Disney News Headlines
February 2007
LPLotion: Muppet Movie Lab Testing at DCA (DL) posted: 2/28/07*
Disney publicity has released publicity pictures of the Muppet Movie Lab interactive "living character" experience that's currently testing at Disney's California Adventure.
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OrlSen: Winners say 'no thanks' sometimes (WDW) posted: 2/28/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports some guests at Walt Disney World have declined the prizes offered during the "Year of a Million Dreams"
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LPLatest: Tokyo DisneySea Spring Carnival (Mar 21 - May 31) (OD) posted: 2/28/07
Tokyo DisneySea Park will cap its 5th Anniversary celebrations with a special event entitled Tokyo DisneySea Spring Carnival, beginning March 21. This vibrant festival will celebrate the coming of spring and will feature light-hearted music, a bounteous profusion of beautiful spring flowers, and the Disney characters.
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USAToday: 'Lost' navigates its way back to the beach crew (Movies) posted: 2/28/07
The USA Today reports ABC's Lost fans hope to see more of their favorites such as Hurley, Sayid, Claire, Charlie and Locke.
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DIS: Disney CEO Bob Iger Presentation at Bear Stearns' 20th Annual Media Conference, Mar 5 (General) posted: 2/28/07
Bob Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company will participate in a Q&A session at Bear Stearns' 20th Annual Media Conference on Monday, March 5, 2007 at approximately 7:45 p.m. EST will be broadcast online.
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Gulfnews: Waiting for the crowds (OD) posted: 2/28/07
Brief interview with Hong Kong Disneyland's Managing Director Bill Ernest.
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IGN: More Caspian Casting (Movies) posted: 2/28/07
IGN offers more casting news from The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
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EOnline: Grey's Heigl Fades to Black? (Movies) posted: 2/28/07
E! Online reports Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl has bowed out of contract negotiations. The actress is currently signed with ABC's season for three more years.
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Variety: Disney lights spark (Movies) posted: 2/28/07
Variety reports Disney has signed a two-year first-look film production pact with Charles Segars' Sparkler Entertainment.
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JamTV: Moss to star in ABC pilot (Movies) posted: 2/28/07
Jam! Showbiz reports The Matrix actress Carrie-Anne Moss will play a police lieutenant in the ABC drama pilot Suspect.
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NewsAsia: Disney's animation comes to life on ice in March (Movies) posted: 2/28/07
Disney on Ice is coming to Singapore, Thailand and Kuala Lumpur throughout March and April.
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Variety: Disney Animation gets Pixar-ization (Movies) posted: 2/27/07
Variety talks with Ed Catmull about the current and anticipated changes at Disney Animation.
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Splog: He's Got Strings (Movies) posted: 2/27/07
Michael Sporn reminds us of the brilliance and talent of animator Frank Thomas as he showcases a segment of Pinocchio. Several blogs that focus on animation are currently exploring Pinocchio.
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CartoonBrew: The fallout from the Happy Feet Oscar win (Movies) posted: 2/27/07
Cartoon Brew's February 26th post talks about the Oscar win for Happy Feet and the impact it could have on the animation industry.
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Infomatics: Disney teams with Macrovision to distribute games (General) posted: 2/27/07
Disney has signed a deal with Macrovision to distribute Disney-branded games in Europe and Australia via Macrovision's games network. The games will be available in various languages.
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Spong: Interview with Disney Interactive's UK Country Director Matt Carroll (Coll,General) posted: 2/27/07
A brief interview with Disney Interactive Studios' Country Director, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand Matt Carroll about the recent rebranding of the division, upcoming titles including Spectrobes.
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LATimes: Disney sues Anaheim over plan (DL) posted: 2/27/07
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney defending its resort zone, seeks to block a revote on a housing plan it opposes.
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ComingSoon: Exclusive Meet the Robinsons Art! (Movies) posted: 2/27/07
Images of outdoor art such as bus shelter posters and window clings featuring Meet the Robinsons!.
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JHM: "WALL E" skillfully blends sci-fi and satire to tell surprisingly sweet tale (Movies) posted: 2/27/07
Jim Hill shares what he knows about Andrew Stanton's next film. Which is a significant departure from everything that Pixar Animation Studios has done to date. WARNING !! There be spoilers ahead !
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EOnline: Oscar Ratings Up (Movies) posted: 2/27/07
E! Online reports 39.9 million viewers on average watched the Academy Awards hosted by Ellen DeGeneres. These numbers are higher than last year.
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TheScotsman: Pocahontas McGinty? No, she Disney exist (General) posted: 2/27/07
Article highlighting the trend of parents to name their children after a movie character or celebrity showcases a popular urban myth.
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EOnline: Dancing with the Stars Turns a Page (Movies) posted: 2/27/07
E! Online reports ABC's Dancing with the Stars has inspired a fitness book that will show how some of the celebrities and professional dancers got into shape.
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HeraldDemocrat: Imagination Movers Coming to Sherman TX (Movies) posted: 2/27/07
Playhouse Disney's "Imagination Movers" are coming Saturday, March 3, to Sherman's Kidd-Key Auditorium to help raise money for the Texoma Children's Museum. Tickets are on sale now online at www.texomachildrensmuseum.org or call the Texoma Children's Museum at 903-868-1234.
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Zap2it: ABC's 'Money' Bags a Baldwin (Movies) posted: 2/27/07
William Baldwin will part of an ABC pilot to be filmed this Spring.
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LATimes: 2 are hurt after tumbling from Disneyland tram (DL) posted: 2/26/07*
The Los Angeles Times reports two women fell off the Disneyland parking lot tram on Friday evening. The tram was reportedly travelling at 10 mph.
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LPLatest: Nestle Nesquik Selected for Disneyland Resort's Healthy Eating Initiative (DL) posted: 2/26/07*
In conjunction with new food guidelines unveiled last fall to give parents and children healthier eating options, restaurants at the Disneyland Resort now automatically offer NESTLE NESQUIK Chocolate and Strawberry 100 percent flavored milk or water, 100 percent fruit juice or plain low-fat milk as beverages with kids' meals.
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Bloomberg: Disney Files Lawsuit to Prevent Anaheim Development (DL) posted: 2/26/07
Bloomberg reports Disney has filed suit against the City of Anaheim to prevent the development of a residential complex near Disneyland.
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LATimes: Two hurt after falling off tram in Disneyland parking lot (DL) posted: 2/26/07
The Associated Press reports two women fell off the Disneyland parking lot tram on Friday evening. The tram was reportedly travelling at 5 mph.
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LPLatest: Disney Interactive Studios Unveils Spectrobes During World Premiere at Disneyland (DL,Coll) posted: 2/26/07
On Friday, February 23, Disney Interactive Studios unveiled its eagerly-awaited video game for the Nintendo DS, Spectrobes, during the world premiere at Disneyland's Tomorrowland. Special guest, Jason Dolley from Disney Channel's new hit show, "Cory in the House," and Disney Interactive Studios' producer from Japan, Kentaro Hisai, were joined by 60 local-area fourth graders from Gauer Elementary School during the event, which allowed the students and other park guests to see and play the completed version of Spectrobes for the first time.
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NationalGeo: How Disney Changed Orlando, Florida (WDW) posted: 2/26/07
National Geographic takes a look at how Walt Disney's utopian dream forever changed Orlando, Florida, and laid the blueprint for the new American metropolis.
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DIS: Disneyland Announces 2007 Food & Wine Weekends (DL) posted: 2/26/07
Disney's California Food and Wine Weekends returns this spring every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 27 - May 20 at Disney's California Adventure ® park and selected Disneyland ® Resort restaurants.
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OCReg: Sand-to-Disneyland line may gain ground (DL) posted: 2/26/07
The Orange County Register reports the idea for transporting people from Huntington Beach to the Disneyland Resort area could get a boost from OCTA grant.
