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Disney News Headlines
July 2009

AP: Disney shares fall on business growth concerns (General) posted: 7/31/09
Disney shares fall after 3Q results spark concerns business growth remains elusive.
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Barrons: Don't Dis Disney (General) posted: 7/31/09
Barrons take on Disney's recent third earnings report -- disappointing earnings report has sent shares lower but odds are the stock will regain its magic.
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THR: ABC holds back for upfront (General) posted: 7/31/09
ABC announces it will hold more of its upfront inventory for scatter than usual. According to The Hollywood Reporter companies like Disney typically sell between 75% and 80% of their prime time inventory.
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OaklandTrib: Laid-off Pixar janitors protest in Emeryville (General) posted: 7/31/09
A group of janitors laid off from Pixar Animation Studios protested Thursday outside Pixar's Emeryville headquarters
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GeorgetownRecord: Mousejunkies! selling like hotcakes for local Disney addict (WDW) posted: 7/31/09
Brief interview with MouseJunkies! author Bill Burke.
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OrSen: Disney has animal magnetism for PBS reality show (WDW) posted: 7/31/09
Disney's Animal Kingdom was used as a location for the PBS show FETCH!
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OrSen: Disney Co. profit falls 26 percent on theme park, advertising, DVD slumps (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 7/30/09
An overview of Disney's third quarter earnings. Disney beat Street expectations but reported profits fell 26 percent.
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Reuters: Disney profit beats Wall Street, shares slide (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 7/30/09
Overview of the Disney Company's 2009 third quarter earnings.
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WKMG: Disney Pilot's Autopsy Report Released (WDW) posted: 7/30/09
The autopsy report for 21 year old monorail pilot Austin Wuennenberg shows the young man died from blunt trauma to the head and torso. There was no indication of "volatiles and drugs of abuse"
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UPI: TSA Seizes Disney World Toys (WDW) posted: 7/30/09
Two young boys had their souvenir toy gun and sword from Walt Disney World seized by TSA at the airport. Disney has offered to replace the toys.
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OCReg: Radio Contest Grants Winners A Night's Stay in the Haunted Mansion (DL) posted: 7/30/09
The winners of a recent Southern California radio promotion will spend the night in the Haunted Mansion.
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CartoonBrew: Hayao Miyazaki/John Lasseter Press Conference (Movies) posted: 7/30/09
Cartoon Brew offers video footage of a press conference featuring animation titans John Lasseter and Hayao Miyazaki.
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NYTimesBlog: Mouse Ears All Around the Album Chart (General) posted: 7/30/09
Numerous Disney stars are featured on the Billboard album chart including Demi Lovato whose "Here We Go Again" debuted in No. 1 while the "Hannah Montana 3" soundtrack was No. 5 with the "Hannah Montana Movie" soundtrack and Jonas Brothers albums also in the Top 20.
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OrSen: Will Disney World increase ticket prices this week? (WDW) posted: 7/30/09
Orlando Sentinel theme park ranger Kristin offers speculation that ticket prices will increase this weekend as it has increased the first weekend in August the past three years.
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CBSMW: Disney can't find the magic in its kingdom (General) posted: 7/30/09
Talks about Wall Street's goodwill toward Disney's Bob Iger who is regarded as "one of the more forward-thinking media executives around"
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THR: Disney's Q3 profit down 26% (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 7/30/09
Overview of Disney's third quarter earnings report with a special focus on the results from the movies and television divisions.
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BusinessWk: ESPN's Global Soccer Ambitions (General) posted: 7/30/09
In a sign that soccer will be vital to its future global growth, ESPN is launching a channel to show English Premier League games to British fans.
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NetworkWorld: Disney, Universal demand closure of The Pirate Bay (General) posted: 7/30/09
Disney along with Universal and other media companies are seeking the closure of the Bit Torrent search engine The Pirate Bay.
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JAMTV: 'Defying Gravity' space series tackles love triangles, otherworldly forces (Movies) posted: 7/30/09
Review of the upcoming ABC series "Defying Gravity"
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THR: ABC News expands medical coverage (General) posted: 7/30/09
ABC News has expanded its medical coverage and has hired Dr. Richard Besser, who was acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when the swine flu epidemic began earlier this year, as senior health and medical editor.
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OrSen: Federal investigators now reviewing corporate records as part of Disney World monorail probe (WDW) posted: 7/29/09
The NTSB has requested documents from the Disney Company regarding monorail standard operating procedures, cast member training, as well as mechanical and inspection history of the monorail trains and a track-switch mechanism.
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AP: Disney Earnings Preview Disney 3Q Profit Seen Lower (General) posted: 7/29/09
Disney 3rd-quarter earnings expected to dip as ABC, theme parks, studio seen hurt by recession.
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Forbes: Disney Seeks Digital Magic (General) posted: 7/29/09
Forbes evaluates Disney's 3Q estimates reporting its success to the Street may hinge on its movies, but its future lies in monetizing the Internet.
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OCReg: Is Michael Jackson’s 'Captain EO' returning to Disneyland? (DL) posted: 7/29/09
Rumors that Disneyland executives are evaluating a limited return of "Captain EO?"
