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AP: Disney Adding Toy Story Attraction (WDW) posted: 1/26/07*
The Associated Press reports Toy Story Mania will open at Orlando's Disney-MGM Studios and Disney's California Adventure in 2008.
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USAToday: Disney's Dazzling Dreams (WDW) posted: 1/26/07*
Celebrities Disney dreams are displayed in stunning imagery by photographer Annie Leibovitz.
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BusinessWk: How Bob Iger Unchained Disney (General) posted: 1/26/07*
Business Week examines Disney's economic turnaround and ponders whether the credit goes to Bob Iger or Michael Eisner.
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OrlSen: Disney pitches in for arts center (WDW) posted: 1/26/07*
The Orlando Sentinel reports Walt Disney World will make a "significant"contribution to the Orlando Performing Arts Center.
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SaltLakeTrib: Kids flock to 'High School Musical' sequel auditions (Movies) posted: 1/26/07
The Salt Lake Tribune reports over a thousand of teen hopefuls tried out for High School Musical 2 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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OrlSen: Cinderella suite's first family (WDW) posted: 1/26/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports a Michigan family spent the night at Cinderella Castle Thursday evening.
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FoxNews: Rosie O'Donnell Sends Idol Hopefuls to WDW (Movies) posted: 1/26/07
Rosie O'Donnell is sending two American Idol auditioners to Walt Disney World in light of their treatment on camera.
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LATimes: Julie Andrews Receives SAG Life Achievement Award (Movies,General) posted: 1/26/07
Julie Andrews will be awarded the Screen Actors Guild's 43rd Life Achievement Award, given for acting excellence and humanitarian accomplishment.
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ChiTrib: Magic of Disney's princesses sizzles on ice (Movies) posted: 1/26/07
The Chicago Tribune reviews Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes.
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USAToday: 'Dream Squad' could put you in Cinderella heaven (WDW) posted: 1/26/07
Guests can win a night at the Cinderella Castle.
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BookStandard: HarperCollins Takes on Distribution for Hyperion and Disney (General) posted: 1/26/07
According to the Book Standard, HarperCollins has signed with Disney Book Group and Hyperion Books to do select sales and distribution.
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OrlSen: Cinderella's suite life (WDW) posted: 1/25/07*
The Orlando Sentinel describes the Cinderella Suite.
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CareerBuilder: Become an Honorary Disneyland Cast Member for the Day (DL,General) posted: 1/25/07*
Now through February 20, 2007 Careerbuilder.com is giving users the chance to become an Honorary Disney Cast Member for a day.
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SignonSanDiego: Outsourcing at heart of Disney World labor talks (WDW) posted: 1/25/07*
San Diego Union Tribune reports outsourcing concerns are at the heart of the ongoing labor talks at Walt Disney World.
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FORTUNE: Hannah Montana Inc. (Movies,General) posted: 1/25/07
Fortune reports Hannah Montana has become a strong franchise for the Disney Channel and offers an interview with the show's star, Miley Cyrus.
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Broadway: There's Something About Mary Poppins (Movies) posted: 1/25/07
An interview with Mary Poppins lyricist/librettist Anthony Drewe.
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BusinessWk: Euro Disney says 1Q revenue up 5.8 pct. (OD) posted: 1/25/07
Business Week reports Euro Disney said revenue in the first fiscal quarter rose 5.8 percent thanks to strong Halloween and Christmas park and hotel visitors.
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JHM: Could cashing in on Pixar now be a whole lot harder than Disney officials had origin (Movies,Coll) posted: 1/25/07
Jim Hill shares what he's learned about a controversial new study that Disney Brand Management just completed. Which reportedly reveals that at least four of the Pixar film franchises have seriously eroded in value.
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Playbill: Sister Act Musical Opens Run at Atlanta's Alliance Jan. 24 (General) posted: 1/25/07
Sister Act - the Musical officially opens at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre January 24 and is scheduled to run through February 25th.
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Zap2It: Victor Garber Cast in 'Stone' (Movies) posted: 1/25/07
Zap2It reports Victor Garber is returning to ABC for a drama pilot called Eli Stone.
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Zap2It: ABC Loads Up on Laughs (Movies) posted: 1/25/07
ABC has ordered five new comedy pilots.
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LPLatest: Peter Pan Limited Engagement At El Capitan Theatre, Feb 1 - 15 (DL,Movies) posted: 1/25/07
Opening night will feature a special panel discussion with veteran Disney producer Don Hahn -- reunion of the actors who voiced Wendy and John Darling (Kathryn Beaumont-Levine and Paul Collins), plus appearances by Margaret Kerry (the live-action reference model for Tinker Bell), legendary animation star June Foray (who voiced and posed for characters in the film), and other surprises.
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MuppetCentral: New Muppet Presentation Pilot Filmed (General) posted: 1/25/07
The 10-minute mock documentary follows the daily happenings of Kermit and the Muppets, both on and off stage. This pilot could lead to a new series featuring the Classic Muppet characters.
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Alive: Plush & Pull (WDW) posted: 1/25/07
Alive reviews Walt Disney World's Pal Mickey.
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USATODAY: Peter O'Toole basks in Oscar attention (Movies) posted: 1/25/07
The USA Today reports Peter O'Toole earned an Oscar nomination for his role in the Disney distributed film Venus.
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AP: 'Phantom' Actress Could Be 'Mermaid' (Movies) posted: 1/25/07
The Associated Press reports Sierra Boggess who is currently starring in the Vegas production of The Phantom of the Opera has been offered the title role of Ariel for Disney Theatricals' The Little Mermaid.
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WorldHockey: USA Hockey's Newest Event to Debut with Disney's Field Hockey Showcase (WDW) posted: 1/25/07
The World Hockey report Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex will host Disney's Field Hockey Showcase, February 9 - 11.
