Jan. 15, 2025

Wildfires Impact Animation and Josh Gad’s Olaf Journey (Ep. 289)

Wildfires Impact Animation and Josh Gad’s Olaf Journey (Ep. 289)
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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss:


  • The devastating wildfires in Southern California and their impact on the animation industry.
  • Updates on box office hits like Moana 2, Mufasa: The Lion King, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
  • The intriguing backstory of Olaf’s creation in Frozen and Josh Gad’s journey to voicing the beloved character.
  • Changes to Fox’s Sunday night “Animation Domination” lineup and what it means for The Simpsons.
  • The Visual Effects Society Awards nominees, including The Wild Robot.


Join Jim and Drew as they highlight the latest animation news, heartwarming stories, and reflections on industry challenges.

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