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• CTN X brings animation community together to network, help out their fellow artists

  Jim Hill talks up this weekend’s event at the Burbank Marriott. He also spotlights Tony Bancroft & Chad Frye’s efforts to help the Hodges family Read More... Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 12:00 AM | 0 Comments Filed under: animation, Disney, Ron Clements, John Musker, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Cinderella, WDI, Burbank, Walt Disney Imagineering, Eric Goldberg, animation student, 2009, Pete Docter, animators , animation community, animation industry, animation fan, Up, The Princess and the Frog, animation historian

• What to know what’s “Up” at Pixar? Then buy a ticket to next month’s Cartoon Art Museum benefit

  Jim Hill talks up this annual fundraiser. Which allows a lucky few the chance to wander the halls at this Emeryville-based animation studio Read More... Posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:00 AM | 3 Comments Filed under: Pixar, Cartoon Art Museum, Pixar Animation Studios, Emeryville, Toy Story, Toy Story 2, San Francisco, Tokyo, animation student, Pixar campus, 2009, animated feature, ticket sales, Lifted, animated features, fundraiser, animators , animation community, animation industry, animation fan, Up, Mater, fundraising event, Emeryville campus, animated film, animated films, animation fans

• Tourists mob Muppets & Mouse shops, snatch up last “Mermaid” tickets

  Jim Hill reports in from NYC. Where – based on what’s been going on at FAO Schwartz, World of Disney and the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre – the economy appears to be on the mend Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 12:00 AM | 4 Comments Filed under: Disney, Pixar, Broadway, musical, Muppets, Disney Theatrical, Beauty and the Beast, New York City, Washington D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, NYC, Denver, animated character, 5th Avenue, Broadway musical, 2009, Disney / Pixar, animated feature, ticket sales, shops, store shelves, 2010, Up, Tampa, New York, The Little Mermaid, musical theater, Muppet, Muppet Whatnot Workshop

• Monday Mouse Watch: Unconventional promotion really paid off for “Up”

  Jim Hill explains why Wall Street analysts didn’t quite get the marketing campaign that the Mouse put together for Pixar’s latest Read More... Posted Monday, July 13, 2009 12:00 AM | 7 Comments Filed under: Disney, Pixar, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Pixar Animation Studios, marketing, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, 2008, 2009, Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Disney Digital 3D, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Up

• "Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon?"

  Jim Hill talks about the neat invitation that he and Nancy got last Thursday while covering an “Up” press event in Boston Read More... Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2009 12:05 AM | 3 Comments Filed under: Disney, Pixar, Pixar Animation Studios, marketing, Boston, movie, 2009, Disney Publicity , Up, balloons, marketing staff

• Say "Yup" to "Up" : Pixar's latest is a charming mix of heartbreak, hope and hilarity

  Jim Hill reviews this new Pete Docter film. Which uses colorful characters, faraway places & over-the-top action sequences as a way to illustrate what’s really important in life. WARNING ! This review contains SPOILERS. So read at your own peril ! Read More... Posted Wednesday, May 13, 2009 12:00 AM | 4 Comments Filed under: animation, Pixar, Pixar Animation Studios, film, movie, 2009, animated feature, Pete Docter, Up

• In just one week, the Con is on !

  Jim Hill reviews the programming for Comic-Con 2008 and then points out some panels & signings that Disneyana fans should probably seek out while they're down in San Diego Read More... Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 12:00 AM | 2 Comments Filed under: Disney, TV, Pixar, ABC, Disney Channel, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, television, Walt Disney Home Entertainment, Bolt, film, movie, Eric Goldberg, 2008, 2009, Disney / Pixar, TV show, feature film , Chris Sanders, The Little Mermaid -- Ariel's Beginning, comic book, comic books , ABC reality series, Up, Prince of Persia

• Disney Consumer Products isn't getting its hopes up for "Up"

  Jim Hill takes a close look at the retail side of the Mouse House. In particular why Disney Consumer Products is now taking a much more pragmatic approach toward the licensing of Pixar's next few pictures Read More... Posted Tuesday, April 01, 2008 12:00 AM | 21 Comments Filed under: Disney, Pixar, toys, Disney Consumer Products, John Lasseter, Disney's California Adventure, Cars, Ratatouille, Brad Bird, Disney Store, Pixar Animation Studios, The Walt Disney Company, WDI, DCA, 2008, 2009, Disney / Pixar, animated feature, Cars Land, Pete Docter, 2006, retail chain , 2010, Up