Jim and Drew break down the animation world frame by frame, until you get the singular picture. If you love Disney animation, Pixar, and the classics that were ...
How Dog Man Became DreamWorks’ First Big Hit of 2025 (Ep. 292)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss:
Dog Man’s impressive $36M opening weekend and what it means for DreamWorks Animation.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the fascinating history behind Splash Mountain’s reimagining.
Will Ferrell’s viral Buddy the Elf moment at an LA Kings game and his surprising reason for rejecting Elf 2.
Updates on The Simpsons’ upcoming season and exclusive Disney+ episodes.
The changing landscape of animated indie films like The Day the Earth Blew Up and Wed Wabbit.
Tune in as Jim and Drew break down the latest animation news, industry trends, and behind-the-scenes stories!
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Animated Oscars Buzz: The Wild Robot, Flow, and Surprising Snubs (Ep. 291)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss:
Warner Bros. Animation’s ambitious adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ Oh, The Places You’ll Go! and its 2028 release plans.
The marketing genius behind DreamWorks’ Dog Man, including a new The Bad Guys short premiering with the film.
Animated Academy Award nominees, from The Wild Robot to Flow, and surprising snubs like Moana 2.
The evolving Oscars strategy for animated features, including Disney’s hits and misses in the Best Song category.
Changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including new animation-themed shows replacing MuppetVision 3D.
Join Jim and Drew for an in-depth look at animation news, awards buzz, and how studios are shaping the future of family entertainment!
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How Hades Became the Star of Disney’s Hercules (Ep. 290)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss:
A behind-the-scenes look at Disney’s Hercules, from the creation of Hades to Jeffrey Katzenberg’s surprising influence on the character.
The passing of legendary filmmakers David Lynch and Robert Verrall, celebrating their lasting impact on cinema and animation.
Box office highlights, including Moana 2 crossing the billion-dollar milestone and Mufasa: The Lion King’s continued success.
Exciting new releases, including trailers for Pixar’s Win or Lose and DreamWorks’ Dog Man.
Join Jim and Drew for insights, stories, and industry updates that celebrate animation’s rich history and exciting future.
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Wildfires Impact Animation and Josh Gad’s Olaf Journey (Ep. 289)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss:
The devastating wildfires in Southern California and their impact on the animation industry.
Updates on box office hits like Moana 2, Mufasa: The Lion King, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
The intriguing backstory of Olaf’s creation in Frozen and Josh Gad’s journey to voicing the beloved character.
Changes to Fox’s Sunday night “Animation Domination” lineup and what it means for The Simpsons.
The Visual Effects Society Awards nominees, including The Wild Robot.
Join Jim and Drew as they highlight the latest animation news, heartwarming stories, and reflections on industry challenges.
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Animation at the Golden Globes and Donald Duck’s Wartime Legacy (Ep. 288)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss:
The 82nd Golden Globes nominees for Best Animated Motion Picture, including Inside Out 2, Moana 2, and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.
Hayao Miyazaki’s enduring creative spirit as the Studio Ghibli legend celebrates his 84th birthday.
Disney’s history of using Donald Duck to rally Americans during WWII, including the creation of patriotic animated shorts like The New Spirit.
Updates on Mufasa: The Lion King’s box office performance and the evolving plans for Disney theme park attractions.
A sneak peek at Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man series arriving on Disney+ this month.
Join Jim and Drew as they explore animation’s rich history, exciting present, and promising future.
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Jim and Drew break down the animation world frame by frame, until you get the singular picture. If you love Disney animation, Pixar, and the classics that were hand sketched, or built out of 1's and 0's in a computer, this is the podcast that draws you in.
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