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OrSen: Ten years of "Love in a Roller Coaster" (WDW) posted: 7/29/09
A look back at Rock N Roller Coaster as it celebrates 10 years.
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THR: ESPN adds eight to '30 for 30' project (General) posted: 7/29/09
ESPN announces additional documentary films focusing on sports events that occurred within the past 30 years. ESPN went on the air in 1979.
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OrSen: Potential ride names emerge for Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter (WDW) posted: 7/29/09
Possible attraction, shops and restaurant names have been ferreted out by IOACentral.com.
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Variety: 25 films and TV productions including Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 to get CA incentives (Movies) posted: 7/29/09
Disney's "Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2" is among the first 25 film and television productions to qualify for California's production incentive.
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NOLA: Princess and the Frog firefly character creates wrong kind of buzz (Movies) posted: 7/28/09
The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana, or CODOFIL has sent a letter to Disney's Iger expressing the organization's concern over the portrayal of Cajun people as exhibited by the a toothless, lovesick firefly in "The Princess and the Frog"
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OCReg: What happened to controversial hotel plan in Disney area? (DL) posted: 7/28/09
The Orange County Register offers an update on the various properties entangled in the fight between Anaheim and Disney when developer SunCal made plans to build new homes on the properties near Disneyland a couple of years ago.
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JTA: Disney to launch channel in Israel (Movies) posted: 7/28/09
In September the Disney Channel will broadcast programming in Israel dubbed into Hebrew as well as offer original programming with Israeli actors. Current Disney Channel programming comes to Israel via satellite with Hebrew substitles.
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CNN: Take a trip down memory lane at Disneyland (DL) posted: 7/28/09
Tips and ideas for your upcoming Disneyland vacation.
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AP: ESPN to show MLS, European Soccer in Britain (Movies) posted: 7/28/09
ESPN buys live rights to show MLS and other European league games in Britain
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Variety: 'Bachelorette' finale wins night for ABC (Movies) posted: 7/28/09
ABC's two-hour finale of "The Bachelorette" brought the network a ratings win along with the program that followed it "Dating in the Dark"
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Reuters: Action guinea pigs topple Potter at box office (Movies) posted: 7/27/09
"G-Force," the Disney live action and computer-generated animation family feature, topped the box office with $32.1 million.
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OrSen: Free dining promotion extended at WDW (WDW) posted: 7/27/09
Disney extended the free dining promotion, which initially covered dates only through Oct. 3, until Dec. 17, with a four-day blackout period around Thanksgiving.
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STLtoday: Disney's secret research center testing online ads (General) posted: 7/27/09
A look at the Disney Company's ongoing research into the effectiveness of various sized online ads.
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ComingSoon: Disney Animation Panel Comic-Con Highlights (Movies) posted: 7/27/09
Learn more about Disney's upcoming animated features that were showcased at the recent Comic-Con presentation.
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KSBW: 17,000 Balloons To Raise House For Charity (Movies) posted: 7/27/09
Man inspired by "Up" will use balloons to lift his home in an effort to raise $350,000 for the Children's Hospice and Palliative Care.
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Reuters: Tim Burton explores Alice in Wonderland (Movies) posted: 7/27/09
Question and answer session with "Alice in Wonderland" director Tim Burton.
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JHM: Disney’s "Alice in Wonderland" exhibit gets ready to wander the globe (Movies) posted: 7/27/09
Jim Hill reveals where this Comic-Con highlight may be headed next. He also shares some information about the plot of this new Tim Burton film.
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OrSen: WDW's Petty Experience to boost marketing (WDW) posted: 7/27/09
Walt Disney World's Richard Petty Driving Experience will adjust its marketing to highlight its location more. They are also going to increase benefits to repeat customers.
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Reuters: Rodents move center stage as cool new superheroes (Movies) posted: 7/27/09
Various recent films have featured rodents in positive roles.
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Variety: ESPN, NFL Kick Off Films Partnership (Movies) posted: 7/27/09
ESPN’s Films-Movies division will team with Andell Entertainment and NFL Films to produce "Lombardi," a drama about iconic Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi. The film is anticipated to be released in theaters the weekend between the championships and the Super Bowl in 2011.
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AWN: Disney XD Launch Date Announced for UK (General) posted: 7/27/09
Disney XD, the UK's first boy-focused, girl inclusive TV channel for kids aged 6-14 years, will launch on August 31.
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THR: ABC Family orders more 'Make It' (Movies) posted: 7/27/09
ABC Family has ordered an additional 10-episod of the new drama series "Make It or Break It"
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THR: 'Lost' producers talk final season (Movies) posted: 7/27/09
Highlights from the Comic-Con presentation on ABC's "Lost" that will begin its finale season in early 2010.
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Variety: ABC, CBS tie in Sunday ratings race (Movies) posted: 7/27/09
ABC and ABC tied for the most viewers on Sunday.
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OrSen: Disney's test of centralized FastPass distribution (WDW) posted: 7/24/09
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the current FastPass tests at Animal Kingdom. They have made FastPasses to all of the park's attraction that offer them in a centralized location at the entrance to it's tough to be a bug.
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OrlSen: How long will Disney prop up attendance with deep discounts? (WDW) posted: 7/24/09
Disney continues various promotions to boost attendance through the global recession.
