Sept. 8, 2025

From Venice to Toronto: Festival Favorites and Fall Film Buzz (Ep. 323)

From Venice to Toronto: Festival Favorites and Fall Film Buzz (Ep. 323)

Awards season is heating up, and Jim Hill and Drew Taylor are here to break it all down. From the Venice Film Festival and TIFF premieres to box office shocks and studio shakeups, this episode dives into the films and animated projects making headlines around the globe.

Highlights include:

  • Venice Film Festival winners and early buzz from TIFF
  • “The Conjuring: Last Rites” breaking horror records
  • Updates on “The Bad Guys 2” and Aaron Blaise’s hand-drawn short “Snow Bear”
  • Disney’s new animated feature “Hexed” and “Ice Age: Boiling Point”
  • What’s ahead for “Zootopia 2,” LEGO Disney Princess, and Bluey’s big-screen debut

Whether you’re tracking festival favorites, the latest box office trends, or Disney’s evolving animation slate, this episode offers insights, context, and commentary you won’t want to miss.


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