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Disney News Headlines
September 2008

THR: Actor Paul Newman dies at 83 (Movies) posted: 9/29/08
The Hollywood Reporter reflects on the career of legendary actor Paul Newman. Newman provided for the voice for Cars' character Doc Hudson.
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OrSen: Pleasure Island's grand finale (WDW) posted: 9/29/08
Report from the final evening of Pleasure Island.
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LATimes: Sorcerers' apprentices new adventures (DL,General) posted: 9/29/08
The Los Angeles Times highlights the projects generated by Disney interns during Walt Disney Imagineering's Blue Sky program, brainstorming attractions for the parks.
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Variety: Philip Glass pens Walt Disneiy opera (General) posted: 9/29/08
New York City Opera has commissioned a new opera about Walt Disney. The story would be based off a fictional account of Disney's last months as seen through the eyes of an Austrian cartoonist who worked for him.
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EW: Demi Lovato, Disney's new princess (Movies) posted: 9/29/08
Demi Lovato starred in ''Camp Rock.'' She toured with the Jonas Brothers. Now, with the release of her debut album, ''Don't Forget,'' this 16-year-old may just be the next Miley Cyrus
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CoventryTelegraph: Disney fairtytale for Wyken girl with cancer (WDW,OD) posted: 9/29/08
Five-year-old cancer fighter Emily Jones was given a VIP trip to Disneyland Paris.
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WVGazette: Disney delivers 'Pure' excitement  (Movies) posted: 9/29/08
Review of Disney Interactives "Pure", a video game featuring offroad quad racers that combine the fun of a racing game with over-the-top tricks.
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OrSeN: Spooktacular times at SeaWorld (WDW) posted: 9/29/08
Overview of the Halloween fun available at Orlando's Sea World.
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Mediaweek: Entire ESPN Franchise to Key on Live Telecasts (General) posted: 9/29/08
ESPN's vp of content John Skipper said he will continue to pursue deals for more major college games, and will look to get additional rights to major professional tennis and golf events when they become available.
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Variety: ABC wins as debates delay launches (Movies) posted: 9/29/08
ABC topped the ratings on Thursday as the new season began.
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KNSD: Local Sailor Featured in Upcoming Disney Movie (Movies) posted: 9/29/08
Piet Van Os of La Jolla CA is among thoses featured in Disney's upcoming documentary "Morning Light", that follows the adventures of fifteen young sailors competing in the TRANSPAC.
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ABCNews: Avoid Wandering Kids at Disneyland (DL) posted: 9/29/08
Strategies to keep the family together on trips to Disneyland.
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OrSen: Sea survivors heading to WDW (WDW) posted: 9/26/08
Walter Marino and 12-year-old Christopher Marino and their family are going to Walt Disney World Saturday, as special guests of Buzz Lightyear. They were rescued after surviving more than 12 hours treading water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Fredicksburg: Disney Fairies on Ice (Movies) posted: 9/26/08
Brief overview of the new Disney on Ice show Worlds of Fantasy that features the Disney Fairies. The show performs through Sunday Sep 28 at the Patriot Center at George Mason University.
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Reuters: Studios,theaters seen announcing digital deal soon (Movies) posted: 9/26/08
According to a Reuters report Disney is among the studios expected to announce a $1.1 billion digital cinema deal. The deal is expected to help co-finance theater upgrades in hopes of boosting movie attendance cut costs and enable more 3-D viewing.
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BostonHerald: Lovato's ready for 'Holliwood' (Movies) posted: 9/26/08
Last Friday Demi Lovato filmed the first episode of her upcoming Disney series "Welcome to Holliwood."
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PlaybillNews: Injured Mermaid Actor Bailey Files Suit (Movies) posted: 9/26/08
The 41 year old actor who has undergone numerous surgeries following a fall through a trap door prior to the start of a Saturday matinee for Disney Theatricals' "The Little Mermaid" has filed suit.
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OrSen: Epcot Food & Wine Festival opens Sep 26 (WDW) posted: 9/25/08
Brief overview of the Epcot Food & Wine Festival that opens Friday, September 26.
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LADailyNws: Valencia attorney sues Disneyland in 2-year-old's dog attack (DL) posted: 9/25/08
Lawsuit claims Disneyland cast members exposed a young girl to a dog with a history of aggression at the theme park's petting zoo.
