Disney News Headlines
June 2007
Mediaweek: Hannah Montana Lifts Disney Ratings (Movies) posted: 6/29/07*
Mediaweek reports the Disney Channel's Hannah Montana topped the cable prime-time ratings.
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OrlSen: Disney reverses 4 teens' lifetime ban (WDW) posted: 6/29/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports that Walt Disney World has reduced the original life-time ban it announced for four teens who were reportedly loitering at Downtoown Disney. Their ban is now only a year and applies only to Downtown Disney.
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TheReporter: Pixar cooks up a story (Movies) posted: 6/29/07
TheReporter.com offers an interview with Ratatouille's story supervisor, Mark Andrews.
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LATimes: Disney dishes up a gamble with 'Ratatouille' (Movies) posted: 6/29/07
The Los Angeles Times talks about the marketing challenges Ratatouille faced with its quirky plot and crowded marketplace.
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Reuters: 'Ratatouille' seen as test of Disney-Pixar deal (Movies) posted: 6/29/07
Reuters reports Ratatouille sales at Fandango.com accounted for 50 percent of the site's sales by midday on Friday.
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DIS: Ratatouille In Theaters (Movies) posted: 6/29/07
Visit the official for Ratatouille which opened in theaters today. The official site offers trailers, gallery of images, character introductions, games, and various downloads.
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LATimes: Film Festival salutes live-action Disney (Movies) posted: 6/29/07
The Los Angeles Times announces the American Cinematheque's Aero Theatre celebration of "Disney Live-Action Classics" with a five-day festival beginning July 11.
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HR: Disney swims with 'Pool Rats' (Movies) posted: 6/29/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Walt Disney Pictures has acquired Pool Rats, a family comedy that reunites the creative team of Disney's The Game Plan which hits theaters soon.
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AP: Flutie to Call Games on ESPN Networks (Movies) posted: 6/29/07
Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie and former Miami coach Larry Coker will join the analysts' booth for ESPNU's college football games.
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Mediaweek: ABC Changes Sam's Name, Again (Movies) posted: 6/29/07
The ABC sitcom starring Christina Applegate has changed its name again. It is now labelled Samantha Who? and they have announced Emmy winning writer & producer Alex Reid will be the show's co-executive producer.
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MrWeb: Maritz Helps Disney Pass on its Customer Magic (General) posted: 6/29/07
The Disney Institue will work with MR firm Maritz to launch a new service to assist other companies and organizations to learn and replicate Disney's customer service.
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GoErie: Designer dresses Disney employees (WDW) posted: 6/29/07
Local news celebrates Shelby Harrison's new position as an intern at Walt Disney World's Main Gate Design Studio this summer.
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OrlSen: A secret way to savor Epcot's Nightly Fires (WDW) posted: 6/29/07
The Orlando Sentinel reviews the fireworks cruise at Epcot.
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OrlSen: Disney walks a tightrope with teen crackdown (WDW) posted: 6/28/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney is cutback the number of loitering teens at Downtown Disney.
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Reuters: Make-up artist sues ESPN for sexual harassment (Movies) posted: 6/28/07
Reuters reports ESPN Cold Pizza panelists have been named in a sexual harassment suit filed by a former make-up artist at the sports network.
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LATimes: The recipe of 'Ratatouille' (Movies) posted: 6/28/07
The Los Angeles Times talks about the development of Ratatouille and its hand-off from the development by Jan Pinkava to final product under the direction of Brad Bird.
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IGN: Ratatouille Videos (Movies) posted: 6/28/07
Pixar's elite discuss rats and cooking in this IGN-produced featurette.
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Zap2it: ABC's 'Football Wives' Still Alive (Movies) posted: 6/28/07
ABC has extended its options on the cast for the pilot of ABC's Football Wives suggesting the network may still be interested in the program.
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HR: Malhotra on ABC News weekend duty (Movies) posted: 6/28/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, longtime ABC news producer Vinnie Malhotra has been promoted to executive producer of weekend news content.
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HR: O'Mara heads to ABC's 'Mars' (Movies) posted: 6/28/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jason O'Mara will play the lead in ABC's Life on Mars.
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HR: 'Dance' dominates Wed. night; ABC improves (Movies) posted: 6/28/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's The Next Best Thing and American Inventor saw improved ratings.
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OrlSen: Disney accused of profiling black teens (WDW) posted: 6/27/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports four Florida State University football prospects were ejected from Downtown Disney last weekend for loitering and refusing to leave.
