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Inside Netflix’s Biggest Animated Hit and What’s Next for Aardman & Pixar (Ep. 322)
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor kick off September with a packed episode of Fine Tooning, covering the biggest stories in the world of animation: • The record-shattering success of KPop Demon Hunters on Netflix and what’s next for the franchise •
Box Office Surprises, “KPop Demon Hunters” Rise, and Muppets on Broadway (Ep. 321)
Jim Hill is solo this week and breaks down the end of the 2025 summer movie season and why traditional blockbusters are struggling at the box office. From shocking second-weekend drop-offs to Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” taking the No. 1
The Voice of Your Childhood: Jim Cummings Joins Fine Tooning (Ep. 320)
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor return with a packed episode of Fine Tooning, highlighted by an interview with legendary voice actor Jim Cummings. From Pooh and Tigger to Darkwing Duck, Jim shares behind-the-scenes stories from a career that shape
From Dog Stars to “Fixed” and What’s Next for The Bad Guys (Ep. 319)
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor return with another jam-packed episode of Fine Tooning, covering everything from Sirius the Dog Star to the latest in animated film and TV news. This week’s stories span box office winners, Netflix premieres, and th
How “The Simpsons” Took Over America (with Author Alan Siegel) (Ep. 318)
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor sit down with Alan Siegel from The Ringer to discuss his new book Stupid TV, Be More Funny: How the Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television and America Forever. Together, they revisit how Matt Groening’s crude
Chris Sanders Returns for Lilo & Stitch 2 After Billion-Dollar Success (Ep. 317)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor wrap up July with box office milestones, Comic-Con exclusives, and some major animation developments: • Chris Sanders returns to write Lilo & Stitch 2 – After the billion-dollar succ
Get ready for a very animated San Diego Comic-Con (Ep. 316)
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s episode by discussing “Walt Disney – A Magical Life,” that new show at Disneyland Park in Anaheim. examineThey then look at how Paramount Pictures’ new “Smurfs” film performed at the domestic box off
SpongeBob Returns with Flying Dutchman and a Star-Studded Teaser (Ep. 315)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dig into a wide-ranging conversation about box office trends, Comic-Con reveals, and the growing debate around casting A-list celebrities in animated films. Highlights include: • Par
Jurassic World Breaks Records, Elio Stalls, and Looking Back at 'The Mouse Factory' (Ep. 314)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dig into a packed slate of animation and entertainment news—including box office wins, deep animation history, and Broadway updates: • Universal celebrates a huge opening for Jurassi
Lilo & Stitch 2 Announced, Elio Holds, and Akira’s Live-Action Deal Expires (Ep. 313)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor reunite (despite a case of post-Annecy crud) to cover a wide range of animation and industry news, including: • Disney officially announces Lilo & Stitch 2 after the live-action orig
Annecy, Disneyland Paris, and the Animation News You Missed While Drew Was in France (Ep. 312)
On this week’s jet-lagged edition of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor keep things quick but packed with insight. Drew is back from his travels—and despite the sleep deprivation, he’s ready to recap his time at the Annecy International
Beauty and the Beast at 30, Elio Projections, and the Live-Action Dragon’s Box Office (Ep. 311)
In this solo episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill covers the latest from the animation and box office world while Drew Taylor wraps up his trip to Annecy and Disneyland Paris. This week’s highlights include: • Live-action How to Train Your Dra
Lilo & Stitch Still Soars, Dragon Whoppers Reviewed, and Fantasia’s Forgotten Soundtrack (Ep. 310)
In this solo episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill covers a whirlwind of animation news, box office milestones, and fast food tie-ins—while Drew Taylor checks in from Annecy. Topics include: • Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch nears $800M glob
Pixar’s Elio Revealed, Coco 2 Confirmed & Live-Action Lilo & Stitch Sparks Debate (Ep. 309)
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor unpack the biggest stories in the animation world, including Drew’s visit to Pixar for an exclusive look at Elio. The upcoming original film continues to evolve creatively, now led by Madeline Sharafian and Domee Sh
Lilo & Stitch Surprises at the Box Office, Toy Story 5 Adds Conan, and Epic Universe Impressions (Ep. 308)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor reunite to cover a packed Memorial Day weekend full of animation and theme park headlines, including: • Disney’s Lilo & Stitch stuns with a $183M opening, far surpassing projections
