LATimes: Universal Studios theme parks offer healthier menu (DL) posted: 12/27/06
The Los Angeles Times reports Universal Studios new menu cutting out trans fats is getting positive reviews from guests. Disney has pledged to cut out trans fats by the end of the year.
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AP: NBC Beats ABC for No. 2 in Primetime (General) posted: 12/27/06
CBS and NBC were one and two during prime-time last week. But ABC is ranked second for the season-to-date period.
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AP: Walt Disney rises (Economic Year in Review) (General) posted: 12/26/06
The Associated Press takes a look at the overall growth experienced by the Disney Company this year.
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CBSMW: Disney to adopt majority voting for director seats (General) posted: 12/26/06
Walt Disney Co. said Friday that it will amend its bylaws to provide for a majority vote standard for directors in uncontested elections, taking another step toward more transparent corporate governance.
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LATimes: New ownership turns Disney Stores around (General) posted: 12/26/06
The Los Angeles Times reports Children's Place owned Disney Stores have increased revenue and Disney began receiving moneys following "royalty free" introductory period that were part of the sale to Children's Place.
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Zap2it: Ugly Betty Marathon Counts Down to 2007 (Movies) posted: 12/26/06
ABC Family will air 11 episodes of the ABC hit Ugly Betty to count down to New Years.
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OrlBusJrn: Orlando Ranks as One of the Top New Year's Eve Party Spots (WDW) posted: 12/26/06
According to a list compiled by Priceline.com New Year's Eve hotel requests for the Disney World area were in the top ten and Universal Studios/Sea World area hotels ranked fourth -- outranking New York's Times Square.
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NYDailyNews: 'High School Musical' graduates to the big time (Movies) posted: 12/26/06
High School Musical star Corbin Bleu talks about the concert tour, his upcoming projects and the fun he's having riding the film's success.
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Cartoon Brew: Walt's Trains - An Exhibit at the Nixon Library (General) posted: 12/26/06
Cartoon Brew pauses to discuss Walt Disney's love as trains and the temporary exhibit at the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, CA.
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OrlSen: Disney keeps Osborne Lights (WDW) posted: 12/26/06
The Orlando Sentinel talks with John Phelan, the show director for the Osborne Family's Spectacle of Dancing Lights.
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TheHindu: Walt Disney Characters to Perform in Hyderbad India (Movies) posted: 12/26/06
JETIX's Power Rangers Dino Thunder will perform throughout India.
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OrlSen: Theme parks get ready for January (WDW) posted: 12/26/06
The Orlando Sentinel offers an overview of the upcoming year's activities at Central Florida's theme parks.
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TheStreet: Disney Amends Board-Election Bylaws (General) posted: 12/26/06
TheStreet.com reports Disney has amended its bylaws to allow majority-vote for in uncontested elections for director positions.
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LATimes: Garden Grove is both hopeful and pessimistic about its future (DL) posted: 12/26/06
The Los Angeles Times reports Garden Grove's city leaders continue their search for a project that would add to the city's tax base and would give the city its own identity. For years they have ridden the success of Disneyland just up the street.
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Lawn&Landscape: Toro Gives Away Two Disney Vacations During Irrigation Show (WDW) posted: 12/26/06
Toro Irrigation gave away Walt Disney World vacations at the 2006 International Irrigation Show in San Antonio
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ABC: Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade 2006 (WDW,Movies) posted: 12/22/06
On Christmas day ABC will present the Walt Disney World Christmas Parade 2006 featuring special guest performances from Disneyland and Walt Disney World along with a sneak peek at the parks' new and upcoming attractions. The show will air Monday, December 25th at 10a ET; 9a CT,MT,PT -- check local listings.
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OCReg: Disneyland bringing sub ride out of mothballs (DL) posted: 12/22/06
A report from the Orange County Register on the upcoming Find Nemo submarine ride.
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Zap2It: ABC Offers Full Seasons Online (Movies) posted: 12/22/06
Beginning Christmas Day ABC will offer the full season video for Grey's Anatomy, Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives, Brothers & Sisters, and What About Brian?.
