October, 2002

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Which 1980s TV favorites almost voiced Ursula the Sea Witch for Disney's "The Little Mermaid"

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01-23-2015

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As you read through the liner notes for Walt Disney Records ' Legacy Collection version of "The Little Mermaid" soundtrack (which is this...

How Walt Disney Animation Studios kept "Feast" from looking like a dog's dinner

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01-13-2015

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Patrick Osborne tried something interesting back in 2012. He set up two 1 Second Everyday accounts. With one, he used this app to capture brief glimpses...
Why "Doctor Who" 's Peter Capaldi didn't make the final cut in Disney's "Maleficent"

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12-29-2014

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Given that Nick Frost already had the beard as well as a Santa Claus-like shape, it probably didn't take all that much behind-the-scenes effort to...
Seth MacFarlane celebrates the classic Christmas albums of the 1940s & 1950s with "Holiday for Swing!"

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12-25-2014

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So how much time does it take to craft a brand-new holiday album that has a timeless sound? To hear Joel McNeely (i.e., the Emmy Award-winning arranger...

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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. ...