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January 2008

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AP: Ratatouille Had Best Picture Pedigree (Movies) posted: 1/31/08
Some argue that without the Animated Feature category Disney/Pixar's Ratatouille would be a strong candidate for the Oscar's Best Picture.
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Fool: Disney in 2010 (General) posted: 1/31/08
The Motley Fool takes readers into a speculative Disney future.
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HR: Hannah Montana film sets presales record (Movies) posted: 1/31/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ticket presales for the 3D Hannah Montana concert has set records.
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Reuters: Docu gives Hannah fans a brief, high-energy treat (Movies) posted: 1/31/08
Reuters provides a brief overview of the 3-D Hannah Montana concert film that hits theaters February 1st for a limited engagement.
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LATimesObit: Robert Cunniff, Mouseterpiece Theater Creator (Movies,General) posted: 1/31/08
The Los Angeles Times reports Robert Cunniff who conceived, co-wrote and executive-produced the Disney Channel's Mouseterpiece Theater had died at the age of 81 following a long illness. Cunniff received an Emmy Award for outstanding achievenment in children's programming as producer of Sesame Street in 73 which he shared with executive producer Jon Stone.
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Reuters: Game Plan stomps competition on DVD charts (Movies,Coll) posted: 1/31/08
Disney's The Game Plan topped the national DVD sales and rental charts for the week ending January 27.
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IGN: ABC, Disney and MGM on Xbox LIVE (Movies) posted: 1/31/08
Various programs from ABC, The Disney Channel and MGM will be available for download for Xbox LIVE members.
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TampaBayBlogs: Dolphin hotel gives 2 tons of coffee to troops (WDW) posted: 1/31/08
The Walt Disney World Dolphin hotel is sending unused packages of coffee to the military.
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SWIowaNws: Metro mom chosen for New WDW endeavor (WDW) posted: 1/31/08
Brief bio of the Iowa mom who was selected for the Walt Disney World Moms Panel.
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OCReg: Tustin's The District to Host Hannah Montana Karaoke Contest (Coll) posted: 1/31/08
Tomorrow (Friday) from 4 - 7p 25 lucky girls ages 14 and under will have the chance to win a variety of Hannah Montana related prized including an autographed item during a Hannah Montana karaoke contest at The District. The contest will also feature an appearance by Emily Osment and a chance to win tickets to the sold-out Jonas Brothers concert.
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Cleveland: Cleveland Pops Orchestra getting a boost from a Disney Voice (General) posted: 1/31/08
Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel in Disney's animated film "The Little Mermaid," performs with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra on Saturday at Severance Hall during a program titled "Fantasies and Fairytales."
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HR: ABC Family brood growing (Movies) posted: 1/31/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter ABC Family has picked up the pilot Roomies and is considering the future of two other series.
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NYDailyNws: 'Lost' fans show their Initiative (Movies) posted: 1/31/08
A look at the fan response to the mysteries of ABC's Lost.
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CanadianPress: The Jonas Brothers take 'Hannah Montana' roadmap to superstardom (Movies) posted: 1/30/08
A look at the path to stardom of the Hollywood Records artists The Jonas Brothers.
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LP: Reports of Additional Classic Disney Albums Coming to iTunes (General) posted: 1/30/08
Reports that the classic Disney albums Italiannette, Westward Ho the Wagons, Chilling Thrilling Sounds of the House, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea will be released on iTunes. Also coming to iTunes will be several titles previously released through the theme parks' Wonderland CD burning system. These include: Meet Me Down on Main Street, A Musical Tour of France with Maurice Chevalier, Songs from Lady and the Tramp, The Disney Afternoon,and The Country Bear Jamboree.
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EnvironmentalLeader: Waste Management Display Coming to Epcot (WDW) posted: 1/30/08
Waste Management will bring their Think Green campaign to Epcot's Innoventions. The display will offer visitors the chance to virtually experience the operations on a single-stream recycling line, feed the boiler at a waste-to-energy facility and run the bulldozer at a landfill in a hands-on, interactive exhibit called "Don’t Waste It."
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HR: Disney taps Coleman for toons (General) posted: 1/30/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Disney Channel has hired veteran Nickelodeon animation executive Eric Coleman to senior vp development at Disney TV Animation.
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DisneyWorldSports: Expedition Everest Challenge Registration Opens 2/15 (WDW) posted: 1/30/08
Registration will open February 15th for the inaugural Expedition Everest Challenge. A 5K event at Disney's Animal Kingdom that will include an after-hours party.
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Reuters: Hannah Montana concert movie sets presale records (Movies,General) posted: 1/30/08
Reuters reports the strong online ticket sales numbers for the limited release 3-D film of Hannah Montana's concert.
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Star Wars: When You Wish Upon a Death Star (WDW) posted: 1/30/08
StarWars.com offers a behind the scenes look at the Jedi Training Academy with an interview of the Show Director/Writer Mark Renfrow and the Principal Technical Director, Marcus Hurst.Link spotted on Screamscape
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StLkTrib: Midvale outlet store feeds Disney mania (General) posted: 1/30/08
Disney Character Warehouse Outlet Store opens in Midvale, UT. Among items currently available are gold colored mouse ears from Disneyland's 50th celebration selling for 99 cents each.
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LP: Wal-Mart Teams With Disney to be Hannah Montana Retail Headquarters (Coll,General) posted: 1/30/08
Throughout the year Wal-Mart will offer more ways for fans to express their inner pop star, with more than 140 unique Hannah Montana-inspired products. Hannah Montana fans can already begin to browse new accessories in Wal-Mart's "Hannah Montana Shops" in 750 Wal-Mart stores across the U.S.
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LP: Disney Records Releases Hannah Montana 2 Non-Stop Dance Party (Movies,Coll) posted: 1/30/08
Walt Disney Records throws a full-on non-stop dance party with the release of the Hannah Montana 2 Non-Stop Dance Party CD on January 29, 2008.
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LP: Disney Interactive Studios Announces High School Musical 2 Work This Out for NintendoDS (Coll) posted: 1/30/08
High School Musical: Work This Out! allows fans of the popular Disney Channel movies to dive into the world of the Lava Springs Resort in an all new musical adventure game, featuring storylines extending beyond "High School Musical 2." For the first time on Nintendo DS, High School Musical: Work This Out! features all 10 songs from the movie, and allows players to take their favorite songs from the film on-the-go by using the Nintendo DS as a music player. This unique feature lets players listen to their favorite "High School Musical 2" songs even while the Nintendo DS is closed. The game will be available in April 2008.
