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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

General20 years ago

So what can you see at NYC’s “World of Disney” store ? Muppets. Lots & lots of Muppets

Clearly the retail side of the Walt Disney Company thinks that "it's time to get things started." Which is why Kermit & Co. are now front...
General20 years ago

“Autopia” on the road to Hong Kong Disneyland?

The good news is: HKDL is supposedly getting another ride added to its line-up. The bad news is: Because this Tomorrowland favorite is being rushed into...
General20 years ago

A Grizz-ly edition of Why For

Last week's "Why For" got such a strong response from WDWMagic.com readers that Jim Hill thought that he'd use this week's edition to answer some of...
General20 years ago

The next voice you hear …

... may not be the performer that Mickey originally wanted. Jim Hill talks about Disney animated films that didn't actually get their dream casts.
General20 years ago

Why For returns … again

Jim Hill's back with answers to many of your Disney-related questions. This time around, Jim reveals why the changes that are being made to Epcot's "The...
Books & Print20 years ago

“The Incredibles”? Already saw the movie as well as bought the book.

How'd Michael Howe do that? What can I tell you folks? Sometimes clean living pays off. Particularly if you're working for the right movie theater at...
General20 years ago

Kicking back at DCA’s Cove Bar

JHM contributor David Michael shares a few stories (as well as several photos) about his favorite watering hole at California Adventure. Also David tells us about...
General20 years ago

“Aladdin” Platinum Edition sets the gold standard for Disney DVD

Jim Hill says that this new 2-disc set -- loaded with behind-the-scenes info -- is a must-own for animation fans.
General20 years ago

Disney’s unfinished featurettes: “Mickey Columbus” & “Mickey’s Arabian Nights”

In honor of Columbus Day, Jim Hill looks back at two short films that Disney Feature Animation never quite got around to completing.
Theme Parks & Themed Entertainment20 years ago

Swimming Down Main Street, U.S.A.

JHM contributor David Michael drops by Disneyland to check out this week's decidedly different press event.