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December 2007

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icWales: Walt's small wonder still enchants (Movies) posted: 12/21/07
Brief report highlighting the 70th anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
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IHT: Hong Kong legislators criticize Disneyland results (OD) posted: 12/21/07
The Associated Press reports local legislators criticized the poor performance of Hong Kong Disneyland, with one suggesting the government should consider abandoning its joint venture with The Walt Disney Co.
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PressEnterprise: Dueling Disney (Movies) posted: 12/21/07
The Press Enterprise highlights the Disney shows currently performing in Sourthern California.
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OrlSen: Potrock named VP of Disney's global sports enterprises (WDW) posted: 12/21/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports longtime Disney cast member Ken Potrock has been named senior vice president of global sports enterprises for Disney Parks and Resorts. Previously he had been Disney's senior vice president of global alliance marketing.
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AFP: Disney teams up with Russian state broadcaster (General) posted: 12/20/07
Agence France Presse reports Russian state broadcaster Channel One has signed a deal with Disney that will bring various Disney programming to the channel.
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OCReg: New monorail arrives at Disneyland (DL) posted: 12/20/07
Guests will be able to ride the new train starting in February. The first car shipped in today.
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OrlSen: Spaceship Earth at Disney's Epcot reopening Friday with new features (WDW) posted: 12/20/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Spaceship Earth will reopen on Friday.
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OCReg: Tuba players aim for record at Downtown Disney, Fri Dec 20 (DL) posted: 12/20/07
The Orange County Register reports hundreds of tuba players will gather for "Tuba Christmas" at Downtown Disney on Friday. The free show is set for 2 p.m. Friday at Downtown Disney in the plaza between ESPN Zone and the movie theater.
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JHM: Will the writer's strike force production of "High School Musical 3" & "The Hannah Montana Movie" to be postponed? (Movies) posted: 12/20/07
Jim Hill shares the grim news coming out of Burbank. Which suggests that -- unless the WGA returns to work early in 2008 -- Walt Disney Pictures may have no choice but to push back production of the big screen versions of these two Disney Channel favorites
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NYTimes: Disney Wonders if a Mermaid Can Follow a Trail Blazed by a Lion (Movies) posted: 12/20/07
The New York Times shares the history of Disney Theatricals' successes with The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast and asks will The Little Mermaid be their next one.
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USATODAY: ESPN's Scott gets cancer diagnosis after appendectomy (Movies) posted: 12/20/07
ESPN anchor Stuart Scott had emergency surgery on Nov 26 at that time they discovered cancerous tissue and he will begin chemotherapy.
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HR: 'Biggest Loser' is biggest winner Wednesday (Movies) posted: 12/20/07
While NBC's Biggest Loser topped the ratings on Monday. ABC's Duel edged past NBC's Clash of the Choirs in viewership and tied with adults 18-49.
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LATimes: Justin Bartha's 'Treasure' comic relief (Movies) posted: 12/20/07
The Los Angeles Times offers a brief interview with Justin Bartha who portrays Riley Poole in National Treasure: Book of Secrets.
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USATODAY: 'Book of Secrets' is for 'Treasure' hunter (Movies) posted: 12/20/07
USA Today gives National Treasure: Book of Secrets two out of four stars stating, "If you liked the original, you'll probably enjoy this retread."
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HR: ABC performs schedule change on 'Grey's' (Movies) posted: 12/20/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC and NBC have been shifting around their Jan 3 and Jan 10 programming.
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Courant: Hannah Montana Comes to Hartford (Movies) posted: 12/20/07
Video from Hannah Montana's tour stop in Hartford, CT
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Courant: Disney Makes 'Hannah' Off Limits to Reviewers (Movies,General) posted: 12/20/07
The Hartford Courant "rock critic" takes issue with Disney's decision to not set aside tickets to the recent Hannah Montana concert and with their lack of action to prevent the rapid sale of tickets to "scalpers"
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Courant: At Hannah's Show, A Star in Their Eyes (Movies) posted: 12/20/07
The Hartford Courant offers brief interviews with the various young ladies who were going to see Hannah Montana.
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Mediaweek: ESPN Acquires SchoolSports Inc. (General) posted: 12/20/07
ESPN has reached an agreement to acquire SchoolSports Inc., a high school sports media company.
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TheLedger: At Disney Properties, Christmas Numbers Are Staggering (WDW) posted: 12/20/07
Article highlights the various numbers related to the holiday decorations around Walt Disney World.
