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Monday Mouse Watch: Marvel acquisition offers significant challenges, huge potential rewards for The Walt Disney Company

Jim Hill — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill weighs in on this $4 billion deal. In particular the amount of time that will have to pass before Disney can then take full advantage of Marvel’s stable of superheroes...(read more)

The John Hughes / ABC / Walt Disney Company connection

Jim Hill — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In honor of the passing of this talented filmmaker, Jim Hill shares a few anecdotes that reflect on the times that Hughes worked for the Mouse...(read more)

When it comes to fun Fourth of July festivities, O-town is the “Oooh” & “Aaah” capital of the USA

Courtney Mills — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Courtney Mills of Orlando Fun Tickets takes a look at the fireworks displays & concerts that will be presented at Central Florida’s theme parks this Friday & Saturday...(read more)

Licensing International Expo 2009 offers sneak peeks at new films from Fox, Pixar, DreamWorks Animation and Universal Studios

Jim Hill — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares some shots that he took while wandering the aisles at Mandalay Bay's convention center. Which is where many of the major studios promoted their upcoming motion pictures last week...(read more)

Looking back on the Disney-MGM Studio Backlot project -- Part 4

Todd James Pierce — Sat, 31 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT

JHM guest writer Todd James Pierce concludes his 4-part series about the 40-acre entertainment district that the Walt Disney Company once wanted to build in Burbank by revealing why this project went off the rails...(read more)

Looking back on the Disney-MGM Studio Backlot project -- Part 3

Todd James Pierce — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT

JHM guest writer Todd James Pierce continues his 4-part series about the 40-acre entertainment district that the Walt Disney Company once wanted to build in Burbank. Today's installment actually takes JHM readers inside of this proposed park...(read more)

Looking back on the Disney-MGM Studio Backlot project -- Part 2

Todd James Pierce — Thu, 29 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT

JHM guest writer Todd James Pierce continues his 4-part series about the 40-acre entertainment district that the Walt Disney Company once wanted to build in Burbank. Which Universal Studios then tried to derail...(read more)

Looking back on the Disney-MGM Studio Backlot project -- Part I

Todd James Pierce — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT

JHM guest writer Todd James Pierce kicks off a brand-new series for JHM. Which discusses that 40-acre entertainment district that the Walt Disney Company once wanted to build right in the heart of beautiful downtown Burbank...(read more)

Woo Hoo ! "The Simpsons Ride" officially opens at Universal Studios Florida

Jim Hill — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT

JHM was there yesterday as the bright yellow ribbon was cut and celebrities, dignitaries & guests all surged in experience this brand-new attraction...(read more)

Arrrr you ready for an all-Pirates edition of Why For?

Jim Hill — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT

There's plenty of POTC-related info to be found in this week's column. Including the current status of "Pirates 4," news on Disney's "Legends of the Brethren Court" book series as well as a review of that I-Drive favorite, the Pirate's Dinner Adventure...(read more)