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"The Art of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" details how DreamWorks Animation's latest came together

Jim Hill reviews Jerry Beck's new book, which takes a look at the artistic development at both "Madagascar" movies Read More...

Posted Wednesday, November 05, 2008 12:00 AM | 2 Comments

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A special "May the (Stephen) Schwartz Be With You" edition of Why For

Jim Hill's back with even more answers to your Disney-related questions. This time around, he talks about "Enchanted" 's score evolves over the course of that motion picture, where Stephen drew his inspiration for "Out There" as well as talking up an event that's being held at Woodbury University this coming Monday night Read More...

Posted Friday, October 17, 2008 12:00 AM | 2 Comments

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Jerry Beck to be honored at this year's Annie Awards

Jim Hill pays tribute to this noted author & historian, who will receive the June Foray Award next week for the positive impact that he's had on the animation industry Read More...

Posted Wednesday, January 30, 2008 12:00 AM | 5 Comments