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September 2009

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OrSen: Engineers reviewing monorail after smoke, electrical shortage at Disney (WDW) posted: 9/30/09
Walt Disney World's monorail system is only partially operational now after an electrical short at the monorail control booth at the Magic Kingdom platform this morning.
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CFNews13: Smoke Brings Disney Monorail to Halt (WDW) posted: 9/30/09
Shorted circuit breaker began to smoke at lead to a morning closure of the Walt Disney World monorails.
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OrSen: Teen found dead at Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 9/30/09
A teenage boy was found unresponsive in his Port Orleans Resort - Riverside room. Sheriff initial reports indicate no foul play.
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latimes: Pooh rights belong to Disney, judge rules (General) posted: 9/30/09
Two remaining copyright and trademark suits are dismissed by U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper, bringing to an end a feud with the Slesinger family that dates back to 1991.
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NYTimes: Disney to Introduce Children's E-Book Site (Coll,General) posted: 9/30/09
Disney Company announces a new subscription-based Web site that will offer Disney digital books.
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OCReg: Behind Ghost Galaxy (DL) posted: 9/30/09
Brief interview with Ghost Galaxy show producer Steve Roach.
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OCReg: Inside Disneyland’s new Halloween fireworks show (DL) posted: 9/30/09
Highlights from Disneyland's new Halloween fireworks show
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OCReg: Fans can meet Disney star Selena Gomez (DL) posted: 9/30/09
Selena Gomez will make an appearance at South Coast Plaza Saturday.
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AFP: Museum charts the wonderful world of Disney (General) posted: 9/30/09
A look at the Walt Disney Family Museum.
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Reuters: Disney conjures up more "Wizards" episodes (Movies) posted: 9/30/09
Disney extended "Wizards of Waverly Place" third season an additional eight episodes.
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AP: Disney Offers Free Entry to 1 Million Volunteers (WDW) posted: 9/30/09
Disney offers free admission to 1 million guests who complete day of volunteer work in 2010
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Blogspot: Sneak Peek at Princess and the Frog Golden Book (Movies) posted: 9/30/09
The talented artist behind the upcoming "Princess and the Frog" little Golden Book offers a sneak peek on her blog.Link spotted on CartoonBrew
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Aceshowbiz: Mandy Moore Talks Disney's 'Rapunzel' (Movies) posted: 9/30/09
Actress Mandy Moore talks about her voice work as Rapunzel.
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latimes: Marge Champion still has the dance moves (Movies) posted: 9/30/09
The 90-year-old star of movies, theater and TV and the model for Snow White is the subject of an upcoming documentary, 'Keep Dancing,' with latest dance partner Donald Saddler.
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jamTV: Patricia Heaton plays mom again (Movies) posted: 9/30/09
Brief look at ABC's "The Middle" featuring Patricia Heaton
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USAToday: In ESPN's magazine, showing skin is no issue (General) posted: 9/30/09
ESPN The Magazine's first-ever "Body Issue" hitting newsstands Oct. 9 will feature more than 30 athletes posing nude or semi-nude.
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LATimes: Disney tells details of Marvel Entertainment acquisition in a regulatory filing (General) posted: 9/25/09
Nearly three months of negotiations, which involved intense back-and-forth over price, culminated in the $4-billion deal announced Aug. 31.
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SunTimes: Market for Disney's home quiet (General) posted: 9/25/09
Walt Disney's Chicago birthplace has been on the market for nearly a year.
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LATimes: will be there be a place for Miramax under new Disney Studios Chief? (Movies) posted: 9/25/09
The fate of specialty movie label Miramax Films appears even murkier than it has been in the wake of Dick Cook's ouster as the head of Walt Disney Studios.
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TCPalm: Budding Chefs learn to cook Disney way (WDW) posted: 9/25/09

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Variety: Surrogates looks to lead box office (Movies) posted: 9/25/09
Surrogtes a sci-fi fantasy where humans and androids interact will hit theaters this weekend and Disney hopes the film will top the box office.
