Animation Fascination
By Marc Vibbert and Stanford Clark
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Animation FascinationJul 25, 2022
Episode 117: Walt Disney Animation's Wish
"Imagine a place where wishes come true. Where your heart's desire can become a reality. What if I told you that place is within reach? All you have to do is give your wish... to me."
Join ANIMATION FASCINATION as we all head over to the Kingdom of Rosas is this latest episode of the podcast. Embarking on the music filled journey with Marc and Stanford are returning guests Ted Sowards (Live Action A Goofy Movie) and Mike Sawran (of The Holdo Maneuver!)
Together the group breaks down and reviews Asha and King Magnifico's story in Walt Disney Animation's 100th anniversary celebration for the film WISH!
Also discussed: our favorite songs, the animation style, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023)
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Episode 116: Netflix's Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
"Every Pilgrim reaches the end of his journey. Some sooner than others..."
Not long ago, not in Toronto, Canada... ANIMATION FASCINATION along with returning guest Trent Vactor (of The Vactor Verse) discussed Scott Pilgrim's precious little life. Join us as we share trivia about Sonic the Hedgehog, run into Evil Exes, and grow as individuals - all while reviewing SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF!
Also discussed: COLUMBO, our favorite voice guest cast, the original comics, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023)
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Episode 115: AF News Edition - November 2023 | INSIDE OUT 2 Trailer Debut!
"I'm Anxiety, where can I put my stuff?"
Welcome back to another AF News Edition episode! This week of American Thanksgiving Marc and Stanford discuss all the past month's news from the animation industry!
From the end of the SAG AFTRA strike to COYOTE VS ACME being shelved, then saved! To a DOUG sequel series in the works for Disney+ and RICK AND MORTY's new voice actors!
Also discussed: trailers for INSIDE OUT 2, PENCILS VS PIXELS, & THE GARFIELD MOVIE, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Monday, October 13th, 2023)
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Episode 114: AF News Edition - September 2023 | Autumn of Animation
"Jinkies!"
Welcome back to another AF News Edition episode! This week Stanford and Marc discuss the past few weeks in animation industry news. From VFX and Animation unions being created at different studios, to Marvel Studios' animation series getting new release dates, and Marc binging season two and three of HARLEY QUINN.
Also discussed: trailers for SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF, MIGRATION, INVINCIBLE | SEASON TWO, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Sunday, September 10th, 2023)
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Episode 113: My Adventures with Superman | The Complete First Season (Review)
"Nice try, sport, but Clark is Superman in almost every reality."
It's another all-star team-up crossover event bonus episode as Frank & Tim (from Beer with Geeks) and Trent Vactor (from The Vactor-Verse) join Marc once again! They follow up on their MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN series premiere thoughts from EPISODE 109 and discuss what everyone enjoyed and took away from the complete first season of the series.
Also discussed: Mister Mxyzptlk, Eastern vs. Western culture's attention spans, Trent Crimm of The Daily Planet, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Sunday, September 3rd, 2023)
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Episode 112: Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Mutant Mayhem
"Peoples, zey got to go."
Cowabunga & welcome back to Animation Fascination! In this bonus episode recorded LIVE, Marc is joined by guests from the podcasts: Sandbox Gamers (WonderRob & JeffW,) The Vactor Verse (Trent Vactor,) & Rant to the Future (Justin Gyorfi)! Together they head down into the NYC sewers to discuss permanent teenager Seth Rogen's TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM!
Also discussed: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II: THE SECRET OF THE OOZE, BARBIE (2023), plus much, much more ...
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(recorded on: Wednesday, August 9th, 2023)
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Episode 111: Caroline Foley | Animator, Producer, Story Artist, Writer
"We are small but mighty!"
In this special interview episode, Marc and Stanford are joined by multi-hyphenate Caroline Foley! Caroline has worked in practically every animation medium from stop motion, to hand-drawn, to computer generated, and more. From her time as a Story Editor for TOCA BOCA, to Development deals with Cartoon Network and Amazon, Animation and character design for RICK AND MORTY, Story artist and animator for BOJACK HORSEMAN, and creating TOASTY TALES.
