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Disney News Headlines
September 2007
LATimes: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is making a name for himself in 'The Game Plan' (Movies) posted: 9/28/07*
As a wrestler, he was 'The Rock.' But as his acting career takes off, Dwayne Johnson is dropping his nom de ring.
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LATimes: Disney to hang up mobile phone service (General) posted: 9/28/07*
The handsets include a child-tracking feature but have failed to find a big following. The program will halt at year-end.
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USAToday: Author visits the 'Reality' of Disney World (WDW) posted: 9/28/07
Journalist and author David Koenig, in his new book, Realityland: True-Life Adventures at Walt Disney World, offers the first in-depth, unauthorized look at the sometimes-troubled making of the multibillion-dollar resort, which turns 36 on Monday.
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OrlSen: Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is Here Once Again (WDW) posted: 9/28/07
Overview of the 12th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival which begins today.
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OCReg: O.C. Cheetah Girl steps out on 'Dancing With the Stars' (Movies) posted: 9/28/07
Sabrina Bryan, who grew up in Yorba Linda, is one of 12 celebrities competing on the ABC reality show.
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NationalTrust: Disney Museum Takes Shape in San Francisco's Presidio (General) posted: 9/28/07
Workers are busy converting three historic buildings in San Francisco's Presidio, a National Park, for the future Walt Disney Family Museum
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Advocate: Anti-Gay Incident at Disneyland? (DL) posted: 9/28/07
The Walt Disney Co. is issuing a formal apology to a San Diego man for an incident at Disneyland that the company claims was a misunderstanding but which the man asserts was antigay bias.
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TravelBlackboard: Prepare to be frightfully entertained this Halloween at Hong Kong Disney (OD) posted: 9/28/07
An overview of Hong Kong Disneyland's Halloween celebrations.
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AP: Protesters Arrested at Hong Kong Disneyland (OD) posted: 9/28/07
Two protesters were arrested during a parade at Hong Kong Disneyland after they raised banners declaring "Disney exploits Chinese labor"
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NYTimes: Cable Ratings (General) posted: 9/28/07
Disney-owned cable channels programs have captured 8 of the top 15 spots in this week's Nielsen ratings.
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LATimes: Step into their 'World of Fantasy' (Movies) posted: 9/28/07
Overview of the new Forest Lawn Museum exhibit "Visions: The World of Fantasy Art" which will feature concept artwork designs from Disney classics
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OrlSen: Cypress Gardens sells for $17M (WDW) posted: 9/28/07
Central Florida amusement park Cypress Gardens along with the sister park in Georgia were sold at auction.
The parks will remain open
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OCReg: Former ESPN Personality Dan Patrick Returns to Radio (General) posted: 9/28/07
Longtime ESPN sports personality Dan Patrick has signed with The Content Factory with Premiere Radio Networks handling sales and distribution.
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HR: 'Bionic,' 'Private' come out swinging Wed. (General) posted: 9/28/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC won the night overall on Wednesday, noticeably in total viewers and by a slim margin in the 18-49 demo.
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Zap2It: NBC, ABC Go Pickup-Happy (General) posted: 9/28/07
NBC and ABC orders several new programs.
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LATimes: Children's Place Ousts CEO over stock trades (General) posted: 9/28/07
olating the company's stock-trading policies. Children's Place operates the Disney Store chain
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LATimes: Disney wins lawsuit ruling on Pooh Rights (DL) posted: 9/26/07
An appellate court says the family of the cartoon character's creator committed 'egregious misconduct' in seeking evidence.
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OCReg: Council Seeks Initiative on Disney Plot (DL) posted: 9/26/07
Anaheim City Council asks staff to prepare a ballot measure requiring voter approval of a Disney project.
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Variety: Disney Channel Finds 'Bunnytown' (Movies) posted: 9/26/07
Variety reports the Disney Channel has greenlit the preschool puppet show Bunnytown. This series will be their first major international production and will premiere in the UK Nov 3 with its US premiere set for Nov 11.
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OrlSen: Disney to introduce kids food line in Canada (General) posted: 9/26/07
The Orlando Sentinel blogs talks about Disney's new line of health food to be sold by Canadian grocer Sobeys.
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OrlSen: These Homes Come with a Little Disney Magic (General) posted: 9/26/07
KB Home has an exclusive deal to market Disney furnishings at its developments nationwide.
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USAToday: 'Dirty Sexy Money' could use a good polish (General) posted: 9/26/07
USA Today reviews ABC's Dirty Sexy Money giving the new program, 2 1/2 stars out of 4.
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Disney suit postponed until July (DL) posted: 9/25/07*
A judge makes a ruling on Disneys challenge to Anaheims residential zoning near its theme parks.
