Disney News Headlines
April 2008
LPLatest: Massive Crowd Turns Out For First Open Casting Session for (Movies) posted: 4/30/08
Despite triple-digit temperatures, a massive crowd of teens turned out Sunday (April 27) in Long Beach for the first open casting call for ABC's new summer reality series, Disney's "High School Musical: Summer Session" (working title). Teens from as far away as Wisconsin, Texas, Colorado, Utah and Washington were among the throngs who gathered for the open audition. Host Nick Lachey welcomed the crowd as they lined up in front of the Long Beach Arena.
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Variety: CBS leads pack at Daytime Emmys (Movies) posted: 4/30/08
CBS pulled in the most nominations with 56. Disney owned ABC was third with 39 with the Disney Channel 5th collecting 13 nominations.
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SlateMag: Forget Miley Cyrus. Check Out Disney's Chinese Underwear Ad (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/30/08
Slate magazine offers a revealing billboard image from China advertising Disney underwear.
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WESH: Arrest made in Disney Armored Truck Heist (WDW) posted: 4/30/08
WESH reports an arrest has been made following the discovery of a missing bag of money from an armored truck at Walt Disney World.
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LP: Disney Marks Entry into Robotic Toy Market with New Line of Programmable Toy Robots (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/30/08
Disney Consumer Products today announced its entry into the robotic toy market with an innovative line of robotic toy products created in collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios, Thinkway Toys and WowWee.
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Mediaweek: ESPN Regional TV Creating College FB Bowl (General) posted: 4/30/08
ESPN Regional Television already owns and operates five other postseason college football bowls.
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Variety: Trio has ABC nipping at Fox's tail (Movies) posted: 4/30/08
Variety reports Lost, Grey's Anatomy, and Desperate Housewives brought ABC a second place finish behind Fox's American Idol.
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TheStreet: Miley's Photos Too Sexy for My Budget (Movies) posted: 4/30/08
The Street columnist Suzanne Barlyn says the photos of Miley Cyrus for "Vanity Fair" are enough for her to stop purchasing Hannah Montana products.
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BroadwayWorld: Disney's Leading Ladies Took On Carnegie Hall (Movies) posted: 4/30/08
Brief report from the April 28th performance by the leading ladies of DIsney's current hit musicals who performed at the New York Pops 25th Annual Spring Gala.
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WFTV: Former Planet Hollywood Employee Claimed Bomb in Backpack at Downtown Disney (WDW) posted: 4/29/08
The bomb threat made by disgruntled former employee of Planet Hollywood led authorities to blow up a backpack found at Downtown Disney.
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NYPost: Dad 'Mortified' By Miley Photo (Movies) posted: 4/29/08
The New York Post reports Miley's parents had left the shoot and didn't view the controversial photo before it was published. The Post also cites an unnamed highranking Disney employee that Miley would be keeping "a very low profile for the next four to six months."
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NYTimes: Miley Story Correction (Movies,General) posted: 4/29/08
The New York Times has posted a correction regarding the Miley Cyrus story -- headline and an article on Monday about a Vanity Fair photograph showing the actress Miley Cyrus in a suggestive pose left the incorrect impression that she was bare-breasted. While the pose was indeed revealing, she was wrapped in what appeared to be a bedsheet; she was not topless.
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ABCNews: Should 'Hannah Montana' Be Sexy? (Movies) posted: 4/29/08
ABC News reports critics of Miley Cyrus' Vanity Fair cover images are laying blame on parents and media for sexualization of young girls.
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HuffingtonPost: Miley Cyrus Vanity Fair Saga (Movies) posted: 4/29/08
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis joins the chorus of voices discussing Miley Cyrus' Vanity Fair photo shoot.
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OrlSen: John Lasseter's career has soared from park sweeper to movie director (General) posted: 4/29/08
An interview with John Lasseter.
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EOnline: Move Over, Miley? (Movies) posted: 4/29/08
Reports from E! News Disney will work to make Selena Gomez an even bigger star due to the recent controversies surrounding Miley Cyrus.
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HR: Two 'Witch Mountain' vets return (Movies) posted: 4/29/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Kim Richards and Ike Eisenmann will return for cameo roles in Disney's upcoming "Witch Mountain" films.
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KIVITV: Disney Deluxe '08 (DL,WDW) posted: 4/29/08
The five star services available throughout a variety of experience with Disney vacations are highlighted in this Forbes Traveler report.
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DallasNews: Birders, fishermen find their thrills at Disney World (WDW) posted: 4/29/08
The Dallas Morning News highlights the opportunities for bird-watching and catch and release fishing at Walt Disney World.
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BBCNews: Mickey Mouse woos Russian kids (General) posted: 4/29/08
Disney has launched a Russian website to introduce the country's children to various Disney characters including Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh and Jack Sparrow.
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Times: How Club Penguin turned 750,000 British kids into penguins (General) posted: 4/29/08
The idea of an arctic 'hang out' sprang from a lack of networking sites for tweens, the site's Canadian founder says. Club Penguin was purchase by Disney last August.
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InsideBayArea: An artistic side to Crosby Family (DL,Movies,Coll) posted: 4/29/08
Contra Costa Times highlights the artistic career of A's shortstop Bobby Crosby's older brother, Brian. Brian is an artist and concept designer for Walt Disney Imagineering and according to the article recently completed an image celebrating the 50th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland that will be sold in Disneyland later this year.
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LATimes: Pixar's ex-CFO could face SEC charges over stock options (General) posted: 4/29/08
The Los Angeles Times reports Pixar's former CFO could face SEC charges and offers an official comment by Disney spokesperson Zenia Mucha on the developing story.
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AnimationMag: Academy Celebrates Animation Mentorship (Movies) posted: 4/29/08
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presents the 12th Marc Davis Celebration of Animation on Friday, May 9, titled "Drawing on the Future: Mentorship in Animation," the program will kick off at 7:30 p.m. in the Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
Moderated by animation critic and Animation Magazine contributor Charles Solomon, the panel discussion will feature James Baxter, Andreas Deja, Pete Docter and Eric Goldberg discussing the mentors who fostered their professional development
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NationalJewelryNet: FuFoo designs jewelry collection for Disney (Coll) posted: 4/29/08
Fine-jewelry manufacturer FuFoo, which specializes in creating 14-karat gold, enamel and diamond jewelry for girls ranging in age from infants to teens, will design and manufacture a new fine-jewelry collection for Disney.
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THR: Disney International's Andy Bird honored (General) posted: 4/29/08
Andy Bird, chairman of Walt Disney International was presented an Industry Leadershp Award as part of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles at the House of Blues. In his acceptance he spoke of Disney's latest business growth in India.
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PaidContent: Keynote Q&A Steve Wadsworth; The Problem Is Too Many Measurements (General) posted: 4/29/08
Highlights from the keynote question & answer session with Steve Wadsworth, President, Walt Disney Internet Group at EconSM. Steven discusses the Club Penguin purchase, possible future deals, internet advertising and online video advertising.
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JHM: Was John Lasseter stung by Bee Movie" caricature of him? (Movies) posted: 4/29/08
Did an awkward conversation between Jerry Seinfeld & John Lasseter at Vanity Fair's 2006 Oscar party actually lead to an unflattering joke being inserted into this DreamWorks Animation release ? Jim Hill shares the story that's making the rounds in Hollywood.
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OrlSen: SeaWorld dolphin dies after colliding with another dolphin (WDW) posted: 4/29/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports a Discovery Cove dolphin died Saturday after colliding mid-air with another dolphin during an aerial stunt.
