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CTN X brings animation community together to network, help out their fellow artists

Jim Hill — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks up this weekend’s event at the Burbank Marriott. He also spotlights Tony Bancroft & Chad Frye’s efforts to help the Hodges family...(read more)

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Disney XD uses out-of-the-box thinking to promote out-of-this-world TV movie

Jim Hill — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks with Richard Loomis, senior vice president of Marketing and Creative at Disney Channel Worldwide about the innovative promotional campaign that this network put together to promote its...

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“Disney’s A Christmas Carol” serves up quality holiday schmaltz

Jim Hill — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It’s a two-fer today as Jim Hill reviews Robert Zemeckis’ latest movie as well as the new making-of book that Diana Landau wrote about this ImageMovers Digital production...(read more) ...

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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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Toon Tuesday: How to have a rockin' good time on Mickey Mouse’s birthday

Jim Hill — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Looking for different ways to spend November 18th? Jim Hill's suggestions takes you from a museum to Broadway, from rock 'n' roll memorabilia auctions to theme park attractions...(read more) ...

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Monday Mouse Watch: Meet Alan Bergman, Disney’s leader of the brand

Jim Hill — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks about some of the management changes that Rich Ross made last week. In particular how Disney Studios' new chairman is looking to update the way the Mouse House markets its...

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Suspended Animation provides online showcase for the non-Disney art of noted Disney artists

Jim Hill — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill chats with Tenny Chonin, the former head of Artist Development for Walt Disney Animation Studios, about the new web-based gallery that she launched last month...(read more) ...

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Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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The Magic Kingdom: From Scary to Merry in Just 5 Nights

Kerry Camisa — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Kerry Camisa of Orlando Fun Tickets talks about what goes on after-hours every November at The Walt Disney World Resort as this theme park quickly shifts from one seasonal celebration to the...

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"Clown Prince of Disneyland" is a must-own ... If you can find a copy to purchase, that is

Jim Hill — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill wonders why there's plenty of room at the Happiest Place on Earth for WALL-E merchandise, but no shelf space to spare when it comes to Disney Legend Wally Boag...(read more) ...

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Going from “Boo!” to Blue at the Universal Orlando Resort

Kerry Camisa — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

As Halloween gives way to Thanksgiving, Kerry Camisa of Orlando Fun Tickets reveals what may be in store for 2010’s Halloween Horror Nights as well as recommending a CityWalk stage show...(read...

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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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Monday Mouse Watch : “Carol” makes cash registers ring, while “Frog” ‘s financial future makes Disney animators jumpy

Jim Hill — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill looks past what “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” earned over its opening weekend to what this new Robert Zemeckis movie will gross over the next 3 to 5 years. He also talks about what impact...

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London’s original musical “Mary” is now Broadway’s newest nanny

Jim Hill — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks with Laura Michelle Kelly, the Oliver Award-winning actress who has just begun appearing at the New Amsterdam Theatre in Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s long-running production...(read...

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Toon Thursday: When Dad's a Disney Legend, that's a tough act to follow

Floyd Norman — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Floyd Norman looks back on the careers of Peter Kahl, John Kimball and Dale King. Each of them a talented artist in their own right. Who then had to struggle in order to escape the shadows of their...

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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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“Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol” book is sure to be a hit with baby boomers

Jim Hill — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews Darrell Van Citters’ making-of book. Which takes you behind-the-scenes on the production of TV’s first animated holiday special...(read more)

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Tube Tuesday: "V" is a very entertaining update of a dated sci-fi franchise

Jim Hill — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews ABC's new sci-fi series. Which goes the "Battlestar Galactica" route by taking a cheesy TV show from the 1980s and then reimagining it as smart entertainment for today's...

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AquaDuck to bring theme park thrills out onto the high seas

Jim Hill — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reports in from last Thursday’s Disney Cruise Line press event. Which talked up some of the more innovative features that will be found on the Disney Dream, the newest ship in the DCL...

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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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What sort of perks are in the works for the Disney Dream?

Scott Liljenquist — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In advance of Disney Cruise Line's big announcement today in NYC, Scott Liljenquist of Mouseketrips shares his observations about the next ship to join the fleet...(read more) ...

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Going gallery-by-gallery through the Walt Disney Family Museum: Part III

Brad Aldridge — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

JHM guest writer Brad Aldridge concludes his tour of this $110 million addition at San Francisco's historic Presidio...(read more)

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Toon Tuesday: Klay Hall tinkers with Tinker Bell

Jim Hill — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This sitcom vet talks about how he tried to make the Disney Fairy who stars in "Lost Treasure" much more like the version of Tink that Marc Davis drew for "Peter Pan" back in 1953...(read more) ...

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Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Disney treasures to come up for bid at S/R Labs’ Fall 2009 auction

Jim Hill — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares some of the 237 story sketches, animation drawings & concept paintings that will be go under the gavel today & tomorrow in Westlake Village, CA...(read more)

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Practice makes perfect with the stage version of Disney's "The Lion King"

Jim Hill — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill goes backstage at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, expecting to see all sorts of craziness. But what he finds instead is a smooth-running, relatively stress-free musical-making...

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What to know what’s “Up” at Pixar? Then buy a ticket to next month’s Cartoon Art Museum benefit

Jim Hill — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks up this annual fundraiser. Which allows a lucky few the chance to wander the halls at this Emeryville-based animation studio...(read more)

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Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Going gallery-by-gallery through the Walt Disney Family Museum: Part II

Brad Aldridge — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

JHM guest writer Brad Aldridge continues his tour of this $110 million addition at San Francisco's historic Presidio...(read more)

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Toon Tuesday: Is "Disney's A Christmas Carol" a little too scary for its own good?

Jim Hill — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares what he's been hearing about this new Robert Zemeckis film. Which suggests that people who've seen the Digital 3D footage that was screened as part of "Christmas Carol" 's nationwide...

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Monday Mouse Watch: Beyond the Blu-ray Horizon

Jim Hill — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As DVD sales levels continue to fall and Hi-Def struggles to deliver on initial expectations, could an online subscription service that delivers top quality Disney content be waiting in the wings?...

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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Coaster Corner: Tomorrowland favorite gets a warp speed makeover

Jim Hill — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks with Steve Roach, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy's show producer, about how the Imagineers turned this indoor coaster into a Halloween Time-themed attraction in record time...(read...

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