Disney News Headlines
May 2008
OrlSen: Airline baggage fees cause headaches for Disney's Magical Express (WDW) posted: 5/30/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports the airlines new fees on luggage has complicated Disney's Magical Express. Disney and Magical Express operator Bags Inc are in talks with the airlines to devise a solution. Currenlty the airlines have temporarily waived the luggage fees on the remote check-in service but beginning Sunday guests will have to pay the luggage fees through Bags Inc. via phone prior to checking their luggage at the hotel.
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Geekadelphia: WALL*E Spotted in Philadelphia, Heading to Washington DC (Movies) posted: 5/30/08
WALL*E was part of 7-10 minute scripted presentation in Philadelphia recently.
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Variety: Harvey Korman dies at 81 (Movies) posted: 5/30/08
Legendary comedian best known for his Emmy-award winning work on "The Carol Burnett Show" has died at 81. Disney fans will recall his work as the authoritarian yet bumbling ship's captain in "Herbie Goes Bananas" He also played Brownie in "The Adventures of Gallegher"
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WESH: Woman Convicted in Disney Fight Speaks Out (WDW) posted: 5/30/08
WESH talks with Victoria Walker convicted of battery following a fight in the line for the Magic Kingdom's Mad Tea Party.
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Modesto Bee: Epcot's Mariachi Cobre Performing in Modesto CA on June 6 (WDW) posted: 5/30/08
Epcot's Mariachi Cobre will perform with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra on June 6. Over the years, Mariachi Cobre has performed with more than 35 orchestras in the United States and Mexico, including in Boston, Cincinnati, Atlanta, San Antonio and Guadalajara.
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TechCrunchHallwayGossip: Revver Founder Selling Stealth Startup Digisynd to Disney (General) posted: 5/30/08
TechCrunch shares the rumors Disney has purchased new deep stealth venture, Digisynd. Little is known about the company but Tech Crunch shares a late 2007 job listing description that describes it as"an outsourced packaging, syndication, and marketing solution that enables digital stud ios and other content creators to get the most value out of their content online. The company uses time-honored storytelling techniques and valuable lessons from traditional media, but applies them in a medium of online communities, virtual experiences, interactivity and user-generated content."
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NYTimes: Charles Gibson Says He and ABC Are Negotiating His Future with 'World News' (Movies,General) posted: 5/30/08
Charles Gibson's currently in talks with ABC. His contract as host of "World News" is due to expire soon.
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ABCNews: ABC, NBC, CBS Join Forces to Fight Cancer (Movies) posted: 5/30/08
On September 5 ABC, CBS and NBC will present "Stand Up To Cancer," with live performances by recording artists and movie and film stars who will, along with the evening news anchors from each of the networks, deliver information about potentially life-saving cancer research. The one hour commercial-free event will raise money for cancer research.
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THR: Lost Finale lowest-rated to date (Movies) posted: 5/30/08
ABC's "Lost" topped the ratings on Thursday but its finale showed an overall audience decline of 17% from last year.
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Zap2it: ABC Picks Pair for Pilots (Movies) posted: 5/30/08
Nicole Ari Parker has signed onto Damon Wayan's "Never Better" and Keith Robinson will play a police offier on "Good Behavior." The article offers a brief synopsis of the new ABC pilots.
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CBSMW: Disney should buy TiVo (General) posted: 5/30/08
CBS Marketwatch commentator John Dvorak's outlines reasons should purchase TiVo.
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CruiseMates: Toy Story on the High Seas (WDW) posted: 5/30/08
Travel writer along with her six-year-old son, 14-year-old daughter and her friend take a Disney Cruise.
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Variety: Mediaset nabs Disney Channel (Movies) posted: 5/29/08
Mediaset has added Disney Channel to its Premium Gallery pay TV package.
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Zap2It: Josh Cooke, Will Sasso Are ABC Guys (Movies) posted: 5/29/08
Josh Cooke is joining the cast of ABC's "Big Day" and Will Sasso will join "Five Year Plan"
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OrlSen: SeaWorld emphasizes animals in planned new roller coaster (WDW) posted: 5/29/08
More information has been announced for SeaWorld's Manta which will carry riders through numerous aquariums and lagoon settings featuring 3,000 sea animals.
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B&C: Disney Open to Basic-Cable Network Buys (General) posted: 5/28/08
Highlights from Wednesday's investor conference -- CEO Bob Iger indicated the company is not interested in seeking more broadcast stations for ABC, would love to buy the 20% of ESPN that is owned by Hearst, and considers consolidating Lifetime Netroks and A&E TV Networks.
