Episode 105: Lucasfilm’s Star Wars – Visions | Volume 2

Episode 105: Lucasfilm's Star Wars - Visions | Volume 2

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“Hang in there, little dancer. Soon, we’ll all be free.”

In this episode, Rogue Squadron commanders Stanford and Marc are joined by Red Leader ⁠⁠Mike Sawran⁠⁠ (of ⁠⁠The Holdo Maneuver⁠⁠, ⁠⁠South of Normal⁠⁠) to travel the globe in the second volume of the Disney+ anthology series, STAR WARS: VISIONS!

Also discussed: ⁠Disney+ removing original content from the streaming service⁠, trailers for GREMLINS: SECRETS OF THE MOGWAI & WISH, plus much, much more…⁠

(recorded on: Monday, May 29th, 2023)

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Episode 103: Nintendo + llumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Episode 103: Nintendo + llumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie

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“What about the accent? Is it… is it too much?”

In this episode, Marc and Stanford head to the Mushroom Kingdom with Mario and Luigi to take on Bowser and save Princess Peach. At the same time, they give a spoiler-filled review of Nintendo + Illumination’s new film THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE! Also discussed in this episode: Animation Fascination’s panel at PHOENIX FAN FUSION is announced, Disney Live-Action remakes of animated films are on the verge of reaching the singularity, and a whole slew of new trailers, plus much, much more…

(recorded on: Friday, April 21st, 2023)

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Episode 102: AF News Edition – The 95th Academy Awards

Episode 102: AF News Edition - The 95th Academy Awards

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“I’d like to thank the academy…”

It’s time to head to the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA for another year at the Oscars! In this AF news edition, Stanford and Marc discuss the 95th Academy Awards. Including, Guillermo del Toro’s acceptance speech for PINOCCHIO‘s Best Animated Feature win, THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE‘s win for Best Animated Short, AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER‘s win for Best Visual Effects, as well as the new trailer and cast announcement for TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM plus much, much more…

(recorded on: Tuesday, March 14th, 2023)

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Episode 101: AF News Edition – Sequels, Reboots, and Awards Season

Episode 101: AF News Edition - Sequels, Reboots, and Awards Season

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“Animation is cinema. Animation is not a genre for kids. It is a medium.”

In this AF news edition, Marc and Stanford cover all the latest from the animation industry including upcoming sequels, reboots, and awards season galore! The 95th Oscars Feature Animation nominees are discussed, PHINEAS AND FERB is coming back and so are Hank Hill & BARNEY THE DINOSAUR, and HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON is getting a live-action remake, all that, plus much, much more…

(recorded on: Monday February 20th, 2023)

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Episode 97: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

Episode 97: Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

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“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…

(recorded on: Friday, December 23rd, 2022)

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Episode 96: Walt Disney Animation’s Strange World

Episode 96: Walt Disney Animation's Strange World

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“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…

(recorded on: Tuesday December 6th, 2022)

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Episode 95: AF News Edition – Kevin Conroy Tribute

Episode 95: AF News Edition - Kevin Conroy Tribute

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“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…

(recorded on: Monday November 14th, 2022)

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Episode 93: Lucasfilm Animation’s Tales of the Jedi

Episode 93: Lucasfilm Animation's Tales of the Jedi

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“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…

(recorded on: Tuesday October 27th, 2022)

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Episode 92: Netflix’s Entergalactic

Episode 92: Netflix's Entergalactic

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“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…

(recorded on: Tuesday October 11th, 2022)

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Episode 91: Disney’s D23 Expo 2022

Episode 91: Disney's D23 Expo 2022

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“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…

(recorded on: Monday September 19th, 2022)

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