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Variety: Oscars hold up well (Movies) posted: 2/26/07
Variety reports ABC's broadcast of the Academy Awards pulled in about 40 million viewers.
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Reuters: Helen Mirren wins Oscar for 'The Queen' (Movies) posted: 2/26/07
Reuters reports Helen Mirren won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in The Queen. This film was distributed by Disney's Miramax Films.
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FT: Euro Disney 'bidder' faces shares probe (OD) posted: 2/26/07
The Financial Times reports Center-Tainment, the Swiss Company that stated it would launch a takeover bid for Euro Disney will be investigated for possible market manipulation.
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TheStreet: Disney's Game Foray Could Dwarf Competition (Coll) posted: 2/26/07
TheStreet examines Disney's focus on the video gaming industry.
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bizjournals; Disney names senior vice president for overseas Internet Group (General) posted: 2/26/07
Cindy Rose has been named senior vice president and managing director of the Walt Disney Internet Group Europe, Middle East and Africa.
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AP: ABC's Bob Woodruff Describes Recovery (Movies) posted: 2/26/07
The Associated Press discusses Bob Woodruff's return to ABC News to discuss the injuries he received while reporting on the War in Iraq.
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HR: Guest spot for ABC's 'Thick' (Movies) posted: 2/26/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Christopher Guest will direct a comedy pilot of ABC.
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Variety: 3-Parter gooses 'Grey's' rating (Movies) posted: 2/26/07
Variety reports ABC's Grey's Anatomy has seen strong ratings during its three-part February storyline.
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LPLatest: Athletes and ESPN Personalities Coming to WDW for ESPN The Weekend Mar. 2-4 (WDW) posted: 2/23/07
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. More than 30 world-class athletes, representing MLB, NBA, NFL, the Olympics and the world of action sports are scheduled to appear. Full story contains the list of anticipated guests.
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CourierJournal: Tow Mater in Person at Kentucky Exposition Center This Weekend (Movies) posted: 2/23/07
A real-life replica of Tow Mater is on display at the Kentucky Exposition Center now through Sunday.
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LATimes: Disney to expand its cruise line (WDW) posted: 2/23/07
The Los Angeles Times offers analyst view of the Disney Cruise Line expansion.
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Variety: ABC Television Studio staffs up (General) posted: 2/23/07
ABC Television Studio has added five new execs to its business affairs team.
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Variety: ABC uproots 'Trees' to build 'Road' (Movies) posted: 2/23/07
ABC will premiere October Road on Thursday, March 15th preempting Men in Trees which is expected return later this season.
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Zap2it: Milano Works Her Charms (Movies) posted: 2/23/07
Alyssa Milano and Law & Order's Angie Harmon will star in the ABC drama pilot Women's Murder Club.
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Zap2it: ABC Casts Slew of Actors in Dramas (Movies) posted: 2/23/07
Zap2It announces several well-known actors are heading to ABC for various pilot projects.
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Zap2it: 'Six Degrees,' Viewers No Longer Separated (Movies) posted: 2/23/07
ABC's Six Degrees will return March 23rd.
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SportingNews: ESPN, Fox, Turner work together (Movies) posted: 2/23/07
ESPN will partner with Fox and Turner Broadcasting to share camera crews as a cost saving measure.
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Fool: Disney's Grey Matter (Movies) posted: 2/23/07
The Motley Fool discusses ABC's recent successes and examines their decision to spin-off Grey's Anatomy.
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ArenaFan Online : Interview with ESPN Producer Bryan Ryder about AFL (Movies) posted: 2/23/07
ESPN is entering the first of a five year deal to broadcast AFL games. They have also purchased 10% of the AFL. ArenaFan Online offers an interview with ESPN Producer Bryan Ryder.
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LATimes: 17-state sweep targets illegal hiring (DL) posted: 2/23/07
In an article regarding recent sweeps for illegal hiring, the manager of the ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney states they have terminated their contract with Rosenbaum-Cunningham International - which was one of the targets of the federal officers.
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LATimes: Anaheim may reopen debate on housing in resort district (DL) posted: 2/23/07
The Los Angeles Times reports the Anaheim City Council may revisit their decision regarding housing construction in the Disneyland Resort area.
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OrlSen: Brides can soon say 'I do' like a princess (Coll) posted: 2/23/07
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the new line of bridal gowns which reflect Cinderella, Jasmine, Snow White, Ariel and Sleeping Beauty.
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DetNws: 'Princess Wishes' brings Disney favorites to the ice (Movies) posted: 2/23/07
Beginning Wednesday through March 4, the Palace of Auburn Hills will host Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes.
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BeloitDailyNws: Rockford Metro Centre presents Disney on Ice (Movies) posted: 2/23/07
Now through Sunday, the Rockford Metro Centre will host Disney on Ice: Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey. Join Mickey and Minnie as they travel around the globe with friends Lilo, Stitch, Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Ariel and others.
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TheEagle: Disney's 'Aida' presents love, against all odds (Movies) posted: 2/23/07
Disney's Aida will be performed at Texas A&M University's Rudder Auditorium tonight and Saturday night. Tickets are $24 - 61.
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Pantagraph.com: Monsters, Inc Ice Show Set Designer Robert Brill (Movies) posted: 2/23/07
A brief interview with Robert Brill who designed the sets and props for Disney on Ice: Disney/Pixar's Monsters, Inc.
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MiamiHerald: Irvin upbeat despite losing ESPN job (General) posted: 2/23/07
Michael Irvin is upbeat following his dismissal from ESPN.
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LPLatest: Two new ships announced for Disney Cruise Lines (OD) posted: 2/22/07*
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.
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Gainesville: Local bridal studio gets dress deal with Disney (Coll) posted: 2/22/07*
Winter Park, FL's Solutions Bridal Designer House will carry 35 bridal gown designs based on Disney characters.
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LPLatest: Disney Company Shareholders Meeting to Be Webcast (General) posted: 2/22/07
The annual meeting of shareholders of The Walt Disney Company, including remarks by management regarding the Company, will be available live via audio webcast here beginning at 8:00 a.m. PST / 11:00 a.m. EST on March 8, 2007.
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WSJ: Fairy-Tale Wedding? Disney Can Supply the Gown (WDW) posted: 2/22/07
Disney will offer couture bridal gowns featuring the Disney characters.
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Fool: M-I-Sea at Disney (WDW) posted: 2/22/07
The Motley Fool takes a look at Disney's decision to expand its fleet of ships.
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NewsSentinel: We go on the set of 'Hannah Montana' to meet Miley Cyrus (Movies) posted: 2/22/07
Brief interview with Miley Cyrus of Hannah Montana.
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JHM: Disney Company Considers Franchises (Movies) posted: 2/22/07
Jim Hill talks about how the Mouse House seems to have gone franchise-crazy lately, with sequels being prepped and/or considered for virtually every project the studio currently has in its production pipeline.
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OrlSen: Bucs to return to Disney in 2007 (WDW) posted: 2/22/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will return to Disney's Wide World of Sports for their 2007 training camp.
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Playbill: Rob Evan to Join Disney's Tarzan (Movies) posted: 2/22/07
Rob Evan is expected to step into the role of Kerchak.
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Broadway: Sierra Boggess Cast as Ariel (Movies) posted: 2/22/07
Sierra Boggess has won the role of Ariel in Disney Theatricals' The Little Mermaid.
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BBCNews: How Disney's TV gang has grown up (Movies) posted: 2/22/07
Catch up with the cast of the All New Mickey Mouse Club.
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TorontoStar: Living in a Disney World (General) posted: 2/22/07
Article features Toronto area Disney fan -- Patrick Pedneault who visits his area Disney Store at least once a week. Het talks about what he feels is Disney's greatest achievement.
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AP: Dancing with Stars Announcing Lineup for Upcoming Season (Movies) posted: 2/21/07
Paul McCartney's estranged wife, Heather Mills, is part of the new cast for ABC's Dancing with the Stars announced today.