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MiddletownJournal: ESPNU remains a channel few can see (General) posted: 12/22/06
The Middletown Journal reports ESPNU is not a part of the recently deal between Disney and Comcast -- the deal included ESPN channels ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Classic, ESPNEWS, ESPN HD and ESPN Deportes.
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HindustanTimes: Disney Channel India Launches 'Dhoom Machaao Dhoom' (Movies) posted: 12/22/06
Disney Channel India will add the locally produced teen program Dhoom Machaao Dhoom. Disney Channel India features 30 hours a week of locally produced content.
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AP: ABC Daytime Presents A Holiday Affair (Movies) posted: 12/22/06
ABC & Walt Disney Records presents an album of Christmas tunes sung by celebrities from ABC's All My Children, One Life to Live, and General Hospital.
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OrlBusJrn: Orlando Promo Commercials to air on ABC during bowl games (WDW) posted: 12/22/06
The Orlando Business Journal announces a commercial spot that highlights the Orlando area will be featured on ABC-TV during halftime of the Champs Sports Bowl on Dec. 29 and the Capital One Bowl on New Year's Day.
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O-Meon: Disney Animation Update: Story and Style, Not Format, at Root of Recent Upheaval (Movies) posted: 12/22/06
Chuck O. investigates the reasons behind the replacement of Chris Sanders on American Dog.
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PostGazette: Hannah Montana Strong CD Sales, Summer Tour Anticipated (Movies) posted: 12/21/06
Reports about the success of the Hannah Montana cd -- the album has consistently sold over 100,000 copies each week since its October release. The article announces plans for a Hannah Montana concert tour next summer.
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OrlSen: 'Tinker Bell' still need tinkering, Disney decides (Movies) posted: 12/21/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney will delay the release of the anticipated dvd featuring Tinker Bell and her friends.
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CharlotteObs: 5 questions for Ashley Tisdale (Movies) posted: 12/21/06
The Charlotte Observer talks with High School Musical's Sharpay, actress Ashley Tisdale.
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USATODAY: The fight of female self-esteem gets pretty ugly (Movies) posted: 12/21/06
The USA Today announces ABC is capitalizing on the success of Ugly Betty for a "Be Ugly O7" campaign which battles against the conventional beauty stereotypes. Events are discussed in the article including the handout of "Ugly Betty" masks at WDW on New Year's Eve.
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HR: Touchstone TV Pedowitz's sole focus (Movies) posted: 12/21/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Mark Pedowitz is stepping away from his responsibilites at ABC and will focus solely on his role as Touchstone TV president.
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Mediaweek: Kimmel to Follow Oscars (Movies) posted: 12/21/06
ABC will air a special edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live to follow the Oscars.
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Mediaweek: ESPN Fails to Top Prime Ratings (Movies) posted: 12/21/06
Mediaweek reports ESPN was third in the network prime time cable ratings behind USA Network and the Disney Channel.
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USATODAY: What's Not to Like About Thursday's ladies? (Movies) posted: 12/21/06
The USA Today takes a look at the ladies of ABC's Thursday night programming.
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AP: Rosie Lifts 'View' but at what cost? (Movies) posted: 12/21/06
A look at the successful ratings for ABC's The View following the addition of Rosie O'Donnell but wonders if the type of attention she has brought carries the show's initial vision.
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TimesTrib: Mickey and Minnie make 'Magical Journey' to Arena (Movies) posted: 12/21/06
The Times Tribune discusses the upcoming performances of Disney on Ice - Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey at Pennsylvania's Wachovia Arena in early January.
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ABCRadio: Merry Christmas...from Walt Disney World hosted by Teri Hatcher (DL,WDW) posted: 12/20/06
ABC Radio offers "Merry Christmas...from Walt Disney World hosted by Teri Hatcher". This 2 hr 40 minute special begins with holiday wishes from Disney CEO Bob Iger, sneak audio adventure under the sea with the new Submarine Voyage at Disneyland, guest response to Osbourne Dancing Lights.
