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Jim Hill and Drew Taylor look at a packed week in animation, from the box office surprises around Disclosure Day and Obsession to the latest honors for Aardman's founders. They also preview Pixar's Gatto, salute Floyd Norman's upcoming Academy Honorary Award, and remember Tinker Bell reference model Margaret Kerry. The main event is Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch 2, with Chris Sanders returning to write and direct a brand-new story for everyone's favorite blue alien experiment. NEWS • Disclosure Day opens big for Universal while Obsession continues its remarkable box office run. • Jim and Drew talk physical media, Hoppers on Disney+, and Best Buy's exit from DVDs and Blu-rays. • Aardman founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton receive knighthoods as the studio celebrates with a Royal Mint coin. • Pixar's Gatto gets a closer look, including its Venice setting, painterly style, and voice cast. • Floyd Norman is set for an Academy Honorary Award, while Jim and Drew remember Margaret Kerry's legacy as Tinker Bell's live-action reference model. FEATURE • Disney moves ahead with live-action Lilo & Stitch 2 for May 2028. • Chris Sanders returns to write and direct after voicing Stitch in both the original animated classic and the 2025 live-action remake. • Jim and Drew discuss how Angel, Stitch's pink counterpart from the animated series, may factor into the sequel. • The conversation connects Sanders' busy slate, from The Wild Robot to Lilo & Stitch, with Disney's long-running affection for Experiment 626. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X: @JimHillMedia, Instagram: @JimHillMedia • Drew Taylor - X: @DrewTailored, Instagram: @drewtailored FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR If a Disney or Universal trip is on your radar for 2026, UnlockedMagic.com helps you lock in great ticket prices without the stress. Head to UnlockedMagic.com to grab the best ticket deals and make that future trip just a little more magical. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Earlier this month, Disney released Pixar's latest animated movie, "Hoppers" on Disney+ around the world. The movie The wildly imaginative animated adventure follows animal lover Mabel as she uses a groundbreaking technology to "hop" her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver, uncovering a hidden animal world shaped by its own rules. Alongside charismatic beaver King George and an unforgettable community of local wildlife, Mabel embarks on an action-packed mission that invites audiences to experience nature like never before. Recently, I got to speak with the film's director, Daniel Chong and producer, Nicole Paradis Grindle, where we spoke about the movie's release on Disney+ and what they are hoping for it. You can find "Hoppers" available to stream now on Disney+. Did you check out "Hoppers" on Disney+? Let me know on social media!
Earlier this month, Disney released Pixar's latest animated movie, "Hoppers" on Disney+ around the world. The movie The wildly imaginative animated adventure follows animal lover Mabel as she uses a groundbreaking technology to "hop" her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver, uncovering a hidden animal world shaped by its own rules. Alongside charismatic beaver King George and an unforgettable community of local wildlife, Mabel embarks on an action-packed mission that invites audiences to experience nature like never before. Recently, I got to speak with the film's director, Daniel Chong and producer, Nicole Paradis Grindle, where we spoke about the movie's release on Disney+ and what they are hoping for it. You can find "Hoppers" available to stream now on Disney+. Did you check out "Hoppers" on Disney+? Let me know on social media!
Earlier this month, Disney released Pixar's latest animated movie, "Hoppers" on Disney+ around the world. The movie The wildly imaginative animated adventure follows animal lover Mabel as she uses a groundbreaking technology to "hop" her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver, uncovering a hidden animal world shaped by its own rules. Alongside charismatic beaver King George and an unforgettable community of local wildlife, Mabel embarks on an action-packed mission that invites audiences to experience nature like never before. Recently, I got to speak with the film's director, Daniel Chong and producer, Nicole Paradis Grindle, where we spoke about the movie's release on Disney+ and what they are hoping for it. You can find "Hoppers" available to stream now on Disney+. Did you check out "Hoppers" on Disney+? Let me know on social media!
Earlier this month, Disney released Pixar's latest animated movie, "Hoppers", on Disney+ around the world. The movie The wildly imaginative animated adventure follows animal lover Mabel as she uses a groundbreaking technology to "hop" her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver, uncovering a hidden animal world shaped by its own rules. Alongside charismatic beaver King George and an unforgettable community of local wildlife, Mabel embarks on an action-packed mission that invites audiences to experience nature like never before. Recently, I got to speak with the stars, Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan, where we spoke about the movie's release on Disney+ and what they are hoping for it, plus their shocking reaction to finding out about their characters' avatars being available within Disney+. You can find "Hoppers" available to stream now on Disney+. #DisneyPlus VISIT ONLINE - http://www.WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com If you enjoy my content, please consider supporting me by becoming a YouTube Channel Member for as little as $2 a month and get access to exclusive content and much more.
Earlier this month, Disney released Pixar's latest animated movie, "Hoppers", on Disney+ around the world. The movie The wildly imaginative animated adventure follows animal lover Mabel as she uses a groundbreaking technology to "hop" her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver, uncovering a hidden animal world shaped by its own rules. Alongside charismatic beaver King George and an unforgettable community of local wildlife, Mabel embarks on an action-packed mission that invites audiences to experience nature like never before. Recently, I got to speak with the stars, Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan, where we spoke about the movie's release on Disney+ and what they are hoping for it, plus their shocking reaction to finding out about their characters' avatars being available within Disney+. You can find "Hoppers" available to stream now on Disney+. #DisneyPlus VISIT ONLINE - http://www.WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com If you enjoy my content, please consider supporting me by becoming a YouTube Channel Member for as little as $2 a month and get access to exclusive content and much more.
