Disney News Headlines
March 2008
LATimes: Disneyland is jeered over ride restyling (DL) posted: 3/31/08
The Los Angeles Times in reporting the developing opposition to the proposed changes to Disneyland's 'its a small world' confirms that 38 Disney characters will be added along with their familiar Disney melodies.
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OrlSen: Eustis teen and family begin worldwide Disney theme-park tour (WDW) posted: 3/31/08
The Orlando Sentinel shares the story of Joshua Peterson, an 18 year old who along with his family won a trip to visit all 11 Disney theme parks.
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OrlBusJrnl: Cheesecake Factory pulls out of Downtown Disney (WDW) posted: 3/31/08
The Cheesecake Factory is closing its restaurant at DisneyQuest in Downtown Disney.
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HR: ABC reveals summer schedule (Movies) posted: 3/31/08
ABC's summer line-up featured on Hollywood Reporter.
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NYTimes: For the Finale, a Tune That May or May Not Be the Boss’s Favorite (Movies,General) posted: 3/31/08
Article highlights a recent gala benefit honoring Bob Iger and the classic Disney tune that was annouced as his favorite.
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HR: ABC still playing 'Murder' game (Movies) posted: 3/31/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, "Women's Murder Club" will move to Tuesday nights on ABC when it returns.
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HR: ABC gives Sunday dose of ratings reality (Movies) posted: 3/31/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC programming topped the ratings for the sixth Sunday in a row.
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HR: SoapNet announces 'Madness' (Movies) posted: 3/31/08
Disney owned cable channel SoapNet has announced "Relative Madness", an original series that will count down the top 25 most over the top TV and celebrity family moments. The series premieres May 8.
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Zap2it: 'Ugly Betty' Gets a Little Fiercer (Movies) posted: 3/31/08
Project Runway winner Christian Siriano will appear on ABC's Ugly Betty during May Sweeps. Zap2It offers a brief episode synopsis.
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Atlantic: A World Made By Disney (DL) posted: 3/31/08
Brief look at 'it's a small world' as controversy swirls over upcoming changes to the classic attraction.
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HotPress: Gavin Friday to perform in Disney tribute (General) posted: 3/31/08
Gavin Friday will take part in a tribute performance to Disney at Brooklyn's St Ann's Warehouse. Several artists will perform the Hal Willner-produced musical tribute, titled Stay Awake.
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OrlSen: Review of New Eateries in Japan Pavilion at Epcot (WDW) posted: 3/31/08
The Orlando Sentinel reviews the new eateries, Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining.
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B&C: Anne Sweeney, Matt Blank Top Vanguard Award Winners (General) posted: 3/31/08
The National Cable & Telcommunications Association announced winners of its Vanguard Awards, -- Anne Sweeney, Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks and President, Disney-ABC Television Group and Matthew Blank, Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc.
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HR: Nickelodeon preps 'Spectacular' musical (Movies) posted: 3/31/08
Nickelodeon will soon begin filming a musical comedy set in high school.
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B&C: Disney- ABC Owns the Day (General) posted: 3/31/08
Article highlights the increased advertising flexibity open to Disney-ABC as owner of their daytime soaps.
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OrlSen: Some power restored at Epcot after huge outage (WDW) posted: 3/28/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Epcot suffered a large power outage this morning.
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HR: Disney preps 'Lone Ranger' remake (Movies) posted: 3/28/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the writing team behind Disney's successful Pirates of the Caribbean films are in final negotiations for Disney's upcoming remake of The Lone Ranger.
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OrlSen: If you have millions, a home near Disney could be yours (WDW) posted: 3/28/08
Reports Disney is negotiating with Orange County on plans to build homes on what was Disney's Eagle Pines Golf Course.
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Variety: Disney goes to 'Jungle Junction' (Movies) posted: 3/28/08
Variety reports Jungle Junction - about wheeled animals who explore a road-filled jungle is coming to "Playhouse Disney". The report also announces Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and My Friends Tigger & Pooh will return.
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LPLatest: Rediscover the World of Laughter with Hong Kong Disneyland's "it's a small world" (OD) posted: 3/28/08
Official press release and images featuring Hong Kong Disneylalnd's "it's a small world" The attraction is set to open April 28, 2008.
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Fox11LA: Tony McEwing Cruisin’ with Disney (WDW) posted: 3/28/08
Los Angeles Fox affiliate reporter Tony McEwing offers reports from his Disney Cruise.
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RomeSentinel: Senior Scientist TonyDeRose of Pixar To Discuss Math in the Movies Apr 3 in NY (General) posted: 3/28/08
On April 3, Hamilton College in Clinton, NY will host Tony DeRose, a senior scientist and lead of the Research Group at Pixar Animation Studios. Tony will present "Math in the Movies" -- a behind the scenes look at the role math plays in film making during the current digital revolution.
