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Disney News Headlines
March 2007

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AWN: Disney DT Sequels - End of the Line (Movies) posted: 3/30/07
Joe Strike uncovers the end of the line for Disney direct-to-video sequels and how the studio is moving forward under the new corporate climate.Link spotted on AnimatedNews.com
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LPNews: Voting for Dream Job Contestants Ends Tonight (DL) posted: 3/30/07
America has until 11:59:59 p.m. EDT on March 30 to view and vote online for their favorite Dream "Job" finalists. From glass slippers to jungle safaris, finalists anxiously await to hear if they landed their Disney Dream "Job" as a Princess-in-Waiting, Pirate, Haunted Mansion Butler or Maid, Jungle Cruise Skipper or Disney Park Parade Performer.
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SunTimes: 'Jungle Book' the latest Disney classic to go Platinum (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/30/07
Disney to release a two-disc Platinum Edition dvd of The Jungle Book, Oct 2.
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Fool: Disney Meets the New Neighbors (Movies) posted: 3/30/07
The Motley Fool reminds people not to read too much into Meet the Robinsons numbers as the film was well into production before Lasseter and Catmull were under the Disney umbrella.
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OrlSen: Thrills Grow Bigger and Better at Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival (WDW) posted: 3/30/07
The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, which kicks off its 14th annual installment Thursday, expands this year to a full 60 days, through June 3.
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Zap2it: ABC's 'Dream' Deferred (Movies) posted: 3/30/07
After only two airings The Great American Dream Vote has been pulled from the schedule and is officially "on hiatus"
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Variety: ABC casts 'Cavemen' (Movies) posted: 3/30/07
Variety reveals for the casting for ABC's Cavemen based on the Geico commercials.
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OrlSen: Scrushy violated bond at Disney visit, officer says (WDW) posted: 3/30/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports HealthSouth Corp. founder Richard Scrushy, awaiting sentencing for a bribery conviction, violated terms of his bond while visiting Walt Disney World and should be confined at home, a probation officer said.
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LPLatest: Meet the Robinsons Director Steve Anderson Signing at Disney-MGM Studios, Fri Mar 30 (WDW) posted: 3/29/07
On Friday, March 30, Steven Anderson, director of Meet the Robinsons will appear at Animation Gallery at Disney-MGM Studios to sign his new book The Art of Meet the Robinsons from 1-2 p.m.
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Reuters: "Robinsons" is first test of Lasseter at Disney (Movies) posted: 3/29/07
Reuters describes Meet the Robinsons as the first major test of Pixar's creative influence on Disney's animation studio.
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CartoonBrew: Liars of Kudzu Signing featuring McCorkle and Schooley (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/29/07
Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle (creators of Disney's Kim Possible) will be signing their new book Liar of Kudzu at Storyopolis in Studio City, CA at 3:00 on Saturday March 31st. They'll also be appearing at Square Books Jr. in Oxford, Mississippi next Tuesday the 3rd at 4:00. Visit the site to learn more about their new book.
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JAM!Movies: Mirren finds sequel 'Treasure' (Movies) posted: 3/29/07
Oscar winner Helen Mirren and Oscar nominee Ed Harris will be part of the cast of National Treasure: Book of Secrets.
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WOTimes: Taylor Says Farewell to Disney After 26 Years (DL,OD,General) posted: 3/29/07
West Orange Times reports Walt Disney Entertainment VP Rich Taylor has retired from Disney after 26 years to pursue other professional interests. The article highlights his various responsibilities and positions held throughout the company over the years.
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NYTimesReview: A Nerdy Orphan Plows Ahead With a Lot of Familiar Novelties (Movies) posted: 3/29/07
The New York Times reviews Meet the Robinsons saying it has "more in common with cobbled-together junk like Chicken Little and Treasure Planet than with the studio's classics."
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HR: Meet the Robinsons Review (Movies) posted: 3/29/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, "a cartoon that is busy and frenetic yet has little actually going on"
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MSNBC: Nice CEOs Finish First (General) posted: 3/29/07
MSNBC highlights "the good guy" CEOs and Disney's Iger is among them.
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TheOnion: New Disney ride simluates Disney-ABC Merger (General) posted: 3/29/07
CNN has highlighted a piece from the satirical newspaper The Onion announcing a new attraction at Walt Disney World based on the 1996 merger between Disney and Capital Cities/ABC. As CNN points out, "This may look like a real news story, but it isn't."
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LATimes: Study finds TV feeds children plenty of junk (General) posted: 3/29/07
The Los Angeles Times talks about a report on the number of ads for junk-food that appears during children's programming.
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NYTimes: Child Wants Cellphone; Reception is Mixed (General) posted: 3/29/07
The New York Times talks about the trend of cellphone ownership among children 8-12 years old.
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HR: A 'natural extension' for 'Grey' music chief (Movies) posted: 3/29/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, TV Soundtracks have sold well this year boosted by hits from Disney Records with High School Musical, Hannah Montana and The Cheetah Girls 2. While Grey's Anatomy Volume 2 received a Grammy nomination and had strong sales and song download sales.
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jamTV: Alexander on the beat at ABC (Movies) posted: 3/29/07
Jason Alexander has signed on to a comedy role that is set at a police precinct for ABC.
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Zap2it: Details on the 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff (Movies) posted: 3/29/07
Zap2It offers insight into the coming Grey's Anatomy spinoff.
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OrlSenVideo: Auditions for ABC's 'Next Big Thing' at Disney-MGM Studio (WDW) posted: 3/29/07
See the cast of colorful characters who auditioned for ABC's 'Next Big Thing' at Disney MGM-Studios.
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DailyExpress: Thousands Go Wild in London for Hannah Montana (Movies,General) posted: 3/28/07*
The Daily Express reports thousands of "tweenagers" travelled to London's Oxford Street to see Hannah Montana.
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OrlSen: Disney to build massive arena (WDW) posted: 3/28/07*
In celebration of its 10th anniversary Disney's Wide World of Sports complex, Reggie Williams, vice president of Disney Sports Attractions announced a new arena, the Jostens Center. This addition will feature six basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, two roller hockey rinks, four locker rooms, two conference areas and two officials' rooms.
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MediaLifeMag: Two left feet for ABC's 'American Vote' (Movies) posted: 3/28/07
Despite its strong lead-in with Dancing with the Stars, ABC's new reality program The Great American Dream Vote retained just 43 percent of the audience.
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OrlSen: Disney wins a ruling in long Pooh dispute (General) posted: 3/28/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports a federal judge has dismissed several claims brought against the Disney Company by the Slesinger family regarding the merchandising of Pooh.
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DLR: "Jump In!" Freestyle Edition DVD Signing Featuring Keke Palmer (DL,Movies,Coll) posted: 3/28/07
In celebration of the release of Jump In! Freestyle Edition Disney's California Adventure will host actress Keke Palmer for a dvd signing from 2 - 4p.
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IGN: Meet The Robinsons Soundtrack Album Review (Movies) posted: 3/28/07
A hit and miss look into the future of pop music? Naw, just a hit and miss tie-in to the Disney animated feature.
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Yahoo: Disney Mobile Adds New Phones, Services (General) posted: 3/28/07
Disney Mobile adds new phone options and new services to its family plan.
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AP: Paulina eliminated from 'Dancing' (Movies) posted: 3/28/07
Model Paulina Porizkova is first celebrity to be eliminated from ABC's Dancing with the Stars.
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GMToday: Duo from Milwaukee Area at Walt Disney World Entertainment (WDW) posted: 3/28/07
Two high school grads from Greater Milwaukee find themselves back together at Walt Disney World -- both selected for roles in entertainment one in High School Musical Prep Rally and the other in the cast of The Festival of the Lion King.
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Playbill: Rob Evan Joins Disney's Tarzan March 28 (Movies) posted: 3/28/07
Playbill reports Rob Evan will step into the role of Kerchak in Disney Theatricals' Tarzan on March 28th.
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LPLatest: GSN Orders New Series 'CAMOUFLAGE' From Disney's Buena Vista Productions (Movies) posted: 3/28/07
GSN, the network for games, announced today that it has ordered 40 half-hour episodes of the new series, Camouflage, an addictive hidden word puzzle and trivia game show from Disney's Buena Vista Productions. Camouflage is the first collaboration between Buena Vista Productions and GSN.
