The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

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The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network features weekly shows hosted by Jim Hill and his collaborators. The lineup includes The Disney Dish with Len Testa, Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor, Epic Universal Podcast with Eric Hersey, I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey, Marvel Us Disney with Dan Graney, The Case For with Chris Cox, and more. Each series offers industry reporting, history, analysis, and insider stories spanning Disney, Universal, animation, film, streaming, and themed entertainment. With over 25 years of online storytelling and thousands of hours of content, the network delivers trusted, in-depth coverage for fans, enthusiasts, and industry professionals.

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When the Sky Fell: The Turbulent Legacy of Chicken Little

Jim Hill and Drew Taylor salute Veterans Day and talk about Xavier “X” Atencio, the new Disney Editions book celebrating the Imagineer behind the Haunted Mansion’s “Grim Grinning Ghosts.” Then, Drew and Jim dive into the weekend box office — from Predator: Badlands breaking franchise records to the upcoming Zootopia 2 — before Jim goes solo to finish his deep-dive on the 20th anniversary of Chicken Little: Disney’s first CG feature and the film that changed everything at the studio. HIGHLIGHTS Disney Legend spotlight: The new Xavier X. Atencio biography reveals rare sketches, wartime cartoons, and Haunted Mansion concept art — including the one-eyed cat that almost was. Box office breakdown: Predator: Badlands lifts Disney past $4 billion for 2025, while Zootopia 2’s early projections could redeem TRON: Ares’ underperformance. Streaming watch: Netflix’s In Your Dreams wins praise from Collider and The Hollywood Reporter; Star Wars: Visions Vol. 3 drops on Disney+. The forgotten fowl: Why Chicken Little struggled in 2005 — from corporate pressure and story changes to a release window crushed by Goblet of Fire. Animation turning point: How Pixar’s arrival, John Lasseter’s leadership, and Ratatouille’s success permanently shifted Disney away from hand-drawn animation. Hosts Jim Hill — X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | Website: jimhillmedia.com Drew Taylor — X/Twitter: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | Website: drewtaylor.work Patreon Support Fine Tooning and the entire Jim Hill Media Podcast Network at patreon.com/jimhillmedia Follow Us Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews | YouTube: @jimhillmedia | TikTok: @jimhillmedia Producer Credits Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey — Strong Minded Agency Sponsor This episode is brought to you by UnlockedMagic.com — where Disney and Universal fans can save up to 12% on park tickets and after-hours events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights. Powered by the same trusted team behind DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44 min

Aaron Adams

Host
Dan Zehr

Host
Drew Taylor

Host
Dustin Fuhs

Host
Jim Hill

Host
Len Testa

Host
Michelle C Valladolid

Host
Chris Cox

Guest
Dan Pashman

Guest

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54 Ratings

Aug 29 episode

2023-08-29

myles32a

Loved most of the shows but when you start criticizing someone who only is defending Snow White criticism from a spoiled 22 year old actor I guess it’s time for me to listen to other podcasts
Woot!

2020-10-15

yobopogo

Best fun and informative Disney, parks and others; podcast!
Indulgent Info

2018-11-05

Ecclestyle

I love Jim! Thank you Len for introducing us. The other new cohosts are fun and I am enjoying getting to know them, too. I feel like an insider getting the backside of Disney and subsidiaries wheeling and dealings. Keep it up!
Park opening procedures for Galaxy’s Edge

2018-07-28

dishlistenerCda

Really enjoy your podcast Len and Jim! My family just returned from our WDW vacation and we are big EMH disciples when it comes to planning which parks to visit. One thing I noticed this visit was that there were multiple “speed bumps” of cast members set up to re-scan our Magic Bands. I imagine this was partially to ensure we were eligible for EMH, but also to slow down the mad rush of guests sprinting to the rides. This happened at MK, AK and DHS and so far as we remember this was a new process? Makes me think that the strategy for Galaxy’s Edge would be the same: set up speed bumps to prevent the park from opening in chaos...? Again, enjoy your show!

The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network features weekly shows hosted by Jim Hill and his collaborators. The lineup includes The Disney Dish with Len Testa, Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor, Epic Universal Podcast with Eric Hersey, I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey, Marvel Us Disney with Dan Graney, The Case For with Chris Cox, and more. Each series offers industry reporting, history, analysis, and insider stories spanning Disney, Universal, animation, film, streaming, and themed entertainment. With over 25 years of online storytelling and thousands of hours of content, the network delivers trusted, in-depth coverage for fans, enthusiasts, and industry professionals.