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NutrainIng: New General Mills cereals meet Disney nutritional guidelines (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/20/06
Disney branded General Mills cereals meet the nutritional guidelines Disney committed to earlier this year. The cereals will celebrate Disney's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Disney Princess and Disney's Little Einsteins.
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BarrierBlog: Critique of Neal Gabler's Disney Biography (General) posted: 12/20/06
Animation historian and author Michael Barrier who is currently writing The Animated Man: A Life of Walt Disney offers his analysis of Neal Gabler's Disney biography.
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OrSen: Universal to rise in Singapore (OD) posted: 12/20/06
A look at Universal Studios plans for a resort complex with theme parks and resorts in Singapore.
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OrlSen: Trans fats to be cut out at Universal (WDW) posted: 12/20/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports Universal Studios theme parks in the US will begin transitioning menu items away from trans fats beginning on Dec. 24.
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DetFreePress: Nick is tops with kids, but Disney's closing in (Movies,General) posted: 12/19/06
For 11 years Nickelodeon has topped the ratings with programming for children age 2-11 but the Disney Channel is closing in.
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JHM: Recent American Dog News May Signal Major Changes for Disney Feature Animation (Movies) posted: 12/19/06
Are you concerned about the Chris-Sanders-being-forced-off-of-"American-Dog" story? Jim Hill asks you to consider the bigger picture. How this moment of pain may lead to something truly extraordinary for animation fans everywhere.
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OrlBusJrn: Arena Football Moving to ESPN (Movies) posted: 12/19/06
The Orlando Business Journal reports ESPN has acquired a minority stake in the Arena Football League and will broadcast 14 of the league's game on Monday nights and additional 12 games, including post-season play.
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LPNews: Disney Channel Series "Cory in the House" Premieres Friday, January 12 (Movies) posted: 12/19/06
The Disney Channel's new comedy series Cory in the House premieres Friday, January 12th. This spinoff from That's So Raven features Kyle Massey as Cory Baxter, whose father Victor has become the personal chef to the President of the United States.
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LPNews: Little Einsteins Season Two Begins January 13 (Movies) posted: 12/19/06
Disney's "Little Einsteins," the hit animated series that has preschoolers everywhere humming melodies of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky, premieres its second season on SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 (8:00 a.m. ET/PT) during Disney Channel's learning-focused Playhouse Disney programming block.
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Backstage: Ashley Brown Flying High in 'Mary Poppins' (Movies) posted: 12/19/06
An interview with Mary Poppins' Ashley Brown.
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KSBY: Child's Disney Bedroom Lamp Suffers Meltdown (Coll) posted: 12/19/06
A 3-year-old's Disney Princess Disco Lamp overheated and melted less than an hour after they plugged the new lamp in. The accident caused the Paso Robles Walmart to pull the item from shelves.
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L.Atimes: Disney on Ice Disneyland Adventure Comes to LA Next Week (DL) posted: 12/19/06
Beginning December 21st Disney on Ice: A Disneyland Adventure will perform at the Staples Center. You can enjoy the Incredibles family trip to the "Happiest Place on Earth" including representations of the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain.
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LP: Disney Channel to Present Hannah Montana Marathon New Years Day (Movies) posted: 12/19/06
On the first day of 2007, Disney Channel showcases "Hannah Montana" in an all day marathon (12:00 noon - 12:00 midnight, ET/PT). The live-action original series is basic cable's #1 series of 2006 among Kids 6-11 (1.24 million/5.1 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (1.12 million/4.6 rating), and one of TV's top-rated series overall (broadcast and basic cable), behind only Fox's "American Idol." Source: Disney Company Press Release
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DIS: Vote Now for Your Favorite Disney Channel Shows to Air New Years Eve (Movies) posted: 12/19/06
Beginning December 31st tune in for the Disney Channel's New Year Sing-along Bowl-athon -- featuring programs voted on by the fans at the official site. The Sing-along Bowl-athon will feature Miley Cyrus, Cole and Dylan Sprouse, Ashley Tisdale, Kyle Massey, Corbin Bleu and Brenda Song.
