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Disney News Headlines
October 2007

AP: Disney Apparel To Come From Hanes, Champion In New (DL,WDW,Coll) posted: 10/30/07*
Disney and Hanesbrands Inc have entered into a 10 year deal that includes product co- branding, attraction sponsorships and signage at Disney parks and resorts.
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Kidscreen: Brio changes tracks, picks up Disney license for wooden railway (Movies,Coll) posted: 10/30/07*
Various Disney characters will appear on Brio's wooden railway sets.
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LATimes: Deal for housing project near Disneyland goes off track (DL) posted: 10/30/07
A lawsuit by the developer accuses the property owner of reneging on the $46-million deal. The owner says it's the developer who walked away.
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HR: Samantha Who Gets Full Season Pickup (Movies) posted: 10/30/07
ABC's comedy Samantha Who? starring Christina Applegate has been given a full-season pickup.
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HR: 'Samantha' staying strong behind 'Dancing' (Movies) posted: 10/30/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Samantha Who retained a larger audience following Dancing with the Stars than previously programs plugged into the spot.
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HR: 'Camelot' star Robert Goulet dies at 73 (Movies) posted: 10/30/07
Singer and actor Robert Goulet has died at the age of 73 while awaiting a lung transplant. Disney fans will remember him as the singing voice of Wheezy the Penguin in Toy Story 2.
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MiamiHurricane: Miami students plan ride, compete in Disney 'Imagineers' design contest (DL,WDW,General) posted: 10/29/07
Four University of Miami students were finalists in the Imagi-Nations contest, an annual competition which asks students to design and pitch ideas for new theme park attractions. The students received an all-expense paid trip to California and had the opportunity to work with Imagineers.
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MiamiHerald: Imagineer brings Disney dreams to life (WDW) posted: 10/29/07
The Miami Herald talks with Disney Imagineer Kathy Rogers. Rogers has been at Imagineering since 1983.
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CarrollCtyTimes: HGTV Host a Former Imagineer (General) posted: 10/29/07
A brief look at the career of HGTV's Design on a Dime host Lee Snijders whose talents for transforming a space have previously landed him a job at Disney Imagineering.
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Reuters: Disney's Ratatouille boosts demand for pet rats (Movies,General) posted: 10/29/07
Since the October 12th premiere Ratatouille pet rat sales at Britain's Pets at Home have surge 50 percent.
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LATimes: Not Quite Business as Usual For Hotels in Fire Zones (DL) posted: 10/29/07
The Los Angeles Times reports the Disney hotels have waived penalty fees for guests who have cancelled stays due to the fires and highlights the continuing impact of the recent fires on the operations of various Southern California attractions and experiences.
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AP: Video Puts Canadian Part of Falls in US (General) posted: 10/29/07
The Disney-produced promotional video that will be used to promote U.S. tourism and welcome foreign visitors to America reportedly features the Horseshoe Falls, the only one of Niagara's three waterfalls that lies almost entirely on the Canadian side.
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OrlSen: Travel Industry Assocation estimates theme park attendance will rise this year (DL,WDW) posted: 10/29/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports the Travel Industry Assocation estimates attendance at US theme parks will rise in 2008.
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DaventryToday: Corbin Bleu Continues Contract Talks (Movies) posted: 10/29/07
UK paper reports Corbin Bleu is still in negotations for the upcoming High School Musical film.
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Variety: Disney-ABC to revamp after Blackwell's exit (General) posted: 10/29/07
Deborah Blackwell, general manager of SoapNet, plans to leave the network early next year. She will not be replaced and plans to remain as a consultant until her contract expires. Brian Frons, president of daytime for the Disney-ABC Television Group will manage the channel's operations.
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InsideBayArea: Disney's success at star-making has become practically an art form (General) posted: 10/29/07
An exploration of Disney's repeated success at creating teen superstars.
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Reuters: No bailout for Hannah Montana fans (Movies) posted: 10/29/07
Continuing exploration into the ticket sales for Hannah Montana's concert which have sold out at various arenas around the nation.
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Variety: Shepard back in ABC flock (General) posted: 10/29/07
Variety reports Richard Shepard has signed a seven-figure deal to direct two pilots for ABC's production arm.
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Zap2it: ABC Sets More Premiere Dates (Movies) posted: 10/29/07
Update on the November premieres for ABC programming.
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GolfChannel: Top 125 A Small World at Disney (WDW) posted: 10/29/07
The final stop of the PGA Tour is Walt Disney World for the Children's Miracle Network Classic presented by Wal-Mart begins November 1.
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NewsDemocratJrnl: Got milk? Go to Disney World (WDW) posted: 10/29/07
The story of a Hillsboro, MO family who won a vacation to Walt Disney World in a contest where contestants had to a caption a photo of the family drinking milk. The article features their prize winning photo and caption.
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VillagesDailySun: Villager laces up her new shoes for Disney run daughters (WDW) posted: 10/29/07
Report from the weekend's Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 6.5K / 13K event held at Disney-MGM Studios.
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OrlSen: Disney-MGM to go Hollywood by adopting a new identity, logo (WDW) posted: 10/26/07
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the upcoming name change to Disney-MGM Studios.
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OrlSen: Reports identify injuries, illnesses at theme parks (WDW) posted: 10/26/07
An overview of the various injuries and illnesses suffered at Central Florida theme parks which are reports quarterly to the state.
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OrSen: Tourism officials hope to lure neighbors from the far North using TV ad (WDW) posted: 10/26/07
Central Florida's Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau has created a major advertising campaign aimed at attracting Canadian tourists.
