Dow and S&P fall on Exxon and weak economic data Aug 26, 2008
Walt Disney (DIS.N), a Dow component, shed 4. 2 percent to 30. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Disney spent $1.5 million lobbying in 2Q Aug 26, 2008
WASHINGTON - The Walt Disney Co., the entertainment and theme park company that created Mickey Mouse, spent $1. 5 million lobbying the federal government in the second quarter, according to a recent disclosure form. (AZCentral -- Business)
Art on four legs Aug 26, 2008
The story of their rescue was popularized in the 1963 Walt Disney movie "The Miracle of the White Stallions," and in 1970, a touring group of Lippizans capitalized on worldwide interest. They've been touring ever since. (Daily Triplicate)
Let the games begin - for future Olympic TV rights Aug 26, 2008
Last week, ESPN, a unit of Walt Disney Co., said it may bid for the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia, as well as the 2016 Games, to be hosted either by Chicago, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, or Madrid. Disney's ABC, which would presumably air the Games in conjunction with ESPN, is second only to NBC in the number of Olympics it has broadcast in the United States. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
NBC giddy at conclusion of successful Olympics Aug 25, 2008
ESPN, owned by the Walt Disney Co., has expressed interest in bidding for the 2014 and 2016 games, and the 2008 result may send bids soaring. For now, NBC wants to bask. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The Jonas Brothers could learn from the past Aug 25, 2008
" The Osmonds Back story: A gig at Disneyland sanctioned by Walt Disney himself, followed by appearances on The Andy Williams Show, launched this expansive family in the '60s. The act started with Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay, and later was augmented by Jimmy as well as future superstars Donny and Marie. Claim to fame: Not content to score big on radio and in record stores, The Osmonds also appropriated television as a medium, boasting (like The Jacksons) both a cartoon as well as the mid-'70s... (USA Today -- Life)
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And Mickey gets cuter because Walt Disney makes more money that way. That is selection. (International Herald Tribune)
Susan Lucci, Toni Braxton set for ABC's `Dancing' Aug 25, 2008
ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Co.. On the Net. (Florida Times-Union)
Teacher shows that science, religion don't have to clash Aug 24, 2008
"And Mickey gets cuter because Walt Disney makes more money that way. That is 'selection.' ". Later, he would get to the touchier part, about how the minute changes in organisms that drive biological change arise spontaneously, without direction. (Boston Globe)
Gibson Guitars Aug 24, 2008
Johnny Depp has a custom-made Gibson commissioned by Walt Disney when Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl came out in 2003. Ren Ferguson, Gibson s master guitar maker in Bozeman, lavished all of his considerable skills on the instrument, carving a ship s female figurehead into the bottom of the neck, inlaying 22-karat gold on the fretboard and a skull and crossed sabers in the headstock, to which the tuning pegs are attached. (Montana Standard, MT)
'House Bunny' could be box-office leader Aug 23, 2008
With a $9-million budget, it was the first major film from the producing team of Eric Eisner (son of former Walt Disney Co. honcho Michael Eisner) and Russian tycoon Leonid Rozhetskin, who brought in experienced producer Aaron Ryder to help shepherd the project. After wrapping the shoot, director Andy Fleming and the postproduction team whipped up a rough cut in three weeks to show the Sundance brass and a spiffier version a few weeks later. (Los Angeles Times)
Sycamore family prepares for daughters deployment Aug 23, 2008
The family has been cramming in time together: They went to Walt Disney World and have taken day trips together. They ve eaten out at favorite restaurants and visited with family members. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Public invited to DeKalb mystery tour Aug 23, 2008
A Walt Disney nature movie will be shown to end the event. Come as you are. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
ESPN, MLB reach digital deal Aug 23, 2008
ESPN and ABC are units of the Walt Disney Co.. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
HARDWARE CITY: Time to put history in writing Aug 23, 2008
But if it is then Walt Disney was just a cartoonist, and Elihu Burritt was just a blacksmith. Stanley knows more about the history of his beloved Norwich than anyone living and probably as much more as those who cannot be described in that way. (New Britain Herald, CT)
'Passion of the Christ for kids' Aug 23, 2008
