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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…
1 year, 2 months 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…
1 year, 2 months 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…
1 year, 3 months 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…
1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months ago
Gumby Turns 70, DreamWorks Eyes Cocomelon, and Peppa Pig Teams Up with Walmart
Episode 307
In this solo episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill dives into a packed week of animation news while Drew Taylor covers the opening of Epic Universe in Fl…
1 year, 3 months ago