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Inside the Magic 'Brave' creator blasts Disney for 'blatant sexism' in princess makeoverMarin Independent JournalMarin filmmaker Brenda Chapman, who won an Oscar for writing and co-directing the animated feature "Brave," blasted Disney's sexy makeover of her movie's feisty heroine, Merida, as "a blatantly sexist marketing move based on money." Chapman, a Mill …Backlash over...
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EA to Make 'Star Wars' Games for DisneyWall Street JournalThe multiyear deal announced Monday states that Electronic Arts will develop and publish "Star Wars" titles for a core games audience, spanning all interactive platforms and the most popular game genres, while Disney will retain certain rights to … Disney – Google News Related Posts:Walt...
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Wall Street Journal Disney, Cinema Operators Resolve Ticket DisputeWall Street JournalWalt Disney Co. has resolved a dispute with the nation's three largest cinema operators, allowing fans to buy advance tickets for next week's "Iron Man 3." On Thursday, Disney reached deals with Regal Entertainment Group, AMC Entertainment Holdings …AMC settles 'Iron Man 3' dispute...
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Wall Street Journal (blog) How Does 'Angry Birds' Maker Rovio Compare With Disney?Wall Street Journal (blog)But as it evolves and adds new business lines such as feature-length animations and indoor theme parks to its operation, it is beginning to resemble the American entertainment behemoth Walt Disney Company, perhaps best-known for its animal cartoon …and...
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Indianapolis Business Journal REVIEW: Walt Disney World, Universal Studios revisitedIndianapolis Business JournalWith both the 2010 opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure and 2012's New Fantasyland expansion at Walt Disney World, families with theme-park inklings have even more reasons to visit — or revisit — Orlando. Disney –...
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Dividend.com (blog) Disney, IMAX Team Up on Space MovieWall Street JournalWalt Disney Co. and IMAX Corp. agreed to co-produce their first movie together—an as-yet untitled 3-D science movie from veteran IMAX filmmaker Toni Myers—expanding the relationship between the entertainment giant and the operator of theaters known …Disney, Imax to Co-Produce 3D Space FilmHollywood ReporterIMAX@...
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WKMG Orlando Rumor: Downtown Disney announcement to come out todayOrlando Business Journal (blog)Back in February, I wrote how ParkRumors.com found documents detailing multiple new areas of Downtown Disney including The Gateway section of the new complex acting as the main entrance hub with a five-story parking garage; Town Center, which is a …Overhaul coming...
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Wall Street Journal Disney Grad Set for JobsWall Street JournalAlex," a Disney Channel special that she says will be her final appearance in the popular "Wizards of Waverly Place" franchise, which follows a family with magical powers living in Greenwich Village. "I definitely think this is it," Ms. Gomez said in …and more » Disney...
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Wall Street Journal More Action, Less Drama at DisneyWall Street JournalIn one of his first moves after being named chairman of Walt Disney Co.'s movie studio last May, Mr. Horn approved reshoots for "Oz: The Great and Powerful," a prequel to the "Wizard of Oz" that comes out Friday. The biggest change was to...
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Disney, News Corp. Discuss Hulu's FutureWall Street JournalNews Corp . and Walt Disney Co. have begun discussions about resolving uncertainty over their jointly controlled online video site Hulu LLC, with one possible outcome being that one or the other company sells their stake. The two companies, which each …and more » Disney – Google News...
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Disney Chief Under Fire Over Pay, Dual RolesWall Street JournalSome public pension funds that own Disney stock say they will oppose Mr. Iger's re-election to the company's board. Others plan to voice their discontent by supporting a resolution urging the company to pick an independent chairman, giving a thumbs …Calpers Backs Split of Disney...
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Tampabay.com Disney names Joffrey's official specialty coffee brandOrlando Business JournalDisney announced Feb. 19 that it has entered into a long-term strategic alliance that makes Tampa-based Joffrey's the official specialty coffee for not only Walt Disney World Resort, but also Disneyland Resort and Disney Vacation Club properties …Disney cancels SoCal ticket dealsOCRegisterJoffrey's becomes official specialty...
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Inwood teenager selected for Disney Dreamers AcademyMartinsburg JournalINWOOD – A Berkeley County teen is one of 100 who have been selected to be part of the Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort next month. Kelsey Orr, 18, of Inwood, will participate in the event in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., March 7-10. Disney...
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'Disney on Ice' returns to US Cellular Arena Feb. 14-17Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe show retells 18 Disney classic stories, from "Cinderella" to "Finding Nemo." Dozens of skaters will take to the ice, including Wisconsin native Taylor Blair. The skating is choreographed by Sarah Kawahara, who choreographed the opening ceremony of … Disney – Google News...
