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Send us a text or a voicemailAfter surviving one deadly game, a group of old friends must now outrun four rival podcasts competing not for chart supremacy, but for a powerful treasure - the friends they made along the way. On Episode 723 of Trick or Treat Radio our featured film discussion is Ready or Not 2: Here I Come from the directing collective known as Radio Silence! We also talk about our favorite films to quote, how Elijah Wood can do no wrong, and we react to the trailer for the upcoming Adam Wingard film, Onslaught! So grab your favorite blood stained wedding attire, give your old Papa Bava Booey a call, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Fall, 2000 foot towers, The Descent, Frozen, Fall 2: Deadpoint, The Spierig Brother, Undead, Meatballs 2, Police Academy 2, Moving Violations, Spaceballs, Remo Williams, Wendie Jo Sperber, Babes, Bosom Buddies, The Mandalorian and Grogu, John Wayne, mudskippers warp speed and laser guns, Star Wars, Phil Tippet, Frank Henenlotter, Travis Knight, ParaNorman, Kubo and the Two Strings, the Volume technology, Battlestar Galactica, we have Star Wars at home, Werner Herzog, The Unknown, The Hands of Orlac, Revolt of the Zombies, Captive Wild Woman, The Lost Planet, The Nutty Professor, Slaughter of the Vampires, Poltergeist, Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan, Harry Potter, The Crow: Wicked Prayer, Splice, Three Days in the Woods, The Battery, Black Lake, The Fun Park, TJ Miller, Cloverfield, Bad Ghost, Sean Pertwee, Dog Soldiers, The Invitation, Dead Heat, The Ring, Event Horizon, Queen of Black Magic, Keith David, They Live, The Thing, John Carpenter, Waxwork, The Prophecy, Ticks, Parker Stevenson, Bruce Dern, Silent Running, Toolbox Murders, Swamp Devil, John Barrymore, Dennis Weaver, UHF, Duel, Don Diamond, Papa Bava, Spider-Noir, Nicolas Cage, Tim Curry, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Undead, Winchester, The Spierig Brothers, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Radio Silence, Southbound, The Mummy, Shawn Hatosy, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Iron Eagle, Kid Video, jump the shark, Kathryn Newton, Samara Weaving, Elijah Wood, Todd Bridges, Gen V, They Will Kill You, Fools and Folklore, Ash from Evil Dead, Shaun from Shaun of the Dead, Reggie from Phantasm, on fleek this week, Papa Bava Booey, and The Critiqueables.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show
Alex Kittle returns to chat about all things Laika with 2012's PARANORMAN
This week we close out the month with a gang of puppets moving one frame at a time. In 1957, a rare Sumatran rat monkey was smuggled into New Zealand and put on display. When meek Lionel's domineering mother is bit by the rat monkey, he soon finds himself desperately trying to contain a zombie outbreak. The last of Peter Jackson's early splatter comedies, Braindead (aka Dead Alive). Norman Babcock can speak to the dead. As the anniversary of the town's witch trial approaches, Norman beings having nightmarish visions of the past. Soon he has to decide if he will continue the yearly traditions of soothing a very restless spirit or choose a new approach. The second feature from Laika, ParaNorman. Grace Pudel is a young girl in 1970s Australia. When her father dies, she and her twin brother, Gilbert, are sent to different foster families on opposite sides of the country. Despite Gilbert writing letters promising their reunion, Grace is unable to form connections, which leads to her hording all the snail-themed products she finds. The latest feature from minimalist tragicomedy auteur Adam Elliot, Memoir of a Snail. Iria, an extraterrestrial bounty hunter, and her AI sidekick, Bob, arrive on Earth to capture a fugitive. They plan to hold their confrontation in The Zone, a virtual environment, to lessen damage to the natives. Unfortunately, this draws a lot of power and pulls a pair of electric company technicians into the fight. The second feature from tokusatsu mastermind Keita Amemiya- Zeiram. All that and Tyler is still euphoric, Craig gets euphemistic, Dave uses some eucaine, and Kevin debates adding a eucleidae to his woodland army. Join us, won't you? Episode 462- STOP! Motion Time
Episode Summary This week on Geek Freaks, Frank and Thomas kick things off with Patreon updates, convention plans, and a quick catch-up before getting into one of the messier stories in animation right now: the leaked Avatar: The Last Airbender movie. From there, the episode turns into a big CinemaCon conversation covering Mortal Kombat 2, Street Fighter, The Hunt for Gollum, Godzilla Minus One, Resident Evil, The Mandalorian, Avengers: Doomsday, and more. In the second half, Frank sits down with comic creator Allan Dunford to talk about Mostly Dead, a spooky and heartfelt new comic that blends horror, mystery, and all-ages charm. Allan breaks down the story, the inspirations behind it, and why books like this matter in the indie comics world. It's a packed episode with movie talk, industry conversation, and a strong creator interview all in one place. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 Intro, Patreon, and Convention Updates 04:05 Avatar: The Last Airbender Leak Discussion 09:22 CinemaCon Reactions and Movie Talk 51:31 Allan Dunford Interview: Mostly Dead 1:12:30 Network Updates and Event Reminder 1:13:02 Recommendation of the Week 1:18:04 Outro Key Takeaways The Avatar leak turns into a bigger conversation about how animation projects and their creators are valued. Frank and Thomas spend most of the episode reacting to major CinemaCon reveals and what they could mean for theaters and fandom. Mortal Kombat 2, Godzilla Minus One, Resident Evil, and Avengers: Doomsday are some of the biggest excitement points in the episode. Allan Dunford describes Mostly Dead as a spooky, fun, emotional comic with influences from ParaNorman, Monster House, and Evil Dead. The interview also gives a nice look at why indie comics still matter and how creators build something new from the ground up. Memorable Quotes "2D animation has a home. Trust it." "The only way to save face at this point is to put it in theaters." "No limits. You can make an idea as crazy or as tame as you want it to be." "Finding your audience." Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share the episode with a friend. If you want early releases and extra content, support us on Patreon and keep up with everything happening across the Geek Freaks network using #GeekFreaksPodcast. Links and Resources GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source for all news discussed during our podcast. Mostly Dead is available now, so be sure to check out Allan Dunford's new book. Follow Us Follow Geek Freaks for more news, reviews, interviews, and convention coverage. Facebook: Geek Freaks Podcast Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Patreon: Geek Freaks Podcast Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Twitter: @geekfreakspod Listener Questions What was your biggest CinemaCon takeaway? Which movie announcement are you most excited about right now? Does Mostly Dead sound like a comic you'd pick up? CinemaCon, Allan Dunford, Mostly Dead, indie comics, comic book interview, Avatar The Last Airbender, Mortal Kombat 2, Street Fighter, The Hunt for Gollum, Godzilla Minus One, Resident Evil, The Mandalorian, Avengers Doomsday, Geek Freaks Podcast, entertainment news, geek culture podcast
After The Nightmare Before Christmas bridged the long gap between Halloween and Christmas, it took movies a surprisingly long time to capitalize on the success by making more stop-motion, spooky family animations to milk this wilderness period. ParaNorman came out at the tail-end of this revival period in 2012 and we all agree it is … Continue reading "482: ParaNorman [2012] Movie Discussion"
This week on Scary Crit, Lauren and J catch up on the holidays before cracking open the Negronomicon. Our hosts break down Sinners domination of the Oscar nominations, some dark horses in the awards race, and turn the page to a surprising announcement of a brand-new Kenan and Kel movie. For the crit this week, we're revisiting ParaNorman (2012), the stop motion gem that combines zombies, witch trials, and small town fear into a love letter to the genre. From the emotionally heavy themes to why this movie sticks out as a Halloween perennial in the horror cannon, we dig into what makes ParaNorman quietly powerful more than a decade after it's release. Timestamps00:05:21 - Negronomicon00:15:50 - Crit01:18:31 - Final CurlsSupport the show
You're invited into the world of stop-motion animation, where design and engineering collide to create fan-favorite films. Visual effects artist Brian McLean (from the Oscar-winning studio behind “Coraline” and “ParaNorman”) explores how 3D printing is revolutionizing this century-old craft, showing how creative obsession paired with cutting-edge technology can reinvent the way we make things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us a textWoHos!We had such a good time with our Feel Good Fall Films that we decided to do two more: PARANORMAN & TURNING RED, two modern classics of animation.PARANORMAN: A misunderstood boy takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.TURNING RED: A thirteen-year-old girl named Mei Lee is torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the changes of adolescence. And as if the challenges were not enough, whenever she gets overly excited Mei transforms into a giant red panda.Coming up on the Bonus show: Stefan and I discuss one of my favorite films, WE ARE STILL HEREC and hrissy Champagne from RESIDUE joins us to discuss DON'T GO TO SLEEP, a made-for-TV movie from 1982.On the main show, Mac & I will discuss GRAFTED from New Zealand & THE SUBSTANCE from the US.Remember, WoHos, We Love You and DON'T go into the basement! Gerry Entriken: WoHo Outro ThemeSupport the showOpening Theme "Bucket" by Gerry EntrikenClosing Theme "Mop" by Gerry Entriken Interstitial Musicalso by Gerry Entriken. We love you, Gerry!Subscribe to the Podcast for a Special shout-out!World of Horror's InstagramMom's InstagramMac's InstagramDonate to Translifeline
ParaNorman is now out (Again) ! Now with Remastered 3D. How is the new 3D aspect ? How is the movie? Does it hold up ? Our review will tell you all about it. Our review link is below: https://www.3dor2d.com/reviews/paranorman-3d-movie-review-remastered-2025Official Website : https://www.laika.com/our-films/paranorman© LAIKA Studios 2025. All Rights Reserved Please support 3Dor2D on Patreon. For ONLY $1 or $5 per month. Get more exclusive content, extended podcasts and more. For full info go to:http://patreon.com/3Dor2D3Dor2D podcasts are available via:Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioAnd more just search for “3Dor2D” 3Dor2D Podcast RSS FEED:http://www.3dor2d.com/podcast/?format=rssPlease follow 3Dor2D on:FacebookXInstagramLinked InPinterestYoutubeEmail 3Dor2D at: email3Dor2D@gmail.comWe hope that you enjoyed this podcast. Please subscribe to never miss a future 3Dor2D podcast. PoopPlease review the 3Dor2D podcast, it really helps us out. Thanks !
