Animation Fascination

"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 m...

"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 TH...

"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 discus...

“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 thi...

"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 , traile...

"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...

"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...

"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 f...

"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...

" 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 episo...

"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 tryin...

"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 ! Visit our website for the full lineup of past episodes. (recorded on: Thursday, December 29th, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A...

"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... Visit our website f...

"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... Visit our website for the full lineup of our news a...

"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... Visit our website for the full lineup of our news and trailer discussion links. (...

"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 . Visit our website for the full video version of this episode. (recorded on: Sunday October...

"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 wil...

"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... Visit our website for the full lineup of our news and trailer discus...

"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... Visit our website for the full lineup of our news and trailer discussion links. (recorded on: Monday September 19th, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------...

"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... Visit our website for the full lineup of our news and trailer discussion links. (recorded on: Monday Sep...

"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... Visit our...

"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... Visit our website for the full line up of our news and trailer discussion...

"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... Visit our website for the full line up of our new...

"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... Visit our website for the full line up of our news and trailer discussion links. CineMarc Reviews Teen Titans Go! & DC Super...

"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 Marcel Short No. 1 Marcel Short No. 2 Marcel Short No. 3 ‘Marcel The Shell’ Slides Into Top 10 Lauren's Recommendations The Bad Guys...