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CharlotteBusJrnl: Disney outlet store to open in Concord Mills (General) posted: 3/28/07
A Disney Store Outlet will open in Concord Mills Mall this summer
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Variety: ABC shifts 'Underbelly' (Movies) posted: 3/28/07
Variety reports ABC's new comedy Notes From the Underbelly will air following Grey's Anatomy. A move made following Fox's announcement that American Idol results show will expand to an hour.
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LPLatest: Disney Company Executives to Discuss Fiscal Second Quarter (General) posted: 3/28/07
Senior executives of The Walt Disney Company will discuss fiscal second quarter 2007 financial results via a live Webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. EDT / 1:30 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 (results are expected to be released at approximately 4:01 p.m. EDT / 1:01 p.m. PDT).
To listen to the Webcast, point your browser to www.disney.com/investors. The discussion will be available via re-play through May 22, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. EDT / 4:00 p.m. PDT.
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OrlBusJrnl: Flagship Bonnet Creek Resort gets Wyndham branding (WDW) posted: 3/28/07
The Orlando Business Journal reports the Fairfield Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort immediately adjacent to Walt Disney World Resort has been renamed Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort. It is in the midst of expansion and is building towards 1596 units which would make it Wyndham's largest property. The rebranding has been underway for several months.
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Variety: Chris Sanders joins DreamWorks (Movies) posted: 3/27/07*
Chris Sanders has been hired by DreamWorks Animation to direct Crood Awakenings -- a cavemen comedy expected to hit theaters 2010 or 2011.
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Zap2it: 'Stars' Shines for ABC Monday (Movies) posted: 3/27/07*
ABC's Dancing with the Stars beat NBC's Deal or No Deal.
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Marketplace: Being Mickey Mouse's boss (General) posted: 3/27/07
Audio interview with Disney President Bob Iger. This page has several links to various parts of the interview.
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BBCNews: Officers acquitted in 'Nemo' Case (Movies) posted: 3/27/07
BBC News reports two Derbyshire police officers have been acquitted of misconduct after a man died in custody while they were watching Finding Nemo.
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RCRWireless: Disney integrates wireless into ‘giant marketing machine' that is Disney Co (General) posted: 3/27/07
A look at the various ways Disney gets the word out about its products via the mobile market.
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JHM: Disney Pictures plans cheesy promotional stunt for "Ratatouille" (Movies) posted: 3/27/07
Jim Hill shares the Gouda news about how the Mouse is going to get the word out about Pixar's next release. Would you believe a 25-foot-tall wedge of cheese that you can actually walk through?
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FashionNewsUSA: Meet the Robinson -- apparel at the Disney Stores (General) posted: 3/27/07
Fashion News USA highlights the various Meet the Robinsons apparel available at the Disney Stores.
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OrlSen: Tim Onosko, 60: futurist helped refine Disney's Epcot (WDW) posted: 3/27/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Tim Onosko who helped guide the futurist elements of Epcot has died.
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Broadwayworld: Disney's 'Tarzan: The Broadway Adventure' Book On Sale (General) posted: 3/27/07
Disney Editions, an imprint of Disney Book Group, has announced the release of the book Tarzan: The Broadway Adventure by Michael Lassell.
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Zap2it: Locklear on the 'Run' at ABC (Movies) posted: 3/27/07
Zap2it reports Heather Locklear has taken the title role of the ABC comedy See Jayne Run.
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OrlSen: Keeping Disney's data secure is her job (General) posted: 3/27/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Anne Kuhns has been named the Southeast's top IT security executive.
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Rediff: Rajat Jain quits as Walt Disney India MD (General) posted: 3/27/07
Rajat Jain, managing director, Walt Disney India has decided to leave the company. The article features quotes by Andy Bird, president, Walt Disney International.
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Variety: Meet the Robinsons Red Carpet Interviews (Movies) posted: 3/27/07
Variety offers video of celebrities at the red carpet premiere of Meet the Robinsons.
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AP: LeBron James to Co-Host ESPY Awards (Movies) posted: 3/27/07
The Associated Press reports NBA All-Star LeBron James to Co-Host ESPY Awards with talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel.
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AltusOK: Kristie Carpenter finalist for Disney 'Dream Job' (DL) posted: 3/27/07
Kirstie Carpenter of Altus, OK is hoping to be a Disney Dream Parade Performer during the Careerbuilder.com contest.
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OrlSen: Despite controversy, Disney could unlock "Song of the South" (Movies) posted: 3/26/07*
The Associated Press talks about Disney's Song of the South, offering remarks by James Pappas, associate professor of African-American Studies at the University of New York at Buffalo.
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LATimes: Lovable orphan and an oddball clan in 'Meet the Robinsons' (Movies) posted: 3/26/07
The Los Angeles Times talks with Meet the Robinsons director Steve Anderson.
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LPLatest: Regal Cinemas in the US Featuring Meet the Robinsons 3D (Movies) posted: 3/26/07
Regal Entertainment Group a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, today announced 75 more screens are being equipped for presentation of Walt Disney Pictures' MEET THE ROBINSONS in Disney Digital 3D utilizing the REAL D cinema system. Regal Entertainment Group will offer the 3D feature on a total of 109 screens when the film opens Friday, March 30. Click the complete story for the complete list.
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DISInteractive: Walt Disney Pictures' Meet the Robinsons Video Games Coming 3/27 (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/26/07
Enjoy game play featuring the characters from Meet the Robinsons across a variety of gaming platforms beginning March 27th.
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CartoonBrew: Keep Moving Forward (Movies) posted: 3/26/07
Cartoon Brew author and Animation Historian Jerry Beck was struck by the nod to Walt Disney featured at the conclusion of Meet the Robinsons.
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BeverageWorld: Scottish Authorities Criticize Disney Drink (General) posted: 3/26/07
Scottish health officials are criticized Disney Partyfizz claiming the drink resembles champagne and could lead to underage drinking if children mistakenly select champagne at a family party believing it to be the fizzy juice drink.
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RochesterNews: Dreamers Vie for Fantastic Voyage (DL) posted: 3/26/07
The Democrat & Chronicle highlights Rochester locals William Bean and Amanda Dron who are among the 100 finalists hoping for their Disney Dream Job via the Careerbuilder.com contest.
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NYTimes: Sweeney Continues to Chart 'bold' course (General) posted: 3/26/07
The New York Times talks with Anne Sweeney who has helped to bring Disney & ABC programming to the digital age.
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LATimes: Disney foes consider own ballot initiatives (DL) posted: 3/26/07
The Los Angeles Times reports Anaheim voters may see competing measures on housing development in tourist zone.
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Fool: Disney Revisited (General) posted: 3/26/07
The Motley Fool digs deep into Disney's SEC filings to educate investors about Disney's value as a company.
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MansfieldNewJournal: Stolen Disney on Ice Tickets Help Police Nab Burglars (Movies) posted: 3/26/07
A pair of stolen Disney on Ice tickets helped lead police to a group of men who are now accused of nearly 145 burglaries in six counties.
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HR: NABET suspends talks with ABC (General) posted: 3/26/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the NABET-CWA which represents 2,500 TV and radio newswriters, technicians and other members has suspended talks with ABC.
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Zap2It: 'Break-Up' co-star scores lead in 'The Thick of It' (Movies) posted: 3/26/07
ABC's remake of the British sitcom The Thick of It will star John Michael Higgins.
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Zap2it: Jaws Bites Down on 'MNF' (Movies) posted: 3/26/07
Ron Jaworski will join ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast booth replacing Joe Theismann.
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Zap2It: 'Bachelor' Women Love a Man in Uniform (Movies) posted: 3/26/07
Zap2It announces the upcoming season of ABC's The Bachelor.
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OrlSen: What's Fresh at Orlando Theme Parks? (WDW) posted: 3/26/07
The Orlando Sentinel provides an overview of the new additions to Orlando's big theme parks.
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OCReg: Garden Grove may vote on 'entertainment hub' (DL) posted: 3/26/07
According to the Orange County Register, Garden Grove City Council members are expected to vote Tuesday night in favor of authorizing Economic Development staff to solicit proposals for developing the area near the intersection of Harbor and Garden Grove boulevards, part of the city-designated InternationalWEST resort. Disneyland is located a few miles north at the intersection of Harbor Blvd. and Katella Av.