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Variety: Big numbers for new comedies (Movies) posted: 9/25/09
ABC's new comedies "Modern Family" and "Cougar Town" opened to impressive numbers.
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THR: ABC picks up 'Friends With Benefits' (Movies) posted: 9/25/09
ABC has picked up the single-camera comedy "Friends with Benefits" that take viewers through the maze of the"mating habits of today's young adults"
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Variety: ABC commits to new drama (Movies) posted: 9/25/09
ABC has given pilot commitment a new Jerry Bruckheimer drama.
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TheCapital: Disney Store Annapolis Hosting Halloween "Dress Rehearsal" (General) posted: 9/25/09
Local Disney Store is hosting a "Disney Store Halloween Dress Rehearsal Party" on Oct 21.
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OrSen: Suspicious device found on Disney World bus was old tire-pressure monitor (WDW) posted: 9/21/09
The suspicious device located on the undercarriage of a Walt Disney World bus on Thursday has been determined to be an old prototype for a wireless tire-pressure monitor.
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Variety: The Best Job in Town (General) posted: 9/21/09
A look at the Disney Company under the leadership of Bob Iger. (the article was posted hours before the sudden departure of Studios chief Cook)
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LPLatest: Studio Chief Dick Cook resigns from Disney Official Statements (General) posted: 9/21/09
On Friday afternoon (9/18) Dick Cook and Bob Iger released official statements regarding Cook's departure from the Disney Company.
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latimes: Disney's clash at the top (Movies) posted: 9/21/09
Studio chief Dick Cook's 38-year career that began as a Monorail operator ends abruptly after he chafes CEO Bob Iger.
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LATimesblog: Why did Bob Iger get rid of Dick Cook? (Movies,General) posted: 9/21/09
Times blogger Patrick Goldstein seeks to unravel the mystery of Dick Cook's sudden ouster from the Disney Studios.
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latimes: Disney Studios chief Dick Cook abruptly leaves the company (Movies,General) posted: 9/21/09
The news stuns the entertainment industry for its suddenness, revealing a rift between Cook and Disney CEO Robert Iger.
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LATimes: Johnny Depp says he's 'shocked and very sad' about Cook's Departure (Movies,General) posted: 9/21/09
Comments from actor Johnny Depp on the abrupt departure of Disney Studios chief Dick Cook.
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LATimes: Disney's Iger needs to move quickly to name new studio chief (General) posted: 9/21/09
The Los Angeles Times discusses the uneasiness generated by Cook's sudden departure as the Studios chief.
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JHM: Will Dick Cook’s exit trip up "Pirates 4" as well as the Muppets’ big-screen return? (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/21/09
Jim Hill shares what he’s heard about the sudden resignation of the Chairman of Walt Disney Studios. In particular the impact that this management change may have on the various pictures that Cook had personally put into development
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OrlSen: Rethinking Adventures by Disney (OD) posted: 9/21/09
The Adventures by Disney 2010 schedule shows Disney has opted to drop a few destinations and has scaled back the number of trips offered.
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SciFiWire: How Rapunzel changes everything for the Disney princess film (Movies) posted: 9/21/09
John Lasseter's remarks on "Rapunzel" from his D23 Expo presentation
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OrlSen: Walt Disney World shakes up transportation management (WDW) posted: 9/21/09
Leadership shuffle in Walt Disney World transportation unit follows a difficult summer that included a fatal monorail crash; Disney says the changes aren't related to the accident.
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THR: 'Pushing Daisies' sees life after death (Movies) posted: 9/21/09
ABC's cancelled comedy "Pushing Daises" collected four Emmys including best supporting actress in a comedy to Kristin Chenoweth.
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LATimes: Heirs file claims to Marvel heroes (General) posted: 9/21/09
The family of late artist Jack Kirby seek to regain copyright control of certain characters found in the Marvel universe. Disney recently agreed to purchase Marvel for $4 billion.