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Playbill: Disney's High School Musical Begins National Tour June 26 (Movies) posted: 6/27/07
Playbill announces the national tour of High School Musical.
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LP: Disney Store Pin Offered for Ratatouille Opening Week Ticket Stub (Movies) posted: 6/27/07
See the movie opening weekend (June 29 -- July 1) and bring your ticket stub to your local Disney Store to receive a free Ratatouille Pin (while supplies last).
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ABCNews: ABC Renews 'According to Jim' (Movies) posted: 6/27/07
The Associated Press reports ABC renews James Belushi's According to Jim for 18 midseason episodes.
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Reuters: "Terabithia," "Ghost" split DVD chart wins (Movies) posted: 6/27/07
Disney dvd release of Bridge to Terabithia topped dvd sales this week.
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LATimes: Crying at Hannah Montana (Movies) posted: 6/27/07
Los Angeles Times columnist Deborah Netburn shares her mixed emotions during Miley Cyrus' recent concert to announce her album.
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AP: ABC Says No to Hilton Interview (Movies) posted: 6/27/07
The Associated Press reports ABC turned down an interview with Paris Hilton.
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OrlSen: Indulge in creamy Alfredo (WDW) posted: 6/27/07
The Orlando Sentinel posts the recipe for Epcot's Fettucine Alfredo.
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MSNBC: Tips to ensure magic, not meltdowns (WDW) posted: 6/27/07
Tips for enjoying a day at the Disney theme parks.
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AP: 14-Year-Old Dies at Disneyland Paris (OD) posted: 6/26/07*
The Associated Press reports a 14-year-old girl has died who lost consciousness while riding Disneyland Paris' Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.
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WSJ: Hong Kong Disneyland May Miss Lenders' Target (OD) posted: 6/26/07*
The Wall Street Journal reports Hong Kong Disneyland said it recorded double-digit percentage growth in mainland Chinese visitors last month, but it was unclear if it can boost business enough to keep lenders happy.
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ComingSoon: Brad Bird on Ratatouille (Movies) posted: 6/26/07*
ComingSoon.net recently talked to director Brad Bird (The Incredibles) about what it was like coming onto to the project so late and how he created a visually stunning animated Paris.
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DLResort: Jane Seymour Event & Signing Ticket Sales Open June 27 (DL) posted: 6/26/07
Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning Actress and Artist, Jane Seymour will visit the Disneyland ® Resort on July 28th in celebration of the release of her beautifully rendered painting of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Ticket sales for the Breakfast Tea in the Garden Event and Afternoon Signing will begin June 27 at 11A Pacific.
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ABCNews: Pixar's "Ratatouille" a tasty treat (Movies) posted: 6/26/07
The Hollywood Reporter's Kirk Honeycutt reviews Disney/Pixar's Ratatouille offering an overview of the film's plot.
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APReview: `Ratatouille' Is Visually Rich (Movies) posted: 6/26/07
The Associated Press calls Ratatouille a visually marvelous, surprisingly sophisticated dish.
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ABCNews: Pixar Perfectionists Cook 'Ratatouille' (Movies) posted: 6/26/07
The Associated Press takes a look at the development of Ratatouille offering insight from those involved in its creation highlighting "Pixar's Attitude" described by voice artist Patton Oswalt, "It's like the old Disney company..They would say, `We don't make movies to make money, we make money to make more movies."
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Fool: Killin' the Villain at Disney (Movies) posted: 6/25/07*
The Motley Fool celebrates Disney's decision to shutdown the low-budget direct-to-DVD sequels of its animated classics arguing that while those releases were lucrative, it cost Disney far more than it made.
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CFNews13: Child Left in Stroller at Disney World (WDW) posted: 6/25/07
A 3-year-old had to be revived by paramedics when her parents left her in the hot sun unattended outside Pirates of the Caribbean. Her parents were arrested without incident and the child has been placed with relatives.
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DetFreePress: 'High School' lesson (Movies) posted: 6/25/07
The Detroit Free Press talks about the stage production of High School Musical which begins its tour of North America on Tuesday in Detroit.
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AP: Disney tackles China with traditional local tale (Movies) posted: 6/25/07
The Associated Press talks about the upcoming premiere of Disney's The Secret of the Magic Gourd in China.
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DarkHorizons: Ratatouille Already Leaked Online (Movies) posted: 6/25/07
A pirated copy of Ratatouille has popped up online.