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Walmart: Personalize Your Images with Disney Characters (Coll) posted: 10/26/07
At Wal-Mart's Online Photo Center you can add Disney characters to your photos to create special items such as mugs, photo frames, pillows, teddy bear, pillowcases and more.
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HR: 'Kimmel' window open at TV Guide (Movies) posted: 10/26/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live will be offered a day after their initial airing on the TV Guide Network.
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HR: ABC has 'Dirty' on its mind (Movies) posted: 10/26/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC has ordered additional scripts of Dirty Sexy Money. The article highlights other ABC pickups and script orders.
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LP: Disney's Hollywood Studios Logo Debuts (WDW) posted: 10/25/07*
On Oct. 25, 2007, Walt Disney World Resort unveiled the new official logo for Disney's Hollywood Studios, the new moniker for Disney-MGM Studios beginning January 7, 2008.
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Variety: 'Pushing Daisies' begins to wither (Movies) posted: 10/25/07
Variety reports ABC's Pushing Daisies was second behind the World Series on Fox.
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Variety: ABC gives 'Road,' 'Notes' new homes (Movies) posted: 10/25/07
ABC announces the return of October Road and Notes from the Underbelly.
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HR: Old school thinking flunks with Disney's Iger (General) posted: 10/25/07
The Hollywood Reporter offers highlights from Disney CEO Iger's at Forbes MEET II conference where he dicussed the future of media companies in light of technological developments.
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OrlSen: Suspect Confesses in Summer Pipe Bomb Incident at Downtown Disney (WDW) posted: 10/25/07
Brandon Ryan Woll, a 21-year-old hotel server at the Swan and Dolphin Hotel was arrested in relation to pipe bombs in Central Florida. Wolf has confessed and faces state charges.
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LP: Disney Company Commits $2 Million in Aid for Southern California Wildfire Victims and Relief Efforts (General) posted: 10/24/07*
The Walt Disney Company announced today that it will contribute $2 million in aid towards relief efforts for the nearly one million victims of the Southern California wildfires. An initial $200,000 will be donated to the American Red Cross for immediate relief efforts and the remainder will be earmarked for volunteer centers and future rebuilding, including helping to restore Southern California’s natural environment.
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OCReg: Voters to consider Disney-led intiative (DL) posted: 10/24/07
The City Council decides on an election date for a ballot measure tied to housing in the resort area.
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OCReg: Why is Miley Cyrus the top tween queen? (Movies) posted: 10/24/07
Reasons to explain the massive success of Hannah Montana.
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HR: 'Samantha' among who's who of fall TV (Movies) posted: 10/24/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC has ordered additional episodes of Samantha Who as well as Carpoolers.
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FresnoBee: Wizards in the family (Movies) posted: 10/24/07
The Fresno Bee talks with actress Maria Canals Barrera about her role in the new Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place.
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Forbes: Get It Up on the Internet Says Disney's Iger (General) posted: 10/24/07
Forbes offers highlights from Disney CEO Bob Iger's comments at Forbes MEET II conference. Click here for additional quotes.
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JHM: WDI's Scream Makeover of WDW's Haunted Mansion: Part 2 (WDW) posted: 10/24/07
Jim Hill continues his 5-part series that takes an in-depth look at this recently revamped Magic Kingdom favorite. This time around, Jim talk about how the changes that the Imagineers made to the Doom Buggies' audio system as well as revealing why Jack Skellington won't be "Making Christmas" in WDW's Haunted Mansion anytime soon.
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B&C: HBO Acquires 100 Disney Films (Movies) posted: 10/24/07
HBO acquired an extensive film library of 100 Disney titles from Disney-ABC Domestic Television. Films like Pearl Harbor, Armaggeddon and Enemy of the State were listed as part of the deal.
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OzarksFirst: Target Recalls Disney's "Cars" Backpacks (Coll) posted: 10/24/07
Retail giant Target is recalling 110-thousand magnetic game pieces that are part of Disney's "Cars" backpacks.
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Reuters: Billy Ray Cyrus Flying high in family drama (Movies) posted: 10/24/07
High School Musical's Olesya Rulin is set to star in a independent film with Billy Ray Cyrus.
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JHM: WDI's X-Scream makeover of WDW's Haunted Mansion: Part 1 (WDW) posted: 10/23/07*
Jim Hill begins a new series that takes an in-depth look at this Magic Kingdom favorite. Which recently underwent a three-month-long overhaul that significantly enhanced many of the effects found in this Liberty Square attraction
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LPLatest: Pass the Plate, An Interstitial Series About Healthy Food Choices, to Premiere on Disney Channels Worldwide (Movies) posted: 10/23/07
Disney Channel will premiere a daily series of interstitials, "Pass the Plate," designed to help kids and their families understand more about healthy foods, beginning today, MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 on Disney Channels around the world. Rotating on-air each day, the segments will be presented in multiple languages with subtitles. The announcement was made today by Rich Ross, President, Disney Channel Worldwide. In the U.S., "Pass the Plate" will premiere during the #1 basic cable series for Kids 6-14, "Hannah Montana" (7:00-7:30 p.m., ET/PT) today.
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LPLatest: Halloween activities at Animal Kingdom (WDW) posted: 10/23/07
Animal Kingdom will have some special Halloween activities as the date approaches.
