Noe Valladolid

Though Epic Mickey 2 gets all of the Disney-related details right, it's still somewhat frustrating for gamers

Noe Valladolid — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:26:00 GMT

Epic Mickey 2 the Power of Two (EM2) is out now on multiple consoles including the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii and Wii U. The game deserves special consideration for readers of JHM because it is layered with several generations worth of material from the Disney Archives, theme parks and film library. The world of Epic Mickey, or "Wasteland" is so saturated with history that it could catch trivia specialists flat-footed. Warren Spector, lifelong Disney fan and creator of the game had said...(read more)

Is Disney now ready to really step up its game when it comes to videogames?

Noe Valladolid — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:21:00 GMT

With "Marvel's The Avengers" having sold a billion dollars worth of tickets worldwide after just 19 days in theaters, the ripple effect that this Joss Whedon film is causing will be felt for years yet to come. Children will grow up dreaming of robot suits and flying aircraft carriers, some will undoubtedly be the next generation of visual effects artists, engineers and programmers. Toys, cartoons and action figures will all get a boost this summer and holiday season. Parents and kids...(read more)

Magic Castle Online allows Tokyo Disney fans to virtually visit a Disney-themed town

Noe Valladolid — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:50:00 GMT

Japan is filled with with millions of Disney enthusiasts and they have been a buzz these past few months. Both the Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea Parks have changed the themes to their shows and parades for the seasons, some of the floats are returning favorites. The parks are exploring a unique mix of Japanese and Western-themed holidays. For example last year the park combined the Christian Easter celebration with the Asian Lunar New Year , which happened to fall on the year of the rabbit...(read more)

Disney's "Motorcity" -inspired game, "Drive," sets online gamers hearts racing

Noe Valladolid — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:47:00 GMT

Visitors to the Disney websites have probably noticed that the "Games" button is listed prominently next to "Stars and Characters." No longer considered a passing trend online gaming is a billion dollar industry that has caught the eye of Disney. The company has done well targeting younger gamers and families through the Club Penguin online community but has found it a little harder to find a game that caters to the larger gaming public. Previous efforts to tie in characters and...(read more)

All-Star Superman is a stellar home premiere version of DC's Eisner Award-winning series

Noe Valladolid — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:42:00 GMT

DC Universe Animated Original Movies has done it again with the latest addition to its series of top quality home premieres, All-Star Superman . A skillful screen adaptation of that bi-monthlu comic series that Grant Morrison wrote and Frank Quitely penciled. All-Star Superman ranks right up there with the very best installments in this Warner Premiere / Warner Bros. Animation / DC Comics series, Green Lantern: First Flight and Justice League - The New Frontier . Copyright Warner Home Video. All...(read more)

The Big Line Up

Jim Hill — Mon, 24 Jan 2005 21:00:00 GMT

JHM contributor Peter Bell returns with his take on all the new rides, shows and attractions that were recently announced for the Disneyland Paris Resort....(read more)

Is Walt Disney Studios about to get a toon-up?

Jim Hill — Mon, 03 Jan 2005 21:00:00 GMT

JHM contributor Peter Bell returns with another great column about this troubled Parisian theme park. This time around, Bell reveals the Goofy plans the Imagineers supposedly have in store for WDS....(read more)

It's a (Sea) Dog's Life

Jim Hill — Sun, 05 Dec 2004 21:00:00 GMT

JHM guest writer Peter Bell reveals some intriguing rumors about the Adventure Isle section at Disneyland Paris. Could it be that Capt. Jack Sparrow is about to set down roots inside of the Swiss Family treehouse?...(read more)

Making a Splash in Frontierland

Jim Hill — Sun, 28 Nov 2004 21:00:00 GMT

Could everyone's favorite flume ride finally be on its way to Disneyland Paris? JHM contributor Peter Bell shares some of the stories that he's heard about what may in the works for Disney's Parsian theme park....(read more)

Is a shiny new future in store for DLP's Discoveryland?

Jim Hill — Sun, 21 Nov 2004 21:00:00 GMT

JHM guest writer Peter Bell returns with a brand new column that shines a spotlight on what may be in store for this side of Disneyland Paris. Which is good news for all you Buzz Lightyear fans, but bad news for you "Timekeeper" fans....(read more)

A detailed look at Disneyland Paris' Space Mountain: Mission 2

Jim Hill — Sun, 14 Nov 2004 21:00:00 GMT

JHM guest writer Peter Bell returns with an intriguing column about the revamping of this popular Discoveryland attraction. Is DLP's Mission 2 a sign of better things to come, or a last gasp for this financially troubled resort?...(read more)

A Question of Atmosphere

Jim Hill — Wed, 12 May 2004 20:00:00 GMT

JHM guest writer Peter Bell contributes an intriguing column to the site, suggesting that Walt Disney Studios' main problem may be its absence of detail and theming....(read more)