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ABCNews: Exclusive Videos from Ratatouille (Movies) posted: 2/21/07
Get a brief inside look at Disney-Pixar's upcoming film Ratatouille..
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Brad Bird talks about Ratatouille
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ABC News: Animator Still Chasing His Dreams (Movies) posted: 2/21/07
ABC News report highlights the career of Brad Bird, Director for Ratatouille.
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Variety: ABC keeps 'Housewives' honcho (Movies) posted: 2/21/07
Variety reports Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry has signed a four-year, eight-figure deal with ABC Television Studio.
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Stuff: NZ teens make their mark in Hollywood (Movies) posted: 2/21/07
Three Wellington, New Zealand child actors have become hot property in Hollywood as Bridge to Terabithia takes off at the box office.
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PressTelegram: Orphans sue Disney/ABC (Movies) posted: 2/21/07
Five orphaned siblings have filed suit against Disney/ABC International Television Inc. claiming they were cheated out of a home, gifts, and other items.
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DIS: Spectrobes Coming to DS on March 2007 (Movies,Coll) posted: 2/21/07
Disney Interactive Studios will release Spectrobes a new game for Nintendo DS on March 2007. Information about the game and its characters is available at the official website.
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Reuters: ABC to pilot "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off (Movies) posted: 2/21/07
Reuters reports ABC will create a two-hour pilot for a spinoff of Grey's Anatomy.
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Contact: Pirates Films Set to Debut in HD (Movies,Coll) posted: 2/21/07
Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean first two films will be released on HD Blu-ray discs on May 22.
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ABCNews: Johnny and the Sprites Video Interview (Movies) posted: 2/21/07
John Tartalgilia joins us to talk about Disney's new live-action series.
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Contact: Weinsteins Land Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monsters, Et Al (General) posted: 2/21/07
Bob & Harvey Weinstein have purchased the rights to distribute programs featuring the Muppets created for the Sesame Workshop such as Elmo, Cookie Monster and Big Bird. The Disney Company bought Jim Henson Co in 1994 and owns rights to characters such Kermit and Miss Piggy.
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LPLatest: Family Digest Gospel Idol To Be Held at WDW May 27th (WDW) posted: 2/21/07
Family Digest Magazine and The Family Digest TV Show is searching for the next big gospel performer, group or choir. The GOSPEL IDOL competition will uncover this talented individual or group on May 27th at Walt Disney World Resort as part of the Family Digest Power of Family Get Together. The competition will be broadcast on The Family Digest TV Show, and seen by millions in the U.S. and internationally.
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OrlSen: Cream of Mushroom Soup at 1900 Park Fare Recipe (WDW) posted: 2/21/07
Recipe for the Cream of Mushroom soup featured at the Grand Floridian's 1900 Park Fare.
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AP: AP Writer Receives the Royal Treatment Including Stay in Cinderella Castle (WDW) posted: 2/20/07
Associated Press writer Travis Reed shares his experiences in Cinderella Castle.
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Reuters: Terabithia Second During Opening Weekend. (Movies) posted: 2/20/07
According to Reuters, Disney was hoping Bridge to Terabithia would surpass $20 million over the four day weekend and it captured $29 million.
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NYTimes: A Tale of Fantasy Rendered Different, at Least in the Trailers (Movies) posted: 2/20/07
The New York Times gives Disney's Bridge to Terabithia a positive review but feels the movie's trailers were misleading.
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LATimes: Disney loses battle in Pooh Legal War (General) posted: 2/20/07
The Los Angeles Times reports a lawsuit filed to stop royalty payments to the Slesinger family is dismissed by a judge.
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LATimes: Thrifty inns aplents near Disney World (WDW) posted: 2/20/07
The Los Angeles Times shows readers how to stretch your Magic Kingdom dollars further by staying off-park. The perks? Good prices, pools and free shuttles.
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Scotsman: Learning the secrets of the Disney smile (WDW) posted: 2/20/07
Edinburgh's The Point Hotel is sending one of its staff to the Disney Institute to learn some of their hospitality tricks.
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OCReg: Disney Mobile Gives New Meaning to 'Family Plan' (Coll) posted: 2/20/07
The Orange County Register reviews Disney Mobile.
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LATimes: It's crude. It's tacky. It's brilliant. It's Disney. (DL) posted: 2/20/07
The Los Angeles Times reports in helping quash a development proposal that included affordable housing, Disney was just exercising its muscle, as it has over the years when its interests are at stake.
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LATimes: Adelphia asks court to deny ESPN fee request (General) posted: 2/20/07
Adelphia asks a US Bankruptcy Court to deny ESPN and other Disney Company units request for moneys.
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WRAL: Disney Cruise Caters to Children of All Ages (WDW) posted: 2/20/07
Brief overview of a Disney cruise experience.
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USAToday: CD Review - Everlife (Movies) posted: 2/20/07
Review of Hollywood Records' latest release "Everlife" featuring Julia, Amber and Sarah Ross.
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Reuters: California judge lets family keep Winnie the Pooh (General) posted: 2/16/07
Reuters reports U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper granted the Slesingers' motion to dismiss the case, in which the granddaughters of Pooh author A.A. Milne and illustrator E.H. Shepard, sued to terminate the Slesingers' rights to the character and reassign them to Disney.
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CNNMoney: Crocs shoes may be ugly, but sales are soaring (Coll) posted: 2/16/07
In this CNNMoney article highlighting the success of Crocs shoes, we learn that more Disney-themed Crocs are planned for 2007 to be be timed with Dsiney movie releases. Currently Crocs featuring Mickey Mouse-shaped holes are available.
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MotleyFool: Date DreamWorks, Marry Disney, Kill Viacom (General) posted: 2/16/07
The Motley Fool asks, How are Dreamworks, Disney & Viacom faring when it comes to theatrical animation? Should you invest in potential winners?
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MCV: Disney reveals new Touchstone for grown-ups games (Coll) posted: 2/16/07
Buena Vista Games announced a new name for family-friendly titles recently -- Disney Interactives Studios. Now we learn "grown-up" titles such as Turok will be labelled as Touchstone titles in Europe while in the US they will be branded ABC.
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News21: Walt Disney World, The Government's Tomorrowland? (WDW) posted: 2/16/07
Walt Disney World, which bills itself as one of the happiest and most magical places anywhere, also may be one of the most closely watched and secure.
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GreenBay: Disney characters put on show for visually impaired children (Movies) posted: 2/16/07
Report from a special Disney on Ice presentation for children with visual impairments.
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ComingSoon: Narnia Sequel Starts Principal Photography (Movies) posted: 2/16/07
Coming Soon.net reports Disney & Walden Media's The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian began principal photography on location in Auckland, New Zealand, on February 12, 2007.
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ComingSoon: Disney and Bruckheimer Eye Jihadists (Movies) posted: 2/16/07
Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer have acquired screen rights to Jihadists in Paradise
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Zap2It: CBS Squeezes Past ABC Thursday (Movies) posted: 2/16/07
ABC's Grey's Anatomy brought ABC the top spot among adults 18-49 while CBS brought in the most viewers overall on Thursday evening..
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HR: Ealy ABC's No. 1 'Suspect' (Movies) posted: 2/16/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, "Sleeper Cell" star Michael Ealy has been tapped to play a lead in ABC's drama pilot Suspect for director Guy Ritchie.
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NYTimes: Washington for Kids, Without Nuance (Movies) posted: 2/16/07
The New York Times calls the Disney Channel's Cory in the House a "kids'-eye view of a certain slice of unreality, and as such it succeeds well enough"
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NYTimes: Terabithia Review - Transcending Pain, a Friendship Fed on Imagination (Movies) posted: 2/16/07
The New York Times describes Bridge to Terabithia's focus on the healing power of the imagination as "welcome and essential"
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CNNMoney: Juan Pablo Montoya could be key to Nascar's global growth (General) posted: 2/16/07
A look at the future of Nascar talks about ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes' role in the growing sport.
