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Annecy After Midnight: Drew Taylor Reports Back from Animation’s Busiest Week (Ep. 364)
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- Jun 30, 2026
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Summary
Drew Taylor is back from Annecy, sleep-deprived but fully loaded with animation news, studio reveals, and a few very good Brad Bird breakfast stories. This week, Jim and Drew look at Toy Story 5’s massive second weekend, Supergirl’s box office debut, and the Minions’ return to the big screen before diving into what Drew saw at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. From DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island to new Warner Bros. Animation projects, Disney and Pixar updates, and a tribute to Lilo & Stitch voice actress Daveigh Chase, it is a packed tour through the current state of animation. HIGHLIGHTS • Toy Story 5 continues its huge theatrical run, pushing Disney past $3 billion at the 2026 worldwide box office. • Supergirl opens below last summer’s Superman debut, while several genre titles continue to hold spots in the domestic top ten. • Minions & Monsters heads toward a major Independence Day weekend launch after its Annecy screening. • Drew shares what it was like covering Annecy while filing stories, hosting press conferences, and juggling interviews throughout the festival. • Forgotten Island gets the spotlight as one of DreamWorks Animation’s funniest and most heartfelt upcoming projects. • DreamWorks confirms Donkey, a Shrek spinoff prequel centered on Eddie Murphy’s beloved character. • Warner Bros. Animation announces a packed slate, including Last Laugh, Krypto, Absolute Batman, Adventure Time, and a Powerpuff Girls feature. • Disney and Pixar updates include Gatto, Loving Dory, Hexed, and the 2D/CG hybrid Lilo & Scratch. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia, Instagram: @JimHillMedia, Website: jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor - X/Twitter: @DrewTailored, Instagram: @drewtailored, Website: drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube:…