Pixar’s Elio Revealed, Coco 2 Confirmed & Live-Action Lilo & Stitch Sparks Debate (Ep. 309)

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🗓️ 3 June 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Jim Hill and Drew Taylor unpack the biggest stories in the animation world, including Drew’s visit to Pixar for an exclusive look at Elio. The upcoming original film continues to evolve creatively, now led by Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi, and features bold technical advances and emotional storytelling. The duo also confirms Coco 2 is officially on the way—with directors Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina returning—though its release date may be in flux. They also dive into the mixed reactions to Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, including fan frustrations over missing characters and deeper critiques from Hawaiian viewers. Other topics include: The legacy of Destino and its unlikely connection to a Coronado Springs hotel The controversy surrounding the live-action Lilo & Stitch ending and themes of colonialism Streaming stats for Bluey and the puzzling world of animation metrics Updates on the King of the Hill reboot and Rick & Morty Season 8 Remembering Alf Clausen’s musical legacy on The Simpsons Plus, Drew shares behind-the-scenes insights from Elio, including a surprise reference to The Shining, its Epcot-like opening scene, and the technical feat that is the Communiverse. Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:10.0	It's not called the five-pound meal deal for nothing.
0:14.0	From 11 AM, not available on delivery.
0:16.0	Carbonated soft drink upgrade fees apply.
0:18.0	Participating restaurant's subjects availability.
0:20.0	Welcome back to fine-tuning with Drew Taylor, your one-stop shop when it comes to animation
0:24.5	news and commentary.
0:26.5	I'm entertainment writer Jim Hill and Mr. Taylor, whose writings in the industry you can
0:30.8	regularly read over on the rap and whose musings on the Mission Impossible movies.
0:36.1	You can listen to on Light the Fuse, the official Mission Impossible podcast.
0:41.1	He and I are recording this week's show on Monday, June 2nd, 2025, which is just days away from you leaving for France, right?
0:50.2	Yes, that's right.
0:51.3	I am very, very stressed out at the moment, getting ready to leave for France. Yes, that's right. I am very, very stressed out at the moment, getting ready, getting ready to leave for France. Yes, absolutely.
0:59.3	Okay, well, we will try to keep the stress levels associated with this show. But again, what a stress here, folks, that you do get to see cool stuff when you go to anise.
1:11.3	In fact, I was just telling Drew that today is the, well, the 22nd anniversary of the
1:18.2	world premiere of Destino, the weird little Disney short that was based on, well, that collaboration
1:27.4	that he did with Salvador Daly?
1:29.8	Yes, Roy Jr.'s Passion Project.
1:32.2	He had to get it to the screen.
1:33.8	And, you know, Jim, the true legacy of Destino is that it has been immortalized as a
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