Animation For Adults: The Afa Podcast

On this week's AFA Podcast Yvonne is joined by Nina and Kelly to talk about their experiences at the Animation First French Animation festival in New York (0:01). They also discuss the importance of festivals for animation. We also bring you their reactions recorded live at the festival itself (0:33). In the Watercooler discussion (0:41) they talk about Ride Your Wave, Sonic The Hedgehog, The English Teacher and more.     The Team:    • Yvonne Grzenkowicz @eyesnare_inc • Nina Balton @ninanIchi • Kelly Barahona   SHOW NOTES   Animation Nights New York (ANNY)  Monthly screening events Annual Festival Additional Projects ASIFA East Debut 1969 Usually end of July https://www.asifaeast.com/festival-2/ Animation Block Party http://www.animationblock.com/ BAM Usually end of July New York International Children’s Film Festival Feb 21 - March 15 https://nyicff.org/  Tribeca Film Festival April 15-26 Real Time Conference April 6-7 Ottawa International Animation Festival Sept 2

Welcome back to the 6th Episode of our dedicated Gaming podcast where we celebrate games and the animation that brings them to life. This time, as the first Sonic The Hedgehog Movie speeds into cinemas, Rachael and Chris look back at the franchise as a whole. We talk about the games, the various animated series (0:15) and anime (0:56) the comics and eventually discuss the new movie itself (from 1:hr16). We discuss how the games have adapted to the 3D era (at 0:31) and whether the franchise is fit for the new century or better left in the 1990s.   SHOW NOTES Sonic Adventure Intro  Movie trailer (original version)  Movie trailer (new)  Ian Flynn (Sonic Comics Artist)         

Hello strangers! Yes, folks, the AFA Podcast is back with our very first episode of 2020! But hopefully, it's worth the wait as the whole original team is here for the first time in quite a while. Rachael, Chris, Dan and Yvonne discuss last month's 47th Annie Awards, as well as getting into this year's awards season as a whole with some Oscar chats thrown in for good measure. Then we dive into a bumper sized Watercooler, which includes The LEGO Movie 2, Missing Link, Life Is Strange 2, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, Rick and Morty and more! Plus of course, the usual array of tangents, sidebars and other fun stuff. We hope you enjoy it. SHOW NOTES: Annie Awards  Golden Globes  Quirino Awards  The LEGO Movie 2  Missing Link  Unruly Heroes  A Place Further Than The Universe   

While we await the return of the AFA Podcast (sorry, it is coming, honest) as a little holiday bonus, we've got an episode of another podcast we think you might like to check out! Please enjoy this episode of Black 'N' Animated! BNA is an animation podcast to educate, inform and inspire black artists pursuing careers in animation. Hosted by Breana Williams and Waymond Singleton.  If you have a podcast you would like to share with our listeners, drop us a line!    ----more----   We're black and backer than EVER! (nailed it!) It's 2019 and Black N Animated is back with a fresh new episode! We watch the award winning film Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse discussing story elements, aesthetic, and theme. If you haven't seen it yet, PLEASE DO, because spoilers abound. Or just listen to the episode and find out why we love and or dislove the film so much. Thanks for for listening to the podcast! Don't forget you can subscribe and listen to the podcast on Podbean, Google Play, Spotify, and Itunes! And be sure

This time on the AFA Podcast, the crew's UK members Chris and Dan tackle the recent glut of trailer releases, using it as springboard to talk about upcoming animation releases -and current trends in animation! The trailers discussed are SpongeBob SquarePants: Sponge On The Run, Scoob, Lupin III The First, Arcane, Onward and Soul.  Then it's time for a stop off at The Watercooler (1:13) featuring Enter The Anime, Bluey, Carole & Tuesday and Undone. Want to send us a message, question or suggestion for a future show? Email us at podcast[@]animationforadults.com.             Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Other ways to support the site here       The Team:  Chris Perkins @misterchristor Dan Hamman @hammoo     SHOW NOTES SpongeBob SquarePants Scoob Lupin III The First Weathering With You Arcane Onward Soul Enter The Anime Carole & T

