April, 2009

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Jim Hill

Just because a behind-the-scenes story is fun to tell doesn't mean that it's actually true

Posted 04-29-2009

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Jim Hill uses Michael Sragow’s new book, “Victor Fleming: An American Movie Master,” as an excuse to debunk a famous Hollywood myth. Which alleges that – back in 1930 -- MGM passed on the opportunity to distribute Disney’s “Mickey Mouse” cartoons because Louis B. Mayer was afraid of mice...
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After "the boys" bows big in the Bay Area, "the sherman brothers' story" gets ready for its Southern Californian debut

Posted 04-28-2009

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Having held its world premiere at the 52nd San Francisco International Film Festival this past Saturday, this new Walt Disney Pictures release will be screening tonight at the Newport Beach Film Festival. Which is offering discounted admission to D23 members...
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Wanna make a Muppet happy? Go vote for Beaker's "Ode to Joy"

Posted 04-27-2009

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Jim Hill directs your attention to the music video that The Muppet Studio and Soapbox Films created last summer. Which has been nominated for an award in this year’s Webbys...
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WDI panel to be a high point of Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ 20th anniversary celebration

Posted 04-23-2009

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Jim Hill showcases some early DHS construction shots as he talks up next Friday’s festivities at the studio theme park...
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Cast off any rumors ye may be hearin’ about an open castin’ call for “Pirates 4”

Posted 04-16-2009

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Jim Hill lets the air out of one tall tale that’s just begun bouncing around the blogosphere. Which says that production of the next “Pirates of the Caribbean” film is supposed to get underway later this summer...
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"I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can" is a different sort of show business bio

Posted 04-15-2009

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Jim Hill reviews Tom Bergeron's inspirational book. Which tracks the complex but still comical career path that this New England native followed in order to become the host of two hit ABC series...
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Sherman Brothers documentary to be one of the highlights of this year’s Newport Beach Film Festival

Posted 04-14-2009

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Jim Hill talks up the 2009 NBFF, which will include an evening of rarely seen Disney shorts as well as a live performance by Marc Shaiman...
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Creative Talent Network to hold first-ever Animation Expo this November

Posted 04-13-2009

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Jim Hill profiles Tina Price, the 30-year animation industry vet who founded CTN back in 2004 as well as talking up their 3 day event. Which will be held this Fall in Burbank...
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“Hannah Montana: The Movie” shrewdly expands the worlds of this hit Disney Channel series

Posted 04-09-2009

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Jim Hill reviews this new Walt Disney Pictures release, which sends the Stewart family out into the really-for-real Southern California as well as back to the oft-mentioned Crowley Corners,Tennessee...
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"Drawn to Life" handouts will give artists & animators a hand-up in their careers

Posted 04-08-2009

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Jim Hill reviews Don Hahn's latest book, a two volume set that recreates many of the drawing lessons that Walt Stanchfield gave while he taught master classes at Disney Feature Animation...
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Still bothered by the changes that were recently made to “it’s a small world” ? “Get a key and open your minds”

Posted 04-07-2009

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Or so says Alice Davis. This Disney Legend shares her thoughts on the revised version of the ride that she & her husband helped create. And Alice has particularly high praise for the second generation Imagineer who rode herd on this Disneyland redo...
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Downtown Disney shoppers are quick to embrace Tren-D

Posted 04-06-2009

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Jim Hill talks with Dara Trujillo, the manager of merchandise synergy & franchises for Disney Parks & Resorts, about DTD’s newest boutique. He also shares a shot of Broadway’s newest Sea Witch...
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Disney Theatrical Productions celebrates its 15th year on Broadway with a "$15 for 15" offer

Posted 04-02-2009

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Jim Hill talks about the special ticket sale that’s about to get underway for the NYC productions of “Mary Poppins,” “The Lion King” and “The Little Mermaid”...
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“The Art of Monsters Vs Aliens” takes an in-depth look at this Intru 3D production

Posted 04-01-2009

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Jim Hill reviews Linda Sunshine's latest making-of book, which uses concept art & character designs to illustrate how DreamWorks Animation’s latest came together...

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