The Rotoscopers talk about Don Bluth's classic 1989 animated film All Dog's Go to Heaven! Highlights ■ Update on everyone's life! ■ Nerdy Couch Discussion: Animated dogs ■ Main Discussion: All Dogs Go to Heaven ■ Brief history of Don Bluth's studio and name changes over the year. ■ This movie is dark and gritty: smoking, drinking, gambling. ■ Burt Reynolds as Charlie (and his contractual stipulations) as well as Don DeLuise, who was Don Bluth's lucky charm. ■ The tragedy of the murder of Anne-Ma...
May 23, 2014•2 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 67
Morgan and Chelsea are joined by RotoWriter Pablo Ruiz to review Pixar's only film to be nominated for Best Picture, Up! Highlights ■ Main Discussion: Up ■ Why the "Married Life" sequence is so good. ■ The punching-filled "Married Life" sequence that could have been. ■ Michael Giacchino's whimsical, 40s-esque score has its own life and takes the film to another level. ■ The movie goes all over the place visually: house floating with balloons, South America, and more! ■ Enter the dogs: Doug, Alph...
May 09, 2014•2 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 66
Highlights Main discussion: Balto Live-action beginning with pigeon lady from Home Alone 2. Jim Cummings rocks it as Steele, dog character designs, inspirations from The Lady & the Tramp. Really heavy 1st act. Lots of exposition. What's with all the sidekicks? Did Balto have to be half wolf? How Mason would have expanded the story. All the different possible deaths of Steele. We rate it! Voicemails & mail bag! Bloopers: No one cares about Chelsea, Stuffed Balto, Disney Scene-It Runtime: 1:05:00 ...
Apr 25, 2014•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 65
Morgan, Mason and Chelsea have a rotospective at Ralph Bakshi's 1978 The Lord of the Rings. Highlights ■ Nerdy Couch Discussion: Disney Horses! ■ Why are horses so sassy? Which are our favorites? ■ Non-canonical horses from Enchanted Stables. ■ Main Discussion: Lord of the Rings (1978). ■ A little backstory and bio of Ralph Bakshi. ■ Ralph Bakshi and Don Bluth are some of the only animation directors whose films are seen as their films, instead of the studios. ■ Bakshi's own thoughts on the film...
Apr 11, 2014•2 hr 40 min•Season 3Ep. 64
Highlights ■ Main Discussion: Hercules ■ Hercules is getting a Blu-ray Release! ■ Movie did not do well, critics said it took too many liberties with the mythology ■ Discussion of characters and the actors who voiced them ■ The choice of a gospel chorus for the Greek chorus ■ Comparison of the original Greek mythology vs. Disney's adaptation ■ Gorgeous color palette for the gods on Olympus ■ Go the Distance is a great song for any spirituality ■ This movie uses lots of pop culture references muc...
Mar 28, 2014•2 hr 42 min•Season 3Ep. 63
It’s Morgan and Mason for a M&M episode, where they review DreamWorks 2002 traditionally animated film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. Highlights ■ Main Discussion: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron ■ Who are Kelly Asbury and Lorna Cook? ■ Bryan Adam’s soundtrack. Phil Collins/Tarzan knock off? Gotta love the early 2000s. ■ “Tradigital Animation” – CGI opening scene with the eagle Morgan loves. ■ Matt Damon is channeling his inner Matthew Broderick. ■ Morgan’s motion blur rant. ■ What’s with th...
Mar 14, 2014•2 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Morgan, Chelsea, Mason and special guest host Whitney Grace come together to discuss Rankin-Bass's 1982 film The Last Unicorn. Highlights ■ Email from Zora, requesting one of her favorite movies from her childhood. ■ Main Discussion: The Last Unicorn ■ History of Rankin-Bass, adapting this film and the RankinBass.com retro website. ■ First memories, major themes. ■ The red bull doesn't give you wings (and turn you into an alicorn). ■ History of unicorn in folklore. Powers of the unicorn horn. ■ ...