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SleafordToday: Mickey and friends cheer on Debbie in Disney race (WDW) posted: 1/30/08
Debbie Chessum has completed the 2008 Disney World Marathon in Florida. She ran the event to raise money for Meningitis Research Foundation.
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LATimes: Mickey Mouse & Disney celebrate Year of the Rat (DL) posted: 1/30/08
Mickey & Minnie will serve as co-grand marshals of the 109th Annual Golden Dragon Parade on Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. in Los Angeles’ Chinatown.
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OrlSen: Disney's chief financial officer defends performance of parks, resorts (General) posted: 1/29/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney CFO Staggs responds to concerns expressed by analyst Bazinet of Citi Investment Research.
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Fool: Don't Sell Disney (General) posted: 1/29/08
The Motley Fool explains why you shouldn't sell your Disney stocks despite the recent announcement by Citi analyst Jason Bazinet who downgraded shares of Disney to "sell" this morning,
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OrlSen: Hannah Montana/MIley Cyrus, Girls Night Out a good one (Movies) posted: 1/29/08
Overview of the concert in Orlando.
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Zap2it: Miley Cyrus honors her dad with new name (Movies) posted: 1/29/08
The star of Disney's Hannah Montana has officially changed her name to Miley Ray Cyrus.
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Variety: Disney's 'Minutemen' a ratings champ (Movies) posted: 1/29/08
Variety reports the Disney Channel premiere of Minutmen topped the cable network ratings on Friday night.
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OCReg: Exclusive suite conjures Disney dream (DL) posted: 1/29/08
Imagineers have brought Walt Disney's dream of a New Orleans Square apartment to life.
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NYPost: Animated Decision (General) posted: 1/29/08
The New York Post discusses the impending changes at Nickelodeon as they seek to close the ratings gap with the Disney Channel.
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Reuters: Elliot to release 3-D Music Video (Movies) posted: 1/29/08
Walt Disney Studios is creating a 3-D music video featuring two Missy Elliott songs that will premiere February 4 on MTV's TRL. Glasses will be made available through various promotions.
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Reuters: Raimi brings fantasy to syndication with Wizard (Movies) posted: 1/29/08
Spider-man director Sam Raimi is teaming iwth Disney-ABC Domestic Television and ABC Studios on a new first-run, live-action weekly series based onTerry Goodkind's epic fantasy series The Sword of Truth.
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LPWire: Disney's California Food and Wine Festival Set to Showcase Flavors of the Golden State (DL) posted: 1/28/08
Disney's California Food and Wine Festival presents the magic of cooking and the artistry of fine wine at the Disneyland Resort April 11 - May 5, part of the Resort's celebration of the "Year of a Million Dreams."
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AP: Cruising with the family on Disney (WDW) posted: 1/28/08
The Associated Press highlights the fun of a family vacation aboard the Disney Cruise Lines.
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LPWire: Thomas Kinkade Painting of Cinderella Castle (WDW) posted: 1/28/08
Thomas Kinkade exhibited A New Day at the Cinderella Castle for the first time at an October 20, 2007 event at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort. The image is available in paper and canvas limited edition.
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AP: Pediatricians group wants ABC premiere show canceled (Movies) posted: 1/28/08
The Associated Press reports the American Academy of Pediatrics wants the premiere episode of ABC's Eli Stone cancelled declaring "A television show that perpetuates the myth that vaccines cause autism is the height of reckless irresponsibility on the part of ABC and its parent company, The Walt Disney Co."
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OrlSen: Widow sues Disney Cruise Line in man's death (WDW) posted: 1/28/08
During the Mediterranean cruise Marilyn Piazza's husband tripped and injured his head in his stateroom. He died 17 days later. Her suit alleges the Disney Cruise Line did not respond appropriately.
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NYPost: She's a Total Sellout (Movies) posted: 1/28/08
The New York Post talks about the continuing success of Hannah Montana as her limited run 3D film is selling out.
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GMA: Behind the Scenes Exclusive With Hannah Montana (Movies) posted: 1/28/08
Miley Cyrus shows 'GMA' her life backstage, in her dressing room and on tour
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NYTimes: Disney tries to make hits fits in small world (Movies,General) posted: 1/28/08
The New York Times highlights Disney's worldwide adaptation of the US hit High School Musical.
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Variety: High School Musical sets sights on London (Movies,General) posted: 1/28/08
Variety announces the limited engagement of Disney's High School Musical the show begins June 30th at the Apollo Hammersmith Theater.
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JAMTV: New Season of ABC's Lost set (Movies) posted: 1/28/08
ABC's Lost return Thursday for its eight episode truncated fourth season.
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LATimes: Disney adds fantasy lands (General) posted: 1/28/08
The Los Angeles Times examines Disney Fairies and the fairy land online users can explore.
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Zap2it: FCC Fines ABC for Working 'Blue' (Movies) posted: 1/28/08
The FCC may pose a $1.4 million fine on ABC stations in response to an episode of NYPD Blue that aired nearly five years ago and featured a female's unclothed behind.
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AP: Campbell Soup, ABC Doing Heart Problems (Movies) posted: 1/28/08
The Associated Press reports ABC and Campbell Soup Co. have teamed up to bring an integrated campaign for February to promote heart health and soup in commercials and as part of the programs as well.
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Mediaweek: ABC Drops Nearly Third of Pilots (Movies) posted: 1/28/08
ABC has announced it dropped nearly a third of its pilot scripts, more than any other network.
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HR: ABC's Extreme tops slow Sunday (Movies) posted: 1/28/08
ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition topped the ratings Sunday evening.
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USATODAY: Sail with SpongeBob on new Nickelodeon Family Cruise (OD,General) posted: 1/28/08
USA Today announces Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas will host the first Nickelodeon Family Cruise. Disney fans may recall Mickey Mouse stepped into the cruise industry with the Big Red Boat of the now defunct Premier Cruises before launching the Disney Cruise Line.
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LATimes: Time travel for teens (Movies) posted: 1/25/08
In Disney's TV movie 'Minutemen,' three students can visit the recent past to correct gaffes and save face.
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DIS: Official Site for Disney Channel original Minutemen (Movies) posted: 1/25/08
Visit the official site for Disney Minutemen which premieres tonight on the Disney Channel.
