Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor

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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.

12 HR AGO

How Hades Became the Star of Disney’s Hercules

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

47 min
5 DAYS AGO

Wildfires Impact Animation and Josh Gad’s Olaf Journey

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50 min
7 JAN

Animation at the Golden Globes and Donald Duck’s Wartime Legacy

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44 min
31/12/2024

A Look Back at 2024 and What’s Next for Animation in 2025

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

43 min
24/12/2024

Bluey’s Disney Debut and the Challenges of Mufasa: The Lion King

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42 min
18/12/2024

Celebrating 35 Years of The Simpsons and Bluey’s Big Screen Debut

In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss: The 35th anniversary of The Simpsons debut with "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," and how production challenges shaped its legacy. The upcoming Bluey feature film, its creator’s vision, and how the beloved pup is heading to theaters in 2027. Warner Bros. Animation’s Dynamic Duo, an innovative mix of animation, puppetry, and CG that explores the origins of two iconic Robins. Sony’s Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse and what’s next for the groundbreaking trilogy. Updates on Disney+ animated premieres, including Win or Lose and Marvel’s What If… Season 3. Join Jim and Drew as they explore the latest animation news and uncover hidden details from entertainment’s past! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44 min
10/12/2024

How Roy E. Disney got “Fantasia Continued” greenlit

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how well “Moana 2” did at the box office over its second weekend in theaters. They also talk about why “Paddington in Peru” had its release date pushed back to February 14, 2025 Listeners will learn about these highlights: How long did it take the original “Fantasia” to finally turn a profit Which spec song led to the creation of the “It’s a SpongeBob Christmas” back in 2012 How many “Best Animated Feature of the Year” awards has “Flow” already claimed According to James Gunn, why was “Creature Commandos” the very first project out the door after he took over as the new head of DC Studios at Warner Brothers Discovery How long had Disney’s live-action version of “Snow White” been in development prior to the start of production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49 min
05/12/2024

What became of Disney+’s “Tiana: The Series” (Ep 283)

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing how well “Moana 2” did at the domestic box office over its opening weekend. They then talk about the role that General Electric’s housewares division played in creating that beloved holiday special, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” For this episode, listeners will learn about:  How did “Flow” ‘s Per Theater Average over its opening weekend in North America compare to that of “Wicked – Part One”  Which Japanese animation studio handled the stop motion on “Rudolph the Red- Nosed Reindeer”  What was the title of the very first animated holiday special created for network television  Who took over as the new lead writer & director on “Tiana: The Series” back in 2022  How did “Shrek the Halls” back in 2007 lead to Walt Disney Animation Studio creating the original “Prep & Landing” in 2009 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min

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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.