Following Dreams

Are cars born or built? I mean does every car have parents who created them or are vehicles being produced in major factories all across the world? Can we say definitively that these cars are just hyper intelligent robots or do they actually have a biological component to them that proves that they're alive? Does someone make the cars or are there little car babies somewhere? Today I want to explore this evolving debate in the World of Cars which actually caught my attention when it was acknowledged by Pixar themselves, so let's talk about it! ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

Shrek's family tree has expanded quite a bit since Shrek originally married Fiona! Shrek's met some new friends, he's had a few children, and he's gotten to know some of his in-laws, and today I'm going to go through who everyone is, how everyone's related, and answer what this all means for the future of Far Far Away. After 20 years of Shrek, we're finally bringing it all together. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

What happened to Earth in The Wild Robot? I mean when I saw the Golden Gate Bridge underwater, I immediately assumed something bad must have happened here! I knew we were in the not so distant future since we were shown that Roz was a hyper intelligent robot, but I wasn't expecting there to be monuments in ruin, satellite dishes deteriorating in the desert, and whole cities underwater! I mean humans even had contamination protocols that were so strict that the presence of a flock of geese in some farm fields led to the deployment of a military robot who was opening fire?! What happened to humanity? Was there a nuclear war that destroyed the world? Was there a devastating plague? Did global warming wipe out most of the population? To me it felt like some kind of post-apocalyptic scenario must have taken place… but this isn't the case. The Art of DreamWorks The Wild Robot: https://amzn.to/4gAytjp ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

Moana 2 has changed Moana's life forever! She has transformed into something completely new, we learned there are powerful enemies rising against her, and it's been made very clear that her journey is just beginning. But what exactly happened to Moana? Will Matangi and Nalo, the God of Storms, be coming after Moana and her people? And what does it all mean for her future? How will everything that happened lead into Moana 3? It's time to break down Moana 2's ending! ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

Will How To Train Your Dragon's live action remake be good? After years of experiencing animated films being turned into live action films from company's like Disney, is How To Train Your Dragon doomed or can DreamWorks and Universal pull it off? Well I think there may be hope for this version of How To Train Your Dragon. Dean Deblois, the creative champion of the original Dragons trilogy, is returning to direct this new version of the story, but I'm not sure if anyone can be done to help the remake escape the shadow of the animated classic. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

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How are cars alive in the World of Pixar's Cars? I mean we've always known that cars had eyes and mouths, but for the longest time I never asked: "Why?" I accepted that all vehicles were conscious entities who had their own desires and dreams, but over the last few years, I've begun to become obsessed with how the cars function and where they truly come from. Are they some kind of super intelligent robots or are they organic creatures? Are they assembled in a factory or do they biologically reproduce? I mean do cars have souls?

Did you know that Moana could've been a 2D animated film? It's true! Early into production there was a debate around whether Moana should be animated using the popular 3D techniques of the time or whether they should continue the legacy of hand drawn animation that the studio had pioneered. But this debate didn't just affect Moana. The decision to create this story in CGI led to the complete abandonment of traditional animation at Disney, and today I want to explain how that happened. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

Why couldn't Lightning McQueen beat Jackson Storm? I mean I understand that he was getting older, but Lightning was one of the greatest race cars of all time! How is it possible that the winner of seven Piston Cups couldn't figure out a way to best him? The Art of Cars 3: https://amzn.to/49YjImZ The Art of Planes: https://amzn.to/4aM0fXS ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

What is King Magnifico's backstory? I mean long before Magnifico unleashed forbidden magic, brought the Kingdom of Rosas to its knees, and transformed into a true Disney Villain, where did he come from? What motivated him to build a kingdom and to study magic? And why was he driven to become a villain? I'm going to answer all of these questions and more as we break down all of the hidden complexities behind the vein, ruthless, and powerful: King Magnifico. The Art of Wish: https://amzn.to/4amNGSt Disney Wish: A Recipe for Adventure: https://amzn.to/4auGJyB ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

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How did Doc Hudson die? I mean The Fabulous Hudson Hornet was a racing legend who spent his final years as the crew chief for one of the greatest race cars of all time - Lightning McQueen - so how is it possible that he couldn't be repaired? It's not like Lightning would have spared any expense getting Doc the necessary care and parts that he needed. I just assumed after surviving his career ending crash that he could live through anything! But even with all of the resources at his disposal in Radiator Springs and beyond, he couldn't stay alive forever, and today I want to understand why. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

