Disney News Headlines
July 2007
LPLatest: Anaheim City Council Delays Zoning Decision 3 Wks (DL) posted: 7/31/07
The Anaheim City Council issued a continuance in a 3-2 vote that delays a decision on the next course of action regarding the rezoning in the Anaheim Resort. A decision has been delayed for three weeks and will be taken up again at the August 21st meeting. The city council needs to either repeal the decision to rezone or put the issue on the ballot.
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OCReg: Resort issue may fly or die Tuesday (DL) posted: 7/31/07
Disney and a home developer have met for more than two weeks to try to reach a compromise.
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OCReg: Housing advocates to rally at Disney hearing (DL) posted: 7/31/07
Disney and a home developer have met for more than two weeks to try to reach a compromise on the housing debate, but its progress has yet to be disclosed.
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DIS: Disney Company Financial Results Q3 FY07 (General) posted: 7/31/07
The Walt Disney Company Financial Results for Q3 FY07 on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at approximately 4:15 p.m. EDT.
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AP: Oklahoma to be featured at famous festival (WDW) posted: 7/31/07
Epcot's 12th International Food and Wine Festival will showcase the 100-year-story of Oklahoma.100 stories will be displayed on three walls 12 feet high and 21 feet long.
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Fool: Halt, Disney! (Movies,General) posted: 7/31/07
The Motley Fool takes a look at Disney's upcoming quarterly report.
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LATimes: Disney backs out of Wine Promotion (General) posted: 7/31/07
The Ratatouille wine will not be sold due to concerns about the product's appeal to people under the legal drinking age.
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HR: Disney plans big splash for 'Pirates' (Movies) posted: 7/31/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End comes to dvd and Blu-Ray on Dec 4.
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JHM: Beauty Takes Her Final Bow on Broadway (Movies) posted: 7/31/07
Jim Hill brings you along to the Lunt-Fontanne. Where the curtain finally came down on this long running Disney Theatrical production this past Sunday night.
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WTNH: Connecticut extras needed for new Disney movie (Movies) posted: 7/31/07
The Disney film College Road Trip is looking for extras in Wallingford, Ridgefield, Stamford and Watertown, Connecticut.
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HR: More 'Greek' at ABC Family (Movies) posted: 7/31/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC Family has ordered another 10 episodes of Greek.
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HR: Underwood in it for 'Money' (Movies) posted: 7/31/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Blair Underwood is in final negotiations to join the cast of ABC's Dirty Sexy Money.
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HR: Lawrence falls for Disney's 'Snow' (Movies) posted: 7/31/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Francis Lawrence will direct Snow and the Seven.
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EOnline: ABC's Lost Spoiler Chat (Movies) posted: 7/31/07
Spoilers regarding the upcoming season of ABC's Lost.
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AP: ABC's Robin Roberts Has Breast Cancer (Movies) posted: 7/31/07
ABC's Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts announced she will undergo surgery for breast cancer.
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ComingSoon: Comic-Con Panel Talks about Pixar's WALL*E (Movies) posted: 7/30/07*
Highlights from the panel discussion regarding Pixar's upcoming film WALL*E. ComingSoon also talked with the film's director Andrew Stanton, click here.
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AP: Disney Company Earnings Preview (General) posted: 7/30/07*
On Wednesday the Disney Company will announce their fiscal third-quarter earnings. Disney is expected to report a profit of 55 cents per share.
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Variety: Documentary Highlights Pixar's Journey (Movies) posted: 7/30/07
Variety reviews Leslie Iwerks' documentary The Pixar Story. The film tells of the rise of the animation company through the visions of people such as the three Pixar principals, John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs.
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JHM: Early Impressions of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" (Movies) posted: 7/30/07
Jim Hill shares John Mumford's impressions of Disney Theatrical's newest production. Which just presented its very first public performance at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts this past Thursday night
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ABCNews: 'Ugly Betty' Wins at 22nd Imagen Awards (Movies) posted: 7/30/07
ABC's Ugly Betty received several awards at the 22nd Imagen Awards which celebrate excellence in Latino entertainment.
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OrlSen: Disney to change All-Sar Cafe (WDW) posted: 7/30/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports The Official All-Star Cafe at Disney's Wide World of Sports will close September 23rd and reopen November 20th as a counter service restaurant offering soups and salads and sandwiches prepared fresh daily.
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OrlSen: Epcot tries new recipe for success (WDW) posted: 7/30/07
The Orlando Sentinel talks with Epcot Vice President Jim MacPhee about the renovations of several Epcot World Showcase restaurants.
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ComingSoon: Disney Presents Prince Caspian at Comic-Con (Movies) posted: 7/30/07
Highlights from the panel discussion of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian at Comic-Con.
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TimesofIndia: HC restrains Mumbai-based firm from using Disney characters (General) posted: 7/30/07
The Times of India reports the Delhi High Court will not permit a Mumbai-based company to sell or create products with Disney trademarked characters such as Mickey or Donald.
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OCReg: Disney rolls out Segway tours (DL) posted: 7/27/07*
Visitors can tour Disney's California Adventure by Segway prior to the park's open.
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Playbill: Disneyland to Host World Premiere of High School Musical 2 (Movies) posted: 7/27/07
The Disneyland Resort will host the world premiere of Disney Channel's "High School Musical 2" Aug. 14. Stars of the movie, along with director-choreographer Kenny Ortega and other celebrity guests, will appear.
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Forbes: Bop to the Top (Movies,General) posted: 7/27/07
How the Disney Channel, longtime laggard to Nickelodeon, grew into the most potent marketing platform in Hollywood.
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NYPress: Disney Teams with NYC Parks Dept to Improve Playgrounds (General) posted: 7/27/07
The City Parks Department is teaming with Walt Disney to launch a pilot program to equip playgrounds with sand, water and so-called loose parts in addition to the traditional swings and jungle gyms.