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Playbill: "Finding Nemo" Musical by Avenue Q's Lopez Hits iTunes Store (WDW) posted: 1/24/07*
Playbill announces the soundtrack of Disney's Animal Kingdom Finding Nemo the Musical is available on iTunes and as of the article posting was #25 on the top soundtracks listing.
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LATimes: Animated-film troika rides again (Movies) posted: 1/24/07
The Los Angeles Times reports Cars, Happy Feet and Monster House were each nominated for the Golden Globes and have been nominated for the Oscars.
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NYTimes: TV Shows Find Young, Affluent Viewers on 'Net (Movies,General) posted: 1/24/07
The New York Times reports TV programs viewed over the internet attract a younger, wealthier and better educated audience than their broadcast counterpart.
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AWN: General Mills & Disney Cereals Coming Soon (Movies,Coll) posted: 1/24/07
General Mills & Disney will launch cereals featuring Disney's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Disney Princess and Disney's Little Einsteins. The cereals meet the nutrition guidelines Disney announced.
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CalgarySun: Dino-Slaying world of Disney (Coll) posted: 1/24/07
Buena Vista Games breathes new life into Turok for 2007, and it's definitely not for kids
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LP: FogScreen(TM) Walk-Through Screen Creates Effects on Disney's "Enchanted" Promo Tour (Movies) posted: 1/24/07
The new Walt Disney film Enchanted -- to be released in November/December 2007 -- has a promotional tour traveling to the main European cities of London, Paris, Madrid, Brussels and Munich in which FogScreen walk-through screen is featured. Click here to view the exhibit.
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LPLatest Disney (Buena Vista) Receives 13 Oscar Nominations (Movies) posted: 1/23/07
View the list of 13 Oscar nominations for Walt Disney Pictures. Disney owned Miramax Studios received 7 noms.
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Playbill: Van Dyke and Hathaway to Present Andrews with Life Achievement Award (Movies) posted: 1/23/07
Dick Van Dyke and Anne Hathaway will present Julie Andrews with the Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment at the 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Jan. 28 at the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center.
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Zap2it: ABC Rounds Up Ritchie for 'Suspects' (Movies) posted: 1/23/07
Zap2it reports Director Guy Ritchie is set to direct a crime-drama pilot for ABC.
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JAMTV: Cuomo unhurt after convoy hit by roadside bomb (Movies,General) posted: 1/23/07
ABC News Chris Cuomo was not hurt in a recent roadside bomb attack in Iraq.
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AP: Vargas Says She Wasn't Pushed From Job (Movies) posted: 1/23/07
ABC's World News Tonight former co-anchor Elizabeth Vargas says she stepped down to "be the mother I wanted to be"
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Reuters: Disney not interested in Endemol Stake (General) posted: 1/23/07
In this Reuters reports a source close to Disney denies reports the company is interested in buying Telefonica's stake in TV producer Endemol.
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HotelInteractive: Il Mulino New York Opens At Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort (WDW) posted: 1/23/07
Il Mulino New York is pleased to announce its newest restaurant at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida, set to open early 2007.
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ByteAndSwitch: Disney Project Gets Tiered (Movies) posted: 1/23/07
Brief overview of the computer systems behind the development of Disney's Meet the Robinsons.
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HR: New Disney.com no small world (General) posted: 1/22/07*
The Holllywood Reporter highlights Disney.com's upcoming makeover and examines Disney's online ventures.
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OrlSen: During union talks, Disney not always the happiest place (WDW) posted: 1/22/07
Walt Disney World and unions representing 21,000 workers begin new contract negotiations today.
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Etonline: Roy Disney Files For Divorce (General) posted: 1/22/07
Roy E Disney has filed for divorce from his wife of 52 years, Patricia.
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Forbes: Bullish on the Mouse (General) posted: 1/22/07
Forbes evaluates the Disney's stock performance over the past few months.
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LATimes: Cruise industry's dark waters (OD) posted: 1/22/07
The Los Angeles Times offers a look at the darker side of the cruise line industry -- at sea crimes. They touch briefly on Disney Cruise Line reports which account for 4.1% of the industry's 273 sex-related crimes from 2003 to 2005.
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OrlBusJrnl: Hotel Marketing Group Honors Disney Destinations Snr VP (WDW) posted: 1/22/07
Among the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) "Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing" for 2006 is George Aguel, senior vice president for Disney Destinations, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.
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IndianTV: Disney's Ugly Betty is top show across countries (Movies) posted: 1/22/07
Disney's Ugly Betty premiered as the highest rated show in New Zealand.
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SDSUniverse: Disney Institute Reveals 'The Keys' to Its Success (General) posted: 1/22/07
Disney Institute's professional development program "The Disney Keys to Excellence" will be presented in association with San Diego State University on Thursday, March 22.
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Reuters: Disney hires iTunes exec to run EMEA music arm (General) posted: 1/22/07
Disney's Buena Vista music group in Europe, the Middle East and Africa has hired the former European head of content for iTunes, Martin Morales.
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DIS: High School Musical Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Special, Jan 20 (Movies) posted: 1/19/07
The Disney Channel will celebrate the one year anniversary of High School Musical with a special presenation of the hit film featuring footage from its various global versions.
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DIS: Disney's Soda Fountain & Studio Store Releases New Pins, Jan 20 (DL,Coll) posted: 1/19/07
Disney's Soda Fountain and Studio Store located in Hollywood, California will be releasing several new Limited Edition pins on Saturday, January 20, 2007. Visit the official site for images of the pins.
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HR: ABC, CBS battle Thursday; 'Smallville' soars (Movies) posted: 1/19/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Thursday ratings were strong with Ugly Betty and Grey's Anatomy.
