Disney News Headlines
August 2007
OrlSen: Revised O Canada! film makes it debut at Epcot Saturday (WDW) posted: 8/31/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Epcot's updated O! Canada will open to the public tomorrow with an official dedication ceremony planned for October.
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NYPost: Mouse of Blues (Movies) posted: 8/31/07
Disappointing early reviews for Disney's The Little Mermaid has many questioning Disney's future in Broadway theatricals.
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WFTV: Disney Employee Accused of Having Child, Baby Porn (WDW) posted: 8/31/07
WFTV reports a Disney-MGM Studios employee was arrested after images of baby and child pornography were found on his computer at home. Disney has stated, "We take allegations like these very seriously. Tony Guerra has been placed on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of the charges,"
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Reuters: Children's Place modifies Disney remodel schedule (General) posted: 8/31/07
Disney has agreed to the new terms of the modified licensing agreement with Children's Place adjusting the number of stores to be remodeled and the timetable for their completion.
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WBZTV: Robber Steals Change Jar Saved For Family's Trip (WDW) posted: 8/31/07
A family's water jug filled with 110 pounds of change and bills saved up over 10 years for a Walt Disney World trip was stolen from their home.
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LATimes: Disney involved in 2 GardenWalk Hotels (DL) posted: 8/31/07
The Los Angeles Times reports the Disney Company after working to halt the GardenWalk mall's development will now develop two hotels for the new outdoor mall in Anaheim.
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JHM: Disney World Expansion plans circa June of 1982 (WDW) posted: 8/31/07
Jim Hill shares an interview with Dick Nunis from the early 1980s. Where the then-president of WDW goes into great details about the many new hotels & attractions Walt Disney Productions has in the works for its Central Florida resort
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Pruiksma: Former Disney Animator Answers What is the Best Scene You Ever Animated (Movies) posted: 8/31/07
Dave Pruiksma has posted a lengthy response to a reader's question "What is the BEST SCENE you ever animated and WHY?"Link spotted on Michael Barrier's blog
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OrlSen: Finding Kraftland: The world's greatest Disney Geek Makes Movie About His Manias (Movies) posted: 8/31/07
Finding Kraftland featuring the story of Richard Kraft love of Disneyana, roller coasters, theme parks, collecting and music will be screened at the Central Florida Film Festival in Kissimmee tonight at 7 and Sunday at 6:30p
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SPTimes: The wonderful world of Stacey, the star of Disney hotel TVs (WDW) posted: 8/31/07
An interview with Stacey who host the 30-minute Top 7 Must-Sees at Walt Disney World which runs all day every day on Disney Resort tvs.
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DailyNewsRedBluff: Former Disney artist to hold drawing classes in Northern CA (General) posted: 8/31/07
Russ Edmonds, former Disney Animation artist and supervising animator for Walt Disney Studios, will teach two Thursday evening classes on Gesture Drawing - The Root of Drawing, Sept. 6 and Sept 13, 6 to 8p.m. in Red Bluff, CA. The fee for the two-series class is $30.
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DIS: High School Musical on Tour (Movies) posted: 8/31/07
Visit the official site to view the schedule for Disney's tour of HIgh School Musical.
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Megastar: Rumors Private Pics of Vanessa Hudgens to Surface (Movies) posted: 8/31/07
Several tabloids are reporting personal intimate photos High School Musical's Vanessa Hudgens took for her co-star and boyfriend Zac Efron have been obtained by a third party and are expected to surface.
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TucsonCitizen: Disney phenomenon plays in Tucson in January (Movies) posted: 8/31/07
The touring production of Disney's High School Musical will be in Tucson Januaary 2- 6. Tickets will go on sale to the public November 4th.
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WKYC: "High School Musical" heartthrob stops by Channel 3 (Movies) posted: 8/31/07
Corbin Bleu is in Cleveland as part of a 40 city tour around the country.
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NJStarLedger: Two Friends Become 'Brother and Sister' (Movies) posted: 8/31/07
Interview with Devynn Pedell and Jacob Levine who portray Jane and Michael Banks in Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins.
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Zap2it: ABC Employs a 'Fixer' (Movies) posted: 8/31/07
ABC has ordered a pilot script based in part on Jodie Foster's character in the film Inside Man.
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M&C: Ratatouille Maker Pixar is Doing a Disney (Movies) posted: 8/31/07
A look at Pixar's success in family friendly entertainment which had previously been dominated by the Disney brand.
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AMS: Disney Liquidators in CA Announce Arrival of New Shipments (Coll) posted: 8/31/07
Disney's Character Warehouse in Pomona and in Fullerton announce the arrival new merchandise shipments. Check the link below for store hours and further information. Join their email list to receive e-coupons for additional savings at the outlets.
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OrlSen: California Grill Exec Chef Takes Final Bow (WDW) posted: 8/31/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports John State, the executive chef at Disney's California Grill has left Disney and will open a J.W. Marriott hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Michigan is the chef's home state. Before stepping into the Contemporary Hotel's premiere kitchen, Stat was the opening chef at Flying Fish Cafe. His last day was Aug. 24.
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LATimes: 'HSM 2' is most popular in class (Movies,Coll,General) posted: 8/30/07
For its second week High School Musical 2 keeps the top spot on the Billboard charts.
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OCReg: Disney Half Marathon will close Anaheim streets (DL) posted: 8/30/07
The Orange County Register reports this weekend's Disneyland Half-Marathon is expected to draw about 18,000 people over Labor Day weekend. Roads will be closed as early as midnight to as late as 11 a.m. Monday.
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Zap2it: Posh Spice Gets Cameo on ABC's Ugly Betty (Movies) posted: 8/30/07
Zap2It reports Victoria Beckham will have a cameo in the upcoming season of ABC's Ugly Betty.
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CNNMoney: Michael Eisner's Disney Whirl (General) posted: 8/30/07
An overview of Michael Eisner's career including before and after his time as the head of Disney.
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LP: Six Programs Airing on Disney Owned Channels Make Weekly Top Nielsens (General) posted: 8/30/07
Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Aug. 20-26 feature six programs that aired on Disney-owned stations.
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Zap2it: Drew Lachey Commands 'Dance War' (Movies) posted: 8/30/07
Drew Lachey will host a dance program for ABC entitled Dance War featuring dance teams assembled and trained by Dancing with the Stars judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.
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DLP: Disneyland Paris' Halloween Festival Begins October 6th (OD) posted: 8/30/07
Visit the official website to learn more about Disneyland Paris' Halloween Festival featuring Disney Villains, the Pumpkin Men, the Pink Witches, the mischief maker Stitch and many more Disney characters.