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LATimes: Disney suit to block development is dismissed (DL) posted: 9/25/07*
The Los Angeles Times reports a judge has dismissed one of the two lawsuits filed by Disney to block the area housing project, ruling that the Anaheim City Council hadn't taken the action that prompted the lawsuit. The judge placed a second Disney suit on hold.
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Disney project could go before voters (DL) posted: 9/25/07*
Anaheim Council to decide whether public should decide fate of Disney-owned lot.
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LP: Hats Off to America! National Treasures Comes to The American Adventure at Epcot (WDW) posted: 9/25/07*
One of the most amazing collections of real-life Americana ever assembled -- National Treasures -- arrives Sept. 28. It's located inside the landmark Epcot attraction at the center of World Showcase, a place where Walt Disney World guests can become completely immersed in the astonishing authenticity and culture of eleven great nations.
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LP: Fun, Creative New Restaurants Take Epcot Dining into the Future (WDW) posted: 9/25/07*
Walt Disney World issued a press release regarding the changes coming to Epcot dinning as the park approaches its 25th anniverary. Some highlights include the opening of Patina's Tutto Italia at the Italy Pavilion, the October opening of Tokyo Dining and Teppan Edo at the Japan Pavillion, and the upcoming refurbishment of Nine Dragons at the China Pavillion.
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AP: Airport Service Gets Disney Makeover (General) posted: 9/25/07
The Associated Press highlights the various businesses that have received customer service training from the Disney Institute.
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ChiSunTimes: 'Nemo' Surfaces in Disney on Ice (Movies) posted: 9/25/07
Disney on Ice Finding Nemo will be performed in the Chicago area during the next few weeks.
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ABCNews: ABC, NBC Take Shows to the Web (Movies) posted: 9/25/07
More TV networks will make their programming available via the web.
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PostBulletin: Disney's positively dreamy (DL,WDW) posted: 9/25/07
The Post-Bulletin highlights Disney's "Year of a Million Dreams" briefly describing the various prizes that are rewarded.
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JHM: Does a Kissimmee-based company hold the key to an Australian pavilion possibly being added to World Showcase? (WDW) posted: 9/25/07
Jim Hill directs your attention to Lionsgate International LLC, a corporation that's now trying to insert itself in the negotiations that Disney typically holds with countries that are interested in sponsoring new Epcot pavilions
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BlueSkyDisney: The Beginning of the Convergence... (OD) posted: 9/25/07
With a look at the variety of projects WDI created for the Tokyo Parks showcased on the web, BlueSkyDisney blogger Honor Hunter illlustrates how Disney's global efforts are more easily discovered and reviewed by Disney fans within America.
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CompSE: Florida Runners Dominate Walt Disney World Triathlon (WDW) posted: 9/25/07
Results from the weekend's triathlon at Walt Disney World. The winner Andrea Ugazio of Kissimmee, Fla., posted a time of 2:45:05. Triathlon participants swim .9 miles in Bay Lake in a loop from the sand beach of Fort Wilderness. They list the water temp of above 78 degrees. Participants then bike 36 miles which takes them from Fort Wilderness past Animal Kingdom along north of the Magic Kingdom completing the circle at Fort Wilderness. The running portion is 6.2 mile along bike paths and canal roads of Fort Wilderness.
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Reuters: "High School Musical 2" breaks Aussie records (Movies) posted: 9/25/07
Reuters via Yahoo reports Disney's "High School Musical 2" has broken broadcasting records for pay TV in Australia.
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NationalLedger: Disney's Miley Cyrus Not Pregnant Says Rep (Movies) posted: 9/25/07
Fabricated news story featuring a pregnant Miley Cyrus is mistakenly picked up as news and creates waves.\
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NYTimes: Disney Tolerates a Rap Parody of Its Critters. But Why? (Coll) posted: 9/25/07
The New York Times focuses on the growing popularity of internet video parodies featuring Disney animated characters.
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HR: Disney spree for Jonas subs (Movies) posted: 9/25/07
The popular Jonas Brothers will star in a live-action spy comedy "J.O.N.A.S." scheduled for a 2008 premiere. Read more about the film's premise at the Hollywood Reporter.
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AFP: Disney signs animation movies deal with Yash Raj Films (Movies) posted: 9/25/07
Disney has signed a deal with India's Yash Raj Films to make animated movies using the voices of Bollywood stars. Disney issued a statement declaring the agreement "marks the first time for both companies to enter in a co-production to produce films in India."
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ABC pacts with Mark Gordon (General) posted: 9/25/07
Producer Mark Gordon has signed an agreement that keeps his company's TV unit at ABC Studios through 2011. Gordon has been behind such tv shows as "Grey's Anatomy", "Criminal Minds" and the upcoming "Private Practice"
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TheStar: Now par for the course, Americans want loonies (WDW) posted: 9/25/07
With the strengthening Canadian dollar, Disney has begun more aggressively marketing their theme parks to America's northern neighbor.
