March, 2009

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Jim Hill

Disney officials insist that D23 was created for the fans, not just for funds

Posted 03-11-2009

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Jim Hill reports in on yesterday’s teleconference, where Dave Smith, Marty Sklar and Steven Clark all talked up the launch of “The Official Community of Disney Fans”...
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Monday Mouse Watch : Give the Geeks a Chance

Posted 03-16-2009

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Jim Hill talks up D23. In particular how Steven B. Clark is working with the dweebs who already work for The Walt Disney Company in order to deliver top-quality content to the fans...
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Monday Mouse Watch : Is Lasseter looking to tune up the way Disney markets its feature-length toons?

Posted 03-02-2009

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Jim Hill shares an interesting bit of news coming out of Burbank. Which – in the wake of “Bolt” under-performance at the domestic box office – has John Lasseter asking Mickey’s marketing execs to take a far more innovative, targeted approach to the promotion of WDAS’ upcoming releases...
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Toon Tuesday : “Wonder Woman” shows how tough yet entertaining a home premiere can actually be

Posted 03-03-2009

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Jim Hill wishes that the Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment would dare to do what Warner Premiere is doing. Which is create a series of direct-to-video animated films that are aimed at the PG-13 crowd...
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Food for Thought : Universal's BK WHOPPER Bar opens, "Ratatouille" animatronic arrives at Epcot and Character Dining returns to the Liberty Tree Tavern

Posted 03-12-2009

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Jim Hill shares several short food-related stories from Central Florida. Including Universal CityWalk's new concept restaurant, how Little Chef is now entertaining Guests at Les Chefs de France and when Goofy's Liberate Your Appetite Character Dinner should be back in business...
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Monday Mouse Watch : Goofy sez "See You in September ... Maybe"

Posted 03-23-2009

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Jim Hill brings you the latest news on the return of character dining at Liberty Tree Tavern. Which – due to an unexpected surge in attendance at WDW over these past three weeks – now probably won’t happen for at least six months...
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April auction of Michael Jackson memorabilia is still a go

Posted 03-10-2009

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Jim Hill offers an update on next month's event as well as showcasing some of the Pinocchio-related items that will be up for bid...
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"Monsters Vs Aliens" long on laughs & spectacle, short on emotionally-satisfying storytelling

Posted 03-27-2009

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Jim Hill reviews DreamWorks Animation’s latest. Which features some spectacular Intru 3D action sequences but a rather puny plot...
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“Aaron Stone” creator drew inspiration for Disney XD’s signature series from his own family

Posted 03-23-2009

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How do you create a hit television series for 6-14 year-olds? According to Bruce Kalish, the key is to pay attention to what your 15 year-old son is up to...
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Do you have enough display space at home for a genuine Space Mountain sign?

Posted 03-31-2009

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Jim Hill talks up the out-of-this-world sweepstakes that WDW’s annual passholder program is currently holding. Which will allow one lucky APer to take home a chunk of this iconic coaster...
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"The Art of Pixar Short Films" is loaded with great stories & inspirational sketches

Posted 03-25-2009

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Jim Hill reviews Amid Amidi’s latest book, which takes an in-depth look at all those CG shorts that helped establish Pixar Animation Studios’ rep for great storytelling...
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Thinking about checking out Central Florida’s other attractions? Then grab these three guidebooks

Posted 03-04-2009

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There is more to Orlando than just the Mouse House. Or so says the trio of paperbacks that Jim Hill reviews this week...
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There's more than Muppets in "Jim Henson's Fantastic World"

Posted 03-19-2009

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Jim Hill talks up the traveling exhibit that’s currently on display at Orlando’s Orange County Regional History Center...
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When it comes to turning toons into toys, it's not all fun & games

Posted 03-20-2009

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In this week's Why For column, Jim Hill talks about how closely Disney Consumer Products works with Pixar & Walt Disney Animation Studios in order to turn still-being-animated characters into ready-to-purchase playthings...
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Broadway’s Bert blows into the Windy City with the National Tour of “Mary Poppins”

Posted 03-13-2009

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Jim Hill chats with Gavin Lee as he & the rest of the cast of this Tony Award-winning musical begin their first week of performances at Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre...
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“Race to Witch Mountain” skillfully mixes action, sci-fi & humor

Posted 03-13-2009

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Jim Hill reviews Andy Fickman’s latest film, a clever reinvention of Disney’s “Witch Mountain” movies from the 1970s...
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"Shrek the Musical" springs forward with revised performance schedule, release of its original cast recording

Posted 03-24-2009

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Looking for something fun to do in NYC tomorrow evening? Jim Hill talks up a signing for the “Shrek” CD, which will be held at the Columbus Circle Borders...

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