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NYPost: X-Rated Rat (Movies) posted: 6/25/07
The New York Post shares the story of how Brad Bird discovered the voice of Ratatouille when he heard comedian Patton Oswalt's raunchy routine on the radio.
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iTnews: Intel draws parallels between chips and 'Ratatouille' (Movies) posted: 6/25/07
Intel is hoping movie tie-in marketing and advertising promotions with Ratatouille encourage consumers and IT managers to buy its products.
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NYDailyNews: Sailing the Med with Mickey (OD) posted: 6/25/07
New York Daily News reviews the Disney Cruise Lines' Mediterranean cruise.
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OrlSen: Disney to host national all-star high school football game in January (WDW) posted: 6/25/07
ESPN announced Monday that the "ESPNU High School All-American Game" will be played at Disney's multisport complex and televised live by ABC on Jan. 5 at 2 p.m.
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SeekingAlpha: Eye on the Disney Company (Part One) (DL,WDW) posted: 6/25/07
Seeking Alpha blog explains why buying Disney stock based on their success you notice during a trip to the theme park is making a decision without the company's whole picture.
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HR: 'Good' latest chapter in young writer's life (Movies) posted: 6/25/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, author Cecelia Ahern's first TV series, the ABC Comedy Samantha be Good will premire this Fall.
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LATimes: Aly & AJ have more kingdoms to conquer (Movies,General) posted: 6/25/07
The Los Angeles Times talks about the growing success of Aly & AJ and their moves to branch out beyond the Disney Channel audience.
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LATimes: ABC News to trim 35 jobs over 2 years (Movies) posted: 6/25/07
The Los Angeles Times reports ABC is expected to reduce its workforce over the next two yaeers.
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EveningStar: Youngster's VIP Disney dream come true (OD) posted: 6/25/07
The story of a youngster's VIP trip to London which included a special visit with Cinderella.
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JHM: More Pixar Based Attractions Coming to Disney Theme Parks Worldwide (DL,WDW,OD) posted: 6/22/07*
Jim Hill returns with even more answers to your Mouse-related questions. This time around, Jim addresses Disneyana fans' concerns with the growing number of Pixar-related rides & shows that are being added to the Disney theme parks
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OrlSen: Teens face crackdown at Downtown Disney (WDW) posted: 6/22/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Walt Disney World security guards and off-duty Orange County deputy sheriffs are working together to tackle the "ganglike presence" that was developing at Downtown Disney.
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CBSMW: Disney licensing staffers now playing a role on movie sets (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/22/07
CBS Marketwatch describes the new dynamic as Disney Co.'s consumer-products staffers visit the production of the various films that inspires their product lines.
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Variety: Anti-surfing plans at ABC Family (Movies,General) posted: 6/22/07
Variety reports ABC Family is trying a new method to viewers from flipping away during commercial breaks by offering items such as scene outtakes during the break.
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CBSMW: Fictional characters tout pasta and gems as brands extend (Coll) posted: 6/22/07
CBS MarketWatch reports Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh have lined up new gigs: touting ravioli made in their images.
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Forbes: Disney Drawback Could Mask Good Times (General) posted: 6/22/07
Forbes explains why Anthony Noto, an analyst at Goldman Sachs, told his clients that the summer pullback is a good time to buy stock in the Walt Disney Co
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Stuff: Journey to the Disney Vault - A Spoof featuring Disney Myths (Movies) posted: 6/22/07
Two Saturday Night Live alumni have created an animated spoof that takes two youngsters on a trip to the "Disney Vault" where they uncover some of myths surrounding Walt Disney. The short is currently being presented at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image's (ACMI) animation festival.
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RecordCourier: Roy Disney Comes to Minden, Film Crew Tours North Sails Loft (General) posted: 6/22/07
The cast and crew of The Morning Light project, a film that will chronicle the venture of the youngest crew to ever compete in the Transpacific Yacht Race visits the North Sails 3DL loft in Nevada.
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OrlSen: Fun Spot USA reflects resurgence of US 192 (WDW) posted: 6/22/07
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the ongoing makeover of Fun Spot USA minutes from Walt Disney World along 192.
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Variety: Disney tosses Toons topper (Movies,General) posted: 6/21/07*
Sharon Morrill is no longer head of DisneyToons reportedly due in part to the ballooning cost of The Tinkerbell Movie project.
