April, 2008

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Jim Hill

Disney rarities to be screened tonight at Newport Beach Film Festival

Posted 04-29-2008

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Jim Hill gives animation fans a "heads up" about an extra-special event that's being held this evening at the Lido Theater. Where some seldom-seen shorts will be hauled out of the Disney vault for a one-time-only screening...
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Toon Tuesday : Was John Lasseter stung by that mean caricature of him that appears in "Bee Movie" ?

Posted 04-28-2008

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Did an awkward conversation between Jerry Seinfeld & John Lasseter at Vanity Fair's 2006 Oscar party actually lead to an unflattering joke being inserted into this DreamWorks Animation release ? Jim Hill shares the story that's making the rounds in Hollywood...
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Monday Mouse Watch : Has WDI solved all of "Toy Story Mania" 's problems? Not Yeti

Posted 04-27-2008

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Jim Hill talks about Pixar's on-going frustration with the Imagineers. Who seem far more interested in protecting their own jobs than they do with delivering a quality product for the theme parks ...
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Forget about giving a Mouse a cookie. Never feed a Gator a turkey leg

Posted 04-22-2008

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As he gets ready to return to New England, Jim Hill shares one of the more bizarre stories that he's ever heard about the Walt Disney World Resort. Which involved actual alligator wrestling right in the middle of the Magic Kingdom...
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Why the Imagineers are still tinker(toy)ing with "Toy Story Mania"

Posted 04-21-2008

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Jim Hill brings you an update on this new DHS attraction. Which is still experiencing a few minor hiccups as it gets ready for next month's grand opening...
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Disney's Wide World of Sports looks to get even wider in 2009 & beyond

Posted 04-20-2008

by Jim Hill
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Jim Hill brings you a brief photo tour of this WDW venue. Which will soon open the 80,000 square-foot Jostens Center as well as possibly adding a bowling alley in the not-so-distant future...
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Remembering Ollie Johnston (1912 - 2008)

Posted 04-14-2008

by Jim Hill
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Jim Hill asks you to remember this remarkable individual. Who passed away in Washington State earlier today ...
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Monday Mouse Watch : "Camp Rock 2" ? A Jonas Brothers concert in 3D ?

Posted 04-13-2008

by Jim Hill
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Jim Hill talks about the Walt Disney Company's future plans for some of the Disney Channel's most popular performers & programs...
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Remembering Charlton Heston (1924 - 2008)

Posted 04-06-2008

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Jim Hill looks back on the career of this 83-year-old Academy Award winner and his rather unique ties to the Walt Disney Company...
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Disney Consumer Products isn't getting its hopes up for "Up"

Posted 03-31-2008

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Jim Hill takes a close look at the retail side of the Mouse House. In particular why Disney Consumer Products is now taking a much more pragmatic approach toward the licensing of Pixar's next few pictures...

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