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Zap2it: ABC's 'Miss/Guided' Seeks New Guidance (Movies) posted: 7/27/07
Veronica Mars creator RobThomas has left ABC's comedy Miss/Guided where he was serving as executive director.
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Variety: Whoopi in talks to join 'View' (Movies) posted: 7/27/07
Variety reports ABC is in final negotiations with Whoopi Goldberg and its also reportedly in talks with Sherri Shepherd.
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Canada: Disney mum on makeover of Canada film at Epcot (WDW) posted: 7/26/07*
The Ottawa Citizens discusses the rumored changes to Epcot's Canada Pavilion and addresses Canadian efforts over the years to refurbish the dated attraction.
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AP: Disney to Cut Smoking in Family Films (Movies,General) posted: 7/26/07
The Associated Press reports the Walt Disney Co. pledges to eliminate smoking in Disney-branded movies.
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Playbill: Disney's The Little Mermaid Begins Denver Run July 26 (Movies) posted: 7/26/07
The Little Mermaid, begins its pre-Broadway engagement July 26 at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts' Ellie Caulkins Opera House.
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HR: Another watershed year for Disney (Movies) posted: 7/26/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International has passed the $1 billion mark this year at the overseas boxoffice for its record 13th consecutive year.
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Forbes: Euro Disney warns of higher costs as Q3 sales rise 12 pct (OD) posted: 7/26/07
Forbes reports Euro Disney SCA has experienced a 12 pct surge in sales for the third quarter to June over the previous year but warned of increased operating costs.
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RetailBulletin: UK Disney Stores confident of bumper Christmas (General) posted: 7/26/07
The Disney Store will open a new concept outlet at Lakeside Shopping Centre in the UK just prior to the Christmas season. Shops are anticipating good sales with the UK October release of Ratatouille, Enchanted coming in December and the sequel of High School Musical set to air next month.
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Bradenton: Sushi, tequila, on menus at Epcot (WDW) posted: 7/26/07
Epcot Vice President Jim MacPhee said the park is seeking more "interactive dining" experiences that can provide more show-style cooking in the dining room, such as the Japanese teppanyaki style, or more interaction with Epcot's other attractions.
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OrlSen: Changes Epcot visitors will experience (WDW) posted: 7/26/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports various changes are coming Epcot dining locations as the theme park restaurant offer more display kitchens at the pavilions eateries.
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AP: ESPN Races Back Into NASCAR Coverage (Movies,General) posted: 7/26/07
This weekend ESPN brings back NASCAR Nextel Cup racing with the broadcast of the Brickyard 400. NASCAR is hoping the exposure on the "worldwide leader in sports" will improve the sports' dropping tv ratings.
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Variety: Disney-ABC signs Orange deal (Movies) posted: 7/26/07
Variety reports Disney-ABC International Television has signed a multi-year video-on-demand deal for digital TV and PC with Orange U.K.
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USATODAY: Hollywood corners hard-core fans at Comic-Con (Movies) posted: 7/26/07
USAToday talks about Comic-Con where studio execs, tv producers and video game manufacturers have the opportunity to share upcoming projects with fans. This year's Comic-Con will offer further information about various upcoming Disney projects such as The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Pixar's Wall-E and ABC's Lost.
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TCA: ABC's McPherson Pressed Into Divulging Lost News (Movies) posted: 7/26/07
ABC Entertainment president Stephen McPherson spills big news for ABC's Lost, talks about the disappointing summer numbers and seeks to reassure tv critics about the upcoming comedy Cavemen.
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Mediaweek: ABC Unveils 2007-08 Premiere Dates (Movies) posted: 7/26/07
ABC's 2007-08 season schedule including premiere dates for their new shows.
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CBSMW: ABC's Nightline escapes Ted Koppel's shadow (Movies,General) posted: 7/26/07
CBS Marketwatch talks about the uncertain future of ABC's Nightline.
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Broadway: Nathaniel Stampley, Fresh Face Interview (Movies) posted: 7/26/07
Brief biography of Nathaniel Stampley who plays Mufasa in Disney Theatricals The Lion King. The romantic tale of how he met his wife is shared in the article.
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OrlSen: Standing up for beliefs can be a painful choice (WDW) posted: 7/26/07
The Orlando Sentinel offers a guest column by former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Reggie Williams, the vice president of Disney Sports Attractions who oversees Disney's Wide World of Sports.
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LATimes: Preacher sues '20/20' alleging defamation (General) posted: 7/26/07
The Los Angeles Times reports the Reverend Frederick K.C. Price has filed a lawsuit against ABC's 20/20 and the Disney Company claiming defamation following a 20/20 segment that inaccurately portrayed the material goods the minister owned.
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OrlSen: Disney ships may drift away from Brevard port (WDW) posted: 7/24/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney Cruise Line's contract with the Canaveral Port Authority is set to expire next summer.
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OrlSen: Give Back to Community (WDW) posted: 7/24/07
Disney Parks & Resorts Al Weiss and Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton have posted their perspective on the upcoming issue before the Central Florida community. Local leaders are preparing for a vote regarding renovations of the Citrus Bowl, the creation of a new performing arts center and a new events center for Central Florida.
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HeraldSun: Tyler's Disney dreams (DL) posted: 7/24/07
Australian Tyler Fishlock at the age of 5 has recently lost his vision to a rare form of cancer. Convoy For Kids is hoping to raise more than $30,000 to send Tyler, his parents Georgette and Brad, and sister Madeleine to Disneyland for two weeks.
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LATimes: Anaheim, not Disney, should run the city (DL) posted: 7/24/07
Making zoning decisions by referendum isn't a good idea, but the company isn't elected to make policy.
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OrlSen: All lanes open on I4 near Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 7/24/07
Problems with the installation of new signs above I4 near Walt Disney World led to the area highway's shutdown for nearly 10 hours.
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OCReg: Allen finds Nemo a challenge (DL) posted: 7/24/07
The Orange County Register briefly discusses the operations of Disneyland's Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage.