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LPLatest: Halloween at WDW's Downtown Disney (WDW) posted: 10/23/07
On October 30 and 31st pumpking carvings will be on display inside Guest Relations from 5-9p and trick or treating will be available at World of Memories, Days of Christmas, The Home Store, Pooh Corner, Pin Traders, Once Upon a Toy, Team Mickey, Worldof Disney, Mickey's Groove and Goofy's Candy Company. There will also be DJ Dance Parties those days at the Dock Stage.
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OrlSen: Disney adds a familiar tune to film touting travel to US (WDW) posted: 10/23/07
According to the Orlando Sentinel, the score of Illuminations, Epcot's nighttime show is used in "Welcome: Portraits of America"
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OCReg: Marie Osmond passes out; Sabrina Bryan passes test (Movies) posted: 10/23/07
Orange County's Cheetah Girl turns in another strong performance on ABC's Dancing With the Stars but most attention is focused on Osmond's fainting spell.
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Zap2it: ABC Keeps 'Dancing' Monday Rivals Away (Movies) posted: 10/23/07
Zap2It reports ABC's Dancing with the Stars brought the network a Monday's ratings win.
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HR: ABC pushing more 'Daisies' (Movies) posted: 10/23/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC has ordered a full season of Pushing Daisies and has ordered three additional scripts for the comedy Carpoolers.
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HR: ABC's 'Samantha' makes strides in 18-49 (Movies) posted: 10/23/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Samantha Who has increased its audience in the 18-49 range.
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Zap2It: Grey's Anatomy Casting (Movies) posted: 10/23/07
Joshua Jackson will guest star on ABC's Grey's Anatomy.
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NYTimes: In Inquiry, ABC News Clears Work of Fired Consultant (General) posted: 10/23/07
The New York Times reports Disney-owned ABC News has ended its investigation into a consultant they fired for falsifying his résumé and concluded that the reporting he had contributed to the network was sound.
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USATODAY: New Disney video will 'welcome' foreign travelers to USA (Movies) posted: 10/22/07*
Disney has produced a seven minute video Welcome: Portraits of America that will greet foreign visitors to the USA. The article contains a brief excerpt of the video. The related link offers the video in full.
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OCReg: Record funds raised for CHOC (DL) posted: 10/22/07*
The Orange County Register reports this year's CHOC Walk at the Disneyland Resort raised a record $1.5 million.
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LP: SoCal Fires Effect on Disneyland (DL) posted: 10/22/07
While Disneyland is under no direct threat from the various fires burning in Southern California, guests have reported a noticeable impact on air quality and such. Read the various firsthand accounts posted.
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OrlSen: Guests will be able to dine with life-size dinosaurs at Downtown Disney (WDW) posted: 10/22/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports the developing Landry's Restaurant at Downtown Disney will feature two life-size dinosaurs.
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NYTimes: France Embraces Disney, Thanks to a Rat (Movies) posted: 10/22/07
The New York Times talks about Disney's recent successes in France.
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LPLatest: Handy Manny to Start Appearances at Disney-MGM Studios November 18 (WDW) posted: 10/22/07
Handy Manny, the popular Playhouse Disney character, is the newest member of the Disney-MGM Studios family. He will begin making regular meet-and-greet appearances in the Disney-MGM Studios theme park the week of Nov. 18, 2007. Also, coming in 2008 to the theme park, Handy Manny will debut as part of the cast in a new show entitled "Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage!"
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LP: Author David Koenig Interview on LA Morning Radio Program (DL,WDW) posted: 10/22/07
David Koenig author of Mouse Tales, More Mouse Tales and the recently released RealityLand (the history of Walt Disney World). David was interviewed by top rated LA morning radio host Bill Handel on KFI. The interview runs nearly 16 minutes.
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CBSMW: Powerful ESPN hires Rick Reilly (General) posted: 10/22/07
ESPN has hired Sports Illustrated's best known columnist, Rick Reilly, according to the New York Times, a move that both reflects ESPN's continuing dominance in the sports media and represents a blow to weekly magazines.
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Bloomberg: Disney to Phase Out Trans Fat in Theme Parks Overseas (OD) posted: 10/22/07
Bloomberg announces the Disney Company will phase out trans fat at their international theme parks over the next two years.
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LP: BlueSkyDisney's Take on DCA (DL) posted: 10/22/07
The always interesting BlueSkyDisney blog has an interesting look at the DCA changes announced last week
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OJR: Beating the big guns on the Disney beat (DL) posted: 10/22/07
Al Lutz has been covering the Walt Disney Company and its theme parks for more than a decade, uncovering stories long before they hit the mainstream press. An interview with MiceAge's Al Lutz.
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DIS: Meet the Robinsons Comes to DVD and BluRay Tuesday, October 23 (Movies) posted: 10/22/07
Meet the Robinsons will be on store shelves tomorrow Tuesday, October 23rd.
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LP: Walt Disney World Theme Parks Ring in a Happy New Year with Extended Hours and Fireworks (WDW) posted: 10/22/07
Highlights from the various New Year's celebrations at Walt Disney World's theme parks.
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LP: Cirque du Soleil Toasts New Year with La Nouba Presentations (WDW) posted: 10/22/07
Cirque du Soleil fans visiting Walt Disney World Resort for the holidays can celebrate the New Year La Nouba style with two presentations of the theatrical production, at 6 and 9 p.m. on Dec. 31, at Downtown Disney West Side. A champagne toast celebration, souvenir program, glow sticks and gift are included in the special ticket price. Tickets are from $67 to $139, plus tax, depending on category.