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StLkTrib Disney's 'Minutemen' stresses chemistry, not brain strain (Movies) posted: 1/25/08
Review of the Disney Channel original movie Minutemen which premieres tonight.
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CourierPost: Winslow teen to star in Disney TV movie (Movies) posted: 1/25/08
Brief bio for actor Dexter Darden who makes his movie debut in tonight's Minutemen.
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InsideBayArea: San Carlos mayor's movie earns 5 Oscar nominations (Movies) posted: 1/25/08
Brief interview with Ratatouille producer Brad Lewis on the film's five Oscar nominations.
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CNN: Teenager arrested in suicide hijacking plot (General) posted: 1/25/08
CNN reports a teen was arrested who had plans to hijack a commercial jetliner to crash into a Hannah Montana concert in Louisiana.
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WacoTrib: 'Enchanted' singer to help raise funds for orphaned Kenyans (Movies) posted: 1/25/08
The Waco Tribune reports Jon McLaughlin who performs "So Close" the romantic ballad in Enchanted's ballroom scene will participate in an evening concert to raise money for the Kenyan aid group Omega Kids.
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FloridaToday: ‘High School Musical’ singer to perform at Day of Dance (Movies) posted: 1/25/08
Drew Seeley who provided the singing voice for Troy in High School Musical will perform at 2p February 23 in Titusville.
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Variety: Disney's Garner heads to Lifetime (General) posted: 1/25/08
Disney Channel programming exec Scott Garner is heading to Lifetime, where he's been named senior VP of planning, scheduling and acquisitions.
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LP: Disneyland Dream Suite (DL) posted: 1/24/08
Publicity concept art and video tour of the Disneyland Dream Suite at Disneyland. Randomly selected Disneyland Resort guests will be given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stay overnight inside Disneyland in the Suite, located in New Orleans Square in the park, beginning in late January 2008 as part of the Year of a Million Dreams.
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SeattlePI: More Annie Leibovitz Disney Dream Portrait Series Images Released (DL,WDW,General) posted: 1/24/08
Series of images featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Marc Anthony & Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Biel, Gisele Bundchen and others in Disney fairy tale settings.
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OregonLive: Brad Bird's rat chef flies to Oscar nomination (Movies) posted: 1/24/08
Brad Bird talks about Ratatouille's five Oscar nominations and the impact growing up in the Northwest has had.
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Forbes: Euro Disney Q1 sales jump 20 pct on strong growth at theme parks, hotels (OD) posted: 1/24/08
Forbes highlights Euro Disney's first quarter earnings.
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TimesOnline: Performance no longer Mickey Mouse (OD) posted: 1/24/08
Euro Disney, the French theme park operator, edges closer to profitability with a 20 per cent jump in first-quarter revenues.
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HR: Toy Story films to play in 3-D (Movies) posted: 1/24/08
The Hollywood Reporter announces the Toy Story films will return for special 3-D showings in 2009 and 2010 leading up to the release of Toy Story 3 which will be produced as a 3-D motion picture.
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ThanhNienDaily: Disney characters in HCMC for one month festival (Movies) posted: 1/24/08
Children in Vietnam can meet their favorite Disney characters during the Disney Month festival now through February 21 in Ho Chi Minh City. The event is free and offers photo shoots, dance contests, fashion shows and more.
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HR: Starz wheels, deals for films (General) posted: 1/24/08
The Hollywood Reporter announces Starz Entertainment has signed numerous studios deal. The Disney deal will bring their theatrical releases through 2012 to Starz. The cable channel receives a 15-18 month first windo on each film, followed by a second window after basic cable and broadcast premieres.
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AdaEveningNws: Byng Schools receive grant (Movies) posted: 1/24/08
Byng High School in Oklahoma was selected to receive a $5,000 grant from Disney’s High School Musical: the Music in You Grant Program and will perform their version of the hit musical show at the end of April.
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NewsCourier: High School Musical on Ice (Movies) posted: 1/24/08
The Niagara Gazette talks with Arthur Edel from High School Musical: The Ice Show about the show's popularity.
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EveningTimes: Can't Get Better Than This For Disney Ice Show Winners (Movies) posted: 1/24/08
Evening Times competitions winners attend opening night of High School Musical the Ice Show at Braehead Arena in Glasgow.
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msnbc: Looking a gift mouse in the mouth (WDW) posted: 1/24/08
WeJustGotBack.com offers six ways to make the most of Disney's dining plan.
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WKMG: Teacher accused of sex on Disney visits (WDW) posted: 1/24/08
A Florida band teacher is accused of molesting students he would take on trips to Walt Disney World. Walt Disney World is cooperating with officials to provide dates of the teacher's various visits.
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WSJ: Main Street HK (WDW) posted: 1/23/08
The Wall Street Journal talks about Disney's efforts to make its Hong Kong Disneyland appear a lot more Chinese.
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About: Interview with Tony Baxter (DL) posted: 1/23/08
Lengthy interview with Imagineer Tony Baxter.
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AniMag: Disney Background Painter Mack Dies at 90 (Movies) posted: 1/23/08
Animation Magazine reports Brice Harvey Mack, who painted backgrounds for such iconic Disney features as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio, passed away on Jan. 2 in Hollywood, Calif. at the age of 90.
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DallasNws: Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort gets a fresh look and feel (WDW) posted: 1/23/08
A look at the recent and ongoing changes to Disney's Contemporary Resort.
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Broadway: Sherie Rene Scott, Q&A Interview (Movies) posted: 1/23/08
Broadway.com talks with Sherie Rene Scott who currently plays the sea witch, Ursula.
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Newsday: Sierra Boggess makes a splash in 'Little Mermaid' (Movies) posted: 1/23/08
Newsday offers a look at the career of Sierra Boggess who is currently performing the role of Ariel.
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AP: ESPN Anchor Dana Jacobson Disciplined (General) posted: 1/23/08
The Associated Press reports ESPN anchor Dana Jacobson has been suspended for a week following her expletive-laden speech at a celebrity roast.
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IGN: Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey Playstation 2 Game Review (Movies,Coll) posted: 1/23/08
Review of the recently released Playstation 2 title Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey.
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Billboard: 'Enchanted' Dominates Oscar Song Category (Movies) posted: 1/22/08
Enchanted's "Happy Working Song", "So Close", and "That's How You Know" took three of the five spots in the best original song category for the 2008 Academy Awards.
