Dec. 24, 2024

Bluey’s Disney Debut and the Challenges of Mufasa: The Lion King (Ep. 286)

Bluey’s Disney Debut and the Challenges of Mufasa: The Lion King (Ep. 286)

In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dive into:


  • The excitement surrounding Bluey's upcoming presence in Disney theme parks and its debut on Disney Cruise Line.
  • Highlights from the Annie Awards, where The Wild RobotInside Out 2, and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl lead the nominations.
  • The box office performance of Mufasa: The Lion King and how franchise timing and audience expectations played a role.
  • Updates on Netflix and Sony’s animated Ghostbusters project, directed by Kris Pearn.
  • The history of DreamWorks' B.O.O. and its journey through development limbo.


Join Jim and Drew for animation industry insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and a look at what’s ahead in the world of animation.

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