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LP: Pleasure Island Plans 6-Hour 'Street Party' on New Year's Eve (WDW) posted: 10/22/07
From 8p - 2a on the last day of 2007, Downtown Disney Pleasure Island will be transformed into one big, high-energy street party for Walt Disney World partygoers 21 and older: six-hours of fun overflowing with live music, dancing, a sampling of gourmet delights, a champagne toast, plus spectacular fireworks.
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HR: Sonnenfeld takes on ABC buddy cop comedy (Movies) posted: 10/22/07
Director Barry Sonnenfield will direct ABC's upcoming buddy-cop comedy tentatively titledBuddies. The show will be set in the 80's.
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OrlSen: Man pleads guilty in child sex case at Disney Resorts (WDW) posted: 10/22/07
The much publicized case of child pornography with images taken at Walt Disney World resort hotels has ended with the accused pleading guilty on sexual battery charges.
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Reuters: Christian filmmakers praise Walt but fault Disney (General) posted: 10/22/07
The Christian Filmmakers Academy during their recent conference declared the Disney Company has become "an engine of cultural decline after Walt's death"
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OrlSen: Scores lose jobs as Holy Land undergoes extreme makeover (WDW) posted: 10/22/07
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the changes with the transfer of ownership at Orlando's Holy Land Experience.
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OCReg: A love for creeping people out (DL) posted: 10/22/07
The Orange County Register talks with Charlene "The Green Witch" Parker who has worked at Knott's Berry Farm's Halloween Haunt for 25 years.
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DIS: Nightmare Before Christmas 3D in Theaters Now (Movies) posted: 10/19/07
A limited 3 week engagement of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas presented in 3D is in theaters now. The film will be preceeded by a 3D presentation of the short Vincent also by Tim Burton.
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OrlSen: Cast members get Goofy with Walt Disney trivia (WDW) posted: 10/19/07
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the questions from this week's Goofy Mystery Tour, an annual trivia/puzzle/scavenger hunt for WDW cast.
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JHM: A special "How suite it is !" edition of Why For (DL,WDW) posted: 10/19/07
Jim Hill's back with even more answers to your Disney-related questions. This time around, Jim talks about the "Little Mermaid" attraction that's reportedly in the works for WDW's Magic Kingdom, the fate of the "Year of a Million Dreams" suites as well as why Beastly Kingdom just got put on the backburner. Again.
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AP: Activision Makes 'Dancing' Game for Wii (Movies) posted: 10/19/07
ABC's Dancing with the Stars will come to Wii with a game created by Activision.
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Zap2It: More 'Practice' is Perfect for ABC (Movies) posted: 10/19/07
Zap2It reports ABC has picked up a full season of Private Practice.
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OrlSen: No more metal Mickey? (DL,WDW) posted: 10/19/07
A look at the recent location changes for metal bands previously scheduled to play at House of Blues locations set within Disney's resort areas.
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OrlSen: Disney VP's 'green' role gets bigger (WDW) posted: 10/18/07*
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney Animal Kingdom's Beth Stevens has been promoted to senior vice president.
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HR: ABC prevails Wed. with 'Daisies,' 'Practice' (Movies) posted: 10/18/07*
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Pushing Daisies and Private Private won their time slots.
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LP: Val Bunting is New VP of Disney's Animal Kingdom (WDW) posted: 10/18/07*
Since Dr. Beth Stevens got promoted to Senior Vice President, Environmental Affairs for Disney Worldwide Shared Services Valerie Bunting, most recently General Manager of Park Operations at the Magic Kingdom, was named Vice President of Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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LP: New Pirates game on the Disney Cruise (WDW) posted: 10/18/07
A Pirates Life For Me is an all-new game show inspired by the myths, lore, characters and fun of the extremely popular Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
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LP: Disney Announces Significant Expansion Plan For the Disneyland Resort (DL) posted: 10/17/07*
Bob Iger announced enhacments to Disney's California Adventure. Included are Car Land, which includes three new attractions such as the E-ticket Radiator Springs Racers, the new night show called Disney's World of Color, a new Little Mermaid dark ride, and a new entry plaza featuring a new version of The Walt Disney Story.
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LP: DCA Expansion Concept Art (DL) posted: 10/17/07
Concept art for the recently announced multi-year build-out plan at Disney's California Adventure Park.
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LATimes: Disney to spend $1.1 billion to overhaul DCA (DL) posted: 10/17/07
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney's California Adventure will undergo a $1.1 million overhaul.
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OCReg: Disney theme park to expand (DL) posted: 10/17/07
The Orange County Register highlights the announced changes to Disney's California Adventure.
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LATimes: DCA to get a new tap of Disney's wand (DL) posted: 10/17/07
The Los Angeles Times reports Jay Rasulo's remarks at today's press conference announcing DCA's overhaul. In response to a question as to whether this is an acknowlegement that the park is a flop described these changes as an "incremental investment" rather than a top-to-bottom reimagining.
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CBSMW: Disney plans massive overhaul of troubled theme park (DL) posted: 10/17/07
Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday that it is planning a major overhaul of its troubled California Adventure park near its cornerstone Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and indicated the entire facility may be renamed.
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HR: 'Hannah' concert tour hitting theaters in 3-D (Movies) posted: 10/17/07
A 3-D film of the Hannah Montana upcoming concert tour will play in theaters in the U.S. and Canada from Feb. 1-7. The film also will open in several international markets in spring 2008, including the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, German-speaking Europe, Latin America and other selected Asian and European territories.
