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.
Latest episodes
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49 min
Disney's Hexed Casts a Colorful Spell on Animation
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor have plenty to discuss as Disney's upcoming animated feature Hexed takes center stage, with a fresh trailer, striking visual designs, and new details about…
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47 min
Woody Woodpecker, Walter Lantz, and the Last Man Standing in Animation
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor take a trip through animation history as they explore the life and legacy of Walter Lantz, the creator of Woody Woodpecker. Following Drew's visit to Lantz…
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42 min
The Real Story Behind The Return of Jafar
With Drew Taylor sidelined by a broken foot, Jim Hill takes the controls for a solo edition of Fine Tooning packed with animation news and Disney history. Jim checks in on DreamWor…
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29 min
Darkwing Duck Gets Dangerous Again as Disney+ Orders the Reboot
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor are back with a packed week of animation news, including Disney+ finally ordering its long-in-development Darkwing Duck reboot to series with Mark Hamill,…
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42 min
Transformers’ 40-Year Apology Tour Rolls Out for Optimus Prime
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dig into Hasbro’s “Transformers: The Apology Tour,” marking 40 years since Transformers: The Movie traumatized a generation by killing Optimus Prime. They…
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53 min
Inside DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island - Plus a First Look at the Lucas Museum
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor kick things off with Drew’s behind-the-scenes perspective on moderating the press day for DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island, the studio’s Filipino my…
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42 min
Spider-Man Swings Summer 2026 Into the Record Books
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor return with a packed round of animation news, beginning with a fascinating follow-up to their Tim Curry tribute and the real story behind his brief run as…
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44 min
Coyote vs. Acme Beats the Odds at the Box Office (Ep. 372)
Coyote vs. Acme finally gets its theatrical moment, and Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dig into the surprisingly strong opening weekend for the long-shelved Warner Bros. Animation film.…
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46 min
Gargoyles May Take Flight Again on Disney+ (Ep. 371)
Fine Tooning is back with a packed post-D23 week of animation news, as Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dig into fresh trailers, release dates, box-office milestones, and one potentially v…
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37 min
Exciting Animation News from the D23 Expo
Drew and Jim take a break from Disney’s D23 fan expo festivities to talk about everything they learned in a jam-packed set of panels and announcements! NEWS • The End of Oak Street…
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48 min
What Disney Animation Could Reveal at D23 2026
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor are getting ready for D23 2026 with a look at the animation news, movies, and announcements worth watching before the big Disney Entertainment Showcase. Al…
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47 min
The Giant Behind Willie: Billy Gilbert’s Larger-Than-Life Disney Legacy
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor return with animation news from San Diego Comic-Con, Netflix House Philadelphia, and the latest streaming and box-office releases. Drew shares what it was…
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54 min
“Swapped” Chases the “KPop Demon Hunters” Crown
Netflix animation is having another monster year, with Nathan Greno’s body-swap comedy “Swapped” racing up the platform’s all-time rankings behind “KPop Demon Hunters.” Jim Hill an…
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46 min
The Original Voice of Winnie the Pooh
Join Drew and Jim to discuss the latest news in animation and check in on the box office of a live action adaptation that didn’t do quite as well as Disney may have hoped. They als…
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54 min
The Great Mouse Detective and Disney’s 50-Year Directing Act
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor take a Fourth of July detour on Fine Tooning for a deep dive into the first 50 years of Disney animation directors. With Ron Clements’ memoir now pushed to…
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49 min
Annecy After Midnight: Drew Taylor Reports Back from Animation’s Busiest Week
Drew Taylor is back from Annecy, sleep-deprived but fully loaded with animation news, studio reveals, and a few very good Brad Bird breakfast stories. This week, Jim and Drew look…
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54 min
Stitch Gets a Second Take with Chris Sanders
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor look at a packed week in animation, from the box office surprises around Disclosure Day and Obsession to the latest honors for Aardman’s founders. They als…
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45 min
Toy Story 5 Finally Premieres!
Drew Taylor is back from the Toy Story 5 Premiere and Jim Hill gets all the details! They talk about some highly anticipated projects like The Doomies heading to Disney Plus, some…
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44 min
Toy Story 5 Brings Jessie Full Circle
Drew Taylor and Jim Hill dive into one of the busiest weeks in animation and entertainment news, from early reactions to Pixar's Toy Story 5 and its surprisingly Jessie-focused sto…
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43 min
Rick & Morty Goes to the Movies While Bluey Takes Over the Parks
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor unpack a packed week in animation and themed entertainment news, from Warner Bros. officially developing a standalone Rick & Morty movie to Disney’s growin…