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PalmBeachPost: Matthew Gumley is a Broadway star. And he's only 10 (Movies) posted: 8/30/07
The Palm Beach Post talks with young Matthew Gumley who plays Chip in Disney Theatricals' Beauty and the Beast.
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WashPost: 'Lion King' Actress Can Already See Her Name in Lights (Movies) posted: 8/30/07
The Washington Post talks with NicKayla Tucker who will soon step into the role of Young Nala in Disney's The Lion King now playing at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre.
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Reuters: Johnson escapes to 'Witch Mountain' (Movies) posted: 8/30/07
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is in talks to star in Disney's upcoming remake of Witch Mountain.
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HR: ABC, NABET speak well of talks (General) posted: 8/30/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter ABC and NABET-CWA appear back on track in contract negotiations for more than 2,500 newswriters and others in five markets.
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JAM!TV: ABC pushes this fall's 'Pushing Daisies' in big marketing campaign (Movies) posted: 8/29/07
The Associated Press highlights ABC's marketing campaign for Pushing Daisies.
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JAM!TV: New 'Dancing' contestants unveiled (Movies) posted: 8/29/07
The Associated Press posts the upcoming celebrities for ABC's Dancing with the Stars.
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JAM!Theatre: 'Musical' stage show hits Canada (Movies) posted: 8/29/07
High School Musical the stage show has begun its 18-day run in Toronto.
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Zap2it: Lost Adds Jeremy Davies (Movies,General) posted: 8/29/07
Zap2It reports the cast of ABC's Lost has grown with the addition of Jeremy Davies and Jeff Fahey.
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WZZM: Disney To Display Rosa Parks Arrest Documents (WDW) posted: 8/28/07
The Dec 1, 1955 fingerprints and booking cards for Rosa Parks' arrest that sparked the modern civil rights movement will be on display as part of Epcot's National Treasures exhibit which is set to open Sept 28.
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GuardianUnlimited: Disney After Dark (OD) posted: 8/28/07
Aspiring performers used to be sniffy about working in shows at Disneyland Paris. Not any more, finds Patrick Barkham, talking about recent auditions for a High School Musical show at the theme park.
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Variety: Rock set for 'Witch Mountain' (Movies) posted: 8/28/07
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will star in a followup to "Witch Mountain" for Walt Disney Pictures.
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HR: It's a 'Miracle' for Minear, Holland, ABC (Movies) posted: 8/28/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC has given a pilot commitment to Miracle Man, the story of a disgraced former televangelist whom God uses to perform real miracles and change lives, beginning with his own.
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JAM!Movies: 'Musical' star finds 'Picture' (Movies) posted: 8/28/07
Disney's High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale will star in Picture This at MGM's DVD Premiere unit.
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ABCNews: Gaming With 'High School Musical' Crowd (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/28/07
Review of the video game based on High School Musical. The Nintendo DS games uses 12 songs from the two films.
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PublishersWkly: A Riches-to-Riches Story (Movies) posted: 8/28/07
The story behind the recently released storybook Walt Disney's Cinderella featuring the art of Mary Blair.Link spotted on CartoonBrew.com
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OrlSen: SeaWorld Discovers Key to Happy Guests (WDW) posted: 8/28/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports SeaWorld Orlando has ramped up their customer-service and their customers have responded positively.
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CFNews13: 2008 Candidates Make Stop At Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 8/28/07
Several presidential candidates will be visiting the International Association of Machinists' Convention at the Disney Yacht and Beach Club this week.
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OrlSen: Underground video game takes aim at Disney (General) posted: 8/28/07
The Orlando Sentinel talks about Los Disneys, a violent underground video game that depicts Walt Disney World as the capital of a futuristic evil empire.
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AP: Greenpeace Changes Hong Kong Hotel Bulbs (OD) posted: 8/27/07
The Associated Press reports Greenpeace activists snuck into the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel over the weekend and swapped out several light bulbs in the lobby chandeliers for more energy efficient ones.
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OrlSen: High School Musical writer bopped right to the top (Movies) posted: 8/27/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports what started as a "fun little movie" for screenwriter Peter Barsocchini has turned into an unexpected hit franchise.
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Variety: Review of The Little Mermaid (Movies) posted: 8/27/07
Variety labels The Little Mermaid unengaging and questions many of the costuming and set design decisions.
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AP: Ebert Disputes Claims He Banned Thumb Reviews (Movies,General) posted: 8/27/07
The Associated Press reports film critic Roger Ebert is denying reports he banned the use of the thumbs up, thumbs down judgements of "At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper" during the recent contract negotiations.
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AP: 'Pirates' gets most Teen Choice Award booty (Movies) posted: 8/27/07
The Associated Press reports Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End won Choice Move: Action Adventure with Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley and Bill Nighy winning individual awards.
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HR: Touchstone on 'Swing Vote' campaign (Movies) posted: 8/27/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Touchstone Pictures will co-finance and handle the domestic distribution on Swing Vote.
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LATimes: What's Efron doing after graduation? (Movies) posted: 8/27/07
The Los Angeles Times asks what does the future hold for Zac Efron who starred in Disney's High School Musical films.
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Zap2It: ABC Courts 'Kitchen Confidential' Creator (Movies) posted: 8/27/07
David Hemingson's legal dramedy has received a pilot commitment from ABC.
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NYPost: Disney's No Mickey Mouse Network (Movies) posted: 8/27/07
The New York Post highlights the Disney Channel's ratings successes.
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DenverPost: "The Little Mermaid" Review (Movies) posted: 8/24/07*
The Denver Post gives Disney's The Little Mermaid three stars saying "What's good about "Mermaid" is very, very good" but suggests its Broadway success will depend on "how willing the creative team is to accept that their very adorable little guppy has not quite yet found its full sea legs." The article sidebar features audio from the show's creators and actors.
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Mediaweek: High School 2 Is Music to Disney.com's Ears (Movies) posted: 8/24/07*
Disney.com averaged more than 1.4 million unique visitors per day leading up to August 17
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CB: Screenings of The Pixar Story This Weekend in Pasadena (Movies) posted: 8/24/07
The Pixar Story will be screening at Laemmle's One Colorado Theatre, 42 Miller Alley in Old Pasadena, California through Thursday, August 30th.
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WDW: Tickets On Sale Now for Breakfast Unveiling of Cinderella Castle by Thomas Kinkade (WDW) posted: 8/24/07
Tickets are on sale now for the Saturday, October 20th celebratory breakfast at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Guests will have the opportunity to view Thomas Kinkade's painting "A New Day at the Cinderella Castle", meet & greet with the painter, pre-purchase the art and receive a commemorative event gift.