Also discussed: Caroline's time at CalArts, influences in animation growing up, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Friday, August 4th, 2023)
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Episode 110: Warner Brother Animation's Justice League: Warworld
"Something isn't right."
Prepare for a journey from the old west, all the way to Shamballah! It's another all-star team-up crossover event bonus episode as Marc is joined by Frank & Tim (from Beer with Geeks) and Trent Vactor (from The Vactor-Verse) in a review of the recently released Tomorrowverse film, JUSTICE LEAGUE: WARWORLD!
Also discussed: narrative floppiness, the past two decades of the DC animated universe, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Tuesday, August 1st, 2023)
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Episode 109: Warner Brother Animation / Studio Mir's My Adventures with Superman
"I'm a normal man having a normal day, starting now."
From Smallville to Metropolis, it's an all-star team-up crossover event bonus episode as Frank & Tim (from Beer with Geeks) and Trent Vactor (from The Vactor-Verse) join Marc to review the 2-episode series premiere of MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN!
Also discussed: SUPERMAN (1978), SUPERMAN & LOIS, SMALLVILLE, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Tuesday, July 11th, 2023)
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Episode 108: Disney•Pixar's Elemental
"Why does anyone get to tell you what you can do with your life?"
Head on down to Element City in this episode as Stanford and Marc are joined by returning guest Ted Sowards to review the latest film from Pixar Animation Studios, ELEMENTAL!
Also discussed: the Pixar short CARL'S DATE, new trailers for ELIO, and MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN, production woes on SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE / BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSE, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Sunday, June 25th, 2023)
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Episode 107: Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse
"In every other universe, Gwen Stacy falls for Spider-Man. And in every other universe, it doesn't end well."
Prepare to travel across the Spider-Verse as in this episode, Spider-Variants Marc and Stanford are joined by the Spider-Person of Earth-FL, Michael Tirona! To make sure each of their canon events proceeds as needed they get in-depth in a spoiler and easter egg-filled discussion of Sony Pictures Animation's SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE!
Also discussed: THE LEGEND OF ZELDA being adapted by Illumination, Disney+ removing original content from the streaming service, trailers for TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM and JUSTICE LEAGUE: WARWORLD, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Monday, June 12th, 2023)
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Episode 106: Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023 Panel | "Animation IS Cinema" (LIVE)
“This is an art form that has been kept commercially and industrially at the kids' table for so long, ... animation is not a genre for kids. It's a medium. Animation is film. Animation is art, and it can tell stories that are gorgeous and complex, and that feel handmade by humans for humans. Animation is pure cinema and animators should be treated as artists — not technicians."
In this special episode recorded LIVE at PHOENIX FAN FUSION 2023, Marc is joined by guest hosts: Aaron Hudson, Laurence Greatrex, and Ted Sowards!
Dismissed as "just for kids" and relegated to the status of a genre rather than a versatile medium, animation has so much more to offer. Delving into this topic, examining the ways in which animation is often misunderstood, and discussing its incredible potential capable of expressing complex ideas and emotions.
Also discussed: Guillermo del Toro, Don Bluth, voice acting, animation trivia, plus much, much more...
(recorded live: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023)
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Episode 105: Lucasfilm's Star Wars - Visions | Volume 2
"Hang in there, little dancer. Soon, we'll all be free."
In this episode, Rogue Squadron commanders Stanford and Marc are joined by Red Leader Mike Sawran (of The Holdo Maneuver, South of Normal) to travel the globe in the second volume of the Disney+ anthology series, STAR WARS: VISIONS!
Also discussed: Disney+ removing original content from the streaming service, trailers for GREMLINS: SECRETS OF THE MOGWAI & WISH, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Monday, May 29th, 2023)
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Episode 104: Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away: Live on Stage
"Nothing that happens is ever forgotten, even if you can't remember it."
In this episode, Stanford and Marc enter The Spirit Realm with first-time guest Ted Sowards. They recount each of their experiences watching the adventures of Chihiro, Haku, and No Face as part of Fathom Events' Studio Ghibli Fest 2023 in, SPIRITED AWAY: LIVE ON STAGE!
