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Universal’s Forgotten Past: Ma & Pa Kettle’s Hollywood Legacy
Episode 42
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey take a nostalgic journey through Universal’s lesser-known history, focusing o…
1 year, 2 months ago
Disney Cancels Tiana Series and Favreau’s Oswald Project (Ep. 297)
In this episode, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor break down a massive week in animation news, including:
Disney’s shocking decision to cancel the Tiana ser…1 year, 2 months ago
The Indiana Jones Ride at Animal Kingdom: What We Know So Far
Episode 522
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill reveal new details about the Indiana Jones ride planned for Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas land, including earl…
1 year, 2 months ago
News, More News, and Even More News from Universal
Episode 41
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dive into the latest news about Epic Universe as team member previews begin, …
1 year, 2 months ago
The 57-Second Rule: How Disney Makes You Spend More After Every Ride (Ep. 38)
In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dive into the secrets behind Disney’s gift shops and why you’re always tempted to buy …
1 year, 2 months ago
“Flow,” “In the Shadow of the Cypress” take home Oscar gold (Ep.296)
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the 97th Academy Awards. They then offer up a tribute to the late great publicist & anima…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Untold Story of Ron Miller and Disney’s Lost Era
Episode 521
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill are joined by award-winning journalist Neil O’Brien to explore the most under-reported period in Disney’s history—t…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Dark Crystal: Universal’s Jim Henson Experiment
Episode 40
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey explore how Jim Henson’s Muppets found their way to Universal Pictures with T…
1 year, 3 months ago
Exiting Through the Gift Shop: The Psychology Behind Disney Merch
Episode 37
In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey uncover the fascinating history of why Disney fans always exit through a gift shop. Fr…
1 year, 3 months ago
Ne Zha 2 Breaks Records, Mufasa Hits Streaming, and The Future of Adult Animation
Season 295
In this episode, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor break down the latest in animation news, including:
Ne Zha 2’s historic box office run – How the Chinese an…1 year, 3 months ago