How Dog Man Became DreamWorks’ First Big Hit of 2025 (Ep. 292)

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

• Dog Man’s impressive $36M opening weekend and what it means for DreamWorks Animation.
• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the fascinating history behind Splash Mountain’s reimagining.
• Will Ferrell’s viral Buddy the Elf moment at an LA Kings game and his surprising reason for rejecting Elf 2.
• Updates on The Simpsons’ upcoming season and exclusive Disney+ episodes.
• The changing landscape of animated indie films like The Day the Earth Blew Up and Wed Wabbit.

Tune in as Jim and Drew break down the latest animation news, industry trends, and behind-the-scenes stories!

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