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"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

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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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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

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Oscar Watch '08: Miramax maxes out while the Mouse gets skunked

Was today a good day or a bad day at Walt Disney Studios? Well, as Jim Hill points out, it all depends on whether you work at Miramax Films or on the Walt Disney Pictures side of the house Read More...

Posted Tuesday, January 22, 2008 12:00 PM | 37 Comments

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"To Infinity and Beyond!" is an entertaining look back at Pixar's first two decades

Jim Hill reviews Karen Paik's inspired (more importantly, inspiring) new history of Pixar Animation Studios. Which offers a lot of insight about how John Lasseter became the Big Kahuna of the CG world Read More...

Posted Thursday, November 29, 2007 12:00 AM | 4 Comments

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Tube Tuesday: Gary Trousdale tries to "Shrek the Halls" without first wrecking DreamWorks Animation's most important franchise

Jim Hill chats with this WDAS vet about many of the ogre-sized challenges he faced while directing this new holiday special. Which airs tomorrow night on ABC Read More...

Posted Tuesday, November 27, 2007 12:00 AM | 6 Comments