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Mediaweek: ABC Welcomes Newlyweds; CBS Sends Pirates Down Plank (Movies) posted: 7/24/07
Mediaweek reports ABC has greenlit production on a non-scripted comic romance Here Come the Newlyweds.
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Variety: Brian Robbins sets a 'Jail' term (Movies) posted: 7/24/07
Disney has set Brian Robbins to direct and produce Jailhouse Rock, a film based on the true story of the "Inmate Idle Singing Con-Test" held at Arizona's Tent City, the nation's fourth-largest jail.
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HR: Beckham brings glory to ESPN stats (Movies) posted: 7/24/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, David Beckham's debut soccer game on ESPN was the most-watched Major League Soccer telecast in the history of either ESPN or ESPN2.
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WDW: Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Run Nearing Capacity (WDW) posted: 7/24/07
On October 23, Disney-MGM Studios will host a night race as part of the celebration of the 13th Anniversary of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. The event features two races -- a 13K and a 6.5K. The Tower of Terror 13K is currently at 50% of the registration capacity. The 6.5 K is at 70% of the registration capacity. Register today to ensure your spot.
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Playbill: "Hairspray" Director Shankman to Tell "Bedtime Stories" (Movies) posted: 7/24/07
Adam Shankman will direct Disney Pictures Bedtime Stories starring Adam Sandler.
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CNNMoney: Disney's 'High School' hype (Movies) posted: 7/24/07
The sequel to the Disney Channel's popular 'High School Musical' airs Aug. 17 and CNNMoney talks about how the singing teens have become a lucrative franchise for the House of Mouse.
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B&C: RCN, Disney Reach Carriage Deal (General) posted: 7/24/07
Small cable operator RCN will now VOD programming from Disney Channel, ABC Family Channel, ESPN and ABC News. ABC News Now, the 24-hour news and information network along with ESPN2 HD.
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LATimesObit: David Hilberman, 95; co-created animation studio after Disney job (Movies,General) posted: 7/23/07*
The Los Angeles Times reports David Hilberman, whose union activities at Walt Disney Studios and brief membership in the Communist Party led to his blacklisting and shadowed a long career that included founding the innovative United Productions of America studio, has died.
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Brandweek: Disney Eyes Pre-Teen Fragrance market (General) posted: 7/23/07
Disney announces Pirates of the Caribbean and Buzz Lightyear colognes for boys aged 4-11.
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HR: Director Fickman to conjure "Witch" redo (Movies) posted: 7/23/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Andy Fickman will direct Disney's upcoming Witch Mountain which ias described as a "reimagining" of the 1975 adventure movies.
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TVGuide: Muppet Reunion with Paul McCartney in the Works? (Movies) posted: 7/23/07
TVGuide.com is reporting that a pilot is being produced of a new enhanced version of The Muppet Show. It is also reported that Paul McCartney is the pilot's very special guest star. The Jim Henson Studios denied a pilot is being produced and Paul McCartney's publicist denied any knowlege of his participation.
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ComingSoon: Prince Caspian Prague Set Visit Part 1 (Movies) posted: 7/23/07
ComingSoon.net visits the sets of Prince Caspian and talks with director Andrew Adamson.
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Variety: Mermaid faces tough swim to NY (Movies) posted: 7/23/07
Variety talks about the upcoming Disney musical The Little Mermaid which will delve "further into the relationship between mermaid Ariel (newcomer Sierra Boggess) and father Triton (Norm Lewis), the rivalry between Triton and his sorceress sister Ursula (Sherie Rene Scott) and the depiction of the human world." Link spotted on BlueSkyDisney blog
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BattleCreek: Binder Park Zoo resident now calls Animal Kingdom home (WDW) posted: 7/23/07
A red-tailed hawk has been transported from Binder Park Zoo to become a resident at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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WESH: Disney World Aerial Tour (WDW) posted: 7/23/07
Chopper pilot Dan McCarthy recently went on his own magic carpet ride over Walt Disney World, WESH 2 News reported. Video footage included.
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Kidscreen: Disney India gets new manager (General) posted: 7/23/07
Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) has appointed Swati Shetty as director of its India operations.
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StLkTrib: Disney series toons up classical music (Movies) posted: 7/23/07
A brief look at the creation of The Little Einsteins which airs as part of the Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney programming block.
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Variety: ABC takes a 'Leap' (Movies) posted: 7/23/07
Variety reports ABC has made a pilot commitment to a collaborative project by Goldie Hawn and Friends creator Marta Kauffman.
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OrlSen: Holy Land Attendance Rises (WDW) posted: 7/23/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports attendance at the Holy Land Experience has increased 10 percent since the park was purchased by Trinity Broadcasting Network.
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DIS: "Sleeping Beauty Castle" Product Release & Signing with Jane Seymour (DL) posted: 7/20/07
Saturday, July 28, 2007 Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning Actress and Artist, Jane Seymour will celebrate the release of her beautifully rendered painting of Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle, which she has captured in a dreamy soft style. Jane will be on hand for a special appearance and signing in The Disney Gallery in New Orleans Square from 2 PM - 4 PM.
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ABCNews: ABC 70 Emmy Nominations, Disney Channel with 4 Noms (Movies) posted: 7/20/07
ABC had a total of 70 Emmy nominations due in part to its hits Ugly Betty and Grey's Anatomy. Ugly Betty was the most nominated comedy with 11. The Disney Channel earned 4.
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MediaLife: The real TGIF, on the Disney Channel (Movies) posted: 7/20/07
The spirit of ABC's successful TGIF lineup of family-focused entertainment in the 80's and 90's has found a new home with the Disney Channel's new lineup of Hannah Montana, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Cory in the House.
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MediaLife: This fall, ABC should take Wednesday (Movies) posted: 7/20/07
Based on media buyers reponse, ABC is expected to be strong on Wednesdays.
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BalSun: Taking his 'fabulousness' in stride (Movies,General) posted: 7/20/07
The Baltimore Sun offers a brief look at how Zac Efron handles his newfound fame.