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CNETNews: Lucasfilm nets six technical Academy Award nominations (Movies) posted: 1/22/08
The ILM nominations included visual effects work on Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. Skywalker Sound received nods for sound editing and sound mixing on Disney Pixar's Ratatouille.
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LATimes: ‘Blood,’ ‘Enchanted’ scores booted from Oscars (Movies) posted: 1/22/08
Eight-time winner Alan Menken's Enchanted is reportedly ruled out because of "predominant use of songs."
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AFP: Disney Mobile confident in Japan despite US flop (General) posted: 1/22/08
Disney Mobile begins March 1st in Japan becoming that nation's first "so-called mobile virtual network operator".
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LP: Year of the Mouse Celebration at Hong Kong Disneyland (OD) posted: 1/22/08
In a fabulous kick-off ceremony, Mickey Mouse along with a bunch of his best Hong Kong celebrity pals, Vivienne Tam, Twins, Justin, DJ Sammy, and Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland, Bill Ernest, gave guests a taste of the upcoming festivities. The celebration runs from January 22 to February 24, 2008, and will give a Mickey-twist to Chinese New Year. Article includes the special costumes designed for Mickey and Minnie by Vivienne Tam.
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AP: Vivienne Tam Designs Outfits for Mickey (OD) posted: 1/22/08
Various images of Mickey and Minnie in their newly designed costumes in celebration of the Chinese New Year at Hong Kong Disneyland.
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OrlSen: Mickey Mouse gets new Mao-inspired outfit in Hong Kong (OD) posted: 1/22/08
Associated Press image and report of Mickey and Minnie Mouse in the Chinese New Year costumes designed by Hong Kong fashion designer Vivienne Tam.
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engadget: Disney puts Nintendo DS to use as interactive tour guide (WDW) posted: 1/22/08
Sneak peek at the recent test where guests could use the Nintendo DS as a interactive guide to the Magic Kingdom.
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OrlSen: Disney may raise stake in Hong Kong Park (WDW) posted: 1/22/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports the Disney Company may increase its stake in Hong Kong Disneyland.
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OrlSen: Disney's Pleasure Island still Evolving (WDW) posted: 1/22/08
The Orlando Sentinel highlights recent openings at Walt Disney World's Pleasure Island and announces upcoming closures as the area continues its evolution.
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WIAChicago: Interview with Stevie Wermers-Skelton, Co-Director of New Goofy Short (Movies) posted: 1/22/08
Lengthy Q&A with Stevie Wermers-Skelton, Co-Director of the How to Hook Up Your Home Theatre short.
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OrlSen: Teens find inspiration at Disney's Dreamers Academy (WDW) posted: 1/22/08
Highlights from Disney's Dreamer Academy events of the past week. 100 high-school from across the country enjoyed the all-expense paid trip to Walt Disney World as part of this "career enrichment program" hosted in part by Dreamer Academy co-creator, syndicated radio personality Steve Harvey.
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Covington: Ratatouille's Michael Giacchino (Movies) posted: 1/22/08
Brief look at the career of composer Michael Giacchino who scored Ratatouille and The Incredibles.
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HR: Net nod for 'Ratatouille' (Movies) posted: 1/22/08
The Hollywood Reporter takes a look at the impressive Rotten Tomatoes score for Disney Pixar's Ratatouille.
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USAToday: Peter Dinklage is big on dwarf role in 'Caspian' (Movies) posted: 1/22/08
USA Today talks with actor Peter Dinklage who will portray Trumpkin, the doubting red dwarf in the upcoming film Prince Caspian.
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CinemaBlenda: Bart Johnson Talks High School Musical 3 (Movies) posted: 1/22/08
Bart Johnson who plays Wildcats' coach and Troy Bolton's dad in High School Musical shares his excitement about the upcoming third film.
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PressAssoc: Disney show for Rocky Horror stars (Movies) posted: 1/22/08
Three stars of The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be reunited for the Disney Channel show Phineas and Ferb.
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LATimes: An airport hopes to tap into the Disney Magic (General) posted: 1/22/08
Miami International and other firms with tough customer relations take lessons from the 'happiest place on Earth' through Disney Institute programs.
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StarTelegram: Wiz kids sound off on growing up Disney (Movies) posted: 1/22/08
The Star-Telegram offers a brief look at the young stars of the Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place.
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Freep: A few minutes with Disney's Jason Dolley (Movies) posted: 1/22/08
Interview with Disney Channel star Jason Dolley who plays Newt Livingston II on Cory in the House and will star in the new original film Minutemen.
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HR:Cruz an animated 'Force' (Movies) posted: 1/22/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Penelope Cruz has joined the voice cast of G-Force, a combination live-action/CG film from Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Other actors who have joined the project are included in the article.
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SundayMirror: Disney Whirled (WDW) posted: 1/22/08
British journalist shares highlights from his sixth visit to Walt Disney World.
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SILive: A 'Goofy' Challenge (WDW) posted: 1/22/08
Staten Island Advance Sunday editor Chuck Schmidt takes readers through his journey to complete Walt Disney World's "Goofy Challenge" -- half-marathon followed by a marathon the following day.
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DIS: Deadline for Disney CMO Approaches (WDW) posted: 1/22/08
You can apply for the dream job of Disney Chief Magical Officer through January 27th.
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YahooUK: Disney bans Gallows (DL) posted: 1/22/08
The punk act Gallows has been banned from an upcoming performance at the Downtown Disney Anaheim House of Blues.
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OrlSen: Rix at Coronado Springs Resort is pricey but pleasing (WDW) posted: 1/22/08
Review of the new lounge at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.
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OrlSen: Yak & Yeti (WDW) posted: 1/22/08
The Orlando Sentinel offers a negative review of Animal Kingdom's new restaurant Yak & Yeti.
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TVWeek: Connolly to Oversee Mobile Distribution at Disney/ESPN (General) posted: 1/22/08
In the newly created position vice president mobile distribution, Tim Connolly will oversee efforts to create strategic relationships across the wireless industry on behalf of ABC Mobile, ABC News, Disney Channel and ESPN, with a primary focus on growing the distribution of linear mobile video, mobile VOD and mobile Web services with wireless service providers, handset manufacturers and others.
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Worldscreen: Disney Taps FremantleMedia Exec for Formats Role (General) posted: 1/22/08
Disney-ABC International Television has named Naomi Joseph, formerly with FremantleMedia, as the executive director of format development for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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ChiSunTimes: Disney's 'High School Musical on Ice in Chicago Area (Movies) posted: 1/22/08
The Chicago Sun-Times talks with Chicago area ice skater Hamidah Ahmad who is part of High School Musical on Ice currently performing in Chicago area.
