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As is the usual in these cases, Disney has denied showing any interest in building a new themepark in Malaysia. "We are constantly exploring opportunities around the world as we look to grow our parks and resorts business. At this time, however, there are no existing discussions in Malaysia and we currently have no plans… Read More »Disney Denies Interest in Malaysia Park
The more I hear from Disney CEO Bob Iger the more confidence I have in the Walt Disney Company to survive the coming shift in entertainment consumption. Consumers are more and more in control of what content they want to view, where they get it from, and who produces it (often the consumer themselves). Iger… Read More »Iger interview at ‘D’ Conference
Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher have announced the completed cast for Disney’s next broadway musical smash – Mary Poppins. The show, a co-production by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh, begins performances on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at the New Amsterdam Theatre. (Link)
According to the Orlando Bloom Files, the subject of their adoration is under the impression that thousands of his screaming fans will be lining the red-carpet at Disneyland on June 24th for the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest world premier. If you’re planning on attending, I guess you can take this as a… Read More »Orlando Bloom to fans: “I’ll be at the Pirates Premier, I hope you will be too”
Steve at The Animation Guild blog discusses the recent history of Personal Service Contracts at Walt Disney Feature Animation and their future and enforceability. The PSC really came into popularity after the arrival of Eisner at Disney and the Dreamworks Split. The goal being to tie up all the talent at your studio instead of… Read More »The end of Contracts at Walt Disney Feature Animation
The official site for Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest is now live! The site takes you on a journey to seven exotic locations from the film. As you explore each location, interactive figures and objects reveal further secrets about the movie, including key items to be “plundered” and collected in order to face… Read More »Pirates of the Caribbean II – Preview Site Live
Two big Television reports came out this weekend. First were the Primetime Rankings for the 05-06 season shows. ABC had a few big hits and no real catastrophes with the worst rated show beeing 115 out of 156: 4. Desperate Housewives 5. Grey’s Anatomy7. Dancing With the Stars (Thursday) 12. Monday Night Football … Read More »Riveting Television
Add one more nation to the list of countries bidding to add a Disney Themepark to its economy. Malaysia, a federation of nation states with some troubled history, says it is holding talks with the Disney Company for a 2,000 acre parcel of land in the Nusajaya township. So now the list for another Disney… Read More »Malaysia throws its hat into the ring