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GameDaily: Disney cruises mall to promote Blu-ray (General) posted: 7/20/07
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is hitting the road to promote the Blu-ray Disc format with a mall tour that begins Aug. 17-19 in Los Angeles at the Topanga Westfield mall in Woodland Hills, and concludes Dec. 21-23 at the Chandler Mall in Phoenix. Along the way the Disney Blu-ray road show will visit San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Minneapolis, Chicago, Washington, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Houston.
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DIS: Choirs Sought for Epcot's Candlelight Processional (WDW) posted: 7/20/07
Disney Magic Music Days is looking for outstanding high school, college, university, church, or community choirs to be part of a Disney holiday tradition - Walt Disney World Candlelight Processional and Massed Choir Program. Visit the official website to learn more about how your group can participate and to view the event application.
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Reuters: Widow of Winnie the Pooh promoter dies at 84 (General) posted: 7/20/07
Shirley Slesinger Laswell, the widow of Stephen Slesinger who passed the rights of Winnie the Pooh to Disney in exchange for a percentage of revenues has died at the age of 84. The Slesinger family has been involved in a long legal dispute with the Disney Company over Pooh royalties.
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OrlSen: Bicyclist riding on WDW Property Hits Deer (WDW) posted: 7/19/07*
A bicyclist was taken to Celebration Hospital with minor injuries after colliding head-on with a deer along the roads of Walt Disney World.
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OCReg: Anaheim asks Disney, developer to keep talking (DL) posted: 7/19/07
The Orange County Register reports the Anaheim City Council has voted to give Disney and developer SunCal two weeks to resolve the conflict over the Anaheim housing plan.
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LATimes: Council delays decision on Disney homes project (DL) posted: 7/19/07
The Los Angeles Times reports the Anaheim City Council decided to postpone the vote that would allow city voters to decide whether to permit SunCal's planned housing project in the Anaheim Resort area.
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OrlSen: Mom charged in attack at Magic Kingdom's Tea Cup Ride (WDW) posted: 7/19/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports charges have been filed following a physical altercation between two adult females which has left one with long-lasting neurological damage.
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AP: Tween stars rule without radio help (General) posted: 7/19/07
The Associated Press reports Disney Records' artists such as Miley Cyrus, AJ&Aly experience strongs records sales but do not get radio airplay. The article highlights the other routes these artists take to garner attention for their albums.
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BusinessWk: Disney's Wish Upon a CD (General) posted: 7/19/07
The Disney Company's Hollywood Records is offering a new media CDVU+ that includes interactive features in an effort to recapture a declining cd market.
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LATimes: Gibson gives ABC's spirits and ratings a boost (Movies,General) posted: 7/19/07
The Los Angeles Times reports ABC news has experienced a ratings turnaround with Charles Gibson at the anchor desk.
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Variety: 'Pirates' tops 10 billion yen mark (Movies) posted: 7/19/07
Variety reports Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: World's End has become the first foreign pic to top the 10 billion yen ($82 million) mark at the Japanese box office this year.
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Variety: ABC is ready to 'Dance' again (Movies,General) posted: 7/19/07
Variety announces ABC will pair Dancing With the Stars udges Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba in a new show where they will serve as coach-choreographers for competing dance teams based on the BBC's hit Dance X.
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Reuter: Nickelodeon to spend $100 million on online games (General) posted: 7/19/07
Nickelodeon has announced plans to spend $100 million to develop online games including myNOGGIN, a subscription service of educational games for preschoolers and parents, the Nick Gaming Club and an expansion of its AddictingGames web site.
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OCRegister: Viewers seek out graphic ABC footage (General) posted: 7/19/07
ABC News' most graphic footage of the Iraq war has been posted online and has been viewed more than 300,000 times and has generated hundreds of online comments.
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Reuters: Disney Channel tween troika rules Friday night (Movies) posted: 7/17/07
The Disney Channel's "Wish Gone Amiss" programming on Friday night topped the ratings --including broadcast -- topping NBC by 11 percent.
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2719HYPERION: 52 Years Young at Heart (DL) posted: 7/17/07
2719 Hyperion highlights Walt Disney's description of Disneyland.
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AP: Chelsea Signs 4-Year Deal with Disney (WDW) posted: 7/17/07
England's Chelsea has signed a four-year deal to become the Disney's official soccer club.
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Reuters: "High School Musical 2" enters interactive semester (Movies) posted: 7/16/07*
Reuters highlights the recent Disney Channel presentation about High School Musical 2. The film will premiere on August 17th and on August 18th the film will be paired with an interactive view chat with a sing-along telecast the next night.
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SmarterTravel: Taking the kids on a Disney adventure (OD) posted: 7/16/07*
Enjoying a family vacation to Europe through the Disney Cruise Line.
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OCReg: Deal possible on housing near Disney property (DL) posted: 7/16/07
The Orange County Register reports developer SunCal has met with Disney and will be asking the Anaheim City Council to postpone the vote scheduled this week.
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OrlSen: Efron Sings in High School Musical 2 (Movies) posted: 7/16/07
Zac Efron's singing voice will be heard in High School Musical 2 which premieres on the Disney Channel August 17th.
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Cartoon Brew: Disneyland Audios Featured Monday Night (DL) posted: 7/16/07
Cartoon Brew highlights a couple of websites that focus on Disneyland including LuxuriaMusic.com that tonight will feature rare recordings.
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Variety: China's 'Gourd' tops $2 million (Movies) posted: 7/16/07
Disney's The Magic Gourd has pulled in $2 million in its two weeks of release in China and a Chinese computer game based on the film's characters has been announced.
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JHM: Iger's vision of Disney Company Future And Ratatouille Box Office (Movies) posted: 7/16/07
Jim Hill has noticed something interesting about the title sequence for ABC's new "Wonderful World of Disney" movie anthology series. He also sees some disturbing trends in the new box office numbers for Brad Bird's latest film
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HR: Green going to the Disney 'Dogs' (Movies) posted: 7/16/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Seth Green has joined the cast of Old Dogs.
