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Disney News Headlines
February 2008
WCTV: Disney No Longer a Florida Classic Sponsor (Movies) posted: 2/29/08
WCTV reports Disney will no longer sponsor the annual Florida Classic, the largest black college game. This announcement comes as ESPN, announces another historically black college game is moving to Orlando.
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HR: ABC Family expected to renew 'Heights' (Movies) posted: 2/29/08
ABC Family is expected to give the drama Lincoln Heights a 10-to-12 episode order.
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PressEnterprise: Hemet leukemia patient meets Vanessa Anne Hudgens (DL,Movies) posted: 2/29/08
Five-year-old Vivian Gonzalez from Hemet was offered her wish to meet Vanessa Anne Hudgens by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire.
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LATimes: Disney takes big plunge into online video (General) posted: 2/28/08
The Los Angeles Times announces Disney's Stage 9 Digital media - a new studio dedicated to digital projects.
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WESH: Credit Card Scam Targets Disney Guests (WDW) posted: 2/28/08
WESH reports several Walt Disney World guests were scammed by a caller posing a Disney employee who offered "a dream" but claimed the prize had to be secured with a credit card number.
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Zap2it: ABC Makes Appointment with 'Miss/Guided' (Movies) posted: 2/28/08
Zap2It reports the ABC comedy "Miss/Guided" will have a brief run in March and April.
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Zap2it: 'Woman's Murder Club' Back on the Beat (Movies) posted: 2/28/08
ABC orders three more episodes of first-year drama, Women's Murder Club.
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Variety: ABC renews reality fare (Movies) posted: 2/28/08
Variety announces ABC has greenlit five reality programs for next season: "Dancing With the Stars," "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," "America's Funniest Home Videos," "Supernanny" and "Wife Swap."
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HR: 'Scrubs' moving to ABC (Movies) posted: 2/28/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC is in negotiations to pick up Scrubs.
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Variety: Disney joins 'Band' wagon (Coll,General) posted: 2/28/08
Variety highlights Disney's "Ultimate Band" set for release in the fall.
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AccessHollywood: Miley Cyrus Goes Crazy for Ketchup on Tonight Show (Movies) posted: 2/28/08
Access Hollywood shares footage of Miley Cyrus drinking ketchup on the Tonight Show.
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OrlSen: SeaWorld owner to build 4 parks in Dubai (General) posted: 2/28/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Busch announced it will build 4 theme parks in Dubai.
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SMH: Disney considered plans for White Bay (General) posted: 2/27/08
The state government confirms Disney spoke with the the Department of State and Regional Development about the redevelopment of White Bay, a working port next to the Anzac Bridge.
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NYPost: Jonas Spy Guys (Movies) posted: 2/27/08
The New York Post highlights the Jonas Brothers upcoming spy show for the Disney Channel -- "J.O.N.A.S" (Junior Operatives Networking As Spies).
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OrlSen: Siemens holding the key to Disney's Spaceship Earth (WDW) posted: 2/27/08
The Orlando Sentinel highlights Siemens' sponsorship of Spaceship Earth and the challenge of making your company known among the cacophony of advertisers. The article brings to light the attraction's post-show elements.
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SanFranBG: The Bewitching Mary Blair Project (Movies) posted: 2/27/08
Now through March 18th the Cartoon Art Museum is featuring an exhibit of artwork by Disney Legend Mary Blair.
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AP: Miley, Billy Ray Cyrus to host CMT Music Awards (Movies) posted: 2/27/08
Miley Cyrus and her dad, Billy Ray will host the 2008 CMT Music Awards. They are also expected to perform.
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AHN: Disney Greenlights Step Up 3-D (Movies) posted: 2/27/08
Disney has greenlit a third Step Up film and parts of it are set to be filmed in 3-D.
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WOTimes: Disney promotes Warren, Campbell to VP (WDW) posted: 2/27/08
Walt Disney World Resort announced this month the promotions of Bill Warren and Eugene Campbell to the position of vice president. Warren was named VP of government relations, and Campbell will take on the role of VP over community relations and minority business development.
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DIS: Disney to Webcast Its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (General) posted: 2/27/08
The annual meeting of shareholders of The Walt Disney Company, including remarks by management regarding the Company, will be available live via audio webcast beginning at 9:00 a.m. PST / 12:00 p.m. EST on March 6, 2008. A re-play will be provided through March 20, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. PDT.
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WIVB: Disney in a Day Pt 1 (WDW) posted: 2/27/08
News team from Buffalo NY seeks to tackle Walt Disney World in a day.
