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Disney News Headlines
June 2008

Reuters: Shanghai gov, Disney deny report on Disneyland opening (OD) posted: 6/30/08
Disney and the Shanghai government have denied media reports that a planned Disneyland project obtained central government approval.
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LATimes: Ben Burtt, the Man behind R2-D2 and WALL*E's beeps (Movies) posted: 6/30/08
Burtt speaks the characters' language. In fact, he's created a galaxy of unusual noises in his 30-year career: the crack of Indy's whip, Chewbacca's yowl, the lightsaber hum.
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LATimes: Pixar's "WALL*E" robot rolls into first place (Movies) posted: 6/30/08
The cosmic love story brings in $62.5 million at the box office as the studio scores its ninth consecutive commercial and critical hit.
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LATimes: Pixar's secret ingredient? Quality (Movies) posted: 6/30/08
The Los Angeles Times offers an overview of the Pixar Studios' successes.
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LATimesBlog: No Disney hug from Wall Street for 'Wall-E' (Movies) posted: 6/30/08
Los Angeles Times blogger discusses Disney's share drop in spite of the fact "WALL*E" topped the box office.
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Sun-Sentinel: Disney to replace Pleasure Island nightclubs with family-friendly dining, shops (WDW) posted: 6/30/08
Reports BET SoundStage Club, Mannequins Dance Palace, 8 Trax and three other clubs that have for years catered largely to young, single adults will close as Pleasure Island undergoes a transformation to offer more family-friendly dining and shopping.
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FoxOrlando: Disney’s Pleasure Island to Get a Makeover (WDW) posted: 6/30/08
Synopsis of the recently announced changes coming to Pleasure Island.
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JHM: Why Pleasure Island has to close (WDW) posted: 6/30/08
Jim Hill talks about the real reason WDW's night club complex is shuttering. Which is Mickey's desire to create a seamless Guest experience for all those shopping & dining at Downtown Disney.
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Reuters: Disney's "WALL*E" wows box office (Movies) posted: 6/30/08
In its opening weekend "WALL*E" pulled in $62.5 million.
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NYTimesBlog: 'Wall-E': An Homage to Mr. Jobs (Movies) posted: 6/30/08
The New York Times talks about the various Apple references found in "WALL*E"
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SlashFilm: WALL*E Easter Eggs (Movies) posted: 6/30/08
/film has compiled a list of hidden items within Pixar's "WALL*E"
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CHUD: Is WALL*E Environmental or Hypocritical? (Movies) posted: 6/30/08
CHUD debates the themes and meanings of "WALL*E" and gives a vague idea of what sort of ending WALL*E has.
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NYPost: Wal-Mart Nation Finds 'WALL-E' No Laughing Matter (Movies) posted: 6/30/08
New York Post blog shares the thoughts of those outraged by the representation of grotesquely fat humans.
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PostTribune: Happy ending to costly cell phone souvenir from Disney (WDW,General) posted: 6/30/08
Complicated resolution for reimbursement of Disney mobile phones purchased at Downtown Disney shortly before that service ceased service.
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Enquirer: High School Musical rescheduled in Atlanta (General) posted: 6/30/08
Due to a scheduling conflict the previously announced Atlanta performances for the touring production of "High School Musical" have been postponed to 2009.
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OrlBusJrnl: Chisano lands Downtown Disney hotel accounts (WDW) posted: 6/30/08
Chisano Marketing Group will handle the advertising, internet marketing and public relations for the hotel association at Downtown Disney.
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JHM: What's in store for the Disney Stores (General) posted: 6/27/08
With nearly a hundred of these shops closing around the country this week, Jim Hill looks to the future of this troubled retail chain. To be specific, Disney Consumer Products' plans to make the Disney Stores seems special & unique again
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WFTV: Disney Cast Member Dies From Injuries Sustained On The Job (WDW) posted: 6/27/08
On June 13th a 52 year old Disney cast member had to be airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center due to injuries sustained while working on a construction lift at the All Stars Resort. On Thursday evening, the cast member passed away from these injuries. The cast member's name has not been made public.
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LATimes: Wall*E has critics abuzz (Movies) posted: 6/27/08
The animated, family-friendly flick is primed to lead the box office -- and possibly set a record for Pixar.
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NYTimes: Fine Dining at Disney World (WDW) posted: 6/27/08
The New York Times offers the fine dining experiences of a family of four. During their visit they dined at Victoria & Alberts, the California Grill, Flying Fish Cafe, and Jiko.
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Forbes: Pixar Pixie Dust (Movies) posted: 6/27/08
Overview of the Disney Company's economic performance and the expected growth from the ticket sales and merchandise relating to "Wall*E"
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CourierJournal: Huey, Dewey and Looi? (WDW) posted: 6/27/08
Reports Louisville, KY's Asiatique and August Moon chef and co-owner Peng Looi will participate in this year's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.
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WBRZ: Baton Rouge visitors bureau to sponsor promotion at Epcot (WDW) posted: 6/27/08
Reports the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival will focus on Louisiana from Sept 26 - Nov 9. Baton Rouge will anchor the festival's final weekend.
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Billboard: Miley Cyrus Grows Up on 'Breakout' (Movies) posted: 6/27/08
Miley Cyrus talks exclusively with Billboard magazine about her album "Breakout" and the recent "Vanity Fair" controversy.
