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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.

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Film & Movies21 years ago

“It’s a Small World” … The movie?!

Strange as it may seem, Walt Disney Productions -- way back in the mid-1970s -- actually did toy with the idea of turning this much beloved...
General21 years ago

And speaking of small things … Take a look at that thong!?

JimHillMedia.com is pleased to introduce two new columnists: Monique Pryor (who's dressed in a tight fitting "Superman" ... um ... outfit) and Jackson "Pop Culture" King...
Film & Movies21 years ago

A JHM exclusive: Your very first look at the “Finding Nemo” DVD

Jim Hill recently got a chance to preview Disc 1 of this two DVD set. He gives the strictly-for-home-use of this hit Pixar picture extremely high...
Theme Parks & Themed Entertainment21 years ago

Why For? : What happened to the Geyser Mountain ride Imagineers hoped to add to Disneyland

Jim Hill returns with even more answers to your Disney related questions. This time around, he gushes about Geyser Mountain, puzzles over what was Disney's biggest...
General21 years ago

Paying tribute to Toontown’s tunesmiths

Jim plows through a lot of book/Disney related news today. From talking up "The Cartoon Music Book" to asking for your help on "The Walt Disney...
General21 years ago

Okay … now tell me what you REALLY think …

After having 112 pro-"Mickey's Philharmagic" e-mails come flooding into his in-box over the past two days, is Jim Hill is having second thoughts about WDW's new...
General21 years ago

Rumblings at the WDI water cooler

Jim Hill's been hanging around the water cooler at Walt Disney Imagineering and what he's heard gets fairly interesting. Will DAK get Lucky? Is "Expedition Everest"...
Theme Parks & Themed Entertainment21 years ago

Did Disney execs unintentionally slip “Philharmagic” a Mickey?

With three tepid reviews of the Magic Kingdom's newest attraction in hand, Jim Hill wonders: Did Disney accidentally debut its newest 3D film in the wrong...
General21 years ago

Why For? : Epcot’s Space Center, Jim Korkis and Walt Disney World swamp boat rides

This time around, Jim Hill answers your questions about what Epcot's Space pavilion was originally supposed to look like, points out a new comic book you...
General21 years ago

“Wertham Was Right!” is a really good read

Need a bit of a pick-me-up? Then Jim Hill recommends that you go pick up a copy of Mark Evanier's latest collection of POV columns. For...