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• Toon Tuesday: How to have a rockin' good time on Mickey Mouse’s birthday

  Looking for different ways to spend November 18th? Jim Hill's suggestions takes you from a museum to Broadway, from rock 'n' roll memorabilia auctions to theme park attractions Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:00 AM | 5 Comments Filed under: animation, Disney, theme park, TV, Walt Disney, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disneyland Paris, Miley Cyrus, Chicago, Mickey Mouse, Michael Jackson, Walt Disney Studios, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Paris, animated character, Broadway musical, 1998, 2009, TV show, animated short, Hannah Montana , 1996 , Jonas Brothers, rock 'n' roll , thrill ride, rock legends , rock legend, roller coaster, national tour, theme parks, 1999, Shrek the Musical, Broadway Theatre, Walt Disney Company, 1928, Colony Theater, Steamboat Willie, birthday, 2002, Disney XD, TV series, rock star

• Disney treasures to come up for bid at S/R Labs’ Fall 2009 auction

  Jim Hill shares some of the 237 story sketches, animation drawings & concept paintings that will be go under the gavel today & tomorrow in Westlake Village, CA Read More... Posted Monday, October 26, 2009 12:00 AM | 1 Comments Filed under: animation, Disney, Walt Disney, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, Mary Blair, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, Tim Burton, 2009, Pinocchio, The Fox and the Hound, Walt & El Grupo, animation fan, Disney Studios , Disney animation rarities, Snow White

• All hands on deck! Limited-edition Nautilus to be displayed at the D23 EXPO

  Jim Hill takes a hands-on approach in today’s article. Which talks about the new high-end collectible that eFX Inc. will be showcasing at the Anaheim Convention Center now through Sunday Read More... Posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 12:00 AM | 5 Comments Filed under: Disney, Walt Disney, Walt Disney Productions, 20000 Leagues Under the Sea, Anaheim Convention Center, film, D23, 2009, models , D23 EXPO, 1954

• “Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen” offers a twisted take on Disney's Snow White

  Jim Hill reviews Serena Valentino’s first novel. Which tells the story of Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated cartoon from the Queen's POV Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 02, 2009 12:00 AM | 1 Comments Filed under: book, Disney, musical, Walt Disney, Disney Press, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Crone, Disney Princess, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, Serena Valentino, Heart Box, 2009, Wicked Queen, August, Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen, Wicked, Gregory Maguire, 1937, Magic Mirror, Huntsman

• "Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" features seldom-seen artwork

  Jim Hill reviews Disney Press' newest picture book. Which is illustrated with some of the inspirational paintings that illustrator Gustaf Tenggren created for the Studio's first-ever feature-length animated cartoon Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 12:00 AM | 2 Comments Filed under: book, Disney, Walt Disney, Disney Press, Peter Pan, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney's Cinderella, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, concept art, Cynthia Rylant, Animation Research Library, ARL, 2719 Hyperion, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Blu-ray, 2009, October, animated feature, Pinocchio, picture book, Disney Studios , 1936, 1950, conceptual paintings, conceptual painting, Snow White, Ridley Pearson, Disney Book Group, Dave Barry, Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland, Walt Disney's Peter Pan, Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Gustaf Tenggren, 1953, diamond edition

• Remembering Virginia Davis (1918 - 2009)

  Jim Hill looks back over the life & career of Disney’s first star, that talented little girl who lit up the “Alice Comedies” Read More... Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:00 AM | 0 Comments Filed under: animation, Disney, Walt Disney, Disney Legend, Walt Disney Productions, Virginia, Alice in Wonderland, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Hollywood, 1920s, Walt Disney Studios, animated character, Pinocchio, cartoons, Disney Feature Animation, animated short, Virginia Davis, Virginia Davis McGhee, Hollywood history, Disney animation rarities, cartoon series, Snow White, Alice Comedies, Alice's Wonderland, animation historian

• 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

• Friends of the Walt Disney Family Museum page features info on ticket prices, hours

  Are you frustrated by the lack of info that’s out there about this state-of-the-art facility (which is still on track to open October 1st)? Jim Hill suggests that you check out this informative new Facebook page Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 08, 2009 12:00 AM | 3 Comments Filed under: Disney, Walt Disney, Roger Colton, San Francisco, Diane Disney Miller, timed-entry, FaceBook, D23, 2009, The Presidio, Richard Benefield, Walter E Disney Miller, Friends of the Walt Disney Family Museum, Leo Holzer, The Walt Disney Family Museum

• "Now it's time to say goodbye ... " : Remembering Wayne Allwine (1947 - 2009)

  Jim Hill reflects on the lifetime & career of this Disney Legend. Who passed away this past Monday due to complications from diabetes Read More... Posted Wednesday, May 20, 2009 12:05 AM | 4 Comments Filed under: Disney, Walt Disney, Disney Consumer Products, Walt Disney Productions, The Walt Disney Company, Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney Studios, Disney Studios , Disney theme park

• Controversial cartoon characters come up for bid in next week's S/R Laboratories auction