Walt Disney is to promote its $US100 million ($A126 million) adaptation of C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe as a "Passion of the Christ for kids" in an attempt to secure worldwide Christian support for the film. Disney executives have organised private meetings with several church groups in America to emphasise the themes of Christian redemption and sacrifice contained in the film, which will open in December with an all-star cast. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Gehry house is work of art Aug 23, 2008
Gehry, however, is best known for his grand cathedrals of culture and learning, such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, or the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. His most famous house is his own, in Santa Monica, Calif. (AZCentral -- Home)
New Ultra-Interactive Attraction at Epcot Immerses Walt Disney World Guests In the High-Tech World of Disney's Kim Possible Aug 23, 2008
Source: Walt Disney World Resort ... Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Epcot guests at Walt Disney World Resort will be treated to a brand new, highly interactive attraction inspired by Disney Channel's Emmy Award-winning animated series, Disney's Kim Possible ... "Today's emerging generation expects more immersive, personal and interactive experiences in every facet of their lives, including their entertainment choices," added Bruce Vaughn, chief creative executive of Walt Disney Imagineering. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
More of this story Aug 23, 2008
To kick off its 30th season, the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, now 226 members strong, is performing Monday, Aug. 25, at Walt Disney Concert Hall ... The singing has never stopped, and the GMCLA, now 226 members strong, is leading a star-studded performance Monday, Aug. 25, at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles ... Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles: 30th Anniversary Gala Concert, Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave. Tickets, 25- 80, (800) 523-1515, or. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Movies whose characters smoke influence teens, report says Aug 22, 2008
Last month six major movie studios - Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, Universal Pictures, Walt Disney Co., and Warner Bros. - said they would place anti-smoking public service announcements on DVDs of all movies with youth ratings that depict smoking. (Boston Globe)
ShermansTravel.com Announces the Best Back-to-School Travel Deals for Travelers With Empty Nests or Babes-in-Arms Aug 22, 2008
Have Diaper Bag, will Travel: -- Walt Disney World: For warm weather and short lines, take ShermansTravel. com's advice: stay in Orlando's Residence Inn Marriott Orlando for $415 pp for four nights including airfare, saving over 20% off retail. (PR Newswire)
Report: Movie smoking inspires teens to puff Aug 22, 2008
Last month, six major movie studios -- Viacom Inc's Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, News Corp's Twentieth Century Fox, General Electric Co's Universal Pictures, Walt Disney Co and Time Warner Inc's Warner Bros -- said they would place anti-smoking public service announcements on DVDs of all movies with youth ratings that depict smoking. The campaign, brokered by the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a non-profit industry group, does not include youth-rated movies (PG-13 or below) in... (MSNBC -- Health)
Jennifer Garner Confirms She's Pregnant Aug 22, 2008
Aug. 20, 2008: Jennifer Garner at the "Baby Einstein 10th Anniversary Celebration" at the Walt Disney Concert Call in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES On the same day that Matt Damon's wife gave birth, his buddy's wife confirms she's pregnant again. (Fox News)
Infotainment Aug 22, 2008
"Once you master a horse -- it... Baby EinsteinLos Angeles: Actress Jennifer Garner (L) and Baby Einstein founder Julie Clark at the Baby Einstein 10th Anniversary Celebration at the Walt Disney Concert Call. ap The House Bunnylos angeles: (L-R) Holly Madison, Hugh Hefner, Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson arrive at the premiere of The House Bunny. ap Tirana: Albanian painter Saimir Strati, 42, works on The Guitarist mosaic, using cork at the Sheraton Hotel. Strati will use around... (Daily Times, Pakistan)
ATP president Etienne de Villiers to step down Aug 22, 2008
"Now that this much needed change has been realized I believe this is the right time for someone new to build on this strong platform.''The ATP said De Villiers will help in the search for his successor.De Villiers, a former president of Walt Disney Television International, joined the ATP as chairman and became executive chairman and president five months later. He helped secure US$1 billion of new investment into the ATP Tour. Much was spent overhauling the tour's image to make it more fan... (MSNBC -- Sports)
ESPN signs digital rights deal with baseball Aug 22, 2008
ESPN and ABC are units of the Walt Disney Co.. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
WALL-E DVD, Ponyo on a Cliff News Aug 22, 2008
