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Hoop Holdings to Sell Inventory And Turn Over Stores to Disney

Hoop Holdings LLC, a unit of Children's Place Retail Stores Inc., agreed to sell the inventory at most of its stores in the U.S. and Canada to Walt Disney Co. for $55 million to $65 million.

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"Pirates" pair saddle up "Ranger" redo at Disney

The writers of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films are in final negotiations to help bring "The Lone Ranger" to the big screen.

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Disney dreams turn to disaster

"They were told 'buy near Disney, the tourists are coming'; they've fallen hook, line and sinker and lost a lot of money. It's tragic that there are still property exhibitions, television adverts and magazines in the UK peddling this dream.

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Bands get to be the main attraction at Walt Disney Concert Hall

One of the best-kept secrets in concert music is going to be revealed Sunday at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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Tripped circuit breaker blamed for power outage at Epcot

A circuit breaker tripped at Disney's Epcot Center this morning [Friday], causing parts of the park to lose power and some rides to close down temporarily.

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Changes to Disney Ride Upset Some Purists

Some fans of the "Happiest Place On Earth" aren't feeling so happy these days. Rumors are swirling that Disneyland is making some dramatic changes to the "It's A Small World" Ride.

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Disney-designed wedding gowns for the bride living in a dream world

Disney has come out with a line of fairy-tale character-inspired wedding gowns. I wish I was joking but I am not.

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Billy Ray Cyrus Praises "Hannah" Script

Billy Ray Cyrus was thrilled when Disney decided to shoot the upcoming "Hannah Montana" movie in Tennessee, meaning he'd be able to work in his home state. Now he's even more excited about the picture, because he's seen an updated version of the script and thinks it's a winner.

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LA judge dismisses Burkle vs. Ovitz suit

Billionaire investor Ronald W. Burkle's lawsuit alleging that former Walt Disney Co. president Michael Ovitz broke a business agreement was dismissed by a judge who found that the men never had a formal partnership.

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