Gargoyles May Take Flight Again on Disney+ (Ep. 371)

Fine Tooning is back with a packed post-D23 week of animation news, as Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dig into fresh trailers, release dates, box-office milestones, and one potentially very big Disney revival. The conversation ranges from Laika’s long-awaited Wildwood and Warner Bros. Animation’s Margie Claus to Blue Eye Samurai, LEGO Star Wars, and the remarkable theatrical run of Toy Story 5. Jim and Drew also discuss Brent Spiner’s unexpected suggestion that a new Gargoyles series may be headed to Disney+, and remember Hayden Panettiere and her early voice work as Princess Dot in A Bug’s Life.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Brent Spiner may have accidentally revealed that a Gargoyles revival is in development for Disney+.

• Laika unveils the first trailer for Wildwood ahead of its October 23 theatrical release.

• Margie Claus sets a November 12, 2027 release date with Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Octavia Spencer, and Andrew Scott.

• Blue Eye Samurai previews Season 2 while Netflix announces a third and final season for 2028.

• Jim and Drew look at the latest animation-related box-office numbers, including Toy Story 5 and Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie.

• Jim remembers Hayden Panettiere and her performance as Princess Dot in Pixar’s A Bug’s Life.

• Panettiere’s memoir offers a revealing look at the demanding voice-recording process behind the Pixar film.

• Drew reflects on Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol and the continuing legacy of Light the Fuse.

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• Drew Taylor - X/Twitter: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | drewtaylor.work

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Edited by Dave Grey

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