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LP: Disney Records Releases "What Time Is It?" Single (Coll) posted: 7/16/07
On July 17, Walt Disney Records releases a physical CD single for the surefire hit "What Time Is It" in anticipation of the soundtrack event of the summer, High School Musical 2. "What Time Is It" marks the first commercial single to be released by Walt Disney Records in over a decade.This event was included in LaughingPlace.com's Upcoming Events which allows LP users to sign up for email reminders. Click here for more upcoming Disney events
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BroadwayVid: Become the Beast (Movies) posted: 7/16/07
Behind-the-scenes video look at life as the Beast of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, which plays its final Broadway performance on July 29 after more than 13 years
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SFGate: `Beauty' Goes Out Awash in Statistics (Movies) posted: 7/16/07
The Associated Press highlights the facts and figures associated with the Broadway performances of Beauty and the Beast.
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AP: WNBA Has New TV Deal with ESPN/ABC (Movies) posted: 7/16/07
ESPN/ABC has signed an agreement with the WNBA to broadcast their games from 2009 through 2016 with the rights including the ability to offer the games and other WNBA related content via web or mobile TV.
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LPLatest: Disney Legends, Authors & 1000s of Collectibles at NFFC Show & Sale, Jul 15 (DL,Coll) posted: 7/13/07
This is just a quick reminder that the NFFC will again be hosting the World's Largest STRICTLY Disneyana Show & Sale - on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at the spacious Crowne Plaza Resort Hotel in Garden Grove, California (about 1 ½-miles South of the Disneyland Resort on the Southwest corner of Harbor Boulevard and Chapman Avenue). This is the kind of wall-to-wall-no-holds-barred Disneyana shopping that the NFFC is famous for!
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Cinematical: Pixar Developing 'Cars 2' (Movies) posted: 7/13/07
Rumors that Cars 2 will hit theaters after Toy Story 3 with a Cars short attached to Wall*E.
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BlueSkyDIS: The Success of Failure.. (General) posted: 7/13/07
BlueSkyDisney talks about the current Disney leadership and takes on internet pundits who appear to hope for their missteps.
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TVTN: Canadian Family Makes History At Disney Parks (DL,WDW) posted: 7/13/07
The Deer Family from Vancouver BC will be the first Canadians honored with a week long trip to Disneyland and Walt Disney World including stays at the Cinderella Castle Suite and Mickey Mouse Penthouse.
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Reuters: Disney joins Nintendo's game (General) posted: 7/13/07
Highlights from the Disney Interactive Studios presenation at E3. Disney announces upcoming releases including DGamer, a community for Nintendo DS gamers.
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iFMag: Ratatouille Movie Soundtrack Review (Movies) posted: 7/13/07
Michael Giacchino goes to the top of the composing rat pack with Pixar's latest.
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LPLatest: Chinese Audiences Give Disney's The Magic Gourd Thumbs Up (Movies) posted: 7/13/07
Disney's first full length movie produced in China has become the second highest grossing Chinese language picture for the year with its three week $2 million box office. Disney's "The Magic Gourd," is a contemporary adaptation of a classic Chinese novel written in 1958 by one of the most celebrated authors of children's literature in China - Mr. Zhang Tian Yi.
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EERE: Ratatouille and Department of Energy TV Spot (Movies) posted: 7/13/07
The Department of Energy has teamed up with Disney to present an energy-saving message featuring Remy and other characters from Disney Pixar's new film, Ratatouille.
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OrlSenBlog: 13 years of Tower of Terror, 13 stories up (WDW) posted: 7/13/07
Celerate Tower of Terror's 13th anniversary with a view from the top from the adventurous Dewayne Bevil at the Orlando Sentinel.
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CigarAficionado: Cigar Bar Opens in WDW (WDW) posted: 7/13/07
Cigar Aficionado takes a look at Fuego by Sosa Cigars that opened in June on Disney's Pleasure Island.
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HR: ESPN sets NFL studio team (Movies) posted: 7/13/07
ESPN announces their new team for Monday Night Countdown Keyshawn Johnson, Emmitt Smith and Bill Parcells.
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DIS: WDW Job Fair This Weekend (WDW) posted: 7/13/07
Visit the offiical website to learn more about how you can become a Walt Disney World cast member.
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LATimes: Fundraising at the ESPYs is no joking matter (General) posted: 7/13/07
ESPN's ESPYs Awards Show and events surrounding the sports celebration raise money for the V Foundation -- dedicated to cancer research in honor of Jim Valvano.
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Fool: Disney Gets Into DGamer (General) posted: 7/13/07
The Motley Fool discusses Disney Interactive Studios DGamer, a free feature to be included on future Disney Nintendo DS releases that will enable players to connect and share high scores, swap virtual accessories and more.
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Zap2it: Chyler Leigh Enters 'Grey's' Area (Movies) posted: 7/13/07
Chyler Leigh will join the cast of ABC's Grey's Anatomy next season.
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Mediaweek: ABC Taps Imperioli For Oprah TV Movie (Movies) posted: 7/13/07
ABC announces Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos) will star in the TV movie Oprah Winfrey Presents: Mitch Albom's For One More Day opposite actress Ellen Burstyn.
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HR: Rodriguez falling for 'Betty' on ABC (Movies) posted: 7/13/07
Freddy Rodriguez (Six Feet Under) joined the cast of ABC's Ugly Betty.
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Chevy: REV IT UP 2007 at Walt Disney World Jul 27-28 (WDW) posted: 7/13/07
On July 27th, 3pm - 10pm - July 28th, 9am - 10pm, Rev It Up 2007, presented by Chevrolet comes to the parking lot of Epcot. As the world's largest performance driving school and national racing competition, Rev It Up offers a full day of competition and fun geared toward the true automotive enthusiast.