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Reuters: Children's Place Hoop unit files for bankruptcy (General) posted: 3/27/08
Reuters reports Children's Place Hoop unit files for bankruptcy as part of the plan to exit the Disney Stores business in North America.
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Variety: Hollywood eyes mogul duo (General) posted: 3/27/08
Variety reports Disney's Bob Iger and News Corp's Peter Chernin are expected to sit down iwth the actors for exploratory talks as the SAG-AFTRA negotations are set to begin next week.
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Reuters: Enchanted tops DVD sales (General) posted: 3/27/08
Disney's Enchanted topped Nielsen VideoScan chart in its first week narrowly beating out I Am Legend.
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WBBH: Tourists' identities stolen at Disney World (WDW) posted: 3/27/08
WBBH offers a follow-up on the previously reported credit card scam where Walt Disney World guests were scammed out of thousands through the story that had won a special discount and needed to offer their credit card to reserve it.
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AP: Disney unveils anime 'made in Japan' (Movies) posted: 3/27/08
A Japanese anime series featuring Stitch will start in late 2008. It will be "the first Disney animation made in Japan and set in Japan." The article highlights two other planned Disney series.
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HR: ABC adds two pilots (Movies) posted: 3/27/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC has added two pilots -- comedic drama and a gothic family soap.
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LATimes: Resist the Princesses (General) posted: 3/27/08
Columnist warns moms of the dangers of giving in to the Disney Princess phenomenon.
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AnimationMag: Disney, Zemeckis Calling All Robots (General) posted: 3/27/08
Animation Magazine reports Walt Disney Picutres and filmmaker Robert Zemeckis’ ImageMovers are joining forces to produce a performance-capture feature titled Calling All Robots,
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JHM: Liberty Square Bridge Repairs May Shorten Parade (WDW) posted: 3/26/08
Jim Hill brings you the latest news on this Magic Kingdom construction project. Which could result in a pretty intriguing parade route at that theme park for a few weeks this summer.
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LATimes: Disneyland to add ‘Alice’ to Small World ride (DL) posted: 3/26/08
Further information (including images) on the rumored changes coming to Disneyland's "it's a small world"
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Slate: The Mecca of the Mouse (WDW) posted: 3/26/08
Slate traveller Seth Stevenson shares his 5-day adventure visiting Walt Disney World as an adult with no kids.
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OrlSen: Disney lion has a pedicure (WDW) posted: 3/26/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney's Animal Kingdom 17-year-old African lion underwent a routine exam.
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MomLogic: Line Rage at Disney World (WDW) posted: 3/26/08
Orlando Mom recounts being attacked by another parent on the Mad Tea Party ride at the Magic Kingdom.
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Brandweek: NatureSweet Tomatoes Get in Tune with Disney (General) posted: 3/26/08
Beginning in April, with a purchase of Cherubs, consumers will receive a code to download songs from the Disneymania 6 CD at www.cherubsradiodisney.com, in advance of the CD release on May 20. The code will be included on Cherubs' packaging.
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DailyNews: Disney Studios helped put sleepy city on map (General) posted: 3/26/08
Brief overview of the Disney Studios history in Burbank, CA.
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NewKerala: Disney denies casting real Persian prince in 'Prince of Persia" (Movies) posted: 3/26/08
Disney execs have shot down the reports that they are considering casting a Persian prince in their next venture titled 'Prince of Persia: Sands of Time'
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People'sDailyOnline: Disney offers cultural tours of China (General) posted: 3/26/08
Brief look at the Adventures by Disney excursion to China.
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USATODAY: Timberlake to host ESPYs (Movies) posted: 3/26/08
The ESPYs ceremony, to be held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on July 20, will be televised live on ESPN and hosted by Justin Timberlake.
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LP: Hallmark Channel Acquires 99-Picture Slate of Classic Family Disney Movies (Movies) posted: 3/26/08
Hallmark Channel has acquired the rights to 99 family-friendly movies from Disney-ABC Domestic Television. The expansive list of baby boomer favorites includes Disney's "The Shaggy Dog," "Flubber," "Old Yeller," "The Parent Trap," "The Incredible Journey," "The Princess Diaries," "Freaky Friday," "The Santa Clause," "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," "That Darn Cat," "The Love Bug," "The Shaggy Dog," "Mighty Joe Young," "Babes in Toyland," "The Cat from Outer Space," "Gus," "Return to Snowy River," "Snowball Express," "White Fang," "The Apple Dumpling Gang" and "Swiss Family Robinson."
