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Every other year or so Disney can be relied on to come up with one of those feel good movies based on a true story. This year’s entry is “Secretariat” and there’s a good chance it’s this year’s sleeper hit. Opening October 8th, “Secretariat” chronicles… Read More »Secretariat – Disney’s Next Sleeper Hit?
After a brief illness, Kalina, the first Killer Whale born at the SeaWorld Orlando facility, has died. Kalina was 25 years old and had given birth to several calves of her own. An exact cause of death will be determined after a necropsy. This continues… Read More »First Killer Whale ever born at SeaWorld Orlando dies at age 25
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Another day, another celebrity sighting in Orlando. Producer-Director-Actor Mark Wahlberg enjoys a day at Discovery Cove where he swam with dolphins, snorkeled with rays and hand-fed exotic birds at the all-inclusive park. Looks like he’s really enjoying himself.
As expected Disney CEO Bob Iger named John Pleasants to the post of president of the Disney Interactive Media Group. A bit of a surprise, Iger also named James Pitaro Co-president. Pleasants joined Disney when his company Playdom was acquired a few months ago. Pitaro joins Disney from Yahoo! Inc. where he was Vice President and Head of Media. (This is where I make some snarky joke about Yahoo! Inc.) This move effectively splits the unit where it is hoped focus can grow the division.
“Our rapidly growing Disney digital businesses will benefit greatly from the deep experience and distinct leadership skills shown by John and Jimmy,” Iger said. “John has shown incredible agility and skill in helping companies achieve success in the ever-shifting digital games business, while Jimmy has vast knowledge of the online world and has been hugely successful at creating and building audiences around branded online content.”
“Both have outstanding track records in anticipating trends and delivering to consumers creative, innovative and successful experiences and products,” Iger added. “As Co-Presidents, I’m confident they will make Disney’s digital content and businesses even more robust and successful.”
Best wishes to the two new leaders of a very important division at Disney. Sometimes fresh leadership is just what’s needed.
The full Press Release is below the cut:
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I’m very much enjoying my first day at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. The crowds have not been too bad, but it is busy. My usual strategy of hitting the food booths early didn’t work as there were already long lines by 11:05am.… Read More »Report from EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2010