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CBSMW: Iger Says 'Narnia' falls victim to competitive field (General) posted: 5/28/08
A highly competitive film season is weighing on the returns of "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Robert Iger said at an analyst conference Wednesday.
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DallasObserver: Disney Channel Fits Colleyville's Demi Lovato For A Glass Slipper (Movies) posted: 5/28/08
The Dallas Observer brings the latest news about the Disney Channel's upcoming star Demi Lovato. The article highlights her career and the growing buzz about her upcoming role in "Camp Rock" and possible future with Disney.
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LATimes: Paparazzi have their lenses on Miley Cyrus (Movies) posted: 5/28/08
The Los Angeles Times examines the increasing pressure of the paparazzi on actor Miley Cyrus.
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MyFoxOrlando: Behind the Scenes at Disney World (WDW) posted: 5/28/08
Numerous video reports from the Orlando Fox affiliate showcasing the Walt Disney World tour.
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AWM: The New Age of Animation (Movies) posted: 5/28/08
Columnist Joseph Gilland watches hopefully as animation gears up for its next renaissance.
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LiveDesign: Coemar Striplite LEDs Add Color To Epcot Center (WDW) posted: 5/28/08
New lighting has been added to the post-show of Epcot's "Journey into Your Imagination with Figment"
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Variety: Disney Channel Spain goes free (General) posted: 5/28/08
Disney will move Disney Channel Spain to free-to-air on July 1.
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LP: Disney Channel's Camp Rock Marks Network's First Cinema Advertising Venture (Movies) posted: 5/28/08
The Disney Channel film "Camp Rock" is currently featured in a Screenvision distributed advertisement running through June 19th before all G and PG rated films, including such anticipated summer blockbusters as "Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian"
and "Kung Fu Panda." The "Camp Rock" campaign marks Disney Channel’s first foray into cinema advertising.
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albawaba: Be ‘Enchanted’ at Lamcy Plaza by witnessing the Disney Princess competition (Movies) posted: 5/28/08
The Dubai family shopping destination, Lamcy Plaza will host the Disney Princess competition to celebrate the dvd release of "Enchanted." The competition will be held everyday at 7 pm from May 29, 2008 to May 31, 2008 at the atrium of the shopping mall.
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WSYF: High School Musical stars to perform at NY State Fair (Movies) posted: 5/28/08
"High School Musical" stars Vanessa Hudgens and Corbin Bleu will perform on August 27th at the NY State Fair.
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Variety: ABC sets 'Border Security' (General) posted: 5/28/08
ABC has orded an unscripted series focusing on the people who handle homeland security.
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Variety: Touchstone gets 'Wedding Banned' (Movies) posted: 5/28/08
The Disney Company's Touchstone Pictures has picked up the comedy spec script "Wedding Banned" by Jack Amiel and Michael Begler.
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WFTV: Disney Fined Thousands After OSHA Investigation Of Worker Death (WDW) posted: 5/27/08
OSHA has fined Disney $21,500 following an investigation into the accident that killed cast member Karen Price at Primeval Whirl in November 2007
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LATimes: Disneyland launches it own Indiana Jones adventures (DL) posted: 5/27/08
Indiana Jones will be making various appearances at Disneyland throughout the summer.
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JHM: Mist Direction or How DAK Operations just slipped Joe Rohde a Mickey (WDW) posted: 5/27/08
Jim Hill talks about "Expedition Everest" 's faltering effects. More importantly, WDW's long-standing tradition of bamboozling senior Disney officials whenever they come on property.
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CartoonBrew: Disney Artists to Self-Publish Rocket Johnson (Movies) posted: 5/27/08
Group of Disney Feature story artists and directors are teaming together to release "Who is Rocket Johnson?", a 72-page graphic novel anthology.
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IndianTV: Disney holds Hannah Montana Pop Star Auditions in Mumbai (Movies) posted: 5/27/08
On May 24, Disney Channel India held the Hannah Montana -The Big Pop Star Dream auditions in Mumbai. The 2000 in attendance were narrowed to a field of 400. The final winner will be featured in a music video and flown to the US to meet Hannah Montana.
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Kotaku: Disney Fairies To Frolic On DS (Movies,Coll) posted: 5/27/08
An overview including images of the upcoming Nintendo DS release "Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell"
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People: Jonas Brothers Audition Tape (Movies) posted: 5/27/08
Clip of the Jonas Brothers Audition for Disney Channel execs in 2006.