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OrlSen: Simpsons Ride Opens (WDW) posted: 4/29/08
A look at The Simpsons Ride at Universal Orlando now open.
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ABCNews: Miley Cyrus 'Embarrassed' by Photo Spread (Movies) posted: 4/28/08
Miley Cyrus has issued a statement prior to the release of the upcoming Vanity Fair feature on the 15-year-old. She states "I took part in a photo shoot that was supposed to be 'artistic' and now, seeing the photographs and reading the story, I feel so embarrassed."
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Eonline: Leibovitz Addresses Cyrus Photo Spread Controversy (Movies) posted: 4/28/08
Annie Leibovitz has issued a statement regarding the Vanity Fair cover images of Miley Cyrus.
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NYTimes: Revealing Photo Threatens A Major Disney Franchise (General) posted: 4/28/08
The New York Times evaluates the possible fallout over Miley's Vanity Fair cover.
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CNBC: Cyrus Controversy More Likely To Help Than Hurt (Movies) posted: 4/28/08
Media analysts discuss the anticipated impact of Miley Cyrus' Vanity Fair photo shoot.
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RadarOnline: Will Controversial Miley Cyrus Photos End Disney's Relationship with Annie Leibovitz? (DL,WDW,General) posted: 4/28/08
Radar Magazine columnist wonders if the recent controversy over Annie Leibovitz photos of Miley Cyrus and the images of LeBron James will lead the Disney Company to end the promotional campaign featuring her photos of celebrities as Disney characters.
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OrlSen: Disney Cruise Line will levy fuel fee (WDW) posted: 4/28/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney will begin adding a fuel surcharge to any new bookings made on or after May 28.
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OrlSen: Let Disney Channel Games begin! (WDW) posted: 4/28/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday and Thursday in Champion Stadium at Disney's Wide World of Sports, off Interstate 4
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Film: Is America Ready for Wall-E, a Robot that Doesn't Talk? (Movies) posted: 4/28/08
Columnist C. Robert Cargill wonders if audiences are ready for a movie with little-to-no dialogue.
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WSBAtlanta: Disney Actress Sues Over Escort Service Ad (Movies) posted: 4/28/08
Disney Channel actress Brenda Song of The Suite Life of Zack and Cody has filed a lawsuit claiming her image was used without her permission for an escort service advertisement.
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AP: Michael Eisner gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star (General) posted: 4/28/08
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, center, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, April 25, 2008.
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Variety: Andy Siditsky Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (General) posted: 4/28/08
Interview with Andy Siditsky, Senior VP of Worldwide DVD production and creative services.
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Variety: ABC in control Sunday (Movies,General) posted: 4/28/08
Variety reports ABC topped Sunday's ratings.
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Variety: Little Mermaid Box Office Picks Up (Movies) posted: 4/28/08
Disney Theatricals' The Little Mermaid saw the largest jump on Broadway this week, rising approximately $145,000.
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AP: HK Disney makes bid to increase visitors (OD) posted: 4/28/08
The Associated Press reports Hong Kong Disneyland has opened "it's a small world" in hopes of boosting sluggish attendance.
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AP: SEC charges of stock option abuse loom former Pixar CFO (General) posted: 4/28/08
The Associated Press reports former Pixar CFO Ann Mather is facing possible SEC charges over alleged stock option abuses.
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AFP: Lion King Collects Molieres (Movies) posted: 4/28/08
Disney Theatricals' The Lion King in French won three awards at the Molieres, French theatre's annual event.
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LPLatest: Latest Annie Leibovitz Disney Dream Portrait Celebrates Ariel (DL,WDW) posted: 4/25/08
For the latest image in the portrait series of celebrities living out their Disney dreams, photographer Annie Leibovitz followed a simple recipe: Just add water. Continuing the "Disney Dream Portrait Series" that has put stars in all kinds of Disney fantasies, Leibovitz trained her famous lens this time on the undersea world of Ariel, heroine of "The Little Mermaid."
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LATimes: Disneyland's new monorail glass changes color in sunlight (DL) posted: 4/25/08
Brief description of the changes riders will find on board the new Disneyland monorails.
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OrlSen: Deals could put Lynx on road to a new Disney express (WDW) posted: 4/25/08
Lynx, DOT and Disney announce a new deal that could expand service for workers.
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CartoonBrew: The Art of Pixar's Short Films (Movies) posted: 4/25/08
Amid of Cartoon Brew offers tidbits of information about his developing coffee table book on Pixar's short films.
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Oscars: Ink and Paint the Art of Hand Drawn Animation Exhibit Opens 5/16 (Movies) posted: 4/25/08
Artists whose work is represented include Álvaro Arce (The Prince and the Pauper), Mary Blair (Cinderella), Paul Carlson (Gay Purr-ee), Ron Dias (The Secret of NIMH), Ann Guenther (Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, Too), Michael Humphries (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), Homer Jonas (Sleeping Beauty), Art Leonardi (Pink Panther), Abe Levitow (1001 Arabian Nights), and Gloria Wood (Gay Purr-ee). The Academy’s Grand Lobby Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from noon to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Please note the Academy will be closed May 24-26 and July 4-6 in observance of Memorial Day and Independence Day.
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LATimes: Miley Cyrus photos may tarnish squeaky clean image (Movies,General) posted: 4/25/08
The naughty Internet pictures spark concern about the star of Disney's lucrative 'Hannah Montana' franchise.
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OrlSen: Custom ears for Disney customers (WDW) posted: 4/25/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports on the new make-your-mouse-ears available at the Magic Kingdom's Le Chapeau.
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OCReg: 96 year old man hits Knott's roller coasters (DL) posted: 4/25/08
The story of 96 year old Marque Sharp who still enjoys taking a ride on Knott's Berry Farm's coasters.
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HR: Alyssa Milano circles ABC pilot (Movies) posted: 4/25/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Alyssa Milano is in negotiations for the lead in an ABC comedy pilot.
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HR: Nick Lachey to host 'HSM' reality show (Movies) posted: 4/25/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Nick Lachey will host ABC's reality show spinoff of High School Musical.
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OCReg: Disneyland Resort president discusses expansion (DL) posted: 4/24/08
The Orange County Register highlights Disneyland's expansion plans.
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OrlSen: Port Canaveral seeks $32M bank loan for expansion (WDW) posted: 4/24/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Port Canaveral is taking the unusual step of borrowing directly from a bank to raise the $32 million needed for construction upgrades to accomodate Disney Cruise Line. Disney reportedly will pay off $22 million of the debt through a new passenger fee of $7 per round trip.
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Bizjournals: Disney World to help Orlando bus agency (General) posted: 4/24/08
"We recognize that accommodating transportation needs in our community is not the sole responsibility of government and we're pleased to participate," said Walt Disney World vice president of operations Mark Rucker. Disney will contribute funds to assist Central Florida's public bus agency Lynx.
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Mediaweek: Nielsen to Report On ESPN Deportes (General) posted: 4/24/08
ESPN Deportes' ratings will be derived from the Hispanic sub-sample of NMR's National People Meter panel.
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Reuters: Crocs to make shoes based on Disney hits (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/24/08
Hannah Montana, High School Musical and Wall-E inspired Crocs are on their way.
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AP: 'Raven' star Orlando Brown found (Movies) posted: 4/24/08
Orlando Brown star of That's So Raven has released a statement apologizing for disappearing Tuesday morning.
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HR: 'Grey's Anatomy' to kick off sweeps (Movies) posted: 4/24/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, May sweeps will begin with the return of ABC's Grey's Anatomy and Ugly Betty.
