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Nov 18, 202118:46

50 - Us Again, Short Film Review

So for episode 50 I decided to keep it short (see what Yo si there?) In this episode I review the Disney+ short film "Us Again"

Us Again is an American 3D computer-animated short film directed and written by Zach Parrish and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

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Nov 04, 202105:40

49 - What If... The Watcher Broke His Oath? S1 E9 Season Finale Recap

In this episode, I'm joined by my friends J'Aaron & Magdiela to recap episode of Marvel's What If...? show.

Let me know what you thought of the episode and series so far.

You can watch a video preview of this episode on youtube or watch the full thing which has been posted exclusively on Patreon.

Links below.

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J'Aaron Merchant @jaaronmerchant on Twitter & Instagram

Magdiela Hermida Duhamel

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LatinX In Animation

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Oct 15, 202101:06:19

48 - What If... Ultron Won? S1 E8 Recap

In this episode, I'm joined by my friends J'Aaron & Marcus to recap episode of Marvel's What If...? show.

Let me know what you thought of the episode and series so far.

You can watch a video preview of this episode on youtube or watch the full thing which has been posted exclusively on Patreon.

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Oct 07, 202133:52

47 - What If... Thor Were an Only Child? S1 E7 Recap

In this episode, I'm joined by my friends J'Aaron & Briana to recap episode of Marvel's What If...? show.

Let me know what you thought of the episode and series so far.

You can watch a video preview of this episode on youtube or watch the full thing which has been posted exclusively on Patreon.

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Oct 01, 202147:59

46 - What If...Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark? S1 E6 Review

In this episode, I'm joined by my friends J'Aaron & Alex to recap episode 6 of Marvel's What If...? show.

Let me know what you thought of the episode and series so far.

You can watch a video preview of this episode on youtube or watch the full thing which has been posted exclusively on Patreon.

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Sep 30, 202143:36

45 - What If...Zombie?! Episode S1 E5 Review

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend J'Aaron to recap episode 5 of Marvel's What If...? show. Let me know what you thought of the episode and series so far.

You can watch a video preview of this episode on youtube or watch the full thing which has been posted exclusively on Patreon. Links below.

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Sep 27, 202127:57

44 - High Tolerance For Tools That Don't Work Feat. Raqi Syed

This episode is sponsored by Autodesk. Raqi Syed is a writer, VFX designer, and researcher. She began her career in animation as a Lighting Artist for Disney Feature Animation on films such as Meet the Robinsons and Tangled. She then went on to work as a Senior Techincal Director with Weta Digital on films like Avatar, The Planet of the Apes films, and The Hobbit Trilogy. Her practice and teaching focus on the materiality of light, hybrid forms of non-fiction and genre storytelling, and using media archaeology and software studies methodologies to better understand contemporary practices in VFX. Her actual research focuses on developing an anti-racist critical aesthetics of VFX. In 2020 Raqi co-directed MINIMUM MASS, an interactive narrative experience for Virtual Reality. Minimum Mass won the 2020 Annecy International Animation Film Festival Crystal Award for “Best VR”, was a winner at ANIDOX Denmark, and has played at the Tribeca, Cannes, and Venice International Film Festivals. Her areas of expertise are VFX feature film lighting (see imdb profile), VFX education/research (see VUW profile) and narrative VR---> https://minimum-mass.com/ Website: https://www.hydroxandhorlix.com/ Social Media: https://twitter.com/hydroxandhorlix https://www.instagram.com/likeambernz/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/raqi-syed-ba70b93/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1673490/ https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/raqi.syed Ted Kim's talk which I mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROuE8xYLpX8&t=2609s&ab_channel=TheodoreKim

Sep 10, 202101:05:30

43 - What If...Dr. Strange Lost His Heart Instead Of His Hands? S1 E4 Review

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend J'Aaron to recap episode 4 of Marvel's What If...? show. Let me know what you thought of the episode and series so far.

You can watch a video preview of this episode on youtube or watch the full thing which has been posted exclusively on Patreon. Links below.

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Sep 06, 202131:36

42 - What If...The World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes? S1 E3 Review

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend J'Aaron to recap episode 3 of Marvel's What If...? show. Let me know what you thought of the episode and series so far.

