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Disney News Stories
February 2007

Ongoing Coverage: Hannah Montana Phenomenon - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/10/2007   Most Recent Story: 12/11/2009

Ongoing Coverage: High School Musical News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/15/2006   Most Recent Story: 11/25/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Pirates of the Caribbean - the film - (Movies)
Original Story: 11/3/2001   Most Recent Story: 11/17/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Pooh Heirs Sue Disney Over Royaties - (General)
Original Story: 6/21/2000   Most Recent Story: 11/13/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Mary Poppins the Musical News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/15/2006   Most Recent Story: 11/13/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Disneyland Coming to Shanghai? - (OD)
Original Story: 6/3/2002   Most Recent Story: 11/6/2009

Ongoing Coverage: CARS News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/20/2005   Most Recent Story: 10/30/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Disney and eBay sign auction deal - (Coll,General)
Original Story: 2/8/2000   Most Recent Story: 10/26/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Disney Cruise Line Adds Seven Day Cruise - (OD)
Original Story: 12/8/1999   Most Recent Story: 8/11/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Disneyland Resort and City of Anaheim at Odds - (DL)
Original Story: 2/13/2007   Most Recent Story: 7/28/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Hong Kong Disneyland - (OD)
Original Story: 8/17/2000   Most Recent Story: 7/10/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Tarzan the Musical News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/15/2006   Most Recent Story: 5/5/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Lilo & Stitch - (Movies)
Original Story: 4/16/2002   Most Recent Story: 3/3/2009

Ongoing Coverage: The Chronicles of Narnia News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 3/2/2004   Most Recent Story: 1/29/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Child Critically Injured on Cartoon Spin - (DL)
Original Story: 9/24/2000   Most Recent Story: 1/27/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Space Mountain Accident Injures Nine - (DL)
Original Story: 8/2/2000   Most Recent Story: 1/6/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Disney Films Weekend Box Office Totals - (Movies)
Original Story: 4/24/2001   Most Recent Story: 12/10/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Sky High News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/20/2005   Most Recent Story: 9/29/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Disney Acquires Muppets and Bear - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
Original Story: 2/17/2004   Most Recent Story: 9/22/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Gnomeo and Juliet - (Movies)
Original Story: 2/5/2004   Most Recent Story: 8/20/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Finding Nemo - (Movies)
Original Story: 5/13/2003   Most Recent Story: 8/18/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Pixar's Negotiations With Disney - (Movies,General)
Original Story: 1/29/2004   Most Recent Story: 6/2/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Accidents at Disneyland - (DL)
Original Story: 12/21/2001   Most Recent Story: 5/29/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Big Thunder Mountain Kills 1, Injures 10 - (DL)
Original Story: 9/5/2003   Most Recent Story: 4/29/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Ratatouille News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/15/2006   Most Recent Story: 3/25/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/20/2005   Most Recent Story: 3/3/2008

Ongoing Coverage: National Treasure - (Movies)
Original Story: 11/19/2004   Most Recent Story: 1/7/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Neal Gabler's Disney Bio Released - (General)
Original Story: 10/30/2006   Most Recent Story: 8/20/2007

Ongoing Coverage: Broadcast of the Very Merry Christmas Parade - (WDW,Movies)
Original Story: 12/13/1999   Most Recent Story: 6/12/2007

Tokyo DisneySea Spring Carnival - Mar 21 - May 31 - (DL) (2/28/2007)
Press releasing detailing the Tokyo DisneySea Spring Carnival special events helf Mar 21 - May 31

Tarzan the Musical in Holland - (DL) (2/28/2007)
A series of press releases and images relating to the Tarzan the Musical prodution in Holland.

Disney Consumer Products Names Anne Gates Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Europe - (DL) (2/28/2007)
Disney Consumer Products issued a press release regarding Anne Gates being apointed to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Disney Consumer Products Europe

Walt Disney Internet Group Signs Distribution Agreement With Macrovision - (DL) (2/27/2007)
Press release announcing Walt Disney Interactive Group's new distribution deal.

