Rick & Morty Goes to the Movies While Bluey Takes Over the Parks (Ep. 360)
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor unpack a packed week in animation and themed entertainment news, from Warner Bros. officially developing a standalone Rick & Morty movie to Disney’s growing Bluey presence in both Anaheim and Orlando. Along the way, the duo discuss Universal Fan Fest’s future, the surprising Memorial Day box office performance of The Mandalorian & Grogu, and why Disney is already planning big for Mickey’s centennial celebration in 2028. They also pay tribute to legendary voice actor Tom Kane and share updates on Adventure Time, Hello Kitty, and the ever-expanding world of animated features headed to theaters over the next few years.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Warner Bros. officially begins development on a standalone Rick & Morty movie directed by series veteran Jacob Hair
• Disney introduces Bluey’s Best Day Ever at Disneyland while Walt Disney World prepares to launch Bluey’s Wild World with a virtual queue system
• Universal may bring Fan Fest to Islands of Adventure as Hollywood’s version wraps up its 2026 run
• The Mandalorian & Grogu overperforms at the Memorial Day box office with projections climbing past $100 million
• Netflix lands Cannes animated feature In Waves while Sony Pictures Classics acquires Iron Boy
• Adventure Time: Side Quests heads to Hulu with Pendleton Ward’s universe continuing to expand
• Disney and licensing insiders preview Frozen 3, Incredibles 3, Gatto, and Star Wars: Starfighter at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas
• Why Warner Bros. believes a Rick & Morty feature film can work as a true theatrical event rather than an extended TV episode
• Drew shares details from Disneyland’s new animation and Bluey-themed experiences, including updates on Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• A look at Universal’s rumored Zelda-themed plans and how Fan Fest could evolve on the East Coast
• Remembering beloved voice actor Tom Kane, from Star Wars and Powerpuff Girls to the voice of the Walt Disney World Monorail
HOSTS
• Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | Website: jimhillmedia.com
• Drew Taylor - X/Twitter: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | Website: drewtaylor.work
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Edited by Dave Grey
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