Disney News Headlines
November 2009
DailyDisney: Disney World raises rental prices for lockers, wheelchairs and scooters (WDW) posted: 11/19/09
Prices for lockers, wheelchair rental and ECV rental have increased at Walt Disney World.
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CFNews13: Disney Monorail Fatality Investigation Delayed (WDW) posted: 11/19/09
The NTSB's investigation into the monorail collision at Walt Disney World is now expected to take between nine months and a year, longer than initially expected.
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PressEnterprise: El Capitan Hosts Rockettes-style revue (DL,Movies) posted: 11/19/09
The Press-Enterprise highlights the holiday stage show at the El Capitan Theatre.
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Variety: ABC moves 'Lost' to Tuesdays (Movies) posted: 11/19/09
ABC's "Lost" will air on Tuesday during its Final Season. The show will air at 9p Tuesdays beginning Feb. 2.
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ABC: Country Music Awards Boost ABC in the Ratings (Movies) posted: 11/19/09
ABC has strongest week in ratings in more than a year, with assist from country music
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wotimes: Disney VoluntEARS clean up coastline (WDW) posted: 11/18/09
More than 400 VoluntEARS helped clean up 1,080 pounds of trash from the Brevard County coastline on November 7th.
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NYTimes: Euro Disney Reports a Bigger Loss in 2009 (OD) posted: 11/18/09
Despite an increase in attendance Euro Disney reported they lost significantly more money over the last year than the previous.
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DisneyEcho: Disney’s "Dreams Come True" art exhibit in New Orleans (Movies) posted: 11/18/09
Rich Koster of The Disney Echo offers an overview of the recently opened "Dreams Come True" art exhibit in New Orleans.
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NorwalkReflector: Emerald FX signs new contract with Disney (WDW) posted: 11/18/09
Norwalk, Ohio's Emerald FX recently signed a contract with Walt Disney to fabricate and produce new rafts for the Kali River Water ride. The project is expected to generate upwards of $1 million in total sales and new job opportunities.
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NYTimes: Home of the Mouse Finds Box Office Success in the Land of the Bear (Movies) posted: 11/18/09
Report on "Kniga Masterov" -- Disney's first attempt at a film specifically for Russian-speaking audiences. The film features a Russian cast, writers, directors and producers.
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OCRegBlog: New shoe store coming to Downtown Disney (DL) posted: 11/18/09
Sanuk, an Irvine-based footwear company, is scheduled to open a temporary location on Friday. The store is scheduled to close in mid January.
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JAM!Movies: Depp getting $33M for 'Pirates 4' (Movies) posted: 11/17/09
Johnny Depp has reportedly signed a minimum $33.6 million deal to star in "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides"
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OCBlog: Disney ride wins top international award (DL,WDW) posted: 11/17/09
Toy Story Mania! won the Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement for an attraction. Walt Disney Imagineering will formally receive the trophy at a March ceremony.
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LATimesBlog: Disney's dream that 'Christmas Carol' will be the 'Polar Express' coming true (Movies) posted: 11/17/09
U.S. and Canadian ticket sales for Disney's "A Christmas Carol" fell just 25.8% this weekend, the third smallest drop for any movie in wide release so far this year. In 2004, "The Polar Express" fell 32.8% in its second weekend.
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SciFiWire: Disney's new Lincoln cyborg: the first Terminator? (DL) posted: 11/17/09
A look at the recent updates to the Mr. Lincoln audio-animatronic.
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Variety: Disney docks 20,000 Leagues Pic (Movies) posted: 11/17/09
The Disney Studios have placed the previously announced "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" remake on hold indefinitely and its director, McG is no longer atttached to the project.
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Zap2it: Modern Family's Eric Stonestreet discusses Cameron and his TV parents () posted: 11/17/09
An interview with "Modern Family" star Eric Stonestreet.
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pressofAtlanticCity: Race Doesn't Matter to the Young Fans of Disney's New Princess (Movies) posted: 11/17/09
A look at young girls response to Tiana.
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THR: Tim Burton talks 'Alice' at museum event (Movies) posted: 11/17/09
Tim Burton briefly spoke about his upcoming Alice film at the opening of the Museum of Modern Art's retrospective on Tim Burton.
