“Animation Fascination” Episode 39: Oscar Recap 2013

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In this episode Matt is away so Marc is joined by Rudie Obias (from “AuteurCast“). They recap the 85th annual Academy Awards nominees and winners, as well as their opinions on the films.

Also discussed: new Blu-ray/DVD releases from Disney and Pixar, the VFX protests, and new trailers including Sony Pictures Animation’s Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.

• New Releases (Reviews)
  • Monsters, Inc. 3D (BLU)
  • Wreck-It Ralph 3D (BLU)
  • Phineas & Ferb: The Perry Files – Animal Agents (DVD)
• News
  • Pixar’s The Blue Umbrella Makes US Premiere At SXSW Film Festival
  • Meet the Students and Faculty of Monsters University!
    • New Monsters University Class Photo Poster Unveiled
  • Brett Ratner Heads to FarmVille
  • Facebook and Pixar artist team up to create the future of the emoticon
  • VFX Protests at the Oscars
  • Dreamworks Animation Announces Layoffs and 2012 Financial Results
  • ‘Paperman’ Producer Kicked Out Of Oscars For Throwing Paper Airplanes
  • ‘Wreck-It Ralph 2’? Director Rich Moore Talks About Future Films & His Oscar Nod
• New Trailers
  • Justin and the Knights of Valour 3D
  • Planes
  • Silver Circle
  • Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
• Recommendations/Stories
  • Marc’s Recommendation
    • John Lasseter – A Day in a Life
  • Rudie’s Recommendation
    • Jack the Giant Slayer
• Main Topic
  • The Oscars
    • Short Film Nominees
      • Adam and Dog
      • Head Over Heels
      • Fresh Guacamole
      • Maggie Simpson in “The Longest Daycare”
      • Paperman – WINNER
    • Feature Film Nominees
      • Frankenweenie
      • ParaNorman
      • The Pirates!: Band of Misfits
      • Wreck-It Ralph
      • Brave – WINNER