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OrlSen: Contemporary Time Shares Update (WDW) posted: 2/26/08
The Orlando Sentinel offers further information on the developing time shares at the Contemporary Resort. The information was gleaned from an official filing by Disney who continues to keep publically silent on the developing tower.
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HR: 'Raisin' gives ABC Monday ratings win (Movies) posted: 2/26/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's presentation of A Raisin in the Sun gave the network a ratings win on Monday.
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ESPN: New INNOVENTIONS areas for Epcot (WDW) posted: 2/26/08
Epcot's Innoventions unveiled a new exhibit sponsored by Waste Management and another focusing on severe weather preparation is expected later this summer.
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Variety: NAB sets 'Lost' duo (Movies) posted: 2/26/08
Variety announces Lost co-creators Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse will speak at the National Assn of Broadcasters convention in April.
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AP: `No Country' Also Wins for Miramax (Movies) posted: 2/25/08
No Country for Old Men, a film from the Disney Company's Miramax division took home the Oscar for best director, best picture and best screenplay.
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AP: `Ratatouille' Wins Animation Oscar (Movies) posted: 2/25/08
Disney / Pixar's Ratatouille was named best animated film at the 80th Academy Awards.
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OrlSen: Walt Disney World, Universal boost ties with Dems, GOP through gifts (WDW) posted: 2/25/08
Reports of "in-kind contributions such as food, drinks, hotel rooms, meeting spaces, theme park tickets, etc made by Universal and Walt Disney World to state political parties.
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WashPost: Trying Some Disney Attitude to Help Cure Walter Reed (General) posted: 2/25/08
The Washington Post reports Walter Reed Army Medical Center has hired Disney Institute representatives to revamp hospital service.
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Barron's: The Magic's Back (General) posted: 2/25/08
Barron's highlights reasons why Wall Street may be undervaluing Disney stock.
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FarmingtonDailyTimes: Aztec to be part of upcoming Disney movie (Movies) posted: 2/25/08
Artwork and logos created by the Aztec UFO Symposium are expected to appear in Disney's remake of the Witch Mountain films. This week, the Aztec City Commission approved contracts giving Flying Winnebago Productions Inc., a company created by Disney for the movie, the right to use photos, images and artwork from the symposium for $2,000.
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AP: ABC to Offer Shows Via Video-On-Demand (Movies) posted: 2/25/08
ABC announces they will make hit shows such as Lost and Desperate Housewives available for free over video-on-demand cable services but viewers will not be able to fast-forward through commercials.
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Variety: Web traffic flows to Disney UK Site (General) posted: 2/25/08
Variety highlights Disney's UK website has seen traffic increase 42% following its recent redesign.
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CFNews13: Disney Releases Rescued Sea Turtles Back to Ocean (WDW) posted: 2/25/08
Disney released nine sea turtles to the Atlantic Ocean following their rehabilitation at Walt Disney World's Living Seas.
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PalmBeachPost: Disney executive wants a spot on water board (General) posted: 2/25/08
The Palm Beach Post reports Robert G. "Jerry" Montgomery, senior vice president for conservation and environmental sustainability for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, is one of at least six people seeking two slots on the board of the South Florida Water Management District.
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CBSMW: ABC's Oscars telecast is the lowest-rated ever (Movies) posted: 2/25/08
According to the CBS MarketWatch, a slate of dark films nominated for this year's Academy Awards casts a pall over the Oscar ceremony, with the telecast turning in the lowest ratings it its history, according to data released Monday by ABC.
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HR: Disney rolling with 'Thunder' in Spain (Movies) posted: 2/25/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter Disney Pictures Iberia has picked up the rights to the most popular Spanish comic of all time, Captain Thunder.
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OrlSen: Aquatica is set for 'soft' debut (WDW) posted: 2/25/08
A look at SeaWorld Orlando's soon to open waterpark, Aquatica.
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Mediaweek: ESPN to Televise Black Magic (General) posted: 2/25/08
ESPN will broadcast two-part Civil Rights-oriented basketball documentary entitled Black Magic, commercial free on Sunday, March 16 and Monday, March 17 at 9 p.m.
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MarinIndJournal: Disney team's moving plans bring more magic to Hamilton (General) posted: 2/25/08
Doug Chiang, executive vice president of Disney s ImageMovers Digital studio, said he and the studio s team of animators and excited to move from their now-cramped San Rafael site to two spacious hangars in Hamilton by early 2009.