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THRBlog: Michael Jackson’s ‘Captain EO’ Will Return to Disneyland (DL,WDW) posted: 11/16/09
Showbiz 411's Roger Friedman reports "Captain EO" starring Michael Jackson is expected to return to Disneyland in January. Rumors have been circulating since Michael Jackson's untimely death that the popular 3-D sci-fi musical would return.
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FOXNews: Disney World Steps Up Fight Against H1N1 (DL,WDW) posted: 11/16/09
Hand sanitizer dispensers have been placed throughout Walt Disney World theme parks and hotels and at Disneyland.
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DailyDisney: Space Mountain rehab illustrates differing approaches of Walt Disney World, Disneyland (DL,WDW) posted: 11/16/09
Orlando Sentinel columnist Jason Garcia showcases the difference between Walt Disney World's recent refurbishment of Space Mountain and Disneyland's recent work on their coaster.
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Variety: Newman mines Big Easy music for 'Frog' (Movies) posted: 11/16/09
An interview with "The Princess and the Frog" composer Randy Newman.
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LATimesBlog: Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion Overview (OD) posted: 11/16/09
Recent postings on the Los Angeles Times blog takes a look at Hong Kong Disneyland’s Mystic Manor, Big Grizzly Mountain coaster, and Toy Story Land.
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OrSen: Holiday Events at Orlando Theme Parks (WDW) posted: 11/16/09
The Orlando Sentinel offers an overview of the various holiday celebrations and special events at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World.
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JHM: Online showcase Presents non-Disney art of noted Disney artists (General) posted: 11/16/09
Jim Hill chats with Tenny Chonin, the former head of Artist Development for Walt Disney Animation Studios, about the new web-based gallery that she launched last month
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Zap2it: 'Dancing with the Stars' finale welcomes Whitney Houston (Movies) posted: 11/16/09
ABC's Dancing with the Stars Seaon 9 finale will feature various guest performers including Whiteny Houston, Taylor Swift, Queen Latifah and Susan Boyle.
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Variety: Disney deals with de la Cruz (Coll) posted: 11/16/09
Hyperion and Disney Book Group have signed a two-book deal with novelist Melissa de la Cruz for a new series of novels for young adults.
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MyFoxOrlando: Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney Begins Today (WDW) posted: 11/13/09
The Festival of the Masters is a complimentary open-air art festival featuring nearly 150 award-winning artists in the Downtown Disney area from November 13 to 15, 2009.
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Fool: Disney Knows Best (General) posted: 11/13/09
The Motley Fool analyzes Disney's recent quarterly earnings and compares the performance to other family entertainment businesses.
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CFNews13: Epcot Pulls Plug On Holiday Lights (WDW) posted: 11/13/09
Disney announced the illuminated arches of its annual Lights of Winter display has officially been retired.
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Geico: Disney's The Princess and the Frog Promotion (Movies) posted: 11/13/09
Visit Geico.com to view the current advertisement featuring Disney's Princess and the Frog - Naveen seeking assistance from the Geico gecko.
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NOLA: Disney artwork goes on display at NOMA (Movies) posted: 11/13/09
Drawings of Tiana, Disney’s first African-American princess, are a highlight of "Dreams Come True: Art of the Classic Fairy Tales from the Walt Disney Studio," an exhibit of 600 sketches and animation stills from select films dating back more than seven decades. The show opens Sunday (Nov. 15) at the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park.
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WWL: Disney exclusive for New Orleans (Movies) posted: 11/13/09
Interview with Lella Smith, Creative Director of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library and curator of the "Dreams Come True: Art of the Classic Fairy Tales from the Walt Disney Studio", a new exhibit that opens this weekend at the New Orleans Museum of Art.
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JournalTopics: Disney Figurines Donated to Chicago School (Coll) posted: 11/13/09
Over 300 Walt Disney figurines valued at around $20,000 that were part of the Hummel Museum gift shop at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, are now part of Rosemont Elementary School. Mayor Stephens collected thousands of Hummel figurines which he donated to the village of Rosemont in 1984.
