Disney News Headlines
November 2008
OrSen: Disney worker dies from accident injuries (WDW) posted: 11/26/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Douglas Howell, 54, an electrical power technician has died from injuries his sustained during a Nov 5 accident at a substation outside the Swan and Dolphin Resort.
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OrSen: 2 men sentenced to prison in Disney pipe-bomb case (WDW) posted: 11/26/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports the two men responsible for the pipe-bomb located in a Downtown Disney trash can have been sentenced.
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BroadwayWorld: CBS Thanksgiving Day Parade Special to Feature Mary Poppins (Movies) posted: 11/26/08
CBS' Thanksgiving Day Parade program will feature a performance by the Broadway cast of Mary Poppins.
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Playbill: Macy's Parade to Feature Little Mermaid and Other Broadway Shows (Movies) posted: 11/26/08
NBC's presentation of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature a performance of Under the Sea by the Broadway cast of "The Littler Mermaid", Miley Cyrus, a float featuring Bolt and large helium balloons of Buzz Lightyear and Kermit the Frog.
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AP: So What Happens to Turkeys After Pardons? (DL) posted: 11/26/08
This year's pardoned Thanksgiving turkeys are heading to Disneyland. Guests will be able to see the turkeys at Big Thunder Mountain Ranch.
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THR: 'WALL-E' cleans up in DVD, Blu-ray bow (Movies,Coll) posted: 11/26/08
"WALL-E" was the top seller and No. 2 renter on the home entertainment charts for the week ending Nov 23. It was also #1 Blu-ray disc seller.
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THR: ABC visits the heights (Movies) posted: 11/26/08
ABC won the weekly ratings and gained an edge in the November sweeps numbers in key demographics thanks to "Dancing with the Stars" and "American Music Awards"
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Variety: Disney-ABC shows on demand in HK (Movies,General) posted: 11/26/08
Disney has recently announced a deal that makes "Desperate Housewives," "Lost" and "Ugly Betty" avaiable on demand toHong Kong's PCCW subscribers for $6.40 a month in standard definition, and $7.70 a month in high definition.
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Yahoo: Disney Company Weekend Box Office Nov 21 - 23 (Movies) posted: 11/25/08
Disney's "Bolt" opened with $26,223,128 for #3. "High School Musical 3" in its fifth week is #7. "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" in its eighth week is #16. And "WALL-E" in its 22nd week is #29. Also opening in the top ten was the Miramax Films release "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas". Miramax is a subsidary of the Disney Company.
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OCReg: Mothers use guerrilla tactics at secret Jonas Bros. event (DL) posted: 11/25/08
The Orange County Register offers a brief report from Monday's Jonas Brothers book signing at Disneyland.
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THR: Charles Gibson aboard for Bush interview (General) posted: 11/25/08
According to The Hollywood Reporter President Bush and his wife Laura will be interviewed by ABC anchor Charles Gibson.
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Variety: Review of Bolt Video Game (Movies) posted: 11/25/08
Variety offers a mostly negative review of the new video game featuring the characters of "Bolt"
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OrSen: Disney tops Central Florida's biggest employers (WDW) posted: 11/24/08
Each year the Orlando Sentinel's business staff surveys major employers in a six-county region to see who's up, who's down, who's new and who's gone from the ranks of Central Florida's 100 largest employers. Today they highlighted Walt Disney World.
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AP: Walt Disney spent $1.7M lobbying government in 3Q (General) posted: 11/24/08
Walt Disney Co. spent more than $1.7 million lobbying federal government in third quarter.
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CNN: The breakout star of 'Bolt' (and it's not the dog) (Movies) posted: 11/24/08
A brief look at Mark Walton the voice of Rhino the hamster in "Bolt"
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Playbill: Brown, Burgess, Butler, Friedman, Headley, Pascal and More Set for London Disney Concert (Movies,General) posted: 11/24/08
On December 8th London's Lyceum Theatre will host "BBC Radio 2 Celebrates the Music of Disney" The concert will feature 74-piece BBC Concert Orchestra as well as Ashley Brown, Tituss Burgess, Kerry Butler, Maria Friedman, Heather Headley, Adam Pascal, Matt Rawle and Drew Sarich. Part of the concert will be broadcast on BBC Radio Dec 26.
