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A four year old boy was pronounced dead at Celebration Hospital on Monday, where he had been taken after losing consciousness on Epcot's Mission: Space thrill attraction.

Results of an autopsy Tuesday reportedly showed no trauma, said Sheri Blanton, a spokeswoman for Orlando's medical examiner, so further tests will be conducted. The cause of death may not be known for several more weeks. "Now it's going to be a matter of, 'If it wasn't trauma, what did it?'" Blanton said.

Mission: Space simulates a trip to Mars, complete with increased G forces and a period of "weightlessness," employing centrifuge technology to create the illusion of space travel. "Crew members" are given tasks to perform during the mission.

A more in-depth report can be found at this link.

(ed note: Having ridden Mission: Space, I can verify that while it is an intense attraction, it is neither rough nor violent like some simulator-type attractions. Signs throughout the attraction explicitly warn guests of what lies ahead, and a minimum height restriction is enforced.)

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Location filming on Pirates of the Caribbean 2 and 3 has been temporarily suspended, according to a Freeport News article.

One reason for the break is to allow The Bahamas Film Studios at Gold Rock Creek, where much of P2 and P3 will be filmed, time to finish construction on a massive water tank where many of the seafaring scenes will be shot. The Collyer Tank, as it is known, will allow the filmmakers to shoot realistic water scenes and effects while retaining control of the environment, something not possible on the open sea. Construction on the tank, expected to be completed already, is slightly behind schedule.

In addition, it is not unusual during long film shoots to take a break. Filming on P2 and P3 began in Los Angeles on February 28, and has since moved to Dominica, the Grenadines and several other locations. It is expected to wrap in January 2006. Quoting unit publicist Michael Singer, "It was always scheduled for us to take a hiatus close to this period of time."

Filming is slated to resume later this summer.

Click here to view the Bahamas Film Commissions presentation of four animated views of the tank.
Click here to read the Gold Rock Creek tank press release from 1 April.

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The lawsuit filed by Roy E. Disney and Stanley Gold alleging unfair practices in choosing Michael Eisner's successor will be heard on August 10. Delaware Chief Chancery Court Judge William Chandler III will preside without a jury. If successful, the lawsuit would void the Walt Disney Company's election of current company president Bob Iger to the position of Chief Executive Officer.

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Press Release

CAPCOM RELEASES DISNEY'S MAGICAL QUEST 3 STARRING MICKEY AND DONALD


SUNNYVALE, Calif.

June 14, 2005 - Capcom and Disney Interactive, a publishing label of Buena Vista Games, Inc., today released Disney's Magical Quest 3 Starring Mickey and Donald for the Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP hand-held systems. Disney's Magical Quest 3 is a 2-D side-scrolling action adventure based on Capcom's popular Super Nintendo Entertainment System game. The game features magical costumes with different powers, beloved Disney characters, multiple game modes and a fun filled ride through an enchanted wonderland. Disney's Magical Quest 3 Starring Mickey and Donald is now available at retailers across North America and carries an "E" rating for everyone from the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board).

In Disney's Magical Quest 3, Donald's mischievous nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie have gone missing! While flipping through a mysterious old storybook in their Uncle Donald's attic, the three little ducklings found themselves magically pulled into Storybook Land by Evil Baron Pete. Evil Baron Pete rules over Storybook Land and also has dastardly plans to take over the Outside World. With a little help from the Fairy of Storybook Land and other familiar characters, Mickey and Donald must stop Evil Baron Pete and his henchmen so they can save Huey, Dewey and Louie!

Disney's Magical Quest 3 Starring Mickey and Donald features:
--Two playable characters - Play as either Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck
--Play alone or link up with the Game Link Cable to join forces with a friend
--Utilize three special costumes for each character to advance from one area to the next:
--Knight costume - deliver mighty charge attacks and utilize armor for defense
--Wood-cutter costume - climb trees easily and use ropes to lasso enemies
--Magician costume - use magic to transform enemies into different things
--Mini games for one player or two player vs. mode:
--Knight's Battle - Destroy as many falling blocks as possible within the time limit to get the highest score
--Wood-cutter's Battle - Avoid falling objects and obstacles while climbing up trees as fast as possible
--Magician's Battle - Be the first to collect special power hearts that fall from the sky and transform the other character into a frog
--Meet all your favorite characters - Minnie, Daisy, Pluto and friends are there to help you along on your adventure
--Hidden areas, items and treasures

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1983, the company has created world renowned franchises including Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Breath of Fire, Devil May Cry and the Onimusha series. Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, the company maintains operations in the U.S., United Kingdom, Germany, Tokyo and Hong Kong. More information about Capcom and its products can be found on the company's web site at www.capcom.com.

About Disney Interactive
Disney Interactive is an award-winning publishing label of Buena Vista Games, Inc., the interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Company. The label publishes, markets and distributes interactive entertainment based on Disney branded properties. The company also licenses properties and works directly with third-party interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market.

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Capcom, Mega Man, Resident Evil, Onimusha, Devil May Cry and Breath of Fire are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. Nintendo, GameCube, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. Copyright Disney Enterprises, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective holders.

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