Nov. 5, 2024

Did You Know Godzilla Had a Sidekick? Godzilla's Forgotten Cartoon (Ep. 279)

Did You Know Godzilla Had a Sidekick? Godzilla's Forgotten Cartoon (Ep. 279)

In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dive into some of animation’s quirkiest corners and biggest news:


  • Godzilla’s 70th Anniversary: Celebrating Godzilla Day with a look back at the 1978 Godzilla animated series and the fascinating story behind Hanna-Barbera’s unique take on the King of Monsters.
  • The Wild Robot’s Box Office Success: DreamWorks' hit continues to climb, surpassing $250 million worldwide.
  • "Emily the Strange" Returns: A new animated feature from Warner Bros. and J.J. Abrams brings the iconic goth character to life.
  • The Simpsons’ NFL Takeover: A real-time Simpsons Monday Night Football game using innovative animation technology.
  • Halloween Treats & Holiday Previews: Highlights from Netflix’s That Christmas, Marvel’s upcoming series lineup, and spooky animated specials.


Tune in for a monster-packed episode celebrating everything from classic kaiju to modern animation news!

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