Also discussed in this episode: THE RESCUERS, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Sunday, May 7th, 2023)
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Episode 103: Nintendo + llumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie
"What about the accent? Is it... is it too much?"
In this episode, Marc and Stanford head to the Mushroom Kingdom with Mario and Luigi to take on Bowser and save Princess Peach. At the same time, they give a spoiler-filled review of Nintendo + Illumination's new film THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE! Also discussed in this episode: Animation Fascination's panel at PHOENIX FAN FUSION is announced, Disney Live-Action remakes of animated films are on the verge of reaching the singularity, and a whole slew of new trailers, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Friday, April 21st, 2023)
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Episode 102: AF News Edition - The 95th Academy Awards
"I'd like to thank the academy..."
It's time to head to the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA for another year at the Oscars! In this AF news edition, Stanford and Marc discuss the 95th Academy Awards. Including, Guillermo del Toro's acceptance speech for PINOCCHIO's Best Animated Feature win, THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE's win for Best Animated Short, AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER's win for Best Visual Effects, as well as the new trailer and cast announcement for TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Tuesday, March 14th, 2023)
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Episode 101: AF News Edition - Sequels, Reboots, and Awards Season
"Animation is cinema. Animation is not a genre for kids. It is a medium."
In this AF news edition, Marc and Stanford cover all the latest from the animation industry including upcoming sequels, reboots, and awards season galore! The 95th Oscars Feature Animation nominees are discussed, PHINEAS AND FERB is coming back and so are Hank Hill & BARNEY THE DINOSAUR, and HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON is getting a live-action remake, all that, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Monday February 20th, 2023)
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Episode 100: Fascinating Animation | 2015 — 2022
"Animation is not the art of drawings that move but the art of movements that are drawn."
It's a blast from the past in the 100th episode, Marc Vibbert and Stanford Clark are joined by past co-hosts Trent Vactor (of The Vactor-Verse) and Matt Quest (of Fisher-Price) to discuss their favorite films and television series from 2015 to 2022.
Also Discussed: reminiscing on highlights from past episodes, podcast origins, plus much, much more...
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(Recorded on January 30th, 2023)
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Episode 99: Lucasfilm Animation's The Bad Batch | Season Two Premiere
"Aren’t clones supposed to look alike? So much for quality control. This one’s too big. This one’s too small. This one’s got a face tattoo. Yeah, real subtle."
While Stanford is out-of-town in this crossover episode with THE HOLDO MANEUVER, Marc Vibbert and guest Mike Sawran join Clone Force 99 for the season two premiere of THE BAD BATCH!
Also Discussed: Mike recounts his hardships trying to binge season one of the series to catch up before season two.
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(Recorded on January 4th, 2023)
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Episode 98: DreamWorks Animation's Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
"Oh. I didn't count it. I am not really a math guy, you know?"
Happy New Year! In this end-of-the-year bonus episode, Marc and Stanford pray for mercy from, DreamWorks Animation's PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH!
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(recorded on: Thursday, December 29th, 2022)
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Episode 97: Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
"Little wooden boy made of pine, we shall call you Pinocchio. May you rise with the sun and wander the earth…"
Happy Holidays! Stanford and Marc share their experiences with Guillermo del Toro's PINOCCHIO this week on the podcast!
Also discussed: the new theatrical trailer for SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, INVINCIBLE season two release date news, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Friday, December 23rd, 2022)
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Episode 96: Walt Disney Animation's Strange World
"Do you mind if I call you Splat? You just kind of give me Splat vibes."
Prepare yourself for a journey beyond what is possible, as Marc and Stanford proudly present their review of Walt Disney Animation's STRANGE WORLD!
Also discussed: trailers for Pixar's ELEMENTAL and Illumination's THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Tuesday December 6th, 2022)
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Episode 95: AF News Edition - Kevin Conroy Tribute
"Everyone is handed adversity in life. No one's journey is easy. It's how they handle it that makes people unique."
