Fine Tuning Podcast: Wreck-It Ralph 2, Disney Animation, and Pixar News

Live Recording at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

• 🎙️ Drew Taylor and Jim Hill host a live episode of "Fine Tuning" from Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.
• 🏞️ The event was part of a "Pixar in the Park" gathering organized by Storybook Destination.
• 🏆 Attendees participated in attractions like Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, with some achieving high scores and winning prizes.

Animation Industry News and Updates

• 🎬 Discussion on Illumination's "The Grinch" and Benedict Cumberbatch's casting.
• 🐶 The Secret Life of Pets 2 trailer is highlighted, noting Patton Oswald replacing Louis C.K. as Max.
• 🧸 "Toy Story 4" is discussed, with insights into its new director, B. Peep's character evolution, and Tim Allen's emotional reaction to the final scene.
• 🎙️ John Lasseter's potential move into podcasting is mentioned following his departure from Pixar.
• 🎬 Illumination's potential reboot of "Shrek" and "Puss in Boots" is debated, questioning their ability to handle DreamWorks properties.
• 💡 The first "Despicable Me" is praised for its story and characters, though sequels are seen as less original.

Netflix's Growing Animation Presence

• 🚀 Netflix is actively recruiting top animation talent from Disney, including Glenn Keane, Alex Hirsch, and Craig McCracken.
• 🌟 Sergio Pablos's animated film "Klaus" is highlighted for its unique concept and 2D animation style.
• 🎬 Chris Williams, co-director of "Big Hero 6," is now writing and directing a sea serpent movie for Netflix.
• 📈 Netflix is strategically releasing original content to compete with upcoming streaming services like Disney+.

"Ralph Breaks the Internet" Deep Dive

• 💻 The development of "Wreck-It Ralph" is traced, noting the long journey from concept to screen and the pivot from Fix-It Felix to Ralph as the central character.
• 🎮 Early concepts for "Wreck-It Ralph 2" included "The Sims" meets "Grand Theft Auto" and a "World of Warcraft" style game, which were later cut.
• 🎨 The film's visual style is praised for showcasing the distinct artistic visions of designers Cory Loftes and Amy Thompson.
• 🌟 Deleted scenes and gags from "Ralph Breaks the Internet" are discussed, including a "Dumbo" and TIE fighter chase, and a "Star Wars" dogfight sequence.
• 👑 Gags from the princess scene, such as Jasmine's allergies and Snow White's poor eyesight, were cut, but a new song by Alan Menken was added.
• 👨‍💻 John C. Reilly's involvement in the script for both "Wreck-It Ralph" films is noted, along with his ideas for Ralph interacting with other Ralphs from different consoles.
• ❓ A mysterious "narrative guru" credit for Andrew Stanton is mentioned, with its meaning remaining unclear.