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OrlSen: Autopsy Reveals Man Died from Heart Attack on Expedition Everest (WDW) posted: 12/19/07
WFTV reports the autopsy found Jeffery C. Reeb, of Navarre, Fla., died of dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition that in this case had no known cause. He was found unconscious and unresponsive in his seat at the unload station for Expedition Everest.
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Variety: HK Disneyland steers new attractions (WDW) posted: 12/19/07
Hong Kong Disneyland announced Muppet Mobile Lab, High School Musical Celebration, Turtle Talk With Crush and The Art of Animation will be added in 2008. They had previously announced it's a small world.
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AP: Columbia zoo gets new elephants from WDW (WDW) posted: 12/19/07
The Associated Press reports the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia has two new African elephants.
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OrlSen: Disney Wilderness Preserve a little oasis (WDW) posted: 12/19/07
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the hiking trails at the Disney Wilderness Preserve.
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JHM: "Anything Can Happen If You Let It" colorfully chronicles Mary Poppins' journey from page to stage (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/19/07
Jim Hill reviews Brian Sibley & Michael Lassell's great new making-of book. Which -- through a trio of artfully designed books -- covers the history of this much beloved character.
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Reuters: Sweet Home Alabama script suit dismissed (Movies) posted: 12/19/07
Reuters announces a federal court judge has dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Disney over Sweet Home Alabama.
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WFTV: Man, 44, Dies After Riding Expedition Everest (WDW) posted: 12/18/07*
A 44-year-old was unresponsvie when his ride vehicle approached the station. He was transported to Celebration Hospitla where he died.
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WFTV: Deputies Investigating Attempted Rape at Disney Resort (WDW) posted: 12/18/07*
WFTV reports Orange County deputies are investigating an attempted rape at Disney's Pop Century Resort.
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LP: Disney Co. Executives to Discuss Fiscal First Quarter 2008 Financial Results (General) posted: 12/18/07
The Walt Disney Company will announce fiscal first quarter 2008 financial results via a live audio Webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. EST / 1:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 (results will be released at approximately 4:01 p.m. EST / 1:01 p.m. PST). To listen to the Webcast, point your browser to www.disney.com/investors. The discussion will be available via re-play through February 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. EST / 4:00 p.m. PST.
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ABCNews: HK Disneyland Fails to Hit Visitor Goal (OD) posted: 12/18/07
Hong Kong Disneyland fails to reach attendance target for second year
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CBSMW: Disneyland Still Not Drawing 'Em in Hong Kong (WDW) posted: 12/18/07
Brief respons by Hong Kong Disneyland spokesman to reports that attendance was 23%.
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TheStreet: Cramer Recommends Disney Stock (General) posted: 12/18/07
"Mad Money" Jim Cramer offers a brief take on Disney stock.
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Zap2it: Jimmy Kimmel 'Live' Once More (Movies) posted: 12/18/07
Zap2It reports ABC's Jimmy Kimmel will return to the airwaves on January 2nd.
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HR: ESPN keeps 'Streak' alive with '08 docu (Movies) posted: 12/18/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ESPN will televise a documentary on the Brandon High School's wrestling program winning streak which has been on-going for 34 years.
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ToonTuesday : Home for the Holidays (General) posted: 12/18/07
Disney Legend Floyd Norman takes JHM readers on a tour of Walt Disney Studios circa 1957
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NYTimes: Disneyland Date Has Sarkozy in the Limelight (OD) posted: 12/18/07
France's president Nicolas Sarkozy was photographed at Disneyland Paris with an well known heiress and former supermodel causing a media stir.
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LATimes: ESPN is on schedule to land in L.A. in 2009 (Movies,General) posted: 12/18/07
ESPN will expand its studios to the five-story building next to Staples Center to complement its hub in Bristol, Conn.
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OrlSen: WDW named leading theme park resort in world (WDW) posted: 12/17/07*
The Orlando Sentinel reports Walt Disney World was named the "world's leading theme-park resort" with votes by 167,000 travel agents and tourism professionals eligible to vote.
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NYTimes: Rayovac Batteries in a Partnership with the World of Disney Characters (DL,WDW,General) posted: 12/17/07*
The New York Times discusses the recently announced partnership between Rayovac and Disney.
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LPLatest: Mary Poppins Musical Featured on ABC's The View, Dec 18 (Movies) posted: 12/17/07
Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins will be featured on The View. On the segment, co-host Sherry Shepherd goes backstage at Mary Poppins to fly high above the glorious orchestra of Disney’s New Amsterdam Theater. And, Mary Poppins producer and President of Disney Theatrical Group, Thomas Schumacher, will sit down with all of The View co-hosts to talk about his new book, "How Does The Show Go On? An Introduction To The Theatre."