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HR: ABC kicks off U.S. version of 'Footballers' (Movies) posted: 12/19/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC has green lit Football Wives, a drama focusing on the women married to NFL superstars. The show is based on a popular British soap which was set around the world of soccer.
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Zap2It: Ross is Grandmother to 'Brothers & Sisters' (Movies) posted: 12/19/06
Zap2It reports Marion Ross best known as "Mrs. C" from the classic tv show Happy Days will make a guest appearance on ABC's Brothers & Sisters.
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LPLatest: Disney Company Golden Globe Nominees (Movies) posted: 12/19/06
LaughingPlace.com has reviewed the list of Golden Globe Nominees posting those representing the Disney Company. The Golden Globes will be presented Monday, January 15, 2007 on NBC.
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CartoonBrew: Chris Sanders No Longer Directing American Dog (Movies) posted: 12/18/06
Animation blogs report Chris Sanders is no longer directing American Dog.
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JHM: Disney's $500 million Tinkerbell problem (Movies) posted: 12/18/06
Why is the possible postponed release date of one Disney home premiere causing so much agita for retailers & toymakers? Jim Hill walks you through the ripple effect that "The Tinkerbell Movie" 's story problems are currently causing
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OrlSen: Construction boss accused of child porn (General) posted: 12/18/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports the president of Frank Irey Construction Inc., a major Walt Disney World building contractor has been arrested on federal child-pornography charges following a grand jury indictment.
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FoxNews: Disney World Tells Santa Lookalike to Hit the Road (WDW) posted: 12/18/06
Reports that a Santa lookalike visiting Walt Disney World was asked to alter his appearance or leave by Disney officials.
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OrlSen: Disney's rumored project now is on paper (WDW) posted: 12/18/06
The Orlando Sentinel discusses Disney World's "Western Beltway Development".
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Crocs: Kids Disney © Crocs (Coll) posted: 12/18/06
Images of the Disney © crocs on the official website.
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Fool: Disney's Holiday Magic (General) posted: 12/18/06
Pixar shareholder talks about the financial benefits reaped from the Disney-Pixar merger this year.
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OrSen: Walt Disney - man or mouse? (General) posted: 12/18/06
The Orlando Sentinel offers an editorial from Disney biographer Neal Gabler
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Playbill: Lew and Buntrock to Join Broadway's Beauty and the Beast (Movies) posted: 12/18/06
Playbill reports Deborah Lew and Stephen R. Buntrock will become Broadway's new Belle and Gaston.
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AP: Fatone Wants to Appear on ABC Dance Show (Movies) posted: 12/18/06
Joey Fatone says in radio interview he'd like to appear on ABC's Dancing With the Stars
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MSNBC: Will a duchess join 'Dancing with the Stars'? (Movies) posted: 12/18/06
ABC's Dancing with the Stars producers did not confirm or deny reports that the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson will participate in the show's upcoming season.
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HR: News talks drag at ABC, CBS (Movies) posted: 12/18/06
According to the Hollywood Reporter, labor negotiations between the Writers Guild and the ABC news division continues.
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Zap2it: 'Day Break' Goes Dark at ABC (Movies) posted: 12/18/06
ABC has cut Help Me, Help You, Day Break and Show Me the Money from the lineup.
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NYDailyNws: Clark & Seacrest clocking in again (Movies) posted: 12/18/06
Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest will team together again for ABC's broadcast Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.
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Jam: Rejoice for extended 'Narnia' DVD (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/18/06
Positive review of the extended Chronicles of Narnia available on DVD.
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Multichannel: Spelich Returns to Disney (General) posted: 12/18/06
John Spelich has been named vice president of corporate communications for WDIG.
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VillageVoice: Kids Incorporated (Movies,General) posted: 12/18/06
Disney superstars and their accessible tales of growl power keep the record biz afloat -- a look at the success of albums grounded in Disney Channel creations.
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DisneyHistoryBlog: Transcript of Frank Lloyd Wright's Presentation to Disney Artists (Movies,General) posted: 12/15/06
Disney historian Didier Ghez posts the transcript of Frank Lloyd Wright's presentation to Disney artists.