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OrSen: Tinker Bell and friends attraction coming to Disney World (WDW) posted: 9/25/08
Tinker Bell and her friends will appear in Pixie Hollow beginning Oct. 24 in Mickey's Toontown Fair.
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MTV: Miley Cyrus Unveils New Song From 'Hannah Montana' Movie (Movies) posted: 9/25/08
Highlights from the Disney Studios Presentation including Miley Cyrus' new song from her upcoming "Hannah Montana" movie.
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JAM!Movies: Johnny Depp to star in ‘Pirates 4’ (Movies) posted: 9/25/08
At the Disney Studios presentation, it was revealed that Johnny Depp will return for a fourth "Pirates of the Caribbean", as well as co-star in an upcoming "The Lone Ranger" and "Alice in Wonderland."
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FLToday: Disney plans huge bowling alley (WDW) posted: 9/25/08
Highlights from the recent "Business Behind the Magic" briefing by Walt Disney World.
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Kidscreen: Eaton Films inks Saddle Club deal with Disney Channel Spain (General) posted: 9/25/08
The "Saddle Club" series launched on Disney Channel Spain September 16.
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AP: Disney gala shows off upcoming movies (Movies) posted: 9/24/08
The Disney Studios showcased their upcoming movies today at the Kodak Theatre.
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THR: Johnny Depp in deep with Disney (Movies) posted: 9/24/08
According to The Hollywood Reporter Johnny Depp will play the Mad Hatter in the upcoming Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" and Tonto in the upcoming film "The Lone Ranger"
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THR: 'Cars 2' racing to theaters in 2011 (Movies) posted: 9/24/08
Accordiing to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney's "Cars" sequel has been moved up to summer 2011. They also announced a series of animated shorts focusing on Mater will be featured on the Disney Channel and in theaters.
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FreshPlaza: Award Winning Chefs will Show their Flair with the Pear (WDW) posted: 9/24/08
Among this year's festival highlights will be various cooking demonstrations featuring the pear along with the fully interactive pear-themed country fair, The Pearville Fair. The culinary demonstrations will take place on October 25 and 26.
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BangkokPost: Creative lessons from the Pixar Magician (Movies,General) posted: 9/24/08
John Lasseter talks about seven creative principles that enable Pixar to produce magical stories release after release. Part two featuring the final four principles can be found here
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OrlSen: The superstars of cuisine judge at Epcot this weekend (WDW) posted: 9/24/08
The 13th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will host the Bocuse d'Or USA cook-off this weekend. Eight two-chef teams made up of some of the nation's top culinary talent are hoping to land a spot representing Team USA at the Bocuse d'Or World Cuisine Contest in 2009.
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OrSen: The party's over for Disney's Pleasure Island (WDW) posted: 9/24/08
The Orlando Sentinel takes a look at the approaching closure of Disney's Pleasure Island and takes a nostalgic look back.
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OrSen: 'Moms panel' gains celebrity offering online guidance to navigating Disney (WDW) posted: 9/24/08
The Orlando Sentinel offers a deeper look into the Disney's "Moms Panel"
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Bizjournals: Disney to add new event at ESPN Wide World Sports (WDW) posted: 9/24/08
Disney's Wide World of Sports is now ESPN Wide World of Sports and has announced the venue will host a weeklong, multi-sport event in July 2009 highlighting the nations top high school athletes.
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AP: Zack and Cody Pack Their Bags for the High Seas (Movies) posted: 9/24/08
The Associated Press takes a look at the wardrobe of teen stars Cole and Dylan Sprouse.
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OCReg: Restaurant evacuated at Downtown Disney Anaheim (DL) posted: 9/24/08
Electrical problems force patrons to leave ESPN Zone restaurant.
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CFNews13: Disney World Teams Up with AARP (WDW) posted: 9/23/08
The AARP has announced it will work with Walt Disney World during the next few months to find ways to attract older adults.
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AP: Netflix to offcer CBS, Disney shows to customers (Movies) posted: 9/23/08
Due to a recently anounced agreement, Netflix users will be able to watch current episodes of "Hannah Montana," "Wizards of Waverly Place," and "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody on Deck"
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DailyTrib: Disney coming to Royal Oak (DL,WDW,General) posted: 9/23/08
Family Fun Night featuring Disneyi princesses, Mickey Mouse and a complimentary drive-in movie is coming to Royal Oak as part of Disney's "What Will You Celebrate?" campaign.