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Mediaweek: ABC Unveils Midseason; Shifts Lost to Thursdays (Movies) posted: 12/17/07
The midseason schedule for ABC
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OrlSen: Disney global tours see a rise in popularity after 3 years (WDW) posted: 12/17/07
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the growing success of Adventures by Disney
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HR: 'Ratatouille,' 'Beowulf' in Acad's graces (Movies) posted: 12/17/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Ratatouille is among the preliminary contender list for the visual effects Oscars -- a rarity for animated films. Beowulf is also in the preliminary listing.
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TheManRoom: Disney's 'Enchanted' Planned for Bluray This Easter (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/17/07
Disney's Enchanted is expected on dvd and BluRay in time for Easter.
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LPLatest: Walt Disney's Peter Pan 55th Anniversary Product Release & Signing (DL,Movies,Coll) posted: 12/17/07
DisneyGallery.com has announced a February 23rd product release and signing to celebrate Peter Pan's 55th anniversary. Artists will include Dave Avanzino, Maggie Parr, Walt Disney Imagineer, Larry Nikolai, Michelle Valigura and Amanda Visell, whose whimsical artistic style can be seen in the event's signature piece, titled Straight On Til Morning.
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LPLatest: Fathead Launches New Disney Line Featuring Hannah Montana, Pirates of the Caribbean and Cars (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/17/07
Fathead announces a a new line of their life-sized wall décor featuring Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana, and characters from both the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy and the Disney Pixar film Cars, just in time for holiday gift-giving. Disney Pixar Cars characters include Lightning McQueen, Mater, Sally, Luigi, Guido, Doc Hudson and Ramone, and Pirates of the Caribbean features Captain Jack Sparrow and Will Turner.
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Canada: Prof looks at religion in Disney World (General) posted: 12/17/07
Jennifer Porter will offer "Religion and Disney: Not Just Another Mickey Mouse Course" to students at Memorial University.
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LPLotion: Publicity Stills from the Walt Disney World Christmas Parade (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 12/17/07
View Jessica Simpson, Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers and more in these photos from the recent filming of the Walt Disney World Christmas Parade which airs Christmas Day on ABC. Check local listings for showtimes.
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LATimes: Since Disneyland, Eden Espinosa can cast a spell (DL) posted: 12/17/07
The Los Angeles Times talks with Eden Espinosa of Wicked who got her start doing theme park shows.
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LATimes: 'Musical' duplicates, improves on original (Movies) posted: 12/17/07
The Los Angeles Times reviews the stage version of the Disney Channel movie sensation 'High School Musical' is at the Kodak Theatre.
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LATimes: ABC's 'Daisies' is lone new broadcast TV show to earn Globe nod (Movies) posted: 12/14/07
The Los Angeles Times talks about ABC's Pushing Daisies, the only new broadcast TV show nominated for a Golden Globe.
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JAM: Miley Cyrus Describes Stresses Over Tour Ticket Controversy (General) posted: 12/14/07
Brief remarks by Miley Cyrus as she makes her only Canadian stop Saturday in Toronto.
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LP: Additional Concert Tour Dates for Miley Cyrus Go On Sale Tomorrow (Movies) posted: 12/14/07
Miley Cyrus confirms fourteen new dates, extending the "Best of Both Worlds" nationwide concert tour through January 31, 2008. Tickets for the additional dates go on sale starting Saturday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Ticketmaster outlets and online at AEGLive.com.
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HR: Rivals, sales plundered by 'Pirates' (Movies) posted: 12/14/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End tops the Nielsen VideoScan First Alert DVD.
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Examiner: DC to pay Disney $200,000 (Movies) posted: 12/14/07
Disney will be refunded 100 percent of the sales taxes expended during preproduction and filming of National Treasure 2 as part of the District's film incentive.
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LATimes: So you want to be a sommelier? (DL) posted: 12/14/07
The Los Angeles Times in an article about the evolving wine culture of Southern California highlights the Napa Rose's Michael Jordan who is one of two Master Sommeliers in Orange County.
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LP: Bob Iger and 150 Disney Volunteers build playground for Boys and Girls Club of East LA (DL) posted: 12/13/07
The Walt Disney Company's President and CEO, Bob Iger, and 150 other Disney VoluntEARS, including the Company's senior management team, continued their commitment to give back to local communities and rolled up their sleeves today to build a new playground for the kids of the Boys and Girls Club of East Los Angeles.