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AICN: Will Spring 2011 Be A Franchising Nexus For Disney?? (Movies) posted: 5/27/08
Rumors of Tron 2, Cars 2, Pirates 4 and another National Treasure.Ain't It Cool News discussion boards topics may contain strong language and appear at the end of the article. Article contains spoilers. Animated logo in top left may contain graphic cartoon violence
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Variety: 'Prince' rules Japan's box office (Movies) posted: 5/27/08
Disney's "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" tops the Japanese box office.
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LancasterEagle: 5-year-old girl gets to go to Disney World (WDW) posted: 5/27/08
Heather Tufts, a 5-year-old suffering from a life-threatening illness has been provided a Walt Disney World Vacation along with her family by The Earth Angel Foundation.
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CNET: Disney does a Cinderella act in Japan (Movies,Coll) posted: 5/27/08
New "Cinderella" cell phone line sparkles in Japan.
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Variety: Kelsey Grammer cast in ABC pilot (Movies) posted: 5/27/08
Kelsey Grammer has joined the cast of ABC comedy pilot "Roman’s Empire"
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DIS: Official Site Features New American Idol Declaring I'm Going to Disney World (WDW) posted: 5/23/08
Watch American Idol winner David Cook in the latest "I'm Going to Disney World" spot and learn more about the new attraction coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park in January 2009.
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CNNMoney: Disney recalls thousands of toys (General) posted: 5/23/08
Walt Disney Co. recalls Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags and Tinker Bell wands contaminated with excessive lead paint.
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CBSMW: ABC.com to add features to media player this fall (General) posted: 5/23/08
Disney-ABC Television Group said Thursday it would add new features to its ABC.com media player this fall, including recommendations, improved video search, and content-sharing tools designed for social networks, blogs and other sites.
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LP: Disney Fairies Coming to Nintendo DS For the 2008 Holidays (General) posted: 5/23/08
Disney Interactive Studios today announced Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell for Nintendo DS will be available nationwide this 2008 holiday season.
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LP: Summer of Hidden Mysteries Coming to Disneyland (DL) posted: 5/23/08
In celebration of Indiana Jones return to the big screen, Disneyland will offer a variety of activities based upon the adventures of the fedora wearing archaeologist.
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DisChan: My School Musical Invites Viewers to Send Video (General) posted: 5/23/08
Create a Disney Channel music video starring you, comment on videos made by other Disney Channel viewers and more. Visit the official site for more information.
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OrlSen: Disney gives grants to 44 Central Florida non-profits (WDW) posted: 5/23/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Walt Disney World awarded $700,000 in grants to 44 Central Florida non-profit groups this morning.
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NashvilleBusJrnl: Disney starts production on "Hannah Montana" film shot in Nashville (Movies) posted: 5/23/08
Disney's "Hannah Montana" movie is being shot in and around Nashville.
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USAToday: Jonas Brothers speak out on life as celebs (Movies) posted: 5/23/08
Kevin, 20, Joe, 18, and Nick talk about their celebrity crushes, latest obsessions, style secrets and hidden talents in the latest edition of People magazine.
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E!Online: Jonas Brothers on a Date? (Movies) posted: 5/23/08
E! Online reports Disney Channel stars Selena Gomez and Brenda Song were spotted with the Jonas Brothers at the Staples Center during the Lakers v Spurs game.
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E!Online: Miley Personally Hurt By Vanity Fair Controversy (Movies) posted: 5/23/08
Miley Cyrus' friend talks about the difficult time Miley had during the Vanity Fair controversy.
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Zap2it: Beau Bridges Joins ABC Comedy (Movies) posted: 5/23/08
Beau Bridges will join the cast of an untitled Victor Fresco comedy. He joins Alyssa Milano and Jay Harrington in the workplace comedy.
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SeattlePI: You just can't get tune out High School Musical (Movies) posted: 5/23/08
Review of Seattle's "High School Musical" currently performing through Sunday at the Paramount Theatre.
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AP: American Idol Winner To Declare I'm Going to Disney World' (WDW) posted: 5/21/08
As Walt Disney World prepares for the January 2009 opening of its American Idol attraction, tonight's winner of "American Idol" will declare "I'm going to Disney World"
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THR: Disney greenlights 'Mollywood' (Movies) posted: 5/21/08
The Disney Channel has greenlit a live-action comedy series starring Demi Lovato entitled "Welcome to Mollywood." Demi will also co-star with the Jonas Brothers in the upcoming Disney Channel original film "Camp Rock"
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LATimes: There's no Tomorrowland for the Virtual Magic Kingdom of Disney (General) posted: 5/21/08
The online game, created to mark Disneyland’s 50th anniversary, will close tonight. A company official said it was promotional and ‘never achieved scale.’