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OrlSen: Will 'Ugly Betty' make dumpy look desirable? (Movies) posted: 1/19/07
A look at the impact ABC's Ugly Betty will make on the fashion industry.
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ContactMusic: Destino To Be Screened in London (Movies) posted: 1/19/07
Destino, the collaboration between Salvador Dali and Walt Disney will be shown at London's Tate Modern Museum on June 7th.
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FT: Eisner strikes internet TV deal (General) posted: 1/19/07
The Financial Times reports former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has brokered a deal to create an online channel with United Talent Agency.
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LP: Disney Character Warehouse in Puente Hills CA Closing, Jan 21 (Coll) posted: 1/19/07
On Sunday January 21st, Disney's Character Warehouse Outlet store will CLOSE in Puente Hills, CA at the Puente Hills Mall. This event is next to AMC Theatres (top level). This is a friendly reminder. We hope to see you before we leave Puente Hills. The hours of operation are Mon.-Fri. 10 to 9, Sat. 10 to 8, Sun. 11 to 6.
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DIS: Magic Kingdom's Pirate and Princess Party Begins, Jan 22 (WDW) posted: 1/19/07
Beginning January 22nd on select nights through March 8th, the Magic Kingdom will host Disney's Pirate and Princess Party with a special parade and fireworks. Guests are invited to dress as their favorite Pirate or Princess.
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DIS: Registration Open for Walt Disney World ® Marathon Weekend 2008 (WDW) posted: 1/19/07
According to the official website the 2008 Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge is currently at 50% of its registration capacity. Be sure to register now to ensure your spot in the highly popular Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend events including the Marathon, Half Marathon, Family Fun Run 5K and Kids Races as well as the Goofy's Race and Half Challenge.
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LPLatest: Disney Cruise Line Returns to West Coast for 2008 (DL) posted: 1/18/07*
Disney Cruise Line announced today that the Disney Magic cruise ship will return to the West Coast for the summer of 2008 to once again offer its highly popular seven-night Mexican Riviera sailings. Beginning May 25, 2008, the Disney Magic is scheduled to sail 12 consecutive seven-night cruise vacations from the Port of Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera ports of Cabo San Lucas, MazatlÃ¡n and Puerto Vallarta.
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NYTimes: Disney-Pixar to Feature Robot Named Wall-E (Movies) posted: 1/18/07*
The New York Times reports Disney-Pixar's June 2008 feature is named Wall-E.
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OrSen: Disney engineer helped create magic (DL,WDW,General) posted: 1/18/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney Legend and Imagineer Don Edgren died late last month.
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OrlSen: OIA wants smoother foreign arrivals (WDW) posted: 1/18/07
The Orlando Sentinelreports Orlando International Airport, the closest major airport to Walt Disney World - is considering redesign to enable smoother arrivals for international passengers.
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AP: Moody's Considers Disney Ratings Upgrade (General) posted: 1/18/07
Moody's Investors Service place Walt Disney ratings on review for possible upgrade.
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Zap2it: ABC 'Dismayed,' Washington Apologizes for Slur (Movies) posted: 1/18/07
ABC Media Relations issues a public response to the ongoing situation regarding a slur being used on the set of Grey's Anatomy.
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AP: Kwan Makes Transition to Diplomacy (General) posted: 1/18/07
The Associated Press reports Michelle Kwan is representing America within China as the first " Public Diplomacy Envoy". Disney fans will recall Disney signed the Olympic athlete as a spokeswoman in 2006.
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AP: 'Jump In!' Tops Cable Ratings (Movies) posted: 1/17/07*
The Associated Press reports Jump In! took three of the top 10 spots in the cable networks rankings.
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Mediaweek: Disney Two-for-Two in 2007 (Movies) posted: 1/17/07
Mediaweek reports the Disney Channel premiere of Jump In! drew 8.17 million viewers making it the most-watched program in the network's history. High School Musical drew 7.76 million viewers in its premiere.
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JHM: Outsourcing at WDW May Have Led to New Orleans Locale for Shareholders Metting (General) posted: 1/17/07
What's the real reason that the Walt Disney Company is now holding its annual meeting at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, rather than in one of WDW's big meeting halls? According to what Jim Hill has heard, it may be because Bob Iger is hoping to find a much more easy-going crowd in the Big Easy.
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AP: 'Mermaid' Replaces 'Beauty' on Broadway (Movies) posted: 1/17/07
The Associated Press reports Disney Theatricals' Beauty and the Beast will close July 29 to make way for The Little Mermaid which is expected in December.
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Playbill: Disney Channel's High School Musical 2 to Air in August (Movies) posted: 1/17/07
Playbill announces High School Musical 2 will air in August on the Disney Channel. There are also plans for High School Musical on Ice.
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OrlSenRecipe: Raglan Road Irish Pub's Bread and Butter Pudding (WDW) posted: 1/17/07
The Orlando Sentinel has posted the recipe for Raglan Road Irish Pub's Bread and Butter Pudding.
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Playbill: An Interview with Alan Menken (Movies) posted: 1/17/07
Playbill talks with composer Alan Menken about his history in the theater and his upcoming project The Little Mermaid on stage.
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OrlSen: The beauty of "Ugly Betty" (Movies) posted: 1/17/07
The Orlando Sentinel showcases the popularity of Ugly Betty.
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Playbill: Sister Act the Musical Begins Atlanta Run (Movies) posted: 1/17/07
Playbill reports Sister Act the Musical will premiere at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre January 17th.
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Fool: GE's Burnt-Out Theme Parks (General) posted: 1/17/07
The Motley Fool takes a look at the theme park industry.
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OrlSen: Everglades pollution starts here (WDW) posted: 1/17/07
The Everglades Coalition will host its annual convention in Orlando in hopes of raising awareness that waters from the Orlando area including Walt Disney World's Seven Seas Lagoon makes its way to the Florida Everglades.