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LP: Borders Launches New 'Dream Rewards' Contest (WDW) posted: 3/26/08
Borders Rewards members with children who are 6 - 11 years old will be eligible for a chance to create a brand new fairy for inclusion in an upcoming Disney Fairies book and win a five-day/four-night trip for four to the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, Fla. including a one-night stay in Cinderella Castle Suite in the Magic Kingdom during the "Year of a Million Dreams" celebration.
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GloucesterTimes: Rockport expected to say 'I do' to Disney's 'Proposal' (Movies) posted: 3/26/08
Gloucester Times reports "The Proposal" may be filmed in Rockport, MA.
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AP: Disney Videos Kept in NY Tax Mix (General) posted: 3/25/08
The Associated Press reports New York's highest court has ruled the state's corporate franchise tax applies to Disney Enterprises' video business.
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NYTimes: ABC Showcases New Ad Format (General) posted: 3/25/08
Among the program concepts for 2007-8 season ABC is a new way to package commercials in programming.
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TheDaily: Chef Highlights Ratatouille Message (Movies) posted: 3/25/08
In a brief bio about French-trained chef Gabriel Gaté he talks about the important message of Ratatouille. "Ratatouille captures what is most important to remember when cooking -- that you do not need to be a master chef to cook a healthy delicious meal," he says. "It’s important to remember to enjoy cooking and it’s important for all of us to learn to cook at some stage in our lives."
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AP: Dancing Joins Singing Atop Nielsen List (Movies) posted: 3/25/08
The Associated Press reports ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" came in second to the still dominant "American Idol"
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Mediaweek: ESPN Scores HoopGurtz.com (General) posted: 3/25/08
ESPN has acquired HoopGurlz.com, a Web site dedicated both to girls’ and women’s basketball.
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OrlSen: Disney Cruise Line Not Adding Fuel Fee (General) posted: 3/24/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports even if Disney Cruise Line ultimately decides to join its fellow cruise companies and tack on a new ticket surcharge to cover skyrocketing fuel costs, it will not follow the others in charging even those guests who have already booked.
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Reuters: Children's Place to exit Disney chain, posts loss (General) posted: 3/24/08
Reuters outlines the developing transition of Disney Stores from Children's Place to the Disney Company.
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JHM: Rumors of Animal Kingdom's Rivers of Light Parade and Beastly Kingdomme (WDW) posted: 3/24/08
It's lights out for DAK's "Rivers of Light" parade, while Beastly Kingdomme makes a character-based comeback.
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Times: Disney cartoons contain environmental messages (Movies) posted: 3/24/08
In his new book "The Idea of Nature in Disney Animation" Dr. Whitley of the University of Cambridge talks about the environmental messages found within classic Disney animated films.
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SmarterTravel: Meeting the folks behind the Disney Magic (DL) posted: 3/24/08
Smarter Travel highlights Imagineers Chrissie Allen, Kevin Rafferty, Marc Mine, Dustin Barnard, and Estafania Pickensand the latest Disney's latest 4-D attraction, Toy Story Mania!.
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LPLatest: Toy Story Characters Challenge Guests to Ride and Play Toy Story Mania (DL,WDW) posted: 3/24/08
Press release announcing the upcoming attraction -- Toy Story Mania!
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SCMP: Shanghai Villlagers told to make way for Disney Park (OD) posted: 3/24/08
The South China Morning Post reports work on Shanghai Disneyland could begin in early 2009.
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HR: ABC extends Sunday streak (Movies) posted: 3/24/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC won the ratings on Sunday night for the fifth week in a row.
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WashTimes: Claims Disney Shelved 9/11 Film (Movies) posted: 3/24/08
Tom Borelli talks to the Washington Times about his claims Disney has not released the 2006 miniseries "The Path to 9/11" on dvd for political reasons and is planning on offer for the DVD rights.
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FT: Disney opts for local flavour in Europe (General) posted: 3/24/08
The Financial Times reports Disney will pursue more locally-produced shows. "I only anticipate doing more [production outside the US]," Ms Sweeney said, noting that the Hollywood writers’ strike at the start of the year had "put a bright spotlight on international production" as studios sought to reduce their dependence on US content.
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CBSNews: Jonas Brothers Video Highlights (General) posted: 3/24/08
CBS News highlights the budding career of the Jonas Brothers and posts highlights from their performance on The Early Show.
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Reuters: Duhamel and Heder traveling to "Rome" with Disney (Movies) posted: 3/24/08
Reuters reports Josh Duhamel and Jon Heder have joined the cast of Disney's upcoming romantic comedy "When in Rome."
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Mediaweek: ESPN Turns Off Ad Nets to Protect Brand, Content (General) posted: 3/24/08
ESPN.com recently cut ties with Specific Media and several other unnamed ad networks, and is taking the bold stand that ad selling that relies heavily on arbitrage and algorithms is not for them.
