The firm that oversaw the shredding of Enron Corporation records was hired in the Winnie the Pooh royalties case, in a period when thousands of pages related to the case were destroyed in violation of a court order.

A court decides not to hear an appeal by Disney to slap the media giant with stiff penalties for willfully destroying documents it had been ordered to preserve.

Disney destroyed thousands of pages of records from its Hong Kong manufacturing arm showing how Winnie The Pooh-related products were made, shipped and licensed, newly-released documents reveal.

"Company cites 'non-material human math error' as the reason behind restatement." [CNN Money]

Site reviews problems with Disney hiring practices and sweatshop labor.

Discusses inept security management at Disneyland.

Explores how Disney shunned the documentary Farenheit 9/11 and lost out on its $100 million revenue because it was "too political", then a week later puts out an "antidote" film praised by conservatives, only to have it fail miserably.

Presents evidence to support its position that The Lion King movie is a disguised and modified remake of Tezuka's Kimba, The White Lion.

"A lengthy and expensive accounting in the battle over royalties on Winnie The Pooh revenues may be tainted, according to sources familiar with the case and court records." By Joe Shea. [American Reporter]

"The court battle between the Walt Disney Co. and a Beverly Hills family may be now approaching trial after 11 years, with almost all of the proceedings conducted in total secrecy." By Joe Shea. [American Reporter]

Contends that the Disney Corporation portrays itself as a warm, family oriented company but in reality is an irresponsible corporate citizen concerned only with profit.

"Last month, the New York Post fired entertainment reporter Nikki Finke, shortly after the Walt Disney Company complained about two stories that appeared in the Post under Finke's byline on January 29." By Cynthia Cotts. [Village Voice]