Disney News Headlines
August 2008
OrlSen: Michael Phelps goes to Disney World (WDW) posted: 8/29/08
Highlights from Michael Phelps' visit to the Magic Kingdom.
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OrlSen: Disney Cruise Line navigates around high fuel costs (WDW) posted: 8/29/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney is evaluating the travel patterns of their cruise ships as fuel costs increase.
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MultichannelNews: Disney Channel Extends 'Wizards' Second Season (Movies) posted: 8/29/08
The Disney Channel has increased the second season of "Wizards of Waverly Place" to 26 episodes from the originally planned 13.
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OrSen: Disney Cruise Line is considering Alaskan cruises (OD) posted: 8/29/08
Reports the Disney Cruise Line is among the cruise lines seeking a contract to sail the Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve in Alaska.
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OrlSen: Kim Possible to lead high-tech adventures at Epcot (WDW) posted: 8/29/08
An overview of the recently announced Kim Possible adventure coming to Epcot's World Showcase.
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MTVNews: Demi Lovato dishes on 'Princess Protection Program' (Movies) posted: 8/29/08
MTV News offers a interview with Demi Lovato in which she briefly " Princess Protection Program" her upcoming Disney Channel film with Selena Gomez.
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TeenHllywd: Cyrus' Style Slammed by Runway Host (Movies) posted: 8/29/08
Teen Hollywood reports fashion guru Tim Gunn has described Miley Cyrus' fashions as "just a little too tart...it's just a little too much for a 15-year-old."
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SBJ: Disney training program slated for Sept. 10 (General) posted: 8/29/08
Springfield Business Journal announces Missouri State University’s College of Business Administration and Management Development Institute will host Disney Keys to Excellence. Registration and additional information is available at www.mdi.missouristate.edu.
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TimesFreePress: Favorite Disney memories on YouTube (DL,WDW,General) posted: 8/29/08
Chattanooga Times Free Press highlights a Cleveland, TN family's submission to the You Tube "My Favorite Disney Parks Memory" contest.
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ABCNews: VMA Presenters include Olympian Phelps and High School Musical Actors (General) posted: 8/29/08
Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and Corbin Bleu of the "High School Musical" have been invited to serve as presenters at the 2008 Video Music Awards.
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AP: Officials announce details about Disney hospital (General) posted: 8/27/08
Disney Children's Hospital at Florida Hospital is expected to open by 2010 and will serve as a model for further pediatric hospitals.
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TheAge: Rare woman at early Disney helped create iconic displays at Walt's park (DL,WDW,General) posted: 8/27/08
A look at the historic career of Disney Legend Harriet Burns who passed away recently.
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Mirror: High School Musical was inspired by murder of writer's father (Movies) posted: 8/27/08
The Mirror offers an exclusive interview with "High School Musical" writer Peter Barsocchini. He shared that the tragic loss of his father and his memories of good times with dad as his basketball coach inspired the popular musical.
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NYPost: Diller Aims Young (General) posted: 8/27/08
The New York Post reports IAC boss Barry Diller plans to take on Disney's Club Penguin in the tween web arena with a new launch -- Zwinkycuties.com
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WarCryNetwork: Pirates of the Caribbean: New Quests & Monsters (General) posted: 8/27/08
Pirates of the Caribbean has new ways to entertain the scurvy dogs online. Disney announced three new quests and new game cards that can be purchased at a variety of retailers.
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THR: ABC Studios names two to head production (Movies) posted: 8/27/08
According to The Hollywood Reporter, ABC Studios has named Gary French and Paula Warner as co-heads of production.
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Variety: ABC orders Levitan, Lloyd pilot (Movies) posted: 8/27/08
ABC has ordered a pilot from the comedy writers Steven Levitan and Chris Lloyd.
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Zap2it: 'Newlyweds' Come Back to ABC (Movies) posted: 8/27/08
Reality series "Here Come the Newlyweds" gets a second season with ABC after scoring decent winter ratings.
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NYTimes: At Disney, Blu-ray sales team is a cast of characters (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/26/08
The New York Times reports Disney plans to bring Special edition releases of Pinocchio, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, Fantasia 2000, and Sleeping Beauty to Blu-Ray. Some in the industry hope it will bring an increase in Blu-ray player sales just as the release of "Snow White" is thought to have had on dvd player sales.
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OCReg: Road Closures Around Disneyland Resort on Sunday (DL) posted: 8/26/08
The Orange County Register highlights the two dozen roads and throughways in Anaheim that will be closed Sunday morning for the Disneyland Half Marathon.
