James Sims

Media

  • Warren Spector Animates Disney’s Creations in ‘Epic Mickey’

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    James Sims

    After years of work, including time digging through Disney’s coveted archives, Spector is nearly ready to release his new spin on Mickey to the world. It’s called “Epic Mickey,” and through the Nintendo Wii, it will re-introduce Walt Disney’s beloved creation as a leading hero, a role Mickey hasn’t tackled on screen in some time.

  • Three Stooges Remembered on Howard Stern

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    James Sims

    For those that have listened to Howard Stern over the years, it should come as no surprise that the radio entertainer has a deep appreciation of the Three Stooges. Besides sharing a name – Moe, Shemp and Curly were the brothers Howard – the radio jock often turned to Stooge humor during his early years…

  • Keira Knightley Gets Beaten Up, Thankfully

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    James Sims

    Just when you thought it was safe to go to the movies, director Joe Wright delivers a frightening public service announcement featuring his “Pride and Prejudice” star Keira Knightley. The PSA is set to screen before films in UK movie theaters while a shortened version will hit British television sets April 6th…

  • The Wrap: SAG Might Kill Hollywood’s Evolution

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    James Sims

    While SAG has all but agreed on the new-media terms of the producers’ offer, holding out any further runs the risk of stunting Hollywood’s evolution. Studios will soon have no option but to make a push for more online content, otherwise they might lose the digital demographic…

  • Sofa Snark – March 9, 2009 (Video)

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    James Sims

    I’ve finally taken the plunge and given in to video blogging, or vlogging for the hipsters out there.  Welcome to “Sofa Snark,” my weekly vlog series wrapping up the week’s prime-time television shows.  Every Monday I will be taking on some of my favorite shows, mostly because my DVR is always overflowing, and so are…

  • Michael Riedel Does it Best

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    James Sims

    Yet, it is Michael Riedel’s column in the New York Post that is both my guilty pleasure and border-line addiction. I find myself yearning for his often biting commentary on Broadway happenings…