Animation Addicts Podcast - Disney, Pixar, & Animated Movie Reviews & Interviews | Rotoscopers

In 2020, Disney+ released the mini series detailing the behind the scenes of Frozen 2. There we also learn of the story behind the song, "The Next Right Thing" as it was dedicated to the late son of co-director Chris Buck and his wife Shelley. In episode 197 of the Animation Addicts Podcast, Chelsea talks with Shelley about that time in her life as well as the lessons that she learned from her son. Find all the show notes and links at http://rotoscopers.com/197 Join the community on Patreon and get ad free episodes and bonus content!  Follow Rotoscopers.com and on social media with Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join along for The Pagemaster podcast as we discuss classic literature, weird storylines, and more in episode 196 of the Animation Addicts Podcast!  Find all the show notes and links at http://rotoscopers.com/196 Join the community on Patreon and get ad free episodes and bonus content!  Follow Rotoscopers.com and on social media with Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready to get into the Christmas spirit as we review a remarkable 2D animated film, Klaus (2019). Full show notes and links: https://rotoscopers.com/195 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! https://rotoscopers.com/patreon Follow us on: Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join along for our 'Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch' podcast as we discuss Hugs, Decorations and more in episode 194 of the Animation Addicts Podcast! Find the official show notes and links at http://rotoscopers.com/194 when they are released to the public. Join the community on Patreon and get ad free episodes and bonus content!  Follow Rotoscopers.com and on social media with Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We head back into the 90s and Michael Jordan media as we review Space Jam (1996). Full show notes and links: https://rotoscopers.com/193 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! https://rotoscopers.com/patreon Follow us on: Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join along for The Book of Life podcast as we discuss the art and all our favorite things in episode 192 of the Animation Addicts Podcast!  Find all the show notes and links at http://rotoscopers.com/192 Join the community on Patreon and get ad free episodes and bonus content!  Follow Rotoscopers.com and on social media with Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join along for THE ADDAMS FAMILY (2019) podcast as we discuss the OOKY, the SPOOKY, and so much more in episode 191 of the Animation Addicts Podcast! Find all the show notes and links at http://rotoscopers.com/191 So many thanks to Diamond level Patron, Annie O'Grady, for joining us on this episode! Join the community on Patreon and get ad free episodes and bonus content!  Follow Rotoscopers.com and on social media with Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Chelsea's birthday, so hop on your bed and join along the fun as we review Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971). Full show notes and links: https://rotoscopers.com/190 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! https://rotoscopers.com/patreon Follow us on: Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was a new one for us: A Troll in Central Park (1994) from Don Bluth! As a patron, you can get ad free episodes and bonus material! Rotoscopers.com/patron Full show notes and links will be available on: rotoscopers.com/189 Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hop on your broom and join along for a coming of age adventure in Miyazaki's Kiki Delivery Service (1989). Full show notes and links: https://rotoscopers.com/188 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! https://rotoscopers.com/patreon Follow us on: Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join along for the Toy Story 4 podcast as we discuss the purpose of a toy, character arcs and transformations in episode 187 of the Animation Addicts Podcast!  Find all the show notes and links at http://rotoscopers.com/187 Join the community on Patreon and get ad free episodes and bonus content!  Follow Rotoscopers.com and on social media with Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mason's BACK as we discuss the cult classic and arguably one of the best Batman films of all time, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)! Full show notes and links: https://rotoscopers.com/186 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! https://rotoscopers.com/patreon Follow us on: Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join along for the Charlotte's Web (1973) podcast as we discuss being a good friend, a good writer, and so much more in episode 185 of the Animation Addicts Podcast!  Find all the show notes and links at http://rotoscopers.com/185 Join the community on Patreon and get ad free episodes and bonus content!  Follow Rotoscopers.com and on social media with Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flip that 'charming hair' of yours, put in those ear buds and join along for this Shrek The Third (2007) podcast where we will discuss our thoughts on "Into the Unknown" the making-of Frozen 2 Mini Series on Disney+, lines of secessions, and lots of princesses in episode 184 of the Animation Addicts Podcast! Be sure to share the podcast with your friends, leave a 5-star review, and use the hashtags #AnimationAddicts and tag @rotoscopers when talking about this episode on social media! Join our patrons and get ad free episodes and extra content! https://rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hop in the onion carriage as the Rotoscopers head to Far Far Away to meet Fiona's parents and review DreamWorks Animation's 'Shrek 2' (2004). We can't believe we forgot how good this film is! Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/183 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Follow us on: Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan Stradling, Chelsea Robson, and our guest host, Eli Sanza, get ready to swing into action and join along for this Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse podcast in episode 182 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Podcast Get Highlights and all show notes on our website. Get ad free episodes early and bonus content when you Become a patron and join RotoNation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's more to living than gloves and gowns... but we love them just the same in Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper (2004). Whether you grew up with the Barbie films or you've never seen them (or you're somewhere in between), join along for this hilarious review and discussion that's sure to become a Rotoscopers classic. Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/181 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Follow us on: Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get out your frying pans! Rapunzel is going on a new adventure in Tangled: The Series / Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (2017-2020)! Morgan and Chelsea invite YouTube personality, Isaac Carlson of Wotso Videos to talk about the series as a whole and to dig into fan theories that were right and others that weren't. Stop waiting in the wings and join us for this Tangled: The Series podcast as the we unravel Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure in episode 180 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/180 Join RotoNation to get this podcast ad-free plus 25 minutes of bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Follow us on: Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready to rock as we review DreamWorks Animation's Trolls World Tour (2020)! Join along as we discuss how COVID-19 has affected the movie industry, Universal's skipping the theaters and releasing directly to VOD, if Trolls is a musical, the six strings, power chords and more! Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/179 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate the 3rd and final season of Tangled: The Series hitting Disney+, Morgan has the honor to interview the show's executive producer, creator, and showrunner, Chris Sonnenburg! To access 20 minutes of exclusive patron bonus questions, become a patron: https://www.rotoscopers.com/patreon Find the full show notes at http://rotoscopers.com/178  Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea are swimming in opinions as they review 'The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea' (2000)! It's one of the direct to video sequels that makes us laugh. Grab your flippers, find a good coral bench, and enjoy episode 177 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/177 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mason, Morgan, & Chelsea are checking out the sights on "snob hill" discussing Disney's Lady and the Tramp (1955). Grab some pup-corn and don't hit "paws" for this Lady and the Tramp podcast on this episode 176 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Join our exclusive community at Patreon.com/rotoscopers to access amazing perks, including bonus episodes and extra content! For full episode notes visit: Rotoscopers.com/176 Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers shift it into O for onward as they review Pixar's newest animated film Onward! So hop in our pegasus van and enjoy the ride for this Onward podcast as we discuss why this movie had so much potential, Morgan's many unanswered questions, hairy dad legs, sacrifice, the movie's amazing ending and more! Become a patron and join RotoNation: rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes: https://www.rotoscopers.com/175 Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers--Morgan, Chelsea, and MASON--are back together for Frozember to discuss Disney's newest animated sequel, Frozen 2 (2019). Join along as we have discuss the plot, all the unanswered questions we had, goddess Elsa, the incredible VFX and more! Show notes, links, and more: rotoscopers.com/174 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frozember continues with our review of the Frozen shorts: Frozen Fever (2015) and Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017). We chat about the "Frozen wave" that went through 2014, in addition to breaking down what we loved (and didn't love) from each of the shorts. Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/173 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea are back reviewing Disney's Frozen (2013) for "Frozember"! We take the original Frozen movie plot, point by point. Have their opinions changed after 6 years? Find out! Full show notes: https://rotoscopers.com/172 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview episode, UglyDolls’ director—Kelly Asbury—talks with Chelsea Robson about UglyDolls, musicals, and the future of the animation industry. Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/171 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so overwhelmed with the kind words and posts the fans have given us! Before we go on hiatus, Morgan and Chelsea take your calls and talk about the past 6 years of the Animation Addicts Podcast!  Full show notes and links: Rotoscopers.com/170 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon 2019 UPDATE: We are back! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE for more new episodes of the Animation Addicts Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the end of an era! Chelsea and Morgan jump over to Sunnyside and review Pixar's Toy Story 3 (2010)! Join along as we talk about our first recollections, the incredible desert chase opening sequence, nostalgic Beanie Babies, the transition years, Barbie and Ken, Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/169 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We finally finished reviewing the Disney Renaissance! Morgan and Chelsea take on Disney's 1995 film, Pocahontas! Main discussion: Pocahontas (1995) It wasn't Lion King. "How do we win another Academy Award for Best Picture?" “Choose the smoothest course.” Let’s talk Kocoum. #HairGoals Glen Keane needs to draw "the most idealized and finest woman ever made." Making friends with raccoons. Not smart. The Disney Playlist: What songs from this movie will you always/never skip? A modern American attitude started with John Smith. That really is an impressive wind. Historical accuracy We rate it! Voicemails: Alex, Rose, Bethany, & Sol Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimationAddicts and #AnimationAddicts168 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Full show notes: https://www.rotoscopers.com/168 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not the original but it's so extreme. Disneytoon Studios' An Extremely Goofy Movie is on the docket for today. Beware: Chelsea rants. Highlights Main discussion: An Extremely Goofy Movie First thoughts and recollections. This movie was brought to you by the X Games. Chelsea's predictions Was the Music "goofy" enough? So what happened to Pete's family? #DisneyTheory Jim Cummings alert! Beret Girl in Cafe They can only find jobs for people with college degrees? I feel another rant coming on... Goofy plays a good Travolta Sylvia is the new “Adrian!” (Rocky) There seriously were no fire trucks at this thing? Rotten Tomatoes We rate it! Voicemails: Alex & Sol Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimationAddicts and #AnimationAddicts167 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/167 Support the Show! Patreon Store Audible Shop on Amazon: USA: rotoscopers.com/amazon Find The Rotoscopers Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr & Instagram Voicemail: rotoscopers.com/voicemails or call (406) 646-6575. Email newsletter Find The Hosts Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat Chelsea Robson: Website, Instagram, & Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Chelsea & Morgan talk about trading places as they review Japan's 4th largest grossing film in 2016, Your Name. Highlights Main discussion: Your Name (2016) They hit it BIG with this film. The Boob Shot. Yes. We judge books by their covers. Are they trading places right now? “I hate this place. It’s so small and towny!” Can you really get to know someone by walking in their shoes? Dreams. Do you remember them? That was some strong soke. "The girls go crazy for a sharp dressed man." The Live Action remake by J.J. Abrams We rate it! Voicemails: Alex and Rachel Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimationAddicts and #AnimationAddicts166 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/166 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're putting on our big girl superhero panties to review DreamWorks' Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017). Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: What kind of pranks/hijinks did you get into when you were young? Voicemails: Sol & Brian Main discussion: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017) The books. The backlash. The fans When should you make a movie? Welcome to our tree house It's not the end of Captain Underpants! Favorite moments Our very achievable expectations. Themes We rate it! Voicemails: Dante, Matthew & Alex Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimationAddicts and #AnimationAddicts165 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/165 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you hear the "jungle rhythm?" Morgan and Chelsea go wild and review The Jungle Book 2. Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: What are some direct-to-video Disney releases that you could send to theaters? Main discussion: The Jungle Book 2 (2003) Voice cast discussion "Boy bands are really big right now." Where is King Louie? Good on you, lawyers. Bagheera's untold story How many pits of lava are there in India? The plan for The Jungle Book 3 that was cut. We rate it! Voicemail: Alex, Sol, Lauren, and Ryan Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimationAddicts and #AnimationAddicts164 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 00:53:12, 77.7 MB Links Watch The Jungle Book 2: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent Buy The Jungle Book 2 soundtrack: CD Support the Show! Patreon Store Audible Shop on Amazon: USA: rotoscopers.com/amazon Canada: rotoscopers.com/amazonca UK: rotoscopers.com/amazonuk France: rotoscopers.com/amazonfr Germany: rotoscopers.com/amazonde Italy: rotoscopers.com/amazonit Spain: rotoscopers.com/amazones Find The Rotoscopers Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr & Instagram Voicemail: rotoscopers.com/voicemails or call (406) 646-6575. Email newsletter Find The Hosts Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat Chelsea Robson: Website, Instagram, & Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blow me bagpipes! Chelsea and Morgan take a trip down nostalgia lane, talking about the Disney Afternoon and reviewing DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp!  Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: It's the Disney Afternoon! Anastasia, a Disney Princess? The four season or 65 episode rule. The DuckTales reboot. Main discussion: DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990) DisneyToon Studio era explained. Collie Baba--the dog thief. Gotta love the catch phrases. As far as villains go, Merlock isn’t bad and that's good! So that’s where we got to story of Aladdin! What would your three wishes be? That amulet--convenient and unexplained. What about Atlantis? We rate it! Voicemail: Jonathan & Alex Bloopers: #EnterBaby Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimationAddicts and #AnimationAddicts163 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 00:54:15, 40.1 MB Links Watch DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp: DVD | Digital | Rent | iTunes Support the Show! Patreon Store Audible Shop on Amazon: USA: rotoscopers.com/amazon Canada: rotoscopers.com/amazonca UK: rotoscopers.com/amazonuk France: rotoscopers.com/amazonfr Germany: rotoscopers.com/amazonde Italy: rotoscopers.com/amazonit Spain: rotoscopers.com/amazones Find The Rotoscopers Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr & Instagram. Voicemail: rotoscopers.com/voicemails or call (406) 646-6575. Email newsletter Find The Hosts Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat Chelsea Robson: Website, Instagram, & Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jump onboard The Polar Express (2004). Chelsea and Morgan are joined by Pablo Ruiz for this festive ride on this holiday rail line! You comin'? Join along as we discuss Christmas holiday specials, the motion-capture animation and the uncanny valley, the music, when we stopped hearing the bell, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/164 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 It was the most successful movie of all time in Mexico. It was the biggest movie of the Thanksgiving weekend in the United States. Morgan and Chelsea give their thoughts of Pixar's 2017 film, Coco! Join along as we discuss our initial thoughts going in, how this is NOT The Book of Life, our favorite scenes, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/161 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for full on Disney fangirling as Morgan and Chelsea celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of Disney's Enchanted!Join along as we discuss why Giselle isn't an official Disney princess, Idina Menzel, the fabulous quotes and cameos, the potential sequel Disenchanted, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/160 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea take on a more serious film; the 2009 stop-motion film Mary and Max. Highlights Main discussion: Mary and Max (2009) The two main characters: Mary, Max This film has a great sense of humor More mature, but not necessarily adult Many themes in this movie: Pen pal experiences: Morgan and Bulbapedia, Chelsea and Chelsea The wide spectrum of Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. We are not experts! This is just our view of it from the film. Theme of chocolate. We wonder if he got any Tim Tams. The ending was bittersweet. We rate it! Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimationAddicts and #AnimationAddicts159 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/159 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Rotoscopers' Halloween Spooktacular! Morgan and Chelsea go back to the classic 1995 film, Casper! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/158 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friendship is Magic but how does My Little Pony: The Movie (2017) rate amongst fans and newbies? Chelsea and Morgan let you know in this fun podcast! Highlights  Nerdy Couch Discussion: Welcome Leigh-Ann Cruz! Catch ‘n’ Fire! “I am a product of the Disney Renaissance (yay!), so I am curious about how that impacts how you feel about animation today and how that compares with how the kids of this era feel about animation.” Main discussion: My Little Pony: The Movie (2017) What is a “brony?” Who is your favorite pony? Chelsea’s 20 questions about the MLP universe Taye Diggs as the Capper the Cat Kristen Chenowith as Princess Skystar  Sia as Songbird Serenade What’s up with the pearl? “It’s Time to Be Awesome!” My Little Pony: The Movie soundtrack discussion. Chelsea’s high expectations Major renovations with every new princess! We love the villain, Tempest! We rate it! Traditional animation! Voicemail: Morgan’s new rating Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/157 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the Xerox era! Morgan and Chelsea take on Disney’s 1963 classic, The Sword in the Stone! Highlights Thank you to our patron, Chloe Boyd, for nominating this episode! Catch ‘n’ Fire with with our special guest and patron, Alex Pilgrim! Nerdy Couch Discussion: Music in animation through the ages and to come Main discussion: The Sword in the Stone This came from the novel, The Once and Future King Disney storybook openings in the canon: Can you name them all? ….And we’re singing! Music and lyrics by the Sherman Brothers with George Bruns with the score “Say what you want, I like it.” -Chelsea, on the Xerox era Arthur was voiced by three different boys Merlin was the predecessor to the Genie. Merlin, what is the point? How do they have so many dishes? “What what?! What what what?!” Archimedes: Owl, or transformed human? What is Merlin’s past relationship with Madam Mim? Voicemail: Bethany, Jared, Alex, & Andres Bloopers: It’s a Wizard’s Duel! Flynn Rider a.k.a. Eugene from Tangled vs. Dimitri from Anastasia Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/156 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You either like it or you hate it! In this episode we talk about Don Bluth’s 1994 animated film, Thumbelina! Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: Top 5 B-list heroes and villains Main discussion: Thumbelina Don Bluth and finding distribution Morgan’s fairtale review: Buy the book! Voice cast: Jody Benson, Gilbert Gottfried, & Charo Cuchi Cuchi! Chelsea loses her youth points Barry Manilow – Taking it song by song Voicemail: Bethany, Daniel, & Rachel Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/155 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The long awaited review of The Hunchback of Notre Dame is here! Chelsea and Morgan tackle this dynamic and controversial telling of Victor Hugo’s classic tale. Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/154 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers review DreamWorks Animation's 'The Road to El Dorado' (2000), an American, animated, adventure, musical, fantasy, comedy film! Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/153 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rotoscopers take a look into the wide world of VeggieTales as they cover Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie from Big Idea Entertainment. Thank you to our patron, Mathew L., for choosing this film! Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/152 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea and Morgan are left with more questions than answers in this review of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro. Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/151 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers are fresh off from an advance screening to talk about Illumination Entertainment's newest animated release, Despicable Me 3. Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/150 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea are off to the races with this review of Pixar Animation's 18th feature film, Cars 3! Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/149 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your favorite duo is back talking about everyone's favorite animated duo from 'across the pond!' Chelsea and Morgan discuss Wallace & Gromit in their first full length feature: Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)! Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/148 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rotoscopers review Disney's Fantasia 2000, the sequel to the 1941 film, Fantasia. Classical music has never been this polarizing. Are you #TeamMorgan or #TeamChelsea? Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/147 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 146 of the Animation Addicts Podcast, the Rotoscopers review Disney's third theatrical animated film, 1940's Fantasia! We talk the film's exciting backstory, our first impressions, and break down each iconic classical segment scene by scene. Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/146 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers take on DreamWorks' only direct-to-video film, the sequel that's actually a prequel, Joseph: King of Dreams (2000)! We talk about the market for bible videos, if it needed to be a musical, lessons learned from the story and more!  Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/145 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea and Morgan hit The Big Top and talk about Disney's shortest animated feature film, Dumbo (1941)! We talk about where Dumbo falls in Disney history, break down our favorite songs, and give our initial thoughts on the Tim Burton remake. Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/144 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea submerge themselves in the language, style, and forgotten gems of this 2001 Disney Film, Atlantis: The Lost Empire. We chat about the amazing ensemble cast; the forgotten Disney princess, Kita; and all the unanswered questions we have! Full show notes: rotoscopers.com/143 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea are back for another Patron Pick film. This time they review Filmation's 1990 animated film about Snow White, Happily Ever After. We talk about how you can't find this movie legally online anywhere, other hilarious Internet reviews of this film, and the wannabe Disney Fairies, the Dwarfelles! Full show notes, links, and more: rotoscopers.com/142 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea invite you to join them on the Nerdy Couch. Put your nostalgia goggles on and join in on the fun and maybe even some signing (OK, a lot of singing!) in this review of Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996). We talk about the history of the Disney direct-to-video sequel market, learn more about the director Tad Stones' history with The Disney Afternoon, dote on Robin Williams and more! This episode's filled with so many quotes! So much singing! You've been warned.  Full show notes, links, & more: rotoscopers.com/141 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After five years of podcasts the whole gang is together to reminisce about the opportunities that have come from the show, the fans, the inevitable tangents, and the future of the show! Full show notes, links & more: rotoscopers.com/140 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea and Mason are joined by the Head of Character Animation for DreamWorks' 2010 film, Megamind, Jason Schleifer! Get ready for an in-depth look behind the scenes and at the future of animation! Full show notes, links, & more: rotoscopers.com/139 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Year means a New Groove! Mason's back with Chelsea as they welcome animator and director, Tony Bancroft, as they talk about Disney Animation's The Emperor's New Groove (2000)! Join them as they talk about The Sweatbox, the infamous documentary that details the making of the film when it was in development as Kingdom of the Sun. They also share a lot of laughs, favorite quotes, and even have a Kronk off! Full show notes, links & more: rotoscopers.com/138 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea is joined by animator Tom Bancroft from The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast and with our RotoWriter, MJ Edwards for a fun chat and discussion about this wacky Touchstone/Amblimation film, Who Framed Rogger Rabbit (1988)!  Full show notes, links, & more: rotoscopers.com/137 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the boats ready we are sailing off to talk about Disney's new animated film, Moana!' Welcome to guest hosts, RotoWriter, Pablo Ruiz, and Ryan Prieto! We chat about the film's origins, the filmmakers' research trip, the incredible characters, Lin-Manuel Miranda's amazing songs, and more! Full show notes, links, & more: rotoscopers.com/136 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The internet trolls are out to get us but the Rotoscopers will not be stopped! Welcome guest hosts: Chad Lewis, of LewToons YouTube fame, and RotoWriter and YouTuber Rachel Wagner. In this episode we chat about the fun Lisa Frank felt character designs and world, the songs, and the history of animated musicals! Full show notes, links, and more: rotoscopers.com/135 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This fun episode submerges Mason and Chelsea in a sea of nautical puns and technical difficulties but nothing stops them from reviewing this great Disney/Pixar film, Finding Nemo (2003)! Join us as they chat about the film's origins, the filmmakers' research trip, their favorite scenes and quotes, and more! Full show notes, links, and more: rotoscopers.com/134 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hop aboard the Axiom as the Rotoscopers visit the world of Pixar's Wall-E (2008).  Join along as we take the world's "hardest" Pixar quiz, talk about Wall-E's life on earth, the Wall-E/Eve relationship, directive A113, and more! Full show notes, links, and more: rotoscopers.com/133 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers are all back and ready for takeoff as they talk about the newest film from Warner Brothers Animation, Storks (2016)! Join along for this fun discussion as they talk about the film's directors, actors, and humor, while throwing in a few Simpsons quotes along the way. Full show notes, links, and more: rotoscopers.com/132 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Way out west, the Rotoscopers are at it again, dog-gone-it! This time they review An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991). Show notes, links, and more: rotoscopers.com/131 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LAIKA’s Kubo and the Two Stings just hit theaters and in episode 130 of the Animation Addicts Podcast, the Rotoscopers give their thoughts on this stop-motion animated film. We talk about why we think it didn't do well at the box office, the incredible character designs, and try to figure out what's the deal with the monkey. Full show notes, links & more: rotoscopers.com/130 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Little Prince has finally been made available! Check out what our hosts, Chelsea, Mason and Morgan, thought! In this episode we talk about the backstory, the unique animation style, how they used "show" instead of "tell", whether the film was boring, and more! Full show notes, links & more: rotoscopers.com/129 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers have gone on STRIKE! Last minute they decided to review the Walt Disney Classic, Bambi, instead of Ice Age 5. Was it a good decision? You be the judge! We also chat about the incredible art of Tyrus Wong, naturalism, Bambi's mom, and the "shot-by-shot" (ugh, we're sorry for the pun) analysis by Mason! Full show notes, links, and more: rotoscopers.com/128 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do your pets do when you are away? Mason and Chelsea welcome special guest host Rachel Wagner to talk about the new Illumination Entertainment's The Secret Life of Pets (2016). Join along as we get Mason's Theater Report, discuss the Mower Minions short, voice cast and more! Full show notes, links & more: rotoscopers.com/127 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers couldn't hold back their excitement to discuss Pixar's new sequel Finding Dory! In this epiosde we chat about the cute little short Piper (2016), how this film blew us out of the water, the animation improvements, new characters, baby Dory and more! Full show notes, links & more: rotoscopers.com/126 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's RotoTheropy time as the hosts get into a great discussion based on the 2014 film, Song of the Sea! Join along as we talk about the art, the morals of the story, the little details, Irish folklore, Morgan's unanswered questions, and more! Full show notes, links, & more: rotoscopers.com/125 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The entire RotoGang is back to discuss 2016'2 newest animated release by Rovio Animation and Sony Pictures Imageworks' The Angry Birds Movie. Join along as we chat about the history of video games and animation, what video game animated films we'd like to see, the production drama around The Angry Birds Movie, and more! Become a patron to unlock amazing perks like ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, exclusive content, and more: rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/124 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mason and Chelsea hammer out the details of this Don Bluth, cult-classic film Titan A.E. (2000)! Join along as we talk about the history of Don Bluth and Gary Goldman, how this film bombed, the "Don Bluth dazzle", why this film wasn't more successful, and more! Become a patron to unlock amazing perks like ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, exclusive content, and more: rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/123 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a double header! The Rotoscopers are taking on, not only the 1967 animated classic, The Jungle Book, but also Disney's new 2016 live action adaptation, The Jungle Book! Join in on all the fun as we compare and contrast both films, discuss the directing animators of the original, the music, and more! Become a patron to unlock amazing perks like ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, exclusive content, and more: rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/122 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time ever, the Rotoscopers are discussing a direct-to-video sequel, Disney's 1998 The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. Join along as we talk about 2D films in the Disney canon that don't have sequels, how this is one of the top-selling direct-to-video release of all time, scenes that are directly ripped off from the original, lion polygamy and more! Become a patron to unlock amazing perks like ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, exclusive content, and more: rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/121 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea are flying solo to review Disney's 2009 2D animated film The Princess and the Frog (2009). Join along as we talk about the film's history, characters, Randy Newman's (AKA the "Pixar song guy") songs, where Tiana stands in the princess pantheon, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/120 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Patron Pick! Our hosts pick apart a few of the shorts by Don Hertzfeldt, most notably, "It's a Beautiful Day" Show notes, links, and more: rotoscopers.com/131 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia has just been released in theaters! Mason, Morgan, and Chelsea are fresh from the theater to talk about their thoughts on this critically acclaimed film! We hope you enjoy this fun and hilarious Zootopia podcast. Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/118 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers are joined by RotoWriter Max den Hartog to discuss this year's batch of nominees for Best Animated Short Film (2016). Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/117 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers review DreamWorks Animation’s 2016 animated film, Kung Fu Panda 3. Join along as we talk about how the villain compares to others in the franchise, all the film's themes, all the new pandas, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/116 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers are back to discuss Pixar's second animated film, A BUG'S LIFE (1998). Join along as we discuss why we can't remember this film very well, so many ant movies, Pixar's pushing technology, the music of Randy Newman, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/115 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mason and Chelsea chat with the French director of of movies like 'Road to El Dorado,' 'Shark Tale' & 'A Monster in Paris,' Mr. Bibo Bergeron! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/114 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mason is out of town so it's another good ol' 'Morgan & Chelsea episode' in the same room! The girls take on LAIKA's third stop motion animated film, The Boxtrolls (2014)! Join along as we talk about LAIKA's CEO, Travis Knight; 12 facts about the film you probably didn't know; the film's themes; and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/113 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our annual end-of-year episode and to celebrate, we bring out a special guest host, Chad Lewis of LewToons YouTube fame! Join along as we reveal the results of the Rotoscopers Awards, discuss the top news stories of 2015, have some RotoTrivia and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/112 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang is ready to talk about the 2002 Disney Sci-fi flick, from the directors Ron Clements and John Musker, Treasure Planet! Join along as we talk about why it didn't do better in the box office, a Disney theory if Jim is related to Tarzan, appealing character designs, supervising animators, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/111 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The animation world has been abuzz since animation legends Don Bluth and Gary Goldman announced they were doing a crowdfunding campaign for a sizzle reel for Dragon's Lair: The Movie. The duo first started on Kickstarter, but recently moved over to Indiegogo last week. In less than a week, the new Indiegogo campaign has amassed over $200K, reaching 80% of its $240K goal. However, they don't want to stop at $250K, they have a lot of awesome stretch goals, contests, giveaways and more sneak peek's for backers in the the coming weeks. The Rotoscopers had the opportunity to sit down with Don and Gary to discuss the campaign and film. Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/110 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 109 of the Animation Addicts Podcast, the Rotoscopers review Pixar's second feature to be released in 2015, The Good Dinosaur. Join along as we talk about why Pixar is held to a higher standard by critics/viewers, our thoughts on the new short Sanjay's Super Team, better titles for the film, the film's trouble production history, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/109 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers jump into the world of Charles Schulz for Blue Sky Studios' 2015 animated film The Peanuts Movie. Join along as we discuss howe we thought the characters translated to cGI, the episodic plot, the film's marketing, the Red Baron scenes, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/108 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get your umbrellas out! The Rotoscopers review Sony Picture Animation's CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS (2009)! Join along as we talk about the unique animation style, the protagonist Flint and the great cast of characters, the ending, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/107 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the annual Halloween episode of the Animation Addicts podcast, and even though we're not reviewing a spooky film, the Rotoscopers still got dressed up in their costumes to review Disney's 2002 animated film Lilo & Stitch. Join along as we discuss "Stitch mania", the appealing character designs, Lilo and Nani's relationship, favorite moments and quotes, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/106 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers get together for episode 105 of the Animation Addicts Podcast, where we review Sony's 2015 animated film HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2. Join along as we discuss the animation, comedy styles, characters, plot, obligatory dance party and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/105 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers put in their fangs to review Sony Picture Animation's HOTEL TRANSLYVANIA (2012)! Join along as we discuss Genndy Tartakovsky's career, Morgan's motion blur rant, voice actors, the obligatory dance party at the end, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/104 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers visit the fantastic world of Wes Anderson in the stop-motion animated film, FANTASTIC MR. FOX (2009)! Join along as we discuss the film's charming "primitive" style, what characters we liked the most, why the "cuss", the wolf, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/103 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our first episode picked out by one of the awesome Rotoscopers' patrons. RotoNation member Rachel Wagner selected the 2014 Cartoon Network miniseries Over the Garden Wall! Join along as we discuss the voice cast, fairytale storyline, art style, themes and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/102 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers are together for their very first live video show with a discussion and their reviews of the critically acclaimed Aardman Animations stop-motion film Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015). Join along as we discuss the film's poor US box office results, why it has no dialogue, if you need to watch the Shaun the Sheep TV show to enjoy it, what is a "classy fart joke" and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/101 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan, Mason, and Chelsea are celebrating the 100th episode of the Animation Addicts Podcast by coming together for the first time ever! Join them as they reminisce on good times and great memories from the podcast over the years! Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/100 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We go back to the dawn of time to the inception of everyone's favorite little yellow henchmen with a review of Illumination Entertainment's 2015 film Minions. Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: Humor in animated films Potty humor. Is it necessary? Main Discussion: Minions (2015) Our first Illumination Entertainment film! A little history about the studio Illumination Entertainment. Minionese and their language. Is it the mother of all languages? Minions discussion at the physical therapy office. The awesome villain family and VillainCon! How do you like Scarlet Overkill as a villain? The music. The 60s offer a great treasure trove of songs for the soundtrack. Herb and his weapons. Which weapon was your favorite? Voicemail: Ryan Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts when talking about this episode on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers review Pixar's newest and most imaginative animated film Inside Out. Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: a Lava review and Pixar shorts What are our top 3 Pixar shorts? Main Discussion: Inside Out (2015) Inside Out is a movie that has sparked a lot of discussion. A dramatic reading on the Pixar Brain Trust from Creativity, Inc. by Mason Smith. Is Inside Out for kids? The five emotions + one deleted emotion. Bing Bong steals the show! The new surprise villain is no villain. Is this the best pixar film ever? (Poll) Voicemail: Matthew, Katie, Melissa, Ryan, Jack Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts98 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 01:31:44, 45.8 MB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers head to Neverland with special guest host Lou Mongello from WDW Radio as they review Disney's 1953 animated film Peter Pan. Highlights Catch and Fire with Lou Mongello. Main Discussion: Peter Pan (1953) Lou wins the award for the best first recollection: he saw the play on Broadway with his mom. The meaning behind “This has all happened before and will all happen again…” Captain Hook, Tinker Bell, Lost Boys and more! Voicemails: Mason, Blake, Sarah, Kimber Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts97 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 01:34:43, 45.1 MB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a longtime coming: the Rotoscopers get together to talk about the 2007 hit The Simpsons Movie. Highlights We're so close to hitting our first milestone on our Patreon! Nerdy Couch Discussion: The Simpsons the phenomenon. What is the future for The Simpsons? A little history about the show and our history with The Simpsons. Main Discussion: The Simpsons Movie (2007) Initial thoughts about the seeing the film. Love the intro, Green Day cover of the theme song, and Itchy & Scratchy episode. They introduce a lot of familiar elements from the beginning, making it feel like just another episode. Spider Pig, one of the most memorable parts of the film. When the jokes/film get too current, is when it starts to date itself and the film goes downhill. Quality animation in this film. Some things don't work like the 3D mob. Listener Twitter Question: What is your favorite quote from The Simpsons Movie? We rate it! Voicemails: Sarah, Dylan, Billy Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts96 when talking about this episode on Twitter! JK! We actually just hit our first milestone on Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're heading back to the early 90s to review yet another film about saving the earth. This time it's the 1992 animated film FernGully: The Last Rainforest. Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: Environmentalism in animated films. Why so many animated films about environmentalist/conservation messages? Main Discussion: FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992) This movie isn't quite bad! It's actually all right! A little history, box office results and more fun facts! Gotta love the bodacious babe, the red-dress fairy herself Crysta! Gotta love the red-headed mullet guy fairy. Music is neither good nor memorable. Batty is a boring character. Not really even the amazing Robin Williams can save him. His dated 90s rap is horrible. Hexxus is a great villain. Definitely wins the award for creepiest villain. Talk about GREAT animation! Voicemail: Deon, Katie, Mason 2.0, Mark, Sarah Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts95 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 01:32:41, 42.5MB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers take a look back at an interesting 1980s animated film, Disney's 1987 film The Brave Little Toaster. Highlights Morgan give the update of the Disney's third multi-plane camera and Chelsea has big news! Main Discussion: The Brave Little Toaster (1987) A little production history and John Lasseter's actual involvement in production. Let the Toy Story comparisons begin! We had a hard time relating to...appliances. Talking about the voice actors: Jon Lovitz, Phil Hartman. Where did all these songs come from? They didn't quite work. The animal scene is just bizarre. Same with Toaster's dream. Yikes! Mason favorite movie trope: the characters searching for each other and JUST miss each other. The new electronics are fancy...but mean! The dump. Gotta love the 80s/90s making trash evil. Voicemail: Mark, Catherine, Chad, Mason, Ryan, Sarah Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts94 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you wish upon a podcast, you get the Rotoscopers reviewing Walt Disney's 2nd masterpiece, the 1940 animated classic Pinocchio. Highlights Main Discussion: Pinocchio (1940) Talking about the production history. Diving into the original 1883 book The Adventures of Pinocchio. What did they change from the original story? Jiminy Cricket is the perfect lovable Disney sidekick. Geppetto is a cute, relatable character. But what out! tobacco warning! Talk about the score by Paul Smith and the Pinocchio Legacy Collection. Stromboli is an excellent example of squash and stretch. We meet Honest John and Gideon again. Aw, Pleasure Island. The place of all vices: beer, smoking...and pool! Monstro is one of the main things Mason wants to see in the the live-action remake. Love love love the water effects during this scene. Voicemails: Mark, Sarah, Mark Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts93 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers go across the pond to review a cult classic and highly requested 1978 British film Watership Down. Highlights Main Discussion: Watership Down (1978) First thoughts of hearing about the film and ultimately seeing it. Mason breaks down the bonus features on the Watership Down Criterion Collection Blu-ray. Based on a popular and famous book of the same name. One of the highlights of this film is the sense of realism. Overview of bunny religion. Beautiful watercolor backgrounds juxtaposed with bad animation. This film can be broken down by the three different societies they encounter. Oops...we forgot the females. Chelsea breaks down the soundtrack. The last 10 minutes are insanely bloody and violent. CGI reboot news! We rate it! Voicemails: Jemma, Sarah, Chris Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts92 and #AnimAddicts when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 1:41:12, 47.5 MB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We just love kung fu! Last episode we reviewed Kung Fu Panda and we just couldn't get enough. This episode, we review the 2011 sequel Kung Fu Panda 2! Highlights Main Discussion: Kung Fu Panda 2 General info, box office results, and first thoughts and recollections. Morgan thought the intro was going to be a lot more epic. The score by Hans Zimmer and John Powell really does a great job of drawing you in. It's very lyrical and dictates what is happening on screen. Big plot problem: Po's "Who am I? Where did I come from?" dilemma comes out of no where. Needed more build up. Lord Shen is an amazing villain. This is one of the most emotional DreamWorks films. Did Shen survive? In frame by frame, you see him crushed by his canon. So that's where all the pandas went! Voicemail: Katie, Sarah Listen Twitter question: What is your favorite scene or quote from Kung Fu Panda 3? Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts91 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 1:20:18, 39.9 MB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's back-to-back DreamWorks films for the Rotoscopers! This episode we tackle the 2008 CGI film Kung Fu Panda. Highlights Main Discussion: Kung Fu Panda Drama at the Annie Awards. Panda sweeps! First thoughts and recollections about the movie. Is it easier to do martial arts in animation? The 2D opening sequence is by the amazing James Baxter. The Furious 5 meet Po. Tai Lung and his epic escape out of the prison. Morgan has issues with how long it took Po to be a master. What we think about the message "there is no secret ingredient." Major theme of the movie: You need to be ok with you. Another theme: turning your weaknesses into strengths. We rate it! Voicemail: Mark Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts89 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 1:08:57, 67.6 MB Links Watch Kung Fu Panda: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent | iTunes Buy Kung Fu Panda soundtrack: CD | Digital | iTunes Buy the Rotoscopers Shirt! Find The Rotoscopers Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemails or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Rotoscopers Store Find The Hosts Mason Smith: Twitter, Portfolio Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Mason is flying solo as he interviews Christopher Knights, the voice of Private from Penguins of Madagascar. Highlights Chris talks about his job at DreamWorks Animation as an editor and how he got into voice acting. Mason asks about other DreamWorks films like Shrek, Trolls, Me and My Shadow, and Mumbai Musical.  Chris also answers a question we had on a previous episode, We're Back! A Dinosaurs Story. Tell us what you thought of the interview! Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts89 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 1:17:46, 37.3 MB Links Watch Penguins of Madagascar: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent | iTunes Find The Rotoscopers Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Rotoscopers Store Find The Hosts Mason Smith: Twitter, Portfolio Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers review DreamWorks' second CGI animated film, the amazing, hilarious, irreverent Shrek. Highlights Main Discussion:  Shrek (2001) Morgan and Chelsea saw this movie in theatres together and bonded over the fairy tale and Disney parodies. Mason goes in depth about the lighting, rigging, animation and character designs. Animation technology really shows its age. So quotable! John Powell did the score. He's like a Rotoscoper for music--Disney, DreamWorks, and everything in between. New DREAMWORKS theory: all DreamWorks films are biblical. Which Eddie Murphy character is better? Donkey or Mushu? This movie works because it points out the ridiculousness of fairy tales. Duloc is a ripoff of Disneyland. But it's hilarious. Donkey is so dense, but it's what makes him so endearing. The theme of layers really is critical to the whole film. The blatant transformation ripoff of the Beast's transformation. The toes! Voicemail: Angela Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts88 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 1:30:53  Size: 45.2 MB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All good things must come to a close--it's the final film in the Rotoscopers' Mice & Rats podcast series, Don Bluth's debut film The Secret of NIMH. Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: Main Discussion: The Secret of NIMH (1982) Shout out to to the fan-made trailer by ELO1138. The staples of a Don Bluth film: dazzle, Dom Deluise, and knobbly hands. The opening: one of the best writing in any of Bluth's film. Why do we love Mrs. Brisby? Classic movie trope: fear of flying. The drama with Mrs. Frisby and Frisbee. The owl and Nicodemus have elements of the same character. Jenner: is he a good villain? The amulet and its powers aren't quite explained. The scientific elements make sense; the mystical, not so much. We rate it! Voicemail: Sarah, Eric. Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts87 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 01:16:55 Size 38.2 MB Links Watch The Secret of NIMH: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent | iTunes Buy The Secret of NIMH soundtrack: CD | Digital | iTunes Buy the Rotoscopers Shirt! Find The Rotoscopers Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Rotoscopers Store Find The Hosts Mason Smith: Twitter, Portfolio Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fans voted and the Rotoscopers delivered! Chelsea, Morgan, and Mason continue the Rats and Mice series with Once Upon a Forest!    Highlights Main Discussion: Once Upon a Forest It's ok. Not bad. But just ok. Classic James Horner. There's alway a wind instrument solo. Mason soapbox moment: Why are there animals that are selectively clothed and selectively naked? It's the 90s! Look at all the orphans and single parent households. Everyone rants about the environmentalist message. Message of the movie: stop driving cars and kill all the owls. The owls in this film remind of the movie. How many people are actually trying to climb up there to get the flower? Humans are evil, but not really! We rate it! Voicemail: Help Kimber with her senior project! Email her at kimberhaner@gmail.com. Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts86 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 1:05:46, 32.3MB Links Watch Once Upon a Forest: DVD | Digital | Rent Buy Once Upon a Forest soundtrack: CD Buy the Rotoscopers Shirt! Find The Rotoscopers Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Rotoscopers Store Find The Hosts Mason Smith: Twitter, Portfolio Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're continuing with our Mice & Rats podcast series with rag-to-riches story, Disney's 1950 classic Cinderella! Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: Why are Cinderella, Snow White and Aurora seen as "weak" characters? Main Discussion: Cinderella (1950) Great example of human character animation. Epic Morgan rant on the horrible HD restoration. Cinderella was never poor. Poor is a state of mind. Introducing the mice, who really sidetrack the movie. Lucifer and Clean Flicks. The King and the Grand Duke are amazing. Wish we had more time. Wait, the King wants the ball to happen...TONIGHT?! You know your dress is bad if the mic thing it looks old. The Mary Blair influence really starts coming to life during the ball. Gotta love the King and Duke's interactions. Love Cinderella because she's never bitter, angry or entitled, just grateful. Voicemail: Cody Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts85 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 1:40.23, 96.3MB Links Watch Cinderella: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | iTunes Buy Cinderella soundtrack: CD Cinderella Quotes | DisneyQuotes.com Princess Profile: Cinderella Comparison of horrible Blu-ray restoration Buy the Rotoscopers Shirt! Find The Rotoscopers Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Rotoscopers Store Find The Hosts Mason Smith: Twitter, Portfolio Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Animation Addicts Best of 2014 show! This episode is our celebration of the best that 2014 had to offer in animation and the Animation Addicts podcast.  Highlights Looking back at 2014. What were some of our favorite moments and movies? Time to announce the winners of the 2014 Rotoscopers Awards! Best Animated Film: Big Hero 6 (24%) Best Animated Short: Feast (55%) Best Animated TV Show/TV Special: Toy Story That Time Forgot (26%) Best Voice Acting (Male): Chris Pratt (30%) Best Voice Acting (Female): Cate Blanchett (36%) Best Animated Character: Baymax (70%) Best Animated Sidekick Character: Hiro (45%) Breakout Character: Baymax (55%) Best Villain: The LEGO Movie (41%) Best Song: "Everything is Awesome!!!" (43%) Best Score: How to Train Your Dragon 2 - John Powell (48%) Best Quote/Line: "Bla-la-la-la." - Baymax (44%) Best Marketing Campaign: Big Hero 6 (32%) Best Screenplay: Big Hero 6 (29%) Best Animated Movie Trailer: Big Hero 6 (42%) Most Anticipated Animated Movie of 2015: Inside Out (63%) Best Animation Addicts Podcast Episode:  Episode 80 - Big Hero 6 - Don't Even Compare it to Frozen (29%) Best Opinion Piece: Tangled vs. Frozen: Which is the Better Movie? - Gary Wright (34%) Now to the best clips from the Animation Addicts podcast in 2014! One big ol' mailbag segment featuring all the remaining emails of 2014. Runtime: 2:25:45, 70.6 MB Links Buy the Rotoscopers Shirt! Best of 2012 episode Mason's review of Mary and Max Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at contact@rotoscopers.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Rotoscopers Store Find The Hosts Mason Smith: Twitter, Portfolio Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the annual Christmas episode of the Animation Addicts Podcast, the Rotoscopers review the 1983 short Mickey's Christmas Carol. Highlights Main Discussion: Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) One of many adaptations of Dicken's Christmas Carol. Lots and lots of cameos. All these characters are actors. Pre-Bill Farmer Goofy is so out of character. Ghost of Christmas Past: Jiminy Cricket. Morgan has a lot of love for Daisy Duck. Mail bag: Mark, Dustin, Rachel, S, Eric, Alice, Rob, Mike. Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts83 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 1:13:27, 18.0 MB Links Watch Mickey's Christmas Carol: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent | iTunes Buy the Rotoscopers Shirt! Only $12! Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at contact@rotoscopers.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Rotoscopers Store Find The Hosts Mason Smith: Twitter, Portfolio Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disney Legend, Glen Keane, takes a moment out of his very busy schedule to talk to Mason and Chelsea about his new short, Duet! Check it out! You won't be disappointed! Highlights Intro of Glen Keane and his short interactive film "Duet"  What?! Glen listens to The Rotoscopers? CATCH N’ FIRE! Glen talks about Duet and its inspirations. Why graphite? Listener questions: Thomas Van Acker: What do you think is the most important aspect of animation that should be taught by teachers? Or what did you miss in your animation classes? Bridget Monica: What story (that hasn't been done!) would you love to see transformed into a full length animated film? Jessica Wersky: What role does faith play in your creative life? Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts82 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Blooper! Can we get Glen back? Glen was so kind and went on to the Facebook fan page and replied to many of the the questions personally. Check it out here! Runtime: 0:53:12 Links Watch more Glen Keane : YouTube Check out DisneyQuotes.com Buy the Rotoscopers Shirt! Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at contact@rotoscopers.