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OrlSen: Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort wins Zagat's best value in new guide (WDW) posted: 11/24/08
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground was selected as America's best value lodge in Zagat's annual survey of travelers.
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THR: Barbara Walters to interview the Obamas (Movies) posted: 11/24/08
President-elect Barack Obama and his wife will appear in an hour interview with Barbara Walters on Disney-owned ABC.
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JAM!Movies: Disney leaping back into cartoon form (Movies) posted: 11/21/08
John Lasseter talks about the value of hand-drawn animation.
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OrBusJrnl: $4.7M port project will aid Disney ships (WDW) posted: 11/21/08
According to the Orlando Business Journal, The Port Canaveral Authority Board of Commissioners has awarded a $4.7 million contract for enhancements that will allow it to accommodate two new Disney Cruise Line ships that will hold more than 4,000 passengers each.
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WSJ: Disney Fights Pirates at China Affiliate (General) posted: 11/21/08
The Wall Street Journal reports high-quality, full-lengthn bootlegs of "Wall-E" have been available on 56.com.
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DailyTrojan: Even goths believe in the magic of Disney (DL) posted: 11/21/08
USC student shares what makes Disneyland special and encourages her fellow Trojans to make the journey to Anaheim.Thanks to reader Michelle for submitting this article
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THR: Three ABC programs hear no pickup lines (Movies) posted: 11/21/08
According to The Hollywood Reporter ABC has opted not to pick up "Pushing Daisies", "Eli Stone" or "Dirty Sexy Money" ABC also announced they are ordering more episodes of "Life on Mars"
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MTVBlogs: Miley Cyrus’ Secret Words Revealed (Movies) posted: 11/21/08
Miley sneaks in a few nonsensical words into an interview to win a bet with her publicist.
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JAM!DVDReview: 'Hannah Montana: Season 1' (Movies,Coll) posted: 11/21/08
Brief look at the recently released four-disc box set, Hannah Montana: Season 1 Collector's Set.
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OrSen: Florida Gators QB Tim Tebow given Disney Spirit Award (WDW) posted: 11/21/08
UF junior QB Tim Tebow has been selected as this year's recipient of The Disney Spirit Award. The award will be presented during the ESPNU College Football Awards at the Atlantic Dance Hall at Walt Disney World on Dec. 11.
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OrSen: Indy comes to Disney Speedway (WDW) posted: 11/20/08
Review of the Indy Racing Experience at Disney World.
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JapanTimes: Disney parks target Chinese, others with cash (OD) posted: 11/20/08
According to a Bloomberg report in the Japan TImes the Oriental Land Co has increased its overseas marketing to offset the anticipated decline its domestic market reach due to the nation's declining birthrate.
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AFP: Disney rule out French fairytale (OD) posted: 11/20/08
Euro Disney and Lagardere Sports group withdrew their joint bid to host a French Grand Prix for the 2010 Formula One season.
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AP: ESPN's Monday Night Football tops TV cable ratings (Movies,General) posted: 11/20/08
ESPN's "Monday Night Football" tops TV cable ratings for Nov. 10-16
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CBSMW: Disney, Imax in five-film deal (General) posted: 11/20/08
Walt Disney Co. and Imax Corp. said Wednesday that they've forged a new deal that will bring five Disney films to Imax's ultrabig screen theaters, beginning with "A Christmas Carol" in the 2009 holiday season.
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Zap2It: Cheetah Girls Dropped from Thanksgiving Day Parade (General) posted: 11/20/08
Macy officials says "scheduling issues" have led to the Cheetah Girls removal from the upcoming Thanksgiving Day Parade but many believe its the recently revealed semi-nude images of singer Adrienne Bailon behind the change.
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KITV: Disney Breaks Ground on New Ko Olina Resort (OD) posted: 11/20/08
Local news reports on Walt Disney's recent ground breaking for the 21-acre resort in Ko Olina.
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CartoonBrew: Life Magazine’s Disney photo archive (General) posted: 11/20/08
Cartoon Brew highlights Life Magazine's photo archive featuring many rare images relating to Walt Disney and the Disney Studios history.