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LPLatest: 2007 Disney Company Proxy Announces Shareholder Meeting in New Orleans (General) posted: 1/16/07
The Walt Disney Company has released the proxy for the 2007 Meeting of Shareholders. The meeting will be held Thursday, March 8, 2007, at 10 a.m. at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can view the proxy here.
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CBSMW: Disney's Iger made almost $25 million in 2006 (General) posted: 1/16/07
CBS Marketwatch reports the Disney Co. reported strong earnings and saw its stock rise 43% and reports Iger received a lucrative compensation package.
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Variety: ABC, rookies rule Globes' TV side (Movies) posted: 1/16/07
ABC's Ugly Betty took home Best Comedy and Best Comedy Actress while ABC's Grey's Anatomy took home Best Drama at last night's Golden Globes.
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LATimes: Disney left in dust in CARS spiel (General) posted: 1/16/07
During his thank-yous at the Golden Globes for Cars John Lasseter did not mention the Disney Studios nor Disney chief Bob Iger. The Los Angeles Times asks whether remarks made regarding Pixar's work environment were an inadvertent swipe the Disney Studios.
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WESH: Martin Luther King Jr's Message Helped Bring Disney to Florida (WDW) posted: 1/16/07
WESH reports the impact of Martin Luther King's 1964 speech in Orlando caused changes that helped to bring Walt Disney to Central Florida to build Walt Disney World.
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Reuters: Disney's Iger earned $17 million in 2006 (General) posted: 1/16/07
Reuters reports Bob Iger earned $17 million salary and bonus.
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PassportBlog: An Aesthetic History of Epcot Pt 1 (WDW) posted: 1/16/07
Disney blogger examines the art of architecture and design at Walt Disney World's Epcot in a January 12th item.
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Cartoon Brew: The Disney Strike of 1941 (General) posted: 1/16/07
Cartoon Brew highlights images from the 1941 Disney strike as reported by a New York paper.
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2719Hyperion: A Look at the Animated Short, No Hunting (Movies) posted: 1/16/07
Disney blog 2719 Hyperion highlights the Donald Duck short No Hunting.
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CSM: France's arbiters of high art anoint Walt Disney's genius (Movies,General) posted: 1/16/07
The Christian Science Monitor discusses the Parisian exhibit featuring Disney artwork.
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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts: Disney Art Exhibit Opens March 8th (General) posted: 1/16/07
Following its display at the Grand Palais "Once Upon a Time Walt Disney" will open in Montreal at the Museum of Fine Arts on March 8, closing June 24.
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OCRegBlogs: Why won't Disney exhibition come to US? (General) posted: 1/16/07
The Orange County Register wonders why a US museum has not made arrangements to display the exhibit of Disney art that recently closed at the Grand Palais museum in Paris.
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Cartoon Brew: Enchanted Online (Movies) posted: 1/16/07
Cartoon Brew highlights the first footage posted online for Disney's Enchanted.
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AP: Bleu's Clues (Movies) posted: 1/16/07
Corbin Bleu planned on a medical career but selected to follow his passion for performing.
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ChiTrib: Disney phenomenon is hottest ticket in tween town (Movies) posted: 1/16/07
A mom talks about her participation in the High School Musical phenomenon.
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OCReg: Cheetah Girls are a screaming success (Movies,General) posted: 1/16/07
The Orange County Register describes the high energy of the Cheetah Girls performance last week at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.
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DailyNews: Censorship breeds 'Desperate' measures (Movies) posted: 1/16/07
Desperate Housewives producer Marc Cherry explains why he spends $100,000 weekly to avoid the ire of the network censors.
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Mediaweek: ABC Greenlights Dirty Sexy Money, Judy's Got a Gun (Movies) posted: 1/16/07
ABC has greenlit the dramas Dirty Sexy Money and Judy's Got a Gun.
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FreeP: Splurging on Mickey (WDW) posted: 1/16/07
A writer wonders why families appear happy to drop loads of money on the family trip to Walt Disney World and seeks out those visiting on a budget.
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PittsburghLIVE: Disney Railroad Historian Michael Broggie in Pittsburgh (General) posted: 1/16/07
The Pittsburgh Expo Mart will host Disney Railroad Historian Michael Broggie and The Walt Disney Railroad Story Exhibit which includes photos and artifacts from Walt Disney's railroad legacy on Saturday January 20 and Sunday January 21st.
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OrlSen: New retail technology may come to WDW (WDW) posted: 1/16/07
Report on a new interactive digital mirror that permits customers to share online images of clothing selections while in store that was showcased at the National Retail Convention in NYC and may be heading to Walt Disney World.
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Forbes: ABC's Desperate Future (Movies) posted: 1/16/07
Forbes highlights the remarks of Lost and Desperate Housewives executive producers at the recent TCA.
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TCA Notes: ABC Adds More Procedurals (Movies) posted: 1/16/07
Synopsis of the remarks made by ABC Entertainment president Stephen McPherson at the TV Critics Association's annual winter convention.
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BellaOnline: Breakfast at Boatwright's Dining Hall (WDW) posted: 1/16/07
Review of Disney's Port Orleans Riverside eatery -- Boatwright's Dining Hall.
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TeenHollywood: Jennifer Hudson Discuss Disney Past (WDW) posted: 1/16/07
Golden Globe winner Jennifer Hudson talks briefly about her work on the Disney Cruise Line before appearing on American Idol and her breakout role in Dreamgirls.
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IGN: Mickey Mouse on Mars? (Movies) posted: 1/16/07
Reports the Disney Company is in negotiations to bring Edgar Rice Burroughs' sci-fi series John Carter of Mars to the big screen.