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Reuters: Sanoma unit gets early Web access to Disney shows (General) posted: 9/25/07
Walt Disney's international-television arm on Monday said it would let viewers of Finnish commercial broadcaster Nelonen pay to watch hit shows on the Internet four days after their U.S. release.
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HR: Blatz turns to 'Stone' for Disney (Movies) posted: 9/25/07
Kelly Blatz has been cast in "Aaron Stone", an upcoming live-action pilot for Toon Disney's Jetix.
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WKMG: Disney Park Attendance Expected to Break Records at Theme Parks (WDW) posted: 9/20/07*
WKMG reports Disney theme park attendance is expected to surpass last year's record-setting totals.
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OCReg: Disney's Halloween treats begin (DL) posted: 9/20/07*
The Orange County Register highlights the Halloween decor that has popped up at the Disneyland Resort.
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HR: Disney delays 3rd 'Narnia' (Movies) posted: 9/20/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, production on the third film in the Narnia series The Voyage of the Dawn Treader has been postponed from January until Summer 2008. The film's release is now listed as May 7, 2010 - a year later than previously posted.
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NYTimes: High School Musical Soundtrack Falls (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/20/07
The New York Times reports Disney's High School Musical 2 dropped to No 4 on the Billboard charts after three weeks in the top position.
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Variety: Walt Disney buys 'Nine Lives' (Movies) posted: 9/20/07
Disney Company has acquired the cop drama Nine Lives which will be produced through Jerry Bruckheimer's Disney-based shingle.
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BizJournals: ABC shows to be available free on AOL Video (Movies) posted: 9/20/07
Disney-ABC Television Group will make full-length episodes of some of its primetime shows available for free on AOL Video, the companies said Thursday.
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HR: 'Grey's' set has Rx for DVD sales (Movies) posted: 9/20/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter Walt Disney Home Entertainment's Grey's Anatomy: The Complete Third Season debuted at No. 1 on the Nielsen VideoScan First Alert sales chart.
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HR: Disney's Iger true to Blu-ray in HD race (General) posted: 9/20/07
The Hollywood Reporter highlights Disney CEO Bob Iger's recent remarks regarding companies that have not selected to support Blu-ray Disc DVD format.
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NewsPress: Local triathlete heading to Disney for Charity (WDW) posted: 9/20/07
Jill Cerami is competing in the Disney World Triathlon ins hopes of raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The triathlon will be held this weekend.
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USAToday: For Kate Walsh, 'Practice' Makes Perfect (Movies) posted: 9/20/07
USA Today talks with Kate Walsh about her upcoming series Private Practice.
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OrlSen: Disney's $10M heats up pediatric-hospital race (WDW) posted: 9/20/07
The Orlando Sentinel highlights Walt Disney World's participation in the development of Orlando's pediatric hospital.
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ABCNews: Disney Helps Finance Fla. Kids' Hospital (WDW,General) posted: 9/19/07*
The Disney Company will donate $10 million and revamp the current Florida Children's Hospital adding a Disney theme.
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ABCNews: Disney Star Hudgens Sued for Lawyer Fees (Movies) posted: 9/19/07
ABC News reports Disney's High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens has been sued for $150,000 in lawyer fees.
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ABCNews: Timbaland to Appear on ABC Soap Opera (Movies) posted: 9/19/07
ABC News reports Timbaland and Keri Hilson will perform on ABC's One Life to Live.
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SaltLakeTrib: Rabbit Tale (Movies) posted: 9/19/07
Brief look at the life of Peter Behn who provided the voice of Thumper in Disney's classic Bambi.
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OrlSen: Epcot expands 25th anniversary plans (WDW) posted: 9/18/07*
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney has expanded its 25th anniversary plans for Epcot and highlights various unofficial gatherings.
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LP: Bob Iger Announces Carland to be Built at DCA (DL) posted: 9/18/07*
At the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference, Bob Iger revealed that Carland will be built at Disney's California Adventure.
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LATimes: Disneyland to expand Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, add time shares (DL) posted: 9/18/07*
Disneyland Resort announced plans today to add 250 units to its luxury Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, including its first 50 time-share offerings on the West Coast.
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CommercialAppeal: Hannah Montana Fans Seething (Movies) posted: 9/18/07*
Parents talk about their disappointment in capturing tickets to Hannah Montana concerts despite paying for their children to be members of the Hannah Montana Fan Club.
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WCNCL Hannah Montana concert tickets sell out fast (General) posted: 9/18/07
Tickets to Hannah Montana's November 27th show at Charlotte's Bobcats Arena sold out in eight minutes.
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HouChron: Hannah Montana Concert Sells Out in Houston (Movies) posted: 9/18/07
The November 11th Houston Chronicle reports the November 11th Houston concert by Hannah Montana sold out in five minutes.
