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We’ve always believed that it’s absolutely perfect that Earth Day, the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom share the same anniversary day, April 22, even though the years are different. All three have a lot in common, with a shared mission to inspire people to make the world a better place for...
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China Scores Earlier Release, Extra Footage Of Disney's 'Iron Man 3'ForbesFor proof of how overseas markets drive Hollywood, look no further than Disney's 'Iron Man 3′. The action-hero movie was co-financed by DMG, a Chinese media company that has the rights to distribute the film in China. Disney said last week that …and more »...
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Beat the drums and start chanting now, because today is the day Tiki fans! Tickets for the Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room 50th Anniversary Merchandise Event, taking place June 28–29, go on sale today! A few weeks ago I gave you a bird’s eye view on the upcoming event, including ticket prices, event packages,...
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Today in Disney history is a milestone for Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, which opened its doors on April 1, 1995. In honor of the anniversary, here are 10 fun facts about this place. The park debuted an original character, Ice Gator, as part of it’s storyline. When it comes to speed, guests can...
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AOPA Pilot 'Goose,' 'Iceman' lend voices to Disney's 'Planes'AOPA PilotDusty Dane Cook gives voice to the character “Dusty,” a crop duster aspiring to race. Image courtesy Disney. “Iceman” and “Goose” of Top Gun fame return to the silver screen in animated form this summer, part of the star-studded cast of Disney's …Disney's 'Planes': New...
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Yahoo! News (blog) James Franco Walks in Walt Disney's ShoesYahoo! News (blog)The actor took the "Walk in Walt's Footsteps" tour, which offers views of Disney's own private apartment, the members-only eatery Club 33, and a few other classic attractions. (Though the tour was probably free for Franco, average Joes can pay around …At parks,...
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Los Angeles Times Disney's 'Planes': New photos, a 'Top Gun' reunionLos Angeles TimesNot exactly a sequel, and not an entirely new franchise either, Disney's “Planes” is hoping to capitalize on the success of the first two “Cars” films that combined earned more than $ 1 billion worldwide. “Planes” takes viewers back to a world...
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Yahoo! Movies (blog) 'Top Gun' Stars Reunite For Disney's 'Planes'Yahoo! Movies (blog)Val Kilmer and Anthony Edwards, who co-starred with Tom Cruise in the iconic Reagan-era action drama, have been announced to be joining the voice cast of "Planes," a digitally-animated feature from Disney due to hit theaters August 9. They'll be …Disney Unveils 'Planes'...
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Will Disney's CEO Shuffle Stay on Course for 2015?VarietyTwo years before Robert Iger is set to step down as CEO of the Walt Disney Co., there's already talk around Hollywood that the Mouse House chief may not be ready to give up the keys to the Magic Kingdom in 2015 as planned. The chatter...
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The Atlantic Wire Disabled Man Trapped on Disney's 'It's a Small World' Ride Awarded $ 8000The Atlantic WireThis is not the first time someone has been trapped on a ride at one of Disney's theme parks worldwide. In 2011, passengers on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney World were stuck for two...
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I was delighted to see the logo for Star Wars Weekends 2013 as shared by my fellow author Gary Buchanan. He said the artwork gives a nod to the 30th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi.” I vividly recall seeing the film in theaters with my parents in May 1983....
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CTV News Disabled man gets $ 8000 after being stuck on Disney's 'Small World' ride for hoursFox NewsLOS ANGELES – An attorney says a disabled man was awarded $ 8,000 by Disneyland after the "It's A Small World" ride broke, stranding him for three hours while the theme song played continuously. Lawyer David Geffen...
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PerezHilton.com LOL: 'Disney's Spring Breakers'/FILM (blog)So much of the buzz surrounding Harmony Korine's Spring Breakers lies in the fact that these aren't just any good girls gone bad. The film stars former Disney gals Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens as two of the central foursome, adding an even more …Spring Breakers: Disney Princess Style!...
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Hypable 'Star Wars' Theme Park Coming to Disney's California Adventure?MoviefoneSlashfilm posted a series of screen grabs, originally from the forums of popular Disney site Micechat, in which a park visitor is asked a series of questions about whether or not they would look forward to an entire “Star Wars”-themed land. Disney, of …Disney Star...
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ABC News Meet Disney's Newest Golden GirlABC NewsDebby Ryan may not be a household name right now, but you can bet she will be in a year. The vivacious 19-year-old is the Disney Channel's newest golden girl, with hit movies, music and her own TV show. Ryan stars on the wildly popular 'tween sitcom...