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latimes: ABC takes risks with its fall prime-time lineup (Movies) posted: 9/21/09
The network faces its toughest challenge in years as it premieres twice as many new shows as its rivals. Many of its hit shows are aging and 'Lost,' a cult classic, is in its last season.
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LATimesblog: ABC cutting back on commercials for series premiere episodes (Movies) posted: 9/21/09
ABC is cutting the number of commercials it would normally run in the first episodes of its new series such as "Cougar Town," "The Middle," "FlashForward" and "Eastwick."
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DIS: Spring 2010 Disney College Program Interview Sessions and Presentation Available Throughout US (WDW) posted: 9/21/09
Presentations and interview sessions are beginning for the Spring 2010 Disney College Program. To find out when there will be a presentation near you visit the official website
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LATimes: At Disney, Michael Jordan steps off the floor (DL) posted: 9/21/09
A look at Michael Jordan's transition from Napa Rose general manager and master sommerlier to winemaker.
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OrlSen: Updating classic attractions is a tricky question (WDW) posted: 9/21/09
Evaluating the recent updates Imagineering has made to several classic Walt Disney World attractions.
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CFNews13: Investigation into Device Found on Disney Bus Continues (WDW) posted: 9/18/09
The suspicious device that was found yesterday on a Disney Bus has been determined to be "not explosive and not dangerous" however it is still under investigation and the sheriff's office says they haven't ruled out "sinister motives". The device is thought to be a transponder.
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OrSen: Mystery Device attached to Disney bus spurs scramble by authorities (WDW) posted: 9/18/09
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the impact yesterday's suspension of bus service at Walt Disney World had on guests.
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Variety: Magical laffs for Penn, Teller (Movies) posted: 9/18/09
ABC has signed illusionist Penn & Teller to a one-hour comedy featuring the duo as Las Vegas magicians by night and reluctant detectives by day.
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THR: Disney's Selena Gomez Receives ALMA (Movies) posted: 9/18/09
Selena Gomez from the Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place" received an ALMA. The ALMA's recognize achievements by Latino artists in film, television and music over the past year.
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CFNews13: Device Temporarily Halts Disney Buses (WDW) posted: 9/17/09
After a suspicious device was found on an out of service Walt Disney World bus, bus service at the resort was temporarily suspended while all buses were examined. The device was determined to be non explosive and not dangerous. The bomb squad is still looking into what exactly this device is and why the device was under the bus.
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Fox: Disney’s Buzz Lightyear returns from space (WDW) posted: 9/17/09
Disney's Buzz Lightyear has returned from his trip to the International Space Station.
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NPR: What Walt Disney Learned From South America (General) posted: 9/17/09
Guest host Mandalit del Barco talks to film director Ted Thomas, who's new documentary ''Walt & El Grupo'' chronicles Walt Disney's adventure and public relations mission to South America.
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OCReg: Disney opens up studios to public for rare movie event (Movies) posted: 9/17/09
The Disney Studios will open their doors for a limited run of "The Princess and the Frog" from Nov 25 - Dec 13.
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OrSen: Opa! Kouzzina by Cat Cora officially opens at Disney's Boardwalk (WDW) posted: 9/17/09
Highlights from the official opening of Kouzzina by Cat Cora at Disney's Boardwalk.
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NYTimes: What's Spanish for Shady Pines? (Movies) posted: 9/17/09
The Golden Girls will be revisioned for the Spanish - language market.
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Variety: Disney makes a date with 'Tron' (Movies) posted: 9/17/09
Disney will release "Tron Legacy" in theaters and Imax screens simultaneously on Dec. 17, 2010.
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KentuckyEnquirer: Extras still needed for Disney movie (Movies) posted: 9/17/09
Further information on extras needed for Disney film about the racehorse Secretariat.
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OCReg: Disney restaurant manager Michael Jordan explains his departure (DL) posted: 9/16/09
Michael Jordan discusses his future plans with the Orange County Register.
