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General topics pertinent to the Disney Company.
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Should Nickelodeon Age Itself Up?
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This is another armchair network executive thread, but it asks a
serious question:
Should Nickelodeon start featuring more shows that cater to older
teens... not tweens... Exclusively like Degrassi, House of Anubis,
etc. as well as keep their current animated lineup?... more »
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High Sports Prices Take Toll at ESPN
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Scarcity of Major-Property Contracts Hikes Costs, Leads to Layoffs at
Disney-Owned Network
By: Michael McCarthy Published: May 26, 2013
ESPN shocked the media world last week when it announced substantial
layoffs. That the move came on the heels of a couple of eye-popping... more »
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What the Hell Happened to Thora Birch?
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Thora Birch was a child actor who seemed to be making a successful
transition into more mature roles. For a brief time, she seemed
poised for a long and exciting career. And then almost immediately,
that career dried up. These days, she is known for being fired from a... more »
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What the Hell Happened to Robin Williams?
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At the peak of his career, Robin Williams was one of the most sought-
after actors in Hollywood. He made the extremely rare transition from
comedian to dramatic actor. What’s more, he was able to alternate
between popular comedies and dramatic roles while winning awards for... more »
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Happy Birthday, Disney Channel!
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30 years ago today, The Disney Channel went live into homes. Suffice
to say, it is still a presence in our lives, although the quality of
content is open to debate. In any case, 30 years is impressive.
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Time for Disney to Spin Off Their Television Division?
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If you ask me, ever since Bob Iger became CEO of the Walt Disney
Company in 2005, he began fixing the problems Michael Eisner made when
it came to movies (buying Pixar, bringing back quality animated movies
whether they're 2D or CGI) and theme parks. Unfortunately, I don't... more »
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