  If you're easily offended, maybe you shouldn't look at today's JHM article. Which features somewhat infamous images from "Fantasia," "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and "Song of the South" Read More... Posted Friday, May 15, 2009 12:00 AM | 3 Comments Filed under: animation, Disney, Walt Disney, Walt Disney Productions, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Song of the South, Walt Disney Studios, animated character, Disney animation rarities, Fantasia, artwork

• "The Archive Series: Story" features a stunning selection of art from Disney's Animation Research Library

  Jim Hill reviews this impressive new hardcover from Disney Editions. He also talks up Don Hahn's book signing tomorrow night at the Barnes & Noble at the Americana at Brand Read More... Posted Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:00 AM | 1 Comments Filed under: animation, book, Disney, Walt Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Samuel Goldwyn, Jeff Kurtti, Disney Editions, Walt Disney's Legends of Imagineering and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park, Cinderella, Animation Research Library, ARL, WDAS, featurette, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Los Angeles, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, Song of the South, Glen Keane, LA, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Christmas, film, 2008, feature film , Disney Feature Animation, The Fox and the Hound, short, holiday shopping list, Joe Ranft, Hans Christian Andersen, Chris Sanders, December , Mulan, animation fan, shorts, Don Hahn , Fantasia 2000, archives , Barnes & Noble, The Little Mermaid, Steamboat Willie, films, The Alchemy of Animation: Making an Animated Film in the Modern Age, Lilo & Stitch, story, Lilo and Stitch, holiday, feature-length cartoon, Highlander, Bill Peet, Brizzi Brothers, Gaetan Brizzi, Paul Brizzi, The Americana at Brand , In the Bag, Humphrey the Bear, Hellfire, What's This, Firebird Suite, Walt Disney Animation Studios The Archive Series: Story, storyboards, storyboard, story sketches, story sketch, boards, board, featurettes, 1930s, artwork, Malibu, sketches, signing, Christmas gift

• Is everything on display in DCA's "Blue Sky Cellar" actually going to get built? Maybe. Maybe not

  In this week's "Why For," Jim Hill looks back over the history of the Disney Parks & Resorts at the rides, shows and attraction (some of them announced by Walt Disney himself) that ultimately didn't get built Read More... Posted Friday, October 24, 2008 12:00 AM | 4 Comments Filed under: Disney, Walt Disney, Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Epcot, Disney Theatrical, Disney's California Adventure, The Jungle Cruise, Anaheim, Orlando, Disney Press, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Productions, High School Musical franchise, Sleeping Beauty Castle, International Street, Alice in Wonderland, Disneyana, Disney Parks & Resorts, WDW, DCA, Disneyland Hotel, 1974, JHM, Disney World, Frontierland, Disneyana fans, attractions, shows, rides, New York Times, 1966 , Disneyana community , Rivers of America, shooting gallery, Walt Disney Company, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

• Tune Thursday : Is Disney getting ready to launch a new record label?

  Jim Hill has some interesting info on Lyric Street, Disney Music's Nashville-based operation. Which appears to be gearing up for a launch of a second imprint Read More... Posted Thursday, October 02, 2008 12:00 AM | 3 Comments Filed under: Disney, music, Walt Disney, Disney Channel, The Walt Disney Company, Halloween, September, Thanksgiving, 1997, artists , President, June , 2004, Carolwood Records, Lyric Street, Disney Music Group, country music, Rascal Flatts, start-up costs, Nashville, music industry, Randy Goodman, Nashville Business Journal, lean, focused, SHeDAISY, Bucky Covington, Trent Tomlinson, Josh Gracin, Sarah Buxton, Phil Stacey, Marcel, airtime, Top Five , radio, record label, ride the rails , Carolwood Pacific, Disney history buffs , Carolwood, miniature steam train , backyard, Al Petteway, Carolwood Country, Carolwood Music, CW 101, CW downloads, CW promotion, CWR Media, D23 EXPO, imprint , business plan, forces in the marketplace, roster of artists, second imprint , Christian, Christian marketplace, marketplace, Disney Music , country music label , Hollywood Records , synergistic opportunities , ABC television networks, Radio Disney

• "Disney at Dawn" continues the adventures of the Kingdom Keepers

  Jim Hill reviews the latest installment of this Ridley Pearson series, an adventure book for young adults which is primarily set at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 24, 2008 12:00 AM | 3 Comments Filed under: book, Disney, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Expedition Everest : Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, Disney's Hollywood Studios, The Magic Kingdom, Disney Editions, Sleeping Beauty, WDW, Expedition Everest, 2008, The Walt Disney World Resort, 2005, Cinderella Castle , behind-the-scenes , Maleficent, Ridley Pearson, The Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark, Kingdom Keepers II: Disney At Dawn, Kingdom Keepers, The Kingdom Keepers, Maharajah Jungle Trek, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Conservation Station, Wishes, Yeti

• "Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland" showcases Mary Blair's concept art

  Jim Hill reviews a brand-new picture book which is built around the amazing artwork that this Disney Legend created for that 1951 animated feature Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 17, 2008 12:00 AM | 1 Comments Filed under: book, Disney, Walt Disney, Disney Press, Peter Pan, Disney Legend, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Mary Blair, concept art, Walt Disney Studios, 2008, 2009, animated feature, 2007, picture book, artists , 1951, bookshelf