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Zap2it: ABC Puts Patricia Heaton in 'The Middle' (Movies) posted: 11/20/08
Patricia Heaton has signed to star in the ABC comedy pilot "The Middle"
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CBS4: Disney Icon Celebrates Major Milestone (Movies) posted: 11/18/08
On Nov. 18, 1928, Walt Disney's first sound-synchronized animated cartoon, "Steamboat Willie" starring Mickey Mouse, premiered in New York.
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I4U: Disney Store Black Friday Deals launch Midnight (General) posted: 11/18/08
100 Disney Stores across the US will kick off Black Friday at midnight while others will open at 5a with the additional 20% offer nearly everything.
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USATODAY: Travolta shows up at Bolt premiere, and just about everywhere else (Movies) posted: 11/18/08
Brief look at the career of John Travolta who provides the voice of Bolt.
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Reuters: ESPN in $500 Million Deal for U.S. College Football Bowls (Movies,General) posted: 11/18/08
ESPN will pay $500 million for a four-year-deal to broadcast 15 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) games from 2011 to 2014.
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THR: Past Deadline: Moving kids' imaginations, one episode at a time (Movies) posted: 11/18/08
A look at the Disney Channel's popular "Imagination Movers"
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SoapNet: Super Soap Weekend 2008 Blog (WDW) posted: 11/17/08
SoapNet posted a blog throughout the weekend highlighting events at the 2008 Super Soap Weekend. Disney has announced that the event will not return in 2009.
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THR: BCS to go to ESPN in 2011 (General) posted: 11/17/08
College football's Bowl Championship Series is poised to go to ESPN in 2011. An announcement is expected on Tuesday.
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Variety: Disney seizes 'Annoying Man' (Movies) posted: 11/17/08
The Disney Studios have purchased the comedy spec script "The World's Most Annoying Man", the story of a man who is travelling cross-country with his annoying brother in an effort to get to his own wedding.
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OrBusJrn: Bowling group drops Disney plans (WDW) posted: 11/17/08
Due to the delay in the construction of the bowling alley at ESPN's Wide World of Sports, the United States Bowling Congress has dropped plans to hold its 2011 Open Championships there but anticipates bringing the event to the new locale in 2013.
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AP: ESPN brings back New Year's Eve daredevils (Movies,General) posted: 11/17/08
ESPN will bring back their daredevil program for New Years Eve.
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NYTimes: Miley Cyrus the Victim of Internet Death Hoax (Movies) posted: 11/17/08
Hackers got into Miley Cyrus' YouTube Account and posted a video declaring the popular tween had been killed by a drunk driver.
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THR: Michael Giacchino is on Oscar duty (Movies,General) posted: 11/17/08
"Ratatouille" and "The Incredibles" composer Michael Giacchino will conduct the live orchestra at the 81st Academy Awards.
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FOXBusiness: Disney Cut to Hold at Soleil (General) posted: 11/17/08
Walt Disney & Co. was downgraded to hold from buy at Soleil Securities.
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THR: WALL-E took uphill path to awards season (Movies) posted: 11/14/08
The Hollywood Reporter takes a look at the long and winding road that finally brought "WALL-E" to the big screen.
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Variety: 'View' at No. 1 in daytime ratings (Movies,General) posted: 11/14/08
ABC's "The View" has averaged 4.7 million viewers making it the week's most watched show in daytime.
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AP: Ratings up for ESPN's World Series of Poker finale (General) posted: 11/14/08
Organizers credit ESPN's same day broadcast of the World Series of Poker for its ratings increase.
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AP: All 4 rounds of British Open to air live on ESPN (General) posted: 11/14/08
All 4 rounds of British Open will air live on ESPN starting in 2010 under new deal
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THR: Disney taps scribe for 'Pet Robots' (Movies) posted: 11/14/08
Chris Bender and JC Spink will produce and Colin Trevorrow will write the adaptation of the graphic novel "Pet Robots" for Disney.
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Billboard: Yanni Brings 'Voices' To Disney (Movies) posted: 11/14/08
Disney's new label Pearl will release Yanni Voices," the artist's first studio album in six years, and its Buena Vista Concerts division will produce an extensive tour beginning in April
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Variety: Disney makes $125 million BCS bid (General) posted: 11/13/08
ESPN has made a reported $125 million bid for the rights to the Bowl Championship Series -- the Orange, Sugar, Fiesta and Rose Bolws plus the BCS National Championship.