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LATimes: Anti-Disney ballot proposal submitted (DL) posted: 7/12/07
The Los Angeles Times reports a coalition of Anaheim business owners and residents have developed a ballot intiative to combat the Disney-backed ballot measures.
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HR: Williams to stay 'Lost' at ABC Studios (Movies) posted: 7/12/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC Studios has signed Lost director-producer Stephen Williams to a two-year deal.
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NYTimes: Hollywood Officials Seek End to System of Paying Residuals (Movies) posted: 7/12/07
Several Hollywood executives including Anne Sweeney, president of the Walt Disney-ABC Television Group gathered to prepare for the upocming contract talks with the Writers Guild of America.
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AP: Character Actor Charles Lane Dies, 102 (Movies) posted: 7/11/07*
Prolific character actor Charles Lane has died at the age of 102. Disney fans will recall his roles as Dr.Scoggins in The Gnome-Mobile, the dog show judge in The Ugly Dachshund and as the voice of Georges Hautecourt, Madame's Lawyer in Disney's The Aristocats.
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CartoonBrew: Remembering Art Stevens (Movies) posted: 7/11/07*
Cartoon Brew talks about Disney animator and director Art Stevens who recently passed away at the age of 92.
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ABCNews: 35 Disney Films Coming to Xbox Live (Movies) posted: 7/11/07*
35 films from across Disney's studios will be available for download on XBOX's online video game service.
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Fool: Should Disney Buy Cedar Fair? (General) posted: 7/11/07
Following a recent New York Post item that Cedar Fair is seeking a buyer, Motley Fool columnist Rick Aristotle Munarriz asks, should Disney buy the regional amusement parks?
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LATimes: Kerwin Mathews, 81, fantasy film hero (Movies) posted: 7/11/07
The Los Angeles Times reports actor Kerwin Mathews has died at the age of 81. His role as composer Johann Strauss Jr. in the Disney's The Waltz King is listed as his favorite.
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NetworkWorld: Disney Movie Club members victimized in latest data-breach horror show (General) posted: 7/11/07
NetworkWorld reports some Disney Movie Club members have been informed their credit-card information was sold by an employee of a Disney contractor to a federal agent as part of an Federal undercover sting operation.
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NYTimes: US Record Labels Follow Disney Into "Tween" Market (Movies) posted: 7/11/07
With Disney Records success in the tween market other record labels are expected to shift their attentions to the generally overlooked demo.
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Reuters: Disney delays "Pirates" game (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/10/07
Disney has moved the launch date of its MMO Pirates of the Caribbean from summer to fall.
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AP: CGI aside, Pixar is old-school at heart (Movies) posted: 7/10/07
The Associated Press talks about the success of Pixar films.
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CNNMoney: Walt Disney Designed Dreams (DL,General) posted: 7/10/07
CNNMoney talks about how Disney trusted his instincts more than he trusted experts when he set out to build Disneyland.
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PeterGreenberg: The Happiest Privacy Breaches on Earth (OD) posted: 7/10/07
Disney fans who planned a Disney Cruise together through an internet discussion board discover their personal information was made available to fellow cruisers within their group.
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Zap2it: 'The Nine' Gets Time on ABC (Movies) posted: 7/10/07
Zap2It announces ABC's cancelled series The Nine and The Knights of Prosperity will air their remaining episodes during the summer.
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HR: 'Cavemen' digging deeper (Movies) posted: 7/10/07
The Hollywood Reporter talks about the development of ABC's Cavemen.
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Variety: ABC Family greenlights 'Christmas' (Movies) posted: 7/10/07
Variety reports Shannen Doherty will star in Christmas telepic for ABC Family.
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Broadway: Tom Alan Robbins, Pumbaa and Me, The First 10 Years (Movies) posted: 7/10/07
Tom Alan Robbins who portrayed Pumbaa on Broadway shares his inner monologue during "Hakuna Matata" that ends Act 1.
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Broadway: Ashley Brown, Ask A Star (Movies) posted: 7/10/07
Got a question for Ashley Brown (star of Mary Poppins), send in your questions by July 20th for a chance to have them answered on Broadway.com.
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OrlSen: Disney Spends Big to Stop Guns-at-Work Backer (General) posted: 7/10/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney political donations.
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AuburnPub: Game play created with all basic ingredients (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/10/07
Review of the video game based on Ratatouille.
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CourierMail: Drawing a crowd (Movies) posted: 7/10/07
A brief look at Disney's upcoming film Enchanted.
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PlaybillNews: Bye Bye Beauty (Movies) posted: 7/10/07
Playbill catches up with previous cast from Beauty and the Beast as the show reaches its closing date.
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Fool: Ride Over at Cedar Fair? (General) posted: 7/10/07
The Motley Fool discusses reports that Cedar Fair has contracted with Bear Stearns to bring in a buyer.
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OrlSenBlogs: Epcot to Receive 25th Anniversary Event (WDW) posted: 7/9/07*
Although no details are yet available the Orlando Sentinel reports Epcot's new VP Jim MacPhee has announced there will be a 25th anniversary celebration event.
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AP: Disney's 'Gourd' Makes $1M in China (Movies) posted: 7/9/07*
The Walt Disney Company's first non-Hollywood movie The Secret of the Magic Gourd pulled in more than $1 million during its first week in China. According to the Associated Press reports Disney was pleased with the film's performance.
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LATimes: A Cinderella story for Disney Music Group (Movies) posted: 7/9/07
The Los Angeles Times talks about the recent and growing success of the Disney Music Group which has included such artists as Miley Cyrus, Rascal Fltts and the soundtrack for High School Musical.
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ABCNews: Ratatouille's Second Week in Theaters (Movies) posted: 7/9/07
Disney's Ratatouille pulled in $29,014,293 for a two-week total of $109,531,598.
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LATimes: Disneyland Prepares Workers for Area Bus Strike (DL) posted: 7/9/07
Disneyland, according to the Los Angeles Times has set up carpool hotline to assist their employees who utilize the OCTA system to get to work. A strike of the Orange County Transportation Authority was expected to continue into the work work today.
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Variety: Patrick exits ESPN's 'SportsCenter' (General) posted: 7/9/07
ESPN's longtime anchor Dan Patrick has announced he will leave the Disney-owned sports network August 17th.
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Mediaweek: Disney Moving Toontown to Ad Model (General) posted: 7/9/07
Disney's online world Toontown has been a subscription based business but now it is transitioning to entirely ad-supported by the Fall.
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SunSentinel: Editorial Defending Epcot's Wand (WDW) posted: 7/9/07
The Sun-Sentinel defends the soon-to-be history wand that stood alongside Epcot's Spaceship Earth since 2000.
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BlueSkyDisneyBlog: Growing Pains... (OD) posted: 7/9/07
Blue Sky Disney blog shares talk of enhancements to Hong Kong Disneyland.
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DisneyFamilyMuseum: Walt's Alice In Wonderland (Movies,General) posted: 7/9/07
Four-part exhibit on Walt's Alice in Wonderland, never-before published interview with Ward Kimball, an encore presentation of Diane Disney Miller and the Presidio Museum and Walt's thoughts on Alice.
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OCReg: ESPN's Bronx is Burning is a solid hit (Movies) posted: 7/9/07
The Orange County Register reviews ESPN's miniseries about the 1977 New York Yankees.
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Reuters: Children's Place June sales fall (General) posted: 7/9/07
According to a Reuters reports disappointing sales at Children's Place and Disney Store location led to deeper price cuts than had been initially planned. The Children's Place locations saw a 4% percent decline in same-store sales over the year and Disney Store locations saw a 3% percent decline.
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OCReg: Soarin' queue games a hit (WDW) posted: 7/9/07
Brief review of the new queue-tivity at Epcot's Soarin.
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OrlSenBlogs: Unofficial Guide Authors Answer Questions Online (WDW) posted: 7/9/07
The authors of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World With Kids will be answering questions about Orlando vacations online. Visit BudgetTravel.com. for more information.
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Passport2Dreams: All Hail Toad. (WDW) posted: 7/9/07
Blogger Foxxfur recounts the joys of the Magic Kingdom's Toad and its departure that many fans teamed together to protest.
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DesMoinesRegister: Family enjoys Disney's hospitality (OD) posted: 7/9/07
Highlights from a Caribbean cruise aboard the Disney Wonder.
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OrlSen: It's 'Mickey Forest' (WDW) posted: 7/9/07
The Orlando Sentinel blog highlighted a large patch of forest shaped like Mickey Mouse and readers assisted in identifying it as a project by Walt Disney World's cast members in 1992.
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JHM: High School Musical Concert DVD Extra May Contain Audible Expletive (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/9/07
Jim Hill talks about reports that those with high-end entertainment systems may catch a strong expletive if you listen closely during one of the dvd extras on High School Musical: The Concert dvd.
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mlive: Disney stars rock a sun-drenched matinee crowd (General) posted: 7/9/07
Corbin Bleu and other Disney stars perform at the Muskegon Summer Celebration.
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LPLatest: Ratatouille Offers More than Meets the Eye (Movies) posted: 7/6/07
Ratatouille easter eggs are unveiled in a Disney press release.
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ComingSoon: Zemeckis & Carrey's Christmas Carol Confirmed (Movies) posted: 7/6/07
Coming Soon announces Jim Carrey is set to star in the performance capture film A Christmas Carol directed by Robert Zemeckis.
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ColdDeadFish: Images from the El Capitan's Ratatouille Presentation (Movies) posted: 7/6/07
ColdDeadFish.net takes you a trip to the historic El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, CA offering images from their stage show, after movie behind-the-scenes art and themed dessert at the adjacent Studio Store.
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Reuters: Disney taps writers for 2nd go at "First Ascent" (Movies) posted: 7/6/07
New writers have been assigned to rewrite Walt Disney Pictures' First Ascent.
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ReutersImage: Iimage of Tokyo Disneyland Balloon Seller (OD) posted: 7/6/07
An employee carries helium-filled balloons of Disney cartoon characters at Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu, east of Tokyo, July 1, 2007.
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HR: ESPN shut out of All-Star Game (Movies) posted: 7/6/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ESPN will not be permitted to broadcast from AT&T Park as it planned following ESPN broadcast of the all-star selection minutes after the exclusive telecast on TBS.
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USAToday: Aly & AJ pull out all the stops in 'Sweet' sister act (Movies) posted: 7/6/07
Breakout Disney Channel stars Aly & AJ preparing to star in TV movie Super Sweet 16: The Movie and are being compared to the Olsen Twins as an upcoming powerhouse in the entertainment industry.
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AP: ESPN's Beckham Coverage Won't Be Sparse (Movies) posted: 7/6/07
The Associated Press reports ESPN's coverage of soccer star David Beckham's American debut to be unprecented.
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LPLatest: Disney Interactive Studios Announces New Name for Its Racing Studio -- Black Rock Studio (General) posted: 7/6/07
Disney Interactive Studios announced that it is renaming its racing video game studio from Cimax Racing to Black Rock Studio.
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Leader: Super Suppers dishes up Savings with Ratatouille (Movies) posted: 7/6/07
Movie-goers can bring a "Ratatouille" ticket stub to any participating Super Suppers location across the country and receive a free regular-size Baked Chicken and Bowties entree. The offer will end on July 31 and will be limited to one entree per family.
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LPLatest: Historical Disneyland Photographs Available from Disney Fine Art Gallery (DL) posted: 7/6/07
Historical Disneyland Photographs by Mell Kilpatrick have been captured on film and can now be found in Disney Fine Art available for the first time in Northern Utah.
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presstelegram: Disney finds happy place at sea (General) posted: 7/6/07
The Long Beach Press Telegram talks about Roy Disney's love of yachting.