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OrlSen: Universal Orlando touts its $92M 'best year ever' (WDW) posted: 2/25/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Universal Orlando doubled their profits over the previous year.
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BBCNews: Ratatouille cooks up Oscars storm (Movies) posted: 2/22/08
BBC News highlights the nominations for Disney/Pixar's Ratatouille and offers a brief interview with Mark Walsh, a supervising animator on the film.
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SalemNews: Beverly skater has role in Disney ice tour (Movies) posted: 2/22/08
An interview with Robbie Flynn who performers as Mr. Fulton in Disney's "High School Musical: The Ice Tour"
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Pantagraph: Hannah Montana's Jake Ryan Coming to Bloomington's Coliseum (Movies) posted: 2/22/08
Cody Linley, who stars as Jake Ryan on Hannah Montana has been announced for a personal appearance April 19 at the Bloomington Extreme’s indoor football game at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum.
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LP: Disney Treasures Wave 8 Announced (Movies,Coll) posted: 2/21/08
Two-disc sets of Destino, Dr Syn, Alias the Scarecrow and Chronological Donald, Volume 4 will make up the eighth installment of the popular series Walt Disney Treasures, which features rarely seen footage presented with updated color and sound.
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CBSMW: Shanghai Disneyland may be built in Pudong's Chuansha (OD) posted: 2/21/08
Reports Disney is awaiting approval from Chinese authorities to build a Disneyland theme park in Shanghai's Pudong district, Chuansha.
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Variety: Disney recruits 'Movers' for series (Movies) posted: 2/21/08
Variety announces the Imagination Movers will star in their own tv series for Playhouse Disney. Bunnytown, a puppet variety show will also be added to the preschooler time slot on the Disney Channel.
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LPPhoto: Disney's Hollywood Studios water tower painting update (WDW) posted: 2/21/08
Disney has released a publicity picture showing the painting progress of the water tower icon at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
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Reuters: Norwegian says he has cartoons drawn by Hitler (Movies) posted: 2/21/08
Reuters reports some sketches believed to be drawn by Adolf Hitler feature images based on Disney's Pinocchio and Snow White.
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USAToday: Tennessee lands filming for 'Hannah Montana' movie (Movies) posted: 2/21/08
The USA Today reports the Hannah Montana movie will be filming in Tennessee and Los Angeles beginning in early May.
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Reuters: This year Oscar is in love with a rat (Movies) posted: 2/21/08
Reuters highlights Ratatouille's critical acclaim.
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OrlSen: Disney's Magical Express thriving at OIA, rivals cry foul (WDW) posted: 2/21/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney's Magical Express continues to grow in popularity with guests while smaller travel service companies continue their struggle to compete.
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OrlSen: Judge dismisses lawsuit against Disney (WDW) posted: 2/21/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports a judge has tossed out the lawsuit against Walt Disney World that sought to permit disabled visitors to use two-wheeled Segways in the the theme parks.
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OrlSen: O'Grattan to take over Disneyland operations; Carter to lead Hollywood Studios (WDW) posted: 2/21/08
The Orlando Sentinel highlights recent management changes at Walt Disney World.
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ABCNews: Judge Rules Against ESPN in Gipp Case (General) posted: 2/21/08
A Michigan judge has ruled against ESPN saying the network must provide any materials related to the exhumation of George Gipp to his family.
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ABCNews: Woman Whose Abuse Was Filmed Sues ABC (Movies,General) posted: 2/21/08
A woman whose abuse by her stepfather aired in an ABC News program is suing the network for negligence.
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Reuters: Disney Channel goes local to court Asian viewers (General) posted: 2/21/08
Disney Channel wants to add local content to their channels in Asia.
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LATimes: Land use decision likely to stay on Anaheim ballot (DL) posted: 2/21/08
Disney-backed ballot initiative regarding the Anaheim resort district will go before voters in June.
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ABCNews: Mary Poppins' 40-Year-Old Lie (Movies) posted: 2/21/08
ABC News asks, "Was Poppins' pronunciation of the famous word simply quite atrocious?"
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VidGameBlog: THQ and Pixar, Studio Acquisition Plans and More From Disney Interactive (General) posted: 2/21/08
Highlights from the Game Developers Conference by Variety's video game reporter.
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LATimesPhoto: Dumbo's View (DL) posted: 2/21/08
Aerial image of Disneyland on opening day.
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LATimesImage: Disneyland Opening Day (DL) posted: 2/21/08
Image of some of the 30,000 people who bought a ticket to Disneyland wait for admission on opening day, which came to be known as Black Sunday for a series of mishaps.