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LATimes: Studio chiefs lining up early behind Antonio Villaraigosa (General) posted: 6/27/08
The Los Angeles Times reports numerous high level executives within Hollywood have thrown their support to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Among those listed is Walt Disney Company CEO Robert Iger.
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THR: Pixar's weekend will be off the 'WALL-E' (Movies) posted: 6/26/08
Many anticipate "WALL*E" will bring Pixar its ninth successive No. 1 opening although they don't expect it to pull in opening figures as large as "The Incredibles" or "Finding Nemo."
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CountryHound: Disney Plans Special Country Music Release (Movies) posted: 6/26/08
Walt Disney Records’ newest project, Country Sings Disney, will feature some of today’s hottest country stars when it is released Tuesday July 8. Article features full track list.
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Melbourne Leader: Melbourne could be showcased at Epcot Food and Wine Festival (WDW) posted: 6/26/08
Melbourne Australia is seeking to be among the cities featured at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.
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Forbes: Fitch boosts Disney's ratings to "A" (General) posted: 6/26/08
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Walt Disney Co.'s ratings to "A"
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StLakeTrib: Why Visit Every Disney park in the world? Why not? (DL,WDW,OD) posted: 6/26/08
Article highlighting the similarities and differences of the Disney theme parks around the globe.
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CartoonBrew: Ward Kimball on CinemaScope (Movies) posted: 6/26/08
Reprint of a small article by Ward Kimball, from Films In Review (March 1954)
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WCTV: Local Dog Featured in a Disney Channel Movie (Movies) posted: 6/26/08
Tallahassee man's dog Dakota to be featured in the upcoming Disney Channel Movie "The Final Rescue"
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Variety: USA to air Prince Caspian in 2010 (Movies) posted: 6/26/08
USA Network has agreed to pay Disney owned ABC TV about $15 million for the network-window rights to "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian."
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LATimes: Disney's Greatest Songs (Movies) posted: 6/26/08
The Los Angeles Times takes a look back at some of the great songs in Disney's animated films.
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OrlSen: SeaWorld's fate uncertain as InBev pursues Anheuser-Busch (WDW) posted: 6/26/08
The future of the SeaWorld and other Busch theme parks is uncertain as Belgium-based beer brewer is seeking to purchase Anheuser-Busch Cos.
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THR: 'Enchanted' runs rings around Saturn Awards (Movies) posted: 6/25/08
Disney's "Enchanted" took home three Saturn Awards -- best fantasy, film, best actess and best music. "Ratatouille" was named in the Best Writing and Best Animated Film categories. ABC's hit "Lost" was honored with best network television series, best TV actor Matthew Fox, best TV supporting actor Michael Emerson, and best TV supporting actress Elizabeth Mitchell who tied with Summer Glau of "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" took home the award in Best make-up. The Saturn Awards celebrate Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror films.
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THR: ABC’s 'Wipeout' is summer's highest (Movies) posted: 6/25/08
ABC's "Wipeout" topped the ratings in its Tuesday premiere.
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Mediaweek: ESPN SportsCenter Night Anchors to Handle Live Day (Movies) posted: 6/25/08
ESPN has announced their SportsCenter anchors Steve Berthiaume, Linda Cohn, Josh Elliott, Robert Flores and Chris McKendry will join Hannah Storm for the new live daytime SportsCenters that will begin August 11.
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Mediaweek: ESPN Radio to Broadcast Live From Listener's Home (General) posted: 6/25/08
As part of their annual V Foundation for Cancer Research fundraising effort ESPN will auction off 200 items along with 18 "fan experiences." Among these experiences is the opportunity to host the popular ESPN Radio program Mike & Mike in the Morning from the winner bidder's home or property.
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Variety: Disney's theater unit ups Schrader (General) posted: 6/25/08
Variety reports David Schrader has been promoted to the newly created role of executive vice president. In his new role he will oversee strategic planning for the division including finance, marketing, sales and public relations for Disney on Broadway as well as its national touring, merchandising, international co-productions and licensing operations. Schrader is a 13-year Disney vet.
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ObserverDispatch: Utica Residents Invited to Free WALL*E Showing (Movies) posted: 6/25/08
Empire Recycling Corporation is sponsoring the 7p June 27th screening of "WALL*E" at the New Uptown Theatre.
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OCReg: No more 'cuts' for disabled Knott's guests (DL) posted: 6/25/08
Knott's Berry Farm changes its policy for disabled guests in an attempt to make waiting in line fair for all.
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OCReg: Union members dress up, protest at Disneyland (DL) posted: 6/24/08
Unite Here Local 681 representing 2300 workers at the Disneyland resort hotels are seeking a pay increase.
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THR: Camp Rock sequel in the works (Movies) posted: 6/24/08
The Disney Channel hopes their sequel to "Camp Rock" will go into production in late spring or summer 2009. Currently their are plans for the Disney Channel series "Welcome to Mollywood" starring Demi Lovato and "J.O.N.A.S." starring the Jonas Brothers.
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CNNMoney: Disney Company Responds to Senator on TV Network-Bundling (General) posted: 6/24/08
The Disney Company provided Sen Herb Kohl (D-Wis) with a letter stating they do not force cable operators to buy its networks in bundles. This letter is response the Senator's request that the FCC place limits on content providers practice of bundling less-popular networks with flagship networks in negotiations iwth cable operators.
