June, 2010

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Jim Hill

There’s Lotso great stories to be found in “The Art of Toy Story 3”

Posted 06-30-2010

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WARNING !!! This review of Charles Solomon’s terrific new behind-the-scenes book contains spoilers about a certain character from Pixar’s latest production. So proceed with caution...
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Disneyland Alumni Club presents “55 Years of Music Magic”

Posted 06-29-2010

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Looking for a special way to celebrate Disneyland’s 55th anniversary? Then Jim Hill suggests that you check out this fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Which is being held at the Disneyland Hotel on July 17th...
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New voice of Mickey Mouse to make appearance in Sacramento

Posted 06-25-2010

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Jim Hill talks up Saturday’s event at the Stage Nine Entertainment Store. Where Bret Iwan & Bill Farmer will help unveil Disney Fine Artist John Rowe’s latest canvas, “Disney’s Magical Inspiration”...
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Hamming it up at Disney’s Holiday Showcase

Posted 06-24-2010

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Jim Hill talks about what he saw & heard in NYC yesterday. Which included official confirmation that John Lasseter is now the co-director of “Cars 2”...
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Forty years of cataloguing, preserving and protecting the Magic

Posted 06-22-2010

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In recognition of today being the official anniversary of the founding of the Walt Disney Archives, Jim Hill shares a few quotes from his recent conversation with Dave Smith ...
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“Harry Potter” cast members lead the way at Wizarding World’s grand opening

Posted 06-21-2010

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Jim Hill shares some of the photographs that he took on Friday. When the very first guests were allowed to visit this brand-new addition to Universal Islands of Adventure...
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Animation fans can make a real difference this coming weekend

Posted 06-18-2010

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As he wraps up covering the grand opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jim Hill talks up two fund-raising efforts that are being held on Saturday & Sunday which could really use your support...
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“Freedomland” looks back at “The Disneyland of the East”

Posted 06-16-2010

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Jim Hill reviews this new Arcadia Publishing release. He also talks up a book signing that will be held this coming Saturday at the Barnes & Noble which was built right where Freedomland U.S.A. used to be located...
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Monday Mouse Watch: I'm dreaming of a red + white + blue + green + yellow Christmas

Posted 06-14-2010

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Jim Hill shares what he's heard about Disney's World of Color. In particular when the Christmas version of this new nighttime extravaganza will debut at the Disneyland Resort...
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You mist a really fun time at last night's world premiere of Disney’s World of Color

Posted 06-11-2010

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Jim Hill compares the Disneyland Resort’s new nighttime spectacular with the Fountains at Bellagio. Which – thanks to its ambitious use of lasers, fire and hi-def projectors – really ups the ante for future fountain shows...
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Hollywood hypes what it hopes will be its 2011 & 2012 hits at the Licensing International Expo

Posted 06-10-2010

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Jim Hill reports in from the convention center at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino. Where all of the major studios are talking up their upcoming sequels as well as their new animated features...
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New book takes a behind-the-dreams look at the way Walt Disney Imagineering really works today

Posted 06-09-2010

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Jim Hill reviews this new Disney Edition book. Which talks about all of the challenges that Imagineers face these days when they’re creating new rides, shows and attractions for the Parks...
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“Camp Rock 2” will promote “Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure,” which will then promote …

Posted 06-07-2010

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Jim Hill talks about how the Disney Channel plans on using its upcoming “Camp Rock” sequel to get tweens excited about a “High School Musical” spin-off. Which just began shooting up in Toronto last week...
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Will Johnny Depp’s version of the Mad Hatter soon be making appearances at Disney’s theme parks?

Posted 06-04-2010

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Jim Hill’s back with even more answers to your Disney-related questions. In this week’s Why For column, he talks about why WDW isn’t going forward with construction of a 5th theme park, why “Song of the South” may soon be available for viewing online and how The Walt Disney Company plans on turning Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” into an evergreen...
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Disney’s going Back to the Future with Winnie the Pooh

Posted 06-03-2010

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As part of the lead-up to next week’s Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas, Andy Mooney -- Chairman of Disney Consumer Products – talks about what’s next for Winnie. But will Harry Potter derail Disney’s plans to reboot Pooh?...
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“Ramayana: Divine Loophole” is filled with inspiration for aspiring artists & animators

Posted 06-02-2010

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Jim Hill reviews Sanjay Patel’s handsome new hardcover. Which uses beautifully designed illustrations & skillful storytelling as a way to retell / reimagine this cornerstone of Hindu mythology...

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