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LPLatest: Disney Parks Security Leader AnAnne Kuhns Wins Information Security Executive (ISE) of the Year Southeast Award(TM) 2007 (General) posted: 3/26/07
Executive Alliance, creator and provider of premium leadership-recognition forums, announced today that Anne Kuhns, Senior Manager, IT Risk Management, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, has been named the winner of the prestigious Information Security Executive (ISE) of the Year Southeast Award 2007. Ms. Kuhns was selected by the judges for her collaborative, comprehensive and passionate approach to leading security efforts across a large and diverse employee base.
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LPLatest: Last week to cast your Dream Job votes (DL) posted: 3/23/07
LaughingPlace.com has gathered together the Dream Job Auditions that were posted on the LP discussion boards or appeared in local news throughout the nation. Vote for your favorites. There's only one week left.
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CBSMW: Employee union breaks off contract talks with ABC (General) posted: 3/23/07
CBS MarketWatch reports a union representing 2,500 technicians, camera operators and other employees at ABC TV have broken off contract talks because ABC wants to freeze the workers' pensions.
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Zap2it: ABC Rolls to Thursday Win (Movies) posted: 3/23/07
Zap2It reports ABC won the ratings on Thursday evening with Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy, and October Road.
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HR: 'Family' affair for Coolidge, Ruck at ABC (Movies) posted: 3/23/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's comedy pilot Family of the Year will star Jennifer Coolidge and Alan Ruck.
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AP: FCC Approves Sale of Disney Stations (General) posted: 3/22/07*
The Associated Press reports the FCC has approved the sale of the Disney Company's 24 radio stations to Citadel Broadcasting Corp.
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LATimes: Is Disney ready to make big thunder? (DL) posted: 3/22/07
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney's recent battles with the city lead to speculation that it wants to import its Florida blueprint.
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ABC News: Starz Sues Disney TV Arm Over iTunes Deal (Movies,General) posted: 3/22/07
Starz Entertainment has sued Buena Vista Television, the licensing arm of Disney, in a breach of contract suit that involves Apple's iTunes.
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HR: FCC approves Disney radio buy, others (General) posted: 3/22/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the FCC has approved the $3 billion sale of 24 Disney-owned radio stations to Citadel Broadcasting.
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OCReg: Disney art exhibit might come to LACMA (Movies,General) posted: 3/22/07
According to the Orange County Register, 16 museums including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art has expressed interest in the Disney art exhibit currently on display in Montreal.
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Variety: 'High School Musical' expands tour (Movies) posted: 3/22/07
Variety announces the High School Musical tour which features a live orchestra and a cast of 35 begins in Detroit on June 26th. The "Ice Tour" launches Sept 29 at Madison Square Gardens.
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Variety: One sponsor for 'World' (Movies) posted: 3/22/07
Variety reports ABC's World News will feature a single sponsor on Monday evenings through April freeing up five extra minutes.
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Variety: ESPN leads in Emmy nominations (Movies) posted: 3/22/07
ESPN leads the Sports Emmy Award wtih 26 nomintations. Winners will be announced on April 30th.
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Reuters: Disney tests 'watch-chat' features on abcfamily.com (Movies) posted: 3/22/07
The season finale of Wildfire will be offered online one hour following its cable broadcast. This special presentation will include "screening rooms" along with a running commentary.
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Zap2it: Bostwick, Savage join ABC comedies (Movies) posted: 3/22/07
Zap2It reports ABC has signed Barry Bostwick, Ben Savage and Orlando Jones for various comedic pilots.
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LPLatest: Disney's The Lion King Celebrates First Rehearsal in South Africa (Movies) posted: 3/21/07*
Julie Taymor said, "To be in South Africa for this production has been the realization of a dream 10 years in the making. When I first listened to Lebo's Rhythm of the Pridelands, I knew THE LION KING had to keep its roots firmly in South Africa. As THE LION KING has expanded beyond Broadway, I am proud to say that South Africans have been a part of every production worldwide and with Monday's rehearsal, I am proud to say we have brought the show home."
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ColumbusDispatch: Family wears unexpected glass slipper during vacation (WDW) posted: 3/21/07
Family wins a night at Cinderella Castle due to stopping by a water fountain for a drink at Downtown Disney Marketplace.
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OCReg: Anaheim resort ballot drive (DL) posted: 3/21/07
The Disneyland Resort is leading a group called S.O.A.R. (Save Our Anaheim Resort). The coalition wants to seek to limit changes to tourist area without voter approval. The group hopes to have a initiative on the ballot in February 2008.
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ABCNews: ABC Bringing 14 Series Back (Movies) posted: 3/21/07
ABC announces "Ugly Betty," "Brothers & Sisters", "Men in Trees", "Grey's Anatomy," "Desperate Housewives," "Lost" and "Boston Legal" will all be back next year. As will "The Bachelor," "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," "Dancing With the Stars," "America's Funniest Home Videos," "Supernanny", "Wife Swap" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
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AP: Fitch Raises Disney Ratings to "A-" (General) posted: 3/21/07
Fitch Ratings boosts Disney to "A-" citing improvements at ABC and the theme parks.
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WJZ: Local Girl To Star In Disney's Touring Lion King (Movies) posted: 3/21/07
Story focuses on a young Baltimore girl Jamani Epps who stars as "young Nala" in Disney Theatricals' The Lion King.
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ABCNews: George Foreman Joins 'Inventor' as Judge (Movies) posted: 3/21/07
George Foreman will be a judge for ABC's reality tv show American Inventor.
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ABCNews: Philbin Back Home After Bypass Surgery (Movies) posted: 3/21/07
Regist Philbin is home recovering from heart bypass surgery. He may call in to his daytime talk show on Friday to offer an update on his recovery.
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Louisville: Mickey Mouse Will Be Pegasus Parade's Grand Marshal (General) posted: 3/21/07
On May 3rd Mickey Mouse will serve as Grand Marshal for the 2007 Pegasus Parade.
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Playbill: Color Purple Producer Sanders Partners with Disney on Film and Theatre Company (General) posted: 3/21/07
Playbill reports Scott Sanders, a producer of The Color Purple on Broadway, has created Scott Sanders Productions (a film and theatre company) and signed a first-look film deal with Disney.
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Local6: Girl Injured by Ice Gets Walt Disney World Voucher (WDW) posted: 3/21/07
A 10-year-old girl who was injured during Christmas has been given a travel voucher for Walt Disney World through the fundraising efforts of an area resident.
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WAVY: Lady Scammed Attempting WDW Ticket Purchase through Auction Site (WDW) posted: 3/21/07
Trying to purchase Walt Disney World tickets through ebay was not successful for a family in North Carolina who were the unfortunate targets of an online scam.
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Playbill: The Cast of Disney Theatricals' Little Mermaid is Announced (Movies) posted: 3/20/07*
Playbill announces Sierra Boggess will portray Ariel. She will be joined onstage by Sean Palmer as Prince Eric, Norm Lewis as King Triton, Tituss Burgess as Sebastian, Eddie Korbich as Scuttle, Jonathan Freeman as Grimsby, Derrick Baskin as Jetsam, Tyler Maynard as Flotsam, Cody Hanford and J.J. Singleton as Flounder and Sherie Rene Scott as Ursula.
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OrlSen: Are Disney World Wages Fair? (WDW) posted: 3/20/07
According to a study, a 2-tiered pay system adopted by labor unions in 1998 hurts workers -- and the economy.
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CFNews13: WDW Union Claims Low Wages Harm Local Economy (WDW) posted: 3/20/07
The Service Trades Council is highlighting a Florida International University study that shows a drop in the local economy. The union is pointing to lower starting wages. Negotiations continue on a new contract.
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YahooMovies: Trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
Watch Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley in the trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
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Playbill: Tickets for Pre-Broadway Little Mermaid Engagement On Sale Now (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
Beginning March 18th ticket sales opened for the Denver Center for the Perfoming Arts' pre-Broadway engagement of The Little Mermaid. Tickets, priced $20-$74 (July 26-Aug. 22) and $25-$77 (Aug. 23-Sept. 9), will be available by calling (303) 893-4100 or (800) 641-1222 or by visiting www.denvercenter.org.
