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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Sep 17, 2020 • 48min
Looking at Lucasfilm Ep 51: So what does the Star Wars The Mandalorian cereal really taste like?
Dan Z starts off this week’s show by describing a very special delivery he received just yesterday from General Mills. Then Dan & Jim talk about how you can use Sims 4 and -- later this year -- Oculus Quest to experience Black Spire Outpost in a way that’s just not possible at a Disney theme park right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 15, 2020 • 37min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 94: Don Bluth launches new animation studio
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about “Once Upon a Snowman,” the new short from Walt Disney Animation Studios which will be premiering on Disney+ on October 23rd. Jim also shares a letter that Bugs Bunny supposedly sent to Mickey Mouse back in January of 1984 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2020 • 47min
Disney Dish Episode 287: Why it took Ariel 7 years to find a home in Anaheim
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how COVID-19 is forcing The Walt Disney World Resort to deck its halls a little differently in 2020. They then discuss why it took WDAS 30 years after “Sleeping Beauty” was first released to theaters to make another Disney Princess movie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 11, 2020 • 43min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 73: What happens next with “Black Panther 2”
Aaron Adams starts off this week’s show by reviewing Square Enix’s “Marvel’s Avengers” RPG. Then Jim Hill reveals how Chadwick Boseman’s untimely passing has impacted Imagineering’s plans for that new E Ticket for Disney California Adventure Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 10, 2020 • 1h
Universal Joint Episode 37: Epic Universe paused. But for how long?
Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill look back at the Summer of 2020 and discuss how the Universal Orlando Resort responded to the COVID-19 challenge. They also talk about how UOR has tweaked its ticketing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 8, 2020 • 31min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Episode 93: Which animated feature will Disney remake next?
Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by talking about why The Walt Disney Company had to reveal that the live-action version of “Mulan” is coming to Disney+ this December. Jim Hill then wonders if it’s wise that Netflix’s “Over the Moon” & Sony Pictures Animation’s “Connected” share the same October 23 rd release date Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 7, 2020 • 1h 2min
Disney Dish Episode 286: How was Disneyland Park different in the 1960s?
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the significance of WDW’s decision to shutter the Polynesian Village Resort until the Spring of 2021. They then check out a selection of 50-year-old slides that a Disney Dish listener was kind enough to share with the show.If you'd like to see those images of 1960s Disneyland that Len & Jim are discussing on this week's Disney Dish, please follow this link: http://superfluffybunny.com/disney-dish-photo-essay-feature/1.jpg(Change the 1 to 2, 2 to 3, etc, to see the whole set.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 4, 2020 • 27min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 72: Remembering Chadwick Boseman (1976 - 2020)
Jim Hill starts off this week’s show by talking about how 20th Century Studios’ long-delayed “The New Mutants” did over its opening weekend in theaters. Then Aaron Adams pays tribute to the late actor who played Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 3, 2020 • 41min
Looking at Lucasfilm Ep 50: Why you really need to watch “Red Tails”
Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the October 30th start of Season 2 of “The Mandalorian” on Disney+. They also discuss Jon Boyega’s recent interview with British GQ (More importantly, why it’s crucial to read the entire article. Rather than that handful of quotes that are now bouncing around the Web). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 1, 2020 • 31min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Episode 92: “Over the Moon” gets ready for its October 23 rd debut on Netflix
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by paying tribute to Saturday morning television veteran Joe Ruby. They then talk about how Disney’s recent “Raya and the Last Dragon” news is pretty much par for the course when it comes to modern day feature animation product at the Mouse House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