Earlier this month, Disney released Pixar's latest animated movie, "Hoppers", on Disney+ around the world. The movie The wildly imaginative animated adventure follows animal lover Mabel as she uses a groundbreaking technology to "hop" her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver, uncovering a hidden animal world shaped by its own rules. Alongside charismatic beaver King George and an unforgettable community of local wildlife, Mabel embarks on an action-packed mission that invites audiences to experience nature like never before. Recently, I got to speak with the stars, Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan, where we spoke about the movie's release on Disney+ and what they are hoping for it, plus their shocking reaction to finding out about their characters' avatars being available within Disney+. You can find "Hoppers" available to stream now on Disney+. #DisneyPlus VISIT ONLINE - http://www.WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com If you enjoy my content, please consider supporting me by becoming a YouTube Channel Member for as little as $2 a month and get access to exclusive content and much more.
This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE.In an era where even very good Pixar films can feel overlooked, Hoppers deserves better. It's funny, warm, inventive and packed with heart. Synopsis:A 19-year-old animal lover uses technology to place her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries in the animal world beyond her imagination.DREW TAYLOR is a reporter for The Wrap. He has written for The New York Times, Vulture, Vanity Fair, The Playlist, and Collider. He also wrote The Art of Onward, which gives an inside look at the making of the 2020 Pixar film. The book is available to purchase here. He also co-hosts a weekly podcast about animation called Fine Tooning, which is available on all podcast platforms.Follow Drew:Twitter: @drewtailoredInstagram: @drewtailoredPodcast: Light the FuseOne Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPodsMERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/stores/one-heat-minute-productionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Genetically-engineered Koran boybands, lonely people talking to KITT knockoffs, the tedium of self-appointed internet superheroes, eating the rich, Ed saves a cat from her owner's stupidity, the surprising Pixar movie Hoppers and Ed and Liana share their chilling experience watching a movie in a theatre full of overstimulated Gen Alphas.
Summer often exposes a quiet reality in many churches: some members begin shopping for a new congregation. In this episode, Josh and Sam address why this happens and how leaders should respond. If you've faced it, you are not alone. Every long-tenured pastor has. The post The Reality of Church Hoppers: A Pastor’s Honest Perspective appeared first on Church Answers.
Filmtätt i veckans podd då Niklas, Tove och Jonas håller låda. Det blir också en djupdykning i Summer Game Fest och ett lite udda speltips. Eftersom Summer Game Fest sändes förra veckan dyker vi rakt ned i en herrans massa spelnyheter: singelplayerspel, asiatiskt inspirerade spel och skräck var några teman. Andra spelnyheter: I det senaste Nintendo Direct visades Kingdom Hearts 4 samt en remake till Zeldaspelet The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Vidare pratar vi också mer om Nolans kommande storfilm The Odyssey, uppföljaren till The Social Network - The Social Reckoning, att Doctor Who tappar sin showrunner samt att Anthony Head har gått bort - kanske mest känd som Giles i Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I filmdelen har Niklas sett actionskräckfilmen They Will Kill You och pixars nya animerade film Hoppers. Tove å sin sida har sett Sacha Baron Cohens flippade rulle Ladies First. Slutligen har Jonas spelat Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library, ett tillfredsställande slags sorteringsspel. Tack & Förlåt! Puss Hej!