Kung Fu Panda 4 has finally arrived, and there were some big promises that were made for this film. The Dragon Warrior was supposed to face his most heinous villain yet, The Chameleon, all of Po's past enemies (Tai Lung, Lord Shen, and General Kai) were all returning in some way, and we were told Po would ascend to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. Zhen and Po were supposedly going to go the most epic adventure yet, but did we really get that? Unfortunately, I don't think so. ✦ The Art of Kung Fu Panda 4: https://amzn.to/3wREAOy ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

The official trailer for Inside Out 2 has arrived, along with many new emotions! In addition to Anxiety, there's Ennui, Embarrassment, and Envy, and they are ready to shake up Headquarters. Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger are in for a fight to keep Riley safe, but will they be able to succeed? ✦ The Art of Inside Out: https://amzn.to/4a4eGGp ✦ Inside Out on Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/3x0ezN5 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

Did Oogway let Kai take his chi? Throughout Master Oogway's life he was forced to make many difficult decisions to attempt to keep China safe, but did that include allowing himself to be enslaved by his oldest friend? Why was Po the one destined to defeat Kai? It's time to fully explore and explain what may have been going.

How did the Pandas in Kung Fu Panda forget how to use chi? Well according to The Paws of Destiny, pandas originally became deeply connected to chi hundreds of years ago because the pandas established their first village above the source of all chi in the universe known as the Wellspring.

Despicable Me 4's official trailer has been released so we need to talk about it! How is Gru going to handle his son Gru Jr.? Who is Maxime Le Mal, and why is he hunting down Gru, Lucy, and the girls? I mean how is it even possible that the minions are back?? We are going to breakdown, theorize, and discuss all of these questions and more as we prepare for the next despicable film from Illumination!

Anton Ego was the most ruthless food critic France had ever seen! He was the enemy of Chef Gusteau and known to the press as The Grim Eater! But he wouldn't remain that way forever. He would actually open his mind and become an artist himself through the inspiring work of one tiny chef: a rat named Remy. In this video, I even go to the place in Walt Disney World where the rest of Ego's story is explored beyond the final moments of the Ratatouille! But of course, to explain how he got there, we need go all the way back to the beginning of Ego's life.

The Furious Five weren't in The Dragon Knight, The Paws of Destiny or the first official trailer for Kung Fu Panda 4, so where are they?! We haven't seen them since the third film and The Legends of Awesomeness, so what could they have been doing after all of these years? Today, I go through everything we know about what the Furious Five will be up to in Kung Fu Panda 4 and what I hope their future holds.

Today in this massive collection of theories and breakdowns on Encanto, I'm excited to share with you all of my thoughts about the story thus far! This is a complete explanation on how Mirabel saved the Madrigals!

It's finally here. The legendary trailer for Kung Fu Panda 4 has arrived! And now it's time to breakdown everything we know so far!

Anxiety, Ennui, Embarrassment, and Envy are coming to Riley's mind, but why?

To begin exploring Wish, it's time to analyze, explain, and breakdown the ending! It's finally time explore the film that celebrates of the first 100 years of Walt Disney Animation!

Disney isn't just making Frozen 3, CEO Bob Iger has also confirmed they're going to create Frozen 4! But what does that mean for the future of the saga?

Could Bing Bong be reincarnated as a new emotion?! With the new teaser trailer for Inside Out 2 releasing, it's time to discuss and breakdown whether or not Riley's favorite imaginary friend may be able to return!

Do you think Mufasa was actually a bad king?

Oh boy! There's new emotions! With the new teaser trailer for Inside Out 2, it's time to discuss and breakdown all of the new theories about what is to come within Riley's mind!

Why did the lions of the Pride Lands hate the hyenas??

What do you think would have happened if Mufasa would have banished Scar from the Pride Lands?

From being an autonaut to a bulldozer fighter to a heavy metal rockstar, Mater has done it all! Let's break down the wild and weird backstory of Lightning McQueen's best friend and Radiator Springs' goofy & fun tow truck: Mater!

Do you think it's possible for Miles and Gwen to be together? I mean there's clearly something going on between them! Even though Miles is from Earth-1610 and Gwen is from Earth-65, they had this instant chemistry and understanding about each other. They are somehow connected, but will that be enough or will their feelings lead them to tragedy?