You can watch a video preview of this episode on youtube or watch the full thing which has been posted exclusively on Patreon. Links below.

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Aug 30, 202133:21

41 - What If...? S1 E2 T’challa as Starlord Review

In this episode, I'm joined by my friends J'Aaron & Alex to recap episode 2 of Marvel's What If...? show. Let me know what you thought of the episode and series so far.

You can watch a video preview of this episode on youtube or watch the full thing which has been posted exclusively on Patreon. Links below.

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Aug 23, 202140:10

40 - What If...? S1 E1 Captain Carter Review

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend J'Aaron to recap episode 1 of Marvel's What If...? show. L

et me know what you thought of the episode and what you're expecting of the show.

I've decided to release this episode in full to the public however future videos will be posted exclusively to Patreon, with previews posted here as well as audio only videos as usual.

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Aug 16, 202127:42

39 - A New Legacy

Watch the entire video on patreon.com/simplyrobotix In this very spoiler filled episode, I go through some memorable moments of Space Jam : A New Legacy

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Aug 05, 202120:11

38 - Action & Execution Feat. @BlkWmnAnimator

Guest: Deborah Anderson of @BlkWmnAnimator

Deborah’s links

Website: https://www.blkwmnanimator.com

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Jun 30, 202101:14:22

37 - The Mitchells vs. the Machines

The Mitchells vs. The Machines

Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ak5dFt8Ar0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c52Z5sMuTQ

Sony Pictures Animation, directed by Michael Rianda and Jeff Rowe

1hr 54mins

Released April 30th, 2021

Plot

A robot apocalypse put the brakes on their cross-country road trip. Now it’s up to the Mitchells — the world’s weirdest family — to save the human race.

Characters - Sony Pictures Animation Fandom

https://sonypicturesanimation.fandom.com/wiki/The_Mitchells_vs._the_Machines

Everything GREAT About The Mitchells vs the Machines!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0Cisj5rSIE&t=1s

TOP 101 Things You Missed In THE MITCHELLS vs THE MACHINES!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMJPP3fYrcc

Bringing Katie-Vision to Life | The Mitchells vs. The Machines | Netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBu-W0U8kG0

15 Mitchells vs Machines DELETED SCENES You Never Got To See!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elxo5-AHMOA

Things Only Adults Noticed In The Mitchells vs. The Machines | Netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YA6VNOzs2U

Jun 10, 202114:43

36 - City of Ghosts

You can watch the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/simplyrobotix

In this latest episode, I review the Netflix series City of Ghosts. It's a super informative, sweet show. Elizabeth Ito really made something timeless with this and personally, I'd love a multicity expansion.

City of Ghosts | New Series Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWjLexwj4eQ

Currently streaming on Netflix, premiered on March 5th 2021

Articles

Netflix’s City of Ghosts Maps a Better Way to See LA—and Everywhere Else - https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-city-of-ghosts/

The story behind Netflix’s quirky, kid-friendly answer to ‘whitewashed’ L.A.- https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2021-03-12/city-of-ghosts-netflix-los-angeles-elizabeth-ito

How City of Ghosts Crafted an Inclusive Ode to Los Angeles’s Overlooked Past - https://www.vulture.com/article/city-of-ghosts-elizabeth-ito-creator-interview-animation.html

Inside The Production Of ‘City Of Ghosts’ With French Animation Studio TeamTO - https://www.cartoonbrew.com/making-of/inside-the-production-of-city-of-ghosts-with-french-animation-studio-teamto-203345.html

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May 07, 202120:21

35 - Pure Joy

This episode is sponsored by Autodesk!

You can watch the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/simplyrobotix

In this latest episode I catch up with my friend Courtney Pure to learn more about her unique path in the animation industry as a freelance artist and as someone who has a passion for science.

