Walt Disney Co on Tuesday named Carolina Lightcap president of Disney Channels Worldwide, replacing Rich Ross, who left to head up the company’s movie studio in October. Ross is credited with turning the Disney Channel into a powerhouse of “tween” programing aimed at 7 to 12-year-old kids. He took over
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Disney takes ‘High School Musical’ to China
Disney is recreating its hit franchise film “High School Musical” in the East as it turns its attention to the millions of teenagers in the massive China market. The announcement comes just weeks after the Burbank, California-based company said the Chinese government has approved plans for a Shanghai theme park.
Pixar Short – George and AJ
Exclusive Pixar short featuring George and AJ, character from the feature film Up.
A look at the last 10 years of Disney World growth and the next 10
Walt Disney World may one day add a fifth theme park. But it won’t happen in the next five years. At least, that’s according to projections by planners at the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the semi-autonomous government that oversees Disney World. Reedy Creek is in the midst of updating its
High Lead Levels Found in Barbie & Disney Toys
Shades of 2007, as lead-contaminated toys have been discovered by a California advocacy group. To make matters worse, the lead was found in two children’s favorites: Barbie and Disney toys. The Center for Environmental Health tested about 250 children’s products purchased at major retailers and found lead levels that exceeded
Disney & Workers battle each other and H1N1
So I found 2 interesting articles one how Disney and it’s workers are disputing over sick pay when some gets H1N1. Then the second article is the preventive measures Disney is taking to prevent H1N1 outbreaks. Local Disney Hotel workers say swine flu or not, they can’t afford to call
Disney Store Holiday Gift Guide
Get an early look at this years hottest gifts from the Disney Store including a special assortment of products inspired by the new movie, The Princess and the Frog, and limited edition home décor for this holiday season.
Phineas and Ferb drop by Disneyland
Phineas and Ferb may not have any idea what they’re doing for summer vacation, but they know how they’re spending their Christmas break: “We’re going to Disneyland.†The perpetually bored stepbrothers from the Disney Channel’s “Phineas and Ferb†animated show turned up as costumed characters at Disneyland this week for
Disney Fun Facts – For Die Hard Fans Only
Some interesting Fun Facts I found online about Walt Disney, DisneyWorld and DisneyLand. Some I have heard before others I had no clue…Be sure to share with us any others you may know in the comment section below. * The Pirates of the Caribbean Ride at the Magic Kingdom for
Recession slows some construction at Disney World
Saturday’s Orlando Sentinel carried a story looking at how construction at Walt Disney World has slowed amid the weak economy. Not only has construction slowed down but attendance and box office numbers have dwindled. As you can see by all the offers and deals Disney is offering they are struggling.
Disney Channel starlet spies “Harriet” TV movie
Jennifer Stone (Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place”) will play the lead role in “Harriet the Spy,” a TV movie based on the classic kids book series by Louise Fitzhugh. The movie, shooting in Hamilton, Ontario, will debut next year on Disney Channel worldwide and on the CBC and YTV
Disney Parks Unveils ‘Small World’ Holiday Spot
The video features children from around the world coming together for a magical journey to experience the best of Disney Parks. It’s video that’ll make you smile and may just tug at your heartstrings.
Former Disneyland Employees Bookkeeper Sentenced for Embezzlement
Teresa Cora Luna isn’t going to Disneyland – not as a union official anyway. On October 6, Luna, formerly bookkeeper/office manager of International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 504, was sentenced in federal court to five months in prison for embezzling $67,416 in funds from the union. She
Pixar Settles Luxo Jr Dispute
Two decades ago, Pixar’s John Lasseter created an animated short, called “Luxo Jr,” based on his Luxo desk lamp. The short went on to get an Oscar nomination and the lamp has become an iconic mascot for the studio. Then two months ago, Disney/Pixar decided to package a limited-edition “Luxo
