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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

Film & Movies22 years ago

Emperor’s New Groove Soundtrack

Expecting a book review, were you? Well, too bad. This time around, Jim suggests you pick up a copy of the "Groove" CD so you can...
General22 years ago

Joke for One

Though Jim's out in Southern California doing divorced daddy duty, he still managed to churn out an entertaining article for the site. This piece details some...
Film & Movies22 years ago

E.T. goes home today. “Shrek 4D” arrives shortly.

Shifting away from the Mouse for just a moment, Jim Hill shines a spotlight over on Universal Studios' theme parks today. Revealing what went on behind-the-scenes...
Film & Movies22 years ago

What was the original screenplay for Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” movie like?

Thanks to loyal JHM reader, MrTheFrog, here's the first detailed description of Walt Disney Pictures' much anticipated November 2003 release. Just be warned, foolish mortals ......
General22 years ago

Why For?

In a marathon-length response to a single question, Jim Hill reveals the real reason that Disneyland and Walt Disney World got a "The Many Adventures of...
Theme Parks & Themed Entertainment22 years ago

“Hidden Mickeys” reveals Disney World’s secrets

Jim Hill reviews Steve Barrett's fun new book, which offers up hints as to where you can find even the most secretive of WDW's mice.
Theme Parks & Themed Entertainment22 years ago

Why For did Aerosmith wind up as the hosts of Rock’n’Roller Coaster?

Jim Hill returns with even more answers for your Disney-related questions. This time around, Jim goes on and on about how the Rolling Stones almost hosted...
Theme Parks & Themed Entertainment22 years ago

Did you ever hear about … “Khrushchev at Disneyland”?

Jim Hill talks about how an somewhat infamous international incident involving the late Soviet Premier led to one of the more intriguing movies the Walt Disney...
Film & Movies22 years ago

Why For did Rocky the Rhino wind up getting cut out of Disney’s “The Jungle Book” ?

Jim Hill's back with even more answers to your Disney-related questions. This time around, Jim tells you where Richard Nixon was in "World of Motion," why...
Books & Print22 years ago

“Comic Books and Other Necessities of Life” is a really great read

Jim Hill is happy to introduce JHM readers to Mark Evanier. But -- on the other hand -- Jim's worried that no one will ever come...