Want to know what really went on during the making of this hit film from Pixar Animation Studios? Then settle back and read the first in a series of new JHM articles based on "VES 2003: A Festival of Visual Effects."...

JHM columnist Matt Springer returns with a great new article about his misspent youth. When young Matthew found himself obsessing about the Dark Knight. In particular, Tim Burton's first "Batman" movie....

HAVE A LAUGH - Volumes 3 & 4 Just when you thought it was safe to stop laughing yourself silly, Mickey and his friends are back with more sidesplitting Have A Laugh highjinks! Volume 3 Synopsis: Set sail for the high seas of hilarity when Mickey, Goofy and Donald go a-whaling and wind up going overboard – literally! Bark with laughter as Pluto is dogged by a pesky gopher who’s making mincemeat of Minnie’s garden. Then, have a ball with Goofy as he hits the links and –...

Bring the Hottest Movie of the Year into Your Living Room Step Up 3 Available December 21, 2010 on Blu-ray 3DTM, Blu-rayTM, DVD and Movie Download Formats Burbank, Calif., October 26, 2010 - Bringing the best in 3D entertainment to consumers at home on December 21 is Touchstone Home Entertainment’s dance film sensation Step Up 3 - releasing for the first time ever on Blu-ray 3DTM on the same day-and-date as the Blu-rayTM and DVD. Pulsating with dazzling choreography and chart- topping music...

New England's Largest Water Park Just Got Bigger Six Flags New England adds Bonzai Pipelines to Hurricane Harbor AGAWAM, Mass. - June 12, 2013 - Six Flags New England is launching its exciting new waterslide complex Bonzai Pipelines on June 13, 2013. The six-story tower is part of an expanded area inside New England's largest water park, Hurricane Harbor. With 33 waterslides, pools, and attractions, Hurricane Harbor houses 3 million gallons of water and offers water thrills for every member...

Beth Chee 760.918.5379 Download images Download images ROCKETTES KICK OFF THE HOLIDAYS AT LEGOLAND ® CALIFORNIA Download images CARLSBAD, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2010) — Members of the world famous Radio City Rockettes danced their way into LEGOLAND ® California today to help kick off the holidays! The Rockettes lent a hand to the Park’s Master Model Builders by placing the finishing touches on the LEGOLAND Christmas tree in preparation for the Park’s annual tree lighting ceremony...

Jim Hill takes a look at these two new DVDs from Buena Vista Home Entertainment. Walt Disney Productions' releases from the late 1970s that -- in spite of their fairly obvious flaws -- still have their charms....

In his first post-Thanksgiving article, Jim Hill talks up an important new movie, previews an upcoming JHM article, plugs fabsboards.com as well as carouselchecks.com and ... Oh, yeah! Announces the next JHM contest. ...

First Steve Jobs and John Lasseter. Now the Henson family? Jim Hill has news about who else Roy Disney and Stanley Gold have reportedly recruited to help out with their bid to oust Michael Eisner. Plus a further update on what's supposedly going on in the boardroom....

This past weekend at WonderCon, there were three cars parked outside the Moscone Center ... featuring the Twitter handle @ChromeLeaks . What did fans find there? A pointer to the URL www.cars-n-deals.com where they found this "commercial". This faux advertisement for “ Cars N’ Deals of Emeryville ” was directed by Chris Cantwell (the same guy who directed the Lots-o-Huggin’ Bear faux ad last year for Toy Story 3 ). See if you can find the embedded subtle hints about...

A short but sweet interlude today with Roger in the skies high above the Golden State....

In honor of Clint Eastwood's pair of Academy Award nominations, Jim Hill shares a seldom told tale about how that "Man with No Name" AA figure really wound up in Disney-MGM's "Great Movie Ride."...

Back again? Some people never learn! Well, Roger is not one to disappoint, so here we go with another of Roger's ruminations ......

See for yourself the dramatic exit of the most villainous bachelor in the show's history that has everyone talking! Bentley, this season's infamous bachelor, had everyone fooled with his calculated lies and manipulative charm, especially Ashley, who considered him a front runner. Last night, the roof caves in on her when he delivers the knock-out blow that he's leaving. The devastating news puts an end to her hopes and has her crushed, questioning if she can move on. Will the Bachelorette...

Do you like what you regularly read at this website? Well -- if so -- now might be a good time to open that wallet and send a few bucks our way....

Let the media binge-ing begin! Snowed in on a Saturday, Jim Hill begins plowing through all of the books, DVDs, CDs, games and magazines that people have sent him over the past few weeks to review....