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OCReg: 'Mary Poppins' took a long time to fly to the stage (Movies) posted: 11/13/09
Disney Theatricals' "Mary Poppins" comes to LA's Ahmanson Theatre beginning November 15th and is scheduled through Feb 7th. The Orange County Register talks about the development of the stage production.
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Variety: ABC Closing in on 'Charlie's Angels' (Movies) posted: 11/13/09
ABC is close to offering a modern adaptation of the 70's tv show "Charlie's Angels"
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BBCNews: Disney Sued Over Pooh Royalties (General) posted: 11/13/09
BBC News offers an overview of the lawsuit filed against Disney on behalf of the Slesinger Family.
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Reuters: More Disney Shakeup as CFO, Parks Chief Swap Jobs (General) posted: 11/12/09
Disney CFO Tom Staggs to head parks and resorts changing places with current parks boss Jay Rasulo who will move to the CFO position
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OCRegBlogs: SoCal Disney Parks attendance increases, Lasseters Participate in Tiana's Showboat Jubilee (DL) posted: 11/12/09
The Orange County Register highlights the attendance figures released during today's financial report. Disney's California theme park experienced a 15 percent increase in attendance over the past few months fueled by various deals. The blog has also published photos of John Lasseter and his family participating in "Tiana's Showboat Jubilee" at Disneyland.
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OrlSen: Disney Company profits up 18% in 4th quarter (WDW) posted: 11/12/09
The Orlando Sentinel reviews today's earnings report with a special focus on theme park earnings. The report shows U.S. bookings are still trailing last year’s pace by 5 percent. They also highlight the news that per-capita guest spending in Disney’s domestic theme parks was down 10 percent during the quarter compared with last year, and per-room spending in its domestic hotels was off 7 percent.
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AP: Disney CEO Hints at Successor Amid Upbeat 4Q (General) posted: 11/12/09
Disney CEO Iger hints at successor as 4Q beats Wall Street forecasts and advertising improves.
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Reuters: Disney profit and revenue beat Street, shares rise (General) posted: 11/12/09
According to David Bank, an analyst with RBC Capital Markets, "They crushed forecasts, based on very strong cable results and material outperformance on the parks."
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Reuters: Walt Disney jumps after results (General) posted: 11/12/09
Disney shares jumped 3.4 percent in extended trading.
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D23: Interview with Denny Newell (DL) posted: 11/12/09
D23 talks with Denny Newell, who has been a Disneyland Cast Member for over 20 years who has worked his way up to Senior Show Director and is the director for Celebrate! A Street Party, Disney's Electrical Parade, A Christmas Fantasy Parade, Drawn to the Magic and Pixie Hollow.
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IGN: Prince of Persia Movie to Rival Disney's Pirates? (Movies) posted: 11/12/09
IGN asks are Ubisoft's expectations for its videogame film set too high?
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B&C: Disney Wants a Piece of Retrans and a Fee-based TV Everywhere Model (General) posted: 11/12/09
Bob Iger's remarks on TV Everywhere from the fourth quarter earnings call Nov. 12.
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THR: Chapek promoted in Disney shake-up (Movies,General) posted: 11/11/09
The Walt Disney Studios restructuring continues under the watch of the new boss Rich Ross. Bob Chapek who previously headed Disney's homevideo division will be promoted to president of distribution overseeing all the various media platforms. Oren Aviv and Alan Bergman's new duties are also highlighted.
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DailyDisney: Exclusive: Disney Verizon app will allow users to check wait times, plan for events (WDW) posted: 11/11/09
Disney is officially launching a downloadable cell phone application for Verizon customers as well as two new mobile Web sites to provide guests toting BlackBerrys, iPhones and other smartphones more information while inside the park. The "Mobile Magic" application for Verizon customers marks the first time Disney is making its own real- time updates about ride wait times, FastPass distribution, character locations and events available to the public in a digital form.
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AJC: Princess Tiana ‘already sold out' (Movies) posted: 11/11/09
The Atlanta Journal Constitution highlights the popularity of Princess Tiana before her movie hits theaters.
