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How Dog Man Became DreamWorks’ First Big Hit of 2025 (Ep. 292)

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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss:


  • Dog Man’s impressive $36M opening weekend and what it means for DreamWorks Animation.
  • Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the fascinating history behind Splash Mountain’s reimagining.
  • Will Ferrell’s viral Buddy the Elf moment at an LA Kings game and his surprising reason for rejecting Elf 2.
  • Updates on The Simpsons’ upcoming season and exclusive Disney+ episodes.
  • The changing landscape of animated indie films like The Day the Earth Blew Up and Wed Wabbit.


    • Tune in as Jim and Drew break down the latest animation news, industry trends, and behind-the-scenes stories!


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