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OCReg: Eateries, store could go on Disney-area RV park site (DL) posted: 7/24/09
Reports the 11-acre site at Harbor Boulevard and Ball Road that was part of the failed plan for condominiums in 2008 is now planned to feature new restaurants, a pharmacy and renovated RV park.
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OCReg: Guinea pig fans brace for deluge after 'G-Force' debut (Movies) posted: 7/24/09
Various pet organizations are concerned that Disney's upcoming "G-Force" will lead to guinea pig purchases by people unprepared to care for them.
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JHM: Crowds at Comic-Con go crazy for TRON: Legacy (Movies) posted: 7/24/09
Jim Hill reports from Hall H, where Jeff Bridges made an appearance at the Disney 3D panel to talk about what it was like to revisit the World of TRON 27 years after the release of the first film
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LATimes: Burton reveals 'Alice in Wonderland' secrets at Comic-Con (Movies) posted: 7/24/09
Highlights from the "Alice in Wonderland" presentation at Comic-Con including the film's teaser trailer.
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OrSenImage: Disney Canoe Races (WDW) posted: 7/24/09
Images from the Walt Disney World canoe races. 75 teams competed along the Rivers of America.
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Reuters: Disney CEO bullish on direct Web marketing to cons (General) posted: 7/23/09
Highlights from Disney CEO Iger's remarks at the Fortune Brainstorm Tech about the company's exploration of paid subscription based online content.
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AP: Fans step into the world of 'Alice in Wonderland' (Movies) posted: 7/23/09
Sets, props, costumes and more from Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" on display at Comic-Con.
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THRLiveBlog: Comic-Con Highlights include Burton's Alice, Tron panel and more (Movies) posted: 7/23/09
Among the reports included in The Hollywood Reporter's live blog from Comic-Con 2009 is the name of Disney's upcoming Tron film "Tron Legacy". The report offers a few brief remarks from the filmmakers and actor Jeff Bridges, highlights from the "Alice in Wonderland" and Zemeckis' "Christmas Carol" presentations.
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Reuters: Disney Japan to sell movies in tiny memory cards (General) posted: 7/23/09
Reporters Disney Company Japan will offer movies on pre-recorded microSD cards together with the DVDallowing the consumer to enjoy the film on the go as well as at home.
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Bloomberg: Disney to Close Nine French Stores, Cut 97 Jobs, Figaro Says (OD) posted: 7/23/09
Reports that Disney Company will close 9 of its 13 French stores and may cut 97 jobs.
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WESH: Disney Helps Kids Become Performers (WDW) posted: 7/23/09
Walt Disney World cast members volunteer their time teaching introductory dance and other performing arts basics to local children at the Pine Hills Boys and Girls Club that is sponsored by Disney.
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JaxNws: Dreams do come true at Disney Complex (WDW) posted: 7/23/09
A mom offers highlights from her recent experiences watching the USSSA 14 and Under Majors Elite World Series held at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex.
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OCReg: OC Exclusive Store Opens at Downtown Disney (DL) posted: 7/23/09
Kitson Kids has opened in the spot previously occupied by Starabilias.
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THR: 'Ugly Betty' heads to TV Guide Network (Movies) posted: 7/23/09
The cable off-network rights to ABC's "Ugly Betty" have been picked up by the TV Guide Network for about $200,000 per episode. The episodes will air within two weeks of their ABC presentation. They will also be available on hulu.com and ABC.com.
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THR: 'FlashForward' among U.K. acquisitions for fall (Movies) posted: 7/23/09
British network acquires rights to ABC's yet-to-air series "FlashForward"
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LATimes: HBO will be rooting for 'FlashForward' to be a hit on ABC (Movies) posted: 7/23/09
According to the Los Angeles Times, HBO was pitched "FlashForward" but passed on it, allowed it to be shopped around on the condition that it be paid $5,000 to $7,500 per episode and about 7% of rerun revenue. "FlashForward" will premiere in September on ABC.
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ArchitecturalRecord: In San Francisco, A Museum to Celebrate Walt Disney (General) posted: 7/21/09
Brief overview of the building designs behind the soon to open Walt Disney Museum.
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WashPost: Housing Bust Puts Disney-Designed Suburb Within Reach (WDW) posted: 7/21/09
Article highlights the impact of housing bust on Disney-designed Celebration FL.
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IGN: Tron 2 Gets Viral (Movies) posted: 7/21/09
With San Diego Comic Con just around the corner IGN shares the contents of a package they received from Flynn's Arcade.
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SlashFilm: New Photo: Disney’s Rapunzel (Movies) posted: 7/21/09
Still image scan from "Rapunzel"
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THR: 'Lost' yard sale will auction iconic props (Movies) posted: 7/21/09
Disney-owned ABC will auction off various iconic props from "Lost"
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THR: ABC makes splash with 'Wipeout' renewal (Movies) posted: 7/21/09
Disney-owned ABC has renewed "Wipeout" for a third season.
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LATimes: ESPN plans websites for LA, NYC and Dallas (General) posted: 7/21/09
With local sports coverage online, ESPN is poised to muscle into the space newspapers and TV have left open.
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Variety: ABC's 'Dating' finds primetime love (Movies) posted: 7/21/09
ABC's unscripted "Dating in the Dark" had a solid premiere winning the 10 o'clock hour in key demos.
