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Animation ... and Beyond!
Animation, tech, video games, and more! From the quirky minds of Ezra Fields-Meyer and Mardy Harding, join us for a journey into the wonderful world of animation ... and beyond!
On this episode, we're talking about the emotional rollercoaster of Inside Out! In this 2010's coming-of-age film, there's plenty to love. Plus, Mardy is saying goodbye to the role of Animation and Beyond cohost! Don't fret, though. Ezra will be back with a new cohost and the podcast will go on!
On this episode, we're talking about the world's most gluttonous cat! Your furry, orange, comical friend, Garfield, is returning to the screen with a new movie, and we're celebrating by going over his long history of shows, films, games, merch, and more!
This week we've got a special episode...and interview with the Creator, Executive Producer, and Showrunner for the series "Angry Birds: Mystery Island," Eric Rogers!
On this episode, we're talking about our favorite canine family....the Heelers! Specifically, Bluey, the protagonist of the adorable childrens' show. Join us to enjoy Bluey's song, friends, and family values!
Our favorite Spanish-speaking, Swiper-stopping, map-minding, adventure-adoring explorer, Dora, is back with a new 3D-animated TV show. On this episode, we're talking about Dora's early years as a 2D cartoon, her live-action film, franchise, characters, and more!
If there's something strange in the neighborhood....it might be one of the ghosts from this classic franchise, which got a new sequel out this year! We're talking about the old and new movies, shows, and games brought to LIFE since the original Ghostbusters film premiered.
Spin and kick back through your memory to this legendary movie franchise from the mid-2000s to celebrate its third sequel which just came out! We're discussing Awkwafina, the Kung Fu Panda video games, movies, shorts, and overall impact in our newest episode!
This week, we're discussing the raunchy, adult comedy series "Family Guy." The R-rated show is wildly successful, as is its creator, Seth MacFarlane. It's bound to make you cringe and crack up!
Join us as we dive into the camp song-turned-franchise, Baby Shark! We're talking about viral videos, the Baby Shark characters, and the mew movie which came out in December!
Back in December, you may have heard about the newest installment of the animated series of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" movies. The film disrupted the order of the books and made things about Christmas, but we loved it nonetheless. Like all of the stories in this series, it was awkward, entertaining, relatable, and hilarious!
In honor of the movie "Wonka" released recently, we're talking about Roald Dahl's most successful story and its variations! Charlie and the Chocolate factory is a story full of imagination, magic, and CANDY, and we think it's delicious!
Happy New Year! To kick off this season, we are talking about a classic claymation film that just got a sequel....Chicken Run! Don't miss the new movie in theaters, and be sure to learn about claymation with us in this episode!
Happy Holidays to you and yours from Animation and Beyond! One of the holidays coming up is Christmas, and what better way to enjoy Christmas than to reminisce about the hilarious Christmas film "ELF!?" We enjoyed discussing our favorite moments, lines, and actors from the film on this episode. We will be back in the new year!
This episode, we're talking about the cunning character of Robin Hood. Robin Hood has been around a long time, but is probably most famous in the early Disney film of the same name! Join us as we discuss recycled animation, animal characters, and more!
"Trolls - Band Together" is out in just a few days, and we couldn't be more excited! With familiar music, plus one ~new~ song by N Sync, it is bound to be another epic addition to the Trolls franchise, which we're talking about in this episode!
Whether it's a camera with terrifying powers, or a yeti that comes to life, the children's book series GOOSEBUMPS is sure to fright! The franchise's newest TV series came out just in time for Halloween last week, don't miss it! And in celebration, we're talking about the books, films, and more!
On this episode, we're talking about the rescue pups who are celebrating their 10th anniversary! With a second feature film out just recently, PAW Patrol is captivating kids everywhere!
This episode, we're celebrating the action-packed 2000s franchise, Spy Kids! The new, fifth installment of Spy Kids came out last earlier this month, don't miss it!
In this episode, we're talking Tiny. Tiny Toons, that is! Our mini, loony friends got a reboot earlier this month! Catch them at Looniversity on Cartoon Network!
A few weeks ago, Ezra and his dad visited the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco! This week, Ezra is recapping everything he learned, (or re-learned) at the museum.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage-- okay, you get it. The song is catchy. We're thrilled to talk about these vigilante turtles, who have a new movie out now!
Longtime fans are out of this world about the new season of Futurama just released on Hulu! To celebrate, we're discussing the unique adult cartoon.
No introduction needed... you've already heard that the first live-action BARBIE movie is out! We're talking about the famous doll and the franchise she became. The Barbie movie is in theaters right now!
Our action-packed hero is back after a long hiatus with the fifth Indiana Jones movie! To celebrate we are talking about the legacy of this iconic character and franchise!
This week, we're covering a few of our favorite movies that warn against environmental harm in an entertaining way!
After an extra week off, we are BACK discussing a unique and wild adventure film which viewers of all ages love. Be sure not to miss the sequel, Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse, which just came out!
For the second week in a row, we're UNDER THE SEA! In honor of the highly-anticipated, live-action remake coming out next week, we're talking about the movie that led the Disney Renaissance with its success!
This week, to honor its 20th anniversary, we're talking about the Pixar film that really made a SPLASH!
And we're off to Neverland! In honor of the new live-action movie coming out on Disney+ next week, we're reminiscing about our green-glad, ever-young friend Peter Pan!
We're off to Neverland with Peter Pan and Wendy! In honor of the new live-action version of the classic film coming out on April 28, we're reminiscing about our ever-young, flying friend.
This week, we're talking about our favorite Italian plumber... the red-capped character with a franchise so massive you can't escape it. And next month, MARIO is getting his own animated movie!
Wrapping up its final season last year, "Arthur" holds a place in our hearts as a long-running, classic TV show and book series. We discuss the show's theme song, characters, and more!
This episode we discuss Ezra's special trip to Disney World to celebrate (late) his 25th birthday! We talk about audio-animatronics, rides, shows, and even hear snippets from a couple of conversations Ezra had with Tiana and Ariel!
Prick! We're talking about the old classic, Sleeping Beauty, this week in celebration of the animated film's anniversary!
Happy New Year! And welcome back to a new season of Animation and Beyond. To kick off season six, we're talking about the revolting children of Mathilda!
With all-star casts, a creative plot, and plenty of laughs, the three Night at the Museum movies are classics. Now, there's a fourth one out...and it's animated!
We're back! We do apologize for the sound quality in this episode, as some technical issues made Mardy sound kind of like a robot... but we couldn't abandon our espisode about Disney's "ENCHANTED!" The live-action and animated movie with a sequel that just came out!
It's time for a classic... this week, we're talking about ALADDIN! The iconic Robin William's film from Disney's Renaissance era, with returning guest co-host Jordan!
Uh-Oh! It's the colorful four friends from our earliest memories of TV, back for a SECOND revival! Next week, the Teletubbies are getting a comeback, so this week, we're getting nostalgic.
Did you watch this lovable blue pup's show as a kid? ...................... Cool! We did, too! This interactive show stood out among kids' shows and got a revival a few years ago. And now Blue, Josh, and the former hosts are getting a movie and we are BARKING with excitement!
This week, to honor the release of a new stop-motion animated Halloween film, we are talking about Henry Selick and his spooktastic experiences!
This week we have a guest, Jordan Wolleben! Jordan, Ezra and Mardy discuss the teeny tiny movie "A Bug's Life."Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound
This week we reminisce about our old friend from the Big Apple, Lyle the Crocodile. He's getting a new movie out TODAY, complete with performances by pop star Shawn Mendes!
POOF and they're back! Our favorite witches from the classic Halloween film Hocus Pocus are returning for a sequal this Friday! In celebration we talk about this classic spooky film.
On Sept. 15 Hispanic Heritage Month began! A celebration of many countries, cultures, and heritages - and we want to talk about a few captured in animation!
"I love you, you love me..." Most people will recognize the tune of Barney's closing song on his show, Barney and Friends. This week we're talking about the purple dinosaur since a new Peacock docuseries is coming out later this year!
Aaaaand....we're BACK with our little puppet friend, Pinocchio! Pinocchio got a new Disney movie, which was released Sept. 8, with another version coming later this year!
This month, the all-time Disney classic "Bambi" is celebrating 80 years since its release! With its orchestral soundtrack, classic characters, and heart-wrenching plot, Bambi is one for the books!
Ever heard of "claymation"? Of course you have! Some all-time classic animated films were created in clay - literally! And the man behind much of this technique is Will Vinton.
