Writers Get Animated

080 - The Breakdown: Duck Amuck

Chris and Mackenzie breakdown Duck Amuck! In our words, we once again English-major-the-crap-out-of something. What’s a story? What’s a plot? What even is animation, bro? How much can be taken away from Daffy Duck before he stops being Daffy Duck? What’s the origin of Angry Birds? How do you tell the difference between Daffy and Donald? Do animated characters have reveries? Have you always wanted to do a sea picture? Are you ready to breakdown, shakedown? Previously on Writers Get Animated 015 - The Breakdown: What’s Opera, Doc? - http://bit.ly/wga-015 043 - The Breakdown: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice - http://bit.ly/wga-043 Links Bob Seger’s “Shakedown” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3MTFJz50qc Charles M. Jones - http://www.chuckjones.com The Poseidon Adventure - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Poseidon_Adventure_(1972_film) Bambi vs. Godzilla - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-wUdetAAlY Michael Maltese - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Maltese Tom and Jerry (Chuck Jones era) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_and_Jerry#Chuck_Jones_era_.281963.E2.80.9367.29 Dexter’s Laboratory - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dexter%27s_Laboratory Face/Off - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Face/Off Space Jam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9FImc2LOr8 The classical unities - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_unities How to pronounce “accio” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_spells_in_Harry_Potter Samuel Beckett - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Beckett The Village Blacksmith (Longfellow) - http://www.hwlongfellow.org/poems_poem.php?pid=38 Kendall Haney on Twitter - https://twitter.com/kendallmhaney

079 - Writers Get In-Animated

In recognition that Cars 3 is a thing, we look at the tradition of bringing life to things that aren’t alive! Why would you use inanimate objects to tell a story? Chris and Mackenzie look at The Brave Little Toaster and Luxo Jr. Who knew that The Brave Little Toaster had a Pixar pedigree? What does The Brave Little Toaster have in common with the Toy Story films? Is there anything that Jon Lovitz can’t do? Does anyone really love their vacuum? What other podcast can talk about Home Alone, Mr. Mom, Tony Kushner, and talking toasters in the same episode? I think you know the answer. Links About The Brave Little Toaster http://bit.ly/2rlL9CI About Luxo Jr. http://bit.ly/2rmgWmE. Listen to the soundtrack to The Brave Little Toaster on Apple Music http://bit.ly/2rmkipQ Sean Charmatz “Secret World of Stuff” http://bit.ly/2rmasV5 About Thurl Ravenscroft http://bit.ly/2t7zEjx About Johnnie Fedora and Alice Bluebonnet http://bit.ly/2sywEzC About Susie The Little Blue Coupe http://bit.ly/2t7WmI4 About Caroline, or Change http://bit.ly/2sypknG ‘Toast’ - Chloe Sevigny - http://bit.ly/2sypjA8

078 - To Hellboy and Back Again

Oh crap. It’s Hellboy! The animated one. From ten years ago. A new Hellboy reboot has been announced, so why not talk about the red, angry guy? What makes Hellboy Hellboy? What is the true struggle of Hellboy and will we ever see it on-screen? Mackenzie’s love and knowledge of Hellboy makes up for Chris’ lack of knowledge. How does adaptation work? How hard does your suspension of disbelief have to work to buy into the Hellboy world? Links About Hellboy http://bit.ly/2r1k8nD About Hellboy: Sword of Storms http://bit.ly/2skfHbw About Hellboy Animated http://bit.ly/2skrg2F David Harbour Teases ‘Hellboy’ Reboot As ‘Darker,’ ‘More of a Character Piece’ http://bit.ly/2r10kRz Hellboy: Pancakes http://bit.ly/2r1kquF About Guillermo del Toro http://bit.ly/2skG29j Watch the Hellboy movie http://nflx.it/2r1bequ About Gargoyles http://bit.ly/2r1lyyB Our episode “How to Suspend Your Disbelief Without Really Trying” http://bit.ly/2skvNC7

077 - Make Animation Great Again

Chris and Mackenzie get political: Groening-style! Ralph Wiggum for President! Richard Nixon’s Head is back! Let’s make Animation great again? What are the ways that animation satirizes the political process, voters, and the office of the presidency? What are the presidential tropes? How do The Simpsons tackle politics? Links About E Pluribus Wiggum http://bit.ly/2suxIjY About A Head in the Polls http://bit.ly/2suCSMP Watch E Pluribus Wiggum http://bit.ly/2sus6WF Watch A Head in the Polls http://nflx.it/2suiVpo About Tiny Toons episode “Washingtoon” http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Recap/TinyToonAdventuresS3E11Washingtoon Our Episode about The Critic https://overcast.fm/+FkrWkWcAE

076 - Does It Hold Up? The Black Cauldron

Venture forth into the world of Prydain with Chris and Mackenzie as they seek what makes The Black Cauldron so monumental! Chris delves back into his childhood to see if one of his favorite movies hold up. What makes a hero? How long does it take to introduce characters? How do you adapt a five book series into a single movie? Why is the only impression Chris is good at one that Mackenzie can't stand? Special thanks to Aaron Waltke (https://twitter.com/goodaaron), writer for Trollhunters for sharing his best, worst, and most constructive notes! Links About The Black Cauldron http://bit.ly/2rVUW2P About The Chronicles of Prydain http://bit.ly/2rW1miA Revisiting The Black Cauldron http://slate.me/2rVQ91n https://bplusmovieblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/the-black-cauldron-2.png http://images.tfaw.com/tfaw2007/blog/Legend_of_Zelda_artwork.jpg https://i1.wp.com/nintendotimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Zelda-Cliff.jpg Wizards: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizards_(film) Previous Does It Hold Up Episode https://overcast.fm/+FkrXjrEbE