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THR: Disney crossover is year's best on cable (Movies) posted: 7/20/09
The Disney Channel's "Wizards on Deck With Hannah Montana" crossover special was watched by 9.3 million viewers making it the most-watched scripted cable program this year.
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Playbill: [title of show]'s Bell and Bowen Working on New Project for Disney Magic (WDW,Movies) posted: 7/20/09
A new show is being developed for the Disney Magic by [title of show]'s Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen. Characters reportedly featured include Hades, Pain & Panic, Dr. Facilier, Jafar, Yzma, Evil Queen, Captain Hook, Kronk, Cruella de Vil, Maleficent, the Queen of Hearts and Ursula.
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OrSen: Disney names new vice president over Animal Kingdom (WDW) posted: 7/20/09
Kevin Lansberry, who had been in charge of Downtown Disney, will become top executive at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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Reuters: More kids' tunes on tap from They Might Be Giants (General) posted: 7/20/09
The Idlewild/Disney Sound label will present "Here Comes Science" a new kids album featuring They Might Be Giants.
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NYTimes: Disney Family Museum Should Give Disneyana a Boost (Coll) posted: 7/20/09
Brief overview of the coming Walt Disney Family Museum and its anticipated impact on the Disneyana collectibles market.
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AP: Tyler Perry treats Philly kids to Disney World (WDW) posted: 7/20/09
Director / actor Tyler Perry will pay for 65 children from a Philadelphia day camp to visit Walt Disney World after learning of the allegations that racism kept them from enjoying an area swim club.
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OrSen: Children alone 2 hours while parents swam at Disney pool (WDW) posted: 7/20/09
A Michigan couple left their foster children, ages 2 and 4, alone in their Walt Disney World hotel room, deputies said.
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NYTimes: Demi Lovato's Rise to the Top (Movies) posted: 7/20/09
A look at the rising star Demi Lovato and how she differs from other Disney stars including how her rock-style broadens the musical styles heard on Radio Disney
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Empire: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Posters Debut (Movies) posted: 7/20/09
New posters are posted on their website. Check out the September issue of Empire magazine for more exclusive pictures, and a report from the set of "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time."
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THR: Shaquille O'Neal in new ABC reality series (Movies) posted: 7/20/09
Disney-owned ABC will air "Shaq Vs" a new reality program featuring Shaquille O'Neal competing against other world class athletes in their own sports. The show premieres August 18th.
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Mediaweek: ESPN Launches New Local Sites (General) posted: 7/20/09
ESPN announces it will launch ESPNDallas this fall followed by ESPNNewYork.com and ESPNLosAngeles.com in the first half of 2010.
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OrSen: Is Michael Vick's first stop on possible return to NFL in Central Florida? (WDW) posted: 7/20/09
Reports former Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Michael Vick may begin in training in preparation for return to the NFL at Disney's Wide World of Sports, home of his trainer Tom Shaw. Shaw has stated that while that facility is his No. 1 choice .."I would never put Disney in a position of getting negative exposure. If Disney tells me he can't train here, then I won't train him here."
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JapanToday: DA PUMP rock party at Tokyo Disney Resort with new single (OD) posted: 7/20/09
Pop group and dance unit DA PUMP promoted their new single at Tokyo Disney Resort.
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PalmBeachDailyNews: Norton Museum 'Disney' show (General) posted: 7/20/09
Highlights from the traveling exhibit celebrating Disney's musical history.
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OrSen: Tape of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews leads to computer virus (General) posted: 7/20/09
ESPN reporter Erin Andrews was unknowingly undressing for a camera when she was filmed through a peephole at her hotel. The footage has been spreading over the net and is now being used to spread a computer virus.
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Examiner: Disneyland presents newly-restored CinemaScope version of Disneyland U.S.A. (DL) posted: 7/20/09
Highlights from the July 17th D23 event featuring the newly-restored CinemaScope version of Disneyland USA and the panel discussion that followed.
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OCReg: Disney Legend Marty Sklar Retires (DL,General) posted: 7/20/09
Highlights from the career of Disney Legend Marty Sklar.
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OrSen: Man arrested at Disney water park on lewd molestation charge (WDW) posted: 7/20/09
Report regarding the arrest of a man for allegedly molesting a teenage boy at a Disney water park.
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LATimes: Walter Cronkite, longtime CBS anchorman, dies at 92 (General) posted: 7/20/09
Legendary newsman Walter Cronkite died July 17 at the age of 92. Disney fans will remember Cronkite as a narrator for Epcot's Spaceship Earth and Holiday Illuminations tag as well as for his participation in the grand opening of the Disney-MGM Studios and his role in the attraction film "Back to Neverland"
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OrSen: Twelve hurt when 2 Disney buses crash (WDW) posted: 7/16/09
Reports a Disney World buse rear-ended another in front of the Contemporary Resort. A dozen individuals were taken to area hospitals with minor injuries. The url posted here will be updated as more information becomes available.
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OrSen: Mother of Disney monorail pilot expects to sue Walt Disney Parks (WDW) posted: 7/16/09
Christine Wuennenberg had her petition to preserve evidence in the monorail accident denied on Tuesday. It is believed that she will file a claim against Disney Parks and Resorts following her son Austin's death in the July 5th monorail accident.