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SportingNws: Clemens pulls out of ESPN Weekend Events at Disney World (WDW) posted: 2/20/08
In a written statement released Wednesday, Roger Clemens stated "I had been looking forward to ESPN The Weekend. Given some strong feelings in some circles today, I believe my current participation could be a distraction. The event should be an occasion for fun by all, and I want that to be the case for everyone involved. So I will not be coming at this point in time but I look forward to participating in some future event."
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KCStar: Jonas Brothers Poised for Superstardom (General) posted: 2/20/08
The Kansas City Star offers highlights from a recent interview with the Jonas Brothers.
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WFTV: Some Disney Employees Say Not Enough Warm Clothing Provided (WDW) posted: 2/20/08
Cast members complain that they are not provided warm enough costumes.
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HR: Disney pacts with NCM for pre-features (Movies) posted: 2/20/08
Disney Home Entertainment will provide pre-feature entertainment content and advertising in movie theaters.
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HR: ABC moves 'Lost' (Movies) posted: 2/20/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter ABC's Lost will move to 10p following new episodes of Grey's Anatomy.
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Reuters: Disney's ABC returns prime lineup to air (Movies) posted: 2/20/08
Reuters reports ABC's Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, Samantha Who?, Boston Legal and Lost will return with new episodes in April.
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OrlSen: Disney kids' spa to include Hannah Montana makeovers (WDW,Movies) posted: 2/19/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports the Hannah Montana look along with the Disney Diva and Pop Princess looks are coming to Florida's Downtown Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.
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ABCNews: Priscilla Presley to 'Dance With the Stars' (Movies) posted: 2/19/08
The cast for the next edition of ABC's Dancing with the Stars has been announced.
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JHM: Could the now-defunct Dixie Stampede soon become home to a new "High School Musical" -themed show? (WDW) posted: 2/19/08
Jim Hill shares one of the more intriguing rumors that's currently making the rounds in Orlando. Which has the Mouse trying to milk its HSM franchise by setting up a dinner theatre experience over at Dolly Parton's old place.
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LATimes: Brad Bird Ratatouille's Pied Piper (Movies) posted: 2/19/08
The Oscar-nominated film's writer-director has made a name for himself in animation, but he's got live-action projects on his plate too.
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B&C: ABC Sets Third Straight Post-Oscars Jimmy Kimmel Live Special (Movies) posted: 2/19/08
ABC has announced a special edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live will on again air following the Oscars.
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B&C: FCC Says NYPD Blue Fines Will Stick (Movies) posted: 2/19/08
Broadcasting & Cable reports the ABC affiliates have until Feb 21 to pay their FCC fine for a previously presented episode of NYPD Blue.
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AP: Disney Spends $4.4M to Lobby in 2007 (General) posted: 2/19/08
Disney spends $4.4 Million in 2007 to Lobby on travel and airport operations issues.
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OrlSen: Disney ends time share's first phase (WDW) posted: 2/19/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports the first phase of the Animal Kingdom Villas time share is complete and reports work continues on the second phase, Kidani Village.
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Mediaweek: ESPN.com to Launch Channel for Print Pub (General) posted: 2/19/08
ESPN.com has launched an online extension of the sports channel's publication, ESPN the Magazine.
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Guardian: Disney foothold in India (General) posted: 2/19/08
Disney has increased their stake in India's UTV
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Mediaweek: Disney Gets Virtual With Online Studios for Kids (General) posted: 2/19/08
Disney announces the formation of Disney Online Studios and highlights the latest virtual world, Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow.
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Mediaweek: ABC Picks Up Kohan/Mutchnick Comedy (Movies) posted: 2/19/08
ABC has picked up an untitled multi-camera sitcom from Will & Grace creators David Kohan and Max Mutchnick.
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OrlSen: Walt Disney World to Rebuild Treehouse Villas (WDW) posted: 2/19/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports paperwork filed with local government indicates Walt Disney World is seeking to build in the area occupied by the Treehouse Villas.
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OCReg: 'Dancing With the Stars' contestants and pros excite fans in L.A. (Movies) posted: 2/19/08
The OC Register reviews the travelling performance of Dancing with the Stars.
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HR: Disney's new game chief faced high hurdles at Atari (General) posted: 2/19/08
The Hollywood Reporter offers a brief bio of Disney Interactive Studios new senior vp of global production, Jean-Marcel Nicolai who came to the company from Atari.
