http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/disney/ en-us Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:00:51 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046654/posts Welcome to the ~ Freeper Canteen ~ July 17, 1955 Disneyland Opens Disneyland, Walt Disney's metropolis of nostalgia, fantasy, and futurism, opens on July 17, 1955. The $17 million theme park was built on 160 acres of former orange groves in Anaheim, California, and soon brought in staggering profits. Today, Disneyland hosts more than 14 million visitors a year, who spend close to $3 billion. Walt Disney, born in Chicago in 1901, worked as a commercial artist before setting up a small studio in Los Angeles to produce animated cartoons. In 1928, his short film Steamboat Willy, starring the... Various Internet http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046654/posts#comment Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:00:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044478/posts The media's relentless pimping of young girls is profitable — and destructive. Pajamas Media http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044478/posts#comment Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:03:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2043462/posts At Epcot's German Pavilion, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) will highlight his international savvy by wearing what he calls "the everyday clothing of the German people." Reeling from an international misstep, the Obama campaign retreated from a planned speech at Berlin's famed Brandenburg Gate. German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed concern that the event could be considered partisan "electioneering." The site had previously featured historic speeches from presidents Kennedy and Reagan. Obama campaign spokesperson Linda Douglass announced a new venue at a press briefing this morning. "While we thank Berlin Mayor Klaus Wowereit for his support, we have decided to promote... ExurbanLeague.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2043462/posts#comment Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:45:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042550/posts Walt Disney World fired a security guard on Monday after he protested the company's decision not to allow people with concealed weapons permits to keep guns in their cars on Disney property. Disney terminated Edwin Sotomayor, 36, of Orlando for violating three Disney employee policies, essentially for failing to cooperate with an internal investigation, said spokeswoman Zoraya Suarez. Sotomayor vowed to continue his fight. At issue is Florida's new law that allows people with concealed weapons permits to keep firearms in their vehicles in employee parking lots. Disney advised its employees late last month that the theme-park resort is exempt... Orlando Sentinel http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042550/posts#comment Tue, 8 Jul 2008 20:22:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040979/posts ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- A new state law went on the books Tuesday saying people could bring guns to work if they kept them locked in their car. Disney, though, said it was exempt from the new law and its 62,000 employees needed to keep their guns at home. Friday, a worker who protested the park’s decision told Channel 9 he was suspended. The worker was well aware that he could end up losing his job when he took the gun to work Friday morning, but said that the principle at stake means enough to him that he was willing... wftv http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040979/posts#comment Sat, 5 Jul 2008 04:48:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2037224/posts WALL-E: A Gloom-E Satire June 27, 2008 - by Kyle Smith WALL-E is a cornucopia of filth, dust, rust and roaches, but if I wanted all of that I’d go back to my first New York City apartment. Compared to other kid flicks (or adult flicks, or even Ingmar Bergman flicks), this is one Gloom-E piece of work. WALL-E is the last (sort of) living creature on earth, a bedraggled and lonesome robot who spends his days in a befouled metropolis that makes the one in I Am Legend look like Oz. The earth has been made uninhabitable by junk... PajamaMedia http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2037224/posts#comment Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:17:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031778/posts Most Disney fans can tell you about "The Disney Look," the list of strict grooming standards that must be adhered to by all cast members who work "on-stage" or in view of park guests. Disney is now facing a civil rights class-action lawsuit over those standards. Sukhbir Singh Channa, a practicing Sikh, wears a turban and has a beard and long hair in keeping with his religious beliefs. According to the suit, while a student at the University of South Florida, he was hired by Walt Disney World as a seasonal college musician in October 2005, which involves parade and... MousePlanet http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031778/posts#comment Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:03:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2028092/posts An L.A. Speculator Plans a Disney-Style Park in BaghdadWhat a blast By DAVID FERRELL Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 6:19 pm Only five years after U.S. warplanes rained down “shock and awe” on Iraq, decimating towns and families, a few rich Californians have figured out how to counter the mortar attacks, suicide bombings and other acts of terrorism that continue to ravage the capital city, Baghdad. Build an amusement park. Not enough excitement in machine-gun fire and cars blowing up? Soon, thanks to some Los Angeles–area venture capitalists, Iraqis may have what every adrenaline junkie really craves — thrill rides.... LA Weekly http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2028092/posts#comment Mon, 9 Jun 2008 00:17:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2010626/posts I just heard a report of a suicide at Disneyland tonight. the radio reporter(AM 640 KFI Los Angeles) stated that