TVN Entertainment Enters into New Agreement with Disneyâ€(tm)s Buena Vista Video-On-Demand to License Films for VOD - (DL) (2/27/2007)
Press release announcing TVN's new Video-On-Demand agreement with Disney.

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage to open June 11 - (DL) (2/26/2007)

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The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is set to open on June 11th at Disneyland. Click below for the full press release.

Nestle Nesquik Selected for Disneyland Resort's Healthy Eating Initiative - (DL) (2/26/2007)
Press release announcing Disneyland using Nestle Nesquik as a part of their healthy eating initiative.

ESPN the Weekend Coming to WDW March 2-4 - (DL) (2/23/2007)
ESPN The Weekend Presented by Dick's Sporting Goods -- the fourth annual ESPN special event at Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World Resort -- will give sports fans the opportunity to see many of their favorite athletes and ESPN personalities up-close and personal March 2-4.

Disney Interactive Studios Unveils Spectrobes During World Premiere at Disneyland - (DL) (2/23/2007)
Disney Interactive Studios unvieled Spectrobes at Disneyland's Tomorrowland with special guest, Jason Dolley from Disney Channel's "Cory in the House"

Two new ships announced for Disney Cruise Lines - (DL) (2/22/2007)

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Disney Announces Expansion of Successful Cruise Business
Two New Ships will More than Double Passenger Capacity

The Walt Disney Company plans to expand its successful cruise business by adding two new ocean liners, President and CEO Bob Iger announced today. Scheduled to launch in 2011 and 2012, the ships will more than double the passenger capacity for Disney Cruise Line to meet the sustained demand for Disney's family cruise vacations.

The new 122,000-ton cruise liners will be two decks taller than the existing 83,000-ton ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder. Each ship will have 1,250 staterooms. Specific design plans and itineraries for the yet-unnamed ships are still in development and will be unveiled at a later date.

Family Digest Gospel Idol looking at Walt Disney World on May 27 - (DL) (2/21/2007)
Press release on the Family Digest Gospel IdoL contest including auditions held May 27th at

Hong Kong Disneyland celebrates the ‘Year of the Pig' with Guests - (DL) (2/19/2007)
Hong Kong Disneyland issued a press release regarding the Chinese New Year festivities at the park. Last year at this time the park was overwhelmed with visitors.

The New Cast of ABC's Dancing with the Stars to be Announced - (DL) (2/17/2007)
The new cast of ABC's hit series, "Dancing with the Stars" will be officially announced on Wednesday, February 21, on ABC News' "Good Morning America"

Slesinger Family Wins 'Pooh' Copyright Case - (DL) (2/16/2007)
Press release announcing a federal court granted Summary Judgment Against Disney in the long-running Winnie the Pooh case

ESPN and DISH Network Join Forces on a Multi-Year, Multimedia Agreement for NASCAR on ESPN - (DL) (2/15/2007)
ESPN and Dish Network have announced an alience for ESPN's NASCAR coverage. The agreement includes a technology trailer called ESPN's DISH Tech Center and other promotional arangments

Golfsmith Strikes Agreement with ESPN to Be Official Online Golf and Tennis Pro Shop - (DL) (2/14/2007)
Click for the press release announcing that Golfsmith.com will be the official golf and tennis pro shop of ESPN.com

ESPN To Present Full Circle Coverage of NASCAR Busch Series at Mexico City March 4 - (DL) (2/14/2007)
ESPN has issued a press release regarding its Full Circle coverage of the NASCAR Busch Series race in Mexico City

Oscar-Winning Disney Matte Artist and Visual Effects Pioneer Peter Ellenshaw Dies at Age 93 - (DL) (2/14/2007)
The Walt Disney Studios has issued a press release regarding the passing of Disney Legend Peter Ellenshaw

First Canadian family selected to stay overnight in Disney's Cinderella Castle - (DL) (2/14/2007)
Press release detailing the first Canadian family selected to stay overnight in Disney's Cinderella Castle.