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JHM: Night Kingdom to reimagine the Disney-theme-park going experience (WDW) posted: 2/15/08
Jim Hill shares what he knows about WDW's 5th theme park. Which will be an after-hours venue that will offer guests the chance to have all sorts of once-in-a-lifetime, hands-on adventures.
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OrlSen: Coming Soon to Disney's Hollywood Studios (WDW) posted: 2/15/08
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the attractions and parade coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios.
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AppletonPostCrescent: More tickets available for 'High School Musical: The Ice Tour' (Movies) posted: 2/15/08
"Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour," playing this week at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon has opened additional tickets for the weekend performances.
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IGN: Return to Narnia (Movies,Coll) posted: 2/15/08
IGN offers details of the upcoming Prince Caspian video game coming to PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, PC in May 2008.
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WhitehavenNews: Brad to Host UK Disney Show (General) posted: 2/15/08
The Whitehaven News - UK talks about a new UK Disney Channel talent show.
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LP: Disney.com Breaks Its All-Time Traffic and Site Registration Records in Jan (General) posted: 2/14/08
Disney.com, the longstanding No. 1 destination on the Internet for families and kids, broke its all-time traffic and registration records in January 2008. According to recently released comScore Media Metrix data, the Disney Online network of sites last month received 27.5 million unique visitors beating all previous traffic records. The traffic high represents an increase of more than 10 percent compared to the same period last year, and led to a record number of registrations to the site.
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MotorTrend: The Art of Cars Opens at Petersen Automotive Museum Mar 29 (Movies) posted: 2/14/08
The Petersen Automotive Museum will feature "The Art of Cars" - an exhibit featuring over 60 60 watercolor and pastel drawings, pencil and marker sketches, as well as three-dimensional models, including life-size replicas of the film's characters.
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Reuters: Disney comedy Snow Buddies tops DVD sales (Movies) posted: 2/14/08
Disney's direct-to-video tale Snow Buddies topped the DVD sales charts.
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HR: Oscar presenters and performers announced (Movies) posted: 2/14/08
The Hollywood Reporter publishes the list of anticipated Oscar presenters and performers. Amy Adams will sing "Happy Working Song" from "Enchanted. "Also from "Enchanted" will be "That's How You Know," sung by Kristin Chenoweth and Marlon Saunders, and "So Close," to be performed by Jon McLaughlin.
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Reuters: ABC Family picks up Samurai Girl (Movies) posted: 2/14/08
Reuters reports ABC Family has picked up Samurai Girl which is expected to air in August 2008.
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ContactMusic: Cheetah Girls Creator Slams Disney Over Profits (Movies,General) posted: 2/14/08
Cheetah Girls creator Deborah Gregory claims she's only been paid $125,000 by Disney over the last nine years and is seeking "net profit participation statements" claiming she's been cheated out of millions.
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SalemNews: Disney scouting Peabody sites for movie 'The Proposal' (Movies) posted: 2/14/08
Disney is scouting locations in Peabody MA for a film slated for release 2009 entitled The Proposal. Disney filmed parts of The Game Plan in Peabody.
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MLB: Rays to play Blue Jays in Orlando Series (WDW) posted: 2/14/08
The Tampa Bay Rays will play a three-game series at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex from April 22-24 against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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LP: Hannah Montana Makeovers at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (WDW) posted: 2/14/08
Starting February 17th guests can get a Super Star Hannah Montana Makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Walt Disney World's Downtown Disney. The cost is $109.95 and includes a wig, t-shirt, head set, makeup, backstage pass, makeup kit, guitar purse, photo shoot and commemorative photo. Reservations can be made by calling 407-939-7895.
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Reuters: Billy Ray Cyrus apologizes for seatbelt gaffe (Movies) posted: 2/14/08
Billy Ray Cyrus has issued an apology in response to complaints about footage of him and his daughter in her film riding in the back of a vehicle without seat belts.
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LP: Muppet Mobile Lab Brings Quirky All-New Interactive Fun to Hong Kong Disneyland (OD) posted: 2/14/08
The Muppet Mobile Lab, featuring Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant Beaker, surprised guests today as it ‘rolled’ into its Hong Kong Disneyland debut, bringing an all-new interactive experience to guests.
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DVCNews: Treehouse Villas coming back (WDW) posted: 2/14/08
According to DVCNews.com the Treehouse Villas are currently in the process of being torn down and rebuilt for an as yet unknown use.
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LATimes: Henri Salvador, 90 French singer, songwriter forged multifaceted career (General) posted: 2/14/08
The Los Angeles Times obituary for Henri Salvador considered one of France's most enduring and multi-talented entertainers highlights his recordings of Disney tunes.
