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The Walt Disney Co. is punching its way into the universe of superheroes and their male fans with a deal announced Monday to acquire Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion, bringing characters such as Iron Man and Spider-Man into the family of Mickey Mouse and "Toy Story."
A crystal-studded shirt worn onstage by Michael Jackson: $52,500. A young Jackson's painting of Mickey Mouse: $25,000. Owning a piece of a pop icon who died before his time: Priceless.
Wayne Allwine, the actor who voiced Mickey Mouse for more than 30 years, has died.
Sony and Toyota are struggling. Job cuts dominate the headlines. But one brand name is thriving in Japan amid the economic slowdown — Mickey Mouse.
Democrat Al Franken edged ahead of Republican incumbent Norm Coleman on Friday for the first time in Minnesota's long-running U.S. Senate recount.
Nothing could stop Jimmie Johnson's drive into the NASCAR record books. Not even a final, furious push by Carl Edwards.
The stories are almost comical: Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, registered to vote on Nov. 4. The entire starting lineup of the Dallas Cowboys football team, signed up to go the polls — in Nevada.
For a self-effacing, portly little plumber, Mario may be the most ambitious guy in video games. It's not enough that he has the most recognizable face in the industry; his parents at Nintendo have promoted him everywhere, from T-shirts and lunchboxes to cartoons and cell-phone ringtones. He's probably more familiar to kids of a certain generation than Mickey Mouse.
"No Country for Old Men" was living up to its front-runner status at Sunday's Academy Awards, winning adapted screenplay for the Coen brothers and supporting actor for Javier Bardem. "La Vie En Rose" star Marion Cotillard was a surprise winner in the best actress category.
SpongeBob SquarePants, Mickey Mouse and Pokemon are officially persona non grata on Chinese prime time.
Hong Kong Disneyland unveiled new Chinese New Year outfits for Mickey and Minnie Mouse created by designer Vivienne Tam on Monday as part of the park's efforts to boost its appeal to Chinese tourists after a dismal second year.
A mascot is only effective if you know what he stands for. Just as most Americans connect Mickey Mouse with Disney and Tony the Tiger with Kellogg's, every gamer associates Mario with Nintendo and Sonic the Hedgehog with Sega.
Disney has put a rodent on top of the box office, though not the studio's venerable mascot, Mickey Mouse.
A Mickey Mouse lookalike who preached Islamic domination on a Hamas-affiliated children's television program was beaten to death in the show's final episode Friday.
A weekly children's show on a Hamas-run TV station featuring a Mickey Mouse lookalike preaching Islamic domination was broadcast as usual Friday, two days after the Palestinian information minister said it would be suspended immediately.
Hamas militants have suspended a TV program that featured a Mickey Mouse lookalike urging Palestinian children to fight Israel and work for global Islamic domination, the Palestinian information minister said Wednesday.
Hamas militants have enlisted a figure bearing a strong resemblance to Mickey Mouse to broadcast their message of Islamic domination and armed resistance to their most impressionable audience — children.
Hamas militants have enlisted the iconic Mickey Mouse to broadcast their message of Islamic dominion and armed resistance to their most impressionable audience — little kids.
Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck could become regulars in elementary and middle school classrooms after Maryland's top educator encouraged teachers Thursday to use comic books to inspire students to read.
D'oh! China has banished Homer Simpson, Pokemon and Mickey Mouse from prime time. Beginning Sept. 1, regulators have barred foreign cartoons from TV from 5 to 8 p.m. in an effort to protect China's struggling animation studios, news reports said Sunday. The move allows the Monkey King and his Chinese pals to get the top TV viewing hours to themselves.
A Chinese soldier stationed in Hong Kong has been fined for stealing a Mickey Mouse key ring from Hong Kong Disneyland, a court document showed.
Mickey Mouse gets a makeoverThe Walt Disney Company (DIS) recently announced that it will be doing the unthinkable. It's tinkering with Mickey.
Disney Will Give Mickey Mouse a MakeoverFor decades, the Walt Disney Company has largely kept Mickey Mouse frozen under glass, fearful that even the tiniest tinkering might tarnish the brand and upend his $5 billion or so in annual merchandise sales. One false move and Disney could have New Coke on its hands.
Mickey Mouse Gets a MakeoverMickey has become more of a corporate symbol than a beloved character for recent generations of young people, Disney is taking the risky step of re-imagining him for the future.