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Barrons: Animated Selling at Disney (General) posted: 5/21/08
Alan Braverman, Disney's general counsel sold $3.9 million in Disney stock last Friday.
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RNews: Greece Ridge Mall Disney Store To Close (General) posted: 5/21/08
The Disney Store at the Greece Ridge Mall in Rochester New York will close when its inventory runs out.
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LADailyNews: Disney will fund teen for full college tuition (General) posted: 5/21/08
The announcement of the 2008 recipient of The Walt Disney Co. Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship awards full tuition for four years of undergraduate studies at any accredited college or university in either business administration or fine arts.
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HR: Hollywood lawyers dining out on Roger Rabbit (Movies) posted: 5/21/08
Gary Wolf author of the novel that "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" is loosely based upon continues his court battle to recover monies he believes the Disney Company still owes him.
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Mediaweek: ABC, ESPN Playoff Basketball Ratings Up (Movies) posted: 5/21/08
ABC and ESPN have seen a bump in ratings through the NBA Conference semifinals.
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E!Online: Gyllenhaal Crowned Disney's Prince (Movies) posted: 5/20/08
Jake Gyllenhaal has been cast in the title role of Disney / Bruckheimer's "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time"
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CapitalTimes: A friendship fit for a Disney (Movies) posted: 5/20/08
An exploration of the deep friendship and partnership of Disney Legends Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston.
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AP: 'The View' taking viewers backstage (Movies) posted: 5/20/08
ABC's "The View" will feature the backstage footage of its Memorial Day episode.
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OrlSen: Billy Ray Cyrus Discusses His Busy Schedule (Movies) posted: 5/20/08
Miley's dad Billy Ray is busy with his role in her upcoming "Hannah Montana" film, a new album and his new gig as host of NBC's "Nashville Star"
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WSJ: Fans Resist End of Virtual Disneyland (General) posted: 5/20/08
Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom -- VMK.com -- will close on Wednesday evening. The Wall Street Journal highlights a fan campaign to save the online environment.
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OrlSen: Downtown Disney closures (WDW) posted: 5/20/08
Various minor refurbisments at Downtown Disney are highlighted.
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THR: 'Prince Caspian' misses expectations (Movies) posted: 5/19/08
"The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" brought in less at the box office than anticipated.
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USAToday: 'Prince Caspian' rules, but 'Iron Man' stays strong at box office (Movies) posted: 5/19/08
The USA Today reports "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" topped the box office with an estimated $56.6 million.
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CBSMW: ESPN primed for ad growth (General) posted: 5/19/08
CBS MarketWatch explains how ESPN is poised for growth in ad revenue.
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NYTimes: A Disney Resort for the Military, Shades of Green (WDW) posted: 5/19/08
An overview of the unique Shades of Green, a Walt Disney World resort set aside for military personnel and their families.
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THR: 'Housewives' contributes to ABC's sweet 16 (Movies) posted: 5/19/08
According to The Hollywood Reporter ABC won its 16th consecutive Sunday night.
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AP: Disney exhibit will put visitors in eye of Hurricane Charley (WDW) posted: 5/19/08
The Associated Press announces a new exhibit coming to Epcot's Innoventions will talk about home construction that protects against storms in ""StormStruck: The Tale of Two Homes."
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CapeCodTimes: Four Disney parks in one day (WDW) posted: 5/19/08
A family of four squeezes out a wild four parks in one day adventure at Walt Disney World.
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News5: Miley Cyrus Films New Flick In Columbia (Movies) posted: 5/19/08
Miley Cyrus is in Columbia, TN outside of Nashville filming scenes for the Hannah Montana movie.
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WSYR: Cyrus at center of candy controversy (Movies,Coll) posted: 5/19/08
WSYR reports the Oklahoma-based company Glamour Shots claim the Hannah Montana Glamour Shots Candy misleads consumers to believe the photo agency made the treats and has filed a lawsuit.
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NYDailyNws: Miley ratings nothing to smile about (Movies) posted: 5/19/08
Reports of decline in Hannah Montana viewership.
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NYPost: Sounds Familiar, Miley (Movies) posted: 5/19/08
The New York Post reports the LA-based band Lustra claims the song "Rockstar" by Miley Cyrus is a copy of their tune "Scotty Doesn't Know"
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LP: Exhibit Highlighting The History of Disney Music Opens Next Month in Vancouver BC (General) posted: 5/19/08
From June 8 - September 7 the Science World at TELUS World of Science in BC will host Disney: The Music Behind the Magic. Disney: The Music Behind the Magic tells the story of how Disney has used music to engage audiences, drive its narratives, and succeed in everything from cartoons, TV, theme parks, and live-action films to Broadway and the Billboard charts. The exhibition includes: rare artifacts, interpretive films, a game show testing your musical knowledge of Disney and the chance to create sound effects and remix Disney hits
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Playbill: Casting Announced for London Premiere of Disney's High School Musical (Movies) posted: 5/19/08
Various cast announcements for the London's production of High School Musical.
