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The following is a supplement to Dave Smith’s book, Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia (New York, Disney Editions, 2006). Dave Smith has prepared new entries, which are followed by a list of additions to entries in the book, along with changes and corrections which have come to light since publication.. Additions: ABC Studios The in-house production company which develops and produces programming to network, cable, web, VOD, mobile, and broadband platforms. Before February 2007 known as Touchstone Television. Adams, Amy Actress, she appeared in Enchanted (Giselle). Air Buddies (film) Direct-to-DVD release on December 12, 2006. The dogs, Buddy and Molly, are dognapped, and their puppies, B-Dawg, Budderball, Mudbud, Buddha, and Rosebud, collectively known as the Buddies, are off to save them. Along the way, the bumbling villains Denning and Grim constantly try to capture the puppies. And now, for the first time, the animals talk. Directed by Robert Vince. Voices include Skyler Gisondo (B-Dawg), Josh Flitter (Budderball), Spencer Fox (Mudbud), Dominic Scott Kay (Buddha), Abigail Breslin (Rosebud), Tom Everett Scott (Buddy), Molly Shannon (Molly), Paul Rae (Denning), Trevor Wright (Grim). It was the final film role for Patrick Cranshaw (Sheriff Bob) and for Don Knotts (Deputy Sniffer). From Key Pix Productions and Buena Vista Home Entertainment. See also Snow Buddies. Alice in Wonderland (film) Directed by Tim Burton. Planned for release on March 19, 2010. Arledge, Roone (1931-2002) Longtime president of ABC Sports and ABC News. He was named a Disney Legend in 2007. Army Wives (television) Series for Lifetime produced by Mark Gordon Co. and ABC Studios, premiering on June 3, 2007. Military life can exact a major toll on relationships, as shown in this drama series exploring the lives of wives, and one man, living on an active army post, who are constantly worried that their spouses will be called up to serve abroad. Stars Kim Delaney (Claudia Joy Holden), Sally Pressman (Roxy LeBlanc), Brigid Brannagh (Pamela Moran), Brian McNamara (Michael Holden), Roland Burton (Sterling K. Brown), Joan Burton (Wendy Davis), Drew Fuller (Trevor LeBlanc), Catherine Bell (Denise Sherwood). Adapted from the book, Under the Sabers: The Unwritten Code of Army Wives, by Tanya Biank. Arnold, Susan E. Became a member of the Disney board of directors on May 1, 2007. Baer, Dale Animator, beginning as a trainee in 1971 with Robin Hood. Away from the Studio from 1976-1998, he continued to freelance for Disney and started his own commercial house. After returning to the Studio, he was a supervising animator on Yzma in The Emperor’s New Groove, Slim in Home on the Range, and Wilbur in Meet the Robinsons. Bambi II (film) Direct-to-DVD release on February 7, 2006, of this animated sequel to Bambi. Following the tragic loss of his mother, the young fawn Bambi reunites with his father, The Great Prince, who must now teach him the ways of the forest. Their adventure together helps them overcome their initially awkward relationship, and allows father and son to discover in each other something neither expected—family. Directed by Brian Pimental. Released theatrically abroad beginning with Argentina on January 26, 2006. Voices include Patrick Stewart (The Great Prince of the Forest), Keith Ferguson (Friend Owl), Alexander Gould (Bambi), Brendon Baerg (Thumper), Nicky Jones (Flower). 73 min. From DisneyToon Studios. Bedtime Stories (film) A guy’s life changes when the lavish bedtime stories he tells his nephews start to magically come true. Directed by Adam Shankman. Stars Adam Sandler, Keri Russell, Russell Brand, Teresa Palmer. Planned for release on December 25, 2008. Began filming on February 25, 2008, in Los Angeles. Bengal Barbecue Quick-service food location in Adventureland at Disneyland, featuring beef, chicken, and veggie skewers. Opened on June 4, 1990. Beverly Hills Chihuahua (film) A pampered Beverly Hills Chihuahua named Chloe finds herself accidentally lost in the mean streets of Mexico without a day spa or Rodeo Drive boutique anywhere in sight. Now alone for the first time in her spoiled life, she must rely on some unexpected friends, including a street-hardened German Shepherd named Delgado and an amorous pup named Papi, to lend her a paw and help her to find her inner strength on their incredible journey back home. Directed by Raja Gosnell. Planned for release on August 1, 2008. Stars Drew Barrymore (voice of Chloe), Andy Garcia (voice of Delgado), Piper Perabo, Salma Hayek, George Lopez (voice of Papi), Cheech Marin, Paul Rodriguez, Plácido Domingo, Edward James Olmos, Eddie Piolin Sotelo. Filming began in Mexico on July 13, 2007, with a planned September 26, 2008 release. The working title had been South of the Border. Bolt (film) [replace entry from American Dog] For super-dog