This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/SCB to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. A single chalkboard scene in Hoppers appears to reveal the origins of some of Pixar's most important technologies, including talking dog collars, WALL-E, MO, scream canisters, and possibly even the secret behind Cars itself. Today we're breaking down every clue, every Easter egg, and every connection to discover how Hoppers fits into the Pixar Theory timeline. #pixar #Hoppers #SuperCarlinBrothers
This week on The Gospel Jubilee Chip & Denny will be playing music by The Hoppers, Jonathan Wilburn, The Dunaways, Chris Hester, The Binions, and their mystery artist of the week. Here are all of the ways you can listen to the Gospel Jubilee On your Echo device say, Alexa, play the Gospel Jubilee on Apple podcast. For a direct download go to: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/72439551/download.mp3 Ocean Waves Radio ... every Wednesday at 5:00 PM Eastern time., www.OceanWavesRadio.com Thursday afternoons at 4:00 PM and Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM EST on Southern Branch Bluegrass Radio, www.sbbradio.org Playlist: Artists |Song Title 01. The Isaac's -Hallelujah Turnpike 02. The Promise - Praise 03. The Hopper's - Yahweh 04. Master's Voice - Love Remembers 05. Jonathan Wilburn - The Right Side Of The Dirt 06. The Gaither Vocal Band - Jesus Gave Me Water 07. Jim & Melissa Brady -- The Little Things 08. The Dunaway's - Blank Page 09. Tribute Quartet - It was him 10. Ronnie Booth & The Blackwood Brothers - Where Could I Go But To The Lord 11. Chris Hester - Empty Handed 12. The Nelons - 3 Nails Instead 13. Our mystery artis of The week Delivered From the hands of Pharaoh 14. Poet Voices - I Know 15. Phillips & Banks - Living Proof 16. The Ferguson Family - He'll MOVE Heaven & earth 17. The Binion's - Come To The Table 18. Mark Bishop - Pick Your Own Corn 19. Tribute Quartet - Glory 20. Gold City - My child enter in 21. Westward Road - Strong Defender 22. The Taylors - God, Do It Again 23. The Mark Trammel Quartet - I'LL Take It To The Grave 24. The Browns - A place in the choir - 25. Greater Vision - Rolled Back Stone Carrol and Donna Roberson – Happy Trails
In der neuen Podcast-Episode dreht sich alles um aktuelle Filme, frische Kinostarts und einen spannenden Streaming-Titel auf Disney+. Wer nach einem Podcast über Kino, Filmkritiken, neue Filme 2026 und Streaming-Tipps sucht, findet in dieser Folge gleich mehrere Highlights. Wir sprechen über den deutschen Kinofilm Sommer auf Asphalt, die Horror-Parodie Scary Movie 6, die deutsche Komödie Extrawurst sowie über Hoppers, der jetzt auf Disney+ verfügbar ist. Die Auswahl reicht also von Tragikomödie über bissige Gesellschaftssatire bis hin zu Animationsabenteuer und Slapstick-Horror. Mit Sommer auf Asphalt steht ein deutscher Film im Fokus, der eine junge Fahrradkurierin begleitet, deren Leben durch eine ungeplante Schwangerschaft und die plötzliche Rückkehr ihres entfremdeten Vaters aus dem Gleichgewicht gerät. In den Hauptrollen spielen Mala Emde und Christoph Maria Herbst, Regie führte Simon Ostermann. Der Film verbindet persönliche Umbrüche, Familienkonflikte und die Suche nach dem eigenen Platz im Leben mit sommerlicher Leichtigkeit. [filmweltverleih.de], [filmstarts.de] Ganz anders funktioniert Scary Movie 6: Hier kehrt die Kultreihe mit Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans und Shawn Wayans zurück. Regie führte Michael Tiddes. Laut offizieller Synopsis geraten die bekannten Figuren erneut ins Visier eines maskierten Killers, während der Film aktuelle Horrortrends, Reboots, Sequels und Franchise-Mechaniken durch den Kakao zieht. Wer Horror-Komödien, Slapstick und Meta-Witze mag, dürfte hier auf seine Kosten kommen. [scarymovie.film], [imdb.com], [de.wikipedia.org] Mit Extrawurst wird es deutsch, pointiert und gesellschaftlich relevant. Die Komödie von Marcus H. Rosenmüller basiert auf dem erfolgreichen Theaterstück und versammelt mit Hape Kerkeling, Christoph Maria Herbst, Fahri Yardim, Anja Knauer, Friedrich Mücke, Gaby Dohm und Milan Peschel ein starkes Ensemble. Ausgangspunkt ist eine scheinbar harmlose Abstimmung in einem Tennisverein über einen zweiten Grill für das einzige muslimische Vereinsmitglied. Daraus entwickelt sich eine turbulente Debatte über Vorurteile, Religion, Zugehörigkeit und gesellschaftliche Spannungen. Außerdem greifen wir Hoppers noch einmal auf, den wir bereits in Episode 904 besprochen haben und der inzwischen auf Disney+ verfügbar ist. Der Pixar-Film von Daniel Chong erzählt von Mabel, die mithilfe einer neuen Technologie ihr Bewusstsein in einen Roboterbiber überträgt, um mit Tieren zu kommunizieren und ihren Lebensraum zu schützen. Das Ergebnis ist ein familienfreundliches Animationsabenteuer mit Science-Fiction-Idee, Humor und Umwelt-Thematik. Wenn du dich für aktuelle Kinofilme, neue Streaming-Highlights, Filmkritiken, deutsche Komödien, Horror-Parodien und Pixar-Filme interessierst, solltest du in diese Podcast-Episode unbedingt reinhören. Diese Folge bietet Gesprächsstoff für alle, die wissen wollen, welche Filme aktuell wichtig sind, welche Stars dahinterstehen und was sich im Kino oder im Stream wirklich lohnt. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Einleitung 00:02:00 Sommer auf Asphalt 00:13:19 Sneaktipps 00:15:23 Scary Movie 6 00:23:40 Kinocharts und Neustarts 00:28:32 Hoppers 00:32:48 Extrawurst
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Alan Jackson's farewell concert special. Next, its Summer Game Fest with the next God of War game and the Final Fantasy VII name reveal. Later, executive chairman Reed Hastings has departed Netflix. We wrap it all up with the success of Backrooms for studio A24. We also have thoughts on The Red Clay Strays, MLB The Show Mobile, The Moment and Hoppers. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.