Kim Possible Blasts Beyond TV Stardom with Growing Videogame Popularity and New Title in Stores - (DL) (2/13/2007)
Kim Possible stars in a new video game for the Nintendo DS; Disney's Kim Possible: Global Gemini

General Mills and Disney Introduce Three New Cereals for a Fun, Wholesome Breakfast - at an Everyday Great Price - (DL) (2/13/2007)
Disney and General Mills are releasing three new cereals. Disney's Little Einsteins Fruity Stars, Disney's Princess Fairytale Flakes, and Disney's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Berry Crunch meet Disney's new healthy food guidelines.

General Mills and Disney Introduce Three New Cereals for a Fun, Wholesome Breakfast - at an Everyday Great Price - (DL) (2/13/2007)
Disney and General Mills are releasing three new cereals. Disney's Little Einsteins Fruity Stars, Disney's Princess Fairytale Flakes, and Disney's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Berry Crunch meet Disney's new healthy food guidelines.

Zizzle Launches High School Musical Electronic Toy Line - (DL) (2/12/2007)
Press release announcing High School Musical electronic toys from Zizzle that will hit store shelves this Summer.

Disney Tween Sensations Hannah Montana and the Cheetah Girls Enter the Toy Scene with JAKKS Pacific - (DL) (2/12/2007)
Press release announcing new tween products from JAKKS Pacific

2006 Annie Award Winners - (DL) (2/12/2007)
The Walt Disney Company won four Annie Awards on Sunday night including Cars for Best Animated Feature

2006 Annie Award Winners - (DL) (2/12/2007)
The Walt Disney Company won four Annie Awards on Sunday night including Cars for Best Animated Feature

Fizzy Fruit(T and HarperCollins to Launch Sweepstakes to Promote Meet the Robinsons - (DL) (2/12/2007)
Press releasing announcing a new sweepstakes for Meet the Robinsons which opens March 30th.

Tales from the Laughing Place Issue #9 Details - (DL) (2/9/2007)
Press release announcing the details for Tales From the Laughing Place Magazine Issue #9 featuring Into the Woods: Legendary imagineers reminisce about the creation of EuroDisneyland in Marne-la-vallee, France featuring rare artwork from the project, Mary Mary Quite Extraordinary: Meet the creative team behind Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins musical and discover Cameron's twenty-five year struggle to bring the books to life on stage and much, much more.

Walt Disney Pictures' 'Tinker Bell' Coming in Fall 2008 From Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment - (DL) (2/9/2007)
Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment has announced that the Tinker Bell direct to video CGI movie will be released in Fall 2008.

The Walt Disney Company Reports Higher First Quarter Earnings - (DL) (2/8/2007)
The Walt Disney Company today reported earnings for the first quarter ended December 30, 2006. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter increased to $0.79, compared to $0.37 in the prior-year quarter.

Disney's Phenomenal ``High School Musical'' Franchise Graduates to the Big Screen in 'O8 with New ``Haunted High School Musical'' Feature - (DL) (2/8/2007)
At the 2007 Disney Investor Conference today, it was announced that the cast of Disney's phenomenally successful High School Musical franchise will graduate to the big screen in 2008 with Haunted High School Musical, an all-new musical adventure

ESPN and Verizon Wireless Announce Exclusive Multi-Year Licensing Agreement for Award-Winning ESPN Sports Content - (DL) (2/8/2007)
Mobile ESPN is being relaunched as a service for Verizon Wireless Customers.

Disney-ABC TV Group's Emmy-Winning ABC.Com To Offer Viewers More Ways to View Their Favorite ABC Shows Online with Full-Screen And Mini-Player Capabilities - (DL) (2/8/2007)
ABC.com will be upgrading its online viewing experience by adding a mini-player and a full-screen option. Currently episodes of "Desperate Housewives,� "Grey's Anatomy,� "Lost,� "Ugly Betty,� "Brothers & Sisters,� "MEN IN TREES,� "Six Degrees,� "What About Brian,� "The Knights of Prosperity� and "According to Jim� are offered online

Touchstone Television Becomes ABC Television Studio - (DL) (2/8/2007)
The Disney-ABC Television Group has renamed Touchstone Televison, as the ABC Television Studio. The studio produces shows for ABC and other networks. The name change was motivated by Disney's desire to focus on the brands of ESPN, ABC, and Disney

Disney-ABC Television Group Reveals 2007-08 Kids Lineup - (DL) (2/8/2007)
Disney unveiled its kids' programming at the annual upfront presentation to advertisers. Disney discussed the Disney Channel Games, Disney's Wizards, Phineas and Ferb, Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board, High School Musical 2, Twitches Too, The Cheetah Girls 3, Dadnapped, Franklin B.C., My Friends Tigger and Pooh, and Bunny Town.