If Puss in Boots supposed to be a legendary hero, why would he agree to be a hitman for King Harold? How did he decide to kill an innocent ogre? Why did Puss attempt to murder Shrek?

It's time to break down the complete backstory of The Spot! Who was Miles Morales' nemesis back when he was just Dr. Jonathan Ohn?

Today we're breaking down the origins of every member of the Kung Fu Council! Who were Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox, and the Ferocious Master Croc before they came together to be the stewards of Gongmen City?

Today we are going to be discussing the backstory of one of the founding members of the Kung Fu Council: Master Storming Ox.

In April of 2023 I was able to speak on the Four Parks Podcast about my experience as a Disney fan including how I chose to become a YouTuber instead of continuing down a career using my mathematics degree.

Today we're discussing the tragic backstory of the despicable Felonius Gru! Why did he want to be a villain? How did he meet his minions? Who mentored him on his journey? And why did he decide to steal the moon? Everything will be broken down!

Today I want to explain how Shifu failed to be the Dragon Warrior. The truth is that in Shifu's youth he hoped to fulfill Master Oogway's prophecy and earn the Dragon Scroll, but when he realized that would never happen for him, he hoped he would be able to train a master capable of becoming the Dragon Warrior.

Today I want to explore the struggles I've faced over the last few years, the future of my channel, and why I'm not quitting YouTube. The intent is give context around why there have been fewer uploads and why my mind has been pulled in a million directions. Over thinking, comparison, and rejection have been difficult for me to navigate, but hopefully I'm able to provide some insight into how I'm moving forward.

Today I want to explore whether or not Isabela is capable of growing Rapunzel's Golden Flower! Is the perfect Madrigal able to recreate the Sundrop from Tangled?

In March of 2021 I had a wonderful conversation with the hosts of the Disney Ever After Podcast focused on my journey through YouTube and how I've thought about being a fan and a content creator.

Today we are breaking down the full story of every villain from the Lilo & Stitch saga! Who are the aliens who threatened Lilo, battled against Stitch, and attempted to take over the universe? We're going through the origins of Captain Gantu, Experiment 625 aka Reuben, Dr. Jacque Von Hämsterviel, and Leroy! ▶️ Subscribe to Isaac Carlson today!: https://youtube.com/user/wotsovideos?sub_confirmation=1

Today we are exploring the tragic full story of Experiment 625, who would eventually be known as Reuben. Who is Jumba's last failure before Stitch? How did his friendship with Gantu develop? Was he destined to be a lazy sandwich lover forever? ▶️ Subscribe to Isaac Carlson today!: https://youtube.com/user/wotsovideos?sub_confirmation=1

Today I'm explaining why I believe Tai Lung should be redeemed in Kung Fu Panda!

In May of 2020 I appeared on the Animation Addicts Podcast to discuss one of my favorite shows - Tangled: The Series! This is a fantastic reflection on the entire series that took place soon after the finale aired.

Today I'm explaining why I believe Tai Lung should be redeemed in Kung Fu Panda! ▶️ Subscribe to Isaac Carlson today!: https://youtube.com/user/wotsovideos?sub_confirmation=1

In April of 2020 I appeared on the podcast Banter? I Hardly Know Her! to answer questions about my story and my interests, and at the end I also compete in some Disney trivia with the hosts!

Back in September of 2019, I appeared on Bacon and Eggs: A Movie Lover's Podcast to review AVATAR (2009)! This is that conversation discussing my excitement about AVATAR, Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Walt Disney World, and my optimism about the series moving forward.

Today we are going to be discussing the dark backstory of one of the founding members of the Kung Fu Council: the Ferocious Master Croc. ▶️ Subscribe to Isaac Carlson today!: https://youtube.com/user/wotsovideos?sub_confirmation=1

Today I want to discuss the fact that the villains from the original Kung Fu Panda trilogy - Tai Lung, Lord Shen, and General Kai - will be returning in Kung Fu Panda 4! But how is this possible? Well... it's because of the new villain in the fourth film who is being called: The Chameleon. ▶️  Subscribe to Isaac Carlson today!: https://youtube.com/user/wotsovideos?sub_confirmation=1

Today we are going to explain the story behind Master Shifu's secret girlfriend: Mei Ling!