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LPLatest: High School Musical 3 Senior Year Casting News (Movies) posted: 3/24/08
An international casting search involving over 1000 teen actors across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom has led to the casting of three rising young talents -- Matt Prokop, Justin Martin, and Jemma McKenzie-Brown -- as sophomore "Wildcats" in Walt Disney Pictures’ upcoming theatrical production of "High School Musical 3: Senior Year."
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LATimes: Disneyland's Monorail Red puts rumors to rest (DL) posted: 3/24/08
Los Angeles Times reports Disneyland's Monorail Red has been testing after park hours.
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PortablePlanet: High School Musical 3 Choreographer Hearts Vanessa (Movies) posted: 3/24/08
High School Musical choreographer Chucky Klapow calls Vanessa Hudgens the "most naturally gifted in picking up the new moves."
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NYDailyNws: Teen star Selena Gómez looks beyond Disney (Movies) posted: 3/24/08
Disney Channel star Selena Gomez voices the daughters of the Mayor of Whoville in "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears A Who"
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FLToday: Port Authority faces urgency on Disney parking garage (OD) posted: 3/21/08
As part of a 15-year-deal with Disney Cruise Lines, Canaveral Port Authority must build a 1,000-space parking garage.
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BaltSun: Magic Music Days Milestone Brings Prizes to High School Senior (WDW) posted: 3/21/08
The Baltimore Sun reports Mount Hebron High School senior Tracie Ervin was the 2-millionth student performer for Disney's Magic Music Days at Walt Disney World. She won a free vacation, a night stay in Cinderella Castle and other prizes.
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TheStage: What time is it? High School Musical 2 time (Movies) posted: 3/21/08
Disney's hit High School Musical 2 will air for the first time on terrestrial tv in the UK Friday, March 21st.
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DIS: Travelocity Roaming Gnome at Epcot (WDW) posted: 3/21/08
Travelocity will feature the latest information on the Roaming Gnome’s exploits at the 2008 Flower & Garden Festival via an exclusive Gnome Blog. The site will offer photos, the latest "Gnome Quips" and links to a podcast of garden tips at iTunes.
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HeraldTrib: Rays make Disney bobbleheads (WDW) posted: 3/21/08
The first 2,500 ages 14 and younger will receive a limited edition Rays mini bobblehead featuring a classic Disney character in a Rays uniform.
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BostonBusJrnl: Scouts preparing to film Walt Disney Co.'s Sandra Bullock movie spotted in Financial District (Movies) posted: 3/21/08
Reports Disney is scouting Boston's financial district for an upcoming film Sandra Bullock.
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TheAge: Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus - Clean is the New Cool (Movies) posted: 3/21/08
Australia's The Age reviews the Hannah Montana 3-D concert film and discusses the clean, non-sexual image of performer Miley Cyrus and her alter ego, Hannah Montana.
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AP: 'GH' Celebrates Its 45th Anniversary (Movies) posted: 3/21/08
ABC's "General Hospital" celebrates 45 years.
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Variety: Disney bulks up Euro supergroup (General) posted: 3/21/08
Disney Media Networks has announced four appointments to further strengthen its management team in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
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HR: Disney eyes return to retail counter (General) posted: 3/20/08
Hollywood Reporter takes a look at reports that numerous Disney Stores operations could return to the Disney Company.
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OrlSen: Children's Place seeking to return Disney Store business to Disney (General) posted: 3/20/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. is ready to let the Walt Disney Co. take back control of about two-thirds of the 335 stores in the Disney Store chain.
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OCRegBlog: Miley Cyrus, Jonas Bros in Irvine (General) posted: 3/20/08
Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers are going to part of the May 10th Wango Tango at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine.
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PlaybillNews: Buscemi, Wainwright and More Will Sing Disney Tunes in Stay Awake Live at St. Ann's (General) posted: 3/20/08
St. Ann's Warehouse will stage a 20th anniversary gala concert of Hal Willner's album of Disney covers, "Stay Awake," on April 2.
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DisChan: 2008 Disney Channel Games and Concert (Movies) posted: 3/20/08
View the official website for information on how you can attend the upcoming 2008 Disney Channel Games and Concert, April 29 - May 3.
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JAMMusic: Miley Cyrus gets waxed (Movies) posted: 3/20/08
Madame Tussauds New York unveils Miley Cyrus figure.
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HR: ABC to carry presidential debate (Movies) posted: 3/20/08
ABC will carry the 90-minute Democratic presidential debate on April 16.
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HR: ATAS honors television with a cause (Movies) posted: 3/20/08
ABC's "Boston Legal" among shows receiving the inaugural Television Academy Honors, which recognize "television with a conscience."
