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Jim Hill is an entertainment writer who has specialized in covering The Walt Disney Company for nearly 40 years now. Over that time, he has interviewed hundreds of animators, actors, and Imagineers -- many of whom have shared behind-the-scenes stories with Mr. Hill about how the Mouse House really works. In addition to the 4000+ articles Jim has written for the Web, he also co-hosts a trio of popular podcasts: “Disney Dish with Len Testa,” “Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor” and “Marvel US Disney with Aaron Adams.” Mr. Hill makes his home in Southern New Hampshire with his lovely wife Nancy and two obnoxious cats, Ginger & Betty.

Stories By Jim Hill

General14 years ago

How Disney conjured up a live-action version of “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”

Jim Hill reviews Michael Singe's latest behind-the-scenes book. Which not only celebrates the poem, scherzo and short that provided inspirational material for this new Walt Disney...
General14 years ago

Looking back on the early, early days of the “Toy Story” franchise

As a special Fourth of July weekend treat, Jim Hill shares Tim Lewis’ take on what life was like at The Walt Disney Company back in...
General14 years ago

There’s Lotso great stories to be found in “The Art of Toy Story 3”

WARNING !!! This review of Charles Solomon’s terrific new behind-the-scenes book contains spoilers about a certain character from Pixar’s latest production. So proceed with caution
General14 years ago

Disneyland Alumni Club presents “55 Years of Music Magic”

Looking for a special way to celebrate Disneyland’s 55th anniversary? Then Jim Hill suggests that you check out this fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital of Orange...
General14 years ago

New voice of Mickey Mouse to make appearance in Sacramento

Jim Hill talks up Saturday’s event at the Stage Nine Entertainment Store. Where Bret Iwan & Bill Farmer will help unveil Disney Fine Artist John Rowe’s...
General14 years ago

Hamming it up at Disney’s Holiday Showcase

Jim Hill talks about what he saw & heard in NYC yesterday. Which included official confirmation that John Lasseter is now the co-director of “Cars 2”
General14 years ago

Forty years of cataloguing, preserving and protecting the Magic

In recognition of today being the official anniversary of the founding of the Walt Disney Archives, Jim Hill shares a few quotes from his recent conversation...
General14 years ago

“Harry Potter” cast members lead the way at Wizarding World’s grand opening

Jim Hill shares some of the photographs that he took on Friday. When the very first guests were allowed to visit this brand-new addition to Universal...
General14 years ago

Animation fans can make a real difference this coming weekend

As he wraps up covering the grand opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jim Hill talks up two fund-raising efforts that are being held...
General14 years ago

“Freedomland” looks back at “The Disneyland of the East”

Jim Hill reviews this new Arcadia Publishing release. He also talks up a book signing that will be held this coming Saturday at the Barnes &...