Season 5

Disney+ is here, and the Disney Vault is mostly open! Our trip through the Disney canon continues as we go back through the early shorts of Disney to see if we can identify Disney DNA. What makes Disney Disney? What has changed through the years? What can we learn from these early Disney shorts? Why would you ever trust Goofy to drive you anywhere?
Previously on Writers Get Animated
Canon in Disney Part I: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Canon in Disney Part II: The Not-So-Golden Age
Canon in Disney Part III: The New Classics
Canon in Disney Part IV: Without Walt
Canon in Disney Part V: Welcome to the Disney Renaissance
Canon in Disney Part VI: The Lost Era
Canon in Disney Part VII: Modern Disney in Bolt and Frozen
 

When is a sequel justified? Or… How do you make a sequel that’s just as merited as the first film when you’re writing for the sequel to the biggest animated film of all time (besides The Lion King)? This week, we plunge into the icy waters of Frozen II (2)! What else does Elsa have to do to complete her character arc? What can Idina Menzel sing about this time? What do you do when your characters get comfortable? Can a snowman make you cry?
 
Links
 
Buzzfeed Facts About Frozen 2: https://www.buzzfeed.com/noradominick/frozen-2-behind-the-scenes-facts 
Episode 154 about Frozen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/writers-get-animated/id1059055576?i=1000422610016

It’s (almost) Christmastime, so we unwrap your gift early to talk Klaus on Netflix! What kinds of stories can you tell with Santa? What are the tropes and trappings of Santa? How successful can a dark and gritty reboot of Santa be?
Links
Klaus director pushed past the limitations of traditional animation
SPA Studios on YouTube
Watch Klaus on Netflix

How do you tell a story without words? We look at the tools and techniques used in Genndy Tartakovsky’s new show: Primal! How can color and staging tell your story? How do you show a changing relationship without words?
Links
Watch Primal on Adult Swim
About the Herculoids
About Act Without Words I
 

Yes, they are creepy and kooky, but they're also one of the most beloved families ever, it's The Addams Family! We take a look at what needs to be included in any Addams Family film, what stories are told, what themes are explored. How does the newest film both pay off and play against our expectations? 
Links
The Addams Family Clips and Trailers

It's the time of year when we look at the new animated shows that came out for the year, so you can find out what you should be watching! There are so many new shows that came out, and more new shows are still on the way! Looking for a show for your young kids to watch? Something for the whole family? Or want something that is strictly for adults? There's something for everyone this year!
Previously on Writers Get Animated
Sweet, Sweet Fantasy: Amphibia
Tuca & Bertie!
Young Justice: Cliffhanger No More!
 

On this episode, we're coming up short! It's the Short Form Animated Program Emmy nominees! Robot Chicken! Teen Titans GO! Steven Universe! Love, Death & Robots! Spongebob Squarepants! Who won? Why were these stories nominated? What makes them special? What makes them unique?
Previously on Writers Get Animated
2019 Best Animated Program Emmy Nominees
Two Gay Weddings and a Podcast
Links
Watch The Witness on Netflix
 

In this episode, we look at the nominees for this year's Emmy Awards: Big Mouth “The Planned Parenthood Show”, Bob’s Burgers “Just One Of The Boyz 4 Now For Now”, BoJack Horseman “Free Churro”, Adventure Time “Come Along With Me”, and The Simpsons “Mad About The Toy.” In what ways is storytelling shifting? Is animation for kids and adults now? What stories are being told and who is telling them?
Links
Cartoon Brew: 2019 Emmy Nominations: ‘BoJack Horseman’ Joins Race For Best Animated Program

Hop in the slingshot, we're flinging ourselves to Bird Island to talk Angry Birds 2! How do you craft a story when there's so little plot from source material? How do you take a video game movie franchise to the... next level? What are the different ways you take take comedy beyond audience expectations?
Previously on Writers Get Animated
089 - Ready Player Dracula: Castlevania
011 - Well, Excuuuse Us
Links
Cartoon Brew Interview with the Director and Producer of Angry Birds 2
Watch the Angry Birds 2 Bathroom Scene!

This week, we're looking at crafting a fantasy world! What are the different types of fantasy sub-genres out there? We explore the realm of Amphibia to see how it fits into and subverts various fantasy rules! What adventures does Anne have in store? How do you build a mythical world?
Links
Watch the first two episodes of Amphibia
Fantasy on TV Tropes