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Variety: 'Ratatouille' cooks up record in Japan (Movies) posted: 8/24/07
Ratatouille has hit 3 billion yen, making it the first summer animated feature to reach the mark in Japan since the 1994 release of The Lion King.
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RockyMtnNews: Mermaid Must Grow Up to Float (Movies) posted: 8/24/07
The Rocky Mountain News gives The Little Mermaid a B- stating "the profound and the prosaic clash uncomfortably throughout."
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ABCNews: Lawsuit claims "Hannah Montana" idea stolen (Movies) posted: 8/24/07
Lawsuit brought by Morris Taylor "Buddy" Sheffield claims in late 2001 he brought the idea of a children's tv show about a junior high boy who lead a secret life as a pop star. He is claiming they stole his idea for the hit show Hannah Montana.
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AP: Hamas TV Airs 'Lion King' Cartoon Hero (General) posted: 8/24/07
Hamas TV is televising a cartoon that features, according to an Associated Press report, a "Lion King" wannabe to portray the Islamic group's victory in the Gaza Strip over the Fatah movement.
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TheStar: Disney pact breach hits stock (General) posted: 8/24/07
Stock for Children's Place dropped the most in five years following their announcement that it failed to meet the deadlines for addressing issues to keep in accordance with its deal with Disney.
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Fool: Children's Place: Not Safe for Adults (General) posted: 8/24/07
A look at why Fool.com suggests you avoid investing in Children's Place.
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JHM: A Look at Disney's Never Built Long Beach Waterfront Park (OD) posted: 8/24/07
Jim Hill's back with even more answers to your Disney-related questions. This time around, Jim first takes you on a tour of the Disney Sea theme park. Then he explains why this proposed $2 billion revitalization of Long Beach's waterfront area sank without a trace...
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BlueSkyDisney: Adventureland Movie (Movies) posted: 8/24/07
The Blue Sky Disney blog highlights Disney-owned Miramax films announced film Adventureland And in a earlier post highlights various plots that were announced for Disney Pictures but haven't yet progressed to the big screen.
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Playbill: Disney's The Little Mermaid Opens in Denver (Movies) posted: 8/24/07
The newest Disney Theatrical Productions musical, The Little Mermaid officially opens at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver Aug. 23. The pre-Broadway engagement began its Colorado run July 26.
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OrlSen: Disney price changes aimed at sustaining revenue growth? (WDW) posted: 8/24/07
The Orlando Sentinel highlights an analyst report that calls the latest ticket increase "creatively looking for ways to drive theme park revenues/profits beyond attendance"
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DenverPost" Mermaid Musical Coverage (Movies) posted: 8/24/07
The Denver Post has collected their coverage of The Little Mermaid onto a single page. They highlight their images, stories and videos.
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LATimes: It could be a showdown on Main Street as Disney home dispute heads to ballot box (DL) posted: 8/23/07
The Los Angeles Times outlines the matter that places a Disney-backed referendum on the June ballot for the Anaheim city voters.
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OrlSen: Witnesses to May 27th Tea Cup Scuffle at the Magic Kingdom Sought (WDW) posted: 8/23/07
Local authorities are seeking the help of anyone who witnessed a May 27th fight that broke out in the waiting line for the Magic Kingdom's Mad Tea Party. If you have information please call 407 939 3200 and ask for Detective Kelly Boaz.
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MSNGuides: 10 Things I Miss About Disneyland (DL) posted: 8/23/07
A look at past Disneyland attractions as the author recalls 10 things he misses about the Disneyland of Today.
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JHM: Is the Anaheim City Council now sticking it to Mickey because too few tourist dollars are making it off property these days ? (DL) posted: 8/23/07
Jim Hill talks with an Anaheim insider about his concerns with the Disneyland Resort. Which this unnamed official now compares to a walled city that doesn't make it all that easy for tourists and their dollars to make it out onto Harbor & Katella
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AP: Children's Place Misses Disney Deadlines (General) posted: 8/23/07
The Associated Press reports Children's Place is in talks with Disney to postpone remodeling deadlines.
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WFTV: Man Injured After Falling From Ladder On Disney Property (WDW) posted: 8/23/07
WFTV reports a 35-year-old man has been airlifted from the Coronado Springs Resort following a fall from a ladder.
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Mediaweek: Disney Publishing to End Its 'Adventures' (General) posted: 8/22/07*
Mediaweek reports Disney Adventures will end in November. Subscribers will be offered a refurnd -or- another Disney publication.
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OCRegi: Disney-led group to submit signatures (DL) posted: 8/22/07
"Save Our Anaheim Resort" or SOAR will turn in signatures for an intiative that would require Anaheim voters approval of all housing projects near Disneyland.
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OCReg: Housing near Disneyland going on June ballot (DL) posted: 8/22/07
The Orange County Register reports the Anaheim City Council sets a date for the ballot measure that would ban homes on plot near theme park.
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Variety: 'School' soundtrack at top of class (Movies) posted: 8/22/07
Disney Channel's High School Musical 2 soundtrack premiered at the top of the charfts.
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Billboard: 'High School Musical' Kids Soaking Up Success (Movies) posted: 8/22/07
Billboard discusses the success of High School Musical 2 and talks briefly with Corbin Bleu who plays Chad Danforth.
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OrlSen: Florida's surgeon general to honor WDW for hotel smoking ban (WDW) posted: 8/22/07
Walt Disney World will be recognized by the Florida Surgeon General Ana Viamonte Ros and the American Lung Association of Florida for the resort's ban on smoking at all of its 22 hotels.
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OrlSen: Muppet Mobile Lab show wows Epcot Crowds (WDW) posted: 8/21/07*
The Orlando Sentinel reports the Muppet Mobile Lab made an appearance at Epcot.
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OCReg: Last-minute talks fails with Disney (DL) posted: 8/21/07
Anaheim councilwoman Lorri Galloway tries to reach a compromise to stop the dispute over housing near Disneyland.
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HR: Fan videos join roster for 'MNF' (Movies,General) posted: 8/21/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Monday Night Football will feature two viewer produced videos each week hyping the upcoming football matchups.
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HR: ABC Family books 'Samurai Girl' (Movies) posted: 8/21/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC Family has greenlit a pilot for a one hour drama based on the popular Samurai Girl book series.
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BVHE: Little Einsteins Rocket's Firebird Rescue on DVD (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/21/07
Today The Little Einsteins Rocket's Firebird Rescue was released on DVD. View the trailer on the official site.
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DisneyDVD: Hanny Manny Tooling Around on DVD (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/21/07
Handy Manny: Tooling Around is available now on DVD. Visit the official site for sneak peek.
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AP: Life's Beautiful for 'Ugly Betty' Team (Movies,General) posted: 8/21/07
The Associated Press reports the cast and crew of Ugly Betty celebrated the dvd release of the hit.