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Bradenton: Silverman says Rays trip to Disney was success (WDW) posted: 4/24/08
The Bradenton Herald interviews Rays president Matt Silverman about the impact of the team's three game series at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex.
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OrlSen: Tampa Bay Rays win 5-3, sweep Blue Jays at Disney (WDW) posted: 4/24/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports the Tampa Bay Rays remain undefeated in games played at Disney's Wide World of Sports complex.
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MLB: Tampa Bay Rays Remain Undefeated at Disney (WDW) posted: 4/24/08
The Tampa Bay Rays overcame a 3-0 deficit to Jays right-hander Roy Halladay in game two of their three game series at Disney's Champion Stadium. The Rays are now 5-0 at Disney's ballpark.
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LATimesBookReview: 'Home' by Julie Andrews (General) posted: 4/24/08
The memoir chronicles the actress and singer's days as a child star of British theater and her path to becoming Mary Poppins.
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NYTimes: Timetable Energizes What Once Was 'Lost' (Movies) posted: 4/24/08
The New York Times discusses the resurgence of ABC's Lost following the writers public declaration of the series timetable.
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NYTimes: Animated Bambi Debate Arouses Pastoral Passions (Movies) posted: 4/23/08
The New York Times debates the influence of Disney films on the modern environmentalist movement.
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LPLatest: Josh Gates presents Yeti Footprint to Joe Rohde (WDW) posted: 4/23/08
Josh Gates host of the Sci-Fi Channel series "Destination Truth", presents a cast of what is believed to be a "yeti" footprint to Joe Rohde, vice president/executive designer of Walt Disney Imagineering. The footprint will be put on display at Expedition Everest.
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OCReg: New monorail train rolling in Friday (DL) posted: 4/23/08
Disneyland's new Mark VII Monorail Red is expected to open to the public Friday morning.
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SunSentinel: Woman sentenced to 90 days with credit in Disney teacup ride beating (WDW) posted: 4/23/08
The Sun-Sentinel reports Victoria Walker who was found guilty of battering a mom at Walt Disney World while waiting for the Tea Cup Ride has been sentenced to 90 days in jail.
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PittsPostGazette: Seven Fields man works magic to win Disney job (WDW) posted: 4/23/08
A brief look at Disney's first Chief Magic Officer Justin Muchoney.
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Reuters: Miley Cyrus plans to write her memoirs (General) posted: 4/23/08
Miley Cyrus' upcoming autobiography will feature previously unseen photos, family stories and "a look at her inner circle of loved ones."
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LPLatest: HoJo Anaheim received top marks at TripAdvisor.com (DL) posted: 4/23/08
TripAdvisor has named their Top 10 Family-Friendly Bargain Hotels with an average $123 nightly rate. #3 on that list was our sponsor, Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel in Anaheim, CA.
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LPLatest: Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales Worldwide Premiere in Shanghai (General) posted: 4/23/08
"We are honored to be bringing this very special show to the people of China," said Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Group. "As our first production designed specifically for this audience, we have the opportunity to introduce thousands of children and their families to Snow White, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast in a very personal and memorable way."
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Fool: Disney's Animal Instincts (WDW,General) posted: 4/23/08
The Motley Fool reflects on the rocky start for Disney's Animal Kingdom as the park celebrates its 10th anniversary.
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SeekingAlpha: Apple Taking Notes From Disney (General) posted: 4/23/08
Comparison between the business histories of Apple and the Disney Company.
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InvestorBusDaily: Julie Clark's Baby Einstein Was A Brainy Concept (General) posted: 4/23/08
Brief look at the development of Baby Einstein Co which was purchased by Disney in 2001.
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SeekingAlpha: De-consolidating Disney, Time for an ESPN spin-off (General) posted: 4/23/08
Economic blog Seeking Alpha explores the benefits of carving out part of ESPN from Disney as a publicly traded company.
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Variety: Disney sweetens 'Narnia' videogame (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/23/08
Variety reports the videogame adaptation of "Prince Caspian" will offer two addition movie scenes shot by the film's cast and crew.
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HR: Lucy Liu eyes ABC return (Movies) posted: 4/23/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lucy Liu is in negotiations to join the cast of ABC's Dirty Sexy Money.
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OrlSen: Epcot plants idea for artist to nurture (WDW) posted: 4/23/08
Paint Rachel Tribble of Stuart, FL did the artwork for the 2008 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival poster.
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Reuters: Disney launches new nature film label (Movies) posted: 4/21/08
Disney announces a new film label, Disneynature. Under the new label, Disney will release wildlife and environmental documentaries beginning with the 2009 release, "Earth"
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OrlSen: Disney's Animal Kingdom celebrates 10-year anniversary (WDW) posted: 4/21/08
10 fun facts about Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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Reuters: Disney chases older boys with adventure toys, show (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/21/08
Disney Consumer Products seeks to increase interest from older boys.
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OrlSen: Disney workers recover rings mistakenly thrown away (WDW) posted: 4/21/08
Disney cast members dig through trash bin and recover couples lost wedding rings that wer mistakenly thrown out.
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HR: HBO acquires films from Disney (Movies) posted: 4/21/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, HBO purchased 85 titles from Disney-ABC Domestic TV.
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Variety: ABC tops soft Sunday (Movies) posted: 4/21/08
ABC's Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters topped the ratings Sunday night.
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OrlSen: CHD Meridian to run Disney Clinic (WDW) posted: 4/21/08
CHD Meridian Healthcar will operate Disney's new employee health-care clinic currently under construction near Epcot.
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OrlSen: Rays read for 2nd Disney visit (WDW) posted: 4/21/08
Beginning Tuesday the Tampa Bays Rays will play a three-game series at Disney's Wide World of Sports.
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IGN: NY ComicCon Wall*E Highlights (Movies) posted: 4/21/08
Disney executive Jim Morris described several scenes from the film and screened previously unreleased footage from Wall*E
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AP: Hollywood hopes theme parks, superheroes fly in Middle East (General) posted: 4/21/08
Various theme park operators are building parks in the Middle East.
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OCReg: Parents Survive Tom Sawyer Island (DL) posted: 4/21/08
An Orange County mom shares the joys of Tom Sawyer Island.
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LATimes: Miley Cyrus' photo scandal (Movies) posted: 4/21/08
The Los Angeles Times reports images of Miley Cyrus exposing her bra have been posted online.
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USAToday: Party with High School Musical 2 on DS (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/21/08
High School Musical 2: Work This Out! for Nintendo DS hits shelves April 22.
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OrlSen: Busch theme parks go greener with biodegradable food containers, other conservation ideas (WDW) posted: 4/21/08
Busch Entertainment Corp announces their latest conservation efforts -- a transition to food-service containers and tableware supplies that are made from materials that are both farm-raise organic and biodegradable.
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OrlSen: 3 finalists in running for Disney's Chief Magic Official (WDW) posted: 4/18/08
The finalists for Disney's Chief Magic Official are currently in Walt Disney World competing to capture votes. The voting continues at DreamCMO.com until Monday evening and the winner will be announced Tuesday morning.
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OrlSen: Battle of the New Ride Openings - Simpsons vs. Toy Story (WDW) posted: 4/18/08
Local Florida journalist shares the various efforts of local theme parks to get the media interested in their soon to open attractions.
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Mediaweek: ESPN's NBA Ratings Up 14% (General) posted: 4/18/08
The ESPN game telecasts averaged a 1.3 rating and 1.4 million viewers over 70 games, up 18 percent and 13 percent, respectively from last season.
