September, 2003

Strange as it may seem, Walt Disney Productions -- way back in the mid-1970s -- actually did toy with the idea of turning this much beloved theme park attraction into a major motion picture. Jim Hill now gives you the skinny on this most-unlikely-sounding of projects....

JimHillMedia.com is pleased to introduce two new columnists: Monique Pryor (who's dressed in a tight fitting "Superman" ... um ... outfit) and Jackson "Pop Culture" King (who -- thankfully -- is not)....

Jim Hill recently got a chance to preview Disc 1 of this two DVD set. He gives the strictly-for-home-use of this hit Pixar picture extremely high marks, then raves about some of the extras to be found on the disc....

Jim Hill returns with even more answers to your Disney related questions. This time around, he gushes about Geyser Mountain, puzzles over what was Disney's biggest missed opportunity (movie-wise) might have been, then offers up suggestions about which Disneyland Paris book to pick up....

Jim plows through a lot of book/Disney related news today. From talking up "The Cartoon Music Book" to asking for your help on "The Walt Disney Records Story" to suggesting that you take in the Buddy Baker tribute at USC this coming Sunday. All in all, it's a pretty full column....

After having 112 pro-"Mickey's Philharmagic" e-mails come flooding into his in-box over the past two days, is Jim Hill is having second thoughts about WDW's new 3D movie? Well ......

Jim Hill's been hanging around the water cooler at Walt Disney Imagineering and what he's heard gets fairly interesting. Will DAK get Lucky? Is "Expedition Everest" due for a rewrite? And is there another WDI layoff in the wings? ...

With three tepid reviews of the Magic Kingdom's newest attraction in hand, Jim Hill wonders: Did Disney accidentally debut its newest 3D film in the wrong theater? And will this prevent "Philharmagic" from becoming the corporation's next franchisable theme park attraction?...

This time around, Jim Hill answers your questions about what Epcot's Space pavilion was originally supposed to look like, points out a new comic book you should check out, looks to recruit some European-based reporters for the site, and more. There's a lot here ... get comfy.

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Need a bit of a pick-me-up? Then Jim Hill recommends that you go pick up a copy of Mark Evanier's latest collection of POV columns. For there's lots of entertaining stories to be found inside of this pleasing paperback....

After a week full of just plain awful news, Jim Hill has decided that we all need a break. Which is why he's now going to share a story about snapping turtles. That's right ... snapping turtles. Watch your fingers!...

Once again, it's JHM readers to the rescue. This time around, you folks provide additional information about that "Applecore, Baltimore" gag, those mysterious "Wuzzle" costumes as well as Epcot's Rhine River ride. Plus we announce Fab's next round of Disneyland tours, then pass the hat.

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Looking back on how other folks handled this past Friday's Big Thunder Mountain accident, Jim Hill gives high marks to MousePlanet and LaughingPlace.com, expresses some disappointment with his old boss, Al Lutz ... then actually finds something nice to say about Disney Company management....

This week, Jim's taking a break and letting JimHillMedia.com readers answer your Disney related questions. Why For? Because they've got some interesting things to share on the Disney Company and Harry Potter rumors, as well as a follow-up to last month's "Captain Eeyore" story....

Jim Hill returns with another book review, this one on Jerry Beck's great new book revealing the twisted tale of the Spike & Mike Animation Festivals....

Jim Hill shares a story about an ASIFA-Hollywood event that was held back in July which honored the late, great vocal performer and teacher, Daws Butler....