The Walt Disney Company is bringing out the big guns for on DVD, giving the Andrew Stanton film not one ... Details aren't available yet, but it's likely The Walt Disney Company, Studio Ghibli's usual North American distributor, will do the honours. (Suite101.com)
DVD reviews: Hannah Montana, Prom Night Aug 22, 2008
Walt Disney PicturesMiley Cyrus entertains the tween set in the 3-D concert film, "Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour.". Movie video. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Head of men's tennis to step down in December Aug 22, 2008
De Villiers, a former president of Walt Disney Television International, joined the ATP as chairman and became executive chairman and president five months later. He helped secure $1 billion of new investment into the ATP Tour. (FindLaw News)
Sony BMG Masterworks Announces New Christmas CD by Kristin Chenoweth Aug 22, 2008
Kristin can also be heard as the voice of the fairy, Rosetta, in Walt Disney Picture's Tinkerbell this fall and she just wrapped filming the independent film, Into Temptation, directed by Sundance filmmaker Patrick Coyle opposite Jeremy Sisto. Track Listing: 1 I'll Be Home For Christmas 2 Christmas Island 3 The Christmas Waltz 4 Do You Hear What I Hear. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Adult themes on the rise? Aug 21, 2008
ABC, part of the Walt Disney empire, would not comment on the study. US Federal Communications Commission rules limit broadcasts deemed offensive involving profanity, sex and bodily functions to late-night hours, a schedule intended to keep such subjects away from children. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Jennifer Garner expecting her second baby Aug 21, 2008
Thank you, Garner told Access Hollywood's Tony Potts at the Baby Einsteins 10th anniversary celebration on Wednesday, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles. Were so excited, obviously. (MSNBC -- Politics)
James MacAvoy, Emily Blunt in Gnome... Aug 21, 2008
Rocket Pictures had originally pitched this "loose and edgy" adaptation for Walt Disney Feature Animation sometime in the early 2000's. However, Pixar co-founders John Lasseter and Ed Catmull promptly dumped the script when they took over at Disney Animation in May of 2006. (Suite101.com)
An 'Incredible' Marketing Ploy Aug 21, 2008
It's the way co-creators at The Walt Disney Co. (nyse: - - ) and Pixar Animation Studios (nasd: - - ) have marketed the film over mobile devices ... "We have content on all the major carriers, and on 40 or so carriers worldwide," says Larry Shapiro, executive vice president of business development and operations for the Walt Disney Internet Group. (Forbes -- Technology)
Disney Dialing Up Kids Again Aug 21, 2008
Disney executives suspect the sweet spot could even be younger: Larry Shapiro, executive vice president of business development and operations for the Walt Disney Internet Group, estimates that more than 50% of 10-year-olds in the U.S. own phones. And Disney, Shapiro declares, wants to "own" those mobile customers. (Forbes -- Technology)
Dow and S&P fall on Exxon and weak economic data Aug 21, 2008
Walt Disney (DIS.N), a Dow component, shed 4. 2 percent to 30. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
The Cheetah Girls are coming to Miss. Gulf Coast Aug 21, 2008
Walt Disney Records multi-platinum recording group The Cheetah Girls, featuring performers Adrienne Bailon, Sabrina Bryan and Kiely Williams, will rock the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi Sunday, Oct. 12, at 4 p.m.. Their appearance is part of the groups North American Cheetah Girls One World Tour this fall. (The Clarion-Ledger)
'Radio Detective' takes another shot at syndication Aug 21, 2008
He would also get a recording contract with Walt Disney Records. Carrizosa's next test will be at 8 p.m. Monday on KFSN, Channel 30. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results Aug 21, 2008
"Assets held for sale" on the February 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007, balance sheets reflect the assets sold to an affiliate of The Walt Disney Company. The remaining assets and liabilities of the Disney Store business are reflected in their respective balance sheet categories on the February 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007 balance sheets. (Primezone Releases)
Lifetime Orders 'Blonde Charity Mafia,' a New Docu-Series Set in the Fast-Paced, High-Society World of Washington, D.C. Aug 21, 2008
com) are part of Lifetime Entertainment Services, a 50/50 joint venture of Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company. Source: Lifetime. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Red Hots sharp in 3v3 event Aug 20, 2008
A tournament team made up of six girls from Brevard and Indian River counties finished third in the Under-11 competitive division of the recent Challenge 3v3 National Championships at Walt Disney Worlds Wide World of Sports soccer complex ... The Brevard Red Hots, a tournament team made up of six girls from Brevard and Indian River counties finished third in the Under-11 competitive division of the recent Challenge 3v3 National Championships at Walt Disney Worlds Wide World of Sports soccer... (Florida Today)