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OrSen: Monorail collision triggered by worker's failure to activate track switch (WDW) posted: 7/16/09
The Orlando Sentinel's Jason Garcia gives the latest information in the continuing investigation of the July 5th monorail accident.
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OrSen: Paradiso 37 offers a world of flavors (WDW) posted: 7/16/09
Orlando Sentinel reviews Downtown Disney's new eatery "Paradiso 37" that celebrates the flavors of North, South and Central America.
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THR: Disney eyes another teen star (Movies) posted: 7/16/09
The Hollywood Reporter highlights a newcomer to the Disney Channel stars universe -- Bridgit Mendler. She was recently featured in episodes of "JONAS" and "Wizards of Waverly Place" and will get her first starring role in the upcoming Disney Channel series "Charlie"
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B&C: Disney Channel Orders ‘Good Luck Charlie’ (Movies) posted: 7/16/09
Production will begin in August on the new Disney Channel sitcom "Good Luck Charlier" about a couple of teenagers who must help out the family by watching their baby sister while their parents work full time.
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OCReg: D23 Expo Highlights (DL) posted: 7/16/09
Brief overview of the September D23 Expo -- an "unprecendented...largest gathering of all things disney, ever," according to Steven Clark, Disney communications VP and head of the official D23 Disney fan club.
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OCWeekly: California Adventure Dreamin' With Bob Weis (DL) posted: 7/16/09
In "Dishney: California Adventure Dreamin' With Bob Weis" the OC Weekly takes a look at the career of Bob Weis and opines on the his selection to lead the redevelopment of Disney's California Adventure.
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OCReg: 800 demonstrators march on Disney over labor dispute (DL) posted: 7/16/09
Another protest rally over the ongoing labor dispute between Disney and workers at the Disneyland Resort's three hotels was held on Tuesday.
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THR: Willem Dafoe goes to 'Mars' (Movies) posted: 7/16/09
Willem Dafoe has joined the cast of "John Carter of Mars", Disney's adaptation of the Edgar Rice Burroughs book series.
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AP: ESPN, Sky buy Scottish soccer rights (General) posted: 7/16/09
ESPN, Sky acquire rights to broadcast Scottish Premier League matches in Britain, Ireland.
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CartoonBrewObit: Voice Talent Dallas McKennon, 89 Voice of Epcot's Franklin (Movies) posted: 7/14/09
Among Dallas McKennon's Disney roles -- he is the voice of Ben Franklin in Epcot's American Adventure, the fox in Mary Poppins, and played Detective Hutchins in "The Misadventures of Merlin Jones"
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WFTV: $100,000 Worth of Disney, Universal Tix Stolen (WDW) posted: 7/14/09
Thousands of dollars worth of Orlando theme parks tickets have been stolen from a local tour office.
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Playbill: Mary Poppins to Play Melbourne in 2010; Other Int'l Productions Planned (Movies) posted: 7/14/09
The Disney-Cameron Mackintosh musical Mary Poppins -- based on the books by Australia's P.L. Travers and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film -- will open at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne in July 2010.
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THR: Steven Weber moves to new 'Town' (Movies) posted: 7/14/09
Ben Schnetzer has been signed to a lead role in ABC's midseason drama series "Happy Town" and negotiations continue with Steven Weber to play a lead in the series.
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AP: Don Ohlmeyer to serve as ESPN ombudsman (General) posted: 7/14/09
Television veteran Don Ohlmeyer to serve as ESPN's next ombudsman starting in August
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AP: Disney Monorail Operator Offers Condolences (WDW) posted: 7/13/09
62-year-old Alan Rubino through co-worker Dennis Pickering said that he "wishes to extend to the family and friends of Austin his deepest and heart-felt condolences."
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OrSen: Landmark rhino has roots at Disney's Animal Kingdom (WDW) posted: 7/13/09
One of the white rhinos born at Disney's Animal Kingdom and reintroduced into the wilds of Uganda has given birth. "We are thrilled to contribute to the sustainment of this critical species in Uganda," says Jackie Ogden, vice president of Animal Programs and Environmental Initiatives with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
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LP: Weird Al's New Video "Skipper Dan" (DL,WDW) posted: 7/13/09
Weird Al’s new single "Skipper Dan" from the "Internet Leaks" collection highlights the life of a Jungle Cruise skipper.
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AWN: Disney to Show Princess & Frog at Black Journalists Convention (Movies) posted: 7/13/09
Disney will present a sneak preview of special footage from Walt Disney Pictures' animated comedy adventure, "The Princess and the Frog," as well as a live performance by Tony Award(R) winning-actress Anika Noni Rose and unveil Princess Tiana as she will appear in the theme parks at the upcoming National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Annual Convention and Career Fair.
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TheReporter: Disney museum prepares for opening (General) posted: 7/13/09
Disney's daughter and son-in-law, Diane Disney Miller and former Disney CEO Ron Miller, and his grandchildren hope to enlighten younger people about Walt Disney with a new $110 million museum opening Oct. 1 at The Presidio in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale Aug. 1.
