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Abstract of published article from the study conducted at Carleton University in Canada which can be found in the March/April edition of Child Abuse Review:

The 45 Disney animated feature films produced between 1937 and 2006 were analysed for representations of child maltreatment and child maltreatment interventions according to criteria set out in the US National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect. Although there are 263 maltreated child characters in 30 of the 45 films, they seldom show formal interventionists at work. The types of resolutions and interventions to child maltreatment in the films were analysed and contrasted with the single depiction of a social worker. The actions of this character were assessed according to national codes of ethics and standards for social worker interventions and decision making. Implications are drawn for the profession of social work and the findings are discussed within the context of previously published analyses of media representations of social workers.

You can read a review/summary of the report here.

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Disney Partners with Department of Energy to Reduce Energy Consumption

Department of Energy and Commercial Real Estate Executives Launch Alliance to Reduce Energy Consumption of Buildings

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 9 — Top executives from 19 commercial real estate companies met with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) officials in New York City today to discuss plans to dramatically reduce the sector’s energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.  The meeting officially launched DOE’s Commercial Real Estate Energy Alliance (CREEA), a partnership of commercial real estate owners and operators who have volunteered to work together with DOE to make lasting change in the energy consumption of commercial real estate buildings in the United States.  Currently, commercial buildings account for 18 percent of the nation’s energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.

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Family Awarded Adventures by Disney Trip After Mary Poppin’s 1000th Performance

NEW YORK, April 10 (UPI) — A New Jersey family was awarded a trip to Europe at the 1,000th performance of “Mary Poppins” on Broadway.

The Moore family, including 8-year-old twins, were brought up on stage at the New Amsterdam Theatre and presented with the vacation Thursday night, which was provided by the show and Adventures by Disney.

“To a shower of confetti following the curtain call, the Moore family of Marlboro, N.J., were brought on stage, visibly moved, as Thomas Schumacher, producer and president of Disney Theatrical Productions, presented them with a 6-night/7-day vacation to London and Paris,” representatives of the family-friendly musical said in a news release. “The travel package will take the Moore family to the rooftops of London and beyond with a once-in-a-lifetime vacation experience in Europe, including a VIP backstage tour of the Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ in the West End; a visit to Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London; high-tea at the world-famous Harrods of Knightsbridge; lunch inside the Eiffel Tower; a privately guided tour of the Louvre; a bike ride through the royal gardens of Versailles and much more.”

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Photos and Video of View from Characters in Flight Posted Online (Updated)

Courtesy of Disneyshawn(‘s wife), see them here.

Also an edited video from OrlandoCentral on YouTube:

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Report Offers Action Details and Photo of Set from Tron 2

A /FILM reader offers a photo and a first hand report of some filming from the new film here.

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Wall*E Still Expected to Appear at Disney Parks… Eventually

On covering the Walt Disney Living Character Initiative (LCI)’s Remy, Orlando Sentinel Theme Park Ranger Dewayne Bevil asked Walt Disney Imagineering’s Scott Trowbridge point-blank about the potential of finally seeing Wall*E appear in the park. Trowbridge responded with,  ‘Wall-E is definitely anxious to meet our guests. He’s been around for 700 years, and we’re not going to deprive him of that opportunity.’

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Feelgood Friday: Guest Presents Cast Member with His Own Magical Moment

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A guest presents a graduation gown and medallion to Cast Member Joseph Haworth who was unable to attend his own graduation.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 9, 2009 — Magical Moments are one of the many things Cast Members do to leave lasting impressions on Walt Disney World Guests long after they return home. Often times, Guests surprise Cast Members and leave lasting impressions on us as well.

During a conversation with a female Guest at the Magic of Disney shop at Orlando International Airport, Merchandise Host Joseph Haworth discovered that she graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park. He attended the same school but wasn’t able to participate in his graduation ceremony, a major milestone in a college student’s life.

“I had accepted the invitation to attend the ceremony with everyone else, but I was reassigned to Sunneyvale, Calif., with the Air Force, and I didn’t have the money to travel back, so I missed it.”

Joseph didn’t think anymore about the conversation with the Guest until she returned to the shop. His story  had touched her so that she came back to create a special Magical Moment just for him: She brought him a graduation gown and a medallion from the university, and conducted a graduation ceremony for him in the shop as Guests and Cast Members looked on and applauded.

“I thought it was some kind of joke when she came out with the gown,” he said. “And then she put the medallion around my neck and she said, ‘You didn’t get to walk. This is your walk.’

“All of a sudden I saw my manager taking pictures and everyone looking on, and that’s when it hit me. I was overjoyed and tears came to my eyes.”

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Savannah, GA Selected as Location for New Miley Cyrus Flick, ‘The Last Song’

ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Savannah will be the filming location for the upcoming Disney film, The Last Song. The movie is expected to bring approximately 250 jobs to the state.

“I signed the 2008 Entertainment Industry Investment Act in support of our efforts to recruit film, music and digital entertainment projects to Georgia,” said Governor Perdue. “These industries are thriving and growing, boosting the state’s economy and employing thousands of Georgians.”

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Follow StitchKingdom on Twitter and Win

Once Stitch Kingdom hits and maintains at least 200 followers on twitter, weekly contests will be held in which one lucky follower chosen at random will win a $10 Disney gift card. Contest details to follow once the target is reached.

So if you’re not already, follow us at http://www.twitter.com/stitchkingdom for the latest in Disney news. And don’t be afraid to tell a friend or 200. The more followers we get, the bigger the prize will be.

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Celebrities for Star Wars Weekends 2009 Announced – Jay Laga’aia (Captain Typho) to Host

swwlogo Celebrities for Star Wars Weekends 2009 Announced Jay Lagaaia (Captain Typho) to HostTime to start planning for Star Wars Weekends! Starting in May, fans get to meet an impressive lineup of special guests attending four weekends of Star Wars fun at the Disney Hollywood Studios in Florida. From May 22 to June 14, 2009, fans of all ages will converge to celebrate the heroes, villains, creatures and droids of the saga. In addition to Star Wars costumed characters, fun activities, and the Star Tours theme park ride, celebrity guests will be in attendance for meet-and-greet sessions, star conversations, and a classic Hollywood-style motorcade.

Here’s a look at the celebrity guests which include Star Wars cast members from the entire saga. Please check back here for future updates to the guest list as it may be subject to change.

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