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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

General17 years ago

Why For were there so few stories on JHM this week?

This time around, Jim explains why JHM has been somewhat erratic over the past seven days, how he blew the Disney Hawaii story as well as...
General17 years ago

“Walt Disney’s Cinderella” is a picture-perfect picture book

Jim Hill reviews this new hardcover from Disney Press. Which features a spectacular selection of Mary Blair's concept art for Walt Disney Productions' 1950 release
History17 years ago

Monday Mouse Watch: Is Mickey really getting ready to take on Chuck E. Cheese?

Jim Hill shares an interesting tidbit from a recent WDW managers meeting. Which talks about how the Walt Disney Company may soon be changing character dining...
General17 years ago

Jerry Seinfeld and the Boston “Bee” Party

As part of the publicity tour for this upcoming DreamWorks Animation release, this sitcom star and the two directors of "Bee Movie" buzzed into Beantown yesterday....
General17 years ago

“They’ll Never Put That on the Air” reveals how to grow a hit television series

Jim Hill reviews Allan Neuwirth's latest book. In which TV veterans talk about how they took shaky new shows and eventually turned them into smash hits...
Film & Movies17 years ago

Will Enchanted’s Health-Conscious Promotional Campaign Ultimately Result in Robust Box Office Receipts for this New Walt Disney Pictures Release?

Jim Hill wonders: Can a feel-good movie actually be used to encourage healthier eating habits? For that seems to be a key component of the marketing...
General17 years ago

Monday Mouse Watch : Down Under Disney Style

Does a Kissimmee-based company hold the key to an Australian pavilion possibly being added to World Showcase? Jim Hill directs your attention to Lionsgate International LLC,...
Theme Parks & Themed Entertainment17 years ago

Why For aren’t there more countries in Epcot’s World Showcase area?

As Jim Hill recounts, it wasn't for lack of trying on Walt Disney Productions' part. Jim talks about the lavish four-day-long party that the Mouse threw...
General17 years ago

Tube Thursday: Want to meet some Disney Channel stars? Then hightail it over to the Roostertail this Sunday afternoon

Jim Hill talks up the Make-A-Wish fundraiser that the Michael T. Schoenith Foundation will be holding this weekend. Which will feature appearances by "High School Musical"...
General17 years ago

“The Disney Mountains: Imagineering at Its Peak” will be a tiptop addition to any Disneyana fan’s library

Jim Hill checks out Jason Surrell's latest book. Which offers an entertaining & formative look back at how the Imagineers went about creating all of those...