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ABCNews: Heather Mills' TV dancing debut draws big ratings (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
ABC's Dancing with the Stars fourth edition premiere was the most watched show on Monday night.
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OCReg: Disneyland ride turns 40 (DL) posted: 3/20/07
The Orange County Register highlights the 40th anniversary of Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean.
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OCReg: Miley Cyrus tops with 'tweens' (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
It's been a sudden rise for the star of 'Hannah Montana,' Disney Channel's latest hit aimed at 8- to 12-year-olds.
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IGN: Caspian Casting, Studio Previews (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
IGN reports ShoWest attendees viewed a production reel with concept art for the new characters and computer-generated battle pre-visualizations for Disney's Prince Caspian and came away expecting a "bigger" film that The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
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CartoonBrew: New Peter Pan DVD Ruined? (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
Cartoon Brew showcases an animation historian disappointed with the "restoration" of Disney's Peter Pan for the recent special edition dvd release. Debate continues in their comments
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ABCNews: ABC Family, Lycos Test Interactive TV (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
ABC Family and Lycos Web Site to try an interactive web session with the season finale of Wildfire. Immediately following its cable airing, the show will repeat on the internet with an interactives session on Lycos.com.
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TheSun: Disney is Considering Legal Action Over Sinful Comics Pirates Strip (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
The Sun reports Disney is considering legal action against Sinful Comics for a comic depicting the stars of its Pirates of the Caribbean films engaged in adult activites.
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BroadwayWorld: Disney Taps Trujillo for European 'Tarzan' Production (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
The Broadway World reports choreographer Sergio Trujillo will collaborate on Disney Theatricals' European production of Tarzan.
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OrlSen: Norm Lewis Goes Disney (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
A look at the career of Norm Lewis who has been cast as King Triton in Disney Theatricals' The Little Mermaid.
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Broadway: John Tartaglia Talks About His Role as Lumiere (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
John Tartaglia as Lumiere in Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
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PensacolaNewsJrnl: Disney educates Escambia students (WDW) posted: 3/20/07
A brief look at Disney's Youth Education Series which educates high school students while showcasing the theme parks.
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DelhiNews: India's First Disney Artist Store Opens (General) posted: 3/20/07
The first Disney owned franchise store - Disney Artist - has opened in India. Several new stores are expected to open through the year.
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MoviesOnline: Dorothy McKim Interview, Producer Meet The Robinsons (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
Movies Onlineinterviews Dorothy McKim, the producer of Disney's new Digital 3D film, Meet the Robinsons.
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MoviesOnline: Steve Anderson Interview, Meet the Robinsons (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
An interview with the director for Meet the Robinsons Steve Anderson.
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MoviesOnline: Phil "Captain 3D" McNally Interview, Meet The Robinsons (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
Movies Online interviews Phil "Captain 3D" McNally, the Stereoscopic Supervisor for Disney's new Digital 3D film, Meet the Robinsons.
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LATimes: Roy Disney's Shamrock Holdings to invest in 3D (General) posted: 3/20/07
Roy Disney's holding company is expected to announce a $50-million investment in Real D, which puts the viewing systems in theaters.
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CartoonBrew: Ratatouille Trailer (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
Cartoon Brew posts the latest trailer for Pixar's Ratatouille with a lot of new footage that they report they haven't seen anywhere else before.
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HR: Curtin hangs with ABC's 'Girls' (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
According to the Hollywod Reporter, Emmy winner Jane Curtin will join the cast of ABC's comedy pilot Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office.
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Variety: 'GMA' invites candidates for chat (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
ABC's Good Morning America has invited presidential candidates to town hall-style forums.
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OrlSen: Elmo Stars in new SeaWorld show (WDW) posted: 3/20/07
The Orlando Sentinel announces a new 20-minute live stage show called Elmo and the Bookaneers will open at SeaWorld Orlando's Atlantis Bayside Stadium.
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OrBusJrnl: Disney, Sea World win Thea Awards (WDW) posted: 3/20/07
Disney's Expedition Everest is among the 16 attractions to be honored at the Thea Awards.
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AP: Diversity Gets Animated (Movies) posted: 3/20/07
The culturally diversity in current television animation is explored in this Associated Press article.
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CBSMW: Disney completes Pixar-options-probe (General) posted: 3/16/07
Disney has completed its investigation into stock options practices at Pixar, reports CBS Marketwatch. In their statement Disney stated "no one currently associated with the company engaged in any intentional or deliberate acts of misconduct."
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OrlSen: Disney Magic Assists with Carnival Cruise Emergency (WDW) posted: 3/16/07
According to the Orlando Sentinel a Carnival cruise passenger either jumped or fell overboard. The Disney Magic is listed as having come to the cruise ship's aid in searching. The Coast Guard did find the man alive nearly eight hours later.
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CartoonBrew: Glen Keane Draws (Movies) posted: 3/16/07
Cartoon Brew highlights a YouTube video of Glen Keane drawing the Beast and explaining some of the design ideas involved in the character's construction.
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HR: Martin Lawrence "College" bound for Disney (Movies) posted: 3/16/07
Disney Pictures is expected to a release a comedy feature starring Martin Lawrence and Raven-Symone.
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Reuters: Insatiable appetite for Disney musicals (Movies) posted: 3/16/07
Reuters discusses Disney Theatricals successes.
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HR: ABC News continues Iraq status report (Movies) posted: 3/16/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC News will air "Iraq: Where Things Stand"
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Zap2it: 'Road Smooth' for ABC Thursday (Movies) posted: 3/16/07
ABC's premiere of October Road beat CBS which was airing NCAA basketball.
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Fool: W&T Offshore vs. Disney: Disney (General) posted: 3/16/07
The Motley Fool in honor of March Madness is making head-to-head arguments for chosen stocks (but not necessarily investment recommendations). This edition discusses the value of Disney.
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Reuters: Hollywood ending for Universal Studios Japan IPO (General) posted: 3/16/07
Reuters reports Universal Studios Japan stocks rose 3 percent with Tokyo Exchange analysts speculating that they are being purchased as gifts.
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CBSMW: Disney and Children's Place still in licensing talks (General) posted: 3/15/07
CBS MarketWatch reports Children's Place continues talks with Disney regarding possible modifications to the certain terms within the licensing agreement.
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HR: Call out for 3-D digital-cinema standards (Movies) posted: 3/15/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney must create eight different formats to accomodate the variety of digital-cinema equipment in use and are calling for a standard to simplify content delivery.
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DLP-IG: Images of the Castle Decor for Disneyland Paris' 15th (OD) posted: 3/15/07
Over the course of the last nights the 15th anniversary decorations have started to appear on Sleeping Beauty Castle. The weather vanes on top of several of the castle's turrets have been replaced with massive, golden statues of some of the most beloved classic Disney characters, each holding a birthday candle. Visit the Disneyland Paris Internet Guidebook for more information including pictures.
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ComingSoon: Pirates 3 Images (Movies) posted: 3/15/07
Images from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
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JAM: 'National Treasure' sequel to start filming (Movies) posted: 3/15/07
Disney's National Treasure: Book of Secrets will begin filming parts of the film at Mount Rushmore National Memorial reports Jam! Showbiz.
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Variety: Disney wins rights for 'Surrogates' (Movies) posted: 3/15/07
Variety announces Disney has acquired the rights to develop a sci-fi thriller based on the graphic novel The Surrogates.
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HR: Lake is ABC's catch of day (Movies) posted: 3/15/07
Ricki Lake will star in an upcoming comedy pilot for ABC.
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Zap2it: Gilmore Girls Regular Joins ABC Pilot (Movies) posted: 3/15/07
Zap2It reports Gilmore Girls actress Melissa McCarthy has signed onto ABC's comedy pilot Sam I Am.
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JAMTV: ABC calls out 'Bingo' (Movies) posted: 3/15/07
Jam! Showbiz announces ABC's National Bingo Night will premiere May 18th.
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HR: ABC Receives 36 Daytime Emmy Nominations (Movies) posted: 3/14/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC received 36 daytime Emmy nominations. Among ABC's noms are General Hospital actor Anthony Leary and the women of The View.