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AP: MNF Tops Cable Ratings (Movies) posted: 10/17/07
ESPN's Monday Night Football is cable television's most-watcher show for week of Oct. 8-14. The Disney Channel premiere of Twitches, Too was third. In the fifth spot was the premiere of Wizards of Waverly Place. While Hannah Montana captured #7, 9 and 10.
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OCReg: Shuttle goes from train to Disney (DL) posted: 10/17/07
The Orange County Register reports a new hourly service from the Anaheim Amtrak station to Disneyland area hotels has started.
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OrlSen: Company recalls cookies sold at Disney theme parks (WDW) posted: 10/17/07
Chocolate Chunk Cookies sold at Disney's theme parks have been recalled due to a mislabelling by the manufacturer exposing consumers to nuts.
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AccessHlywd: Rep Confirms Vanessa Hudgens Not Dumped by Disney (Movies) posted: 10/17/07
Vanessa Hudgens' rep tells Access Hollywood the young actress has not been dumped from the next High School Musical.
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USATODAY: Friday night was 'Murder' on ABC (Movies) posted: 10/17/07
The premiere of ABC's Women's Murder Club topped Friday with 10.8 million viewers.
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AP: Disney owned ABC Scores Several Spots in Top 10 Nielsens (Movies) posted: 10/17/07
The Associated Press reports ABC's took the 2,3,4, and 7 spots in the weekly top 10 with Dancing with the Stars (Mon), Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives and Dancing with the Stars (Tues).
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HR: Wayans back for ABC sitcom (Movies) posted: 10/17/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Damon Wayans will return to ABC in a new family sitcom that is expected to be edgier than his previous My Wife and Kids.
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WSJ: Disney's $1 Billion Adventures (DL) posted: 10/16/07*
The Wall Street Journal reports Disney's five-year plan to revamp Disney's California Adventure.
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OrlSen: TRex coming to Downtown Disney (WDW) posted: 10/16/07*
The Orlando Sentinel reports Landry's Restaurants will bring T-Rex, a full-service, themed restaurant to Downtown Disney scheduled to open in early 2008.
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oMeon: R.I.P. "The Happiest Place on Earth" (DL) posted: 10/16/07
Has the end of the line come for one of the most familiar catch phrases in American Pop Culture? That appears to be the case for the five words that make up a phrase coined by Walt Disney himself on the very day Disneyland opened.
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HR: NBC's 'Chuck,' ABC's 'Samantha' start strong (Movies) posted: 10/16/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter ABC's Samantha Who had a strong premiere with 14.9 million viewers.
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HR: Blatz doing Disney double duty (Movies) posted: 10/16/07
Kelly Blatz will star in two upcoming productions for Disney.
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Firefly: Firefly Offers Free Phones to Disney Customers (General) posted: 10/16/07
Firefly is offering Disney subscribers a free phone for transferring over to their service.
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AP: I’m Going To Disney World! (WDW) posted: 10/16/07
Tampa area city worker returned $65,000 she found along the side of the road and has received a cash reward and a trip to Walt Disney World.
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WorldNetDaily: Producer claims 'God' censored from Disney ad (Movies) posted: 10/16/07
Radio Disney did not air the word "chosen by God" during a commercial spot for the upcoming animated feature The Ten Commandments.
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EM: Christian Filmmakers to Discuss the Influence of Disney on American Culture (Movies) posted: 10/16/07
Christian filmographers will be taking a hard look at the influence of Disney on American culture as part of the Third Annual Christian Filmmakers Academy to be held October 22-24 in San Antonio, Texas. During a three-lecture symposium on Disney, the CFA's faculty will dig deep into the corporate and artistic legacy of the communications giant often accused of being the most anti-family media conglomerate in the world.
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OrlSen: Kwik-E-Mart at Universal (WDW) posted: 10/16/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Universal Orlando's Back to the Future gift shop has been transformed into a Simpsons Kwik-E-Mart in preparation for the opening of their upcoming attraction.
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OrlSen: Could Grinch be back to Universal Orlando? (WDW) posted: 10/16/07
The Orlando Sentinel highlights Universal recently filed paperwork with Orange County to build a Grinchmas stage.
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Variety: Audiences 'Twitch' for Disney (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
Variety reports the Disney Channel's Twitches Too premiere pulled in 6.96 million viewers while the series premiere of Wizards of Waverly Place that followed had 5.93 million viewers.
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OrlSen: Disney part-timers win pay boost (WDW) posted: 10/15/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports part-time WDW employees will receive the same pay scales as their full-time colleagues under a new labor contract that was recently negotiated.
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AP: Advocates Fight Segway Ban at Fla. Parks (WDW) posted: 10/15/07
The Associated Press reports on efforts to get Sea World Orlando and Walt Disney World to permit Segway use by disabled guests.
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Variety: Disney series for preschoolers (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
The Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney block will get the animated series Special Agent Oso. Oso is a friendly, accident-prone teddy bear who along with a collection of other stuffed animals helps children learn how to do various life tasks such as mail a letter or use the library.
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Kidscreen: New Playhouse Disney series shaken, not stirred (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
Disney Channel has begun production on Special Agent Oso featuring the voice talent of Sean Astin, for its Disney Playhouse block.
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SunTimes: Book takes magic out of Disney's kingdom (WDW) posted: 10/15/07
Review of David Koenig's book Realityland which covers the development of Walt Disney World.
