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Disney News Stories
May 2009

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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

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Ongoing Coverage: Tron Sequel News Stories - (Movies)
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Ongoing Coverage: Jonas Brothers the 3D Concert Experience News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/2/2009   Most Recent Story: 12/4/2009

Ongoing Coverage: 2009 Obituaries - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
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Ongoing Coverage: A Christmas Carol News Stories - (Movies)
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Ongoing Coverage: High School Musical News Stories - (Movies)
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Ongoing Coverage: Pirates of the Caribbean - the film - (Movies)
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Ongoing Coverage: Pooh Heirs Sue Disney Over Royaties - (General)
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Ongoing Coverage: Mary Poppins the Musical News Stories - (Movies)
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Ongoing Coverage: Little Mermaid the Musical News Stories - (Movies)
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Ongoing Coverage: Disney Cruise Line Adds Seven Day Cruise - (OD)
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Ongoing Coverage: Disney Financial News for FY 2009 - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
Original Story: 7/30/2008   Most Recent Story: 8/4/2009

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

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Fairy Tales Can Come True - You Can Capture Them Too - With New Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings Camera by Kodak - (DL) (5/29/2009)

Princes and princesses have a new way to get friends and family to help capture spontaneous shots of their wedding: the new, exclusive single-use Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings Camera by Kodak! That's right; couples tying the knot have an exciting new option. This elegant new camera gives wedding guests a unique way to capture high-quality images of the big day. Couples who want to be among the first to purchase the new cameras for their weddings or rehearsal dinners can visit http://www.disneyweddings.com/ starting today.



New ‘American Idol’ Kris Allen Celebrates His Crowning Achievement with His Fans at Walt Disney World Resort - (DL) (5/29/2009)


Dreams keep coming true for new “American Idol” Kris Allen. Last week, the 23-year-old singer from Conway, Ark., became the newest “American Idol” by garnering the most fan votes in the television series’ thrilling Season Eight finale. Moments after his victory, Allen did what dozens of sports celebrities and heroes have done for more than two decades: He looked into a television camera and shouted, “I’m going to Disney World!”



Walt Disney World Resort Offers Tips for a Beautifully Budgeted Dream Wedding - (DL) (5/28/2009)

Brides on a budget can still have a Cinderella-like wedding at Walt Disney World Resort if they know where to save and when to splurge. “Every bride wants to feel like a princess for the day, and at Disney’s Fairytale Weddings we can make that dream a reality,” said Korri McFann, marketing director Disney’s Fairytale Weddings.  “The beauty of a Disney wedding is that we can tailor the occasion to suit almost any budget.”



Market Street Plano Giving Guests Royal Treatment at Radio Disney ‘Princess Protection Program’ Party - (DL) (5/28/2009)

Market Street Plano welcomes all local princes and princesses to receive the royal treatment at its Radio Disney “Princess Protection Program” Party on Sunday, May 31 from 2 to 4 p.m.



Disney Interactive Studios Announces JONAS for Nintendo DS - (DL) (5/28/2009)

From sold out shows to the big and small screens, the Jonas Brothers will take over the video game world as well this holiday. Disney Interactive Studios today announced the development of JONAS for Nintendo DS. The game allows players to take on the role of three superstar brothers – Nick, Joe and Kevin Lucas in outrageous adventures from the Disney Channel comedy series “JONAS.” Players help the JONAS band members juggle concerts, school, friends and fans to find the balance between their rock star world and ordinary lives.



Disney Interactive Studios Announces Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned - (DL) (5/27/2009)

Live to tell the tale of becoming a notorious pirate captain or suffer a fate of eternal damnation. Disney Interactive Studios today announced the development of Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned, an epic, action role-playing game (RPG) from Propaganda Games, Disney’s video game development studio in Vancouver, British Columbia.



