Of Course You Realize THIS Means Podcast - A Looney Tunes Discussion

Hello Toonsters and Looney Tunes Fans! If this is your first time listening, welcome to the LOONIEST source for your zany cartoon news surrounding the iconic Merrie Melodies characters from news and interviews to reviews!

On this special episode, it's just me, Jonathan Graves here to discuss the devistating developments surrounding the James Gunn produced, Dave Green Directed film, 'Coyote Vs Acme.'

Starring Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor and voices provided by Emmy Award Winner Eric Bauza, this was set to release last year but was replaced on the calendar release schedule by Barbie and the film was indefinitely shelved before being (presumably) deleted this week for tax purposes.

This is a business practice that I truly do not condone or support and I hope something is done to stop it from ever happening again.

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In this week's episode, I'm joined by the co-writer of Merrie Little Batman, Morgan Evans to discuss his works as well as the little scare us Looney Tunes fans experienced last week surrounding the removal of the classic Merrie Melodies catalog from Max!

In a quick turn of events, we had news that the remaining short from the classic Looney Tunes series, as well as the 2011-2014 Series, the Looney Tunes Show was to be removed from the streaming service Max, only to be ratified in it's press release with word that the titles were added by mistake. 

Physical Media is here to stay and this week is a great time to stock up! The Collector's Choice Vol. 2 drops on Blu-ray featuring some never before seen restored cartoons from Friz Freleng, Chuck Jones and Art Davis! Thanks to the Warner Archive for putting that together.

Morgan Evans also wrote for the Tunes in the WB100 celebration episode of Teen Titans Go! so go to chat about that, but unfortunately  it's currently not available to stream anywhere. Hopefully soon it will be made public again, as it did air on Cartoon Network on Oct. 14th.

Merry Little Batman:

The latest project saved from termination due to the Discovery/WB merger is here thanks to Amazon Prime picking it up for distribution! The Holiday Crime Caper is available on Dec. 8th and it looks absolutley delightful!

With Batman's mission to clean up Gotham, finally complete he can now focus on the next one, being a Dad to Damien Wayne, his son. When Damien loses his Father's gift, it's up to him to protect the mansion from burglars in this festive comedy!

Merry Little Batman: Bringing a Little Holiday Crime to Amazon Prime.

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That's Not All Folks! 

Emmy Award Winner Eric Bauza RETURNS! to wrap up our Tiny Toon-A-Palooza to discuss his inspirations, working in the industry and future aspirations!

What was his audition process like? Who was his mentor? What cartoon character would he like to see resurrected? What course would he attend at ACME Looniversity? Find out all the answers to these questions and more!

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Stage actor, Online Personality and Voice Actor Tessa Netting joins in on the Tiny Toon-A-Palooza to discuss her career and becoming Sweetie Bird as well as attending ACME Looniversity!

What was her audition process like for the show? What aspect of acting prior to voice over helped her with finding Sweetie's voice the most? What course would she attend at ACME Looniversity? Find out all the answers to these questions and more!

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It's a GOOD time to be a Looney Tunes fan!

First up, we have official word that The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (No longer Bubble Brains) will be the FIRST Fully Animated Theatrical Feature Length Film and it only took them 93 years! :D

THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP! 

- Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros. Ent.

Next Up, Daffy in Wackyland, the FIRST EVER Stop Motion-Animated Short for Looney Tunes had it's Los Angeles Debut at the Animation is Film Festival with producer Alex Kirwan and Director Max Winston in attendance! (Interview and review coming soon.)

And NOW onto the Exclusive Interviews!

Thanks in part to Warner Bros. for connecting the podcast with artists Pete Moulthrop and Cocolvu, who are contributing designers for the WB100 Artists Series which can be found over at WBSHOP.COM 

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"How many characters does he got in there?"

Tiny Toon-A-Palooza Continues with Emmy Nominated Actor David Errigo Jr. who provides a voice for Plucky and Hamton Pig in Tiny Toons Looniversity!)

Episodes Discussed:

Soufflé, Girl Hey.

Extra, So Extra

Mandela Effects GALORE!

Is it How I Spent my Vacation or How I spent my Summer Vacation?

What Course would David sign up for at ACME LU?

And so many more answers!

All this and more in this week's episode so Of Course You Realize It Must Be Podcast!

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On this special episode of the Podcast, comedian, writer and voice actor, Ashleigh Hairston drops in to talk about her latest role as Babs Bunny in Tiny Toons Looniversity!

Episodes Discussed:

Freshman Orientoontion

Give Pizza A Chance

The Show Must Hop On

Films Discussed:

What's Up Doc? (1972) Dir. Peter Bogdanovich

Who did Ashleigh originally audition for?

What is Babs Bunny's favorite Childhood game?

All this and more in this week's episode so Of Course You Realize It Must Be Podcast!

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On this week's podcast, seasoned animator for both Disney and Warner Bros. Robert Griggs!! We chat about the history and inspiration of The Looney Tunes franchise and which director's inspired him the most with this retro take!

Scotch & Soda: Men's and Women's Apparel Inspired By The Free Spirit of Amsterdam - Championing Individuality, Authenticity and The Power of Self-Expression Through Unique Designs 

Shorts Discussed:

Daffy Magician Vingette #3 - Vintage Porkys

Pain Rent (2023)

Boarding Games (2023)

Poolside Pest (2023)

Kitty Krashers (2023)

Elmer's Candid Camera (1940)

Check out some storyboards below from those shorts above.

Robert also did the Monster designs for the intro to this Halloween Spectacular last year! This is his favorite bugs drawing to date.

He also crafted this poster for the title card during Boarding Games (2023)

And he's the one behind these poster designs!

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On this week's podcast, producer Brendan Hay sits down with me to discuss the inspirations behind the NEW prequel series, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai! We chat about Bob Clampett's Falling Hare (1943) and Pete Browngartd's High Speed Hare (2021) as well as other pop culture Gremlins like the one in Nightmare at 20,000 Feet and more!

Scotch & Soda: Men's and Women's Apparel Inspired By The Free Spirit of Amsterdam - Championing Individuality, Authenticity and The Power of Self-Expression Through Unique Designs

How did this series come to be?

What was the secret backstory to Elle's parent's tragic death that was too disturbing for Amblin? 

Have you ever eaten chocolate dipped carrots?

Will there be a Season 2? And MUCH MORE!

Gremlin spotted at Midsummer Scream: 

Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai is now available on Amazon as well as streaming on Max! I can't recommend this show enough for both Horror fans as well as Gremlins fans.

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The Instagram Reached 10K followers! Thank you all who follow the show!

This week's episode is all about the expansion of the Looniverse that was previewed during SDCC 2023! The Podcast was invited to the Indigo Ballroom where TWO FULL episodes of the new Tiny Toons Reboot, played for a very receptive audience!

BuzzNav joins the show to break it all down and thankfully he experienced many of the same amazing things I did involving these cherished characters.

The Tiny Toons Theme dropped online for all to see and it was glorious!! I equate it to the opening of Jurassic World!

The surprise here is that the classic Looney roster will directly effect the plot of these Toony Adventures around Campus!

Jeff Bergman who voices Foghorn Leghorn held his own panel on Sunday where he revealed he's dropping his own docuseries about the life of Mel Blanc and his legacy with the Looney Tunes!

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