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Billboard: Disney Albums in Top 10 Dec 22 (Movies) posted: 12/13/07
Last week Disney's High School Musical 2 held onto #6 while Hannah Montana 2 (Soundtrack)/Meet Miley Cyrus stepped up two spots to #5.
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USAToday: Hannah Montana fans jam on Nintendo DS (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/13/07
Review of Hannah Montana: Music Jam for Nintendo DS.
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Jam!: High School Musical Grows Up (Movies) posted: 12/13/07
Interview with High School Musical's Kaycee Stroh (Martha Cox), Chris Warren Jr (Zeke Baylor), Olesya Rulin (Kelsi Nielsen) and Ryne Sanborn (Jason Cross).
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TKWebcast: Artist Thomas Kinkade Shares His Disney Memories (WDW) posted: 12/13/07
"Painter of Light" Thomas Kinkade shares his memories of trips to Disney World and describes his painting "A New Day at Cinderella Castle"
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WSJ: Children's Place Net Falls 70% (General) posted: 12/13/07
The Wall Street Journal reports Children's Place operated Disney Stores sales have grown 3.1%.
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LP: Disney Company Golden Globe Nominations (General) posted: 12/13/07
LaughingPlace.com has identified Disney Company related Golden Globe nominations. These include US distributed Miramax films, Disney Studios and ABC properties.
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OrlSen: Disney employees to get on-site medical clinic (WDW) posted: 12/12/07*
The Orlando Sentinel reports Walt Disney World will open a 15,000-square foot, on-site medical clinic for employees. It is expected to open between late 2008 and fall 2009.
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LP: Additional Dates for Hannah Montana Nationwide Tour (General) posted: 12/12/07
Miley Cyrus confirms fourteen new dates, extending the "Best of Both Worlds" nationwide concert tour through January 31, 2008.
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DIS: ExperienceToy Story Mania! (DL,WDW) posted: 12/12/07
Disney.com offers early concept art for Toy Story Mania and a video of Imagineering's Tom Fitzgerald describing the attraction.
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Disney: Celebrate a magical holiday season at Disney.com (Movies) posted: 12/12/07
Enjoy a variety of holiday fun including a classic Pluto cartoon, behind the scenes of the Christmas Day Parade and more at Disney.com
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TheStar: Little green notebook is full after Disney trip (WDW) posted: 12/12/07
Visitor shares the odd and unusual sights and sounds of the family trip to Walt Disney World.
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WinonaDaily: Discover the real magic behind Disney (WDW) posted: 12/12/07
Minnesota columnist shares her concerns over the waste generated by the millions of Walt Disney World guests.
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LPLatest: Vacation Offers from Disneyland Resort (DL) posted: 12/12/07
For arrivals Jan. 7 through June 25, 2008 (travel must be completed by June 27, 2008), the Walt Disney Travel Company is offering kids age 2 – 11 the opportunity to fly free on Alaska Airlines from major cities in the West, when travel is in conjunction with its Southern California vacation packages. Two-night land packages start at $206 per person, based on double occupancy during value season. The Kids Fly Free offer is valid for each child when accompanied by a paying adult round-trip airfare.
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CFNews13: KIds Thrown Out of Disney (WDW) posted: 12/11/07
Rowdy behavior by a group of young athletes led Disney to send their teams homes from the Pop Warner Super Bowl competition.
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Reuters; Disney's ESPN to expand programming on Sirius (Movies,General) posted: 12/11/07
ESPN has announced it will increase its presence on Sirius Satellite Radio which will linclude simulcasts of some of the sports networks most popular shows
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JAMTV: CBS Nabs Ratings Win Over ABC (Movies) posted: 12/11/07
ABC without Dancing with the Stars slipped into the number two spot behind CBS.
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Mediaweek: ABC Reaches Tentative Deal With NABET (General) posted: 12/11/07
ABC announced it has reached a tentative agreement with the Broadcast Employees and Technicians Sector of the Communications Workers of America (NABET).
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OrlSen: Grandmother arrested for carrying a gun and knife at Disney now out of jail (WDW) posted: 12/10/07*
A Pennsylvania grandmother forgot she carrying a loaded .32 semiautomatic handgun with her. The gun was discovered as she entered the Magic Kingdom and led to her arrest for carrying a concealed weapon.