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NYPost: Musical Mouse Games (General) posted: 2/14/08
The New York Post reports Disney and EMI are in heated contract talks as releases loom.
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IOL: Lohan's sister auditions for 'High School Musical' (Movies) posted: 2/14/08
Lindsay Lohan's younger sister has auditioned for a role in High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
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Economist: Hannah Montana -- The UnBritney (Movies,General) posted: 2/14/08
The Economy examines the Hannah Montana phenomenon and its wholesome image.
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OrlBusJrnl: Disney promotes founding editor at Orlando Business Journal (General) posted: 2/14/08
Bill Warren, founding editor of the Orlando Business Journal, has been named vice president of government relations for Walt Disney World Resort.
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SaltLakeTrib: Disney mania (General) posted: 2/14/08
Disney Character Warehouse Outlet Store offering Disney merchandise at discount has opened in Midvale, UT.
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Spong: Disney Makes Extreme Sports Pure (Movies) posted: 2/14/08
Disney has announced a new "extreme sports" off-road quad racer entitled Pure for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.
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OrlSen: Sunday's Animal Kingdom truck fire "scarier" than reported (WDW) posted: 2/13/08
Walt Disney World visitor shares her experience as one of the guests who jumped to safety from the vehicle fire on Kilimanjaro Safari.
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LATimes: Disneyland revives 'House of the Future' to showcase technology (DL) posted: 2/13/08
Disneyland has announced the upcoming opening a 5,000 sq foot "home" in Tomorrowland - the Innoventions Dream Home. A $15 million collaboration of The Walt Disney Co. , Microsoft Corp. , Hewlett-Packard Co. , software maker LifeWare and homebuilder Taylor Morrison.
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LP: A Day Alone on Castaway Cay (WDW) posted: 2/13/08
For the Acoba family from Port Orchard, Wash., the dream was 1,000 acres big -- and it came true today when they had the entire expanse of Castaway Cay, the Disney Cruise Line Bahamian island paradise, all to themselves. For one magical day, Sarah and Jeff Acoba, along with Sarah's younger brother Zach Schafer and family friend Mike Rauch, were treated to the ultimate in tropical luxury, pampered at every turn by lifeguards, spa therapists, shore excursion providers and Disney characters that were all there just to take care of their every wish and whim.
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LP: ESPN Bringing Major College Basketball Event to Select Theaters (General) posted: 2/13/08
The Walt Disney Studios, ESPN and Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. ("AccessIT") will team up to stream a live HD broadcast of the classic rivalry between the University of Texas and Texas A&M into digital cinema- equipped theatres throughout Texas on February 18, 2008. The game will be shown on a total of 15 screens in Carmike Cinemas, Galaxy Theatres and Rave Motion Pictures cinema locations.
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CinemaBlend: WALL-E Gets Some Tunes From Peter Gabriel (Movies) posted: 2/13/08
CinemaBlend highlights Peter Gabriel's latest video blog where he discusses his work on the upcoming Wall-E.
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SeekingAlpha: Why is Disney Failing in Hong Kong? (OD) posted: 2/13/08
Columnist Shaun Rein examines the poor performance of Hong Kong Disneyland and cites his own disappointing experiences at Walt Disney World as part of the problem.
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VillageVoice: Things I Learned Watching Hannah Montana 3D (Movies) posted: 2/13/08
Village Voice rock critic Tom Breihan shares his insights from the recent theatrical presentation of Hannah Montana's concert in 3-D.
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FT: Disney looks to shed EMI soundtrack deal (General) posted: 2/13/08
Reports the Disney company is looking for a possible replacement for their international distributor of Hannah Montana, High School Musical and other popular albums.
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KPVI: Author Writes About Using Disney's Philosophy in Hospitals (General) posted: 2/13/08
A brief interview, author Fred Lee whose book offers ways to bring Disney quality service to hospital operations.
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ISU: Disney World Recruits Students for Internships (WDW) posted: 2/13/08
Indiana State University students share their experiences as part of the Disney College Program.
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Variety: Disney invests in Spain's Net TV (General) posted: 2/13/08
Variety reports Disney has purchased a 20% stake in a free-to-air channel Net TV in Spain from media conglom Vocento.
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Moviehole: Justice League star telling Stories (Movies) posted: 2/13/08
Australian actress Teresa Palmer has been cast in Disney's 2008 holiday pic Bedtime Stories starring Adam Sandler.