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Connect with Courtney

CPureMake.tv

Social Media: Instagram and Twitter: @courtneypure

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/courtneypure

Project: Cooking Channel: Cooking with Grace Choi

Position: Production Coordinator

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=qMTfpvqG50A

Project: History Thanks A Vet (Emmy Nominated)

Position: Production Coordinator

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEUuCHjQlVw

Project: Bit of Rain Music Video for New York Violinist / Composer Concetta Abbate

Position: Animator / Graphic Design

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2eofjE4muQ

Project: Music Video Bumper Submerged by Tanya Tagaq

Position: Animator

Link: https://vimeo.com/360274561

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Apr 08, 202101:24:23

34 - Wolfwalkers

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In this episode, I talk about Cartoon Saloon's latest animated feature film, Wolfwalkers

Plot via IMDB

A young apprentice hunter and her father journey to Ireland to help wipe out the last wolf pack. But everything changes when she befriends a free-spirited girl from a mysterious tribe rumored to transform into wolves by night.

Read my blog post about my trip to Cartoon Saloon in 2015 https://www.simplyrobotix.com/blog/2015/10/13/journey-to-ireland?rq=ireland

Animation News Recap

Blue Sky Studios closing - https://deadline.com/2021/02/blue-sky-studios-closing-disney-ice-age-franchise-animation-1234690310/

Rugrats preview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNky0GJG1x0

Tom & Jerry movie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgqEyC19538

Fairly Oddparents live action - https://deadline.com/2021/02/nickelodeons-dora-the-explorer-the-fairly-odd-parents-get-live-action-series-remakes-on-paramount-1234700539/

Avatar Studios / Nickelodeon - https://deadline.com/2021/02/avatar-the-last-airbender-franchise-expansion-launch-nickelodeons-avatar-studios-animated-theatrical-film-1234699594/

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Mar 25, 202121:40

33 - Northern Star Feat. Karen Rupert Toliver

Happy International Women's Day! I got the opportunity to chat with THEE Karen Rupert Toliver. Trying to find Black women in senior positions of leadership has been extremely difficult. Karen is the only Black woman I know to hold the title of Creative Executive. I titled this episode "Northern Star" because though our paths are different, I do see Karen as a pioneer for women like myself who aspire for more. We spoke about how she ended up in the animation industry, the different types of creative executives, and more.

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Mar 08, 202140:36

32 - Reel With Ruel

This week was the 3 year anniversary of #BlackPanther and because of that, I thought there was no better person to have on this week's episode than Ruel Smith. We talk about his journey to and from SVA to making the career pivot into directing.

You can connect with him below

Instagram.com/reelruel

twitter.com/reelruel

http://www.reelruel.com/

Here are some links to his work

Commercial Director

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGl2VmSJeRT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

VFX Supervisor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMG4tSaW9b8

Animation Reel

https://www.reelruel.com/animator

The Bus Ride (Short Film)

https://www.reelruel.com/director

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Feb 18, 202101:25:18

31 - BHM 2021

In this episode, I talk about 5 short films directed by Black people in honor of the first week of Black History Month.

Directed by Laurence Ralph

Released 6/30/2020

Watch it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT956Ubh45k

“The Torture Letters aims to shed light on an unacceptable tolerance of police misconduct in the United States.”

COPS & ROBBERS

Directed by Arnon Manor, Timothy Ware-Hill

Released December 2020

Watch it here https://www.netflix.com/title/81354555

This animated short film is inspired by a spoken word poetry video created in response to the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. - IMDB

SUBSTANCE

Directed by Jamaal Bradley

Released Sept 2019

Watch it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3muFPF6GII

Based on True Events; Two brothers battle over the future of the family, but it will be a young girl who changes her father’s SUBSTANCE and the fate of generations.

CANVAS

Directed by Frank Abney

Released Nov 2020

Watch it here https://www.netflix.com/title/81332733

After suffering a loss, a painter finds his inspiration to create again. - IMDB

HAIR LOVE

Directed by Matthew Cherry

August 2019

Watch it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw8V_Fkw28

Hair Love, an Oscar®-winning animated short film from Matthew A. Cherry, tells the heartfelt story of an African American father learning to do his daughter’s hair for the first time.

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Feb 05, 202121:26

30 - I'm The Avatar, You Have To Deal With It

In this episode, I'm joined by Jen and Marcus to talk about all things Avatar The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra.