Feb 28, 2014•2 hr 45 min•Season 3Ep. 61
The people have spoken! The top requested film in 2013 was The Lion King! Go along with Mason, Morgan, and Chelsea as they talk about the iconic film from their childhood! Highlights ■ First impressions and stats: The Lion King vs. Frozen. ■ Story: was this REALLY based on Hamlet? A Mason theory. ■ How can you go wrong with Hans Zimmer, Elton John, and Tim Rice? ■ How does "The Baboon Priesthood" actually work? ■ Scar vs. Mufasa. Why Scar is the prototype of a child predator. ■ Two thumbs WAY wa...
Feb 14, 2014•2 hr 45 min•Season 3Ep. 60
Morgan and Chelsea jump right in the the discussion on this unconventional and under-appreciated French film, A Monster in Paris! Highlights ■ What is going on with PARIS?! The disgusting truth of where all this water came from! Nasty! ■ The film is actually better the second time! Who is this leprechaun-looking dude? ■ Who is Bibo Bergeron? Where is the making of? ■ Animation: They used their money wisely. ■ Character breakdowns and major plot points. ■ We're learning French as we go. ■ Chelsea...
Feb 03, 2014•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 59
It's big and LOUD! The Rotoscopers look into the one and only film from Turner Feature Animation, Cats Don't Dance. Highlights ■ The animation competition in 1997. The age of the musicals. Highlights ■ Animation quality vs the merchandising! ■ Director Mark Dindal: What happened to him? Seriously... does anyone know? ■ The Aristocats' canon is expanded. The tragic tale of Marie! ■ Chelsea's schedule to stardom. ■ Darla Dimple. Clearly inspired by Shirley Temple. ■ Mason's question and Chelsea's ...
Jan 17, 2014•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 58
We kick off the new year by looking back at 2013 at the best moments from the Animation Addicts Podcast. Also, we announce the results of the 2013 Rotoscopers Awards! Sit back and get ready for some good laughs from this past year. Highlights ■ 1st Annual Rotoscopers' Awards results! ■ Our favorite moments from 2013! Including best intros, funny discussions and random fun you never heard! ■ Voicemails from Jessica, Daniela, Jemma, and Susanna. ■ Emails from Joshua, Esther, Abraham, Jemma, Michae...
Jan 06, 2014•2 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 57
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Go along with Chelsea, Morgan and Mason as they dive into the Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer Christmas special by Rankin-Bass! Highlights ■ There's nothing like a good ol' Christmas Special! We discuss all our favorites including a He-Man tangent. ■ Main Discussion: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ■ The history behind the longest-running Christmas special of all time! Nearly 50 years old! ■ The soundtrack: Composer, Jonnny Marks and "Burl Ives, man, what a...
Dec 20, 2013•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 56
As Frozember comes to a close, join Morgan, Chelsea, and Mason on this EXTENDED review of Disney's Frozen! Highlights ■ White carpet wrap up: Our thoughts and recap of the Frozen world premiere! ■ White carpet YouTube links ■ 30-minute interview with Michael Giaimo, art director of Frozen (part 1, part 2, part 3). ■ Interview with filmmakers of Get a Horse! ■ Directors and producer of Frozen interview the Rotoscopers! ■ Before Dec 31, 2013, we will have a NEW PODCAST! ■ Main Discussion: Frozen ■...
Dec 06, 2013•2 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Morgan and Mason are joined by Rotoscopers writer Blake Taylor, as they discuss Blake's favorite film Mary Poppins, as well as the upcoming Saving Mr. Banks. Highlights: ■ Breaking tradition and doing our first live-action film! ■ Announcements: Podcast Awards results will be announced in January; 1st Annual Rotoscopers Awards. Voting starts December 1. ■ Main Discussion: Mary Poppins ■ A very LONG movie for kids…it never ends! ■ Story of acquiring the rights and P.L. Traver’s negative reaction ...
Nov 22, 2013•2 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Morgan and Chelsea are joined by the biggest Peanuts fan around for a special double feature of It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and A Charlie Brown Christmas. Highlights ■ Guest host: Alissa Roy! Getting to know her and "Catch & Fire!" ■ Vote for the show in the Podcast Awards. ■ News: 500 new Peanuts shorts, Paul Feig to direct the new CGI Peanuts film. ■ Nerdy Couch Discussion: Alissa teaches us about the history of the Peanuts. Origins, story lines that made it into the movies, obscure ...
Nov 08, 2013•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Introducing a new--currently untitled--interview segment with Whitney Grace from Animated Views! In this episode, she went to Dragon Con in Atlanta, GA and got to interview Vic Mignogna, one of the most famous anime voice actors in America. Highlights: ■ Identity and name crisis with Vic Mignogna. ■ Why he loves anime and what he does. ■ His start voice acting in Texas. ■ Vic talks about his music career and how it has blended into his voice acting career. ■ Experience voicing Broly from Dragon ...
Nov 01, 2013•20 min•Season 2Ep. 52
The fans voted and for this year's annual Rotoscopers spook-tacular, they dive into the macabre world of Tim Burton's Corpse Bride. Highlights: ■ News: Demi Lovato version of "Let It Go" from Frozen; ■ Visit our friends over at TraditionalAnimation.com. Their facebook page is a great resource and has exploded over the past month. ■ Catch and Fire with Morgan! ■ Main discussion: Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (2005) ■ This is LAIKA? Really? ■ Film shot entirely on the Canon Mark II DSLR camera. Wow. ■...
Oct 25, 2013•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 51
It's the big 5-0 for the Rotoscopers and to celebrate, they're reviewing the animated film that started it all, Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Highlights ■ Reminiscing over the past 50 episodes: no band break ups, fights or scandals! ■ Submit your voicemails, emails and voicemails for the 2013 best-of show. ■ Vote for the Animation Addicts Podcast in the Podcast Awards! ■ Nerdy Couch Discussion Lecture: The History of Snow White, based on the two art/history books by J .B. Kaufman Sno...
Oct 11, 2013•2 hr 46 min•Season 2Ep. 50
The RotoSUPERS assemble to discuss the classic Pixar movie The Incredibles directed by Brad Bird. Sit down with Morgan, Mason, Chelsea and special Rotoscopers writer and guest host, Pablo Ruiz! Highlights Get to know Pablo--recording from Bogata, Columbia! Catch 'n Fire with Pablo! Game: What's my super hero name?; "3 Thunder Tubes and you're out!" Main discussion: The Incredibles. Tights! Where director, Brad Bird, got the idea (just a heads up... we are very pro Brad Bird). Challenging effects...
Sep 27, 2013•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Steve Hickner is the writer of the new book Animating Your Career, which is a guide to help creative people learn how to stay and progress in the animation industry. Hickner has a rich, 30-year career in animation working at a variety of studios such as Disney, Amblination, and DreamWorks. He's known as the "pro's pro" and has done nearly every job in animation. He is most notably known for co-directing The Prince of Egypt and Bee Movie. This interview discusses his new book, his advice for crea...
Sep 20, 2013•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Schools back in session and summer's over, so Morgan and Chelsea thought it was fitting to talk about one of the greatest looniest animated movies of all time: Tiny Toons Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation (TTA:HISMV). Highlights D23 Expo News with Morgan. Lines a mile long... it's 3 days for a reason! Disney Live Action: Thor 2, Maleficent, Cinderella, Saving Mr. Banks, Tomorrowland formally known as '1953,' scorpion hunting in AZ. Disney Consumer Products, the line for 'Teen Beach Movie,' Dis...
Sep 13, 2013•2 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Mason and Chelsea join the Rotoscopers new writer, Alex Parker, as they discuss Disney's CGI animated film Meet the Robinsons. Highlights: Chelsea tweets Robert Lopez and Mason meets Don Bluth. CATCH AND FIRE WITH GRR ALEX! Nerdy Couch Discussion: “You can do anything you want” theme in animated films. (*Note some spoilers to other movies). Main Discussion: Meet the Robinsons. The stats, Disney's 47th animated feature, John Lasseter's influence. What is "Real D" vs 3D? More stats, commentary on ...
Aug 30, 2013•2 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Join Mason as he interviews Kevin Schreck, the director of Persistence of Vision, a documentary of the story behind the animated film by Richard Williams, The Thief and the Cobbler. Highlights: Kevin's interest in stop motion. Catch and Fire: Jafar and Iago were college roommates. Where did you get the name? What was the process of making this documentary? Who was the most fascinating to interview? The Fan Letter. Shout out to Canadian animators. Animation archeology. Sean Connery...why? The tim...
Aug 23, 2013•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 45
A conference call with Disney songwriters and legends Alan Menken and Richard Sherman, where they talk about their upcoming concert where the sing from "The Disney Songbook." "It's like Comic Con with Better Security!" -Robert Downy Jr. This is a great interview with many of the writers from major Disney fan outlets. The first 15 minuets are questions just for Alan Menken. What are your favorite songs in the Disney Song Book? (outside of your own) What songs are you most excited to share? What i...
Aug 09, 2013•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Love it or hate it, the Rotoscopers discuss the history, making and drama behind the movie The Thief and the Cobbler. Highlights: ■ Mason want’s to go back to school and Chelsea’s moved to Nashville! ■ What is a masterpiece? ■ Is it possible to be an artist and have money? Commercial successes and a tale about the woes of mismanagement. ■ Academy Award winner for the animation of Who Framed Roger Rabbit ■ Storytelling and storyboards. ‘Pose to Pose’ animation vs ‘Straight Ahead’ animation. ■ Art...
Aug 02, 2013•2 hr 53 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Morgan, Mason and special guest host Gary Wright talk all things Pokémon! Be prepared for a nerdy, tangent-filled episode because this one takes us straight back into Generation 1. Highlights: ■ Special guest host: Water trainer Gary Wright ■ News: Despicable Me 2 review & box office performance; Frozen media blizzard - Japanese trailer, official character images, new Disney Animation release dates. ■ Catch & Fire with Gary ■ Nerdy Couch Discussion: All things Pokémon! Favorite games, genwunners...
Jul 19, 2013•2 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 42
The Rotoscopers head back to school to review Pixar's 14th animated film Monsters University! Highlights: ■ New host: Brock Pearson. ■ Experiences from the MU showings: kids, Pixar super fans, cool MU gear. ■ Trailers before MU: Despicable Me 2, Frozen, Cloudy 2, Planes, Turbo, ■ News: Lego Movie trailer & Frozen trailer. ■ Animation Lesson by Mason: Character appeal/design in Monsters University. ■ Every monsters is different; real person names. ■ Mini discussion: The Blue Umbrella ■ Main discu...
Jul 06, 2013•2 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 41
The Rotoscopers gang is back in action in this extra long, 2-hour episode, where they talk about one of their all-around favorite Disney animated classics: Robin Hood! Highlights: ■ Chelsea tells about how she got to hang out with rock legend Alice Cooper. ■ Mini reviews of Epic and Monsters University. ■ Mason's previews Despicable Me 2 and shares his how he has the plot of Turbo all figured out. ■ Interview with Rotoscopers' writer Mayra Amaya! ■ Main Discussion: Robin Hood--the holy grail of ...
Jun 21, 2013•2 hr 46 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Mason, Morgan, and Chelsea are taking on a new DreamWorks film with Rise of the Guardians! This episode hits the history of the film, all the highs and lows of the movie, characters and a million tangents! Highlights: ■ What are we watching? Mini The Great Gatsby Review and My Little Ponies: Friendship Is Magic discussion. What are your opinions? Send us a voicemail! ■ The news! 8 Disney and Pixar animated films to be released from 2016 to 2018; WWE producing new animated Flinstones--Hilarity en...
Jun 07, 2013•2 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Morgan, Chelsea, and Mason are flying high as they discuss DreamWorks’ How to Train your Dragon! Highlights: ■ What's going on in everyone's life? Awesome podcast plug: Talkin’ Toons with Rob Paulsen! We're fans. ■ Bring on the news! Big Hero 6, Disney Withdraws Trademark Application for 'Dia de los Muertos', DreamWorks plans sequel for 'The Croods'. ■ Main Discussion: How to Train your Dragon. ■ Pokemon Tangents! Were did the accents come from? ■ Box office and character analysis, Hog Hunters, ...
May 21, 2013•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 38
