Hong Kong – Stanley Cheung has been named Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company (China), it was announced today by Andy Bird, President, Walt Disney International. In this capacity, Mr. Cheung will be responsible for driving the company’s strategy, coordinating all of Disney’s business efforts in China, including overseeing Disney’s global brands in the market, expanding existing businesses and seeking out new business opportunities. With Mr. Cheung’s appointment, Disney will now have its existing businesses in China managed locally, with all business segments reporting into Mr. Cheung, as well as their respective business units. Mr. Cheung will be based in… Read more »
BURBANK, Calif. – Walt Disney Records honors one of the most celebrated and successful soundtracks of all time with the 40th anniversary release of the Mary Poppins 2-Disc Special Edition Soundtrack on November 16, 2004. The Mary Poppins collection features over 2 1/2 hours of content, including 13 never-before-released tracks, bonus interviews and commentary, a collectible 40-page booklet and a link to a sneak peek into the making of the new Mary Poppins stage musical. This must-have CD set compliments the fully restored and remastered Mary Poppins 40th Anniversary Edition DVD, available just in time for the holiday season on… Read more »
U.S. entertainment giant Walt Disney Co said Tuesday it was not liable in a dispute with South African lawyers over the copyright to “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” – one of Africa’s most famous tunes. Lawyers for the family of the song’s original composer, Zulu migrant worker Solomon Linda, are suing Walt Disney in South Africa for infringement of copyright to the song, which has earned an estimated $15 million since it was written in 1939. The song, originally called “Mbube,” has been recorded by at least 150 artists around the world and features in Disney’s “Lion King” on film and… Read more »
Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik is still enjoying a Top Ten hit with his song “I’m Still Here (Jim’s Theme)” from the Disney animated film Treasure Planet. The singer-guitarist says the side project song has caused no rift of any kind between himself and the other band members. “I pretty much do what I want in my band and without my band,” Rzeznik said. “I just wanted to go out and play with some different musicians. I mean, we’ve been together for 16 years, it’s like I wanted to get out of the house for a couple of days,… Read more »
Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios today announced that Lucasfilm Ltd. has created an exclusive teaser trailer for “Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones” that will only appear at the head of the new animated Disney/Pixar film “Monsters, Inc.” The film will be released in theaters nationwide on November 2nd. George Lucas commented, “I have great respect for Pixar and deep admiration for John Lasseter and his team. I’m thrilled to be able to show audiences their first glimpse of ‘Episode II’ with ‘Monsters, Inc.’ It gives me an immense sense of pride to see our… Read more »
XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. yesterday reported financial and operating results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2001. During the quarter, XM Radio achieved several critical milestones including successfully launching its second satellite, “Roll,” signing programming deals with leading brand names including MTV, VH1, CNBC, and CNET, and launching a redesigned website in preparation for commercial launch planned for late this summer. With all that activity, and not a single paying subscriber, it stands to reason that the company suffered losses in consolidated operating loss (EBIT), consolidated net losses, and consolidated net loss available to common shareholders. For the… Read more »
ABC kicks off the summer with a blast, when the “Walt Disney World Summer Jam Concert” will air on Sunday, June 10, 2001, at 7 p.m. Scheduled to perform are the Baha Men, BBMak, Dream, Shaggy, and Sugar Ray. This year’s “Summer Jam” comes from three Disney spots; Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, onboard the Disney Wonder cruise ship in the Bahamas, and from Disney’s newest theme park, Disney’s California Adventure. From Walt Disney World Resort in Florida: Baha Men, Shaggy, and Sugar Ray. From Disney’s California Adventure in Southern California: BBMak Onboard the Disney Wonder in the Bahamas:… Read more »
New Found Glory continue to dominate more than 20 years into playing music and being a pinnacle part of the music scene. This is a MUST LISTEN to conversation for all NFG fans old and new! Enjoy ballers!
It’s the happiest time on Earth, as Disney just released A Whole New Sound, their 12-track pop-punk compilation album. Prior to the album drop, single releases included Simple Plan‘s reworking of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King, Magnolia Park‘s cover of “I2I” from A Goofy Movie, New Found Glory‘s rendition of “Part Of Your World” from The Little Mermaid, and We The Kings‘ rendition of “Go The Distance” from Hercules. In addition to the album release, Yellowcard and Against The Current‘s Chrissy Costanza shared a music video for their cover of Aladdin‘s famous “A Whole New World.” “There is nothing in my life that keeps… Read more »
Following the release of their October 2023 LP SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS, Boys Like Girls has remixed their track “MIRACLE” with trave. The soaring track’s EDM twist is the perfect addition to any summer playlist. This isn’t the first Boys Like Girls track to get a remix treatment. Previously, the band released “Hold My Breath” with Said The Sky, which ultimately got a Mazare remix. Boys Like Girls fans have much to look forward to. In addition to the new remix, the band is set to drop a cover of “You’ll Be In My Heart” from Tarzan on the forthcoming A… Read more »