075 - The Simpsons Begin

In this week’s episode, Chris and Mackenzie talk about the very first Simpsons episodes! The ones before the first premiere season premiere. Yeah, we’re going that far back. A whole 30 years, Marty! We mean, Listeners! What parts of The Simpsons haven’t changed in 30 years? And when America’s favorite family has changed, why did they change? Is there anything interesting about turning 30? Are you younger than the Simpsons shorts on the Tracey Ullman Show? What’s the difference between a short and an episode? Can Chris say the word ‘shouts’? What is the best Simpsons short? Do the design eras of The Simpsons line up with any storytelling eras? Whatever happened to Spider-pig? How much is Zoidberg’s sandwich stock worth these days? History of The Simpsons – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_The_Simpsons The Simpsons Shorts – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Simpsons_shorts The Tracey Ullman Show – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tracey_Ullman_Show Life in Hell 13 of the Best “Life in Hell” Comics by Matt Groening – https://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/13-of-the-best-life-in-hell-comics-by-matt-groen?utm_term=.glajDWxV7#.qtvOXqMPB Types of Sketches – http://edtoolisblog.tumblr.com/post/52894906491/types-of-sketches-or-scenes-2 ‘Leap’ in the Merriam-Webster dictionary – https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leap

074 - All About Smurfette - Smurfs: The Lost Village

Welcome to Smurfs Get Smurfinated! On Smurf Day, we smurf about Smurfs: The Lost Village! It’s Smurfette and the Hero’s Journey! All About Smurfette! Chris and Mackenzie look at what makes a Smurf a Smurf. How does this film fix a problematic backstory? Is it feminist? Is it progressive? Links Smurfs Production Blog http://bit.ly/2q8JDp0 For Smurfs: The Lost Village‘s art department, it’s great to feel blue! http://bit.ly/2pDQaVa The Smurfs http://bit.ly/2pDQDXJ How “Smurfs” director Kelly Asbury & his team at Sony Pictures Animation finally found their way to “The Lost Village” http://huff.to/2pDU9kV Going Into and Beyond Peyo’s World for ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ http://bit.ly/2q8Ikqa Where is the Smurfs Nostalgia? http://bit.ly/2pDB8iu Smurfing Sing Song Album http://bit.ly/2pDAQbg

073 - Who's The Boss Baby?

Podcasts are for closers! Chris and Mackenzie get down to business with The Boss Baby! What is the story? How do you choose a main character? How do you adapt a children’s book into a 90-minute movie? What do you add? What is a dream? Are Elvis impersonators ever a bad thing? Links About The Boss Baby http://bit.ly/2pLMt1u The Picture Book Behind the New Movie Boss Baby http://n.pr/2pFwhAC How DreamWorks Animation Went Retro with ‘The Boss Baby’ 2D Fantasies http://bit.ly/2pLOP0l The Boss Baby http://fox.co/2pLTXS0 About the Animation Oscar Rules Change http://bit.ly/2pLJiqP Hyptheticast http://apple.co/2pFEx3y

072 - Rebels Retrospective

Chris and Mackenzie blast off again in another Star Wars episode! It’s their Star Wars: Rebels Retrospective! In an episode recorded before Star Wars Celebration, Mackenzie correctly prophesied that season 4 would be the final season of Rebels, but we still have questions! Will the Bendu have more? Who is marked for death? How many battles will they win or lose? How great would it be if Jedi were in every movie you haven’t seen? What are our hopes for the future of Star Wars in animation? Links ‘Star Wars Rebels’ to end after Season 4, trailer reveals returning characters and new looks http://nydn.us/2qkRblY STAR WARS REBELS: DAVE FILONI DISCUSSES KALLUS' ARC, MAUL'S FATE, AND MORE OF SEASON 3'S BIG STORYLINES http://bit.ly/2prP6r2 Rebels Recon: Twin Suns http://bit.ly/2qkTuFI About the Bendu http://bit.ly/2ql9V4C ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Confirms ‘General’ Hera in Season 4, ‘Rogue One’ Role Read More: 'Star Wars Rebels' Boss Confirms 'General' Hera in Season 4 http://bit.ly/2ql2ryJ “Thrawn’s Web” theme http://bit.ly/2prTJBE Ganondorf’s Theme from Ocarina of Time http://bit.ly/2qkIFn6

071 - There's Something About Imaginary Mary

Cuddle up with with Chris, Mackenzie, and Rachel Dratch- in cute, fuzzy monster mode! It's Imaginary Mary! There's another live action/animation hybrid show in prime time, folks! This is not a drill! What happens when bad things happen to nice people? How much can a cute character get away with saying? How are relationships portrayed in sitcoms and how is Imaginary Mary different? Besides, you know, the animated, imaginary monster. She's sooooo cute! Links Watch Imaginary Mary http://abc.tv/2pICERz ‘Imaginary Mary’: Jenna Elfman on Acting Opposite 25 Co-Stars Who Can’t Stop Staring at Her http://bit.ly/2pJqw5u Imaginary Mary Trailer http://bit.ly/2pIQ2VF Here’s A New Look At ABC’s Upcoming Hybrid Series ‘Imaginary Mary’ http://bit.ly/2pIZrNa 'Imaginary Mary': How the Look of the CG Title Character Evolved http://bit.ly/2pJeoS2 Daddy Issues: Son of Zorn and The Venture Bros. http://bit.ly/wga-042