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Podcast: The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
Episode: Criterion Crowns KPop, Zootopia 2 Climbs Higher & Smiling Friends Signs Off
Description: Jim Hill and Drew Taylor kick off this week’s show a little early to accommodate Drew’s Palm Springs getaway, but that doesn’t slow down the animation news. From Netflix making a rare physical media play with KPop Demon Hunters to Zootopia 2 quietly becoming 2025’s biggest domestic hit, there’s a lot to unpack. They also look at Smiling Friends stepping away at its peak, new anime headed to theaters, and a wave of animation-themed events happening coast to coast.
HIGHLIGHTS
• KPop Demon Hunters lands a rare Criterion Collection physical media release after sweeping maj...