Guests: Jen from Episode 3 - Animation Complex

Marcus from Episode 16 - The Great Mouse Detective

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Jan 21, 202101:24:08

29 - Give Us Some SOUL

SOUL TRAILER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs--6c7Hn_A

SOUL MOVIE PLOT

The story follows a middle school music teacher named Joe Gardner, who seeks to reunite his soul and his body after they are accidentally separated, just before his big break as a jazz musician.

You can watch SOUL on Disney+ https://movies.disney.com/soul

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Release Date:

December 25, 2020 (United States)

Running time 140 minutes

Spotify Exclusive podcast featuring the director, voice cast, and more

https://open.spotify.com/show/1bGcQtW0E298G8N4xQo4hG?si=eYUYSnn8SlK3pvsdemHYOQ

Blake 3D Animation Rig

https://www.highend3d.com/maya/downloads/character-rigs/c/blake-for-maya

Kemp Powers’s long journey to becoming Pixar’s first Black writer-director

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2020/12/21/kemp-powers-soul-pixar-disney-plus/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Walt Disney Confessions Rage tumblr

https://waltdisneyconfessionsrage.tumblr.com/post/123705817239/when-i-said-white-characters-get-changed-into
Disney, Animals, and People Of Color yotube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eeCkNvl7Zk&t=12s

People of Color in Animation https://animatedmeta.wordpress.com/2014/11/29/people-of-color-in-animation/

Meanwhile Back In Queens https://www.instagram.com/p/CJjSYiejEvO/?igshid=mxg7l6zslstt

Julian Fong Twitter https://twitter.com/levork/status/1342585635257741312?s=21

Magical negro https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=magical+negro

Soul Feels Like Pixar's First Black Movie Made With White People in Mind https://io9.gizmodo.com/soul-feels-like-pixars-first-black-movie-made-with-whit-1845956107?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_campaign=dlvrit&utm_content=io9

Jan 07, 202138:33

28 - Anyone Can Wear The Mask

This episode is sponsored by Autodesk.

In this episode, I’m joined by animator Steven Johnson. We talk about being from NY, relocating to pursue his career, working on Into The Spiderverse, talk about his favorite animated films, shows, and more.

You can follow Steven on all social media platforms at @srvjohnson

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Dec 16, 202001:06:47

27 - Over The Moon

In this episode, I review the film Over The Moon and recap what season 2 of the podcast has been like for me.

Production Companies

Netflix Animation

Pearl Studio Dentsu Entertainment

Sony Pictures Imageworks

Glen Keane Productions

It is the first international film to be directed by Keane, who served as an animator for Walt Disney Animation Studios; and the second film produced by Pearl Studio, after DreamWorks' 2019 animated film Abominable. Directed by Glen Keane and co-directed by John Kahrs is an American animator, author, and illustrator. He was a character animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios for feature films including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Tarzan, and Tangled.

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Movie trailer

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One Small Step Film

https://vimeo.com/255698341

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Nov 12, 202027:25

26 - Spooky Szn Vol. 1

In the spirit of Halloween, I'm joined by my spooky loving friend Mahiasin to talk about some of her favorite animated films and cartoon specials.

Films mentioned

Scooby-Doo Zombie Island
Monster House
Coraline
The Nightmare Before Christmas

Shows mentioned

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Halloween is Grinch Night
Casper’s Halloween Special
Rugrats: Curse of the Werewuff

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Oct 28, 202057:40

25 - Chico & Rita

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! In this episode, I talk about one of my favorite films, Chico & Rita.

- links mentioned in this episode -

Movie trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgmBLyItITA

Everywhere you can stream the movie

https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/chico-and-rita

Chico And Rita': A Love Story With A Latin Groove

https://www.npr.org/2012/02/11/146737337/chico-and-rita-a-latin-love-story-set-to-music

'Chico And Rita' And All That Jazz

https://www.npr.org/2012/02/09/146468045/chico-and-rita-and-all-that-jazz

Chico & Rita Interview | Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLsIr3-TRf4

- Animation News -

‘The Lion King’ Follow-Up Set With ‘Moonlight’ Director Barry Jenkins To Helm For Walt Disney Studios

https://deadline.com/2020/09/the-lion-king-sequel-barry-jenkins-moonlight-director-disney-1234586787/

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Oct 02, 202022:37

24 - Virtual Event Hoppin

In this episode, I share my experiences attending Black Web Fest, Annecy, and Lightbox Expo that have all gone virtual this year.

BLACK WEB FEST http://blackwebfest.com/

ANNECY - https://www.annecy.org/home

WOMEN IN ANIMATION VIRTUAL SUMMIT - https://womeninanimation.org/women-in-animation-virtual-summit/

LIGHTBOX EXPO - https://lightboxexpo.com/

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Sep 21, 202021:54

23 - Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling

Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling is a 2019 American animated web television special based on, as well as a continuation of, Joe Murray's Nickelodeon series Rocko's Modern Life. It was originally slated to premiere on Nickelodeon in 2018 as a television special, but was left unaired; in May 2019, Nickelodeon sold the distribution rights of the special to Netflix, which released the film on August 9, 2019, airing 23 years after the original series finale. - wikipedia

Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Now4KeAiys

Initial release: August 9, 2019, 45mins making it feel like a longish episode instead of a movie

Director: Joe Murray & Cosmo Serguson

Production Company: Nickelodeon Animation Studio and Yeson Entertainment, Inc. (animation services)

Plot - After Rocko's house was launched into space, Rocko, Heffer, Filburt, and Spunky have been adrift for 20 years doing nothing but watching old videos of The Fatheads episodes. Passing by Earth, Filburt realizes that the remote controlling the rocket has been stuck to Heffer's butt all along. They use the re-entry button and land back in O-Town, which they find has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. Heffer and Filburt quickly accept all the new customs and technology, but Rocko is overwhelmed and secludes himself in his house. Bev Bighead comes to welcome Rocko back to Earth; when asked by Rocko why he can't find The Fatheads on TV, she explains the show has been off the air for many years, much to Rocko's horror.

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Big Hero 6 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3biFxZIJOQ

Aug 19, 202022:32

22 - Naruto Gotta Go

But wait… there’s more…ANIME!!! This week I’m joined by my friend Rell and we talk about the following

A Goofy Movie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFYCQoIpGuE

Spider-Man Into The Spider-verse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4Hbz2jLxvQ

Ronin Warriors (aka Samurai Troopers) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvfX1JJpxF0 (can currently watch on Amazon with your prime membership)

Naruto - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxvP9zSOL7s (watch on hulu)

Digimon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFIxvVr8Ykg (watch on hulu)

Rell’s podcast - Hey Cousin https://anchor.fm/heycousinpodcast

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Aug 05, 202001:07:10

21 - Invader Zim Enter The Florpus

Ok, so when I was editing I realized I repeated things in my trailer review in my review.. my bad

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In this episode I reveiw Nickelodeons 2019 film based on the tv show Invader Zim.

Watch the trailer below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDnKp83IOPA

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Spirited Away - Official Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByXuk9QqQkk

Jul 24, 202018:49

20 - Stories for Every Child with J’Aaron Merchant

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend J’Aaron Merchant.

Her focus is on diverse representation through children's literature and visual development for animated tv shows and feature films. Her mission is also to provide today's youth a window in themselves, through inspiration, imagination, and illustration.

[MOVIE TRAILERS]

The Thief and the Cobbler (1995) Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMORDgnxNs8

Kirikou and the Sorceress - Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6jw9S5Ym10

[GUEST LINKS]

www.jaaronmerchant.com IG: /www.instagram.com/jaaronmerchant Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaaronmerchant

Shop -> https://teespring.com/stores/jaaron-merchant

Qai Qai Coloring book IG post - https://www.instagram.com/p/B_-WtDPDj8f/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

BlkWmnAnimator

https://www.youtube.com/c/BlkWmnAnimator

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On Netflix Mary and The Witch's Flower trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=888z3ku4t3I

Jul 08, 202058:38

19 -a witch, an airbender & a pup named Scoob

#Black Lives Matters

#SayHerName

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On Netflix Avatar the last Airbender intro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1EnW4kn1kg

Scoob trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf1aW1z437I

https://www.watchscoob.com/ to find out where to watch Scoob

Mentioned Why Avatar: The Last Airbender Is Definitely An Anime - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ste7Srpu1rg