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WorcesterTele: Princess on Ice coming to Worchester MA (Movies) posted: 1/22/08
Interview with Patty Vincent, character development director for Disney on Ice’s producer, Feld Entertainment.
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LATimes: Disputed Anaheim parcel sold to hotel developer (DL) posted: 1/18/08
The Resort District property on which an Irvine company had wanted to build 1,500 homes is set to stay in line with business leaders' vision to reserve the area for tourists.
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TimesRecordNws: No mousy show (Movies,General) posted: 1/18/08
An interview with the Playhouse Disney Live! "postess" as she prepares for their ucpoming Mexico tour where the show will be offered in Spanish.
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WorldGolf: Disney Offers Free taxi rides for golfers (WDW) posted: 1/18/08
WorldGolf highlights Walt Disney World's complimentary taxicab transport to tee time as an example of how Disney gets it.
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DoncasterTodayUK: Disney's High School Musical the Ice Tour 2009 (Movies) posted: 1/18/08
The popular High School Musical the Ice Tour is coming back to the Sheffield Arena in 2009. Tickets go on sale January 21st.
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CharObserver: Robinson joins 'Musical' (Movies) posted: 1/18/08
Charlotte's Jay M Robinson Middle School is performing High School Musical.
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HR: Disney delays Stage 9 (Movies,General) posted: 1/17/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter the launch of Disney's Stage 9, a unit that will create an original online series, has been indefinitely proposed
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OrlSen: Hannah Montana Movie Tickets Hot (Movies) posted: 1/17/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Hannah Montana movie tickets are selling out.
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NYPost: 'Toy Story' Studio's Toil Tale (Movies) posted: 1/17/08
The New York Post offers a troubling tale from the upcoming book "The Pixar Touch: The Making of a Company".
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BradentonHerald: Disney Channel tackles time travel (Movies) posted: 1/17/08
Brief look at the upcoming Disney Channel original film Minutemen.
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OrlSen: High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale says she has no regrets about nose job (Movies) posted: 1/17/08
The Orlando Sentinel talks with High School Musical's Ashley Tisdale about her much publicized nose job.
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Reuters: Diane Keaton swears on TV, FCC stammers (Movies) posted: 1/17/08
The FCC may take action against ABC stations due to the airing of an expletive uttered by Diane Keaton during an interview on Good Morning America.
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AP: Mary J Blige to Sing on ABC Soap Opera (Movies) posted: 1/17/08
Mary J Bilge will sing on One Life to Live.
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PCWorld: Former Disney Executive Joins Microsoft as CIO (General) posted: 1/17/08
PC World reports Tony Scott, who most recently was CIO at Walt Disney, will take over that same role at Microsoft in February.
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TIME: Little Mermaid In Defense of Disney (Movies) posted: 1/16/08
Time Magazine offers a highly positive review of Disney Theatricals' The Little Mermaid and ponders the other mostly negative reviews offered by many critics.
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Zap2it: ABC Courts Another 'Bachelorette' (Movies) posted: 1/16/08
ABC announces the summer return of reality series The Bachelorette
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Variety: Terra links to Disney (Movies,General) posted: 1/16/08
Variety announces Disney will supply material to Argentina's Terra TV website.
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AP: Disney launches Indian story book (General) posted: 1/15/08
The Associated Press reports Disney's plans to publish various classic stories as Indian-language story books for the first time.
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ITN: Disney descends on Great Ormond Street (General) posted: 1/15/08
Disney has announced it will raise £10 million towards the redevelopment of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital.
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LP: Disney's "High School Musical" Features Original Cast (Movies) posted: 1/15/08
All principal cast members from Disney's "High School Musical" -- Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman -- will be reunited on the big screen for Walt Disney Pictures’ upcoming feature film, High School Musical 3: Senior Year
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LATimes: Developer scrubs Anaheim hotel-condo project (DL) posted: 1/15/08
Developer announces they are pulling out of a proposed large hotel-condominium complex in Anaheim's resort district.
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LATimes: Mouse house tops Studio Report Card (Movies,General) posted: 1/15/08
The Los Angeles Times grades the Hollywood studios' performance and quality of films.
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KNSD: Local Kids Dine with Disney Star (Movies) posted: 1/15/08
High School Musical star Corbin Bleu visited St Rose of Lima School in Chula Vista, CA.
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Variety: BT Vision grabs Disney-ABC pact (General) posted: 1/15/08
Variety reports BT Vision will offer more than 650 episodes from Disney-ABC.
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Variety: Disney's Gilbey takes on Asia-Pacific (General) posted: 1/15/08
Variety reports Rob Gilbey has been relocated from Europe to Hong Kong for the new position of senior VP and managing director, Disney-ABC Intl. TV, Asia Pacific.
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ddi: Children's Place Reviews Its Disney Stores (General) posted: 1/15/08
Reports Children's Place has hired a consultantto review potential options for it Disney Stores.
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OrlSen: Disney donates to tax-cut campaign (General) posted: 1/15/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Walt Disney World wrote a $25,000 check to the "Yes on 1" property tax-cut campaign.
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Variety: 'Musical' kids return for 'Senior Year' (Movies) posted: 1/14/08
High School Musical 3 coming to theaters October 24.
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OrlSen: Disney likely building time shares near Contemporary Resort (WDW) posted: 1/14/08
In an Orlando Sentinel article about the construction adjacent to the Contemporary Disney Vacation Club President Jim Lewis shares the group's considering projects in Lake Tahoe and the Caribbean but doesn't confirm the Contemporary as an upcoming location.
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Reuters: Disney, China firms to buy stake in NBA China (General) posted: 1/14/08
Reuters announces Disney along with four Chinese investment firms are set to take an 11% stake in the NBA Chinese subsidiary.
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Reuters: Disney says Iger's salary rose 7 percent to $27.7 (General) posted: 1/14/08
According to the recent filings with the SEC Disney Co. President and CEO Bob Iger received a 7% increase in total compensation for fiscal 2007.