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latimes: Disney, union workers clash over healthcare (DL) posted: 9/16/09
Disney's cost-sharing proposal is at the center of a labor dispute, which broke out into a protest at the D23 Expo in Anaheim last week.
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JHM: Disney’s "Prep & Landing" wows animation fans at D23 Expo (Movies) posted: 9/16/09
Jim Hill reports in on how well this ABC holiday special was received when it was screened at the Anaheim Convention Center this past Saturday. He also talks about some of the high points of this new Walt Disney Animation Studios production.
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ScreenRant: Disney Announces New Muppet Movie (Movies) posted: 9/16/09
Further information on the coming Muppet Movie announced at D23 Expo.
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BusinessWK: Disney Builds Its Brand with D23 Expo (General) posted: 9/16/09
At the company's first-ever geek fest, attended mostly by young-at-heart grown-ups, devoted fans soak in all things Disney
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cleveland: Disney comes to Cleveland with train tour to promote 'A Christmas Carol' (Movies) posted: 9/16/09
The promotional train tour for Disney's "A Christmas Carol" in Cleveland.
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THR: Arianna Huffington sets ABC TV series (Movies) posted: 9/16/09
Arianna Huffington will team with How I Met Your Mother" executive producer Greg Malins for an ABC comedy.
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LATimes: Disney hopes its 2-D 'Princess and the Frog' doesn't fall flat (Movies) posted: 9/15/09
The Los Angeles Times reports the Disney studio has begun an early rollout for its first hand-drawn animated movie in years, "The Princess and the Frog".
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OrSen: Disney to welcome Buzz Lightyear back from space journey (WDW) posted: 9/15/09
Buzz Lightyear has returned to Earth after over a year aboard the International Space Station. Buzz Lightyear will be accompanied by Buzz Aldrin and his ISS crewmates in a afternoon parade at the Magic Kingdom on October 2.
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WKMG: Disney Making Monorail Safer (WDW) posted: 9/15/09
The NTSB will monitor Disney's voluntary changes to the safety of monorail operations.
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Fool: Disney Wakes Up (General) posted: 9/15/09
The Motley Fool talks about Disney's plans to expand the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland.
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NYTimes: Miley Cyrus Is On the Line Just for You (General) posted: 9/15/09
SayNow is gaining ground with young audiences of things like the Disney Channel. Say Now connects fans to celebrities through voice mail.
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CBSMW: Disney CFO Still Concerns about 'TV Everywhere' (General) posted: 9/15/09
Highlights from today's remarks by Disney Company's Chief Financial Officer Tom Staggs.
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THR: Obama Kanye tweet sparks new controversy (General) posted: 9/15/09
ABC News apologizes after off-the-record remark by President Obama regarding Kayne West's actions at the VMAs were published.
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OrSen: Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open spring 2010 (WDW) posted: 9/15/09
Universal Studios released details about the planned Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Islands of Adventure.
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D23: Highlights from the four day ultimate Disney fan event (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 9/14/09
Visit D23's official website for numerous articles highlighting the various presentations offered during the recently concluded D23 Expo.
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OCReg: Award-winning Disney restaurant manager resigns (DL) posted: 9/14/09
Master Sommelier Michael Jordan of the Grand Californian's Napa Rose has resigned saying he plans to start a wine company and pursue other interests.
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IGN: Marvel Sued Over Disney Acquisition (General) posted: 9/14/09
Two class action lawsuits have been filed against Marvel Entertainment regarding the valuation of Marvel stocks in the merger.
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CartoonBrew: First 1/3 of Princess and the Frog (Movies) posted: 9/14/09
Animation historian Jerry Beck offers his thoughts on "Princess and the Frog" following Bob Iger's presentation that featured 1/3 of the film. Of particular interest is the comments following his review that features responses from the artists involved in the project.