Ever noticed how Ana from "Frozen" somewhat resembles Rapunzel from "Tangled"? Well, plenty have fans have. This week, we're exploring connections between some similar Disney movies!
The "happiest place on earth" is celebrating its 67th anniversary this month! We are talking about what goes on at Disneyland and California Adventure since Ezra is a certifiable expert!
Have you noticed any of the easter eggs Pixar has hidden for us in their movies? If you have, you're looking at evidence to the PIXAR THEORY! This week we go through the timeline of the Pixar Theory, and explain the Pixar Universe so many fans have argued exists.
This week, we're looking back on the series of educational shorts that put school concepts to jazzy music!
From Mickey Mouse, to Big Bird, you may have noticed that the characters you have stuck with over time changed on you! This week we're talking about voices and appearances of some classic characters and how they were altered.
This week, we're celebrating the 15th anniversary of both Apple's original Iphone and the delicious Disney Pixar movie, Ratatouille!
This week, for June (LGBTQ+ Pride Month) we're talking about a couple of influential LGBTQ+ people in the film industry. We're also reminiscing about Hercules, the 1997 classic musical celebrating its 25th anniversary this month.
This week, we're talking about our adorable little friend from the UK (Oink!), Peppa Pig!
We're celebrating the 40th Anniversary of ET with a conversation about how the lovable story is carrying on. We're also honoring Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by talking about two influential Asian-American animators and artists.
This week, we're talking about the mouth-watering FOX series Bob's Burgers, which is getting a musical movie in a couple of weeks!
This week, we're excited for the upcoming movie about our favorite squeaky brothers, Chip and Dale! Watch out for the Rescue Rangers movie in a few weeks!
After last week off, this week, we're nostalgic. We're discussion some of the older technology we remember from before the time of microcomputers and digital-everything!
The Beast from "Beauty and the Beast" didn't just appear on screen... like every animated character, he was created! This week we're talking about the early development of several of our favorite Disney characters.
This week, to celebrate the upcoming release of the SECOND live-action Sonic the Hedgehog film, we're talking about our favorite blue hedgehog- and the many places he appears!
POOF! Here comes the live-action version of an old favorite... Fairly Odd Parents! This week we talk about the old animated show, plus what we see coming in the new version!
With the Oscars coming up this Sunday, we are discussing animated movies in past Academy Awards ceremonies, and the films nominated this year!
This week, we spoke with Mardy's friend Maddie Bledsoe, who is in her final year of studying 3D computer animation.
With music by Centyś, from Pixabay.
It's back! This week we're talking about the reboot of the 2001 show the Proud family which came out this week! Plus, a guessing game!
This week, we talk about why actors last summer stepped down so that African-American actors could voice African-American characters, along with some of our favorite characters to honor Black history month.
In honor of Valentines' Day, we're talking about some of our favorite couples from animated movies.
This week we had Rob Kutner on Animation Beyond as our first-ever guest! Rob is a comedy writer who recently worked on Netflix's new show "Angry Birds: Summer Madness!" He talked about the writing process, writing for kids, and what happens when shows go international!
Join us in concluding an exploration of Disney's 9 Old Men and their legacy! Plus, information on next week's exciting episode!
This week we're talking about five of Disney's Nine Old Men, animators who have had a huge impact on classic films! More on Disney's Nine Old Men next week.
A reboot of the popular and lovable puppet show returns to television on AppleTV in just a few days. In honor of the Fraggles, we're talking about their history, short films from 2020, and future in Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock!
We are back in 2022! Mardy and Ezra catch up about what they did and watched over the winter break.
For our last episode of the year and season, (see you in 2022!), we are talking about animated Christmas movies, a popular song you might find in them, and what we're looking forward to in the new year. Have a great rest of 2022, everyone, and thanks for listening to season four of Animation and Beyond!
Lumiere, Simba, Coco! This week we spoke about animated movies which feature another language.
This week, we're talking about the beloved character of Little Orhan Annie! Where she came from, where we can see her next, and what she means when she says "the sun will come out, tomorrow, clears away the cobwebs and the sorrow...."
Where in the world? This week we are talking about the fictional settings where animated movies take place!
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This week, we're covering instances in which a voice of animated character changed because the original voice actor passed away. You might have noticed, but probably not!