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BusinessWk: Imagi, Challenging Pixar from China (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
Formerly a producer of artificial Christmas trees, the studio aspires to make U.S.-quality animated films in Asia for far lower costs
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AP: Disney Spent $2.14M Lobbying Government (General) posted: 10/15/07
The Associated Press reports the Disney Company spent $2.14M lobbying the Federal government in the first half of 2007.
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HR:'Ratatouille' tastiest dish again (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney/Pixar's Ratatouille continued to be the leading international film for the second straight weekend.
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OrlSen: 'Open Mouse' offers world of tips (WDW) posted: 10/15/07
The Orlando Sentinel highlights a new Walt Disney World guidebook that offers information for tourists with special needs.
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Mediaweek: ABC's Grey's Most Played-Back Premiere (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
The season-premiere of ABC's Grey’s Anatomy was prime time's most played-back show.
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Empire:Top 20 Pixar Characters from EmpireOnline.com (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
Empire Online readers voted for the top 20 Pixar characters.
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PlaybillPhoto: Mermaid Swims and The Sea Witch Sings (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
Images from Disney Theatricals' The Little Mermaid.
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Portfolio: Some 'Enchanted' Adams (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
A look at Disney's Enchanted with remarks from Director Kevin Lima and actor Patrick Dempsey.
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MTVMoviesBlog: AnnaSophia Robb To Climb 'Witch Mountain' (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
AnnaSophia Robb will be the female lead in Disney remake of Witch Mountain.
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JamTV: ABC's 'Samantha Who?' very funny (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
jam! TV positively reviews ABC's Samantha Who?.
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Mediaweek: ABC Developing Multi-cam '16th Minute' (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
Reports ABC is developing the multi-cam comedy The 16th Minute.
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JAM!TV: Kimmel to fill in for Philbin (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
ABC's late night talk host Jimmy Kimmel will fly from LA to NY daily for a week as he fills in for vacationing Regis Philbin on Live with Regis and Kelly while maintaining his host duties for his late night program in Hollywood.
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CNNMoney: Ousted CEO may bid for Children's Place (General) posted: 10/15/07
Ezra Dabah has hired Bear Stearns to advise him on a potential acquisition of the apparel retailer in combination with unidentified strategic partners.
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WHIO: JCPenney Recalls Disney Toys After Discovery of Lead (Coll) posted: 10/15/07
Dayton area JC Penney stores have recalled Disney Deluxe Winnie the Pooh Playsets due to concerns over high levels of lead.
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ABC7Chicago: Dozens line up for chance to star in tv show (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
The Disney Channel recently held auditions searching for funny kids.
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JHM : Will live action productions really help Pixar deal with its brand fatigue problem? (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
Jim Hill asks: What's it going to take to make the domestic release of a new Pixar film seem like a special event again? Will live action projects like "John Carter of Mars" & "1906" really be enough to re-energize this animation studio's U.S. fanbase?
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KhaleejTimes:Disney Symphony unfolds at Dubai Creek Park tonigh (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
The Disney Symphony, the Magical Music of Walt Disney, is in Dubai tonight (Monday night) for a charity event organised by ‘Dubai Cares’, the campaign to help educate one million poor children around the world.
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Canada: Getting the Most Out of Disney World (WDW) posted: 10/15/07
Canada offers tips on getting the most out of your Walt Disney World vacation.
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Playbill: Mary Poppins to Launch U.K. Tour in June 2008 (Movies) posted: 10/15/07
Playbill highlights the touring schedule for Disney Theatricals Mary Poppins.
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LPLatest: Walt Disney World Resort Names 2008 Ambassador Team (WDW) posted: 10/12/07*
Today at Disney's Animal Kingdom, the 2008 Walt Disney World Ambassador team was announced. This year's Ambassadors are: T.C. Newman from College & CareerStart Recruiting who began her Disney career in Disneyland Entertainment and has been at the Walt Disney World Resort since 2001 and Kerri MacPherson from Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Sales who joined the Disney team 13 years ago through the College program at the Magic Kingdom's Outdoor Foods. Their full-time duties will include participating in more than 1,000 events - from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2008 - including Cast Member recognition ceremonies, grand openings, marketing events, special promotions and media interviews. Full video and images from today's event are available through the link below.
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AP: Disney to Sell Mickey-Themed Veggies (General) posted: 10/12/07*
The Associated Press reports Disney will offer a new line of fruits and vegetables called Disney Garden.
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OCReg: Former Tustin resident chosen as Disney Ambassador finalist (WDW) posted: 10/12/07
The Orange County Register offers a brief bio of TC Newman who was named to the 2008 Walt Disney World Ambassador team on Friday morning.
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AP: Children's Place Rises on Buyout Hopes (General) posted: 10/12/07
Children's Place shares rise on report that the company is looking for a buyer.
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Playbill: Disney's Schumacher Pens (Movies) posted: 10/12/07
Playbill announces Thomas Schumacher and Jeff Kurtti have written a children's book about what goes into staging a musical entitled "How Does the Show Go On?"
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OrlSen: Disney Channel hopes "Wizards" will bring it more ratings magic (Coll) posted: 10/12/07
The Orlando Sentinel talks about Disney's continuing success with family comedies and highlights the upcoming Wizards of Waverly Place.
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OCReg: Is Selena Gomez the next Miley Cyrus or Vanessa Hudgens? (Movies) posted: 10/12/07
The 15-year-old star of 'Wizards of Waverly Place' may get a taste of sudden fame when the Disney Channel show debuts.
