Episode 104: Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away: Live on Stage

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“Nothing that happens is ever forgotten, even if you can’t remember it.”

In this episode, Stanford and Marc enter The Spirit Realm with first-time guest ⁠Ted Sowards⁠. They recount each of their experiences watching the adventures of Chihiro, Haku, and No Face as part of ⁠Fathom Events’ Studio Ghibli Fest 2023⁠ in, ⁠SPIRITED AWAY: LIVE ON STAGE!⁠

Also discussed in this episode: ⁠⁠⁠THE RESCUERS, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3, plus much, much more…⁠⁠

(recorded on: Sunday, May 7th, 2023)

Episode 100: Fascinating Animation | 2015 — 2022

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“Animation is not the art of drawings that move but the art of movements that are drawn.”

It’s a blast from the past in the 100th episode, Marc Vibbert and Stanford Clark are joined by past co-hosts Trent Vactor (of The Vactor-Verse) and Matt Quest (of Fisher-Price) to discuss their favorite films and television series from 2015 to 2022.

Also Discussed: reminiscing on highlights from past episodes, podcast origins, plus much, much more…

(Recorded on January 30th, 2023)

“Animation Fascination” Episode 78: AF News – November 2014

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It’s a vintage AF team up in the latest news edition, Marc Vibbert is joined by Justin Vactor to discuss all the latest animation industry news from November.

Amongst the topics in this episode are reviews for Big Hero 6, Penguins of Madagascar, and the new Studio Ghibli Blu-ray releases. The announcement of Toy Story 4, The LEGO Movie sequel writers, Hullabaloo, and much, much more are also discussed.

(Recorded 11/22/14)

“Animation Fascination” Episode 74: AF News – Week of July 10, 2014

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Stanford Clark and Tim Costello join Marc Vibbert to pay tribute to the legend that was Robin Williams, as well as discuss all the news that came out of San Diego Comic Con. Also announced is an exclusive Big Hero 6 promotion from the Animation Fascination team.

Also Discussed: the August Disney Blu-ray releases reviewed, Disney and LAIKA say that 2D hand drawn animation is still very much alive, the next Toy Story holiday special, awesome toys from Mondo Tees, new trailers from DreamWorks and Paramount, and so much more …

(Recorded on 08/13/14)

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Animated Series in Development

At the Marvel Animation panel at SDCC Comic-Con 2014, Marvel Animation senior vice president Eric Radomski and other members the Marvel team discussed their latest and greatest TV animation projects, including the announcement of a new Guardians of the Galaxy animated TV series.

“Animation Fascination” Episode 69: X-Men – Days of Animated Past

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The mutant brotherhood of Marc Vibbert, Stanford Clark, and Tom Fonss unite to talk all about the X-Men. They discuss their favorite animated incarnations of these astonishing mutants on television and film throughout the years.

So join them as they enroll at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, bub!

Also Discussed: the voice acting documentary I Know That Voice, what’s next for Star Wars, the new Guardians of the Galaxy trailer, and the Disney Blu-ray releases in August.

(Recorded on 05/19/14)

“Animation Fascination” Episode 63: Michael Amos – Character Animator at DreamWorks Animation

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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)