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Disney News Stories
August 2007

Ongoing Coverage: The Princess and the Frog News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 12/11/2009

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

Ongoing Coverage: Rapunzel News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 12/10/2009

Ongoing Coverage: A Christmas Carol News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 7/31/2007   Most Recent Story: 11/30/2009

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: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 11/12/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Pixar / Disney Up News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 11/11/2009

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: Pixar / Disney Toy Story 3 News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 10/29/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Song of the South News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 10/27/2009

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

Ongoing Coverage: Beverly Hills Chihuahua News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 8/31/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Little Mermaid the Musical News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 8/14/2009

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: Bolt News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/13/2007   Most Recent Story: 3/30/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Pixar / Disney Film WALL-E News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 3/16/2009

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: Bedtime Stories News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 12/29/2008

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: Undateable News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 4/17/2007   Most Recent Story: 5/30/2008

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: Enchanted News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 4/4/2008

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

Ongoing Coverage: College Road Trip News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 7/31/2007   Most Recent Story: 3/7/2008

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: The Game Plan News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 10/9/2007

Dance-Along Telecast of High School Musical 2 to air Saturday, September 8 (8:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel - (DL) (8/31/2007)
The stars of Disney Channel's record-breaking hit, "High School Musical 2" -- Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Olesya Rulin, KayCee Stroh, Chris Warren, Jr. and Ryne Sanborn -- host a special Dance-Along telecast of the musical Disney Channel Original Movie to be presented SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 (8:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Pixar Short Films Collection Volume 1 - (DL) (8/31/2007)
For the first time ever, 13 Pixar Animation Studios short films that transformed animation are available together when The Pixar Short Films Collection Vol. 1 comes to DVD and high definition only on Disney Blu-ray on November 6.

The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. Announces Refurbishment Amendment With The Walt Disney Company - (DL) (8/31/2007)
The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLCE) today announced that it has entered into a refurbishment amendment to the license agreement with The Walt Disney Company (Disney) which modifies certain aspects of the agreement entered into in June of 2007 and the original license agreement entered into in November 2004. This refurbishment amendment supersedes and replaces the June letter agreement. As a result of this refurbishment amendment, the Company has addressed the breach referenced in the August 23rd press release. In addition, the Company has received a waiver from its lenders regarding the cross-default under the secured credit facility for the Disney Store chain, which was also mentioned in the August 23rd press release. Under its license agreement with The Walt Disney Company the Company operates the Disney Store chain in the United States and Canada.

The Cheetah Girls Put Finishing Touches On New Album 'TCG'; First Studio Album Following Two Platinum Plus Soundtracks - (DL) (8/31/2007)
Disney's Hollywood Records announced today the upcoming release of The Cheetah Girls' first studio album following 2 multi-platinum soundtracks from the Disney Channel favorites. Entitled "TCG" the album is due in stores on September 25. The CD highlights a more rhythmic side of The Cheetah Girls, with decidedly beefier rhythms and dance beats. The Cheetah Girls -- Adrienne Bailon, Sabrina Bryan, and Kiely Williams -- co-wrote six of the eleven songs on "TCG" and worked with multiple producers including JR Rotem, Matthew Gerard, and the team of Tim James & Antonina Armato. A complete track listing for "TCG" is below. The Cheetah Girls also plan on showcasing the multi-cultural make up of the group; they have committed to recording the album in Spanish for a Spring, 2008 release.

Honda's Newest ASIMO Humanoid Robot Runs onto Disneyland Stage - (DL) (8/30/2007)

With the ability to run nearly 4 miles per hour, the all-new ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) humanoid robot is advancing closer to in-home applications. Beginning today, Disneyland park guests can experience the latest version of ASIMO at the Honda ASIMO Theater inside the Innoventions attraction.

Napa Rose at Disneyland Resort Wins Prestigious 2007 DiRoNA Award of Excellence - (DL) (8/30/2007)

The Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA) has chosen Napa Rose, the nationally-recognized gourmet restaurant in Disneys Grand Californian Hotel and Spa at Disneyland Resort, to receive a 2007 DiRoNA Award of Excellence, one of the most sought-after accolades in the restaurant industry. DiRoNA Awards are distributed annually to restaurants throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico offering outstanding food, wine, service and hospitality. This is the second time that Napa Rose has received the DiRoNA Award.

Six Programs Airing on Disney Owned Channels Make Weekly Top Nielsens - (DL) (8/30/2007)
Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Aug. 20-26 feature six programs that aired on Disney-owned stations.

Hong Kong Disneyland to transform into an all-new “Dark World� during its Haunted Halloween - (DL) (8/23/2007)
The door that leads into an all-new and different Halloween season will soon open as Hong Kong Disneyland dares all guests to take a walk on the dark side. This year, the Haunted Halloween at Hong Kong Disneyland will be edgier, eerier and more exciting than ever before.

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

Details of New Canada Pavilion Film - (DL) (8/20/2007)
The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) leads industry in changing Americans' views of Canada Since 1982 guests from around the world have been taken on a tour of beautiful Canadian landscapes and diverse cultures as they watched the film O Canada! in the Canada pavilion at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Ongoing Coverage: Old Dogs News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 4/25/2007   Most Recent Story: 8/14/2007

Head Back to School with ''High School Musical: Makin' the Cut!'' Now Available for Nintendo DS - (DL) (8/14/2007)
Craig Relyea, vice president of marketing, Disney Interactive Studios announces, "'High School Musical: Makin' the Cut!' gives fans a unique opportunity to interact with the 'High School Musical' songs and characters that they know and love, whether at home or on the go."

Disney Raises The Bar On Electronics For Tweens With Innovative New Video Cam, LCD TVs And iPod Compatible Speakers - (DL) (8/13/2007)
Disney Flix Video Cam Lets Tweens Shoot Like A Pro And Make Their Own Movies; First Disney LCD TVs And iPod Compatible Speakers Boast Attractive Design And The Latest Technologies

Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund Awards More Than $1.5 Million - (DL) (8/13/2007)
From purchasing land for conservation in Guatemala to protecting dolphins in Florida, to studying the interaction between elephants and bees in Kenya, worldwide conservation efforts recently received a $1.5 million boost from the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund (DWCF), bringing the total amount of awards from the fund to more than $11 million since Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park opened.

Disney-MGM Studios name change and more changes - (DL) (8/9/2007)
Disney has officially announced a name change for Disney-MGM Studios to Disney's Hollywood Studios and many other new items at that park.


Radio Personality Steve Harvey to Reach Dreamers For Program at Walt Disney World Resort in January - (DL) (8/9/2007)

Disney's Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey, an enrichment event with a special appeal for African American
high- schoolers, was announced jointly today by Disney and by national radio personality Steve Harvey. The multiday event will be held at Walt Disney Worldl in January 2008 will include interactive workshops, motivational talks with sports and entertainment celebrities, and discussions led by Disney cast members and executives sharing their blueprint for success.

Befriend, Nurture, and Talk With Stitch, Dory, Winnie the Pooh and Simba on the Nintendo DS(TM) - (DL) (8/8/2007)

Scheduled to release Spring 2008 Disney Friends for Nintendo DS will offer fans the chance to interact and explore various adventures with popular Disney characters such as Stitch, Simba, Dory and others.  The DS real time clock will permit players to interact with their Disney Friends throughout day/night and experience special events and holidays. Players will be able to collect unique tradable "pins" and earn gold to purchase objects for their Friends.

Disney Publishing Worldwide Launches Two New Books to Coincide with Upcoming Television Premiere of High School Musical 2 - (DL) (8/7/2007)

Disney Publishing Worldwide released today High School Musical 2 Junior Novel (purchase from Amazon) and High School Musical: East High Yearbook (purchase from Amazon) in conjunction with Disney Channel's highly anticipated August 17, 2007 premiere of High School Musical 2, with over 1 million copies of the junior novel being shipped to U.S. retailers.

Samsung Announces Availability of DM-S105, DM-S110 in the Disney Mobile(SM) Lineup - (DL) (8/7/2007)
Samsung has release the DM-S105 and DM-S110 on the Disney Mobile Network.

- (DL) (8/7/2007)


Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Speciality Events Reservations Open August 6th, Events in Chronological Order Posted - (DL) (8/5/2007)
The 12th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will which runs Sept. 28 through Nov. 11, will begin taking reservations at 7 a.m. on Aug. 6 for popular specialty dining events such as the Party for the Senses grand tastings. The festival's separately ticketed events are extremely popular with festival guests and availability is limited. 

Guests can call 407/WDW-FEST (939-3378) for information and to make reservations for special events and programs. Festival details organized by event type are available at disneyworld.com/food. 

Ongoing Coverage: Underdog News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 8/3/2007

Disney Vacation Club Opens 'Doorway' to New Preview Center in Suburban Chicago - (DL) (8/3/2007)
Disney Vacation Club, the innovative vacation-ownership program that helps families enjoy flexibility and savings on decades of future vacations, is officially opening the doors to a first-of-its-kind preview center. Located at the Woodfield Mall in the greater Chicago area, the preview center, called Disney's Doorway to Dreams, celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 4.

Nearly 2.5 Million Personalized Fairies Created at DisneyFairies.Com - (DL) (8/2/2007)
The Disney Internet Group announced that nearly 2.5 million personal fairies have been created at DisneyFairies.com since the site launched in Janurary.  The site, which support the new Fairies franchise, allows visitors to explore the world of Tinker bell and her friends.

Disney Company Acquires Club Penguin - (DL) (8/1/2007)

As a part of its strategy for long-term growth through applying new technologies to the creation and global distribution of high-quality family entertainment, The Walt Disney Company has acquired Club Penguin, one of the fastest-growing online virtual worlds for kids. The addition of Club Penguin to Disney’s existing online assets will further strengthen the company’s objective of establishing clear leadership in online virtual worlds for kids and families.

Since its launch in October 2005, award-winning Club Penguin has grown to more than 700,000 current paid subscribers, and has achieved this remarkable subscriber and user growth with very limited marketing efforts, relying mostly on strong product and word of mouth awareness among kids. The site has more than 12 million activated users, primarily in the U.S. and Canada, and is one of the fastest growing online destinations for kids ages 6-14. The site features animated penguin avatars that inhabit a snow-covered virtual world, converse with other users, participate in group activities and create and furnish a virtual home with currency earned inside the game.