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HometownAnnapolis: Disney Comes to Crofton (General) posted: 4/18/08
The Fizurka family, parents Carol and Mark, and Andrew and Aimee (both 5), had to cancel an April trip to Disney World after Carol Fitzurka's cancer had returned from remission. Their neighbors brought Disney to them, renting costumes, a moonbounce and this horse drawn carriage.
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HR: ABC picks up Victor Fresco pilot (Movies,General) posted: 4/18/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC has picked up a comedy pilot from Victor Fresco.
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HR: Stephen Hopkins to direct ABC pilot (Movies) posted: 4/18/08
Stephen Hopkins has signed on to direct ABC's drama presentation "The Unusuals."
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LPLatest: Disney Cruise Line Pampers Guests with New Pre-Arrival Concierge Services (WDW) posted: 4/18/08
Guests booking a concierge level stateroom have access to this one-of-a-kind service where Disney Cruise Line Concierge Services Specialists assist guests in planning every cruise detail before setting sail. Whether a romantic dinner at Palo, an exhilarating shore excursion to swim with dolphins, or an indulgent spa treatment on the shores of Castaway Cay; Disney Cruise Line Concierge Services Specialists are there to provide personalized assistance for a magical vacation experience.
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LPLatest: 2008 Disney's Environmentality Challenge Winners Announced in the Cayman Islands (General) posted: 4/18/08
The Year 6 class from Prospect Primary School in Grand Cayman was recently named the 2008 winner of Disney's Environmentality Challenge in the Cayman Islands. The winning class will be recognized onboard the Disney Magic cruise ship during a special awards ceremony and day of fun coinciding with Earth Day on April 22.
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LPLatest: Music Video from Disney Channel's (Movies) posted: 4/17/08
The premiere of the anthemic "We Rock," the first music video from the highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie, "Camp Rock," will be leveraged across Disney's multiple media platforms the ABC Television Network, ABC Family, Disney Channel, Disney.com, ESPN Networks, Radio Disney, SOAPnet and Toon Disney -- and in Disney Parks and Resorts and aboard the Disney Cruise Line, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, at various times throughout the day.
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Mediaweek: Radio Disney Unveils Site, Texting Program (General) posted: 4/17/08
Radio Disney's new mobile site allows users with Web-enabled phones to receive, among other things, listen to Radio Disney.
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LP: Wall-E Screening to Raise Money for Emery Ed Fund (Movies) posted: 4/17/08
On June 12th the Pixar Animation Studios will host a special screening of Wall*E with a wine reception and silent auction. Tickets are $250 per person with numerous ohter tiers of sponsorship opportunities available. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Emery Ed Fund's programs including support for school based programs in music, fine arts, math and science, scholarships for Emery Students, Grants to Teachers, and volunteering in the schools and community in Emeryville. Space is limited so early registration is suggested.
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LATimes: Pixar's John Lasseter was inspired by Disney's Dumbo (Movies) posted: 4/17/08
The animated feature Dumbo will be presented on Monday in Westwood at the Billy Wilder Theatre. The evening will include a presentation by John Lasseter.
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DIS: Virtual Magic Kingdom's Yavn Responds to Fans Outpouring (General) posted: 4/17/08
Yavn posts a lengthy response to the emotional response of VMK fans to the online theme park's announced closure.
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Fool: Disney Trashes Its Kingdom (General) posted: 4/17/08
The Motley Fool's Rick Aristotle Munarriz expresses his confusion at Disney's decision to close VMK.
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IndianTV: Disney Announces Hannah Montana the Big Pop Star Dream (Movies) posted: 4/17/08
Disney Channel India will launch "Hannah Montana - The Big Pop Star Dream" inviting tweens to perform any Hindi movie song at auditions held across India. Four semi-finalists will be flown to Mumbai given a complete Hannah Montana makeover and record the Hannah Montana title track in Hindi.
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LPLatest: Disney & Stremicks Heritage Foods Launch Disney Branded Milk Products (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/17/08
Disney Consumer Products and Stremicks Heritage Foods™ today announced a new milk beverage line that meets Disney’s new food guidelines, while also providing critical nutrients for families and children. Available in U.S. grocery stores now, Disney Little Einsteins Milk is rBST hormone-free and enriched with 32mg of omega-3 DHA per serving to support brain and eye development and the heart’s health through every stage of life.
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OrlSen: Florida Ticket Giveaways for Disney Channel Games (WDW) posted: 4/17/08
Disney Channel Games Concert tickets will be handed out at select Rooms to Go locations throughout Florida this weekend.
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Atamaii: Wall-E Toys (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/17/08
Video preview of various Wall*E toys.
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HR: Good news for studios: DVD sales jump (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/17/08
Hollywood Reporter reports Walt Disney Home Entertainment captured a 14.8% market share in dvd sales giving it second place.
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HR: Ashley Tisdale graduates 'High School' (General) posted: 4/17/08
Ashley Tisdale, best known to Disney fans as Sharpay Evans of High School Musical is in negotiations to star in the remake of Teen Witch for United Artists and she is also making move towards producing.
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HR: ESPN scores Wimbledon through 2013 (Movies) posted: 4/17/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ESPN has reached an agreement to televise portions of Wimbledon through 2013.
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Playbill: Broadway Stars Sing Songs of Menken (Movies) posted: 4/17/08
On April 16th Broadway stars celebrated the work of composer Alan Menken at a cabaret performance on April 16th.
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LPLatest: Ed Catmull Chosen as a SIGGRAPH 2008 Featured Speaker (General) posted: 4/17/08
ACM SIGGRAPH announces Ed Catmull, a pioneer in the entertainment and film industry and co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios, as one of the featured speakers at SIGGRAPH 2008, the 35th International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques.
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LPLatest: Spira Signs Three-Year Agreement To Sponsor Disney’s Endurance Series (WDW) posted: 4/17/08
Spira Footwear has signed a three-year agreement with Disney’s Wide World of Sports in which Spira will serve as the official performance footwear sponsor of Disney’s Endurance Series events at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif.
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Zap2it: Change Is Gonna Come to Lost (Movies) posted: 4/17/08
A brief interview with Lost executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse about the upcoming season finale.
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HR: Pennsylvania debate most-watched to date (Movies,General) posted: 4/17/08
ABC's broadcast of the Democratic presidential debate was the most-watch of 2008.
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CartoonBrew: Brad Bird on Ollie Johnston (Movies) posted: 4/16/08
Cartoon Brew offers a remembrance by the Oscar-winning director of Ratatouille and The Incredibles Brad Bird. Bird featured an Ollie Johnston cameo in his film The Iron Giant.
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GraniteBay: Disney taps Roseville man as contest finalist (WDW) posted: 4/16/08
David Hawley of Roseville is one of three finalists for Disney parks - first ever Chief Magic Official, whose job is to grant wishes during the "Year of a Million Dreams." Hawley and his wife Kristi, son Cody, 8, and daughter Makena, 5, are currently at Disney World for a two-day competition, beginning Thursday, that will help determine the winner.
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HR: Disney ups Ernest to top Asia parks post (OD) posted: 4/16/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Bill Ernest has been appointed president and managing director Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Asia.
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AniMag: Bird to Receive WGA Award (Movies) posted: 4/16/08
Animation Magazine reports Oscar-winning writer-director Brad Bird (The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Ratatouille) will receive this year’s Animation Writing Award for lifetime achievement from The Writers Guild of America, West’s Animation Writers Caucus (AWC).
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AWM: Corey Burton, the Man of a Thousand Voices (Movies) posted: 4/16/08
Audrey Brown chats with the veteran voice actor about Star Wars, haunted mansions, and all things Disney.
