Animation Fascination

"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. Visit our website for the full lineup of past episodes. (Recorded on January 4th, 2023) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Facebook YouTube Follow us individually on social media at: Twitter / Instagram - @MarcVibbert Twitter / Instagram - @StanfordClark Check out our other podcasts: Stanford - Movies: Past and Present Marc - The Holdo Maneuver (A Short-form Star Wars Podcast)

"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) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Facebook YouTube Follow us individually on social media at: Twitter / Instagram - @MarcVibbert Twitter / Instagram - @StanfordClark Check out our other podcasts: Stanford - Movies: Past and Present Marc - The Holdo Maneuver (A Short-form Star Wars Podcast) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/animationfascination/message

"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 for the full lineup of our news and trailer discussion links. (recorded on: Friday, December 23rd, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Facebook YouTube Follow us individually on social media at: Twitter / Instagram - @MarcVibbert Twitter / Instagram - @StanfordClark Check out our other podcasts: Stanford - Movies: Past and Present Marc - The Holdo Maneuver (A Short-form Star Wars Podcast) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/

"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 and trailer discussion links. (recorded on: Tuesday December 6th, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Facebook YouTube Follow us individually on social media at: Twitter / Instagram - @MarcVibbert Twitter / Instagram - @StanfordClark Check out our other podcasts: Stanford - Movies: Past and Present Marc - The Holdo Maneuver (A Short-form Star Wars Podcast) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/animationfascination/message

"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 video version of this episode. (recorded on: Monday November 14th, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Facebook YouTube Follow us individually on social media at: Twitter / Instagram - @MarcVibbert Twitter / Instagram - @StanfordClark Check out our other podcasts: Stanford - Movies: Past and Present Marc - The Holdo Maneuver (A Short-form Star Wars Podcast) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/animationfascination/message

"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 30th, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Facebook Follow us individually on social media at: Twitter / Instagram - @MarcVibbert Twitter / Instagram - @StanfordClark Check out our other podcasts: Stanford - Movies: Past and Present Marc - The Holdo Maneuver (A Short-form Star Wars Podcast) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/animationfascination/message

"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... Visit our website for the full lineup of our news and trailer discussion links. (recorded on: Tuesday October 27th, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Facebook Follow us individually on social media at: Twitter / Instagram - @MarcVibbert Twitter / Instagram - @StanfordClark Check out our other podcasts: Stanford - Movies: Past and Present Marc - The Holdo Maneu

"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 discussion links. (recorded on: Tuesday October 11th, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Facebook Follow us individually on social media at: Twitter / Instagram - @MarcVibbert Twitter / Instagram - @StanfordClark Check out our other podcasts: Stanford - Movies: Past and Present Marc - The Holdo Maneuver (A Short-form Star Wars Podcast) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/animationfascination/message

"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) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Facebook Follow us individually on social media at: Twitter / Instagram - @MarcVibbert Twitter / Instagram - @StanfordClark Check out our other podcasts: Stanford - Movies: Past and Present Marc - The Holdo Maneuver (A Short-form Star Wars Podcast) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/animationfascination/message

"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 September 5th, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Facebook Follow us individually on social media at: Twitter / Instagram - @MarcVibbert Twitter / Instagram - @StanfordClark Check out our other podcasts: Stanford - Movies: Past and Present Marc - The Holdo Maneuver (A Short-form Star Wars Podcast) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/animationfascination/message

"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 website for the full line up of our news and trailer discussion links. (recorded on: Wednesday August 24th, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Facebook Follow us individually on social media at: Twitter / Instagram - @MarcVibbert Twitter / Instagram - @StanfordClark Check out our other podcasts: Stanford - Movies: Past and Present Marc - The Holdo Maneuver (A Short-form Star Wars Podcast) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/an

"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 links. (recorded on: Wednesday August 10th, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Facebook Follow us individually on social media at: Twitter / Instagram  - @MarcVibbert Twitter / Instagram - @StanfordClark Check out our other podcasts: Stanford - Movies: Past and Present Marc - The Holdo Maneuver (A Short-form Star Wars Podcast) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/animationfascination/message

"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 news and trailer discussion links. (recorded on: Sunday July 24th, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Facebook Follow us individually on social media at: Twitter / Instagram  - @MarcVibbert Twitter / Instagram - @StanfordClark Check out our other podcasts: Stanford - Movies: Past and Present Marc - The Holdo Maneuver (A Short-form Star Wars Podcast) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/animationfascination/message

"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 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) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Facebook Follow us individually on social media at: Twitter / Instagram  - @MarcVibbert Twitter / Instagram - @StanfordClark Check out our other podcasts: Stanford - Movies: Past and Present Marc - The Holdo Maneuver (A Short-form Star Wars

"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 (Peacock) Mad God (Shudder) The Outfit (Peacock) Splinter (HBO Max) (recorded on: Monday July 11th, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Facebook Follow us individually on social media at: Twitter / Instagram  - @MarcVibbert Twitter / Instagram - @StanfordClark Check out our other podcasts: Stanford - Movies: Past and Present Marc - The Holdo Maneuver (A Short-form Star Wars Podcast) --- Send in a voice message:

"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 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 Marc's Stanford's Both CineMarc Reviews Turning Red - 4 ★ Town 7" Vinyl (recorded on: Monday June 20th, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Facebook Follow us individually on social media at:

Let's get this patty started… In this episode with Stanford out of town Marc is joined by Christopher Mas to review 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 Marc's Chris's CineMarc Reviews THE BATMAN (2022) SINGIN' IN THE RAIN: 70TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION (recorded on: Sunday June 5th, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at: Twitter - @AnimatedPodcast Instagram - @AnimationFascination Faceboo

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 Green Lantern: Beware My Power Luck — Official Teaser | Apple TV+ Baymax! | Disney+ Recommendations Marc's Stanford's CineMarc Reviews DC SHOWCASE – CONSTANTINE: THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY (recorded on: Monday May 23rd, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at:

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 on: Monday April 25h, 2022) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AF Merch Find the show on social media at:

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 on: Monday April 4th, 2022) ----------------------------------------------------------