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Variety: 'Daisies' faces uncertain future (Movies) posted: 11/13/08
Rumors that ABC may not pick up the struggling "Pushing Daisies"
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THR: ESPN inks British Open deal (General) posted: 11/13/08
ESPN has reached an eight-year deal to carry the British Open golf championship.
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AP: Disney to provide park navigation by cell phone (DL,WDW) posted: 11/12/08
Disney-Verizon program will let guests navigate Disneyland and Walt Disney World by cell phone
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Fool: 4 Reasons Why Disney Won't Buy Yahoo! (General) posted: 11/12/08
The Motley Fool takes a look at the suggestion Disney purchase Yahoo!
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LAbizjournals: Disney's Hawaii resort to break ground (OD) posted: 11/11/08
Disney Parks & Resorts will break ground Nov 19 on their new Hawaii family resort.
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THR: 14 cartoons seek 3 Oscar berths (Movies) posted: 11/11/08
Fourteen films have been submitted for consideration for the Animation Oscar. These include "Bolt," "Delgo," "Dragon Hunters," "Fly Me to the Moon," "Igor," "Kung Fu Panda," "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa," "$9.99," "The Sky Crawlers," "Sword of the Stranger," "The Tale of Despereaux," "Waltz With Bashir" "WALL-E" and "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!" The three selected as as nominees will be announced on January 22nd.
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Zap2it: Should Barack Obama's daughters guest star on Hannah Montana? (Movies) posted: 11/11/08
In a recent interview Billy Ray Cyrus indicated the daughters of President-elect Obama have been invited to appear on the Disney Channel hit "Hannah Montana"
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Variety: WGA West Honors Linda Woolverton (Movies) posted: 11/11/08
Linda Woolverton who wrote the screenplay for "Beauty and the Beast" as well as co-wrote "The Lion King" screenplay and adapted "Beauty and the Beast" for Broadway has been presented a lifetime achievement award by the Writers Guild of America West's animation writers caucus.
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THR: ABC doctors its schedule (Movies) posted: 11/11/08
ABC will shuffle its primetime schedule in early 2009 offering "Private Practice" after their hit "Grey's Anatomy" and "Life on Mars" after "Lost"
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Playbilll: Mary Poppins Will Get Production Near Amsterdam (Movies) posted: 11/11/08
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh announced on Nov. 10 that an open-ended run of Mary Poppins will play the Circus Theatre in Scheveningen, Holland, outside of Amsterdam in 2010.
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AP: Knight becoming daily fixture on ESPN (General) posted: 11/11/08
Bob Knight will continue as a college basketball analyst for ESPN appearing on Thursday night game telecasts, SportsCenter, and ESPN radio.
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AP: NASCAR's France not pleased with ABC bumping race (General) posted: 11/11/08
NASCAR head Brian France unhappy with Disney-owned ABC decision to bump final laps of Phoenix race to ESPN2
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WorldLeisure: Tokyo Disney Announces Mickey's PhilharMagic (OD) posted: 11/10/08
Mickey's PhilharMagic will replace the Mickey Mouse Revue at Tokyo Disneyland. THe current attraction is expected to close in May with the new attraction anticipated in 2011.
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CB: Notes on Bolt (Movies) posted: 11/10/08
Thorough report of Disney's "Bolt" and images of early character sketches.
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USAToday: ABC Studios' chief asks shows to trim 2 percent (Movies) posted: 11/10/08
ABC Studios chief Mark Pedowitz has asked its shows to reduce their costs 2% this season.
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Zap2It: Cheetah Gril to Sue Over Stolen Semi-Nude Pictures (Movies) posted: 11/10/08
"Cheetah Girls" actress Adrienne Bailon's bare bottom has hit the Internet after they were stolen from her laptop.
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JHM: Will Pop Century be rebranded as Disney's Animation Inn and Suites (WDW) posted: 11/10/08
Jim Hill talks about what the future may hold for this troubled WDW Value Resort. Which involves completing construction of the Legendary Years and then turning both sections into a family-friendly suites-based hotel.
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Playbill: NY City Opera drops Disney Opera (General) posted: 11/10/08
The previously announced opera about Walt Disney expected to premiere at the NY City Opera in the 2012-2013 season has been dropped due to budgetary constraints.