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CBS47: Disney World Heave Ho "Santa Claus" (WDW) posted: 12/15/06
A rotund white-bearded man was believed by many children to be Santa Claus and created a scene leading management to ask the gentleman to leave the park.
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OrlBusJrnl: Hotel association to recognize Disney's Al Weiss for leadership (WDW) posted: 12/15/06
The 2006 Charles Andrew Hospitality Award for Community Leadership will be presented to Al Weiss, president of worldwide operations for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts by the The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association.
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OrlSen: Theme Parks, airport brace for crowds (WDW) posted: 12/15/06
Dec. 23 is expected to be the single-busiest travel day of the holiday season at Orlando International, with estimates of more than 110,000 arriving and departing passengers, airport spokeswoman Carolyn Fennell said. And the Orlando Sentinel goes on to talk about the anticipated numbers at Orlando's theme parks.
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OrlSen: Imagineer makes spirits soar with rides and music (WDW) posted: 12/15/06
The Orlando Sentinel highlights Disney Imagineer Michael Tschanz's participation in this weekend's production "Agnus Dei" at the Peace United Methodist Church in Hunter's Creek.
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Variety: Oprah primed for ABC (Movies) posted: 12/15/06
Oprah Winfrey has sold two reality programs to ABC.
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HR: TV nominees react to Globe news (Movies) posted: 12/15/06
The Hollywood Reporter offers the responses of Golden Glove nominees including ABC's Ugly Betty star America Ferrera.
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EOnline: Jerry, Sara Put Dancing Shoes Back On (Movies) posted: 12/15/06
E! Online reports Jerry Springer and Sara Evans will join the traveling ABC's Dancing with the Stars tour.
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AP: Hong Kong Disneyland to Add New Rides (OD) posted: 12/14/06
Hong Kong Disneyland announces two new attractions will open in 2007 and "it's a small world" is coming by the first half of 2008.
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Variety: ABC dominates Globes (Movies) posted: 12/14/06
According to Variety ABC's weekly dramas and comedies pulled in 11 Golden Globe nominations.
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OrBusJrnl: Devil Rays to play area's first-ever regular season games at Disney (General) posted: 12/14/06
The Orlando Business Journal reports the Tampa Bay Devil Rays will play the Texas Rangers at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex May 15 - 17th. Tickets go on sale February 17th.
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Reuters: ESPN to announce wireless licensing pacts soon (General) posted: 12/14/06
Reuters reports ESPN is expected to announce their new Mobile ESPN application shortly.
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Stuff: Narnia sequel gets the chop (Movies) posted: 12/14/06
The upcoming sequel to Chronicles of Narnia will not be filmed in New Zealand but will be filmed at Britain's Pinewood Studios.
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Variety: Pirates sales sail up (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/14/06
DVD sales for Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest set a new record for introductory week sales in 2006 with 10.5 million units.
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OrlSen: It's no joke -- Country Bears Skip Christmas (WDW) posted: 12/14/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports the Country Bears Christmas show is not performing this year and it is unknown whether or not it will return next year.
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Disneyland's Grier talks about his life, career and management style (DL) posted: 12/13/06
New Disneyland Resort president Ed Grier shares his background and managerial style in the second portion of a two-part interview with the Orange County Register.
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OCReg: Disneyland's Grier talks about his plans for the park (DL) posted: 12/13/06
New Disneyland Resort president Ed Grier talks about his new job in this two-part interview with the Orange County Register.
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CFNews13: Disney Protests (WDW) posted: 12/13/06
Members of the Service Trades Council Union continue their protests outside of Walt Disney World and have expanded them to other Central Florida locations.
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JAMTV: 'Raymond' dad Peter Boyle dies (Movies) posted: 12/13/06
Disney fans will recall Peter Boyle played the role of Father Time in Santa Clause 2 and Santa Clause 3. He is best known for his recent role as the grumpy father figure in Everybody Loves Raymond.
