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• Monday Mouse Watch: Will Dick Cook’s exit trip up “Pirates 4” as well as the Muppets’ big-screen return?

  Jim Hill shares what he’s heard about the sudden resignation of the Chairman of Walt Disney Studios. In particular the impact that this management change may have on the various pictures that Cook had personally put into development Read More... Posted Monday, September 21, 2009 12:00 AM | 10 Comments Filed under: Pirates of the Caribbean, Bob Iger, Johnny Depp, Walt Disney Pictures, Dick Cook, Anaheim Convention Center, Oren Aviv, Los Angeles, Walt Disney Studios, film, D23, 2009, Pirates of the Caribbean 4, Pirates 4, 2011, Chairman, development pipeline, Pirates of the Caribbean films, Pirates of the Caribbean franchise , Development , Capt. Jack Sparrow, D23 EXPO, films

• Pixar piles on the international intrigue with “Cars 2”

  Jim Hill walks you through the storyline of this Summer 2011 Walt Disney Pictures release. Which sends the Radiator Springs gang overseas and then has Mater being mistaken for a secret agent Read More... Posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:00 AM | 7 Comments Filed under: Disney, Pixar, John Lasseter, Walt Disney Pictures, Robert Zemeckis, Cars, Pixar Animation Studios, Italy, Japan, Germany, D23, animated feature, animated short, animated features, London, Disney Digital 3D, 2011, 2006, 1989, 1985, Summer, Back to the Future , 1990, D23 EXPO, Radiator Springs, Mater, Cars Toons, Mater's Tall Tales, Cars 2, Universal Pictures

• Pins & mini-posters await “Walt & El Grupo” fans in Anaheim, NYC & LA

  Jim Hill talks about some of the fun freebies that can be had if you attend the initial engagements of this new Ted Thomas film Read More... Posted Tuesday, September 08, 2009 12:00 AM | 1 Comments Filed under: Walt Disney, Walt Disney Pictures, Anaheim, New York City, Anaheim Convention Center, Disneyana, Los Angeles, NYC, South of the Border with Walt: Walt Disney and the Good Neighbor Program 1941 - 1948, LA, movie, Tom Sito, D23, Disneyana Enthusiasts, 2009, Disneyana fans, Ted Thomas , Walt & El Grupo, pin, J B Kaufman, South American , Saludos Amigos, Orange, pins, New York, D23 EXPO, documentary, Egyptian, 1941, Kuniko Okubo

• “Mickey’s Sweatshop,” “Tink My Ride” and … “Enchanted 2” ?!

  Want a peek at The Walt Disney Company’s future? Then take a look at this list of recently registered domain names that Jim Hill just compiled Read More... Posted Thursday, August 20, 2009 12:00 AM | 4 Comments Filed under: Disney, TV, Disney Channel, Walt Disney Pictures, Disneyland, Tinker Bell, The Walt Disney Company, Disneyland Resort, Kevin Lima, Hollywood, movie, Disney Channel Original, 2007, TV show, TV movie, animated series , home premiere, 2012, 2010, Disney Studios , domain name , domain names, Walt Disney Company, Enchanted, 2013, Ever After, Ever, Disney XD, TV series, Disneyland Park

• “Ponyo” celebrates childhood, magic, the beauty of nature and … oh, yeah … ham

  Jim Hill reviews Hayao Miyazaki’s latest. Which Walt Disney Pictures has done a superb job of readying for its North American theatrical release Read More... Posted Friday, August 14, 2009 12:00 AM | 1 Comments Filed under: Walt Disney Pictures, E.T., Fujimoto, film, movie, 2008, 2009, seas, animated feature, Hans Christian Andersen, Lily Tomlin, Betty White, Noah Cyrus, Hayao Miyazaki, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, goldfish, motion picture, North America , 1988, Sosuke, Ponyo, The Little Mermaid, Cloris Leachman, ocean, sea, Frankie Jonas, Melissa Mathison, ham, My Neighbor Totoro, Liam Neeson

• The John Hughes / ABC / Walt Disney Company connection

  In honor of the passing of this talented filmmaker, Jim Hill shares a few anecdotes that reflect on the times that Hughes worked for the Mouse Read More... Posted Friday, August 07, 2009 12:00 AM | 3 Comments Filed under: Disney, movies, Universal Studios, Walt Disney, ABC, Walt Disney Pictures, Michael Eisner, Hollywood Pictures, Disneyland, 101 Dalmatians, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Walt Disney Productions, The Walt Disney Company, Ron Miller, television, Harold Ramis, Jim Belushi, Walt Disney Studios, Home Alone, film, movie, Vacation '58, Mouse House, Walley World, 1950s, TV show, 1997, Mickey, The Absent-Minded Professor, film title, Spaceballs III: The Search for Spaceballs II, writer , The Breakfast Club, 1996 , Robin Williams, Great Oaks Entertainment, Jackie Chan, Warner Bros. , John Hughes, director , Pretty in Pink, National Lampoon, National Lampoon's Animal House, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, vacation, cross country trip , Michelle Pfieffer, The Bee, Flubber, Faber College, slapstick, family vacation, screenplay, script, Curly Sue, motion picture, Jaws 3 People 0, 1990, television show , Ricardo Mestres, 1990s, 1991, films, producer, 1979, Delta House, National Lampoon's Vacation, TV series, Sixteen Candles, Planes Trains and Automobiles, Disneyland Park, Eddie Bracken

• Do eye-popping effects & an emotional thru-line really hold the key to audiences connecting with “Alice” ?