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ABCNewsVideo: Interview with Actress Chelsea Staub of JONAS (Movies) posted: 7/13/09
Chelsea Staub stars alongside the pop trio in Disney's hit show "Jonas."
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OrSen: Where does preshow end and attraction begin? (WDW) posted: 7/13/09
Brief discussion about pre-show elements with WDI's Eric Jacobson.
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OrSen: Disney's Animal Kingdom getting new vice president (WDW) posted: 7/13/09
Val Bunting currently vice president in charge of Disney's Animal Kingdom will move to Disney's Port Orleans Resort once her replacement can be selected. The move is Bunting's choice.
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OrSen: Man blames tight swimsuit for exposing himself at Typhoon Lagoon (WDW) posted: 7/13/09
A Connecticut man blamed his "european style" bathing suit for exposing himself to a 14-year-old girl at a Walt Disney World water park Saturday, deputies said.
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NASA: Shuttle Endeavour poised for Saturday Evening Launch (WDW) posted: 7/10/09
The shuttle Endeavour is scheduled to launch Saturday at 7:39p. Walt Disney World guests can view the shuttle by looking towards the eastern sky. Weather conditions are predicting a 60% chance of delay with improving outlooks on their scheduled launch windows for the following days. Mission STS-172 has already been delayed in two previous launch attempts in June. For regular updates, stay tuned to Spaceflightnow.com, NASA's STS-127 blog or follow Commander Mark L Polansky @Astro_127.
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OrSen: Disney's monorail procedures changed in years leading up to accident (WDW) posted: 7/10/09
The Orlando Sentinel updates its article on three Disney workers paid leave with details about changes that have occurred to monorail operations over the years.
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Reuters: Hong Kong votes for $468 mln Disneyland expansion (OD) posted: 7/10/09
Hong Kong lawmakers have approved previously announced plans to expand Hong Kong Disneyland.
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OCReg: Disneyland gets viral with elaborate fake marriage proposal (DL) posted: 7/10/09
The Orange County Register discusses viral marketing in light of Disneyland's recent campaign featuring a Main Street wedding proposal.
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Variety: ABC's Defying Gravity Premieres in August (Movies) posted: 7/10/09
ABC's "Defying Gravity" will premiere Aug 2 at 9p with regular episodes scheduled for Sundays at 10p until the fall season starts.
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OrSen: Tourist Group at Hospital After Flu-Like Symptoms Detected (WDW) posted: 7/10/09
A busload of Mississippi tourists following a trip to Walt Disney World are being treated at Florida Hospital Celebration in light of a positive flu diagnosis for one passenger and flu complaints by others. It is unknown if it is the H1N1 strain.
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OrSen: Disney places three on paid leave in deadly crash (WDW) posted: 7/9/09
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting a monorail pilot, a monorail maintenance shop employee, and a transportation manager have been placed on a three day paid leave.
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WIRED: Disney's D23 Brings Tron Props and More to Comic-Con (General) posted: 7/9/09
At Comic-Con International Disney's D23 will present various artifacts from Disney's various sci-fi releases such as "The Rocketeer", "The Black Hole", "Condorman" and "Sky High" in their Heroic and Robotic exhibition.
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OCReg: OC chain caters to Disneyland night owls (DL) posted: 7/9/09
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co has announced "Late Night Happy Hour" at its Anaheim and Long Beach locations.
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NYTimes: Japan’s Master Animator to Be Honored in U.S. Visit (General) posted: 7/9/09
"The Walt Disney of Japan" Hayao Miyazaki will make an appearance at the upcoming San Diego comic-con.
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THR: New crew for 'Camp Rock 2' (Movies) posted: 7/9/09
"Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam" will begin production this summer and debut next year on Disney Channel.
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JHM: 2010 brings Camp Rock 2, High School Musical 4 and Hannah Montana series finale (General) posted: 7/9/09
Jim Hill brings you the latest news on these Disney Channel productions, including the real reason that Miley Cyrus agreed to a fourth & final season of her hit sitcom
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AP: Book states ESPN paid Beckham company for documentary (General) posted: 7/9/09
According to the new book "The Beckham Experiment" ESPN paid Beckham's management company for documentary on soccer star David Beckham.
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THRQ&A: Interview with Mark Burnett about ABC's Shark Tank (General) posted: 7/9/09
Mark Burnett's latest reality program "Shark TanK" premieres on ABC, August 9th.
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OrSen: Synopsis of NTSB Report on Monorail Collision (WDW) posted: 7/8/09
The Orlando Sentinel offers a synopsis of the NTSB report on the monorail accident includes the suspected sequence of events and actions including Austin's attempt to back away from the oncoming monorail prior to the collision.
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OrlSen: Family, friends remember Austin Wuennenberg as more than a Disney monorail pilot (WDW) posted: 7/8/09
Reports from Austin Wuennenberg's memorial held today at the First United Methodist Church.
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AP: NTSB declares No Mechanical Problems in Fatal Monorail Accident (WDW) posted: 7/8/09
The NTSB reports no malfunctions have been found with the automatic train stop system, nor with any mechanical parts of the switch. They are focusing on why a switch failed to change positions. They also reported that it appears Austin Wuennenberg, the monorail pilot who died, tried to put his train in reverse to avoid the collision.
