Search results matching tags 'Disney' and 'Ratatouille'

With “Toy Story 3,” “Cars 2” and “Monsters, Inc. 2” now in the works, why no “Incredibles 2” ?

Jim Hilll — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill’s back with even more tales from the 2009 Licensing International Expo. This time around, he talks about what’s been holding up development of an “Incredibles” sequel...(read more)

Toon Tuesday : Will Disney Animation's latest "Rapunzel" rescue attempt have a negative impact on "Bolt" 's debut ?

Jim Hill — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill wonders if Glen Keane's exit will result in more reporters asking about why Chris Sanders was taken off of "American Dog"...(read more)

"Kung Fu Panda" 's opening weekend grosses really kicked butt ... but here comes "WALL-E"

Jim Hill — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares what he's heard about this new Andrew Stanton film. Which looks ready to reverse the domestic box office trends that tripped up Pixar's last three pictures...(read more)

Disney Consumer Products isn't getting its hopes up for "Up"

Jim Hill — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill takes a close look at the retail side of the Mouse House. In particular why Disney Consumer Products is now taking a much more pragmatic approach toward the licensing of Pixar's next few pictures...(read more)

Why For springs back into action, then ends with a bang

Jim Hill — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

JHM's Q & A column returns after a long winter nap with answers to your questions about the Muppets, "Beauty and the Beast," the Disney Stores as well as revealing where a Dick Cheney joke can be found in "Ratatouille"...(read more)

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

Jim Hill — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill brings you the latest buzz from Burbank. Which suggests that -- unless "Prince Caspian" does huge business when it's released to theaters in May -- Disney may opt to pull the plug on the "Narnia" series. Replacing that film franchise with a trio of Pixar-produced "John Carter of Mars" movies...(read more)

Tons of Toontown's secrets revealed in "Animation Magazine: 20 Year Collection"

Jim Hill — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews this new coffee table table that commemorates the 20th anniversary of this very popular publication. Which includes some great behind-the-scenes stories from animation industry vets...(read more)

Animation fans prematurely shoot off their mouths about "Bolt"

Jim Hill — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill points out the parallels between what WDAS's next release is now going through and "Beauty & the Beast" & "The Lion King" 's troubled productions...(read more)

A special "Where's WALL-E" edition of Why For?

Jim Hill — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill's back with even more answers to your Disney-related questions. This time around, Jim tries to put together a definitive list of where the in-jokes & self references in Pixar's feature films & shorts are located...(read more)

"To Infinity and Beyond!" is an entertaining look back at Pixar's first two decades

Jim Hill — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews Karen Paik's inspired (more importantly, inspiring) new history of Pixar Animation Studios. Which offers a lot of insight about how John Lasseter became the Big Kahuna of the CG world...(read more)