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Rotoscopers Store Find The Hosts Mason Smith: Twitter, Instagram, Portfolio Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers continue with their Mice & Rats podcast series by reviewing one of Pixar's most critically acclaimed films: Ratatouille. Highlights Main Discussion: Ratatouille (2007) First thoughts and recollections of the film. Chelsea can't get over the fact that the main character's a rat. Morgan and Mason love it. Morgan's experience searching for ratatouille, then being terribly disappointed with its taste. Our love for Anton Ego: the antagonist who has a change of heart at the end. The pre-Monsters University lighting/rendering really shows. Animation tropes: "This is me" narration opening and firearms not running out of ammo until you need it. Anton Ego's transformation and final monologue. Crappy knock off time! Ratatoing! Mail bag: Logan, Joshua K., Tom, Drew Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts81 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 1:29:43, 20.84 MB Links Watch Ratatouille: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent | iTunes Buy Ratatouille soundtrack: CD | Digital Ratatouille Quotes | DisneyQuotes.com Buy the Rotoscopers Shirt! Teaser trailer Animation trope: "This is me" narration opening Ratatoing full movie Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at contact@rotoscopers.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Rotoscopers Store Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: Twitter, Portfolio Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We review Disney's newest animated feature, the superhero film that everyone loves:  Big Hero 6. Highlights Main Discussion: Big Hero 6 (2014) Impressions from our screenings and Morgan's experience from the Big Hero 6 premiere. Thoughts about the backgrounds and city of San Fransokyo. Technical mumbo with Mason! Disney's Hyperion image engine. First weekend box office numbers! Thoughts about Tadashi and act 1. Problems with telling and not showing. Who we thought the villain was at the beginning. Let's talk about the Big Hero 6 gang. We need more of them! Baymax was adorable. Much more lovable than Olaf. Great sidekick character who morphed into a main character. Where were Hiro's powers? How to we feel about the villain? The final battle was very "final battle"! We rate it! Listener Twitter Question: What was your favorite moment from Big Hero 6? Voicemail: August, Sirose, Bri, Dylan Mail bag: Daniel, S, Eric, Alice, Rob, Mike Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts80 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: Links Watch Big Hero 6: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent | iTunes Buy Big Hero 6 soundtrack: CD | Digital | iTunes Big Hero 6 Quotes | DisneyQuotes.com Interviews from the Big Hero 6 premiere Buy the Rotoscopers Shirt! Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at contact@rotoscopers.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Rotoscopers Store Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: Twitter, Portfolio Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the next film in our 'Mice & Rats' series, we cover Don Bluth's 1986 mouse film An American Tail. Highlights More stories from Chelsea! Main Discussion: An American Tail (1986) A little history of the film and how Fievel got his name. Who's who in a Don Bluth production. Talk of the figurative and literal meaning of "cats". How we feel of Fievel as a main character. Classic Don Bluth scariness in the ocean. Welcome to NYC! Fievel wandering and meeting a lot of different people. Lots of accents happening here (plus a speech impediment). The cats going to Hong Kong is depicting how cats really ended up in that city. When will we get the Rotoscopers band together? The Don Bluth dazzle is strong with this one. Mail bag: Joshua K, Sarah, Dan, Henrieke, Drew Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts79 when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 1:25:26, 20.6 MB Links Watch An American Tail: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent Buy An American Tail soundtrack: CD | Digital | iTunes Buy the Rotoscopers Shirt! Michael Bolton version of "Somewhere Out There" Dutch Disney comics Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at contact@rotoscopers.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Rotoscopers Store Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: Twitter, Portfolio Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roto-SPOOKERS make an appearance for their annual Halloween episode. This time, they tackle the last of Disney's package films, The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad.  Highlights A little insight about Disney's package film era. Main Discussion: The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad (1949) Initial thoughts. Differences between the two films. Mr. Toad is a frustrating character. Why do his friends try to help him? Both of these films have pretty good gags. Cyril Proudbottom is not a good friend. Also, Winky is creepy. Onto the one we all want to get to...The Legend of Sleepy Hollow! Ichabod is a really flawed character. And why do all the women like him? Actually, everyone here is flawed. The old frolic! The music makes this film. Bing Crosby is gold! We rate it! Mail bag: Joshua, Mark, Jemma, Catherine, Simba's Guard, Adrienne Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 1:26:12, 21.8 MB Links WatchThe Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent | iTunes Buy The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad soundtrack: CD | Digital | iTunes The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad | DisneyQuotes.com The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Audiobook (FREE) The Wind in the Willows Audiobook Buy the Rotoscopers Shirt! Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at contact@rotoscopers.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Rotoscopers Store Find The Hosts Mason Smith: Twitter, Portfolio Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers discuss the first film in their 'Mice & Rats' podcast series, Disney's 1986 The Great Mouse Detective. Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: Mice in animation Main Discussion:  The Great Mouse Detective (1986) First thoughts and memories. 1992 VHS release. The whole film takes place in one night. Perhaps a time vortex is at work? Why doesn't that flower ballerina toy exist in real life? There's way too much pink in Rattigan's hideout. Is the sexy singing bar mouse really ok? The first ever semi-use of CGI in a Disney animated film. The clock's cogs are in CGI, then traced onto paper. Rattigan reveals his real form. We rate it! Voicemail: Dustin, Dylan, JK and Michael. Mail bag: Joshua, Hannah, Krissy, Kate, Catherine, Catherine, MoonDisneyPower. Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #AnimAddicts77 on Twitter! Runtime: 1:33:59, 23.6 MB Links Watch The Great Mouse Detective: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent | iTunes Buy The Great Mouse Detective soundtrack: CD | iTunes The Great Mouse Detective Quotes | DisneyQuotes.com Buy the Rotoscopers Shirt! The Rotoscopers on the Web Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at contact@rotoscopers.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Rotoscopers Store Find The Hosts Mason Smith: Twitter, Portfolio Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Chelsea's birthday episode! The Rotoscopers finally review one of the Disney films that they've had on their bucket list since they started the show: Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty. Highlights Catch and fire with Chelsea! Nerdy Couch Discussion: Origins of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale from the Sleeping Beauty art book. Main Discussion: Sleeping Beauty (1959) The making-of documentary from the end of the VHS tape. Discussion about the unique art style, backgrounds, and Eyvind Earle. The fairies are like midlevel Powerpuff Girls. The king's choir is always ready to serenade. Big discussion on Maleficent, her design, her backstory and the 2014 film Maleficent. The goons are based on classical art. Why Prince Phillip is the best Disney prince ever (the girls agree!). The eternal debate: pink or blue? New Disney Theory: Is this film a predecessor to The Sword in the Stone? We rate it! Voicemails: Erik, CJ, Adriana, Maegan, & Animated Madness. Emails: Joshua K, Sarah, Tris, Rob. Don't forget to buy the Rotoscopers T-shirt! Runtime: 2:05:05, 31.3 MB Links Watch Sleeping Beauty: Blu-ray Diamond | Blu-ray Platinum | DVD | Digital | Rent | iTunes Buy Sleeping Beauty soundtrack: Amazon | Digital | iTunes Once Upon a Dream: From Perrault's Sleeping Beauty to Disney's Maleficent (AKA Sleeping Beauty art book): Amazon Sleeping Beauty Quotes | DisneyQuotes.com Rotoscopers T-shirt Morgan and Chelsea's Hunchback 2 Blu-ray Review The art for the 2-disc Collectors’ Edition DVD. What's with that? Andreas Deja's blog post about the Goons. Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at contact@rotoscopers.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers head back to medieval times to discover King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table and a really bizarre movie, Quest for Camelot. Highlights Main Discussion: Quest for Camelot (1998) Morgan has faint memories of seeing this with Chelsea, but...remembers nothing of the film. The movie poster turned Morgan off. This is an example of what happens when oblivious executives meddle in a film. The music suffers. What is it trying to be? Serious? Comical? A musical? Gandondorf aka Ruber: "Now all of Hyrule knows you are here." Garett: He has a bird companion who is not evil! The conjoined twin dragons are the worst part of this film. Why the goofy, obnoxious song? Why do animated films feel the need to dumb it down? What we (and our Twitter followers)would have done to make this movie better. Voicemail & emails: Jaclyn, Vishal, Joshua, Dan, Holly, Phoebe, Kristopher, Karifa. Don't forget to buy the Rotoscopers T-shirt! Runtime: 1:27:49, 22.0 MB Links Watch Quest for Camelot: DVD | Digital | Rent | iTunes Buy Quest for Camelot soundtrack: Amazon | iTunes Rotoscopers T-shirt Mason's The Art of John Alvin book review Bryan White's new album Shine: Amazon | iTunes Jaclyn Cullen's San Diego Comic Con cosplay Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at contact@rotoscopers.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: Two new Disney theories! Wreck-It Ralph theory that the Disneyverse is one giant computer. Disneyverse has its own Disney within the Disneyverse. Main Discussion: We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993) The early '90s were the era of the dinosaur. Vorb tops the list for annoying side character. Is this movie just a giant commercial for the cereal companies? Check out that '90s penthouse! Screweyes does know his audience. What a creepy villain death. That definitely stands out as one of the best villain deaths ever We rate it! Voicemails & emails: Mark, Joshua, Miguel, MJ, Tony, and Mike Runtime: 1:25:15 82.8MB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an animated film of mammoth-size proportions: Blue Sky's first film, Ice Age. Highlights   Main Discussion: Ice Age History of Blue Sky Studios. It started out as a VFX and commercial studio. Interesting to see that a lot of studios start out as a commercial-making studio and then slowly grow to making features. Mother Gothel: "Enough with the migrations." Surprising voice talent. What the Jack Black? The dodo sequence! The big moment that pays off: the cave painting sequence. It helps you really understand Diego...finally. Sequelitis: we rant about sequels. "And this is how we end up with Ice Age 5." The random but pivotal moment of the sudden lava. Voicemails: Eddie Mail bag: Joshua, Frank, John, Matthew, Miriam Runtime: 1:13:44 71.9 MB   Links Watch Ice Age: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent | iTunes Buy Ice Age soundtrack: Amazon | iTunes Buy the Rotoscopers T-shirt   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the Rotoscopers have a riveting discussing about one of Disney's most forgotten about animated films Dinosaur. Highlights Main Discussion: Dinosaur Only the hardest of hard core fans remember this film. It is not recognized as a Disney classic in the UK? Wait what? Lots of hype, but a lot of disappointment after seeing it. Lack of character development. Unappealing characters make you not care about them. Theme of abundance vs. scarcity. Why does it seem that almost every dinosaur animated film has to be about a migration? This is one reason why we're looking forward to Pixar's The Good Dinosaur. We rate it! Voicemails: Jess, Thomas. Emails: Joshua, Mary Kate, Chris C., Patrick, Jess. Runtime: 1:08:59, 36.3 MB Links Watch Dinosaur: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent | iTunes Buy Dinosaur soundtrack: Amazon | Digital | iTunes Dinosaur quotes | DisneyQuotes.com Winnie the Pooh cussing Rotoscopers Store Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at contact@rotoscopers.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: Twitter, Portfolio Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers kick off our Dinos & Dragons series by reviewing Don Bluth's 1988 classic The Land Before Time!   Highlights   Main Discussion: The Land Before Time (1988) We just right into the the commercials and merchandise of this film. Pizza Hut birthday commercial and Pizza Hut puppets, anyone? The Land Before Time beat out Oliver & Company! This movie is the epitome of childhood epitome. Originally started as "Bambi with dinosaurs." Why do the animated mother's always have to die? Props to Don Bluth for his stunning hand-drawn effects like bubbles, tar, egg shell fragments, lava, rain, and, of course, the classic Don Bluth sparkle. 9 minutes of cut footage, mostly of sharptooth attacks scenes. Mason Conspiracy Theory: Littlefoot is a jinx. Many themes in this film: segregation, dealing with loneliness, Listener Twitter Question: How important was The Land Before Time to your childhood? We rate it! Mail bag: Joshua, Tony, Abbi, Lauren, Adam, Robert, Dan, Brooks, Andrew. Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #DonBluthDazzle when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 1:27:59 84.5 MB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Mason's birthday episode! The Rotoscopers review the last film of the Disney Renaissance Disney's 1999 film Tarzan. Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: Frozen crossover theory. Main Discussion: Tarzan. The soundtrack is one of the most iconic Disney albums. One of the greatest openings in an animated film. How do we feel about the side characters Terk and Tantor? In what societal class is Jane? Thank you creators for making a plausible way for them to overcome the language barrier (unlike the magical leaves from Pocahontas.) Clayton is a weak villain. What's his motivation? Just greed? Two lessons for kids: don't run away from home and don't swing on branches. Epic battle at the end, plus death by hanging. We rate it! Voicemails: Sebastian, Dylan, Sammie, Esther. Mail bag: Matthew C., Natasha, Nihit, Matt W,. Frank, Joshua, & Ben. Runtime: 1:54:20, 27.5 MB Links Watch Tarzan: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent | iTunes Buy Tarzan soundtrack: Amazon | Digital | iTunes Deep Canvas demo The Making of Tarzan: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Tarzan animation pencil tests Tarzan quotes on DisneyQuotes.com Where to Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at contact@rotoscopers.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers review Studio Ghibli's epic film Princess Mononoke with special guest host, Rotowriter Mayra Amaya. Highlights Main Discussion: Princess Mononoke First thoughts and recollections about this movie; reactions to the violence! Interesting insights from Miyazaki about the the film from his biographies. Disney drama with the release and censoring the film. The most impactful moment in the film: San with the blood. Miyazaki is a master of composition; the forest-spirit scene. This is the second longest animated film ever and it feels like it. Major themes in the film: curses, humans vs. nature, hatred. The ending is a bit rushed and hard to swallow. We rate it! Voicemails: Jemma, Dylan, Frank, Eric, Hank Hill, Yuri Mail bag: Jemma, Susanne, Chris Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #GoAway when talking about this episode on Twitter! Runtime: 1:38:54, 51.7MB Links Watch Princess Mononoke: Blu-ray | DVD Buy soundtrack: Amazon The Art of Princess Mononoke: Amazon Miyazaki's biography: Starting Point (1979-1996) and Turning Point (1997-2008) All of Mayra's articles The Making of Princess Mononoke Sullivan Bluth Studio Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers review Disney's first modern animated movie, the 1961 canine classic One Hundred and One Dalmatians. Highlights   ■ Nerdy Couch Discussion: Animated henchman - who are our favorites, what qualities do you like in a henchman? ■ Main Discussion: One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) ■ What if Disney made a live-action movie telling the tragic backstory of Cruella De Vil? ■ Differences from the book and movie. ■ This was the first film to use the iconic Xerox method, which Disney used for many of the films from this era. ■ The incredible opening credits. Good thing they had Xerox...all those dalmatians in one frame! ■ Pongo's opening monologue, talking about the different prospects. Gotta love dogs looking like their owners. ■ If they are so poor, how can they afford a housekeeper? ■ The nonsense version of Cruella De Vil. ■ Jump-starting the puppies and their obsession with TV. ■ Introduce our two henchmen: Horace and Jasper. ■ The twilight bark and Lady and the Tramp cameos. ■ Hall Hall and the hilarity of What's My Crime? ■ The animation of the cars in the film. ■ Gotta love the villain-henchmen hissy fit. ■ Old 1990s merchandise: happy meal toys and talking books. ■ Listener question: who is your favorite character and why? ■ We rate it! ■ Voicemails & mail bag: Yuri, Brandon, Billy, Joshua, Chris, SimbasGuard, and Sophie. Plus special snail mail from Billy! ■ When talking about this episode on Twitter, use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #YouIDIOT!   Runtime: 1:58:51 117.2 MB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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-Marie's voice actress and the original production cells. ■ Crazy settings and Charlie's story arch. ■ Why does Carface get to go to heaven? ■ We have nothing negative to say about the songs. ■ Why does there ALWAYS have to be a sassy, fat alligator? ■ Mail bag from Mike, Sarah, Leigh-Ann & Jacob.   Runtime: 1:28:50 54 MB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma! ■ Flying dogs take it too far. ■ Voicemails: Mario, Janice Marie, Jemma, Brandon, Adriana, Yuri, Kimber.   Runtime: 1:25:20 51.6MB Links ■ Watch Up: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent ■ Buy the Up soundtrack: Limited Edition CD | Digital ■ Making-of Featurette: Married Life ■ Ed Catmull's new book Creativity, Inc. ■ Paradise Falls is based on the real-life Tepui (flat mountains)   The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at contact@rotoscopers.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. The Hosts   Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram   Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Links Watch Balto: DVD | Digital | iTunes Rotoscopers T-shirt contest ends April 30th! Send in your submissions! Andreas Deja's blog: post about Sleeping Beauty's goons Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at contact@rotoscopers.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon, Donate. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. ■ Character design and extreme use of rotoscoping. What is the true definition of rotoscoping? ■ It's hard to talk about this film without referencing Peter Jackson's The Lord of The Rings *cue music*. ■ How to tell someone in the Living Scriptures animated videos are evil...the schnoz! ■ Is one of the ringwraiths wearing a cowboy hat?! ■ It starts losing steam after Moria. The Two Towers sequence is muddy and doesn't hold our attention. ■ "The orcs are vanquished. Saruman is defeated and we saved Middle Early! Roll credits." ■ Would you want to see Bakshi finish and do The Return of the King? ■ We rate it! ■ Mail bag and bloopers! ■ Use the hashtags #AnimAddicts and #SoManyMiniskirts. ■ Coming Up: Dog movies! Balto, Up, All Dog's Go To Heaven Runtime:  Links ■ Watch The Lord of the Rings:  Blu-ray | DVD | Digital  ■ Ralph Bakshi's Last Days of Coney Island Kickstarter ■ Ralph Bakshi's website ■ A book about Ralph Bakshi: Unfiltered: The Complete Ralph Bakshi ■ Buy Ralph Bakski cells on eBay ■ Pokemon Podcast Pillows! ■ Rotoscopers T-Shirt contest! ■ Pump-up Week articles: 20 Unforgettable Moments from Ralph Bakshi’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at contact@rotoscopers.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Support the show: Audible, Amazon, Donate. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 much like Alandin and Shrek ■ Megara's character ark ■ Once in Every Show from Spamalot ■ Voice mails ■ Mail bag!   