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Variety: Interview with Mermaid's Sean Palmer (Movies) posted: 2/13/08
Brief personal survey answered by Sean Palmer who currently stars in Disney Theatricals' The Little Mermaid.
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SFWeekly: Disney & Deutschland (General) posted: 2/13/08
Brief review of a currently running San Francisco play recounting a 1935 fictional meeting between Walt Disney and Adolf Hitler.
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OCReg: GardenWalk Movie Theater Might Serve Alcohol (DL) posted: 2/13/08
The Orange County Register reports The Movie Experience under development at Anaheim's GardenWalk (across from Disneyland) may feature an IMAX screen and a theater where alcohol would be available.
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OrlSen: Rat research on display to Disney park visitors (WDW) posted: 2/12/08
The Orlando Sentinel highlights Disney's research of endangered rodents that is on display at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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Autoblog: Holden HSV and Disney Pixar's Cars: Best. Product Tie-In. Ever. (Movies) posted: 2/12/08
Image and pic of a new promotional car for Cars spotted in Australia.
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NYPost: Clemens Keeping Date with Goofy (WDW) posted: 2/12/08
Reports Roger Clemens is still planning to attend ESPN the Weekend.
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HR: 'Betty' drops 2 exec producers (Movies) posted: 2/12/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Executive producers Marco Pennette and James Hayman were let go from ABC's Ugly Betty.
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NZHerald: One of a kind along for the ride (Movies) posted: 2/12/08
New Zealand Herald reports Cars star Sally Carrera, the blue Porsche is currently touring New Zealand.
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Mediaweek: ABC Ent. Marketing Creates New Posts (General) posted: 2/11/08
New positions announced at ABC Entertainment Marketing.
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OrlSen: Safari at Animal Kingdom reopens after jeep fire (WDW) posted: 2/11/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney's Animal Kingdom Kilimanjaro Safari reopened Monday. The attraction was shut down Sunday afternoon after a vehicle fire led to guest evacuation.
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NYTimes: Will Disney Keep Us Amused? (WDW) posted: 2/11/08
The New York Times highlights the upcoming Disney attraction Toy Story Mania including an image of the under construction oversized Mr. Potato Head.
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MouseTracks: Singing Voice of Duchess Acknowledged (Movies) posted: 2/11/08
New The Aristocats dvd features studio recording session of Robie Lester singing "She Never Felt Alone"
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Reuters: Disney case highlights China supply chain pitfalls (General) posted: 2/11/08
Reuters discusses the challenges facing US companies such as Disney to successfully avoid factories with poor labor standards.
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LATimes: News Corp Chernin and Disney Iger Stepped Into WGA Negotiations (General) posted: 2/11/08
The Los Angeles Times offers a brief overview of News Corp's Chernin and Disney's Iger role in the WGA talks.
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Reuters: Black ABC engineer sues Disney over noose display (General) posted: 2/11/08
Reuters reports a black engineer is suing Disney's ABC claiming his supervisors refused to remove a black doll that dangled from a noose near his work station. ABC's spokeswoman stated that there was "absolutely no tolerance for discrimination". Some report the doll was actually a voodoo doll.
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B&C: ABC Affiliates Defend NYPD Blue Buttocks Scene (Movies) posted: 2/11/08
Lawyers for 50 ABC affiliates fined by the FCC for an NYPD Blue episode ask the FCC to reverse the decision.
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DisneyAndMore: Is this the first , and already "Ultimate" WALL-E robot? (Movies,Coll) posted: 2/11/08
Author Alain Littaye showcases a WALL-E robot toy discovered on Flickr.
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Variety: ABC preps fall schedule (Movies) posted: 2/11/08
Variety highlights the nine series ABC has renewed for the upcoming season.
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HR: Disney joins digital cinema club with AAM (General) posted: 2/11/08
Walt Disney Studios International has announced they will supply movies to cinemas across Europe in digital format through digital distribution outfit Arts Alliance Media.
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Fool: We Heart Hannah (Movies) posted: 2/11/08
The Motley Fool highlights the Hannah Montana phenomenon.
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Channel4: Disney goes Welsh (OD) posted: 2/11/08
Mickey and Minnie Mouse will wear Welsh-themed costumes for the Disneyland Paris St David's Welsh Festival, which runs Feb 29 to Mar 2.
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HR: Bell in 'Rome' at Disney (Movies) posted: 2/11/08
According to the Holllywood Reporter, Kristen Bell has signed onto Disney Studios When in Rome.
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AP: 'Family Guy' meets 'SpongeBob' in Disney's 'Phineas and Ferb' (Movies) posted: 2/11/08
Review of the Disney Channel's latest animation series Phineas and Ferb.
