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Disney takes China stride as Shanghai park gets nod
Disney takes China stride as Shanghai park gets nod
SHANGHAI/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) The Walt Disney Co's breakthrough deal to build one of its signature theme parks in Shanghai marks a major advance for Western media and entertainment firms trying to crack a tough China market. Wednesday's government approval for the theme park caps years of ...
TWC, Disney pact on 'Nine'
TWC, Disney pact on 'Nine'
variety.com — Deal covers cross-format promotions for film To promote its upcoming holiday tentpole "Nine," the Weinstein Co. has... turned to Disney in a big way. In its largest promotion to date, Disney/ABC Unlimited -- the sales group that handles Disney's ... TWC, Disney pact on 'Nine'
Kim Kardashian as Ho Snow White
Kim Kardashian as Ho Snow White
yeeeah.com — Here’s desperate attention-seeker Kim Kardashian skanking it up in another Disney costume for Halloween, this time as... Snow White from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.” But Kim doesn’t look like the Snow White I remember ... Kim Kardashian as Ho Snow White
Miramax president steps down
hollywoodreporter.com — Four weeks after Disney downsized its Miramax specialty division, label president Daniel Battsek is stepping down. Also,... Miramax's operations are being moved from New York to Disney's Burbank headquarters. "With the change in direction at Miramax, we ... Miramax president steps down
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Disneyland's Next Destination - Shanghai!
Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton — After years of discussions between Disney and Chinese authorities, Disneyland Shangai is a go! The theme park is a mayjah advance for Western media and entertainment trying to crack the Chinese market, which is very wary of foreign influence in media and pop culture. Disney's upcoming sixth park is planned for China's Pudong district and has an estimated price tag of $3.6 billion. The company hopes the investment will fare better than its Hong Kong counterpart, which has struggled with flailing attendance and financial losses since ...

The Morning Meme Thursday, November 5, 2009
AfterElton.com - Because visibility matters — ... that Charles Pugh , an African-American gay man, has made history being elected president of the Detroit City Council. Also, looks like Rod is back up from an injury, welcome back. [image] Disney is going to open a new $3.6 billion theme park outside Shanghai, China. This will be their sixth park world-wide, and second in China. While I doubt they'll have to deal with Southern Baptist boycotts, who knows if we'll see the park overrun by red shirted homos one weekend each year?  Probably unrelated, ...

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