Jim Hill looks back at Disney Feature Animation's Summer 2001 release -- a project that started out with plenty of promise ... only to have WDFA executives second-guess this film's chance at greatness away....

As a special weekend treat for JimHillMedia.com readers, Jim Korkis cooks up a history of the American comic book industry. In part one, Jim takes us back to the early, early days. When it was "The Yellow Kid" and "Mutt & Jeff" that tickled the American funny bone....

With this installment, Jim Korkis concludes his three part series about the real first lady of animation. This time around, Jim talks about a number of modern era Betty Boop projects that never quite made it off the drawing board....

A bit under the weather this week, Roger's dipping into some photo's that should have been with some of his recent columns to share with you!...

After far-too-long a delay, Jim Hill returns with even more answers to your Disney related questions. This time around, Jim answers your queries about "Finding Nemo," the Jabberwock, Captain EO, Universal's "Mummy" coaster and pornographic Disney posters. Also ... keep an eye out for even more new articles on JimHillMedia.com this weekend!...

Do you long for the good old days at "The Happiest Place on Earth?" Then you might want to consider picking up a copy of Carlene Thie's "Disneyland ... The Beginning," Firoozeh Dumas's "Funny in Farsi" and/or the latest issue of "E Ticket" magazine....

Jim Korkis continues his series on the first lady of animation, Betty Boop. In this installment, Korkis recalls Betty's heyday in the mid-1930s ... as well as her unlikely career revival in the late 1960s....

When Wal-Mart and the Walt Disney Company combine their marketing might, that's a combination that few consumers can resist. Which is why (I predict) a lot of us are going to end up owning "Kim Possible" merchandise by the end of this summer....

Tired of web sites that only tell you the bad news about what's going on with the Walt Disney Company? Then you'll sure to enjoy today's story at JHM ... which gives you the (somewhat) good news about what's in the works for WDW and the Disneyland Resort....

Jim Hill finally weighs in on the "silly old" controversy that continues to rage about Disneyland's new "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" attraction....

Jim Korkis returns with a new three part series on the true first lady of animation, Betty Boop. In this first part, Korkis introduces us to the animated star who gained notoriety -- and popularity -- because of her connection with sex....

Got Medieval? Roger does, and is all set to whisk you off to Fantasyland. No, it's not a look at Anaheim, Orlando, Paris or Tokyo, but if you're in a castle kind of mood, you're in the neighborhood. And it may be a lot closer than you think!...

Remember a while back? Roger dropped us off for a look at Further Confusion (a furry convention). Well, now he's got someone from that bunch to share what it's like to be part of a small press effort at the annual San Diego Comic-Con. So pull up a chair and listen in......

All three get touched on today as Jim Hill continues his look at some books you just might want to add to your shelves....

Are you a friend of Dorothy's? Well, even if you're not, you're sure to enjoy this column of Jim Korkis', which details the many different forms that L. Frank Baum's fabulous fantasy has taken over the years....

Set the WABAC Machine for the summer of 1973. Yup! It's summer, it's baseball and passion all rolled into one... Who knew?...

JHM is proud to welcome new guest columnist Scott Irving, who debuts with a sweet treat for JHM readers -- giving us the scoop on what exactly went into the making of Dreyer's "Finding Nemo" ice cream....

Join Jim Korkis now for the exciting conclusion of yesterday's intriguing tale. Here's one Hollywood-related story that really shouldn't have ended up on the cutting room floor....

Jim Korkis gives JHM readers a peek at another fun what-might-have-been project. This time around, it's a trip through the seedier side of Hollywood's cartoon underworld. ...

Want to know what really went on during the making of this hit film from Pixar Animation Studios? Then settle back and read the first in a series of new JHM articles based on "VES 2003: A Festival of Visual Effects."...

Jim Korkis returns with even more of his great seldom-heard stories from the animation industry. This time around, Jim talks about a proposed-but-never-produced animated episode of "Quantum Leap," how Howard Stern's producer ended up being called "Baba Booey" and what "Bullwinkle"'s Bill Scott once did to torture Paul Frees....

This week Roger is back with the third (no, really ... not like last time ...) in the series of things you always wanted to do but never knew you could. So Buckle Up, hang on for all the left turns and read what's in store for you this time!...

Well, today may be Disneyland's 48th birthday, but it's JHM readers who are getting a gift. Here's another highly detailed story from the set of Disney's eagerly awaited "Haunted Mansion" flick. WARNING! There be spoilers ahead....

Guest columnist Andrea Monti returns with a follow-up to a recent JimHillMedia.com column. Can it be that Walt Disney Company officials actually are now trying to fix their previously unacknowledged errors?...

As Epcot's newest thrill ride continues its test-and-adjust phase, WDW executives are reportedly growing concerned that this centrifuge-based attraction may really be too rough for many WDW guests. But can anything be done between now and August 15th -- the official opening date of "Mission: Space?"...