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TheAcorn: Disney Studios Ratatouille Charity Screening, Jun 24 (Movies) posted: 6/21/07
The Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Foundation will host a prerelease charity screening for Disney/Pixar's new animated film, "Ratatouille," on Sun., June 24 at the Disney Studio lot in Burbank. Tickets are $75 for adults and $25 for children. To buy tickets, visit www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org.
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LATimes: Disney Challenge to Housing Qualifies (DL) posted: 6/21/07
The company-funded petition drive gathers enough signatures to put the project before voters.
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AP: Disney Bid Gets 14K Names Against Homes (DL) posted: 6/21/07
Save Our Anaheim Resort Area gathered 14,200 signatures in an effort to bring the decision over a controversial housing development blocks from Disneyland to the voters.
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AP: Cyrus Hopes Daughter Stays a Good Girl (Movies) posted: 6/21/07
The Associated Press talks with Miley Cyrus' dad, Billy Ray Cyrus who expressed his hopes that she will stay a good girl.
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LATimes: Wait to get into exclusive restaurant may be longest ever at Disneyland (DL) posted: 6/21/07
The Los Angeles Times takes a look at Disneyland's exclusive Club 33.
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WESH: Man Rescued from Downtown Disney Lake Faces Charges (WDW) posted: 6/20/07
WESH is reporting the man who was rescued from the lake at Downtown Disney is facing charges for the tale he told officials leading to a search for another man presumed lost in the water. The story was created to cover the man's embarrassment at jumping into the lake for a swim after a night of drinking leading to the rescue.
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Reuters: Disney cooks up luxury branding with 'Ratatouille' (Movies) posted: 6/20/07
Reuters talks about the variety of Ratatouille merchandise including food stuff that will be available at various stores from the high-end kitchen store chain Sur La Table to Costco Wholesale.
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ABCNews: Disney sees fractured fairy tale as next franchise (Movies) posted: 6/20/07
A look at Disney's November 21st film Enchanted, a fractured fairy tale set in modern Manhattan. The article talks briefly with the film's director Kevin Lima.
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AP: Disney Targets Tween Shoppers (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/20/07
The Associated Press focuses on the variety of merchandise based on the popular tween programming Hannah Montana and High School Musical.
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BBCNews: Walt Disney named top 'art hero' (General) posted: 6/20/07
BBC News reports Walt Disney passed Leonardo Da Vinci as the most respected artist among 18-25 year olds.
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JHM: Discussion with Andreas Deja (Movies) posted: 6/20/07
Jim Hill chats with this noted Disney animator as he gets ready for "An Evening with Andreas Deja," a fundraising event for the AISFA-Hollywood Animation Archive that will be held at Van Eaton Galleries tomorrow night.
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Cartoon Brew: Image of Disney's new name for their Feature Animation Division (Movies) posted: 6/20/07
Cartoon Brew has posted Disney's ad this year in the Annecy animation festival program book which showcases the new name for their feature animation division.
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OrlSen: Disney VP rose from bottom of the Kingdom (WDW) posted: 6/20/07
The Orlando Sentinel chats with Walt Disney World's vice president for the Magic Kingdom, Phil Holmes.
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WorldScreen: Disney Channel Orders Second Season of My Friends Tigger & pooh (Movies) posted: 6/20/07
Disney Channel has ordered a second season of the preschool CG-animated series My Friends Tigger & Pooh for its Playhouse Disney programming block. It currently ranks as the number one series on all of television among children ages 2-5.
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B&C: Bingo! ABC Continues to Draw Surfers (Movies) posted: 6/20/07
Broadcasting & Cable reports the website for ABC's National Bingo Night topped the list of most visited TV network show sites.
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AP: TV Show Changes Name After Seuss Threat (Movies) posted: 6/20/07
The Associated Press reports ABC's Sam Am I has changed its title to Samantha B Good. Lawyers representing the rights-holder to Dr. Seuss characters had presented a cease-and-desist letter to ABC.
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IGN: Dawn Treader Helmer Set (Movies) posted: 6/20/07
DGA president Michael Apted will direct The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader with filming expected to begin January 2008.
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IGN: Pirates 4 Buzz (Movies) posted: 6/20/07
Rumored plots for a fourth Pirates of the Caribbean film.
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USAToday: ESPN tabs Greenberg, Golic to head second MNF team (Movies) posted: 6/20/07
ESPN's rising stars Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic along with former football coach Mike Ditka have been announced as the team for the second game of ESPN's opening night Monday Night Football double-header.
