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“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)

Will showing selected scenes from “The Princess and the Frog” finally silence this film’s critics?

Jim Hill — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill writes about the new tack that Walt Disney Animation Studios is taking with the promotion of its new hand-drawn animated feature. Which involves screening footage from “The Princess and the Frog” at events that will be attended by African-American opinion makers...(read more)

Disney's Imagination Park?! The Maleficent Movie?! It’s time to shine a spotlight on new Disney domain names

Jim Hilll — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares some of the more intriguing domain names that The Walt Disney Company has registered in recent weeks...(read more)

Monday Mouse Watch : “Rapunzel” revealed; a “G-Force” sequel?

Jim Hilll — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill wonders why more people aren’t talking about Carmen Esquer’s article for Disney twenty-three magazine. Which features an in-depth interview with Nathan Greno & Byron Howard, “Rapunzel” ‘s new directors. PLUS Does Jerry Bruckheimer has another franchise in the works?...(read more)

Tune Thursday: Fresh faces add new fun to Broadway’s “The Little Mermaid”

Jim Hilll — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks up the talented trio of performers that have just joined the cast of this long-running Disney Theatrical production, which continues on at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre...(read more)

Lots of entertaining tails ... er ... tales were told at "The Little Mermaid" 20th anniversary event

Floyd Norman — Mon, 25 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Disney Legend Floyd Norman reports from Woodbury University. Where -- last Thursday night -- dozens of WDAS vets turned out to reminisce about the development & production of this Academy Award-winning animated feature...(read more)

"The Archive Series: Story" features a stunning selection of art from Disney's Animation Research Library

Jim Hill — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews this impressive new hardcover from Disney Editions. He also talks up Don Hahn's book signing tomorrow night at the Barnes & Noble at the Americana at Brand...(read more)

Tune Tuesday: Is Disney Theatrical getting ready to mark down "Mary" ?

Jim Hill — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares what he's heard about Disney on Broadway's plan to increase ticket sales for all three of its musicals. Which involves a "Buy One Get One Free" offer as well as launching DisneyonBroadwaySale.com...(read more)