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ComingSoon: Disney Kicks Off ShoWest Opening Ceremony (Movies) posted: 3/14/07
Coverage of Disney's presentation at ShoWest which included Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Meet the Robinsons and Ratatouille.
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CartoonBrew: Pinocchio Scene by Scene (Movies) posted: 3/14/07
Cartoon Brew highlights a trio of animation blogs that are offering analysis of Disney's classic Pinocchio.
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SacredTreeBlog: Peter Pan Sweatbox Meeting Notes (Movies) posted: 3/14/07
The Sacred Tree of the Aracuan Bird blog has posted notes from the sweatbox meeting for Peter Pan. The blogger states " I think the most significant part of this is that you can clearly see how much of this movie is from Walt. His ideas are so clear and it is fascinating to see in these notes just how his mind worked. He does much of the speaking here, and as you will come to find, his thoughts in 1941 came to fruition in many ways over a decade later when the film was released."
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OCReg: How Disney's Imagineering develops new rides (DL,WDW,General) posted: 3/14/07
The Orange County Register discusses Disney Imagineering's creativity techniques.
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TheIndependent: Princess Maddy Repairs Disney's Racist Reputation (Movies) posted: 3/14/07
The Independent talks about Disney's decision to feature an African American princesse in The Frog Princess.
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PlainDealer: Sure Enough, Sharpay likes Sharpies (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/14/07
A look at Ashley Tisdale of High School Musical whose new CD Headstrong is on sale.
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AP: Shia LaBeouf Is Ready for His Grow-Up (Movies) posted: 3/14/07
The Associated Press talks with former Disney Channel star Shia LaBeouf about his childhood, his future, and the Indiana Jones rumors.
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Forbes: ESPN's Smith - What Price Football and Dancing Fame? (Movies) posted: 3/14/07
Forbes talks about the career and value of Emmitt Smith who has been hired by ESPN.
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Disney: DConcert featuring Hannah Montana playing March 13 - 19 (Movies) posted: 3/14/07
Disney.com is offering an online Hannah Montana concert through March 19th featuring the songs "I Got Nerve", "Who Said', "If We Were A Movie", "Best of Both Worlds" behind-the-scenes footage and more.
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DIS: Meet the Robinsons with Special Exhibit at El Capitan Theatre Begins March 30th (Movies) posted: 3/14/07
Walt Disney Pictures' Meet the Robinsons will be presented at the El Capitan Theatre along with animation exhibit that includes concept sketches, storyboards, models and more. The film will be presented in Disney Digital 3D and wil be screened with the animated short Working for Peanuts also presented in 3D. As a special bonus, before each 10a show Chip & Dale will join guests for breakfast at Disney's Soda Fountain and Studio Store. Reservations needed as seating for the breakfast is limited.
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OrangeLeader: Disney on Ice schedules Beaumont TX shows (Movies) posted: 3/14/07
Disney on Ice Monsters, Inc is coming to Ford Park in Beaumont with shows scheduled at 7:30 p.m. April 12, 7:30 p.m. April 13, 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. April 14 and 2 p.m. April 15.
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9News: Disney on Ice: Monsters, Inc. in Denver (Movies) posted: 3/14/07
Disney on Ice's Monsters, Inc is currently perofrming at the Denver Coliseum through March 18th.
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EasternAZCourier: Local man vies for Disney 'dream job' (DL) posted: 3/14/07
Scott Russell, a computer instructor at Eastern Arizona College, has made it to the top 20 in a video contest sponsored by Disneyland.
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PortsmouthNews: Disney dream comes true after nightmare (OD) posted: 3/14/07
Family wins trip to Disneyland Paris from the local newspaper.
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JHM: Marty Sklar to speak at annual ACA conference in Austin, TX (General) posted: 3/14/07
Want some insight as to how WDI creates all of those great rides, shows & attractions? Then Jim Hill suggests that you make your way to the airport Hilton next Wednesday. Where Disney Legend Marty Sklar will then talk about "Mickey's 10 Commandments"
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HR: Schreiber named ESPN ombudsman (Movies) posted: 3/14/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ESPN has hired former New York Times sports editor Le Anne Schreiber as its ombudsman.
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NYTimes: Ballyhoo of Broadway Shuffles Off to China (Movies) posted: 3/14/07
The New York Times describes Broadway's interest in China including Disney Theatricals.
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MichaelBarrier: Disney Biographer Appearing at LA Times Festival of Books (General) posted: 3/14/07
On his website, author Michael Barrier talks about his upcoming book The Animated Man: A Life of Walt Disney and announces he'll attend the Los Angeles Times Festival of Book held the last week of April.
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OrlBusJrnl: Disney's resort project strikes fear into mom-and-pop hotels (WDW) posted: 3/14/07
The Orlando Business Journal reports local hotelier response and concerns following Disney's March 3rd announcement.
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Variety: Disney visual effects veteran Lycett dies (Movies) posted: 3/13/07*
Eustace Lycett, a 43-year Disney veteran who won Academy Awards for his special photographic effects in "Mary Poppins" and "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," died Nov. 16 in Fullerton, Calif. According to Variety, his death was only now reported.
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AP: Disney to Launch Web Site Aimed at Moms (General) posted: 3/13/07*
Disney launching new web site that aims to offer objective advice to parents.
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FT: Disney launches 'wiki' website aimed at parents (General) posted: 3/13/07
Disney's Family.com site will provide various links to various parenting web sites and allow visitors to create blogs and share other parenting tips on entertainment, food and education including a "ParentPedia" wiki.
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AP: 'High School Musical' Hits the Ice (Movies) posted: 3/13/07
The Associated Press reports Disney's mega-hit High School Musical begins its "on Ice" tour, August 31.
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JHM: Can Glen Keane straighten out all of "Rapunzel" 's story snarls by June? (Movies) posted: 3/13/07
Jim Hill talks about the numerous problems that this new animated feature currently faces. Chief among these is John Lasseter's allegedly desire to assign a co-director to work with first time helmer Keane and/or replace Keane entirely in order to get this long-in-development project back on track.
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HR: At ShoWest Disney Studios Chief Dick Cook Talks Pirates, rats on deck in '07 (Movies) posted: 3/13/07
The Hollywood Reporter offers Disney Studios chairman Dick Cook's comments at ShoWest.
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LPLatest: Win a Disney Cruise from AOL City Guide (OD) posted: 3/13/07
AOL is having a sweepstakes with the Disney Cruise Line. One lucky family of four will get the chance to board the Disney Magic and spend seven fun-filled nights on the Mexican Riviera Cruise. Itinerary includes the ports of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta. And best of all - you'll sail like royalty and stay in the ships best luxurious suite, the Walt Disney Suite.
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Mediawk: ABC Revamps Wed. Lineup; Adds Underbelly (Movies) posted: 3/13/07
ABC's Notes From the Underbelly will debut Wednesday, April 11 at 9:30p. In May, ABC will present a new unscripted competition The Next Best Thing: Who is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator?.
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EngadgetHD: DirecTV to carry four new HD Disney owned channels in 2008 (Movies) posted: 3/13/07
In 2008, DirecTV is expected to add ABC Family HD, Disney Channel HD, ToonDisney HD and ESPNNews HD.
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AP: 'American Inventor' Auditions Set (Movies) posted: 3/13/07
ABC's American Inventor will host tryout dates in March and April in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Orlando and Houston.
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NYPost: Mills Ready for Dancing with the Stars (Movies) posted: 3/13/07
Heather Mills talks about her upcoming appearance on ABC's Dancing with the Stars.
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Fool: Disney Gets All in the Family.com (General) posted: 3/13/07
The Motley Fool talks about Disney's planned relaunch of Family.com.
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AP: Pirates 3 Trailer to Debut on ABC March 19 (Movies) posted: 3/12/07*
According to the Associated Press the trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End will debut on the March 19th season premiere of ABC's Dancing with the Stars.
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Reuters: Disney to offer virtual concerts via Web site   (Movies) posted: 3/12/07*
Disney announced D*Concert: Disney Channel Concert Series a series of concerts available online will start March 13th and will feature Hannah Montana. Go to disney.com/dconcert for a behind the scenes special.