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NYTimes: Disney Looks to Make Its Site Young Again (General) posted: 6/24/08
Disney.com will once again get a face-lift as the Disney Company seeks to increase the length of time visitors spend on the site and make their entertainment content more easily accessible.
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JHM: Getting a head with Blaine Gibson (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 6/24/08
Disney Legend Floyd Norman pays tribute to a master animator & sculptor. Who -- due to his soft-spoken nature -- often doesn't get the attention that he deserves
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LABizJrnls: Taylor Morrison giving away home inspired by Disneyland Innoventions Dream Home (DL) posted: 6/24/08
Taylor Morrison Inc. is giving away a home inspired by the Innoventions Dream Home at Disneyland's Tomorrowland.
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Variety: UMB tunes up with Disney in Asia (General) posted: 6/24/08
Variety reports Universal Music Group is expanding its licensing deal with Disney Music Group and will act on behalf of Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records throughout Asia.
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Variety: Viewers make date with "Bachelorette" (Movies,General) posted: 6/24/08
ABC's The Bachelorette brought the network a ratings win on Monday.
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StarTelegram: North Texas' Demi Lovato just might be the next teen queen (Movies,General) posted: 6/24/08
Interview with up and coming Disney star Demi Lovato about her hopes and dreams which include a music and film career -- and marriage.
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Macworld: THQ offers Wall-E game for Mac, other platforms (Movies,General) posted: 6/24/08
Macworldannounces the upcoming THQ video game release of "Wall-E"
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THR: Camp Rock hits a home run for Disney (Movies) posted: 6/23/08
The Hollywood Reporter evaluates the ratings numbers of "Camp Rock"s numerous weekend airings.
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THR: Disney's 'Camp Rock' scores big ratings (Movies) posted: 6/23/08
The Disney Channel premiere of "Camp Rock" pulled in 8.9 million total viewers making it the network's second most-watched original movie behind "High School Musical 2"
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baltimoresun: Silents are golden to creator of 'WALL-E' (Movies) posted: 6/23/08
The Baltimore Sun movie critic talks about "WALL-E" director Andrew Stanton's admiration of legendary silent comedic actor Buster Keaton and the use of pantomime in the soon to be released animated feature.
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HeraldSun: Disney star Brian Duckworth finds love on the ice (General) posted: 6/23/08
Disney on Ice performer Brian Duckworth who plays Prince Eric is engaged to his ice-dancing partner, Melanie Carrington.
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THR: George Carlin dies at 71 (Movies) posted: 6/23/08
Irreverent comic George Carlin has died at age 71 from heart failure. Disney fans will recall George Carlin voiced the 1960 VW bus named Fillmore in "Cars"
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OrlSen: Fun and games serious business at Disney's Wide World of Sports (WDW) posted: 6/23/08
Interview with Ken Potrock, 49, senior vice president of global sports enterprises for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, which includes oversight of Disney's Wide World of Sports complex.
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JHM: Inside The American Idol Experience (WDW) posted: 6/23/08
Jim Hill shares what he's heard about this new Disney's Hollywood Studios attraction. In particular how WDW Guests will make their way through the "American Idol" audition process.
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OrlSen: Catering to kids, Disney style (WDW) posted: 6/23/08
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the various childrens and teens programs on the Disney Cruise Line ships.
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SidneyHerald: Going to Disney World (WDW) posted: 6/23/08
Report on a wrestling group from Sidney High School (Montana) who are heading to Disney's Wide World of Sports to compete in the 2008 AAU Scholastic Duals.
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MyFox: Is it the original Mickey? (Movies) posted: 6/23/08
Tampa area man believes he has Walt Disney's original drawing of Mickey Mouse.
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AP: Man arrested for Japan Disneyland Threat (OD) posted: 6/23/08
The Associated Press reports a man was arrested after allegedly posting on a web site that he was planning a stabbing spree at Tokyo Disneyland.
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LATimes: With possible ESPN deal, NFL may resolve its cable battle (General) posted: 6/23/08
Reports ESPN in talks with the NFL for a late-season package of games.
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Reuters: Disney wants higher valuation but Wall Street hesitates (General) posted: 6/23/08
Disney executives are in the midst of a campaign to convince investors that the Disney Company is a more valuable stock that should be viewed as a stable global brand rather than a cyclical, hit-driven media business.
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Reuters: ABC, ESPN to run TV shows, clips on Web service (Movies) posted: 6/23/08
Reuters reports television shows and clips from ABC and ESPN will be made available through Veoh, a web video site backed by former Disney CEO Michael Eisner.
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AP: Comcast's Fandango acquires Movies.com from Disney for undisclosed amount (General) posted: 6/23/08
The Associated Press reports Comcast-owned Fandango Inc. has purchased Movies.com from the Disney Company.
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DIS: Camp Rock Debut Tonight, Replays Throughout the Weekend (Movies) posted: 6/20/08
"Camp Rock" premieres tonight on the Disney Channel. Visit the official site for various downloads and fun featuring the stars and music from the film.
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OrlSen: 2009 Hollywood Walk of Fame Recipients Announced Includes Tinker Bell (Movies) posted: 6/20/08
Disney's Tinker Bell will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2009.