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THR: Disney Studios pulls out all the stops at D23 (Movies) posted: 9/14/09
The Hollywood Reporter offers highlights from the Disney Studios presentation at D23.
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LATimes: Tim Burton, Nicolas Cage, the Muppets and John Travolta feel the love at D23 Expo (Movies) posted: 9/14/09
Highlights from the Disney Studios' high energy, celebrity filled presentation to the fans at the D23 expo.
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Reuters: Disney to remake The Beatles' Yellow Submarine (Movies) posted: 9/14/09
Disney announces plans to team with director Robert Zemeckis to remake the Beatles' legendary "Yellow Submarine" in 3-D utilizing motion-capture technology. The project will include 16 Beatles songs and recordings from the original film.
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AP: Guillermo Del Toro Teams With Disney on New Brand (Movies) posted: 9/14/09
Disney will team with Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro for a new brand, "Disney Double Dare You" The new label will generate scary animated projects.
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SciFi: What Guillermo del Toro's new horror label means for Disney (Movies) posted: 9/14/09
SciFiWire describes the "dares" offered by the partnership of Guillermo del Toro and Disney in the new label, "Disney Double Dare You"
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CBR: Tron Legacy Presentation (Movies) posted: 9/14/09
Highlights from last Friday's "Tron Legacy" panel featuring producer Sean Bailey and original "Tron" director Steven Lisberger.
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ComingSoon: Who is Michael Sheen Playing in Tron Legacy? (Movies) posted: 9/14/09
Actor Michael Sheen talks exclusively with Coming Soon about his role in the upcoming "Tron Legacy"
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NYTimes: Blowing the dust off Disney Archives Treasures (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/14/09
The Disney Company showcased various Archives Treasures such as the storybook prop from "Sleeping Beauty", costumes ranging from Annette's mouseketeer sweater to Demi Lovato's gown from "Princess Protection Program" at the recent D23 Expo.
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NYTimes: Disney Plans ‘Interactive’ Updates in Theme Parks (DL,WDW) posted: 9/14/09
The New York Times highlights the announced changes at Disney's US theme parks including the upcoming expansion of Walt Disney World's Fantasyland and talks with Bruce Vaughn, chief creative executive for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts briefly about the motivation behind some of the additions.
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JHM: Cars Land construction continues, Golden Vine Winery to close in January (DL) posted: 9/14/09
Jim Hill shares what he’s heard about the DCA redo project. Including the upcoming three month-long rehab of this theme park’s high-end eatery.
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THR: Pixar's Lasseter draws a crowd at D23 (Movies) posted: 9/14/09
The Hollywood Reporter offers highlights from John Lasseter's presentation on the upcoming projects from Walt Disney Feature Animation at the D23 Expo.
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ComingSoon: Lasseter on Ant-Man & Possible Pixar Sequels (Movies) posted: 9/14/09
Highlights from the press conference with John Lasseter.
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TZBlog: The Princess And The Frog Presentation (Movies) posted: 9/14/09
The Toon Zone offers highlights from Saturday's panel presentation of "The Princess and the Frog"
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OrlSen: Disney on Ice Celebrations Review (General) posted: 9/14/09
The new Disney on Ice show "Celebrations" features over 50 characters. The show presents various holiday celebrations such as a Valentines Day ball featuring the princesses, a Halloween party with villains, summer time fun with Lilo and friends, Mardi Gras with Tiana and Naveen and more.
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OrSen: Disney to shift Night of Joy back to Magic Kingdom (WDW) posted: 9/14/09
The Orlando Sentinel reports the Night of Joy concerts will return to the Magic Kingdom.
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OrSen: Disney and other parks' costumed characters face dangers on the job (WDW) posted: 9/14/09
Discussion of the hazards associated with being a costumed characters at a theme park.
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AP: Radio Disney's 'Next Big Thing' Returns (General) posted: 9/14/09
Radio Disney has announced a new 10-week edition of 'Next Big Thing' a program that introduces five artists age 12 to 17 and allows listeners to vote for their favorite. The winner receives a singles record deal with Disney Music Group. The first singer will be featured Sept. 23 as part of the daily feature.
