Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking up Pixar Fest (which starts this weekend at Disneyland Park).
They then look ahead to which studios will be doing presentations at this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival & Market
For this episode, listeners will learn about:

How many Disney-related items are coming up for bid at Van Eaton Galleries’ next big event, “The Joel Magee Auction: Part Two”

Which Pixar veteran is directing “Transformers One” for Paramount Animation

When will “Robot Dreams” be released to select theaters in North America

What became of the plaque in the lobby of NYC’s Broadway Theater which commemorates “Steamboat Willie” ‘s world premiere in that same space back in 1928

Who was supposed to originally voice Fiona in the “Shrek” film series


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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 436: “Shrek 2” celebrates its 20th anniversary

Join Jim Hill and co-hosts Len Testa, Dustin Fuhs, Drew Taylor, Aaron Adams, Michelle C. Valladolid, Dan Zehr and Brian Gaughan as they talk about the multi-faceted Walt Disney Company - including Pixar, Lucasfilm and Disney Studios - as well as Universal Studios and the world of collectibles.

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Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

TV & Film

Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the latest “Despicable Me 4” trailer.
They then review what Universal Parks & Experiences just revealed about Epic Universe’s Super Nintendo World.
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:

What new variety of Butterbeer-based treat is now available for purchase at the Universal Parks



Why was “Yoshi’s Adventure” reportedly not built as part of Phase One of Universa Studios Hollywood’s “Super Nintendo World”



What show is now going to be presented inside of USF’s “A Day in the Park with Barney” theater



Which Australian-based company wound up with the rights to make “Bluey” & “Despicable Me” toys



How far along now is the construction of Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas


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Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep54-7 : How projection shows came to the Wizarding World

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the series finale for that Lucasfilm Animation production, “Star Wars: The Bad Batch.” They then talk about how pleased Paramount+ is with the debut of its “Knuckles” mini-series
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

Where did the “Bluey’s Big Play” traveling stage show make its North American debut

When will “The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish” be debuting on Nickelodeon

Who was supposed to voice the title character in Jorge Guiterrez’ “I, Chihuahua”

When did the $70 million custom-built Walt Disney Feature Animation – Florida production facility officially come online

Which animation historian will be creating original content for the Classic television Network’s soon-to-debut channel, MeTV Toons


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Fine Tooning with Drew Tylor Ep 437: Remembering MGM’s “Magic of Disney Animation”

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the latest news coming out about the Epic Universe project. They also talk about why Bay Lake Tower is undergoing a year-long refurbishment in the not-so-distant future
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:

Which crime figure from the 1930s inspired Ma Beagle & the Beagle Boys

How is Fort Wilderness’ remote location reportedly impacting DVC sales for the cabins there

How many animated series featuring Disney’s “Stitch” character have been produced to date

How could the Beyond Big Thunder project potentially impact the Rivers of America at WDW’s Magic Kingdom

Which two living character initiative shows plowed the road for “Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration”

Show Notes
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 478: What went wrong with “Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration”

Star Wars Day, Disney-Henson Complex History and Rare Muppet Collectibles
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey start this week’s show by discussing the latest
developments in the "Disneyland Forward" project and what this means for future expansions.
They talk about Star Wars Day Merch and share the deep and complex history
between Disney and the Jim Henson Company, highlighting how this relationship
has evolved over the years.
In This Episode:

New Pandora Merch lighting up Animal Kingdom

Sneak Peek at Donald Duck's 90th Collection.

Muppets in Space and the Disney-Henson Relationship: Learn about the significance of this project in their complex history.

Jim's Rare Muppet Collection and the story behind it.


YouTube Title- Part 1: New Experience Coming to Disneyland, Pandora Merch, and Sneak Peek Donald Duck 90th Anniversary collection.
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey share the stories behind the Disney collectibles.
In this episode, they kick things off with the "Disneyland Forward" Updates and the exciting expansion plans at Disneyland.
They look at the New Pandora Merch coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and share a sneak peek of the highly anticipated Donald Duck 90th Anniversary Collection.
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I Want That Too: with Lauren Hersey Ep 6: May the Muppets Be With You (Audio Only)

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by congratulating Israel Perez & the team at WDW’s Victoria & Albert’s for the Michelin star they were just awarded.
They then welcome back veteran Imagineer Jim Shull for a discussion of WDSP’s upcoming “Alice & the Red Queen: Back in Wonderland” show
For this episode, listeners will learn about:
Why – when WDW Cast Members finally get to preview “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” – they may come at this revamped flume ride from backstage

How far along is the “Disneyland Forward” project when it comes to Anaheim’s approval process

What’s interesting about that construction permit that just got pulled for Epcot’s “Journey into Imagination” pavilion


The “Frozen” star recently got the opportunity to try his hand at conducting on the Disneyland Railroad



Why – when it comes to updating and/or making significant changes to the African side of Disney’s Animal Kingdom – the Imagineers have very limited choices


Show Notes
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 436: “Shrek 2” celebrates its 20th anniversary

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