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ToledoBlade: Disney to outsource robotic-figure work (General) posted: 6/20/08
Reports Disney will outsource audio-animatronic construction.
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LATimes: Innoventions Futuristic Home Debuts (DL) posted: 6/20/08
An overview of the recently debuted Innoventions Dream Home -- a house of the future exhibit at Disneyland.
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NYTimesReview: Camp Rock - Cinderella Goes to Camp and Prince Charming Sings (Movies) posted: 6/20/08
Calling the film formulaic the New York Times points to the Jonas Brothers performance of "Play My Music" and a passing remark about "Barney" the preschool show that Demi Lovato was a cast member of, as film highlights.
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Herald-Dispatch: Winnie the Pooh Live Show Tickets On Sale for WV (Movies,General) posted: 6/20/08
Tickets for the September performance of Disney Live! Winnie the Pooh at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV are on sale now.
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BrighouseToday: Laura's set for a spell of Disney magic (WDW) posted: 6/19/08
Local British paper highlights Laura Mircuk who will spend a year representing her native country at Epcot's United Kingdom pavilion.
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BusinessWk: Disney Rides Again with Toy Story Mania (DL) posted: 6/19/08
The first step in a makeover for the California Adventure theme park, the ride is a 3-D thrill-athon based on the blockbuster Pixar movie.
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OCReg: Pixar helps Disney reach 'Toy Story' generation (DL,Movies) posted: 6/19/08
Pixar's popular movies have helped Disney's theme parks connect with a younger audience.
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CFNews13: Lawsuit Says Practicing Sikh Fired For Not Having 'Disney Look' (WDW) posted: 6/19/08
Sukhbir Channa, who is a practicing Sikh, has filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired for wearing a turban which is not part of the Disney Look.
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AWN: Master Class with Pixar's Andrew Gordon (Movies) posted: 6/19/08
Escape Studios will host a two-day animation workshop in London with Supervising Animator on Pixar's new short film PRESTO.
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MiamiHerald: 'Camp Rock' good teen formula (Movies) posted: 6/19/08
Newsday reviews the Disney Channel original film "Camp Rock" calling the film a hit. Suggested viewers shouldn't penalize the film for being formulaic because it is well executed.
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Variety: Chernin, Iger may resume SAG role (General) posted: 6/19/08
Variety reports on the growing speculation that Disney Chief Bob Iger and Newscorp's Peter Chernin will again assist in the negotiations as labor talks with SAG heats up.
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ContraCostaTimes: Disney's 'Camp Rock' really doesn't (Movies) posted: 6/19/08
In their review the Contra Costa Times calls the plot "entirely predictable" and the acting "fairly woeful". Going on to say, "It doesn't help that Joe Jonas is no Zac Efron when it comes to charisma."
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THR: Review of Disney's Camp Rock (Movies) posted: 6/19/08
The Hollywood Reporter's bottom line on the upcoming Disney Channel Original film is ""High School Musical" begat "Camp Rock" and unto Disney a new franchise is born."
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OCReg: 'High School Musical' continues its tidal wave journey in O.C. (Movies,General) posted: 6/19/08
The Orange County Register reviews the touring production of 'High School Musical' celebrating its role in encouraging young people to try theater arts.
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E!Online: Selena Gomez Says There's No Feud with Miley (Movies) posted: 6/19/08
Selena Gomez wants everyone to know she's not feuding with Miley Cyrus.
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Zap2it: ABC Sweetens 'High School Musical' Prize (Movies) posted: 6/19/08
ABC's "High School Musical: Get in the Picture" has expanded the prize for the winner adding a contract to record two singles for Disney Records and a talent holding deal at ABC.
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Zap2It: Change at the top of ABC's Dirty Sexy Money (Movies) posted: 6/19/08
ABC is bringing in "Big Shots" Jon Feldman to serve as executive producer for ABC's "Dirty Sexy Money"
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LATimes: Dwayne Johnson jumps back into Hollywood's name game (Movies) posted: 6/19/08
Dwayne Johnson talks about his career transition from pro wrestler to "everyman" actor which has included starring roles in several Disney family films.
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IndianTimes: Indian Students participate in Disney Youth Education (WDW,General) posted: 6/19/08
Students from various Indian school will for the first time participate in the Disney Youth Education Series (YES) at the Walt Disney World Resort.
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THR: 'Riches' team aboard for 'Atlas' (Movies) posted: 6/19/08
ABC has signed executive producers/showrunners Nicole Yorkin and Dawn Prestwich as consulting producers on the pilot for "Captain Cook's Extraordinary Atlas"
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SydneyMornHerald: Walt Disney Internet to set sites on Australian market (General) posted: 6/19/08
The Walt Disney Internet Group will aggressively increase its online market in Australia with more gaming and "virtual worlds" based on popular franchises such as Cars, Pirates of the Caribbean and Pixie Hollow.
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BizJournals: Disney names VP for planned Hawaii resort (OD) posted: 6/17/08
Djuan Rivers whose been with Disney for over 20 years has been named vice president of Disney Vacation Club and Resort, Hawaii.
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LATimes: Disney's new attraction aims to lure video gamers (DL) posted: 6/17/08
The Los Angeles Times reports Walt Disney Imagineering used the familiarity and simplicity of classic carnival games to make the "Toy Story Midway Mania" experience comfortable for a variety of players.