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DISChan: New Series Wizards of Waverly Place Premieres Tonight (Movies) posted: 10/12/07
Tonight the Disney Channel will premiere their latest family comedy Wizards of Waverly Place - the story of the Russo family. Their three kids are wizards in training for a test that will determine which of them will keep their powers as only one child in a wizarding family is permitted to keep their powers.
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DisChan: Twitches Too Premieres Tonight on the Disney Channel (Movies) posted: 10/12/07
Twitches Too starring Tia and Tamara Mowry premieres tonight on the Disney Channel.
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LATimes: Kingdom of Twitches Too (Movies) posted: 10/12/07
The Los Angeles Times talks about Disney's sequel Twitches, Too.
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JHM: Why For did the Mouse really rename MGM "Disney's Hollywood Studios"? (WDW) posted: 10/12/07
Did Disney's desire to finally create an after-hours event that would rival Universal's Halloween Horror Nights actually play a part in the renaming of Disney-MGM Studios? Jim Hill shares what he's heard from Mouse House insiders.
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OrlSen: Epcot's 25th Multimedia (WDW) posted: 10/12/07
Video and images from Epcot's 25th coverage by the Orlando Sentinel.
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OrlSen: Epcot keeps polishing its Food and Wine Festival (WDW) posted: 10/12/07
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the 12th annual Food & Wine Festival offering comparisons to previous years.
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ABCNews: Keeping a Young Star Safe by Saying 'No' (Movies) posted: 10/12/07
15-Year-Old Disney Channel star Emily Osment is not following in the footsteps of other child stars. Osment will be featured on Friday night's 20/20 on ABC.
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Variety: Samantha Who Review (Movies) posted: 10/12/07
Variety reviews ABC's new comedy starring Christina Applegate's Samantha Who?.
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HR: 'Grey's Anatomy' leads ABC to win (Movies) posted: 10/12/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Grey's Anatomy topped CBS's CSI in the 18-49 demo.
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Zap2it: 'Men in Trees' Escapes Ax, Seeks More Viewers (Movies) posted: 10/12/07
Zap2It reports ABC's Men in Trees returns Friday, October 12th.
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OMeon:Disney Legends 20th Anniversary 2007 (General) posted: 10/11/07*
Yesterday, 20 years after Fred MacMurray became the very first Disney Legend, the Walt Disney Company honored 12 more individuals whose body of work “has made a significant impact on the Disney Legacy.” From film, television, animation, Imagineering, and the Disney Archive, this year’s inductees join a long line of truly legendary Disney cast members.
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LATimes: Disney-backed zoning measure clears a hurdle (DL) posted: 10/11/07*
The petition proposal, which would essentially stop the Anaheim City Council from making land-use decisions about the resort district, is certified by the county registrar.
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OCReg: Hannah Montana Tickets Soar (General) posted: 10/11/07*
Resellers' prices reach $2,095 for sold-out Nov. 3 Anaheim appearance of teen megastar Miley Cyrus at Honda Center.
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WFTV: Man With OCD Plans To Sue Disney After Allegedly Being Fired (WDW) posted: 10/11/07
Florida man prepares to sue Disney alleging Walt Disney World did not permit him short breaks to assist with his obsessive compulsive disorder and then fired him.
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OrlSen: Join the 'Club'? ABC show is worth a shot (Movies) posted: 10/11/07
ABC's Women's Murder Club premieres 9p on Friday and Orlando Sentinel television critic Hal Boedeker explains how this program could help ABC's Friday rating
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Variety: ABC's 'Private Practice' on the rise (Movies) posted: 10/11/07
Variety reports Wednesday's airing of Private Practice increased its viewership over last week while Pushing Daisies was down about 13% from its premiere.
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HR: Green calls in sick for 'Grey's' (Movies) posted: 10/11/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Seth Green will guest star on ABC's Grey's Anatomy.
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CartoonBrew: Disney Legend Becky Fallberg, 84 (Movies,General) posted: 10/10/07*
Cartoon Brew reports Disney Legend Becky Fallberg has died. According to her official Disney Legend bio she began her Disney career in 1942 as a telephone operator and ultimately worked her way up to manager of the Ink and Paint department in 1975. She remained its head until 1986 when she retired. Becky Fallberg was named a Disney Legend in 2000.
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JHM: Wanna see what the first few minutes of "Enchanted" looks like? (Movies) posted: 10/10/07
Jim Hill shares some images from the animated portion of this new Kevin Lima film. Which the Mouse hopes will get today's audiences excited about the idea of seeing Walt Disney Studios do traditional animation again
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OrlSen: Disney steps up vigilance against sex predators (WDW) posted: 10/10/07
The Orlando Sentinel talks about Disney's efforts to assist in the growing battle against child-sex crimes.
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OCReg: Disney-led intiative qualifies for ballot (DL) posted: 10/10/07
The Orange County Register reports the Anaheim City Council can adopt it or set an election for measure that would discourage housing near Disneyland.
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ABCNews: Documentary brings "Pixar" struggles to life (Movies) posted: 10/10/07
Highlights from "The Pixar Story"
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HR: 'Cavemen' loses viewers second week out (Movies) posted: 10/10/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Cavemen lost 25% of its viewership from last week.
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HR: ESPN to televise early Masters rounds (Movies) posted: 10/10/07
ESPN will broadcast the first two round of The Masters with limited commercial interruptions.
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AP: Carousel inside Disney suite (DL) posted: 10/9/07*
The Associated Press highlights the plans for Disneyland's new dream suite.
