The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network features weekly shows hosted by Jim Hill and his collaborators. The lineup includes The Disney Dish with Len Testa, Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor, Epic Universal Podcast with Eric Hersey, I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey, Marvel Us Disney with Dan Graney, The Case For with Chris Cox, and more. Each series offers industry reporting, history, analysis, and insider stories spanning Disney, Universal, animation, film, streaming, and themed entertainment. With over 25 years of online storytelling and thousands of hours of content, the network delivers trusted, in-depth coverage for fans, enthusiasts, and industry professionals.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 46min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 449: Why “Fantasmic Hollywood” never happened at Disney-MGM
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a survey that reveals what the Universal Orlando Resort has in the works to keep Guests coming in 2024 out ahead of Epic Universe opening in 2025. They then look back at what WDW Entertainment originally wanted to present as a nighttime spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 14, 2023 • 29min
Marvel Us Disney with Aaron Adams Episode 195: Season Two of “Loki” is already lookin’ good
Jim Hill – in a solo show this week – starts off by talking about how much he dislikes the Jacob Javits Convention Center in NYC. He then discusses Kevin Feige’s decision to have Marvel Studios redo a lot of what’s already been shot for “Daredevil: Born Again” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 11, 2023 • 55min
Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan - Episode 87: How George Lucas helped to save “Captain EO”
Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by paying tribute to Shawna Trpcic, the Lucasfilm costume designer who passed away last week. They then go on to talk about that “Jabba the Hutt” movie that Guillermo Del Toro worked on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 10, 2023 • 43min
Fine Tooning With Drew Taylor - Episode 236: How “Mickey’s PhilharMagic” helped change Feature Animation at Disney
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how well “Exorcist: Believer” & “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” did at the box office this past weekend. They then discuss the “mixed production model” that DreamWorks Animation will soon be adopting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 9, 2023 • 36min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 448: Why Hong Kong Disneyland doesn’t have a Peter Pan Flight ride
Len Testa starts off this week’s show by discussing the meal he recently had at EPCOT’s Shiki-Sai restaurant (which recently opened at the Japan pavilion in World Showcase. Then he & Jim Hill discuss the latest round of discounts which are now being offered for vacation packages to WDW & the Disneyland ResortShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 9, 2023 • 36min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 448: Why Hong Kong Disneyland doesn’t have a Peter Pan Flight ride
Len Testa starts off this week’s show by discussing the meal he recently had at EPCOT’s Shiki-Sai restaurant (which recently opened at the Japan pavilion in World Showcase. Then he & Jim Hill discuss the latest round of discounts which are now being offered for vacation packages to WDW & the Disneyland ResortShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 6, 2023 • 35min
Marvel Us Disney with Aaron Adams Episode 194: Is Taylor Swift playing Dazzler in “Deadpool 3”
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking up those “Werewolf by Night” concert events that are being held in Minnesota & Washington D.C. later this month. They also discuss why Marvel Studios opted to play down Jonathan Majors’ appearances in Season Two of “Loki.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 3, 2023 • 45min
Fine Tooning With Drew Taylor - Episode 235: How “Toy Story Funday Football” turned Wembley Stadium into Andy’s Bedroom
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about this year’s edition of Fantastic Fest. They then discuss “Pencils Vs Pixels,” the upcoming documentary that discusses how the rise of CG in the 1990s led to 2D animation’s fall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 3, 2023 • 45min
Fine Tooning With Drew Taylor - Episode 235: How “Toy Story Funday Football” turned Wembley Stadium into Andy’s Bedroom
Drew Taylor and Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about this year’s edition of Fantastic Fest. They then discuss “Pencils Vs Pixels,” the upcoming documentary that discusses how the rise of CG in the 1990s led to 2D animation’s fall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 2, 2023 • 52min
the Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 447: Was “Rock’n Rockets” WDW’s best fireworks show ever?
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a one-on-one survey that was recently done on “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.” They also take a close look at the most recent round of hotel room discounts offered at Walt Disney WorldShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
