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Walt Disney World feels power crash for a few minutes

February 28th, 2008 No comments

As a precautionary shutdown of a nuclear power plant south of Miami caused domino-effect power outages throughout Florida, some Walt Disney World resort hotels and a few backstage areas lost power for 20-30 minutes. None of the theme parks was affected.

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ABC Trying To Thwart DVR Use. The Effort has About As Much Chance of Success as a Chris Dodd Presidential Comeback.

February 28th, 2008 No comments

When we look back at 2008 and what the stupidest idea of the year is, I'm sure we'll be examining a deal in which the ABC network and Cox Communications' established an on-demand video service that will allow viewers to watch ABC shows like "Lost" at any time.

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Disney planning 'Step Up 3-D'

February 28th, 2008 No comments

Disney will proceed with a third installment of its hit dance franchise "Step Up," tentatively titled "Step Up 3-D."
Pic will become the latest 3-D live-action film from the Mouse House, with "Step Up 2 the Streets" director Jon Chu in talks to reprise.

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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts signs Premier Partnership with PATA

February 28th, 2008 No comments

Global family entertainment leader Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) have forged a new strategic partnership, both organisations announced today.

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Siemens holding the key to Disney's Spaceship Earth

February 28th, 2008 No comments

Visitors to the newly updated Spaceship Earth ride at Epcot might experience the ride and miss the show.

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Walt Disney Records Releases New Imagination Movers CD, Juice Box Heroes, on March 18

February 28th, 2008 No comments

Disney Channel is set to debut three new music videos from the world's first alternative rock band for preschoolers, the New Orleans-based Imagination Movers, beginning SATURDAY, MARCH 8. The videos are a precursor to Disney Channel's new "Imagination Movers" series in production in New Orleans for premiere later this year. Both the videos and the new series will introduce viewers to the band's energetic rock and roll style of music, and encourage creative problem solving skills for preschoolers.

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Disney puts money on Dems, Clinton

February 28th, 2008 No comments

Democrats – and especially Hillary Clinton – look like winners this year to the Walt Disney Co.

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Army hospital pays Disney to help staffers improve quality of care

February 27th, 2008 No comments

The U.S. Army is paying Disney $800,000 to run a series of four-hour training sessions that are designed to "revamp attitudes" at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, according to The Washington Post.

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Local ABC Stations To Offer Video-On-Demand Programs

February 27th, 2008 No comments

Walt Disney Co. said Monday that ABC stations will soon be able to offer ad-supported network programming on-demand on cable, satellite and telephone company-owned systems across the U.S., as long as those operators agree to disable the VOD services' fast-forwarding capability.

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Covina dentist puts Disney spin on practice

February 27th, 2008 No comments

No one considers a dental office the happiest place on earth.

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