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JHM: Golden Horseshoe Performer Shares Story of How He Got the Job (DL) posted: 3/20/08
As the Disneyana community gets ready for next Saturday night's Golden Horseshoe tribute event, Ron Schneider tells you how he became Wally Boag's understudy back in the summer of 1980.
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Mediaweek: Black Magic ESPN's Most-Watched Doc Ever (Movies) posted: 3/20/08
Black Magic is about the injustices faced by African Americans during the Civil Rights movement as told through the lives of basketball players and coaches.
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OrlSen: Deal will keep Disney cruise ships at Port Canaveral for 15 years (WDW) posted: 3/19/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Port Canaveral will continue to be the base for Disney Cruise Line through 2014. They have also agreed to basing its two mega-cruise ships under construction at Canaveral through at least 2014. And agreed that all of its ships will make a combined 150 callsa year at Port Canaveral through 2022.
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LPLatest: Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Offered Disney Dining Plan (WDW) posted: 3/19/08
Disneyworld.com has announced Walt Disney World annual passholders can participate in the Disney Dining plan with a stay at the Walt Disney World Resort. Previously these packages were available only to those who had booked resort stays with purchases of Magic Your Way tickets.
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WESH: Disney Helps Open Boys & Girls Club (General) posted: 3/19/08
Disney is helping open a new Boys & Girls Club in Pine Hills.
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TheSpectrum: Former Disney animator addresses DSC Business and Ethics Forum Thursday (General) posted: 3/19/08
On Thursday, March 20 at noon, Utah's Dixie State College will host former Walt Disney feature animator Jared Beckstrand. His presentation entitled "Insights from a Disney Animator," will feature a number of film clips and the animation process and time line. He will also discuss a number of ethical challenges faced in the business, the idea of "The creative team versus the management team," and will open the forum up to a question and answer session. The event is open to the general public and admission is free.
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ThePacker: Disney Garden begins shipping to Mexico (Coll) posted: 3/19/08
Imagination Farms LLC will begin shipping Disney-branded produce to Mexico.
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LATimesBlog: WDI Responds to Fans Outrage Over Small World Rumors (DL) posted: 3/19/08
Los Angeles Times blogger Brady MacDonald shares his outrage over the rumored changes to Disneyland's it's a small world attraction and posts a response from WDI spokeswoman, Marilyn Waters.
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RT: Disney Denies Narnia Rumors (Movies) posted: 3/19/08
Rotten Tomatoes has received word from Disney Studios that Jim Hill's report that they are considering dropping the Narnia franchise are false.
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Forbes: Interview with ABC Family's Paul Lee (General) posted: 3/19/08
ABC Family president Paul Lee spoke to Forbes.com about courting a fickle demographic, why the Hannah Montana tween audience isn't of interest and what's driving his cable channel's success.
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BroadcastEngineering: Disney's Iger says the Web is replacing children's TV (General) posted: 3/19/08
Disney CEO Bob Iger says that wil broadband the computer is becoming the primary source of entertainment for kids. "It’s just as important to them as the TV set now." During his remarks at the McGraw-Hill Media Summit in New York City he said Disney might again get into the branded-cell-phone arena after missteps with ESPN and Disney phones.
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Times-Picayune: Imagination Movers back on the move with new Disney CD (Movies) posted: 3/19/08
Production resumes on the Imagination Movers show which was delayed due to the writer's strike.
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OrlSen: New 'Rockit' high-tech roller coaster coming to Universal Studios Orlando in 2009 (WDW) posted: 3/19/08
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the recently announced Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit that is expected to open at Universal Studios in 2009. The coaster's name refers to elements of the experience as described by Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Parks & Resorts' creative division, "The name is very specific to the attributes of the ride. It combines creating your own movie, to customize it; that's the 'rip' part. You can download it to your personal site. And you ride it, of course. You have the 'Rockit' part, which combines the thrill and the music."
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TimesOnline: Famous Five go high-tech in new books and film for Disney Channel UK (Movies,General) posted: 3/19/08
New animated series coming to Disney Channel UK based on characters from Enid Blyton's series of books.
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News24: Halle's Disney Baby (General) posted: 3/19/08
Reports that Halle Berry has recognized her favorite Disney films by naming her baby girl Nahla Ariela.
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LPLatest: Disney Interactive Studios’ Original Franchise Continues with Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals for Nintendo DS (Coll) posted: 3/19/08
Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals for Nintendo DS continues the story of Rallen and Jeena, interplanetary patrol officers who discover, excavate, awaken and train mysterious fossilized creatures known as Spectrobes and then use them to battle enemies. The story surrounds the origins of mysterious portals that lead to distant dimensions. Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals is currently planned for a Fall 2008 release.