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OrlSen: D-Rays make a rare trip to Orlando (WDW) posted: 2/16/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports the Tampa Bay Devil Rays will play a series at Disney's Wide World of Sports and will visit Central Florida this weekend.
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OrlBusJrn: Cypress Gardens rehab expected to boost attendance (WDW) posted: 2/16/07
The Orlando Business Journal reports Cypress Gardens is in the midst of major facelift.
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WKMG: 'Tigger' Won't Face Any Changes (WDW) posted: 2/15/07
WKMG reports Michael J Fedelem will not face any charges after he was accused of punching a boy at the Disney theme parks while working in costume.
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IGN: Disney Rides Again! (Movies) posted: 2/15/07
IGN picks five of their favorite Disney rides and offered their take on how to make them into films.
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EOnline: ABC's Lost Ratings (Movies) posted: 2/15/07
E! Online reports ABC's Lost pulled in 12.8 million viewers. CBS' Criminal Minds received 15.4 million.
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AP: China's Pirates Boast Colorful History (Movies) posted: 2/15/07
Chow Yun-fat will play Capt. Sao Feng a Chinese sea bandit to appear in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
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Hotel: Jim Hogg Appointed Hotel Manager at WDW Swan and Dolphin Resort (WDW) posted: 2/15/07
Jim Hogg has been appointed hotel manager of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. He brings more than 17 years of hotel experience to his new role.
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AP: EchoStar Promotional Deal with ESPN (Movies) posted: 2/15/07
The Associated Press reports DISH Network owner EchoStar reaches NASCAR promotional deal with ESPN.
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LATimes: Peter Ellenshaw, 93; Oscar-winning special effects artist for Disney (Movies) posted: 2/15/07
Peter Ellenshaw, an Academy Award-winning special effects artist who worked on Disney classics such as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Darby O'Gill and the Little People and Mary Poppins, for which he won his Oscar, has died. He was 93.
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ContactMusic: Dreamgirls Jennifer Hudson - a cruising Disney diva (OD) posted: 2/14/07*
Dreamgirls Jennifer Hudson's brief comment about her experience as a Disney Cruise performer.
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LPLatest: Oscar-Winning Disney Matte Artist and Visual Effects Pioneer Peter Ellenshaw Dies at Age 93 (Movies) posted: 2/14/07*
As a hand-picked member of Walt Disney's creative team, Ellenshaw was called upon to create a wide variety of visual effects for the Studio's films, and even painted the iconic first map of Disneyland that was featured on all the early postcards and souvenir booklets. Ellenshaw began his association with Walt Disney in 1947, when he was tapped to work on the Studio's first live-action film, "Treasure Island" (1950), and continued working there until his retirement in 1979 following "The Black Hole."
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OCReg: Anaheim nixes resort plan (DL) posted: 2/14/07
According to the Orange County Register, Disney succeeded in fighting a proposal to allow residences across the street from its property.
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LPLatest: First Canadian family selected to stay overnight in Disney's Cinderella Castle (WDW) posted: 2/14/07
A Prince Albert, Saskatchewan family made history Tuesday night as the first Canadian guests to win a night's stay inside Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Park as part of the unique Disney Dreams Giveaway.
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OrlSen: Euro Disney, developer team up (OD) posted: 2/14/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Euro Disney is teaming with a European vacation-apartment company to build a 5,000-unit eco-tourism vacation village outside.
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IrishTimes: Disney not amused by students' 'Sister Act' (Movies) posted: 2/14/07
The Irish Times reports Disney threatened legal action against NUI Galway if production proceeded on a stage performance of "Sister Act" claiming breach of its intellectual propery rights.
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LPLatest: Underdog Teaser Trailer on Disney.com (Movies) posted: 2/14/07
You can catch the Underdog teaser trailer on the all new Disney.com. Underdog will be released on August 3rd
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Disney: Meet the Robinsons Ecards for Valentines Day (Movies) posted: 2/14/07
Disney.com offers e-cards featuring the cast of Meet the Robinsons.
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NCTimes: Disney Co. Opposes Apartment Proposal to be Built Near Park (DL) posted: 2/13/07*
Tonight the Anaheim City Council will vote on a proposal that would bring 225 apartments and 1,275 condominiums to the Disneyland area, a project opposed by the Walt Disney Co.
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MLive: Disney treats guests like visiting royalty (WDW) posted: 2/13/07
A look at the little things Disney does to give their guests a theme park experience that's better than others.
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BBCVideo: Beckham Stars in Disney Ad (WDW) posted: 2/13/07
BBC video report with footage of David Beckham preparing for his Disney Dreams film shoot.
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Forbes: Allan Zeman - Hong Kong's Mouse Killer (OD) posted: 2/13/07
A look at Allan Zeman, chairman of Hong Kong Disneyland's competitor Ocean Park. Ocean Park is in the midst of a $5.5 billion overhaul that is expected to be completed in 2012 however the Hong Kong park is already seeing an increase in ticket sales. The article also explores Hong Kong Disneyland missteps.
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JHM: How Disney is fixing "American Dog" (Movies) posted: 2/13/07
Jim Hill shares what he knows about the on-going overhaul of this WDFA project. What new director Chris Williams is doing to get this animated feature ready for its 2008 release date.
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AP: ABC & Gibson Top News Ratings (Movies) posted: 2/13/07
The Associated Press reports ABC's World News Tonight with Charles Gibson has topped the ratings.
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Fool: Disney Dreams Out Loud (General) posted: 2/13/07
The Motley Fool talks about Disney's conceptual art depicting possible future plans for urban entertainment centers, stand-alone attractions, and themed resorts in larger cities aside from their theme parks' locations.
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LPLatest: General Mills and Disney Introduce Three New Cereals (Movies,Coll) posted: 2/13/07
Bringing great taste and nutrition together at a price moms will love, General Mills and Disney Consumer Products introduce three new Big G cereals: Disney's Little Einsteins Fruity Stars, Disney's Princess Fairytale Flakes and Disney's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Berry Crunch. All three cereals offer a good source of whole grains, calcium and vitamin D, and all meet Disney's food guidelines for ready-to-eat cereals.
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Fool on Call: Home Video Is Disney's Valentine (General) posted: 2/13/07
To get a deeper understanding of what worked in Disney's first quarter and what investors can expect over the remainder of the year, the Motley Fool discussion will center on the company's bread and butter: its film business, particularly as it relates to DVD sales.
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MultichannelNews: T. Howard to Honor Disney's Sweeney (Movies) posted: 2/13/07
The T. Howard Foundation will honor Disney Media Networks co-chairman Anne Sweeney for her efforts to foster media diversity as part of its annual fund-raising dinner April 25.
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Syracuse: OCC Opens Up Disney Internships (WDW) posted: 2/13/07
Onondaga Community College has opened its Disney internship program for college credit to students from across the country. In the fall, OCC began enrolling students from other colleges into the program. They can register for the Disney College Program through the OCC Web site, www.sunyocc.edu. Currently, 13 OCC students and seven students from other colleges are enrolled and in Florida this semester.
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AP: Review of Disney's 'Bridge to Terabithia' (Movies) posted: 2/13/07
The Associated Press calls Bridge to Terabithia quaint and wholesome.
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NYTimes: Albom's 'One More Day' to Become TV Film (Movies) posted: 2/13/07
The New York Times reports Mitch Albom's best-seller For One More Day will be brought to television and is expected to air in December on ABC.
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HR: ESPN signs Baker for baseball (Movies) posted: 2/13/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ESPN has hired Dusty Baker as an analyst for Baseball Tonight.
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LPLatest: Kim Possible Coming Nintendo DS (Movies,Coll) posted: 2/13/07
Disney's Kim Possible: Global Gemini is the latest adventure in the Kim Possible video game franchise, which has sold over one million units to date in North America. The game is now available in stores for the Nintendo DS(TM), giving kids the chance to save the world in the palm of their hands.