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DailyMail: Disney World is this West Virginia's family's second home (WDW) posted: 4/16/08
The Charleston Daily Mail talks with The Foutty's -- a West Virginia family that's visited Walt Disney World 52 times since 1973.
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ComingSoon: 4-minute Wall*E Featurette (Movies) posted: 4/16/08
Disney/Pixar has started airing this four-minute featurette on the highly-anticipated WALL*E on Starz. Written and directed by Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo), the animated adventure features the voices of Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin, Sigourney Weaver, John Ratzenberger and Kathy Najimy. It opens June 27.
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AP: ESPN settles lawsuit with fired baseball analyst Reynolds (Movies,General) posted: 4/16/08
ESPN says lawsuit over baseball analyst Harold Reynolds firing is settled.
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WFTV: Disney Moves to Correct Situation After Woman Says She Was Unfairly Fired (WDW) posted: 4/16/08
Reports a cast member ws fired after taking time off to grieve her husband's death. Late Wednesday afternoon, after WFTV's report, Disney moved quickly to strike a deal with widow.
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Zap2it: ABC Gets 'In Bed' with Jennifer Weiner (Movies) posted: 4/16/08
Zap2It reports ABC Studios has signed a development deal with author Jennifer Weiner.
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Zap2it: 'Brothers & Sisters' Star Comes Out (Movies) posted: 4/16/08
Zap2It reports Luke Macfarlane of Brothers & Sisters has confirmed he's gay.
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OCReg: Beer is the new wine at Food & Wine Festival (DL) posted: 4/16/08
The Orange County Register highlights the beer tasting demo at Disney Food and Wine Festival.
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Channelnewsasia: Khazanah Nasional mum on Disney link in Iskandar Malaysia (OD) posted: 4/16/08
Reports Malaysia's state investment arm Khazanah Nasional is in talks to develop a theme park in Iskandar Malaysia. They would neither confirm nor deny reports that link Disney to the location development.
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Asahi: Thousands join Mickey for party (OD) posted: 4/16/08
Thousands attended the 25th anniversary of Tokyo Disneyland.
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NPR: Disney Animator Ollie Johnston Remembered (Movies) posted: 4/16/08
NPR's All Things Considered remembers Disney Legend Ollie Johnston.
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TheIndependent: Off-screen stars of celluloid: the men who drew Disney (Movies) posted: 4/16/08
Ollie Johnston was the last of nine animators who sprinkled stardust over some of the world's best-loved cartoon characters. Andrew Gumbel reports
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AJC: Six Flags aims to become content company like Disney (General) posted: 4/16/08
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports Six Flags is looking to increase the storytelling element at its theme parks.
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CartoonBrew: Ollie Johnston 1912-2008 (Movies) posted: 4/15/08
Cartoon Brew has collected various online tributes and references to Ollie Johnston.
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CartoonBrew: John Canemaker on Ollie Johnston (Movies) posted: 4/15/08
Cartoon Brew posts a tribute to Disney Legend Ollie Johnston by Oscar winning animator, animation historian and author of Disney’s Nine Old Men, John Canemaker.
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LATimes: Ollie Johnston Jr., last of Disney's Nine Old Men, dies (Movies) posted: 4/15/08
Ollie Johnston, the revered animator is best known for his work in features. He created the character of Bambi and worked on numerous other films, such as 'Pinocchio' and 'The Jungle Book.'
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KyodoNews: Photo Tokyo Disneyland marks 25th Anniversary (OD) posted: 4/15/08
Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, marked its 25th anniversary on April 15.
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Reuters: SE Asia may be next stop for Japan Disney operator (OD) posted: 4/15/08
Reuters talks about OLC's plans to expand into Southeast Asia in an effort to seek new markets for growth.
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OrlSen: Theme park injuries in 1st Q of 2008 (WDW) posted: 4/15/08
The Orlando Sentinel offers an overview of the reported injuries suffered by Central Florida theme park goers in the first quarter of 2008.
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Zap2it: ABC Goes Victory 'Dancing' (Movies) posted: 4/15/08
ABC's Dancing with the Stars topped the ratings on Monday night.
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LPLatest: Legendary Disney Animator Ollie Johnston passes away at age 95 (Movies) posted: 4/14/08
Disney Legend Ollie Johnston has passed away at the age of 95 in Sequim, Washington. Johnston was a legendary animator who worked at Disney from 1935 to 1978 contributing to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Cinderella, The Rescuers and many others. Johnston is the last of Walt Disney's famed Nine Old Men to pass away. His wife Marie passed away in 2005. He is survived by their two children, Rick and Ken
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OCReg: Developers submit plans for GardenWalk hotels, in talks with Disney to Manage (DL) posted: 4/14/08
Developers have submitted plans for hotels that would house 866 rooms in all, with 25, 000 square feet of meeting space. They are in discussions with Disney to manage the hotels.
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Reuters: Tokyo's Disney eyes new markets as Japan ages (OD) posted: 4/14/08
Reuters reports the Tokyo Disney Resort is looking at way's to increase its customer base as Japan's population declines.
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OrlSen: Teacher named Disney 'Dreamer and Doer' nominee (WDW) posted: 4/14/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Lake Highland Preparatory School senior Tarun Mathur of Orlando was nominated for the 2008 Disney Dreamers and Doers award for his work as the founder of a school organization that works toward battling global illiteracy.
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Forbes: ESPN Draws Big Ratings for Masters (General) posted: 4/14/08
ESPN's coverage of the Masters brought strong numbers. Their broadcast of the second round was the most-viewed golf telecast on cable. Their Masters video podcast was the most downloaded sports podcast on iTunes from Thursday to Saturday.
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OrlSen: Disney Cruise Line plans a London office (WDW) posted: 4/14/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney Cruise Line plans to open a London office this summer.
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UNI: Hong Kong focus in Disney Unions (General) posted: 4/14/08
Disney unions from three continents will be in Hong Kong this week to help build a global trade union alliance in Disney and to boost the UNI campaign to organise workers at Hong Kong Disneyland.
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WFTV: Woman Found Guilty of Battery After Altercation At Disney Ride (WDW) posted: 4/14/08
WFTV reports an Alabama grandmother was found guilty of battery Friday after being accused of attacking another woman while waiting for Disney's Mad Tea Party ride.
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WFTV: Family Suing After Daughter Allegedly Injured on Disney Water Park Ride (WDW) posted: 4/14/08
WFTV reports a local family is suing Disney claiming their daughter suffered unnecessary injury while riding Crush N Gusher.
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HR: ESPN joins Redford's Robinson biopic (Movies) posted: 4/14/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ESPN will co-produce a theatrical biopic about Brooklyn Dodgers Jackie Robinson.
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JHM: Camp Rock 2? Jonas Brothers Concert in 3D? (Movies) posted: 4/14/08
Jim Hill talks about the Walt Disney Company's future plans for some of the Disney Channel's most popular performers & programs
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AICN: Quint Views Portions of Prince Caspian in the Edit Bay (Movies) posted: 4/14/08
Quint offers a sneak peek into the world of Narnia coming in Prince Caspian. Ain't It Cool News may contain strong language and appear at the end of the article. Article contains spoilers. Site advertisments may offer violent film releases.
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AICN: Further Information on Upcoming Slate of Disney Animated Features (Movies) posted: 4/14/08
Complete run through the upcoming features including plot synopsis for "Bolt" with spoilers. Ain't It Cool News may contain strong language and appear at the end of the article. Article contains spoilers. Site advertisments may offer violent film releases.
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OrlSen: Tampa Bay Rays look to make splash in Orlando (WDW) posted: 4/14/08
The Orlando Sentinel talks about the Tampa Rays efforts to increase awareness of the MLB team in Orlando. These efforts include a three game series held at Walt Disney World.
