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Jim Hill
Why For did Disney struggle to come up with a marketing campaign for Pixar's latest picture ? Because the Mouse wasn't originally supposed to release "Ratatouille"
Posted
06-27-2007
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Jim Hill takes you behind-the-scenes on the creation of this new Brad Bird film. Which actually wasn't ever intended to be a Walt Disney Pictures release. But -- rather -- Pixar's first film for another studio after their co-production deal with the Mouse expired in 2005
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"The Art of Ratatouille" gives its readers a glimpse of the picture that Pixar Animation Studios almost made
Posted
06-26-2007
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Jim Hill
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Jim Hill reviews this handsome new hardcover from Chronicle Books. Which features a surprising amount of artwork from Jan Pinkava's version of "Ratatouille"
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Jim Hill
Tune Tuesday : By playing it safe, did Disney Theatrical miss the chance to turn "Tarzan" into a real Broadway spectacular?
Posted
06-25-2007
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As this poorly received musical gets ready to vacate the Richard Rodgers theatre, Jim Hill talks about the ambitious version of this show that we almost got to see. Where the audience would have literally found itself seated right in the middle of the jungle
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Jim Hill
Monday Mouse Watch : Could underwhelming box office receipts for "Ratatouille" really spell trouble for Disney & Pixar officials?
Posted
06-24-2007
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Here's an article that's almost sure to upset all you animation fans out there. Jim Hill shares what he's heard about the projected domestic box office for Brad Bird's newest movie. Which suggests that "Ratatouille" is going to earn significantly less than "Cars" did last year
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Jim Hill
Why For do the Imagineers keep adding new characters to Disney's classic theme park attractions?
Posted
06-21-2007
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Jim Hill
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Jim Hill returns with even more answers to your Mouse-related questions. This time around, Jim addresses Disneyana fans' concerns with the growing number of Pixar-related rides & shows that are being added to the Disney theme parks
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Jim Hill
Say "So Long !" to direct-to-video sequels : DisneyToon Studios tunes out Sharon Morrill
Posted
06-20-2007
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Jim Hill
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In a stunning turn of events, the longtime president of DisneyToon Studios was asked to step down earlier this week by Mouse House management. Jim Hill reveals the reasons behind this executive's forced exit as well as discussing the long-term ramifications of this controversial decision
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Jim Hill
Andreas Deja : " ... If you take the drawing out of Disney, it just isn't Disney"
Posted
06-19-2007
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Jim Hill
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Jim Hill chats with this noted Disney animator as he gets ready for "An Evening with Andreas Deja," a fundraising event for the AISFA-Hollywood Animation Archive that will be held at Van Eaton Galleries tomorrow night
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Jim Hill
Monday Mouse Watch : Is Disney really getting ready to use the Muppets to help teach kids about technology ... or does that not compute ?
Posted
06-17-2007
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Jim Hill shares what he's heard about the Muppet-related rumor that's currently making the rounds. Which reportedly has the Mouse exploring the idea of using Jim Henson's characters to help teach children about computers & other hi-tech devices
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Jim Hill
Why (For) Pat Carroll wasn't actually Disney's first choice to voice Ursula in "The Little Mermaid"
Posted
06-14-2007
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Thanks to Allan Neuwirth, Jim Hill is now able to share this great story about Walt Disney Animation Studios' epic search for just the right voice for the sea witch
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Jim Hill
Testing ... One ... Two ... Three ... A JHM Podcast ?!
Posted
06-13-2007
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Jim Hill
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Consider this a trial run for a possible new feature here at JimHillMedia.com. Would you be interested in listening to a weekly version of a show like this ?
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Jim Hill
Has "At World's End" got you at wit's end ? Then pick up a copy of "The Pirates Guidelines" and unravel the secrets of Disney's POTC trilogy
Posted
06-12-2007
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Jim Hill reviews this new Disney Editions book as well as checking out the newly enhanced edition of Jason Surrell's "Pirates of the Caribbean : From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies." WARNING : This review does contain some "Pirates 3" spoilers
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Jim Hill
Monday Mouse Watch : Is Disney milking it a bit too much with its "High School Musical" franchise ?
Posted
06-10-2007
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Jim Hill
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Jim Hill brings you the latest news from East High. With Disney's plans to launch a professional stage production of "High School Musical" later this month as well as its early promotional efforts for the sequel to this incredibly popular TV movie (WARNING ! This article does contain some minor spoilers for "High School Musical 2").
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Jim Hill
Why (For) did Walt Disney actually have Disneyland's Submarine Voyage built ?
Posted
06-07-2007
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Jim Hill
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Jim Hill reveals the hidden history of this soon-to-be-re-opening Tomorrowland attraction. Which only came about because the Ol' Mousetro was determined to "one up" the competition. Which -- back in 1958 -- was this recently rethemed Santa Monica amusement pier that had just been dubbed "Pacific Ocean Park"
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Jim Hill
Tube Thursday : Are the gruesome extra features found on "Primeval" ' s promotional website eventually going to bite Disney in the butt ?
Posted
06-06-2007
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Jim Hill talks about the site that Buena Vista Home Entertainment set up to help promote this Mouse-produced horror movie. Which features an interactive guide to serial killers as well as an online game where you can then pretend to be a vicious crocodile that eats machine-gun-toting mercenaries
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Jim Hill
"Cartoon Modern" takes a witty & informed look back at animation's not-so-distant past
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06-05-2007
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Jim Hill reviews Amid Amidi's award-winning book. Which pays tribute to the many studios as well as individual artists that helped to revolutionize the look & style of 1950s-era animation
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Monday Mouse Watch : Why frugal filmgoers are scaring the hell out of Hollywood
Posted
06-03-2007
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Jim Hill talks about a new trend that's really disturbing studio heads as well as exhibitors. The fact that young adult males are seeing this year's crop of summer blockbusters only once. While families aren't seeing them at all. Prefering to wait for the DVD versions of these new movies come out
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Why (For) Disney doesn't feel all that bad about missing out on the theme park rights to "Harry Potter" ?
Posted
05-31-2007
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Jim Hill's back with even more answers to your Disney-related questions. This time around, Jim talks about why the Mouse was willing to abandon its negotiations with J.K. Rowling, what rethemed rides you can expect to find when you visit the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter," as well as what Disney's response to IOA's new addition might be
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