In this AF news edition, Stanford and Marc pay tribute to Kevin Conroy, THE voice of Batman. Also discussed: SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE casting, a return to CLONE HIGH, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Monday November 14th, 2022)
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Episode 94: Netflix's Wendell & Wild
"She has sworn allegiance to her demons. And the fever is spreading."
Happy Halloween! In this bonus demon filled episode, Marc and Stanford summon the dead to discuss Henry Selick's new stop-motion film now streaming on Netflix starring the voices of Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key, WENDELL & WILD.
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(recorded on: Sunday October 30th, 2022)
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Episode 93: Lucasfilm Animation's Tales of the Jedi
"Everywhere there is life, but you must face death. Honor it. Do not fear it."
In this episode, Jedi masters Stanford and Marc are joined by Padawan Mike Sawran (of The Holdo Maneuver, South of Normal) to learn the ways of the Force in the new Disney+ anthology series, TALES OF THE JEDI. Also discussed: Cartoon Network as we knew it is no more, SAUSAGE PARTY sequel tv series, Peter Safran will head DC animation, and new release reviews from CineMarc, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Tuesday October 27th, 2022)
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Episode 92: Netflix's Entergalactic
"Love will find us all."
In this episode, Marc and Stanford take a look at Kid Cudi's new film on Netflix, ENTERGALACTIC. Also discussed: new release reviews from CineMarc, Disney's Figment is getting a movie, trailers for THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE, STRANGE WORLD, and VELMA, INVINCIBLE season three, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Tuesday October 11th, 2022)
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Episode 91: Disney's D23 Expo 2022
"The ultimate Disney fan event!"
In this episode, Stanford and Marc recap Disney's recent D23 EXPO including all of the animation announcements, surprises, footage & trailers shown, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Monday September 19th, 2022)
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Episode 90: Netflix's Lost Ollie
"Tough don’t mean you can’t cry."
In this episode, Marc and Stanford review the new limited series from director Peter Ramsey, Netflix's LOST OLLIE. Also discussed, the cast for Laika's WILDWOOD, the trailers for WENDELL AND WILD & BEE AND PUPPYCAT: LAZY IN SPACE, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Monday September 5th, 2022)
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Episode 89: Skydance Animation's Luck & Warner Animation Group's DC League of Super-Pets
"Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long, you'll have good luck. // Sit, Stay, Save the World."
In this double feature episode Stanford and Marc review two films with talking animals, Skydance Animation's LUCK and Warner Animation Group's DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS. Also discussed, KUNG FU PANDA 4, Warner Bros. Discovery removing nearly 40 titles from HBO Max, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Wednesday August 24th, 2022)
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Episode 88: Illumination's Minions: The Rise of Gru
"Brace yourself. A villain will rise."
In this episode Stanford and Marc get suited up to discuss the new film in the DESPICABLE ME franchise, MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU. Also discussed, SCOOB: HOLIDAY HAUNT being canceled, RICK AND MORTY season 6 episode titles, Guillermo del Toro's PINOCCHIO trailer, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Wednesday August 10th, 2022)
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Episode 87: San Diego Comic Con 2022 and Netflix's The Sea Beast
"Maybe you can be a hero and still be wrong."
In this episode Marc and Stanford review the new film from Netflix and Sony Pictures Imageworks - Vancouver, THE SEA BEAST. Also discussed is all the news dropped from this year's San Diego Comic Con, including Marvel Studios, DC Comics, the Disney Afternoon in comic book form, plus much, much more...
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(recorded on: Sunday July 24th, 2022)
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Episode 86: AF News Edition - 74th Emmy Nominations
"Trent Crimm, The Independent."
In this news edition episode, Marc and Stanford discuss all the latest movie & TV series trailers from the past few weeks, the 74th annual Emmy nominations, and a version of MONSTERS, INC. without Mike Wazowski, plus much, much more...
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CineMarc Reviews
- Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse (Blu-ray)
- Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (4K)
- Edge of Tomorrow (4K)
(recorded on: Tuesday July 12th, 2022)
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- Marc - The Holdo Maneuver (A Short-form Star Wars Podcast)
Episode 85: A24's Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
"It's pretty much common knowledge that it takes at least 20 shells to have a community…"
In this bonus episode, Marc is joined by Lauren Knight to discuss the new film from Jenny Slate and Dean Fleischer-Camp, A24's MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON.