Continuing Old Spook Lane Creepy Chats' theme of spooky stop motion animated films, Arun and Patricia discuss about the 2012 Disney animated film Frankenweenie co-written and directed by Tim Burton. Based on the 1984 short film of the same name, a young boy named Victor Frankenstein is devastated that his best friend, a dog named Sparky, was killed by a car. When learning about electrical impulses from science class, Victor decides to conduct an experiment bringing Sparky back from the dead. While succeeding, he has to keep it hidden from his family, neighbors, and classmates. But it won't be easy, especially one classmate who wishes to use the same tactic to raise his pet fish from the dead to win the school science fair.When the film premiered in theaters, it made $81 million dollars out of a $31 million dollar budget receiving decent reviews from critics and fans, but has since been forgotten due to other animated films like Wreck-it-Ralph and Paranorman being released in the same year. What did Arun and Patricia think of the film?
Send us a textWoHos!Sometimes you have to break your own rules, you know what I mean? While we usually pair an international horror film with an American one, this week, we looked at two American films. We tried not to swear, but that was a fool's errand!We reviewed THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS & K-POP DEMON HUNTERS. KPDH was new to us, but we revisited NIGHTMARE, which is an old favorite for us both.Next time we will be looking at MORE Feel Good Fall Films with TURNING RED & PARANORMAN.Thank you for all your support. It means the World of Horror™ to us, truly! Gerry Entriken: WoHo Outro ThemeSupport the showOpening Theme "Bucket" by Gerry EntrikenClosing Theme "Mop" by Gerry Entriken Interstitial Musicalso by Gerry Entriken. We love you, Gerry!Subscribe to the Podcast for a Special shout-out!World of Horror's InstagramMom's InstagramMac's InstagramDonate to Translifeline
In this episode of Old Spook Lane Creepy Chats, Arun and Patricia discuss about the 2012 stop motion animated film Paranorman. A young boy named Norman Babcock is ostracized from everyone in his small Massachusetts town because he's able to see and speak to the dead. His uncle informs him that every year, a witch places a curse on the town and it's up to him to read from a book to subside it for another year. But trouble strikes when zombies rise from the dead and the witch's curse becomes more and more powerful. Norman then realizes that to get rid of the witch's curse, it involves more than what was done for 300 years to keep her at bay.When the film premiered in theaters, it made $107 million dollars out of a $60 million dollar budget. It received critical acclaim from critics and viewers for its story, animation, atmosphere, and social commentary. What did Arun and Patricia think of the film?
FROM YOUTUBE TO INDIE FILMMAKER…SHELBY OAKS IS HERE, BUT DOES IT HERALD A POTENTIAL NEW FILMIC VOICE OR WERE MISTAKES MADE?!?!?!Stop me if you've heard this one: An ex-Jehovah's Witness, pansexual, YouTube movie reviewer/influencer decides to make a movie…. And so it is with Shelby Oaks, the debut feature of one Chris Stuckmann. Kickstarter'd, delayed, reshot, remixed, edited, EP'd and shepherded to the screen by rising superstar horror director Mike Flanagan and a host of other contemporary horror creators, is Shelby Oaks THE horror debut from a YouTube content creator worthy of all those hyperbolic quotes on the poster? (Editor's Note: The Phillipous and Talk to Me just said, “HOLD MY BEER”.) Or does this have “rookie filmmaker missteps” ALL over it? Team Web (Cupcake) and Team Sundance (WillDaBeast) have thoughts…lots of them…and you may be surprised who is the MOST critical. (Editor's Note: Cupcake always takes a shit on one major thing every movie.) DISCOVER THE SECRET OF SHELBY OAKS WITH WATCH SKIP PLUS!As Spooky Season comes to a close, Jose plus's a local Maryland behemoth Haunted House installation “Legends of the Fog” and the “Dismember The Alamo” horror film marathon. Mike gets in the Deathstalker remake director's followup to the popular Psycho Goreman “Frankie Freako” and the last of the retro “Scream-ings”: The Corpse Bride and ParaNorman, both issues as anniversary screenings. TIMESTAMPS00:00 Teaser01:55 Intro04:52 Shelby Oaks: Below the Line / The Crew13:18 Shelby Oaks: Behind the Making19:41 Shelby Oaks: Above the Line / The Cast28:23 Spoiler Free Thoughts47:46 SPOILERS AHEAD01:03:13 Jose's Plus01:13:43 Mike's Plus01:22:44 Outro- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS! FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.com#ShelbyOaks #ChrisStuckmann #CamilleSullivan #SarahDurn #BrendanSextonIII #KeithDavid #MichaelBeach #RobinBartlett #DerekMears #amillionEPs #kickstarter #JamesBurkholder #TheNewtonBrothers #andrewscottbaird #brettwbachman #mikeflanagan #davidfsandberg #sevohanian #scottbeck #BryanWoods #paperstreetpictures #intrepidpictures #titlemedia #HlbrkEnt #Neon
Send us a textIt's 2025 SPOOK-TOBERToday were talking about:The dead don't rest — especially when they've got middle school drama to deal with.In ParaNorman (2012), a misunderstood boy who talks to ghosts must save his town from an ancient curse, proving that sometimes the real monsters are PTA members and small-town gossip. Through clay and courage, Laika Studios builds a hauntingly tender world where every grave hides a story and every outsider has a voice.It's eerie, heartfelt, and weirdly profound — like if The Sixth Sense had a Saturday morning cartoon phase.