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WREG: Hannah Montana Tickets "Evaporate" in Memphis (Movies) posted: 9/18/07
Reports that the tickets for the Memphis Hannah Montana concert sold out in 10 minutes or less.
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KSAT: Pre-Teens Outraged Over Sold Out San Antonio Hannah Montana Show (Movies) posted: 9/18/07
The Hannah Montana Fan Club members snapped up pre-sale tickets in 5 minutes, disappointing others who waited in line for hours to find the San Antonio venue sold out.
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Reuters: Disney's Iger says easy money behind HD DVD stance (General) posted: 9/18/07
Reuters offers Disney CEO Bob Iger's comments that he was disappointed by some studios' decision to back HD DVD high-definition technology format.
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OrlSen: Disney CFO Parks Says Parks Escape Signs of Slump (General) posted: 9/18/07
The Associated Pres offers highlights from Disney CFO Thomas Staggs presentation to the Merrill Lynch Media and Entertainment conference. He assured the group that bookings at the Disney parks remain strong and do not reflect the country broader economic downturn.
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Oregonian: Disney beefs up its world of Web games (General) posted: 9/18/07
The Oregonian talks about the new design for Disney.com and its various gaming options.
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Variety: ABC names reality Execs (Movies) posted: 9/18/07
Variety announces ABC's new nonscripted TV chiefs. Vicki Dummer and John Saade will run ABC's alternative series, specials and latenight department
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HR: Pilot Error, Sometimes they don't tell the story (Movies) posted: 9/18/07
Hollywood Reporter writer Andrew Wallenstein wonders if ABC's Pushing Daisies pilot is too good based on recent years' programming that had strong pilot episodes but quickly fizzled.
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Bradenton: Disney 'magic' unleashed at museum (Movies) posted: 9/18/07
Al Konetzni, a Disney artist and idea man for 28 years, was onhand for the unveiling of the new Disney stamp art at the South Florida Museum.
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OrlSen: Interview with SeaWorld Orlando Parks Exec VP and GM (WDW) posted: 9/18/07
Jim Atchison, executive vice president and general manager for SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove and Aquatica talks about his hope to eliminate customers need to wait in line for attractions.
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LP: Disney-ABC Television Group Captures 15 Emmy Awards (Movies) posted: 9/17/07
ABC Studios captures a record 11 Emmys, ABC's Ugly Betty actress America Ferrera wins her first Emmy for best actress in a comedy, Sally Field was named best actress in a a drama for Brothers and Sisters, James Spader took home best actor for Boston Legal, while Katherine Heigl was named best supporting actress in a drama for Grey's Anatomy and Terry O'Quinn for supporting actor in a a drama for Lost.
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OrlSen: Biotech thrives in Epcot's secret garden (WDW) posted: 9/17/07
The Orlando Sentinel talks with Epcot scientists about the continuing research at Epcot's Land Pavilion.
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ABCNews: Billy Ray Cyrus Helps Daughter Miley Cope with 'the pressures of the world" (Movies) posted: 9/17/07
ABC's Deborah Roberts spent time with Miley Cyrus and her dad Billy Ray Cyrus as part of an upcoming 20/20 presentation.
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HR: Disney drinks in 'Southern Comfort' (Movies) posted: 9/17/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney has acquired the right to the romantic-comedy Southern Comfort.
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SiliconAlleyInsider: 'Evaluating' Options for Disney Mobile MVNO (General) posted: 9/17/07
CFO Thomas Staggs stated Disney Mobile has seen "some challenges"
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Reuters: Disney says park bookings strong despite economy (General) posted: 9/17/07
Highlights from Disney Chief Financial Officer Tom Staggs' presentation at the Merrill Lynch Media and Entertainment Conference.
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AP: Tirico Gets Slot on ESPN Radio (General) posted: 9/17/07
Monday Night Football play-by-play commentator Mike Tirico will take step into ESPN Radio's 1-3p spot vacated by Dan Patrick.
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HeraldReview: Lee Cockerell, Former Disney VP to share expertise in Sierra Vista AZ (WDW,General) posted: 9/17/07
Former executive vice president of Walt Disney World Resort Operations, Lee Cockerell will share his leadership advice at the Disney Institute’s Executive Leadership Speaker Series hosted by the Sierra Vista (Arizona) Chamber of Commerce at the Buena Performing Arts Center on Friday, September 21.
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IndOnline: French Restaurant Among Inspirations for Ratatouille Re-Opens (Movies) posted: 9/17/07
Following a three-month hi-tech makeover, Paris' Tour d'Argent, the oldest restaurant in France and one of the inspirations for Gasteau's in Ratatouille has re-opened.
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AP: Emmy fashions Overview (Movies) posted: 9/17/07
In this Associated Press overview of the Emmy fashions the dresses and designers of several ABC actresses are highlighted.