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Broadway: Disney Mermaid Receives 8 Nominations for Broadway.com Audience Awards (Movies) posted: 5/19/08
Disney's The Little Mermaid nominations from Broadway.com readers include Favorite New Broadway Musical, Favorite Leading Actress (Sierra Boggess), Favorite Featured Actor (Tituss Burgess), Favorite Featured Actress (Sherie Rene Scott), Favorite Diva Performance (Sherie Rene Scott), Favorite Breakthrough Performance - female (Sierra Boggess), Favorite New Broadway Song (If Only) and (She's in Love)
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AP: 'Dancing' Success Plays 3 Different Ways (Movies) posted: 5/19/08
Brief interview with the finalists of ABC's Dancing with the Stars.
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USAToday: It's a small world, thanks to Google Earth (WDW) posted: 5/16/08
Beginning Tuesday Google Earth and Disney Parks and Resorts will offer virtual trips to their theme parks and resorts. Computer users will click on maps that show about 1,500 rides, restaurants and attractions in 3-D.
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CartoonBrew: Wall-E Builders (Movies) posted: 5/16/08
Video of the lifesize WALL*E currently under construction by a group of Pixar fanatics.
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Fool: Disney Is Magical Enough to Beat the Recession (General) posted: 5/16/08
A Motley Fool columnist shares her small surprise at the crowds of people she found at Walt Disney World in the midst of the current economic climate and discusses the shift in what percentage of income people are willing to spend on their children.
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BusinessWk: The Improbable Heroes of Toontown (General) posted: 5/16/08
Review of the book "The Pixar Touch" -- the story of how Pixar's founders turned their dream--computer-animated films--into a wildly successful movie studio
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LATimes: 'Prince Caspian' will rule at the box office (Movies) posted: 5/16/08
The Los Angeles Times evaluates the anticipated box office success of "Prince Caspian."
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Cinematical: Disney's Awesome Live-Action Kid Adventures (Movies) posted: 5/16/08
To celebrate the release of "Prince Caspian," Cinematical offers their list of seven great Disney films where real kids got to have amazing adventures.
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USAToday: Peter Dinklage suffered for his 'Narnia' Art (Movies) posted: 5/16/08
Peter Dinklage talks about the time spent in makeup for his transformation to Trumpkin for Prince Caspian.
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Playbill: Injured Mermaid Actor Bailey Files Court Petition (Movies) posted: 5/16/08
The Little Mermaid actor Adrian Bailey who was severely injured just before a matinee performance has filed a court petition asking Disney Theatrical and the theater owners to preserve a"prop sailing ship" and the prop's design and repair records for future inspection.
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Telegraph: Brainy actress plays High School Musical 'geek' (Movies) posted: 5/16/08
The Telegraph offers a brief bio of actress Claire-Marie Hall who will portray Gabriella Montez in the London run of "High School Musical"
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Business24-7: Disney break for UAE talent (General) posted: 5/16/08
Local auditions at the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts centre for "High School Musical"
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NYTimes: Walt Disney Introduces DGamer Service (General) posted: 5/15/08
The New York Times talks about Disney's DGamer, an online service and social network meant to connect players of Disney games across North America and eventually the world.
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ABCNews: Hurt Teen Pleads for Amusement Park Safety (General) posted: 5/15/08
The teenage girl whose legs were severed by cables on a Six Flags thrill ride speaks before Congress. IAAPA also spoke about proposed federal oversight on fixed theme pakr attractions.
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JHM: "The Pixar Touch" shares seldom told tales of the animation studio's early days (Movies,General) posted: 5/15/08
Jim Hill talks with author David A. Price about how he went about writing this unauthorized history of Pixar Animation Studios
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OCReg: 'Narnia' sequel is about to rock Ben Barnes' world (Movies) posted: 5/15/08
British actor Ben Barnes' career will take off in the title role of 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.'
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Reuters: Eisner and his dangerous Indian beauties (General) posted: 5/15/08
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner's latest project, 50-part series that is designed as a prequel to the latest medical thriller by author Robin Cook, "Foreign Body".
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THR: 'Sleeping Beauty' awakes on Blu-ray (Movies) posted: 5/14/08
The Hollywood Reporter showcases the many interactive features available on the upcoming "Sleeping Beauty" Blu-Ray.
