Animation Fascination

"You cannot live like this, baby, in hate!" James Cameron returns us to Pandora with Avatar: Fire & Ash , and this time the conversation goes far beyond the spectacle. In this episode of ⁠ Animation Fascination ⁠⁠, hosts ⁠⁠ Marc Vibbert ⁠ ⁠& Stanford Clark ⁠ are joined by special guest ⁠ Agustin Rios⁠ (of Heroes Reforged ⁠ ) to break down the newest chapter of the Avatar saga—its themes, t...

"Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!" From the groundbreaking Fleischer Studios shorts of 1941 to today’s modern takes, Superman has had an incredible journey in animation. In this episode of Animation Fascination ⁠ , we explore 85 years of the Man of Steel on screen, examining iconic moments, legendary voice actors, and the evolution of Superman’s animated legacy. It's u...

"Unique can sometimes feel like alone." Marc Vibbert and co-host Stanford Clark are joined by guest host Ted Sowards for a cosmic deep dive into Pixar’s 2025 sci-fi adventure, ELIO . From alien abductions to intergalactic diplomacy, this film explores childhood, identity, and the wonders of the universe — all through the eyes of eleven-year-old Elio Solís. (Recorded: Thursday, June 26th,...

"You just gestured to all of me! [but in live-action] " In this fire-breathing episode of Animation Fascination ⁠ , host ⁠ Marc Vibbert ⁠ is joined by guest host Ted Sowards to take flight into the highly anticipated( ? ) live-action adaptation of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (2025). Directed by Dean DeBlois and featuring an all-new cast alongside Gerard Butler reprising his iconic role as S...

"Go forth among the stars and seek only the strongest prey. They shall be your trophy." In this episode of Animation Fascination ⁠ , hosts ⁠ Marc Vibbert ⁠ ⁠and Stanford Clark take a deep dive into the new adult animated science fiction action horror film PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS . Directed by Dan Trachtenberg ( Prey ) and co-directed by Joshua Wassung, the film spans centuries of hum...

"The Untold Story of 'A Goofy Movie'." In this special episode of Animation Fascination ⁠ , host ⁠ Marc Vibbert ⁠ ⁠ sits down with filmmakers Christopher Ninness and Eric Kimelton , the directing duo behind the brand-new Disney+ documentary NOT JUST A GOOF , along with legendary director Kevin Lima , who brought A GOOFY MOVIE to life back in 1995. NOT JUST A GOOF uncovers the emo...

"With Great Power, Comes Great... Respect." In this episode of Animation Fascination , hosts Marc Vibbert and Stanford Clark swing into action with special guest Hector Navarro ( Heroes Reforged ) to discuss Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man – Marvel’s latest animated take on the web-slinger! Is this fresh spin on Peter Parker’s origin a game-changer, or are we just retreading old webs? We bre...

"Sometimes, to survive, you must become more than you were programmed to be." Join Stanford Clark and Marc Vibbert as they dive into the most exciting animated films of 2024! From long-awaited sequels to fresh, original stories, we’re breaking down everything that made this year in animation unforgettable. 🎞️ Movies We’re Discussing: 🌊 Moana 2: A return to the ocean with Moana and her n...

"Who ya gonna call?" Join us for a spooky *Animation Fascination* live stream recording as we celebrate Halloween with guests Kayla and Johnny from Geek the F Out and Jay from Geek. Dad. Life. ! We'll be diving into three classic THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS episodes: " When Halloween Was Forever " (S1E8), " Knock, Knock " (S2E40), and " Janine Melnitz, Ghostbuster...

"The Ultimate Disney Fan Event." Join hosts Marc Vibbert and Stanford Clark on this episode of Animation Fascination as they dive into all the exciting announcements from D23 Expo 2024 ! Get the inside scoop (and Stanford's maybe not so "hot takes") on live-action adaptations of SNOW WHITE and LILO & STITCH , along with Pixar's original films and sequels to fan favo...

"I’ve spent my whole life being told who I’m supposed to be. It’s time I decide for myself." Plot Twists Revealed | Join Marc Vibbert on Animation Fascination as we dive into the thrilling twists of MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN Season 2 ! 🎬 We're excited to welcome special guests Vactor from THIS COMIC COOKS! and Frank & Tim from BEER WITH GEEKS for an epic discussion. This seaso...

"Maybe that’s what happens when you grow up, you feel less joy." Welcome back to Animation Fascination with your hosts Marc Vibbert and Stanford Clark! In this episode, we dive deep into Pixar's latest masterpiece, INSIDE OUT 2 . Join us as we break down the emotional rollercoaster that is Riley’s mind one year after the events of the original film. 🎙️ What We Discuss: 🧠 Plot Breakd...

"Moopsy!" Join ANIMATION FASCINATION for an exclusive interview with one of the masterminds behind the hit animated series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS ! Our special guest hosts, Kenny Madison and Aspen Webster (from TREK WARS PODCAST ) sit down with the show's Supervising Director and Producer Barry J. Kelly to dive deep into the creative process of bringing this fan-favorite series to li...

"We have never had enough time. For that, I am sorry. ... My boy. You have turned your power into a shield for the helpless. You have filled your life with love. You are more than I could have ever hoped for. And maybe, one day you'll forgive me for leaving you again." Join us for a thrilling live review of the much-anticipated double-episode premiere of MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN S...

Max: "I'm NOT your little boy anymore, Dad! I've grown up! I've got my own life now! " Goofy: "I know that! ...I just wanted to be part of it. You're my son, Max. No matter how big you get... you'll always be my son." Join us for a special ANIMATION FASCINATION episode recorded LIVE at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2024 , celebrating A GOOFY MOVIE and the art of voice...

"I’ve been hit harder before. Like way harder." On this installment of ⁠ ANIMATION FASCINATION ⁠ ⁠, Marc is joined by returning guest Justin Gyorfi (of Rant to the Future .) Together they head to the fictional version of Chicago as they check in with Mark Grayson and Omni-Man while discussing... INVINCIBLE : Season Two, Part One . Also discussed: Allen the alien, Steven Yeun's outsta...

"Mahito, Will You Continue My Work?" This week⁠ on ANIMATION FASCINATION ⁠ Stanford and Marc get lost in an abandoned tower and end up in an alternate plain of existence. Join us as we cover Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, THE BOY AND THE HERON ! Also discussed: did we go subbed or dubbed ⁠⁠⁠ , how many Batman is too many, metaphors and dealing with grief, plus much, much more... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

"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 Soward...

"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...

"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 !...

"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 , M...

"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 a...

"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 N...

"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 RI...

"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: narrat...