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HR: 'Jimmy Kimmel' going live with ads (Movies) posted: 4/14/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" will air live commercials integrated into the late night talk show.
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OrlSen: Universal, Disney continue to lavish political parties with goodies (WDW) posted: 4/14/08
An overview of the freebies given by Universal and Disney to Florida's Democratic and Republican parties.
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AP: Gibson, ABC prep for Wednesday debate (General) posted: 4/14/08
The Associated Press talks about ABC news anchor Charles Gibson's preparation for the upcoming presidential debates.
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OrlSen: The Simpsons Ride grand opening set (General) posted: 4/14/08
The Simpsons Ride will celebrate its grand opening at Universal Studios Orlando, May 15 - 16.
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Reuters: Danny DeVito homes in on Rome (Movies) posted: 4/14/08
Reuters reports Danny DeVito has joined the cast of Disney's romantic comedy "When in Rome"
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Variety: 'Desperate' down, but still dominates (Movies) posted: 4/14/08
Variety reports ABC's "Desperate Housewives" topped the ratings.
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OCReg: Faux ponies shipped in for new Knott's ride (DL) posted: 4/14/08
The Pony Express roller coaster will take park-goers for a wild ride.
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EdwardsvilleJrnl: Radio Disney Dancers to highlight first movie night (General) posted: 4/14/08
Edwardsville Park Dept has approved the addition of the Radio Disney Dancers to kickoff the summer movie nights. The local Radio Disney affiliate is St Louis 1260 AM.
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APP: RBR VPA Dancers Present The Wonderful World of Disney on May 3 (Movies) posted: 4/14/08
Asbury Park Press reports the Red Bank Regional Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) dancers will perform to various Disney movie themes.
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Fortune: The Iger Difference (General) posted: 4/11/08
Bob Iger has led a renaissance at Disney. But can he withstand a bad economy and the tech revolution in the media business?
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LPLotion: Stills from Upcoming Disney and Pixar Animated Features (Movies) posted: 4/11/08
A collection of still images from the recently announced films coming from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios through 2012.
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WebProNews: Disney Online Traffic Up In First Quarter (General) posted: 4/11/08
Report on Disney.com's increased traffic in the first quarter of 2008.
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AP: Disney Shares Fall on Recession Worry (General) posted: 4/11/08
The Associated Press reports Disney shares fell Friday as Cowen and Co. analyst says weak economy could hurt parks, but not all analysts agree.
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CartoonBrew: Still from Pixar's Upcoming Short Presto (Movies) posted: 4/11/08
Cartoon Brew posts a still from Pixar's upcoming short Presto that will open in front of Wall-E.
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OrlSen: Judge refuses to allow new testimony in teacup trial (WDW) posted: 4/11/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Judge Jose Rodriguez is refusing testimony from two new witnesses who sought to offer testimony of a pattern of aggressive behavior by the victim Aimee Krause.
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MyFoxOrlando: Deliberations to begin in Disney Line Rage Trial (WDW) posted: 4/11/08
Deliberations are expected to begin in the trial of an Alabama woman accused of aggravated battery against a Central Florida woman while they were in line for the Tea Cup Ride at the Magic Kingdom.
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LPLatest: Walt Disney World Resort Announces Dining Offer for Fall 2008 (WDW) posted: 4/11/08
Walt Disney World Resort announced today the return of an exceptional "free dining" offer for guests purchasing select "Magic Your Way" packages on certain dates in August and September.
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CartoonBrew: Look at Disney's Reuse of Past Animation In Various Films (Movies) posted: 4/11/08
Animator Michael J. Ruocco, on his For The Birds blog, has started compiling a series of videos comparing the original animation from Disney features with the later films in which the same animation is reused. The various collections are highlighted on Cartoon Brew.
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Variety: Gas to lead Euro Disney (OD) posted: 4/11/08
Variety announces Euro Disney's head of human resources, Philippe Gas, as chairman, replacing Karl Holz.
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NYTimes: Newcomer ESPN Tiptoes Carefully Into the Booth (Movies) posted: 4/11/08
The New York Times talks about the selection of Mike Tirico to host ESPN broadcast of The Masters.
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Variety: Disney abides by 'Dude' pitch (Movies) posted: 4/11/08
Variety announces Disney has acquired "Family Dude", a comedy about an uptight, successful finance who talks his neighbor - a single mom with kids - into posing as his family on a dude ranch in Montana to close a big business deal.
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LPLatest: Disney archivist Dave Smith comments on Small World debate (DL) posted: 4/11/08
LaughingPlace.com posts a letter from Dave Smith, Chief Archivist for the Walt Disney Co.
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OrlSen: Readers' theme for parks? Better, cheaper food services (WDW) posted: 4/11/08
Various theme park goers share what they'd change about Central Florida theme parks.
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Forbes: How to Make A Miley (General) posted: 4/10/08
Forbes highlights Demi Lovato who is poised to be the next big Disney star.
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OrlSen: Disney's VIP passes for bigwigs raise ethical questions (WDW) posted: 4/10/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Walt Disney World has offered unrestricted, all-day "FastPasses" are for elected officials or other "high-profile guests" who don't want to worry about logistical or security problems they might face while waiting in long lines, but who don't want a tour guide.
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OCReg: This Disney theme is food and wine (DL) posted: 4/10/08
Review of the Disneyland Resort's California Food and Wine festival. The article highlights the event's specialty dinners, wine tastings, etc.
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Variety: 'Lost' found on many platforms (Movies) posted: 4/10/08
Variety talks about the variety of ways fans can enjoy Lost.
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Fox35: Defendant in Disney Line Rage Trial Takes Stand (WDW) posted: 4/10/08
Fox35 reports the woman who is accused of attacking a lady in line at the Magic Kingdom Mad Tea Party.
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AP: ABC's Woodruff to Recieve Pearl Award (General) posted: 4/10/08
The Associated Press reports ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff has won the Daniel Pearl Award for Courage and Integrity in Journalism.
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ForbesVid: The Next Hannah Montana (General) posted: 4/10/08
From High School Musical to Miley Cyrus, we go inside Disney's hit-making machine.
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LPLatest: Disney Channel Announces Three New Films (Movies) posted: 4/9/08
Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, Disney Channels Worldwide announced three new titles for the popular Disney Channel Original Movie franchise: "Princess Protection Program," "Dadnapped" and "Hatching Pete," each starring Disney Channel series stars in new roles.
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LPLatest: Roy E Disney and Don Hahn to Host Evening of Rarely Seen Disney Animation and Experimental Films (General) posted: 4/9/08
On Wednesday, April 30, audiences at the 2008 Newport Beach Film Festival will get a "Behind-The-Ears" peek at the art of Disney animation as noted filmmakers and Academy Award® nominees Roy E. Disney and Don Hahn present an evening of rarely seen Disney animated shorts and experimental films. Screening at 7:30pm at the art deco Lido Theater in Newport Beach, Disney and Hahn will share with the audience a collection of short animated films that had limited theatrical presentations, many of which are not available for viewing on DVD.
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LPLatest: Richard Sherman to Perform Familiar tunes at 2008 Newport Beach Film Festival (Movies) posted: 4/9/08
On Friday, April 25 at 7:00pm, within the intimate setting of the Palm Garden at The Island Hotel Newport Beach, Academy Award® winning songwriter Richard M. Sherman will perform selections from his motion picture songbook for attendees of the 2008 Newport Beach Film Festival (open to the public). Noted author, film historian and Disney authority Jeff Kurtti will host the concert.