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Fool: Tomorrow's Theme Park (WDW) posted: 6/20/07
Motley Fool analyst Rick Munarriz talks about the future of theme parks following his recent vacation in Orlando FL.
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B&C: Pyne Heads Global Distribution for Disney TV, Media (Movies) posted: 6/20/07
Broadcasting & Cable reports Disney is forming a new integrated global television distribution unit that will be headed by Ben Pyne.
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B&C: Shanas Named VP of Media Strategy of Disney-ABC TV (Movies,General) posted: 6/20/07
Disney-ABC Television group has named Gary Shanas VP of media strategy.
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SanLuisObispo: ‘Imagineering' a new career in SLO County (General) posted: 6/20/07
The San Luis Obispo Tribune News talks with Karen Armitage who left a 27-year job with Disney to move to the Central Coast and start a conceptual design and rendering business.
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Amazon: Live Chat with Miley Cyrus June 27 (Movies) posted: 6/20/07
TV's Hannah Montana--will be holding a live video chat at Amazon.com on Wednesday, June 27 at 4 p.m. Pacific time (7 p.m. Eastern time), the day after the release of Walt Disney Records/Hollywood Records two-disc set Hannah Montana 2 / Meet Miley Cyrus. Questions can be submitted in advance or during the chat.
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LATimesObit: Roger Armstrong, 89; drew for Western Publishing (Movies) posted: 6/20/07
Cartoonist Roger Armstrong has died at the age of 89. As a cartoonist for Western Publishing he worked on books featuring Warner Bros characters as well as Disney characters such as Little Hiawatha, Donald Duck and others.
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LPLatest: WDW Magic Kingdom To Host Swearing-In of 1,000 New Americans July 4 (WDW) posted: 6/18/07*
The Magic Kingdom's Main Street USA will host a very special July 4th swearing-in of 1,000 new Americans. The ceremony will feature the presentation of the colors, a keynote address by U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL), the national anthem performed by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan, the Oath of Allegiance and the Pledge of Allegiance. Besides the keynote address by Sen. Martinez, festivities will also include a stirring performance of "God Bless the U.S.A." by singer Lee Greenwood. To cap a star-spangled morning, a squadron of U.S. Air Force F-15s will streak across the sky.
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Reuters: Disney consumer products sales seen rising 13 pct (General) posted: 6/18/07*
Reuters reports Disney Consumer Products sales are expected to rise 13 percent in fiscal 2007.
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DenverPost: "Mermaid's" Menken still in tune with muse (Movies) posted: 6/18/07
Alan Menken talks about working on The Little Mermaid for Broadway and the impact Howard Ashman continues to have despite his passing in 1991.
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JAM!Movies: Brad Bird puts the 'rat' in Pixar's 'Ratatouille' (Movies) posted: 6/18/07
The Associated Press offers an interview with Brad Bird.
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IGN: Ratatouille Concept Art (Movies) posted: 6/18/07
Concept Art images from Ratatouille.
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Variety: ABC signs Daily to three-year deal (Movies) posted: 6/18/07
Variety reports ABC has signed former Frasier writer Bob Daily to three-year deal.
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HR: "Shrek" sinks "Pirates" at international box office (Movies) posted: 6/18/07
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End was knocked off the top spot of the international box office by Shrek The Third. Pirates had topped the international box office for the past three weekends.
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LATimes: Branded for the Tween Set (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/18/07
The Los Angeles Times reports the Disney Channel stars Cole and Dylan Sprouse unveil their new clothing line for boys.
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OrlSen: La Nouba rehearsal boosts at-risk kids (WDW) posted: 6/18/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Cirque du Soleil La Nouba raises money for various area charities during their annual dress rehearsals.
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NYDailyNews: At Disney World, a whole other world awaits (WDW) posted: 6/18/07
The NY Daily News highlights the variety of activities you can enjoy at Walt Disney World outside of the theme parks.
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USATODAY: ABC's Gibson Establishes Scholarship (Movies) posted: 6/18/07
USA Today reports ABC News anchor Charles Gibson has established a scholarship at Union College in his father's name.
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AP: SoCal lawyer convicted of embezzling from Walt Disney's secretary (General) posted: 6/18/07
The Associated Press reports a Palos Verdes attorned was convicted of embezzling thousands from the trust of Alicia Waters who had once worked at Walt Disney's secretary.
