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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dive into the magical world of Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail. Hear all about Jim's recent visit to this dazzling event at the New York Botanical Gardens, where he experienced life-sized sculptures, fog-filled forests, and stunning light displays that bring Burton's eerie, whimsical vision to life.
Also in this episode:
The Wild Robot still dominates the box office, edging closer to $300 million worldwide.
D23 Brasil’s big animation reveals, including a new Ice Age film and Toy Story 5 updates.
Behind the scenes on Skydance and Netflix's Spellbound promotion in Times Square.
Updates on Marvel’s animated lineup and what’s in store for 2025.
Get ready for all this and more on this week’s Fine Tooning!
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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dive into some of animation’s quirkiest corners and biggest news:
Godzilla’s 70th Anniversary: Celebrating Godzilla Day with a look back at the 1978 Godzilla animated series and the fascinating story behind Hanna-Barbera’s unique take on the King of Monsters.
The Wild Robot’s Box Office Success: DreamWorks' hit continues to climb, surpassing $250 million worldwide.
"Emily the Strange" Returns: A new animated feature from Warner Bros. and J.J. Abrams brings the iconic goth character to life.
The Simpsons’ NFL Takeover: A real-time Simpsons Monday Night Football game using innovative animation technology.
Halloween Treats & Holiday Previews: Highlights from Netflix’s That Christmas, Marvel’s upcoming series lineup, and spooky animated specials.
Tune in for a monster-packed episode celebrating everything from classic kaiju to modern animation news!
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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor explore a wide range of animation news and insights:
Netflix's Spellbound and Disney’s Thanksgiving Line-Up: A look at Netflix’s upcoming animated feature Spellbound set to compete with Disney’s holiday releases, plus details on Disney’s latest Thanksgiving promotions.
King of the Hill Returns: A sneak peek at Hulu’s revival of King of the Hill, including aged-up characters and exclusive artwork reveals.
Inside Out Universe Expands: Updates on Pixar’s Inside Out spinoff series, Dream Productions, and what fans can expect from Riley’s imaginative world.
SpongeBob’s New Stop-Motion Christmas Special: Details on SpongeBob and Sandy’s Country Christmas, the latest festive stop-motion treat featuring everyone's favorite sea sponge.
Disney's Lost Hitchcock Tribute: A deep dive into Frady Cat, Disney's ambitious but abandoned Hitchcock-inspired animated film. Discover the story of how it almost became a Halloween classic.
Tune in for all this and more on this week’s Fine Tooning!
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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor take you behind the curtain of Moana 2, diving deep into the highlights from Drew’s recent panel at the Animation is Film festival. They explore the exciting details shared by directors David Derrick Jr. and Jason Hand, including Moana’s continued journey, new characters, and thrilling challenges in this upcoming sequel.
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor also explore some of the biggest news and exciting developments in animation:
"Creature Commandos" Preview: Dive into DC Studios' upcoming animated series, set to premiere on Max this December. With James Gunn at the helm and voice talents like Alan Tudyk and David Harbour, this series is set to shake up the DC animated universe.
Halloween-Themed Animated Shorts: From The Simpsons to Sing, we break down the latest Halloween-inspired shorts, including a nod to Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" and Disney+’s spooky surprises.
The Wild Robot's Box Office Success: The Wild Robot continues to dominate, having surpassed $100 million domestically. What’s next for this DreamWorks hit?
"Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur" Cancellation: Disney Channel's beloved animated series wraps up after two seasons, but the character still has some exciting crossovers in store with "Spidey and His Amazing Friends."
New Marvel Preschool Show: Get ready for Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends, a new show for Disney Junior and Disney+ slated for 2025, introducing preschoolers to the Marvel Universe.
Tune in for these topics and more on this week’s Fine Tooning!
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in this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor take you on a fascinating journey through Disney’s forgotten Mickey Mouse projects, including the untold story of "Mickey Columbus" and other abandoned ideas that never made it to the big screen.
They also dive into Disney's challenges while bringing Mickey into the world of CGI, from his iconic ears to scrapped anniversary projects like "The Search for Mickey.”
The Wild Robot's Box Office Triumph: DreamWorks Animation's The Wild Robot continues its strong performance at the box office, paving the way for a sequel. Jim and Drew discuss what’s next for this hit film, based on Peter Brown’s popular book series.
Wallace & Gromit Are Back!: Aardman Animations is bringing the beloved duo back to the screen with Vengeance Most Fowl. Jim and Drew break down the significance of this return and what fans can expect from the upcoming Christmas release.
What’s Next for Animation Fans: With new releases like Transformers One and the latest from Aardman, there’s a lot to look forward to in the world of animation.
Tune in for all this and more on this week’s Fine Tooning!
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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill dives into the latest animation news and rumors.
With Drew Taylor away, Jim covers:
Unraveling Studio Feuds and Hollywood Drama: What caused the downfall of Fleischer Studios and their ultimate takeover by Paramount Pictures?