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InfoWk: Disney Exec Wins Award Named For 'Last Lecture' Author Pausch (General) posted: 8/26/08
Ed Catmull is the first winner of the award, which will be given annually by Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center.
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WXYZ: Woman Sells WDW Vacation Money for $10 (WDW) posted: 8/26/08
A Belleville MI woman unknowingly sold a dvd that her husband was using as a secret safe to store funds for a family vacation.
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AICN: Quint's second visit to the Mouse House for BOLT! With Pics! (Movies) posted: 8/26/08
A look inside the creative process of Disney's "Bolt"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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ComingSoon: Benson, Keaton Voicing Toy Story 3 (Movies) posted: 8/25/08
Reports Jodi Benson will return as the voice in Barbie in "Toy Story 3" and Michael Keaton will voice Ken.
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Variety: Disney's 'Cheetah Girls' claws to top (Movies) posted: 8/25/08
Disney Channel's Friday evening premiere of "The Cheetah Girls: One World" beat out the primetime presentation of the Olympics in the kids and tweens audience with 6.2 million viewers.
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AP: Disney spent $1.5 million lobbying in 2Q (General) posted: 8/25/08
Walt Disney Co. spent $1.5 million lobbying government in second quarter. The Associated Press highlights the various efforts these funds were spent to represent.
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OrlSen: :Disney upgrades Fort Wilderness Campground (WDW) posted: 8/25/08
Various amenity upgrades coming to Walt Disney World's Fort Wilderness Campground are highlighted including the possible inclusion of certain currently unused River Country items into the campground's swimming area.
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ABC: Dancing with Stars Season Seven Contestants Announced (Movies) posted: 8/25/08
Disney-owned ABC has announced the thirteen teams that will compete for the mirror ball trophy of their popular primetime series "Dancing with the Stars". Among those announced are Grammy award winner Toni Braxton, Disney Channel star Cody Linley, Olympians Maurice Green and Misty May Treanor, retired NFL athlete Warren Sapp, actress Cloris Leachman and others. The series premieres on Monday, September 22.
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Reuters: Disney sells land at Disney World to Four Seasons (WDW) posted: 8/25/08
Disney has finalized the sale of 298 acres of WDW area land to Four Seasons. This agreement was first announced in March 2007.
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ChannelNewsAsia: "High School Musical" stars surprise fans at exclusive rally (Movies) posted: 8/25/08
"High School Musical" stars Zac Efron and Ashley Tisdale as well as Director Kenny Ortega made a surprise to the "Ultimate Fan Pep Rally" at the El Capitan Theatre on Saturday.
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OrSen: Attraction sheds light on hurricanes, Cruise Line Wins Awards (WDW) posted: 8/25/08
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the soon to officially open Innoventions exhibit "Stormtracker" and announces the Disney Cruise Line was recently honored by Conde Nast Traveler's recently announced 2008 World Savers Awards, which recognize travel businesses for philanthropic efforts in five categories: poverty alleviation; cultural and environmental preservation; education; wildlife conservation; and health.
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Variety: ABC orders up five new series (Movies) posted: 8/25/08
Variety calls the recent pilot season unusual and announces ABC has capped off the unique season by ordering up five new series including two police procedurals, a few comedies.
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USAToday: Replanting ABC's 'Pushing Daisies' (Movies) posted: 8/25/08
USA Today talks about the challenges facing ABC's "Pushing Daisies" whose season was abruptly shortened due to the writer's strike.
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THR: Webcast still a go for ABC News (General) posted: 8/25/08
According to The Hollywood Reporter the ABC News webcast is continuing strong despite rumors that it would cease operations.
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THR: SEC announces 15-year deal with ESPN (General) posted: 8/25/08
The Southeastern Conference has signed a 15-year deal with Disney-owned ESPN for all of its televised sports including football, basketball and various national championships. The deal ends the speculation that the SEC would launch its own network
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ContactMusic: Selena Gomez Honored to Carry Latin Legends Name (Movies) posted: 8/25/08
Disney Channel celebrity Selena Gomez talks about her recent encounter with family members of Latin singer Selena's family. The young actress was named after the Latin singer whose successful but tragically short career was portrayed by Jennifer Lopez in a 1997 film.
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TCPalm: Stuart girl wins a 'magical' night at Cinderella's castle in Disney World (WDW) posted: 8/25/08
A young girl wins her family a night at Cinderella castle by simply touching a water fountain at Typhoon Lagoon.