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SunSentinel: West Palm Beach firefighter assisted passengers after Disney World monorail crash (WDW) posted: 7/8/09
Account of the off-duty firefighter who assisted passengers after the monorail crash
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NYTimes: Analyst Admits to Being ‘Dead Wrong’ After Disney’s ‘Up’ Is Big Earner (Movies,General) posted: 7/8/09
Richard Greenfield of Pali Research offers a mea culpa of sorts regarding his prediction Pixar's "Up" would poorly perform at the box office.
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Variety: 'Hannah Montana' rules cable ratings (Movies) posted: 7/8/09
Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana" drew 6.9 million viewers on Sunday.
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OrSen: Peek into Princess Diana's world (WDW) posted: 7/8/09
"Diana -- The People's Princess" an exhibit celebrating her life has opened in the old home of Virgin Megastore in Downtown Disney.
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Bloomberg: Five Disney films Part of 25 Top Grossing Films (Movies) posted: 7/8/09
Adjusting box office receipts for inflation Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is #10 and 101 Dalmatians is #11. View the article for the complete list.
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OCReg: ESPN Zone gets new screens, toilet TVs (General) posted: 7/8/09
The Orange County Register reports the Downtown Disney ESPNZone is in the process of upgrading nearly 100 of their 150 tvs to high definition.
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IGN: New Nemo Scribe Announced (Movies) posted: 7/8/09
Braveheart writer Randall Wallace will work on the script for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Captain Nemo
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WSJ: Mountain West Signs TV Deal With ESPN (General) posted: 7/8/09
The Mountain West Conference signed a cable tv contract with ESPN on Wednesday afternoon becoming the last of 11 college conferences to join the four-year arrangement.
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OrSen: Cherished Memories of Recent Monorail Ride with Austin (WDW) posted: 7/7/09
A family recounts their magical experience aboard the monorail with pilot Austin who tragically died in the July 5th accident.
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AP: Imagination Movers Back in the Studio (Movies) posted: 7/7/09
The Playhouse Disney program "Imagination Movers" has begun filming its second season.
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OCReg: Timon Parking Lot closes to make way for Cars Land (DL) posted: 7/7/09
Timon parking lot has closed as the Cars Land project begins.
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WOFL: Princess Diana exhibit opens at Downtown Disney (WDW) posted: 7/7/09
Brief description and video of the newly opened Princess Diana exhibit
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ComingSoon: International Poster for Disney's A Christmas Carol (Movies) posted: 7/7/09
Image of the poster for the upcoming "A Christmas Carol"
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GlendaleNewsPress: Child lands big Disney role (Movies) posted: 7/7/09
Carter Thomas, 9, of La Crescenta, CA was selected this past week by Disney to portray Michael Banks in a touring production of "Mary Poppins"
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THR: Andrea Bowen returning to 'Housewives' (Movies) posted: 7/7/09
Actress Andrea Bowen who portrayed Susan Mayer's daughter Julie is expected to return for the upcoming season of ABC's "Desperate Housewives"
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Reuters: ESPN to relaunch UK channel in August (General) posted: 7/7/09
A new ESPN will launch in Britain in August that will feature 46 Premier League soccer matches and other international sports programming.
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WFTV: Monorail Victim was "The Perfect Son" (WDW) posted: 7/6/09
WFTV shares personal stories of Monorail pilot Austin Wuennenberg who died in the holiday weekend accident.
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OrlSen: Disney fans pay tribute to monorail driver by getting #Austin into Twitter trending topics (WDW) posted: 7/6/09
Disney fans created the Twitter hashtag #Austin in an effort to get the term into Twitter's trending topics in an attempt to honor the monorail driver tragically killed this weekend in the monorail collision.
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WFTV: Monorail Reopens After Young "Genius" Dies In Collision (WDW) posted: 7/6/09
An overview of the tragic monorail collision including images of the crash, links to the audio of 911 calls, brief remarks from the monorail driver's co-workers and official remarks from Disney.
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OrSen: Disney World reopens monorail -- with extra safety steps (WDW) posted: 7/6/09
Walt Disney World said it reopened its monorail system this afternoon -- after taking new safety steps to monitor track switches, according to a note to employees. According to the Orlando Sentinel report the new procedures include having multiple employees verify that a switch between monorail beams has been completed before a train is allowed to advance.
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OrSen: NTSB Investigates Fatal Walt Disney World Monorail Crash (WDW) posted: 7/6/09
After reviewing preliminary information gathered by Disney World safety investigators, the NTSB decided Monday afternoon to launch a full investigation into the fatal monorail crash. OSHA and the Orange County Sheriff's Office are also investigating the accident.
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WFTV: Anonymous Former Monorail Pilot Suspects Human Error in Crash (WDW) posted: 7/6/09
WFTV talks with an anonymous former monorail pilot about the general operations of the monorail and offers his speculation that the accident was due to human error.
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OCReg: Disneyland monorail runs as usual after Florida crash (DL) posted: 7/6/09
Disneyland continued operations of their monorail on Sunday hours after Walt Disney World's collision. Disneyland's routine safety checks showed their system was working properly.
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OCReg: O.C. entrepreneur lights up Mickey Mouse (DL) posted: 7/6/09
Disneyland sells Mickey Mouse balloons illuminated from within that were created by an Orange County balloon entrepreneur.
