"I’ve been hit harder before. Like way harder." On this installment of ⁠ANIMATION FASCINATION⁠⁠, Marc is joined by returning guest Justin Gyorfi (of Rant to the Future.) Together they head to the fictional version of Chicago as they check in with Mark Grayson and Omni-Man while discussing... INVINCIBLE: Season Two, Part One. Also discussed: Allen t…

"Mahito, Will You Continue My Work?" This week⁠ on ANIMATION FASCINATION⁠ Stanford and Marc get lost in an abandoned tower and end up in an alternate plain of existence. Join us as we cover Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, THE BOY AND THE HERON! Also discussed: did we go subbed or dubbed⁠⁠⁠, how many Batman is too many, metaphors and dealing with grie…

"Imagine a place where wishes come true. Where your heart's desire can become a reality. What if I told you that place is within reach? All you have to do is give your wish... to me." Join ANIMATION FASCINATION as we all head over to the Kingdom of Rosas is this latest episode of the podcast. Embarking on the music filled journey with Marc and Stan…

"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 …

"I'm Anxiety, where can I put my stuff?" Welcome back to another AF News Edition episode! This week of American Thanksgiving Marc and Stanford discuss all the past month's news from the animation industry! From the end of the SAG AFTRA strike to COYOTE VS ACME being shelved, then saved! To a DOUG sequel series in the works for Disney+ and RICK AND …

"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: trailer…

"Nice try, sport, but Clark is Superman in almost every reality." It's another all-star team-up crossover event bonus episode as ⁠Frank⁠ & ⁠Tim⁠ (from ⁠Beer with Geeks⁠) and ⁠Trent Vactor⁠ (from ⁠The Vactor-Verse⁠) join Marc once again! They follow up on their ⁠MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN⁠ series premiere thoughts from EPISODE 109 and discuss what …

"Peoples, zey got to go." Cowabunga & welcome back to Animation Fascination! In this bonus episode recorded LIVE, Marc is joined by guests from the podcasts: Sandbox Gamers (WonderRob & JeffW,) The Vactor Verse (Trent Vactor,) & Rant to the Future (Justin Gyorfi)! Together they head down into the NYC sewers to discuss permanent teenager Seth Rogen'…

"We are small but mighty!" In this special interview episode, Marc and Stanford are joined by multi-hyphenate Caroline Foley! Caroline has worked in practically every animation medium from stop motion, to hand-drawn, to computer generated, and more. From her time as a Story Editor for TOCA BOCA, to Development deals with Cartoon Network and Amazon,…

"Something isn't right." Prepare for a journey from the old west, all the way to Shamballah! It's another all-star team-up crossover event bonus episode as Marc is joined by ⁠Frank⁠ & ⁠Tim⁠ (from ⁠Beer with Geeks⁠) and ⁠Trent Vactor⁠ (from ⁠The Vactor-Verse⁠) in a review of the recently released Tomorrowverse film, JUSTICE LEAGUE: WARWORLD! Also di…

"I'm a normal man having a normal day, starting now." From Smallville to Metropolis, it's an all-star team-up crossover event bonus episode as Frank & Tim (from Beer with Geeks) and Trent Vactor (from The Vactor-Verse) join Marc to review the 2-episode series premiere of MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN! Also discussed: SUPERMAN (1978), SUPERMAN & LOIS,…

"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, producti…

"In every other universe, Gwen Stacy falls for Spider-Man. And in every other universe, it doesn't end well." Prepare to travel across the Spider-Verse as in this episode, Spider-Variants Marc and Stanford are joined by the Spider-Person of Earth-FL, Michael Tirona! To make sure each of their canon events proceeds as needed they get in-depth in a s…

“This is an art form that has been kept commercially and industrially at the kids' table for so long, ... animation is not a genre for kids. It's a medium. Animation is film. Animation is art, and it can tell stories that are gorgeous and complex, and that feel handmade by humans for humans. Animation is pure cinema and animators should be treated …

"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…

"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 di…

"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…

"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 An…

"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 T…

"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 Discu…

"Aren’t clones supposed to look alike? So much for quality control. This one’s too big. This one’s too small. This one’s got a face tattoo. Yeah, real subtle." While Stanford is out-of-town in this crossover episode with THE HOLDO MANEUVER, Marc Vibbert and guest Mike Sawran join Clone Force 99 for the season two premiere of THE BAD BATCH! Also Dis…

"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! Visit our website for the full lineup of past episodes. (recorded on: Thursday, December 29th, 2022) ---------------------------------------…

"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 …

"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... Visit our …

"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... Visit our website for the full l…

"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. Visit our website for the full video version …

"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, SAU…

"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... Visit our website for t…

"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... Visit our website for the full lineup of our news and trailer discussion links. (recorded on: Monday September 19th, 2022) ---------------------…

"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... Visit our website for the full lineup of our news and trailer…

"Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long, you'll have good luck. // Sit, Stay, Save the World." In this double feature episode Stanford and Marc review two films with talking animals, Skydance Animation's LUCK and Warner Animation Group's DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS. Also discussed, KUNG FU PANDA 4, Warner Bros. Discovery removing nearly 40 titles f…

"Brace yourself. A villain will rise." In this episode Stanford and Marc get suited up to discuss the new film in the DESPICABLE ME franchise, MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU. Also discussed, SCOOB: HOLIDAY HAUNT being canceled, RICK AND MORTY season 6 episode titles, Guillermo del Toro's PINOCCHIO trailer, plus much, much more... Visit our website for th…

