June 27th, 2008:
The first season of Pushing Daisies will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on September 16 - be sure to pre-order your copy today from Amazon.com! While you're there, be sure to order The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, coming out on August 28th.
Jim is currently working with Hans Zimmer on the computer-animated sequel Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.
June 6th, 2008:
Urmel voll in Fahrt (aka Impy's Island 2) is currently playing in theaters in Germany. A soundtrack release containing Jim's score has been released, and can be ordered through Amazon.de.
May 18th, 2008:
The Simpsons Ride, which Jim wrote the music for, has opened at Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando. There are some pictures from the opening celebrations available from the Los Angeles Times.
April 25th, 2008:
Jim completes work on The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning! Vacation begins NOW!
April 14th, 2008:
Jim has finished recording his score to the DisneyToon Studios film The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning which will be released later this year. Look for scoring session photos soon!
Also, according to Variety, "Pushing Daisies" has done gangbusters on ITV in the United Kingdom, and recently won Best Series at the Reims International TV Festival in France.
February 27th, 2008:
The Case Western Reserve University Symphonic Winds will be performing The Mars Underground in Severance Hall next Monday, March 3 at 7:30pm. For tickets, call the box office at (216) 231-1111.
February 24th, 2008:
Jim will be appearing at the Miami International Film Festival with directors Cameron Hood and Kyle Jefferson to discuss what it took to make First Flight. The panel discussion, entitled "Art Meets Technology: A Look at Computer Animated Shorts" will take place on March 8, 2008 at 1:30pm. For more information, and tickets, visit the official film fest website.
February 11th, 2008:
Jim begins writing the score for The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning! Scoring dates will be in Los Angeles starting at the end of March.
February 1st, 2008:
Tarja's newest album, My Winter Storm recently went GOLD in Finland - based on pre-sales alone!
January 4th, 2008:
Happy New Year! Jim is in Bratislava recording the orchestra for Urmel Aus Dem Eis 2! Pics of the sessions will be up soon!