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LATimes: Housing plan opposed by Disney isn't dead yet (DL) posted: 12/10/07
A developer asks Anaheim to reconsider the 1,500-home project, two weeks after taking steps that had been interpreted as abandoning the proposal. Disney wants the area reserved for tourism.
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BVE: Lucas Grabeel on Regis and Kelly Tuesday (Movies) posted: 12/10/07
High School Musical's Lucas Grabeel will appear on Live with Regis and Kelly on Tuesday, December 11.
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DIS: High School Musical 2 DVD Website Offers Previews, DVD Goes On Sale 12/11 (Movies,Coll) posted: 12/10/07
Visit the official site for the dvd for a sneak peek including rehearsals from the film. The dvd is set to hit shelves on Tuesday, December 11
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JHM: Ariel meets her maker? Has Tinker Bell lost her voice? (Movies) posted: 12/10/07
Jim Hill shares a few fun Disney-related items that have popped up in his inbox over the past few days. Including where you can find an early reference to Rapunzel in "Enchanted"
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AWN: Penguins of Madagascar Take Mission at Nick (Movies) posted: 12/10/07
Animation World News reports Nickelodeon, MTV Networks and DreamWorks Animation have joined forces on a new, CG-animated comedy series tentatively titled The Penguins of Madagscar. The series will be exec produced by Kim Possible team Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley.
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HR: Disney fund invests in EdgeCast (General) posted: 12/10/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter Steamboat Ventures, an investment firm of Disney, is set to announce it has acquired an interest in EdgeCast, an Internet delivery network.
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HR: Big time for ABC 'Big Shots' (Movies) posted: 12/10/07
ABC has removed Big Shots from the lineup and will air Private Practice in its 10p Thursday time slot.
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CB: Ito Illlustrates Self-Published Children's Book (Movies) posted: 12/10/07
Cartoon Brew highlights a self-published chidren's book Hello Maggie which is illustrated by former Disney artist, Willie Ito.
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Fortune: How Bob Iger Works (General) posted: 12/7/07*
Disney's CEO tells Fortune's Devin Leonard his efficiency tips: get up at 4:30, lose the driver, and put history to work.
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OCReg: Two hotel plans submitted for Disneyland-Area Mall (DL) posted: 12/7/07*
The Orange County Register reports the plans for two hotels at the Anaheim GardenWalk have been submitted to the city. It is rumored that the hotels will be operated by Disney.
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Reuters: Disney launches UK kids portal, Europe to follow (General) posted: 12/7/07*
An all-new Disney.co.uk is coming Monday. The site is expected to offer many of the multimedia activities currently available on the US site.
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OrlSen: Upgrade at Epcot About Ready for Liftoff (WDW) posted: 12/7/07
The Orlando Sentinel offers a peek at the soon to be re-opened Spaceship Earth and posts a behind-the-scenes video.
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PostGazette: Disney plans movie of Hannah concert (General) posted: 12/7/07
Advance tickets are available now for the limited run of Walt Disney Pictures' 3-D concert film "Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert"
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HattiesburgAmerican: Disney Institute program to come to Hattiesburg (General) posted: 12/7/07
The Area Development Partnership will host the Disney Institute, a program that facilitates leadership skills and organizational vision, on May 8, ADP President Angie Godwin announced at the organization’s annual meeting today. More information will be made available in the Saturday Hattiesburg American.
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HR: 'Wipeout' pilot a reality for ABC (Movies) posted: 12/7/07
ABC has ordered Wipeout a realtity competition pilot that is described as Fear Factor without the gross.
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AP: Disney Director Buys Shares (General) posted: 12/7/07
Disney Company Director Orin Smith buys 3,100 shares of common stock
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AP: Mary Poppins Recoups Its Investment (Movies) posted: 12/5/07*
The Associated Press reports Mary Poppins' producers Thomas Schumacher and Cameron Mackintosh have announced the stage show has recouped its investment and plans tours in North America and other locations.
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Reuters: Hong Kong Disneyland's first years "unsatisfactory" (OD) posted: 12/5/07
Reports that Hong Kong Disneyland has missed attendance goals in its first two years.
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OrlSen: 2 Disney Ships will call Port Canaveral home in 2009 (WDW) posted: 12/5/07
The Orlando Sentinelreports the Disney Cruise Lines will once again call Port Canaveral home.
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LATimes: Songs to Leave You Enchanted (Movies) posted: 12/5/07
The Los Angeles Times showcases the songs of Disney's Enchanted.