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VirginMedia: Camp Rock beats HSM (Movies) posted: 9/23/08
"Camp Rock" had a larger viewing audience in its UK premiere weekend than "High School Musical"
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Express&Star: Disney dream comes true (WDW) posted: 9/23/08
Eight-year-old Georgia Cotton who has a complex combination of medical conditions including severe epilepsy, developmental delay and learning difficulties requiring 24-hour care is going to take a trip Walt Disney World thanks to Cauldwell Children, a British children's charity. The family and health care escorts will reside at Give Kids the World Village during their stay.
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OCReg: Interview with Disneyland Pastry Chef about Halloween Goodies (DL) posted: 9/23/08
Video interview with executive pastry chef Jean-Marc Viallet. He’s been cooking up tasty finery for the traditional Haunted Mansion haunted gingerbread house for almost a decade now.
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DIS: The Art and Soul of Bolt (Movies) posted: 9/23/08
In this week's edition of Disney Insider the online newsletter focuses on the upcoming animated feature "Bolt"
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LATimes: Review of ABC's Opportunity Knocks (Movies) posted: 9/23/08
A review of ABC's "Opportunity Knocks" The show gives a family the opportunity to win prizes based on answering questions about each other. The experience occurs impromptu on the front lawn.
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OCReg: Get Flipped at Downtown Disney Anaheim's Club Lilbby Lu (DL) posted: 9/23/08
Get Flipped! offers Club Libby Lu the opportunity to take a photo in two different poses and then combines those images to create a simple lenticular style motion image.
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NJ: A Disney World Wish Come True (WDW) posted: 9/22/08
An amazing and beautiful story from New Jersey where strangers have teamed together to provide a family an all-expenses paid trip to Walt Disney World following a newspaper's account of the family's health struggles. Dianna Swanson has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and after reading her story in the paper a group of strangers has banded together to gather the resources needed to send her, her husband and their young son to Walt Disney World.
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WFTV: Problem with Disney's Website Limits Access To PreRegistration for Free Tickets (DL,WDW) posted: 9/22/08
Guests trying to pre-register for their free birthday tickets must complete a field indicating town of birth. Over the weekend international birth places were not accepted into the field. Disney spokespeople said they're working on the problem but website pre-registration is not required to receive the complimentary birthday admission.
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NYTimes: Disney Prepares to Use Its Marketing Magic to Bring Back the Muppets (DL,Movies,General) posted: 9/22/08
The New YorkTimes discusses the various media platforms Disney will utilize to re-introduce a varied audience to the Muppets. Among these will be a Muppets Desperate Housewives spoof on that series upcoming dvd release, numerous online videos, an NBC special, and more.
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Reuters: Miley Cyrus says committed to Hannah Montana (Movies) posted: 9/22/08
Miley Cyrus representatives respond to TMZ.com rumors of her ill behavior on set as an attempt to end her relationship with Disney to pursue her musical career.
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Gamasutra: Disney's Goslin On The Pirates Of The Caribbean MMO's 'Velvet Rope' (General) posted: 9/22/08
Mike Goslin, president of Disney Online Studios discusses Disney's MMO Pirates of the Caribbean.
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ThisIsSouthWales: High School Musical films director Kenny Ortega (Movies) posted: 9/22/08
An interview with "High School Musical" director Kenny Ortega.
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SlashFilm: Extended Clip from Disney's Bolt (Movies) posted: 9/22/08
/film offers a three and a half minute clip from Disney's Bolt.
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ColumbusDispatch: Disney tapping new sources (Movies,General) posted: 9/22/08
Disney Theatricals' developing projects are highlighted including "Peter and the Starcatchers" and "The Man in the Ceiling"
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LP: Disney Company Emmys (Movies) posted: 9/22/08
The Disney Company took home four Emmys Sunday evening. Among the winners were Jean Smart of ABC's "Samantha Who?" for Supporting Actress, Comedy Series; Barry Sonnenfield of ABC's "Pushing Daisies - Pie-Lette" for Directing for a Comedy Series; Louis J. Horvitz of ABC's “80th Annual Academy Awards" Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program and for Reality-Competition Program, “The Amazing Race" by ABC Studios. Between the the 60th Primetime Emmys show and the Creative Arts Emmys Disney owned ABC took home 12 Emmys and the Disney Channel took home 1.
