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Radio Disney Names New Programming VP


(News | Source: Radio Ink)
Radio Disney has named Ray De La Garza as the new Vice President of Programming. He will oversee all aspects of the programming on the Radio Disney network based in Burbank, California. De La Garza was the Vice President of KMXE-AM in Los Angeles and other networks. Some [...]

Efron and Hudgens Holding Out On High School Musical 3


(News | Source: Cinema Blend)
Zac Efron and Vanessa Anne Hudgens are holding out on agreeing to film the third High School Musical movie. They have turned down the $1 million deal that would have them star in the third part of the series. Disney has already stated that they intend to introduce new [...]

Disney Backs iTunes as NBC Leaves


(News | Source: The Stage News)
NBC Universal will not be renewing their contract with Apple’s iTunes. The Disney Channel has reiterated their interest and commitment to selling television shows, music and movies on iTunes.
Rob Gilby, managing director of Disney Channel UK said: “Giving people a choice of where, when and how they access our [...]

High School Musical 2: Extended Edition on Blu-ray December 11th


(News | Source: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment)
High School Musical 2 will be released on DVD and Blu-ray in extended editions on December 11th in time for Christmas. This version will have bonus material including music videos, sing-along and karaoke. Some of the bonus will include a musical number Troy and Sharpay rehearse [...]

David Agnew named new President of Walt Disney Records


(News | Source: Goose’s Ganders, Variety.com)
David Agnew has been named the new President of Walt Disney Records. Agnew was the executive vice president - general manager of the Disney Music Group and has been with Disney since 1998. He was one of the creators of Disney Music Group’s new concert division and will [...]

Upcoming changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios


(News | Source: Orlando Sentinel)
The newly named Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be adding a few new attractions. First and foremost is the Toy Story Mania which is currently under construction in the new ‘Pixar’ area of the park. Additionally, Disney Stars and Motor Cars parade will be closing soon and replaced with Block [...]

Britney, K-Fed to celebrate divorce at Disney World


(Rumor | Source: New Zealand Stuff)
With Britney and Kevin’s divorce final, Ms. Spears wants to bring both her children and her ex-husband to Walt Disney World for a vacation.
A source said, “Britney loves Disney and thinks it’s the perfect place for her and Kevin to show the children they are still a family.”
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Walt Disney Company unveils new CD format; CDVU+


(News | Source: Reuters)
The Walt Disney Company has released their new CD format named CDVU+ which they hope to encourage people to purchase CDs and turn around the declining CD sales. The CDVU+, known as CD View Plus, has additional features on the CD such as digital magazine extras, song lyrics, band photos and [...]

Disney’s Hollywood Records turns around


(News | Source: Orlando Sentinel)
Walt Disney Company’s Hollywood Records had been one of the most underperforming record labels backed by a large corporation until recording stars like Hilary Duff and lately Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana) have delivered blockbuster sales. This past week, the dual CD Hannah Montana 2/Meet Miley Cyrus debuted number one on [...]