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LPLatest: Disney & Pixar Annie Award Winners (Movies) posted: 2/12/07
2006 winners of the Annie Awards for productions from Disney and Pixar.
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ComingSoon: Pirates 2 Wins Six VES F/X Awards, CARS Mater Also A Winner (Movies) posted: 2/12/07
Pirates of the Caribbean 2 took home top honors at the Visual Effects Society's for the following six categories: Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion Picture, Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Motion Picture, Best Single Visual Effect of the Year, Outstanding Created Environment in a Live Action Motion Picture, Outstanding Models and Miniatures in a Motion Picture, Outstanding Compositing in a Motion Picture. Disney/Pixar's CARS won Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Motion Picture.
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OrlSen: Disney asks: Did Jobs profit at its shareholders' expense? (General) posted: 2/12/07
Reports Steve Jobs sold Pixar to Disney for $7.4 billion, which some say was inflated.
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Ledger: Bringing Disney to China Seems as Tough as Shark Fin Soup (OD) posted: 2/12/07
Columnist explores the cultural and environmental challenges Hong Kong Disneyland has faced in the past two years.
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YouTube: RATATOUILLE Rough Animation Test: Emile's Magic Trick (Movies) posted: 2/12/07
Rough test animation of Emile, from Disney/Pixar's Ratatouille.
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ActionFigure: Gallery of CARS Toys Displayed at Toy Fair 2007 (Movies,Coll) posted: 2/12/07
Action-Figure offers 40 images of upcoming Mattel toys based on the characters from CARS.
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Figures.com: NECA Gives First Glimpse of PotC‘At World's End' Figures at Toy Fair 07 (Movies,Coll) posted: 2/12/07
At Toy Fair International, NECA had figures from series one of their At World's End line on display. Series one is due in stores this summer. A link at the bottom of the series lists offers images of various items.
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ActionFigure: Photo Gallery Showcasing Ratatouille Mattel Toys from Toy Fair 2007 (Movies,Coll) posted: 2/12/07
Nearly 40 images of toys by Mattel featuring the characters from Ratatouille.
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EOnline: Madame Alexander Creates Dolls Based on ABC/Touchstone TV Hit Desperate Housewives (Movies,Coll) posted: 2/12/07
"It is always our goal to develop products that strengthen consumers' connections with their favorite ABC/Touchstone shows, and we are pleased that together with Madame Alexander, we can offer doll collectors and 'Desperate Housewives' fans this truly unique line," said Bruce Gersh, Senior Vice President, business development, ABC Entertainment and Touchstone Television. "The 'Desperate Housewives' dolls are guaranteed to delight fans of the series and collectors alike.
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LPLatest: Zizzle Launches High School Musical Electronic Toy Line (Movies,Coll) posted: 2/12/07
Press release announcing High School Musical electronic toys from Zizzle that will hit store shelves this Summer.
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LPLatest: JAKKS to Create Toys Based on Hannah Montana and the Cheetah Girls (Movies,Coll) posted: 2/12/07
JAKKS Pacific will create toys for tweens based on Hannah Montana and Cheetah Girls.
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LPLatest: Fizzy Fruit(T) and HarperCollins to Launch Sweepstakes to Promote Meet the Robinsons (Movies) posted: 2/12/07
The contest, which can be accessed by visiting www.FizzyFruit.com, www.HarperCollinsChildrens.com, or www.SpaceCamp.com, will run from March 1 to May 30, 2007. Intriguing prizes include a thrilling adventure at the world-famous Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, a newly released "Meet The Robinsons" book collection published by HarperCollins, film soundtracks from Walt Disney Records featuring the music of Rob Thomas and the music of the Jonas Brothers, and other movie paraphernalia.
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SentinelBlog: Cinderella free to sell: lien removed from castle (WDW) posted: 2/12/07
A representative of Specialty Products & Insulation Co. reports that it has removed the lien it filed earlier this month on Cinderella's castle at the Magic Kingdom.
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CartoonBrew: Live-Action Geri's Game (Movies) posted: 2/12/07
Cartoon Brew provides a link to the film students Cesar Turin, Dalila Martins, Dani Libardi and Dhyana Mai have produced a shot-by-shot live-action remake of Jan Pinkava's Oscar-winning Pixar short GERI'S GAME (1997).
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MovieHole: Exclusive Interview with Pirates Screenwriter Terry Rossio (Movies) posted: 2/12/07
During an interview with Moviehole Terry Rossio, Pirates Screenwriter talks about the possibility of a fourth.
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TVGuid: High School Musical "Soaring and Flying" to the Big Screen (Movies) posted: 2/12/07
Disney Channel hit High School Musical sequel heading to the big screen.
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IGN: Toy Story 3 a Go (Movies) posted: 2/12/07
IGN provides an overview of the investors presentation given by John Lasseter and Ed Catmull -- includes news about Toy Story 3 and American Dog.
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AP: Disney Gets Upgrade (General) posted: 2/12/07
CIBC analyst upgrades Disney to "Sector Performer," citing strong DVD sales in 1st Quarter
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CBSMW: Disney Upgraded at CIBC (General) posted: 2/12/07
The Disney Company was upgraded by CIBC World Markets.
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Variety: Roaring Mouse leads narrow gain (General) posted: 2/12/07
Variety reports Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, the top-performing DVD of 2006, helped the home video biz grow.
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Playbill: Tarzan's Strickland and Mary Poppins' Brown to Guest on "All My Children" (Movies) posted: 2/12/07
Playbill reports Josh Strickland (Tarzan) and Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins) will make a guest appearance on ABC's All My Children. The episode is scheduled for March 6th.
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Broadway: Broadway Bears Charity Auction Raises $130,000 (Movies) posted: 2/12/07
Broadway.com reports the top auction item at the 10th Broadway Bears auction was a Mary Poppins bear signed by Broadway star Ashley Brown and Julie Andrews.
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JHM: Will "The Little Mermaid"'s Way of Town Try-Out Actually Keep Broadway Gossips at Bay? (Movies) posted: 2/12/07
Jim Hill's back with a quick story about Disney Theatrical's next production. Which -- thanks to the Internet's unique ability to spread bad news quickly -- may not have the peaceful, productive out-of-town experience that "The Little Mermaid" 's creative team is hoping for.
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LP: The Gathering of The Gargoyles 2007 Heading to TN June 22 - 25, 2007 (Movies) posted: 2/12/07
The 11th annual Gathering of the Gargoyles will be heading to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in the foothills of The Great Smokey Mountains -- June 22 - 25, 2007. Combined with nearby Gatlinburg and Sevierville, the area is packed full with plenty of choices for lodging, delicious food, and various types of entertainment. Visit the official website for more information about this celebration of Disney: Gargoyles which includes special guests such as Greg Weisman, Supervising Producer and Supervising Story Editor of the series first 66 episodes.
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LATimes: Tinker Bell finds her Disney voice (Movies,General) posted: 2/12/07
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney Fairies Tinker Bell film will arrive on home video the fall of 2008.
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LPLatest: Disney Pictures' 'Tinker Bell' Coming in Fall 2008 From Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment (Movies,Coll) posted: 2/12/07
Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment has announced that the Tinker Bell direct to video CGI movie will be released in Fall 2008.
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EmpireOnline: Adam Shankman Tells Bedtime Stories (Movies) posted: 2/12/07
Walt Disney Pictures has signed Adam Shankman ("The Pacifier") to direct "Bedtime Stories." Shankman is also rumored to direct a modern day Aladdin story for Disney Pictures.
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Variety: Bridge to Terabithia Review (Movies) posted: 2/12/07
Variety reviews Disney's Bridge to Terabithia
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SCIFIWire: Terabithia Star Imagined Pals (Movies) posted: 2/12/07
Bridge to Terabithia star Josh Hutcherson talks with Sci Fi Channel.