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OrlSen: Recipe for Disney's California Grill Apple Shooter (WDW) posted: 3/19/08
The Orlando Sentinel posts a recipe for the Apple Shooter found at Disney's California Grill.
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OrlSen: Resort tax plan battle is brewing (WDW) posted: 3/19/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Florida lawmakers are crafting a package to shield time shares and online travel sites from some taxes.
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NYTimes: Disney Art Returns from Japan (Movies) posted: 3/18/08
Cels from Disney's Sleeping Beauty are returning to the studio after sitting in a janitor's closet in Japan for nearly 50 years.
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LATimes: Disney offers sneak peek at Toy Story Mania ride (DL) posted: 3/18/08
Travel blogger Brady MacDonald shares his recent experience at DCA's Toy Story Mania.
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CBSMW: Disney-ABC capitalizes on popular shows online (General) posted: 3/18/08
While Hollywood is still struggling with the question of how to build a business through programming streamed online, at least one media giant seems to have found a workable model.
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ReImagineeringblog: Opposition to Rumored Small World Changes (DL) posted: 3/18/08
The Reimagineering blog which was created to "catalog past imagineering missteps and debate solutions" has posted in opposition to the rumored replacement of the Rainforest room in "it's a small world" with a USA room. They have also published an open letter from Mary Blair's son about the attraction's intent and stating his opposition to the changes.
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HappyMeal: View the Pirate and Princess Happy Meal Toys (WDW) posted: 3/18/08
Toys celebrating the Magic Kingdom's Pirate and Princess parties are part of the McDonald's Happy Meal.
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AP: Cyrus' Child Is No Destiny (Movies) posted: 3/18/08
The Associated Press reports Disney Channel star Destiny Hope Cyrus is legally changing her name to Miley Ray Cyrus.
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HomeTextilesToday: Springs to make Wamsutta for Disney Resort Line (General) posted: 3/18/08
Home Textiles Today reports Wamsutta has an exclusive partnership to provide bedding and bath products to deluxe Walt Disney World hotels and Disney Vacation Club villas. These products will also be available to the public through a website and through in-room ordering.
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AP: Van Dyke Sings 'Supercali ... ' Etc. (Movies) posted: 3/18/08
Dick Van Dyke performed "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" at the Geffen Playhouse on Monday night during an event to honor actress Annette Bening and studio chief Robert A. Iger for their efforts to support the arts & live theater in particular.
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CNNMoney: Lead found in popular Hannah Montana items (General) posted: 3/18/08
Some products branded with Disney's popular Hannah Montana character contain high levels of the toxic metal, says the Center for Environmental Health.
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PlaybillNws: Lincoln Center to Honor Disney's Iger at Spring Gala (General) posted: 3/18/08
Lincoln Center's annual spring gala will honor Disney Company president and CEO Robert A. Iger April 9 at Frederick P. Rose Hall. Single tickets for the gala begin at $1,500, with additional packages and support available. Proceeds from the annual gala fund programming for the 400 performances produced by Lincoln Center each year.
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DenverPost: Dizzy over Disney, campaigning for a dream (General) posted: 3/18/08
Karrie Dunkin of Englewood lives and breathes Disney, and she's one of 10 finalists to be a Chief Magic Official with the company.
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Variety: Antin to write, direct Disney project (Movies,General) posted: 3/18/08
Variety reports Walt Disney Pictures has set Steven Antin to write and direct a music-driven project produced by Scot Sanders.
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DIS: Enchanted Arrives on DVD and BluRay March 18 (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/17/08
Follow Giselle's adventures from her animated home in Andalasia to the streets of New York. Bonus features include behind the scenes look at the film's musical numbers, deleted scenes introduced by director Kevin Lima as well as bloopers. The Blu-Ray disc has additional features.
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Mediaweek: Disney Channel's Digital Kingdom (General) posted: 3/17/08
Mediaweek highlights the strong success of the Disney Channel and the various ways Disney parlays that success into a revenue stream despite the fact the channel is non-ad-supported.
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LATimes: Disney's Pixar Parade is all wet (DL) posted: 3/17/08
Los Angeles Times travel blogger Brady MacDonald describes the new Pixar Play Parade at Disney's California Adventure comparing the experience to watching a parade in the rain.
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SouthCoastToday: Dartmouth veteran honored at WDW (WDW) posted: 3/17/08
The Southcoast Massacusetts newspaper highlights William J. O'Connor of Dartmouth, a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, who was honored as Veteran of the Day during the flag retreat ceremony at the Magic Kingdom. This very special tradition takes place each day at the Magic Kingdom.