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Reuters: ESPN Acquires Scrum.com (General) posted: 8/21/07
Disney owned ESPN.com has purchased the leading rugby news site, Scrum.com.
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TheReview: 'Magic of Disney'comes alive in performance by MRD (General) posted: 8/21/07
Clients from Stark County Mental Retardation and Developmental Disablities performed 11 Disney songs for the public last weekend.
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HR: 'Musical 2' puts cable in spotlight (Movies) posted: 8/21/07
The Hollywood Reporter highlights the ratings success of Disney's High School Musical 2.
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MichaelBarrier: Diane Disney Miller on Neal Gabler (General) posted: 8/20/07*
Author Michael Barrier has posted Diane Disney Miller's criticism of the Walt Disney biography written by Neal Gabler.
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LP: Details of New Canada Pavilion Film (WDW) posted: 8/20/07*
Information about the upcoming Canada Pavilion film. The film is 14 minutes in length with 65% new footage, including six new aerials of Montreal, QC, Toronto, ON, Calgary, AB, Vancouver and Victoria, BC and Niagara Falls, ON.
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OrlSen: Tinkering with fairy's image leaves innocence in the pixie dust (WDW) posted: 8/20/07*
The Orlando Sentinel talks about Tinker Bell's developing makeover including the addition of a voice.
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AP: 'High School Musical 2' Sets Record (Movies) posted: 8/20/07
The premiere of High School Musical 2 on Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, drew an estimated audience of 17.2 million, which would make it the most-watched basic cable program ever, according to Nielsen Media Research.
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StatesmanJournal: Team from Disney examines Enchanted Forest's newest ride (General) posted: 8/20/07
The Statesman Journal reports Disney Imagineers visited the trackless indoor target shooting ride "The Challenges of Mondor's" found at The Enchanted Forest.
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Variety: 'High School Musical 2' aces test (Movies) posted: 8/20/07
Variety offers brief remarks by Disney Channel Worldwide Entertainment president Gary Marsh the weekend of the High School Musical 2 premiere. While the show received record breaking Nielsen numbers it is hard to truly know the viewership as many held viewing parties for the occasion.
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NYTimes: Move Over Mickey, A New Franchise At Disney (Movies) posted: 8/20/07
The New York Times talks about the successful debut of High School Musical 2.
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HR: 'High School' upstages TV records (Movies) posted: 8/20/07
"For months we've been askng kids "What Time Is It?" and it's exciting to finally get the answer .. it's time for record-breaking ratings," said Anne Sweeney, co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney-ABC Television Group.
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JHM: Are Disney and Lucas Preparing to Expand Their Alliance? (General) posted: 8/17/07*
The way Jim Hill hears it, "Star Tours 2.0" could be just the start. Hill shares what he's heard about a possible "Lucas Land" area going into Disney's Hollywood Studios as well as Mickey's efforts to land the broadcast rights to George's new "Star Wars" TV series.
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LATimes: Ratatouille makes star of rat-trap store (Movies) posted: 8/17/07
The Los Angeles Times reports Aurouze, the real-life rat-trap shop in Central Paris that was represented in Disney/Pixar's Ratatouille has become a bit of tourist spot due to its presence in the film.
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Bloomberg: Disney Parlays 'High School Musical' Phenomenon Into Franchise (Movies) posted: 8/17/07
Bloomberg highlights the success of High School Musical and talks about the various ways Disney capitalized on the franchise.
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OrlSen: Robber gets away with cash at Disney parking lot (WDW) posted: 8/17/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports a man robbed a vendor walking back to his car in the Animal Kingdom parking lot.
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OrlSen: Bucs want cooler Disney deal (WDW) posted: 8/17/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hoping for better ways to handle the summer heat at camp next year. The Bucs train at Disney's Wide World of Sports.
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AP: Trio of Disney stars trendsetters for teens (Movies) posted: 8/17/07
The ladies of High School Musical talk about fashion.
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Zap2it: High School Musical The Imagined 10 Year Reunion (Movies) posted: 8/17/07
Zap2It has some fun envisioning the Wildcats 10 year reunion.
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Zap2it: Disney Hits a Second 'High' Note (Movies) posted: 8/17/07
Zap2It talks briefly with the stars of High School Musical 2 uncovering the hardest dance routines and their favorite moments in the movie.
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DLR: Disneyland Resort Podcast Celebrates High School Musical 2 (DL) posted: 8/17/07
On August 18th the Disneyland Resort Podcast invites listeners to meet the stars of Disney's High School Musical 2! And join in the fun of High School Musical 2: School's Out!, the high-energy musical street show debuting August 18 in Disney's California Adventure ®!
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OCReg: 'HIgh School Musical' stars spark Disneyland frenzy (DL) posted: 8/16/07
The Orange County Register highlights the various activities surrounding the premiere of High School Musical 2 at the Disneyland Resort.
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SeattleTimes: UW won't bow to Disney's demand (Coll,General) posted: 8/16/07
The University of Washington will not back down from the news release regarding baby videos despite the request of Disney Company.
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Walmart: High School Musical 2 Wake Up Call (Movies,General) posted: 8/16/07
You can schedule a wake-up call from High School Musical's Sharpay or Chad thanks to a partnership between Wal-Mart and Disney.
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CSMonitor: The REAL High School Musical (Movies) posted: 8/16/07
The Christian Science Monitor describes the residual impact of the High School Musical phenomenon.
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AP: Treat for Broadway's 'Mary Poppins' Cast (Movies) posted: 8/16/07
The Associated Press reports Broadway's Mary Poppins will be honored with a specialty dessert at Serendipity 3.
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Variety: ABC to debut 'Raisin' after Oscars (Movies) posted: 8/16/07
The tv adaptation of A Raisin in the Sun will air on ABC the night following the Oscars.
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Expatica: Day Trip to Disneyland Paris From Belgium (OD) posted: 8/16/07
A day trip from Belgium to the magic kingdom of Disneyland Paris is eminently possible thanks to the high-speed Thalys train. Sheridan Becker finds out more.
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Variety: '20/20' takes shot at 'Dateline' (Movies) posted: 8/16/07
Variety reports ABC's 20/20 is investigating a story relating to NBC's Dateline series "To Catch a Predator"
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Mediaweek: Disney's Mouse Is Ratings Big Cheese Once Again (Movies) posted: 8/15/07
Mediaweek reports the Disney Channel racked up its fifth consecutive ratings win, topping all basic cable networks in prime time with an average delivery of 3.06 million viewers.
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WashPost: A Taste of Whimsy Wows the French (Movies) posted: 8/15/07
The Washington Post highlights the success of Ratatouille in France.