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APObit: Harvey Cohen, 55 (Movies,General) posted: 1/16/07
Emmy Award-winning composer and orchestrator Harvey Cohen has died at the age of 55. He received Emmys for his musical direction and composition work in two animated shows, The Adventures of Batman and Robin: A Bullet For Bullock' and Disney's Aladdin.
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NYPost: Great Brit, the career of Bill Nighy (Movies) posted: 1/16/07
A brief article about the career of British actor Bill Nighy who played Davy Jones in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
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LATimes: Six Flags retains Magic Mountain (DL) posted: 1/16/07
The Los Angeles Times reports Six Flags will not sell Magic Mountain for now.
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AP: Walt Disney Hits New 52Wk High (General) posted: 1/12/07*
Walt Disney Company shares hits 52-week high.
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OrlSen: Walt Disney World gives more than $22 million in 2006 (WDW) posted: 1/12/07*
The Orlando Sentinel reports Walt Disney World Resort donated more than $22 million in cash and support to Central Florida organizations.
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CartoonBrew: Save the Treasures (Coll) posted: 1/12/07
Internet reports are surfacing that Disney will end production of the fan-friendly Walt Disney Treasures dvds.
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Newsday: A Brooklyn kid learns the ropes (Movies) posted: 1/12/07
Newsday invites readers to watch Disney Channel's Jump In! saying "you'll like what you see"
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LPLatest: Strictly Disneyana Show & Sale in Garden Grove, CA January 14 (DL) posted: 1/12/07
"On January 14th the NFFC will host the Strictly Disneyana Show & Sale at the Crowne Plaza in Garden Grove, CA -- just down the street from Disneyland. Admission is $5 with a printout from LaughingPlace.com.
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DetNews: Mighty 'Musical' (Movies) posted: 1/12/07
Another look at Disney's High School Musical.
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SFChron: Disney formula not near end of its rope (Movies) posted: 1/12/07
The San Francisco Chronicle reviews the Disney Channel's Jump In! which premieres tonight.
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UnionTrib: Disney's Hardy Boys Holds Up (Coll) posted: 1/12/07
Review of the Walt Disney Treasures DVD featuring the Hardy Boys serial.
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OrlSen: Mouse House's booming room (Movies) posted: 1/12/07
The Orlando Sentinel talks about the upcoming Disney Channel programming including High School Musical 2.
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USATODAY: Broadway sings sprightly in kids' series 'Johnny' (Movies) posted: 1/12/07
A look at the Disney Channel's Johnny and the Sprites.
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CBSMW: CBS and Disney, open vs. closed (General) posted: 1/12/07
CBS Corp. and Walt Disney Co. couldn't have sent more opposing messages at the Consumer Electronics Show this week.
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DIS: El Capitan Theatre Hosts Mary Poppins Sing-a-Long (Movies) posted: 1/12/07
From January 11 - 31, El Capitan Theatre will host Mary Poppins Sing-A-Long.
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Zap2It: McPhee to make sweeps appearance on ABC's Ugly Betty (Movies) posted: 1/12/07
ABC's Ugly Betty will welcome guest Katharine McPhee of American Idol fame during sweeps.
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Zap2it: Grey's Return Dominates Thursday (Movies) posted: 1/12/07
ABC's Grey's Anatomy brought the network a ratings win on Thursday.
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LATimes: Future of ABC Morning anchor is question of day (Movies) posted: 1/12/07
ABC officials are reportedly concerned as it is unknown whether Diane Sawyer will continue at Good Morning America after this Spring.
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Reuters: ABC resurrecting Philip Marlowe (Movies) posted: 1/12/07
Reuters reports ABC has green lit a contemporary take on the film noir detective Philip Marlowe.
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NYDailyNews: Barber may make NBC 'Must-See Tiki' (Movies) posted: 1/12/07
The New York Daily News reports Tiki Barber may be heading to NBC not the Disney owned ESPN/ABC networks as was originally reported.
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JHM: Of Mice, Men & Magic: The Human Component in "Mickey's Magic Show" (General) posted: 1/12/07
In the final installment of a new two-part JHM series, "Genii" publisher Richard Kaufman interviews Alex Gonzales & Brad Ross, asking them what it's like to be a performer in an elaborate Disney / Feld traveling production like "Mickey's Magic Show"
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HR: Disney gets more 'Handy,' enrolls fans at 'HSM 2' (Movies) posted: 1/11/07
The Hollywood Reporter talks about the successes of the Disney Channel including the Playhouse Disney program Handy Manny and announces High School Musical 2 wlil premiere in August. Fans can participate in a quiz that will determine film elements.
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OrlSen: GM sponsors new "Fuel for Thought" exhibit at Epcot (WDW) posted: 1/11/07
General Motors 'Fuel for Thought' exhibition has been announced for Epcot's Test Track.
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USATODAY: Miley Cyrus fulfills her destiny (Movies) posted: 1/11/07
The USA Today talks about the successful career of Miley Cyrus.
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Whatsonstage: Disney Musicals Extend in London (Movies) posted: 1/11/07
Disney's Theatricals productions in England have been extended with Mary Poppins scheduled through September 29, 2007 and The Lion King will continue to the Fall 2007.
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VancouverSun: Disney resorts look to lure Canadians despite pricey new passport (WDW) posted: 1/11/07
Disney has created the "Passport to Dreams" book to assist Canadian in planning their trips to Disney's US theme parks in light of the new travel policy that requires passports.
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Variety: ABC fast-tracking Fleiss project (Movies) posted: 1/11/07
Variety reports ABC is fast tracking Mike Fleiss The Great American Dream Vote, reality show where a studio audience can select between several contestants who seek to have their dream fulfilled.
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HR: Winfrey to host Oscar special (Movies) posted: 1/11/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Oprah Winfrey will host an Oscar special for ABC.