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AP: How Disney beat Vegas (General) posted: 5/14/08
The Associated Press quotes Bob Iger on Disney's wider offering of lower-priced accomodations and vacation packages. "We believe creativity, focused capital investment and strategic pricing have helped to make us more resilient to economic downturns than in the past, and our recent results are evidence of that," Iger said.
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AP: Walt Disney Sr. EVP and CFO exercises options (General) posted: 5/14/08
Walt Disney Chief Financial Officer Thomas Staggs exercises options for 75,000 shares.
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EOnline: Miley's Got Milk (Movies) posted: 5/14/08
E! Online highlights Miley Cyrus' "Got Milk" image.
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Billboard: Jonas Bros. Movie Gets Three-Pronged Debut (Movies) posted: 5/14/08
Billboard discusses the multi-platform June 20th release of "Camp Rock"
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THR: Canada's Family Channel unveils slate (General) posted: 5/14/08
Canada's Family Channel on Wednesday announced "Camp Rock", ""Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert 3D", "Disney Channel Games" and "The Cheetah Girls: One World" will air as part of their summer lineup.
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Playbill: Disney's The Little Mermaid Receives 2 Tony Nominations (Movies) posted: 5/13/08
The 2007-2008 Tony Award nominations were announced May 13 by Tony Award winners Sara Ramirez and David Hyde Pierce at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Disney Theatricals' The Little Mermaid received two Tony Nominations. Best Original Score (Music: Alan Menken and Lyrics: Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater) and Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Natasha Katz)
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LP: Disney Sports Complex to Become ESPN-Branded Immersive Sports Venue (WDW) posted: 5/13/08
Aligning the world's No. 1 family vacation destination with the worldwide leader in sports, Walt Disney World Resort and ESPN are joining forces to re-brand Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex with the ESPN brand, creating an entertaining and immersive experience for the nearly 2 million athletes, coaches and spectators who come through the Disney sports complex each year.
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OrlSen: Wine at new Disney restaurant to be served in screw top bottles (WDW) posted: 5/13/08
The new Wave restaurant at Disney's Contemporary Resort is drawing attention for its unusual wine selection. No wines with corks will be available aside from sparkling wines.
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CBSMW: Theme Parks Brace for Long Dry Summer (DL,WDW) posted: 5/13/08
While theme-park operators have yet to feel a full-throated assault on their revenue from a sluggish economy, trouble could be just around the corner.
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Reuters: Success weighs on Narnia's return to U.S. theaters (Movies) posted: 5/13/08
Reuters highlights the previous box office successes of "Prince Caspian" director Andrew Adamson and interviews the director.
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OrlSen: Contemporary's Anticipated DVC Project Renamed? (WDW) posted: 5/13/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports the developing project by Disney's Contemporary is now named "Bay Lake Tower" instead of "Kingdom Tower" in Disney's filings with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
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Mediaweek: ESPN to Debut Live, Extended SportsCenter Block (General) posted: 5/13/08
During today's ESPN upfront presentation, the sports network announced a new daily format featuring live Sportscenter programming. The morning portions will be hosted by Hannah Storm, who is joining the sports network, after serving as one of the co-hosts on The Early Show on CBS from 2002 until last year.
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Mediaweek: ABC to Offer Advertising Value Index Metric (General) posted: 5/13/08
ABC sales president Mike Shaw announced the network offers a new tool, the Advertising Value Index. The article goes on to highlight the value of ABC's AVI formula.
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Variety: Weinsteins roll with 'Fraggle Rock' (Movies) posted: 5/13/08
The Weinstein Co. will bring "Fraggle Rock" to the big screen. The film is expected to take Gobo, Wembley, Mokey, Boober and Red outside of their home in Fraggle Rock, where they will encounter humans who think they are aliens.
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Zap2it: 2008 ABC's New Shows (Movies) posted: 5/13/08
An overview of ABC's new programs for 2008 -- "The Goode Family," "Life on Mars," "Opportunity Knocks," "Scrubs", and an untitled Ashton Kutcher / Tyra Banks project.
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THR: ABC unveils fall lineup (Movies) posted: 5/13/08
The Hollywood Reporter offers highlights from ABC Entertainment president Stephen McPherson's press conference.
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Zap2it: Megan Mullally Turns 'Bad' for ABC (Movies) posted: 5/13/08
Emmy winner Megan Mullally will join Alicia Silverstone in ABC's comedy pilot "Bad Mother's Handbook". The show will centers on a woman in her early 30s (Silverstone) who has no life of her own because she's too busy watching over her teenage daughter and her own overbearing mom (Mullally).
