Animation Fascination

"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 Find a full list of the news discussed in this episode at our website! New Trailers Minions: The Rise of Gru | Official Trailer 3 Strange World | Teaser Trailer | Walt Disney...

"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 Chan...

"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 Anim...

"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 V...

"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...

"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 Annie Award Winne...

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...

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 " tease...

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 trailer...

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... &nb...

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 mu...

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...

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 Up...

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 " Mal...

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) Website:  www. Animat...

Stanford Clark joins Marc Vibbert to review a whole slew of Blu-rays & DVDs, amongst them " Saving Mr. Banks ", " The Pirate Fairy ", and "T he Secret Life of Walter Mitty ".   Also Discussed: " Big Hero 6 " casting rumors, " Rio 2 " review, new trailers for " How to Train Your Dragon 2 " and " Planes: Fire and Rescue ", and so much more...  (Recorded on 04/15/14)  Website:&nbsp...

Tom Fonss and Stanford Clark join Marc Vibbert to discuss " Big Hero 6 ." From its Marvel comic book origins to what Disney has released so far about the film, we cover it all. Also Discussed: Sequels to " Cars " and " The Incredibles ", Blue Sky's " Peanuts " teaser trailer, and " Party Central " / " Muppets Most Wanted ."  (Recorded on 03/24/14)  Website:  AnimationFascination.wor...

Jon Hueber and Stanford Clark join Marc to interview Jason Schleifer, the head of character animation at DreamWorks Animation about his career as well as " Mr. Peabody and Sherman ."  We talk about his work at Weta Digital on " The Lord of the Rings " trilogy, moving up the ranks at DreamWorks, and receiving philosophical wisdom from a random guy on a sand dune. Also Discussed: trailers for "...

Site columnist Jessica Wersky joins Marc to catch up on and discuss all the latest animation news. This episode is full of Disney properties with a dash of DreamWorks and Reel FX. News discussed this episode: " Frozen " joining the one billion dollars club at the box office as well as winning the Oscar for best animated feature and a possible ride we'd like to see built at Disney World/Disneyland....

You may have been expecting an AF news edition episode, but have no fear, we have something even more awesome for you. Jon Hueber joins Marc to interview DreamWorks Animation character animator, Michael Amos! We talk about Michael's work on the upcoming " Mr. Peabody and Sherman " and the in-development " Me and My Shadow ", his animation influences growing up in Australia, and his time in th...

Tom Fonss is back as our recurring monthly co-host! During the episode Marc and Tom discuss the four films being released during the late winter and spring. Among them; Studio Ghibli's " The Wind Rises ", Dreamworks Animation's " Mr. Peabody and Sherman ", Blue Sky's " Rio 2 ", and Summertime Entertainment's " Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return ". Also Discussed: " Star Wars: The Clone Wars " is comi...

Everything is Awesome! In this bricktastic episode Marc and Stanford discuss " The LEGO Movie " and share your input on the film as well. We also talk about ideas for the already in the works sequel to the film and how well it did at the box office this past weekend. In addition, Stanford interviews Floyd Norman in celebration of " The Jungle Book " coming to Blu-ray this week. Also Discussed: Art...

The forecast for this episode is cloudy with a chance of awesome! Stanford and Marc are joined by Jessica Wersky to discuss her studio visit to Sony Pictures Animation for the " Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 " Blu-ray press event. Jessica's interviews with the co-director of the film Cody Cameron, and the director of the Blu-ray animated shorts David Feiss are included as well. Also Discusse...

It's our first AF News episode! Stanford Clark joins Marc to discuss all the latest news in animation from the past few weeks.  News Highlights Discussed: Actor Sam Witwer Q and A, Golden Globe for BEST ANIMATED FEATURE goes to " Frozen ", " Star Wars: The Clone Wars " final Darth Maul story arc, Pixar's " Party Central ", Disney's " Big Hero 6 ", " Turbo: FAST " on Netflix Instant, and a fif...

Stanford Clark joins Marc to discuss their personal top five animated films of 2013. Which of your favorites from last year made their lists? They also look towards the future and discuss all of 2014's upcoming animated films. Also discussed: Doctor Who 's 50th Anniversary and Christmas Specials, " The Lone Ranger ", " Batman: The Brave and the Bold ", and " Mary Poppins ".  (Recorded on 01/0...