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OrlSenBlog: Disney boss to give keynote address at amusement-park show (WDW) posted: 9/17/07
Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton is scheduled to present "Creating the Year of a Million Dreams and the Future Disney Park Experience", a keynote address at annual trade show of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
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Zap2It: The Rock Visits Cory, Hannah Montana (Movies) posted: 9/14/07
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will guest star on the Disney Channel's February 21st Cory in the House and Hannah Montana.
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HR: ABC Family ready to pay 'Middleman' (Movies) posted: 9/14/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC Family has ordered a pilot of Middleman, the story of a struggling artist recruited by a secret agency to fight comic book-type villains. The show is based on Grillo-Marxuach's graphic novels.
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HR: Missing girl bumps UK debut of Affleck film (Movies) posted: 9/14/07
Ben Affleck's directing debut Gone Baby Gone was to premiere next month at the London Film Festival but the Hollywood Reporter announces Buena Vista International UK has decided to withdraw the film due to its similarity to the ongoing search for Madeleine McCann.
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AP: France Casts Doubt on Ex-ABC Consultant (Movies) posted: 9/14/07
An Ex-ABC consultant has been identified as an intern for the French Defense Minsitry and not an official as he had claimed.
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HR: Disney finds its voices for 'Phineas' ani (Movies) posted: 9/13/07
The Hollywood Reporter announces various celebrity voices that will guest on the Disney Channel's new animate series Phineas and Ferb.
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LPLatest: HP Appoints Disney's Michael Mendenhall as Chief Marketing Officer (General) posted: 9/13/07
HP today announced that Michael Mendenhall, a long-time Walt Disney Company executive, has been appointed as senior vice president and chief marketing officer, effective Oct. 1, 2007.
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OCReg: Disney to debut 'Toy Story' ride next year (DL) posted: 9/13/07
The Orange County Register talks about Disney California Adventure's developing Toy Story Mania! attraction.
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AP: Disappointing Day at Disney in Hong Kong (OD) posted: 9/13/07
The Associated Press reports Hong Kong Disneyland continues to struggle with attendance issues as it reaches its second anniversary.
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AP: Disney Owned Cable Channels Capture 4 of Top 15 Ratings Spots (Movies,General) posted: 9/13/07
Disney-owned cable networks garnered four of the top 15 programs during the week of Sep 3 - 9, #2 College Football: Florida State vs. Clemson (Monday, 8 p.m.), ESPN, 6.73 million viewers, #6. Movie: "High School Musical 2" (Saturday, 8 p.m.), Disney, 3.35 million homes, 5.03 million viewers, #7. College Football: Notre Dame vs. Penn State (Saturday, 5:50 p.m.), ESPN, 3.31 million homes, 4.35 million viewers, #12. "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" (Monday, 7:30 p.m.), Disney, 3.04 million homes, 4.22 million viewers,
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OrlSen: Night of Joy moves to Disney's Hollywood Studios (WDW) posted: 9/13/07
Night of Joy which features numerous Contemporary Christian musical acts will move from Disney's Magic Kingdom to Disney-MGM Studios (which will be known as Disney's Hollywood Studios by the time of the event)
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OrlSen: Disney Web Site logs more visitors than ever (General) posted: 9/13/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney.com has set new records for monthly visits following its redesign last year.
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Billboard: High School Musical 2 rules chart for 4th Week (Movies) posted: 9/13/07
The soundtrack to Disney's High School Musical 2 topped the US pop charts for a fourth week.
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LATimes: He's pushing Daisies (Movies) posted: 9/13/07
ABC's entertainment president is high on the network's 'stunning' new show and Emmy windfall.
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Reuters: Jon Stewart May Return to Oscars (Movies) posted: 9/13/07
Jon Stewart will host the Oscars for the second year in a row. The Oscars will be broadcast February 24, 2008 on Disney-owned ABC.
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AP: Vieira Returns to `The View' As Guest (Movies) posted: 9/13/07
Meredith Vieira will guest on ABC's The View where she previously was a co-host.
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Fool: Testing. Testing. Disney to Test Toys! (General) posted: 9/13/07
The Motley Fool discusses Disney's decision to independently test toys produced for the company.
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HR: New 'Tron' Races On (Movies) posted: 9/11/07*
Joseph Kosinski is in final negotiations to develop and direct Tron.
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LPLatest: HP Appoints Disney's Mendenhall as Chief Marketing Officer (General) posted: 9/11/07*
HP today announced that Michael Mendenhall, a long-time Walt Disney Company executive, has been appointed as senior vice president and chief marketing officer, effective Oct. 1, 2007.
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Zap2it: ABC Accepts 'Duel' Challenge (Movies) posted: 9/11/07
ABC has picked up the rights to a French game show called Duel.
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JHM: What was it like to be at Disneyland an/or Walt Disney World six years ago today? (DL,WDW) posted: 9/11/07
In honor of the sixth anniversary of 9/11, Jim Hill Media reprises a piece from 2006. Where the site's readers remember what it was like to be vacationing at and/or working in Anaheim & Orlando as this tragedy unfolded.