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JHM: How Pat Carroll Came to Be the Voice of Ursula (Movies) posted: 6/15/07
Thanks to Allan Neuwirth, Jim Hill is now able to share this great story about Walt Disney Animation Studios' epic search for just the right voice for the sea witch
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DIS: Ratatouille Games on Disney.com (Movies) posted: 6/15/07
Disney.com offers various games based on the characters of Ratatouille. Play Eater or Feeder? to find out which character you are most like.
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AP: ABC Scores 7 Creative Daytime Emmys (Movies) posted: 6/15/07
The Creative Daytime Emmys were presented yesterday. ABC's Good Morning America tied with NBC's Today in the morning show category. Eartha Kitt was named outstanding performer in an animated program for her role in Disney's The Emperor's New School. In total ABC was presented seven awards.
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LATimes: Garden Grove looks at casino deal (DL) posted: 6/15/07
The Los Angeles Times reports Garden Grove (the city just south of Disneyland's Anaheim) is once again looking into the possibility of establishing Orange County's first gambling casino.
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LP: Wonderful World of Disney Offers Summer Films (Movies) posted: 6/15/07
ABC will present The Wonderful World of Disney this summer, Saturdays at 8/7c. Films include Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl and Finding Nemo.
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ABCNews: 'Pirates' Passes $500M Mark Worldwide (Movies,General) posted: 6/14/07
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End passed the $500 million mark worldwide in 20 days, including a record opening in China for the Disney Company.
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WESH: Surveillance Video Released in Alleged Disney Abduction (WDW) posted: 6/14/07
WESH has posted video of the victim Justin Stetzer at a local CVS pharmacy withdrawing funds. Officials were hoping the video would show whether he had been hit in the head but find the tape inconclusive.
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Zap2it: 'Boston Legal' Swears in New Cast (Movies) posted: 6/14/07
John Larroquette is joining ABC's Boston Legal while four other actors from the series Mark Valley, Julie Bowen, Rene Auberjonois and Constance Zimmer won't be back.
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OrlSen: This Disney treat isn't for everyone (DL) posted: 6/14/07
The Orlando Sentinel takes a brief look at Disneyland's Club 33.
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DIS: Narnia Fan Art Contest (Movies) posted: 6/14/07
The official site for The Chronicles of Narnia announces a fan art contest. The winning artwork will be presented as a limited-edition poster at the San Diego Comic-Con 2007. Report spotted on Animation World News
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starbulletin: Crazy crew tries new approach to art (General) posted: 6/14/07
Former Disney Imagineer and Artist Eric Robison brings his creativity to Crazy Shirts, a Hawaii clothing company.
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TeenMusic: London Rockers Gather To Pay Tribute To Disney (General) posted: 6/14/07
Sunday's one-night event Forest of No Return - Hall Willner Presents The Vintage Disney Songbook, at London's South Bank Centre with various rockers performing thier favorite Disney songs.
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reyns: Enchanted Tiki Room Reyn Spooner Label Shirt (DL,Coll) posted: 6/14/07
Legendary Hawaiian shirt maker Reyn Spooner offers an Enchanted Tiki Room design.
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NYTimes: A Rat with a Whisk and a Dream (Movies) posted: 6/13/07*
The New York Times discusses the involvement of chef Thomas Keller in the development of Disney-Pixar's Ratatouille.
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OrlSen: Victims of Downtown Disney kidnapping decide not to prosecute (WDW) posted: 6/13/07
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting the couple, who were reportedly kidnapped at gunpoint from the Downtown Disney parking lot decided not to go any further with the investigation after they were asked to provide facial details for composite sketches of the robbers and to undergo voice stress analysis, a form of lie-detector test, according to the sheriff's office.
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KABC: George Pennacchio's Report from South African Premiere of The Lion King (General) posted: 6/13/07
George has traveled more than 10,000 miles to Johannesburg, South Africa, for the opening of the musical "The Lion King."
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OrlSen: Airport-to-I-Drive tourist area service could be up this fall (WDW) posted: 6/13/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports plans are developing for a public shuttle between Orlando International Airport and International Drive.
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AP: YouTube Looks to Video Fingerprints to Sniff Out Copyright Violators (General) posted: 6/13/07
YouTube will begin testing video recognition technology in conjunction with partners Time Warner Inc. and The Walt Disney Co.