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HamptonRoads: Chesapeake board to hear complaints tonight about band's Disney trip (WDW) posted: 8/25/08
Family will be able to address the school board tonight about the controversial band trip where students were told they not be permitted to ride any attractions but could perform on Main Street.
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NJStarLedger: Artist revels in world of Disney (Movies) posted: 8/25/08
A look at the developing career of Benton Connor who has recently participated in the summer undergraduate associate program at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif. The 10-week internship, which concludes Friday, gives students hands-on involvement in the film-making aspects at Disney.
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Disneyland: Olszewski Mad Tea Party and Enchanted Tiki Room Sculpture Signing, 8/23 (DL,Coll) posted: 8/22/08
Tomorrow at the Disneyland Resort Robert Olszewski will be on hand for a special appearance and signing of his newest creation from the Gallery of Light and Heirloom Box collections, the Mad Tea Party and Enchanted Tiki Room.
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LATimes: Disney's rights to young Mickey Mouse may be wrong (General) posted: 8/22/08
According to the Los Angeles Times, film credits from the 1920s reveal imprecision in copyright claims that some experts say could invalidate Disney's long-held copyright to Mickey Mouse.
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FreeP: Disney star Bleu at Michigan State Fair Monday (Movies) posted: 8/22/08
Corbin Bleu will perform at the Michigan State Fair on Monday.
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Newsday: Disney Music Block Party Tour Hits Nassau Coliseum (Movies) posted: 8/22/08
Reports of the Disney Music Block Party outdoor festival at Nassau Coliseum.
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JHM: Say "Nighty Night" to Night Kingdom and "Jambo" to Disney's Jungle Trek (WDW) posted: 8/21/08
Jim Hill shares the latest info on WDW's proposed niche park. Which the Imagineers have recently renamed & revamped.
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E!Online: Miley Cyrus Celebrating Sweet 16 at Disneyland (DL,Movies) posted: 8/21/08
Miley Cyrus will celebrate her Sweet 16 birthday at Disneyland. Tickets will be available to the general public for $250. Proceeds go to the Youth Service America.
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NYTImes: Youth TV Takes the Lead in Diversity Casting (Movies) posted: 8/21/08
The New York Times highlights the ethnically diverse casting found in teen programming including the Disney Channel's "Cheetah Girls" films.
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Variety: Jonas Brothers top the charts (General) posted: 8/21/08
Disney owned Hollywood Records release ' "A Little Bit Longer" has become the Jonas Brothers first No. 1, selling 525,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen Soundscan data.
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AP: ESPN signs digital rights deal with baseball (Movies,General) posted: 8/21/08
The Associated Press reports ESPN has signed a new deal with Major League Baseball that will permit them to provide baseball content on multiple platforms, including video games consoles and portable media.
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WorldLeisureJobs: Euro Disney looks to add hotels (OD) posted: 8/21/08
Reports Euro Disney is hinted at the possibility of adding hotels.
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ShreveportTimes: Louisiana to partner with Walt Disney Co. (WDW) posted: 8/21/08
The week of Oct 19-25 during the Epcot Food & Wine Festival will celebrate Louisiana.
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FarmingtonDailyTimes: City to screen 'Enchanted' on Sep 6 at Ricketts Park (Movies,General) posted: 8/21/08
Farmington New Mexico Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs will host the outdoor screening of "Enchanted" The evening fun begins with a "Ricketts Royalty" contest.
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ABC: Demi Lovato Performing at Fresno Fair (Movies) posted: 8/21/08
Demi Lovato is scheduled to perform at The Big Fresno Fair on October 11 at 3:30p according to an August 20th KFSN -- Fresno's ABC affiliate report.
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ComingSoon: Sneak Peek at Nightmare Before Christmas DVD Release (Movies) posted: 8/21/08
Coming Soon offers an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming DVD release of "The Nightmare Before Christmas"
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USAToday: Cheetah Girls go international in new DS game (Coll,General) posted: 8/21/08
USA Today offers a brief review of the upcoming Nintendo DS game featuring The Cheetah Girls.
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THR: Screenwriting pals ink ABC Studios deal (General) posted: 8/21/08
According to The Hollywood Reporter, screenwriters Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten "Kiwi" Smith have sold a script to ABC Studios.
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Zap2it: Emmy Name First Presenters (Movies) posted: 8/21/08
The cast of ABC's "Desperate Housewives" have been announced as presenters for the 60th Emmys.
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OrlSen: At theme parks, tourists play despite Fay (WDW) posted: 8/20/08
The Orlando Sentinel offers an overview of today's experiences as Tropical Storm Fay travelled north through Florida.