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JHM: Get ready to make the "Disney Magic Connection" (WDW) posted: 1/14/08
Jim Hill talks about the field tests that are being held at WDW's Magic Kingdom this week. Which involve a new hand-held device that could potentially revolutionize the Disney theme park going experience
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OrlSen: Disney Half Marathon becomes unusual sprint to the finish (WDW) posted: 1/14/08
The top-2 finishers in the men's event were separated by just over one second. The women's event was won by two-time champion Kim Pawelek.
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OrlSen: Brazil's Adriano Bastos breezes to his 4th Disney marathon win in a row (WDW) posted: 1/14/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Brazilian runner Adriano Bastos captured his 4th Disney marathon in the men's division. In the women's division Melanie Peters turned in a time of 2:47:29 to capture the top spot.
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BlueSkyDisney: Princess and the Frog Image (Movies) posted: 1/14/08
BlueSkyDisney offers the image from Princess and the Frog available in Disney's Annual Report..
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LATimes: When Disney went to the dogs (Movies) posted: 1/14/08
The Los Angeles Times highlights 101 Dalmatians dvd release which will be celebrated with a limited engagement at Disney's El Capitan Theatre.
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OrlSen: Orlando-area dinner theaters face stiff competition for audiences (WDW) posted: 1/14/08
With the sudden sale of Dixie Stampede the Orlando Sentinel takes a look at the area's dinner theater and ponders whether this style of entertainment will continue in this market.
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OCReg: George of the Jungle swings back on to the tube (Movies) posted: 1/14/08
A new version of "George of the Jungle" from Jay Ward Productions premieres Friday evening on the Cartoon Network.
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LP: Disney 2008 Annual Shareholders Meeting to be held in Albuquerque, NM (General) posted: 1/11/08
In a letter to shareholders dated January 11, 2008, CEO Iger invites shareholders to the 2008 Annual Meeting to be held at the Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 2nd Street, N.W., Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Thursday, March 6, 2008, beginning at 10:00 a.m
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AP: Tokyo Disneyland to Resume Parades (OD) posted: 1/11/08
The Associated Press reports Tokyo Disneyland's parade will resume on Saturday afternoon.
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GMAVideo: The Little Mermaid's Part of Your World (Movies) posted: 1/11/08
View "Part of Your World" from the Broadway show "The Little Mermaid" featured on ABC's Good Morning America.
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GMAVideo: The Little Mermaid's Under the Sea (Movies) posted: 1/11/08
Following a brief advertisement, view the footage of "Under the Sea" broadcast on ABC's Good Morning America.
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ABCNewsPhotos: Various Images from The Little Mermaid on Broadway (Movies) posted: 1/11/08
A collection of 8 images from The Little Mermaid on Broadway
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Reuters: "Little Mermaid" flounders on Broadway (Movies) posted: 1/11/08
Reuters offers a collection of quotes from numerous critics who were unimpressed by Disney's latest entry to the Great White Way, The Little Mermaid.
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USATODAY: Broadway's 'Little Mermaid' could have legs (Movies) posted: 1/11/08
USA Today gives The Little Mermaid 2 1/2 out of 4 stars.
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NYTimesReview: Fish Out of Water in the Deep Blue Sea (Movies) posted: 1/11/08
This unfocused spectacle, more parade than narrative, achieves the dubious miracle of translating an animated cartoon into something that feels like less than two dimensions.
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NYPost: Run for the Lifeboat (Movies) posted: 1/11/08
The New York Post reviews Disney's The Little Mermaid.
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NYDailyNws: New 'Little Mermaid' musical is beached on Great Wet Way (Movies) posted: 1/11/08
The New York Daily News describes the staging, costumes and set pieces as making the production of The Little Mermaid "busy, not exciting; mechanical, not magical."
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FT: Cramped beneath the sea (Movies) posted: 1/11/08
Financial Times explains Broadway's The Little Mermaid neither sank nor swam.
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ChiTrib: Troubled 'Little Mermaid' can't find its sea legs on Broadway (Movies) posted: 1/11/08
The Chicago Tribune critic describes the cast performances as saving the show from the rocks.
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HR: The Little Mermaid Washed-Up on Broadway (Movies) posted: 1/11/08
Hollywood Reporter review labels the new songs mostly unmemorable and the various effects used to convey underwater motions as confusing.
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Newsday: Little Mermaid on Broadway Review (Movies) posted: 1/11/08
Newsday labels The Little Mermaid a "doggedly conventional, well-performed, middling bore of a show."
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HomeTextilesToday: The Rug Market signs Disney Home license (Movies,Coll) posted: 1/11/08
The Rug Market has signed a multi-year licensing agreement that will bring a line of sophisticated, non-character soft floor coverings that are inspired by classic Disney films.
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OrlSen: Saltwater pools from SeaWorld Parks leaking into FL Aquifers (WDW) posted: 1/11/08
State environmental records indicate SeaWorld's saltwater pool have been leaking into the aquifers beneath them for the past seven years and it appears there is no risk that the salty groundwater could wind up in area drinking water.
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CitizensVoice: Skater loves her Disney on Ice Role (Movies) posted: 1/11/08
Brief interview with Emaly Baxter a Disney on Ice performer. Princess Classics will be in Wilkes-Barre, PA beginning Jan 16.
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TimesLeader: Love Conquers all for Disney princesses (Movies) posted: 1/11/08
Cindy Caraos discusses her role as Princess Jasmine in the ice show Princess Classics.
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NYPost: Miracle Miley (General) posted: 1/10/08
A look at the impact tween star Miley Cyrus has on the fashion industry.
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TampaTrib: Newlywed Disney Employee Among 4 Killed on I4 (WDW) posted: 1/10/08
A massive 70 car pileup on I4 about 20 minutes south of Walt Disney World claimed the life of a newlywed Disney cast member from Animal Kingdom.
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OrSen: Some plan to run the full AND half marathons, a real Goofy Challenge (WDW) posted: 1/10/08
Brief chat with Rob Roy, Jonathan Minish and Leslie Zeigler, three of the over 3,000 runners competing in the Goofy Challenge this weekend.
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Playbill: GrooveLily Members Bring Toy Story (WDW,Movies) posted: 1/10/08
Playbill reports GrooveLily's Brendan Milburn and Valerie Vigoda have penned the latest Disney screen-to-stage adaptation.
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Mediaweek: Media Buyers to Put More Money in to ESPN in '08 (General) posted: 1/10/08
Mediaweek reports more ad monies are being spent on top-tier cable networks with ESPN being reported as "particularly attractive."
