Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor

Trailers, Box Office Surprises & SpongeBob’s Return: Animation’s Holiday Push (Ep. 333)

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As the long Thanksgiving weekend approaches, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dig into a flurry of newly dropped animation trailers, surprising box office projections, and the industry shifts shaping Spring and Summer 2026. Recorded just as holiday season ramps up, this week’s Fine Tooning mixes news, nostalgia, and some unexpected industry history.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Why studios dropped so many major trailers this week — and what their early online rollouts say about today’s marketing playbook.
  • A look at the weekend box office projections, including the strong debut for Now You See Me, Now You Don’t 3 and the surprising second-week drop for Predator: Badlands.
  • Angel Studios’ upcoming animated musical David and its early pre-sale strategy heading into the crowded December slate.
  • First impressions of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants — plus memories from the 1980s Jetsons revival session featuring Mel Blanc.
  • Updates on Super Mario Bros. Galaxy Movie, new leadership at Paramount Animation, and how “evergreen” franchises like Toy Story continue to evolve.
  • A quick detour into the Magic Castle, close-up magic legends, and why those spaces still influence entertainment creatives today.

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    Jim Hill — X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | Website: jimhillmedia.com
    Drew Taylor — X/Twitter: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | Website: drewtaylor.work

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    Producer Credits

    Edited by Dave Grey

    Produced by Eric Hersey — Strong Minded Agency

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