News and Shorts
Lauren's Recommendations
- The Bad Guys (Peacock)
- Mad God (Shudder)
- The Outfit (Peacock)
- Splinter (HBO Max)
(recorded on: Monday July 11th, 2022)
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Episode 84: Disney•Pixar's Lightyear
"I bought you five minutes…"
In this episode that goes to infinity... and beyond, Stanford & Marc enlist as Space Rangers to review & discuss Disney•Pixar's newest film, LIGHTYEAR. Plus much, much more…
News
New Trailers
- Minions: The Rise of Gru | Official Trailer 3
- Strange World | Teaser Trailer | Walt Disney Animation Studios
- The Sea Beast | Official Trailer | Netflix
- Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank | Official Trailer 2 – Paramount Pictures
- Puss In Boots: The Last Wish - Official Trailer 2
- Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
Recommendations
CineMarc Reviews
(recorded on: Monday June 20th, 2022)
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Episode 83: 20th Century Studios' The Bob's Burgers Movie
"Let's get this patty started…"
While Stanford is on vacation, Marc is joined by Christopher Mas to review and discuss the new release from 20th Century Studios, THE BOB'S BURGERS MOVIE. Plus much, much more...
News
- ‘Better Call Saul’ Animated Prequel ‘Slippin’ Jimmy’ Arrives on AMC+
- Liam Neeson Will Return To Voice Qui-Gon Jinn In Star Wars: Tales Of The Jedi
- Star Wars Visions Reveals Major Change for Season 2
New Trailers
- Marvel Studios' Thor: Love and Thunder | Official Trailer
- Star Wars: The Bad Batch | Season 2 Official Trailer
- Pinocchio | Teaser Trailer | Disney+
- Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe | Official Trailer | Paramount +
Recommendations
CineMarc Reviews
(recorded on: Sunday June 5th, 2022)
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Episode 82: Disney+ Original Film - Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
"It's not a reboot. It's a comeback…"
The Disney Afternoon has returned with the new Disney+ original film CHIP 'N DALE: RESCUE RANGERS! In this episode Marc and Stanford review the new comedy from the team at The Lonely Island. Plus much, much more...
News
- ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Stage Show
- ‘Harley Quinn’ Spinoff Ordered to Series
- 'Ozark' creator's gritty animated neo-noir folktale with Laika Animation
- Married… With Children Returning as Animated Series
- First Look at Mindy Kaling's 'Velma'
- Disneyland Resort Upcoming Pixar Plans
- Pixar Announces Next Movie, ‘Elemental'
- 'LIGHTYEAR' sneak peek coming to Disney Parks
New Trailers
Recommendations
CineMarc Reviews
(recorded on: Monday May 23rd, 2022)
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Episode 81: DreamWorks Animation's The Bad Guys
"Good is No Fun at All…"
Gather your crew for quite the caper this week as Stanford & Marc review the new DreamWorks film THE BAD GUYS. Discussion about the end of Scrat, Hayden Christensen binged Star Wars animation, our weekly recommendations including YOUNG JUSTICE & Floyd Norman at the TCM Film Festival, all that plus much more...
News
- Pixar Created a Fully Virtual IMAX Camera to Shoot Lightyear
- A Deleted 'Turning Red' Scene Teases an Alternate Version of the Movie
- Star Wars Visions Continues
- ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ Heads To Summer 2023
- Kerry Washington joins 'The Simpsons'
- Netflix saves Nimona
New Trailers
- Marcel The Shell With Shoes On
- Paws of Fury
- Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (Season 5)
- Lightyear | Trailer 2
- Disney Mirrorverse
- Dragons: The Nine Realms (Season 2)
(recorded: Monday April 25th, 2022)
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Episode 80: An Oscar Tale - The 94th Academy Awards
"And the Oscar goes to..."
We're back this week recapping the Academy Award winners and nominations from this year's ceremony. Discussion of animation being seen as "less than" and "only for kids," our weekly recommendations including the films "Flee" and "Melody Time," all that plus much, much more...