All Hallows Eve is upon us! Don your best costumes, grab that plastic jack o'lantern bucket and come paint the ntown red with us as we indulge in 2007's Trick 'r Treat. A tight 82-minutes of delicious anthological horror goodness, we unwrap the treats of Michael Doughterty's immediately established rules, intersecting stories, and how this is one movie that truly encapsulates the spirit of Halloween. So! Happy listening! Just be sure to check your candy, keep that costume on, don't touch those decorations and do NOT blow out that jack o'lantern before midnight!!!!TimestampsNegronomicon - 4:17Crit - 23:50Final Curls - 1:04:30Gems from Ep. 113Power Rangers Beast Morphers (2019, television series)Frankenstein (2025)Frankenstein (Mary Shelley, (Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor & Jones, 1818, Print)Crimson Peak (2015)Pan's Labyrinth (2006)Paranorman (2012)The Thrifting (2025, short)The Shining (1980)Wildwood (2026)The Rescuers Down Under (1990)The Night Gardener (upcoming film)Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)Coraline (2009)Shrek 2 (2004)Trick'r Treat (2007)Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)Krampus (2015)True Blood (2008, television series)Succession (2018, television series)Kyle XY (2006, television series)White Chicks (2004)Goosebumps (1995, television series)Are You Afraid of the Dark (1990, television series)Scary stories to Tell in the Dark (Alvin Schwartz, Scholastic, 1981, Print)Tales from the Darkside (1983, television series)The Twilight Zone (1959, television series)Creepshow (1982)Tales from the Crypt (1989, television series)XX (2017)The Thursday Murder Club (2025)Channel Zero (2016, television series)The Mortuary Collection (2019)V/H/S/ (2012)Laura Hasn't Slept (2020)Smile (2022)Lights Out (2013, short)Lights Out (2016)Midsommar (2019)Halloweentown (1998)Leprechaun (1993)Leprechaun 2 (1994)Leprechaun 3 (1995)Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996)Leprechaun in the Hood (2000)Leprechaun Back 2 Tha Hood (2003)Leprechaun: Origins (2014)Leprechaun Returns (2018)The Blackening (2022)Drag Me to Hell (2009)James Bond (1962, film series)The Thing (1981)Luigi's Mansion (2001, video game)Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (2013, video game)Luigi's Mansion 3 (2019, video game)Super Mario Sunshine (2002, video game)Little Nightmares III (2025, video game)The Sounds of Nightmares (2025, podcast)Reanimal (2026, video game)Support the show
Oww my boobs! Welcome to pcmc Halloween 2025! Spooky season is the most precious time of year for the pcmc brood, and we continue rolling along with our month-long scare-tacular Halloween specials. On today's episode, the host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by the lovely Jennifer "Grave" Litrell. Mike and Jen are discussing the highly underrated spooky stop-motion film ParaNorman (2012). It's the story of a little boy who can see and talk to ghosts and a misunderstood little witch. It's beautifully designed, funny, and heartfelt. But even if you haven't seen the film, you can enjoy today's episode of pop culture man children! Come back next week for more spooky fun! find us everywhere @PCMCpod
Sarah and Carrie are joined by Alyssa to talk about 2012's ParaNorman! We talk spicy hummus, Witchy Wieners, vending machine chips, horror references, progressive themes, ghost dogs, why Neal is the best, and more!
Send us a textWoHos!This week we looked at two films related to home invasion: SLEEP TIGHT from Spain and SEE FOR ME from Canada/US.Mom remembered SLEEP TIGHT very differently than her first watch 14 years ago. We had similar thoughts about SEE FOR ME.Our naxt main show will be about Trying to Defy Fate with A DAY (HA-RU) from South Korea and FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES from the US.After that, we will have a coule "Feel Good Fall" shows with THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS & K-POP DEMON HUNTERS and then TURNING RED & PARANORMAN. We hope you will tune in and enjoy!!Thank you for all your support. It Means the World of Horror ™ to us, truly.Remember, WoHos! We love you and DON'T go into the basement!-Mom Gerry Entriken: WoHo Outro ThemeSupport the showOpening Theme "Bucket" by Gerry EntrikenClosing Theme "Mop" by Gerry Entriken Interstitial Musicalso by Gerry Entriken. We love you, Gerry!Subscribe to the Podcast for a Special shout-out!World of Horror's InstagramMom's InstagramMac's InstagramDonate to Translifeline
It's October so it's time to get scared. Or in this case, spooked slightly because this is kids' movie! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thesharkpod patreon.com/sharksacrosshollywood Music by The Drag
The Out Now with Aaron and Abe horror specials are back for 2025, and the guys are kicking things off by looking at horror flicks focused on major scope, sizable ideas, and anything they'd consider epic. The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters joins Aaron and Abe to go over their picks for films they think properly represent horror epics. Listen in to enjoy hearing about how they define an epic, only to go through several films each, with differing forms of logic as to how they arrived at placing them under this specific category. It's all in good fun and features plenty of references to even more films, horror trivia, and the occasional tangent. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The Brandon Peters Show Next Week: First Time Horror Watches Check Out All of Our Horror Specials. Every Film Mentioned: The Blair Witch Project, Dracula (1979), The Shining, Candyman, Candyman (2021), Scream 2, Terrifier 2, Midsommar, Goosebumps, Pan's Labyrinth, Zodiac, Manhunter, Lifeforce, Kwaidan, ParaNorman, Deep Red, Suspiria (2018), Army of Darkness
COME ASHORE FOR THE NEW WATCH SKIP PLUS!Cupcake all but ordered WillDaBeast to see the new Ron Howard film solely because advanced word had Jude Law doing a “one for the history books” full frontal nude scene. And so it is: this week the Boyz review Ron Howard's historically based, “Survivor”-esque 1930's period drama “Eden” starring Law, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Bruehl (BARON ZEMO!), current controversial it-girl Sydney Sweeney, and Ana De Armas. Aside from the obvious visual DELIGHTS (warning: lots of breasts, penis, butt, and pregnancy talk/jokes), is this a return to prestige engrossing filmmaking from Howard or is “Eden” setting itself up to run afoul of potential multiple Razzie nominations (yes, at least one host thinks this is absolute dreck)? FIND PARADISE WITH OUR NEW EPISODE!Stick around for the PLUS: Mike reviews “Night of the Zoopocalypse”, an animated film based on a short story by….wait for it…..CLIVE BARKER (think “Zootopia” meets Alien meets “Paranorman”); Jose takes on the new horror comedy “Clown in a Cornfield” from the director of “Tucker & Dale vs. Evil”. TIMESTAMPS00:00 Teaser01:15 Intro05:56 Eden: Below the Line / Production17:35 Eden: Above the Line / Cast26:31 Background / Spoiler Free Thoughts49:40 SPOILERS ahead01:07:30 Mike's Plus01:12:30 Jose's Plus01:18:37 Outro- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS! FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.com#eden #ronhoward #judelaw #anadearmas #vanessakirby #danielbruhl #sydneysweeney #felixkammerer #tobywallace #richardroxburgh #noahpink #mathiasherndl #hanszimmer #briangrazer #AGCstudios #imagineentertainment #fortecorppictures #medanpictures #nightofthezoopocalypse #ricardocurtis #rodrigoperezcastro #clivebarker #davidharbour #clowninacornfield #elicraig #katiedouglas #aaronabrams #carsonmaccormac #willsasso #kevindurand #vincentmuller
Send us a Question!REBROADCAST MOVIE DISCUSSION: In this rebroadcast episode (originally released September 28th, 2021), Melvin & Dan talk about one of Laika's several family-friendly horror-animated features, ParaNorman! Topics: ParaNorman has a comfortable, cozy Fall atmosphere.Laika takes advantage of it's medium to create a fun, charismatic animation style that separates itself from the competition.Melvin shares about an extremely lonely period in his life where he tried talking to ghosts because he had no one else to talk to.Melvin, "When you're just feeling distant and weird, all you want is someone to step into your world and spend time with you."How ParaNorman isn't really all that scary, especially compared to something like Coraline.But also, how ParaNorman can have these intensely emotional moments elevated by the children's story-book nature of the movie.Discussing what it's like to be an outcast, or treated differently, for your interests (in particular, Melvin & Dan being Christians who like horror movies).In this particular case, most Christians who enjoy horror movies have a strong understanding as to why they enjoy them than most Christians have with non-horror movies."Weird" people know that they're "weird" and see how others treat people who are also "weird", and it can become a perpetual self-isolating and self-preservation machine to try and keep away from those who may target their "weirdness" for laughs, bullying, or with disappointment. In Christian circles, when people are ostracized for certain qualities, social ticks, or "abnormal" hobbies, it's not a far-cry for people to start thinking the Lord sees them in a similar fashion: weird, different, separate, and superfluous.And, finally, we talk about that one joke between characters Mitch and Courtney that apparently became the big talking point during the time of ParaNorman's release, despite there being so much more to talk about (as proven by the rest of the episode).Recommendations: Nate Pickowicz's "How to Eat Your Bible: A Simple Approach to Learning and Loving the Word of God"Parents: Learn to be interested in your kid's lives!Gilmore Girls // Dark Matter Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Substack Instagram Facebook Group
Our LAIKA Retrospective moves to the main feed to discuss the studio's sophomore effort ParaNorman. Taylor Bartle of Wild Mouse and The Grave Plot Podcast joins Derick to discuss the supernatural family film.For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Ahora vamos a hablar de un filme de Animacion Stop Motion Mexicano, llamado “Soy Frankelda”. Aquí conocemos a una chavita que tiene una imaginación enorme para los cuentos de terror, y ella es la clave para que un mundo tétrico mágico no muera, lo malo es que en su barrio le aplican eso de que “Nadie es profeta en su propia tierra” y nadie pela sus cuentos. Este filme que sirve como precuela a la miniserie “Los Sustos de Frankelda” , y se los recomiendo ampliamente, sobretodo si son fans de filmes como “Nightmare Before Christmas”, “Paranorman”, “Kubo”,“The Corpse Bride” y “Coraline”.
