Episode 116: Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

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“Every Pilgrim reaches the end of his journey. Some sooner than others…”

Not long ago, not in Toronto, Canada… ANIMATION FASCINATION along with returning guest ⁠Trent Vactor⁠ (of ⁠The Vactor Verse⁠) discussed Scott Pilgrim’s precious little life. Join us as we share trivia about Sonic the Hedgehog, run into Evil Exes, and grow as individuals – all while reviewing ⁠SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF⁠!

Also discussed: COLUMBO⁠, our favorite voice guest cast, the original comics, plus much, much more…⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

(recorded on: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023)

Episode 114: AF News Edition – September 2023 | Autumn of Animation

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“Jinkies!”

Welcome back to another AF News Edition episode! This week Stanford and Marc discuss the past few weeks in animation industry news. ⁠From VFX and Animation unions being created at different studios⁠, to ⁠Marvel Studios’ animation series getting new release dates⁠, and Marc binging season two and three of ⁠HARLEY QUINN⁠.

Also discussed: trailers for ⁠SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF⁠, ⁠MIGRATION⁠, ⁠INVINCIBLE | SEASON TWO⁠, plus much, much more…

⁠⁠⁠⁠(recorded on: Sunday, September 10th, 2023)

Episode 108: Disney•Pixar’s Elemental

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“Why does anyone get to tell you what you can do with your life?”

Head on down to Element City in this episode as Stanford and Marc are joined by returning guest ⁠Ted Sowards⁠ to review the latest film from Pixar Animation Studios, ⁠ELEMENTAL⁠!

Also discussed: the Pixar short ⁠CARL’S DATE⁠, new trailers for ⁠ELIO⁠, and ⁠MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN⁠, production woes on ⁠SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE / BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSE⁠, plus much, much more…⁠⁠⁠

(recorded on: Sunday, June 25th, 2023)

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)

Episode 98: DreamWorks Animation’s Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

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“Oh. I didn’t count it. I am not really a math guy, you know?”

Happy New Year! In this end-of-the-year bonus episode, Marc and Stanford pray for mercy from, DreamWorks Animation’s PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH!

(recorded on: Thursday, December 29th, 2022)

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)

Episode 94: Netflix’s Wendell & Wild

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“She has sworn allegiance to her demons. And the fever is spreading.“

Happy Halloween! In this bonus demon filled episode, Marc and Stanford summon the dead to discuss Henry Selick’s new stop-motion film now streaming on Netflix starring the voices of Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key, WENDELL & WILD.

(recorded on: Sunday October 30th, 2022)

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)

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)

Episode 90: Netflix’s Lost Ollie

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“Tough don’t mean you can’t cry.”

In this episode, Marc and Stanford review the new limited series from director Peter Ramsey, Netflix’s LOST OLLIE. Also discussed, the cast for Laika’s WILDWOOD, the trailers for WENDELL AND WILD & BEE AND PUPPYCAT: LAZY IN SPACE, plus much, much more…

(recorded on: Monday September 5th, 2022)