The Long, Strange Journey of The Cobbler and the Thief (Ep. 326)

Jim Hill and Drew Taylor wrap up September with a packed episode of Fine Tooning. From this year’s sold-out Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood to the long, winding saga of Richard Williams’ unfinished opus The Cobbler and the Thief, the guys cover the latest in animation news, box office battles, and even a courtroom clash over Steamboat Willie.

• Highlights from Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights 2025
• Pixar’s Gatto facing off against heavy-hitting sequels in 2027
• Crunchyroll’s Oscar campaign for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle
• Richard Williams’ book Adventures in Animation and the legacy of The Cobbler and the Thief

With October on the horizon, Jim and Drew bring insights, history, and some big questions about the future of animation.

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