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Playbill: Lion King Will Roar Longer in South Africa (Movies) posted: 8/15/07
Playbill reports the South African production of Disney's The Lion King will now run through December 2nd. It had previously been scheduled to close October 7th.
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FreeP: 'High School Musical 2,' the Disney movie that did it, does it again (Movies) posted: 8/15/07
The Detroit Free Press gives High School Musical 2 3 out of 4 stars. The film's director-choreographer Kenny Ortega knew the original had potential, upon the film's completion he gathered the cast and told them, "I really believe your lives are going to change."
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NYTimes: Start of the Enginers, Roar of the Crowd (Movies) posted: 8/15/07
The New York Times reviews ABC's NASCAR in Primetime which premieres Wednesday August 15th.
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LATimes: Disney promotes record exec (General) posted: 8/15/07
The Los Angeles Times reports the Disney Company has named David Agnew president of Walt Disney Records.
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Forbes Kids Rule (Movies) posted: 8/15/07
Forbes focuses on children's music success.
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FT: High School Musical On Stage in Chicago (Movies) posted: 8/15/07
The Financial Times reviews the Chicago production of High School Musical.
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DIS: Disney Company Executives to Discuss Fiscal Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2007 Financials (General) posted: 8/15/07
Senior executives of The Walt Disney Company will discuss fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2007 financial results via a live Webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, November 8, 2007 (results will be released at 4:01 p.m. EST The discussion will be available via re-play through November 23, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. PST.
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AP: Gifford to Return for 'Live' Anniversary (Movies) posted: 8/15/07
Kathie Lee Gifford will visit Live with Regis & Kelly on Sept 14 in celebration of the show's 20th anniversary.
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LATimes: Measure to control Disney zoning is nearer to ballot (DL) posted: 8/14/07
The Los Angeles Times reports a second Anaheim City Council member supports a proposed initiative that would give voters some say over a planned third theme park.
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OrlSen: Aug 6-12 Disney Programming in Nielsens Top 15 (Movies) posted: 8/14/07
Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Aug. 6-12. At #7 was the Sunday 8p showing of Suite Life of Zack & Cody, at #8 was the Friday, 8p showing of Ella Enchanted, at #10 was the Tuesday, 7p showing of Hannah Montana, #12 was Finding Nemo which aired Sunday at 9p and #13 was the Tuesday, 6:30p showing of Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
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SLO: California Native Zac Efron (Movies) posted: 8/14/07
A brief biography of California native Zac Efron who stars in High School Musical.
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OCReg: Blog from the Disneyland Resort's High School Musical 2 Premiere (Movies) posted: 8/14/07
Images and highlights from the Disneyland Resort's premiere of High School Musical 2 including interviews with the cast.
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LPLatest: Head Back to School with ''High School Musical: Makin' the Cut!'' Now Available for Nintendo DS (Movies,General) posted: 8/14/07
As "High School Musical" fever sweeps the nation, Disney Interactive Studios invites fans to get in the game with the first official "High School Musical" video game, "High School Musical: Makin' the Cut!" for the Nintendo DS(TM) - now available at retail outlets nationwide.
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HR: Mac collared for Dis' 'Dogs' (Movies) posted: 8/14/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Bernie Mac has joined the cast of "Old Dogs", a buddy comedy with John Travolta and Robin Williams.
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HR: ABC kills the 'Knights' and unlucky 'Nine' (Movies) posted: 8/14/07
ABC has once again pulled The Nine and The Knights of Prosperity. It is unknown where the unaired episodes will be available.
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DenverPost: Disney's Letter To University of Washington Demanding a Retraction (General) posted: 8/13/07
The University of Washington published a press release on "Associations Between Media Viewing and Language Development in Children Under Age 2 Years" last week leading to numerous headlines attacking "Baby Einstein" videos. Disney has responded. There are links on the Denver Post page to the original press release and the Post's original news item.
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LPLates: Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund Awards More Than $1.5 Million (General) posted: 8/13/07
From purchasing land for conservation in Guatemala to protecting dolphins in Florida, to studying the interaction between elephants and bees in Kenya, worldwide conservation efforts recently received a $1.5 million boost from the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund (DWCF), bringing the total amount of awards from the fund to more than $11 million since Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park opened.
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LATimes: The little 'Musical' that could (Movies) posted: 8/13/07
The Los Angeles Times focuses on High School Musical director / choreographer Kenny Ortega.
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AP: Hot Summer for Cable Networks (Movies) posted: 8/13/07
The Associated Press talks about the upcoming premiere of the Disney Channel's High School Musical 2. In the article, Scott Garner, Disney Channel's senior vice president for programming is quoted, "If I was a betting man, I would say it would probably be a (ratings) milestone in cable television this year."
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LATimes: HSM2's class action (Movies) posted: 8/13/07
The Los Angeles Times critic Lewis Segal describes High School Musical 2 as a suitable sequel featuring many of the same elements that made the original at hit with teens.
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DallasMorningNews: Cinderella Suite Pampers Special Guests (WDW) posted: 8/13/07
The Dallas Morning News shares the experiences of a group of journalists who spent the night in the Cinderella Castle Suite and ran the staff through their paces.
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NapaValleyReg: Disney outlet store opens in River Park (General) posted: 8/13/07
The Napa Valley Register announces the opening of a temporary Disney clearance store in the River Park Shoppin Center
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HighDefDigest: Disney Previews 'Cars' Blu-ray Interactive Features (Movies) posted: 8/13/07
Review of the features in the upcoming Blu-ray release of Cars.
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JMH: The reel/real story behind Disney-MGM Studios' upcoming name (WDW) posted: 8/13/07
Jim Hill reports on how the lack of film & television production at WDW's 3rd theme park may lead to one more name change in the not-so-distant future.
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NYTimes: Nickelodeon's N and Noggin Get Their Own Channels (Movies) posted: 8/13/07
The New York Times reports children's entertainment company Nickelodeon is expected to announce Noggin, commerciall-free preschool network and the N, a nighttime advertising-support network for tweens and teens will become their own individual networks.
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JAM!Video DVD: 'Labyrinth', 'Dark Crystal' return to DVD (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/13/07
Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth returning to dvd.
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LPLatest: Disney Luau Performer Named World Champion (WDW) posted: 8/10/07*
Spirit of Aloha performer Andrew "Umi" Sexton recently was named a Senior Division World Champion at the 2007 Samoan World Fireknife Dance Championship and Samoa Festival in Laie, Hawaii.
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TVWeek: Disney Corners Market for Kids (Movies) posted: 8/10/07
Adam Bonnett, senior VP of original programming for the Disney Channel explains the motivation behind the development of hits That's So Raven, Hannah Montana and other Disney Channel programs.
