
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 358 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmArtsVisual Arts | |||

Jim and Drew dig into a packed week of animation news, from the surprising cancellation of a promising Pixar project to Netflix’s growing global animation footprint. Along the way, they explore box office winners, long-gestating passion projects fina... more
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor kick off this week’s Fine Tooning with a real-life animation-adjacent story involving Bob’s Burgers’ Eugene Mirman, before diving into a huge Easter weekend box office led by Nintendo’s latest animated hit. From Disney+ short... more
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor unpack a packed week in animation, from Universal’s massive push behind Super Mario Bros. Galaxy to the continued global surge of KPop Demon Hunters. They also break down the latest box office winners, Pixar’s underappreciate... more
Jim Hill returns from Los Angeles with stories from animation bookstores, gallery visits, and Pixar’s latest hit, while Drew Taylor dives into a packed week of industry news. From “Zootopia 2” nearing another major milestone to surprise revivals like... more
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I just started to listen to the latest episode on 2.24.26 and I got to the 2 minute and 30 second mark and I SHUT IT OFF! Mr. Hill and Mr. Taylor how could you have left the intro in about watching the Olympics after Mr. Taylor made the comments about watching the “hot ice skaters and women with big asses”; this last comment was made twice and you both laughed. I was so offended on behalf of all women that in this day and age you would say something like this and think it was funny!
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Jim and Drew know their stuff. I've been listening for years. Drew's industry insight and Jim's investigation into rumors and unannounced projects are second to none. GREAT JOB, dudes! Always such a pleasure to hear you guys report and ramble.
Great animation news outlet with some great stories from the past and information on upcoming projects. Unfortunately you have to listen to these two spew their liberal politics into every drop of info they share. For two very knowledgeable individuals when it comes to animation they can’t wrap their noggins around why current Disney animation is failing due to the need of these activists, oops creators, to infuse identity politics and sexual orientation into entertainment aimed at children. I... more
It's always a good informative show, but when an animator going to work the the Daily Wire is just the most awful news you can think of, Drew...you might need to take a mental step back and listen to yourself.
Good show, very informative on the latest in animation.
Unfortunately, when you take a political stand, you alienate part of your audience.
Drew did so with me. So I’m done with it.
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A deep dive into the world of animation, featuring insightful discussions on the history and evolution of beloved animated films and characters. Topics frequently cover significant figures in animation, particularly those associated with Disney, and often touch upon industry trends, box office dynamics, and the cultural implications of animation. Unique episodes delve into specific case studies, such as the behind-the-scenes challenges of iconic films and how these stories have influenced present perceptions of animation. The engaging banter between the hosts adds an entertaining layer to the informative content, captivating both casual listeners and industry enthusiasts alike.
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