Bolt, every day is filled with adventure, danger, and intrigue—at least until the cameras stop rolling. When the star of a hit TV show is accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to New York City, he begins his biggest adventure yet—a cross-country journey through the real world. Armed only with the delusions that all his amazing feats and powers are real, and with the help of two unlikely travelling companions—a jaded, abandoned housecat named Mittens and a TV-obsessed hamster in a plastic ball named Rhino-- Bolt discovers that he doesn’t need superpowers to be a hero. Directed by Chris Williams and Byron Howard. Voices include John Travolta, Susie Essman. Planned for release November 26, 2008. Bongirno, Carl He first joined Disney as chief accountant and controller for Celebrity Sports Center in 1963, then moved to become treasurer of WED Enterprises. From 1972 to 1979 he was vice president of finance and treasurer of Walt Disney World, then until his retirement in 1989 served as president of Walt Disney Imagineering. He was named a Disney Legend in 2007. Boys, The (film) Documentary about the careers of the song-writing team, Richard and Robert Sherman. Directed by Jeff Sherman and Gregg Sherman. From Disney in association with Red Hour and Permut Presentations. Planned for release in late 2008. Bridge to Terabithia (film) Jess Aarons is a young outsider on a quest to become the fastest kid in his school. But when the new girl in town, Leslie Burke, leaves Jess and everyone else in her dust, Jess’s frustration with her ultimately leads to their becoming friends. At first it seems Jess and Leslie couldn’t be more different—she’s rich, he’s poor; she’s from the city, he’s from the country—but when Leslie begins to open up the world of imagination to Jess, they find they have something amazing to share: the kingdom of Terabithia, a realm of giants, ogres, and other enchanted beings that can only be accessed by boldly swinging across a stream in the woods on a strand of rope. Here, Leslie and Jess rule as King and Queen among the fantastical creatures they create, and not even the forces of evil can break their bond. Now, no matter what happens in the real world, in Terabithia Leslie gives Jess a magical place that will always be filled with amazing stories and dreams. Released on February 16, 2007. Directed by Gabor Csupo. From Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media. Stars Joshua Ryan Hutcherson (Jess Aarons), AnnaSophia Robb (Leslie Burke), Zooey Deschanel (Miss Edmonds), Robert Patrick (Jack Aarons). 96 min. Based on the 1978 Newbery Medal-winning book by Katherine Paterson. The film was shot on location in the forests of New Zealand; visual effects were created by Weta Digital Ltd. of Wellington. Brother Bear 2 (film) A direct-to-DVD release on August 29, 2006 from DisneyToon Studios. Kenai emerges from his first hibernation eager to take his little brother Koda to Crowberry Ridge for the best spring berries. Their buddies Rutt and Tuke have come down with a severe case of spring fever, courting a pair of female moose with hilarious results. But Kenai and Koda are intent on following their plan until Kenai’s childhood pal Nita shows up with a very human problem only Kenai can solve. It seems a simple carved amulet Kenai gave Nita long ago had a greater significance than either of them realized. Now Nita cannot marry until she and Kenai burn the amulet together at Hokani Falls, their old stomping grounds. They set off on an arduous journey over icy mountains, raging rivers, and unforeseen obstacles. It is an adventure that renews their friendship, redefines who they are, and ultimately reveals that the Great Spirits have a surprising plan of their own. Directed by Benjamin Gluck. Stars Patrick Dempsey (Kenai), Jeremy Suarez (Koda), Rick Moranis (Rutt), Dave Thomas (Tuke), Mandy Moore (Nita), Wanda Sykes (Innoko), Andrea Martin (Anda), Catherine O’Hara (Kata), Kathy Najimy (Aunt Taggig), Wendie Malick (Aunt Sisinig), Michael Clarke Duncan (Tug). 73 min. The film features three original songs by Melissa Etheridge. Much of the work on the film was done by DisneyToon Studios Australia. Brothers & Sisters (television) A one-hour drama series on ABC, premiering on September 24, 2006. As told though the insightful eyes of the family’s most outspoken and public member, a group of siblings meet for a birthday celebration, only to find that underneath the idyllic family façade lie many secrets that threaten to tear the family apart or bring them closer together. Stars Calista Flockhart (Kitty Walker), Sally Field (Nora Walker), Ron Rifkin (Saul Holden), Balthazar Getty (Thomas Walker), Rachel Griffiths (Sarah Whedon), Dave Annable (Justin Walker), Matthew Rhys (Kevin Walker), Patricia Wettig (Holly Harper), John Pyper-Ferguson (Joe Whedon), Sarah Jane Morris (Julia Walker). From Touchstone Television.