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THR: Gary Wolf may be entitled to more damages (Movies,General) posted: 5/13/08
Gary Wolf, author of "Who Censored Roger Rabbit?" may be entitled to more damages from a previous suit against Disney.
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AL: Disney Animator Sees Summers in Mobile as Inspiration (Movies) posted: 5/13/08
"Phineas and Ferb" executive producer Dan Povenmire says the show is sort of based on his summers growing up in Mobile, AL.
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OrlSen: The Big Book on Pixar: The Pixar Touch (General) posted: 5/13/08
The Orlando Sentinel showcases David A. Price's "The Pixar Touch: The Making of a Company."
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LATimes: What keeps viewers glued to the tube? Disney wants to know (General) posted: 5/13/08
The Disney Company plans to open a research center in Texas that will analyze TV consumption. It's part of Disney's effort to help advertisers figure out which shows have the greatest appeal.
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LATimes: Disney and McDonald's move to improve labor conditions in China (General) posted: 5/13/08
A pilot project involving 10 factories that make products for the firms tests a new approach for dealing with low wages and long work hours.
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LATimes: OC Agency Approves $12 million to study transit ideas (DL) posted: 5/13/08
The Los Angeles Times reports the city of Anaheim has approved a study to evaluate the addition of a monorail in Anaheim.
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Variety: Prince Caspian Review (Movies) posted: 5/13/08
Variety reviews "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" -- calling its production values "tops" and the visual effects are "even more impressive than they were the first time around."
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AP: Disney to create lab to test ads for ABC, ESPN (General) posted: 5/12/08
The Disney Company will create a laboratory to test the value of interactive advertising to evaluate the possibility of charging more for these ads.
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USAToday: Despite strike infusion, ABC sticks to tradition for fall (Movies) posted: 5/12/08
ABC Entertainment president Stephen McPherson says they will continue a more traditional approach to developing their summer season lineup.
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THR: ABC picks up 'Life on Mars' (Movies) posted: 5/12/08
ABC renews "Eli Stone", cancels "October Road" and picks up "Life on Mars"
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THR: 'Boston Legal' will return (Movies) posted: 5/12/08
ABC has renewed "Boston Legal" for a fifth season.
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Mediaweek: ESPN Shows Tennis Love, Picks Up U.S. Open (Movies) posted: 5/12/08
ESPN has picked up the rights to televise the US Open
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Fortune: Apple's Ive helped design the heroine in Pixar's Wall-E (General) posted: 5/12/08
Fortune's Richard Siklos reports that Jonathan Ive, head of Apple’s design department and the man responsible for the iMac, iPod and iPhone, had a hand in creating Eve the robot for Disney - Pixar's "WALL*E"
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Enquirer: Pops capture 'Disney' magic (Movies) posted: 5/12/08
Highlights from the "Magical Music of Disney" performance by the Cincinnati Pops.
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SFGate: Players protest closing of Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom (General) posted: 5/12/08
Protests over the impending closure of Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom.
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TheTimesofIndia: Indian kids want to live life the Disney way? (Movies) posted: 5/12/08
A look at the influence of Hannah Montana and other Western programming on the children of India.
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LasVegasSun: Disney takes another pass at Vegas with filming of ‘Witch Mountain’ (Movies) posted: 5/12/08
Disney will film portions of their upcoming "Race to Witch Mountain" at the Ferguson Motel along Vegas' Fremont Street.
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TBO: Tampa Crowd Goes Wild For Spectacular 'Lion King' (Movies) posted: 5/12/08
The Tampa Tribune reports the enthusiastic response of the Tampa audience to Disney's "The Lion King"
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TheLedger: Stress Less Aboard Disney Ship (WDW) posted: 5/12/08
An overview of the benefits to taking a cruise with Disney, as parents can relax while their children enjoy a wide variety of activities with the Disney touch.
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ChinaDaily: Disney live on stage (Movies) posted: 5/12/08
Feld Entertainment's "Disney Live!" featuring the Disney classics will tour China at the end of the month.
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TVPredicitions: Comcast Adds 6 HD Channels In Denver (General) posted: 5/12/08
Disney Channel HD and ABC Family HD has been added to the Comcast lineup in Denver.
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OCReg: Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers Entertain at Irvine's Wango Tango '08 (Movies) posted: 5/12/08
The Orange County Register reports the performances of Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers were the highlights of Irvine's Wango Tango '08.