We're talking all about witches, zombies, and ancient curses as we discuss ParaNorman with special guest Samariel!
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor reunite (despite a case of post-Annecy crud) to cover a wide range of animation and industry news, including: Disney officially announces Lilo & Stitch 2 after the live-action original crosses $945M globally. Elio holds better than expected with a solid second weekend as it climbs past $42M domestically. Live-action Tangled delayed to 2029, reportedly to make room for the Lilo & Stitch sequel. Warner Bros. loses the rights to Akira after years of development—setting the stage for a new studio to reimagine the cyberpunk classic. Laika's ParaNorman returns to theaters for Halloween 2025 as part of the studio's 20th anniversary celebration. Also in this episode: KPOP Demon Hunters debuts at #2 globally on Netflix, Broadway updates on Beauty and the Beast and Hercules, and what's really in those Dragon Flame-Grilled Whoppers at Burger King. It's a shorter episode while Drew recovers—but packed with news, box office insight, and some wild theme park popcorn bucket trivia. Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor reunite (despite a case of post-Annecy crud) to cover a wide range of animation and industry news, including: Disney officially announces Lilo & Stitch 2 after the live-action original crosses $945M globally. Elio holds better than expected with a solid second weekend as it climbs past $42M domestically. Live-action Tangled delayed to 2029, reportedly to make room for the Lilo & Stitch sequel. Warner Bros. loses the rights to Akira after years of development—setting the stage for a new studio to reimagine the cyberpunk classic. Laika's ParaNorman returns to theaters for Halloween 2025 as part of the studio's 20th anniversary celebration. Also in this episode: KPOP Demon Hunters debuts at #2 globally on Netflix, Broadway updates on Beauty and the Beast and Hercules, and what's really in those Dragon Flame-Grilled Whoppers at Burger King. It's a shorter episode while Drew recovers—but packed with news, box office insight, and some wild theme park popcorn bucket trivia. Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #225 hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part 3 of a 3-part interview with animator, Darlie Brewster. The duo also chat up the latest entertainment news, streaming content reviews, Disney news, and the latest travel deal. Darlie Brewster was born in Canada. She is known for her work on The Prince of Egypt (1998) , Road to El Dorado (2000) , Land Before Time (1988) , All Dogs go to Heaven (1989) FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992), The Prince of Egypt (1998), Looney Tunes Back In Action (2003), Osmosis Jones (2001) , Curious George The Movie (2006) and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996). She was one of the directing three animators on the original CareBears Movie (1985) and animated the test promo that sold the project to American Greeting Cards. She has worked for European companies like Passion Pictures , Gerhard Hahn and Gaumont on commercials and the Asterix features. She single handedly did all the character animation in the "Anime Sequence" of Blue Sky's Horton Hears A Who ( 2008) and did the majority of the "Disney Sequence " in Foxes Family Guy :Road to the Multiverse. . She also was one of the facial animation designers for Laika's Paranorman. 2014 she was inducted into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . *Source IMDb. We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show - Skull Rock Podcast | Join our crew! | Patreon. Exciting news, listeners! Skull Rock Podcast is thrilled to announce that we are now on Patreon. Dive deeper into the world of animation, films, and behind-the-scenes stories with your favorite hosts. By supporting us on Patreon, you help keep the magic alive and will be part of our special community. We are developing perks in the days to come! Let's make this journey even more extraordinary with your support!
ParaNorman's unique approach to horror allows it to explore serious societal issues through animation, and creatively blends animated horror with heartfelt themes of acceptance and understanding. Laika Studios have never been one to follow the leader, and while other studios were focusing on CG animation, Laika removed it's CG department purely for stop-motion. Developing groundbreaking techniques first used on Coraline, enhanced further for ParaNorman, including colour 3D printing, to create over 31,000 props. ParaNorman, which also features the first openly gay character in an American animated film, emphasizes the importance of communication and empathy in overcoming fear and prejudice. This is a movie that doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of the past, with historical references shaping ParaNorman's story, particularly the Salem witch trialsLike Norman's Grandma says when Norman tells her the zombie eats brains… “he's going to ruin his dinner. I'm sure if they just bothered to sit down and talk it through, it would be a different story”.I would love to hear your thoughts on ParaNorman !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! I won the Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards recently. I am beyond thrilled, and hugely grateful to the Ear Worthy team. It means so much to me to be recognised by a fellow indie outlet, and congratulations to all the other winners!CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Sade, Claudia, Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Dave, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Pete, Heather, Danny, Aly, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Michele, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine, Kyle & Aaron.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show - Skull Rock Podcast | Join our crew! | Patreon. Exciting news, listeners! Skull Rock Podcast is thrilled to announce that we are now on Patreon. Dive deeper into the world of animation, films, and behind-the-scenes stories with your favorite hosts. By supporting us on Patreon, you help keep the magic alive and will be part of our special community. We are developing perks in the days to come! Let's make this journey even more extraordinary with your support!
We are now on Patreon! Click this link and support the show - Skull Rock Podcast | Join our crew! | Patreon. Exciting news, listeners! Skull Rock Podcast is thrilled to announce that we are now on Patreon. Dive deeper into the world of animation, films, and behind-the-scenes stories with your favorite hosts. By supporting us on Patreon, you not only help keep the magic alive but will be part of our special community. We are developing perks in the days to come! Let's make this journey even more extraordinary with your support!
Welcome to the third insidious installation of Susto's 2024 Swap-A-Thon! This week we are visited by Floaties for Krakens!Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached, email Ayden at sustopodcast@gmail.com, DM on social media, or visit SustoPodcast.com to be shared on the show!Sign up for Patreon here!Hi Cuttlefish! ^-^Welcome to Season 2 Episode 14 of Floaties for Krakens - A podcast about the monsters in your head, but reclaiming them instead.WELCOME! Just a quick reminder that Season 1 in its entirety is available to stream on Spotify, and Season 3 is currently underway on YouTube. Go check it out!The following episode is a bit of a throwback to our Pride Month Special called “Lavender for Monsters”. It was a beautiful four part series where we explored the intersections and power within Queerness and monstrosity.I'm going to begin this episode description with a phenomenal quote introduced to me by our guest of honor, Robin today. This quote is by Cuban American Queer Activist and Academic Jose Esteban Munoz:“Queerness is not yet here. Queerness is an ideality. Put another way, we are not yet queer, but we can feel it as the warm illumination of a horizon imbued with potentiality. We have never been queer, yet queerness exists for us as an ideality that can be distilled from the past and used to imagine a future. The future is queerness's domain. (p. 1)”― José Esteban Muñoz, Cruising Utopia: The Then and There of Queer FuturityLet's hear it for the beauties, complexities, and histories to come for Queerness. Robin Gow (it/fae/he & él y elle) is a poet and witch from rural Pennsylvania. It is the author of several poetry, Middle Grade, and Young Adult books. It works as a community educator on topics of LGBTQIA2+ and disability justice.Robin is a literal ray of sunshine. My goodness, I'm not kidding. The work that Fae does to explore the brilliance of Queerness in all of its monstrous complexities is nothing short of astronomical. Please, go check out this beautiful soul's poetry work Monstrous Cartography and all of the other outstanding works in Faer repertoire. Thank you so much for doing this show Robin, and I'm so excited to now call you a friend.Today's episode is all about the kindest person in the world Robin Gow, Robin's mastery in writing and poetry, the power of a ghost story, how monsters become manifestation of what society doesn't understand, Robin's PHENOMENAL new poetry book Monstrous Cartography, the relatability of “Queer Sea Monsters”, Robin's partner Rain and his monstrous watercolor mastery, the tears of the Squonk, Robin's explorations of Mothman, Climate Grief, the fears of endless wandering, the amazing Paranorman film, and how Robin and myself will forever be proud, proud, crybabies; because feeling “too much” is a superpower.-Content Warnings:Mentions and discussions of mental health complexities, depression, grief, and the beauties, trials, and tribulations of growing up QueerMisophonia:Snaps, Pops, Clicks, and Hisses throughout the episode.-Robin's Monstrous Mentions:Instagram: @ robin_gow_poetTikTok: @ robin_gow_poet & @ transdemontologist Website: robingow.comMonstrous Cartography: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/monstrous-cartography-robin-gow/1145307923?ean=9798990348837Dear Mothman: https://store.abramsbooks.com/products/dear-mothman-Mental Health Resources:LGBTQQIP2SAA+ Mental Health Resources: The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/category/mental-health/Domestic Violence Resources: https://www.thehotline.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=domestic_violenceNational Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/Disaster Distress Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helplineNational Alliance on Mental Health:NAMI HelpLine is available M-F 10 am – 10 pm, ET. Connect by phone 800-950-6264 or text "Helpline" to 62640, or chat. In a crisis call or text 988.Floaties for Krakens Links/Contact:Website Link:https://www.floatiesforkrakens.comSpotify Show Link:https://open.spotify.com/show/1LTqFzeNq4OpgEMQiRrGtK?si=5ab2c8ab16e44abbYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@FloatiesforKrakensInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/floatiesforkrakens/-This episode of Floaties for Krakens was written and recorded by me, Camille Maria Acosta. A monstrous thank you to Robin Gow for such a kind interview. A big thank you to Michael Cosman for producing a stellar episode, and a huge thank you, to Natalie Hedberg for designing such a phenomenal logo.Music for the show was also written and produced by me, with a special appearance by my Thatha, Toby Acosta.Floaties for Krakens is not a Sponsored Podcast.However, here are the tools I used and am very thankful for to get this idea off the ground:Adobe AuditionAdobe Premiere ProArturia Minilab Mk IICanvaGarage BandLogitech for Creators White Yeti USB MicrophoneZencastr~Keep Being Monstrous.Keep Shining Bright.
