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APP OF THE DAY: Where's My Water? review (iPhone/Android)
Disney does it right 13 January 2012 21:55 GMT TweetAh, the humble puzzle game. Well, it isn't so humble any more as games get more and more sophisticated on our mobile devices. Today we look at a big hit from a big studio. That's right, this game harks from Walt Disney, but don't be too eager to scream...
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Asda sells digital camera for £14
Strictly for the kiddies, mind 4 January 2012 13:57 GMT TweetAsda is selling what it claims to be Britain's cheapest digital camera. At £14, it certainly sounds like a bargain, but we doubt you'll want to go on holiday with one... Unless you're a kiddie, that is.
The cameras on offer are from a Disney...
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Disney movies available to rent on YouTube
Streaming classics 24 November 2011 12:44 GMT TweetDisney and YouTube are set to bring hundreds of classic movies to the video streaming website, as post on the YouTube blog revealed a small selection of the films to come. Titles like Cars and Pirates of the Caribbean as well as animation classics...
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Disney and YouTube video deal aims for child-friendly rebranding
"Go where our audience is" 7 November 2011 8:59 GMT TweetYouTube and the Walt Disney company have joined forces in order to bring both companies a greater share of the online children's market. Disney bringing a much-needed child-friendly factor to YouTube, and YouTube giving Disney a cooler edge.
The...
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Mary Blair Google doodle: American artist's 100th celebrated
Disney concept artist honoured 21 October 2011 10:24 GMT TweetGoogle is honouring the life of the late Mary Blair on her 100th birthday, by way of a Google doodle which depicts a caricature of the American artist drawing at her table. The style of the doodle is very much in keeping with Blair's own style which...
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Disney classics to get 3D treatment
Nemo, Little Mermaid, Monsters Inc and more 5 October 2011 8:23 GMT TweetDisney is to make 3D versions of the Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc, Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid following the success of the release of Lion King 3D in the cinemas.
The new versions will be in cinemas over the next two years with...
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iPad becomes virtual play mat with Cars 2 Disney Appmates
Playmat of the month 28 September 2011 10:54 GMT TweetDisney has combined its expertise in toys and licensing with a new-found love of iPad apps, to create a range of Cars 2 toys that work with the Apple tablet device, creating a virtual play mat for kids.
Dubbed Disney Appmates, the new range...
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Best gadgets for kids
FEATURE Kit to keep the nippers happy 9 August 2011 15:48 GMT TweetWhile children growing up 50 years ago might have been happy with a set of Bayko, a spinning top or a hobby horse; the kids of today are almost as savvy as adults when it comes to gadgets which is only too evident the moment they get hold of an iPad...
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Amazon's top toy tips for Christmas 2011
HANDS-ON Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure and more 21 July 2011 10:59 GMT TweetLike Hamleys, Microsoft, Hasbro, Currys/PC World and John Lewis before it, Amazon has held its Christmas in July event, showcasing all the gifts that it believes will not look out of place in Santa's bulging sack come the end of the year. And while...
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Cars 2 Scalextric races to the shops
Start and Micro sets available soon 15 July 2011 15:00 GMT TweetWith the imminent release of Pixar's latest movie, Cars 2, it comes as no surprise that stores are being crammed with related branded and themed merchandise. There's Cars 2 lunchboxes, Cars 2 sticker books, Cars 2 pyjamas and Jimmy and Alan Carr both...
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Fox: Apple will adopt Ultraviolet cloud movie format
EXCLUSIVE: Disney too 15 July 2011 13:06 GMT TweetUltraviolet, the cloud movie format championed by nigh-on all of the major studios, is "very close" to making its consumer bow. It will undoubtedly be of massive benefit to film fans as it will offer cloud-stored versions of a movie they have bought...
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Disney Comics app makes iPad kid-friendly
And iPhone and iPod touch too 24 June 2011 17:05 GMT TweetDisney has officially announced the arrival of its Disney Comics App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch into the App Store.
The apps will be a welcome addition for techy parents, whose kids just love getting their hands all over their mobile gadgets.
There...
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Cars 2: The Video Game hands-on
Multiplayer racing from Disney Pixar 17 May 2011 13:07 GMT TweetDisney Pixar will be unleashing Cars 2: The Video Game in the summer to tie in the with the film sequel's release at the cinema and we were invited along to Disney HQ for a sneak preview.
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Disney movies now available on Lovefilm streaming service
Latest films as pay-per-view 19 April 2011 14:55 GMT TweetLovefilm and The Walt Disney Company have signed a deal that brings Disney movie and TV content to the rental service's streaming platform. Older titles will be available to watch as part of a subscription package, while newer films will initially...
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VIDEO: Disneyland Paris - Tilt Shift stylee
To celebrate Disney Magical Moments Festival 17 March 2011 15:21 GMT TweetWhile there's been Tilt Shift-style videos created for Disney's Magic Kingdom and Epcot in Florida over the pond, we've seen nothing like it for Disneyland Paris. Until now.
Created to celebrate the Disney Magical Moments Festival kicking off...
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