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OrlSen: 'High School Musical,' from Disney film to onstage craze (Movies) posted: 2/11/08
A look at the stage adaptation of Disney's High School Musical that has been made available to high schools.
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OrlSen: Rocket still on for ESPN The Weekend at the Studio (WDW) posted: 2/11/08
Roger Clemens is still listed among the athletes expected to attend ESPN the Weekend. Commercials for the event featuring Clemens were reportedly dropped following his naming in the Mitchell Report.
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PNJ: Mary Poppins Brown brings Broadway to the Bay (Movies) posted: 2/11/08
On Saturday, February 9, Brown performed to a sold out crowd with the 65-member Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and special guests the Pensacola Children’s Chorus at the Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL.
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LATimes: Disney, union stalled over where to hold contract talks (DL) posted: 2/8/08
The Los Angeles Times reports Disneyland Resort hotel workers want to meet at a company-owned site, but management seeks a neutral location.
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Zap2it: CBS, ABC Share Thursday Spoils (Movies) posted: 2/8/08
Zap2It announces ABC's Lost won its timeslot on Thursday.
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BroadwayWorld: 'High School Musical' Tour on ABC's 'Dance War' Feb.11 (Movies) posted: 2/8/08
The cast of the touring production of High School Musical will perform "We're All in This Together," and the finale number on ABC's "Dance War: Bruno vs Carrie Ann" on Monday, February 11
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HR: ABC like dailies show (Movies) posted: 2/8/08
The Hollywood Reporter announces ABC is considering ordering some of their new series based on raw footage from the pilots.
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Variety: USA pockets Disney pics (Movies,General) posted: 2/8/08
Variety reports USA Network has purchased the network-window rights to National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Enchanted, No Country for Old Men and four other theatrical movies from Disney-ABC Domestic Distribution.
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Variety: MRC producing Judge toons for ABC (General) posted: 2/8/08
Variety reports ABC has ordered 13-episodes of a new animated series from Mike Judge.
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Newsday: Ex-Disney chief says Writers Guild strike is over (General) posted: 2/8/08
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner during a CNBC interview stated "A deal has been made. They'll be back to work very soon. I know it's over."
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OCReg: Did Disney mislead moviegoers about the Hannah Montana film? (Movies) posted: 2/8/08
The 3-D concert documentary was advertised as a one-week limited run but was extended after huge ticket sales.
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LATimesObit: Charles Coburn, 62; horticulturist and topiarian (DL) posted: 2/8/08
The Los Angeles Times reports the passing of Charles Coburn, age 62. Coburn has created numerous massive scrub-based sculptures worldwide including at the Disney theme parks.
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Bollywoodspice: Now Bollywood to be Enchanted? (Movies) posted: 2/8/08
Rumors that several Bollywood productions based on the plot of Disney's Enchanted are in pre-production.
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OrlSen: SeaWorld's Aquatica rides, animals prepared for grand opening (WDW) posted: 2/8/08
Sneak peek to SeaWorld's soon to open water park, Aquatica was offered to area tourism, attractions and hospitality leaders.
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OrlSen: Holy Land Experience details its expansion (WDW) posted: 2/8/08
The Holy Land Experience has announced their expansion plans in an application filed with the city.
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LP: 'American Idol' is "Going to Disney World!" (WDW,Movies) posted: 2/7/08
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will create an "American Idol" attraction that will bring the television and pop culture phenomenon to life at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, it was jointly announced today by Jay Rasulo, chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts; Simon Fuller, CEO of 19 Entertainment; and Keith Hindle, executive vice president of FremantleMedia Licensing.
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Variety: Disney pacts for 'Idol' Attraction (WDW) posted: 2/7/08
According to Variety, the producers for the upcoming American Idol attraction to open at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida have been considering the concept for about a year and debating between setting up multiple smaller stages at the various parks or have the larger single stage at one venue.
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HR: Disney getting 'Idol' theme park (WDW) posted: 2/7/08
In the Hollywood Reporter article about the American Idol attraction Keith Hindle, executive vp of FremantleMedia Enterprises wouldn't say how much Disney was paying to license "Idol" but noted that Fremantle (the Company that developed the hit TV show) will also share in other revenue streams, such as "Idol" merchandise sold at the park.
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Forbes: How to Build a Disney Franchise (General) posted: 2/7/08
Forbes offers and evaluates the remarks of Disney CEO Bob Iger during Tuesday's first fiscal quarter earnings report.