The Wild Robot Sweeps the Annies and The Lost Coyote vs. Acme Movie (Ep. 293)

In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor break down one of the biggest nights in animation as The Wild Robot dominates the Annie Awards, winning eight major categories. They also dive into the frustrating fate of Coyote vs. Acme, the Warner Bros. live-action/animated film that was shelved despite glowing reviews. Plus, they discuss Dog Man’s unexpected second-week box office drop and the shifting landscape of animated features.

Also in this episode:

• Why The Wild Robot’s Annie Award sweep could signal Oscar momentum.
• How Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to scrap Coyote vs. Acme has angered fans and filmmakers.
• What Dog Man’s box office drop-off means for the future of mid-budget animated films.
• Where to stream Flow, the Oscar-nominated indie animated film making waves worldwide.

Tune in for expert insights, industry updates, and deep dives into the world of animation!

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