Find support in therapy! Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/SUPER. Is Mabel from Hoppers secretly the mother of Russel from Up? Today J dives into the ever-expanding Pixar Universe find out! From their love of the outdoors, door-to-door enthusiasm, and relationship with the elderly, these 2 have a lot in common. They may have both encountered the villainous Charles Muntz as well… #pixar #Hoppers #SuperCarlinBrothers
WERBUNG | Jetzt das neue Update Hunt for Bismarck von WORLD OF WARSHIPS spielen: (Link) Nutze den Code IMPACTFORCE für dein exklusives Premium Starterpaket. Vor 85 Jahren wurde die Bismarck versenkt – erlebe die historische Schlacht jetzt selbst! Meistere neue Missionen und hole dir fette Boni. /WERBUNG Powerplay: Hat MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE genug Macht für jung UND alt? Haben wir SCARY MOVIE 6 wirklich gebraucht? Und sind die Erziehungsmethoden in GOOD BOY - WIR WOLLEN NUR DEIN BESTES wirklich noch zeitgemäß oder notwendiger denn je? Das alles und mehr wollen Niklas alias NikFlixPlus und Schröck heute klären. Darüber hinaus weisen die beiden noch auf den Kinostart von THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS: DER LETZTE AKT hin oder erinnern daran, dass NOBODY IST DER GRÖSSTE noch mal aufgeführt wird. Außerdem quatschen die beiden noch anhand diverser Mediatheken- oder Streaming-Hinweise über solche Filme wie HOPPERS, den Anwalts-Actioner THE PROSECUTOR, die Dokumentation POLDI oder JENNIFER'S BODY - JUNGS NACH IHREM GESCHMACK. Gefolgt von DAS FLIEGENDE AUGE, die Krimi-Perle MEMORIES OF MURDER, den Tränenzieher SHOPLIFTERS, den vergessenen Leone namens TODESMELODIE und die deutsche Genre-Überraschung SCHOCK. Dazu noch Reminder an den Filmclub in Hamburg und unsere Special Screening zu THE FURIOUS und fertig ist die Neustarts-Folge. Am Samstag geht's weiter, ebenfalls mit Niklas, dazu noch Schlogger und André, sowie jeder Menge News. Und bei der Macht von Grayskull: bleibt bis dahin so gesund wie gut drauf. Tschüss. Rocket Beans wird unterstützt vom Team hier World of Warships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1: Come play Bridge The Gap with us! SarahandVinnie@audacy.com. Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning soul singer, has passed away at 75. It reminds Matty of his days making emotional mixtapes. It's a good day for a music tangent. Owain Rhys Davies passed away suddenly. An attempted murder reminds Vinnie of the gang's new favorite show. Would you go to a party celebrating a boob job reveal? A story about a guy with a leaf blower. Hour 2: Jeremy Clarkson bought a farm! He needs a lamborghini tractor. ‘Hoppers' is now on streaming. Scott Pelley has been fired from CBS. This director has no problem speaking ill of the dead when it's Val Kilmer. Kristin Cavallari talks about her weird run-in with an A-lister. Want to see if any of us are outfit repeaters? Watch Sarah and Vinnie on YouTube! Fitting back into your skinny pants? You could sell your old stuff. You'd be amazed at how fast you adapt. It's Global Running Day! A vandalized Ronald McDonald is selling big on eBay. Hour 3: It's time to Bridge The Gap! Jason, our favorite wine bar owner, is back for GenX. He's taking on Reverend Josh for the Zillennials. This might be our toughest battle yet. Vinnie wants the Sharks to get better so he can go to games. There's a new grocery store drama. Ew! Barry's been everywhere, and he says NEVER leave the house without these 5 things. Plus, try this weird travel hack for cheap food and a new experience! Hour 4: Reality star Spencer Pratt moves forward in the mayoral race. Vinnie asks a hypothetical question that breaks Bob: Taylor Swift and your mom are getting married on the same day, and you're invited to both. What are you attending? A 21-year old got the surprise of a lifetime at a live performance of La La Land when the conductor asked if anyone could sight read the piano. 4th of July is just around the corner. Consider these new favorite snacks for your picnic. Plus, How Old Is That Guy?
Jeremy Clarkson bought a farm! He needs a Lamborghini tractor. ‘Hoppers' is now on streaming. Scott Pelley has been fired from CBS. This director has no problem speaking ill of the dead when it's Val Kilmer. Kristin Cavallari talks about her weird run-in with an A-lister. Want to see if any of us are outfit repeaters? Watch Sarah and Vinnie on YouTube! Fitting back into your skinny pants? You could sell your old stuff. You'd be amazed at how fast you adapt. It's Global Running Day! A vandalized Ronald McDonald is selling big on eBay.