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Reuters: THQ raises quarterly, fiscay-year outlooks (General) posted: 1/11/07
Video game maker THQ Inc raised its earnings expectations with the popularity of their game adaption of Disney/Pixar's Cars.
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NYPost: Six Flags Selling 7 Parks for $321 M (General) posted: 1/11/07
Six Flags Inc has sold seven of its 30 North American parks.
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EOnline: A Pirates Life for the People (General) posted: 1/10/07
E! Online reports Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest was named Favorite Movie Drama and overall Favorite Movie at the 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards Tuesday night. Johnny Depp was named Favorite Male Action Star. Disney/Pixar's CARS was named Favorite Family Movie.
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WKMG: Tigger Swat Was Instigated Says Attorney (WDW) posted: 1/10/07
WKMG reports the response of attorney Jeffrey Kaufman regarding the recently reported incident between a guest and Tigger.
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OrlSen: Disney takes brochures out of hotels, businesses across state (WDW) posted: 1/10/07
Volusia county tourism officials have expressed disappointment at Disney's decision to pull brochures from the area's hotels.
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BostonHerald: Disney's Musical - Goofy long-term success or Mickey Mouse fluke? (Movies) posted: 1/10/07
A look into the future for Disney's High School Musical.
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AP: S&P Revises Disney Outlook to Positive (General) posted: 1/10/07
S&P affirms Walt Disney corporate credit ratings at 'A-', and revises outlook to positive.
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Billboard: Disney youngsters making musical magic (Movies) posted: 1/10/07
Billboard focuses on Disney Company successes in the music market reporting that Disney Records alone almost tripled its current market share in the last year and posted its best market share in more than six years. The industry is waiting to see if the trend will continue with the upcoming release of Jump In.
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LATimes: Brief Interview with John Lasseter (Movies) posted: 1/10/07
The Los Angeles Times talks with John Lasseter about his Oscars awards wardrobe and talks about what the Oscars category for Animated films means to him.
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CartoonBrew: Remembering Iwao Takamoto (Movies) posted: 1/10/07
A January 1999 interview with Iwao discusses being interned in the US during World War II because of his Japanese ancestry, working with Milt Kahl at Disney, and his illustrious career at Hanna-Barbera.
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DailyRecord: British Tourists Going to Disney Suffer Delays (WDW) posted: 1/10/07
The Daily Record of Scotland reports British tourists averaged flight delays of nearly an hour on air travel to Orlando.
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OrlSen: Disney suspends accused Tigger (WDW) posted: 1/8/07*
Disney has suspended the costumed cast member accused of punching a 14-year-old.
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CBS: Videotaped 'Tigger' Whack at Walt Disney World Grabs National Attention (WDW) posted: 1/8/07
CBS offers video of contact between "Tigger" and a teenage boy along with Disney's response including claims that the teen age boy had a strangle hold of the Disney cast member.
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LPLatest: Disney President and CEO Bob Iger Delivers Keynote Address at Consumer Electronics Show (General) posted: 1/8/07
Disney CEO Bob Iger offered the CES audience a look at the new redesigned and enhanced Disney.com Web site, which will launch later this month.
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BusinessWk: Disney Wants Its Own MySpace (General) posted: 1/8/07
Bob Iger is expected to announce an overhaul of Disney.com that will seek to duplicate the success of social-networking sites. Can it beat Nickelodeon?
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LATimes: Disney to unveil website revamp (General) posted: 1/8/07
The Los Angeles Times reports much is riding on Disney's internet push to wide age group that includes MySpace-style offerings.
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Zap2it: Toon Disney Finds More 'Yin Yang' Balance (Movies) posted: 1/8/07
Zap2It reports Toon Disney has picked up Yin Yang Yo! for a second season.
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NYTimes: The Penguins and People Look Great, but Are They Animation? (General) posted: 1/8/07
In light of the release of such films as A Scanner Darkly and Happy Feet Animation historian Charles Solomon evaluates what makes "an animated feature film"
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AP: ABC Sets Woodruff Special in February (Movies) posted: 1/8/07
The Associated Press reports ABC News journalist Bob Woodruff will return to TV for a prime-time special on February 27th.
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LPLatest: NFFC Show & Sale January 14, Tickets Available for Dine with a Disney Guest Event (DL) posted: 1/8/07
On January 14th the NFFC will host the Strictly Disneyana Show & Sale at the Crowne Plaza in Garden Grove, CA -- just down the street from Disneyland. Admission is $5 with a printout from LaughingPlace.com. Also that weekend the NFFC will host Part of Their World dinner. This is your rare opportunity to dine with a Disney notable and hear first-hand stories about making Disney magic. Disney notables will be seated randomly at tables, and everyone will have ample time to meet all our Disney guests. It's a great chance to get autographs, take pictures and make new friends.
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LPLatest: Brazilian Adriano Bastos Captures Historic Fourth Win at 14th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon (WDW) posted: 1/8/07
In what has almost become a Disney tradition, Brazilian Adriano Bastos ran away with his fourth Walt Disney World Marathon title, becoming the first runner ever in the event's 14- year history to win four races and sweep three in a row. Bastos, 28, of Sao Paulo posted a time of 2:19:24, nearly 13 minutes faster than his closest competitor. In the women's field, Gabriela Trana of Costa Rica, running her first marathon ever, pulled away down the stretch to win the women's title.
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PalmBchPost: Disney worlds away from youth (WDW) posted: 1/8/07
The Palm Beach Post focuses on the life struggles that Disney World Half Marathon Brazilian runner Ana Luiza Garcez overcame.
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Variety: ABC & Dick Clark continue to rock on (Movies) posted: 1/8/07
ABC's Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve outscored the combined ratings of Fox, NBC and MTV.
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BroadwayBuzz: Josh Strickland, Q&A (Movies) posted: 1/8/07
Broadway.com talks with Tarzan's Josh Strickland.