a man staying at a Disneyland hotel with a co-worker. The man climbed out on to the balcony turned and made a statement to his room mate and jumped to his death. Police would not say what his statement was they said that they were quite sure that it was suicide. Has anyone heard anything else? It was on the 1 am news, but mysteriously absent from the 1:30 news on AM 640 in Los Angeles Ca, KFI radio AM 640, news http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2010626/posts#comment Sat, 3 May 2008 11:56:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2009048/posts What is the leading breeding ground for tomorrow's role models of degradation and promiscuity? The Disney Channel. On Monday, news broke that Vanity Fair was planning on running "discreet" and "artistic" photos from a topless shoot with pre-teen and tween hero Miley Cyrus. The photos include a shot of Cyrus, barebacked, clutching a sheet to her bosom -- a shot no less pedophilic than the infamous Brooke Shields jeans ads of 1980. Miley Cyrus is the most popular act in the country. Her 3-D concert film from her tour, "Best of Both Worlds," took in an astounding $31.3 million in... Town Hall http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2009048/posts#comment Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:18:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2009773/posts The May issue of Vanity Fair hits newsstands tomorrow, but it's already made the cover of the New York Post. The issue features a photograph of Miley Cyrus, star of the Disney Channel's mega-hit Hannah Montana, clutching a satin sheet to her otherwise naked torso. Cyrus quickly disavowed the photograph, which was taken by Annie Liebovitz: "I took part in a photo shoot that was supposed to be 'artistic' and now, seeing the photographs and reading the story, I feel so embarrassed," she said in a statement. "I never intended for any of this to happen, and I apologize to... Slate http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2009773/posts#comment Thu, 1 May 2008 16:55:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2003254/posts Recycle videos, buy used cars, eat non-Nabisco cookies, and drink microbrewery beer. These are among the highly laughable suggestions promoted at the Daily Kos as part of their proposed boycott of ABC and Disney because Barack Obama was finally asked some tough questions at Wednesday's Democrat debate in Philadelphia. It was only 23 minutes into the debate before the boycott thread was posted at the Daily Kos with the outraged title of Tomorrow We Take On ABC, and Disney. It is hard to figure out which is funnier, the boiling outrage over the fact that their blessed messiah was asked challenging questions... NewsBusters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2003254/posts#comment Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:25:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2001654/posts " ... and then there were none." For over three decades now, animation fans have been quietly counting down. As first John Lounsbury, and then Les Clark slipped away. Followed by Woolie Reitherman, Milt Kahl and Eric Larsen. Then Marc Davis, Ward Kimball and Frank Thomas. And today word came out of Sequim, WA. that Ollie Johnston -- the last of Walt's Nine Old Men -- had passed away... Jim Hill Media http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2001654/posts#comment Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:31:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1999146/posts MTV offers lyrics to Devo songs on their web page. But they got frightened by the title of Devo's famous "Are we not men" song, and couldn't bring themselves to write "Jocko Homo" on their page. It's no accident. They have a page listing every track on all of Devo's albums — and each of the 11 times "Jocko Homo" was included in a new compilation, MTV changed its name to "Jocko H***". Ironically, I'd been there to research the way Devo's lyrics were being changed by Walt Disney Records... The Happiest Blog on Earth http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1999146/posts#comment Wed, 9 Apr 2008 20:39:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990067/posts The uproar over this has been lost in the shuffle of a thousand other outrages since, which is too bad: Threatening Disney’s broadcast license for airing it really was one of the Democrats’ filthiest moments of the past two years, of a piece with every Fairness-type speech-squashing rumble that rolls through their side from time to time. The debate’s since moved on to the curious fact that Disney has yet to issue PT9/11 on DVD, despite the fact that it cost $40 million to make and aired without commercials. Granted, the ratings were disappointing, but Disney should want to recoup... Hot Air http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990067/posts#comment Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:36:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1989776/posts Tom Borelli is so sure the Walt Disney Co. is suppressing the DVD release of the 2006 miniseries "The Path to 9/11" for political reasons that he is ready to put up money to prove the point. Mr. Borelli, a Disney shareholder, accused Disney CEO Robert Iger at a March 6 shareholders' meeting of blocking the release of "Path" in order to protect Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and the legacy of her husband's administration. Mr. Iger countered at the time that the decision not to release the miniseries on DVD was motivated by business considerations, not political ones. Mr. Borelli... Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1989776/posts#comment Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:20:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1986651/posts Movie smoking ban that could see children's classics given an '18' certificate By COLIN FERNANDEZ - More by this author » Last updated at 16:04pm on 16th March 2008Films featuring smoking could be given an 18 certificate to stop children being encouraged to take up the habit. Many children's favourites would be hit by the proposed ban - including Disney classics such as 101 Dalmatians, Pinocchio and Peter Pan. The call for raising the age limit in children's films comes from a pressure group, SmokeFree Liverpool, which has received backing from Liverpool City Council. Scroll down for more ... Classic:... DailyMail.uk http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1986651/posts#comment Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:10:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1979947/posts Some important questions for Disney shareholders concerning one of the best television mini-series ever made. [Youtube link] Patterico's Pontifications http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1979947/posts#comment Tue, 4 Mar 2008 01:55:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1957458/posts While Disney artists bring their imaginations to life through animation, Disney executives are living a lifestyle that animators can’t even begin to imagine. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Disney chief executive Bob Iger received a 7% pay increase in 2007 for a total financial compensation of $27.7 million. According to the company’s proxy statement, the breakdown is as follows: $2 million salary, which remained the same as 2006; a $13.7 million bonus, which was a decrease from his $15 million bonus in ‘06; stock awards totaling $7.9 million, and $740,000 for personal air travel, security and a car... cartoonbrew.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1957458/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:43:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1948888/posts ORLANDO, Fla. -- Joyce Carlson, a Disney artist who helped create the idyllic universe of singing children at "It's a Small World" rides across the globe, died at home at the age of 84. Carlson died on Wednesday after long suffering from cancer, The Walt Disney Co. said on Friday. In a 56-year career with Disney, Carlson went from delivering paints and brushes to animators to inking films herself, but it was her work on "It's a Small World" that is witnessed by millions of visitors each year. Carlson was among the creators of a miniature prototype of "It's a... local6 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1948888/posts#comment Sat, 5 Jan 2008 21:04:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1941860/posts ORLANDO, Fla. - A 44-year-old man died after being pulled unresponsive from a Walt Disney World roller coaster Tuesday. Jeffery Reed, of Navarre, Fla., showed no visible signs of trauma, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said. Inspectors found the ride, Animal Kingdom's Expedition Everest, was working properly, but Disney kept it closed pending further review. Deputies said Reed appeared to be conscious 50 seconds before the ride ended, because his photograph was taken then. He was administered CPR by Reedy Creek Emergency Services and pronounced dead at Celebration Hospital. "We offer the family our deepest sympathies and will provide assistance... AP on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1941860/posts#comment Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:37:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1916337/posts Christians laud Walt, criticize Disney Co. Religious filmmakers study the innovator's virtues but say his firm forgot family values. From Reuters October 23, 2007 Hundreds of Christian filmmakers gathered in Texas on Monday to study the work of Walt Disney and discuss their belief that his corporate heirs at Walt Disney Co. have strayed from his family-friendly legacy. The Christian Filmmakers Academy, which trains aspiring filmmakers and promotes films with "biblical values," contends that Disney Co. has become "an engine of cultural decline after Walt's death" that exercises an alarmingly vast global influence. The two-day analysis of Disney, the man... LATimes.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1916337/posts#comment Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:08:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1912830/posts Advocates Fight Segway Ban at Fla. Parks 4 days ago ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Advocates for the disabled want two theme parks to lift a ban on Segways, saying the scooters give people who can't walk a degree of freedom not afforded by wheelchairs. Some employees at Walt Disney World use Segways, but officials at that park and SeaWorld Orlando said the two-wheeled scooters could be dangerous if used by visitors. "We're not turning people away," said Disney World spokeswoman Kim Prunty. "We're turning away a particular form of transportation." Disability Rights Advocates for Technology, which raises money to donate... AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1912830/posts#comment Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:33:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1912800/posts It's a movie about the Bible, but family-friendly Disney Co. is moving heaven and earth to make sure the word "God" is stricken from some advertisements promoting an upcoming animated film on Moses and the Ten Commandments. Radio Disney was to broadcast a radio spot for Promenade Pictures, makers of the film "The Ten Commandments," but the company sent an e-mail earlier this month instructing that the phrase "chosen by God" be stripped from the script. -snip- Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1912800/posts#comment Thu, 18 Oct 2007 01:36:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1911976/posts Radio Disney spokeswoman Patti McTeague insists the script change had nothing to do with censoring God. She told WND it was done to make the text understandable and because corporate policy requires including the name of the production company in any ad. The line "Chosen by God" was replaced in the 30-second spot with the line "From Promenade Pictures." Asked to respond to Disney's explanation, Yablans said, "They're saying that now because they got caught with their fingers in the cookie jar." The non-profit Christian legal group Liberty Counsel announced today it has launched a petition drive to ask Radio... World Net Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1911976/posts#comment Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:36:41 GMT