December, 2008

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Jim Hill

Monday Mouse Watch : Numbers did in Disney's version of "Dawn Treader"

Posted 12-29-2008

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According to Jim Hill, "Prince Caspian" 's underwhelming ticket & DVD sales forced Mickey to forgo the "Narnia" film franchise...
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DreamWorks Animation bets big on InTru 3D technology

Posted 12-19-2008

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Jim Hill reports in from Boston, where Jeffrey Katzenberg just presented 30 minutes of clips from DWA's next release, "Monsters Vs Aliens"...
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Manhattanites mob the Muppet Whatnot Workshop

Posted 12-08-2008

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Jim Hill reports in from FAO Schwarz's flagship store, where holiday shoppers are paying top dollar for the opportunity to create their very own Muppet...
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Baby, It's Cold Outside ... and Inside too! UPDATE

Posted 12-18-2008

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Jim Hill checks in from the woods of Southern New Hampshire. Where he and Nancy have been without electricity and internet access for almost a week now...
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What gloom & doom? It's still "Happy Poly Days" over at Disney's Polynesian Resort

Posted 12-05-2008

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Tired of all the bad news coming out of Orlando these days? Jim Hill uses Jeff Lange's photographs as an excuse to write about WDW's most popular hotel...
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How IOA's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" stage show got put together

Posted 12-22-2008

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Jim Hill chats with Michael Roddy, Manager of Show Development for the Universal Orlando Resort. Who talks about how he used the very best parts of the "Grinch" book, TV special and movie to then create a new theme park version of this classic holiday tale...
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"Dream Castle Lights" dazzle at night, disappear during the day

Posted 12-02-2008

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Jim Hill talks with Rob Hamberg, veteran WDW Entertainment show producer. Who discusses the development of this new holiday spectacle for the Magic Kingdom...
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"Imagineering Legends" is the ideal gift for the Disneyana fan on your Christmas list

Posted 12-03-2008

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Still struggling to come up with the perfect present for your family's Disney dweeb? Jim Hill points you toward Jeff Kurtti's latest book, which looks back at "The Genesis of the Disney Theme Park"...
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Thirteen is a very lucky number for Disneyana fans ...

Posted 12-12-2008

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... At last when it comes to December 13th. Jim Hill lists the numerous shopping opportunities and fan-related events that will be held across the country this Saturday...
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Tune Tuesday : Does "Disney's High School Musical 2 On Stage" hold the key to the North Shore Music Theatre's survival?

Posted 12-30-2008

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Jim Hill reports that the fate of this 55 year-old Massachusetts theater may depend on whether the public buys enough tickets to Disney's newest stage musical...
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"Howard Sings Ashman" showcases rarely-heard demos for "Mermaid," "Beast" and "Aladdin"

Posted 12-24-2008

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Jim Hill reviews this new 2-disc set from PS Classics, which features over 30 test recordings of songs that this Disney Legend wrote for various Broadway shows & films...
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"The Archive Series: Story" features a stunning selection of art from Disney's Animation Research Library

Posted 12-10-2008

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Jim Hill reviews this impressive new hardcover from Disney Editions. He also talks up Don Hahn's book signing tomorrow night at the Barnes & Noble at the Americana at Brand...

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