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Disney News Stories
April 2008

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: Race to Witch Mountain News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 4/28/2008   Most Recent Story: 3/25/2009

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: 2008 Obituaries - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
Original Story: 1/6/2008   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: Disney Announces Earnings for FY 2008 - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
Original Story: 1/6/2008   Most Recent Story: 7/30/2008

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

Disney Marks Entry into Robotic Toy Market with New Line of Programmable Toy Robots - (DL) (4/30/2008)

 

Disney Consumer Products today announced its entry into the robotic toy market with an innovative line of robotic toy products created in collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios, Thinkway Toys and WowWee.

The robotic toys are inspired by WALL·E, the adorable robot from the Disney·Pixar theatrical release of the same name set to debut this summer, and Tinker Bell, the beloved Disney Fairy. The iDance WALL·E dancing boombox will be available in June; the Ultimate WALL·E robotic toy and the remote control Tinker Bell flying toy will be available this fall. With life-like movements and features designed to impress and delight fans of all ages, these new robotic toys are anticipated to be big hits with holiday shoppers this year.

Massive Crown Turns Out For First Open Casting Session for "High School Musical: Summer Session" - (DL) (4/30/2008)
Despite triple-digit temperatures, a massive crowd of teens turned out Sunday (April 27) in Long Beach for the first open casting call for ABC's new summer reality series, Disney's "High School Musical: Summer Session" (working title). Teens from as far away as Wisconsin, Texas, Colorado, Utah and Washington were among the throngs who gathered for the open audition. Host Nick Lachey welcomed the crowd as they lined up in front of the Long Beach Arena.

34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards for the Disney Company - (DL) (4/30/2008)
Disney-owned network ABC was third among the networks with 39 nominations and its Disney Channel was fifth was 13 nominations.

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

New Phineas and Ferb Episode Airs Following Brothers Themed Disney Channel Marathon - (DL) (4/29/2008)
The all-new "Phineas and Ferb" episode "Crack that Whip" featuring guest star Vicki Lawrence will air following the May 24th marathon of "Phineas and Ferb" and "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" on Disney Channel.

Phineas and Ferb Make Their Mom the Best Gift Ever in a New Episode Airing May 10 - (DL) (4/29/2008)

(April 29, 2008) Enterprising stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb set out to make the best birthday gift ever for their mom, but their sister, Candace, gets competitive, in an all-new episode of the hit animated comedy series "Phineas and Ferb," premiering Saturday, May 10 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. An original song performed by Ashley Tisdale ("High School Musical") is featured.

Brooke Shields Returns as Miley Stewart's Mom in New Hannah Montana Episode Premiering Sunday, May 4 - (DL) (4/29/2008)
Brooke Shields reprises her guest starring role as Miley Stewart's mom in a new episode of television's #1 series for kids age 6-14, "Hannah Montana," airing Sunday, May 4 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. This episode marks Shields’ second guest starring role in a "Hannah Montana" episode. She first played the role of Miley and Jackson's mother, Susan, seen in flashback scenes, last year.

Ongoing Coverage: Toy Story Films Re-released in 3-D - (Movies)
Original Story: 4/27/2008   Most Recent Story: 4/27/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Newt News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 4/27/2008   Most Recent Story: 4/27/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Bear and the Bow News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 4/27/2008   Most Recent Story: 4/27/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Cars 2 News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 4/27/2008   Most Recent Story: 4/27/2008

Ongoing Coverage: King of the Elves News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 4/27/2008   Most Recent Story: 4/27/2008

April 25th Laughing Place Podcast now available - (DL) (4/25/2008)
The Laughing Place Podcast is a weekly, in-depth look of all things Disney done in a fun, spontaneous and humorous way by the four podcasters - Doobie, Rebekah, Captain Jon and FanBoy. This week the LPP crew celebrate Animal Kingdom's 10th birthday and answer reader voice and email about the College Program, character dining ideas and sharing your birthday with important Disney dates. Plus, the crew remembers Ollie Johnston, the Captain's Challenge with another giveaway and FanBoy's Disney Myths: Really Lame Edition.

Crocs To Launch New Footwear Collection Inspired By Disney Channel Hits Hannah Montana, High School Musical and WallE - (DL) (4/24/2008)
Crocs, Inc. and Jibbitz, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crocs, are launching an all new collection of footwear and accessories inspired by the smash hits, Hannah Montana and High School Musical, and the upcoming Disney*Pixar film Wall∙E. Combining the magic of Disney and the comfort of Crocs™ shoes, the new footwear is sure to help tweens live out their pop star dreams and children to sport the endearing attributes of a lovable robot.

Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales Worldwide Premiere in Shanghai - (DL) (4/23/2008)
With the help of Mickey Mouse and his famous friends, the time-honored stories of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast will spring from the storybooks and onto the stage in Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairy Tales it was announced today by Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Group (DTG), and Kenneth Feld, chairman and CEO of Feld Entertainment.

Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL On Tour to Play the Theatre for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas June 4-8 - (DL) (4/23/2008)
Disney Theatrical Productions announced today that the phenomenally popular Disney's High School Musical On Tour will be playing the Theatre for the Performing Arts in the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino for one week only, June 4-8.  Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. at a special Planet Hollywood box office event. Beginning at noon on Saturday, tickets will be available online through ticketmaster.com/hsmvegas and by calling 702.474.4000.

Disney Launches New Film Label - DisneyNature - (DL) (4/23/2008)
The Walt Disney Studios is launching Disneynature, a prestigious new production banner that will literally go to the ends of the earth to produce major big screen nature documentaries, Studios Chairman Dick Cook announced. In the great tradition established by Walt Disney himself, Disneynature will offer spectacular entertainment about the world in which we live. The significance of the new banner goes beyond the studio, with The Walt Disney Company embracing this new initiative around the world through a number of its businesses, including publications, licensing, parks and educational outreach. Disney veteran Jean-Francois Camilleri, who has served as senior vice president and general manager for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures France will head the new unit. Disneynature will be based in France, where Camilleri and his team will oversee the initiation, development and acquisition of high quality feature projects.

Disney's New Film Label DisneyNature to Release "Earth" on Earth Day 2009 - (DL) (4/23/2008)
The Walt Disney Studios will celebrate Earth Day 2009 (April 22nd) with the debut of “Earth,” the first feature-length nature documentary from its new production banner, Disneynature.  This amazing new film is from award-winning British producer/director Alastair Fothergill, whose credits include the Emmy and Peabody award-winning “Planet Earth” series (BBC and The Discovery Channel) and “The Blue Planet.”

Disney Cruise Line Pampers Guests with New Pre-Arrival Concierge Services - (DL) (4/18/2008)
Disney Cruise Line is taking luxury cruising to the next level with the introduction of an innovative pre-arrival planning service available to concierge guests sailing aboard the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.

Disneyland Resort Highlights Strong Connections and Partnerships in Community Report - (DL) (4/18/2008)
The Disneyland Resort has published its 2007 community report entitled “Connecting with Our Community,” which highlights the vital connection between the Resort, and the people and communities it serves in Southern California. The report details the many contributions of the Disneyland Resort and its Cast Members, including more than $12 million in cash, in-kind donations and volunteer service that touched the lives of tens of thousands of individuals.

Pixar Animation Studios Co-Founder Chosen as a SIGGRAPH 2008 Featured Speaker - (DL) (4/17/2008)
ACM SIGGRAPH announces Ed Catmull, a pioneer in the entertainment and film industry and co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios, as one of the featured speakers at SIGGRAPH 2008, the 35th International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques.

Disney & Stremicks Heritage Foods Launch New Milk Beverage Line - (DL) (4/17/2008)
Disney Consumer Products and Stremicks Heritage Foods™ today announced a new milk beverage line that meets Disney’s new food guidelines, while also providing critical nutrients for families and children. Available in U.S. grocery stores now, Disney Little Einsteins Milk is rBST hormone-free and enriched with 32mg of omega-3 DHA per serving to support brain and eye development and the heart’s health through every stage of life. It is the first Disney-branded refrigerated dairy beverage to launch since Disney announced its food guidelines in 2006.

Radio Disney and mDisney Launch Suite of Mobile Offerings - (DL) (4/17/2008)


Disney Channel's "Camp Rock" First Music Video to be Leveraged Across Multiple Media Platforms April 19 - (DL) (4/17/2008)
The premiere of the anthemic "We Rock," the first music video from the highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie, "Camp Rock," will be leveraged across Disney's multiple media platforms the ABC Television Network, ABC Family, Disney Channel, Disney.com, ESPN Networks, Radio Disney, SOAPnet and Toon Disney -- and in Disney Parks and Resorts and aboard the Disney Cruise Line, SATURDAY,
APRIL 19, at various times throughout the day.