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Forbes: Disney Dialing Up Kids Again (General) posted: 8/20/08
In September Disney plans to unveil various cell phone friendly goodies such as a a mobile storefront, instant-messaging chat system and virtual world widgets.
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ANN: Toei's RoboDZ to Debut on US's Disney XD in February (Movies) posted: 8/20/08
Toei Animation's official site announces "RoboDZ" anime series will debut on Disney's male-targeted network, Disney XD in February.
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THR: ABC hires 'Supermanny' for fall (Movies) posted: 8/20/08
ABC will air the male-based "Supermanny" with child therapist Mike Ruggles.
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THR: Wherefore art thou 'Gnomeo'? (Movies) posted: 8/20/08
According to The Hollywood Reporter, James McAvoy and Emily Blunt are in negotiations to play the title roles in the CGI-animated film "Gnomeo and Juliet" -- now a Miramax and Rocket Pictures production.
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LATimes: Nickelodeon picks up Eisner series (Movies) posted: 8/20/08
The Los Angeles Times reports "Glenn Martin DDS," a stop-motion animated series produced by Michael Eisner is scheduled to debut next summer. With this series, Nickelodeon is targeting viewers who grew up with the network and are now rearing children of their own.
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Reuters: ESPN throwing its hat in the Olympic rings (Movies) posted: 8/19/08
Disney's ESPN/ABC are expected to bid on the broadcast rights for the 2014 and 2016 Olympics.
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JAM!Music: Pop stars unite for charity tune (General) posted: 8/19/08
Disney Channel superstar Miley Cyrus among celebrities participating in the charity tune "Just Stand Up" to benefit cancer research.
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PhilippinesDailyInquirer: A Pinoy at Pixar (Movies,General) posted: 8/19/08
The Philippine Daily Inquirer highlights the career of 29-year-old Filipino-American animator, Chris Chua. Chua joined Pixar last November as a fix animator for "Wall-E"
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Variety: Alma Awards shine on 'Ugly Betty' (Movies) posted: 8/19/08
ABC's "Ugly Betty" took home several Alma Awards. The Alma Awards recognize achievements by Hispanic artists.
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HR: Nets see ad gains as Favre flies to Jets (Movies,General) posted: 8/19/08
According to The Hollywood Reporter ESPN ad sales are progressing well for its for NFL coverage.
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Mediaweek: ABC TV to Be Sole Sponsor of Aug. 25 TV Guide (Movies,General) posted: 8/19/08
ABC Television has bought out the 21 pages of TV Guide to highlight their fall programming. It marks the first time a sole advertiser has sponsored an entire issue.
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TTG: Disneyland Paris passes 20m visitor mark (OD) posted: 8/19/08
Disneyland Resort Paris welcomed its 200 millionth visitor today, 16 years after opening its gates in 1992.
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HoumaToday: Local Louisiana Artist To Be Featured at EPCOT (WDW) posted: 8/19/08
Louisiana folk artist Alvin Batiste will display his depictions of rural plantation life in the early 20th century at Epcot in November. He was selected from a grouip of 100 local artists seeking to represent southeast Louisiana.
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DailyNewsJournal: MTSU brings 'Disney Keys to Excellence' to Nashville (General) posted: 8/19/08
Middle Tennessee State University will host "Disney Keys to Excellence" on Sep 9. This full-day, interactive workshop provides the opportunity for area business professionals to experience the "business behind the magic." Walt Disney World® instructors will teach proven Disney success strategies, which participants can adapt and apply to their own organizations.
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TTG: UK Chef Tebbutt at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival (WDW) posted: 8/19/08
British chef Matt Tebbutt will host a cooking demonstration at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival on October 1st.
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Examiner: Disney's `High School Musical' TV show flops (Movies) posted: 8/19/08
The Examiner highlights Disney's disappointing reality program loosely linked to "High School Musical"
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CNBC: Why Analysts are Wrong About Disney (General) posted: 8/18/08
Highlights from a brief interview with Disney CEO Iger.
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JHM : Mickey, Minnie ... and Michael?! (General) posted: 8/18/08
Jim Hill gives a sneak peek at the upcoming list of Disney Legends.
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AP: Swan and Dolphin Resorts to offer gas incentives for guests (WDW) posted: 8/18/08
The Associated Press reports the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort will randomly pick a guest for a gas rebate of $1 for every mile driven roundtrip.
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OrSen: Disney relaxes restrictions on workers' guns (WDW) posted: 8/18/08
Disney has lifted its employee-gun ban at several office areas located outside of Walt Disney World including the offices in Celebration and at Little Lake Bryan.