  Jim Hill shares what Tim Burton said at Comic-Con last month while this acclaimed filmmaker was talking up Disney’s new Digital 3D version of “Alice in Wonderland” Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 05, 2009 12:00 AM | 3 Comments Filed under: Disney, Johnny Depp, Walt Disney Pictures, Alice in Wonderland, Tim Burton, Walt Disney Studios, film, movie, 2009, animated feature, London, 3D, Disney Digital 3D, 3D film , 2010, Pretty in Pink, 3D movie, San Diego, Comic-Con , Comic-Con International, live action, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland

• Will showing selected scenes from “The Princess and the Frog” finally silence this film’s critics?

  Jim Hill writes about the new tack that Walt Disney Animation Studios is taking with the promotion of its new hand-drawn animated feature. Which involves screening footage from “The Princess and the Frog” at events that will be attended by African-American opinion makers Read More... Posted Monday, August 03, 2009 12:00 AM | 10 Comments Filed under: Disney, Walt Disney Pictures, Ron Clements, John Musker, Walt Disney Animation Studios, The Walt Disney Company, New York City, Los Angeles, NYC, LA, film, movie, 2009, animated feature, November, Tampa, film festival, New York, Aladdin, The Princess and the Frog, The Little Mermaid, The Great Mouse Detective

• Flynn’s Arcade gives Comic-Con attendees a taste of “TRON: Legacy”

  Jim Hill shares some photos from Saturday night in San Diego, when he toured the display that Walt Disney Pictures had set up on Sixth & J Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2009 12:00 AM | 3 Comments Filed under: Disney, Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Productions, Alice in Wonderland, Disney Digital 3D, TRON: Legacy, 2010, Pretty in Pink, summer flick, Summer, Tron , 1982, Tron 2, Tron Sequel, San Diego Convention Center , San Diego, Comic-Con , Comic-Con International

• D23 Expo buttons & ‘bots kept the crowds coming back for more in San Diego

  Jim Hill shares some of Nancy Stadler’s shots from Booth 3917. Which is where the Official Community of Disney Fans had set up shop in the San Diego Convention Center Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2009 12:00 AM | 7 Comments Filed under: Disney, Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Productions, Sky High, D23, Disneyana Enthusiasts, 2009, comic , Disney / Pixar, Disneyana community , comic book, comic books , TRON: Legacy, Condorman, 1981, 1990, Tron , Tron 2, Steve Lisberger, Tron Sequel, San Diego Convention Center , San Diego, Comic-Con , Comic-Con International

• Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland” exhibit gets ready to wander the globe

  Jim Hill reveals where this Comic-Con highlight may be headed next. He also shares some information about the plot of this new Tim Burton film Read More... Posted Monday, July 27, 2009 12:00 AM | 4 Comments Filed under: Disney, Walt Disney Pictures, Ticket & Transportation Center, Toronto, Alice in Wonderland, Tim Burton, movie, touring version , London, Disney Digital 3D, 2010, Pretty in Pink, Comic-Con , Comic-Con International, tours, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland

• Comic-Con crowds go crazy for “TRON: Legacy”

  Jim Hill reports in Hall H, where Jeff Bridges made an appearance at the Disney 3D panel to talk about what it was like to revisit the World of TRON 27 years after the release of the first film Read More... Posted Friday, July 24, 2009 12:00 AM | 5 Comments Filed under: Disney, Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Productions, 2008, 2009, TRON: Legacy, 2010, Tron , Jeff Bridges, 1982, Tron 2, Tron Sequel, San Diego Convention Center , San Diego, Comic-Con , Comic-Con International

• Marty Sklar honored with Window on Main Street

  On the occasion of this Disney Legend’s retirement, Jim Hill uses a Newsreel from 1983 to reflect on the Company’s past, present and future Read More... Posted Friday, July 17, 2009 12:00 AM | 4 Comments Filed under: Walt Disney, Imagineering, computer animation, CG, John Lasseter, Walt Disney Pictures, Disneyland, Marty Sklar, Disney Legend, Walt Disney Productions, The Walt Disney Company, Main Street U.S.A., WDI, Imagineer, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Studios, computer, Glen Keane, 2009, Golden Horseshoe , Main Street USA, Where the Wild Things Are, The Brave Little Toaster, retired, 1955, Tron , Tron Sequel, choreography, choreographer, Golden Horseshoe Revue

• “Nemo” gets new screenwriter, subs & costumes to be displayed in San Diego

  Jim Hill brings you a brief Mouse House news round-up, as he talks about how Randall Wallace has been hired to overhaul Disney’s “20,000 Leagues” prequel as well as sharing the latest news from Comic-Con Read More... Posted Friday, July 10, 2009 12:00 PM | 3 Comments Filed under: Disney, convention, Walt Disney Pictures, Sky High, 20000 Leagues Under the Sea, Walt Disney Studios, D23, 2009, Disneyana fans, Captain Nemo: 20000 Leagues Under the Sea, Randall Wallace, limited edition , 2010, Condorman, Tron , San Diego Convention Center , San Diego, convention center , Comic-Con , Comic-Con International, Academy Award-winning, 1954, Jules Verne, exclusive

• Licensing International Expo 2009 offers sneak peeks at new films from Fox, Pixar, DreamWorks Animation and Universal Studios

  Jim Hill shares some shots that he took while wandering the aisles at Mandalay Bay's convention center. Which is where many of the major studios promoted their upcoming motion pictures last week Read More... Posted Monday, June 08, 2009 12:00 AM | 15 Comments Filed under: Disney, Pixar, Universal Studios, Pirates of the Caribbean, CG, Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Depp, Walt Disney Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Fox, Pixar Animation Studios, Jack Sparrow, Walt Disney Studios, Las Vegas, Walden Media, Disney / Pixar, Shrek, Pete Docter, Captain Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean 4, Pirates 4, 3D, 2011, 2012, 2010, Toy Story 3, Up, 3D movie, Capt. Jack Sparrow, Licensing International Expo, convention center , Cars 2