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Reuters: Children's Place Dec. same-store sales up 2 pct (General) posted: 1/10/08
Reuters reports sales at stores open at least a year rose 6 percent while sales at Disney Stores open at least a year fell 4 percent.
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BeaconJournal: Disney show is nice on ice (Movies) posted: 1/10/08
High School Musical Ice Show is heading to Ohio's Quicken Loans Arena.
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Reuters: Cogeco Cable signs video-on-demand deal with Disney (General) posted: 1/10/08
Cogeco Cable, the second-largest cable company in Canada's Ontario and Quebec, as well as Portugal will have access to Disney Company content.
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CartoonBrew: Who Writes Cartoons? (Movies) posted: 1/10/08
Cartoon Brew examines the controversy that has developed in the animation blogging community about who wrote animated shorts and features during the Golden Age of animation.
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MiamiHerald: Marathon man, 69, to take on Disney challenge (WDW) posted: 1/10/08
At 69, Harry Miller plans to conquer the Walt Disney World half-marathon on Saturday and a full marathon on Sunday. His secret: hard work and eating well.
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B&C: Disney-ABC Consolidates Daytime-Division Duites (Movies,General) posted: 1/10/08
Ann Lewis Roberts has been promoted to senior VP, Buena Vista Productions and Adam Rockmore has been named senior VP of marketing for ABC Daytime and SOAPnet. The moves are part of Disney's efforts to increase cooperation among ABC Daytime group, cable network SOAPnet and the Buena Vista Productions studio.
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Mediaweek: ABC Radio Host Banks to Return (General) posted: 1/10/08
Beginning Jan. 11, Banks and long-time co-host DeDe McGuire will debut The Doug Banks and DeDe McGuire Show, broadcast from WVAZ-FM in Chicago, ABC Radio Networks announced Wednesday.
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BroadwayWorld: ASCAP/Disney Musical Workshop Seeking Submissions (Movies) posted: 1/10/08
The ASCAP Foundation is seeking new musicals for the annual ASCAP Foundation/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop in New York. Serving once more as artistic director for the workshop is Oscar and Grammy-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz.
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AP: Tokyo Disneyland Cancels Parades (OD) posted: 1/9/08
The Associated Press reports a pillar from a Tokyo Disneyland parade float tumbled to the ground falling yards from the parade viewers. The park cancelled parades today to carry out safety checks.
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JHM: Rumors Russia Pavilion is Coming to Epcot (WDW) posted: 1/9/08
Jim Hill shares the news that's been leaking out of Glendale since just before Christmas. Which is that the Mouse has recently revived its plans to add a Russia pavilion to Epcot's World Showcase
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ChiTrib: Hannah Montana's Double (Movies,General) posted: 1/9/08
Chicago Tribune seeks controversy with a report that a body double is used to assist with Hannah Montana's transformation to Miley Cyrus during "We Got the Party."
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NYDailyNews: Disney music man goes for Broadway splash (Movies) posted: 1/9/08
The New York Daily News discusses the career of Alan Menken as The Little Mermaid prepares for its Broadway debut.
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MediaLife: Disney in the Top Cable Network in 07 (Movies,General) posted: 1/9/08
Overview of the Disney Channel's ratings and fiscal success in 2007.
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HalifaxToday: Grannies in training for Walt Disney World marathon (WDW) posted: 1/9/08
A group of senior ladies prepare for the Walt Disney World Marathon.
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LP: Toy Story Musical Coming to Disney Cruise Line (WDW) posted: 1/8/08
Toy Story - The Musical will make its debut this spring aboard the Disney Wonder.
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OrlSen: Video preview of new Toy Story Musical for the Cruise Line (WDW) posted: 1/8/08
The Orlando Sentinel has an article on the upcoming Toy Story Musical being added to the Disney Magic cruise ship in April. Included is a 5 minute video that includes an interview and clips from the show.
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LP: Search for First-Ever Disney Parks Chief Magic Offer is on (WDW) posted: 1/8/08
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LP: Disney's High School Musical Stage Tour Announces an Additional 25 Markets (Movies,General) posted: 1/8/08
Disney’s High School Musical National Tour, which has played in 17 cities to date since beginning in June 2007, announced today that it will play 25 additional markets before making its final stop at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta in August 2008.
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BroadbandTV: Disney and Sony take FilmFlex control (General) posted: 1/8/08
The Walt Disney Company Limited and Columbia Pictures Corporation Limited (Sony) now have direct control of the video on demand service FilmFlex.
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CentralFLBlog: Behind the Seeds Tour (WDW) posted: 1/8/08
Local gardener shares experience of Behind the Seeds Tour.
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FoxNYVideo: Video of The Little Mermaid Actor JJ Singleton Who Plays Flounder (Movies) posted: 1/8/08
Video of JJ Singleton, who is playing Flounder.
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FoxNYVideo: Video Interview with stars of The Little Mermaid (Movies) posted: 1/8/08
Anne Craig was backstage of The Little Mermaid to catch up with stars Sierra Boggess, Sean Palmer and Norm Lewis.
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BroadwayWorld: The Little Mermaid's Sebastian Tituss Burgess (Movies) posted: 1/8/08
Brief interview with Tituss Burgess who is starring as Sebastian in The Little Mermaid.
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LATimes: 'Treasure' continues to yield rewards (Movies) posted: 1/7/08
According to the Los Angeles Times Disney's National Treasure: Book of Secrets topped the box office for the third straight weekend.
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Variety: VES sailing with 'Pirates' (Movies) posted: 1/7/08
"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End" led the field among nominees for the 6th Visual Effects Society awards with six.
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Variety: 'Tarzan' swings into regional theaters (Movies) posted: 1/7/08
Disney Theatricals' Tarzan will hit four regional theaters in 2009.
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OrlSen: Threshold of new era for Disney's line (OD) posted: 1/7/08
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the plans for the Disney Cruise Lines as it celebrates 10 years.
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LATimes: Anaheim Resort District project may die (DL) posted: 1/7/08
According to the Los Angeles Times the market conditions and pressure from Disney opposition could cause the hotel-condo developer to kill the deal.
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JournalNews: 'The Little Mermaid' takes the stage (Movies) posted: 1/7/08
Francesca Zambello makes her Broadway directorial debut with The Little Mermaid.
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Playbill: Brief Interview with Little Mermaid's Triton (Movies) posted: 1/7/08
Interview with Norm Lewis, who is starring as King Triton.
