en Testa & Jim Hill welcome Arthur Levine from About Theme Parks, who then talks about his new Substack project. These three then talk about an intriguing bit of construction that’s now underway at WDW’s Blizzard Beach water park Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 06, 2022•55 min•Ep 377•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams starts off this week’s show by recounting his recording adventures at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Then Jim Hill talks about his recent interaction with James Gunn, director of “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 03, 2022•37 min•Ep 136•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Gaughn looks back at the four days he just spent at the Anaheim Convention Center covering this year’s Star Wars Celebration. He and Jim Hill then discuss the first two episodes of “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” Lucasfilm’s latest limited series for Disney+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how “Top Gun: Maverick” is impacting the box office potential of “The Bob’s Burgers Movie.” They also talk about the “Winnie the Pooh” -themed comedy slasher movie, “Blood and Honey.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31, 2022•40 min•Ep 176•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the new “Love & Thunder” trailer which debuted during Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. They also talk about the new “Daredevil” series that’s reportedly in development for Disney+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2022•54 min•Ep 135•Transcript available on Metacast Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about “Elemental,” Pixar’s next feature-length animated film. They also recall Tom Hanks’ guest appearance on ABC’s “Happy Days” back in November of 1982 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2022•35 min•Ep 175•Transcript available on Metacast Len Testa and Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing yet another survey. This one revealing that WDW officials have grown very concerned about visitors to Florida preferring Universal Express to Genie, Genie+ & Lightning Lane Show notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2022•53 min•Ep 375•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the Marvel-related news coming out of the ABC Upfronts. Then Aaron recounts his experience at “An Evening with Neil Gaiman,” which was held earlier this week at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2022•55 min•Ep 134•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing the recent resurgence in interest in prequels collectibles. They also talk about interviews Ewan McGregor has given out ahead of the Disney+ debut of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2022•55 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the teaser trailer for “Luck,” that Skydance Animation production that Apple Original Films will be releasing later this Summer. They also talk about Krofft Kon, which is being held in Orinda, CA this Saturday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 17, 2022•33 min•Ep 174•Transcript available on Metacast Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a recent survey that the Universal Orlando Resort sent out to Harry Potter fans. Jim then continues his look back at “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” and how that film series made its way into the Disney Parks. Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2022•48 min•Ep 374•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing how well “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” did over its opening weekend in theaters. They also share some ideas that were originally proposed for “Moon Knight” which then didn’t make it into the final version of this limited series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2022•56 min•Ep 133•Transcript available on Metacast Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by following up on Drew’s story for The Wrap about what’s been going on with Netflix’s animated series. They then look back at how Walt Disney Studios cast voices for its animated features Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2022•39 min•Ep 173•Transcript available on Metacast Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome back Christina Harrison, who talks about the surprisingly tasty gluten-free offerings that can be found around WDW property. Jim then starts a new series about Disney’s science-based gimmick comedies of the 1960s & 1970s that led to the “Honey, I Shrunk” attractions in the Parks Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 373•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by sharing some news about a certain performer who appears in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” They then review the series finale … er … season finale of Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2022•55 min•Ep 132•Transcript available on Metacast After a 16-month hiatus, Jim Hill brings back the podcast which celebrates the creative effort of George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau. Jim also introduces“Looking at Lucasfilm” ‘s new co-host, Brian Gaughan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 04, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by talking about his hit & run trip to Las Vegas to cover Paramount Pictures’ presentation at this year’s CinemaCon. Jim Hill then looks back at the history of Bugs Bunny dressing up in women’s clothes for the Looney Tunes shorts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 03, 2022•39 min•Ep 172•Transcript available on Metacast Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing a recent survey the Universal Orlando Resort sent out about an after-hours Mardi Gras hard ticket event they’re considering holding in the Parks. They then discuss the various legal reasons The Walt Disney Company is supremely confident they’ll prevail in court next year. Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 02, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep 372•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing the latest news out of Las Vegas. Which is where Walt Disney Studios & Sony Pictures Entertainment screened lengthy excerpts from “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” & “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse -- Part One” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2022•58 min•Ep 131•Transcript available on Metacast Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about what’s going on with Netflix Kids & Family Animation. They also look back at Blue Sky Studios’ struggles to deliver the original “Ice Age” movie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2022•39 min•Ep 171•Transcript available on Metacast Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing some restaurant-related news that pertains to WDW’s monorail resorts. Jim Hill then continues his look back at the formation of the Reedy Creek Improvement District Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2022•56 min•Ep 371•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams starts things off this week by taking a close look at “The Batman.” Then Jim Hill reveals which “Moon Knight” star recently visited Universal Studios Florida Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2022•54 min•Ep 130•Transcript available on Metacast Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Blue Sky Studios’ “Nimona” which had been shut down by Disney last year has since been revived by Netflix. They then reveal the role that Jeffrey Katzenberg played in Gilbert Gottfried being cast as the voice of Iago Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2022•32 min•Ep 170•Transcript available on Metacast Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the new technology that will soon be powering image capture at WDW’s meet-n-greets. They also continue their look back at the formation of the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2022•45 min•Ep 370•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about what will be revealed about America Chavez in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” They also discuss Episode 3 of Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight,” that limited series which is now halfway through its run on Disney+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2022•46 min•Ep 129•Transcript available on Metacast Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by paying tribute to the late Estelle Harris. They then talk about how the producer & director of “Turning Red” have taken on new leadership positions at Pixar Animation Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2022•39 min•Ep 169•Transcript available on Metacast Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing WDW’s latest set of surveys (which -- this time -- touch on annual passholders). They then talk about Walt’s first meeting with Florida officials & local business leaders back in November of 1965 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2022•40 min•Ep 369•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about what Warners is reportedly considering doing to resolve its Ezra Miller problem. They both share their thoughts on Episode Two of Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight” limited series for Disney+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep 128•Transcript available on Metacast Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what happened in Hollywood’s Dolby Theater on March 27th. They also look back at the past 21 years' worth of Best Animated Feature winners & losers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 05, 2022•44 min•Ep 168•Transcript available on Metacast Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by reviewing a survey that the Universal Orlando Resort recently sent out which reveals possible pricing structures that are being considered for its opening-in-2025 Epic Universe theme park. They also reveal which WDW attractions have -- on average -- the most downtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast