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The once-chilly relationship between Apple Computer (Nasdaq: AAPL – News) and Disney (NYSE: DIS – News) continues to heat up. Disney announced that it would be selling even more video downloads through Apple’s iTunes storefront than the parties had agreed to back in October. At the time, Disney helped give Apple’s new video-enabled iPod immediate…

Jan 1, 2006

IRVINE, CA–(MARKET WIRE)–Jan 3, 2006 — Oxford Media, Inc. (OTC BB:OXMI.OB – News), a secure digital communication and technology company, today announced that they have completed installation at the Ramada Maingate Hotel at Disneyland, to provide digital video-on-demand movies and digital satellite television in all of their 184 guest rooms. The Ramada Maingate Hotel, a…

LOS ANGELES – Fred Savage was thinking about devoting himself to directing and producing when he was offered “Crumbs.” So he’s back acting. Savage’s cute-little-boy-next-door mien brought him success as wide-eyed Kevin Arnold, growing up amid ’60s morals and mores on the ABC series “The Wonder Years” (1988-93). He’s also well remembered as the grandson…

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 2, 2006) – – With a theme of

BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 3, 2006–The businesses of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – News), well-positioned to take advantage of new technologies by leveraging their outstanding creative content, will now offer additional programming from ESPN and ABC Sports, ABC Entertainment and Touchstone Television, ABC Family, ABC News, Buena Vista Television, Disney Channel, and SOAPnet, as well…

Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp may like to keep a low profile, but that might not be so easy for him especially after the actor was found to be the most searched name in movies this year, by the users of Internet Movie Database (IMDb.com). Depp has now topped the list two years…

LOS ANGELES – “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” snatched the box office crown from “King Kong” during another fierce four-day holiday battle for the top spot. Old acquaintances met again: Less than $2 million has separated “Kong” and “Narnia” the past two weekends. “We edged out `Kong.’ It’s been…

Beijing, Jan. 1 (Xinhuanet)– “Five, four, three, two, one – Happy new year!” Thousands of tourists counted down to 2006 at Hong Kong’s newest hot spot Disneyland Saturday night for ringing in the New Year. Disneyland was in an aura of jubilation. In front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, visitors swung to the enchanting tunes of…

Walt Disney World said Friday that ticket prices for its four parks in Orlando are going up on Sunday, the second of Central Florida’s big three theme parks to announce a price increase in recent weeks. Disney spokesman Craig Dezern said prices are rising 0.8 percent to 5.8 percent depending on the length of stay…

(AP) They lurk in bushes, camp out in cars and hover in helicopters. Some are brazen enough to openly brandish their cameras, like old Western gunslingers. They may be hated, but their work

Featuring whimsical floats, larger-than-life puppetry, Disney characters and a joyous world-beat soundtrack, “Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade” takes place daily at Disney’s Animal Kingdom from Nov. 13, 2005, to Jan. 8, 2006.

DAPs for Disney Magic would like to wish each and every one of you a Happy New Year. We hope that 2006 is a year that is a year that dreams come true. DAPs for Disney Magic StaffSource: DAPs for Disney Magic Review

There are many thrills at Disneyland and many different adventures to embark on. The many different rides at Disneyland each send you on a different journey and take you to a different place. Often some classic rides are overshadowed by the bigger thrill rides. One of these unnoticed classic rides is The Jungle Cruise. Everyone…

If you have never experienced the Magic of Maynard at Disneyland, you are missing out on a great experience. Maynard has been a Cast Member for years and truly enhances the Disneyland experience. His costume is adorned with themed items making him a part of whatever attraction he happens to be working at. He has…

Ah, another glorious day at Disneyland! It was Friday, February 4, at nine in the morning. I was supposed to meet some friends at Disneyland when it opened but (to my delight!) they showed up nearly two hours after the park had opened. So I went about the park, by myself, and began my day…

ABC Family has netted tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams for a new reality TV show. The show has no title, day or time yet, but is scheduled to premiere in July, the Disney-owned cable channel announced yesterday. Nor are there any episodes. Production is just starting on the first six installments of the planned…

ANAHEIM, Calif. — A car driven by a 17-year-old struck a group of family members crossing the street carrying Disney souvenirs on Monday, killing a 7-year-old boy and leaving several others with critical injuries, police said. The driver, who was not identified because he is a minor, and a 17-year-old passenger of a Cadillac were…

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., March 29, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) — PointRoll Inc., a leader in rich media technology and service, announced today the launch of a new client recognition program, the PointRoll Beanie Award. The winners of the first Beanie Awards went to Infiniti in Black by Infiniti (True Agency — creative and media agency); Disney’s Affordability…

BURBANK, Calif., March 28, 2005 – Walt Disney Home Entertainment presents a spring fling of new-to-Disney DVD classics! These four unforgettable Disney comedy favorites have the stars you love and the laughs that are just right for the whole family. These irresistible Disney family classics are available on April 12, 2005, at the collectible price…

The Monkees-inspired Canadian kids music show, titled The Doodledops, has been picked up in the US by The Disney Channel’s preschool programming block Playhouse Disney. The show premieres on April 11, using the power of music and rhyming to help preschoolers strengthen their language and literacy skills. It is produced for Canadian public network CBC…

WALT Disney Pictures presents a charming journey through the Hundred Acre Wood – “Pooh’s Heffalump Movie.” Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Roo, Piglet and Eeyore are together again, this time learning an important lesson about being accepting of others’ differences and the value of true friendship. Awakened by a rumbling that could only be made…

Normally, Jim Hill’s predicament wouldn’t raise an eyebrow. But since his adversary is The Walt Disney Company-a business hamstrung by years of negative publicity… … even the action Disney took against Hill has made headlines and prompted outcries of indignation. To call Hill, who runs Jim Hill Media, a Disney fan is an understatement. His…