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Variety: Review of ABC Family's Lincoln Heights (Movies) posted: 1/8/07
Lincoln Heights the new ABC family drama receives a negative review from Variety.
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NYTimes: Subway Rescuer Heading to Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 1/5/07
Wesley Autrey, now known as the Subway Hero for his amazing efforts in saving a young man who had fallen onto the subway tracks. Mr. Autrey received New York's Bronze Medallion, the city's highest award as well as trip to Walt Disney World, tickets to the Lion King and $10,000 from Donald Trump.
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EOnline: High School Musical Rules '06 Album Sales (Movies,Coll) posted: 1/5/07
E! Online reports Disney Channel's soundtrack for High School Musical topped the 2006 sales charts with 3.7 million. The soundtrack set various records in sales and charts. Disney also scored a win with the soundtrack to Hannah Montana.
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Variety: ABC's high on Lowe (Movies) posted: 1/5/07
Variety announces Rob Lowe will continue on ABC's Brothers & Sisters.
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AP: Corbin Bleu is on Stage, Back on TV (Movies) posted: 1/5/07
The Associated Press describes Corbin Bleu's experiences in light of his success in High School Musical.
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OrlSen: Pleasure Island season pass Offered to Florida Residents (WDW) posted: 1/5/07
Florida residents can purchase a Pleasure Island pass now through the end of March which will allow access through June 30th at the price of a regular one-night admission of $21.95
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ContactMusic: San Francisco ISP Shuts Down Website After Disney Complaint (General) posted: 1/5/07
Report that a website that posted controversial comments from talk-show hosts on ABC affiliate KSFO has been closed by their ISP following complaints that the use violated Disney's copyright. Disney owns ABC Radio Networks.
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ChristianToday: Prince Caspian to be filmed in Slovenia (Movies) posted: 1/5/07
Parts of Prince Caspian, the sequel to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe will be filmed in the Soca River region of Slovenia.
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WFTV: Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Girl on Disney Cruise (WDW) posted: 1/4/07
WFTV reports a man is under arrest for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old on the Disney Wonder.
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OCReg: Settlement reached in family's suit against Disney (DL) posted: 1/4/07
The Orange County Register reports Disney has reached a settlement with the family of a woman who died from a brain anerysm they assert was triggered by Indiana Jones Adventure.
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OrlSen: Lee Minicus, 75, will run his 15th marathon on Sunday at the Walt Disney World Event (WDW) posted: 1/4/07
This weekend Walt Disney World will host thier annual marathon. It is the 10th largest in the country with 16,000 athletes registered. The Orlando Sentinel shares the story of runner Lee Minicus who at age 75 will be running his 15th marathon.
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LPLatest: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts New Years Announcement (DL,WDW,OD) posted: 1/4/07
Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo highlights last year's successful global celebration of Disneyland's 50th and discusses upcoming projects around the globe for 2007.
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LPLatest: WDW to Launch Disney Honeymoon Registry on Valentine's Day (WDW) posted: 1/4/07
The Disney Honeymoon Registry will launch this Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. Couples who plan on spending their honeymoon at the Walt Disney World may select from hundreds of dining, shopping and recreation offerings on the registry and their friends and family may purchase these offerings for the couple. The funds are placed on a special Disney gift card for the couple to use on their trip.
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DIS: Disney Company SAG Awards Nominations (Movies) posted: 1/4/07
LaughingPlace.com has posted the Disney Company's Screen Actors Guild Nominations.
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Variety: Soft start for ABC comedies (Movies) posted: 1/4/07
ABC's new comedies Knights of Prosperity and In Case of Emergency ran fourth in most categories on the evening of their premiere.
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OCReg: Disney roller coasters rock (DL) posted: 1/4/07
The Orange County Register reports Red Hot Chili Peppers songs are along for the ride, amplifying the experience on two amusement park attractions.
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AFilmLABlog: Woman Power (Movies) posted: 1/4/07
The A. Film L.A. blog has posted an article about Bee Selck, a lady assistant director at the Disney Studios during Victory Through Air Power.Item spotted on CartoonBrew
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Mediaweek: Disney Channel to screen cartoons for Orange mobile users (Movies) posted: 1/4/07
Orange Mobile users throughout Europe will be able to view select Disney Channel animated programming such as Kim Possible on their mobile device.
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OrlSen: Universal Orlando Mummy Ride Sex Assault (WDW) posted: 1/4/07
A 32-year-old woman told police she was attacked while seeking information from a man she believed to be a Universal employee on Wednesday evening.
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HR: Buena Vista finishes '06 with three top sellers (Coll,General) posted: 1/3/07
Buena Vista Home Entertainment concluded 2006 with the top three-selling DVDs.
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NYTimes: Sawyer Signals Commitment to Morning Show (Movies) posted: 1/3/07
The New York Times reports Diane Sawyer will remain with ABC's Good Morning America until at least early summer.
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NYDailyNws: ABC heist sitcom's stealing the show (Movies) posted: 1/3/07
The New York Daily News reviews ABC's Knights of Prosperity giving it three stars.
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OCReg: Sympathy for these devils (Movies) posted: 1/3/07
ABC's Knights of Prosperity looks for laughs with a motley lot aiming to rob Mick Jagger.
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Fool: Extreme Makeover (General) posted: 1/3/07
The Motley Fool looks at Disney's investment in Disney.com and its upcoming relaunch.
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REDHERRING: Disney to Launch MySpace Knockoff (General) posted: 1/3/07
Red Herring highlights the soon-to-be relaunched Disney.com with remarks from the research firm eMarketer.
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AP: New Disney tours for 2007 (General) posted: 1/3/07
The Associated Press announces the new to 2007 tours available from Adventures by Disney.
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DISChan: Johnny and the Sprites Premieres January 13th (Movies) posted: 1/3/07
Johnny and the Sprites joins Playhouse Disney on January 13th.