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OrlSen: Disney imagineer and Mickey Mouse Watch Designer Dies (WDW) posted: 9/11/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports the death of Disney Legend Ralph Kent.
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Zap2it: Chris Parnell 'Guided' to ABC Comedy (Movies) posted: 9/11/07
Zap2It reports Chris Parnell has joined the cast of ABC's Miss/Guided.
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JAMTV: Kirsten Storms arrested for DUI after a SoCal freeway stop (Movies) posted: 9/11/07
Kirsten Storms, the voice of Kim Possible's Bonnie Rockwaller has been arrested for possible DUI.
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Fool: Disney's High School Nudie Musical (Movies) posted: 9/11/07
The Motley Fool discusses Disney's dilemma following the public release of Vanessa Hudgens' private photos.
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Reuters: Disney backs star after her apology for nude photo (Movies) posted: 9/10/07*
Disney issued the following statement following Vanessa Hudgens' apology for a recently released photo of her: "Vanessa has apologized for what was obviously a lapse in judgment."
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HR: Disney's Aunt Polly & Oscar winner Jane Wyman dies at 93 (Movies) posted: 9/10/07
Jane Wyman, who won a best actress Oscar for her performance as a deaf-mute rape victim in 1948's Johnny Belinda. Disney fans will remember her as Aunt Polly in Pollyanna with Hayley Mills and as Fred MacMurray's wife Katie in Bon Voyage!.
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LP: Disney Legend Ralph Kent Has Died (WDW) posted: 9/10/07
Disney Legend, Artist and Imagineer, Ralph Kent passed away this morning. Kent retired from Disney in 2004 after 41 years as a merchandise artist, marketer and Director of Walt Disney Imagineering East overseeing Florida staff support for EPCOT Center and Tokyo Disneyland. In 1990, he joined the Disney Design Group as a Corporate Trainer mentoring new artists. In 2004, Kent was named a Disney Legend and the NFFC honored him at their Florida Convention in September 2006.
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OrlSen: Teacher-Astronaut Morgan and the rest of the Endeavour Crew Visit Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 9/10/07
Teacher-astronaut Barbara Morgan was honored today at Epcot's Mission:SPACE.
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CBSMW: Disney dips after announcing it will safety test toys (General) posted: 9/10/07
CBS Marketwatch reports Disney shares dipped slightly following news that the company plans to conduct its own tests on toys to ensure they meet safety standards.
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Variety: 'High School Musical 2' a hit in Asia (Movies) posted: 9/10/07
Variety reports Disney's High School Musical 2 was the most-watched show for its premiere in Singapore and Malaysia.
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Variety: Disney closes U.K.'s ABC1 (Movies,General) posted: 9/10/07
Disney will close ABC1, a daytime channel available in the UK. The channel is expected to cease transmission within the next few weeks.
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USATODAY: Cedar Point Named Top Amusement Park (WDW) posted: 9/10/07
The USA Today offers the winners of Amusement Today's "Golden Ticket Awards". Disney products pulled in two awards.
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AP: Broadcasters Fight Web Use of Airwaves (General) posted: 9/10/07
Disney is among the broadcasters who are campaigning against a proposal to permit high-speed internet transmissions over unused airwaves. The TV broadcasters including ABC are concerned about possible interference.
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HR: ESPN unveils new music path (Movies) posted: 9/10/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ESPN will preview new music during its Monday Night Football and Monday Night Countdown.
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OCReg: Upscale bowling coming to Anaheim Mall (DL) posted: 9/10/07
The Orange County Register reports a high end bowling center will be a part of the GardenWalk across from Disneyland.
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OrlSen: Disney's FastPass entering digital era (DL,WDW) posted: 9/7/07*
The Orlando Sentinel discusses recent filings with the US Patent and Trademark Office by Disney regarding their FastPass system.
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LPLatest: Walt Disney World Invites Disney Moms to Share Vacation Tips (WDW) posted: 9/7/07
Disney announced the launch of a nationwide search for moms who have mastered the art of planning a Walt Disney World vacation. Twelve finalists will be selected to serve on the first-ever online Walt Disney World Moms Panel. Those 12 parents who have a passion for the Walt Disney World vacation experience will have the opportunity to share their vast knowledge of the resort and personal secrets of success with other families who are considering this magical vacation experience. In exchange, the 12 panelists will receive a 6-day/5-night vacation to the Florida resort for themselves and three other guests.
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Bloomberg: Iger's ESPN Sports Contracts Squeeze Profit at Disney (Movies) posted: 9/7/07
Bloomberg reports ESPN makes up about 70 percent of Disney's cable-unit operating income. With its increased programming costs some are questioning the opportunity for financial growth at ESPN.