He's big, he's red, and he is not human.... he's CLIFFORD the Big Red Dog! This week, in honor of the live-action film about him, we're talking about a character from both Mardy and Ezra's childhoods - Clifford!
In honor of the animated series Star Trek: Prodigy which was released last week, we're talking about the mega-popular sci-fi franchise Star Trek!
🎵 They're creepy and they're kooky Mysterious and spooky, They're altogether ooky, The Addams Family!🎵
It's #TheCorpseBride's sweet sixteen birthday, so let's talk about Tim Burton's marvelous movie career!
It's the end of summer, which means it's time to talk about the movies and shows we've watched the past couple of months!
For more than 60 years, the Smurfs have entertained (or annoyed!) generations of children and their parents. Just ahead of the new show, we look back at the history of these lovable blue creatures!
Party like it's 2002 with films like #HeyArnoldTheMovie, #TheWildThornberrysMovie, #EightCrazyNights, and #SpiritedAway!
Inspiration ... or plagiarism? We talk about some of the famous animated films that looked conspicuously alike, including Dreamworks' #Antz and Pixar's #ABugsLife!
Who's the boss? The #BossBaby, of course! We talk the original, the sequel, and the TV show of #Dreamworks' popular franchise.
As awareness of autism continues to grow, more and more animated shows are including representation of characters on the spectrum. Here are a few of them!
Did you love reading the Peter Rabbit books as a kid? Then you're going to love the 2018 film, #PeterRabbit! (And probably its sequel, too!)
It's a blast from the past as we look back at the world of animation in the year 2001! On this episode, we discuss the unsung classics of #RecessSchoolsOut, #OsmosisJones, and #JimmyNeutronBoyGenius!
Another week, another popular franchise getting a new movie! This time, we're talking about #DreamWorks' classic 2002 film, #Spirit, and the new movie, #SpiritUntamed!
This episode is all about the bad gals and guys! Join us as we discuss some of the classic villains reimagined as protagonists, including #Maleficent, #Megamind, and #Cruella!
We conclude Animation April with a look at #DisneyAnimation's #RevivalEra, which (so far) has given us classics like #Frozen, #Moana, #WreckItRalph, and more!
It's part 4 of Animation April, and things are about to get experimental! Join us as we discuss #DisneyAnimation's #ExperimentalAge, which gave us the #EmperorsNewGroove and #LiloAndStitch!
Animation April continues with a discussion of #Disney's most famous and successful period of animation, the #RenaissanceEra!
We continue Animation April with part 2 of our series on the eras of #Disney animation. On this episode, we talk about the Silver and Dark ages that produced classics like #Cinderella, #101Dalmatians, and the film that nearly sunk Disney Animation!
Welcome to the 2nd annual #AnimationApril! This year, we're going through the different eras #DisneyAnimation, starting with the first two: the Golden Age and the Wartime Era!
You know him better as #LukeSkywalker...but did you know that the #StarWars icon has a prolific voice acting career playing villains such as the #Joker?
Find out more on this episode of Animation ... and Beyond!
Now that The Muppet Show is on Disney+, we look back at the wild and zany humor of Kermit the Frog, Ms. Piggie, Fozzie Bear, and more!
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Just in time for the new movie, we talk about our favorite cat-and-mouse duo, the irascible Tom and Jerry!
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TBT to the year 2000!
In this retrospective series, we take a look back at the animated movies from specific years. On this episode, we discuss three films from 2000--The Road to El Dorado, Titan AE, and Rugrats in Paris!
Love is in the animation this Valentine's Day as we talk the romance storylines of The Princess and the Frog, Rio, and Anastasia!
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We're back just in time to say...happy birthday, Winnie the Pooh! Enjoy jokes, trivia, and reflections on Disney's fan-favorite franchise!
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We wish you and yours a happy (AND SAFE) holidays!
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Happy 20th birthday, Emperor's New Groove!
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We keep the birthday celebration going in Part 2 of our Simpsons retrospective!
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The Siiiiiiiimpsoooooooooons! We celebrate 31 years of laughs and gags with famous family of Springfield!
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Let's take a trip to the past as we look to the future! Just in time for the release of The Croods: A New Age, we look back at the 2013 hit film!
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Hold onto your hats! The Animaniacs are back!
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Happy 92nd birthday to the one and only, Mickey Mouse! We're celebrating the happy-go-lucky creation of Disney with some fun facts about the fun-loving mouse himself!