Bridge to Teribithia Essay Contest Offers Big Prizes to Students and Teachers at El Capitan - (DL) (2/7/2007)
Hollywoodâ€(tm)s legendary El Capitan Theatre is offering students a chance to win some valuable prizes for themselves and their teachers by entering an essay contest themed to the new Disney/Walden Media fantasy feature, “Bridge to Teribithiaâ€?. The engagement is scheduled to run from February 16th through March 29th. Participants can enter by providing answers and descriptions to the following essay question â€" “If You Ruled a Land of Make-Believe, What Would You Name It and Why?â€? The prizes being offered are two 20â€? iMac computers (Grand Prize); two Kodak EasyShare digital cameras and printers (First Prize); two $200 gift certificates for Disneyâ€(tm)s Soda Fountain and Studio Store (Second Prize); and two Walt Disney Home Entertainment Packs valued at $120 (Third Prize).

Colts' coach Tony Dungy, Running Back Dominic Rhodes Star in Latest 'Going to Disney World' Commercial - (DL) (2/5/2007)
Head Coach Tony Dungy and running back Dominic Rhodes of the Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts Sunday night became the latest sports celebrities to realize a dream, stand in front of a TV camera, and shout the famous "going to Disney World� phrase. Their "We're going to Disney World� pronouncement, part of the production for one of TV's most enduring and celebrated commercials, was captured Sunday night on tape at Miami's Dolphin Stadium just moments after the Colts' 29-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. Dungy became the first African American head coach to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy as Super Bowl champion, while Rhodes rushed for a game-leading 113 yards and a second-quarter touchdown that put the Colts ahead for keeps

Kingdom Hearts Series Ships Over 10 Million Worldwide - (DL) (2/5/2007)
Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix(TM) interactive entertainment products in North America, and Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG), the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company announced today that their KINGDOM HEARTS series of action role-playing games has shipped more than 10 million units worldwide, making it one of the top game series in the world. Released to chart-topping sales in 2006, KINGDOM HEARTS II is the sequel to KINGDOM HEARTS, one of the top ten best-selling PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system titles of all time in North America (Source: The NPD Group, March 2006).

Grand Californian wins California Hotel and Lodging Association award - (DL) (2/5/2007)
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel won a Guest Relations award from the California Hotel and Lodging Association

Author Neal Gabler to appear at 2007 NFFC National Convention - (DL) (2/5/2007)
The NFFC has announced Neal Gabler, author of Walt Disney - The Triumph of the American Imagination will be featured at their 2007 National Convention held in July.

Kingdom Hearts Series Ships Over 10 Million Worldwide - (DL) (2/5/2007)
Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts 2 have shiped over 10 million units worldwide. The action role-playing games have surpassed 5.4 Million shipments in North America

Buena Vista Television Taps Brightcove for Internet Video Syndication of Promotional Content - (DL) (2/5/2007)
Buena Vista Television is launching an internet video initiative to promote programming. BVT will use Brightcove to help syndicate content of selected programing to their websites.

The Walt Disney Studios and Academy Award(R)-Winner Director Robert Zemeckis and Producing Partners Form New Company That Will Produce 3D Performance Capture Films - (DL) (2/5/2007)
The Walt Disney Studios and Robert Zemeckis anounced the forming of a new film company to produce motion captured films. Monster House and Polar Express are examples of this new technology that record an actors movments which are then transfered to an animated character.

New Jeff Lange DVD added to The LaughingPlace Store - (DL) (2/5/2007)
Jeff Lange has a new DVD featuring historical ride throughs of Spaceship Earth: Jeff Lange Remembers: Epcot's Spaceship Earth 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition. In addition, several other new items were added today.