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DIS: Disney’s What Will You Celebrate? Tour (DL,WDW) posted: 9/19/08
Check the official site to learn more about the "What Will You Celebrate?" tour coming to various cities throughout the US and Canada beginning September 24th in Toronto. The tour continues through various eastern cities including Boston, Providence, New York, Washington DC, Atlanta and others, before heading to the center of nation stopping off at Chicago, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Dallas, Houston and others. Its final leg is along the wester portion of the US including Vancouver, Denver, Fresno, San Francisco, Seattle, and few others before concluding in Phoenix in February 2009.
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WinnipegSun: Disney going to the dogs again (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/19/08
Brief look at the various recently released "101 Dalmatians" films and sequels. Article talks about the dvd features.
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HR: 'Flash' drama wakes up at ABC (Movies) posted: 9/19/08
ABC has placed a pilot order for "Flash Forward", a sci-fi series based on the novel of the same name about the chaos that occurs after everyone in the world blacks out of r 2 minutes 17 seconds and has a vision of the future.
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CBSMW: Radio Disney Moves to Kansas City Office Building (General) posted: 9/19/08
CBS Marketwatch reports Radio Disney will be moving its downtown Kansas City offices to City Center Square. The article highlights the station's reasons behind the move.
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PressEnterprise: Chihuahua-arama! From Moreno Valley mutt to movie mogul (Movies) posted: 9/19/08
Brief bio of Rusco, the star of "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" who was rescued from a Moreno Valley shelter.
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Kansas: 'High School Musical: The Ice Tour' (Movies) posted: 9/19/08
Review of "High School Musical: The Ice Tour" that is performing at the Kansas Coliseum through Sunday.
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TheWitness: Controversy swirls around South African High School Musical Reality TV Show (Movies,General) posted: 9/19/08
Concerns over the legitimacy of the voting in M-Net’s High School Musical: Spotlight South Africa have risen after an email by the show's main producer seeking votes on behalf of a particular performer was circulated.
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LATimesReview: Tinker Bell DVD (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/19/08
Disney's direct-to-dvd release "Tinker Bell" is described as nice to look at, but lacking in story.
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OCReg: Summer not too much of bummer for OC Tourism (DL) posted: 9/19/08
Economic downturn has hotel and tourism officials worried about a slow summer, but many say it was better-than-expected.
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OrSen: Walt Disney World to get in free on their birthdays (DL,WDW) posted: 9/18/08
A look at Disney theme parks new campaign "What will you celebrate?" which offers free admission to a US Disney park on your birthday with proof of birth date.
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LATimes: Will Disney's "Chihuahua" marketing end up in the doghouse? (Movies) posted: 9/18/08
Some raise concerns over ethnic stereotypes in Disney's upcoming "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" film.
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Variety: Johnson takes trip to 'Tomorrowland' (Movies) posted: 9/18/08
Variety reports Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will star in a new Disney film inspired by Tomorrowland. Disney denies the film is entitled or is dedicated to the futuristic area of the Magic Kingdoms.
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SWIowaNws: Baby travels with family, Disney (General) posted: 9/18/08
The story of Liam whose parents are part of a Disney on Ice touring troupe.
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Variety: David Stone Rocks Disney (General) posted: 9/18/08
Variety reports Disney's Buena Vista Prods. has named David Stone VP of development, focusing on nonscripted programming.
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LATimes: El Capitan Theatre for sale (DL,General) posted: 9/17/08
The asking price for the Hollywood landmark, restored to its former glory in the 1990s, is $31 million. Disney will remain as a long-term tenant at the location.
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Variety: Miley Cyrus to star in Disney film (Movies) posted: 9/17/08
Disney has announced teen star Miley Cyrus will star in an untitled film that wil be tailor-made by author Nicholas Sparks.
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globeandmail: Quebeckers voicing French version of Disney film (Movies) posted: 9/17/08
Various Quebec actors will provide the lead voices for a French-language dubbed edition of Disney's "Bolt."
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OrSen: Baseball schedule makes it hard for Rays to come back to Disney in 2009 (WDW) posted: 9/17/08
With the release of the 2009 MLB schedule the Orlando Sentinel wonders if the Rays will find dates to play at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex.
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Variety: TVNZ VOD pacts for ABC show (Movies) posted: 9/17/08
Disney-ABC Intl TV has signed a deal with New Zealand online channel TVNZ to provide various episodes fo "Private Practice", "Lost" and "Desperate Housewives"
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OCReg: Expert Believes Union hopes to wear down Disney with bad PR (DL) posted: 9/16/08
Disneyland workers aim to attack 'happiest place on earth' image for contract concessions, he says.
