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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 & Movies24 years ago

What Went Right for “The Emperor’s New Groove” & What Went Wrong for “102 Dalmatians”

In this January 2001 piece from the archives, Jim Hill looks at two Disney films and why the Disney Corporation is a little surprised at how...
Film & Movies24 years ago

“We all make mistakes…” – Did Walt Disney Like “Fantasia”?

In a quickie from the archives, Jim answers the question that's sure to intrigue all you animation fans: What Walt Disney REALLY thought of "Fantasia" ...
Film & Movies24 years ago

The “Chanticleer” Saga — Part 1

In this three part series from August 2000, Jim Hill looks at the long history of the Walt Disney Company's attempts to turn Edmund Rostand's satirical...
Film & Movies24 years ago

The “Chanticleer” Saga — Part 2

In this three part series from August 2000, Jim Hill looks at the long history of the Walt Disney Company's attempts to turn Edmund Rostand's satirical...
Film & Movies24 years ago

The “Chanticleer” Saga — Part 3

In this three part series from August 2000, Jim Hill looks at the long history of the Walt Disney Company's attempts to turn Edmund Rostand's satirical...
Theme Parks & Themed Entertainment24 years ago

Is DAK’s Beastly Kingdom DOA? — Part 1

In this three part series from early 2000, Jim Hill looks at Disney's Animal Kingdom and the unfortunate series of events that led up to the...
Theme Parks & Themed Entertainment24 years ago

Is DAK’s Beastly Kingdom DOA? — Part 2

In this three part series from early 2000, Jim Hill looks at Disney's Animal Kingdom and the unfortunate series of events that led up to the...
Theme Parks & Themed Entertainment24 years ago

Is DAK’s Beastly Kingdom DOA? — Part 3

In this three part series from early 2000, Jim Hill looks at Disney's Animal Kingdom and the unfortunate series of events that led up to the...
Film & Movies24 years ago

Guess Who Worked for Disney? – Chuck Jones and “Sleeping Beauty”

In this November 2000 piece from the archives, Jim Hill writes about noted animation legend Chuck Jones and his relationship with the Walt Disney Company ......
Theme Parks & Themed Entertainment24 years ago

California Misadventure – Introduction

Find out all about Disney's California Adventure's origins, the wheeling and dealing it took to get the park off the ground, the struggles, the setbacks... as...