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TVWeek: ABC Family's 'Falcon Beach' Headed for SoapNet (Movies) posted: 12/13/06
ABC Family's Falcon Beach will re-air on SoapNet.
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BostonHerald: Disney's skates still hopping to mild temps on Frog Pond (Movies) posted: 12/13/06
Mickey and Minnie Mouse skated the Frog Pond with students from the Epiphany School in Dorchester bringing attention to the upcoming Disney on Ice show.
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TheEnquirer: Local kids in Disney movie (Movies) posted: 12/13/06
Jump In! a new Disney Channel film features members of the Cincinnati-area competitive Double Dutch teams.
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Zap2it: Orlando Jones Climbs 'Trees' (Movies) posted: 12/13/06
Zap2It reports Orlando Jones will appear in ABC' s Men in Trees.
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OCReg: Jury can hear of changes to Disney ride after death (DL) posted: 12/12/06
The Orange County Register reports a jury will be permitted to hear testimony about the changes the Disney company made to the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction after a woman's death. The jury will hear the case brought by the family of a woman from Barcelona, Spain who died from brain aneurysm.
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Fool: Disney Winning All Three Battles (General) posted: 12/12/06
Motley Fool's Rick Aristotle Munarriz reviews the recent presentations by Disney CFO Staggs.
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MLB: Rays, Disney to announce partnership (WDW) posted: 12/12/06
A Thursday press conference is expected to announce the Tampa Bay Devil Rays will play three regular-season games at The Ballpark at Disney's Wide World of Sports.
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Konami: Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Mix Plug & Play (Coll) posted: 12/12/06
As a Plug'N'Play video game, Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Mix connects directly to television sets, delivering an intuitive experience full of competition and choreography with a custom Disney dance pad. Players can dance with Disney characters including Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck to remixed versions of classic songs such as "It's a Small World," "Mickey Mouse March," and "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" across a number of game modes. Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Mix features adjustable difficulty levels, letting beginner Mouseketeers and DDR veterans alike get into the action.
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SeattlePI: 'High School Musical' is brought to life at the Key (Movies,General) posted: 12/12/06
Review of the High School Musical concert performed in Seattle, Washington. The concert tour continues through January 28th.
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NYTimes: Monday Night Football Tops Cable Ratings (Movies) posted: 12/12/06
ESPN's Monday Night Football topped the ratings the week of Dec 4 - 10.
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OrBusJrnl: Disney to deliver tons of toys (WDW,General) posted: 12/11/06
The Orlando Business Journal reports Disney cast members have collected more than 29,000 new toys for Toys for Tots.
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Reuters: Disney considers options amid Shanghai park doubt (OD) posted: 12/11/06
Reuters reports Disney is exploring theme park locations in mainland China aside from the previously reported Shanghai.
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ECT: Disney Birthplace Being Auctioned on eBay (General) posted: 12/11/06
The owners of Walt Disney's birthplace is currently offered on ebay.
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AFP: Czech film studios enter new world with Narnia (Movies) posted: 12/11/06
Prince Caspian interior shots are being filmed in Prague's Barrandov Studios.
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LATimes: Gibson movie opens at No. 1 (Movies) posted: 12/11/06
The Los Angeles Times reports the Disney distributed Gibson film Apocalypto topped the box office.
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OrBusJrn: Burnham to get 10-year Epcot exhibit (WDW) posted: 12/11/06
Burnham Institute for Medical Research will be featured in Epcot's Innoventions as part of a 10-year exhibit.
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JamTV: Romijn joins 'Ugly Betty' cast (Movies) posted: 12/11/06
Rebecca Romijn will join the cast of ABC's Ugly Betty with episodes to air early next year.
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Zap2It: ABC Makes More 'Money' (Movies) posted: 12/11/06
ABC has ordered six more episode of the game show Show Me the Money.
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LATimes: Promotions at the Disney Company's Mobile Phone Division (General) posted: 12/11/06
The Walt Disney Internet Group which includes the domestic mobile publishing division, (mDisney and Starwave Mobile) announced the promotion of Trish Halamandaris to vice president for marketing and carrier sales and Stan Liu to vice president for content development.