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CFNews13: Disney Connection to Thriller Shared in Interview with Neverland Ride Designer (WDW) posted: 7/6/09
Hugh Darley, who designed the rides for Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch talked about meeting Michael Jackson while working in the Imagineering offices at Walt Disney World. He also shares that Michael Jackson's "Thriller" was inspired imagery was inspired by the Disney theme parks Shooting Gallery.
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OrSen: 27 Condos at Celebration will be auctioned off (WDW) posted: 7/6/09
Opening bids at the August 1st auction will start at $95,000 on units that had previously had been priced at $480,000 to $600,000. The units are found within Celebration's Artisan Park and range from about 1300 square feet to more than 2100 square feet.
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Variety: ABC hops on Hulu (General) posted: 7/6/09
ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" is the first program to appear on Hulu. Other programs from Disney-owned channels ABC, ABC Family, SoapNet and Disney Channel are expected in the next couple of weeks.
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OrSen: Man accused of molesting girls at Typhoon Lagoon Arrested (WDW) posted: 7/6/09
Deputies said a 51-year-ol man at Walt Disney World's Typhoon Lagoon molested several girls at the water park. He was arrested Friday with help from water park cast members and sheriff's deputies.
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THR: Hawley pacts with ABC Studios (Movies,General) posted: 7/6/09
"The Unusuals" creator Noah Hawley has signed a deal with ABC Studios to write two new projects.
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OrSen: Walt Disney World Naturalization Ceremony Pictures (WDW) posted: 7/3/09
Images from the July 3rd Naturalization Ceremony held in front of Cinderella Castle.
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JHM: "Phineas & Ferb" creators offer summer vacation fun (Movies) posted: 7/3/09
Jim Hill shares the wisdom of Dan Povenmire & Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh, who use examples from their own childhood to show today's kids how they too can have a very enjoyable June, July & August.
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Bloomberg: Disney May Rehire Engineers in Hong Kong, Economic Times Says (OD) posted: 7/3/09
Bloomberg news offers highlights from the Hong Kong Economic Times about the upcoming expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland.
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SeattleTimes: Train promoting Disney's upcoming "A Christmas Carol" Makes Seattle stop (Movies) posted: 7/3/09
The train, which will be open to the public for boarding today and Saturday between 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., offers visitors a special glimpse of Disney's adaptation of "A Christmas Carol," in theaters this November.
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GazetteUK: Disney Channel comeback for Tianna, 10 (Movies) posted: 7/3/09
Tianna Webster, 10 will return for the second season of Disney Channel UK’s comedy series, Life Bites.
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Fool: Why Can't Disney Get It Right the First Time? (OD) posted: 7/2/09
A look at Disney's recent disappointments at the turnstiles of their new parks such as Animal Kingdom, California Adventure and Hong Kong Disneyland.
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AWN: Animation Mentor Hosts Free Webinar with Disney's Don Hahn (Movies,General) posted: 7/2/09
On Thursday July 14th AnimationMentor.com will host a free webinar with Disney animator Don Hahn about the life and influence of Disney mentor, teacher, and artist Walt Stanchfield
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LATimes: Disney plans major expansion of Hong Kong theme park (OD) posted: 7/2/09
The $450-million, five-year project will add three theme areas and boost the total park size by 23% in a bid to jolt sagging performance.
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AZCentral: Disney Store to reopen at Glendale's Arrowhead Towne (General) posted: 7/2/09
Glendale, Arizona's Arrowhead Towne Center mall will welcome back the Disney Store this fall.
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THR: 'Castle' book to promote series (Movies) posted: 7/2/09
ABC.com will feature chapters of an actual mystery novel entitled "Heat Wave" that will be "written" by the lead character of the show "Castle" After publishing the first half of the novel online, the book will ultimately be published by Hyperion in September.
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BusinessWk: Inside Disney's Toy Factory (Coll) posted: 7/2/09
Disney Consumer Products' Chris Heatherly and Len Mazzocco use systematic brainstorming and prototyping for the innovation to overhaul the lineup every six months
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THR: ABC orders 'Funniest' thing (Movies) posted: 7/2/09
The Hollywood Reporter announces ABC's taking a look at the reality competition program "The Fast & The Funniest"
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Mediaweek: SNL Vet Lands ABC TV Series (Movies) posted: 7/2/09
Chris Kattan to join the cast of ABC's new comedy "The Middle"
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THR: Christian Slater circles ABC series (Movies) posted: 7/2/09
Actor Christian Slater is in negotiations for ABC's "The Forgotten"
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LATimesObit: Karl Malden dies at 97; Oscar-winning actor (Movies) posted: 7/2/09
Karl Malden starred in TV's 'The Streets of San Francisco' and made famous the American Express catchphrase 'Don't leave home without it.' He appeared in more than 50 films over his long career. Disney fans will remember Karl Malden as Reverend Paul Ford in "Pollyanna" and Judge Higgins in "The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin"
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Reuters: Kevin Jonas, of Jonas Brothers, engaged (General) posted: 7/2/09
Recording artist and Disney Channel star Kevin Jonas is engaged to Danielle Deleasa. They met two years ago while in the Bahamas. No wedding date has been announced.
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