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CosmoGIRL: Learn to dance like High School Musical 2 Cast (Movies) posted: 8/10/07
Prepare for the upcoming High School Musical 2 when Choreographer Charles "Chucky" Klapow guides you through the steps to the film's "All for One" chorus.
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USAToday: Can 'High School Musical' do it again? and Making of Video (Movies) posted: 8/10/07
USA Today talks about the success of the Disney Channel's High School Musical and examines the possibility the sequel will follow in it footprints.
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JHM: What's in A Name? WDW Studios Park Name Change and DCA Concepts (DL,WDW) posted: 8/10/07
Jim Hill's back with even more answers to your Disney-related questions. This time around, Jim talk about yesterday's Disney-MGM name change announcement as well as revealing how adding the word "Walt" to "Disney's California Adventure" could profoundly change the story that that theme park tells.
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OrlSen: Universal matches Disney World, raises ticket price to $71 (WDW) posted: 8/10/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Universal Studios raised ticket prices today.
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CosmoGIRL: Five Questions with High School Musical's Corbin Bleu (Movies) posted: 8/10/07
Corbin Bleu who plays Chad in High School Musical 2 answers five questions about the movie and more!
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LATimes: Movie musicals are whistling a happy tune (OD) posted: 8/10/07
The Los Angeles Times talks about the resurgence of the movie musical highlighting Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's role in the current rebirth.
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SunGazette: Long And Shaggy Styles Popular Thanks to Disney (Movies) posted: 8/10/07
Hair stylist briefly touches on the influence the Disney Channel's Zac and Cody have had on current styles.
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People: Vanessa Hudgens Says Zac Efron Looks 'Hot' On Rolling Stone Cover (Movies) posted: 8/10/07
As the premiere of High School Musical 2 gets closer the cast of the hit tween film is appearing within the pages of numerous popular magazines.
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MercuryNews: E3 interview with Disney Interactive chief Graham Hopper on the beach (General) posted: 8/10/07
Disney Interactive chief Graham Hopper talks about the upcoming games including social networking with the Nintendo DS and offers a brief description of the size of the division's workforce.
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Variety: Rob Lowe producing ABC cop drama (Movies) posted: 8/10/07
Rob Lowe will team with writer Alison Cross (Commander in Chief) to produce an hour long procedural cop drama for ABC Studios.
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Reuters: Love is in the air for Hayek, Disney (Movies) posted: 8/10/07
Salma Hayek will produce and star in an upcoming Disney Pictures romantic comedy.
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ReutersBlogs: "Slacker Cats" shake up Disney image (Movies) posted: 8/10/07
Brief look at the "outrageous and decidedly grown up" Slacker Cats that premiere on the Disney owend ABC Family Channel on August 13th at 10p.
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Reuters: Children's Place same-store sales down 1 percent (General) posted: 8/10/07
Reuters reports July same-store sales declined 3 percent at the Children's Place stores, but rose 2 percent at the company's Disney Store chain.
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GreenwichTimes: Still of Disney's Old Dogs Movie Shoot (Movies) posted: 8/10/07
Kelly Preston, left, and Rita Wilson, right, shoot Disney's Old Dogs with Ella Travolta and Conner Rayburn on the steps of an Old Greenwich home yesterday afternoon.
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LPLatest: Disney-MGM Studios Name Changing in 2008 & New Attractions on the Way (WDW) posted: 8/9/07*
Walt Disney World Resort president Meg Crofton announced Disney-MGM Studios will become "Disney's Hollywood Studios" in 2008. She also announced various new shows & attractions including Block Party Bash, Disney High School Musical 2, changes to Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage and more as well as the holiday addition of the Harlem Gospel Choir Nov. 30-Dec. 25, 2007.
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Newsday: High School Musical 2 Debuts Early on VOD Systems (Movies) posted: 8/9/07*
Newsday announces High School Musical 2 begins today via Disney On Demand subscription service from Cablevision iO and Verizon FIOS TV. The film will officially debut on the Disney Channel August 17th.
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RollingStone: Zac Efron, the New American Heart Throb (Movies) posted: 8/9/07
Rolling Stone interviews High School Musical star Zac Efron.
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Variety: Record breaking 'Ratatouille' (Movies) posted: 8/9/07
Ratatouille set a new opening record for animated features in France with its $16 million take.
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LPLatest: Radio Personality Steve Harvey to Reach Dreamers For Program at Walt Disney World Resort in January (WDW) posted: 8/9/07
Disney's Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey, an enrichment event with a special appeal for African American high-schoolers, was announced jointly today by Disney and by national radio personality Steve Harvey. The multiday event will be held at Walt Disney World in January 2008 will include interactive workshops, motivational talks with sports and entertainment celebrities, and discussions led by Disney cast members and executives sharing their blueprint for success. Nomination forms and more details about Disney's Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey can be found on http://www.steveharvey.com/disneysdreamersacademy
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Coloradoan: Former Disney animator turns to stone (Movies,General) posted: 8/9/07
After years of animating for the Disney Studios Ellen Woodbury has turned to sculpting.
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Zap2it: Cedric Entertains ABC (Movies) posted: 8/9/07
ABC joins other networks in hedging its bets in case of a writers strike.
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Zap2it: ABC Finds New 'Bachelor' Deep in the Heart of Texas (Movies) posted: 8/9/07
Zap2It reports the upcoming season of ABC's The Bachelor will feature 34-year-old Brad Womack.
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PittsburghLive: Zoo hosts Disney stars, conservation concert (Movies) posted: 8/9/07
On Friday the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium will host the T-Squad for the concert series "Disneymania! Concerts for Conservation," with emcees actors Olesya Rulin (Kelsi) and Chris Warren Jr. (Zeke) of "High School Musical".
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BuildABear: Build a Cheetah and Get Cheetah Girls Download While Supplies Last (General) posted: 8/9/07
Friday, August 10th through Sunday, August 12th if you build the new World Wildlife Fund Cheetah you can get a free download of the Cheetah Girls new song "So Bring It On" while supplies last.
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HuntsvilleTimes: Disney favorites hit VBC Sept 1 (General) posted: 8/9/07
The Huntsville Times announces "Playhouse Disney Live!" is coming to the Von Braun Center Concert Hall Sept. 1 for performances at noon and 2 p.m.
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Galveston: Radio Disney's Annual Sandcastle Building Contest (General) posted: 8/9/07
Don't miss Radio Disney's Annual Sandcastle Building Contest coming to Stewart Beach Saturday, August 18th.