News
- First Look: Jack Black Is Back as Po in ‘Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight’
- Turning Red 7” Orange Vinyl
- Rachel Zegler to Star in Skydance/Apple Animated Musical ‘Spellbound’
- ‘Spirited Away’ on Stage Closes in Tokyo with Critical Acclaim, Japan Tour Begins
- A celebration of classic animation! CARTOON CLUB returns to the New Beverley Cinema
- Oscars: ‘Encanto’ Cast Delivers First Live Performance of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” With New Megan Thee Stallion Verse
New Trailers
- Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles
- The Bob's Burgers Movie
- It's The Small Things, Charlie Brown
- Minions: The Rise of Gru
(recorded: Monday April 4th, 2022)
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Episode 79: Disney•Pixar's Turning Red
"We're back!"
After a little over seven years in hiatus we've returned to the podcasting realm. In this episode Stanford Clark joins Marc Vibbert to talk over and review the new Disney•Pixar film TURNING RED! They do a quick recap on changes in the animation industry since 2015 as well as recount their favorite animated films from the past seven years.
- Animation News
- Pixar Animation Studios and Porsche to return Sally Carrera to the road )
- The Suicide Squad's James Gunn Will Guest on the Harley Quinn Cartoon as Himself
- New Trailers
- Our Weekly Recommendations
- Embrace the Panda: The Making of Turning Red
- Pixar Popcorn on Disney+
(recorded: Monday March 21st, 2022)
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Episode 78: AF News - November 2014
It's a vintage AF team up in the latest news edition, Marc Vibbert is joined by Justin Vactor to discuss all the latest animation industry news from November. Amongst the topics in this episode are reviews for "Big Hero 6", "Penguins of Madagascar", and the new Studio Ghibli Blu-ray releases. The announcement of "Toy Story 4", "The LEGO Movie" sequel writers, "Hullabaloo", and much, much more are also discussed.
(Recorded 11/22/14)
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Episode 77: All Hollow's Eve
Happy Halloween boys and ghouls!
Prepare for a very eerie episode with Tom Fonss and Marc Vibbert as they discuss Halloween classics new and old (as well as some forgotten favorites).
Also discussed: Reviews for Disney's "Maleficent" & "Planes: Fire and Rescue", "Beware the Batman”, and "Mr. Peabody and Sherman" on Blu-ray, as well as the "Avengers: Age of Ultron" teaser trailer, plus so much more!
(Recorded on 10/24/14)
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Episode 76: AF News - Week of October 5th, 2014
It's another edition of AF News with Stanford Clark and Marc Vibbert! On today's show they discuss and review a whole slew of recent animated TV Blu-ray releases, Stanford's upcoming trip to New York Comic Con, as well as Laika's "The Boxtrolls" and Disney's "Star Wars Rebels."
Also Discussed: "Sleeping Beauty" Diamond Edition, special episodes of "Phineas and Ferb," and new trailers for Pixar's "Inside Out", Studio Ghibli's "The Tale of The Princess Kaguya" & Disney's "Big Hero 6." Plus, a whole bunch more...
(Recorded on 10/06/14)
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Episode 75: The Spectacular Greg Weisman
In this episode, the man, the myth, the legend himself Greg Weisman, joins Tom Fonss and Marc Vibbert.
Weisman's Shakespearian background, the origins of "Gargoyles" (and it's twentieth anniversary), hopes for the possible futures of both "The Spectacular Spider-Man" and "Young Justice", as well as voice acting on "Star Wars: Rebels" are all spoken of. Plus so much more...
Also Discussed: "Doctor Who" and "Transformers - Beast Machines" reviews, Donald Glover as Miles Morales/Spider-Man, "Daffy Duck's Quackbusters," and a flying Baymax.
(Recorded on 09/12/14)
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Episode 74: AF News - Week of July 10, 2014
Stanford Clark and Tim Costello join Marc Vibbert to pay tribute to the legend that was Robin Williams, as well as discuss all the news that came out of San Diego Comic Con. Also announced is an exclusive "Big Hero 6" promotion from the Animation Fascination team.