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OrSen: Disney's time-share kingdom grows (WDW) posted: 9/16/08
The Orlando Sentinel announces Disney's Vacation Club will unveil the plans for their two devloping locations at Walt Disney World.
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WVEC: Disney Magic in drydock at Norfolk shipyard (WDW) posted: 9/16/08
Report from the Disney Magic's drydock in Norfolk, VA where it is undergoing a various upgrades and general maintenance.
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ComingSoon: Behind the Scenes of Disney's Bolt (Movies) posted: 9/16/08
Behind the scenes look at Disney's upcoming animated feature "Bolt" featuring the voice talents of John Travolta and Miley Cyurs.
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BakeryOnline: Dawn Food Products, Inc, Introduces Disney Better-for-You Sponge Cakes For Kids (Movies,General) posted: 9/16/08
Dawn Food Products will offer Disney Princess Golden Sponge Cakes, Disney Racing Golden Sponge Cakes and Disney Racing Chocolate Sponge Cakes. The cakes contain 100 calories, 25 percent less sugar than the leading snack cake brands and no trans fat.
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Variety: Brillstein reups with ABC Studios (General) posted: 9/16/08
Brillstein Entertainment Partners Television has cut a new three-year pact with ABC Studios.
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Variety: ESPN scores ratings touchdown (General) posted: 9/16/08
Due to the Monday Night Football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles ESPN captured a 12.4 ratings which is a slight increase over last week's game.
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THR: Disney making 'Masters' for Russian market (Movies) posted: 9/15/08
"The Book of Masters" is Disney's first film to be made in Russia for that market.
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JHM: Pleasure Island Closures, Hollywood Studios Delays (WDW) posted: 9/15/08
Jim Hill talks about all of the changes that have been made at this Pleasure Island institution. He also shares what he knows about Disney's decision to push back the opening of DHS's newest attraction
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Telegraph: Mickey Mouse must die, says Saudi Arabian cleric (General) posted: 9/15/08
Mickey Mouse is a corrupting influence and must die, a Muslim cleric has declared.
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E!Online: Applegate back in Who-ville (Movies) posted: 9/15/08
Christina Applegat has returned to the set of ABC's Samantha Who? following her successful breast cancer surgery.
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JustDrinks: Disney soft drinks Coming to US (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/15/08
Disney has teamed with American Beverage Corporation to launch soft drink beverages -- Wall E Ice Bop juice slushies and High School Musical fruit drinks. The drinks are naturally flavored and preservative free.
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NYPost: ABC 9/11 Documentary Continues to Fuel Controversy (Movies) posted: 9/15/08
"Blocking the Path to 9/11", a new documentary bashes ABC for not re-airing or releasing to DVD their docudrama "The Path to 9/11". Disney and ABC reps had no comment on the decision for this New York Post report. Earlier this year, CEO Iger briefly addressed a question about the decision at the company's shareholders meeting describing the move as "simply a business decision"
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USAToday: Disney's Iger says Tourism Business 'defying gravity' (General) posted: 9/12/08
Remarks from Disney CEO Bob Iger at the London premiere of "Camp Rock" Iger commented on the resilience of Disney's economics in the current climate.
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OrSen: Pocahontas' final bow at Disney draws near (WDW) posted: 9/12/08
The Orlando Sentinel talks about the soon to close Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends show at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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Guardian: BBC to air Disney's Camp Rock (Movies) posted: 9/12/08
The Guardian reports the BBC has purchased the rights to Disney's "Camp Rock". They will air the movie at Easter.
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allAfrica: Sacked Disney Dancer Appeals to Skelemani (WDW) posted: 9/12/08
The cast member who was fired from Walt Disney World and subsequently sent back to his home nation of Botswana. The union is seeking to appeal and the cast member is seeking aid from his nation's government to return to the states to be in attendance for those arbitrations.
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PlaybillNws: Schumacher to Be Honored at 2008 Artios Awards (General) posted: 9/12/08
Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Group, has been named the recipient of the New York Apple Award.
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PlaybillNws: Original Creative Team Reunites for Stage Debut of High School Musical 2 in Atlanta (OD,Movies) posted: 9/12/08
According to Playbill, various original members of the "High School Musical" creative team will team again for the "High School Musical 2" stage premiere.