In this episode, La Llareyna Drags the reverend to spooky Massachusetts to visit Blithe Hollow to meet a little boy that just may be her son.....or will be. We are reviewing the Laika film based on the with trials of Salem, but also prominently featuring Zombies, so take a listen as we review ParaNorman. Listener discretion is advised.
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It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!LOTS of new musicNetflix bows out of gaming... kindaElon sued AGAINJoe Rogan to interview Donald TrumpAnd so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicNew Music/VideoROSÉ & Bruno Mars - APT. https://youtu.be/ekr2nIex040 CATCHY AF!! But that is par for the course with Bruno Mars. Apparently the lyrics (and title) are a play on words for a Korean drinking game. Rose from Blackpink.Cradle of Filth - Malignant Perfection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiF-PAt6N9U surprisingly restrained for a Cradle song. Trying to rekindle Nymphetamine? Video is VERY fitting for the season.Dead Icarus - 1 Million Days https://youtu.be/EjBGU-hF4js MUCH more Atreyu than anything previously released. This has Curse vibes all over it, even the video.Better Lovers - Love as an Act of Rebellion https://youtu.be/5qCT4puiPJY I almost like these guys as much as Miss Machine era Dillinger… almost. What is with the 4:3 aesthetic these days?Bloodywood - Nu Delhi https://youtu.be/A3C9NwGKgq4?si=k5I2p2CYtUofhYfE A little less on the NU sound. Still well put together, if slightly forgettable.Breaking Benjamin - Awaken https://youtu.be/cHj8PtRdMQk Decent breakdown/solo section, but don't believe the hype. NOT extra heavy.Loss Becomes - Broken Mirrors Feat Jesse Leach https://youtu.be/_dTIV7xI9jM THIS is how you use a Jesse Leach vocal spot.Tours/FestivalsJerry Cantrell - Runs from Jan 31 through March 9. Support from Filter.https://jerrycantrell.com/ Claudio Simonetti's Goblin - Oct 31 through Dec 15. Screening Demons in select cities.https://goblinsimonetti.com/tour-dates Reg ‘ol NewsIron Maiden - Paul Di'anno passed at 66. The band's first vocalist on their debut “Iron Maiden” and “Killers.” His years long battle with Lymphedema seems to have ended. Official documentary coming in 2025.https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-iron-maiden-singer-paul-dianno-dead-at-66 https://blabbermouth.net/news/official-paul-dianno-documentary-coming-in-2025 Papa Roach - Jacoby Shaddix says the next record “makes sense” to be a heavy record. The heaviest record they have ever done he claims. Seems like another trend hop to me.https://blabbermouth.net/news/jacoby-shaddix-says-it-feels-natural-for-papa-roach-to-lean-into-heavy-sound-on-next-album As I Lay Dying - Bassist and vocalist Ryan Neff has left the band, with a very curt exit statement on his socials. This can't be an issue with Lambesis' past, this has to be just Tim being difficult to work with at this point.https://blabbermouth.net/news/bassist-vocalist-ryan-neff-quits-as-i-lay-dying Static-X - Hoping to release the documentary “Evil Disco: The Rise, Fall, and Regeneration of Static-X” in 2025. https://blabbermouth.net/news/static-x-is-hoping-to-release-evil-disco-the-rise-fall-and-regeneration-of-static-x-documentary-in-2025 SuggestsKorn - Self TitledReleased in ‘94. From the haunting intro of “Blind” to the twisted, primal aggression in “Clown” and “Daddy,” the album is a sonic trip through the dark corners of the mind. Its themes of isolation, fear, and inner torment align perfectly with the spooky season. Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsNetflix - Closing their AAA gaming studio. Team Blue has been shuddered with 90 projects in various stages of development, and with staff that included Joseph Staten (Halo) and Rafael Grassetti (God of War). https://www.gamefile.news/p/netflix-team-blue-socal-studio Phasmophobia - Set for Xbox Series and Playstation 5/ VR2 Oct 29th. Multi-player horror FINALLY making its way onto consoles. https://www.engadget.com/gaming/aaaaaah-phsamophobia-haunts-consoles-this-month-182546124.html https://youtu.be/BLCwws1HnYA Reg ‘ol NewsHalo 2 - Project Cartographer (MOD) is rolling out a Spooky event for Halloween. You can now play as a skeleton in Halo 2.https://www.cartographer.online Elon VS Bladerunner - Alcon Entertainment has accused Elon of copyright infringement over an image included in the Cybercab/Robotaxi event earlier this month. Calling the image “nearly identical” to images from the movie.https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/21/elon-musk-tesla-wbd-blade-runner-ai-robotaxi-.html Ford X Tesla - The free Ford adapter the company gave out to connect to Tesla chargers. There is a long term issue with the current adaptors that will negatively affect charge times over time. They will be issuing replacements “in the coming weeks.”https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/ford-tells-ev-owners-to-stop-using-its-free-tesla-supercharger-adapters-120023623.html Nintendo Beta - The strange beta test for Nintendo has gone live for people on the beta list. Seems that Nintendo is trying their hand at an MMORPG, with their unique twist. Kinda seems like Second Life meets Starfield. You are basically populating a planet.https://playtest-p.nintendo.com/en-us SuggestsMK1 - Halloween Towers running all week.Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsBatman: Hush 2 - Jim Lee and Jeph Loeb confirmed at NYCC the sequel to one of the classic all-time Batman stories will be coming out in 2025. Set to happen within the ongoing Batman series.https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 DC Vertigo - The Vertigo imprint is set to return to DC. Jim Lee also announced that they would be reviving the imprint, this time for creator-owned projects. https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Feature - New 5 issue mini written by Tim Seeley and Mitch Gerads. James Gunn will be story consultant as this will be a tie-in to the Peacemaker show on Max. Release before season 2 of the show.https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 Justice League VS Godzilla VS Kong 2 - the second book will add Ghidorah, Rodan, Mothra and “titanized” super-villains from the Justice League's rogue's gallery. No release date yet. Series one is STILL going.Spider-verse VS Venomverse - New multiverse arc starting in May 2025.https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-spider-verse-venomverse-teaser-nycc/ Suggests"The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson – A classic haunted house story that's deeply psychological, unsettling, and atmospheric. It's all about the creeping dread and ambiguous horrors that make you question reality. 1959.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsDaredevil - Born Again begins March 4 on Disney+.Starfleet Academy - Renewed for a second season before season 1 airs. NYCCGod Of War - The live action series has just left 3 EPs, including showrunner Rafe Judkins. Now starting the project from scratch. https://deadline.com/2024/10/god-of-war-sony-executive-producers-depart-new-writers-joining-1236118075/ Joe Rogan - CONFIRMS THAT TRUMP WILL BE ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK!TrailersThe Office (AUS) - https://youtu.be/MIEVoulYZM0 on Prime right now unless you're in the US. Fans are NOT pleased. Gender swapped roles. This is approximately the 15th time this has happened… why is it that big of a deal?Goosebumps: The Vanishing - https://youtu.be/-NsYcYtDBtc I kinda love this… David Schwimmer as the villain… maybe? Jan 10 Hulu and Disney+Creature Commandos - https://youtu.be/VdahDEpqPA8 NYCC looks good. Dec 5 on MaxStar Trek: Strange New Worlds - https://youtu.be/llvMv5-ydyQ Season 2 clip. Rhys Darby guest.Walking Dead: Dead City - https://youtu.be/ddRY0tocRzY Spring 2025 release. Yellowstone - https://youtu.be/n17AZkUXy58 Season 5B. Costner footage?? Dutton civil war.Reg ‘ol NewsTim Pool - Canceling his IRL show as it currently exists. Blames staff for the issues, when really its a management issue. THIS is why you hire STAFF and not FRIENDS!https://www.youtube.com/live/YXY0pMEI9-o?si=1PyA-3y28PvjfYD5 Carrie - Mike Flanagan's first offering to the Amazon audience appears to be a Carrie adaptation.