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CNBC: Disney's New Toy Story Ride Ready to Amuse (DL) posted: 6/17/08
Article highlights the success of Disney's partnership with Pixar as realized in the recently opened Toy Story Mania attractions in Anaheim and Orlando. The article features two video reports from the opening day media events.
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WSJ: Disney Revs Up Tween Star Machine (WDW) posted: 6/17/08
Reports the Disney Company is pushing for Demi Lovato's career to reach the same heights as Miley Cyrus has.
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ConnPost: How to eat smart with kids at Disney World (WDW) posted: 6/17/08
Tips to a enjoyable family meal with young kids at Walt Disney World.
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OCReg: Selena Gomez looks to take a different route than Miley Cyrus (Movies) posted: 6/17/08
Selena Gomez, star of the Disney Channel's "The Wizards of Waverly Place," will launch her music career later this year but says she sees herself primarily as an actress.
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Courant: Disney's Summer Camp (Movies) posted: 6/17/08
The Hartford Courant takes a brief look at the upcoming Jonas Brothers film "Camp Rock"
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Cinemascope: WALL*E set to open The Jerusalem Film Festival (Movies) posted: 6/17/08
Disney Pixar's WALL*E was selected to open The Jerusalem Film Festival. This marks the second consecutive year the festival will open with a Pixar film.
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AP: ABC Snaps a Fox Winning Streak (Movies) posted: 6/17/08
ABC's broadcast of the NBA Finals snapped Fox's 22 straight week win streak.
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OrlSen: Walt Disney World employee arrested on child porn charges (WDW) posted: 6/17/08
Disney's Hollywood Studios cast member arrested on charges of child porn.
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OrlSen: Billy Ray Cyrus says he was surprised by Miley's Vanity Fair photo (Movies) posted: 6/17/08
Billy Ray Cyrus states he was not in attendance when the controversial photos of Miley were taken for "Vanity Fair"
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AP: Parents Fret as Even Toddlers Love 'High School' (Movies,Coll,General) posted: 6/16/08
Disney's "High School Musical" phenomenon is catching on with younger fans.
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OrlSen: Prince Caspian Attraction Opening Soon At Disney's Hollywood Studios (WDW,Movies) posted: 6/16/08
Reports the Prince Caspian attraction will open at the end of the June.
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AP: Disney Starlets Rock the Camp Wardrobe (Movies) posted: 6/16/08
The Associated Press talks with "Camp Rock" stars Demi Lovato and Alyson Stoner about their wardrobes in the film.
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LATimes: California Adventure's Orange Stinger to Become The Silly Symphony Swings (DL) posted: 6/16/08
LA Times blogger Brady MacDonald highlights the anticipated changes coming to the Orange Stinger at Disney's California Adventure.
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THR: Disney takes 'Science Fair' prize (Movies) posted: 6/16/08
Writer John Sullivan has sold his family adventure spec "Science Fair" to Disney
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Zap2it: 'West Wing' Star Reads ABC's 'Atlas' (Movies) posted: 6/16/08
"West Wing" alum Janel Moloney joins the cast of ABC's fantasy pilot "Captain Cook's Extraordinary Atlas"
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ComingSoon: WALL-E Writer/Director Andrew Stanton (Movies) posted: 6/13/08
ComingSoon interviews WALL-E Writer/Director Andrew Stanton.
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AICN: Cinematographer Roger Deakins Part of WALL-E (Movies) posted: 6/13/08
Ain't It Cool News offers a behind-the-scenes look at "WALL-E" highlighting that Roger Deakins has served as visual consultant on the film.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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THR: Ayda Field joins ABC comedy (Movies) posted: 6/13/08
Ayda Field has joined the cast of an untitled ABC comedy pilot.
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Variety: Disney buys pitch from Mike Rich (Movies) posted: 6/13/08
Walt Disney Pictures has acquired an untitled pitch by Mike Rich.
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Variety: Celtics comeback keeps ABC on top (Movies) posted: 6/13/08
Variety reports the amazing comeback by the Boston Celtics over the Los Angeles Lakers gave ABC its eighth consecutive Thursday evening ratings win.
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Syracuse: SU students place first in Disney competition (General) posted: 6/13/08
Two Syracuse University students won first place this afternoon in Walt Disney Imagineering's 17th ImagiNations design competition.
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OrlSen: Little nooks provide a cool, soothing moment of solitude at theme parks (WDW) posted: 6/13/08
The Orlando Sentinel highlights various quiet spots at Central Florida's theme parks.
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THR: SAG deal in June? Don't count on it (General) posted: 6/13/08
Visit The Hollywood Reporter for an update on the potential strike by the Screen Actors Guild and its current as well as anticipated impact on the various studios projects including Disney's.
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Multichannel: Disney's Camp Rock Premiere in NYC (Movies) posted: 6/12/08
Highlights and a photo gallery from the white carpet premiere of the Disney Channel's "Camp Rock"
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OrlSen: St. Cloud man charged with aiding others in Downtown Disney pipe-bomb case (WDW) posted: 6/12/08
A St. Cloud man was arrested and accused of helping supply makers of the pipe bomb that exploded in a trash can near Downtown Disney last summer.
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NYSun: Dining Well at Disney (WDW) posted: 6/12/08
An overview of the fine dining experiences available at Walt Disney World including Victoria & Albert's, Jiko and the family friendly Cinderella's Royal Table.