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OrlSen: Mickey Mouse arm, wand coming down from Epcot Icon (WDW) posted: 7/5/07*
Epcot's newly appointed VP Jim MacPhee has announced the Mickey Mouse arm, glove and wand logo structure at Epcot will come down in time for the theme park's 25th anniversary this fall.
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LATimes: 'Hannah's' the winner by a Miley (Movies) posted: 7/5/07*
Hannah Montana 2 / Meet Miley Cyrus topped Nielsen's SoundScan list selling 326,000.
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HR: David hops aboard 'Frog' (Movies) posted: 7/5/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Keith David will voice The Princess and the Frog villain, Dr Facilier.
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Playbill: Disney Announces U.K. High School Musical Tour (Movies) posted: 7/5/07
Playbill announces the stage version of High School Musical will tour the UK beginning January 23, 2008
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AP: Will Schaefer, TV Show Composer, Dies (DL,WDW) posted: 7/5/07
TV show composer Will H Schaefer has died at the age of 78. The Associated Press highlights his Emmy Award nomination for his score to the Walt Disney TV movie The Skytrap and reports his reworked "it's a small world" for Disney giving the international flavor to correspond with the various scenes in the ride.
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Variety: Producer could have 'Wives' in tune (Movies) posted: 7/5/07
Marc Cherry the producer-creator of ABC's hit series Desperate Housewives is considering a musical episode.
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CartoonBrew: Ratatouille Little Golden Book (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/5/07
Cartoon Brew's Jerry Beck reviews the Ratatouille Little Golden Book.
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CBSMW: Disney-controlled TV operator Jetix Europe plans cash return (General) posted: 7/5/07
CBS Marketwatch reports Disney-controlled Jetix Europe is proposing a return of 50 million euros to shareholders. The distribution will voted on by shareholders at a July 25th meeting.
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MSNBC: 7 moments that changed movie merchandising (Movies) posted: 7/5/07
MSNBC calls Pirates of the Caribbean Disney's best marketing idea since the coonskin cap in this look at the films that redefined movie tie-in merchandising.
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PlaybillPhoto: High School Musical at North Shore (Movies) posted: 7/5/07
Playbill offers images from The North Shore Music Theatre's production of Disney's High School Musical.
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LATimes: Better hide the tatoo if you want the job (DL,WDW) posted: 7/5/07
The Los Angeles Times talks about company dress codes, describing Disney theme parks and resorts as among the most explicit and conservative.
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LPLatest: Watch the July 4th Magic Kingdom Naturalization Ceremony Live (WDW) posted: 7/3/07*
Disney will be live webcasting the July 4th Naturalization Ceremony live from the Magic Kingdom Wednesday morning at http://www.disneyparks.com/fourthofjuly.
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Edumunds: Euro Disney and Ford Join Forces in Marketing Blitz (OD) posted: 7/3/07
Ford's C-Max is the official car of Disneyland Resort Paris' 15th anniversary.
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Variety: ABC pulls ahead in news race (Movies) posted: 7/3/07
ABC's World News Tonight pulled ahead of NBC in the evening news ratings.
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Zap2it: Dana Delany Does 'Desperate' (Movies) posted: 7/3/07
Dana Delany is in talks to join the cast of ABC's Desperate Housewives.
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Zap2it: 'Boston Legal' Adds Some Hustle & Flow (Movies) posted: 7/3/07
Zap2It announces more cast additions and changes at ABC's Boston Legal.
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HR: Options keep ABC, Fox's pilots flying (Movies) posted: 7/3/07
The Hollywood Reporter highlights various ABC pilots that may have a second lease on life.
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OrlSen: Epcot Updates Salute to US (WDW) posted: 7/2/07*
The Orlando Sentinel describes the additions to Epcot's American Adventure finale montage.
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AP: Disney Limits 'Poison Pill" Plans (General) posted: 7/2/07
The Associated Press reports the Disney Company board has voted to adopt a plan that will limit the use of so-called poison pill shareholder rights plans that are designed to thwart hostile takeovers.
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OrlSen: Device similar to pipe bomb explodes at Disney, No Injuries (WDW) posted: 7/2/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports a crudely made pipe bomb exploded in a Downtown Disney parking lot trash can in the early morning today. Sheriff Beary stated "this is not connected to any sophisticated [terrorist] plot, either domestically or internationally."
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OrlSen: Teens get message amid heavy enforcement at Downtown Disney (WDW) posted: 7/2/07
The Orlando Sentinel describes the recent success of Downtown Disney's heightened focus on loitering teens.
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LATimes: Ratatouille 4-star opening for the rat chef (Movies) posted: 7/2/07
The Los Angeles Times talks about Ratatouille's 47.2 million opening weekend.
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HR: 'Ratatouille' runs the table with $47.2 million debut (Movies) posted: 7/2/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Ratatouille topped the box office its opening weekend. They offer remarks from the Buena Vista distribution president about the film's performance.
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NYTimes: A Rat Chef Leads Way at Box Office (Movies) posted: 7/2/07
The New York Times reports Ratatouille topped the box office in its opening weekend. And talks about the overall disappointing box office numbers this Summer season.
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Broadway: Video Behind the Scenes of The Little Mermaid (Movies) posted: 7/2/07
Exclusive video from the upcoming theatrical production of The Little Mermaid.
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LATimes: Strange bedfellows at ABC Family (Movies) posted: 7/2/07
The Los Angeles Times reviews ABC Family's new series Greek, an comedic look at college life.
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ANI: Jamie Lee Curtis joins Disney's 'South of the Border' (Movies) posted: 7/2/07
Jamie Lee Curtis has joined the cast of Disney's South of the Border.
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mlive: Arthur Hill grad has a hand in creating animated feature shown before 'Ratatouille' (Movies) posted: 7/2/07
The Bay City Times focuses on their local graduate Bill Polson who served as supervising director on Lifted, the short before Ratatouille.
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USATODAY: Extreme Makeover Returns to ABC (Movies) posted: 7/2/07
Tonight ABC's Extreme Makeover returns for an abbreviated three-week summer season.
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