A brand new episode of “D23’s Disney Geek” (#20!) is now online! In this episode: - “Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland,” “Tangled,” “Toy Story 3” and “Modern Family” garner Golden Globe Award nominations - “TRON: Legacy” screenwriters Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis reveal their favorite scene in the new movie - Beautiful, new artwork unveiled for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World - The Disney...

Jim Hill checks out the new 2-disc set for this landmark Pixar Animation film, but can't help "Oohing" and "Aahing" over the preview for John Lasseter's next picture....

ONE LIFE TO LIVE Popular talk show host, Wendy Williams plays Phyllis Rose, host of "Access Llanview," which will first air on March 2, 2011 on ABC Daytime's "One Life to Live" "One Life to Live" airs Monday-Friday (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. © 2011 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. All rights reserved Disney | ABC Television Group | 500 South Buena Vista Street | Burbank | CA | 91521

You Can Own it Today Be sure to check out our Collector's Edition that includes a 5-inch Mickey figurine and more! Launch Trailer Check out the brand new launch trailer featuring the Epic Music Mashup. Check out the Epic Gamer Getaway Sweepstakes for your chance to win a trip to see World of Color at Disney California Adventure ® Park! Change My Registration Preference when you registered with our site, you asked to receive occasional updates and offers from the Walt Disney family of companies...

D23 Gold Membership : Renewal Renew your current D23 Me We’ve got a great gift idea for the Disney aficionado in your life… and families will love it too. It’s a membership to D23, Disney's first official fan club. If you’re doing a Holiday round up of cool gift ideas, please consider including this suggestion. D23 celebrates all the wonder and excitement that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his studio in Hollywood. It keeps you up on all of Disney’s films...

You’ll Wish YOU Were a Kid Again at The Walt Disney Family Museum Discovery Summer Camp! in the Presidio of San Francisco June 27-July 29, 2011 Perform onstage as a Jamboree Player, learn the secrets behind Special Effects, develop your artistic abilities, create an animated short, explore the outdoors with a film camera, and invent your own comic book hero. GET CREATIVE at The Walt Disney Family Museum Discovery Summer Camp! Campers (age 7-17) can explore everything from animation to acting...

Actor Sean Astin to lead sold out field of more than 17,000 registered runners along half marathon course through all-new Cars Land at newly reopened Disney California Adventure ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2012) – The Happiest Race on Earth just got happier as runners in the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will race Sept. 1 and 2 through the newly reopened Disney California Adventure Park , including Cars Land. More than 17,000 registered half marathon runners, including actor Sean Astin (The...

Schenectady, NY, February 24, 2011 - The Schenectady premiere of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Thursday, February 24 at 8:00PM at Proctors for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, March 20, 2011. In Schenectady, THE LION KING plays Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00PM and Saturday matinees at 2:00PM, with additional performances on Sundays at 1:00PM & 6:30PM. There will also be a 2:00pm matinee on Thursday, March 17. The engagement has already sold more than 74...

Jim Hill pays tribute to Jim Henson's favorite writer, a very talented man who sadly passed away this past Monday...

Ever wonder what Ray Bradbury's original concept for Epcot's "Spaceship Earth" attraction would have been like? Jim Hill shares a few highlights from the author's own script for this Future World ride....

Roger Colton is obviously not a fan of those fan-produced Disney theme park DVDs that you can find for sale on the web these days ... ...

DISNEY’S HIT MUSICAL, THE LION KING AT MANDALAY BAY, EXTENDS 14 MORE MONTHS – THROUGH DECEMBER 2011 The Production Named “Best Show” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal Will Play Its Final Performance on December 30, 2011 After 31 Smash Months and Over 1000 Performances LAS VEGAS (Wednesday, October 27, 2010) – Disney’s award-winning Broadway phenomenon THE LION KING has extended its engagement at Mandalay Bay Theatre by 14 months through December 30, 2011. Already...

Weird. Unique. Highly entertaining. That's what Jim Hill thought of Cory Doctorow's innovative new sci-fi novel, a smart take on friendship and death set inside a futuristic Magic Kingdom. Seriously....

NASCAR DRIVER AND TWO-TIME SPRINT CUP SERIES CHAMPION TONY STEWART TO GREET FANS, SIGN AUTOGRAPHS AT UNIVERSAL CITYWALK Event Begins at 6p.m. at NASCAR Sports Grille in CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort WHAT: Tony Stewart, one of NASCAR’s most popular drivers and Coca-Cola Racing Family member, will be at NASCAR Sports Grille at Universal CityWalk on October 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an autograph session with fans. This is a free but exclusive event with only 525 tickets available beginning...