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LPLatest: Befriend, Nurture, and Talk With Stitch, Dory, Winnie the Pooh and Simba on the Nintendo DS(TM) (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/8/07
Scheduled to release Spring 2008 Disney Friends for Nintendo DS will offer fans the chance to interact and explore various adventures with popular Disney characters such as Stitch, Simba, Dory and others. The DS real time clock will permit players to interact with their Disney Friends throughout day/night and experience special events and holidays. Players will be able to collect unique tradable "pins" and earn gold to purchase objects for their Friends.
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FresnoBee: Walt Disney legends will gather in Oakhurst Saturday (General) posted: 8/8/07
The Fresno Bee reports Oakhurst California's Disney Daze will feature special guest Marty Sklar, executive vice president and Imagineering Ambassador. Joining him are Virginia Davis, first actress hired by Walt Disney and a star in "The Alice Comedies" of the 1920s; Ron Dias, Disney artist and illustrator; Jim Elliott, Walt Disney Imagineer production designer; Maggie Elliott, senior vice president of Walt Disney Imagineering; Bob Gurr, designer of the Disney monorail, Autopia cars, Matterhorn bobsled, Main Street fire truck and other Disney attractions, Margaret Kerry, original model for Tinker Bell and Michael Broggie, founder Carolwood Pacific Historical Society. Disney Daze information is contained within the article and for more information call (559) 683-4295.
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AP: Miley Cyrus, AKA Hannah Montana to Tour (General) posted: 8/8/07
The Associated Press reports "The Best of Both Worlds Tour" will feature Miley Cyrus as a solo artist and as her character Hannah Montana. $1 from each ticket sold will go to the City of Hope.
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Playbill: Quenqua to Handle Disney Theatrical's International Publicity (Movies) posted: 8/8/07
Playbill reports Joe Quenqua, vice president of east coast publicity for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, has been appointed vice president of worldwide publicity for Disney Theatrical Group.
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AP: Bud Collins Joins ESPN (Movies) posted: 8/8/07
Bud Collins joined ESPN's tennis coverage a month after his final Wimbledon appearance for NBC.
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ChiTrib: How Disney almost dropped the ball on a 'Musical' megahit (Movies) posted: 8/8/07
Initially licensed to school and community groups, the tween hit TV movie is in demand by large venues too. The Chicago Tribune highlights the challenges of licensing High School Musical to amateur theaters.
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ChiTrib: Chicago Area High School Musical productions compared (Movies) posted: 8/8/07
The Chicago Tribune compares the various live productions of High School Musical available in the Chicagoland area.
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EagleTribune: Free ride to Disney should come with ground rules (WDW) posted: 8/8/07
Everday etiquette addresses how to handle inviting a child's friend along for a trip and establishing who pays for what.
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OrlSen: Disney announces another year of a million dreams (DL,WDW) posted: 8/7/07*
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney has decided to extend the "Year of a Million Dreams" through the end of 2008. So far more than 846,000 dreams have been awarded to our guests at Walt Disney World and at Disneyland and they expect to award the millionth later next month.
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WashPost: In Anaheim, the Mouse Finally Roars (DL) posted: 8/7/07
Disneyland has filed first-ever suit against the city of Anaheim to stop nearby planned housing.
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LATimes: No deal reached in talks of Disney, developer (DL) posted: 8/7/07
Disney has released a statement that after months of discussion with developer SunCal the housing dispute has not been solved and they are calling upon the Anaheim City Council to make a decision as soon as possible.
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WESH: Man Arrested At Disney's Blizzard Beach (WDW) posted: 8/7/07
A 60-year-old man was arrested over the weekend at Blizzard Beach on charges of lewd and lascivious exhibition.
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Variety: 'Ratatouille' bows big in France (Movies) posted: 8/7/07
Variety reports Ratatouille pulled in a very impressive $11.4 million on 721 screens in its first five days.
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TimesTribune: She's the Star in their Eyes (Movies) posted: 8/7/07
An estimated 5,000 fans turned out to see Hannah Montana co-star Emily Osment at the Mall at Steamtown, PA.
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OrlSen: Historical Artifacts Coming to Epcot (WDW) posted: 8/6/07
The Orlando Sentinel talks with Walt Disney Imagineering representative Jim Clark about "National Treasures" the new gallery exhibition coming to the American Heritage Gallery within Epcot's American Adventure pavilion.
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HR: Disney Channel laughs best with Nielsen win (Movies) posted: 8/6/07
The Hollywood Reporter highlights the Disney Channel's strong ratings performance on July 13th.
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OrlSen: Disney and Universal tailor attractions abroad to prevent culture shock (WDW) posted: 8/6/07
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the various alterations theme park operators have made to attractions when they take them from American theme parks to other nations.
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LATimes: Stuntman sues over 'Pirates' accident (Movies) posted: 8/6/07
Johnny Depp's stunt double alleges negligence in 'human yo-yo' maneuver that left him hospitalized with serious injuries.
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HR: Rudin on board 'Dangerous' movie for Disney (Movies) posted: 8/6/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter producer Scott Rudin has acquired the rights to the best-selling "The Dangerous Book for Boys" and will produce the adaptation for Walt Disney Pictures.
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NYTimes: Series Raises the Curtain on the Muppets (Movies,General) posted: 8/6/07
Cinema Arts Center in Huntington NY will be the host to a traveling series of films, workshops and discussions called "Muppets, Music and Magic: Jim Henson's Legacy" from Aug. 10 to 12.
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OrlSen: Disney raising prices 6 percent starting Sunday (WDW) posted: 8/3/07*
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the upcoming price increases for Walt Disney World.
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Variety: 'Ratatouille' joins Europe's B.O. party (Movies) posted: 8/3/07*
Ratatouille had a large box office opening in France pulling in $3.5 million and receiving numerous positive reviews from the French critics.
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LPLatest: Disney Vacation Club Opens Preview Center in Chicago Area Saturday, Aug 4 (WDW,General) posted: 8/3/07*
Disney Vacation Club, the innovative vacation-ownership program that helps families enjoy flexibility and savings on decades of future vacations, is officially opening the doors to a first-of-its-kind preview center. Located at the Woodfield Mall in the greater Chicago area, the preview center, called Disney's Doorway to Dreams, celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 4.
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DIS: Underdog Flies into Theaters This Weekend (Movies) posted: 8/3/07
Walt Disney Pictures' Underdog opens in theaters this weekend.
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DLR: Fairy Haven and the Quest for the Wand Book Signing at Grand Californian Hotel (DL,Coll) posted: 8/3/07
On Sunday, August 5th from 2:15p - 4:15p, Newbery Honor Award-winning author Gail Carson Levine will be on hand for a special appearance and signing of her latest book, Fairy Haven and the Quest for the Wand. Joining her will be Illustrator, David Christiana. The book will be available for purchase at the World of Disney ® Store in the Downtown Disney ® District.
