From Hit to Miss
How Disney shunned the documentary Farenheit 9/11 and lost out on its $100 million revenue because it was "too political", then a week later put out an "antidote" film praised by conservatives, only to have it fail miserably. [The Guardian]
Disney Restates 2001, 2002 Earnings
"Company cites 'non-material human math error' as the reason behind restatement." [CNN Money]
The Unauthorized Anti-Disney Page
Contends that the Disney Corporation portrays itself as a warm, family oriented company but in reality is an irresponsible corporate citizen concerned only with profit.
Kimba and the Lion King
Presents evidence to support its position that The Lion King movie is a disguised and modified remake of Tezuka's Kimba, The White Lion.
The Pooh Files
"The court battle between the Walt Disney Co. and a Beverly Hills family may be now approaching trial after 11 years, with almost all of the proceedings conducted in total secrecy." By Joe Shea. [American Reporter]
Pooh Files, Part 2: "Get Eisner Down Here"
Disney destroyed thousands of pages of records from its Hong Kong manufacturing arm showing how Winnie the Pooh-related products were made, shipped and licensed. [American Reporter]
Andersen & Co. Worked on Pooh Case During Shredding at Disney
The firm that oversaw the shredding of Enron Corporation records was hired in the Winnie the Pooh royalties case, in a period when thousands of pages related to the case were destroyed in violation of a court order. [American Reporter]
Pooh Audit May Be Tainted by Conflict of Interest
"A lengthy and expensive accounting in the battle over royalties on Winnie The Pooh revenues may be tainted, according to sources familiar with the case and court records." By Joe Shea. [American Reporter]
California Supreme Court Rejects Disney Appeal
A court decides not to hear an appeal by Disney to slap the media giant with stiff penalties for willfully destroying documents it had been ordered to preserve. [American Reporter]
Who's Afraid of Mickey Mouse?
"Last month, the New York Post fired entertainment reporter Nikki Finke, shortly after the Walt Disney Company complained about two stories that appeared in the Post under Finke's byline on January 29." By Cynthia Cotts. [Village Voice]
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