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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

General19 years ago

Let’s take a trip to “The Island at the Top of the World”

Jim Hill shares even more info from his Disney-that-never-was files by giving JHM readers a detailed look at this proposed Discovery Bay attraction.
General19 years ago

A course correction for Kermit & Co.

Tired of watching the Muppet franchise drift ever closer to the rocks, Jim Hill talks with Ken Plume, journalist and longtime Muppet fan. Plume then offers...
General19 years ago

Mouse FACTory 4.0

Dale Ward's back with even more historical trivia about the Walt Disney Company. So let's look back at the opening at WDW's Typhoon Lagoon as well...
General19 years ago

“Muppets’ Wizard of Oz” fall-out continues

Though Disney's PR staff is trying to put a positive spin on how this TV movie did last Friday night, many Mouse House insiders are expressing...
General19 years ago

Could car crashes soon be a part of Tomorrowland’s past?

Jim Hill points to a patent application that the Walt Disney Company recently filed, which suggests that the Mouse be looking into ways to make their...
General19 years ago

The three keys to appreciating Disney’s “Three Little Pigs”

JHM guest columnist Dale Ward pens an appreciation to this Academy Award winning Disney animated short.
General19 years ago

Four we won’t forget

Jim Hill takes a moment to honor animation industry vets Marie Johnston, Henry Corden, Howie Morris and Thurl Ravenscroft.
General19 years ago

“The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz” disappoints

Jim Hill talks about how last Friday's TV movie totally missed the mark. Instead of being the comeback vehicle that Kermit & Co. so desperately needed,...
General19 years ago

“Kingdom Keepers” attempts to translate Disney theme park fun to new book series.

Jim Hill fills you in on a new Disney Editions book that's due to hit store shelves in September. One that actually use Disney World &...
General19 years ago

Let’s take a stroll around Discovery Bay

In response to a JHM reader's question, Jim Hill unearths a 1970s era memo from WED which gives a detailed description of what this proposed Disneyland...