October, 2002

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Universal Studios Hollywood's The Walking Dead Attraction is amazing. Just don't make the mistake of calling it a maze

Jim Hill

09-22-2016

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When Southern Californian fright fans return to Universal Studios Hollywood this Friday for the official kick-off of Halloween Horror Nights 2016 , they'll...

How the makers of Disney's "Moana" almost chickened out

Jim Hill

09-11-2016

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It's kind of a tradition at Walt Disney Animation Studios that the hero or heroine of each new production has an animal companion. Sometimes they talk...
Will "Kubo" be the next "Iron Giant," a great animated film that has to be rediscovered before it can then be fully appreciated?

Jim Hill

09-08-2016

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Let me get right to the point here: It kind of breaks my heart that "Kubo and the Two Strings" hasn't done better at the domestic box office...
How long should theme parks & movie studios wait when dealing with projects & products that have been impacted by tragedy?

Jim Hill

09-05-2016

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Six times a day, Louis the Alligator is up onstage at WDW 's Magic Kingdom . Performing in front of Cinderella Castle as part of the cast of characters...

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Want to get an advance peek at a magical movie that Disney may be making soon? Go pick up a copy of Clive Barker's "Abarat"

Posted 10-29-2002

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Jim Hill gives you the skinny on the exciting new series of stories that renown horrormeister Barker has just churned out. A wildly imaginative quartet of children's books that the Mouse is hoping it can successfully translate into a trilogy of films, a variety of theme park rides, interactive computer games and more....
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"Tarzan" drives "The Little Mermaid" to the "Hoopz"?! Late breaking sports news? Nah. Just what's next from Disney Theatrical

Posted 10-27-2002

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So it's going to be a few years 'til the stage version of "Mary Poppins" blows into town. Big deal. Jim Hill fills you in on what else the Mouse has currently in the works for Broadway. ...
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Why For?

Posted 10-25-2002

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Jim Hill answers even more of your Disney related questions. This time around, it's three about the sea. As in: Where exactly is Walt Disney World's first wave machine located, what's the deal with that missing shark scene in "The Little Mermaid"and - finally - a follow-up on yesterday's controversial "Finding Nemo" story. ...
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Is Disney trying to torpedo "Nemo"?

Posted 10-23-2002

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There's reportedly been a lot of bad buzz swirling around Hollywood concerning Pixar's next picture. But is all this negative news about "Finding Nemo" really legit? Jim Hill attempts to get to the bottom of this somewhat sea-dy story....
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What's in a name? Plenty! (At least according to Mickey's lawyers)

Posted 10-22-2002

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Why is King Louie's brother (Larry) allowed to drop in at "House of Mouse," but not King Louie himself? Jim Hill exposed some of the pitfalls involved with suing the Walt Disney Company. ...
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Sub Scam

Posted 10-15-2002

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After a big three day weekend of TV watching, Jim Hill reveals some of the more memorable ways that Disney World cast members have faked out resort guests - as well as senior Mouse House management - over the past few years.
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Why For?

Posted 10-10-2002

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In his patented long winded style, Jim Hill answers questions about Frank Wells, Quasi's bells, and Hell's former occupants....
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Scenes that You DIDN'T Get to See: Like the prologue from "Beauty and the Beast"

Posted 10-09-2002

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Jim Hill takes you through a memorable moment from Disney's 1991 animated classic that ultimately DIDN'T make it into the final version of the film....
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Did Mickey Miss Out on the Muppets?

Posted 10-08-2002

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As the marathon-length sale of the Jim Henson Company reportedly draws to a close, Jim Hill asks: Are the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers really going to snatch Kermit & Co. away from the Mouse? ...
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Two Really Good Reasons Why You Ought to be Watching the Disney Channel

Posted 10-07-2002

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Jim Hill sings the praises on two Zoog Disney series that are primarily aimed at tweens (But are still pretty entertaining for the rest of us): "Kim Possible" and "The Proud Family"...
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"Why For" returns!

Posted 10-03-2002

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Your questions about the Walt Disney Company (the obscurer the better) answered in that patented long-winded Jim Hill style...
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Deutschland says "Treasure Planet" ist gut

Posted 10-02-2002

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JimHillMedia.com readers in Germany send along word that Disney's next big animated release ain't half bad....
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Disney goes for the gold with "Treasure Planet"

Posted 10-01-2002

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Though it's still eight weeks 'til Disney's newest feature length cartoon pulls into port, Jim Hill gives you some inside poop(deck) about how the Mouse intends to promote its pirate picture. ...