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DIS: Disney BluRay National Mall Tour Currently in San Francisco (Movies) posted: 9/7/07
Today through Sunday, September 9th San Francisco's Westfield Mall will host Disney's Magical Blu-ray Tour. Check the official site to find out when the tour will visit a mall near you.
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Reuters: Warner shows to appear on ABC broadband player (Movies) posted: 9/7/07
ABC's broadband media player will feature several Warner-produced ABC shows including Men in Trees and the upcoming series Pushing Daisies.
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KNAC: Fisney Forces Last Minute Cancellation at Anaheim House of Blues (DL) posted: 9/7/07
Report that Disney pressured the last minute cancellation of Machine Head at the Downtown Disney Anaheim House of Blues.
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LATimes: Bring Disneyland Landscapes to Your Home (DL) posted: 9/7/07
The Los Angeles Times talks with a Disneyland horticulturist and their use of plants to create a broad variety of environments.
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Zap2it: High School Musical's Hudgens Private Pic Becomes Public (Movies) posted: 9/7/07
A personal photo of High School Musical celebrity Vanessa Hudgens has surfaced on the internet.
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AP: ABC's The View Finds Newest Member (Movies) posted: 9/7/07
Sherri Shepherd will join the cast of ABC's The View.
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LPLatest: Disney's Little Mermaid Sells Out Pre-Broadway Engagement at the Denver Center for the Pe (Movies) posted: 9/7/07
With its final performance this Sunday, September 9 -- after four weeks of previews and nearly three weeks of performances -- Disney's pre-Broadway engagement of THE LITTLE MERMAID has sold out every ticket made available to the public in its run at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
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ABCNews: Disney Programs Capture 7 of Top 15 Cable Ratings (Movies) posted: 9/7/07
ESPN's Sunday Broadcast of the NASCAR Nextel Cup race was #2 and ESPN's Monday night broadcast of the NFL exhibition game was #3. The Disney Channel captured spot #9 with Hannah Montana on Saturday, #11 was Sunday's 9p showing of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, #12 was Tuesday's Hannah Montana, #14 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and #15 was Ice Princess
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JHM: Jim Hill talks to Kim Possible creators (WDW,Movies) posted: 9/7/07
JimHillMedia.com has an interview with the creators of Kim Possible about its surprise fourth season and the upcoming Kim Possible interactive "Team Possible" at Epcot.
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OrlSen: High School Musical director guided by classics (Movies) posted: 9/7/07
The Orlando Sentinel tv critic talks with High School Musical 2 director / choreographer Kenny Ortega.
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HR: ABC merges 'World News' staffs (Movies) posted: 9/7/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC News said Wednesday that it would combine the staffs of the weekday and weekend editions of "World News With Charles Gibson."
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HR: WBTV, ABC rights deal rewrites biz template (Movies) posted: 9/7/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. Television Group and Disney-ABC Television Group have reached a new agreement covering the revenue generated by online rebroadcasts.
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JAMTV: Marlo Thomas on 'Ugly Betty' (Movies) posted: 9/7/07
Marlo Thomas will guest star this season on ABC's Ugly Betty.
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OrlSen: Tampa's Busch Gardens Announces Improvements (WDW) posted: 9/7/07
The Orlando Sentinel highlights recent announcements from Tampa's Busch Gardens.
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OrlSen: Historic Cypress Garden will be sold to highest bidder (WDW) posted: 9/7/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Cypress Garden and its sister park in Georgia will be sold this month at private auction as part of a pending Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
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WSJviaYahoo: Warner Bros Characters Get Web Portal (Movies) posted: 9/7/07
A new website named "T-Works" scheduled to open in April 2008 will feature Warner Bros. animated characters such as Bugs Bunny, Scooby Doo and Batman.
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OrlBusJrnl: Disney adds 3 more hotels to Green Lodging Program (WDW) posted: 9/5/07
The Orlando Business Journal reports Disney's Contemporary, Old Key West and Saratoga Springs Resorts are now part of Florida's Green Lodging Program.
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JHM: Discussion of New Disney Patent Application Highlights Possible FASTPASS Future (WDW) posted: 9/5/07
Jim Hill shares some info about changes that appear to be in the works for the Mouse's virtual queuing system. Some that are pretty good, and some that are sure to upset right-to-privacy fans.
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OrlSen: Playhouse Disney tunes up at Disney-MGM Studios (WDW) posted: 9/5/07
The Orlando Sentinel highlights Playhouse Disney in Concert series. Tomorrow through Sunday the series will feature The Doodlebops.
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OrlSen: Disney prepares to ramp up its popular airport-shuttle service (WDW) posted: 9/4/07*
The Orlando Sentinel talks about Disney's efforts to expand their service to additional airlines as well as to international tourists.