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JHM: As Disney begins to get nervous about "Narnia," Pixar now sets its sights on "Mars" (Movies) posted: 3/17/08
Jim Hill brings you the latest buzz from Burbank. Which suggests that -- unless "Prince Caspian" does huge business when it's released to theaters in May -- Disney may opt to pull the plug on the "Narnia" series. Replacing that film franchise with a trio of Pixar-produced "John Carter of Mars" movies.
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HR: 'Home Edition' holds down fort (Movies) posted: 3/17/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" topped the ratings.
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Mediaweek: Disney-ABC's 'Wizard' Rules (General) posted: 3/17/08
Wizards First Rule, the upcoming weekly from Disney-ABC Domestic Television Distribution, has been cleared in 84 percent of the country to date.
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OCReg: Disney-area housing plan dies (DL) posted: 3/17/08
The Orange County Register reports the last developer with an active proposal withdraws plans for a hotel and condo project in the Anaheim Resort.
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PostGazette: Disney search for magic comes to Seven Fields (General) posted: 3/17/08
Brief look at Justin Muchoney who wishes to be Disney first Chief Magic Official.
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DailyAmerican: Meyersdale native is a candidate for Disney’s chief magic officer (General) posted: 3/17/08
Brief bio for Jennifer Sechler of Westerville, OH who wishes to be Disney CMO.
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TampaBay10: Lakeland mom campaigns for a truly "magical" job (General) posted: 3/17/08
Tangela Yvonne Walker-Craft shares her wish to become Disney's first Disney Parks Chief Magical Officer.
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Pantagraph: Disney star-Raven-Symone coming to Peoria (General) posted: 3/17/08
Raven-Symone’s Pajama Party Concert, announced Monday, is scheduled for June 15 at the Peoria Civics Center.
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Playbill: Mermaid's Burgess Will Make a Splash March 31 (General) posted: 3/17/08
Actor Tituss Burgess who plays Sebastian in Disney's musical The Little Mermaid will perform solo at Splash Bar on March 31.
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FoxOrlando: Disney's Animal Kingdom Celebrates Multiple Births (WDW) posted: 3/14/08
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating the births of a female baby giraffe named Makena and a male baby zebra named Kidani.
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LATimes: SoCal amusement park attendance stays flat in 2007 (DL) posted: 3/14/08
The Los Angeles Times reports Disneyland's attendance increased 1% while Disney's California Adventure saw a 4.5% decrease.
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OrlSen: Attendance at theme parks continues to skyrocket (WDW) posted: 3/14/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Central Florida theme parks experienced modest-to-strong attendance growth.
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Fox6Video: Live Spot with Steven Davison about New Disney Pixar Play Parade (DL) posted: 3/14/08
Disney Pixar Play Parade video footage with description by WDI's Steven Davison. Video is about 4 1/2 minutes long. Steven talks about the parade, a bit of his background and why he loves his job.
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OrlSen: Disney does a monster bash! (WDW) posted: 3/14/08
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the new Block Party Bash at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
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WFTV: Disney Exploring Possibility of Adult-Oriented Theme Park (WDW) posted: 3/14/08
WFTV has confirmed Disney has drawn up plans for "Night Kingdom"
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HR: Gugino joins 'Witch' cast (Movies) posted: 3/14/08
Carla Gugino will play opposite Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in Disney's upcoming remake of "Escape to Witch Mountain."
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ComingSoon: Enchanted Stills vs. Classic Disney (Movies) posted: 3/14/08
ComingSoon has posted select stills from classic Disney features comparing them to the stills from Enchanted.
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ABCNews: Snoop Dogg to Remix ABC Soap Opera Theme (Movies) posted: 3/14/08
Rapper Snoop Dogg will make an extended cameo on ABC's One Life to Live performing two songs from his new album.
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NowMagUK: High School Musical star saw ghoul on movie set (Movies) posted: 3/14/08
Reports that Zac Efron has been the unfortunate target of jokes from fellow cast members as reports have surfaced that he is convinced he saw a ghost while filming in the haunted Gaiety Theatre.
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HR: ABC greenlights Thomas' 'Cupid' (Movies) posted: 3/14/08
ABC has green-lit a pilot for "Cupid" to be written by Rob Thomas.
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JAMTV: Doctors cleared in Ritter death case (Movies) posted: 3/14/08
A jury cleared a cardiologist and a radiologist on Friday of negligence in the diagnosis and treatment of actor John Ritter. Ritter fell ill on set while filming his ABC sitcom "8 Simple Rules"
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Variety: Segel and Stoller take on Muppets (Movies) posted: 3/13/08
Variety reports Disney has hired Jason Segel and Nick Stoller to write the script for a new Muppet film which Stoller will direct.
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CBSMW: Shanghai reportedly awaiting central government nod for Disneyland (OD) posted: 3/13/08
Shanghai is awaiting approval to move forward with plans for a Disneyland theme park in the Pudong area of the city.