Dec. 17, 2010 – Anaheim, Calif. – The Polk State College Alumni Association honored Disneyland Resort President George A. Kalogridis with a Distinguished Alumnus award during the Florida school’s commencement ceremony on December 16. Kalogridis, pictured with Dr. Eileen Holden, president of Polk State College, received his associate of arts degree in 1973 from what was then Polk Junior College, prior to earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida....

Did you think that WDW employees would really be sympathetic to the plight of the DAK drivers that was described in yesterday's "Kilimanjaro Safari" article? Well, think again ......

Did Disney's latest animated feature avoid a grizzly fate during its first weekend at theaters? Fur sure. Learn all sorts of interesting things about this new WDFA-F film PLUS enjoy a special guest appearance by animation legend Floyd Norman!...

Tired of things going wrong? Get the Fix-It Felix Hammer "Like" WRECK-IT RALPH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WreckItRalph "Follow" WRECK-IT Ralph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wreckitralph Visit the official site: www.disney.com/wreckitralph Wreck-It Ralph smashes into theaters in 3D on November 2 nd !!

In today's somewhat informal installment, Jim Hill brings up to speed about what's going on with the site's "At Home Imagineering" feature as well as offering a brief review of the latest issue of "The 'E' Ticket" magazine....

Julie Estrada 760.918.5377 Download images Download images Download images Brooke Burke from “Dancing With the Stars” Lights Up LEGOLAND ® California's Holly Jolly Holidays! Actress and her family are special guests at annual tree lighting ceremony Download images WHAT : Brooke Burke from the number one rated TV show “Dancing with the Stars” is coming to Carlsbad to help light the world’s largest LEGO ® Christmas tree at LEGOLAND ® California’s...

Tired of web sites that only tell you the bad news about what's going on with the Walt Disney Company? Then you'll sure to enjoy today's story at JHM ... which gives you the (somewhat) good news about what's in the works for WDW and the Disneyland Resort....

You know, not everyone always agrees with Jim. Here's just a few of the e-mails that yesterday's article helped generate....

1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners for Each Contest Awarded Cash and Amazing Prizes This July 1-3, 2011 at the Anaheim Convention Center! Get your Passports Today and Experience the Difference! LOS ANGELES, Calif. (June 1, 2011) ­ Attendees can get more involved with this Summer¹s most anticipated animation, music and manga event AM2 (July 1-3, 2011; Anaheim Convention Center) by entering the official 2011 T-Shirt Design Contest! Not only will the winner have their winning design utilized on...

Look out for Pirates this Sunday during the Big Game | View Online Join Jack's Crew to see an extended look at Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides! SYNOPSIS TRAILER GALLERY LIKE US ON: Join Jack's Crew! Text CAPTAIN to DISNEY ** (347639) to receive: A special EXTENDED look at the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Big Game spot delivered straight to your phone Pirates sneak peeks, trivia, and updates An opportunity to purchase tickets to the movie before anyone else See a...

It's a change of pace as Roger is back this week with the usual. Yes, it's another edition of Ruminations....

Wade Sampson looks back at how the Walt Disney Company and Feld Entertainment wound up partnering to create a quarter century's worth of ice spectaculars....

Partnership with ASIFA-Hollywood and Animation Magazine Puts Spotlight on First Decade of Productions; Screenings include Filmmaker Reunions, Rare Footage and Giveaways Culver City, CA, August 27, 2012 - The 10th anniversary celebration of Sony Pictures Animation (SPA) continues with a five-week series of special screenings featuring SPA's beloved collection of animated and hybrid films, as well as reunions with filmmakers participating in Q & As following each screening, rare footage/materials...

Mystery writer "R" shares with JHM readers an essay that illustrates the very important role that Roy Disney played in Disney's corporate culture. More importantly, why the Mouse Factory needs Roy back on the job ASAP....

Matthew Springer sings the praises of Wes Anderson's wonderful movie, which features one of the most bizarre love triangles that Hollywood ever dreamed up....

This week Roger is back with the third (no, really ... not like last time ...) in the series of things you always wanted to do but never knew you could. So Buckle Up, hang on for all the left turns and read what's in store for you this time!...

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Racing may be the nation's fasting growing spectator sports. But Roger has a look at one particular event that you won't find at a track near you......