Refill your glorp and set your translator to podcast, because Derek and Doug are talking about Pixar’s brand new intergalactic adventure featuring a kid who dreams of being abducted by aliens (relatable). We talk all about yet another stunning Pixar world in the Communiverse, how we see ourselves reflected in Elio’s and Glordon’s respective queer journeys, and the best ways to name aliens in a scifi story. Plus, we watch the original teaser trailer before discussing the movie this almost was and the extensive reworking needed to create the movie we actually got.

Film Release: June 20, 2025

Pixar’s YouTube – Elio | Teaser Trailer (June 13, 2023)

Animation Magazine – Pixar Teases Extraterrestrial Adventure ‘Elio,’ Opening March 2024

TheWrap – Pixar Chief Pete Docter Talks New ‘Elio’ Directors, Story and Casting Changes | Exclusive

IndieWire – ‘Elio’ Sneak Peek: 5 Things We Learned About Pixar’s First Intergalactic Buddy Comedy

OnTheRedCarpet – Backstage at Pixar: Go inside making of ‘Elio’ with cast and animators

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Theme song features: “Stasis” by Eagle-Eyed Tiger | Source 

Closing song: “Hold My Glorp” by Rob Simonsen