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USAToday: Country star Taylor Swift to perform on 'The View' (Movies) posted: 9/14/09
Taylor Swift will appear on Tuesday morning's "The View" on ABC just days after winning best female video of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards.
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THR: 'FlashForward' sees its future overseas (Movies) posted: 9/14/09
ABC Studios "Flash Forward" will premiere in the US September 24th and will also air later this year via stations in the UK, Spain, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus and the Netherlands.
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Variety: ABC sets up trio of laffers (Movies) posted: 9/14/09
ABC will adapt a US version of BBC's romantic comedy "Gavin and Stacey" and has announced a pilot commitment of the half-hour sitcom "18 Years" about a young couple who are adjusting to their new life as parents. They also announced a new sitcom is in development from the executive producer of "Samantha Who?"
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ABCNews: Disney Cruise Ship Rescues Overboard Passenger (WDW) posted: 9/4/09
Carnival passenger that had jumped overboard was rescued an hour later by the crew of the Disney Wonder who diverted course to help.
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Slashfilm: John Lasseter Videos Answer Pixar/Disney Fan Questions (DL,Movies) posted: 9/4/09
/Film has gathered together the various videos of John Lasseter answering questions from fans that have been posted to DailyMotion in recent weeks. Some questions include "When will we see a female lead in a Pixar movie?", "Is the lamp in Luxo Jr. a mamma lamp or a daddy lamp?", and "What is John Lasseter’s favorite joke that he liked to tell when he was a tour guide on the Jungle Cruise in Disneyland?" among others.
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Reuters: ESPN, NFL sign 4-year pact on European broadcasts (Movies) posted: 9/4/09
ESPN has signed a four-year deal with the NFL to carry the English language broadcasts of their games in Europe. This will permit ESPN America to broadcast around 100 NFL games per season including the Super Bowl in 41 European territories.
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Variety: 'Forward' thinking campaign for ABC (Movies) posted: 9/4/09
ABC is using a unique advertising campaign that leads viewers on a 10 minute experience to highlight the upcoming series "FlashForward"
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DisneyChannel: Phineas and Ferb's Musical Cliptastic Countdown Vote (Movies) posted: 9/4/09
You can view various musical clips from Phineas and Ferb -- the Disney Channel will present "Phineas and Ferb's Musical Cliptastic Countdown" next month.
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ComingSoon: Tron Legacy is Coming Dec. 17, 2010 (Movies) posted: 9/4/09
Disney Pictures announces "Tron Legacy" will hit theaters December 17, 2010.
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OrSen: Happy Haunting returns to Downtown Disney (WDW) posted: 9/4/09
The Theme Park Rangers offers information on the trick-or-treating at Downtown Disney October 30 - 31 from 5p to 9p. The evening fun includes various entertainment such as storytelling, magician and a dance party.
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Variety: 'Wipeout,' 'Talent' top primetime ratings (Movies) posted: 9/4/09
ABC showed strong ratings Wednesday with "Wipeout", "Crash Course" and "Primetime: Crime"
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Blogcritics: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Adventures in Wonderland Review (Movies) posted: 9/4/09
Review of the upcoming dvd release "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse - Mickey's Adventures in Wonderland"
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OCReg: Mitchel Musso Signs and Delights in Anaheim (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 9/4/09
Disney Channel actor Mitchel Musso, co-star of the Disney Channel's hit show "Hannah Montana" signed autographs at Downtown Disney's Studio Disney 365 and will perform at the Anaheim House of Blues. Later this month Musso will perform at the Orlando House of Blues.
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UARK: Disney Keys to Excellence Presentation Sep 24 (General) posted: 9/4/09
The Disney Institute, a leader of professional development programs in the areas of leadership, loyalty, management, service and creativity is coming to the University of Arkansas to present their professional development program, "Disney Keys to Business Excellence" The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 24th, registration and cost are posted at the link below.
