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Disney animation fans rejoice, now that there’s more Moore on the market

Jim Hill — Tue, 25 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks about Disney Legend Freddy Moore. Who Electric Tiki Design is about to honor with the release of a limited edition statue that then recreates one of his more iconic “Girls”...(read more)

“Waking Sleeping Beauty” celebrates the Second Golden Age of Disney Feature Animation

Jim Hill — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill chats with Don Hahn, the director of this terrific new documentary which takes a detailed look at all the personalities & projects that shaped Walt Disney Animation Studios from 1984 to 1994...(read more)

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

Jim Hill — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Jim Hill — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Jim Hill — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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 ...(read more)

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

Jim Hill — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Jim Hill — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Jim Hill — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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 ...(read more)

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

Jim Hill — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares some of the more intriguing domain names that The Walt Disney Company has registered in recent weeks...(read more)

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

Jim Hill — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Jim Hill — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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?...(read more)

“The Proposal” just isn’t all that engaging

Jim Hill — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Jim Hill — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Jim Hill — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Jim Hill — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)