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Variety: Wall-E rolls out wares at expo (Movies) posted: 6/12/08
Brief highlights from the annual Licensing Show expo with a special focus on the anticipated success of "Wall-E" merchandise.
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CartoonBrew: Oswald Rabbit Tees (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/12/08
Images of the Lucky Brand Jeans tees featuring Oswald Rabbit
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NYPost: Hannah Montana Co-Creator Suggests Media Leave Miley Alone (Movies) posted: 6/12/08
Michael Poryes, co-creator of "Hannah Montana" expresses his concern over the recent increase in media scrutiny of Miley Cyrus' actions.
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VenturaCountyStar: Disparity of passions unveiled at Disneyland (DL) posted: 6/12/08
A mom in a house of men and boys offers her unique experiences at Disneyland as she longs to enjoy the Princess fun while the rest of her family is more interested in the park's less "sparkly princess" fun but perhaps its not all that bad to be the only female in the household.
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LATimes: Disney's 'High School Musical' comes to Orange County Performing Arts Center (Movies) posted: 6/12/08
Disney's "High School Musical" will be performed at the Orange County Performing Artscenter 7:30 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 2 and 7:30 p.m. June 21, 1 and 6:30 p.m. June 22, ends June 22. 600
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TimesofIndia: Disney in soup over no-turban mandate (WDW) posted: 6/12/08
A class action suit has been filed against Walt Disney World on behalf of Sikh-American Sukhbir Singh Channa who was told he could not be hired unless he removed his religiously-mandated turban.
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AP: NBA finals Game 3 draws ABC's highest ratings yet (Movies) posted: 6/12/08
ABC's broadcast of the NBA finals Game 3 drew the strongest ratings of the series and the highest rating for a Game 3 since 2004 when the Lakers took on the Pistons.
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CNETNews: Disney buys 'green' newsletter Ideal Bite (General) posted: 6/12/08
Reports Disney has acquired Ideal Bit, an eco-focused e-mail newsletter that bills itself as "a sassier shade of green" and explicitly states it's "not for readers under age 18"
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Zap2it: Katherine Heigl Quits Emmy Race, Blames 'Grey's Anatomy' Writers (Movies) posted: 6/12/08
Actress Katherine Heigl has withdrawn her name from Emmy Consideration for her role in ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" saying that she didn't feel she was was given the material this season to warrant an Emmy nomination and in an effort to maintain the integrity of the academy organization, I withdrew my name from contention"
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Zap2it: Two Actors Join 'Brothers & Sisters' Clan (Movies) posted: 6/12/08
Will McCormack and Eric Christian Olsen will join the cast of ABC's "Brothers & Sisters" next year.
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NYTimes: Beloved Characters as Reimagined for the 21st Century (Movies) posted: 6/11/08
In a New York Times article about the ways companies have updated classic characters to make them relevant to today's kids. The article indicates Disney is planning to update Toontown and offers Bob Iger's remarks about needed to keep Mickey relevant to today's audiences
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HousChron: Cyrus circumvents Disney with YouTube Show (Movies) posted: 6/11/08
Reports Miley Cyrus is using a self-created vlog to mock rival Disney stars Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato. The article goes on to highlight the various ways teen celebrities are using the medium to connect directly to their fanbase. The video was posted in March.
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Reuters: Health group says lead found in Disney charms (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/11/08
Various Disney-licensed charms have been tested and shown to contain illegal levels of lead.
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Reuters: Disney banking on custom Blu-ray features (Movies) posted: 6/11/08
An overview of Disney's BD Live -- coming with the 50th anniversary release of "Sleeping Beauty"
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THR: Disney-ABC reups South Africa pact (Movies) posted: 6/11/08
Disney-ABC International Television and South Africa's No. 1 free-TV broadcaster, the South African Broadcasting Corp., have signed a new agreement bringing a wide range of programs and movies to the network.
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Reuters: Disney sees merchandise retail sales over $30 billion (General) posted: 6/10/08
The Disney Company anticipates worldwide sales of licensed merchandise will top $30 billion.
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Reuters: ESPN president Bodenheimer bullish on ad growth (General) posted: 6/10/08
An overview of ESPN's successful growing global operations from today's Deutsche Bank media conference.
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HR: Disney to offer movies online (Movies) posted: 6/10/08
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney will offer its "Wonderful World of Disney" featured films online for a limited time following their ABC broadcast.
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E!Online: The Jonas Brothers Ready to Rock This Summer (Movies) posted: 6/10/08
Image of the TV Guide featuring The Jonas Brothers.
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AP: 'Camp Rock': Can it be another High School Musical? (Movies) posted: 6/10/08
As the Disney Channel prepares for the weekend premiere of Camp Rock Demi Lovato prepares for her possible launch into superstardom should it become as popular as "High School Musical"
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FoxNews: Disney Star Selena Gomez Pledges to Abstain From Sex Until Marriage (Movies) posted: 6/10/08
Reports Selena Gomez has pledged to abstain from sex until marriage.
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CNET: Music industry woes not felt by Disney Records (General) posted: 6/10/08
Disney Records has experienced a 40 percent growth during a period where other recording companies continue to see CD sales shrink.
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USAToday: Disney cruise ship pays record amount for Panama Canal crossing (WDW) posted: 6/10/08
Disney paid $331,200 for its recent Panama Canal crossing.