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Tennessean: 'Worlds of Fantasy' brings Disney classics to the ice (WDW,Movies) posted: 9/12/08
The Disney tales "Cars," "The Little Mermaid," "The Lion King" and "Tinker Bell" come alive in a new Disney on Ice presentation. Tickets are available for shows at the Sommet Center Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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ChillicotheNws: Dream Factory grants 6-year-old’s dream of visiting Disney World (WDW) posted: 9/12/08
The Northwest Missouri Dream Factory has provided Trevor Stevens and his family with a dream trip to Walt Disney World. Trevor has battled various illnesses and is preparing for to have back surgery later this year.
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Norwester: Island family visits Disney World (WDW) posted: 9/12/08
A brief recount of a family's Make-a-Wish trip to Walt Disney World. During their visit they stayed at the Give Kids the World village.
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MSNBC: Disney motto helped dad, autistic son survive at sea (Movies) posted: 9/10/08
The father and son who were stranded in the ocean for 12 hours kept each other encouraged and maintained contact by yelling out to each other "To Infinity and Beyond" and other Disney film phrases.
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Guardian: Disney chief executive Bob Iger calls for illegal downloaders ban (General) posted: 9/10/08
Bob Iger at a media briefing in London has called on UK internet service providers to ban people who illegally download content.
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Fool: Is Disney’s Resilience a Mickey Mouse Story? (DL,WDW) posted: 9/10/08
The Motley Fool wonders if the strengthen US dollar could hurt Disney theme park attendance.
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Variety: Millstein to head Disney Animation (Movies) posted: 9/10/08
According to Variety, Andrew Millstein has been named general manager of Walt Disney Animation Studios, while former Industrial Light & Magic topper Jim Morris now serves as general manager of Pixar Animation Studios.
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OrSen: Contemporary Resort diners may surf a wave of inconsistency (WDW) posted: 9/10/08
The Orlando Sentinel offers the Contemporary Resort's new restaurant The Wave a mix review after a recent meal.
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Mediawk: ESPN Adds Brand Channel to Bebo Social Net (General) posted: 9/10/08
ESPN has created a branded channel for Bebo composed of video snippets of several of its signature shows as well as the sports network’s standard game highlights
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JHM: "Character Animation Crash Course !" is a terrific how-to-toon book (Movies) posted: 9/10/08
Jim Hill reviews Eric Goldberg's 25-years-in-the-making instruction manual, which shares this animation master's secrets on how to do great character animation.
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THR: TV producer sues Disney over Chief (Movies) posted: 9/10/08
Rod Lurie is suing Disney-owned Touchstone Television claiming he is owed at least $1 million for his series "Commander-in-Chief"
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TheScotsman: Disney's 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' - The stuff of nightmares (Movies) posted: 9/10/08
The latest tale of childhood from the Disney dream factory is a million miles away from its usual sanitised fare. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a harrowing insight into the Holocaust, with an ending that stays true to the shocking truth.
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ColumbusDispatch: Here's a chance to meet Demi Lovato (Movies) posted: 9/10/08
Contest for chidren aged 8 to 12 to meet Demi Lovato and Jordan Pruitt at their Sept 28 concert at the New Albany Classic.
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Reuters: Disney Studios margins up, may end outside funding (General) posted: 9/9/08
Highlights from Walt Disney Studios president Alan Bergman's presentation at the Merrill Lynch 2008 Fall Preview Conference.
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TechDigest: Club Penguin Times is more widely read than many real-world papers (General) posted: 9/9/08
Disney-owned Club Penguin's weekly online newspaper has subscription numbers to rival traditional papers.
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Zap2it: ABC's 'Unusuals' Adds 'OC' Veteran (Movies) posted: 9/9/08
Former producer of "The OC" has been hired for ABC's "The Unusuals"
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MuppetNews: The Muppets Set to Deliver "Letters to Santa" this Christmas! (Movies) posted: 9/9/08
NBC will present a one-hour holiday special "Letters to Santa: A Muppets Christmas" on Wednesday, December 17 at 8:00p.
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Mediaweek: Disney Publishing Worldwide Cuts Two Publishers (General) posted: 9/9/08
Leaving in the transition are Mary Beth Wright, longtime FamilyFun publisher and 11-year vet at Disney, and Dave Mevorah, who helmed Wondertime.
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ABCNews: Online Dating New Tool for Zoos With Rare Species (WDW) posted: 9/9/08
Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom will be among the zoos to participate in a new nationwide computerized matchmaking studbook to help zoos with breeding. Animal Kingdom manages one of the largest collections of studbooks in the U.S.