Was wird geschaut im Hause RUHE IM SAAL und über was davon wollen wir unbedingt sprechen, weil wir es euch gerne empfehlen wollen, einfach Freude mit hatten oder es auch hinter unseren Erwartungen zurück blieb? Das verraten euch Sophia und Phil in einer neuen HEIMKINO IM SAAL Episode. Es geht unter anderem darum, ob der frisch auf Disney+ releaste HOPPERS eine Empfehlung von uns ist, ob SPIDER-NOIR das Spider-Man Thema wirklich mal anders beleuchtet und wieso DEVIL MAY CRY SEASON 2 einiges wieder gut macht, nachdem wir mit der ersten Season auf Kriegsfuß standen.Für diese Themen und noch viele mehr, verpasst nicht die aktuelle Episode von RUHE IM SAAL!——
Drew Taylor and Jim Hill dive into one of the busiest weeks in animation and entertainment news, from early reactions to Pixar's Toy Story 5 and its surprisingly Jessie-focused story to major developments involving Rick & Morty, X-Men '97, Jorge Gutierrez, and Netflix animation. Along the way, they unpack box office surprises, discuss the end of Disney Twenty-Three magazine, and explore what the future may hold for some of animation's biggest franchises. This episode also includes Drew's thoughts after seeing the first 45 minutes of Toy Story 5 and a look at why Pixar may have another blockbuster on its hands. NEWS • Early box office projections suggest Toy Story 5 could set a new franchise opening weekend record. • Pixar's Hoppers arrives on home video as the film continues its strong theatrical run. • Universal launches major Minions & Monsters promotion ahead of the film's July debut. • D23 members react to the discontinuation of Disney Twenty-Three magazine. • Rick & Morty's President Curtis is getting his own Adult Swim spin-off series. FEATURE • Drew shares impressions after seeing the first 45 minutes of Toy Story 5. • New details reveal a deeper continuation of Jessie's story from Toy Story 2. • The film revisits one of the franchise's most emotional storylines in an unexpected way. • Could Toy Story 5 set the stage for even more adventures beyond the fifth film? HOSTS • Jim Hill - X: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor - X: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - StrongMindedAgency.com SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by UnlockedMagic.com, the go-to source for great deals on Disney and Universal theme park tickets. If a 2026 theme park vacation is on your radar, their team can help you save money while making the planning process easier. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Jim Hill Media Sponsorship Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drew Taylor and Jim Hill dive into one of the busiest weeks in animation and entertainment news, from early reactions to Pixar's Toy Story 5 and its surprisingly Jessie-focused story to major developments involving Rick & Morty, X-Men '97, Jorge Gutierrez, and Netflix animation. Along the way, they unpack box office surprises, discuss the end of Disney Twenty-Three magazine, and explore what the future may hold for some of animation's biggest franchises. This episode also includes Drew's thoughts after seeing the first 45 minutes of Toy Story 5 and a look at why Pixar may have another blockbuster on its hands. NEWS • Early box office projections suggest Toy Story 5 could set a new franchise opening weekend record. • Pixar's Hoppers arrives on home video as the film continues its strong theatrical run. • Universal launches major Minions & Monsters promotion ahead of the film's July debut. • D23 members react to the discontinuation of Disney Twenty-Three magazine. • Rick & Morty's President Curtis is getting his own Adult Swim spin-off series. FEATURE • Drew shares impressions after seeing the first 45 minutes of Toy Story 5. • New details reveal a deeper continuation of Jessie's story from Toy Story 2. • The film revisits one of the franchise's most emotional storylines in an unexpected way. • Could Toy Story 5 set the stage for even more adventures beyond the fifth film? HOSTS • Jim Hill - X: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor - X: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - StrongMindedAgency.com SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by UnlockedMagic.com, the go-to source for great deals on Disney and Universal theme park tickets. If a 2026 theme park vacation is on your radar, their team can help you save money while making the planning process easier. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Jim Hill Media Sponsorship Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ encourages viewers to be better stewards of the planet. But the messages (and the comedy) fall a little flat. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
“Subscribe to free weekly news letter HUNGRY FRIDAY FEAST here” I thought Karan would define success in the usual restaurant terms — reviews, covers, repeat customers. His answer went somewhere way more interesting.In this episode, I sit down with Karan Gokani to talk about how Hoppers became one of London's most iconic restaurants — and how it has stayed busy, relevant, and loved for over a decade in an industry where that feels almost impossible. Karan shares the principles behind that success: make it personal, find your purpose, build a culture of kindness, and create something that makes people feel more than they expected.ON THE MENU:00:00 Intro00:34 Opening Hoppers and refusing to dilute Sri Lankan food02:12 Growing from Soho to Marylebone and King's Cross05:37 The biggest misconception about scaling restaurants06:00 Culture, values, purpose and learning to codify instinct08:15 How Covid changed hospitality teams and restaurant culture09:01 Reading the room and spotting cultural red flags11:58 Karan's first business principle: make it personal15:35 How taking feedback personally improves hospitality20:52 Karan's second principle: find your purpose22:04 Saying yes to everything and discovering the common thread23:03 Why Karan's real purpose is inspiring people24:43 How writing, Instagram and restaurants all connect to purpose28:19 Asking why am I excited?31:15 Beyond Reviews: Karan's deeper definition of success31:52 How Karan thinks differently from other restaurateurs34:03 How to align a team around shared culture35:18 Service versus hospitality36:19 Building a culture of kindness38:59 Karan's definition of culture42:04 What Karan has radically changed his mind on45:35 Self-criticism, reinvention and never stepping in the same river twice49:39 Growing up in Mumbai and how it shaped Karan52:28 Why Karan came to the UK54:45 Cambridge, curiosity and the people who shaped him57:23 First principles thinking and mental models58:18 Applying first principles to Hoppers01:03:15 What problem are we really solving?01:07:55 The marketing levers that fill restaurants01:08:19 Why there is no perfect formula for restaurant success01:08:42 Food as language and the restaurant as conversation01:10:06 The soul of a restaurant and the importance of culture01:12:29 The creative insecurities Karan still wrestles with01:13:15 Competition, purpose and staying true to yourself01:14:32 Food as a gateway into culture01:15:19 Why Indian food is far more diverse than people realise01:17:14 Why South Indian food remains underrated01:18:28 The legacy of the British Indian curry house01:21:46 The anthropology and nostalgia of food01:27:48 Breaking down the dishes at the table01:31:33 Designing the architecture and atmosphere of each Hoppers01:35:45 Cooking as an expression of self01:36:43 The similarities between writing and cooking01:38:24 Why the JKS group has been so important to London restaurants01:40:32 Building the infrastructure behind creative hospitality01:42:27 Karan's favourite books and inspirations01:44:28 Closing thoughts and why there's more to talk about ============================================== ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It'll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here - https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/
Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of dying batteries. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show Mike Talks to Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.
Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of dying batteries. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show Mike Talks to Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.
Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of dying batteries. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show Mike Talks to Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mike-s-daily-podcast--609595/support.
Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of dying batteries. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show Mike Talks to Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.
Preview for Later Today: Doug Messier describes NASA's innovative mission using robotic hoppers to survey the lunar South Pole, seeking water and potential sites for a future moon base through high-resolution imaging in the moon's environment.MAY 1952
It's a lot like Avatar. This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins jack in to watch the Pixar movie about nature with somehow the most and least to say, Hoppers. They nitpick the beavers, the humans, and of course the ants. Recommendations DJ - Oz the Mentalist, Debunked (video), R.I.P. Comedy Roasts (article) Diggins - Widow's Bay (series), The Sheep Detectives (movie) Nando - Exit 8 (movie), Dead as Disco (video game), Widow's Bay (series), Game Changer (series) Plugs Mostly Nitpicking on Bluesky The Nando v Movies Discord Roses and Rejections Diggins' Substack - A Little Perspective All of Nando's Links Mostly Nitpicking theme by Nick Porcaro Logo by Michelle Chapman
Reviews: The Boys s5, Daredevil Born Again s2, Invincible s4, Mating Season s1, Rick and Morty s9e1, Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord s1, Stranger Things: Tales from '85, Hoppers, The Punisher: One Last Kill, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Jimmy watched some good TV/film over the past couple of months so he thought he'd share his thoughts on them. Another great review catch-up!
For this week's episode, host Daniel Raimi is joined by Lauren Dunlap, a project manager at the University of California, Los Angeles, Luskin Center for Innovation—and a former staff member at Resources for the Future. Dunlap describes exciting developments in electrification policy in California, where heat, pollution, and energy costs make the issue as topical as ever. A piece of legislation in California known as Senate Bill 1221 addresses the high financial costs of home electrification jointly with emissions reductions. The bill is novel, Dunlap notes, because it engages a cost-effective solution that directs savings from gas pipelines toward funding electrification. Implementation of the bill will involve efforts to support communities in navigating the unknowns of electrifying a home and aims to help mitigate issues at the intersection of climate change and energy infrastructure. References and recommendations: “Understanding Neighborhood Decarbonization in California: What Do We Know About Senate Bill 1221?” by Sooji Yang, Lauren Dunlap, and Gregory Pierce; https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/publication/understanding-neighborhood-decarbonization-in-california-what-do-we-know-about-sb-1221/ “California Has a Neighborhood Decarbonization Law. How Does It Work?” by Sooji Yang, Lauren Dunlap, Elias van Emmerick, and Gregory Pierce; https://legal-planet.org/2026/04/08/california-has-a-neighborhood-decarbonization-law-how-does-it-work/ “Streamlining Home Electrification in the Gateway Cities” by Lauren Dunlap, Sooji Yang, and Gregory Pierce; https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/publication/streamlining-home-electrification-in-the-gateway-cities/ “Impacts of Household Electrification on Energy Affordability in Los Angeles” by Lauren Dunlap, Rachel Sheinberg, Will Callan, Samantha Smithies, and Gregory Pierce; https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/publication/impacts-of-household-electrification-on-energy-affordability-in-los-angeles/ The Los Angeles Residential Energy Transition Tool (LA RESET Tool) from the Luskin Center for Innovation; https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/the-los-angeles-residential-energy-transition-tool/ “Avoiding Gas Distribution Pipeline Replacement Through Targeted Electrification in California” by Sean Smillie, Dan Alberga, Aryeh Gold-Parker, and Dan Aas; https://www.ethree.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Gas-Decommissioning-Fact-Sheet-2024-06-18.pdf “California Burning” by Katherine Blunt; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670012/california-burning-by-katherine-blunt/ “Hoppers” movie; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoppers_(film) Subscribe to stay up to date on podcast episodes, news, and research from Resources for the Future: https://www.rff.org/subscribe/
We're baaaaccckkk. Welcome to Season 4 of Pizza Planet y'all!!! So good to be back. Though in all honesty and transparency, it will probably be a little break until the rest of the season comes out as we continue working on the new season so please be patient :) Enjoy this review of Pixar's latest film, Hoppers. If you haven't seen it yet, you gotta check it out. It will either make your laugh or if you're a younger audience, possibly disturb you...Enjoy!---Join the Pizza Planet Pack on IG @pizzaplanetpodcast
En el episodio de hoy: Pixar formó a nuestra generación con sus historias que llegaban al corazón y tecnologías de animación revolucionarias, y como amamos recientemente Hoppers y ya viene con todo Toy Story 5, decidimos hacer este episodio especial dedicado a nuestras películas favoritas de la casa de Luxo Jr.Puedes escuchar este episodio en Spotify y en Apple Podcasts. Desbloquea contenido solo para miembros en Patreon y YouTube Memberships.¡Únete a la comunidad fandaloriana en Discord!--El entusiasmo por las ñoñadas ha reunido a Mareo Flores, Andrés "Boludo" Durán y Dani Forlann en un podcast que, además de hablar sobre el universo de Star Wars, también se clava en otras series, películas, cómics, videojuegos y nerdeces. This is the way.