Pod Sing Se - https://podsingse.com/

Diversetoons Resource page - https://www.diversetoons.com/resources

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Jun 24, 202028:39

18 - the willoughbys

the willoughbys

Initial release: April 22, 2020

Director: Kris Pearn ( also directed Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2)

Based on: The Willoughbys; by Lois Lowry (written in 2008)

Production Company: Bron Studios (who also contributed to the 2019 Adams Family CG animated film)

Link to the trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnG4ag3Nkes

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Trailer 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn5QmllRCn4)

May 13, 202016:28

17 - upward & ONWARD

I’m back with a movie review! I heavily resisted the movie but I needed content for this episode so I decided to watch it and now you have something to listen to! We all win!

Pixar's ONWARD - Released March 6, 2020, Directed by Dan Scanlon

Plot (via IMDB) Set in a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot, go on a journey to discover if there is still a little magic left out there in order to spend one last day with their father, who died when they were too young to remember him.

Trailer Reviews

Trailer 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxKXiQvyG_o)

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Apr 29, 202036:57

16 - The Great Mouse Detective

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Marcus to talk about Disney’s The Great Mouse Detective.

Marcus cohosts Enter Tha Minds podcast (enterthaminds.com) You can follow them on Twiter and Instagram @EnterThaMinds and find their show everywhere podcasts are streamed.

Some other movies/shows mentioned were

Great Mouse Detective (1986) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aEr0kOQNU

A Goofy Moive (1995) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFYCQoIpGuE

Mobile suit gundam char revenge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9_myo8a8g0

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Apr 15, 202037:06

15 - Quarantining

This episode is pretty unconventional. I talk about my feelings during this COVID-19 pandemic and what I'm doing to stay grounded.

- Things mentioned -

Aaron Blaise animation workshop on 4/11 - creatureartteacher.com
Sims Streamer - @ItsMeTRoi

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Kiki's Delivery Service -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJRJveWPPRU

Apr 01, 202024:18

14 - Anime Tings Feat @DJSJ614

Finally! This is my first episode dipping into the anime pond with my dear friend DJ. In this episode, I talk about my first impressions of

My Hero Academia
Yu Yu Hakusho
Attack on Titan

We talked about his favorite movies (with links to trailers)

Pokemon The First Movie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egDYQSUEsHg

Sailor Moon R - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqCzWMw92M8

You can actually watch the entire Sailor Moon movie here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq9bKHDWZSo

We also talked about his favorite anime shows

One Piece
Fairy Tail
X-Men Evolution

You can find DJ on all social media platforms @DJSJ614

You can listen to his 614 podcast here and everywhere podcasts are streamed

You can also listen to his show The New York Dose here and everywhere podcasts are streamed

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Mar 18, 202059:46

13 - Women Taking The Lead.02

Happy Women's History Month!

This episode I talk briefly about my time at the Athena Film Festival and share the DiverseToons panel audio for the 2019 "Women Taking The Lead" event.

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Athena Film Festival - https://athenafilmfestival.com/ / link to panel info https://athenafilmfestival.com/film/the-present-and-future-of-women-in-animation/

Increasing Inclusion in Animation Document from USC Anneberg & Women In Animation - https://womeninanimation.org/2019/07/02/increasing-inclusion-in-animation/ & http://assets.uscannenberg.org/docs/aii-inclusion-animation-201906.pdf

50/50 BY 2025 Women in Animation Pledge - https://womeninanimation.org/5050-by-2025/

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How To BLACK: An Analysis of Black Cartoon Characters (feat. ReviewYaLife) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOwhBkoNK0g -

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Mar 04, 202001:09:27

12 - BLK

When listening to the show use the hashtag #simplyrobotixpod to join in the conversation. Follow host Monique on all social media platforms @Simplyrobotix

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It is STILL Black History Month so I felt it was only right to talk about Black cartoon characters or the lack thereof.