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/carrie-series-mike-flanagan-amazon-stephen-king-1236040179/ SuggestsGoosebumps - Season 1 2023. Streaming on Hulu. a group of five high schoolers embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle — while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents' past.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsStar Trek: Section 31 - Paramount+ original movie set for Friday, Jan 24 2025.TrailersThe Electric State - https://youtu.be/9gUDaPTPxwo Russo Brothers directed, Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown, and A BUNCH MORE starring. Post apocalyptic family movie. March 14 on Netflix.Love Hurts - https://youtu.be/y7_gi1-bIJs?si=55yawApS8ZuAkhO1 Ky Huy Quan in a John Wick adaptation.Street Trash - https://youtu.be/N5yLRQBVNTw zombies as social commentary… weird. Seriously though, looks interesting.Reg ‘ol NewsDisney - Bob Iger set to leave the company in 2026. THIS time there will not be an extension like there was in ‘23. Disney has said they WILL name a new CEO.https://cosmicbook.news/bob-iger-leaving-disney-2026-new-chairman-announced Lord of the Rings - New live-action movie in the early stages of development according to Philippa Boyens, co-writer of the original trilogy of movies, as well as the Hobbit movie. She clarified confusion around the Hunt For Gollum movie, that it will NOT be a multi-part series. Gandalf WILL be part of the narrative though. It also will tie into the Peter Jackson series of movies.https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/lord-of-the-rings-hunt-for-gollum-wont-be-two-films-second-philippa-boyens-exclusive/ American Psycho - Remake from director Luca Gaudagnino (Challengers). Being billed by Lionsgate as a “reimagining” of the novel. Just remember the first film was directed by a woman…https://deadline.com/2024/10/american-psycho-movie-luca-guadagnino-1236120177/ John Wick - Prequel anime movie revealed to be in the works at NYCC from director Chad Stahelski.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/john-wick-co-creator-chad-stahelski-1236041550/ SuggestsParaNorman - Norman Babcock, a young boy who can communicate with ghosts, is given the task of ending a 300-year-old witch's curse on his Massachusetts town. 2012STREAMING: PlutoRumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsCONFIRM: Joe Rogan - Rogan has confirmed that TRUMP will be on the show this week.New SourcesNew RumorsBlade - Canceled? Well more like postponed AGAIN! Bumped again for scripting concerns. Removed from the release slate for 2025.Secret Wars - Thanos returning to fight God Emperor Doom.Big Bang Theory - Stuart-centric spinoff series about the comic book shop. ALSOPossible Penny-centric spinoff possible.American Psycho - Timothee Chalamet rumored to be playing Patrick Bateman.SPECULATIONBlade - This bump MIGHT actually be advantageous. IF they are bringing Wesley Snipes back for another Blade movie, this will keep the confusion down. You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!LOTS of new musicNetflix bows out of gaming... kindaElon sued AGAINJoe Rogan to interview Donald TrumpAnd so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicNew Music/VideoROSÉ & Bruno Mars - APT. https://youtu.be/ekr2nIex040 CATCHY AF!! But that is par for the course with Bruno Mars. Apparently the lyrics (and title) are a play on words for a Korean drinking game. Rose from Blackpink.Cradle of Filth - Malignant Perfection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiF-PAt6N9U surprisingly restrained for a Cradle song. Trying to rekindle Nymphetamine? Video is VERY fitting for the season.Dead Icarus - 1 Million Days https://youtu.be/EjBGU-hF4js MUCH more Atreyu than anything previously released. This has Curse vibes all over it, even the video.Better Lovers - Love as an Act of Rebellion https://youtu.be/5qCT4puiPJY I almost like these guys as much as Miss Machine era Dillinger… almost. What is with the 4:3 aesthetic these days?Bloodywood - Nu Delhi https://youtu.be/A3C9NwGKgq4?si=k5I2p2CYtUofhYfE A little less on the NU sound. Still well put together, if slightly forgettable.Breaking Benjamin - Awaken https://youtu.be/cHj8PtRdMQk Decent breakdown/solo section, but don't believe the hype. NOT extra heavy.Loss Becomes - Broken Mirrors Feat Jesse Leach https://youtu.be/_dTIV7xI9jM THIS is how you use a Jesse Leach vocal spot.Tours/FestivalsJerry Cantrell - Runs from Jan 31 through March 9. Support from Filter.https://jerrycantrell.com/ Claudio Simonetti's Goblin - Oct 31 through Dec 15. Screening Demons in select cities.https://goblinsimonetti.com/tour-dates Reg ‘ol NewsIron Maiden - Paul Di'anno passed at 66. The band's first vocalist on their debut “Iron Maiden” and “Killers.” His years long battle with Lymphedema seems to have ended. Official documentary coming in 2025.https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-iron-maiden-singer-paul-dianno-dead-at-66 https://blabbermouth.net/news/official-paul-dianno-documentary-coming-in-2025 Papa Roach - Jacoby Shaddix says the next record “makes sense” to be a heavy record. The heaviest record they have ever done he claims. Seems like another trend hop to me.https://blabbermouth.net/news/jacoby-shaddix-says-it-feels-natural-for-papa-roach-to-lean-into-heavy-sound-on-next-album As I Lay Dying - Bassist and vocalist Ryan Neff has left the band, with a very curt exit statement on his socials. This can't be an issue with Lambesis' past, this has to be just Tim being difficult to work with at this point.https://blabbermouth.net/news/bassist-vocalist-ryan-neff-quits-as-i-lay-dying Static-X - Hoping to release the documentary “Evil Disco: The Rise, Fall, and Regeneration of Static-X” in 2025. https://blabbermouth.net/news/static-x-is-hoping-to-release-evil-disco-the-rise-fall-and-regeneration-of-static-x-documentary-in-2025 SuggestsKorn - Self TitledReleased in ‘94. From the haunting intro of “Blind” to the twisted, primal aggression in “Clown” and “Daddy,” the album is a sonic trip through the dark corners of the mind. Its themes of isolation, fear, and inner torment align perfectly with the spooky season. Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsNetflix - Closing their AAA gaming studio. Team Blue has been shuddered with 90 projects in various stages of development, and with staff that included Joseph Staten (Halo) and Rafael Grassetti (God of War). https://www.gamefile.news/p/netflix-team-blue-socal-studio Phasmophobia - Set for Xbox Series and Playstation 5/ VR2 Oct 29th. Multi-player horror FINALLY making its way onto consoles. https://www.engadget.com/gaming/aaaaaah-phsamophobia-haunts-consoles-this-month-182546124.html https://youtu.be/BLCwws1HnYA Reg ‘ol NewsHalo 2 - Project Cartographer (MOD) is rolling out a Spooky event for Halloween. You can now play as a skeleton in Halo 2.https://www.cartographer.online Elon VS Bladerunner - Alcon Entertainment has accused Elon of copyright infringement over an image included in the Cybercab/Robotaxi event earlier this month. Calling the image “nearly identical” to images from the movie.https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/21/elon-musk-tesla-wbd-blade-runner-ai-robotaxi-.html Ford X Tesla - The free Ford adapter the company gave out to connect to Tesla chargers. There is a long term issue with the current adaptors that will negatively affect charge times over time. They will be issuing replacements “in the coming weeks.”https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/ford-tells-ev-owners-to-stop-using-its-free-tesla-supercharger-adapters-120023623.html Nintendo Beta - The strange beta test for Nintendo has gone live for people on the beta list. Seems that Nintendo is trying their hand at an MMORPG, with their unique twist. Kinda seems like Second Life meets Starfield. You are basically populating a planet.https://playtest-p.nintendo.com/en-us SuggestsMK1 - Halloween Towers running all week.Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsBatman: Hush 2 - Jim Lee and Jeph Loeb confirmed at NYCC the sequel to one of the classic all-time Batman stories will be coming out in 2025. Set to happen within the ongoing Batman series.https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 DC Vertigo - The Vertigo imprint is set to return to DC. Jim Lee also announced that they would be reviving the imprint, this time for creator-owned projects. https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Feature - New 5 issue mini written by Tim Seeley and Mitch Gerads. James Gunn will be story consultant as this will be a tie-in to the Peacemaker show on Max. Release before season 2 of the show.https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 Justice League VS Godzilla VS Kong 2 - the second book will add Ghidorah, Rodan, Mothra and “titanized” super-villains from the Justice League's rogue's gallery. No release date yet. Series one is STILL going.Spider-verse VS Venomverse - New multiverse arc starting in May 2025.https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-spider-verse-venomverse-teaser-nycc/ Suggests"The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson – A classic haunted house story that's deeply psychological, unsettling, and atmospheric. It's all about the creeping dread and ambiguous horrors that make you question reality. 1959.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsDaredevil - Born Again begins March 4 on Disney+.Starfleet Academy - Renewed for a second season before season 1 airs. NYCCGod Of War - The live action series has just left 3 EPs, including showrunner Rafe Judkins. Now starting the project from scratch. https://deadline.com/2024/10/god-of-war-sony-executive-producers-depart-new-writers-joining-1236118075/ Joe Rogan - CONFIRMS THAT TRUMP WILL BE ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK!TrailersThe Office (AUS) - https://youtu.be/MIEVoulYZM0 on Prime right now unless you're in the US. Fans are NOT pleased. Gender swapped roles. This is approximately the 15th time this has happened… why is it that big of a deal?Goosebumps: The Vanishing - https://youtu.be/-NsYcYtDBtc I kinda love this… David Schwimmer as the villain… maybe? Jan 10 Hulu and Disney+Creature Commandos - https://youtu.be/VdahDEpqPA8 NYCC looks good. Dec 5 on MaxStar Trek: Strange New Worlds - https://youtu.be/llvMv5-ydyQ Season 2 clip. Rhys Darby guest.Walking Dead: Dead City - https://youtu.be/ddRY0tocRzY Spring 2025 release. Yellowstone - https://youtu.be/n17AZkUXy58 Season 5B. Costner footage?? Dutton civil war.Reg ‘ol NewsTim Pool - Canceling his IRL show as it currently exists. Blames staff for the issues, when really its a management issue. THIS is why you hire STAFF and not FRIENDS!https://www.youtube.com/live/YXY0pMEI9-o?si=1PyA-3y28PvjfYD5 Carrie - Mike Flanagan's first offering to the Amazon audience appears to be a Carrie adaptation.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/carrie-series-mike-flanagan-amazon-stephen-king-1236040179/ SuggestsGoosebumps - Season 1 2023. Streaming on Hulu. a group of five high schoolers embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle — while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents' past.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsStar Trek: Section 31 - Paramount+ original movie set for Friday, Jan 24 2025.TrailersThe Electric State - https://youtu.be/9gUDaPTPxwo Russo Brothers directed, Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown, and A BUNCH MORE starring. Post apocalyptic family movie. March 14 on Netflix.Love Hurts - https://youtu.be/y7_gi1-bIJs?si=55yawApS8ZuAkhO1 Ky Huy Quan in a John Wick adaptation.Street Trash - https://youtu.be/N5yLRQBVNTw zombies as social commentary… weird. Seriously though, looks interesting.Reg ‘ol NewsDisney - Bob Iger set to leave the company in 2026. THIS time there will not be an extension like there was in ‘23. Disney has said they WILL name a new CEO.https://cosmicbook.news/bob-iger-leaving-disney-2026-new-chairman-announced Lord of the Rings - New live-action movie in the early stages of development according to Philippa Boyens, co-writer of the original trilogy of movies, as well as the Hobbit movie. She clarified confusion around the Hunt For Gollum movie, that it will NOT be a multi-part series. Gandalf WILL be part of the narrative though. It also will tie into the Peter Jackson series of movies.https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/lord-of-the-rings-hunt-for-gollum-wont-be-two-films-second-philippa-boyens-exclusive/ American Psycho - Remake from director Luca Gaudagnino (Challengers). Being billed by Lionsgate as a “reimagining” of the novel. Just remember the first film was directed by a woman…https://deadline.com/2024/10/american-psycho-movie-luca-guadagnino-1236120177/ John Wick - Prequel anime movie revealed to be in the works at NYCC from director Chad Stahelski.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/john-wick-co-creator-chad-stahelski-1236041550/ SuggestsParaNorman - Norman Babcock, a young boy who can communicate with ghosts, is given the task of ending a 300-year-old witch's curse on his Massachusetts town. 2012STREAMING: PlutoRumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsCONFIRM: Joe Rogan - Rogan has confirmed that TRUMP will be on the show this week.New SourcesNew RumorsBlade - Canceled? Well more like postponed AGAIN! Bumped again for scripting concerns. Removed from the release slate for 2025.Secret Wars - Thanos returning to fight God Emperor Doom.Big Bang Theory - Stuart-centric spinoff series about the comic book shop. ALSOPossible Penny-centric spinoff possible.American Psycho - Timothee Chalamet rumored to be playing Patrick Bateman.SPECULATIONBlade - This bump MIGHT actually be advantageous. IF they are bringing Wesley Snipes back for another Blade movie, this will keep the confusion down. You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.
This spooky season we are trying something different! Both Louie and Gavin have wrapped the New York Film Festival and they want to share some of the highlights/larger themes that they got from it. Also, we couldn't do a Halloween episode without telling you about some of our favorite spooky movies, so we're planning a perfect Halloween party playlist to help you entertain your guests! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews, like us on Facebook, e-mail us at reviewsmixed@gmail.com, visit our Instagram or TikTok for extra content, become a patron on our Patreon, or stop by our shop and pick up some podcast merchandise! Don't forget to subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify, Podchaser, Audible, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.
The witching hour is nigh and so is the end to our “Hallo-Weenie!” miniseries! Join in as we further discuss our spooky season offerings, Austin's continued trip into dictatorial madness, the end of Beyond Fest, and finally our time in the nightmare factory that is HAUNT! Go to Patreon.com/shudcast where you can find FULL VIDEO for our episodes as well as a host of other perks, including access to our Discord server. Be a SHUDite today! 00:00 - 12:00ish - Intros: Austin expands upon the idea of his eventual dictatorship and we discuss the top clown in America! 12:00ish - 58:00ish - The other stuff we watched this time! Lucas - Silent Rage, The Mummy (1932), The Fall, House of 1,000 Corpses, and VHS: Beyond Cody - House of 1,000 Corpses (x2), Nightbitch, Little Bites, VHS: Beyond, Jimmy & Stiggs, Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person, Presence, ParaNorman, Cloud, Chime, The Sect, Venus in Furs, The Wild Robot, and It's What's Inside Austin - House of 1,000 Corpses, VHS: Beyond, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Salem's Lot (2024), Apartment 7A, and The Witches (1990) Curtis - House of 1,000 Corpses, VHS: Beyond, Jimmy & Stiggs, Cloud, Chime, It's What's Inside, The Penguin, Fright Night (2011), The Cell, The House by the Cemetery, The Exorcist III, The Exorcist: Believer, Invitation to Hell, House (1985), Stage Fright (1987), Challengers, Army of Darkness (Director's Cut), Labyrinth, and Hell House LLC 58:00ish - 1:35:00ish - HAUNT - SHUDdown and discussion! 1:35:00ish - End - “Hallo-weenie!” Awards PLUS our next THEME and MOVIE!