Agency settles TV writers' age-bias lawsuit Aug 20, 2008
Other companies named as defendants in the suits include major U.S. networks ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox, about a dozen production companies and various corporate parents such as Walt Disney Co and Warner Bros. Copyright 2008 Reuters. (MSNBC -- News)
`Tropic Thunder' breezes to No. 1 with $25.8M Aug 20, 2008
Universal Pictures, Focus Features and Rogue Pictures are owned by NBC Universal, a unit of General Electric Co.; Sony Pictures, Sony Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Classics are units of Sony Corp.; DreamWorks, Paramount and Paramount Classics are divisions of Viacom Inc.; Disney's parent is The Walt Disney Co.; Miramax is a division of The Walt Disney Co.; 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures and Fox Atomic are owned by News Corp.; Warner Bros. New Line, Warner Independent and Picturehouse... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
List of top 20 shows in prime-time Nielsen ratings Aug 20, 2008
ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Co. CBS is a division of CBS Corp. Fox is a unit of News Corp. NBC is owned by General Electric Co.. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
`The Closer' is No. 1 show on cable for Aug. 11-17 Aug 20, 2008
TNT is owned by Time Warner Inc. Lifetime is a joint venture between the Hearst Corp. and the Walt Disney Co. ESPN is owned by Disney. On the Net. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Exit Games' Neutron Online Gaming Platform Now Compatible with iPhone Aug 20, 2008
The Exit Games Neutron multiplayer platform connects service providers with users all over the world playing via mobile phone, browser, and PC. Neutron is used by leading entertainment industry customers such as Konami, Taito, Vivendi Mobile, Walt Disney, Square Enix, World Golf Tour, SkyZone Mobile and E. Entertainment to create connected, social and community-based games and applications. (IGN Wireless Games)
Steve Harvey, Doug Banks, Tom Joyner and Michael Baisden Participate in Clear Channel "Build the Dream" Radiothon for Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Aug 20, 2008
Clear Channel joins a growing list of major donors to the Memorial including: General Motors, Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation, NBA/WNBA, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The Walt Disney Company Foundation, The Coca-Cola Foundation, The Ford Motor Fund, Toyota, AARP, AFLAC, BP America, Inc., CIGNA, Credit Unions of the United States, DuPont, ExxonMobil Foundation, Fannie Mae Corporation, FedEx Corporation, GE, Ann and Joel Horowitz Family Foundation, Sheila C.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
General Motors to end sponsorships of Academy Awards, Emmys Aug 19, 2008
Cusinato declined to say how much GM spends on sponsorships for the two programs, which both air on Walt Disney Co.'s ABC. GM was the only automotive sponsor for ABC's broadcast of the 2008 Academy Awards in February and provided a fleet of vehicles for transport during the events. GM, the largest U.S. automaker, is re-evaluating advertising spending under a plan announced last month to save $10 billion a year. (Los Angeles Times)
'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' Kicks Off Seventh Season by Introducing New Changes to the Game, Creating New Levels of Excitement, Emotional Drama and Heart-Pounding Tension for Both Viewers and Contestants Aug 19, 2008
About Disney-ABC Domestic Television Disney-ABC Domestic Television is the domestic distribution arm of The Walt Disney Company, providing motion pictures and television programming to pay television, basic cable, broadcast television, video-on-demand (VOD), pay-per-view (PPV), mobile and broadband. Disney-ABC Domestic Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Disney Enterprises, Inc. (Photo: ) (Photo: ) (Logo: ). (PR Newswire)
General Motors pulls sponsorship of Oscars Aug 19, 2008
The move, which comes amid a sharp downturn in automotive advertising on television, will leave Walt Disney Co.s ABC without one of its biggest advertisers for Oscar night in February, the paper said. The auto maker has long been one of the biggest spenders on the star-studded program, the paper said, adding that it paid out $13. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Disney latest to offer gas incentives to guests Aug 19, 2008
NEW YORK - Add the Walt Disney Co. to the list of hotels using gas rebates to lure guests. The company said Monday it will randomly pick a guest who drives to its Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort for a gas rebate of $1 for every mile driven roundtrip. (MSNBC -- Travel)
When 'The Blob' came to town Aug 19, 2008