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CNN: Disney makes family travel to Europe easy, fun (OD) posted: 9/8/08
A look at a European Adventures by Disney experience.
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OCReg: Jungle Cruise skippers head for land (DL) posted: 9/8/08
Past and present Disney cast members gather in Fullerton to joke in a more blue fashion.
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NYTimes: Unleashing Their Inner Children to Rock the World (Movies) posted: 9/8/08
The New York Times highlights the "Imagination Movers" a high energy music group catering to younger audiences and their parents that now appears on the Disney Channel's "Playhouse Disney"
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LATimes: Jonas Brothers are all dressed up (General) posted: 9/8/08
A look at The Jonas Brothers phenomenon highlighting their numerous appearances throughout the summer.
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LATimes: The Jonas Brothers' stylist shares the look -- for girls (Movies) posted: 9/8/08
According to Michelle Tomaszewski, the stylist behind the Jonas Brothers' look says the secret to layering like a Jonas is making sure the accessories flow, the group's stylist says.
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LATimes: Graduation nears for 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year' (Movies) posted: 9/8/08
The stakes are higher as the franchise moves to the big screen, but the cast members still act like kids.
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TimesOnline: Pittsburgh Travel to Orlando More Complicated (WDW) posted: 9/8/08
US Airways has announced they are eliminating several daily flights to Florida from Pittsburgh Internation Airport beginning in January.
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BusinessStndrd: Disney readies offer for UTV Soft (General) posted: 9/8/08
The Disney Company will increase its stake in India's UTV Software Communications beyond 15 percent
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Variety: ABC orders 'Motherhood' episodes (Movies) posted: 9/8/08
ABC has ordered 13 episodes of "In the Motherhood", a half-hour comedy based on an online series about parenting.
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THR: ABC News hammering out Palin plans (General) posted: 9/8/08
ABC's Charlie Gibson will interview Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
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NYDailyNews: Jonas Brothers will be breaking hearts on new show (Movies) posted: 9/5/08
A brief look at the Jonas Brothers upcoming Disney Channel series.
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Gadling: Cirque du Soleil set to open at Tokyo Disney (OD) posted: 9/5/08
Brief look at the soon to open "ZED" the show coming to the new Cirque du Soleil Theatre Tokyo.
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LATimes: ABC Family 'Samurai Girl' Review (Movies) posted: 9/5/08
The Los Angeles Times reviews ABC Family's "Samurai Girl" -- the story of a young girl adopted by a powerful Japanese family. After the deaths of her father and brother she seeks to transform herself into Samurai Girl to avenge them.
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Variety: Greg Berlanti plots 'Return' for ABC (Movies) posted: 9/5/08
Variety reports writer Greg Berlanti is developing a sci-fi project with Rene Echevarria for ABC.
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OrlSen: Don't say she's nothin' but a hound dog (WDW) posted: 9/4/08
The Orlando Sentinel tells the story of the hound dog in the Magic Kingdom's Boo to You parade.
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Playbill: Updated Version of Schumacher's "How Does the Show Go On?" Coming Oct (Movies) posted: 9/4/08
An updated version of Disney producer Thomas Schumacher's "How Does the Show Go On?" an insider's guide for young theatre lovers will hit store shelves Oct 14.
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NorthJersey: Kids sing and dance along with favorite cartoon pals (Movies) posted: 9/4/08
"Playhouse Disney Live" featuring "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", "Handy Manny", "My Friends Tigger & Pooh" and the Little Einsteins is coming to New Jersey.
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Zap2it: ABC, Mark Burnett dive into 'Shark Tank' (Movies) posted: 9/4/08
Mark Burnett the producer of "Survivor" and "The Apprentice" will bring a new reality show to ABC entitled "The Shark Tank"
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ITN: Disney Fairy Wings created by celebrities (General) posted: 9/4/08
Disney has asked various celebrities to design fairy wings to help raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
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OrlSen: Complaints Describe Universal's Halloween Event Billboards as Too Gruesome (WDW) posted: 9/4/08
As Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, the company's "in-your-face" advertising campaign has captured the ire of Orlando moms.
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AP: New HK Disneyland director sees aggressive growth (OD) posted: 9/3/08
The Associated Press offers recent remarks from Hong Kong Disneyland's new director, Andrew Kam.