Spector's Epic Mickey Confirmed For WiiDisney's worst-kept secret in game development, the Epic Mickey project, has finally been officially revealed by way of Game Informer magazine.
BBC NEWS | Business | Disney to buy Marvel in $4bn dealThe Mouse is going to take over Marvel?!
Ex-ACORN Vegas director pleads guilty to compensating for registration of voters; will testify against ACORNLAS VEGAS — A former Las Vegas director for a political advocacy group accused of illegally paying canvassers to register voters during last year's presidential campaign has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge and agreed to testify against the group and another employee.
Walt Disney and the Art of WWII PropagandaDuring World War II, Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse weren't just about entertainment. Film studios used animated characters to spread propaganda and educate Americans about their enemies. And the animators themselves were employed to make insignia for military units and equipment.
It is going to cost more $$$ to see Mickey Mouse than it already didWalt Disney World is raising the ticket prices for its theme parks.
Voice of Mickey Mouse for 32 years dies Wayne Allwine who voiced Mickey Mouse for 30 years has died.
13 People who Ruined it for Everyone ElseAnyone you would like to add to this list. Or perhaps one here that you disagree with?
A Hannah Montana Banana?: Welcome to the magic kingdom of Disney-branded food. When the cartoon Popeye the Sailor Man emerged in the United States in the 1920s, sales of his signature food, spinach, rose by one-third. Today, Disney (DIS) is hoping that Zac Efron can do the same for avocados. And Mickey Mouse for eggs. And Tinker Bell for corn on the cob.
Why Mickey Mouse Must Die: Video10 video clips from various TV stations in the Arabic-speaking world
Mickey , a "yes, we can" sort of Mouse, turns 80You may have missed it, but one of the great inspirational figures of the last century celebrated his 80th birthday yesterday. Born in Los Angeles in 1928, he has surely brought more pleasure to more people than anyone of his generation.
As new scandals erupt daily concerning the sleazy attempts of ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) to steal the upcoming Presidential election, it is worth looking to the not-so-distant past and investigate the role that ACORN played in the defeat of Sena …
Trouble in the Magic KingdomVoter fraud is an endemic and prolific problem in contested states and predominantly affects Republicans. Democrats use the same, empty rhetorical trick to facilitate it: race baiting.
US Investigators Look Into Voter Fraud AllegationsU.S. federal investigators are examining allegations that a community organizing group has helped perpetrate voter registration fraud ahead of the presidential election.
ACORN registers Mickey MouseMickey Mouse tried to register to vote in Florida this summer. Orange County elections officials rejected his application, which was stamped with the logo of the nonprofit group ACORN.
A fatwa against Mickey MouseMaybe Islamic cleric Muhammad Al-Munajid is just more of a Bugs Bunny sort of guy?
Micky Mouse faces Fatwa.Mickey Mouse is a soldier of satan and must die, says a Muslim cleric. Tom and Jerry have also incurred the wrath of Sheikh Muhammad Munajid who fears they are corrupting Islamic youth.
Disney's rights to young Mickey Mouse may be wrongHe is the world's most famous personality, better known in this country than anyone living or dead, real or fictional. Market researchers say his 97% recognition rate in the U.S. edges out even Santa Claus.
Disney's rights to young Mickey Mouse may be wrongFilm credits from the 1920s revealed imprecision in copyright claims that some experts say could invalidate Disney's long-held copyright, though a Disney lawyer dismissed that idea as "frivolous."
Cinderella, Snow White and Mickey Mouse cuffed and arrested as police clash with staff at DisneylandMickey Mouse had his tail between his legs yesterday - after being arrested by police and led away in handcuffs. Also taken into custody outside Disneyland in Anaheim, Los Angeles, were Cinderella, Snow White, and Tinkerbell.
Fake Mickey Mouse statues at the Beijing OlympicsTo promote the Beijing Olympics, a city in China has erected several statues depicting a cartoony athlete mouse with curious square holes punched in its ears.
@!$%#ing Up "It's a Small World" -- Disneyland Sells Out AgainRe-Imagineering, a site dedicated to looking at the (mis)steps by Disney, Inc., looks at the latest corporate debacle: ruining the classic disneyland "It's a Small World" ride.
This is a recent news I read on Repubblica [ITA], one of the most popular and important italian newspaper. We are going to talk about China many times in the future. Obviously, for Olympics Games. Unfortunately, for other questions. Like this one.
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