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ALIVE: Plush & Pull, Disney World's Pal Mickey (WDW) posted: 2/12/07
A look at Walt Disney World's interactive plush guide, Pal Mickey.
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SiouxCityJrnl: Disney aims to provide one-of-a-kind trips (WDW) posted: 2/12/07
An overview of the various activities undeway at Walt Disney World focusing guest interaction and specialization including highlights from the recent presentation by Tom Fitzgerald, senior creative executive at Imagineering.
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GM: Disney's Epcot Resort Opens New Biofuels Display (WDW) posted: 2/12/07
Website offers information reflected in the "Fuel For Thought" display by General Motors at Epcot theme park. The exhibit discusses fuel cell technology, hybrid vehicles and ethanol-powered cars and trucks.
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PostCrescent: Hydroponic garden brings winter harvest (WDW) posted: 2/12/07
Wisconsin man inspired by visit to Epcot creates hydroponic garden to his Wisconsin home.
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LP: Kim Possible Returns for Fourth Season On Saturday, February 10th (Movies) posted: 2/9/07*
Disney's Kim Possible, the hit animated comedy/action/adventure series from Walt Disney Television Animation, will premiere its fourth season Saturday, February 10, with four new episodes airing within a special two hour marathon (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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LPLatest: WDW Disney Fans Invited To Presentation By Disney Legend, Charlie Ridgway on February 10th Hosted by NFFC World Chapter (DL,WDW) posted: 2/9/07
On Saturday, February 10, 2007, the World Chapter of the NFFC invites Disney fans to a presentation by Disney Legend Charlie Ridgway. Writer, reporter, editor, photographer and nationally known press agent recognized by the Walt Disney Co. as a true Disney Legend, made his first visit to Disneyland three months before its opening in 1955 when a six-year-old neighbor boy snuck under the construction fence for a feature story in a major Los Angeles newspaper recounting a sneak-peak into what was then known as Walt's Folly. Eight years later he signed on as a Disney publicist and spent the next 40 years cooking up ways to get free publicity for the Mouse House.
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WKMG: Walt Disney World Cast Member Arrested in Child-Porn Case (WDW) posted: 2/9/07
WKMG is reporting a Walt Disney World cast member was picked up at his work and was arrested on 51 counts of child pornography following a search of his apartment.
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WSJ: Pixar Pay Package to Lasseter Included Well-Timed Options (General) posted: 2/9/07
The Wall Street Journal is reporting Steve Jobs helped negotiate an employment contract with a top film director that included a large stock-options grant with an especially well-timed date.
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CBSMW: Jobs helped negotiate Pixar deal with well-time options (General) posted: 2/9/07
CBS Marketwatch reports Steve Jobs helped negotiate an employment contract with John Lasseter and Pixar Inc. that included a large stock-options grant with an especially well-timed date.
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WKMG: Company Files Lien Against Cinderella Castle (WDW) posted: 2/9/07
WKMG is reporting Specialty Products and Insulation has placed a construction lien against Cinderella Castle to recoup monies owed them by the contractor on the recent construction at the Magic Kingdom attraction. Disney has told WKMG subcontractor in this instance had no legal right to stake a claim on Cinderella's Castle, and the lien is in the process of being withdrawn. The article highlights other liens that have been placed against Disney structures in the past.
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DIS: Playhouse Disney in Concert Series Returns September - October 2007 (WDW) posted: 2/9/07
Walt Disney World will host Little Ones Travel Time featuring performances by Playhouse Disney favorites -- The Doodlebops, Johnny and the Sprites and Dan Zanes.
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Pegasus: Walt Disney's passport featured in upcoming Heritage Auction (Coll,General) posted: 2/9/07
Heritage Auctions will hold its music and entertainment signature auction April 14-15 at its headquarters in Dallas. Among the highlights are Walt Disney items, including his passport (Estimate: $18,000 & up.) and a signed contract (Estimate: $5,000 & up.) The article links to the auctions items with further information.
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WSJ: The Magic Kingdom Looks to Hit the Road (General) posted: 2/9/07
Walt Disney Co. ponders spinoffs of theme parks such stand-alone, Disney themed hotels in cities and beach resorts, Disney branded retail and dining districts, and smaller, more specialized parks.
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Mediaweek: ABC's Lost Viewership Off 15% From Last Year (Movies) posted: 2/9/07
Mediaweek reports ABC's Lost return was down 15 percent among adults 18-49 although it was the highest-rated program among that age demographic during the Wednesday 10p hour.
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Mediaweek: ESPN.com to Launch SportsCenter Minute (General) posted: 2/9/07
ESPN.com will launch SportsCenter Minute, an exclusive short-form version of the popular sports newcast.
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Mediaweek: ABC to Enhance Broadband Content; Unveils Pause Ad (General) posted: 2/9/07
ABC.com will expand its web presence with the addition of a new channel dedicated to America's Funniest Home Videos, a new ad option for its broadband player and additional viewing screens.
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TheStreet: Disney's a Screamin' Buy (General) posted: 2/9/07
Weekly columnist Jon D. Markman writes his reasons why Disney is a screaming buy right now.
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USATODAY: ABC's 'Brothers' shows signs of maturing (Movies) posted: 2/9/07
USA Today reviews the latest episode of ABC's Brothers & Sisters.
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FilmsandTV: The Rock to Appear On Disney Channel's Cory in the House (Movies) posted: 2/9/07
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will guest star in a future episode of the Disney Channel's new series Cory in the House, a That So Ravenspinoff starring Kyle Massey as Cory Baxter.
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Wash: Disney-Tishman African Art Collection At National Museum of African Art (General) posted: 2/9/07
The National Museum of African Art has been offering preview exhibits of a few pieces from The Walt Disney-Tishman African Art Collection, but beginning February 15, the museum will devote more space to "African Vision: The Walt Disney-Tishman African Art Collection."
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Reuters: Walt Disney rescues hand-drawn animation (Movies) posted: 2/8/07*
"We will be bringing back hand-drawn (two-dimensional) films," said Disney's Ed Catmull, the President of Pixar and Disney Feature Animation.
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BizJournals: Disney rebrands video game unit (Movies) posted: 2/8/07*
Buena Vista Games is now Disney Interactive Studios and will publish both Disney and non-Disney branded video games.
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CBSMW: Analysts get conservative on Disney shares (General) posted: 2/8/07
Shares of Walt Disney Co. didn't bask in the glow of a sterling earnings report Thursday, as Wall Street analysts hedged their bets on the entertainment giant's prospects over the next couple of quarters.
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AP: Co. Petitions for Disney to Give Up Pooh (General) posted: 2/8/07
Winnie the Pooh rights holder trying to force Disney to cancel trademark registrations.
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OrlSen: Disney plans themed hotels for major US cities (General) posted: 2/8/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo announced Disney is considering Disney-themed hotels and nightlife districts similar to Downtown Disney for major cities.
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OrlSen: "High School Musical" spinning off to multiplex (Movies) posted: 2/8/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney's High School Musical 3 - Haunted High School Musical will hit theaters.
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OrlSen: Disney finds treasure in videos, TV (General) posted: 2/8/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney's strong first-quarter earnings were fueled by
soaring home-video sales and strong numbers from its television networks.
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LATimes: Disney sees profits jump in quarter (General) posted: 2/8/07
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney doubled its first-quarter net income.
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Reuters: Disney says advertisers embrace TV shows on Web (Movies,General) posted: 2/8/07
Reuters reports Disney Company executives announced local affiliates were embracing the concept of television shows on the Internet, and Disney plans to increase its offerings in nontraditional viewing.
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HR: 'Lost' returns to battle against 'CSI: NY' (Movies) posted: 2/8/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC's Lost won its hour in the ratings for adults 18-49 but CSI:NY had more viewers over all.