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OrSen: Cypress Gardens will close for 4 months (WDW) posted: 11/10/08
Orlando area attraction Cypress Gardens will close for 4 months and will reopen after a major renovation which is expected to see the removal of the zoo, coasters and non-water rides.
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OrSen: Disney revives hotel discounts (WDW) posted: 11/7/08
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Walt Disney World is bringing back hotel discounts for the first time in years as a result of the soft economy.
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MarketWatch: Disney shares recover after results spark early selling (General) posted: 11/7/08
MarketWatch reports Disney shares were up the day after its earnings results were released, but it wasn't easy as shares were down as much as 5% in afternoon trading.
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Fool Why Is Everybody Picking on Disney? (General) posted: 11/7/08
The Motley Fool asks why Disney is being singled out for attention for its recent share price drops.
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MediaMemo: Online Ads Have Been Softening for a While (General) posted: 11/7/08
MediaMemo.com reports on Disney CFO Tom Staggs admiting Disney's digital revenus not reaching $1 billion as was the goal for last year.
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CNE: Why Hannah Montana diabetes episode was scratched (Movies) posted: 11/7/08
The Celebrity News Examiner has reports from parents who saw the pulled episode of Hannah Montana on Diabetes. They explain why they believe it was pulled.
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TA: Disney Cruise Changes Itinerary to Avoid Hurricane (OD) posted: 11/7/08
TravelAgencyCentral.com has updated Disney Cruise iteneraries for next week for the Disney Magic to avoid Hurricane Paloma.
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DIS: Disney Company Announced Fiscal Full Year and Q4 FY08 Financial Results (General) posted: 11/6/08
The Walt Disney Company today reported earnings for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended September 27, 2008. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the year was $2.28, compared to $2.25 in the prior year. EPS for both the current and prior year included the impact of certain items discussed below. Excluding these items, EPS for the current year increased 18% to $2.27 compared to $1.92 in the prior year.
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NYTimes: Disney Sued Over Tinker Bell T-Shirt Design (Movies,Coll) posted: 11/6/08
A limited-edition t-shirt featuring Tinker Bell sold exclusively in Canada for the Disney Company is at the center of lawsuit.
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NYTimes: Disney Builds a 'Lifestyle Brand' That Isn't Cartoonish (Movies,Coll,General) posted: 11/6/08
The New York Times highlights Disney's various moves into high end fashion design and home decor.
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NYDailyNews: Miley Cyrus' 'Hannah Montana' diabetes episode pulled (Movies) posted: 11/6/08
Due to parents response to early viewings of the "Hannah Montana" highlighting diabetes the Disney Channel has decided to pull the episode.
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TheStreet: Insights and Advice on Disney's Economics (General) posted: 11/6/08
With the upcoming release of Disney's final quarterly earnings TheStreet.com offers a some key insights and advice to help decipher the data.
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CBSMW: Disney profit declines 13% on Lehman charge (General) posted: 11/6/08
The Disney Company said its fourth fiscal quarter profit fell 13% due to a bad debt charge on a receivable from Lehman Bros. and the combination of higher expenses and less successful films at its studio entertainment division.
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OCReg: Downtown Disney store to close (DL) posted: 11/6/08
Club Libby Lu at Downtown Disney Anaheim will close as Saks Inc refocuses on their core Saks Fifth Avenue business.
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StarBanner: Travolta bolts in for another Florida charity event (Movies) posted: 11/6/08
John Travolta and his family will celebrate the opening of "Bolt" with a charity event in Ocala, FL to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs Capital Campaign.
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THR: 'Band' lands Disney XD gig (Movies) posted: 11/6/08
The rebranded Toon Disney "Disney XD" will premiere their new live-action series "I'm With the Band", the story of a tween boy who becomes the lead guitar player for a Spinal Tap-type band that was popular in the '80s and is looking to make a comeback.
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THR: ABC reduces orders for two series (Movies) posted: 11/6/08
ABC has reduced the episode orders for its two midseason dramas "The Castle" and "The Unusuals"
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THR: ABC gives up 'Single' life (Movies) posted: 11/6/08
ABC's anticipated midseason comedy "Single with Parents' starring Alyssa Milano has been cancelled due to continued disagreements over the show's creative direction.
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Zap2It: 'The Bachelor' Gets a January Date (Movies) posted: 11/6/08
ABC announces "The Bachelor" will return in January and a new show "True Beauty" featuring a beauty pageant will premiere.