Spira Signs Three-Year Agreement To Sponsor Disney’s Endurance Series - (DL) (4/17/2008)
Spira Footwear has signed a three-year agreement with Disney’s Wide World of Sports in which Spira will serve as the official performance footwear sponsor of Disney’s Endurance Series events at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. As part of the agreement, Spira Footwear will be included in key marketing and promotional efforts for Disney’s Endurance Series. Disney’s Endurance Series events include the Walt Disney World Marathon, which is one of the top marathons in the U.S., the Expedition Everest Challenge, Disney’s Race for the Taste 10K, The Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror 13K, and the Disneyland Half Maratho

Ollie Johnston passes away at 95 - official obituary - (DL) (4/15/2008)
Ollie Johnston, one of the greatest animators/directing animators in animation history and the last surviving member of Walt Disney’s elite group of animation pioneers known affectionately as the “Nine Old Men,” passed away from natural causes at a long term care facility in Sequim, Washington on Monday April 14th. He was 95 years old. During his stellar 43-year career at The Walt Disney Studios, he contributed inspired animation and direction to such classic films as “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Pinocchio,” “Fantasia,” “Song of the South,” “Cinderella,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Peter Pan,” “Lady and the Tramp,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Sword in the Stone,” “Mary Poppins,” “The Jungle Book,” “Robin Hood,” “The Rescuers,” and “The Fox and the Hound.”

Euro Disney S.A.S. Gets a New President - (DL) (4/14/2008)

(thanks to irishfan for posting this on our Discussion Boards) Euro Disney S.C.A. today announced the nomination of Philippe Gas to the position of Président of Euro Disney S.A.S., the management company of Euro Disney S.C.A. and Euro Disney Associés S.C.A., the operator of Disneyland® Resort Paris. Philippe will take over the responsibilities of Karl Holz who has been appointed President, New Vacation Operations, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

 

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground Gets a Facelift - (DL) (4/14/2008)
An outdoor adventure that has been a favorite with Walt Disney World guests since 1971 is receiving some enhancements. As part of a resort-wide renovation project, on now, changes are coming or already in place across the 700 acres of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.

Enchanted-Inspired “Giselle” Gown to Be Unveiled - (DL) (4/14/2008)
Every princess begins her journey with a dream and Disney’s (NYSE:DIS) most recent heroine Giselle is no exception. As a classic fairytale collides with modern-day New York City in Disney’s Enchanted, so the newest gown in the Kirstie Kelly for Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings collection combines the organic with the sophisticated. The Giselle gown, the latest platinum gown in the line, gives a subtle nod toward nature with cascading leaves of hand placed organza and net and will be unveiled alongside twelve new gowns in the Disney Princess-inspired line through live-model fashion vignettes on Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Loft 11 at 7:30 p.m.

April 11th LaughingPlace.com Disney Podcast Released - (DL) (4/11/2008)
In this week's super-sized edition of the Laughing Place Podcast, the boys plus one revisit the "It's a Small World" debate, get excited over Toy Story the Musical abord the Disney Wonder and do the run-down of Disney's upcoming animated films. The Laughing Place Podcast is a weekly, in-depth look of all things Disney done in a fun, spontaneous and humorous way by the four podcasters - Doobie, Rebekah, Captain Jon and FanBoy.

Issue #12 of Tales from the Laughing Place Magazine Celebrates Disney's Animal Kingdom - (DL) (4/11/2008)
April is the month when two significant milestones are passed in the Disney theme park universe. Next Tuesday Tokyo Disneyland turns 25 whilst on April 22 the fourth gate at Walt Disney World reaches double figures. Both anniversaries feature prominently in the upcoming issue of Tales from the Laughing Place Magazine.

Disney Online Continues Its Digital Dominance - (DL) (4/11/2008)
Disney Online, the longstanding No. 1 destination on the Internet for kids and families, continued its digital dominance for the first quarter of 2008, breaking all previous quarterly traffic records with an average of more than 27.3 million unique visitors per month. First quarter 2008 marks the one-year anniversary of the complete redesign of Disney.com and audiences have responded to the new online offerings with a 22 percent increase year-over-year in average monthly visitors to Disney Online (2007 vs. 2008 Q1 average monthly uniques). Disney Online’s quarterly traffic record was also well above its closest competitor, Nickelodeon Kids & Family Network sites.

Walt Disney World Resort Announces Dining Offer for Fall 2008 - (DL) (4/11/2008)
Walt Disney World Resort announced today the return of an exceptional "free dining" offer for guests purchasing select "Magic Your Way" packages on certain dates in August and September.Now through June 22, guests can buy one of these five-night/six-day packages for stays most nights Aug. 24-Sept. 20, 2008, and receive the Disney Dining Plan at no additional charge.

Winning Songwriter Richard M. Sherman to Bring His “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” Songbook to the 2008 Newport Beach Film Festival - (DL) (4/9/2008)
On Friday, April 25 at 7:00pm, within the intimate setting of the Palm Garden at The Island Hotel Newport Beach, Academy Award® winning songwriter Richard M. Sherman will perform selections from his motion picture songbook for attendees of the 2008 Newport Beach Film Festival (open to the public). Noted author, film historian and Disney authority Jeff Kurtti will host the concert. Tickets for the gala reception and concert are $25 and are available by visiting <a href="http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com">www.newportbeachfilmfest.com</a>.