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OrlSen: International Disney Cast Member Sent Home Following Sexual Harrassment Allegations (WDW) posted: 9/3/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports a cast member from Botswana has been fired over allegations of sexual harrassment. The Union has filed a grievance on his behalf.
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GamingExcellence: New Game Show Style Trivia Game - Disney Th!nk Fast (Coll) posted: 9/3/08
Disney Interactive Studios announces "Disney Th!nk Fast" -- a game show-style quiz for Wii and Playstation 2.
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UPI: Disney to air dance-along 'Camp Rock' (Movies) posted: 9/3/08
UPI reports Disney Channel will air "Camp Rock Freestyle Jam" -- a dance-along version of the popular film.
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SFGate: Kiddie rock and rap show premieres on Disney (Movies) posted: 9/3/08
The Associated Press talks about the popular childrens group "Imagination Movers"
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Variety: Disney, Bruckheimer to make 'Killing' (Movies) posted: 9/3/08
Variety announces Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer have acquired the recently published Steven Pressfield novel "Killing Rommel"
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THR: Ariel has new 'Beginning' on DVD (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/3/08
Disney's "The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning" topped "What Happens in Vegas" in home DVD sales.
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Variety: Animator Bill Melendez dies (Movies,General) posted: 9/3/08
Variety reports Emmy-winning animator Bill Melendez who is credited with the creation of such Peanuts TV specials as "A Charlie Brown Christmas" has died at the age of 91. He began his career at the Disney Studios.
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AHN: Disney Animator Ub Iwerks To Be Honored at the Future Film Festival (General) posted: 9/3/08
Animator Ub Iwerks will be honored at the Future Film Festival along with horror film director Nobuo Nakagawa.
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OrSen: Ex Surgeon General calls Disney kids' hospital home (WDW,General) posted: 9/2/08
Dr. Antonio Coello Novello will serve as the vice president of Disney's Children Hospital at Florida Hospital. In 1990 she became the nation's first Hispanic and first female US Surgeon General.
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TheSouthern: Program will open door to students interested in working for Disney (WDW) posted: 9/2/08
Southern Illinois University Carbondale's College of Business is one of two schools chosen for Disney's "Big Mouse on Campus" - a three-day event in which Disney recruiters will come to campus and offer a variety of business related workshops.
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LATimesBookReview: Charles Solomon's Disney Lost and Found: Exploring the Hidden Artwork From Never-Produced Animation (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/2/08
A review of the illustrated book "Disney Lost and Found: Exploring the Hidden Artwork from Never-Produced Animation"
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LATimes: Morris F Sullivan, 91, former Disney animator (Movies) posted: 9/2/08
Morris Sullivan along with three of Disney's top animators left the company in 1979 and established what eventually became known as Sullivan Bluth Studios. Sullivan has ied at his Toluca Lake home at the age of 91. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 10850 Moorpark St., North Hollywood.
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TheTribune: Putting smiles on faces (OD) posted: 9/2/08
The Help a Child Smile benefit on Saturday helped to put smiles on the faces of 15 families -- by giving away 15 trips to WDW. The Help a Child Smile, non-profit organization that offers support to families with children battling cancer.
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ivillage: 25 Essential Disney trips (WDW) posted: 9/2/08
Theme park veteran Tracey Williams reveals her top tips on making a trip to Walt Disney World a truly magical experience for kids and grown-ups alike.
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OrlSen: 'Quinceañera,' Disney style: A rite of passage for Hispanic teenage girls (WDW) posted: 9/2/08
During Labor Day weekend Epcot served as host for Disney's Royal Quinceañera Weekend. The events focused on the rite of passage of 15-year-old girls within the Hispanic community.
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TVG: Kingdom Hearts III Unveiling At TGS??? (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/2/08
Rumors the 2008 Tokyo Game Show could mark the unveiling of Kingdom Hearts III.
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ABCNws: MySpace to Launch " High School Musical" Contest (Movies,General) posted: 9/2/08
Disney announces a MySpace contest in celebration of the upcoming "High School Musical 3".
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DaytonDailyNws: Avoidance of Disney World comes to a happy ending (WDW) posted: 9/2/08
After 14 years a man returns to Walt Disney World -- offers his travel tips and observations.
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OCReg: Disneyland Resort Changes Expected After Labor Day (DL) posted: 9/2/08
The Orange County Register offers a list of the various operations changes that are expected after Labor Day.
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