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CartoonBrew: Making Sense of Cars (Movies) posted: 8/18/08
Illustrator offers a cutaway drawing that was his attempt to define the machine / living hybrid lifeforms that filled Pixar's "Cars"
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EOnline: The Jonas Brothers' Wax Appeal (Movies) posted: 8/18/08
E! Online reports the Jonas Brothers wax figures were unveiled at Madame Tussauds in Washington DC.
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NZCity: Kiefer Sutherland’s Nemo fear (Movies) posted: 8/18/08
Kiefer Sutherland reveals he was so scared when Bruce the shark appeared on-screen during ‘Finding Nemo’ that he jumped and spilled his popcorn.
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People: Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez on Barney (Movies) posted: 8/18/08
Video footage of Disney Channel superstars Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato as little ones on "Barney"
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Mediaweek: Pande Tapped as vp/gm of Disney's U.S. Consumer Mags (General) posted: 8/18/08
Disney Publishing Worldwide has named Aparna Pande Publishing vp, general manager of U.S. Consumer Magazines.
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Reuters: GM seen not buying advertising for 2009 Oscars (General) posted: 8/18/08
General Motors has pulled out of its sponsorship of the Academy Awards. The awards show airs on Disney owned ABC. For last year's program they paid 13.5 million in advertising.
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OCReg: Disney union activists block Anaheim traffic (DL) posted: 8/15/08
Workers dressed as Mickey and Minnie Mouse among those taken into custody on charges of blocking streets.
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B&C: Disney Denies O&O Sale (General) posted: 8/15/08
The Disney Company is denying current speculation that it may sell 10 ABC-owned TV stations to invest in content.
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CNN: Did Mickey take my SUV for a spin? (WDW) posted: 8/15/08
CNN posts a complaint by a recent Walt Disney World guest claiming her SUV was taken for a joy ride during her vacation stay.
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Mediaweek: ESPN.com, Orbitz Partner for Fan Site (General) posted: 8/15/08
ESPN's new community site, ESPN Sports Passport powered by Orbitz will offer sports fans the opportunity to upload photos, post links to specific game's box scores and blog about their experiences at various major sporting events.
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THR: Matthew Fox gets a raise on 'Lost' (Movies) posted: 8/15/08
ABC's "Lost" star Matthew Fox will receive $225,000 per episode and other members of the hit show's ensemble are negotiating salary increases.
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Reuters: Dennis Hopper on Swing Vote (Movies) posted: 8/15/08
Brief interview with Dennis Hopper about the Disney comedy "Swing Vote"
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NewportNewsTimes: Students dive with Disney (WDW) posted: 8/15/08
Brief look at the six-month internship at Walt Disney World's The Sea with Nemo and Friends.
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WallStreet: Playhouse Disney's Choo Choo Soul To Appear at Boston Globe Children´s Book Festival (General) posted: 8/15/08
2008 Boston Globe Children´s Book Festival, presented by Target, will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, on the Boston Common. Among the guests expected at this free event are Lisa Loeb, Anna Dewdney, Playhouse Disney´s "Choo-Choo Soul" and Jarrett J. Krosoczka.
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AP: 30 picketers arrested outside Disneyland (DL) posted: 8/14/08
More than 30 protesters highlighting an ongoing labor dispute between Disney and its hotel workers were arrested.
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THR: Format body quizzes alleged ABC memo (Movies,General) posted: 8/14/08
According to The Hollywood Reporter ABC Studios has received a stern warning over an alleged memo from an exec VP that has some believing he encouraged producers to seek ways to copy international programming formats rather than licensing and paying for them.
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Variety: :Coke exec pops to HK Disneyland (OD) posted: 8/14/08
Former Deputy Manager of Cofco Coca-Cola Beverages (Coke's joint venture in China), Andrew Kam has been appointed managing director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
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Fool: When You Wish Upon a Stock (General) posted: 8/14/08
The Motley Fool highlights the value of the Disney Company -- stating "Knowingly or unknowingly, Walt had created a "memories" company. He understood that once he captured a person's imagination, he had earned a portion of their memory, for life."
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Portfolio: ABC wants You! (General) posted: 8/14/08
As the Fall premiere week approaches ABC will encourage viewers to save gas, save money, and help the environment by turning on their TV sets during their cheeky campaign "National Stay at Home"
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THR: ABC execs review their pilots (Movies,General) posted: 8/14/08
Reports ABC may pick up two series -- a drama and a comedy -- Friday.
