Snow White’s Box Office Concerns and the Future of Disney’s Live-Action Remakes (Ep. 298)

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4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 18 March 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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In this episode, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dive into the latest animation and entertainment news, including: Disney braces for a rough opening weekend for Snow White – How revised box office projections signal trouble for the live-action remake. The Lilo & Stitch trailer breaks records – Why it’s Disney’s second-most viewed live-action trailer ever. What’s next for Disney’s live-action Tangled – Could Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi return for cameo roles? A disappointing start for The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie – What went wrong at the box office? Warner Bros. quietly removes 255 classic Looney Tunes shorts from Max – What does this mean for the future of the franchise? Anika Noni Rose speaks out on Tiana’s cancellation – Could a Disney+ special revive the character? Tune in as Jim and Drew break down the latest industry shifts, box office surprises, and behind-the-scenes animation news. 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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0:36.8	I'm entertainment writer Jim Hill and Mr. Taylor,
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0:51.5	He and I are recording this week's episode on Sunday, March 16th, St. Patrick's Day.
0:58.3	Is it the 16th or the 17th that it's St. Patrick's Day? Is it the 16th? Oh, man. I haven't had a green
1:05.4	beer yet today, Jim, so I don't know. Am I getting that wrong? Hang on. This is what Google is for.
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1:29.0	So, all right. Okay, I stand corrected. But that said, it is the day after Snow White had its world premiere at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood.
1:39.6	And Drew, you and I, just before we were getting started here, you were talking about how it got a better response than expected?
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