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AP: Black parents teach young girls the significance of Disney's first black princess (Movies) posted: 11/11/09
The Associated Press highlights the impact Disney's first black princess is already having on little princesses and their moms.
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WCS: Friends for Change Help Save Arctic Wildlife (Movies) posted: 11/11/09
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has received a $100,000 grant to support conservation studies on the effects of climate change on Arctic wildlife, thanks to kids who participated in Disney’s "Friends for Change: Project Green."
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OCRegBlog: Anika Noni Rose, voice of Tiana tapes musical production aboard Mark Twain (DL,Movies) posted: 11/11/09
Actress/singer Anika Noni Rose, who plays the voice of Princess Tiana in the upcoming film, "The Princess and the Frog," performed songs from the film for the taping of the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade.
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LATimesBlog: Phineas and Ferb Appear at Disneyland (DL) posted: 11/11/09
Phineas and Ferb appeared at Disneyland for the taping of the of the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade.
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EW: Tiana's Inspiration (Movies) posted: 11/11/09
Entertainment Weekly talks briefly about Disney's upcoming film "The Princess and the Frog" and shares the story of Tiana, a tenacious waitress who dreams of owning her own restaurant, is loosely based on New Orleans' famed chef Leah Chase. According to director John Musker, "'Leah's big thing was how food brought people together.''
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AP: Oscars Get Record 20 Animated Submissions (Movies) posted: 11/11/09
Oscars get record 20 submissions for best animated feature; 5 nominees likely for category
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OCRegBlog: Disneyland’s Christmas tree is up for the holidays (DL) posted: 11/11/09
Behind-the-scenes look at the addition of Disneyland's 60-foot Christmas tree to Main Street USA. A photo slideshow and video of the process is posted in the article.
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NYMagVulture: Up Director Pete Docter on His Next Project and Why Pixar Movies End With Chase Scenes (Movies) posted: 11/11/09
Interview with "Up" director Pete Docter -- talks about 3-D, Oscar nomimations, a Monsters, Inc sequl, Pixar's success, and why Pixar films conclude with chase scenes.
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NWITimes: Mickey and Minnie coming to Macy's Chicago, Saturday 1p (Coll) posted: 11/11/09
Mickey and Minnie Mouse will appear at the Macy's Kids Department at 1p on Saturday. The event will also feature a special "talking" plush Mickey Mouse toy, dressed as a sailor, and available for $14.95. He talks when his hand is pressed, while his other famed glove holds a real, working tiny alarm clock.
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OrlSen: Web site interviews current and former Disney World execs (WDW) posted: 11/11/09
The Orlando Sentinel highlights Blooloop.com's interview with former Disney World executives such as former Epcot Vice President Brad Rex, Steven Brown, a former exec who worked on the company's theme park ticketing strategies, current Epcot VP Dan Cockerell and others.
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JHM: Wally Boag, Clown Prince of Disneyland (DL) posted: 11/11/09
Jim Hill highlights the difficult to track down Disney Editions title 'Wally Boag: Clown Prince of Disneyland'
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THR: ABC cancels 'Hank' (Movies) posted: 11/11/09
ABC has cancelled the all-new comedy "Hank" starring Kelsey Grammer. The series will stop production after completing the episode (episode 10th) currently filming.
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THR: ABC Family buys Cookie Jar's 'Santa Claus' (Movies) posted: 11/11/09
ABC Family has purchased the one-hour CGI cartoon special "Gotta Catch Santa Claus" featuring William Shatner as the voice fo Santa. The show will air November 18.
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Variety: ABC drops in coverage scope (General) posted: 11/11/09
ABC is looking into why the network has lost a bit of their nationwide coverage following the digital TV transition.
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AP: ABC's 'Eastwick,' bewitched by low ratings, axed (Movies) posted: 11/11/09
Due to low ratings ABC will not bring back "Eastwick" for another season.
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THR: ABC to air Beyonce, Paul McCartney concerts (Movies) posted: 11/11/09
ABC will air back-to-back one hour specials Thanksgiving night featuring Paul McCartney and Beyonce.