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OrlSen: It's not only about Disney trips, says ad campaign for time shares (General) posted: 4/9/08
Article and video highlighting new ad campaign for Disney Vacation Club.
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LATimes: Disney plans jazzy animated tale for Christmas (Movies) posted: 4/9/08
John Lasseter announces the slate of Disney and Pixar films at an NYU conference. He also says new films will all be in 3-D, starting with 'Up.'
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Fool: Disney's New Buzz (Movies) posted: 4/9/08
The Motley Fool showcases why Animation is King again at Disney.
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HR: Julia Franz leaving ABC Studios (General) posted: 4/9/08
Julia Franz will be leaving her position at ABC Studios. For the past four years she has served as executive vice president overseeing development.
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LPNews: Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom (VMK) Closing May 21st (General) posted: 4/8/08
VMK will cease to operate and close its virtual gates on May 21st, 2008 at 10PM PST.
According to the official site, VMK was created and launched as part of a promotion to celebrate Disneyland's 50th Anniversary. In part due to VMK's success, the game/promotion was extended, however the time has come to end the promotion.
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OCReg: Julie Andrews celebrates 'Mary Poppins' at Disneyland (DL) posted: 4/8/08
Disneyland dedicates Jingles the carousel horse to Julie Andrews, star of children's classic and many other movies.
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ComingSoon: Orlando Bloom NOT the Prince of Persia (Movies) posted: 4/8/08
According to Coming Soon, Walt Disney Pictures is denying reports that Orlando Bloom will star in Prince of Persia.
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LPNews: Toy Story Mania Sneak Peek for Walt Disney World Passholder May 10-12 (WDW) posted: 4/8/08
Walt Disney World Passholders are invited to experience Toy Story Mania! - a brand-new attraction inspired by Disney-Pixar's Toy Story films - during a sneak peek Saturday, May 10 through Monday, May 12. To be admitted you will need present your valid Walt Disney World Annual Pass and photo id.
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LP: Disney's Animated Pics through 2010 (Movies) posted: 4/8/08
The Walt Disney Studios unveiled a diverse and ambitious slate of 10 new animated feature films from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios to be released through the year 2012 at a New York press conference held today by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, and John Lasseter, chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios.
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LATimes: Disney animation going 3D (Movies) posted: 4/8/08
Animation director John Lasseter and Ed Catmull, co-founder and president of Pixar and Disney's animated studios, introduce Disney/Pixar's slate of 2008 movies.
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WESH: Victim Testifies in Disney Fight Trial (WDW) posted: 4/8/08
Report with link to video footage of the testimony by Aimee Krause who was attacked while waiting for the Tea Cups with her children.
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StarTrib: 'Musical' woes leave audience singing blues (Movies,General) posted: 4/8/08
The Star Tribune reports various illnesses and injuries affecting Disney's High School Musical various "Troy" performers lead the production to put an actor on stage with script in hand to complete the show.
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LPNews: Free Walt Disney World Dining Returns (WDW) posted: 4/8/08
Free dining is returning to Walt Disney World. Here are the details:
Minimum 3 night stay at select Walt Disney World resorts with Magic Your Way Base Tickets -- Includes Free Disney Dining Plan -- Good for travel August 8 - September 20
-- Quotes and booking begins on April 10 (booking is available now for Disney Visa Card members). Booking must be completed by June 22. No group rates or other discounts apply. -- Packages can be upgraded to a Deluxe Dining or Wine & Dine Plan -- Guests can book through Walt Disney World Travel or a Travel Agent.
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OrlSen: New EBrands Restaurants Coming to Walt Disney World in 2009 (WDW) posted: 4/8/08
E-Brands, the multi-concept Orlando based restaurant group, will launch its newest location and concept at Walt Disney World in 2009. A 5,000-square-foot, two-story facility featuring Central and South American cuisine will have a tequila bar and outdoor seating along Village Lake at Downtown Disney.
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HR: 'High School Musical 4' already under way (Movies) posted: 4/8/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney is already working on High School Musical 4. The film will be another TV release.
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HR: AOL now sporting ESPN video (Movies) posted: 4/8/08
AOL Video and Sports now offer segments from ESPN.
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Reuters: ABC Declined News Outsourcing to CNN (General) posted: 4/8/08
An article on reports that CBS and CNN are in discussions to partner on news programming, highlights Disney CEO Bob Iger's comment that ABC News has passed on opportunities to do a deal with CNN, "We were not interested in anything like that," Iger said in response to a question about outsourcing news gathering. "We were interested in a true joint venture."
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CBSMW: Bob Iger sees 'nothing wrong' with simulcasting (General) posted: 4/8/08
Walt Disney Co., which owns ABC and ESPN, may be moving closer to embracing simulcasting of programming on television and the Web.
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B&C: Disney's Iger Says ABC News Must Adapt to Digital World (Movies) posted: 4/8/08
Highlights from Bob Iger's recent speech at the Newhouse School Media breakfast. Iger described ABC as "disadvantaged" in the digital landscape.
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AustralianStage: High School Musical Ice Tour in Melbourne (Movies,General) posted: 4/8/08
The Disney on Ice production of High School Musical is in Australia. Show dates for Melbourne, Brisbane, Syndney, Canberra and Adelaide are posted in the article.
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OrlSen: Disney exec picked for panel (WDW) posted: 4/8/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Florida Govenor Charlie Crist has appointed Walt Disney Parks and Resort executive Robert "Jerry" Montgomery to the board of the South Florida Water Management District.
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WESH: Disney Tea Cups Fight Trial Begins (WDW) posted: 4/7/08
WESH reports opening statements are under way in the trial of a woman accused of attacking another woman waiting for the Mad Tea Party at the Magic Kingdom.
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ComingSoon: WALL-E Preview and Audio Interview with Andrew Stanton (Movies) posted: 4/7/08
Coming Soon reports on their recent sneak peek at WALL-E and posts an audio interview with Andrew Stanton.
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OrlSen: Disney reveals Chief Magic Official finalists (WDW) posted: 4/7/08
The Orlando Sentinel announces the three CMO finalists. They will gather to compete in a variety of contests late next week.
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ContactMusic: Orlando Bloom To Be Prince of Persia in Multi-Million Dollar Disney Deal (Movies) posted: 4/7/08
ContactMusic reports Orlando Bloom will star in the Prince of Persia beating out Zac Efron for the title role.
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DailyHerald: Still living her Disney legacy (Movies) posted: 4/7/08
Irene Bedard, who is the voice of the title character in the Walt Disney film "Pocahontas," performs with her husband, Deni, at the American Indian Center of Chicago's Trickster Gallery in Schaumburg on Saturday.
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NYDailyNws: Disney's kid 'Games' It's a big World after all (Movies) posted: 4/7/08
April 27- May 3 the stars of the Disney Channel worldwide will gather at Disney's Wide World of Sports to compete in a variety of wacky sporting events.
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CapeCodOnline: Gardening the Mickey way (WDW) posted: 4/7/08
Overview of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival.
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PostGazett: 7 Fields man finalist for Disney goodwill ambassad (WDW) posted: 4/7/08
Justin Muchoney of Seven Fields is one step closer to becoming Chief Magic Official of the Disney Parks.
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LABusJrnl: Disney Store Sale Price Confirmed (General) posted: 4/7/08
Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. said Monday that it agreed to sell its Disney Stores to Walt Disney Co. for $50 million to $55 million, less than earlier indicated.
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WorldScreen: Disney-ABC Announces European, Latin American Deals (Movies) posted: 4/7/08
Various Disney-ABC International TV deals including the announcement of Colombian versions of Grey’s Anatomy and Brothers & Sisters.