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Wall Street Journal TV Carries the Ball at Disney These DaysWall Street JournalEight years after Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction," CBS Corp. may face more headaches over expletive-laced, celebratory comments from Joe Flacco after he led the Baltimore Ravens to victory in Sunday's Super Bowl. But the quarterback also … Disney – Google News Related...
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Indiantelevision.com Network 18, Viacom Tie Up With Walt Disney in IndiaWall Street JournalNetwork18 didn't reveal any financial details of the deal but said that both IndiaCast and Disney UTV will move their domestic distribution businesses to the new venture, offering 35 channels across the cable, direct-to-home and Headend in the sky, or …IndiaCast forms...
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Wall Street Journal (blog) Walt Disney Confirms JJ Abrams Will Direct New 'Star Wars'Wall Street Journal (blog)J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII, the first of a new series of Star Wars films to come from Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy. Abrams will be directing and Academy Award-winning writer Michael Arndt...
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Chevy Managers Shown the Disney WayWall Street JournalParticipants get a "living laboratory" experience at how Walt Disney Co. manages to get 70% of the people that walk through its theme park gates to return. That same loyalty rate, if translated to Chevrolet, could mean substantially lower selling costs … Disney – Google News Related...
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Disney gets a Disney ending in 'Pooh' fightOrlando Business JournalThe court said that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office appeals board was in the right when it dismissed publisher Stephen Slesinger Inc.'s challenge to Disney's rights to the melancholy British bear, according to the report. Original “Pooh” author A …Disney controls Winnie the Pooh...
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Christian Science Monitor Netflix Seeks Blockbuster in DisneyWall Street JournalThe Internet video company's three-year deal for exclusive rights to show Walt Disney Co. movies as little as seven months after their theatrical release is a big step forward in its goal to compete directly with premium cable networks HBO, Showtime …Netflix's Ted Sarandos: Disney...
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Tampabay.com Disney World opens new subdivision to FantasylandSioux City JournalLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. | The castle quotient at Walt Disney World is about to expand — considerably. When a new Fantasyland addition opens Thursday, Belle's Beast and Ariel's Eric will get their own turrets to call home. Considered the largest …Disney World adds to...
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HispanicBusiness.com 'Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two' doesn't live up to its title.- 8:50 pmPoughkeepsie JournalIn Disney's 'Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two,' kids join Mickey and his long lost brother Oswald in an adventure set in Wasteland, a world of discarded or forgotten toons. / Gannett News Service …'Epic Mickey...
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Wall Street Journal (blog) Picture Japan: Disney Gold, Abe's Pledge, Nuclear RobotWall Street Journal (blog)Jeweler Ginza Tanaka introduced the 350 million yen ($ 4.27 million) Disney Gold Christmas Tree in Tokyo on Wednesday. The tree, which features 50 Disney characters made of gold, will be on display through Dec. 25. Jeweler Ginza Tanaka introduced...
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Disney, GM put Test Track visitors in digital driver's seatThe News JournalGeneral Motors is handing the virtual keys to its design studios over to Walt Disney World Resort visitors in Chevrolet's renovated and redesigned Test Track ride and experience at the Epcot theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The new experience … Disney...
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Wall Street Journal Disney Cruises Higher After InvestmentsWall Street JournalThe entertainment giant has spent the past few years investing heavily in its cruise ships and theme-park division, which accounts for nearly a third of revenue. The effects of this have started to be felt already, as reflected by its rising share …Disney 'Cars,' Strong...
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Wall Street Journal Disney Deal to Spur Sibling RivalriesWall Street JournalThanks to a series of similar decisions, Disney's film business has become largely an outlet for a variety of other producers—some owned by the company, like Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios and, soon, Lucasfilm; others with which it has long …Disney's Marvel-Like Lucasfilm Deal...
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Wall Street Journal Disney's Little Winged Creatures Take a Cue From Its PrincessesWall Street JournalOn Saturday afternoon, Disney held the New York City premiere of "Secret of the Wings," a new animated movie featuring the character Tinker Bell, from the Peter Pan story. The film, which stars the voices of actress Mae Whitman (as...
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GamingBolt (blog) Disney game combines adventure and princessesPoughkeepsie JournalLittle girl gamers get to become the Fairy Godmother's apprentice in 'Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure,' a delightful magical romp that encompasses five worlds of Disney Princesses, including one featuring Rapunzel. / Gannett News Service …Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure released for Wii, 3DS and PC/MacGamingBolt...
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Philharmonic to present 'Disney in Concert Magical Music from the Movies …The Abington JournalThe Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic will present 'Disney in Concert Magical Music from the Movies' Oct. 13, at the F. M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 7 p.m. and again on Oct. 14 at the Scranton Cultural Center at 2 p.m.. Ticket prices...
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