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Reuters: Disney to build first standalone resort on Oahu (OD) posted: 10/9/07*
Last week Disney announced it will build a luxury family resort on Oahu.
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B&C: Cablevision to Offer Sneak Preview of Disney Channel Movie, Series (Movies) posted: 10/9/07*
Disney Channel On Demand subscribers to have access to original movie Twitches Too and original series Wizards of Waverly Place.
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Reuters: S&P raises Walt Disney rating one notch to "A" (General) posted: 10/9/07
Standard & Poor's raised its rating on the Disney Company citing improved earnings.
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DIS: El Capitan Theatre Announces Nightly Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Alongs (Movies) posted: 10/9/07
From October 19 - November 18 the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood CA will present The Nightmare Before Christmas 3D. The special engagement begins with an opening night panel discussion with filmmakers. And each 11:30p show will feature a special 3D sing-a-long.
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HR: Ratatouille takes in $19.3 mil against weak menu (Movies) posted: 10/9/07
The Hollywood Reporter talks about Ratatouille's success at the international box office.
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HR: Dis TV inks deals in Italy, Spain (General) posted: 10/9/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, several of Disney's ABC hits will air on various channels throughout Europe.
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NYTimes: A Made-for-TV Boss Helps Revive ABC (Movies,General) posted: 10/9/07
The New York Times takes a look at ABC Entertainment's chief, Stephen McPherson.
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Variety: 'Dancing', 'Heroes' top Monday (Movies) posted: 10/9/07
Variety highlights ABC's ratings success with Dancing with the Stars.
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AP: 'Game Plan' Repeats as Box-Office Champ (Movies) posted: 10/9/07
The Associated Press reports Disney's The Game Plan held onto the top spot at the box office in its second week.
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Reuters: Ratatouille feasts at overseas box office (Movies) posted: 10/9/07
Reuters announces Disney-Pixar's Ratatouille performed well at the International box office with its run in the UK, Italy and China still to come. It opened in the top spot in recently in Germany.
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Reuters: Big names for Disney's Turok video game (General) posted: 10/9/07
Reuters reports Timothy Olyphant, Powers Boothe, Ron Perlman, William Fichtner and Donnie Wahlberg are among the voice talents in "Turok," set for release in February. Turok will be Disney's first mature-rated video game title.
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HR: ABC Family's 'Middleman' gets its man, women (Movies,General) posted: 10/9/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC Family's The Middleman will star Matt Keeslar and Natalie Morales.
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OCReg: American Music Awards Nominees Announced (Movies) posted: 10/9/07
The Orange County Register lists the American Music Awards nominees. In the soundtrack category is Disney's High School Musical 2.
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OrlSen: Universal Studios settles lawsuit over Back to the Future (WDW) posted: 10/9/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Universal Orlando has settled a lawsuit claiming a Louisiana's woman suffered a stroke following a ride on Universal Studios' Back to the Future.
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Fool: Disney's Next Stop? (General) posted: 10/5/07*
The Motley Fool speculates on Disney's move into "the destination club market"
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DLR: 70th Anniversary Event Celebrates Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (DL) posted: 10/5/07*
On November 16th the Disneyland Resort will host a special screening and variety of events to celebrate the70th anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Tickets for event packages are on sale now.
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LABizJrnls: Hong Kong Discussing Future of Stake in Disney Park (OD) posted: 10/5/07*
The Hong Kong government disappointed with the performance of Hong Kong Disneyland is reportedly in negotiations with Disney to reduce its stake in the theme park.
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Yahoo!Finance: ESPN to have on-site during MLB playoffs (Movies,General) posted: 10/5/07
ESPN has been granted permission for on-site set locations during the MLB playoffs. The network has radio rights while Fox, TBS and TNT have the broadcast rights.
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Reuters: Arkansas probing Hannah Montana tour ticket sales (Movies,General) posted: 10/5/07
The Arkansas Attorney General following numerous complaints from parents unable to obtain tickets to Hannah Montana concerts will investigate the sales tickets.
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SunMedia: The Jungle Book Remastered (Movies) posted: 10/5/07
In the Sun Media report of Disney's newly released and remastered The Jungle Book readers learn when Disney animators went looking for a voice for Mowgli, they found it close to home.
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HR: 'Pushing Daisies' debuts strong for ABC (Movies) posted: 10/5/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the premiere of ABC's Pushing Daisies topped Wednesday's ratings.
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CartoonBrew: Tytla Animation Art for Sale (Movies,Coll) posted: 10/5/07
Cartoon Brew highlights the upcoming auction of animation art from the Estate of Bill Tytla.
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EOnline: Housewives Not A Thriller in Manila (Movies) posted: 10/5/07
E! Online reports ABC and the producers of Desperate Housewives have apologized for remarks within a recent episode that have been seen as devaluing the Filipino medical community.
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Zap2it: 'Grey's Anatomy' Casts Mystery Woman (Movies) posted: 10/5/07
Zap2It reports Lauren Stamile has signed onto ABC's Grey's Anatomy.
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Mediaweek: ABC Hearts Thomas' 'Cupid' (Movies) posted: 10/5/07
ABC has asked Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas to remake his short-lived 1998 series Cupid.
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Mediaweek: ABC to Develop 'Boundaries' (Movies) posted: 10/5/07
ABC is developing a one hour comedy entitled Boundaries written by Six Feet Under producer Jill Soloway and produced by JJ Abrams Bad Robot.
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