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NJ:Tap-happy actor shows gull-ability in 'Little Mermaid' (Movies) posted: 1/7/08
Interview with Eddie Korbich who portrays Scuttle in Disney Theatricals' The Little Mermaid.
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BergenRecord: Actress helps make a Disney villainess funny (Movies) posted: 1/7/08
Sherie Rene Scott, who is starring as Ursula in The Little Mermaid was featured in Sunday’s Bergen Record.
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CNN: Disney World Planners Offer Online Tips (WDW) posted: 1/7/08
Brief look at the team of individuals who comprise Disney's "Disney World Moms Panel." Their tips and advice will be featured on Disney's new site www.disneyworldmoms.com.
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StarTrib: Prepare for crowds at Disney World (WDW) posted: 1/7/08
A Star Tribune writer shares his family's successes thanks to the touring plans found in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World.
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WashPost: At Disney World, a Real Cinderella Story (WDW) posted: 1/7/08
The Washington Post highlights the Cinderella Castle Suite dream giveaway.
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OrlSen: Smaller parks ready to compete for thinner slice of tourists' cash (WDW) posted: 1/7/08
The Orlando Sentinel talks about the smaller Central Florida theme parks expectations for 2008.
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OrlSen: Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede abruptly ceases operations (WDW) posted: 1/7/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports the abrupt closing of area attraction, Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede.
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NYTimes: Broadway Actor Pleads Guilty (Movies) posted: 1/7/08
The New York Times reports James Barbour who portrayed the Beast on Broadway for 8 years has plead guilty based on a 2001 encounter with a 15 year old girl.
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OrlSen: Joyce Carlson made mark at Disney (General) posted: 1/4/08
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the career of Disney artist Joyce Carlson who died Wednesday at the age of 84.
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HR: OMG! Disney Channel scoops viewers crown (Movies,General) posted: 1/4/08
According to Hollywood Reporter, the Disney Channel topped the USA Network in total-viewers for 2007.
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Cheers: Guitarist Slash Reveals Disney Film Soundtrack Collection (Movies) posted: 1/4/08
During a performance at the Cardiff International Arena in June 2007 guitarist Slash revealed he has the "complete catalogues of Walt Disney music. All the classic themes - The Jungle Book, Cinderella, Lady and the Tramp -- the whole lot."
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AFP: 'Treasure' makes Cage, Disney holiday box-office kings (Movies) posted: 1/4/08
Disney's National Treasure: Book of Secrets continues to top the holiday box office.
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Variety: ABC Family's Merry Ratings Season (Movies) posted: 1/4/08
Variety reports ABC Family's 25 Day of Christmas offered the cable network its best ever Nielsen numbers in key demos as well as in total viewers.
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LP: Playbill Radio to Broadcast Little Mermaid's Red Carpet Events, Cast Recording Announced (Movies,Coll) posted: 1/4/08
On January 10th beginning at 9p EST, Playbill Radio will feature the world-premiere of The Little Mermaid original cast recording, along with exclusive interviews with show composer Alan Menken, the cast, and special highlights from opening night. The cast recording will be available in stores February 26th. Special LE picture disc available from PlaybillStore.com.
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DeseretNews: Goofy short an eye-opener for Disney fan (Movies) posted: 1/4/08
Review of Goofy's How to Hook Up Your Home Theater that appeared before National Treasure: Book of Secrets.
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OrlSen: No young children at Victoria & Albert's (WDW) posted: 1/4/08
Children under the age of 10 are no longer permitted at the AAA five-diamond restaurant Victoria & Alberts.
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OrlSen: FL Resident Discount for Disney World Tix (WDW) posted: 1/4/08
Florida residents can receive a 20% discount on Disney's Play 4 Days Pass.
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Reuters: Live Nation signs Jonas Brothers to touring deal (General) posted: 1/4/08
Disney Co's Hollywood Records recording artists Jonas Brothers have signed a touring deal with Live Nation. The first wave of the tour begins January 31st in Tucson AZ.
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MidHudsonNews: Disney art stolen in Westchester 17 years ago recovered in Florida (General) posted: 1/4/08
Artwork valued between $60,000 - 80,000 that was stolen from a "Fantasia Exhibition" in 1991 was recovered recently in Florida.
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ElPasoTimes: Disney's 'updated look': Outlet Shoppes store is 2 (General) posted: 1/4/08
A Disney Store has opened at El Paso's West Side shopping center.
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Playbill: Playwright Baitz Leaves ABC's "Brothers & Sisters"; At Work on Play in NYC (Movies) posted: 1/4/08
According to his January 2nd blog posting playwright Jon Robin Baitz has been "ousted" from Brothers & Sisters which he created.
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BusinessWk: MBA Hears Disney Voices (General) posted: 1/4/08
Penn State business and law school grad gets a running start at the entertainment company. Here's a typical day.
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B&C: Disney Supports Bundling in FCC Filing (General) posted: 1/4/08
Broadcasting & Cable reports Disney in recent comments to the FCC questioned that body's authority to prevent bundling.
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EW: Dr Jack Spills Lost Secrets (Movies) posted: 1/4/08
In an extended Q&A, Dr. Jack spills secrets, talks about what went right (that amazing finale) and wrong (Nikki and Paulo) last year, and looks ahead to his movie work in ''Vantage Point'' and ''Speed Racer''
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AP: Hasselbeck Returns to 'The View' Monday (Movies) posted: 1/4/08
Elizabeth Hasselbeck returns to ABC's The View from maternity leave on Monday.
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HR: Depp Tops 2007 Movie Revenue Survey (Movies) posted: 1/4/08
Due in part to his role as Captain Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp for the second year in a row generated the most money for movie theaters in 2007.
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OrlSen: Disney employee Amber Minor changed her life after Hurricane Katrina (WDW) posted: 1/4/08
Amber Minor finds new direction in her studies and plans for a career in the hospitality industry.
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OrlSen: Disney's Broadway run has been magical (Movies) posted: 1/4/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney has recently renewed Disney Theatricals' Thomas Schumacher's contract as critics await the opening of The Little Mermaid.
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JAMDVD: Depp disc tells the inside (Movies) posted: 1/4/08
Inside the Actors Studio: Johnny Depp offers an interview with the popular actor that was recorded in 2002.
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HR: Vincent hums along with Disney (Movies,General) posted: 1/4/08
Steven Vincent has been named VP music and soundtracks for Disney Channel. He will supervise music for original programming on ABC Family and the Disney Channel.
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