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LPLatest: Disney and Citadel Announce Completion of ABC Radio Merger (General) posted: 6/12/07
The Walt Disney Company and Citadel Broadcasting Corporation announced the completion today of Disney's spin-off of its wholly-owned subsidiary ABC Radio Holdings, Inc. and its subsequent merger with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Citadel. Prior to the spin-off, Disney transferred to ABC Radio Holdings its ABC Radio Business consisting of 22 large-market radio stations and the ABC Radio Network. The transaction did not include Disney's ESPN Radio or Radio Disney network and station businesses.
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TimesUnion: Disney sub ride widens horizons for disabled (DL) posted: 6/12/07
A look at the ways Imagineers bring the submarine experience to guests with disabilities.
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WFSB: Confusion Hinders Disney Robbing Investigation (WDW) posted: 6/12/07
Due to confusion over the identity of one of the victims of the robbery Florida investigators had doubted the couple's story.
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WVIT: Grandparents of Woman Kidnapped at Disney Speak Out (WDW) posted: 6/12/07
WVIT talks with the grandparents of 20-year-old Jessica Dellacamera, one of the victims.
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ABCNews: Barrymore Makes Dramatic Paws (Movies) posted: 6/12/07
Drew Barrymore will provide the voice of a pampered Chihuahua in South of the Border. Rumored release date August 8, 2008.
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Variety: 'Romeo' seals Disney-Yash Raj pact (Movies) posted: 6/12/07
Roadside Romeo, the first film to be created from the newly announced partnership between Disney and India's Yash Raj. is expected to be released in at least three languages: Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
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BBCNews: Disney's mouse is going digital (General) posted: 6/12/07
BBC News talks about Disney's fight in the digital revolution, highlighting recent remarks by Disney CFO Tom Staggs.
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Forbes: Bowling for Walt Disney (General) posted: 6/12/07
Forbes evaluates the Disney Company's purchase of Cricinfo -- a website dedicated to live coverage of cricket events.
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HR: 'Pirates' deflects new tentpoles (Movies) posted: 6/12/07
The Hollywood Reporter talks about the recent international box office numbers for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End which held off stiff competition this weekend in the global market.
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Variety: Calfo returns to ABC (Movies) posted: 6/12/07
Francie Calfo who helped develop Alias for the Disney owned company has returned after a brief departure.
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WFTV: Tourist Industry Concerned After Disney Kidnapping (WDW) posted: 6/11/07*
A pair of 20-year-olds were abducted at gunpoint from the Downtown Disney parking lot after midnight on Sunday. They escaped but were injured and authorities are still looking for the suspects.
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IGN: Toy Story 3 Update (Movies) posted: 6/11/07*
IGN reports Toy Story 3 is on track for a 2010 release.
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Reuters: 'Finding Nemo' sub launches at Disneyland (DL) posted: 6/11/07
Article highlighting the opening of Disneyland's Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage talks about the company's increased investment in its theme parks compared to the same period last year.
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LATimes: Disneyland sub ride resurfaces as Finding Nemo Voyage (DL) posted: 6/11/07
The Los Angeles Times talks about the closure of Disneyland's Submarine Voyage, fan response and their reinvention as the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage.
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OrlSen: Investigators compare notes in abduction from Downtown Disney lot (WDW) posted: 6/11/07
A pair of 20-year-olds were abducted at gunpoint from the Downtown Disney parking lot after midnight on Sunday. They escaped but were injured and authorities are still looking for the suspects.
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TIME: Why Pixar Is Better (Movies) posted: 6/11/07
Time Magazine showcases through Ratatouille what makes Pixar Animation unique in the industry.
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OrlSen: Disney's Haunted Mansion making room for new ghosts (WDW) posted: 6/11/07
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the closure of the Magic Kingdom's Haunted Mansion.
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MSNBC: Disney tests limits of going green (DL,WDW) posted: 6/11/07
Disney seeks to revamp rides to be more environmentally friendly without drastically changing the "show" for guests. Environmentally friendly changes to the re-opened sub attraction are highlighted.
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Variety: 'Pirates' edited for China release (Movies) posted: 6/11/07
Variety reports a number of scenes featuring Chow Yun-fat have been cut from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End for Chinese audiences by censors.
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Reuters: Disney to sign Bollywood Animation Pact (General) posted: 6/11/07
Disney is expected to announce a joint venture with film company in India to create animated films voiced by Indian movie stars.
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CBSMW: Children's Place to refurbish 234 Disney stores (General) posted: 6/11/07
CBS Marketwatch will settle its differences with Disney and polans to remodel 234 existing Disney stores by end of fiscal 2011. Other aspects of the agreement are highlighted in the article.
