Jim Hill and Drew Taylor unpack the latest animation and box office news, from the surprising strength of The Devil Wears Prada 2 to new reveals tied to Toy Story 5, Dragon Striker, and Netflix’s Annecy plans. The duo also discuss upcoming art books, anime releases, and Tom Sito’s new memoir about the animation renaissance of the 1980s and 1990s. Along the way, they reflect on how modern animation continues to blur the line between live-action and CG filmmaking.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The Devil Wears Prada 2 narrowly defeats Mortal Kombat II at the North American box office during a crowded Mother’s Day weekend
• Amazon MGM’s Sheep Detective overperforms thanks to strong reviews and audience response
• Target stores begin rolling out extensive Toy Story 5 merchandise months ahead of the film’s theatrical debut
• Jim and Drew discuss the latest trailer for Minions & Monsters and its playful references to classic Hollywood history
• Disney XD and Disney+ finally announce premiere dates for Dragon Striker after the series’ lengthy delay from its original Annecy reveal
• Netflix prepares its latest Annecy Festival animation showcase while GKIDS sets a June release for the anime feature Another World
• New animation art books spotlight Star Trek: Lower Decks, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and Laika’s upcoming Wildwood
• Tom Sito’s memoir Drawing Life Back into Animation offers firsthand stories from the rise of modern feature animation in Hollywood

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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PRODUCTION CREDITS

Edited by Dave Grey
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