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CartoonBrew: Golden Book Art at Disneyland (DL,Movies,Coll) posted: 3/12/07*
CartoonBrew highlights the recently opened exhibit at the Disney Gallery in Disneyland featuring art from Disney's children storybooks.
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AP: Disneyland Sues to Stop Condo Plan (DL) posted: 3/12/07*
Disneyland has filed suit against the city of Anaheim to stop the construction of 1500 condos which would include 700 low-income units.
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DIS: Spectrobes Hits Shelves Tomorrow (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/12/07
The Nintendo DS adventure Spectrobes created by Disney Interactives Studios will be available worldwide beginning tomorrow. Visit the official site for more information including a collection of webisodes.
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Reuters: Burton's "Nightmare" spurs digital 3-D growth (Movies) posted: 3/12/07
The October re-release of Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas brought in $87 million and has lead to an increase in 3-D film creations.
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AP: Regis Philbin Says He'll Have Bypass Surgery (Movies) posted: 3/12/07
Co-Host of ABC's Live with Regis & Kelly, Regis Philbin will have heart bypass surgery this week.
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Zap2it: ABC Prescribes 'Grey's' Raises (Movies) posted: 3/12/07
Several of the actors on ABC's Grey's Anatomy will receive healthy raises with their new contracts.
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JHM: Busting through the berm (General) posted: 3/12/07
Does any of Jay Rasulo's talk about building Disney-themed hotels & shopping districts outside of the theme parks sound familiar? It should. Jim Hill reminds you of some of the other times that Mickey tried to build & then operate stand-alone attractions outside of Anaheim & Orlando.
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AP: Emmitt Smith to Join ESPN As An Analyst (Movies) posted: 3/12/07
Former Cowboys Running Back and Dancing with the Stars winner Emmitt Smith has been hired as a studio analyst for ESPN's NFL pregame coverage.
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Zap2it: ABC's 'Mars' Mission Pushed Back (Movies) posted: 3/12/07
Casting issues has bumped David E Kelley's Life on Mars to a later date according to the reports on Zap2It. The drama based on a British show is now expected on ABC in the midseason 2007-2008.
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Reuters: For Disney's Iger, New Orleans meeting is personal (General) posted: 3/9/07
Reuters offers remarks from Disney CEO Bob Iger about the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Iger's wife's uncle and brother lost homes in the area.
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BusinessWk: Kiss and Tell at Disney's Annual Meeting (General) posted: 3/9/07
Business Week Online reports CEO Bob Iger got a wet one and CFO Tom Staggs got to deliver some good news to shareholders at the New Orleans lovefest.
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JHM: Davis derails Disney annual shareholder (General) posted: 3/9/07
What does it take to disrupt a carefully choreographed corporate event? Just one self-absorbed 75-year-old who craves the spotlight. Jim Hill brings you the highlights from yesterday's shareholders presentation at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
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OrlSen: Hand-drawn films return for Disney (Movies) posted: 3/9/07
The Orlando Sentinel talks about Disney's The Frog Princess which will feature their first black princess and will be a return to hand-drawn animation.
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Fool: Disney Comes Home (General) posted: 3/9/07
The Motley Fool takes a look at CEO Iger's comments hinting the Company getting back into the residential real estate business.
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NYTimes: Zoos May Buy Arkansas Elephant Sanctuary (WDW) posted: 3/9/07
Disney's Animal Kingdom is among the zoos represented on an board interested in purchasing a elephant sanctuary currently operating in Arkansas. They hope to turn it into a national center for elephant research, breeding and training.
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TheStar: Cool twist to Finding Nemo in Kuala Lumpur (Movies) posted: 3/9/07
Finding Nemo on Ice is coming to Kuala Lumpur April 6 - 12.
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JAMTV: 'Buffy' alums join ABC pilots (Movies) posted: 3/9/07
Reports Michelle Trachtenberg of Buffy the Vampire Slayer fame is heading to an ABC comedy while another cast member from that show, Kali Rocha has signed onto ABC's The Call.
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APPhoto: Image of The Frog Princess from Shareholders Meeting (Movies) posted: 3/8/07*
Randy Newman on piano and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band play a song from the Walt Disney Company's animated musical fairy tale called "The Frog Princess," which will be set in New Orleans and feature the Walt Disney Studio's first black princess, pictured on the screen.
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CBSMW: Disney pencils in a return to hand-drawn animation (General) posted: 3/8/07
CBS MarketWatch reports Disney will bring a hand-drawn animated feature to the big screen in 2009 with Frog Princess. They also highlight other news from today's shareholders meeting.
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Reuters: Disney investors reelect board, reject rights plan (General) posted: 3/8/07
Highlights from today's Disney Shareholders Meeting including the results of the vote.
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WDSU: Disney To Work on Damaged Slidell Club (General) posted: 3/8/07
WDSU reports 50 Disney executives will journey to Slidell, LA to help rebuild a playground, refurbish a basketball court and donate sports equipment to Slidell Boys & Girls Club.
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EntertainmentWise: Is There Trouble Ahoy For Pirates of the Caribbean? (Movies) posted: 3/8/07
Entertainment Wise offers rumors that Disney isn't happy with Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and it is heading back to the editing suite.
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OrlSen: Resort tax feels the magic of Disney's hotels (WDW) posted: 3/8/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney accounted for 33 percent of all resort-tax dollars collected in Orange County, and 22 percent of Osceola County's collections.
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BroadwayWorld: Disney's TARZAN Celebrates 350 Performances on Broadway (Movies) posted: 3/8/07
On March 11th, Disney Theatricals' Tarzan will celebrate 350 performances.
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BroadwayWorld: Damiano is Singing Voice of Cinderella in Disney Video (Movies) posted: 3/8/07
Musical theatre performer Tami Tappan Damiano is the voice of Cinderella in Cinderella III: A Twist in Time. Damiano received the 2001 Robby Award for her performance as Princess Leonide in Triumph of Love.
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WorthPlaying: Ratatouille Wii Game Footage (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/8/07
Visit WorthPlaying.com for images from the Nintendo Wii game Ratatouille.
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JHM: Will "Enchanted" clean up at the box office this Thanksgiving? (Movies) posted: 3/8/07
Jim Hill offers a sneak peak at this highly anticipated Walt Disney Pictures release, which hits theaters on November 21st. WARNING ! There be spoilers ahead!
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CBS: Disney Trip OK'd For Men In Terror, Abuse Cases (WDW) posted: 3/8/07
The Chicago Sun Times talks about two high profile cases where judges are permitting accused individuals permission to leave their jurisdiction for a family trip to Walt Disney World.
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Jibbitz: Personalize Your Crocs with Disney Characters (Coll) posted: 3/8/07
Jibbitz -- charms and buttons for your Crocs have announced a line of Disney licensed products featuring the Disney Princesses, classic characters, Pirates, Cars and other Pixar film characters. Disney Crocs have larger ventilation holes and are not compatible with Jibbitz.
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CANADA: Disney's artistic Fantasia (Movies) posted: 3/8/07
Once Upon a Time Walt Disney: The Sources of Inspiration for the Disney Studios opens tomorrow and continues until June 24 at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. This article offers a look at the exhibit's contents and its message.
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AP: Ahead of the Bell: Disney (General) posted: 3/8/07
Evaluation of Disney shares prior to the NYSE morning bell.
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DIS: Disney Company Annual Shareholders Meeting Webcast Tomorrow Morning (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 3/7/07*
The Walt Disney Company's annual meeting of shareholders will be available via a live audio Webcast on Thursday, March 8, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. PST.
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Careerbuilder: Decide Who Gets a Disney Dream Job (DL) posted: 3/7/07
Beginning March 6 and running through March 30, you can check out the video auditions online and click to view and vote for their favorite Jungle Cruise Skipper, Haunted Mansion Butler or Maid, Pirate, Princess-in-Waiting or Disney Park Parade Performer.
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EliteTV: Baby Einstein Series Introduces Sign Language (Coll) posted: 3/7/07
My First Signs, the third language title from The Baby Einstein Company featuring Academy Award(R) winning actress Marlee Matlin(1) playfully introduces many of babies' first words and the corresponding signs by using puppet shows, real- world images and classical music. Available nationwide on March 13.
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Examiner: Former SF Resident Cuts Across Skating's Tough Color Barrier (Movies) posted: 3/7/07
An interview with Skyler Rogers who is Frozone in Disney on Ice: Disneyland Adventure which is currently performing in the Bay Area, CA.
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APPhoto: Mickey Mouse Visits Lottery Winner (WDW) posted: 3/7/07
The winner of a $34.5 million lottery prize in New Jersey will take his family to Walt Disney World in celebration.
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AP: City Gets Backing for Disney Suit (DL) posted: 3/7/07
Anaheim vote on housing at Disney gates may go forward with private financial backing against suit.
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LATimes: Movie theaters to boost number of 3D Screens (Movies) posted: 3/7/07
The Los Angeles Times reports the number of screeens with digital 3D technology is expected to increase dramatically with the roll-out timed with the release of Meet the Robinsons, March 30th.
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LATimes: Disney, firms invest in major Chinese website (General) posted: 3/7/07
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney's investment arm, Steamboat Ventures is expected to announce it has invested millions in UUSee, a major Chinese video website.
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Zap2It: ABC's 'Football Wives' Casts a Real One (Movies) posted: 3/7/07
Zap2It reports Holly Robinson Peete has been signed for ABC's pilot Football Wives. The article highlights other casting decisions at ABC.
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Zap2It: O'Connell and Alexander Cast in ABC Pilots (Movies) posted: 3/7/07
Casting for various ABC pilots is reported.
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DIS: Peter Pan Special Edition DVD On Sale Now (Movies) posted: 3/6/07
Visit the official website to learn more about Disney's 2-Disc Platinum Edition release of Peter Pan.
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CBSMW: Disney takes annual meeting to Big Easy (General) posted: 3/6/07
CBS MarketWatch reports Disney is holding its shareholder meeting in New Orleans.
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DIS: Replay of Iger's Presentation to Bear Stearns Available Now (General) posted: 3/6/07
Visit Disney.com to listen to a re-play of Bob Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company participating in a Q&A session at the Bear Stearns' 20th Annual Media Conference. The presentation is 30 minutes.
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HR: Disney's Iger wants Web to ad up (General) posted: 3/6/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney CEO Robert Iger talks about the advertising opportunities online.
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ComingSoon: Review of Disney/Pixar's Ratatouille (Movies) posted: 3/6/07
WonderCon San Francisco feature a clip from Disney/Pixar's Ratatouille and ComingSoon.net offers a review of the footage.
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AICN: Meet the Robinsons Machines (Movies) posted: 3/6/07
Developmental art from Meet the Robinsons
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OCReg: Disneyland as classroom (DL) posted: 3/6/07
The Orange County Register reports corporate managers seek to glean insights from Disneyland that they can apply to their own jobs.
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EOnline: Dancing Across America (Movies) posted: 3/6/07
ABC's Dancing with the Stars cross-country tour.
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OCReg: Anaheim New Babies of 2007 Receive Disneyland Passes (DL) posted: 3/6/07
The Orange County Register reports that the first three babies of Anaheim, CA were given lifetime pass to Disneyland at the Feb 27 City Council Meeting.
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OCRegBlog: A Disney Birthday Party (DL) posted: 3/6/07
A look at celebrating birthdays at Disneyland and an invitation to readers to share favorite childhood memories at Disneyland.
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FT: Disney's Pirates to get online gamers on board (Movies,General) posted: 3/6/07
The Financial Times discusses Disney's massive multiplayer online role-playing game based on Pirates of the Caribbean.
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WMAQ: Aquitted Terrorist Suspect Wants to Go to Disney World (WDW) posted: 3/6/07
Following a three-month trial where he was acquitted on terrorism chargers, Mohammed Salah is seeking to have his ankle monitor removed for a trip to Disney World. The ankle monitor is a result of a conviction on the lesser charge of obstruction of justice for allegedly lying in a civil suit about his ties to Hamas.
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NYTimes: Voice of the Many, but Rarely Herself (Movies) posted: 3/6/07
A brief look at the career of Marni Nixon who has provided the singing voice to many stars in musicals throughout the years. Ms. Nixon was also the voice of Mulan's grandmother.
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NYTimes: He Runs That Mickey Mouse Outfit (General) posted: 3/5/07*
The New York Times offers a look at John Lasseter's reactions to the developing Toy Story attraction, classic Disney animation images, a screening of Meet the Robinsons and the recent decisions regarding American Dog.
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OrlSen: A closer look behind the magic (WDW) posted: 3/5/07
The Orlando Sentinel explores the realities of working as a character at Walt Disney World.
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OCReg: Man, Muppet or machine? (DL) posted: 3/5/07
The Orange County Register reports Dr. Honeydew and his assistant Beaker entertained guests over the weekend at Disney's California Adventure in a new type of interactive experience.
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LATimes: Disney 'fairy tale' isn't for everyone (DL) posted: 3/5/07
Some low-income workers at the Disneyland resort share motel rooms as the theme park fights efforts to build affordable housing nearby.
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AP: Biker Romp 'Wild Hogs' Debuts at No. 1 (Movies) posted: 3/5/07
Disney's Touchstone Pictures Wild Hogs debuted in the No. 1 spot and brought Disney its biggest March movie opening ever.
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Variety: Spell cast on Disney (Movies) posted: 3/5/07
Variety announces the Disney Channel has picked up Wizards of Waverly Place, the story of a multi-cultural household which features three kids who are wizards-in-training.
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HR: 'Housewives' lead ABC to Sun. victory (Movies) posted: 3/5/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Sunday night lineup topped the ratings.
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Movieweb: Kathryn Beaumont' Wendy Darling Talks Peter Pan (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/5/07
An interview with voice of Wendy from Peter Pan -- Kathryn Beaumont.
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JAM!Video: Flying high at 'Pan' DVD launch (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/5/07
An overview of Disney's Special Edition Peter Pan dvd.
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Zap2it: ABC Yanks Poor 'Prosperity' (Movies) posted: 3/5/07
ABC has pulled the comedy Knights of Prosperity from the lineup.
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Zap2it: 'Desperate' Doctor Tunes into 'News' (Movies) posted: 3/5/07
Zap2It announces casting for various ABC pilots.
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AP: Publishers Honor 'The View' (Movies) posted: 3/5/07
The Associated Press reports ABC's The View will receive the AAP Honors award from the Association of American Publishers.
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LATimes: State to rewrite whale report (General) posted: 3/5/07
The Los Angeles Times reports OSHA has agreed to withdraw a report that predicts an orca will kill one of the Sea World trainers.
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ABCNews: John Ratzenberger Joins 'Dancing' Cast (Movies) posted: 3/2/07
ABC News reports John Ratzenberger, the voice of Hamm the Piggy Bank in Toy Story and The Abominable Snowman in Monsters, Inc will join the cast of ABC's Dancing with the Stars replacing Vincent Pastore, who quit after one week of training.
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OrlSen: Disney settles labor complaint over '05 Job Cuts (WDW) posted: 3/2/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports current and former Disney World custodians will get about $650 each.
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Fool: More Barbarians at Disney's Gate (WDW) posted: 3/2/07
The Motley Fool evaluates Walt Disney World's expansion announcements.
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CNNMoney: ABC ratings take a hit in February Sweeps (Movies,General) posted: 3/2/07
ABC's ratings during the February sweeps found the network third with Lost ratings in decline and Desperate Housewives lowering than it was a year ago.
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HR: Parcells inks ESPN deal for Monday nights (Movies) posted: 3/2/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, former NFL coach Bill Parcells has signed with ESPN as an analyst for "Monday Night Football" telecasts.
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LATimes: Mayor seeks to end Disney-Anaheim Feud (DL) posted: 3/2/07
The Los Angeles Times reports Anaheim mayor Curt Pringle urges a compromise that would allow lower-income housing to coexist with hotel-condo uses.
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MalaysiaNews: Disney's winning tune (Movies) posted: 3/2/07
The Malaysia News announces the Disney Channel's interactive poll asking viewers to determine elements of High School Musical 2 recorded more than 29 million votes in the US and approximately 16 million additional votes globally.
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Forbes: Disney unaware of ESPN China licensing issues (General) posted: 3/2/07
Report in response to Financial Times news that ESPN has been removed from the list of foreign broadcasters that could be distributed to various location in China.
