March, 2004

Have you seen that Seinfeld/Superman "webisode" yet? If not, then Jim Hill suggests that you make like "... a speeding bullet" and go check out this ground-breaking advertisement ASAP....

Jim Hill attempts to pay tribute to the noted actor, author, playwright, director, wit and goodwill ambassador. A truly talented man who also happened to be a very nice guy....

How do you cap a day at Disneyland during that theme park's 50th anniversary celebration? Jim Hill reveals one of the many ideas that DL's Entertainment staff is allegedly considering for next year's festivities....

Disney insiders continue to hope that Disney and Pixar will soon be able to kiss and make up. But -- with just weeks remaining 'til Pixar Animation Studios has to decide which studio will be releasing "Ratatoullie" (AKA "Rats") in 2006 -- time's running out....

Someone out there must know what became of Trudie Styler's documentary on the making of "The Emperor's New Groove." Has Disney actually buried this film in the vault, never to be seen again? Or will "The Sweatbox" eventually surface?...

Can Nia Vardalos -- the star /screenwriter of 2002's smash, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" -- deliver another hit film? Jim Hill gives you a sneak peek at this soon-to-be-released motion picture. ...

JHM columnist Seth Kubersky returns with a detailed description of this brand new yet-to-be-officially-opened indoor roller coaster....

Wanna read some fun Disney satire? Then -- courtesy of John Lockamy -- take a look at these Chuck Lorre vanity cards. ...

Disney makes its first official move with the Muppets by sending Miss Piggy and pals down the Yellow Brick Road in a brand new TV movie version of the L. Frank Baum classic, "The Wizard of Oz."...

Did Disneyland officials re-open Big Thunder Mountain Railway too soon? Jim Hill offers up his rather conflicted take on the issue today....

Did Disneyland officials re-open Big Thunder Mountain Railway too soon? Jim Hill offers up his rather conflicted take on the issue today....

As the "Save Disney" saga enters Round II, many longtime Disney employees are noticing some frankly disturbing trends. With daily news summaries now being censored, access to anti-Eisner websites now being blocked. Even managers attempting to listen in on employees' private conversations. Read and heed....

Jim Hill's just about to rip out what's left of his hair. Why for? He's been all over the Disneyland Resort looking for this great new Peter Ellenshaw book. But no one seems to have a copy for sale....

Believe it or not, this Tomorrowland thrill ride supposedly has a storyline. Sort of. Jim Hill provides the details....

Jim Hill is just flat-out thrilled at the response that last week's JimHillMedia.com pledge drive got. So he'd like to take a few minutes to thank all of those kind folks who were nice enough to donate....

... Yet the donations keep on comin'. Jim is thrilled with the support that JHM readers have shown so far. But -- if you guys want to keep the cash a'comin' -- that'd be cool too....

... Jim Hill discovers that -- while this proposed change-out remains controversial with some cast members -- other Disney World vets insist that safety at the theme park will NOT be compromised by the coming change....

Jim Hill says that it's high time that the "Save Disney" folks came up with another reason to criticize Michael Eisner. After all, if it's wrong when Disney's current CEO micro-manages ... wouldn't that mean that Walt was also wrong when he micro-managed Disney Studio affairs from 1928 - 1967?...

Look! Even more nice people have donated to JHM's first ever pledge drive. PLUS details on the sorts of goodies you can expect should you decide to donate....

The JimHillMedia.com pledge drive continues ... Jim Hill is both startled and humbled by Monday's totals from JHM's first ever donation drive. ...

As the "Save Disney" effort enters Round 2, Jim Hill reports on one of the more intriguing aspects of this story. That Michael Eisner's future may actually hang on how bad Disney's board wants to get back in bed with Pixar Animation Studio....

Do you like what you regularly read at this website? Well -- if so -- now might be a good time to open that wallet and send a few bucks our way....

On Wednesday, March 3rd, Disney officials reportedly told shareholders that providing a safe environment for all of their theme park guests is Priority No. 1 at the Mouse House. Well, if that's really the case ... then Jim Hill wants to know why Disney World managers quietly unveiled a new behind-the-scenes cost-cutting measure on Thursday, March 4th. One that might actually put WDW visitors in harm's way in the not-so-distant future....

Jim Hill reveals what can happen when you tick off Mouse House management. In this case, it meant that JimHillMedia.com -- at the last possible moment -- was barred by Disney Corporate Communications from covering this year's annual meeting....

From the front lines in Philly, Jim Hill files a brief report on the highlights of yesterday's "Save Disney" events at the Loews Hotel....