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LP: Epcot Food & Wine Festival Speciality Dining Reservations Open Aug. 6 (WDW) posted: 8/3/07
The annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, which runs Sept. 28 through Nov. 11, will begin taking reservations at 7 a.m. on Aug. 6 for popular specialty dining events such as the Party for the Senses grand tastings. The festival's separately ticketed events are extremely popular with festival guests and availability is limited. Guests can call 407/WDW-FEST (939-3378) for information and to make reservations for special events and programs.
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OrlSen: Disney video may ease visitors' welcome to US (General) posted: 8/3/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney is helping the Department of Homeland Security improve the experience for international visitors as they enter the U.S.
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CBSMW: Disney, what price expertise? (General) posted: 8/3/07
The CBS MarketWatch analyzes Disney's purchase of Club Penguin.
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SeekingAlpha: Disney's Purchase Of Club Penguin Was A Steal (General) posted: 8/3/07
Analysis of Disney's purchase of Club Penguin including discussion of other reported offers for the social networking site.
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SeekingAlpha: Disney Acquires Penguin, Ridiculous (General) posted: 8/3/07
Analysis of Disney's purchase of Club Penguin pointing out that Club Penguin has 700,000 paying subscribers at $5.00 each and wonders why Disney paid $350 million for the company.
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ECommerceTimes: Virtual Penguin World Now Part of Disney Magic (General) posted: 8/3/07
ECommerce Times takes a brief look at Club Penguin.
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LPLatest: Nearly 2.5 Million Personalized Fairies Created at DisneyFairies.Com (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/3/07
Visitors to DisneyFairies.com have created nearly 2.5 million personalized Fairies since the site launched in January 2007, Disney Online announced today. The announcement was made in conjunction with the debut of the second Fairies book by author Gail Carson Levine, Fairy Haven and the Quest for the Wand. Levine's books and the Web site explore the world of Pixie Hollow, home to Tinker Bell and her friends, and are key elements to the Disney Fairies franchise.
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LPLatest: Disneyland Disney Gallery Refurbishment Begins August 8 (DL) posted: 8/3/07
The Disney Gallery will be closed to Guests beginning Wednesday, Aug. 8 for its transformation into a new guest experience which has yet to be announced but has been rumored to be a luxury suite opportunity. The length of this closure has yet to be determined. Selected items normally available at this location will be available for purchase in Disneyana, Off the Page and World of Disney;. Fantasmic! balcony seating will not be available during the closure.
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Zap2It: 'Boston Legal' Finally Gets a Premiere Date (Movies) posted: 8/3/07
ABC's Boston Legal will return Tuesday, September 25th 9:30p immediately following the season premiere of Dancing with the Stars.
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JHM: DCA renewal project may be more expensive than you'd expect (DL) posted: 8/3/07
Jim Hill returns with even more answers to your Disney-related questions. This time around, he follows up on last week's "Why For" column. Offering additional information as to why the coming overhaul of California Adventure may be one incredibly complicated construction project
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CSA: The Art of Chris Sanders (Movies) posted: 8/3/07
Chris Sanders, writer and director of Lilo & Stitch and now directing Dreamworks' Crood Awakenings has established a new presence featuring his sketches.Link spotted at Cartoon Brew
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AP: ABC's Robin Roberts Has Breast Surgery (Movies,General) posted: 8/3/07
ABC's Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts had "very successful" surgery for breast cancer and is home recovering.
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AP: Disney Reports Higher Income (Movies,General) posted: 8/2/07
The Associated Press offers the highlights from Wednesday's third quarter earnings announcement. Disney announced increased profits due to strong tv perforrmance and theme park growth and announced the acquisition of Club Penguin.
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OCReg: ABC's 'Masters of Science Fiction,' adapts short stories 'Twilight Zone'-style (Movies) posted: 8/2/07
The Associated Press describes ABC's Masters of Science Fiction as a show with top-notch writers star top-notch actors directed by top-notch directors and asks why is it set to air late on Saturdays?
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BlueSkyDisney: Third Gate Discussion & Comic-Con (General) posted: 8/2/07
Blue Sky Disney offers his thoughts on additions to the Disney theme parks and highlights from Comic-Con in recent posts.
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CBSMW: Disney reports higher earnings, buys virtual world (General) posted: 8/1/07*
Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday reported higher earnings and sales for the third quarter, driven by double-digit growth across nearly all its segments, and also acquired the Club Penguin online site for children.
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AP: TV, Theme Parks Boost Disney's Profit (General) posted: 8/1/07
The Associated Press highlights the Walt Disney Co. announcement of higher 3Q profits on strong performance from TV networks, theme parks.
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Reuters: Disney buys Club Penguin, profit up on TV, parks (General) posted: 8/1/07
Overview of Disney's quarterly earnings conference call and report.
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OCReg: Disney, housing developer get more time to talk (DL) posted: 8/1/07
The Orange County Register reports the Anaheim City Council will give SunCal and Disney more time to try and iron out a solution to the development dispute.
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Hollywood: 'Pirates of the Caribbean' TV Show? (Movies) posted: 8/1/07
Disney is reportedly planning a TV spin-off of Pirates of the Caribbean with Jack Sparrow as its main character.
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LATimes: Anaheim again delays vote on measure (DL) posted: 8/1/07
City Council postpones a decision on Disney's referendum for 3 weeks. At City Hall, housing advocates stage protest.
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Slate: Why Bambi II Is Better Than Bambi (Movies) posted: 8/1/07
Slate columnist Dan Kois offers his reasons why Disney shouldn't kill the straight-to-dvd sequel.
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HR: ESPN2 picks up Beckham's first MLS game (Movies) posted: 8/1/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, David Beckham's potential debut for the Los Angeles Galaxy in a Major League Soccer game has been picked up by ESPN2.
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HR: ESPN putting 'Bobby V' on deck for docu (Movies) posted: 8/1/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ESPN will premiere a two-hour documentary in the spring about former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine's transformation into a hero of Japanese baseball.
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AP: Whoopi Officially Joins ABC's 'The View' (Movies) posted: 8/1/07
Whoopi Goldberg officially takes Rosie O'Donnell's role on ABC's The View.
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LATimes: Boutique hotel opens near Disneyland (DL) posted: 8/1/07
Hotel Menage, a former Holiday Inn, is considered the first specialty lodging in Anaheim. Is the family-oriented destination ready for an inn that targets guests looking for a taste of the nightclub.
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LPDiscussionBoards: Tom Snyder with Ward Kimball (DL,Movies) posted: 8/1/07
Legendary talk show host Tom Snyder has died of leukemia. YouTube offers his interviews with legendary Disney animator Ward Kimball.
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