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Marty Sklar honored with Window on Main Street

Jim Hill — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On the occasion of this Disney Legend’s retirement, Jim Hill uses a Newsreel from 1983 to reflect on the Company’s past, present and future...(read more)

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“Mary” moves to Cleveland, “Sleeping Beauty” awakes in San Francisco and Connecticut gets ready for an “Enchanted” Q & A

Jim Hill — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Tired of hearing about Comic-Con? As a deliberate change of pace, Jim Hill talks up a trip of Disney-related events that AREN’T being presented in San Diego next week...(read more) ...

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“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” is a full-bodied piece of entertainment

Jim Hill — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews the latest installment in this hugely popular film franchise and just marvels at the quality, consistency & craft of the “Harry Potter” movie series...(read more) ...

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Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Toon Tuesday: Remembering 2-C

Floyd Norman — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Forget about 3-D. Disney Legend Floyd Norman revisits a location at Walt Disney Studios where lots of classic animation was created...(read more)

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Monday Mouse Watch: Unconventional promotion really paid off for “Up”

Jim Hill — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill explains why Wall Street analysts didn’t quite get the marketing campaign that the Mouse put together for Pixar’s latest ...(read more)

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“Nemo” gets new screenwriter, subs & costumes to be displayed in San Diego

Jim Hill — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill brings you a brief Mouse House news round-up, as he talks about how Randall Wallace has been hired to overhaul Disney’s “20,000 Leagues” prequel as well as sharing the latest news from...

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Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

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Lasseter, Burton, Zemeckis and Miyazaki to take part in Disney panels at this year’s Comic-Con

Jim Hill — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares a press release that Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures just passed along. Which offers details on the Mouse’s presentations at this year’s Comic-Con International...(read more) ...

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Tune Thursday: 2010 brings “Camp Rock 2,” ”High School Musical 4” as well as the “Hannah Montana” series finale

Jim Hill — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill brings you the latest news on these Disney Channel productions, including the real reason that Miley Cyrus agreed to a fourth & final season of her hit sitcom ...(read more) ...

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Friends of the Walt Disney Family Museum page features info on ticket prices, hours

Jim Hill — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Are you frustrated by the lack of info that’s out there about this state-of-the-art facility (which is still on track to open October 1st)? Jim Hill suggests that you check out this informative new...

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Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Comic-Con Countdown: Can Peter Parker pick the proper panels?

Jim Hill — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill discusses some of the programming highlights that have already been announced for this year’s event. He also suggests some strategies for making the most of your time at the San Diego...

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Monday Mouse Watch : Vegas veteran wades in on “Disney’s World of Color”

Jim Hilll — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill chats with Gene Bowling, the front feature manager for the Bellagio Resort & Casino. Who talks about the many challenges involved with operating & maintaining a multi-million dollar fountain...

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“Phineas & Ferb” creators say that creativity holds the key to making the most of your summer vacation

Jim Hilll — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares the wisdom of Dan Povenmire & Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, who use examples from their own childhood to show today's kids how they too can have a very enjoyable June, July & August...(read...

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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Comic-Con Countdown: Getting right to the Heart (Box) of the matter

Jim Hilll — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill chats with Bryan Ono, President of eFX Inc. about the premiere Disney Gallery Collection item that they’ll be previewing at this year’s Comic-Con International ...(read more) ...

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Hollywood bets big on “Beast,” considers remake of “My Fair Lady”

Jim Hilll — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks up the trio of “Beauties” that are either already in production and/or currently in development. He also considers CBS Films & Columbia Pictures’ plan to remake Warner Bros. Academy...

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When it comes to fun Fourth of July festivities, O-town is the “Oooh” & “Aaah” capital of the USA

Courtney Mills — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Courtney Mills of Orlando Fun Tickets takes a look at the fireworks displays & concerts that will be presented at Central Florida’s theme parks this Friday & Saturday...(read more) ...

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Monday Mouse Watch: What’s in store for the Disney Stores?

Shelly Smith — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Shelly Smith shares some shots she took this past weekend of the new temporary Disney Store at Honolulu’s Ala Moana Center. She then talks about Disney Consumer Product’s ambitious plans for...

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Years for Fears: Advance planning really pays off when it comes to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

Jim Hilll — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks with Michael Roddy, director of Show Development at the Universal Orlando Resort, about all the behind-the-scene effort that goes into pulling off a seasonal event of this size...(read...

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Toon Thursday : Tickets for Lasseter / Miyazaki event go on sale today at 9:01 a.m.

Jim Hilll — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks up this once-in-a-lifetime event. Where John Lasseter will play host to Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science ...(read more) ...

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Disney's Imagination Park?! The Maleficent Movie?! It’s time to shine a spotlight on new Disney domain names

Jim Hilll — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares some of the more intriguing domain names that The Walt Disney Company has registered in recent weeks...(read more)

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Tube Tuesday : Hutch Dano & Adam Hicks skateboard into the spotlight with “Zeke & Luther”

Jim Hilll — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill chats with the 17-year-olds who co-star in Disney XD’s newest series, which racked up record-breaking ratings during its primetime debut last Monday night...(read more) ...

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Monday Mouse Watch : “Rapunzel” revealed; a “G-Force” sequel?

Jim Hilll — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill wonders why more people aren’t talking about Carmen Esquer’s article for Disney twenty-three magazine. Which features an in-depth interview with Nathan Greno & Byron Howard, “Rapunzel” ‘s...

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“The Proposal” just isn’t all that engaging

Jim Hilll — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews this new romantic comedy from Touchstone Pictures. Which – in spite of Sandra Bullock & Ryan Reynolds’ herculean efforts – can’t quite overcome its underwritten script...(read...

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Tune Thursday: Fresh faces add new fun to Broadway’s “The Little Mermaid”

Jim Hilll — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks up the talented trio of performers that have just joined the cast of this long-running Disney Theatrical production, which continues on at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre...(read more) ...

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With “Toy Story 3,” “Cars 2” and “Monsters, Inc. 2” now in the works, why no “Incredibles 2” ?

Jim Hilll — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill’s back with even more tales from the 2009 Licensing International Expo. This time around, he talks about what’s been holding up development of an “Incredibles” sequel...(read more) ...

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Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant celebrates 75 years of great service

Galen Simon — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Long before Walt Disney dreamed of turning an Anaheim orange grove into the Happiest Place on Earth, there was this berry stand in Buena Park. Courtesy of the Orange County Historical...

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