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AJC: Georgia Aquarium free for princesses and frogs, Nov 21 (Movies) posted: 11/11/09
In celebration of "The Princess and the Frog" on November 21st will grant free admission to girls 12 and under wearing a princess costume and boys 12 and under wearing a frog or prince costume. The offer is good for one child per paid adult and annual pass member. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m., there will be parades, games and fairytale fun.
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TheWrap: Pooh Family Hits Up Disney for More Cash (Movies,Coll,General) posted: 11/10/09
On Thursday, Nov 5, Stephen Slesinger, Inc filed a notice of appeal to obtain unpaid past royalties from Disney. Disney calls the announcement a distortion stating "SSI's claims were dismissed in federal court. We've always acknowledged that some of the rights we obtained are royalty-bearing and continue to be so. I don’t know what the motivation is, but a decision was made awhile ago." Further details of the ongoing dispute are outlined in the article.
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WLOX: Ten Year Old Actress Wins Disney Role (Movies) posted: 11/10/09
10 year old Elizabeth Dampier of Madison, MS has been selected to voice young Tiana in Disney's "The Princess and the Frog"
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Variety: DGA to honor Robert Iger, Barry Meyer (General) posted: 11/10/09
The Directors Guild of America will present Disney CEO Robert Iger and Warner Bros. chief Barry Meyer the DGA Honorary Life Member Award.
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OrlSen: Disney earnings will shed light on whether theme parks are starting to recover (WDW) posted: 11/10/09
Orlando Sentinel columnist Jason Garcia highlights the upcoming earnings report with a special focus on the expectations for tourism.
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TheDailyDisney: Sagging economy slows plans for 'Flamingo Crossings' at Disney (WDW) posted: 11/10/09
The Orlando Sentinel takes a look at the impact the recession has had on the development of Flamingo Crossings, a 450-acre lodging-and-shopping district.
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Mediaweek: USA Net Wins Ratings Race; ESPN Nabs Key Demos (Movies,General) posted: 11/10/09
ESPN's Monday Night Football continues to bring the sports network the top prize for the week's most-watched program on cable.
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AP: Disney 4Q Seen Down on Studio Weakness (General) posted: 11/9/09
Disney 4th-quarter earnings expected to dip on studio weakness
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Variety: Mark Zoradi steps down at Disney (General) posted: 11/9/09
Mark Zoradi announced on Monday his resignation as president of worldwide marketing and distribution of the Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Group, becoming the first senior executive to depart since Ross took the reins as chairman of Walt Disney Studios early last month
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THR: 'Christmas Carol' wins boxoffice (Movies) posted: 11/9/09
Disney's "A Christmas Carol" topped the box office in its opening weekend with lower-than-anticipated receipts totalling $31 million.
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JHM: Analysis of Christmas Carol Financials and Look Forward to Princess and the Frog (Movies) posted: 11/9/09
Jim Hill looks past what "Disney’s A Christmas Carol" earned over its opening weekend to what this new Robert Zemeckis movie will gross over the next 3 to 5 years. He also talks about what impact "The Princess & the Frog" ticket sales may have on veteran animators’ careers
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OCReg: Disneyland Resort Holiday Season Begins (DL) posted: 11/9/09
The Disneyland Resort holiday season with special decorations, parades, fireworks and more begins Friday, Nov 13 and runs through January 3.
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THR: Disney Channel wants more 'Jonas' (Movies) posted: 11/9/09
The Disney Channel has ordered a second season of the musical comedy series "Jonas" starring the Jonas Brothers. They are also renewing the short-form reality series "Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream"
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Zap2it: Wizards Actress is Harriet the Spy (Movies) posted: 11/9/09
"Wizards of Waverly Place" actress Jennifer Stone will portray Harriet M Welsch in the Disney Channel's TV Movie adaptation of "Harriet the Spy"
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THR: ABC picks up more 'Forgotten,' declines 'Eastwick' (Movies) posted: 11/9/09
ABC has cancelled "Eastwick" and ordered an additional five episodes of the Christian Slater series "the forgotten"
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Bloomberg: Shanghai Farmers Lose Fields as Disney Builds Magic Kingdom (OD) posted: 11/6/09
Reports the local Chinese government is offering resettlement packages to residents that will be displaced by the creation of Shanghai Disneyland.