Disney's D23 Members Invited to Become Donald Duck's Official Portrait Artist - (DL) (5/26/2009)

Irascible, cranky, mischievous, outrageous – Donald Duck has a seemingly limitless personality, and in honor of his birthday on June 9, Disney’s D23 is commissioning an official portrait from those who know Donald best: his fans. For the first time ever, Disney is turning to fans to create an official portrait of one of its biggest stars. Finalists in the Donald Duck 75th Anniversary Portrait Contest will have their work unveiled and displayed at the inaugural D23 Expo, which will be held September 10-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center, adjacent to Disneyland.



Disney•Pixar’s Up Video Game from THQ Lands in Retail Outlets Nationwide across All Major Gaming Platforms - (DL) (5/26/2009)

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that the Up video game, based on the highly anticipated Disney•Pixar film, has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and Games for Windows® and Mac. The Up video game is now available for the suggested retail prices of $39.99 (Wii, Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system), $29.99 (PSP and DS) and $19.99 (PlayStation 2 system and Games for Windows and Mac). The game is rated E for Everyone (PlayStation 2 system, PSP system, DS, Games for Windows and Mac) and E10+ for everyone 10 and older (Wii, PLAYSTATION 3 system and Xbox 360).



Disney/Pixar's Up and Show at the El Capitan May 29 - July 23 - (DL) (5/22/2009)

Hollywood’s legendary El Capitan Theatres is all set to carry moviegoers “UP,” up and away on one of the most entertaining adventures of all time with its special engagement of the uplifting new Disney-Pixar comedy-fantasy, “UP,” presented in Disney Digital 3D™, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.  This engagement will run from May 29th through July 23rd.



‘Kris Allen, You’ve Just Been Named The New American Idol, What Are You Going To Do Next?’ ‘I’m Going to Disney World!’ - (DL) (5/21/2009)

To celebrate the newly opened “American Idol Experience” attraction at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Kris Allen shouted the famous words “I’m Going to Disney World!” immediately after being crowned the newest “American Idol” in the show’s star-studded season finale on May 20, 2009 in Los Angeles.



Mickey is having his Tennis Party at Disneyland Paris - (DL) (5/21/2009)


Marne-la-Vallée, May 2009 - Mickey has yet another surprise for us, during his Magical Party. Always up to date on the latest fads and following his achievements in break-dance, he is now beckoning us to a tennis court. But not just any tennis court … A few days before the Roland Garros tournament, Mickey has invited Gaël Monfils, Stanislav Wawrinka and the French «Fête le Mur» association to Disneyland Paris, for a major «Tennis Party» that will undoubtedly be magic.

 



Wayne Allwine Obituary - (DL) (5/20/2009)

Wayne Allwine, a veteran Disney voiceover talent and Emmy Award-winning sound effects editor, who provided the voice of Mickey Mouse for the past 32 years, passed away on Monday (May 18th) at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, from complications due to diabetes.  He was 62-years-old.  Allwine’s wife of 20 years, Russi Taylor, who provides the voice of Minnie Mouse, was by his side at the time of his passing.



Regal Entertainment Group Presents Up in Disney Digital 3D at 222 Locations - (DL) (5/20/2009)

Regal Entertainment Group, a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today that tickets are on sale now for Disney-Pixar’s Up in Disney Digital 3D. Regal Entertainment Group will offer this digital 3D presentation at 222 locations across the country utilizing the RealD cinema system. The movie opens Friday, May 29.



New ‘American Idol’ Will Be Seen – and Heard! – in Famous Disney Ad - (DL) (5/20/2009)

To celebrate the newly opened “American Idol Experience” attraction at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Adam Lambert or Kris Allen will shout the famous words “I’m Going to Disney World!” immediately after being crowned the newest “American Idol” in the show’s star-studded season finale on Wednesday night, May 20, in Los Angeles.



Disney Channel Stands as TV’s No. 1 Network in Total Day May 11 - 17 - (DL) (5/20/2009)

Powered by Sunday’s “Night of Premieres,” featuring all-new episodes of hit original series “Hannah Montana,” “JONAS” and “Sonny With A Chance,” Disney Channel ranked as TV’s No. 1 network in Total Day in Tweens 9-14 (436,000/1.8 rating - tie), marking its fifth time in six weeks at the top of the charts, and up by a substantial 14% year to year (382,000, week of 5/12/08).