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OCReg: Knott's goes parading (DL) posted: 12/11/06
The Orange County Register reports Knott's Berry Farm has added a Christmas parade to the park's entertainment.
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OrlSen: Disney workers to rally today (WDW) posted: 12/8/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports union officials are concerned about the number of jobs being outsourced at Walt Disney World and will hold a rally today outside the Disney Crossroads gate.
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WFTV: Labor Board Alleges Disney Violated Labor Practices (WDW) posted: 12/8/06
WFTV reports a complaint has been filed by the National Labor Relations Board regional director against Walt Disney World regarding the changes in operations for hotel custodial employees last year.
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Reuters: Euro Disney The Takeover That Never Happened (OD) posted: 12/8/06
Reuters takes a look at last week's reported takeover bid for Euro Disney that never quite materialized.
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Forbes: Seven Lessons of Walt Disney (General) posted: 12/8/06
Columnist highlights seven lessons of business learned while reading the Walt Disney biography by Neal Gabler.
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TheNewYorker: Wonderful World (General) posted: 12/8/06
A brief overview of Walt Disney's career.
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Fool on the Street: Disney Goes Digital (General) posted: 12/8/06
Highlights from CFO Tom Staggs presentation at the UBS 34th Annual Global Media Conference.
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AP: Racial Diversity in TV Improving (Movies) posted: 12/8/06
ABC's Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy and Ugly Betty are among the programs highlighted in this article about racial diversity on television.
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Variety: O'Donnell brings big ratings to 'The View' (Movies) posted: 12/8/06
ABC's daytime talk show The View drew its best-ever November sweeps ratings -- the first ratings period following the addition of Rosie O'Donnell to the cast.
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JamShowbiz: ABC orders more Show Me the Money Episodes (Movies) posted: 12/8/06
ABC has ordered six more episodes of Show Me the Money. The show will move from Wednesday to Tuesday nights in January.
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Variety: ABC pacts with Gurin to develop gameshow (Movies) posted: 12/8/06
ABC has signed on to develop US version of Germany's smash variety/gameshow hybrid --- Wanna Bet?
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CNNMoney: Disney's Mel Gibson problem (Movies,General) posted: 12/8/06
Apocalypto opens Friday, and despite the controversy over Gibson, Disney features him prominently in the film's marketing.
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OrlSen: Disney, French retailer to create products (Coll) posted: 12/7/06
The Orlando Sentinel reports France's Carrefour SA, the world's second-largest retailer will develop Disney licensed toys, clothes, bedding and household items.
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NYTimes: Magical Moments, Tantrums or a $250 Lullaby (Movies) posted: 12/7/06
A look at the experiences parents have had taking their younger children to various Broadway shows including Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Mary Poppins.
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DaytonaBchNwsJrnl: Big Themes, No Tickets Required (WDW) posted: 12/7/06
Disney Christmas fun without the theme parks tickets.
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The Envelope.com: High School Musical dropout (Movies) posted: 12/7/06
The Los Angeles Times takes a look at how Disney's High School Musical didn't collect a Grammy.
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BostonHerald: Disney's December attractions have tourists dreaming of a ... Walt Christmas (WDW) posted: 12/7/06
An overview of the special holiday activities available at Walt Disney World.
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DIS: Walt Disney Pictures' Bridge to Terabithia (Movies) posted: 12/7/06
Visit the official website for Disney Pictures Bridge to Terabithia to view the trailer for this fanciful adventure set to open February 16th.
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AFX: Web companies rethink original content (General) posted: 12/7/06
For Disney/ABC programming chief Lloyd Braun has left his post at Yahoo!. He was hired to bring more eyes to the portal but the idea to generate original content lost out to YouTube! and Hollywood's efforts to post content on their own sites.
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Reuters: Ousted Disney movie boss resurfaces at DreamWorks (General) posted: 12/7/06
Former Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group president Nina Jacobson has landed a production deal at DreamWorks.