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JAMTheatre: Interview with Stars of High School Musical (Movies) posted: 1/3/07
High School Musical stars talk with the Toronto Sun following their sold out performance at Air Canada Centre.
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EW: High School Musical Stars -- What's Next? (Movies) posted: 1/3/07
Entertainment Weekly highlights the ongoing careers of the stars of the Disney Channel's breakout hit High School Musical.
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Soundboy: Fatboy Slim in Disney Deal (Movies) posted: 1/3/07
British DJ legend Fatboy Slim has signed a with Disney to collaborate with Danny Elfman on a soundtrack for an upcoming Disney film.
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Mirror: Saddam's Backyard Featured Mickey & Donald (General) posted: 1/3/07
The Mirror describes the backyard of one of Saddam Hussein's mansions -- which featured 8 ft Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.
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AP: Barbara Walters Stands by 'The View' Moderator Rosie O'Donnell (Movies) posted: 1/3/07
The Associated Press reports the ongoing dispute between Rosie O'Donnell of ABC's The View and Donald Trump.
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Telegraph: Ten best gags... Oh, no they're not (General) posted: 1/3/07
Ten really corny gags some centered around Disney characters.
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NYTimes: Disney Plans to Introduce a Sleek Makeover of Disney.com Site (General) posted: 1/2/07*
The New York Times highlights the upcoming relaunch of Disney.com. Making over their online presence was a top priority to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
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WSJ: Updated Disney.com Offers Networking for Kids (General) posted: 1/2/07
The Wall Street Journal discusses the upcoming changes at Disney.com which will seek more interaction from its younger visitors but with parental controls.
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Bloomberg: Disney Studios' Dick Cook Expects More Growth for Global Movie Market (General) posted: 1/2/07
Bloomberg's Michael Schneider talks with Disney Studios Chairman Dick Cook about the Studios 2007 films, production and labor cutbacks at the studio, and the outlook for the global movie market. The link to the audio is under "related media on demand" to the right of its synopsis.
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Variety: ABC Family hits new highs with 25 Days of Christmas (General) posted: 1/2/07
Disney owned ABC Family set all-time records for the channel with its 9th presentation of "25 Days of Christmas.
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JHM: How will "Ratatouille" fare in Hollywood's Summer 2007 rat race? (Movies) posted: 1/2/07
Jim Hill discusses Disney's growing concern with Pixar Animation Studios' next release. Mind you, it's not the movie itself that worries the Mouse. But -- rather -- the challenge that the company's PR department faces in coming up with just the right marketing campaign for this new Brad Bird film
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LPLatest: Disneyland officially announces 2fer Tickets Available (DL) posted: 1/2/07
From January 3 - April 26, 2007, guests who purchase a 2fer ticket (and reside within zip codes 90000-93599 or Baja California 21000-22999) can visit Disneyland Park one day and Disney's California Adventure Park on another day (within 30 days from the first use) for the price of one visit. The 2fer offer can be purchased at Vons/Pavilions stores, Disney stores or online at http://www.disneyland.com
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Variety: Options probe hits Pixar (General) posted: 1/2/07
Variety reports options given to a number of Pixar executives could be part of an SEC's probe.Editor's note: This article may clarify the issues and their ramifications to those unfamiliar with business financials operations.
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OrlSen: 5 Pleasure Island clubs draw line at 21 (WDW) posted: 1/2/07
Pleasure Island's BET SoundStage Club, 8TRAX, Mannequins Dance Palace, Rock 'n' Roll Beach Club and Motion will now allow entry only to people ages 21 or older.
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HKDLR: Hong Kong Disneyland 2007 Countdown Slideshow (OD) posted: 1/2/07
HongKongDisneyLand has posted a link to his Hong Kong Disneyland New Year's Eve 2007 countdown.
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DIS: Learning from Mrs Disney (DL) posted: 1/2/07
The Disney Insider: Fan Spotlight offers a brief essay from Khris in Quartz Hill, CA who studied under Mrs. Disney in the '60s.
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HR: Review of ABC's New Sitcom Knights of Prosperity (Movies) posted: 1/2/07
The Hollywood Reporter reviews ABC's Knights of Prosperity which premieres Wednesday at 9:00p. They offer a favorable review saying the show "bursts with humor thanks to a solid cast, smart writing and a quick pace."
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HR: Review of ABC's New Comedy In Case of Emergency (Movies) posted: 1/2/07
On Wednesday, at 9:30p ABC will premiere their new sit-com In Case of Emergency. The Hollywood Reporter gives the show an overall favorable review but feels it could be hampered by comparisons to CBS' The Class.
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HR: ESPN, ABC make run at Giants' Barber (Movies) posted: 1/2/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ESPN and ABC will enjoy the on-air presence of the soon-to-retire NY Giants running back Tiki Barber.
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HR: ABC has 'Smith' pilot in crosshairs (Movies) posted: 1/2/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, a one-hour pilot based on Mr & Mrs Smith has been green lit by ABC.
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OrlSenBlog: Magic Kingdom refuge on a busy day (WDW) posted: 1/2/07
Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Powers chats about places to duck away from the crowds at the Magic Kingdom.
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ElCapitanTheatre: Mary Poppins Sing-A-Long to return to the El Cap Jan 11 - 31 (Movies) posted: 1/2/07
From January 11-31, 2007 the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California will present a sing-a-long showing of Walt Disney's 1964 classic Mary Poppins. In addition, Mary Poppins herself will make an appearance before every show.
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OrlSen: 'iVillage Live' is winning over fans at Islands of Adventure (WDW) posted: 1/2/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports the new daytime talk show iVillage Live which films at Islands of Adventure is striving to succeed on television, on the Internet and as a theme-park attraction.
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