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Variety: 'Kimmel' keeps climbing (Movies) posted: 2/8/07
Jimmy Kimmel Live is the only latenight broadcast talkshow to grow its young-adult ratings this season, reports Variety.
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LABusJrn: Mobile ESPN gets new life through Verizon deal (General) posted: 2/8/07
ESPN will relaunch as an applicated through Verizon's V Cast service.
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BusinessWk: Pirates Booty for Disney (General) posted: 2/8/07
DVD sales of the hit movie sequel helped propel fourth quarter profits for the Mouse House, but comparisons may get tougher in '07
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LP: Keep Oceans Clean! Campaign Features Ariel (General) posted: 2/8/07
Ariel and her under the sea friends are part of a public service campaign reminding people to keep the oceans clean.
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NYTimes: A Children's Camera That Lets Piglet Say 'Cheese' (Coll) posted: 2/8/07
The New York Times offers a review of the Disney Pix Max from Digital Blue.
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HR: Pursuit of perfection (Movies) posted: 2/8/07
The Hollywood Reporter talks about Hollywood's use of motion capture technology.
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CBSMarketWatch: Disney income more than doubles; sales jump (General) posted: 2/7/07
Russ Britt at CBS MarketWatch reports strong home-video income coupled with a double-digit jump in networks profits -- plus a gain from the sale of publishing properties -- helped Walt Disney Co. more than double its first-quarter earnings, as the entertainment giant also reported Wednesday that sales climbed more than 10%.
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Reuters: Disney says theme park bookings up about 3 pct (DL,WDW) posted: 2/7/07
Reuters reports Disney CFO Staggs told analysts the current bookings to the US theme parks were up about three percent compared to the same point last year.
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AP: Disney 1Q Earnings Jump on DVD Sales (General) posted: 2/7/07
The Associated Press reports Disney 1Q earnings jump on home-video sales of Cars and Pirates as well as sale of its shares in US Weekly and E! television.
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CNNMoney: The Wonderful World of Disney Earnings (General) posted: 2/7/07
Media giant says net more than doubles on solid DVD sales, ESPN ratings; stock rallies after-hours.
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TheStreet: Mouse House Raises the Roof (General) posted: 2/7/07
The Street reports on Disney's first-quarter earnings offering the insights of analyst Harold Vogel with Vogel Capital Management.
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Forbes: Pirates Boost Disney (General) posted: 2/7/07
Forbes report on Disney's first quarter earnings.
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CBSMW: Disney Up in Late Trading (General) posted: 2/7/07
Shares of Walt Disney Co. rose in late trading Wednesday after the entertainment giant's quarterly earnings beat Wall Street's outlook.
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LATimes: Revamped Disney site launched (General) posted: 2/7/07
The Los Angeles Times offers a brief look at the newly revamped Disney.com.
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OrlSen: 'Lost' Horizon (Movies) posted: 2/7/07
The Orlando Sentinel asks can the ABC series remain challenging and recapture disappointed fans? The hit ABC series returns tonight following a long break which began November 8th.
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JHM: Pre-opening images of the Walt Disney World Resort (WDW) posted: 2/7/07
Jim Hill uses Charlie Ridgway's new book as an excuse to share some photos from the April 1971 issue of "Look" magazine. Which show some of the tricks that Disney publicists used to use in order to give the impression that construction of WDW had already been completed.
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MichaelBarrier: Discussion of True-Life Adventures (Movies,Coll) posted: 2/7/07
Animation historian and writer Michael Barrier talks about his experience watching Disney's True-Life Adventures DVDs.
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ComingSoon: Images from Underdog (Movies) posted: 2/7/07
ComingSoon.net has your exclusive first look at two new photos from Walt Disney Pictures' Underdog, the all new live-action re-imagination of the classic cartoon flying into theaters on August 3.
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Variety: Alphabet ups Kern to VP (Movies,General) posted: 2/7/07
ABC has named Steve Kern to VP of program planning and scheduling.
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MediaDailyNews: Disney Beefs Up Brand, Creates New Media Ad Sales Group (General) posted: 2/7/07
The Media Daily News reports Disney has created the Disney Media Advertising Sales and Marketing Group -- the article explores the role of this new group.
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Broadway: Anneliese van der Pol Will Be Beauty and the Beast (Movies) posted: 2/6/07*
Broadway reports Anneliese van der Pol from the Disney Channel's That's So Raven, will make her Broadway debut as Belle beginning April 3 and remaining in the role until the show closes on July 29.
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Fool: Disney's New Draw (Movies) posted: 2/6/07*
The Motley Fool talks about Disney's new partnership with Robert Zemeckis.
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JHM: What Disney's deal with Robert Zemeckis really means for WDFA (Movies,General) posted: 2/6/07
Though Mouse House managers are reportedly over the moon about the studio's new deal with the Academy Award-winning director, Disney animators are wondering: If Pixar's doing CG films and Robert Zemeckis' new company is going to produce performance capture pictures, what's left for WDFA to do?
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Variety: 3D -- The eyes have it! (General) posted: 2/6/07
Variety talks about the recent 3D film successes and the industry's moves to embrace the growing number of films anticipated to feature this technology.
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OrlSen: Disney donates $50,000 for tornado relief (WDW) posted: 2/6/07
The Walt Disney Company announced today a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross to aide in relief efforts following the severe storms and tornados that impacted Central Florida on Friday, February 2.
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DL: Disneyland Hosts Pirates 40th Anniversary Product Release & Signing (DL) posted: 2/6/07
On Sunday, March 18, 2007 Disneyland will host the Pirates of the Caribbean 40th Anniversary Product Release & Signing at The Disney Gallery in Disneyland's New Orleans Square. View the official website for the schedule of events and information regarding wristband distribution and guidelines.
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WESH: Man Killed at Restaurant Near Disney (WDW) posted: 2/6/07
A 23-year-old was shot outside the Orlando Ale House on SR-535 near the Crossings entrance to Walt Disney World. The murder may be drug related and police are still searching for the gunmen.
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Mediaweek: ABC Plans Lost Survivor Guide (Movies) posted: 2/6/07
Mediaweek reports ABC will offer an hour-long recap of Lost episodes from earlier this season will be available online beginning today.
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Zap2it: ABC Finds Its 'Mr. Smith' (Movies) posted: 2/6/07
Zap2It reports ABC has signed Martin Henderson for the male lead in the pilot episode of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
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Variety: ABC Promotes Marketing Duo (General) posted: 2/6/07
Variety reports ABC Entertainment has promoted Michael Benson and Marla Provencio to Executive Vice Presidents of Marketing.
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Mediaweek: Disney Merges Ad Sales, Promotions Teams for Kids (General) posted: 2/6/07
Mediaweek reports the Disney Company merged its advertising sales and promotions teams for kids- and family-focused TV, online, radio and publishing businesses.
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Reuters: Disney says not in talks on Bahrain Park (OD) posted: 2/6/07
Disney is denying reports it is in talks to build a theme park in Bahrain.
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IGN: Caspian Finds Its Dwarf (Movies) posted: 2/6/07
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian will feature Peter Dinklage as Trumpkin the Dwarf, Vincent Grass as Doctor Cornelius, and Alicia Borrachero as Prunaprismia.
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DallasMorningNws: Disney kid grows up with CD (Movies) posted: 2/6/07
Dallas Morning News takes a look at the career of Ashley Tisdale of High School Musical.
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CNNMoney: The Year of the Mouse and Fox (General) posted: 2/6/07
Walt Disney and News Corp. were the hottest media stocks of 2006. Can they repeat that performance this year?
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CNNMoney: Wal-mart, Disney switch to seafood from sustainable fishing (General) posted: 2/6/07
A look at the changes companies are making to offer seafood without endangering the ocean eco-system.