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USAToday: Strong demand driving cruise line expansion (OD) posted: 11/6/09
Remarks from Jay Rasulo about the Disney Cruise Lines expansion points to consumer interest in doing vacation travel aside from the theme parks in "the Disney way"
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Reuters: Shanghai to own 57 pct of new Disney park (OD) posted: 11/5/09
According to The People's Daily, citing informed sources wrote an investment company owned by the municipal government would hold 57 percent of the park, while Disney would take 43 percent.
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Reuters: No Evidence Found to Support Racism Claims Against Disneyland Paris (OD) posted: 11/5/09
Euro Disney was accused of racial discrimination when recruiting cast members. A bailiff inspected Disneyland Paris' personnel documents and its recruitment site and found no evidence to support the charges raised by the campaign group SOS Racisme.
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DLNomenclature: Earliest reference to Disneyland Cast Member? (DL) posted: 11/5/09
Disneyland Nomenclature takes a look at the history of the Disney term "cast member"
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TheDailyDisney: Disney World Announces Timeline, Further Details for ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (WDW) posted: 11/5/09
Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex will be renamed the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on February 25. The rebranding will include updating the site's technology adding dozens of high-definition video cameras and display screens, two jumbotrons, an audio system, and a broadcasting center with a satellite uplink to ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol, Conn and more.
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NYTimes: Hong Kong Disneyland's Rival () posted: 11/5/09
The New York Times takes a look at Hong Kong Disneyland competitor, Ocean Park. The 32-year-old local theme park that has seen a surprising increase in attendance following Disney's park opening.
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TheDailyDisney: Eight injuries reported at Disney World during third quarter (WDW) posted: 11/5/09
Walt Disney World reported eight guest injuries during the third quarter of the year, according to updated state filings, most of which occurred following rides on various thrill attractions.
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Variety: Disney's 'Carol' rings in at box office (Movies) posted: 11/5/09
Disney's "A Christmas Carol" will be the widest 3D release of the digital age. According to Variety, of its 3,683 theaters domestically, 2,035 are 3D locations (including 181 Imax screens).
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BonnieHuntShow: Disney Channel Stars Field Questions (Movies) posted: 11/5/09
Video of Disney Channel stars Sterling Knight, Mitchel Musso, Chelsea Staub & Moises Arias taking questions on "The Bonnie Hunt Show" Click here to view Mitchel Musso's performance of "Shout It"
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JHM: When Dad's a Disney Legend, that's a tough act to follow (Movies) posted: 11/5/09
Floyd Norman looks back on the careers of Peter Kahl, John Kimball and Dale King. Each of them a talented artist in their own right. Who then had to struggle in order to escape the shadows of their far more famous fathers.
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Sentinel&Enterprise: Disney Channel actress Tiffany Thornton to visit Worcester (Movies,General) posted: 11/5/09
Tiffany Thornton will appear at the November 14th Worcester Sharks game at teh DCU Center in Worcester.
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HitFix: Robert De Niro's 'Everybody's Fine' premiere more like a Miramax wake than a celebration (General) posted: 11/5/09
HitFix blog discusses Disney's cuts at Miramax.
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THR: Disney claims CFO Staggs' Indentity Stolen to Gain Confidential Documents (General) posted: 11/4/09
The Hollywood Reporter legal blogger takes a look at Disney's recent request before the California Superior Court to permanently enjoin unnamed defendants from using the name "Tom Staggs" and engaging in misleading conduct. The blog report further explores the unusual case.
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THREsq: Disney Settles Pixar 'Luxo Jr' Lamp Case (Movies) posted: 11/4/09
Reports Disney and Norwegian lamp-producer Luxo AS have reached a settlement in the dispute raised over Disney's move to package a limited edition "Luxo Jr" lamp with the blu-ray version of "Up" .
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NYTimes: China Approves Disney Theme Park in Shanghai (OD) posted: 11/4/09
The New York Times highlights Iger's announcement that Disney has received approval from the central government of China to build a Disneyland style park in Shanghai and review the company's various efforts to expand the Disney brand within China.