After a week off due to Izzy finally moving into the new house, NAFC is back—and this time with a guest. Sindi joins the boys for an episode that immediately devolves into complete nonsense in the best way possible.The gang bounces between sperm whales, video games, movies, and the truly important debate: who wins in a fight, Frodo or Harry Potter? There's also plenty of millennial gamer nostalgia as everyone reminisces about the “good old days” before battle passes, launcher apps, and patch notes became full-time jobs.They also squeeze in a brief review of Hoppers (2025), talk about the upcoming Resident Evil movie, Gibbs checks back in on The Pitt, and Sindi shares thoughts on Manifest.It's chaotic, unfocused, and exactly what you'd expect after a week-long break.Support us on Patreon!
So your kid thinks they’re a dog. What comes next? We’re not sure, but Marissa’s going to try and explain therians to us. She’s also back-dooring her disdain for labels. What animal do you think you are? What should Marissa see in London? Which will you watch– Hoppers or Michael?
This week the gang talked about Hoppers, Mixtape, rug tufting, Romeo + Juliet, the Virginia Renaissance Faire, and more! Follow us on Instagram Leave us a voicemail at (804) 286-0626 and consider supporting us through our Patreon Check out the Discord! Theme song remixed by Poisonfrog News Links: Stranger Than Heaven shown Star Fox Direct Halo “Next” Steam controller CAD files Zelda Twilight Princess “Dusk” decompiled Dragon Quest stream May 27th
The guys discuss Pixar's biosphere forward family film Hoppers, then jump into their favorite films that contain a message regarding Earth's environment. WATCH: https://youtu.be/ygndRUvm9kQ Follow Cinereelists: Facebook – Twitter – Instagram – TikTok Follow James: Letterboxd – BlueSky Follow Zach: Letterboxd – Twitter Follow Kyle: Letterboxd Support the show on Patreon. Subscribe: iTunes / RSS Have a film suggestion you think we've never seen and want us to discuss on the show? Send your pick to heyguys@cinereelists.com and one of us WILL watch it and discuss it on a future next show… or send a comment, suggestion or criticism and...
Rick Fisher explores the militarization of the Moon, citing Chinese interest in lunar radar and "moon hoppers" for resource discovery. He describes a technological competition with the U.S. involving nuclear power plants, lasers, and satellite constellations intended for both peaceful research and potential offensive or defensive combat. (12/16)1945 TRUMAN ON WILHELMSTRASSE TOUR BERLIN
Hoppers is the latest film from Disney Pixar Starring Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan I talk about it on this podcast enjoy!
Beavers are having a moment, thanks to the new Pixar movie “Hoppers.” Amid some body-swapping shenanigans, the film is about humans coexisting with wildlife—particularly oversized rodents capable of reworking landscapes in profound ways. The beaver science consultant on “Hoppers,” Emily Fairfax, joins Flora to talk about beavers' brilliant, chaotic landscape engineering, and how the creatures show up in the movie. Then, reporter Zac Ziegler walks Flora through a successful beaver-centric engineering project in Oregon. Guests: Emily Fairfax is an assistant professor of geography at the University of Minnesota. She was a science consultant for the Pixar movie “Hoppers.” Zac Ziegler is a reporter at KLCC in Eugene, Oregon. Other episodes you may enjoy: How The Humble Beaver Shaped A Continent Beavers Build Ecosystems Of Resilience Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Want SciFri gear? Check out our new shop! Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-4-SCIFRI
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor return with a packed episode that jumps from a galaxy far, far away to the runways of a surprise box office hit. They break down the evolving strategy behind Disney's theatrical releases, spotlight a full-circle Star Wars character comeback, and dig into the unexpected success of a long-awaited sequel. Along the way, they explore new animation experiments, streaming debuts, and what's next for both studios and theaters as summer heats up. HIGHLIGHTS • “The Devil Wore Prada 2” stuns with a $236 million global opening weekend, far exceeding expectations • Strong ongoing demand suggests the sequel has real staying power beyond its debut • Disney's $80 million marketing push helps turn the film into a true theatrical event • “The Mandalorian & Grogu” positions itself as a lower-risk, high-upside Star Wars release • Rotta the Hutt returns in a full-circle moment from Dave Filoni's earliest Star Wars work • “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” continues expanding the Disney+ storytelling universe • Disney experiments with ASL storytelling via “Songs in Sign Language” featuring Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana 2 • Pixar's “Hoppers” crosses $375 million globally and shows strong post-theatrical life on digital • Annecy 2026 lineup teases the next wave of global animation talent and projects HOSTS • Jim Hill (@JimHillMedia) – jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) – drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by UnlockedMagic.com – your go-to source for great deals on Disney and Universal theme park tickets. Whether you're planning ahead or finally ready to book that 2026 trip, their team helps you save money and skip the stress so you can focus on the fun. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor return with a packed episode that jumps from a galaxy far, far away to the runways of a surprise box office hit. They break down the evolving strategy behind Disney's theatrical releases, spotlight a full-circle Star Wars character comeback, and dig into the unexpected success of a long-awaited sequel. Along the way, they explore new animation experiments, streaming debuts, and what's next for both studios and theaters as summer heats up. HIGHLIGHTS • “The Devil Wore Prada 2” stuns with a $236 million global opening weekend, far exceeding expectations • Strong ongoing demand suggests the sequel has real staying power beyond its debut • Disney's $80 million marketing push helps turn the film into a true theatrical event • “The Mandalorian & Grogu” positions itself as a lower-risk, high-upside Star Wars release • Rotta the Hutt returns in a full-circle moment from Dave Filoni's earliest Star Wars work • “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” continues expanding the Disney+ storytelling universe • Disney experiments with ASL storytelling via “Songs in Sign Language” featuring Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana 2 • Pixar's “Hoppers” crosses $375 million globally and shows strong post-theatrical life on digital • Annecy 2026 lineup teases the next wave of global animation talent and projects HOSTS • Jim Hill (@JimHillMedia) – jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) – drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by UnlockedMagic.com – your go-to source for great deals on Disney and Universal theme park tickets. Whether you're planning ahead or finally ready to book that 2026 trip, their team helps you save money and skip the stress so you can focus on the fun. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Jeff welcomes frequent co-host Julia back to the show to discuss a recent talk about the development of Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure by Disney Legend Tony Baxter at the Walt Disney Family Museum. Tony led the project and tells stories about interactivity, Harrison Ford, and dealing with hungry rats. Then, we review Disney books - "The Art of Hoppers" and "From Disneyland's Tom Sawyer to Disney Legend: The Adventures of Tom Nabbe" (and we include a bonus interview with Tom himself!) Plus - an extensive and possibly confusing discussion about Topps' new Disneyland 70 trading card set - and more.
Dave and Alonso talk grown-up movies, kid movies that grown-ups can enjoy, and some disappointments. Review us on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere, follow us @linoleumcast on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook, I was so happy that I didn't ask. Join our Patreon and get this show ad-free plus lots of other great stuff we produce: https://patreon.com/LinoleumKnife Pick up the new 4K of The Big Combo, featuring an essay by Alonso: https://www.ignite-films.com/products/the-big-combo Subscribe to Dave's online periodical: https://sluggish.ghost.io
Disney Parks Podcast Disney+ Podcast #926 – Disney News: Pixar Hoppers Release Date, Avengers Endgame Re-Release, Hexed Cast, Infinity Vision Explained
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor break down the biggest animation and industry stories coming out of CinemaCon 2026, including Drew's early look at DreamWorks' Forgotten Island. They also dig into a surprisingly strong box office weekend, Studio Ghibli's return to theaters, and some truly unexpected developments in the world of Willy Wonka. Along the way, the two share insights on theatrical windows, upcoming animated projects, and what's really happening behind the scenes in Hollywood animation. HIGHLIGHTS • Super Mario Brothers Galaxy nears $750M worldwide as the franchise crosses $2B total • Pixar's Hoppers continues a solid run, with digital and physical release plans coming soon • Paramount commits to a 45-day theatrical window while Steven Spielberg pushes for longer exclusivity • Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 lineup revealed, including Ponyo, Spirited Away, and anniversary screenings • Warner Bros. Animation developing anime-inspired Scooby-Doo series Go-Go Mystery Magic • Drew shares his spoiler-free reactions to DreamWorks' Forgotten Island after CinemaCon screening • Netflix's Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory sets up a darker, heist-style Wonka story • Updates on Disney Animation's Hexed, including casting and creative changes HOSTS • Jim Hill (@JimHillMedia) • Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by UnlockedMagic.com - your go-to source for discounted Disney and Universal theme park tickets. Plan smarter, save money, and make your next trip more magical. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rod and Karen review the newest Disney Pixar animated film, “Hoppers.” They also discuss movie trailers and your feedback. Podcast : The Black Guy Who Tips Podjam 3 Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/podjam3 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackguywhotips Twitter: @rodimusprime @SayDatAgain @TBGWT Instagram: @TheBlackGuyWhoTips Email: theblackguywhotips@gmail.com Blog: www.theblackguywhotips.com Teepublic Store- https://the-black-guy-who-tips-podcast.dashery.com/ Amazon Wishlist – https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PDD9JUQUNVY5?ref_=wl_share Crowdcast – https://www.crowdcast.io/theblackguywhotips Voicemail: (980) 500-9034See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.