September, 2009

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The road not taken on "Cars 3" : Settings & storylines that Pixar explored, then abandoned

Jim Hill

06-23-2017

by Jim Hill

" Cars 3 " got off to a solid start this past weekend, racking up over $53 million in ticket sales during its first three days in domestic release...

Disney XD pulls an "Iron Giant" with its "DuckTales" reboot, airing this new TV movie for 24 hours straight on August 12th

Jim Hill

06-21-2017

by Jim Hill

In a summer that's already jammed packed with reboots (i.e., Paramount's already beached movie version of "Baywatch," Universal Pictures'...
Mike & Patty Peraza are the featured attraction at Dayton Disneyana 2017

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06-09-2017

by Jim Hill

Greetings from the Holiday Inn Fairborn. Photo by Jim Hill I'm here in Fairborn, Ohio for Dayton Disneyana . Which is this terrific weekend-long event...
Brattleboro's Strolling of the Heifers is a sincere if somewhat surreal way to spend a summer's day in Vermont

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06-05-2017

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Some people travel halfway 'around the planet so that they can then experience the excitement of the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona . If you're...

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The Muppets lead the way with Disney Parks & Resorts' new "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" promotion

Posted 09-30-2009

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Jim Hill talks up this new Walt Disney Company initiative. Which hopes to inspire a million people to do volunteer work in their local communities...
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Mickey & Minnie say "Farewell" to Toontown Fair, "Hello" to the Town Square Exhibition Hall

Posted 09-29-2009

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Jim Hill brings the latest news of the Fantasy Forest project. Which involves the Toontown crew packing up and moving to new digs down on Main Street USA...
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Gary Vaynerchuk wants you to think outside of the box wine

Posted 09-28-2009

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Jim Hill reports in from the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Where the “King of Social Media” held court this past Friday...
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Tune Thursday: Why "The Lion King" gets the lion's share of the attention on the Las Vegas Strip

Posted 09-24-2009

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Jim Hill talks about the ambitious promotional plan that the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino and Disney Theatrical put together to help hype this new sit-down production of that Tony Award-winning musical...
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Wicked, warped “Eastwick” adds some adult fun to ABC’s 2009 – 2010 line-up

Posted 09-23-2009

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Jim Hill reviews this new nighttime drama from Warner Bros. Television. Which draws its inspiration from John Updike’s book as well as George Miller’s 1987 movie...
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Toon Tuesday: Will “Toy Story 3” will be that rare sequel that equals the original?

Posted 09-22-2009

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WARNING !! There be spoilers ahead as Jim Hill reveals key plot points from this highly anticipated follow-up to the first two “Toy Story” films. Which hits theaters in Disney Digital 3D on June 18, 2010...
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Monday Mouse Watch: Will Dick Cook’s exit trip up “Pirates 4” as well as the Muppets’ big-screen return?

Posted 09-21-2009

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Jim Hill shares what he’s heard about the sudden resignation of the Chairman of Walt Disney Studios. In particular the impact that this management change may have on the various pictures that Cook had personally put into development...
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Universal Orlando shares new concept art, video for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Posted 09-18-2009

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Jim Hill compares & contrasts two construction projects that will hopefully compel tourists to return to Central Florida: The Magic Kingdom’s Enchanted Forest as well as Islands of Adventure’s new Harry Potter-themed “land”...
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Pixar piles on the international intrigue with “Cars 2”

Posted 09-17-2009

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Jim Hill walks you through the storyline of this Summer 2011 Walt Disney Pictures release. Which sends the Radiator Springs gang overseas and then has Mater being mistaken for a secret agent...
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Disney’s “Prep & Landing” wows animation fans at the D23 EXPO

Posted 09-16-2009

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Jim Hill reports in on how well this ABC holiday special was received when it was screened at the Anaheim Convention Center this past Saturday. He also talks about some of the high points of this new Walt Disney Animation Studios production...
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Cars Land construction continues, Golden Vine Winery to close in January

Posted 09-14-2009

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Jim Hill shares what he’s heard about the DCA redo project. Including the upcoming three month-long rehab of this theme park’s high-end eatery...
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D23 EXPO presentation to reveal what Muppets have planned for 2010 & beyond

Posted 09-11-2009

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Are you curious about what Kermit has been up to lately? Do you wonder what Miss Piggy has planned for the future? Then Jim Hill suggests that you make your way to the Walt Disney Studios Theater for this Sunday’s presentation...
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All hands on deck! Limited-edition Nautilus to be displayed at the D23 EXPO

Posted 09-10-2009

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Jim Hill takes a hands-on approach in today’s article. Which talks about the new high-end collectible that eFX Inc. will be showcasing at the Anaheim Convention Center now through Sunday...
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Updated “The Haunted Mansion: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies” is well worth adding to your Disney booo-k collection

Posted 09-09-2009

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Jim Hill reviews the revised edition of this Disney Editions book. He also talks up Jason Surrell’s appearances at the D23 EXPO as well as tonight's 09-09-09 merchandise event...
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Pins & mini-posters await “Walt & El Grupo” fans in Anaheim, NYC & LA

Posted 09-08-2009

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Jim Hill talks about some of the fun freebies that can be had if you attend the initial engagements of this new Ted Thomas film...
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You CAN make a difference by bringing along some canned goods to the D23 EXPO

Posted 09-03-2009

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Jim Hill talks up one of the more community-friendly aspects of next week’s event. Which involves attendees bringing along items to donate to the Orange County Food Bank. Which will then be used to build a Disney fantasy castle...
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“Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen” offers a twisted take on Disney's Snow White

Posted 09-02-2009

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Jim Hill reviews Serena Valentino’s first novel. Which tells the story of Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated cartoon from the Queen's POV...
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Toon Tuesday: “Phineas & Ferb” serve up a September to remember

Posted 09-01-2009

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With the show’s official soundtrack soon to be released to stores as well as a special two-part episode about to air, this Emmy-nominated Disney XD & Disney Channel animated series is in for one amazing month...