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Variety: Summer Heats Up Broadway Box Office (Movies) posted: 6/10/08
Variety reports Disney's "The Little Mermaid" and "Mary Poppins" experienced a strong box office bump this week, more than $75,000 each.
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DIS: Listen to the Webcast of George Bodenheimer, Co-Chairman, Disney Media Networks and ESPN President (General) posted: 6/10/08
A general discussion with George Bodenheimer, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks, and president, ESPN, Inc. and ABC Sports, will be hosted by Deutsche Bank at its 2008 Media and Telecom Conference on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. EDT/6:30 a.m. PDT.
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Reuters: ESPN announces 80 percent of subscriber base locked (General) posted: 6/10/08
During today's Deutsche Bank Securities Media and Telecom Conference, ESPN president and co-chairman of the Disney Company's Media Networks George Bodenheimer told analysts, "It's a great thing. Sports is growing ... and ESPN is continuing to ride that."
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OCReg: Toy Story Mania! and House of the Future open soon at Disneyland Resort (DL) posted: 6/10/08
Brief review of the soon to open Toy Story Mania! and House of the Future.
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Variety: Group boosts digital in Japan (General) posted: 6/10/08
Digital Entertainment Group Japan, an industry org consisting of the makers of visual content and hardware, was launched Tuesday by its chairman Takayuki Tsukagoshi, head of Walt Disney Studio Home Entertainment Japan
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AP: Disney CFO Staggs exercises options (General) posted: 6/9/08
Walt Disney Chief Financial Officer Thomas O Staggs exercises options for 75,000 shares.
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OrlSen: Disney's Wide World of Sports to host bowling tournaments starting in 2011 (WDW) posted: 6/9/08
The Orlando Sentinel announces Disney's Wide World of Sports will host a variety of tournaments from 2011 through 2029. The report also includes the announcement that a bowling stadium with at least 100 lanes with stadium-style seating, a restaurant and other facilities is planned to host the events.
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Mediaweek: ABC Expected to Reach $2.5 Billion in (General) posted: 6/9/08
Disney-owned ABC Network sells about two-to-three percent more of its available prime-time inventory this year compared to last year.
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MediaWk: Disney.com to Launch Family-Oriented Platform (General) posted: 6/9/08
Disney plans a new online community at DisneyFamily.com. The network is designed to help parents connect to others in similar circumstances.
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Mediaweek: ESPN to Tee Off of 15 Platforms for U.S. Open Golf (General) posted: 6/9/08
ESPN will televise 14 hours of the first two rounds of the golf championship live
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AnimationInsider: Playhouse Disney Jumpstarts Summertime Animation (Movies) posted: 6/9/08
Animation Insider reports beginning June 21st, Playhouse Disney will kick off summer programming including a rotation of programs such as My Friends Tigger & Pooh, Handy Manny, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and the channel's newest preschool animation: Can You Teach My Alligator Manners?
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OrlSen: Google Earth takes Disney World to the next dimension (WDW) posted: 6/6/08
Overview of the Google Earth and Disney collaboration "Walt Disney World Resort in 3-D"
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Variety: Digital divide at Disney ends (General) posted: 6/6/08
Disney has merged its videogame and internet operations creating the new Disney Interactive Media Group.
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Reuters: ABC, ESPN see higher ad sales on Triple Crown race (General) posted: 6/6/08
ABC and ESPN plan seven hours in pre show coverage for the 140th running of the race in New York. With the Triple Crown bid by Big Brown the networks have seen ad sales spike for the event.
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JHM: Rumored Possibilities for WDW's Discovery Island? (WDW) posted: 6/6/08
In this week's Why For, Jim Hill talks about the history of Treasure / Discovery Island. More importantly, how WDW Entertainment and Food & Beverage are allegedly thinking of using the "Pirates of the Caribbean" characters to help get this place re-opened
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FoxNews: Angelina Jolie Upset About Lack of Black Disney Princess (Movies) posted: 6/6/08
Angelina Jolie expresses her disappointment that her daughters do not have an African Disney princess to emulate.
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OrlSen: Disney World shifts more events to 'The Studios' (WDW) posted: 6/6/08
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the various events that are held at Disney's Hollywood Studios describing the location as Walt Disney World's "party central"
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Variety: NBA Finals a slam dunk for ABC (General) posted: 6/6/08
The Los Angeles Lakers-Boston Celtics game one brought ABC a ratings win.
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AP: Rascal Flatts to appear in Hannah Montana movie (Coll) posted: 6/6/08
Country group Rascal Flatts to appear, perform in upcoming 'Hannah Montana: The Movie'
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BusinessWk: When You Wish Upon A Startup (General) posted: 6/6/08
Disney's media-oriented VC fund, Steamboat Ventures, is quietly nurturing entrepreneurs
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Variety: Ben Kingsley joins 'Prince of Persia' (Movies) posted: 6/6/08
Ben Kingsley will portray Nizam who plans to take the throne by killing his brother King Shahrman laying the blame on Prince Dastan.
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OrlSen: Project Runway winner showcases designs at Disney (WDW) posted: 6/6/08
The Rix Lounge at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort was host to the Tantra fashion featuring the designs of "Project Runway" winner Christian Siriano.