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NYPost: Moving Mouse (General) posted: 8/13/08
The New York Post reports Disney is close to a monster deal that would provide them with space for a mega flagship in Times Square.
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AWN: Pixar Gives Nod to Past at Future-Looking SIGGRAPH (Movies,General) posted: 8/13/08
Pixar Studios honored the past, showing legendary animator Frederic Back's THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES and honored their own past with documentary THE PIXAR STORY.
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MTVBlogs: Pixar’s ‘Incredibles’ Heads To Comics (Movies) posted: 8/13/08
Pixar's deal with Boom Studios will bring "The Incredibles" to a comic book series that will explore the dynamics of the superfamily dynamics.
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OrSen: Sex offender grabbeld girl at Downtown Disney, deputies say (WDW) posted: 8/13/08
A registered sex offender has been arrested after an 11-year-old girl charged he grabbed her behind at Downtown Disney.
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HamptonRoads: Great Bridge band can perform at Disney but can't go rides (WDW) posted: 8/13/08
Due to concerns over injuries, the Great Bridge band will be permitted to march down Main Street USA but not ride any theme park rides.
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DailyMail: Outrage at High School Musical knickers for young girls (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/13/08
"High School Musical" branded underwear have stirred controversy due to the phrase "Dive In" appearing on the briefs.
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HollywoodToday: Disney star Selena keeps Media On Toes with Latest You Tube (General) posted: 8/13/08
Reports of the ongoing YouTube "feud" between Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus.
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THR: ABC dramedy is 'Maid' to order (Movies) posted: 8/13/08
According to The Hollywood Reporter, ABC will bring a one hour dramedy inspired by "Maid in Manhattan" to the network.
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OCReg: Insider view of Knotts Entertainment (DL) posted: 8/13/08
Growing up in Buena Park during the 1960s provided a regular, behind-the-scenes glimpse of the park's stage coach act. Even the bad guys were nice.
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CartoonBrew: Sneak Peek at Don Hahn's New Book on Animation (Movies) posted: 8/12/08
Don Hahn’s new book The Alchemy of Animation, which will be available on October 7th. Hahn was the producer of Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast" and "".
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10TV: Disney Concert Cancellation Upsets Parents (General) posted: 8/12/08
Parents of disappointed toddlers are complaining that concert promoters for Disney Music Block Party did not do a good job of informing ticket holders of the concert cancellation. The article reports the concert was cancelled due to poor ticket sales. LaughingPlace.com has previously reported that the Disney Music Block Party concert series aside from the Long Island dates have been cancelled.
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Variety: Producer sues Vanessa Hudgens (General) posted: 8/12/08
Music producer sues Vanessa Hudgens for $5 million, claiming she and her father have violated a contract and have not paid him his share of her earnings.
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WENN: Jonas Brothers rewrite Disney show (Movies) posted: 8/12/08
The previously announced JONAS (Junior Operatives Networking As Spies) is being rewritten to resemble the comedy duo Flight Of The Conchords.
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OrlSen: Downtown Disney Portobello Yacht Club Changing Name (WDW) posted: 8/11/08
The Portobello Yacht Club at Downtown Disney will close from September 27 to October 12 as it is transformed to resemble an Italian trattoria. It will reopen as "Portobello"
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LATimes: 'Nightline' at risk if Leno jumps to ABC (Movies) posted: 8/11/08
ABC's "Nightline" has captured some recent scoops including the interview with Former senator and presidential hopeful John Edwards in which he admitted his affair. However the late-night news program could be sidelined if NBC's Jay Leno moves to ABC after his contract concludes in May.
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Stuff: JoJo could have been Hannah Montana (Movies) posted: 8/11/08
JoJo has revealed to Extra she was offered the role of Hannah Montana in the hit Disney TV show.
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PittsBusinessTimes: Disney to open R&D lab in Pittsburgh (General) posted: 8/11/08
Carnegie Mellon University is one of two new Disney-university lab partnerships.
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ABCNews: Who, me, ride a roller coaster? Never! (WDW) posted: 8/11/08
Delightful story of a Walt Disney World guest challenging their comfort zone due to the encouragement of a stranger.
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THR: Opening day for new 'SportsCenter' (Movies,General) posted: 8/11/08
ESPN's new daytime block of SportsCenter debuted today.
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TNOnline: Disney selects LCCC faculty member for board (WDW) posted: 8/11/08
Walter Sweedo, faculty member in the Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) School of Business, has been selected to serve as a board member of the Disney College Program National Advisory Board.