Also Discussed: the August Disney Blu-ray releases reviewed, Disney and LAIKA say that 2D hand drawn animation is still very much alive, the next "Toy Story" holiday special, awesome toys from Mondo Tees, new trailers from DreamWorks and Paramount, and so much more ...
(Recorded on 08/13/14)
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Episode 73: Doctor Who - Reverse the Polarity of the Neutron Flow
Geronimo! Welcome to the second episode of our special animated sci-fi month. In this episode Marc Vibbert and Tom Fonss are joined by veteran Whovians Kevin Kittridge and Bob Mitsch to discuss everyone's favorite timelord, "Doctor Who!"
So sit back, have a jelly baby, and come along with us as we explore all of time and space with the Doctor on his animated adventures. Remember, bow ties are cool.
Allons-Y!
Also Discussed: Reviews for "Orphan Black" and "Transcendence" on Blu-ray and "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" in theaters, recommendations for the film "Boyhood", "Monty Python Live", "The Lego Movie", "Edge of Tomorrow", and some classic "Doctor Who" episodes.
(Recorded on July 20, 2014)
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Episode 72: AF News Special - Star Trek The Animated Series
In this AF News special covering all the latest from around the animation industry during the month of June, Marc Vibbert is joined once again by Stanford Clark and Jon Hueber.
They also boldly go were many have gone before to discuss "Star Trek: The Animated Series" as part of Animation Fascination's Sci-Fi month!
Also Discussed: live-action "Frozen" cast announced for "Once Upon a Time", leaked "Big Hero 6" posters, DreamWorks Animation layoffs, "Enchanted" sequel announcement, Glen Keane's short "Duet", and much, much more ...
(Recorded on July 6, 2014)
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Episode 71: DreamWorks Animation's Dragons - Roundtable
In this bewilderbeast-sized episode Marc is joined by Tom Fonss, Jessica Wersky, and the prodigal son himself Matt Quest.
Matt catches us up on what he's been up to for the past six months as Tom and Jessica assist Marc in our "How to Train Your Dragon 2" roundtable discussion. Special guests Jessie Forer and Jennifer Harlow hop on to talk about their favorite parts of the film and share some insight into their work on it as well.
Also Discussed: a whole gaggle of Blu-ray, DVD, and book reviews about - "Doctor Who", "Transformers", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Ernest and Celestine", "Alexander", and "The Nutty Professor."
(Recorded on June 15th, 17th, & 22nd, 2014)
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Episode 70: AF News - Week of June 8, 2014
Stanford Clark and Marc Vibbert are joined by returning guest Otis Frampton as he hops on to discuss his new animated shorts series "ABCDEFGeek" and the upcoming release of his comic "Oddly Normal."
Also Discussed: "Big Hero 6" and "The Book of Life" trailers, Phoenix Comicon (including a Q and A with John Ratzenberger), a contest for LAIKA's "The BoxTrolls," and reviews for "Maleficent", "The Lego Movie", and "An Adventure in Space and Time."
(Recorded on 06/08/14)
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Episode 69: X-Men - Days of Animated Past
The mutant brotherhood of Marc Vibbert, Stanford Clark, and Tom Fonss unite to talk all about the X-Men. They discuss their favorite animated incarnations of these astonishing mutants on television and film throughout the years.
So join them as they enroll at Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, bub!
Also Discussed: the voice acting documentary "I Know That Voice", what's next for "Star Wars", the new "Guardians of the Galaxy" trailer, and the Disney Blu-ray releases in August.
(Recorded on 05/19/14)
*Note: Sentinels began messing with our audio feed near the end of the recording; we apologize. *
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Episode 68: The Amazing Animated Spider-Man
Thwip!
Marc is joined by Tom Fonss to talk all about everyone's favorite web-slinger. They cover every animated incarnation of the wall-crawler from 1967 to today, and choose their favorites.
Also Discussed: "Son of Batman" on Blu-ray, Art of Book reviews, the first five minutes of "How to Train Your Dragon 2", and Disney's "Gargoyles".
(Recorded on 04/28/14)
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