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AP: Walt Disney spent more than $1M in 1Q lobbying (General) posted: 6/4/08
The Walt Disney Company spent more than $1M in the first quarter lobbying on copyright protection and other intellectual property issues.
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THR: Disney sees hero in 'Hexum' (Movies) posted: 6/4/08
Disney has purchased David Arata's action thriller "Hexum" in a seven-figure deal.
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DailyTelegraph: Angeline Jolie upset: No black Disney princess (Movies) posted: 6/4/08
Actress Angelina Jolie has expressed her disappointment that there are no African princesses featured in Disney films for her to share with her family.
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WyomingPressExaminer: Charges dropped in Disney gun case (WDW) posted: 6/4/08
Charges have been dropped against the 63 year old woman who carried a loaded .32-caliber semiautomatic pistol in her purse to Walt Disney World that was discovered during a routine bag check.
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AFP: Cirque du Soleil unveils tarot-inspired show at Tokyo Disney (OD) posted: 6/3/08
The Tokyo Disney Resort welcomes Zed -- a unique Cirque du Soleil show inspired by the world of tarot.
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Worldscreen: High School Musical Notches Up Strong Ratings in Russia (Movies) posted: 6/3/08
The Russian broadcast premiere of "High School Musical" ranked number one in its time slot among individuals 4 and older as well as young adults 16 to 24. It also pulled in strong numbers with adults 25 - 39.
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WESH: Fire Department Works to Protect Disney (WDW) posted: 6/3/08
In light of the Universal Studios Hollywood fires, Orlando NBC affiliate WESH offers an interview with the Reedy Creek Fire Department Chief about the continual efforts to ensure fire safety at Walt Disney World.
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JournalNews: Disney actor’s family finds pet goat dead (Movies) posted: 6/3/08
Lenore the goat, a beloved pet of Jake T Austin's family has died. Jake stars in the Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place"
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THR: Billy Zane tapped for ABC pilot (Movies) posted: 6/3/08
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Billy Zane will star opposite Teri Polo in the ABC drama pilot "Finnegan"
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Wired: Disney Warming Up to Hulu (General) posted: 6/3/08
Wired blogs highlights Disney's executive vice president of corporate strategy and business development Kevin Mayer's remarks about Hulu.
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Variety: Disney planning Euro screenings (General) posted: 6/3/08
Disney is considering offering European screenings of their midseason series for ABC's fall as they were unable to showcase their full slate at previous event due to the WGA strike.
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Variety: Alfred Molina joins 'Prince of Persia' (Movies) posted: 6/3/08
Variety announces Alfred Molina will play Sheik Amar in the ucpoming fantasy film "Prince of Persia"
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Brand Republic: Carat close to £100m Disney pan-Euro deal (General) posted: 6/3/08
Aegis-owned media agency Carat is poised to retain the estimated £100m pan-European media account for entertainment giant Walt Disney Studios.
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BroadcastEngineering: Disney may buy more cable, not TV stations (General) posted: 6/3/08
Walt Disney CEO Robert Iger said last week that his company is open to additional basic cable television channel buys, but not to broadcast television stations.
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NYTimes: Disney and Pixar, the Power of the Prenup (Movies) posted: 6/2/08
The New York Times highlights the relationship built between Pixar, co-founded by Steve Jobs and Disney, run by Robert A. Iger, describing it as a "Hollywood marriage" that works.
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CartoonBrew: The Disney-Pixar Merger Two Years Later (Movies) posted: 6/2/08
Cartoon Brew's Amid offers his take on the New York Times report on the Disney-Pixar merger.
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LATimes: Workers' heating tools sparked Universal Studios fire, sources say (DL) posted: 6/2/08
Investigators have concluded that the blaze at Universal Hollywood's back lot was sparked by studio workers who were repairing a New York street scape. The theme park and CityWalk have reopened.
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NASA: Buzz Lightyear in Orbit (Movies) posted: 6/2/08
Visit the NASA website to hear a daily transmission from Buzz Lightyear and play the various educational games focusing on space exploration.
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Variety: Review of ABC's The Mole (Movies) posted: 6/2/08
Variety reviews ABC's "The Mole" which returns to television tonight.
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VegasReviewJrnl: 'Witch' visit ending (Movies) posted: 6/2/08
The Vegas filming of Disney's "Race to Witch Mountain" is expected to end on Thursday.
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Variety: ABC's Aggressive Approach for Ad Sales (General) posted: 6/2/08
Reports are circulating that ABC has cut its first round of deals on upfront advertising sales for the 2008-09 season.
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THR: Harold Perrineau joins ABC pilot (Movies) posted: 6/2/08
Harold Perrineau has joined the cast of ABC's "The Unusuals", a dramedy in a NY Police precinct.
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ABCFamily: The Circuit starring Michelle Trachtenberg Premieres Sunday (Movies) posted: 6/2/08
Disney-owned ABC Family will premiere "The Circuit", the story of a female race car driver whose star begins to rise while her dad's racing career begins to fade. But is she really ready for the spotlight or will she be distracted by romance? Will her new stardom further distance her from her dad or finally bring them closer together?
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OrlSen: Cypress Gardens is all spruced up, ready to bloom (WDW) posted: 6/2/08
The Orlando Sentinel takes a look at how Central Florida's oldest theme park Cypress Gardens is working to succeed in the area's crowded park industry.
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