So we flock to Walt Disney World as eagerly as to Washington, D.C., to Universal Studios Hollywood as ravenously as to the Grand Canyon. We buy flex passes to places that re-create the experience of big-screen storytelling before our eyes. (CNN -- Travel)
Role of a lifetime: Iraq vet sought for soap opera Aug 19, 2008
ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Co.. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Life)
Olympic gymnasts to reunit00004000e in Reno Aug 19, 2008
In addition to the medal-winning routines the show will also feature songs from the Walt Disney Records' Disney Girlz Rock 2 CD and live performances from teen sensations The Cheetah Girls, Jordan Pruitt and KSM.. For event ticket information visit. (KRNV.com, NV)
A Little Planning Can Make for the Most Memorable Family Gatherings Aug 19, 2008
Between June 16 and August 11, 2008 consumers who enter their families' recipes that have been handed down for at least two generations will have a chance to win a five day, four night family trip for eight to the Walt Disney World Resort that includes airfare, transportation to/from the airport hotel accommodations for four nights, five-day Magic Your Way Tickets with Park Hopper option and commemorative Disney T-shirts and photos. Log on to www. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Google Leads Again In Satisfaction Poll Over Yahoo, Others Aug 19, 2008
Google also scored ahead of news sites such as The Walt Disney Co.'s () ABCNews. com and Time Warner's CNN.com. (Investors Business Daily)
Lifetime Networks to Launch 14th Annual Stop Breast Cancer for Life Multi-Platform Campaign for October Aug 19, 2008
com) are part of Lifetime Entertainment Services, a 50/50 joint venture of Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company. Source: Lifetime Networks. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Cheetah Girls (Adrienne Bailon, Sabrina Bryan and Kiely Williams) to Sign "The Cheetah Girls One World" Soundtrack CD at Virgin Megastore Times Square Aug 19, 2008
Source: Walt Disney Records ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walt Disney Records ... Walt Disney Records Maria Kleinman, 818-973-4375. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The return of the company doctor Aug 18, 2008
These include the North American units of Toyota and Nissan, Harrah's Entertainment, and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. Pharmacy chain Walgreen, which also operates nearly 200 small clinics for customers at its retail stores, sees so much growth in on-site medical centers that in May it snapped up Take Care Health. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Gibson Guitars Aug 17, 2008
Johnny Depp has a custom-made Gibson commissioned by Walt Disney when Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl came out in 2003. Ren Ferguson, Gibson s master guitar maker in Bozeman, lavished all of his considerable skills on the instrument, carving a ship s female figurehead into the bottom of the neck, inlaying 22-karat gold on the fretboard and a skull and crossed sabers in the headstock, to which the tuning pegs are attached. (Montana Standard, MT)
Some media companies choose to profit from pirated YouTube clips Aug 17, 2008
Companies like NBC Universal and the Walt Disney Company prefer to steer users toward their own video sites. Viacom appreciates the technology but is not softening its legal hard line. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Most Valuable College Football Teams Aug 17, 2008
Big 12 Conference institutions will see a $16 million boast in TV revenue next year from existing deals with Fox Sports Net, owned by News Corp. (nyse: - - ), and ESPN/ABC, owned by Walt Disney Co. (nyse: - - ), with some schools projected to make as much as $10 million in 2008, based on their number of TV appearances and scheduling. More On This Topic Companies. (Forbes)
Turning Olympic medals into cash Aug 17, 2008
So Walt Disney Co. is providing the musical soundtrack a band called KSM recorded the show s theme song, Hero in You and Fox will broadcast a two-hour television special on its MyNetworkTV.. Tour promoter Michael Burg, who has represented past Olympians and run ice skating and gymnastics tours, said that Liukin and Johnson are poised for sports marketing gold. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
A giant bleep for mankind Aug 16, 2008
In 2006, the studio was acquired by the Walt Disney Company in a well-publicised $7. 4 billion takeover. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Olympic gold medalists eyed for sales potential Aug 16, 2008
So Walt Disney Co. is providing the soundtrack -- a band called KSM recorded the show's theme song, "Hero in You" -- and Fox will broadcast a two-hour television special on its MyNetworkTV, which airs on Channel 13 in Los Angeles. Tour promoter Michael Burg, who has represented past Olympians and run ice skating and gymnastics tours, said Liukin and Johnson are poised for marketing gold. (Los Angeles Times)
