Search results matching tag '2009'

Disney World soldiers on, looking for new ways to plus the Parks for the holidays

Jim Hill — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks with David R. Hartmann, Art Director for Walt Disney Entertainment Design, about the year-round effort that goes into giving WDW visitors a top quality Christmastime experience...(read more)

NFFC Disney World Holiday Extravaganza places the emphasis on in-park fun

Jim Hill — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill chats with Anita Schaengold, Special Events Chairperson for the NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club about this year’s programming changes. Which will leave more time to explore & enjoy WDW’s theme parks...(read more)

Marty Sklar to pay tribute to Disney Legend at Ryman Arts fund-raiser

Jim Hill — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks up next month’s event at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Where this recently retired Imagineering Ambassador will discuss Herbie Ryman’s creative legacy...(read more)

“The Art of the Disney Princess” artfully re-imagines classic cartoon characters

Jim Hill — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews this new Disney Editions book. Which features all sorts of unconventional takes on your favorite Disney Princesses...(read more)

Tune Tuesday: Disney to celebrate the performing arts in 2010

Jim Hill — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares some of the domain names that The Walt Disney Company has recently registered. Which hint at some new events that are currently in the works for the theme parks...(read more)

Disney’s looking for Beatles sound-alikes to come climb aboard its “Yellow Submarine” remake

Jim Hill — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares some information about the fab four feature film open casting call that’s been held in Stamford, CT this coming Saturday & Sunday...(read more)

CTN X brings animation community together to network, help out their fellow artists

Jim Hill — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks up this weekend’s event at the Burbank Marriott. He also spotlights Tony Bancroft & Chad Frye’s efforts to help the Hodges family...(read more)

Disney XD uses out-of-the-box thinking to promote out-of-this-world TV movie

Jim Hill — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks with Richard Loomis, senior vice president of Marketing and Creative at Disney Channel Worldwide about the innovative promotional campaign that this network put together to promote its first original TV movie, “Skyrunners”...(read more)

Toon Tuesday: How to have a rockin' good time on Mickey Mouse’s birthday

Jim Hill — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Looking for different ways to spend November 18th? Jim Hill's suggestions takes you from a museum to Broadway, from rock 'n' roll memorabilia auctions to theme park attractions...(read more)

Monday Mouse Watch: Meet Alan Bergman, Disney’s leader of the brand

Jim Hill — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks about some of the management changes that Rich Ross made last week. In particular how Disney Studios' new chairman is looking to update the way the Mouse House markets its movies...(read more)