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ABCNews: Behind the Scenes of an Animated Film (Movies) posted: 3/2/07
ABC News talks with Dave Smith, chief archivist of the Walt Disney Archives and artists involved with Meet the Robinsons.
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Variety: ABC developing 'Cavemen' (Movies) posted: 3/2/07
ABC is developing a series about three pre-historic men who must battle prejudice as they live in modern Atlanta. If this sounds familiar, the project is written by Joe Lawson who developed Geico's "Caveman" ads along with other Geico ad campaigns.
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Zap2it: Sutherland Takes ABC's 'Money' (Movies) posted: 3/2/07
Donald Sutherland has joined the cast of the ABC pilot Dirty Sexy Money.
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Variety: Media minds: fair and balanced? (General) posted: 3/2/07
Variety columnist changes his attitude toward the Disney Company and its products.
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BroadwayVideo: Backstage at Mary Poppins with Gavin Lee (Movies) posted: 3/2/07
A backstage tour of Mary Poppins starring leading man Gavin Lee and co-stars Ashley Brown, Katherine Doherty, Mathew Gumley, Henry Hodges, Daniel Jenkins, Rebecca Luker, Cass Morgan and Delaney Moro.
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OrlSenBlog: Living Too Close to the Mouse (DL) posted: 3/2/07
Windermere resident (an area adjacent to Walt Disney World) shares her thoughts on the developing story between the city of Anaheim and Disneyland over a residential development.
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Daily Herald: Disney business seminar coming to Lake County (WDW) posted: 3/2/07
Space is still available for the Disney Institute's The Disney Keys to Excellence seminar set to run from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 15 at the University Center at the College of Lake County in Grayslake.
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Metro: Disney Changes Theme Parks Slogan in England (General) posted: 3/2/07
Lawsuit leads Disney to shift slogan used in England to promote their theme parks.
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C21Media: Africa's Disney Channel Goes 24/7 (General) posted: 3/2/07
The Disney Channel in Africa has expanded its programming from 16 to 24 hours a day.
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TahlequahDaily: It's not just hype! (WDW) posted: 3/2/07
An overview of the variety of experiences offered during a Walt Disney World vacation.
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KMBC: Disney's Small World Creating Big Dreams (DL,WDW) posted: 3/2/07
KMBC takes a look at Disney's "Year of A Million Dreams" celebration and talks with Walt Disney Imagineer, Joe Garlington about Monsters, Inc Laugh Floor Comedy Club.
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AmericanMag: Fantasies Abounding - Look at Gabler's Disney Bio (General) posted: 3/2/07
Lengthy overview and evaluation of the Walt Disney biography written by Neal Gabler.
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AncasterNews: Disney on Ice Provides Local Skater with Invaluable Lessons (Movies,General) posted: 3/2/07
Brief interview and biography of Disney on Ice performer Brendon Sword.
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OrlSen: Killer Whales endanger Park Staff (General) posted: 3/2/07
Sea World is disputing the report of state investigators that it is "only a matter of time" before a trainer is killed by one of the killer whales.
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OrBusJrnl: Disney announces two major resort expansions (WDW) posted: 3/1/07*
The Orlando Business Journal announces Walt Disney World's upcoming expansions.
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DIS: Magic of Disney is Coming to Your Neighborhood - Chicago (WDW) posted: 3/1/07*
Disney's Vacation Club is opening a preview center in Chicago. Visit the official "Disney's Doorway to Dreams" website to learn about the location and employment opportunities.
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OrlSen: Disney After-Hours Employee Fight was over card game, police say (WDW) posted: 3/1/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports a fight between overnight workers at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom led to an arrest.
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WDW: ESPN the Weekend Starts Tomorrow (WDW) posted: 3/1/07
ESPN's celebrities and various sports athletes can be found at Disney-MGM Studios during ESPN the Weekend, March 2 - 4, 2007. Throughout the day various ESPN shows will be filming on location so viewers can catch a peek at the event's festivities.
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ComingSoon: New Walt Disney Studios Artwork (Movies,General) posted: 3/1/07
ComingSoon reveals artwork from several of Disney's upcoming projects.
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Newsday: New York court says Disney owes $1.3 million in taxes (General) posted: 3/1/07
Newsday reports Disney Enterprises Inc. owes New York state $1.3 million corporate franchise taxes.
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Canada: Finding Faust with Walt Disney (Movies,General) posted: 3/1/07
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts will host Once Upon a Time: Walt Disney, for its only appearance in North America. Opening at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts on March 8, the collection features some 500 never-before-seen pieces from the Disney archives, as well as various European film clips, books, manuscripts and photographs that inspired the early works Walt personally supervised, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) to The Jungle Book (1967).
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DISDVD: Peter Pan Platinum Edition Movie Coming March 6 (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/1/07
On March 6, the animated classic Peter Pan comes to home video in a 2-disc Platinum Edition. Visit the official website for downloads and games featuring the film's characters.
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NaplesNews: Fairy-tale wedding? Disney can supply the gown (WDW) posted: 3/1/07
Couture bridal designer Kirstie Kelly has designed a line of midrange gowns celebrating the Disney princesses.
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GamesBids: Disney Film to Highlight USOC Visit to LA (General) posted: 3/1/07
Disney had created a short bid film answering "Why L.A.?" for the United States Olympic Committee's (USOC) evaluation visit of Los Angeles and its bid for the 2016 Olympic Games.
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LATimes: Seeing parallels in Disney, Procter & Gamble (General) posted: 3/1/07
Disney's new chairman John Pepper discusses his upcoming book What Really Matters: Service, Leadership, People and Values and talks about his experience during the Disney's board decision to buy Pixar.
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OCReg: ESPN perfect fit for Arena League (Movies,General) posted: 3/1/07
The Orange County Register talks about Arena Football's move to ESPN and the strength of exposure the network can have on the sport.
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Variety: Pastore not dancing for ABC (OD) posted: 3/1/07
The Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore has dropped out of ABC's Dancing with the Stars.
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OCReg: Digging the difference in Downtown Disney (DL) posted: 3/1/07
The Orange County Register takes a stroll along Downtown Disney sharing the various treasures shoppers and diners can find among its shops and restaurants.
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Variety: 'Lost' scribes ink overall deal (Movies) posted: 3/1/07
Variety reports Lost co-exec producers have signed with ABC TV Studios through 2010 working on the hit show and developing new projects.
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Variety: ABC Brings 'Big' Weight-loss to U.S. (Movies) posted: 3/1/07
Variety reports ABC will retool a British program which followed eight overweight people as they walked over 500 miles along the coast of England. It is not known exactly how the program will be adapted for American television.
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Zap2it: Liu, Somerville Join ABC's 'Mafia' (Movies) posted: 3/1/07
Zap2It reports Lucy Liu and Bonnie Somerville along with Miranda Otto and Frances O'Connor will star in ABC's pilot Cashmere Mafia.
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HR: Wild Hogs Review (Movies) posted: 3/1/07
The Hollywood Reporter review of Touchstone Pictures' Wild Hogs remarks "the fun comedic turns by the starry quartet partly makes up for the predictable broad humor of this vulgar road comedy."
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MarketingWeek: Search is on in Australia for Disney's local faces (General) posted: 3/1/07
Open auditions will be held in Melbourne this weekend to find 13 children aged 11 to 14 for the Disney Channel Australia's new children's short-form comedy.
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IGN: Meteos: Disney Magic Review (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/1/07
Review of the new Nintendo DS game Meteos: Disney Magic.
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MarketingWk: Disney appoints consumer products chief (Europe) (General) posted: 3/1/07
Walt Disney has appointed Anne Gates, executive vice-president and managing director of Disney Consumer Products (DCP) Europe. This was a newly created position.
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bizjournals: Disney to open Chicago time-share sales center (WDW) posted: 3/1/07
The Disney Vacation Club will open a preview center within the Woodfield Mall in Chicago this summer.
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WJBC: Disney film star comes to Bloomington to discuss 'censoring of history' (General) posted: 3/1/07
WJBC reports born again Christian Dean Jones who starred in many Disney films throughout the 70's will speak the Immanuel Bible Foundation's Laymens Lenten Breakfast on March 14 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington, IL. Jones is an activist for an international group that rescues those who are persecuted for their religion.
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