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AP: ABC's election coverage tops ratings (Movies,General) posted: 11/6/08
ABC News tops the election night ratings with 13.1 million prime-time viewers.
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Bernama: Lantern Extravaganza Involving Disney Characters (General) posted: 11/6/08
Beginning November 15 the Niuzexui (Niuzexui) Street Mall in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya will host a lantern extravaganza featuring various Disney characters until Feb 15.
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inRich: Cheetah Girls hang onto wholesome (Movies) posted: 11/6/08
How long can "The Cheetah Girls" Adrienne Bailon, Sabrina Bryan and Kiely Williams keep the tween focused phenomenon alive.
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AP: Disney to post 4Q Earnings (General) posted: 11/4/08
Disney expected to report profit growth in fourth quarter.
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Reuters: Disney looks to popular brands for holiday toys (Movies,Coll) posted: 11/4/08
Disney Consumer Products is expecting toys based upon their various franchises such as "Hannah Montana", "High School Musical" and "Disney Fairies" to be successful this holiday season.
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VarietyReview: Disney Online Pixie Hollow (Movies,General) posted: 11/4/08
Variety reviews Disney Online's "Disney Fairies: Pixie Hollow" online play space.
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OrSen: Mickey Mouse hedges his bets ahead of the election (General) posted: 11/4/08
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the various campaign contributions the Walt Disney World Resort has made in the past few weeks.
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Forbes: Disney's Pixie Dust Won't Boost Earnings (General) posted: 11/3/08
With the slow economy analysts examine the anticipated impact of the Disney Fairies brand.
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OrSen: Economy stalls Disney bowling center (WDW) posted: 11/3/08
The new bowling complex at Walt Disney World has been delayed as the private company behind the project has been having trouble getting financed in the current economic climate.
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Reuters: High School Musical repeats atop box office (Movies) posted: 11/3/08
Reuters reports Disney's "High School Musical 3" topped the box office for the second weekend.
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LATimes: His rodent gets struck by a 'Bolt' of luck (Movies) posted: 11/3/08
Disney story artist Mark Walton became more than a voiceover stand-in.
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WESH: Motorcycle Stunt Actor Hurt Sunday at Disney Studios (WDW) posted: 11/3/08
WESH reports "Lights Motors Action!" was stopped during a performance on Sunday when a motorcyclist was injured. Performances were cancelled for the remainder of the day but resumed on Monday.
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FireWire: Last Night We Saw An Early Screening Of Pixar’s Up (Movies) posted: 11/3/08
Cartoon Brew highlights a Fire Wire posting from a recent early screening of Pixar's "Up"
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TBO: Southwest Adds Pixie Dust In Deal With Disney (Movies) posted: 11/3/08
On Friday Southwest Airlines' Tinker Bell One, a specially decorated 737 began flights to Tampa International Airport and other airports. Its flight attendants will wear fairy wings and offer prizes to passengers who can answer questions relating to Tinker Bell.
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WSJ: Disney Could Raise Its Game With EA (General) posted: 11/3/08
The Wall Street Journal asks "Is it time for Disney to grab Electronic Arts?"
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Bloomberg: Disney Falls After Merrill Cuts Estimates on Economy (General) posted: 11/3/08
Disney shares fell 3.4 percent today after Merrill Lynch & Co. said the slowing economy would reduce theme park and broadcasting income.
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TVweek: NCTC Deal Boosts Distribution for Disney, ESPN HD Channels (General) posted: 11/3/08
Disney and ESPN Media Networks and the NCTC have made a multiyear agreement that will provide NCTC cable operators with access to HD channels.
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THR: 'King of the Hill' could reign at ABC (Movies) posted: 11/3/08
Reports former Fox comedy "King of the Hill" could find its way to ABC to be paired with "The Goode Family"
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THRReview: Legend of the Seeker (Movies) posted: 11/3/08
The Hollywood Reporter calls "The Legend of the Seeker" a new show from ABC Studios and Disney-ABC Domestic TV, "a sumptuous feast for the eyes, a Happy Meal for the ears."
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Zap2it: ABC Orders More Samantha Who? (Movies) posted: 11/3/08
ABC has ordered seven more episodes of "Samantha Who?"
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