Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 327
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
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 housewar…
00:45:46 |
Thu 05 Dec 2024
From Wicked’s Box Office Smash to Oliver & Company’s 80s Charm (Ep. 282)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor bring you the latest in animation news and insights. Tune in as they dive into:
"Wicked" Dominates the Box Office: Universal Pictures’ ada…
00:54:00 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Rediscovering Disney’s Lost "Hero of Otherwhere" (Ep. 281)
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss:
The history and mystery behind Disney’s forgotten project The Hero of Otherwhere, a live-action/animation hybrid tied to Pete’s Drag…
00:46:59 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
Inside the 'Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail': Tim Burton’s Latest Haunting Spectacle (Ep. 280)
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 …
00:46:21 |
Tue 12 Nov 2024
Did You Know Godzilla Had a Sidekick? Godzilla's Forgotten Cartoon (Ep. 279)
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…
00:42:23 |
Tue 05 Nov 2024
The Disney Hitchcock Movie That Never Was (Ep. 278)
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 a…
00:55:31 |
Wed 30 Oct 2024
Behind the Scenes of Moana 2: New Adventures, Big Challenges, and the Return of Maui (Ep. 277)
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 expl…
00:42:54 |
Thu 24 Oct 2024
The Lost Mickey Mouse Projects and Animation's Future (Ep. 276)
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…
00:50:20 |
Wed 16 Oct 2024
The Fleischer Studios Legacy: Miami’s Forgotten Animation Powerhouse (Ep. 275)
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 …
00:33:56 |
Tue 08 Oct 2024
What was it like to see “Steamboat Willie” ‘s world premiere back in 1928 (Ep 275)
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” specia…
00:33:19 |
Tue 01 Oct 2024
Jennifer Lee Steps Down, Disney’s Creative Shift, and Pixar’s Behind-the-Scenes Struggles (Ep. 274)
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 th…
00:38:24 |
Tue 24 Sep 2024
How Coraline’s Revival Sparked Disney’s Return to Theaters (Ep 273)
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.
F…
00:43:05 |
Wed 18 Sep 2024
Hocus Pocus: The Halloween Hit That Left Spielberg Feeling Betrayed (Ep. 272)
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 …
00:35:23 |
Tue 10 Sep 2024
“The Wild Robot” gets ready for its world premiere in Toronto (Ep. 271)
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” f…
00:43:08 |
Tue 03 Sep 2024
Which screen legend almost directed “Pete’s Dragon” (Ep. 270)
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 B…
00:48:38 |
Tue 27 Aug 2024
Pixar’s “Win or Lose” debuts on Disney+ on December 6th (Ep. 269)
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…
00:50:20 |
Tue 20 Aug 2024
What’s interesting about the way Netflix is marketing “Spellbound” (Ep. 268)
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 …
00:44:10 |
Tue 06 Aug 2024
What you really need to see at this year’s D23 Expo (Ep. 267)
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking about how “Inside Out 2” just became the highest-grossing animated feature of all time (barring Disney’s photo-realistic “Lion King” of 2019).…
00:54:13 |
Wed 24 Jul 2024
When Cruella almost starred in Disney’s “The Rescuers” (Ep. 266)
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…
00:52:28 |
Fri 19 Jul 2024
The “Nightmare” that led to “Toy Story” (Ep. 265)
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” & “Des…
00:50:17 |
Thu 11 Jul 2024
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