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CBSMW: Iger Wins Over Wall Street and Main Street (General) posted: 12/6/06
Bob Iger is the 2006 winner of MarketWatch's CEO of the Year Award.
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WashPost: US Looks to Disney for welcome for visitors (General) posted: 12/6/06
The Washington Post reports the Disney Company's Jay Rasulo is working with the US government agencies to improve travel experiences for visitors from outside the States. Last year the US "was ranked as the world's most unfriendly to visitors in a survey last month of travelers from 16 nations."
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ABC: The View will feature a performance by the Cast of Mary Poppins, Dec 7 (Movies) posted: 12/6/06
On Thursday, December 7th the cast of Mary Poppins will perform on ABC's The View.
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WDW: Disney Parks Dreaming Snowman Blog & Egreetings (WDW) posted: 12/6/06
Walt Disney World offers e-greetings to their annual passholders featuring the Mickey Mouse wearing snowman.
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Reuters: Disney's Pirates sells 5mln DVDs in first day (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/6/06
Nearly 5 million DVD copies of "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" have been sold in the first day.
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OrlSen: Hakuna Matata (there are no worries here) (Movies) posted: 12/6/06
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the reconstruction that occurred at Orlando's Bob Carr building for Disney's The Lion King.
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PlaybillNews: Interview with Mary Poppins' Gavin Lee (Movies) posted: 12/6/06
Chat with Gavin Lee who plays Bert the Chimney Sweep in Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins.
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OMeon: Fort Collins, Colorado Home of Disneyland's Main Street USA (DL) posted: 12/6/06
Back from Thanksgiving with family and friends in his adopted hometown of Fort Collins, Colorado senior correspondent C. W. Oberleitner tells us he just may have solved a mystery no one new anything about, regarding the inspiration for Disneyland's iconic City Hall.
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EW: Dalton Ross braves Disney on Ice's Princess Wishes (Movies) posted: 12/6/06
In his most dangerous assignment yet, Dalton Ross takes his daughter to Disney On Ice's 'Princess Wishes.'
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OrlSen: Ticket prices go up at SeaWorld (WDW) posted: 12/6/06
One-Day Adult Ticket prices at Sea World have gone up $3 to $64.95 and Busch Gardens has increased one-day admission to $61.95 which is a $4 increase.
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LATimes: ABC Veteran to lead Yahoo media effort (Movies) posted: 12/6/06
Former ABC exec Lloyd Braun underscores Yahoo's drive to compete with traditional Hollywood entertainment.Editor's Note: The above item was undated -- In an article dated 12/07/2006 Lloyd Braun has left Yahoo! We apologize for posting this older article.
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AP: Music to Be Offered in MP3 File Format (Coll) posted: 12/6/06
Over the summer Walt Disney Co.'s Hollywood Records released an entire album by Jesse McCartney in the MP3 format and other major music labels are offering more songs in the unrestricted format.
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Reuters: Disney CFO Sees Improvements in Studios, Parks (General) posted: 12/5/06
Remarks by CFO Tom Staggs at the Credit Suisse analyst conference in New York.
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CBSMW: Walt Disney reaches highest price seen since May 2001 (General) posted: 12/5/06
CBS MarketWatch reports the price of Disney shares is up nearly 42% since the end of 2005.
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2719HYPERION: A Different Kind of Disney Adventure (Movies) posted: 12/5/06
The 2719 Hyperion blog pays tribute to Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures. The dvds were released today.
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IHT: Euro Disney 'bidder' Misses deadline (General) posted: 12/5/06
The bid for Euro Disney by Center-Tainment AG has not materialized. Should the company wish to pursue a new bid they must wait six months.
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LATimes: Taxes and Disney an up-and-down ride (DL) posted: 12/5/06
The Los Angeles Times reports Orange County officials have issued Disney refund checks totaling more that $5 million due to an error in estimating Disneyland's property value.
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AP: ESPN Buys London - Based Sports Channel (General) posted: 12/5/06
The Associated Pres reports Disney owned ESPN has purchased NASN as a move to broadcast more American sports in Europe.
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