Search results matching tag '2008'

Tune Thursday: “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” returns to the Goodspeed Opera House

Jim Hill — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks with director / choreographer Christopher Gattelli about how the new stage musical version of this Jim Henson holiday special actually came together...(read more)

Going from “Boo!” to Blue at the Universal Orlando Resort

Kerry Camisa — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

As Halloween gives way to Thanksgiving, Kerry Camisa of Orlando Fun Tickets reveals what may be in store for 2010’s Halloween Horror Nights as well as recommending a CityWalk stage show...(read more)

Toon Tuesday: Is "Disney's A Christmas Carol" a little too scary for its own good?

Jim Hill — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares what he's been hearing about this new Robert Zemeckis film. Which suggests that people who've seen the Digital 3D footage that was screened as part of "Christmas Carol" 's nationwide promotional train tour were somewhat put off by the more grisly moments...(read more)

Monday Mouse Watch: Beyond the Blu-ray Horizon

Jim Hill — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As DVD sales levels continue to fall and Hi-Def struggles to deliver on initial expectations, could an online subscription service that delivers top quality Disney content be waiting in the wings? Jim Hill shares what he’s heard...(read more)

“Shrek the Musical” piles on the promotions, gets ready to launch its national tour in July of 2010

Jim Hill — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill discusses the many things that DreamWorks Theatricals & Neal Productions have done recently in an effort to make their show stand out from the crowd on Broadway...(read more)

Tube Thursday: "Castle" fans storm SoHo's Apple Store

Jim Hill — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reports in from NYC. Where Nathan Fillion recently made an appearance to help promote the second season on this ABC series...(read more)

Toon Tuesday: “Phineas & Ferb” serve up a September to remember

Jim Hill — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Monday Mouse Watch: The road ahead for Disney·Pixar ‘s “Cars”

Jim Hill — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares the title for this eagerly anticipated sequel as well as the Company’s plan for maintaining consumer interest in this new key franchise...(read more)

“Ponyo” celebrates childhood, magic, the beauty of nature and … oh, yeah … ham

Jim Hill — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews Hayao Miyazaki’s latest. Which Walt Disney Pictures has done a superb job of readying for its North American theatrical release...(read more)

Tube Thursday: “Merlin” 's Prince Arthur ain’t exactly a prince of a guy

Jim Hill — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill chats with Bradley James, the co-star of this hit BBC One fantasy series. Which began airing on Sunday nights on NBC earlier this summer...(read more)