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LP Shuttle Endeavour Crew to be Honored at Walt Disney World, Sep 10 (WDW) posted: 9/4/07*
Endeavour crew members are Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh and mission specialists Tracy Caldwell, Rick Mastracchio, Barbara R. Morgan, Alvin Drew and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Dave Williams will be part of a dedication ceremony at 10a at Epcot's Mission: SPACE. They will also serve as honorary grand marshals for the afternoon parade at the Magic Kingdom. An 11:15a question and answer session with area students will be webcast here.
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LP: Disneyland Half Marathon Results and Pictures (DL) posted: 9/4/07
Carlos Carballo, 24, of Cathedral City, Calif., posted a time of 1:10:07 to lead the field of more than 13,000 registered runners to victory in the Disneyland Half Marathon today. The Half Marathon, affectionately dubbed "The Happiest Race on Earth" took participants on a 13.1-mile landmark-filled route through the two Disneyland Resort theme parks - Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure - and the streets of Anaheim to the finish line in the Downtown Disney District.
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OCReg: Despite heat, records fall at Disneyland Half Marathon (DL) posted: 9/4/07
The Orange County Register reports new records were set in Disneyland's 2nd Annual Half Marathon event.
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LP: Stitch Interactive Game at the Peak Tower Hong Kong (General) posted: 9/4/07
At the Peak Tower Hong Kong customers can play a complimentary new interactive game with Stitch that will introduce the players to the various sights of Hong Kong Disneyland.
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LP: Eight New Adventures by Disney Locations (OD) posted: 9/4/07
Adventures by Disney today unveiled its 2008 lineup of exciting family adventure travel itineraries, magical new tours exploring destinations such as China, Australia, Peru and Germany - and returning favorites to choice locales including England,
Italy, Ireland, Costa Rica and the Southwestern United States.
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BocaNews: FAU earns Disney Wildlife award; will use it to aid sea turtles (WDW) posted: 9/4/07
The Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund has given money to Florida Atalantic Universityi's sea turtle studies.
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LP: Pixar Short Films Collection Vol 1 Coming to DVD and BluRay, Nov 6 (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/4/07
For the first time ever, 13 Pixar Animation Studios short films that transformed animation are available together when The Pixar Short Films Collection Vol. 1 comes to DVD and high definition only on Disney Blu-ray on November 6.
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NYTimes: In a Promo, Writers and Editors Have Kind Words for ABC Shows (Movies) posted: 9/4/07
The New York Times reports various entertainment critics are featured in a half-hour presentations of ABC's upcoming programming offering favorable views of the new programming.
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Bradenton: Bradenton Dedication of Disney Stamps Sept 14 (Coll) posted: 9/4/07
Disney and post office officials plan to dedicate a series of Disney-inspired stamps featuring Dumbo and friends at the South Florida Museum on Sept. 14
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LP: Dance-Along Telecast of High School Musical 2 to air Sep 8 (Movies) posted: 9/4/07
Joined by many of the talented dancers seen in the movie, the cast will break down the steps to the opening and closing musical dance numbers, "What Time Is It" and "All For One," into a series of easy-to-learn dance steps designed by Emmy Award-winning choreographers Kenny Ortega, Charles "Chucky" Klapow and Bonnie Story. Log on to DisneyChannel.com for Dance-Along printable instructions to practice the choreography and join in during the "High School Musical 2 Dance-Along" premiere.
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GamesIndustry: It's No Mickey Mouse Outfit (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/4/07
An interview with Thierry Braille, Disney Interactive's VP and managing director for EMEA, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand, to find out how the Disney 'Interactive's attitude is changing in some areas, and how it's standing firm in others.
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JHM: Jim Hill Talks About the Impact of Ratatouille's "Under-Performance" (Movies) posted: 9/4/07
Jim Hill talks about all of the finger-pointing that's going on in Burbank & Emeryville, as execs try to find someone to blame for this Pixar picture's perceived under-performance...
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ComingSoon: Prince Caspian Set Visit Part 2 (Movies) posted: 9/4/07
Coming Soon talks with the special effects masters behind Prince Caspian.
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HR: Tales from ESPN's 'E:60' start Oct. 16 (Movies) posted: 9/4/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter ESPN's upcoming newsmagazine has been named E: 60. The show will premiere Oct 16th after SportsCenter.
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HR: ESPN takes pass on scripted TV (Movies) posted: 9/4/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter ESPN is not expected to green-light any further scripted programs such as Playmakersi or The Bronx is Burning but will focus on new-oriented shows illustrating a shift from the model of the network's previous moves to broaden the network's appeal beyond sports and scores.
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HR: 'View' will fill spot this year, ABC says (Movies) posted: 9/4/07
ABC's The View has a new moderator this season with Whoopi Goldberg and is expected to have add another co-host this season.
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AP: GMA Adds Extra Online Hour (Movies) posted: 9/4/07
ABC's Good Morning America offers a third hour of programming on a subscription-only service for broadband and mobile phone customers.
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