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Scott Liljenquist

Will the Virtual Porthole give Disney Cruise Line the inside track when it comes to booking inside staterooms?

Posted 12-29-2009

by Jim Hill
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Scott Liljenquist of Mouseketrips talks about DCL’s latest innovation. Which seems to really be having an impact when it comes to advance reservations for the Disney Dream
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Scott Liljenquist

What sort of perks are in the works for the Disney Dream?

Posted 10-29-2009

by Jim Hill
- 3 Comments
In advance of Disney Cruise Line's big announcement today in NYC, Scott Liljenquist of Mouseketrips shares his observations about the next ship to join the fleet
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Scott Liljenquist

Travel Thursday: Disney Wonder wanders north to Alaska starting in 2011

Posted 10-08-2009

by Jim Hill
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Scott Liljenquist of Mouseketrips points out some of the more interesting aspects of the Disney Cruise Line’s big announcement from last month
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Scott Liljenquist

Mickey varies the menu at Walt Disney World

Posted 09-07-2009

by Jim Hill
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Scott Liljenquist of Mouseketrips serves up some food for thought as he discusses some recent changes at the Resort
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Monday Mouse Watch : Vegas veteran wades in on “Disney’s World of Color”

Posted 07-06-2009

by Jim Hill
- 4 Comments
Jim Hill chats with Gene Bowling, the front feature manager for the Bellagio Resort & Casino. Who talks about the many challenges involved with operating & maintaining a multi-million dollar fountain show...
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“Phineas & Ferb” creators say that creativity holds the key to making the most of your summer vacation

Posted 07-03-2009

by Jim Hill
- 18 Comments
Jim Hill shares the wisdom of Dan Povenmire & Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, who use examples from their own childhood to show today's kids how they too can have a very enjoyable June, July & August...
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Comic-Con Countdown: Getting right to the Heart (Box) of the matter

Posted 07-02-2009

by Jim Hill
- 1 Comments
Jim Hill chats with Bryan Ono, President of eFX Inc. about the premiere Disney Gallery Collection item that they’ll be previewing at this year’s Comic-Con International ...
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Hollywood bets big on “Beast,” considers remake of “My Fair Lady”

Posted 07-01-2009

by Jim Hill
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Jim Hill talks up the trio of “Beauties” that are either already in production and/or currently in development. He also considers CBS Films & Columbia Pictures’ plan to remake Warner Bros. Academy Award-winner from 1964...
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Years for Fears: Advance planning really pays off when it comes to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

Posted 06-26-2009

by Jim Hill
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Jim Hill talks with Michael Roddy, director of Show Development at the Universal Orlando Resort, about all the behind-the-scene effort that goes into pulling off a seasonal event of this size...
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Toon Thursday : Tickets for Lasseter / Miyazaki event go on sale today at 9:01 a.m.

Posted 06-25-2009

by Jim Hill
- 2 Comments
Jim Hill talks up this once-in-a-lifetime event. Where John Lasseter will play host to Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science ...
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Disney's Imagination Park?! The Maleficent Movie?! It’s time to shine a spotlight on new Disney domain names

Posted 06-24-2009

by Jim Hill
- 7 Comments
Jim Hill shares some of the more intriguing domain names that The Walt Disney Company has registered in recent weeks...
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Tube Tuesday : Hutch Dano & Adam Hicks skateboard into the spotlight with “Zeke & Luther”

Posted 06-23-2009

by Jim Hill
- 14 Comments
Jim Hill chats with the 17-year-olds who co-star in Disney XD’s newest series, which racked up record-breaking ratings during its primetime debut last Monday night...
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Monday Mouse Watch : “Rapunzel” revealed; a “G-Force” sequel?

Posted 06-22-2009

by Jim Hill
- 8 Comments
Jim Hill wonders why more people aren’t talking about Carmen Esquer’s article for Disney twenty-three magazine. Which features an in-depth interview with Nathan Greno & Byron Howard, “Rapunzel” ‘s new directors. PLUS Does Jerry Bruckheimer has another franchise in the works?...
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“The Proposal” just isn’t all that engaging

Posted 06-19-2009

by Jim Hill
- 2 Comments
Jim Hill reviews this new romantic comedy from Touchstone Pictures. Which – in spite of Sandra Bullock & Ryan Reynolds’ herculean efforts – can’t quite overcome its underwritten script...
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Tune Thursday: Fresh faces add new fun to Broadway’s “The Little Mermaid”

Posted 06-18-2009

by Jim Hill
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Jim Hill talks up the talented trio of performers that have just joined the cast of this long-running Disney Theatrical production, which continues on at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre...
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With “Toy Story 3,” “Cars 2” and “Monsters, Inc. 2” now in the works, why no “Incredibles 2” ?

