Rick & Morty Goes to the Movies While Bluey Takes Over the Parks (Ep. 360)

About this episode

Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss recent developments in animation and themed entertainment, including a new Rick & Morty movie and Bluey's expansion in Disney parks.

Jim Hill and Drew Taylor unpack a packed week in animation and themed entertainment news, from Warner Bros. officially developing a standalone Rick & Morty movie to Disney’s growing Bluey presence in both Anaheim and Orlando. Along the way, the duo discuss Universal Fan Fest’s future, the surprising Memorial Day box office performance of The Mandalorian & Grogu, and why Disney is already planning big for Mickey’s centennial celebration in 2028. They also pay tribute to legendary voice actor Tom Kane and share updates on Adventure Time, Hello Kitty, and the ever-expanding world of animated features headed to theaters over the next few years. HIGHLIGHTS • Warner Bros. officially begins development on a standalone Rick & Morty movie directed by series veteran Jacob Hair • Disney introduces Bluey’s Best Day Ever at Disneyland while Walt Disney World prepares to launch Bluey’s Wild World with a virtual queue system • Universal may bring Fan Fest to Islands of Adventure as Hollywood’s version wraps up its 2026 run • The Mandalorian & Grogu overperforms at the Memorial Day box office with projections climbing past $100 million • Netflix lands Cannes animated feature In Waves while Sony…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jim Hill, Drew Taylor

Topics covered

• animation news
• themed entertainment
• film development
• box office performance
• voice acting
• upcoming features

Keywords

• Rick & Morty
• Bluey
• animation news
• Disney parks
• box office
• Tom Kane
• Adventure Time
• Frozen 3
• Incredibles 3

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Warner Bros., Disney, Universal, Netflix, Sony Pictures Classics

Books & works: Rick & Morty, Bluey, The Mandalorian, Frozen 3, Incredibles 3, Adventure Time, Iron Boy, Star Wars: Starfighter, Hello Kitty

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