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Gamespot: Meet the Robinsons Game First Look (General) posted: 2/6/07
The new Wii game from Avalanche and Buena Vista Games looks to capture the quirky spirit of the upcoming Disney animated flick, Meet the Robinsons.
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MiamiHerald: A Night in Cinderella's Castle (WDW) posted: 2/6/07
Miami Herald offers a look at the Cinderella Castle suite.
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LPLatest: WDW Disney Fans Invited to Presentation by Disney Legend, Charlie Ridgway (WDW) posted: 2/6/07
On Saturday, February 10, 2007, the World Chapter of the NFFC invites Disney fans to a presentation by Disney Legend Charlie Ridgway.
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NFFC: Neal Gabler, Disney Biographer, To Speak at July Convention (DL) posted: 2/6/07
Join the NFFC as it welcomes Neal Gabler, the entertainment commentator and award-winning author of Walt Disney - The Triumph of the American Imagination, to its 2007 National Convention line-up.
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CartoonBrew: The Ropes at Disney (General) posted: 2/6/07
Images from the 1943 booklet for new employees at the Disney Studio lot.
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BurlingtonTimes: Disney Author To Speak in Mount Laurel, PA (WDW) posted: 2/6/07
On Wednesday, February 7th, Louis Mongello, author of "Walt Disney World Trivia: Secrets, History & Fun Facts Behind the Magic, Vol. 1 and II," will offer expert advice on planning a vacation to the Magic Kingdom as well as trivia about the park, answer questions and sign his books. Borders, Village at Cambridge Crossing, 4010 Dearborn Circle, Mount Laurel; (856) 866-9090.
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Variety: Review of Cinderella III (Movies) posted: 2/6/07
According to Variety, Cinderella III is "true to the spirit of the 1950 toon"
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LATimes: Deadlines appear less critical online (General) posted: 2/6/07
Disney.com launched late last night and not in late January as was announced by CEO Iger at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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BlackpoolToday: Living out your Disney dreams (WDW) posted: 2/6/07
British travel writer shares recent experiences at Walt Disney World
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CapeBreton: River Ryan boy headed for Disney World (WDW) posted: 2/6/07
Christian Leadbeater and his family will travel from Australia to Walt Disney World thanks to the Children's Wish Foundation.
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PlaybillNws: Mermaid's Zambello to Direct Staged Reading of Prairie Musical (Movies) posted: 2/6/07
Francesca Zambello who directed Disney theme parks' Aladdin will make her Broadway debut when she directs Disney Theatricals' The Little Mermaid November 3rd with its official opening December 6.
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AP: Online Ads Sites Challenge Google, Yahoo (General) posted: 2/6/07
In this Associated Press article regarding online advertising revenue streams, Disney fans will learn ESPN.com has dropped Yahoo as its advertising partner selecting to sell commercial links on its own.
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OrlSen: Universal makes pitch for visitors (WDW) posted: 2/6/07
A new ad for Universal Orlando invites viewers to 'Do the Extraordinary' and draws a direct comparison between Universal Orlando's admission price and Disney theme park admission.
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NYTimes: "Cars,""Pirates" Seen Driving Disney Earnings (General) posted: 2/5/07*
Disney's first-quarter earnings are expected to show a strong growth due to the strong dvd releases of Cars and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
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OrlSen: Disney teams with Rhodes (WDW) posted: 2/5/07
The Orlando Sentinel reports Dominic Rhodes who stars in the latest "Going to Disney World" ad will toss the football around with local NFL Youth on a specially constructed football in front of Cinderella Castle.
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Reuters: HK Disney hopes three pigs will bring the house down (OD) posted: 2/5/07
Reuters reports Hong Kong Disneyland will feature the Three Little Pigs as part of its New Year Celebrations. Mickey, Goofy, Donald and friends will be dressed in traditional Chinese clothing during the festivities which run from February 2 to March 4th
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RedOrbit: Buena Vista Television Launches Internet Video Initiative (Movies) posted: 2/5/07
According to a report by Red Orbit, Buena Vista Television will use internet video distribution to increase awareness and drive consumer tune-in for its first-run and off-net programming.
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LPLatest: Kingdom Hearts Series Ships Over 10 Million Worldwide (Coll) posted: 2/5/07
The 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.
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FT: Disney sells 1.3m films on iTunes (General) posted: 2/5/07
The Financial Times reports Disney film downloads via iTunes has risen sharply in the past three months.
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DIS: Disney Company Financial Results for Q1 FY07 on Wednesday, February 7 (General) posted: 2/5/07
Senior management of The Walt Disney Company including Bob Iger, president and CEO; Tom Staggs, senior executive vice president and CFO; and business unit leaders, will speak to investors at Disney's 2007 Investor Conference on Wednesday and Thursday, February 7 and 8, 2007. The conference will begin on Wednesday, February 7 at 4:30 p.m. EST.
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DisneyDVD: Cinderella III - A Twist in Time Hits Shelves Tomorrow (Movies) posted: 2/5/07
February 6th Cinderella III: A Twist in Time arrives on Disney DVD. The dvd features a music video featuring Hayden Panettierie singing "I Still Believe"
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CBSMW: Disney sets up unit to develop new animation style (Movies) posted: 2/5/07
Walt Disney Co. said Monday that it plans to create a film unit that specializes in a new animation technology and is teaming with Academy Award-winning director Robert Zemeckis on the project.
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HR: Zemeckis, Disney in 3D film partnership (Movies) posted: 2/5/07
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Director Robert Zemeckis and his producing partners Jack Rapke and Steve Starkey are joining forces with the Walt Disney Studios to set up a new performance-capture film company devoted to CG-created, 3-D movies.
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JAM!TV: Disney rides 'High School Musical' Wave (Movies) posted: 2/5/07
In this Associated Press article Gary Marsh, Disney Channel's entertainment president talks about the success of High School Musical and identifies five ingredients to a successful Disney Channel production.
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NYTimes: Disney in Uncharted Waters with "Pirates" Game (Movies) posted: 2/5/07
Disney Online announces the Pirates of the Caribbean massively multiplayer online game is expected this Spring and will be offered for free with ads or users can upgrade to a monthly subscription without ads and extras.
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Variety: Thursday sweeps ABC to demo win (Movies) posted: 2/5/07
ABC received its first opening-night demo victory in at least 15 years as February sweeps began.
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OMeon: Disney to Build Del Coronado-Inspired Hotel at Anaheim Resort (DL) posted: 2/5/07
Now that the worldwide celebration of Disneyland's 50th Anniversary and the recent media event at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida-formally kicking Disney parks and resorts' Year of a Million Dreams promotion into high gear-are over, it's time to take a look at what the future holds for the Mouse's West Coast Resort.
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Playbill: High School Musical's Ortega Wins DGA Honor (Movies) posted: 2/5/07
Kenny Ortega won the Directors Guild of America award for Children's Programs for High School Musical
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OrlSen: It's rowdy, regal fun at this Disney party (WDW) posted: 2/5/07
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the Magic Kingdom celebration of Pirates & Princesses.
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ContactMusic: History Boys Star Ditches Play for Disney Film (Movies) posted: 2/5/07
London's National Theatre may sue The History Boys star Ben Barnes for leaving his role early to take a role in The Chronicles of Narnia.
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NZHerald: Adamson back in NZ to shoot next Narnia (Movies) posted: 2/5/07
The cast and crew of The Chronicles of Narnia are back in New Zealand this week to begin filming Prince Caspian, next week.
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Variety: Borrachero cast in 'Prince Caspian' (Movies) posted: 2/5/07
Variety reports Alicia Borrachero has been cast as Prunaprismia, the wife of General Miraz in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
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OrlSen: Photo Tour of Cinderella Castle Suite (WDW) posted: 2/5/07
9 images from inside the Cinderella Castle Suite.
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IGN: Tron Revisited (Movies) posted: 2/5/07
An interview with TRON filmaker Steven Lisberger about the creation of the cult classic.
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