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OrSen: Details emerge on Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter (WDW) posted: 9/4/09
Universal is expected to host a webcast on September 15th to unveil details on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
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NYPost: Gibson Furious Over Selection of Sawyer (Movies) posted: 9/4/09
Rumors are bubbling that ABC News anchor Charlie Gibson is unhappy that Diane Sawyer got the job.
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Reuters: Diane Sawyer to replace Gibson as ABC News anchor (Movies) posted: 9/2/09
"ABC World News Tonight" anchor Charles Gibson will step down and will be replaced by "Good Morning America" host Diane Sawyer in January.
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AP: Cable channel shift reflects Disney's boy trouble (Movies) posted: 9/2/09
Disney XD's "Zeke and Luther" has proven popular with girls in fact the Disney XD channel has reportedly doubled its boys audience over Toon Disney but has also tripled its girls audience.
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WSJ: Marvel Fans Are Leery About Deal (General) posted: 9/2/09
Unlike Marvel Entertainment Inc. investors -- who pushed the comic company's share price sharply higher on news of Walt Disney Co.'s planned $4 billion acquisition -- The Wall Street Journal reports fans of the superhero empire took a more jaundiced view of the deal.
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THR: 'Hannah Montana' tops sales chart again (Movies,Coll) posted: 9/2/09
Disney's "Hannah Montana: The Movie" was the No. 1 home video seller for the second week in a row.
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THR: ABC books two talent deals (Movies) posted: 9/2/09
ABC has signed talent holding deals with Martin Henderson and comedy veteran Leah Remini.
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AZCentral: MADCAP Theaters hosts talk on Controversial Elements of Walt Disney legacy (Movies) posted: 9/2/09
The Tempe Arizona MADCAP Theater will host Dennis Nyback's "(Expletive) Mickey Mouse" program. The presentation will be offered on Saturday (three showtimes) and includes "rare animation shorts that pre-date Disney, the film industries sometimes shocking effort to compete with Disney and a Disney short that stars Donald Duck as a Nazi."
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OrSen: Island happy Disney unveils Castaway Cay additions (WDW) posted: 9/1/09
The Orlando Sentinel reports Castaway Cay additions will come as the isaldn prepares to welcome the cruise lines new ships.
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OrSen: Richard Petty Driving Experience descreases age for 'ride-along' program (WDW) posted: 9/1/09
Guests can now enjoy the Richard Petty Driving Experience ride-along beginning at 14 years of age.
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Variety: 'Spider-man' musical swings back (Movies) posted: 9/1/09
Reportedly unrelated to Disney's purchase of Marvel, work is expected to pick up on the Spider-Man musical which had been halted in early August due to cash-flow problems.
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NYPost: An Unholy Move by ESPN (General) posted: 9/1/09
The September 27th Yankees home game against the Red Sox has been rescheduled from 1p to 8p to accomodate ESPN. This will place the first pitch after the start of Yom Kippur.
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THR: Two join ABC, NBC midseason series (Movies) posted: 9/1/09
Nicole Ari Parker has joined ABC's midseason drama "The Deep End."
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THR: ABC eyes multicamera family comedy (Movies) posted: 9/1/09
The creators of "Home Improvement" are bringing another multicamera family comedy to ABC. The story centers on a "sports psychologist and father of three who runs his office out of his home and faces the challenges of being an involved dad in today's world."
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Variety: Lawyering up at ABC (Movies) posted: 9/1/09
The "Chuck" and "Gossip Girl" co-creator Josh Schwartz will executive produce an hourlong dramedy focusing on an attorney who has seen so much negativity in her divorce and family law practice that she vows never to get married herself.
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Variety: Disney Intl. ups tech exec (General) posted: 9/1/09
Nicholas Wodtke will be Disney International TV's vice president of business strategy and development-new media for the Asia-Pacific region.
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