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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

Film & Movies15 years ago

“Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol” book is sure to be a hit with baby boomers

Jim Hill reviews Darrell Van Citters’ making-of book. Which takes you behind-the-scenes on the production of TV’s first animated holiday special
History15 years ago

Tube Tuesday: “V” is a very entertaining update of a dated sci-fi franchise

Jim Hill reviews ABC's new sci-fi series. Which goes the "Battlestar Galactica" route by taking a cheesy TV show from the 1980s and then reimagining it...
Theme Parks & Themed Entertainment15 years ago

AquaDuck to bring theme park thrills out onto the high seas

Jim Hill reports in from last Thursday’s Disney Cruise Line press event. Which talked up some of the more innovative features that will be found on...
Film & Movies15 years ago

Toon Tuesday: Klay Hall tinkers with Tinker Bell

This sitcom vet talks about how he tried to make the Disney Fairy who stars in "Lost Treasure" much more like the version of Tink that...
General15 years ago

Disney treasures to come up for bid at S/R Labs’ Fall 2009 auction

Jim Hill shares some of the 237 story sketches, animation drawings & concept paintings that will be go under the gavel today & tomorrow in Westlake...
Film & Movies15 years ago

What to know what’s “Up” at Pixar? Then buy a ticket to next month’s Cartoon Art Museum benefit

Jim Hill talks up this annual fundraiser. Which allows a lucky few the chance to wander the halls at this Emeryville-based animation studio
Film & Movies15 years ago

Toon Tuesday: Is “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” a little too scary for its own good?

Jim Hill shares what he's been hearing about this new Robert Zemeckis film. Which suggests that people who've seen the Digital 3D footage that was screened...
Film & Movies15 years ago

Monday Mouse Watch: Beyond the Blu-ray Horizon

As DVD sales levels continue to fall and Hi-Def struggles to deliver on initial expectations, could an online subscription service that delivers top quality Disney content...
Theme Parks & Themed Entertainment15 years ago

Coaster Corner: Tomorrowland favorite gets a warp speed makeover

Jim Hill talks with Steve Roach, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy's show producer, about how the Imagineers turned this indoor coaster into a Halloween Time-themed attraction in...
Film & Movies15 years ago

Toon Thursday: Disney hits the reset button on Winnie the Pooh

Jim Hill talks about that new hand-drawn feature that Walt Disney Animation Studios currently has in development. Which will be done in the style of the...