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ABCNews: Patriots-Ravens Breaks Cable Record (Movies) posted: 12/5/07
The Associated Press reports ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast of Patriots-Ravens drew the largest-ever cable audience.
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Zap2It: Boston Legal Still Churning Out Episodes (Movies) posted: 12/5/07
ABC's Boston Legal should have original episodes to air through January.
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DIS: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Trailer (Movies) posted: 12/5/07
New trailer for the Summer 2008 film Prince Caspian.
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LP: Disney Cruise Line Adds Two Easern Caribbean Itineraries Amidst a Wave of New Choices (WDW) posted: 12/4/07*
Disney Cruise Line announced today two new eastern Caribbean itineraries for 2009 -- giving guests more choices than ever before to explore the beautiful islands of the Caribbean -- and special offerings for 2008.
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LABizJournals: Disney's Sweeney takes top spot in Hollywood Reporter List (Movies,General) posted: 12/4/07*
Anne Sweeney, the co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney-ABC Television, tops the Hollywood Reporter's list of the 100 most powerful women in entertainment, which was released Tuesday.
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ZDNet: ESPN expands global reach with sports scores site (General) posted: 12/4/07*
ESPN will launch ScoreCenter.com which will eventually provide live scores for 23 sports in 180 countries.
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LPLatest: Walt Disney World Resort New Years Eve Festivities Announced (WDW) posted: 12/4/07
Fireworks celebration and extended hours announced for Walt Disney World.
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AP: Walt Disney Buys IParenting Media (General) posted: 12/4/07
The Associated Press reports the Walt Disney Internet Group has purchased IParenting Media to broaden web property base.
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ABCNews: I Call My Next Witness...Mickey Mouse (Movies) posted: 12/4/07
Error at Italian Court leads to summons for various animated characters including Mickey Mouse.
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OrlSen: Man dies after fall at Disney (WDW) posted: 12/3/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports a 72-year-old man who fell outside a Magic Kingdom restaurant died of his injuries.
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HR: 'Ratatouille' in Annie mix (Movies) posted: 12/3/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney/Pixar's Ratatouille has received 13 feature nominations for the upcoming International Animated Film Society (ASIFA-Hollywood) competition. The film was nominated for best animated feature as well as individual nominations for directing, writing, character animation, animated effects (two nominations), production design, storyboarding, character design, character animation, music and voice acting (three nominations).
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OrlSen: Epcot's Spaceship Earth to reopen mid-December (WDW) posted: 12/3/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Epcot's Spaceship Earth is expected to re-open in Mid December for sneak previews with a new story overlay, new technology, new soundtrack and narrator.
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JAM!Video: 'Pirates' sails onto DVD Tomorrow (Movies) posted: 12/3/07
Interview with Pirates of the Caribbean's Pintel (Lee Arenberg) and Marty (Martin Klebba).
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DVDTalk: I Was A Pirate (For a Day) (Movies) posted: 12/3/07
Journalist shares experience of learning more about Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean with a day of behind-the-scenes activities -- wardrobe, makeup, interview with actors and more.
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HR: 'Enchanted' re-casts spell (Movies) posted: 12/3/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney's Enchanted fell an "acceptable 50% from its first Friday-through-Sunday frame" and topped the box office with $17 million.
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Playbill: Audiences Again "Enchanted" by Menken & Schwartz Scored Disney Film (Movies) posted: 12/3/07
Disney's Enchanted with music by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz spent another week at the top of the box office.
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OrlandoFox35: Disney Hosts Wounded Vets (WDW) posted: 12/3/07
The Road to Recovery Conference and Tribute, a gathering of 150 wounded troops and families is currently underway at the Swan and Dolphin Resorts. Among the event's activities were a day at the theme parks, the Very Merry Christmas Party and a Character Breakfast.
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MichaelSplorn: Bill Peet’s Dumbo Board (Movies) posted: 12/3/07
Storyboard images from Dumbo by Bill Peet.Link spotted on Cartoon Brew
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HR: Sunday's 'Housewives' no disaster for ABC (Movies) posted: 12/3/07
ABC's Desperate Housewives gave ABC a ratings win on Sunday evening.
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NYTimes: Pout and Shout (Movies) posted: 12/3/07
The New York Times discusses the new expectations of fans and the disappointment of many Miley Cyrus fan club members who were unable to purchase tickets to her highly popular concert series.
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EOnline: Ashley Tisdale's Nose Nipped (Movies) posted: 12/3/07
High School Musical actress Ashley Tisdale has undergone a nose job.
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