Jennifer Lee’s Next Move: Disney Animation’s Chief Creative Officer steps down to focus on Frozen 3 and Frozen 4, while Jared Bush steps in.
Joker: Folie à Deux’s Box Office Struggles**: Warner Bros. Discovery faces losses as the Joker sequel underperforms despite the original film's success.
MuppetVision 3D’s Future: Rumors swirl about the potential impact of Disney’s new Monsters Inc. door coaster on MuppetVision 3D at Hollywood Studios.
Plus, updates on DreamWorks’ The Wild Robot and Warner Bros.’ upcoming Dynamic Duo superhero film using innovative animation techniques. Don’t miss this deep dive into the latest animation industry news and history!
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Jim Hill starts a solo edition of this podcast by discussing how well “The Wild Robot” did at the domestic box office this past weekend.
He then discusses the Halloween-themed “The Bad Guys” special which will soon be debuting on Netflix
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:
How will Warner Bros. Discovery be celebrating Scooby Doo this month
Who will be introducing “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” at this year’s Animation is Film Festival
What did the “Mufasa: The Lion King” production do to differentiate this film from Disney’s photo-realistic “Lion King” from 2019
Where did “Shrek the Musical” do its out-of-town try-out
Why was Jeffery Katzenberg reportedly upset with a plaque he found in the lobby of the Broadway Theater
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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss the surprising news of Jennifer Lee stepping down as Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios and what it means for the future of Disney’s animated films.
They explore:
Jennifer Lee’s New Role: How she’s shifting her focus to the upcoming Frozen 3 and Frozen 4.
Jared Bush Takes the Lead: What does this creative shake-up mean for Disney, and what projects might be on the horizon?
Pixar’s Pressure to Perform: The intense working conditions at Pixar and the studio’s struggle to produce hits like Inside Out 2 and Elio amidst high expectations and long hours.
Plus, hear the latest updates on DreamWorks’ Dog Man, The Wild Robot, and more!
Don’t miss this deep dive into the latest animation industry news and insights.
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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss how the successful 15th-anniversary re-release of Coraline inspired Disney to bring back some of its beloved classics to theaters.
Find out how The Nightmare Before Christmas and Hocus Pocus are making their return to the big screen this Halloween season.
Join us as we cover:
Coraline’s Box Office Success: How a cult classic reignited Disney’s interest in re-releases.
The Return of Hocus Pocus: Why is this Halloween favorite back in theaters, and what does it mean for Disney's strategy?
The Wild Robot’s DreamWorks Triumph: Early reviews from the Toronto premiere and its impact on the animation industry.
Tune in for all this and more, as we dive into the latest animation news and Halloween favorites making their way back to theaters!
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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor take you behind the scenes of Disney’s beloved Hocus Pocus and its unexpected connection to Steven Spielberg.
Discover the untold story of how the Halloween classic was pitched, nearly lost, and ultimately stolen away from Spielberg.
Tune in as we explore:
The Spielberg-Kirschner Drama: How did the An American Tail creator’s decision to pitch Hocus Pocusto Disney instead of Spielberg create tension in Hollywood?
Disney's Billion-Dollar Halloween Gamble: What convinced Jeffrey Katzenberg to greenlight Hocus Pocus after an unconventional pitch?
South Park Hiatus: Why Trey Parker and Matt Stone are putting South Park on pause until 2025 and how the Paramount-Skydance merger affects its future.
The Wild Robot World Premiere: DreamWorks’ adaptation of The Wild Robot hits the Toronto International Film Festival, and Jim & Drew dive into the excitement leading up to its wide release, including a sneak peek at The Art of DreamWorks The Wild Robot.
The Animated Opener of Joker: Folie à Deux: Learn how Sylvain Chomet brings a Looney Tunes-style sequence to life for the Joker sequel’s Venice Film Festival debut.
Join Jim and Drew for an inside look at one of Halloween’s most iconic films, plus the latest in animation news and commentary.
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing how “Inside Out” became the highest grossing animated feature of all time.
They also take a look at the upcoming new “Wallace & Gromit” film, “Vengeance Most Fowl”
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:
How many films in Hollywood history have grossed over a billion dollars overseas
Why won’t Quentin Tarantino watch “Toy Story 4”
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How long has it been since the last “Wallace & Gromit” (i.e., “A Matter of Loaf & Death”) debuted on BBC One
Which emotion was originally supposed to be Envy’s twin in “Inside Out 2”
Who acquired the North American theatrical distribution rights for “The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie”
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by seeing how “Inside Out 2” ‘s worldwide box office stacks up against Jon Favreau’s photo-realistic “Lion King.”
They also talk about that Nightmare Before Christmas-themed light trail that’s coming to New York’s Botanical Gardens
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:
This long-running animated series just celebrated its 25th anniversary back in January
Will Warner Bros. be releasing Genndy Tartakovsky’s “Fixed” anytime soon
When will Pixar’s latest feature-length film be available for purchase on Blu-ray
How many movies did Robert Stevenson direct for Walt Disney Studios
Who almost played Nora, the daughter of the lighthouse keeper in “Pete’s Dragon”
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by looking back at some of the animation-related news that came out of the D23 Expo.
