Animation Fascination

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 "The BoxTrolls" and "Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return", the DreamWorks short "Almost Home", "Frozen" on Blu-ray, breaking news about Cartoon Network, and so much more... 

(Recorded on 03/10/14)

Jon Hueber and Stanford Clark join Marc to interview Jason

We talk about his work at Weta Digital on "The Lord of

Also Discussed: trailers for "The BoxTrolls" and

(Recorded on 03/10/14)

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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. "Star Wars Rebels" character profiles, and a possible new "Shrek" film in the future. 

(Recorded on 03/03/14) 

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 the Animation Mentor program. Also Discussed: the "Guardians of the Galaxy" teaser trailer, "Gravity" and "Thor: The Dark World" on 3D Blu-ray, as well as "Adventure Time: Season 3" and "Beware the Batman" Blu-ray reviews. 

(Recorded on 02/23/14) 

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 coming to Netflix Instant, Game of Thrones, and tangents galore. 

(Recorded on 02/17/14) 

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: Arthur Rankin Jr.'s passing, a recap of the Annie Awards winners, a live-action/CG Rescue Rangers film, Pixar's "Party Central" preview, the trailer for "Postman Pat", and the voice cast for "Sausage Party". 

(Recorded on 02/10/14)