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 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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A Look Back at 2024 and What’s Next for Animation in 2025 (Ep. 287)
In this final episode of Fine Tooning for 2024, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor explore:
How Mufasa: The Lion King roared back at the box office, edging out Sonic 3 during the holiday weekend.
Updates from Pixar, including Tim Allen’s return as Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 5 and the lingering delays around Win or Lose.
A sneak peek at 2025’s animated lineup, from Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl to Pixar’s Elio and Zootopia 2.
The unconventional tradition of watching King Kong to ring in the New Year, and other quirky viewing habits.
Join Jim and Drew as they close out the year with a mix of animation insights, industry updates, and a look ahead at what’s coming next.
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Bluey’s Disney Debut and the Challenges of Mufasa: The Lion King (Ep. 286)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dive into:
The excitement surrounding Bluey's upcoming presence in Disney theme parks and its debut on Disney Cruise Line.
Highlights from the Annie Awards, where The Wild Robot, Inside Out 2, and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl lead the nominations.
The box office performance of Mufasa: The Lion King and how franchise timing and audience expectations played a role.
Updates on Netflix and Sony’s animated Ghostbusters project, directed by Kris Pearn.
The history of DreamWorks' B.O.O. and its journey through development limbo.
Join Jim and Drew for animation industry insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and a look at what’s ahead in the world of animation.
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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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