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PittTribReview: Cancer patient, 15, on Disney Dream Trip (WDW) posted: 5/12/08
Thanks to Make-A-Wish Sarah Richardson of Wilkins, PA is visiting Walt Disney World. Sarah is autistic and has Down syndrome and was diagnosed earlier this year with a rare cancer.
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DeseretNews: Disney puts a crimp in BYU tour (Movies) posted: 5/12/08
According to the Deseret News, Brigham Young's Young Ambassadors tour has had to remove their planned performances of certain Disney songs as they didn't have the necessary permissions.
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DominionPost: Hardman Jerry goes undercover for Disney (Movies) posted: 5/12/08
Rugby player Jerry Collins gave the Eastbourne under-9s rugby team a surprise visit to offer advice on the popular Australian sport for Disney Channel Australia program.
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OrlSen: Central Florida Theme Park Fun Over the Next Few Months (WDW) posted: 5/9/08
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the summer fun beginning at Orlando's theme parks.
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OrlSen: 'Teacups' beating victim sues Disney (WDW) posted: 5/9/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Aimee Krause who was beaten by a guest while waiting for the Mad Tea Party has filed a suit against Disney claiming that the theme park doesn't adequately train employees for such situations and doesn't provide adequate security at the ride.
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Enquirer: Pops and Disney make magic This Weekend (Movies,General) posted: 5/9/08
The Cincinnati Pops will celebrate the music of Disney spanning from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" to "Enchanted" during their weekend concert series "The Magical Music of Disney"
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Licensing: Panini bags Disney brands (Movies) posted: 5/9/08
European magazine publisher Panini will release WITCH Magazine and several other Disney titles.
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OrlSen: Disney selects Dreamers, Doers (WDW) posted: 5/9/08
100 Central Florida students were honored Thursday as Disney Dreamers & Doers during its 25th anniversary ceremony at Epcot.
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JournalStar: Several Illinois Disney Stores among those closing doors (General) posted: 5/9/08
Reports the Northwoods Disney Store along with the Rockford and Quad Cities sites will close.
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LATimes: ABC retains programming chief (General) posted: 5/9/08
Disney has signed Steve McPherson, ABC entertainment president to a new contract.
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THR: 'Lost' adds hours (Movies) posted: 5/9/08
ABC's "Lost" final two season will be 17 hours each -- not 16 as previously announced.
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THR: ABC rejects 'Big Brother' successor (Movies) posted: 5/9/08
According to The Hollywood Reporter, ABC's has turned down the option on "Golden Cage" a reality successor to "Big Brother"
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RoanokeTimes: Brief interview with a Broadway Mer-Sister (Movies) posted: 5/9/08
Michelle Lookadoo, a Radford native, auditioned for a musical theater show because her best friend offered to buy her the most expensive steak in New York City if she did. Now she performs in "The Little Mermaid"
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NYTimes: When Web Times is Playtime (General) posted: 5/8/08
The New York Times highlights the various online environments companies are creating to keep children interested in their products.
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OCReg: Eli Manning Parades Down Main Street (DL) posted: 5/8/08
The Orange County Register reports NY Giants Quarterback Eli Manning was part of Main Street Calvacade on Wednesday. Manning had missed his original parade scheduled for February 18 due to flight delays.
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LATimes: Diseny looks to parks to ride out economic downturn (General) posted: 5/8/08
In the Los Angeles Times reporting of Disney's fiscal report they highlight the strong performance from Parks and Resorts.
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OrlSen: 'High School Musical' contestants at Disney hope for a shot at reality show (Movies) posted: 5/8/08
The Orlando Sentinel talks briefly with several of the young people who auditioned for "High School Musical: Get in the Picture"
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TampaTrib: Hundreds Audition For Reality Show Based On 'High School Musical' (Movies) posted: 5/8/08
The Tampa Tribune reports more than 1,000 young aspiring actors auditioned for "High School Musical: Get in The Picture"
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AP: Children's Place April same-store sales up on Disney exit (General) posted: 5/8/08
The Associated Press reports April same-store sales grew 15 percent at Children's Place stores assisted by the recent return of more than 200 stores to the Disney Company.
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AP: Cloud or Ad? Logo-Shaped Clouds Take Flight (WDW) posted: 5/8/08
The Associated Press announces Flogos, the company that can create floating logo shaped "clouds". The article reports Disney will use it to send Mickey Mouse clouds over Walt Disney World next month.
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THR: Peter Chernin Talks About Film projects slowing down (General) posted: 5/8/08
According to The Hollywood Reporter, News Corp. president and COO Peter Chernin warned of the impact a "de facto actors strike" is having on film projects.
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AP: Hollywood producers suspend talks with Screen Actors Guild (General)