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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

General16 years ago

“Character Animation Crash Course !” is a terrific how-to-toon book

Jim Hill reviews Eric Goldberg's 25-years-in-the-making instructional manual, which shares this animation master's secrets on how to do great character animation
Music16 years ago

Tune Tuesday : “Shrek the Musical” gets off to a great start in Seattle

WARNING !! There be spoilers ahead in this preview piece about DreamWorks Theatrical's Broadway-bound production. Which is a musical adaptation of DW's Academy Award-winning animated feature
Film & Movies16 years ago

Monday Mouse Watch : Are you ready to go back to “The Black Hole” ?

Could Disney's desire to get into the super hero movie game eventually lead to yet another "Journey that Begins Where Everything Ends" ? Jim Hill has...
Theme Parks & Themed Entertainment16 years ago

Characters come to the rescue at the Magic Kingdom

Jim Hill explains how WDW officials used Mickey & friends as a diversion while repairs were being made on the Liberty Square bridge
Events16 years ago

Pixar once again opens its doors for the Cartoon Art Museum’s annual benefit

Ever dream of going over the WALL-E in Emeryville? The crew at the Cartoon Art Museum can make your dream come true
General16 years ago

End of a Mouse Ear-a: “Where the Magic Begins” to close

Jim Hill shares some very sad news coming out of the Bay Area. Cindy Russell's celebrated Disneyana shop will soon be shuttering
General16 years ago

Say “Nighty-night” to Night Kingdom and “Jambo” to Disney’s Jungle Trek

Jim Hill shares the latest info on WDW's proposed niche park. Which the Imagineers have recently renamed & revamped
General16 years ago

Monday Mouse Watch : Mickey, Minnie … and Michael ?!

Jim Hill got an advance look at the list of honorees for this year's Disney Legends awards. And he predicts that at least one of this...
General16 years ago

Toon Thursday: “Ariel’s Beginning” is a polished, professional & perfectly pleasant prequel to “The Little Mermaid.” But …

Jim Hill caught an advance screening of this new DisneyToon Studios production last month at Comic-Con. And he now shares his thoughts on this somewhat disappointing...
General16 years ago

Get ready to “Dive, Dine, Discover” at the Seas corporate lounge

Jim Hill talks up one of the more intriguing events offered at WDWCelebrations' World Wide Weekend event. Which will allow registrants to go behind-the-scenes at "The...