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CapitalTimes: Charter launches Disney subscription video-on-demand service (General) posted: 8/11/08
Madison WI area Charter Communications announces a subscription video-on-demand service for Disney movie and cartoons.
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SelmaTimesJournal: Disney jobs program coming to Selma (WDW) posted: 8/11/08
Representatives from the Disney Career Start Program will visit Selma to recruit Walt Disney World cast.
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ComingSoon: Here's the Prince of Persia! (Movies) posted: 8/11/08
Images of Jake Gyllenhaal as Dastan in Disney's "Prince of Persia: Sands of Times"
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RobotsRule: Ultimate Wall-E Robot Pre-orders at TRU (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/11/08
Reports Toys R Us have opened pre-order sales for the $249 Ultimate Wall-E robot.
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THR: Don Johnson's road leads to 'Rome' (Movies) posted: 8/11/08
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Don Johnson will retun to the big screen in the Disney Studios film "When in Rome"
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Zap2it: ABC's Lost Stars Hoping to Find More Money (Movies) posted: 8/11/08
Zap2It reports ABC Studios has opened contract negotiations with "Lost" stars Matthew Fox and Evangeline Lilly leading other cast member to renegotiate as well.
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MSNBC: Kevin Jonas takes sides in teen-queen feud (Movies) posted: 8/11/08
Kevin Jonas was spotted on the streets of New York wearing a t-shirt labelled "Team Demi and Selena"
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SanMateoDailyJournal: Disney star to rock San Mateo County Fair (Movies) posted: 8/11/08
Drew Seeley, the singing voice of High School Musical'sTroy Bolton will performed at the San Mateo Fairgrounds. The article announces his upcoming movie "Another Cinderella Story" co-starring Selena Gomez.
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Reuters: Disneyland to close three McDonalds restaurants (DL) posted: 8/8/08
Three McDonald's locations within the Disneyland resort will close September 2 for a planned refurbishment. They will reopen with other branding according to a Disneyland spokesperson.
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NYBusiness: Disney to dump Fifth Avenue spot (General) posted: 8/8/08
The company cited high rent as the reason for its decision not to renew a lease at the Fifth Avenue World of Disney store, considered Disney's flagship retail spot.
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AFP: Ex-White House aide says 'Swing Vote' movie idea stolen (Movies) posted: 8/8/08
Bradley Blakeman, a former aide to President George W. Bush has filed a lawsuit claiming he gave "Swing Vote" actor Kelsey Grammer a copyrighted script which bears a "striking resemblance" to the upcoming Disney's Touchstone Pictures release.
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NYPost: Nick Jonas Gets Personal (Movies) posted: 8/8/08
Tonight's episode of "Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream" will focus on how 15-year-old Nick copes with his diabetes.
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OrlSen: Big Bamboo Lounge gets a Nu lease on life (WDW) posted: 8/8/08
The Big Bamboo Lounge, a popular WDW cast member hangout in the past has reopened.
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LATimes: Disney to target boys with rebranded cable channel (Movies) posted: 8/7/08
Disney will relaunch Toon Disney as Disney XD, aimed toward boys ages 6 to 14.
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MercuryNews: Pixar director proposes "whimsical" 60-foot artificial tree (Movies,General) posted: 8/7/08
Pixar director Pete Docter is seeking city approval to build his family's next house in the style of the Swiss Family Robinson. Several treehouses built within a constructed oak.
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THR: ABC renews 'Wipeout' (Movies) posted: 8/7/08
ABC's "Wipeout" the No. 2 series this summer has been renewed with the new 16 episodes expected to air next summer.
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OCReg: 45th annual canoe race at Disneyland (DL) posted: 8/7/08
The Orange County Register highlights Disneyland's 45th annual cast member canoe races. This year more than 70 teams participated in the popular annual tradition around the Rivers of America.
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SoFloridaBusinessJrnl: Disney sues Miami party planners (General) posted: 8/7/08
Disney and various other companies are seeking millions of dollars in damages from the Tio Fiesta Decorations & Events claiming copyright violations.
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MTV: Selena Gomez Forming a Band (Movies) posted: 8/7/08
Disney Channel actress Selena Gomez tells MTV News that she wants to be in a pop/rock band.
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FoxNews: Miley Cyrus Says She and Nick Jonas Were 'In Love' (Movies) posted: 8/7/08
Miley Cyrus talks with Seventeen magazine about her romance with Nick Jonas.
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JHM: The Adventurers Club that we almost got (WDW) posted: 8/7/08
Jim Hill talks about how WDI's original plans for Pleasure Island were changed to due to cost concerns. He also reminds JHM readers about Peter David's map-mailing campaign to save the Adventurers Club and offers tidbits about where pieces of the current Adventurers Club may end up.