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Reuters: Disney takes China stride as Shanghai park gets nod (OD) posted: 11/4/09
Reuters talks about Disney's recently announced deal to bring a Disneyland style theme park to Shanghai, China.
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WSJ: For 'The Princess and the Frog' Disney Returns to Traditional Animation Style (Movies) posted: 11/4/09
The Wall Street Journal discusses Disney's return to hand drawn animation with "The Princess and the Frog"
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Cinematical: The Secret Side of Disneyland (DL,Movies) posted: 11/4/09
Cinema journalists were treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of Disneyland including Club 33 and the Disney Dream Suite before heading to the Animation Research Library for an interview with John Musker and Ron Clements about the upcoming film "The Princess and the Frog"
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NYTimes: A Made-Over Mickey. Why? To Make Us Like Him (Movies,Coll) posted: 11/4/09
The New York Times takes a look at the re-imagined Mickey that appears in the upcoming Nintendo Wii game "Epic Mickey". The Times includes an image from the game.
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Cinematical: Three Men and a Bride? (Movies) posted: 11/4/09
Cinematical shares WENN remarks by Steve Guttenberg, that he is reuniting with Tom Selleck and Ted Danson for "Three Men and a Bride."
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Collider: Exclusive Pirates 4 Update from Bruckheimer (Movies) posted: 11/4/09
Collider blogger asks producer Jerry Bruckheimer -- what’s up with the script, when are they going to shoot the film, and did the regime change cause any problems.
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Zap2it: ABC's "V" starts strong Tuesday (Movies,General) posted: 11/4/09
ABC's "V" beat CBS' "NCIS" in the 18-49 demographic although CBS's hit drama had more total viewers. Click here for Variety's report on the premiere ratings for "V" and here for The Hollywood Reporter's analysis.
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THR: 'Chuck' exec producer moving to 'V' (Movies) posted: 11/4/09
ABC's new science fiction drama "V" has a new executive producer as "Chuck" executive producer Scott Rosenbaum steps in to replace pilot author Scott Peters. Peters will stay on as executive producer. This is the second showrunner change in the series short but bumpy production.
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Mediaweek: ABC Site to Add 'Social' Tool for Online Video (Movies,General) posted: 11/4/09
ABC launches ABC Social: Episode Commentary on ABC.com, a new tool that allows users to create commentary that will appear alongside streaming video content. They used the series premiere of "V" to launch the new offer. ABC Social will also include "insider" commentaries. "V" will feature V executive producers Scott Peters and Steve Pearlman.
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OCReg: Disneyland keeps mum about Christmas TV Taping (DL) posted: 11/4/09
The Disneyland Resort will not confirm online reports that the annual ABC Christmas show will film this weekend. "We don’t want to disappoint our Disneyland guests," Savvas said. "We do not encourage people to show up for (those days) specifically to see that taping occur."
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NYTimesBlogs: Disney Invests in Saving Forests (General) posted: 11/4/09
Disney announced Tuesday that it has made a $7 million investment in forest conservation projects to decrease carbon dioxide emissions.
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Zap2it: ABC and Kathy Griffin say, 'Let's Dance' (Movies) posted: 11/4/09
Kathy Griffin will host ABC's "Let's Dance" featuring celebrities re-creating famous dance routines from movies, musicals and music videos and trying to win money for their favorite charities. The show premieres Monday, November 23.
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THR: USA, ESPN share cable spoils (Movies,General) posted: 11/4/09
For the week ending Nov. 1, ESPN retained its hold on adults 25-54 (1.6 million), viewers 18-49 (1.5 million) and viewers 18-34 (717,000), as pro and college football programming held off USA's strong original-series numbers.
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Zap2it: 'Gossip Girl's' Blake Lively Talks about Growing Up At Disneyland (DL) posted: 11/4/09
"Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively talks about growing up in Southern California in this month's "Marie Claire". Zap2It shares article highlights including her memories of frequent visits to Disneyland with her mother.
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MTV: Roger Rabbit' Writers Working On Sequel, Robert Zemeckis Says (Movies) posted: 11/2/09
Robert Zemeckis in an exclusive with MTV News says "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" writers Jeffrey Price and Peter Seaman are currently developing a script for the film's sequel.