Go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NOSTALGIA to download the PrizePicks app today - use code NOSTALGIA when you sign up to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Liaka has released a lot of movies around Halloween, with this and Coraline being their best known, but which one is better? Nostalgia Critic continues NostalgiaWeen with ParaNorman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE DEAD WALK THE EARTH!!! ParaNorman Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en It's another Animation Monday as Coy Jandreau & Andrew Gordon give their FIRST TIME Reaction, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Full Movie Spoiler Review for the Stop-Motion Animated feature from Laika Studios (Coraline, Kubo and the Two Strings) starring Kodi Smit-McPhee (Let Me In, X-Men: Apocalypse) as Norman Babcock, a misunderstood boy who takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse. ParaNorman also features the voices of Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect, Scott Pilgrim vs. The world), Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Superbad, Kick-Ass), Tucker Albrizzi (The Big Bang Theory), Casey Affleck (Interstellar), Leslie Mann (Knocked Up), Jeff Garlin (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Bernard Hill (The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King), Alex Borstein (Family Guy, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), John Goodman (The Big Lebowski, Kong: Skull island), Elaine Stritch (30 Rock), & MORE! Coy & Andrew REACT to all the Best Scenes & Spookiest Moments including "Out of Hand," "Hit & Run," "Unfinished Business," "Crash," "Dog," and Beyond! Follow Coy Jandreau: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The first week of spooky season starts off nice and easy, with fall vibes and creepy times in the stop motion animated Halloween adventure Paranorman. It's a fun, endearing kids on bikes romp, with zombies and a witch's curse. Join us on Instagram @escapistroommoviepod or shootus an email at escapistroommoviepod@gmail.com, and don't forget to rate and review!
First, a quick explanation over what went wrong with the "Go" episode. Then, Kerry and Collin are joined by returning guest, Christine Sellin, to talk about Laika Animation Studios' amazing 2012 movie, "ParaNorman," a movie that accomplishes so much in just under 90 minutes and does so with style, wit, astonishment and braaaiiiinnnnssss!! What is tourism like in Salem, Massachusetts? Can a rioter ever find inner peace? Just how many horror movie references are hidden throughout this movie? All this, plus a stacked Blu-ray Gift Exchange, where they talk about Richard Pryor, Martin Scorsese, Kevin Costner's doomed epic and the greatest British gangster movie of all time. Blu-rays covered: Sony: "Richard Pryor - Live On The Sunset Strip" 4K (1982) "The China Syndrome" (1979) Paramount: "Bringing Out the Dead" 4K (1999) Warner Bros. "Horizon: An American Saga, Part 1" Warner Archive: "Black Belt Jones" (1974) "Three Little Words" (1950) "Words and Music" (1948) Shout: "Big Fan" (2009) Criterion: "Happiness" (1998) "The Long Good Friday" (1980)
Join Freddie Prinze Jr. and John Lee Brody as they dive into the heartwarming and visually stunning film ParaNorman. In this episode of 'That Was Pretty Scary,' they discuss the high-quality stop-motion animation, the talented voice cast, and the film's unique blend of horror and comedy. They explore the central themes of dealing with bullying, the importance of community, and the powerful message of overcoming trauma. Along the way, they share personal anecdotes and favorite moments, setting the stage for the week's film review. Perfect episode for horror enthusiasts and animation lovers alike!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We close out "Back to School" month with the utterly fantastic Paranorman (2015). Norman doesn't fit in - no one wants anything to do with him except for the dead townsfolk continually bending his ear. This was a winner for us - would absolutely recommend. Ween regales us with her review of Empathy, Inc for #tubiornottubi What We're Watching Stephon Johnson (aka Snack Daddy) House of the Devil Where to Find us: Instagram Facebook Youtube TikTok Letterboxd boozeboobsandbloodpodcast@gmail.com boozeboobsandbloodpodcast.com bluesky: @b3podcast.bsky.social
SEASON 2 - EPISODE 106 - TRISTAN OLIVER - CINEMATOGRAPHER In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with cinematographer Tristan Oliver (ISLE OF DOGS, PARANORMAN, CHICKEN RUN). Tristan generously shares his extensive knowledge of stop-motion animation with us, and we spend the majority of the episode learning the ins and outs of shooting 9-inch puppets in a warehouse. Tristan reveals how he (and up to 50+ active units) prepares the lights and cameras for scenes in such a way that doesn't impede upon the work of the animators physically bringing the characters to life, and we discuss the effectiveness of applying the principles and practices of live-action cinematography into the world of animation. In addition to his work in stop-motion animation, Tristan has contributed to live-action projects such as POOR THINGS and the uniquely realized LOVING VINCENT, and he reflects on his experiences in both projects. In the back half of our conversation, Tristan shares how he really felt working with director Wes Anderson on FANTASTIC MR. FOX and ISLE OF DOGS, from learning how to work together on the former to engaging in a battle of wits over the feasibility of deep focus in the latter, and we learn in which films Tristan sees the most of himself. At the end, we close our conversation with an appreciation for the enduring quality of that which is handmade over that which is merely manufactured. - This episode is sponsored by Aputure
The Final Week of Animation August is here and "most" of The Horror Squad is here to discuss ParaNorman
MAILBAG HERE We're back right on time with a June Wrap-up filled with fun discussions, primarily what we read and watched in June 2024. Introduction (00:00) Mailbag (8:58) w/ special guest Sierra What we Read (19:34) Farewell, My Lovely by Raymond Chandler Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Middlegame by Seanan McGuire What We Watched (36:15) 24 Hour Party People (2002) Asteroid City (2023) The Place Beyond the Pines (2012) Thief (1981) To Catch a Thief (1955) Heathers (1989) ParaNorman (2012) Hundreds of Beavers (2022) Kinds of Kindness (2024) What's Coming Up on the Pod (1:05:20) Our Album Recs (1:06:44) Thanks for listening !
Eric Wachtman is a CG / VFX Supervisor and Art Director at LAIKA where he's been working for nearly 20 years. Prior to that, he served as the Director of CG / Visual Effects and Art Director at the Cartoon Network. LAIKA was founded in 2005 in Oregon and is guided by the vision of its President & CEO Travis Knight. Located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA was awarded a Scientific and Technology Oscar® for its innovation in 3D printing in 2016. Its five films – MISSING LINK (2019); KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS (2016); THE BOXTROLLS (2014); PARANORMAN (2012), and CORALINE (2009) – were all nominated for Oscars® and PGA Awards as Outstanding Animated Film. MISSING LINK was the first LAIKA film to win the Golden Globe® for Best Animated Feature and was awarded two Visual Effects Society (VES) awards for Outstanding Visual Effects in an Animated Feature and Outstanding Animated Character, and received seven Annie Award nominations. KUBO received a second Oscar® nomination for Outstanding Visual Effects and won the BAFTA Award, as well as three Annie Awards, the National Board of Review's Best Animated Feature citation, and 19 regional and critics' group awards. THE BOXTROLLS earned Critics' Choice and Golden Globe Award nominations and 13 Annie Award nominations, more than any other film that year. PARANORMAN garnered BAFTA, Critics' Choice, and GLAAD Media Award nominations, won two Annie Awards, and was cited as the year's best animated film by 14 critics' groups. CORALINE earned Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Critics' Choice nominations and was named one of the year's 10 Best Films by the American Film Institute (AFI). In this Podcast, Allan McKay interviews the CG / VFX Supervisor at LAIKA Eric Wachtman about his experience working on award-winning titles of CAROLINE and PARANORMAN, his leadership in founding the Portland Chapter of VES, how curiosity and passion drives one's VFX career, the secret to winning reels and so much more! For more show notes, visit www.allanmckay.com/438.
Thirteen years ago, a troubled fictional author by the name of Alan Wake stumbled into our hearts, yelling about shadow monsters and nightmares made manifest. Now he's back, and he's got a friend! What's changed in the intervening decade-plus-change? And how much of the original Alan Wake do we remember? (Hint: Literally none of it.) Also discussed: Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Bamboo Heart, Sea of Stars, The Sisters Brothers, Paranorman, Death Stranding, Shadow of Doubt Subscribe to our newsletter at besties.fan!
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