Gumby Turns 70, DreamWorks Eyes Cocomelon, and Peppa Pig Teams Up with Walmart (Ep. 307)
In this solo episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill dives into a packed week of animation news while Drew Taylor covers the opening of Epic Universe in Florida. Topics include: • The 70th anniversary of Gumby – A look back at Art Clokey’s clay-a
Lilo & Stitch Controversy, Frozen 3’s Castle Reveal, and Fox Doubles Down on Adult Animation (Ep. 306)
In this solo episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill covers a wide range of animation news and commentary while Drew Taylor is away covering the global premiere of Mission: Impossible 8. Topics include: • Controversy around Disney’s live-action L
Simpsons Renewed Through Season 40, Thunderbolts Tops the Box Office, and Disney’s Broadway Plans (Ep. 305)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor explore a wide range of animation and entertainment industry news, including: • The Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers, and American Dad each get renewed for four more seasons—an un
FanFest at Universal Hollywood, King of the Hill Returns, and Animation Highlights from Annécy (Ep. 304)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor cover a busy week in animation and theme park news, including: • Drew’s full report from FanFest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, including Back to the Future Hill Valley exper
Not Just a Goof: Celebrating A Goofy Movie with the Filmmakers Behind the Disney+ Documentary (Ep. 303)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor sit down with filmmakers Eric Kimelton, Christopher Ninness, and Scott Seibold to talk about the making of Not Just a Goof, the heartfelt new Disney+ documentary celebrating the 30th
How long was “Black Cauldron” actually in the works at Disney (Ep 302)
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by offering birthday greetings to a modern animation master. They then welcome Neil O’Brien, author of “After Disney,” to discuss what it was like to work on the Burbank Lot back in the Late
Minecraft Breaks Records, Disney Pauses Tangled, and Animation Takes Over CinemaCon (Ep. 301)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor break down the biggest stories shaking up the animation world, including: • The explosive box office debut of A Minecraft Movie – Surpassing expectations with $157 million, becoming
Princess Mononoke Returns, The Critic Revival Buzz, and What’s Next for Looney Tunes (Ep. 300)
In this milestone 300th episode, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dig into the biggest animation stories of the week, including: • GKIDS’ 4K re-release of Princess Mononoke – How this Studio Ghibli classic led the box office in per-screen average n
Snow White’s Box Office, Coco 2, and Pixar’s Elio Gets a Rewrite (Ep. 299)
In this episode of Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor, Jim Hill and Drew dive deep into the latest news and developments in the world of animation: • Snow White’s Slow Start – Disney’s live-action remake stumbles at the box office, and Drew shar
Snow White’s Box Office Concerns and the Future of Disney’s Live-Action Remakes (Ep. 298)
In this episode, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dive into the latest animation and entertainment news, including: • Disney braces for a rough opening weekend for Snow White – How revised box office projections signal trouble for the live-action r
Disney Cancels Tiana Series and Favreau’s Oswald Project (Ep. 297)
In this episode, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor break down a massive week in animation news, including: • Disney’s shocking decision to cancel the Tiana series for Disney+ and why the studio is stepping away from long-form streaming content. • Ne
“Flow,” “In the Shadow of the Cypress” take home Oscar gold (Ep.296)
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the 97th Academy Awards. They then offer up a tribute to the late great publicist & animation champion, Fumi Kitahara Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: • When is
Ne Zha 2 Breaks Records, Mufasa Hits Streaming, and The Future of Adult Animation (Ep. 295)
In this episode, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor break down the latest in animation news, including: • Ne Zha 2’s historic box office run – How the Chinese animated epic became the highest-grossing animated film worldwide, surpassing Frozen 2. • D
How to Train Your Dragon’s Live-Action Leap and The Race for Best Animated Feature (Ep. 294)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dive into the biggest stories in animation, including: • The live-action How to Train Your Dragon – Drew shares behind-the-scenes details from his visit to the Universal lot, where h
The Wild Robot Sweeps the Annies and The Lost Coyote vs. Acme Movie (Ep. 293)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor break down one of the biggest nights in animation as The Wild Robot dominates the Annie Awards, winning eight major categories. They also dive into the frustrating fate of Coyote vs.