_THINGS MENTIONED_

Is it more racist to make a Black character Black because you can or make them Black because it is a story point?
There are more Black make character than Black female characters
Cree Summer basically voicing all of the Black female characters
The Boondocks as a “love letter” to Black culture
Hair Love
Matthew Cherry
Everett Downing
Book of Mojo
Karen Rupert Toliver
Dreaming big

_ANIMATION NEWS_

Hair Love winning the oscar for best animated short
Klaus winning BAFTA for best animated feature film (BAFTA is The British Academy of Film and Television Arts or BAFTA Film Awards essentially the british oscars)
Sonic The Hedgehog surprised us all - 'Sonic the Hedgehog' has the biggest opening weekend ever for a video game movie with $57 million.
"Recess" voice actor and former child actor Jason Davis has died at 35 - he was the voice of Mikey

_ RESOURCES_

ToonrificTariq - social media

https://twitter.com/tsh678

https://www.instagram.com/t00ns.reek/

Is Cartoon Network's Craig of the Creek PANDERING? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWVfw-0qv6c

Kevin Williams - social media

https://twitter.com/AwestruckVox

https://www.instagram.com/awestruckvox

[AUDIO CLIP] SDCC Exclusive: Tyler, the Creator + The Jellies! | The Jellies | Adult Swim - 2017 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFkhzMkrmQE -

[AUDIO CLIP ] Great Big Story Yotuube - She Voiced Characters on Rugrats, Tiny Toons, Atlantis and More - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQRFPDcGXmg

Sony Pictures Animation Names Karen Toliver EVP Creative - https://www.awn.com/news/sony-pictures-animation-names-karen-toliver-evp-creative

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Feb 19, 202036:03

11 - Black N Animated

Kicking off season 2 AND Black History Month with hosts of the Black N Animated podcast , Bre & Waymond.

Black N Animated is an animation podcast to educate, inform and inspire black artists pursuing careers in animation. Hosted by Breana Williams and Waymond Singleton.

You can listen to their show here http://blacknanimated.podbean.com

Follow them on Twitter & IG at @Blacknanimated

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In this episode we talk about

The Secret of Nimh - 1982
Kung Fu Panda 2 - 2011
The Hunchback of Notre Dame - 1996
Road to El Dorado - 200
The Lion King - 1994

We also played " One's Gotta Go" which is truly a favorite of mine.

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Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjnqABgxfO0

Feb 05, 202001:29:07

Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.12

The Grinch (2018)

Directed by Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier

Animation studio - Illumination

Synopsis - A grump with a mean streak plots to bring Chrristmas to a halt in the cheerful town of Whoville. But a generous little girl could change his heart - Netflix

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Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHvSH2EoLLc

Dec 30, 201914:19

Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.11

The Polar Express 2004

Directed by Robert Zemeckis

Synopsis - On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.

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Directed by: Jules Bass & Arthur Rankin, Jr.

Dec 30, 201915:41

Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.10

The Year Without A Santa Claus -1974

Production by: Rankin/Bass Productions

The story is based on Phyllis McGinley's 1956 book of the same name

Commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Md0G4-3qEg

Synopsis - When a weary and discouraged Santa Claus considers skipping his Christmas Eve run one year, Mrs. Claus and his Elves set out to change his mind. - IMDB
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Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPLiBxhoug0

Dec 28, 201908:37

Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.9

Rise of The Guardians - theatrical release Nov 2012

Directed by Peter Ramsey

Animation studio: Dreamworks Animation

Synopsis - When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world. - IMDB

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Dec 27, 201914:24

Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.8

Habari Gani! It is the first day of Kwanzaa, Umoja which means Unity. It was only right that this episode is dedicated to A Rugrats Kwanzaa 2001 holiday special.

Synopsis - When Aunt T. visits the Carmichaels to celebrate Kwanzaa, she tells Susie the holiday is a time to honor the legacy of our great people. - HULU

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Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnPzWNLJ_n0

Dec 26, 201912:55

Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.7

Merry Christmas! Where there’s a will there’s a way and in today’s episode Belle found a way to bring Christmas to the castle with this sequel, Beauty & The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

Astonished to find the Beast has a deep-seeded hatred for the Christmas season, Belle endeavors to change his mind on the matter. - IMDB

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Dec 25, 201915:14

Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.6

Honestly, which other movie would be a better fit than this?!

Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the "real world." When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life -- he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. But Jack soon discovers even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry. Via Google

Director - Henry Selick & Producer Tim Burton Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr6N_hZyBCk

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