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Variety: Hannah Montana rocks film biz (Movies,General) posted: 3/13/08
Variety highlights the film industry's response to Disney's success with the Miley Cyrus 3-D concert film.
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Variety: Radio Disney promotes Riley (General) posted: 3/13/08
Variety reports Radio Disney has named Michael G Riley senior VP-general manager.
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AP: ESPN Tour Raises Questions (General) posted: 3/13/08
The Associated Press reports a tour of the ESPN Studios in Bristol by a UConn women's basketball recruit is being investigated as a possible violation of NCAA rules.
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Apple: Trailer for Disney Pixar's WALL-E (Movies) posted: 3/12/08
Trailer for Wall-E introduces other characters in the upcoming film.
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AP: Iger Says Disney Won't Bid for AOL (General) posted: 3/12/08
Disney CEO Robert Iger talked about various ways Disney will utilize high-tech opportunities to increase business but said they will not be buying AOL.
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Variety: Iger touts Pixar's value (General) posted: 3/12/08
Highlights from Disney CEO Iger's recent Q&A at the McGraw-Hill gathering. He discussed the writers strike, Disney's relationship with Steve Jobs and Apple, and more.
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LATimes: Secrets of Pixar's Inner Circle (Movies) posted: 3/12/08
'Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!' director Jimmy Hayward had to leave Pixar to get his shot behind the camera. He's not alone.
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HR: ABC's orders more 'Duel' (Movies) posted: 3/12/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC has ordered additional episodes of the game show "Duel"
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HR: ABC considers fall break (Movies) posted: 3/12/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC may be considering bringing out their new pilots midseason next year rather than in the fall.
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OrlSen: Disney's new Web site has lots of tips (WDW) posted: 3/12/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney has launched DisneyFamilyTravel.com offering information on a wide variety of family travel destinations.
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LP: New in the Backstage Pass section of WaltDisneyWorld.com (WDW) posted: 3/12/08
Disney has updated the Backstage Pass section of WaltDisneyWorld.com with an interview with a Disney exec about the Flower Power Concert Series (in the What's Happening section) and the introduction of the Water Park Mobile program (in the Magic of the Month section). The Water Park Mobile program is a WAP cell phone optimized website that combines featuring Disney Channel starts like High School Musical's Corbin Bleu, tips, wallpapers and more. Click here for Backstage Magic on WaltDisneyWorld.com (note: you may need to have a free Disney.com account to view).
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LPNews: Pixar Play Parade Will Bring Bubbling Interactive Fun to Disney's California Adventure (DL) posted: 3/12/08
All the exciting and colorful worlds of the Disney-Pixar pals -- from "Toy Story," "a bug's life," "Monsters, Inc.," "Finding Nemo," "The Incredibles," "Cars" and "Ratatouille" -- will come to life in the all-new "Pixar Play Parade," debuting March 14, 2008, in Disney's California Adventure as part of the Year of a Million Dreams celebration at Disneyland Resort.
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LPNews: Playhouse Disney Live on Stage to Open at DCA March 14 (DL) posted: 3/12/08
A whole new cast of friends from "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," "Little Einsteins," "Handy Manny" and more welcome children and their parents to the all-new "Playhouse Disney Live on Stage!" debuting March 14 at Disney's California Adventure.
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Variety: ABC Promotes TV Execs (General) posted: 3/12/08
ABC Studios has promoted drama exec Brian Harvey and comedy exec Patrick Maguire to VP positions.
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Playbill: Chatting with Mermaid's Sherie Rene Scott (Movies) posted: 3/12/08
Sherie Rene Scott talks about her role as Ursula in Disney's The Little Mermaid.
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OCReg: Disney parade, show begins sneak peek (DL) posted: 3/11/08
The Pixar Play Parade and new Playhouse Disney show officially debut Friday at Disney's California Adventure.
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LATimes: How to do Walt Disney World Like a Grown Up (WDW) posted: 3/11/08
A guide to enjoying the Florida theme parks as an adult even without children.
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Reuters: Comcast to carry Disney Travel on Demand (General) posted: 3/11/08
Disney is adding Comcast Cable to the collection of cable outlets for its Travel on Demand channel.
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Forbes: Digits Add Up for Disney (General) posted: 3/11/08
Forbes reports the Disney Company expects $1 billion in online revenue.
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HR: ABC News looking at war '5 Years Later' (General) posted: 3/11/08
ABC News will offer a weeklong evaluation of the war in Iraq with "Iraq 5 Years Later: Where Things Stand." The program will air on various ABC news programs including online and radio programs.
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AnimationBlog: WALL-E XBox Cover Art (Movies,Coll) posted: 3/11/08
Cover image of the upcoming WALL-E game for the XBox.
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