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San Francisco Chronicle Disney's "Oz" keeps magic spell on movie box officeReuters(Reuters) – Walt Disney Co's "Oz the Great and Powerful" worked more box office magic in its second weekend, following up its strong debut a week earlier with $ 42.2 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales. The "Wizard of Oz" prequel starring...
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San Francisco Chronicle Disney's 'Oz' Keeps Lead at Box OfficeNew York Times (blog)“Oz the Great and Powerful” continued to cast a spell on moviegoers over the weekend, while another magician — “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” — essentially arrived to a chorus of boos. “Oz” (Disney) took in an estimated $ 42.2 million at theaters...
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How TV has Replaced Animated Films as Disney's Biggest Brand AmbassadorVarietyFor nearly eight decades, Disney has relied on films to rally kids and their families around the Mouse House. But with its core audience increasingly glued to screens of all sizes, the success of animated hits such as “Phineas and Ferb” and live-action …New...
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On the current season of “American Idol” on television, Idol hopeful Devin Velez has propelled himself into the Top 10, singing in both English and Spanish. Now, guests auditioning at The American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have the opportunity to perform songs in Spanish, too! Taking their cue from guest requests, the...
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Leave it to the creative pastry chefs at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to come up with adorable, delicious confections for the holidays. March 8 – March 17: Check out the clever St. Patrick’s Day chocolate cupcake, iced with green-tinted peppermint buttercream and topped with a white chocolate hat (also St. Paddy’s green). Mickey ears are...
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The popular Taste of Hollywood to Go returns for just 10 days during busy spring break time – making it super-easy to have a quick, delicious meal and reserve seats for Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Gallery Taste of Hollywood to Go with Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios view all From March 24-April 4,...
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CBS News Disney's 'Oz' granted $ 79.1M debut at box officeBoston.comDisney's 3-D prequel to the classic L. Frank Baum tale ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' debuted in first place and earned $ 79.1 million at the weekend box office, according to studio estimates released Monday. The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian …Disney...
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San Francisco Chronicle Disney's 'Oz the Great and Powerful' granted $ 79.1M debut at box officeWashington PostIt was a golden opening for “Oz the Great and the Powerful.” Disney's 3-D prequel to the classic L. Frank Baum tale “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” debuted in first place and earned $ 79.1 million at the...
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Forbes Disney's 'Oz' Is A Hit. So Is James Franco Now An A-List Star?ForbesHollywood breathed a sigh of relief this weekend as the town finally produced the first hit of the year. Disney's Oz The Great And Powerful earned $ 80 million in the U.S. and $ 70 million overseas for a fantastic $...
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New York Daily News Disney's 'Oz' prequel bewitches box office with $ 80 million debutFox NewsLOS ANGELES – "Oz the Great and the Powerful" clicked with moviegoers. Disney's 3-D prequel to the classic L. Frank Baum tale "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" debuted in first place and earned $ 80.3 million at the weekend...
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San Francisco Chronicle Disney's "Oz" prequel scores box office goldReuters(From L-R) Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn, actress Abigail Spencer, actor James Franco, actresses Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams, Joey King, Rachel Weisz, actor Zach Braff, producer Joe Roth and director Sam Raimi pose for a picture at the …Disney's 'Oz' bewitches box officeSan Francisco...
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Bloomberg Disney's 'Oz' Posts Year's Best Opening Weekend With $ 80 MillionBloombergIn 1985, Disney released “Return to Oz” with domestic box office sales of $ 11.1 million, according to IMDB.com. That was less than half the $ 25 million production budget. Universal Pictures produced “The Wiz” with Michael Jackson and Diana Ross in 1978.Box...
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Disney's Newest Franchise Feels Familiar, but With a TwistMotley FoolWalt Disney (NYSE: DIS ) is always looking for another top-shelf franchise idea. The House of Mouse may just have found one in a story you probably associate with a totally different studio. The Wizard of Oz is about as classic as a movie can...
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Orlando Sentinel Students learn to dream at Disney's EpcotOrlando SentinelDisney teamed with television personality Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine. The students were selected based on their goals and potential out of more than 5,000 applications. The other Central Florida teens were Alyah Sheppard, 14, of University High, …Disney Dreamer's Academy Day 1Dallasweeklyall 2 news...
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The daily gossip: Disney's premature Oz plans, and moreThe Week MagazineOz the Great and Powerful has been in theaters for less than a day, but executives at Disney are already following the money-lined road and tapping screenwriter Mitchell Kapner to write a sequel to the film — even though a sequel called The Wizard...
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