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Blog Post: Pioneering female reporter provides the inspiration for Kara Lindsay's character in Disney "Newsies the Musical"

Jim Hill

Elizabeth Jane Cochran didn't exactly make headlines when she was born in Western Pennsylvania 148 years ago this Saturday. But all of that would change when -- at just 16 years of age -- Ms. Cochran took up the pen name Nellie Bly and thus became America's first female investigative reporter...

on3 May 2012
Blog Post: Will Johnny Depp’s version of the Mad Hatter soon be making appearances at Disney’s theme parks?

Jim Hill

First up, Mark K. writes to ask about WDW ’s Night Kingdom / Jungle Trek project: There was considerable talk several years back about a potential 5th park opening but I have heard no mention of it recently. Did the recession and the decision to remake fantasy land doom this project? Dear Mark K. – There...

on4 Jun 2010
Blog Post: “We Make Our Own Destiny” reveals how Disney’s “Prince of Persia” movie actually came together

Jim Hill

When discussing a new summer blockbuster like Disney’s “ Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time ,” it’s hard not to get caught up in all the details. Like those 1,200 visual effects shots that you’ll find in this Jerry Bruckheimer production. Or the action sequences that Mike Newell chose to stage 8,200...

on26 May 2010
Blog Post: Comic-Con crowds go crazy for “TRON: Legacy”

Jim Hill

Given the firestorm that that “TRON” test footage created at last year’s Comic-Con … Well, it only made sense that the creative team behind this highly anticipated follow-up to that landmark 1982 film would then return to San Diego to reveal even more to this year’s attendees. The only problem is … Director...

on24 Jul 2009
Blog Post: Monday Mouse Watch : Waiting for the "Dawn"

Jim Hill

Do you recall that shindig that Walt Disney Studios held at the Kodak Theatre back in September. Where the 26 movies that the Mouse House now has in the works -- among them highly anticipated sequels like " Pirates of the Caribbean 4 ," " Toy Story 3 ," " National Treasure 3 " and " Tron 2 " -- were...

on17 Nov 2008
Blog Post: Will "Senior Year" re-energize Disney's "High School Musical" franchise ?

Jim Hill

For " High School Musical " fans, tomorrow's the big day. Copyright 2008 Disney. All Rights Reserved Starting on Friday, September 26th, advance tickets to "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" will be available for purchase over at this Walt Disney Pictures release's official website . Copyright 2008...

on25 Sep 2008
Blog Post: As Disney begins to get nervous about "Narnia," Pixar now sets its sights on "Mars"

Jim Hill

Last week, the trades were full of stories about how Brad Bird was getting ready to make his live action debut. How the director of " The Incredibles " and " Ratatouille " would soon be helming the big screen adaptation of James Dalessandro 's " 1906 ." Now some animation fans had initially assumed that...

on16 Mar 2008

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Blog Post: Pioneering female reporter provides the inspiration for Kara Lindsay's character in Disney "Newsies the Musical"

Blog Post: Will Johnny Depp’s version of the Mad Hatter soon be making appearances at Disney’s theme parks?

Blog Post: “We Make Our Own Destiny” reveals how Disney’s “Prince of Persia” movie actually came together

Blog Post: Comic-Con crowds go crazy for “TRON: Legacy”

Blog Post: Monday Mouse Watch : Waiting for the "Dawn"

Blog Post: Will "Senior Year" re-energize Disney's "High School Musical" franchise ?

Blog Post: As Disney begins to get nervous about "Narnia," Pixar now sets its sights on "Mars"