Search results matching tags 'Disney' and 'Beauty and the Beast'

“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)

You CAN make a difference by bringing along some canned goods to the D23 EXPO

Jim Hill — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks up one of the more community-friendly aspects of next week’s event. Which involves attendees bringing along items to donate to the Orange County Food Bank. Which will then be used to build a Disney fantasy castle...(read more)

“Waking Sleeping Beauty” takes a candid look at the Second Golden Age of Disney Feature Animation

Jim Hill — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks up Don Hahn & Peter Schneider’s new documentary. Which will hold its world premiere next month at the Toronto International Film Festival...(read more)

Tourists mob Muppets & Mouse shops, snatch up last “Mermaid” tickets

Jim Hill — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reports in from NYC. Where – based on what’s been going on at FAO Schwartz, World of Disney and the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre – the economy appears to be on the mend...(read more)

Toon Tuesday: Glen Keane goes back to the drawing board

Jim Hill — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares some shots from Comic-Con. Where this master animator revealed that he had just ended a six month sabbatical and was now returning to work at Walt Disney Animation Studios...(read more)

Disney has big plans for “Prince of Persia” & “Phineas & Ferb” in 2010

Jim Hill — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill’s back with even more suggestions about how to make the best use of your time at this year’s Comic-Con. Including booths that you really need to drop by while exploring the exhibit hall...(read more)

Lasseter, Burton, Zemeckis and Miyazaki to take part in Disney panels at this year’s Comic-Con

Jim Hill — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares a press release that Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures just passed along. Which offers details on the Mouse’s presentations at this year’s Comic-Con International...(read more)

Hollywood bets big on “Beast,” considers remake of “My Fair Lady”

Jim Hilll — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks up the trio of “Beauties” that are either already in production and/or currently in development. He also considers CBS Films & Columbia Pictures’ plan to remake Warner Bros. Academy Award-winner from 1964...(read more)

"Disney Dogs" showcases canine cartoon stars

Jim Hill — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews this new hardcover from Disney Editions, which takes a detailed look at all of the dogs who have appeared in Disney animated shorts & features over the years...(read more)

Is Disney looking to trade its 5th Avenue store in for a brand-new retail location down on Times Square?

Jim Hill — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Since the World of Disney's lease is up in 2010, the Mouse is already on the prowl for a new spot to set up shop in NYC. Jim Hill shares what he's heard about these on-going negotiations...(read more)