"Maybe you can be a hero and still be wrong." In this episode Marc and Stanford review the new film from Netflix and Sony Pictures Imageworks - Vancouver, THE SEA BEAST. Also discussed is all the news dropped from this year's San Diego Comic Con, including Marvel Studios, DC Comics, the Disney Afternoon in comic book form, plus much, much more... V…

"Trent Crimm, The Independent." In this news edition episode, Marc and Stanford discuss all the latest movie & TV series trailers from the past few weeks, the 74th annual Emmy nominations, and a version of MONSTERS, INC. without Mike Wazowski, plus much, much more... Visit our website for the full line up of our news and trailer discussion links. C…

"It's pretty much common knowledge that it takes at least 20 shells to have a community…" In this bonus episode, Marc is joined by Lauren Knight to discuss the new film from Jenny Slate and Dean Fleischer-Camp, A24's MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON. News and Shorts Marcel Short No. 1 Marcel Short No. 2 Marcel Short No. 3 ‘Marcel The Shell’ Slides In…

"I bought you five minutes…" In this episode that goes to infinity... and beyond, Stanford & Marc enlist as Space Rangers to review & discuss Disney•Pixar's newest film, LIGHTYEAR. Plus much, much more… News Find a full list of the news discussed in this episode at our website! New Trailers Minions: The Rise of Gru | Official Trailer 3 Strange Worl…

"Let's get this patty started…" While Stanford is on vacation, Marc is joined by Christopher Mas to review and discuss the new release from 20th Century Studios, THE BOB'S BURGERS MOVIE. Plus much, much more... News ‘Better Call Saul’ Animated Prequel ‘Slippin’ Jimmy’ Arrives on AMC+ Liam Neeson Will Return To Voice Qui-Gon Jinn In Star Wars: Tales…

"It's not a reboot. It's a comeback…" The Disney Afternoon has returned with the new Disney+ original film CHIP 'N DALE: RESCUE RANGERS! In this episode Marc and Stanford review the new comedy from the team at The Lonely Island. Plus much, much more... News ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Stage Show ‘Harley Quinn’ Spinoff Ordered to Series 'Ozark' creator's g…

"Good is No Fun at All…" Gather your crew for quite the caper this week as Stanford & Marc review the new DreamWorks film THE BAD GUYS. Discussion about the end of Scrat, Hayden Christensen binged Star Wars animation, our weekly recommendations including YOUNG JUSTICE & Floyd Norman at the TCM Film Festival, all that plus much more... News Pixar Cr…

"And the Oscar goes to..." We're back this week recapping the Academy Award winners and nominations from this year's ceremony. Discussion of animation being seen as "less than" and "only for kids," our weekly recommendations including the films "Flee" and "Melody Time," all that plus much, much more... News First Look: Jack Black Is Back as Po in ‘…

"We're back!" After a little over seven years in hiatus we've returned to the podcasting realm. In this episode Stanford Clark joins Marc Vibbert to talk over and review the new Disney•Pixar film TURNING RED! They do a quick recap on changes in the animation industry since 2015 as well as recount their favorite animated films from the past seven ye…

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" sequ…

Happy Halloween boys and ghouls! Prepare for a very eerie episode with Tom Fonss and Marc Vibbert as they discuss Halloween classics new and old (as well as some forgotten favorites). Also discussed: Reviews for Disney's "Maleficent" & "Planes: Fire and Rescue", "Beware the Batman”, and "Mr. Peabody and Sherman" on Blu-ray, as well as the "Avengers…

It's another edition of AF News with Stanford Clark and Marc Vibbert! On today's show they discuss and review a whole slew of recent animated TV Blu-ray releases, Stanford's upcoming trip to New York Comic Con, as well as Laika's "The Boxtrolls" and Disney's "Star Wars Rebels." Also Discussed: "Sleeping Beauty" Diamond Edition, special episodes of …

In this episode, the man, the myth, the legend himself Greg Weisman, joins Tom Fonss and Marc Vibbert. Weisman's Shakespearian background, the origins of "Gargoyles" (and it's twentieth anniversary), hopes for the possible futures of both "The Spectacular Spider-Man" and "Young Justice", as well as voice acting on "Star Wars: Rebels" are all spoken…

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 tha…

Geronimo! Welcome to the second episode of our special animated sci-fi month. In this episode Marc Vibbert and Tom Fonss are joined by veteran Whovians Kevin Kittridge and Bob Mitsch to discuss everyone's favorite timelord, "Doctor Who!" So sit back, have a jelly baby, and come along with us as we explore all of time and space with the Doctor on hi…

In this AF News special covering all the latest from around the animation industry during the month of June, Marc Vibbert is joined once again by Stanford Clark and Jon Hueber. They also boldly go were many have gone before to discuss "Star Trek: The Animated Series" as part of Animation Fascination's Sci-Fi month! Also Discussed: live-action "Froz…

In this bewilderbeast-sized episode Marc is joined by Tom Fonss, Jessica Wersky, and the prodigal son himself Matt Quest. Matt catches us up on what he's been up to for the past six months as Tom and Jessica assist Marc in our "How to Train Your Dragon 2" roundtable discussion. Special guests Jessie Forer and Jennifer Harlow hop on to talk about th…

Stanford Clark and Marc Vibbert are joined by returning guest Otis Frampton as he hops on to discuss his new animated shorts series "ABCDEFGeek" and the upcoming release of his comic "Oddly Normal." Also Discussed: "Big Hero 6" and "The Book of Life" trailers, Phoenix Comicon (including a Q and A with John Ratzenberger), a contest for LAIKA's "The …