Posted 06-17-2009

by Jim Hill
- 17 Comments
Jim Hill’s back with even more tales from the 2009 Licensing International Expo. This time around, he talks about what’s been holding up development of an “Incredibles” sequel...
Galen Simon

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant celebrates 75 years of great service

Posted 06-16-2009

by Jim Hill
- 3 Comments
Galen Simon was at Knott's Berry Farm this past Saturday, as several dozen former waitresses joined Marion Knott for a reunion luncheon as well as a rededication of this Orange County historic landmark...
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Don’t duck out on this opportunity to become Donald’s official portrait artist

Posted 06-12-2009

by Jim Hill
- 6 Comments
Jim Hill reminds all D23 members that the deadline is rapidly approaching for submitting sketches for the Donald Duck Portrait Contest. He also reviews this once-in-a-lifetime competition's somewhat convoluted entry process...
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It's Handy Manny to the rescue at the 2009 Licensing Show

Posted 06-04-2009

by Jim Hill
- 2 Comments
Jim Hill checks in from the convention center at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Where the Disney Channel just announced its expansion plans for this hit preschool series...
Todd James Pierce

“Milt Kahl : Animation’s Michelangelo” paid tribute to a true Disney Legend

Posted 04-30-2009

by Todd James Pierce
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Todd James Pierce reports in on Monday night’s Marc Davis Celebration of Animation event at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Where many industry vets recalled Kahl’s artistry & attitude...
Todd James Pierce

CalArts celebrates the 100th birthday of animation pioneer Jules Engel

Posted 04-20-2009

by Todd James Pierce
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Todd James Pierce reports on Saturday night's event, where industry vets Henry Selick, Mark Kirkland and Jorge Guttierrez discussed the impact that Engel's teachings had on their careers...
Todd James Pierce

Oscar nominees share behind-the-scenes stories at AMPAS' Best Animated Feature Symposium

Posted 02-20-2009

by Todd James Pierce
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With the Academy Awards now just days away, JHM contributor Todd James Pierce reports in from last night's event at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Where the directors of "Bolt," "Kung Fu Panda" and "WALL-E" all talked up their toons...
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Kingdom Comics key creatives aren't ready to talk about Disney's graphic novels line. Not yet, anyway

Posted 02-19-2009

by Jim Hill
- 6 Comments
Jim Hill reports on an amusing but not exactly informative panel at this year New York Comic-Con. Where Ahmet Zappa and Christian Beranek tried to figure out what they could say about Kingdom Comics that then wouldn’t upset the Disney brass...
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"Hippo in a Tutu" reveals the hidden history of Disney's cartoon choreography

Posted 02-18-2009

by Jim Hill
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Jim Hill reviews Mindy Aloff's book, which talks about the many talented performers who labored in secret in order to help create dance sequences for the Studios' animated shorts & features...
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Disney's newest princess makes a grand entrance at the 2009 American International Toy Fair

Posted 02-17-2009

by Jim Hill
- 8 Comments
Jim Hill brings you the latest news from the Jacob K. Javits Center, where Mattel just previewed many of its "The Princess and the Frog" products. Which will be hitting store shelves later this Fall...

Contributors

The Pixar Way -- Part I: "What We Didn't Know" or "My Journey of Pain"

Tube Tuesday : Hutch Dano & Adam Hicks skateboard into the spotlight with “Zeke & Luther”

Popeye's Voyage: The Quest for Pappy

“Phineas & Ferb” creators say that creativity holds the key to making the most of your summer vacation

With “Toy Story 3,” “Cars 2” and “Monsters, Inc. 2” now in the works, why no “Incredibles 2” ?

“Incredibles” sequel is stalled until Bird can get “1906” off the ground

“The Proposal” just isn’t all that engaging

"Cars" officially rolled out at Tuesday night's ShoWest event

Hollywood bets big on “Beast,” considers remake of “My Fair Lady”

The El Capitan Theatre: An Appreciation

Will the Virtual Porthole give Disney Cruise Line the inside track when it comes to booking inside staterooms?

What sort of perks are in the works for the Disney Dream?

Travel Thursday: Disney Wonder wanders north to Alaska starting in 2011

Mickey varies the menu at Walt Disney World

Monday Mouse Watch : Vegas veteran wades in on “Disney’s World of Color”

“Phineas & Ferb” creators say that creativity holds the key to making the most of your summer vacation

Comic-Con Countdown: Getting right to the Heart (Box) of the matter

Hollywood bets big on “Beast,” considers remake of “My Fair Lady”

Years for Fears: Advance planning really pays off when it comes to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

Toon Thursday : Tickets for Lasseter / Miyazaki event go on sale today at 9:01 a.m.

Disney's Imagination Park?! The Maleficent Movie?! It’s time to shine a spotlight on new Disney domain names

Tube Tuesday : Hutch Dano & Adam Hicks skateboard into the spotlight with “Zeke & Luther”

Monday Mouse Watch : “Rapunzel” revealed; a “G-Force” sequel?

“The Proposal” just isn’t all that engaging

Tune Thursday: Fresh faces add new fun to Broadway’s “The Little Mermaid”

With “Toy Story 3,” “Cars 2” and “Monsters, Inc. 2” now in the works, why no “Incredibles 2” ?

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant celebrates 75 years of great service

Don’t duck out on this opportunity to become Donald’s official portrait artist

It's Handy Manny to the rescue at the 2009 Licensing Show

“Milt Kahl : Animation’s Michelangelo” paid tribute to a true Disney Legend

CalArts celebrates the 100th birthday of animation pioneer Jules Engel

Oscar nominees share behind-the-scenes stories at AMPAS' Best Animated Feature Symposium

Kingdom Comics key creatives aren't ready to talk about Disney's graphic novels line. Not yet, anyway

"Hippo in a Tutu" reveals the hidden history of Disney's cartoon choreography

Disney's newest princess makes a grand entrance at the 2009 American International Toy Fair