Runtime: 1:37:05 46.7 MB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the colonel in the clouds on the DVD cover? ■ Bryan Adams songs ever few minutes. Do they all sound the same? ■ Little Creek and the painted mare, Rain! ■ Rain’s “death”; not quite on Mufasa level. ■ THE NOD! ■ Listener Twitter Question: What would you rate SPIRIT and why? ■ Mail bag! Michael, Lauren, Geri, Hule, Todge, and Courtney. Runtime: 1:24:21 20.3 MB Links ■ Watch Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent ■ Listen to the soundtrack ■ “This Is Me” openings in animation ■ “Run Free” sequence ■ Morgan and Chelsea’s Lilo & Stitch Blu-ray review ■ The Pirate Fairy review ■ Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at contact@rotoscopers.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. ■ Gotta love the Harpy and crazy Mommy Fortuna. ■ Things get Studio Jiggling on us real fast! ■ List of movies where animals turn into humans and visa versa. ■ The pirate cat is the best part of this movie! He needs his own Saturday morning spinoff cartoon! ■ Deep thoughts with Chelsea: "There are no happy endings because there is no end."; What does the red bull represent? ■ We rate it! ■ Mail bag: Luis, David Lee, Georgina, Adriana, Mike, and Marc. Runtime: 1:54:05, 30.8MB Links ■ Watch The Last Unicorn: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent ■ The Last Unicorn Novel ■ Listen to The Last Unicorn novel on Audible ■ Luis Escobar's top 10 lists: Top 10 best animated superhero movies, Top 10 best animated superhero TV shows & Top 10 Disney movies ■ David's DeviantArt account and Elsa drawing Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: Rotoscopers.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 way up for the voice acting! ■ "This is worse than when Zazu and Iago took over the Tiki Room!" ■ They should have a deleted scene with "The Birdie Boiler". ■ More reasons why Mufasa is so great. ■ Scar: The lame Pokemon trainer. ■ "Hey look it's Jim Cummings!" ■ The Stampede. Hans Zimmer is the master of mood. ■ Scar should have waited it out and stayed in the lion senate. ■ Mason voices Matthew Broderick. ■ Special bonus Zelda episode coming at you. ■ All of us need a "Remember who you are" moment. ■ The Disney vulture reunion. ■ All this controversy, the merchandise, and our ratings! ■ Voicemail, Twitter question, and mail bag. ■ Bloopers: AKA a bunch of random quotes you thought we missed. Runtime: 1:39:17, 50.8 MB Links ■ Watch The Lion King: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent ■ The kissing Nala and Simba, anyone?! Eh, eh? ■ `Pump-up Week articles: Is ‘The Lion King’ Disney’s Greatest Movie?, Why ‘The Lion King’ Has the Best Music in Any Disney Movie. Ever., “I’ve Never Seen ‘The Lion King’” and 5 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘The Lion King’. Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: rotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 talks about her 'American Idol Season 8' experience. ■ The one-hit wonder! ■ It almost went into disturbing territory... ■ The music. ■ We rate it!  Mail Bag!  ■ Jessica: What educational cartoons did you watch? ■ Sara Costa: How can we contact Whitney of Animated Interviews? @storysequence ■ Peter: The Art and Making of Peanuts Animation. ■ Anja: Frozen, some Norwegian trivia, Morgan's singing, and the Podcast Awards! Runtime: 103.46; 32.7 MB Links ■ Watch A Monster in Paris: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent ■ A Monster in Paris soundtrack Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: rotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Michael, Arianne, Anibal, David, Stephanie, MB, Jarlett, Thomas, Shelby, and Lindsay. Runtime: 2:10:00, 63.0 MB Links ■ Animated Music videos: What Makes You Beautiful, Girlfriend, non-Disney Villains. ■ "The Scarecrow". ■ Theory Animation. ■ Wicked as a Disney animated film concept art  & YouTube video. ■ Morgan's suggestions on the History of Animation books & resources: Of Mice and Magic, The World History of Animation & Traditional Animation. Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: rotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 snowman!" ■ Communists, mutations, conformists and beware of Mrs. Clause! ■ Changes made to the film over time, Christmas tree forests, characters and lots of cynicism! ■ We rate it! ■  Mailbag! ■ Two requests for Cats Don't Dance!,  Andreas Deja's blog, Saving Mr. Banks predictions, Incredibles error, Melissa K.always has our back! The Muppets, New interview podcast, Clay Katis is directing Angry Birds & more! ■ We respond to Chad! ■ Get ready for the BEST OF 2013 episode! Send us a voicemail! ■ Bloopers! Morgan snaps at Mason, He-Man, Rudolph R&B Remix, Morgan yells at Chelsea, Duck Dynasty. Runtime: 1:11:22, 37.3 MB Links ■ Andreas Deja's Blog ■ Buy The Incredibles on Blu-ray ■ "Best of 2013" voting: www.rotoscopers.com/awards2013 Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: rotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ■ It's a musical and everyone liked it! ■ Mason, Morgan, and Chelsea discuss the movie scene by scene, following by discussing the song list. ■ Buy the 2-disc deluxe edition on Amazon. ■ Are you #TeamElsa or #TeamAnna? ■ Rupunzel and Flynn Ryder are looking to do trade. ■ The BIG REVEAL! The BIGGEST SHOCKER OF THEM ALL! ■ Muttonchop Minons. ■ Rules to writing a musical. ■ The Eternal Disney Principle. ■ We have a hit on our hands! ■ We rate it! ■ Voicemails: Jemma, Susanna, Breanna, Ben, and Tim! ■ Frozen-related emails: Jacob Koeppe, Jemma Clark, and K.Y. Runtime: 2:02:28; 60.7 MB Links ■ White carpet YouTube vide playlist ■ Frozen world premiere - photos, videos, interviews & more! ■ Naomi Sequeira from Disney Channel UK ■ Kristen Bell sloth video ■ Funny man Mark Alderson's video and twitter ■ Buy the 2-disc deluxe edition on Amazon ■ Pre-order the Frozen Blu-ray! ■ Frozember and Princess Profiles articles ■ Elsa art by Jake Koeppe Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: rotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to the film. ■ Is May Poppins a witch or fairy? Do Mary Poppins and Nanny McFee belong to the same nanny organization? ■ Mary Poppins: Julie Andrews casting story, Oscar acceptance speech, very serious yet likable, ■ Prequel possibilities: musical or no musical?, Mary and Bert’s backstory, will we see her on Once a Upon A Time? ■ Bert: both narrator and characters, D*** Van Dyke, jack of all trades, his poor accent. ■ Was there a romance between Mary and Bert? ■ The Kids: little monsters, list of conditional love for their nanny. ■ Mr. Banks: so extreme and over the top. ■ Mrs. Banks: suffragette, absurd, never any scene where Mary Poppins and she speak. ■ Originally had 37 songs written. ■ Opening credits sequence, nannies blowing away, Admiral Boom is the worst neighbor ever. ■ “Spoonful of Sugar”: how do the kids have magic? ■ “Jolly Holiday”: penguins, farm animals, “there’ll be no bill”. ■ “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”: real meaning of the word, does Julie Andrews mess up?, syllabic inversion. ■ Uncle Albert and “I Love to Laugh”, Mary Poppins doesn’t even crack a smile. ■ Mary Poppins Broadways. Not on tour anymore. ■ Morgan’s Make-A-Wish wish is to play a Mary Poppins medley in orchestra. ■ Mary Poppins is an assassin. ■ Blake and Mary Poppins’ layers. ■ Saving Mr. Banks: excited?, Oscar worthy?, Tom Hanks interpretation. ■ Voicemails and emails. ■ Mason meets Blake, caught and fired, gnawing at the bit. Runtime: 1:32:43; 47.5 MB Links ■ Scary Mary Trailer ■ Saving Mr. Banks Trailer ■ Watch Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Blu-ray | DVD ■ Frozember and Princess Profiles articles Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: rotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Blake Taylor: Twitter, BlakeOnline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 characters, Snoopy's family, iconic characters. ■ Main Discussion #1: It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown ■ It isn't a Peanuts film without the kicking of the football. ■ 60s thing to be a sheet ghost, embarrassing to have the same costume as your friends. ■ It's never a good thing when the cool kids suddenly invite you to the party (see: Monsters University). ■ What's with the Red Baron storyline? ■ Who really is the Great Pumpkin? Is it real? The world will never know. ■ Main Discussion #2: A Charlie Brown Christmas ■ Chelsea finally tells the story of her fainting at the choir concert. ■ Iconic opening, great songs, Morgan = Lucy. ■ This short is notoriously known for being low budget and low quality, recording issues, voice recording problems. ■ The iconic Christmas tree. How did it grow big? ■ Chelsea refuses to rate them. ■ Bloopers: Morgan's computer is on fire, feels like we've known each other forever. Runtime: 1:11:17; 37.4 MB Links ■ Live tweet from #Rotoween. ■ Watch It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital ■ Watch A Charlie Brown Christmas: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital ■ Buy the Charlie Brown Holiday Collection: Blu-ray | DVD  ■ Frozember and Princess Profiles articles Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: rotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Alissa Roy: Twitter, Blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Ball Z. ■ What is his favorite American cartoon? Runtime: 18:57; 13.5 MB Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: rotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Whitney Grace: Twitter, Animated Views Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. ■ Explores the British social strata through the concept of Upstairs vs. Downstairs. ■ Unique character designs; what's with LAIKA and their busty, top-heavy women? Studio Jiggling, perhaps? ■ Marriage to the corpse bride; do you ever care or root for Emily? ■ What's with Burton and his dead/skeleton dogs? ■ Charming piano duet scene. Creates more of a bond between Emily and Victor. ■ The dead come upstairs; chaos sort of ensues. ■ Abrupt ending; significance of butterflies. ■ We rate it! ■ Voicemails: The Big 4, Meet the Robinsons comments. ■ Bloopers: Runtime: 1:17:17; 39.7 MB Links ■ Frozen Friday videos ■ Watch Corpse Bride: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent ■ Princess Profiles articles Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: rotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and The Fairest One of All. ■ Main Discussion: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ■ Animation using live-action reference, first time with realistic convincing humans; character animation; backgrounds; camera work; ■ Introduction of the storybook opening, minimal characters, simplified story, exquisite taste in throwns, kickstarter to get Chelsea a thrown, ■ Prequel possibilities: slave in the mirror's backstory. ■ Enter the prince and his horse, Astor (from the Enchanted Stables books), Prince Buckethead, prince's disappearance. ■ Death by dancing, scary forest, lots of songs. ■ Dwarf mine cart ride in New Fantasyland. ■ Rejected dwarf names: Deafy, Dizzy, Cranky. ■ Queen's dungeon, transformation and recipe for sleeping death. ■ Chelsea's lesson on yodeling. ■ Conundrum: Queen's transformation permanent? ■ Creepy Prince kiss, golden casket. ■ Snow White's legacy and popularity today ■ Mailbag & bloopers! Runtime: 1:40:30; 50.1 MB Links ■ Buy Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Blu-ray | DVD ■ Art/history books: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Art and Creation of Walt Disney's Classic Animated Film & The Fairest One of All: The Making of Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. ■ Jemma Clark's Disneython post. Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: rotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, hair, time period, Western story form, and the Fantastic 4 vs. a whole family of Supers! Favorite scenes, teaser trailer, and Brad Bird really loves Pablo. Where do the Supers come from?; Where did the bad guys go?; the characters. Uncle Rico, iPads, 30 Rock, hippies, The Terminator, and Jurassic Park! Syndrome: this guy's got a lot of issues; Brad Bird look-a-like. Edna E Mode: Golden. Brad Bird's voice and THE CAPES! Quotes, fight scenes, and the low point. Almost 2 hours long! Who do they think they are? The Rotoscopers?! John Ratzenberger cameos! How would YOU rate them? Mason's plan to force Brad Bird make a sequel... or prequel? Twitter, Mail Bag, the music! Rate the film! Bloopers! Muggle Cast comes out of retirement, epic music, mis-quotes, Mason gets a text, Chelsea's lost. Links Buy The Incredibles: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital | Rent Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com. Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: rotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Pablo Ruiz: Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 creative professionals, as well as telling different anecdotes and lessons learned from his career. Highlights: Steve discusses the two parts of his book: working in the animation industry and managing a team of creative people. He wouldn't be anywhere today without the support of other people. Catch and Fire; the 3 fan letters he's written to other studios. "The truest test of talent is longevity." "A great leader never misses an opportunity to build others up." Attitude, attitude, attitude! "You'll know the guys who are going to make it because they are so passionate about it." Expert tip: stop working right before you get to the best part. The cat and dog = goofus and gallant. Surround yourself with the best of the best. What are some myths about the animation industry? There are no unimportant scenes in a movie; every scene is a chance to do something great. Johnson Principle: Person is promoted to his level of unhappiness. What vision did he have for the Cats animated film? What was it like working with Richard Williams during Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Thoughts on traditional animation and the future of entertainment. Single most important thing of great leadership: "Put down the phone and listen." What's in the future for Steve? Working at DreamWorks since the beginning and high praise for Jeffrey Katzenberg. Bloopers: nerd discussion, kindred spirits with Chelsea. Other Links: Buy Animating Your Career: Book | E-book Animating Your Career website First DreamWorks studio photo (Can you find Steve and Brenda Chapman?) Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com. Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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,' Disney App Panel!, Richard Sherman and Alan Menken concert. Pixar: MU Short: Party Central, The Good Dinosaur, The Pixar Theory, Inside Out, Toy Story of Terror, Finding Dory. WDAS: Frozen, (#FrozenFriday Chelsea sings) Get a Horse, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Giants, Moana. When is the next Princess Film? Chelsea's theory. DisneyToon Studios: Fairies and Planes. People in the industry: Winds of Change Miyazaki is retiring, Bob Peterson was no longer directing Pixar's 'The Good Dinosaur,' 'Paperman' director John Kahrs just left Disney, as well as Clay Kaytis, Gleen Keen, and Andreas Deja. Main Discussion: Tiny Toons! It's direct to video for a reason... How it was received back in the day. Surprisingly well! Who are the Tiny Toons? Videos of cars hitting 100K miles 7 different story lines: Plucky & Happy World Land road trip; Babs & Buster floating down the river, and a few others. Morgan's friend's off-road roller blades. Plucky's family: the ultimate dork family; the "spot the car" game. Going on a friend's family vacation. Fifi Le Fume's story line with the hunky Johnny Pew. Find Rob Paulson's characters! Plot hole: how everything wraps up. Mail Bag! StudentAnimations.com - a site to watch student animated films, Cars 3 clarification, our favorite movies and studios, check out our 'Forgotten Gems in Animation' posts!. Pirate bloopers and more! Links Animated Views' review of the TTA:HISMV DVD Buy TTA:HISMV on Amazon Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com. Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the visuals, and music. Where did the term "Easter Eggs" come from? Based on a book called "A Day with Wilber Robinson" by William Joyce. Insta-buildings, bubble tavel, and segways. Things Mason doesn't get, Chelsea gets cynical, Tom Selleck. “You lied to me?!” Most overused line in kids’ movies. Lewis chills under a ginormous teapot shaped shrub. Bowler Hat Guy’s ending and the “Disney point”. Keep Moving Forward!, what we've learned in our own lives, Chelsea should be a motivational speaker. Twitter questions, cameo by Morgan, and listener voicemail. We rate the film: 4 Stars! Bloopers: Forgot the title and our special ghost host; kivin' that dorm life, Aggie invasion; Rock-a-Doodle and Titan A.E;  "Give her the Thunder Tube, Chelsea!"; Looking forward to Halloween; Saving Mr Banks commentary; what songs should Chelsea put in the podcast? Where To Find The Rotoscopers: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Where To Find The Hosts: Mason Smith: This Animate Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Alex Parker: Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 timeline of the documentary. What is the more important story: The Thief or Richard Williams? What were Richard's best qualities as a producer? How did his studio affect the world of animation? "A very special place." Life lessons learned. "The Supper Secret Project!" -Will show soldiers in a field. How Kevin got an internship at DreamWorks. "Unpaid" plug. Final thoughts Fan letters of today: The power of appreciation Next episode: Disney's "Meet the Robinsons!" Send us a voicemail! Persistence of Vision:  Official Trailer: https://vimeo.com/38413085 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PersistenceOfVisionOfficialDocumentaryPage Twitter: @PoVDoc Where To Find The Rotoscopers: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Where To Find The Hosts: ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 is it about the Disney Song book that touches people? What is it like for you to perform for Disney Fans? How do you go about writing your songs? "You want to poke fun but you don't want to poke fun in a way that is hurtful." "The story doesn't get written without us." "We are very involved in the writing process." Do you have a say in who sings the songs? Will there be any 'Fan Boy' nervousness when you perform with Richard Sherman? Which of your more obscure Disney songs are you most proud of? After which, we were joined by Richard Sherman when they were asked how the Concert would flow. Was it difficult choosing your songs? They'll share a little about how they got into Disney and some of their Non-Disney material as well. Both will share highlights in their careers and a few lesser known numbers. What movies would you both love to see go to the stage. What songs were surprise hits? "'Disney' is a wonderful platform for non-cynical material" Which of the other's songs do you like the best? What are you looking most forward to at the D23 Expo? - "Friends" I felt like this interview was very open. I think the fact that they don't do press conferences a lot, even fewer together, that left them a lot more natural in answering questions. It felt almost like it was just a phone call between the two of them at times. I loved hearing the respect and appreciation between the two Disney Legends.  After Mr Menken was released, Richard Sherman (85 years) entertained the press as he talked about Mary Poppins, Chitty chitty Bang Bang and song writing. Did (the late) Robert Sherman know the appreciation of the Disney fans? Did he enjoy performing? What song was the most challenging to write? What songs do most people talk to you about? Walt's favorite song What is the difference between writing for a Movie VS an attraction? You have written many catchy and memorable songs. How do you do that without being repetitive? I have a good time. I've always been blessed to do what I love to do: writing songs "We didn't write the songs for the actors. We wrote for the character" Which of your more obscure Disney songs are you most proud of? What do you enjoy most about performing? Listener Voicemails Next movie episode is FAN VOTED! Get a move on it and make your voice heard! Polling ends Aug 14, 2013 (poll on right sidebar of therotoscopers.com) Frozen Clip from the Disney Animated app (Click if you dare) Runtime: 1:05:47; 33.2 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Babbit and Ken Harris: legendary animation masters. ■ Ah, the “animator’s wife.” This post is from a lady who calls herself an “EA widow.” ■ Signed a deal in 1988 with Warner Bros for $25 Million for production and $25 million for promotions. ■ Was Disney’s Aladdin a copy of The Thief and the Cobbler? ■ Where’s the merchandise? ■ Beware ‘The Completion Bond Company!’ ■ Richard Williams is said to be working on a super secret project. Want to be his assistant? ■ What can we learn from this? ■ Main Discussion: The Thief & the Cobbler (Miramax Version) ■ Characters, animation, voice actors, songs, and favorite moments. ■ The dessert, the War Machine, the Medieval Emperor Zurg. ■ Jafar vs Zig Zag, 3D Roses. ■ Mail bag! ■ Bloopers: Mason learns about Chelsea, Mason's going to be nerdishly positive from here on out., coming up on Episode 50! What should we do?!, Chelsea knows ‘How to Win Friends and hypnotize people’, Pokemon--our highest downloaded day ever! Chelsea’s a "Gen 1: Lass" Runtime: 1:48:01; 53.5 MB Other Links ■ Trailer for Persistence of Vision a documentary of Richard Williams’ The Thief and the Cobbler 31 years in the making! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aidc7gS1-II ■ Miramax version can be found on Netflix ■ Recobbled version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bggDbbKyuXk ■ World’s fastest Banjo Player http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HXYdGGKV2k Audible Book recommendations: ■ Chelsea mentions ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’ by Dale Carnegie ■ Mason mentions the concept of “10,000 Hours” which can be found in the books: ■ Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell or Talent Is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else ■ Book by Geoffrey Colvin You can download one of these books as a FREE trial www.therotoscopers.com/audible Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Gary Wright: Twitter, Instagram, garywrightonline.blogspot.com ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, the anime & controversial episodes. ■ Random Pokemon generator game! ■ Main discussion: Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strike's Back. ■ Soundtrack with random artists, opening in Cinnabar Island, Giovanni is best Pokémon character, movie tie-ins. ■ Untold Story of Mewtwo, is Mewtwo still considered the most powerful Pokémon?, stupid scientists just working for a paycheck, Mewtwo's appearance in the anime in Giovanni's gym, ■ Opening scene with Ash & gang; random trainer with a Donphan; never-before-seen Gen 2 Pokémon; a not so wild Dragonite appears! ■ The grand tournament, big storm, Vikings, Confucius Nurse Joy. ■ Difference between Pokemon Champion and Master? ■ Mewtwo and Mew arrive; who's that Pokémon mistake, cloning is so easy; Pikachu slap fight, is Rapunzel a Pokémon. ■ How Pokémon The First Movie should have ended. ■ Themes and morals: fighting is bad, battling is good; meaning of life. Other Links: ■ Johnny Lingo video Mason always quotes ■ Mason's 10 Top Gen 1 Pokémon article Runtime: 1:36:53; 48.3 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Gary Wright: Twitter, Instagram, GaryWrightOnline.com ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discussion: Monsters University ■ Little Mike, opening credits, Mike’s roommate, first day of class, architecture, scare games introduction, clubs. ■ First day of class: Scaring 101, Hardscrabble’s entrance, MU is Mike’s story, stealing the pig similar to The Simpsons. ■ Final exam: poor Mike, sulking Sulley, canister engineering, realistic lighting using raytracing. ■ Members of Oozma Kappa: Don Carlton, Squishy Squibbles, Terry and Terri Perry, Art, Squishy’s mom. ■ Scare games: entertainment & show us time’s progression, sea urchin confusion and lighting. ■ Other frats, lack of real-life frat experiences, are letterman jackets a thing in college anymore? ■ More scare games: why don’t teenagers get scared?, in the library, scare simulator scare game, ■ Final 3rd act: Mike in the human world, Pixar people and human hair, final big scare, should it have been rated PG?, unpredictable ending, best friends since 4th grade?. ■ Chelsea’s rant about the music. ■ We rate it (all quite differently). ■ Twitter question & voicemail! Runtime: 1:42:42; 52.6 MB Other links: ■ Pixar Post's Monsters University interviews from the Pixar press day (part 1) (part 2) (part 3) Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views. ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon. ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com. ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 funny Disney films. ■ Voice acting filled with Disney veterans (read Blake's opinion piece about Robin Hood's voice actors); Accents = proper English and backwood rednecks. ■ A little history of Disney's Xerox era. ■ Disney's Robin Hood origins: Reynard the Fox. ■ Introduction uses reused animation, "Whistle Stop" = hamster dance, intro to Robin Hood and Little John, justification,  ■ Sir Hiss is a well designed character; Prince John is a weak, pathetic, hilarious villain; "Beautiful, lovely TEXAS!" ■ Morgan's "solid gold hub caps", the honorable sherrif of Nottingham, wolves are always the villains. ■ Clucky is the sassy black woman; Maid Marian; the little critter children; blundering Friar Tuck. ■ The archery tournament: Sir Reginald Duke of Chutney, are you sick of the quotes yet?. ■ The scene & song that stops the momentum: "Love." ■ "The Phony King of England": jamming to Bluegrass all night; reused animation; becomes a top-40 hit overnight. ■ Songs: what is the best song? ■ Different versions of the DVD; alternate endings; the marriage! ■ We rate it! ■ Bloopers. Lots of out-of-context bloopers. Runtime: 1:40:28; 51.8 MB Other links: ■ Mason's opinion article about Epic's villain Mandrake  Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ensues. ■ Interview with our site writer: Meet Blake Taylor. Check out his website: blakeonline.com ■ Main Discussion: Rise of the Guardians. ■ Pokemon tangents! Can't get rid of 'em. ■ Box office: What happened?! Character analysis. ■ Twitter question and responses. ■ "Santa Claus…with swords." E. Aster Bunnymund: the cursing bunny. ■ Tooth Fairy fangirls out, slapstick comedy moment, Sandy (the Sandman)! ■ Manny aka the man in the moon, Religious references or Paganistic? ■ Pitch Black: some fan art is just not part of the cannon! 'Night-Mares' or 'The Night Mayor?!' ■ Simpsons references, Mason's animation pet peeves & Aladdin flashbacks. ■ "You dare have fun in MY presence?!" -Pitch, you're a nerd. ■  ”Kids rule!” More Unicorns! Pitch in the final fight and talking back to the moon! ■ The opera remix at the end is SOOO 2010's! ■ Final thoughts, our ratings and voicemails, 'Big 4' crossover fan fiction. ■ Podcast now posting on Fridays! Website pump-up week! Mason get's a twitter! ■ Bloopers: Disney throwback, Chelsea doesn't like direct to DVD sequels, Mason tries to pronounce Rise of the Guardians in many languages! 'The Great Gatsby' again, Not in Nottingham! Runtime: 1:40:11; 51.7 MB Other links: ■ Interview with Rise of the Guardians' production assistant, Frankie Franco III: www.therotoscopers.com/27 ■ Watch our video review of the Rise of the Guardians art-of book review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWtJ8eHzoNI Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, and the parallels to life. ■ Would Stoick the Vast get along with Gaston? More Pokemon tangents! ■ Holy Dragon! Stoick's got problems. ■ "Kids Rule!" The motto of the 90s. ■ Other iconic dragons in Movies. ■ This movie is now a video game! ■ Fighting the big dragon is like fighting the Death Star. ■ Loosing a limb in an animated film is a big deal! ■ The Live-action Spectacular! ■ Hiccup pulls a Neville Longbottom! ■ Final thoughts, our ratings and voicemails! ■ Mail bag with Morgan and Chelsea! ■ Check out Animated Views! It's also a great place to gather as animation fans. Runtime: 1:20:54; 41.8 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea are flying solo as they discuss DisneyToon Studios' first installment in the Tinker Bell franchise--Tinker Bell (the one with the green cover)! Join the fun as they discuss Tinker Bell's origins and first movie! Highlights: ■ Where's the news? ■ Main Discussion: Tinker Bell. ■ Movie's origins and general thoughts. ■ The history and evolution of Tinker Bell; what's a tinker? (Buy the book "Tinker Bell: An Evolution" on Amazon.com) ■ The music, celtic feeling, birth of fairies, Tinker Bell's "power". ■ Tinker fairies = the nerds; all the groups had "cool girl" representatives except for the Tinkers. ■ Monsters University and Tinker Bell breaking canon. ■ Vidia = superstar, brat fairy. ■ Is fairy romance a thing? ■ Recommended awesome podcast tangent: Talkin' Toons with Rob Paulsen; he voices everything (Bubble, Yakko, Pinky, PJ) , you can't un-hear him. ■ What kind of fairy would you be? ■ Tinker Bell creates her iconic green tube top dress. ■ Terrance--the token guy fairy--played by Jesse McCartney. ■ Tinkers don't go to the mainland; spring fairy musicians; Queen has bad form & bad leadership skills. ■ Audible rant (Queen Clarion needs to read these book) ■ Moral of specialization and industrialization. ■ Morgan's professional voice actor rant. ■ Final thoughts: great story, love the origin story, went in wanting to hate it but secretly wanting to love it. ■ Check out Hypable's new podcast Hype, great place to hear news for what's hip and awesome in the world. Runtime: 48:29, 24.7 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers take an introspective dive into the Studio Ghibli film, Howl's Moving Castle! Join in as they review, discuss, analyze, think deeply and talk shallowly on this Miyazaki film! Highlights: ■ Jurassic Park mini review by Mason ■ News: Finding Dory, Monsters University Alumni Letter, Disney's Frozen Soundtrack leaked? and Elsa concept art leaked. ■ Main discussion: Howl's Moving Castle ■ Somethings Chelsea's noticed about Miyazaki films: BAM! Welcome to crazy. ■ A very introspective film and cultural questions. ■ Character and voice actor discussion: Sophie, Markl, [Wicked] Witch of the Waste ■ Mason and Chelsea's mustache rant. ■Character and voice actor discussion: Christian Bale as Howl, Billy Crystal (Mike Wazowski) as Calcifer. ■ Comparison to Beauty and the Beast. ■ Family themes, very sporadic ending, Sophie's magic kiss. ■ We rate it! ■ Voicemail and Twitter replies. ■ Mailbag: Mulan Episode, how The Rotoscopers met, other places to meet animation fans, Rise of the Gardians episode. ■ Final thoughts: Next 'Nerdy Couch Discussion' preview. ■ Bloopers: Rumbly in Morgan's tumbly, Rotoscopers fan fiction and fan art, Wiki Clicks...Fun Game! Runtime: 1:28:05, 45.6 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea stumble their way into a test screening of DisneyToon Studio's upcoming film Planes. Join them as they talk about their thoughts, impressions, likes and dislikes--spoiler free, as always! Highlights: ■ Impression: it was actually pretty good. ■ Originally direct-to-video. ■ Favorite characters: El Chupacabra, Roper. ■ Lots of planes jokes, fun, and humor. ■ Basically the same story as Cars, but still fresh. ■ What’s the deal with racing? Would have liked to see navy fighter pilots or stunt planes. ■ Music: Chelsea’s theme song, songs are awesome, 80s throwback movie reference. ■ Disney crew in the audience, the “control panel”. ■ Mature humor is appreciated, Top Gun reference. ■ This movie is going to be a hit: August release, merchandise. ■ Turkeys (Free Birds) rant. ■ We rate it! Runtime: 25:38, 15.4 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers are excited to bring on their first official guest host (sorry, Steven)...William Jardine from A113Animation.com! Join in for a rip-roaring discussion of Pixar's first sequel Toy Story 2. Highlights: ■ What Have You Been Watching (WHYBW) - Animation Edition: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (Does that count as animation?), Rio, Hotel Transylvania. ■ Talking about The Oscars 2013: Winners and nominees. ■ Catch and Fire with William! We ask the hard questions. ■ News: Upon which book will Tintin 2 be based?, new Mickey Mouse shorts, Rumplestilkskin (The Name Game) animated film by Disney? ■ Nerdy Couch Discussion: Pixar sequels. ■ Beyond the trailer, Toy Story 3 filled with holocaust references? ■ Cars 2: the good and the bad. ■ Main Discussion: Toy Story 2 ■ A little perspective: other 1999 animated films ■ First thoughts: Happy meal toys, seen 60+ times, fear of growing up. ■ From direct-to-video to theatrical sequel, development woes. ■ Original plot: no Jesse, really pushing the Senorita Cactus character, talking Bullseye. ■ Opening sequence, sci-fi nods, improved visuals, dealing with new and old characters. ■ The angst of the yard sale, Al’s (Hal’s) Toy Barn is the coolest toy store ever, Woody’s conflict, depressing Toy Story themes. ■ Woody’s Roundup Gang, theme of abandonment issues, Jessie’s song “When She Loved Me”, Pixar’s jab to toy makers, hot pink Barbie aisle, very quotable. ■ How much money could all have made from the collection?, toy protocol, Gerry from Gerry’s Game cameo, world’s fastest toy horse, don’t forget the bloopers!, Stinky Pete returns as villain in Toy Story 3. ■ What made Toy Story 2 better than the original? ■ We rate it 5 stars all around! Runtime: 1:32:11, 45.9 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea are flying solo as they talk about fast-paced, adventure film, The Adventures of Tintin. Join these Tintin newbies as they learn about and dive into the world of Tintin. Highlights: ■ New writers on the website, partnership with Animated Views, Anna and Elsa to join the official Disney princess lineup, Cars 3 and the Disney Shareholder meeting. ■ History of The Adventures of Tintin and the Author/creator Hergé (excuse our pronunciation). ■ Find the cartoons on Netflix! Get a free trial HERE. ■ Main Discussion: The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Peter Jackson. ■ Mind boggling photo-real animation (motion capture) from the start. ■ Belgium/At sea: introduced to Pickpocket side story, introduced to Captain Haddock (Oh dear). ■ Haddock’s hallucination in the desert (due to the lack of alcohol). ■ The secret of the Unicorn: Gotta love a good story about pirates and their gold treasure. Never gets old (seriously, it doesn’t). ■ Milanese Nightingale: “It’s my first visit to the 3rd world.” (Haddock: “What a dish!”) The original character was actually inspired by Herge’s aunt who apparently wasn’t a good singer in his opinion. ■ Morgan never wants to get hit in the back of the head with a bottle. ■ Why Antiques Road Show is so popular. ■ Bad guys always have to have a pet bird of some sort. A falcon is always a nice touch. ■ Haddock should really go into motivational speaking. ■ What’s up with the butler? Is he a slave to the grounds? ■ I’ll get you the hat... a really BIG one. ■ Sets up for a GREAT sequel! ■ “Let’s Rate it!”: 4 stars and 4.5 stars. ■ Mailbag, Morgan and Chelsea Geek-out time. ■ Bloopers: Marisa loves Morgan, Haddock, Morgan’s threat , Taking over the world! Runtime: 1:07:27, 35.5 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You guys asked for it and we delivered! In is our very first listener-request episode, The Rotoscopers review, discuss, dissect, analyze, and goof around with Disney's 1998 film Mulan. Highlights: ■ Feeling gypped by Disney’s Netflix offering. ■ Nerdy Couch Discussion: Disney Princess 2013 redesigns  ■ Mulan with blue eyes?!, Whitewashing the Princesses, Disney redesigns over the years, crazy curls, plastic surgery. ■ Main Discussion: Disney’s Mulan. ■ Basic info, what are the directors doing now?, “This movie’s awesome!”  ■ Animation laws of the universe: Thou shalt make a crappy DVD cover. ■ Animation style and design is very modern, yet true to Asian aesthetics. ■ Act 1: cool intro, big fan of Shan Yu, Mulan = typical Disney oddball, how do you get the matchmaker job?, hair cutting scene music.  ■ Act 2: Pokémon style guardian battle, what happened to the great stone dragon?, Mushu = facilitator, no villain song, Shang just wants to impress his dad, “I’ll Make A Man Out of You” is Mulan’s transformation song, swimming scene. ■ Act 3: Huns battle on the mountain, very “Star Wars”, Chinese-made rope, “apparently there’s a hidden Mickey...”, Animation Law #2: Disney women must not have short rule, “It’s ok to cross dress”, Jafar giving Shan Yu villain tips, letter of the law (Chi-Fu) vs. spirit of the law (Emperor), no love story, strange “party” ending. ■ We rate it! ■ Bloopers: Rotoscopers pledge, DreamWorks woes, quotes. Runtime: 1:17:39, 38.9 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the one-year anniversary episode of the podcast! Join Chelsea, Morgan and Mason as they take a walk down memory lane as their discuss the Disney Renaissance and its first classic film, The Little Mermaid. Highlights: ■ News: fake Frozen posters, DreamWorks pushes Mr. Peabody and Sherman release date and massive staff cuts, LAIKA’s new feature The Boxtrolls ■ Nerdy Couch Discussion: Waking Sleeping Beauty and the Disney Renaissance (1989-1999). ■ Morgan gives a brief history on the Disney Renaissance. ■ Favorite movies from the era, the better part of the era (1989-1994), the second half of the era (1995-1999). ■ Would animation be the same if there wasn’t a Disney Renaissance? ■ Main discussion: The Little Mermaid ■ Howard Ashman key to its success, first film to use the CAPS system. ■ The real Hans Christian Anderson story of The Little Mermaid. ■ First thoughts and recollections: VHS, animation masterpiece, The Little Mermaid pool effect, ■ The beginning: prologue song, the seahorse, the sisters have the best names, the shipwreck and shark, Scuttle, how many mer-kings are there?, Triton’s trident’s powers. ■ Three most iconic moments: the grotto hand reach, singing on the rock, and the hair flip. ■ Where does Eric fall on the Disney Prince hotness scale? Is Eric under appreciated? ■ "Part of Your World": love the lyrics, clever singing fish. ■ Ariel’s grotto: the Eric statue, Triton’s rage issues, Captain Ahab, Flotsam & Jetsam’s creepy voices. ■ Ursula: she's a cecaelia, best villains of all time, designed after a drag queen, differences between her powers and Triton’s. ■ Ariel as a human: Is Eric’s castle the best Disney castle?, are they in France?, working girls conversation, similarities to Tangled and Edward Scissorhands. ■ Eric’s flute moment, enter Vanessa, the wedding, Triton polyp. ■ The climax: super fast, all the poor mermaid decision makers return back to society, drunk Triton, the Disney chorus, mermaid-human relations, shameless mockery of the French. ■ The sequels: TV series, song “Harmony”, The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea, The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning, The Little Mermaid Broadway musical. ■ We rate it! ■ Don’t forget the bloopers! Runtime: 1:49:43, 52.7 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers kick off the new year with an old Disney classic, A Goofy Movie!  Highlights: ■ News: Disney Infinity Video Game, The Rotoscopers YouTube channel, Mason’s big news ■ Where’s Mason been? ■ Main discussion: A Goofy Movie ■ Goof 101: What is a Goof? ■ One word to describe this film: 90s! ■ Chelsea’s very first DVD and iTunes album purchase ■ One of the best Disney soundtracks ever? ■ Goofy: voiced by our very own Bill Farmer ■ Max: voiced by Jason Marsden aka “that one guy from that one show” ■ Pete: voiced by Jim Cummings aka “THE voice actor from the 90s” ■ Roxanne: the world’s most awesome 90s shorts ■ PJ: voiced by Bob Paulson; Stacy’s a fast talker; Robert “Bobby” Zimeruski; Lester ■ Favorite scenes: opening dream, school assembly, live-action “After Today” ■ Max blew his chance with the hot girl ■ Is Max’s lie worse than Aladdin’s? ■ Lake Destiny, ID is actually Lake Destiny, GA! ■ “On the Open Road”: the original “Trashing the Camp,” undead guy, random nuns ■ Lester’s Possum Park: County Bear’s Jamboree knock-off, mob of crazy kids ■ Bigfoot encounter: Pete’s RV is not Lorax approved, the perfect cast, Bigfoot with headphones, awkward car scene, Max’s therapeutic post card ■ The perfect cast saves the day in more ways than one ■ Powerline concert: combo of Prince and Will Smith, one song? ■ IMDB A Goofy Movie thesis ■ Conundrums: Max already has plans with his dad, Max didn’t learn his lesson? ■ We rate it! Links: ■ Disney A to Z – the Unofficial Encyclopedia ■ Buy A Goofy Movie on Amazon  Runtime: 1:23:08, 40.0 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 soap box. ■ Why do we care so much about Sawyer? ■ Little Steven Spielberg ■ Yzma and Kronk are recycled ■ We Rate It! ■ Emails from Mike, Andrew Chee, Kynan, Alex Hatch, Mark, Joe T. ■ And of course...bloopers! Runtime: 1:16:52 Links ■ Kynan's alternate version of the Disney Renaissance. ■ Joe T's Blip Page. ■ Stephen Schwartz and Mumbia Musical. ■ Princess Profiles: Elsa by Gary Wright. Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com Send us a voicemail at rotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575 Find us on the web: rotoscopers.com, instagram twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr Support the show: Audible, Amazon Where To Find The Hosts Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been nearly one year since the Rotoscopers got together for their first episode. This episode takes a look back at the best moments of the Animation Addicts Podcast in 2012! Highlights: ■ News: Top 10 animated films of 2012 (domestic gross) ■ Main discussion: Best of 2012! ■ Joys of learning how to podcast, bloopers of intros ■ And...action! Ok, who starts? ■ Getting to know each other ■ Multi-tasking while podcasting ■ Themes: voice actors and tangents ■ The variety of special guests and hosts ■ Lots and lots of mail bag! Runtime: 1:37:15, 46.8 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang is back together discussing DreamWorks Animation's first traditionally animated film The Prince of Egypt. Highlights: ■ Nickoledeon launching Ninja Turtles cartoon series reboot, new untitled Pixar project, Disney reveals official Frozen logo  ■ Main discussion: The Prince of Egypt ■ Who is Jeffrey Katzenberg? ■ Awards: From the Oscars to the Grammy’s where did it fall? Nashville version of the undtrack ■ Box office results: was it a success? ■ A bible story? Bold move for DreamWorks! Topped with an all-star voice cast! ■ Characters, world design, animation ■ Beginning: "Deliver Us", chariot race, meeting Pharaoh, hieroglyphics,  ■ Time in Midian: "Through Heaven's Eyes", the burning bush ■ Haboob! Moses walked to Arizona ■ Back in Egypt: what's the best slave job?, Mason thinks "Playing with the Big Boys" is horrible, the destroying angel, passover ■ "There Can Be Miracles" = fake ending?, the Red Sea ■ We rate it! ■ Bloopers and Chelsea's shameless plug Runtime: 1:14:04, 35.6 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We get the chance to interview Frankie Franco III (also known as Frak). Frak is a production assistant atDreamWorks Animation SKG whose first project was Rise of the Guardians. In this interview, he talks about what it's like working at DreamWorks, his job and his thoughts on the film. Runtime: 0:40:28, 19.5 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is dedicated to the wonderful world of video games! The Rotoscopers talk about this week's animation news, discuss their favorite video games before heading into a lengthy discussion about Disney's 52nd animated featureWreck-It Ralph! Highlights: ■ Go to www.therotoscopers.com/voicemail to leave a message for our Best of 2012 Show! ■ News: Disney Buys Lucasfilm, Disney's Wreck-It Ralphopening weekend numbers ■ Nerdy Couch Discussion: What were/are your top 5 video games growing up/today and why? ■ Paperman: everything they said it was going to be ■ Main Discussion: Wreck-it Ralph ■ Audience reactions and hype ■ What makes Wreck-It Ralph so much more successful than other video game-to-cartoon franchises?  ■ Animation: Felix’s movements are quick and spry, what stuck out most? What did they change from the test screening? ■ The many worlds of Wreck-it Ralph: Fix-It Felix Jr., Game Central Station, Hero's Duty, Sugar Rush ■ Ralph: John C. Reilly Inspired by Donkey Kong -Chelsea was right ■ Vanellope: Sarah Silverman- She stole the show ■ Fix-it Felix Jr.: Kenneth from 30 Rock -Morgan has some catching up to do ■ Sgt Calhoun: Jane Lynch- “She’s programmed with the most tragic backstory...” ■ Scenes of note: world design, favorite cameos/side characters, and quotes/gags ■ Chun Lee from Street Fighter lost her DJ job :( ■ Credits were the best! ■ Let’s rate it! Chelsea get’s out of her comfort zone Runtime: 1:29:40, 43.1 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Wreck-it Ralph’s Animation Supervisor--Renato Dos Anjos--talks about his life and work at Disney Animation Studios. Highlights ■ About Renato: originally from São Paulo, Brazil and wanted to be in comic books ■ Started with Disney--it’s all about who you know ■ How did he get involved in the Wreck-It Ralph project? ■ Relationship with the director, Rich Moore ■ How Disney fills positions within the company  ■ Working with Art Director, Mike Gabriel  ■ Did Episode 10 really go through the whole animation department? YES! ...but did they like it? ■ Test screenings: The rush before and after ■ Technical achievements: how they educated the crew, glided between worlds and all the CGI challenges ■ Always go the extra mile because these movies change you ■ Award for largest cast: new friends and iconic Characters ■ Disney’s plan for staying on top: Goal #1 - Support the creative spirit. Be open, help the community, and get rid of egos. ■ Favorite scenes/work in Wreck-It Ralph? Rich Moore, animation teams, and every department “Bring their best game”  ■ Favorite character? Vanellope von Schweetz ■ Animation had the biggest impact on this film than any other he’s worked on. Day in the life of a “animation supervisor” at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Toys, Posters, promotions... everything!  Keep your head down! ■ Wrap party and the “supernatural” buzz about the film. It has only gotten better since the test screening! ■ Renato has powers over the internet! He’s going to unplug us! Runtime: 0:32:26, 15.7 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Additional Info: Wreck-It Ralph Trailer Animated short--Paperman--to open before Wreck-It Ralph Episode 10: Our thoughts from the Wreck-It Ralph test screening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Halloween! The Rotoscoper gang discussese Disney's cult classic Halloween-Christmas film, The Nightmare Before Christmas. Highlights: ■ The Thunder Tube! ■ News: New Disney and Pixar release dates (Phineas & Ferb, Ron & Jon 2D animated film, Untitled Pixar Film), viral website for Monsters University, The Swan Princess Christmas ■ Remember to send in your submissions for the Best of 2012 Show! ■ New game segment: Wizard’s Duel! ■ Main Discussion: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas ■ Misconceptions: Tim Burton did not direct this film; Henry Selick did!  ■ Touchstone release, do you consider it a Disney film? ■ Hardcore Nightmare Before Christmas fans ■ Design & animation: popup book aesthetic, spindly characters ■ The beginning: starts with a rythme, not “scare-the-pants-off-of-you” scary, “This is Halloween”, fangirl witches, muppets cameo? ■ Jack Skellington: iconic Burton character, naive, eccentric genius, James and the Giant Peach cameo ■ Danny Elfman: the film's composer and singing voice of Jack ■ Does the love story between Sally and Jack work?  ■ Other characters: Sally; the Mayor; Santa; Lock, Shock & Barrel ■ Who is Vincent van Ghoul? Vincent Price tangent ■ The songs: subpar, quick and complex, “What’s This?”, “Oogie Boogie’s Song”, “Sally’s Song”, “Kidnap the Sandy Claws”, Nightmare Revisted CD ■ What would be your favorite holiday town? ■ Scenes of note: the swirly hill, relationship between Sally and the mad scientist ■ Lesson and morals of the film? Morgan’s specialization/globalization rant ■ Sequel talk and Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland ■ Who is the real villain? Jack or Oogie Boogie? ■ Don't forget to check out our movie/Blu-Ray/art book reviews! Also enter our Snow White art book contest! Runtime: 1:25:29, 41.1 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea have the incredible opportunity to interview legendary voice actor, Bill Farmer. Bill is most notably known for being the voice of Goofy for the past 25 years, but he also has voiced numerous other famous cartoon characters such as Horace Horsecollar, Yosemite Sam, Foghorn, Slyvester the Cat and lots of other crazy voices along the way. Highlights: ■ What has Bill been up to recently? ■ All about Goofy’s yell ■ Other voices he has done: Horace Horscollar, Pluto, Foghorn, Yosemite Sam, Sylvester, Bugs, Daffy, Robot Chicken, Sam & Max Hit the Road & lots of incidental voices ■ The day in the life of Bill Farmer ■ Working with other voice actors or solo? ■ Favorite recording experiences ■ How grueling is voice acting on one's voice? ■ His thoughts on replacing voice actors ■ What advice does he have for future voice actors? ■ Does he ever get star struck? ■ Restrictions on using the Goofy voice ■ What was his first recording gig like? ■ Goof Troop and A Goofy Movie memories ■ What would he like to see Disney do with Goofy next? ■ Has he ever had the chance to dress up like Goofy? ■ Favorite Goofy cartoon? ■ Thoughts on his Disney Legend award ■ Making documentaries, photography ■ Dawes Butler as his mentor ■ Make-A-Wish Foundation  ■ His company ToonHouse Inc: voice coaching, demos, etc. ■ What’s in Bill’s future? Runtime: 1:13:00, 30.4 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers kick off their spooky animated film month (aka October) by tackling Laika's Coraline.  Highlights: ■ News: 13th International Computer Graphics Conference in Turin, Italy; Help us Plan our #Bestof2012 show! ■ New segment: "Catch and Fire" with Mason, “Rotoscopers make you choose!” ■ Audible.com: Audio book synopsis ■ Main discussion: Coraline ■ Studio Spotlight: Laika vs. Laika House ■ “From the makers of Nightmare Before Christmas...” = False advertising? ■ Not going to be fun and happy the whole time ■ Michigan water witch; what’s with the well?; Chelsea has dowse doubts ■ Characters: Dakota Fanning is “one of the gems or our generation” ■ Be careful what you name your children ■ Why Wybie? Should we like him? Morgan’s "Real-life Wybie" ■ The real parents vs. the "Other Parents" (aka the animated versionStepford Wives) ■ How Laika does amazing stop motion. “Captivating” ■ First impressions: genuinely creepy; parents beware!; not for kids ■ Major difference between the real life and the ‘other life’ is the gravy train ■ The Pink Palace: Coraline's new house and odd neighbors ■ Chelsea’s rant: She’s all out of "nice" ■ Video games? Why?!…and what’s up with the cat? ■ Similarities to Alice in Wonderland and Spirited Away  ■ ParaNorman’s blatant theme vs. Coraline’s deep thinker ■ Meaning of the button eyes? ■ Mason’s theory: Is it really a happy ending? ■ Fun quotes & listener responses ■ We rate it! 3 & 4 stars ■ Bloopers: No tangents guys, yoyos & groovin' Runtime: 1:13:00, 35.0 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers interview the legendary animator and director, Don Bluth! Don shares his love for acting, theatre and--of course--animation in this intimate conversation conducted in his living room. He also starts off by announcing some big news for the show! Highlights: ■ Is this the right podcast? ■ Not your typical Interview. Don interviews Mason! ■ Animation: a two-pronged performing art ■ How does acting help in animation? ■ Casting on the Wizard of Oz. Why is Don doing theatre? ■ Characters of Secret of NIMH ■ Why Don liked Pixar's Up ■ Why Don doesn't think the world needs more movies ■ What characters have been his favorite/most dynamic over the years?  ■ What is the bigger picture of animation? ■ Pinocchio: "Everything comes in. Nothing goes out"  ■ How did Don help animators "see past the paper"? ■ Turner Classic Movies vs. Reality TV ■ Why doesn't Don rewatch his own films? ■ Orchestration of color ■ The darker side of the Disney Studio  ■ Don on animals characters and live-action reference ■ Disney's Robin Hood: where Don got his "legs"; Sleeping Beauty: weak story? ■ 3 areas where the computer can not replace an animator ■ Don talks Pixar's Brave and Disney's Tangled ■ Animation Master Classes and tutorials ■ Dragon's Lair app and the movie. Myth or not? ■ Interactive movies: Somebody's gonna do it! ■ Movement, (It all comes out in the walk), the blue note, & talents  Runtime: 1:01:42, 29.7 MB Info on Don's Theatre: www.DonBluthFrontRowtheatre.com https://www.facebook.com/DonBluthFRT Twitter: @DBFrontRow Info on Don Bluth Master Classes: http://www.DonBluthAnimation.com/  Twitter: @DonBluth Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang is finally back for a classic Rotoscopers episode with their review of Disney’s Aladdin! Also join in for the animation news and a discussion on the impact of celebrity voice actors. Highlights: ■ News: The Minions spin-off film, Partysaurus Rex short, Finding Nemo 2 officially announced ■ Mini Nerdy Couch Discussion: Do we really need a Finding Nemosequel? Is Pixar coping out? ■ Real Nerdy Couch Discussion: Professional voice actors vs. celebrities? Do celebrity voices really add to an animated film?  ■ Voice acting is like a seasoning--it should enhance the film, not take away ■ How Aladdin & Robin Williams was a pivotal moment for celebrity voice actors ■ What characters were you surprised when you realized who did their voice? ■ Morgan & Chelsea’s experience meeting the film’s directors John Musker & Ron Clements ■ The movie really takes off once the Genie appears ■ Every single scene has either a great quote or great gag ■ Chock full of awesome characters “that have grinded their way to Disney immortality” ■ Jafar: his design & inspiration, would someone like Jafar really associate with Iago? ■ Genie: the ultimate minor character in any Disney film, the merchant peddler, favorite moments ■ Conundrum: why didn’t they just pass the lamp around & get some free wishes before releasing the Genie? ■ Music: Howard Ashman’s mark all over the songs, lots of deleted songs, the “cut off your ear” drama ■ Controversial elements: European designs, The Thief and the Cobbler rip off, “good teenages, take off your clothes” ■ Aladdin: original younger character design can still be found in the film ■ Jasmine: not that great of a disguise, “The Kiss” is the best Disney kiss ■ Sultan: young at heart, what’s with the “mystic blue diamond”? ■ Conundrum: Aladdin touches the carpet. So is the carpet not a treasure of the Cave of Wonders? Did Aladdin and Jasmine get married at the end? ■ Mason conspiracy theory: Return of Jafar is a dream and didn’t really happen ■ Why wasn’t Robin Williams in Return of Jafar? ■ Childhood memories with Aladdin merchandise ■ We rate it! ★★★★★ ■ Bloopers: Buddy, all on mute, the title explained Runtime: 1:26:41, 41.7 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea talk to LAIKA animator, David Vandervoort. In this interview, they discuss his career as a "self-made animator", his experience at LAIKA, ParaNorman and all things animation.  Highlights: ■ Interview: David Vandervoort ■ Rapid Fire Q&A ■ His path as a “self-made animator” ■ What are his ultimate career goals ■ How does one make the jump into stop-motion animation? ■ What’s the difference in approaching animated CGI, 2D and stop-motion? ■ His work on ParaNorman: 2D faces and story ■ David’s favorite scenes from the movie ■ How did they accomplish the ghosts? ■ ParaNorman contest to win ParaNorman gear ■ Mail bag: Luis Escobar, late-night animation marathons, Anastasia/Tangled similarities, Frankie Franco III Runtime: 0:40:08, 19.4 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea talk about their experience at D23's Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Feature Animation. If you love Disney animation, you won't want to miss this! Highlights: ■ Morgan and Chelsea won tickets to Destination D! It's fate! ■ Brief news: Chelsea's thoughts on ParaNorman and Brenda Chapman leaves Pixar ■ Interview: Kameron Nabal, who works at Entertainment Deployment at Disneyland and California Adventure ■ How Morgan, Chelsea and Kameron first met; "Tag me on facebook!" ■ Kameron talks about the Buena Vista Street and new Cars Land at California Adventure ■ What it's like working at Disneyland ■ How do the animated characters live on through the parks ■ Main Discusion: D23's Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Feature Animation ■ Overall thoughts & first impressions ■ Day 1: The Golden Age and 2nd Golden Age panels, Roy E. Disney and how he saved Disney animation, never before seen animation, Walt & El Grupo ■ Sneak Peaks: Wreck-It Ralph, Paperman and Frozen. ■ Concert with Dick Van Dyke and the Vantastix! ■ Day 2: Wacky Disney animation, art lessons by Andreas Deja, the evolution of Tinker Bell, Disney voice actors, Snow White tribute ■ What we missed: Concert with Alan Menken ■ Mail Bag: Waking Sleeping Beauty NCD suggestion, our appearance on See Ya Real Late, ego boost ■ Don't forget to enter our ParaNorman contest & review us on iTunes! ■ New donate button! Runtime: 1:19:52, 38.4 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Mason interview Chris Horne, a technical director at Pixar! They talk about Chris’s journey to Pixar; his work on Brave, Finding Nemo 3D and other films; and his advice for aspiring animation students. Highlights: ■ Thoughts on the hilarious stop-motion shorts, Creature Comforts ■ Interview: Pixar’s Chris Horne ■ Chris’s background: how he got interested in animation, Pixar, the college years ■ What’s the process of getting hired by a big studio like Pixar?  ■ Chris on being a Pixar fanboy working for Pixar. ■ About the lighting, rendering and Lightspeed departments ■ What do the lighting and rendering departments actually do? ■ Chris talks about crazy and hilarious software glitches, bloopers and malfunctions! ■ New animation software: Presto ■ Lighting an animated shot: balancing realism vs. cartoony ■ What part of Brave he worked on: the hardest scene Pixar’s ever done, cake cauldron scene,  ■ Hair simulation ■ Every character has its own posse of lights ■ How big is the team that worked on the 3D conversion of Finding Nemo 3D? ■ What is “bit rot”? ■ Must see 3D movies: Avatar and Finding Nemo 3D ■ Nerdy questions: pizza planet truck, the witch’s inspired by Zelda?, who would win in a fight: King Fergus or Stoick the Vast? ■ What is Chris working on now? What’s the deal with Finding Nemo 2? ■ Where he wants to go from here/career goals ■ How important is a demo reel? Advice for animation students Runtime: 1:08:01, 32.7 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers jump into the world of Japanese animation by reviewing their first ever anime: Studio Ghibli's fantasy-adventure film Spirited Away. Mason also introduces a new super duper anime trivia game and tries to stump Morgan and Chelsea. So join the Rotoscopers for all the news and laughs in the (Japanese) animated world! Highlights: ■ The Rotoscopers: The Band! ■ News: Epic trailer is epic, DreamWorks theme park, Penguins of Madagascar movie, Kung Fu Panda 3; get more news at our websiteand hypable.com ■ Mason discusses anime music and theme songs ■ New Game! 'Super Awesome Fun Time Anime Synopsis Game Deluxe Bean Burrito Game!' Mason reads a description of an anime and Morgan and Chelsea have to guess if it’s a real show or made up ■ Main discussion: Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away ■ Animes are like awkward conversations: you just can’t jump into them ■ Spirited Away is awesome because it stands out visually from other traditional animes ■ Characteristics of animes that deter Western viewers ■ Thoughts on grotesque character design: Yubabba’s big head, Chihiro’s dull design ■ Chihiro: her transformation throughout the film, “what’s up with that guy?” ■ Shifts away from traditional Western story telling: lowest point at the beginning ■ Story: static characters help move the forward; characters don’t grow up, but discover inner strength inside of them; Chihiro can’t go back, just forward ■ Standout scenes: the beginning is very typical of a scary movie, abandoned amusement parks ■ Mason’s theory alert: Chihiro & her parents died on the car ride & are entering the afterlife ■ Unanswered question: were the parents under a spell when they were eating the food? ■ What’s with the roasted newt? ■ Similarities with Alice in Wonderland and Pinocchio; Crow Yubabba is similar to Maleficent’s crow Diabolo ■ Chihiro’s defining moment, slow character evolvution ■ Susan Egan as Lin; Jason Mardsen as Haku aka a 'voice acting hero' ■ Voice actor tangent: are some voices too recognizable and distracting? ■ No Face: unresolved character, Mason discusses fan theories about who No Face is ■ Morgan’s had a No Face in her life ■ Yubabba: great enjoyable character, stays nasty till the end, motivated by only money and her baby ■ Conundrum: how did Chihiro know that none of the pigs were her parents? ■ Themes: generosity vs. greed, love vs. infatuation ■ Rich with symbolism, lots of moments for reflection ■ Last lines of the film (added for English dub): “I think I can handle it.” ■ What both our listeners and The Rotoscopers rate it! ★★★★★ ■ A big ol’ mail in the mail bag! ■ Plug to listen to past episodes! Runtime: 1:19:53, 38.5 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers gang is back with some exciting news! They also cover new territories this episode by diving into stop-motion animation and animated shorts. The main discussion focuses on the four classic Wallace & Gromit shorts. Highlights: ■ Big News! Now apart of the Hypable Podcast Network ■ Winner for 'The Art of Brave' contest announced!  ■ Animation Spotlight: stop-motion animation ■ What is stop motion? Is all stop motion claymation? ■ Is stop motion more technical than hand-drawn or CGI animation? ■ Jurassic Park was going to be stop motion?! WHAT?! ■ Mason expounds the wonders of stop motion in Star Wars and other films over the years ■ Main Discussion: The Wallace & Gromit shorts  ■ Director's Spotlight: Nick Park ■ The Simpsons’ episode "Angry Dad the Movie"; “I’m more clay than man.” ■ Animated shorts spoofs: Mixar's Condiments & Nick Park's Willis & Crumble  ■ A Grand Day Out (1989):Can you SAY claymation?!  ■ Wallace and Gromit saved the Wensleydale cheese factory! ■ The Wrong Trousers (1993): the jump in quality is shocking! ■ How do they do they animate water and floating objects? ■ Mason loves creepy penguins & Mason’s conspiracy theories ■ Trivia: Let’s play the name game! ■ A Close Shave (1995): say hello to Shaun the Sheep ■ Wallace is the king of hand touching ■ Tiny Toons Adventures and WB TV tangent ■ Wallace’s pick up lines ■ A Matter of Loaf and Death (2008) ■ Is the W&G mystery/crime theme over done? ■ Last thoughts, favorite shorts and ratings ■ Listener question & mail bag ■ And of course...bloopers! Runtime: 1:29:48, 41.2 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan, Chelsea and Mason get to see Pixar's 'Brave' and give all their thoughts on the summer blockbuster. They talk anything and everything about the film, so be ready for SPOILERS! Catch the spoiler-free review here on episode 13! Highlights: ■ Mason finally gets into an advance movie screening! ■ News: Wreck-It Ralph Trailer, Mr. Peabody & Sherman Poster, Disney’s Frozen announced with Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, D23 Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features ■ Main Discussion: Brave ■ Mason’s initial thoughts: stunning authentic visuals, great 3D, the hair! ■ The good and bad of 3D films: Thor and Madagascar 3 ■ Legend of Zelda similarities: archery shooting range, will o’ wisps = stray fairies, Koume and Kotake ■ Act 1: Morgan was tricked by the bear spell, who is the bear?, too long, Scottish Boomhauer ■ Which son and Lord is your favorite? ■ Conundrums: Are the Lords relatives of Fergus? Are Fergus and the Lords descendants of the four brothers from the legend? ■ Is the film a ripoff or original? ■ Women in the castle: Elinor is THE authority figure, comedy relief maid ■ The witch & her hut: Pizza Planet truck, not a “bad guy” ■ Lots of Harry Potter voice connections ■ Biggest surprises about the bears and completely predictable scenes ■ Rude humor MPAA PG rating: lots of butts and boobs  ■ “The Compromise Scene”: Merida still relies a lot on her mom at the end ■ The weirdest and most confusing part of the movie: the tapestry ■ Morgan thinks she has Pixar all figured out ■ Mor’du conundrums: confusing backstory, empty revenge on Fergus ■ Last fight scene: shows Elinor’s protective side, too short ■ Critics: “Disappointed in Pixar because it’s not an original story.” ■ Morgan’s rant on “this would be great if it were DreamWorks, but since it’s Pixar we expected more” critic mentality ■ Merida face character, Brave Barbie dolls, the Pocahontas Braided Beauty Barbie ■ Cheap Indian Brave knock-off: Kiara the Brave. Now at Redbox! ■ Our response to all the negative reviews: it doesn’t follow the “Princess formula” at all,  ■ What we rate it! ■ Mason visits the King of the Hill production archives at TSU ■ Bloopers: hearing voices, Runtime: 1:16:08, 36.6 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea get to see an advance screening of Pixar’s hotly anticipated film, Brave. They share their spoiler-free thoughts and impressions about the film.  **We tried to keep the review as spoiler free as possible, but our definition of spoiler might be different that your definition. So if you don’t want to know anything about the film before it’s released, don’t listen!** Highlights: ■ Is Brave overhyped? ■ The HAIR is the star of the film ■ Madagascar 3 vs. Brave ■ Setting: old Scotland is beautiful ■ Despite the mystical elements, Brave feels the most “real” of Pixar’s films ■ Did they just do that?! ■ The clans: loveable, who’s your favorite Lord? ■ The suitors: not so desirable, Kronk bodyguard ■ The triplets: hilarious, free reign through the castle ■ Humor: not too over the top, just right ■ Merida and Elinor’s mother/daughter relationship drives the plot ■ Brave is not “the Scottish Mulan”, but it is a LOT like another Disney animated film ■ The music: makes you want to dance, hummable  ■ The directors: Brenda Chapman and Mark Andrews ■ Very quotable film ■ Best animated film of 2012 so far ■ Merida’s face shape and the official princesses ■ How old is Merida? ■ What do they rate it? ■ Thoughts on La Luna: tender, clever, multi-generational story ■ Always stay till the end Runtime: 0:39:40, 18.2 MB Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook,  tumblr & hypable Visit our sponsor: Audible.com  Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang is back together for a full episode. This episode features a long discussion about the 1997 animated classic Anastasia. And where did the Nerdy Couch Discussion go, you may ask? Don't worry, this episode is a bit unconventional and the NCD is nestled in the middle of the main discussion. Highlights: ■ News: Maggie Simpsons 3D short, Pixar Disney California Cruise, A Cat in Paris released ■ Main Discussion: Don Bluth and Gary Goldman’s Anastasia ■ Gary Goldman: the forgotten part of the Bluth duo ■ Is Anastasia the pinnacle of Don and Gary’s career? ■ “My Fair Lady” plot? ■ Making-of featurettes hosted by...Aaliyah? ■ Mini Nerdy Couch Discussion: R&B songs over the credits in the 90s ■ Gangster Anastasia & greasy Dimitri  ■ Why do so many people think Anastasia is a Disney movie? ■ Dimitri: face doesn’t match the actor, best looking animated mantagonist?, “I don’t know what to tell you” ■ Anastasia: a witty romcom leading lady; grand duchess, not princess; first to elope, ■ Where would Anastasia rank among the Disney princesses? ■ Would there be an uprising by Disney or Bluth fans is Disney bought the rights to Anastasia?  ■ Rasputin: should we fear or pity him as the villain?, eternal leprosy ■ Mason’s 3 reasons why Rasputin is a pathetic villian ■ Bartok and Rasputin’s unhealthy relationship ■ Conspiracy time and villian metaphysics: no time in limbo aka the TIME VORTEX!  ■ Why do kings always keep the creepy advisors around? ■ Pooka: the REAL villain of the movie, throwaway character ■ Sophie: voice actress thought her character's design was too big ■ Vladamir: member of the royal court, quotes ■ Need to know Russian history to understand the film? ■ Songs: Disney playlist worthy, “people sing when they are too emotional to talk anymore”, is “Once Upon a December” or “Journey to the Past” the more memorable song ■ Lots o’ CGI: problems with objects, beautiful layouts, innovative, the pegasus ■ Live action reference or full on rotoscoping? ■ Clarification: we don’t think rotoscoping is the greatest thing ever ■ Best scenes: travel montage, glowing mystical sparkles, very Haunted Mansion-esque ghostly people  ■ Unanswered questions: Russia and Anastasia's memory, Dimitri and the music box, Mason’s enchanted palace theory ■ Morgan and Chelsea debate Anstasia’s changing hair length ■ Listener trivia question: How do you feel about Rasputin as a villain? ■ Let’s rate it! ■ “Art of Brave” contest new deadline: June 30. Enter now! ■ Bloopers: cool ringtone, Chelsea can’t speak today, Princess Tanya Runtime: 1:28:14, 41.4 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers' trio is finally back together again...well sort of. In this episode, they discuss sequels, animation duos and DreamWorks' 2005 hit Madagascar. ■ Why Morgan just can’t get Chelsea’s last name right ■ What animation we watched this week ■ Morgan visits Don Bluth Front Row Theater for her bachelorette party and gets a special surprise ■ News: Don Bluth re-releases Dragon’s Lair comic in app store and hints at future Dragon’s Lair film, Ryan Woodwood releasing animated graphic novel, trailer for Arjun: The Warrior Prince ■ Nerdy Couch Discussion: Sequels! ■ Walt Disney vs. Roy Disney on sequels ■ Poster child for sequels gone wrong: The Land Before Time series ■ There are some good sequels ■ Are sequels canon? ■ The sequel that started it all: The Return of Jafar ■ Mason’s theory: The Return of Jafar is just a dream ■ The hierarchy of canon ■ What are some good sequels and bad sequels? Does it have replay value? ■ What Disney classics don’t have sequels? ■ Main discussion: Madagascar ■ Mini animation principle: Mason talks about “straights on curves” ■ What makes this movie unique: character design, humor,  ■ Soundtrack and Hans Zimmer ■ “I Like to Move It”: the song that changed the world ■ Not just for kids? ■ Quotes: watch me sleep, animal rights wackos,  ■ Characters: King Julian is the star of the show; Melman, Marty, Alex and Gloria; the famous penguins ■ Animation duos: one tall skinny one and one short fat one. “We don’t change!” ■ If you were Alex, which animal friend would you eat first? ■ Listener twitter question: Who is your favorite character in Madagascar and why? ■ Brief thoughts on Madagascar 2 ■ Dislikes: didn’t connect with characters,  ■ We rate it! ■ “The Art of Brave” Contest ■ Bloopers: tin foil hat, future Disneyland meetup, Morgan’s all business Runtime: 1:25:57, 41.3 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea stumble upon an opportunity to see a test screening Disney's upcoming animated film Wreck-It Ralph and share their thoughts. **Mostly spoiler free, but don't listen if you don't want to know too much about the film before it's released in November.*** Highlights: ■ What do we already know about Wreck-It Ralph? ■ Q: How did you get these tickets? A: LUCK! ■ Unfinished product: shows the different stages of production ■ Best moments: various video game cameos, Bad-Anon support group ■ Will you like it if you're not a gamer? ■ Ralph's main dilemna and motivation in the film ■ Hero's Duty, Sugar Rush and Game Central Station ■ They needed a Sideshow Bob rake moment at the end ■ Characters and voice actors ■ Did it feel like a Disney movie? ■ Toy Story with video games ■ We rated it "Very Good" ★★★★ ■ Surprise appearance by John Lasseter and other Disney guys ■ Would we see this movie in theatres in November? ■ CONTEST: Review us on iTunes for a chance to win "The Art of Brave" book. To enter: take a screenshot of your written review and email it to us at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Bloopers: Morgan just can't get Chelsea's name right.... Runtime: 0:35:24, 17.0 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea are flying solo in the studio as they discuss The Swan Princess. Hilarity and singing ensue. Highlights: ■ News: Paperman movie poster and synopsis, John Musker and Ron Clements working on new hand-drawn animated Disney film ■ Pixar CinemaCon news: Dia de los Muertos film (2015), The Good Dinosaur (2014), The Untitled Pixar Film that Goes Inside the Mind (2015) ■ Main Discussion: The Swan Princess ■ Behind-the-scenes 90s commercial: "The most memorable, magical, musical adventure ever!" Really? ■ Director Spotlight: Who is the elusive Richard Rich? ■ Differences from the ballet Swan Lake and the movie ■ Box office flop, but home video success! ■ Kate Middleton had a princess movie marathon to prep for princess-dom ■ Odette: headstrong princess, was she really ever an "ugly duckling"? ■ Derek: Incredibly flawed ("What else is there?") but endearing, one giant tooth ■ The Richard Rich villain theory ■ Re-release DVD cover: Derek has a Bieber haircut and got plastic surgery? ■ Rothbart: is tipping over a table all it really takes to take away his powers? ■ Are the side characters worthwhile? Is three too many? ■ Why is there an incessant need for princesses to have an animal to talk to? ■ Thumbs up for "Princesses on Parade" and "This is My Idea", thumbs down for "No Fear" ■ Obscure songs: "Eternity" and "Swan Princess Rap" from The Swan Princess II: Escape from Castle Mountain ■ "This is My Idea": great scene for character development ■ This is the point where the podcast turns into a "singing fest" ■ Conundrums: the vow of everlasting love, summer vacation frequency, Rothbart's castle, no love for missing Odette ■ Ripping off Sleeping Beauty or paying homage? ■ What do you rate it? ★★★★ ■ Mail bag aka "fan mail" segment ■ Don't forget about our sponsor Audible.com! ■ Bonus: Morgan and Chelsea sing something special (listen with caution) Runtime: 1:16:11, 36.6 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea's out of town so the Rotoscopers have a special guest host as they tango with Tangled, Disney's 50th animated feature film! Highlights: ■  A wild guest host appears! ■ Morgan attended an advance screening of The Pirates: Band of Misfits featuring director Peter Lord ■  Nerdy Couch Discussion: Top Disney Princesses ■  Main discussion: Tangled ■  Original plot and voice actors (Kristen Chenoweth)Is it a princess movie that appeals to guys? ■  Name changes: Rapunzel (European title), Rapunzel Unbraided, Rapunzel: A Tangled Tale ■  Mother Gothel's singing voice ■  Favorite songs on the soundtrack ■  Is Tangled a watered down version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame? ■  Standout characters: Maximus the horse, Captain of the Guard, Rapunzel's parents ■  "See the Light" lantern scene  ■  "Digital painting" blending classical animation elements with CGI ■  Rapunzel's hair: how much does her 70 feet of hair weigh?, changing length during the movie ■  Dislikes: Pascal, Rapunzel's teeth, Eugene's name ■  What other Disney villains have fallen to their death?  ■  Conundrum: Did Mother Gothel fall to her death or die of old age? Or both? ■  First princess movie to get a PG rating. Does PG vs. G even matter anymore? ■  Unrealistic lighting in the Snuggly Duckling scene ■  Foreshadowing in Rapunzel's baby mobile ■  Do you prefer Rapunzel with long or short hair? ■  Listener question: Is Tangled a Disney classic? ■  We rate it! Runtime: 1:17:05, 37.0 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers discuss the 2011 Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature, Rango. Highlights: Morgan and Chelsea watched the documentary "The Sweatbox" News: Glen Keane leaves Disney, The Art of the Secret World of Arrietty, and trailers for Secret of the Fairy Wings, Hotel Translyvania, and Rise of the Guardians Nerdy couch discussion: shift in character design and spinoffs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles design changes over the years X-Men then and now Sabertooth then and now Disturbing animation style in the motion comic Astonishing X-Men: Gifted  Main discussion: Rango When was the last time there was a western animated film?  Is Rango just the "Johnny Depp show"? What classic Disney characters would you see Johnny Depp voicing? What we like about the film: atmosphere, character appeal and country critters Describe this movie in one word: texture  Music: the mariachi owls = the Muses from Hercules + the mice from Babe The big question: which animals in animated films are beast of burden and which wear clothes What didn't we like: crude humor, should it have been rated PG-13, redundant plot (a la Aladdin) Is the film anti-religious and pro-spirituality? Or neutral religious-wise? Condundrums: not following his shadow, why did Tortoise John need the water?, what was Rango's real name Our rating: Four stars ★★★★ all around Our first mail bag segment! Bloopers: the time vortex returns from episode 1, Mason and Chelsea's southern accents Runtime: 1:17:55, 37.4 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this special mini episode, we bring you audio straight from the Los Angeles Animation Festival (LAAF). The LAAF held a special charity screening of Brad Bird's The Iron Giant. After the screening, there was a panel discussion with Brad Bird and other crew members who worked on the film. Moderator: Tom Sito Panel: Brad Bird - Director Steve Markowski - Storyboard Artist Mark Whiting - Production Designer Eli Marienthal - Voice of Hogarth Hughes Alan Bodan - Art Director Ted Gielow - CG Developer/Supervisor Brad Booker - 3D Animator Eddie Rosas - 2D Animator Thank you to one of our listeners who attended the screening and panel and recorded this for us! To view the transcipt of the panel, click here. Runtime: 0:41:54, 19.3 MB  Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rotoscopers tackle their first Pixar film, Toy Story! (Because you're not an official animation podcast unless you've covered Pixar). Morgan & Chelsea share their experience of meeting Don Bluth. Also covered is the animation news for the week, the introduction of a new segment called the "Nerdy Couch Hour" and, of course, a hilarious discussion about the first CGI feature-length animated film Toy Story.  Highlights: ■ We have a cricket problem ■ Morgan & Chelsea go to Don Bluth Front Row Theatre ■ Quick News Segment: Lorax opening weekend $70.2 million, new Japanese Brave trailer & Robert Sherman passes away ■ Nerdy Couch Hour: The movie name change trend ■ Main Discussion: Toy Story ■ Is the entire movie quotable? ■ VHS & 90s movie preview tangent ■ Toy Duel ■ Why Barbie wasn’t in the first Toy Story film ■ Conundrums: What kind of toy is Bo Peep? ■ Favorite scenes: Andy’s playtime & the birthday party ■ The music: no characters singing in the film & potential Sid Phillips villain song ■ The characters: lots of characters but not too many, Rex’s voice actor & Billy Crystal was supposed to be Buzz ■ The Pixar movie experience ■ Pizza Planet: the delivery guy, whack-a-alien & alien juice dispenser ■ Disneyland’s Red Rockett’s Pizza Port: the futuristic Red Robin? ■ Items that are in every Pixar film ■ The green alien men cult ■ Sid Phillips character discussion: crazed genius, pop tarts for breakfast & appearances in Monsters’ Inc. comics ■ Conundrums: Buzz syndrome, Zurg’s secret weapon & batteries for toys ■ Trivia: Woody and Andy’s last name & early working titles for the film ■ Mrs. Nesbitt’s tea party with Marie Antoinette and her sister ■ What we rate the film ■ Bloopers: no flushing allowed, the lego table, multiple interruptions by the cricket & nerdy kid in his room Runtime: 1:13:08, 33.1 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the Rotoscopers talk about Sony Animation's 'Surf's Up.' They also discuss the animation news, Mason chats with his friend about documentary films and, of course, lots and lots of bloopers.  Highlights: -Who is Jessica Rabbit’s live action body double? - Duke Grayson, private eye - And the Oscar goes to…. - New trailer and poster for Pixar’s Brave - Mason’s segment: He discusses documentaries with his friend, Jacob Johnson - Main discussion: Surf’s Up - Why penguins? Why so many animated films about penguins? - They discuss all their dreams and hope for future careers in animation - Is it a mockumentary or a documentary? - Arnold and the little penguins - Authentic surf experience - Breaking the comedic “Rule of 3”: Sideshow Bob style! - Chicken Joe has all the answers to life’s questions - Random trivia fact time! - Morgan discusses her goal in life - Chelsea teaches us about “Smile on Your Brother” - The 4 Antagonists - We’re split on the number of stars we give it - Finally, we’re doing a Pixar film next week! Toy Story! - Lots and lots of bloopers: Morgan just can’t get Chelsea’s name right, the Simpsons voice actors’ salaries, growling stomachs Runtime: 1:04:12, 30.2 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 3, The Rotoscopers discuss Chelsea's her personal favorite film—Don Bluth's Rock-A-Doodle. Highlights: ■ Our new sponsor: Audible! ■ Thoughts on The Simpsons' 500th episode ■ Mason sees Pixar's Oscar-nominated short La Luna ■ Click here to see where you can watch the Oscar Nominated Shorts at a theatre near you ■ The week of the movie posters: Rise of the Guardians, The Croods & Frankenweenie ■ Morgan & Chelsea's thoughts on Arrietty ■ Why Mason is a traitor ■ Mason's Segment: 12 Principles of Animation - Timing ■ Mason talks about his sack flour animation ■ Why he's the top dog in his class ■ Main Discussion: Rock-A-Doodle ■ Spoiler Alert! ■ Rock-A-Doodle's release date got pushed back and back ■ Chelsea learns who Glen Campbell is at the Super Bowl ■ Don Bluth's Front Row Theatre ■ Is the Duke a vampire? ■ Goldie's design ■ Who is the mercenary rooster? ■ Chelsea discusses the songs ■ Morgan's frustration with Patau's narration ■ Favorite Quotes! ■ Our ratings: did we love it or hate it? ■ Our thanks for being the Show of the Week on The Wakefield Report ■ The "blow by blow" bloopers  Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 2, the Rotoscopers discuss the news, the importance of story and Brad Bird's animated masterpiece The Iron Giant. Highlights: Why this is our second time recording episode 2 Why the Wreck-It-Ralph creator is pumped The Lorax is going green Chelsea expains her love for trees...again Rango wins the OVCAFMPT Is Disney's Paperman project a gamechanger? Animation Element of the Week: Story Discussion: Brad Bird's The Iron Giant Warner Brother's markering blunder Bird's passion for animation and story Chelsea teaches Mason about beatniks Favorite Scenes: Coffeezilla, The Prayer & The Deer The Giant's CGI animation 1950s references and inspiration Themes Hogarth's father figures Why so many single-parent stories in animation? Favorite quotes: The brain, "Hog Hug!", "luckiest kid in America", "blah blah blah" We're bringing the term "wig out" back How many stars do we give it? Shout out to our 100 listeners! ...And of course: Bloopers Runtime: 1:11:08, 32.6 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the PILOT episode of The Rotoscopers! After months in the making, we finally made it. In this episode, the Rotoscopers discuss who they are and why they're podcasting, why they chose the name "Rotoscopers", favorite/least favorite films of 2011, upcoming films of 2012 and a fun, review of Disney's Beauty & the Beast (1991). Full show notes, links & more: rotoscopers.com/1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices