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Jan 15, 2021
Jan 15, 2021
1 hr 12 min
It's a new year and a new season! We're unpacking the themes and ideas in Pixar's latest film, Soul! What makes life so special? What is the "spark?" How does Pixar (and Pete Docter) continue create rich, tangible worlds based on ideas?
Links
Watch Pixar's Soul on Disney+
It’s Like a Magic Trick: Pete Docter and Dana Murray on Pixar's Soul
Pete Docter, Kemp Powers & Dana Murray Interview: Soul
Dec 18, 2020
Dec 18, 2020
46 min
There's a new Star Wars Holiday Special, and it's LEGO! Does the new LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special pass as authentic Star Wars and as a true holiday specials? What Star Wars expectations do we have? What holiday special tropes pay off in this adventure?
Previously on Writers Get Animated
152 - Klaus: A Very Early, Very Special Christmas Special Christmas Special
128 - A Very Special Hanukkah Special
102 - A Very Special Christmas Special Christmas Special III: Revenge of Claus
052 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas Turns 50!
004 - A Very Special Christmas Special Christmas Special
Links
Watch the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special on Disney+
Dec 4, 2020
Dec 4, 2020
52 min
The Warner Brothers and the Warner Sister are back! Is this a reboot, a sequel, or a continuation? We investigate audience expectations, including our own, to see how much difference 22 years can make when a show returns!
Previously on Writers Get Animated
045 - Bologna in Our Slacks: Animaniacs!
Links
Watch Animaniacs on Hulu
Nov 20, 2020
Nov 20, 2020
52 min
Who knew that one of the best movies to compliment 2020 would be a Laika film from 2012? This week we discuss the strangely timely message of ParaNorman! How can the passage time help a story's message?
Links
Watch ParaNorman on Netflix
Chris Butler and Sam Fell interview: on writing and directing ParaNorman
Nov 6, 2020
Nov 6, 2020
50 min
Have you ever experienced a crushing rejection? It's rough. But, as we learn from "DuckTales" and "Steven Universe," there are healthy ways to deal with rejection. We unpack representations of relationships, love interests, and rejections. Chris even expresses his hatred of the term "friend zone."
Oct 23, 2020
Oct 23, 2020
1 hr 12 min
Once a year, we binge for you! It's the best new animated shows of 2020! 2020 has given us so many new shows, we can barely keep up! We cover new shows for young audiences, shows for the whole family, and shows for "adults." Will you find a new favorite?
Previously on Writers Get Animated
169 - Happy Birthday, Bugs Bunny!
168 - Current Trends in Adult Animation
163 - Never Fear, The Rocketeer’s Here!
162 - Magical Adventures in The Owl House, Hoot!
159 - Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
156 - Harley Quinn!
Oct 9, 2020
Oct 9, 2020
1 hr 6 min
We’re breaking tradition and are discussing a Disney live action remake that is actually live action: Mulan! How does this version of Mulan compare to the original animated film? What is improved? Who is the audience for this new version?
Previously on Writers Get Animated
027 - Is The Jungle Book (2016) an Animated Movie?
144 - Circle of Remakes: The Lion King (2019)
Sep 25, 2020
Sep 25, 2020
1 hr 12 min
It's the Emmys! We look at what we can learn from each of this year's nominees. It's an eclectic bunch! Big Mouth, Bob’s Burgers, BoJack Horseman, Rick And Morty, The Simpsons, Forky Asks A Question, Robot Chicken, and Steven Universe Future!
Previously on Writers Get Animated
148 - 2019 Best Short Form Animated Program Emmy Nominees!
147 - 2019 Best Animated Program Emmy Nominees
Sep 11, 2020
Sep 11, 2020
1 hr 36 sec
Today we’re breaking down one of the best scenes in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: the reveal of Olivia... You know... How does this great film set, reset, and subvert our expectations? How do you switch tone as necessary? How do character details and specificity influence a scene?
Previously on Writers Get Animated
129 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Links
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’: Making Doc Ock Olivia the Subversive Secret Weapon
Aug 28, 2020
Aug 28, 2020
1 hr 6 min
In this episode, we look at what makes a satisfying ending! By looking at three different series finales (Wizards, Doc McStuffins, and Steven Universe:Future), we try to see how endings function and how you can stick the landing of your story.
Previously on Writers Get Animated
165 - Ended, The Clone Wars Have
161- Nice While It Lasted: The End of BoJack Horseman
157 - The Return of the Writers from Harvey Girls Forever!
137 - Star Vs. The Forces of Evil: The Beginning of the End
Links
‘Steven Universe’ creator Rebecca Sugar explains the series finale, ‘Future’—and her future
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