Noted Filmmakers and Oscar® Nominees Roy E. Disney and Don Hahn Present Rarely Seen Disney Animation and Experimental Films at 2008 Newport Beach Film Festival - (DL) (4/9/2008)
On Wednesday, April 30, audiences at the 2008 Newport Beach Film Festival will get a “Behind-The-Ears” peek at the art of Disney animation as noted filmmakers and Academy Award® nominees Roy E. Disney and Don Hahn present an evening of rarely seen Disney animated shorts and experimental films. Screening at 7:30pm at the art deco Lido Theater in Newport Beach, Disney and Hahn will share with the audience a collection of short animated films that had limited theatrical presentations, many of which are not available for viewing on DVD. For ticket information please visit: http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com.

Disney Channel Announces Three New Films - (DL) (4/9/2008)
Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, Disney Channels Worldwide announced three new titles for the popular Disney Channel Original Movie franchise: "Princess Protection Program," "Dadnapped" and "Hatching Pete," each starring Disney Channel series stars in new roles.

Toy Story Mania Sneak Peek for Walt Disney World Passholders May 10 - 12 - (DL) (4/8/2008)

Walt Disney World Passholders are invited to experience Toy Story Mania! - a brand-new attraction inspired by Disney-Pixar's Toy Story films - during a sneak peek Saturday, May 10 through Monday, May 12. To be admitted you will need present your valid Walt Disney World Annual Pass and photo id. 

This event is during the preview period so the attraction may experience downtimes during these days. Also these dates are subject to change. Visit the official site for more details.

Disney Destinations Email describes Toy Story Mania ---

It’s never the same experience twice!
Grab some 3-D glasses before boarding your ride vehicle and zipping off into a world of immersive, midway-style games hosted by favorite characters like Woody, Buzz, Rex and Hamm.

Use your spring-action shooter to launch virtual darts at balloons, rings at aliens, eggs at barnyard targets and beyond. Some targets even trigger fun surprises. From expert to beginner, everyone’s a winner!

The Walt Disney Company and CTC Media Conclude Entertainment Licensing Agreement in Russia - (DL) (4/8/2008)
CTC Media, Inc., Russia's leading independent media company, has concluded a major, multi-year licensing agreement with The Walt Disney Company's international TV licensing arm, Disney-ABC International Television. This agreement covers the licensing of features, live action series, animated series and made-for-TV movies for the CTC television network. The CTC Network -- the flagship of CTC Media -- is the fourth-most watched broadcaster in Russia with an average audience share of 11.3% in its target demographic (everyone aged 6-54) in 2007.

Disney Interactive Studios Agrees to Acquire China-Based Video Game Software Developer Gamestar - (DL) (4/8/2008)
Disney Interactive Studios today announced an agreement to acquire Gamestar, one of China’s leading independent video game software developers. With locations in Shanghai and Wuhan, Gamestar has a six-year track record producing high quality art and technology solutions for interactive entertainment software development. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

CMO Election Heats Up Disney Parks Announces Top Three Finalists for Chief Magic Official - (DL) (4/8/2008)
After three captivating weeks of online voting for Disney Parks’ Top 10 Chief Magic Official (CMO) candidates, Disney Parks and CareerBuilder.com today announced the top three CMO finalists: David Hawley of Roseville, Calif., Justin Vance Muchoney from Seven Fields, Pa. and Tripp West from Powder Springs, Ga. The CMO search generated more than 1,300 entries and nearly 500,000 online votes.

The Walt Disney Studios Rolls Out Slate of 10 New Animated Motion Pictures Through 2012 - (DL) (4/8/2008)
The Walt Disney Studios unveiled a diverse and ambitious slate of 10 new animated feature films from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios to be released through the year 2012 at a New York press conference held today by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, and John Lasseter, chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios.

New Walt Disney World Official Album Released and Featured on Laughing Place Radio - (DL) (4/8/2008)
Disney has released a new Official Album - Four Parks * One World 2 disc set featuring several new track and many previously released ones as well. Click the link below for the complete track list. All of the tracks can currently be heard on Laughing Place Radio which plays the widest variety of Disney music 24 hours a day. Laughing Place Radio can be accessed at LaughingPlace.com/Radio

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

Jason Brenek Promoted to Newly Created Position of Senior VP, Worldwide Digital Cinema and Cinema Programming for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures - (DL) (4/4/2008)
Jason Brenek, who most recently served as the Studios' vice president of Distribution Strategy, has been promoted to the newly created position of senior vice president, Worldwide Digital Cinema and Cinema Programming, it was announced today by Mark Zoradi, president, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Group.