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WashPost: Disney Interactive Studios Buys Chinese Gaming Studio Gamestar (General) posted: 4/7/08
Disney Interactive Studios is buying Chinese independent video game software developer Gamestar.
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HR: 'Timmy' is worldly on Disney (Movies) posted: 4/7/08
Various Disney Channel programmers have acquired the rights to Aardman Animations' "Timmy," a stop-motion animated series.
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Marty Sklar responds to It's a Small World issue (DL) posted: 4/4/08
A release from Walt Disney Imagineering legend Marty Sklar responding to all the controversy over the rumored changes to "It's a Small World".
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OrlSen: Port Canaveral waives $400,000 penalty against Disney Cruise Line (WDW) posted: 4/4/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Port Canaveral waived the $400,000 penalty against Disney Cruise Line.in light of their recently negotiated 15-year pact. The penalty would due as a result of the cruise line's inability to make enough calls at the Brevard County port this year.
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Bloomberg: Heigh-Ho Heigh-Ho, Off to the Municipal Market We Go (General) posted: 4/4/08
Bloomberg reports the Walt Disney Family Museum sold $58 million in revenue bonds and highlights the planned operating model for the developing project.
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Telegraph: Disney launches 'enchanted wedding dress' (Movies,Coll) posted: 4/4/08
Designer Kirstie Kellly who has created bridal gowns inspired by Snow White, Ariel and Jasmine has now unveiled her latest creation inspired by Giselle from Enchanted
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CaymanianCompass: Disney Challenge winners (WDW) posted: 4/4/08
Prospect Primary's Year 6 class has been named the 2008 winner of the Disney Environmentality Challenge in the Cayman Islands and will be honored onboard the Disney Magic in a special ceremony on Earth Day.
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TheTriangle: 'Wall-E' director talks unconventional new Pixar film (Movies) posted: 4/4/08
An interview Wall-E director Andrew Stanton.
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NYSun: Highlights from the live performance of Stay Awake (Movies,General) posted: 4/4/08
As part of St. Ann's Warehouse's annual fund-raising gala, various entertainers gave a live performance of "Stay Awake: Interpretations of Vintage Disney Films", an album recorded 20 years ago.
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DLNomenclature: A Mineral King Camping Trip (General) posted: 4/3/08
Graduate student blogs about Disneyland history. "A Mineral King Camping Trip" shares his adventure exploring the planned location for Disney's proposed Mineral King project with Disney Legend Bob Gurr.
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ABC: Orlando Hosting High School Musical Reality Show Casting Call, May 7 (Movies) posted: 4/3/08
Learn more about how fans ages 16 to 22 can try out for ABC's reality series "High School Musical: Summer Session" There were will be a casting call May 7 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Another casting call will be held on a date yet to be determined in Southern California.
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BonaVenture: Today's female role models are lacking class of Disney princesses (Movies) posted: 4/3/08
Life lessons learned from Disney's princesses.
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CampusTimes: Hot and totally unattainable - top Disney females (Movies) posted: 4/3/08
While watching Pocahontas, a group of college students broke grounds into a more relevant and more interesting conversation - a time-tested argument every group of men has had at one point - Which Disney character is hottest.
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Mediaweek: ESPN's Women's NCAA Up 43% (General) posted: 4/3/08
Through 60 games on 25 telecasts between March 22 and April 1, ESPN is averaging 971,000 viewers per telecast, up from 678,000 last year.
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OrlSen: SeaWorld unveils costliest thrillride (WDW) posted: 4/3/08
As Busch Entertainment opens Jungala in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Aquatica in Orlando news of a ride that combines the thrills of a roller coaster with animal education is announced.
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LATimes: Universal Studios, Six Flags and DreamWorks make overseas play (General) posted: 4/3/08
The U.S. firms seek new revenue streams and international audiences with theme parks in Asia and the Mideast.
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NYTimes: Setting the stage, Offstage (Movies) posted: 4/2/08
A look into Sherie Rene Scott's dressing room at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater. Ms.Scott plays Ursula.
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Broadway: My Supercalifragilistic Broadway Run (Movies) posted: 4/2/08
Gavin Lee, currently starring as ‘Bert’ in Broadway’s classic musical, Mary Poppins, is now featured in the "First Person" column on Broadway.com. Lee recently shared with Broadway.com his new love for New York, Broadway audiences and the excitement that comes with starring in Mary Poppins
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PetersenMuseum: The Art of Cars Exhibit in Los Angeles Now through November 2 (Movies) posted: 4/2/08
"The Art of Cars" showcases the artistic process behind the creation of the animated feature film Cars.
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Reuters: UTV founders in news content pact with Disney-ABC (General) posted: 4/2/08
Reuters reports UTVi's business news channel in India will receive its news programming from ABC.
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TheStar: Bank gives kids from welfare homes a chance to watch Disney on Ice (General) posted: 4/2/08
EON Bank Group, the official sponsor of the latest instalment of Disney On Ice performing in Malaysia, recently gave away tickets to the children from Persatuan Pure Life, Rumah Anak Yatim Charis and Family Home and Rumah Amal Cahaya Tengku Ampuan Rahimah.
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NYPost: Review of Disney Cruise Line's New Toy Story the Musical (Movies) posted: 4/2/08
New York Post travel was offered a sneak peek of the hour-long musical adaptation of Toy Story.
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Variety: ESPN picks Tuesday as movie night (General) posted: 4/2/08
Variety announces ESPN2 will host a variety of sports documentaries on select Tuesday over the next few months.
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LATimes: Disney Machine Working for Jonas Brothers (General) posted: 4/1/08
The Los Angeles Times reports the Jonas Brothers' latest album went platinum, and Disney is using its TV, radio and Internet properties to promote the trio.
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OCReg: Preview of Disney’s California Food and Wine Festival (DL) posted: 4/1/08
Learn more about the upcoming Disney’s California Food and Wine Festival. Article includes images of the food to be served at the special dining experiences available.
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ABC News: Mary Poppins' Life Wasn't Always Perfect (General) posted: 4/1/08
Brief review of Julie Andrews autobiography. Site provide a link to her interview on ABC's Good Morning America.
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Mediaweek: ESPN's MLB Opener Has Record Draw (General) posted: 4/1/08
Sunday's opening night Major League Baseball telecast featuring the Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals was the most watched MLB season opener on ESPN among men 18-34, men 18-49 and men 25-54 since 1994.
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Variety: Stan Lee, Disney set projects (Movies) posted: 4/1/08
Variety reports Walt Disney Pictures and Stan Lee will work on a trio of projects based on a story by Stan Lee.
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Fredericksburg: The true and unexpected Disney experience (WDW) posted: 4/1/08
A look at the trials of a family trip to Walt Disney World.
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Variety: Disney Japan plays with Yahoo (General) posted: 4/1/08
Variety announces Yahoo Japan will begin running Disney games site banner and Disney will link back on its games site.
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DailyHerald: Miley Cyrus to headline at Stadium of Fire (Movies) posted: 4/1/08
Miley Cyrus will perform in Provo UT on July 4th. Tickets go on sale Friday at 5p.
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WMICH: Disney World College program recruiting interns (WDW) posted: 4/1/08
The Walt Disney Co. will be on campus Monday, April 7, to recruit Western Michigan University students for a one-of-a-kind education and work program for the "Magic Kingdom" in Florida.
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Mediaweek: Disney Ups Dan Longest (General) posted: 4/1/08
Dan Longest, most recently senior vp, integrated marketing and promotion at ABC, was named senior vp of Disney/ABC Unlimited
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