DISNEY TO APPLY SQUEEZE TO FOX FILM; ABC WON'T AIR AD ON SUNDAY SHOW.Byline: Dave McNary Daily News Staff Writer Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Co. has told rival 20th Century Fox that it will not air ads for Fox's ``Anastasia'' during its revival of ``The Wonderful World of Disney'' show this fall. The move underscores the high stakes High Stakes is a British sitcom starring Richard Wilson that aired in 2001. It was written by Tony Sarchet. The second series remains unaired after the first received a poor reception. in animated movies, where Disney remains the kingpin despite disappointing performance by its most recent releases. ``Anastasia,'' due out Nov. 21, represents Fox's first major foray into Verb 1. foray into - enter someone else's territory and take spoils; "The pirates raided the coastal villages regularly" raid encroach upon, intrude on, obtrude upon, invade - to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate; "This new colleague invades my the potentially lucrative genre. ``Anastasia'' will face competition from Disney's re-release of ``The Little Mermaid'' on Nov. 14 and the Nov. 26 release of ``Flubber,'' a Robin Williams-starred remake of ``The Absent-Minded Professor absent-minded professor personification of one too contemplative to execute practical tasks. [Pop. Culture: Misc.] See : Forgetfulness .'' Disney's ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. Network notified Fox last week of the decision, according to Fox executives. It also told Fox that ABC also may refuse to air ads for Fox's live-action family films during the 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday slot, which could impact ``Home Alone 3,'' scheduled for December release. Fox, which previously had been allowed to advertise at will on ABC programs, said Disney claimed the decision was made so viewers wouldn't get the impression that Disney had produced the Fox movies. Fox had wanted to advertise during the show, which will telecast Disney animated films and movies made for TV, because the audience is a natural target for its family films. Disney and ABC had no comment on the developments, first reported in The Wall Street Journal on Thursday. Since buying ABC last year, the Burbank-based entertainment giant has used the network to promote Disney products, but the effectiveness of such a strategy has been unclear. Animated projects ``The Hunchback hunchback, abnormal outward curvature of the spine in the thoracic region. It is also known as kyphosis and humpback, and in its severe form a noticeable hump is evident on the back. of Notre Dame'' and ``Hercules'' have been disappointments at the box office and at retail, while the live-action version of ``101 Dalmatians'' met expectations. Disney will face further competition next year in animation from Warner Bros BROS Brothers BROS Benefits and Retirement Operations Section (King County, Washington) BROS Barnes and Richmond Operatic Society (London, UK) .' release of ``The Quest for Camelot'' and from DreamWorks SKG's ``The Prince of Egypt.'' Disney will counter with ``Mulan,'' based on a Chinese folk tale, and ``A Bug's Life'' with computer-animation producer Pixar. |
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