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Harry and the Hendersons, Spielberg’s Lost Alien Film, and the Birth of E.T.
Episode 54
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey go deep into the surprising history behind Harry and the Hendersons—including how a scrapped alien horror film called Night …
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Sipping Through Disney: Tumblers, Mugs, and the Merch That Keeps Coming Back
Episode 50
For the 50th episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey raise a glass to one of Disney’s most collected—and controversial—categories: cup…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Pixar’s Elio Revealed, Coco 2 Confirmed & Live-Action Lilo & Stitch Sparks Debate
Episode 309
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor unpack the biggest stories in the animation world, including Drew’s visit to Pixar for an exclusive look at Elio. The upcomi…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Can You Really Conquer Epic Universe Without an Express Pass?
Episode 534
This week, Len Testa reveals how to take on Universal’s Epic Universe without shelling out for an Express Pass—and still live to tell the tale. Meanw…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Steven Spielberg’s Quest to Be the Next Walt Disney
Episode 53
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey explore how Steven Spielberg’s early ambitions to follow in Walt Disney’s footsteps shaped both Universal Studios and modern…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Disneyland at 70: Popcorn Buckets, Padfolios, and the Wild Story of the Tencennial
Episode 49
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey celebrate the launch of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary with a merch-packed episode filled with popcorn buckets, collectible…
1 year ago
Lilo & Stitch Surprises at the Box Office, Toy Story 5 Adds Conan, and Epic Universe Impressions (Ep. 308)
Episode 305
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor reunite to cover a packed Memorial Day weekend full of animation and theme park headlines, …
1 year ago
From Pop-Up to Permanent: Disney’s Tent Obsession and the Accidental Origins of Toontown
Episode 533
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill reveal how Disney’s “temporary” structures - from party tents to prefab domes - have a habit of overstaying their w…
1 year ago
Epic Universe Officially Opens: Live Coverage, Celebrity Sightings, and the Ghost of Universal Escape
Episode 52
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey celebrate the long-awaited grand opening of Universal’s Epic Universe. They recap the TODAY Show broadcast, blue carpet live…
1 year ago
Why Disney Bought the Mighty Ducks and the Angels
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey unpack the unexpected history of Disney’s brief run as a pro sports owner. From Michael Eisner’s synergy strategy to Gene …
1 year ago