Gandolfini, James (1961-2013)
Gandolfini, James (1961-2013) Actor, appeared in A Stranger Among Us (Tony Baldessari), Money for Nothing (Billy Coyle), Angie (Vinnie), Terminal Velocity (Ben Pinkwater), Crimson Tide (Lt. Bobby Dougherty), A Civil Action (Al Love). He was best known for portraying Tony Soprano in HBO’s series, The Sopranos.
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Fusion On February 11, 2013, ABC and Univision announced a joint venture news and lifestyle network named Fusion for English-speaking U.S. young adult Hispanics; it launched October 28, 2013. Univision purchased Disney’s stake in Fusion in 2016.
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Fosters, The (television) Series on ABC Family, premiering on June 3, 2013 and ending on Jun. 6, 2018. Two moms, police officer Stef Foster and her partner school vice principal Sherri Saum, raise a multi-ethnic family mix of foster and biological kids. Stars Teri Polo (Stef Foster), Lena Adams (Sherri Saum), Jake T. Austin/Noah Centineo …
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Finding Dory (film) Animated feature from Pixar Animation Studios. Forgetful blue tang, Dory, embarks with her friends Nemo and Marlin on a search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale? Directed by Andrew Stanton. Released on June 17, 2016. Voices include …
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Fantasy Faire Tudor-style mini-village area at Disneyland, opening March 12, 2013, encompassing the former Carnation Plaza Gardens. Around a medieval courtyard there are fast-paced shows in a “renaissance vaudeville” style at the Royal Theater and Royal Hall where guests can meet the princesses. There are snacks at Maurice’s Treats and souvenirs at Fairytale Treasures.
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Dugout The official mascot of Little League baseball was created by artists at Disney Consumer Products, who considered him a cross between a gopher and a beaver. Dugout was introduced by Disney’s Sport Goofy at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in 1985.
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Disney VoluntEARS In 1983, Disneyland Resort cast members formed the Disneyland Community Action Team to provide meaningful service to the community through volunteer work with nonprofit organizations. The success of this organization led to a company-wide launch of the Disney VoluntEARS in 1992. Today, Disney VoluntEARS work on meaningful projects across the globe, with a …
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Crystal, Billy Actor, he provided the voice of Mike Wazowski in Monsters, Inc., Mike’s New Car, and Monsters University, and also for the Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue! attraction at Disney California Adventure. He did the voice of Calcifer in Howl’s Moving Castle. He was named a Disney Legend in 2013.
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Austin, Jake T. Actor, appeared in Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board (Chris), Wizards of Waverly Place (Max Russo), The Fosters (Jesus Foster).
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Disney Channel Original Movies New designation for films previously known as Disney Channel Premiere Films. Titles are: 1. August 23, 1997 Northern Lights 2. October 25, 1997 Under Wraps 3. June 27, 1998 You Lucky Dog 4. August 29, 1998 Brink! 5. October 17, 1998 Halloweentown 6. January 23, 1999 Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century …
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