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CFNews13: Girl Severely Injured in Cart Accident at Ft Wilderness (WDW) posted: 11/2/09
A 4-year-old girl was severely injured when she became pinned under her family's golf cart Saturday night at Ft. Wilderness. The driver reportedly swerved to avoid an oncoming cart that was driving without lights.
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VarietyBlog: Behind the Scenes of Epic Mickey (Movies) posted: 11/2/09
Lengthy look at the developing video game Epic Mickey.
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Reuters: Shanghai Awaits Beijing Nod on Disney Park (OD) posted: 11/2/09
Government source anticipates a news briefing in the near future to reveal the latest developments about the proposed Shanghai Disneyland project.
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Golfweek: Waldorf Astoria Golf Club Opens Near Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 11/2/09
The first golf course to feature the "Waldorf Astoria" brand is now open near Walt Disney World.
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JAMTV: Canuck plays alluring alien in 'V' (Movies) posted: 11/2/09
Brief interview with Canadian actress Laura Vandervoort who co-stars in the upcoming ABC series "V"
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latimes: Carrey Discusses 'A Christmas Carol' Opening Friday (Movies) posted: 11/2/09
The Los Angeles Times talks with Jim Carrey about his work in the upcoming performance capture film "A Christmas Carol"
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RidleyPearson: Walt Disney World Book Signings in Nov 13, 14 (WDW,Coll) posted: 11/2/09
Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson will be at Walt Disney World to sign their latest release "Peter and the Sword of Mercy" The duo will appear at Downtown Disney's Once Upon a Toy on November 13 from 4-5p and from 7-9p. On November 14 they will appear at the Magic Kingdom Disney Gallery from 11a - 12p, and from 2-3p. Ridley Pearson will appear at the Magic Kingdom Disney Gallery at 9a on November 14th to sign "Kingdom Keepers"
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DailyDisney: Disney World hires former Keller aide as spokesman (WDW) posted: 11/2/09
Bryan Malenius who spent eight years working with former US Representative Ric Keller has become one of the Walt Disney World Resort's three front-line spokespeople.
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OrSen: Orlando's theme parks interact more with guests (WDW) posted: 11/2/09
Universal Orlando develops adds "Conductor of the Day" moment to Islands of Adventure. Each day a child will be selected as the "honorary conductor" of the High in the Sky Seuss Trolley. View the article for more on this new opportunity.
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Variety: 'Ghost' duo set dramas for ABC (Movies) posted: 11/2/09
The executive producers behind "Ghost Whisperer" have three dramas in development at ABC. Each revolves around strong female characters with unusual occupations.
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Variety: Disney TV Animation Taps VP (Movies) posted: 11/2/09
Kevin Gamble has been named VP of development for Disney Television Animation where he will work on the development of animated shorts and series for Disney Channel, Disney XD and other Disney tv offerings.
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Variety: ABC adds to 'Shark Tank' (Movies) posted: 11/2/09
ABC clarifies "Shark Tank" panelist tweet -- "Great news -- ABC has ordered more episodes of Shark Tank. No air date yet - but it's coming."
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OCReg: Disneyland switches fireworks shows (DL) posted: 11/2/09
Disneyland will feature "Remember Dreams Come True" Nov 5, 6 and 7 but without Tinker Bell. The following weekend presentations of "Believe...in Holiday Magic" will begin.
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CartoonBrew: Christie’s auctioning Rare Disney material (Movies) posted: 11/2/09
Highlights from the upcoming (November 24th) Christie's auction that includes some classic Disney memorabilia such as a three page synopsis from Alice the Beach Nut (the penultimate in the series), typed in 1927; a United Artists Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphonies Press book; and a 191 page folder entitled Future Fantasias compiled by studio researcher Bob Carr at Walt’s request before Fantasia’s premiere, detailing all possible musical choices for sequence replacements or sequels to Fantasia. Link spotted on Cartoon Brew
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latimes: Seth Green learns new tricks in 'Old Dogs' (Movies) posted: 11/2/09
Actor Seth Green talks about his role in Disney's upcoming comedy "Old Dogs" starring Robin Williams and John Travolta.
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