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NYTimes: "Pirates" Tops Felons at International Box Office (Movies) posted: 6/11/07
Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End continued to top the international box office this weekend, keeping ahead of Ocean's Thirteen.
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USATODAY: Scholastic, Disney opening the e-book (General) posted: 6/11/07
Scholastic and Disney Publishing Group will make titles aimed at the younger audience available for digital download.
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IGN: Disney to Triple Game Investment (Coll) posted: 6/11/07
Reports that Disney Interactive is planning on tripling its spending on the videogame market over the next five years.
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PhiladelphiaInq: Brides of Disney (Coll) posted: 6/11/07
The Magic Kingdom has awakened from a marketing slumber to discover a demand for wedding gowns modeled after its stable of princesses.
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IGN: Persia Premiere (Movies) posted: 6/11/07
Disney's big-screen adaptation of the best-selling Ubisoft videogame Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is currently planned for a July 10, 2009 release.
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Variety: USA Today inks deal with ABC (Movies) posted: 6/11/07
Variety reports USA Today and ABC News have agreed to a content-sharing deal for the 2008 election.
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Zap2it: Isaiah Washington Out of 'Grey's Anatomy' (Movies) posted: 6/11/07
Isaiah Washington who played Dr. Preston Burke on ABC's Grey's Anatomy has not been picked up for next season. Washington captured headlines earlier this season over use of a gay slur.
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TimesOnline: Disney buys cricket fans' website from the Getty Family (General) posted: 6/11/07
Disney is purchasing Cricinfo, a cricket fan website from the Getty family. The site attracts about 7 million unique visitors a month.
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Pantagraph: Local travel agent puts entire focus on Disney Trips (WDW) posted: 6/11/07
Travel Agent and Disney fan Julie Ambrose shifts her focus to Disney vacation planning. In the article she highlights the variety of activities outside of the theme parks.
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OCReg: Review of the Video Game For Pirates 3 (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/11/07
The video game republished here from the Dallas Morning News gives the new video game based on Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End a D.
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OrlSen: Couple turning a page on Disney lore (WDW) posted: 6/7/07*
The Orlando Sentinel reports Mike and Julie Neal of Celebration, Florida have published a guide to Walt Disney World.
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Reuters: Disney Channel in tune with preschool "Movers" (Movies) posted: 6/7/07*
The Imagination Movers will be featured in a news series for Playhouse Disney set to air 2008.
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OrlSen: Disney unions accept contract (WDW) posted: 6/7/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports the members of the Service Trades Council have approved Walt Disney World's contract terms.
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Zap2it: 'Set for Life' Finally Set for Air (Movies) posted: 6/7/07
The ABC game show Set for Life will premiere Friday, July 20th and an August 4th a four-week run of the anthology series Masters of Science Fiction will begin.
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WFTV: Man Arrested for Thefts at Universal Orlando (WDW) posted: 6/7/07
WFTV reports a man has been arrested for stealing thousands in visitors goods from the lockers at Universal Orlando.
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AP: Walt Disney Studios in Deal with Lee (Movies,General) posted: 6/6/07
The Associated Press reports Disney has signed an exclusive, multi-year first look agreement with Stan Lee and his production company, Pow! Entertainment.
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AP: Ruffian's Jockey, Trainer Sue ESPN, ABC (General) posted: 6/6/07
The Associated Press reports the trainer and jockey of Ruffian are suing ABC and ESPN for trademark violation over the upcoming movie about the race horse.
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HR: 'Golden' shines for Disney (Movies) posted: 6/6/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney has purchased an untitled adult treasure hunt spec script by Amy Pocha and Seth Cohen.
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CBSMW: The story behind ABC News' improbable rise (General) posted: 6/6/07
CBS Marketwatch offers a two-part series on ABC News, which features the pacesetting evening-news show and "Good Morning America."
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OrlSen: Disney predicts strong quarter (DL,WDW) posted: 6/6/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney anticipates strong theme park performance as Walt Disney World set an attendance record during the 15-day Easter period.
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InsideBayArea: Catching up with Disney showman (Movies) posted: 6/6/07
An interview with Disney Theatricals' Thomas Schumacher.
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ComedyCentral: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Discusses Disney vs. Anaheim (Movies) posted: 6/6/07
The news-comedy show The Daily Show With Jon Stewart highlight