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Boo! Happy Halloween, everyone! Let's take a trip to a spookified Disneyland!
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F is for friends who do stuff together! On this episode, we talk about a few friendships in animation, including the bestest of best friends, Spongebob Squarepants and Patrick Star!
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Happy 70th birthday, Peanuts!
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What's worse than a villain? How about an arrogant one! On this episode, we talk about some famously arrogant villains, including Gaston from Beauty and the Beast and Prince Charming from the Shrek franchise!
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Let's take a trip to Disney World! On this episode, we celebrate the anniversary of Disney's largest--but not oldest!--park.
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Let's give some spinoffs a spin! We take a look at the movies and shows inspired by some of our favorite franchises, including The Lion King!
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We go back to prehistoric times when dinosaurs ruled the Earth! Join us for a chat about the Jurassic Park franchise, including the latest animated show, Jurassic Park: Camp Cretaceous!
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And we're back! After some well-deserved R&R, we return to lots of news to talk about. Let's catch up!
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We might not know when the remake is coming out, but that doesn't mean we can't talk about the Disney classic!
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We'd be lion if we said you wouldn't like this episode! We go into the wild as we talk about our favorite animal-centric animated films: The Lion King, Madagascar, and Zootopia!
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Everything might not be awesome right now, but you know what's awesome all the time? The Lego Movie! Join us as we talk about one of our favorites!
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They may not say much, but that doesn't mean they don't have a lot to say! On this episode, we talk about silent animated characters and films, including favorites like Wall-E and Fantasia!
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"The rides, they are a-changing!"
On this episode, we talk about why Disneyland decided to replace the iconic Splash Mountain with a new theme based on Princess and the Frog, as well as other rides that have been changed over the years.
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Don't judge a book by its cover, right? Well, what if that book is a 10-foot-tall monster? Or a mean ogre? Or an (adorable) blue alien?
On this episode, we look at some popular "misunderstood" characters from Beauty and the Beast, Shrek, and Lilo and Stitch whose gruff exteriors hid hearts of gold.
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Ruh-roh! We celebrate 50 years of the one and only Scooby Doo, from the very first show to the latest animated adaptation, Scoob!
What are your favorite memories of those meddling kids and their dog? Let us know in the comments below!
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We're back from a break, and what better way to get started again than talking about one of the greatest cartoon franchises--Looney Tunes!
Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner ... and now with all new episodes of the classic cartoon on HBO Max, there's no better time than to revisit our favorite animated friends!
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It's the little engine that could, and for 75 years and running! Thomas and Friends celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, and we're here to say happy birthday!
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Ooooooooooooh, who lives in a pineapple under the sea! Only our favorite anthropomorphic kitchen sponge!
Spongebob Squarepants turns 21 this May. Join for a discussion of some of our favorite moments from this classic Nickleodeon comedy, plus news of what's next for the show.
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There's nothing that a little cheese can't solve—at least if you ask Wallace and Gromit! On the last episode of our Animation April series, we take a look at the most successful stop motion studio of all time, Aardman Animation.
Are you a fan of Chicken Run? Wallace and Gromit? Shaun the Sheep? Then you'll want to check this episode out.
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Bananaaaaaa! On the fourth episode of our Animation April series, we take a look at the creative force behind Despicable Me, Minions, and The Secret Life of Pets--Illumination!
Join us for a look back at some of our favorite animated films, plus a look ahead at the studio's upcoming adaptation of Mario!
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Spotty internet? Check.
Microphone breaks in the middle of recording? Check.
But as Freddy Mercury would say, the show must go on! On the third episode of our Animation April series, we discuss Sony Pictures Animation's steady rise from producing critical duds to making Oscar winner Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse. Check it out!
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On the second episode of our Animation April series, we take to the skies...Blue Sky Studios, that is! We look back at the underdog studio that created one of the most successful animated series of all time, Ice Age, as well as other beloved classics. Plus, find out who was originally supposed to play the character of Donkey in Shrek!
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Hello, everyone! We kick off the new month with a special series we're calling Animation April! Every week of April, we'll be talking about a different animation studio (that isn't called Disney or Pixar).
On this episode, we explore the history and films of Dreamworks Animation--complete with a story of that time Ezra met co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg himself!
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Make the most of staying at home! On this episode, we talk about how we're spending our time at home(hint: we're watching a lot of movies), plus other fun developments, including Ezra's new website!
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Stuck at home? We got you covered. On this episode, we talk about some of our favorite kids' books, and the movies based on them. Join us for a fun discussion about Curious George, Dr. Seuss, and Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs!
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We're going on a quest! Hear our first impressions of Pixar's latest film, Onward, starring Tom Holland and Chris Pratt! Does it live up to Pixar's sky-high expectations? Find out on this episode of Animation ... and Beyond!
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Roooooooaaaar! What better way to start the month of March than with an episode about monsters?!
Join us as we discuss the changing roles of monsters in animated movies, with a look at classics such as Monsters, Inc. and Hotel Transylvania as well as the underappreciated Monsters vs. Aliens! And stick around to the end of the episode for the latest trivia question!
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Cleanup in the produce aisle! On this episode, we talk about one of Ezra's favorite YouTube series, Annoying Orange! Love him, hate him, one thing is for sure—he is one annoying piece of fruit. Hahahahahahahahahaha!
Plus, we introduce a new segment, Famous Voices. Can you guess the famous voice behind the animated character?
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Welcome to Season 3 of Animation ... and Beyond! We start the new decade by catching up on some of our favorite—and not so favorite—movies from the last two months. Star Wars, Frozen 2, the Oscars—it's all here.
How did you spend your holidays? Let us know in the comments below!
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It's the most wonderful time of the year...and what better way to celebrate it than with an episode of Animation...and Beyond! On the last episode of Season 2, we talk about Christmas (and Hanukkah) specials new and old as well as some of our favorite holiday traditions!
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Star Waaaars! Let's talk about Star Waaaars! Join Ezra, Casey, and special guest Alan Niku for a free-wheeling discussion about the most popular sci-fi franchise in existence, just ahead of the release of Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker!
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You won't like these birds when they're angry! We celebrate 10 years of Angry Birds with a look back at the games, the movies, and the small Finnish company that made it all possible. Plus, tune in for the answer to the trivia question: What kind of muppets are Bert and Ernie?
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Books, movies, theme parks, oh my! In the conclusion of our three-part series, we look at the many, many, many spin offs that Sesame Street has inspired.
Did you know there was a British spin-off show? Or that a character from that show is now a regular on Sesame Street? Learn about these fun facts and much more in this fantastic finale celebrating Sesame Street's 50th birthday!
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We keep the birthday bash going with Part 2 of our special series celebrating Sesame Street! On this episode, we talk about all the wild, wonderful, and weird characters of Sesame Street, from the original cast to the latest stars.
Did you know Big Bird was a last minute addition? Or that Elmo started as a background extra? Learn these and other fun facts on this special episode of Animation ... and Beyond!
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Happy birthday, Sesame Street! In honor of the classic children's show's 50th birthday, we present a special three-part series celebrating all things Sesame Street! Learn the history of how one of the most iconic shows was made, and catch some top-notch impressions by Ezra.
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Boo! Celebrate the day of ghouls and ghosts and goblins with a spooooooky episode discussing some of your favorite and most frightful Halloween movie and TV specials!
Happy Halloween!
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VeggieTales is back! Join us for a discussion on the wild, zany, punny show and the wacky creators behind it. Plus, a brand new trivia question to test your animation knowledge!
Every superhero has an origins story...but what about movies? On this trivia-packed episode, we dig into the fascinating tales behind the making of Cars, Wall-E, and Wreck-It Ralph—from the original scrapped ideas to the final films that made it to the screen!
Mwuhahahahaha! On this devilish episode of Animation ... and Beyond!, Ezra and Casey take a look at some classic villains (Prince Hans from Frozen, Lotso from Toy Story 3, and Charles F. Muntz from Up) who aren't all they seem to be. Plus, find out what movie came out on a very special celebrity's birthday...
Everyone knows about Splash Mountain, the famous water ride at Disneyland. But did you know it was based on a movie? In this episode, Ezra and Casey discuss four fantastic rides at Disney parks and their obscure movie origins. Plus, find out what films came out on Emma Stone's birthday!
The boys are back in town! On this episode, Ezra and Casey recap all their summer fun while offering a sneak peek at what's to come in Season 2 of Animation ... and Beyond!
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