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Mediaweek: ESPN, Gillette to Kick Off College Football Season (General) posted: 8/7/08
ESPN will conduct the ESPN Kickoff Week Festival Presented by Gillette in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park.
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Variety: Disney Channel tops Spanish DTT (General) posted: 8/7/08
In its first month as a free-to-air DTT service, The Disney Channel has become the top rated digital terrestrial and pay TV channel chart in Spain.
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THR: Buzz builds for ABC pilots (Movies) posted: 8/7/08
The Hollywood Reporter talks about ABC's upcoming TV pilots.
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DO: Randy Newman Continues Work on Songs for The Princess and the Frog (Movies) posted: 8/7/08
In an article about Dr.John's new album, his work with Randy Newman on "The Princess and the Frog" is briefly discussed as his connection to the film's setting, the citiy of New Orleans.
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OrlBusJrnl: Disney workers raise $25,940 for United Arts (WDW) posted: 8/5/08
Walt Disney World cast members have raised $25,940 for the United Arts of Central Florida with three concerts at Epcot.
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LATimes: Disney plots box-office turnaround (Movies) posted: 8/5/08
The Disney Studios hopes its late-year film releases overcome the studio's current slump at the box office.
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IGN: Monsters, Re-Incorporated? (Movies) posted: 8/5/08
IGN reports Pete Docter while talking to MTV hinted that a sequel to Monsters, Inc is being discussed but said currently the team's resources are focused on a developing Monsters, Inc ride at the Disney theme parks.
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WTNH: Disney cancels East Hartford Block Party concert (Movies) posted: 8/5/08
The Disney Music Block Party Tour scheduled for tonight and tomorrow at Rentschler Field has been canceled. No explanation has been given and tickets were available online even up to an hour before the scheduled show time. There is no word on whether the concert will be rescheduled for later.
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Variety: ABC skipping Presidential debates (General) posted: 8/5/08
Variety reports ABC News will not moderate any of the upcoming presidential and vice presidential debates.
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EW: Jonas Brothers eye a return to 'Camp Rock' (Movies) posted: 8/5/08
The Jonas Brothers told Entertainment Weekly that they would be interested in finding room in their schedule for a sequel to "Camp Rock"
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Variety: ABC disc deal for Lionsgate (Movies,Coll) posted: 8/5/08
Variety reports Lionsgate Home Entertainment has signed a deal to distribute select ABC Studios titles on DVD.
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JHM: Race to Witch Mountain Presentation at Comic-Con (Movies) posted: 8/5/08
Spoiler filled report on "Race to Witch Mountain" director Andy Fickman's presentation at Comic-Con.
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OrlSen: Universal joins Disney with basic $75 ticket (WDW,General) posted: 8/5/08
Universal Orlando has increased ticket prices.
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washpost: Six Flags Swings to Second-Quarter Profit (General) posted: 8/5/08
The Washington Post reports Six Flags revenue increases slightly as theme park guests spend more during visits.
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OCReg: Knott's Sky Cabin still closed after riders got stuck (DL) posted: 8/5/08
Knott's Berry Farm's Sky Cabin is still closed more than a month after 24 people had to be rescued from the longtime attraction.
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LATimes: Disney gives Tinker Bell a starring role (Movies) posted: 8/4/08
The Los Angeles Times discusses the emerging Disney Fairies franchise.
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OrSen: Going to Disney World? You'll need at least $75 (WDW) posted: 8/4/08
Walt Disney World ticket prices have increased.
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OCReg: Disneyland raises ticket prices (DL) posted: 8/4/08
The Orange County Register announces Disneyland's new ticket prices.
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ANN: Toei, Disney's 1st Full RoboDz Episode Streamed Online (Movies) posted: 8/4/08
The Anime News Network reports Japanese studio Toei Animation has posted the full first episode of RoboDz, its joint computer-graphics production with the Disney Company.
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NYTimes: Disney Enters the Guided-Tour Business (OD) posted: 8/4/08
The New York Times highlights the development and success of "Adventures by Disney"
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THR: Teens pick Jonas Brothers, 'Gossip' (Movies) posted: 8/4/08
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Miley Cyrus will host the 10th annual Teen Choice Awards. The Jonas Brothers and Miley were winners.
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THR: Disney goes for a 'Monster' (Movies) posted: 8/4/08
Disney has picked up the rights to "Monster Attack Network," a graphic novel published by AIT/Planet Lar.
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