They also discuss a number of the books that event attendees could pick up at this year’s eve
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
Who now is voicing Elio’s aunt in Pixar Animation Studios’ big release for June of 2025
Why it’s kind of ironic that the Mouse House just decided to make Frank Oz a Disney Legend
What’s the reported premise for “Hoppers,” Pixar’s Spring 2026
What’s intriguing about the visual clues that were included in the “Frozen 3” concept art that Jennifer Lee showcases at the Honda Center
How many episodes of Pixar’s “Dream Productions” did D23 members get to see at this year’s Expo
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Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by looking back at the
“Jurassic World: Chaos Panel” he moderated at last month’s San Diego Comic-Con.
Then Jim Hill discusses the three feature-length films that were made at Fox Animation
Studios in Phoenix
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
ï· What spot did Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” just claim on the list of all-time worldwide top
grossing films
ï· When will the Boomerang streaming service officially get folded into Max
ï· Which “Gravity Falls” -related book now tops the New York Times bestseller list
ï· On what television broadcast back in the Summer of 2016 did the “Moana” teaser
trailer first appear
ï· Back when “Titan AE” was still supposed to be a live-action production, what was
the title of this film originally supposed to be
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this weekâs show by talking about how âInside Out 2â just became the highest-grossing animated feature of all time (barring Disneyâs photo-realistic âLion Kingâ of 2019). They also take a look back at âThe RescuersâThroughout this episode, listeners will learn about;Which character was Phil Harris originally supposed to voice in âThe RescuersâHow many art students did Disney initially invite to take part in the Studioâs inaugural animation boot camp?What advice did Bob Newhart give Don Rickles in regards to voicing Mr. Potatohead in Pixarâs âToy StoryâWhich Disney featurette from the mid-1970s did the Studioâs animation trainees cut their teeth on?What film did better than the original âStar Warsâ when it was finally released in France in 1977Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking up the “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory” panel Drew will be hosting at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.
They then talk about which animated film franchise is currently the top earner
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:
How many people have been to every single Comic-Con since the first event was held in San Diego back in 1970
When did Disney Legend Ken Anderson retire from the Company
Why was Disney forced to make “The Story of Robin Hood” in the UK back in the early 1950s
How many days will separate the release of “Toy Story 5” & “Shrek 5” during the Summer of 2026
Where is William Stout’s booth located in the San Diego Convention Center
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking up the two books that Josh Gad will be bringing to the marketplace in the next six months.
They then take a look at how “Inside Out 2” & “Despicable Me 4” have been doing at the box office
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
How many episodes for “Mel Brooks’ Spaceballs: The Animated Series” were produced
When does Season 12 of “Futurama” get underway on Hulu
Who did Tim Burton share an office with when he worked at Walt Disney Animation Studios back in the 1980s
Which member of the “Inside Out” cast joined Joy & Sadness at DCA’s Pixar Pier Bandstand last month
When will “Shrek 5” be arriving in theaters
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this weekâs show by discussing the animated feature that just blew past a billion dollars at the worldwide box office. They also take a look at how Universal Picturesâ promoted âDespicable Me 4â in Las VegasOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about;How tall is the High Roller Ferris wheel (which towers above the Las Vegas Strip)How many âSpongeBobâ movies have been released theatrically to dateWhat was one of the last scenes to be animated for the original version of Disneyâs âThe Lion Kingâ (which was first released to theaters back in June of 1994)When did âBatman: The Animated Seriesâ debut on television as part of the Fox Kids programming blockWhere was Lebo M working prior to helping Hans Zimmer record the soundtrack for Disneyâs âThe Lion KingâLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking about “Inside Out 2” ‘s continuing dominance at the worldwide box office.
They then discuss some of the television-related news that came out of this year’s Annecy International Film Festival and Market
For this episode, listeners will learn about:
What’s the subtitle of the next holiday special in Disney’s “Prep & Landing” series supposed to be called
Who did Steven Spielberg want to hire to handle all of the animation in “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”
What’s the title of the new “Gravity Fall” -related book that’s supposed to hit store shelves on July 23rd
Where is the world premiere of DreamWorks Animation’s “The Wild Robot” going to be held
What happened in the “Pig Head” scene that was cut out of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”
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Drew Taylor is fresh back from France. And he tells Jim Hill all about the animated films that he got to see at this year’s international animation film festival and market
For this episode, listeners will learn about:
What did Nick Park have to say when he learned of Steven Spielberg’s love of the runaway train scene in “The Wrong Trousers”
Which recently retired Disney Legend received this year’s Annecy Walk of Fame Award
Where do Porky, Daffy & Petunia Pig work in “The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie”
The work of which visual futurist reportedly served as the inspiration for the world in which Dreamworks Animation’s “The Wild Robot” is set
How is Disney expanding the cast for “Moana 2”
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