It's been quite some time but we're back with another episode of the AFA Gaming Podcast series. This time around both Rachael and Chris are both happy new Nintendo Switch owners and are here to discuss some of the games they've been enjoying in this special gaming round table episode.   The main topic of discussion this time is House House's incredibly charming Untitled Goose Game, but we also cover Astral Chain, Fire Emblem 3 Houses and more.   Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Other ways to support the site here   The Team:    • Rachael Ward @fail2ninja   • Chris Perkins @misterchristor      Games discussed -Untitled Goose Game: https://www.animationforadults.com/2019/09/play-this-untitled-goose-game.html - Paper Mario Thing Cards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8FxRrWvmKY - Shelter 2 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk-1M1wNVDY - Away https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIjGxIxQ8ok - Lo

With Promare the first feature film from Studio Trigger lighting up the silver screen, Rachael and Dan are here to don their flame-resistant armour and get stuck in! After a little discussion of the history of Trigger and their thoughts about the film, it's time to dive into full spoiler territory about 36 minutes in. You've been warned! Want to send us a message, question or suggestion for a future show? Email us at podcast[@]animationforadults.com.   Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Or buy us a coffee. Other ways to support the site here   The Team:    • Rachael Ward @fail2ninja   • Dan Hamman @hammoo     SHOW NOTES       Promare Review   Dan's Interview   Promare Returns To US Cinemas      Yoshinori Kanada Animation compilation video  

Widely regarded as one of the greatest Disney Films of all time, The Lion King needs no introduction. Though only one of us has had a chance to see the latest Disney remake, AFA decides to reveal in all of the amazing aspects of the original film. From its humble origins, memorable moments and incredible soundtrack, we hope you'll join us in our celebration of this classic film! Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Other ways to support the site here         The Team:    • Rachael Ward @fail2ninja (Tumblr), Instagram   • Dan Hamman @hammoo     Show Notes   Early Drafts of the Lion King Script Storyboard Samples

AFA Presents Animation Nights New York Animator Interviews. Earlier this year, I had a chance to sit down with Swiss Animator, Writer, and Illustrator Owley Samter via Skype. Owley directed "Roar" and "Foglä", both films have screened with Animation Nights New York. Owley was also selected to participate in our 2018 ANNY Cannes Program. ANNY: [00:34:52] Thank you so much to Animation for Adults for giving us a place on their channel, and if you are in the New York City area, you can attend an Animation Nights New York screening. We are at the Gutter Spare Room on the third Tuesday of every month, and we have our ANNY Best to Fest coming up in early October (5&6) visit www.animationnights.com for more information. If you would like to submit a film we are on Film Freeway, and if you would like to support Animation Nights New York, you can find us on Patreon and PayPal and we accept Bitcoin, every little bit helps. So, please do donate if you can and we'll see you next time. Take care.     LINKS   FO

On this week's episode of The AFA Podcast, Rachael and Chris talk about three films that screened at this year's Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal. First up is Chinese CG animation White Snake. Next is Keiichi Hara's anime fantasy feature The Wonderland aka Birthday Wonderland. Then we finish out talking about Gints Zilbalodis's one-man feature Away. Then it's time for a quick stop off at the Watercooler (0:51) for a discussion about the reboot of DuckTales (woo woo)!

The AFA Podcast is back, as we continue our journey through the Studio Ghibli archive with Hayao Miyazaki's Kiki's Delivery Service, which recently celebrated  its 30th anniversary.   Rachael and her familiars Dan and Chris take off for a deep dive into the film, discussing the plot, themes and history films as well as our personal connection to the film. If you haven't seen the film yet, make sure you check it out before listening!  

This time on The AFA Podcast, Chris and Dan are here to discuss the latest goings on the animation world. We say goodbye to the voice-acting legend Russi Taylor, discuss the news that broke at ComicCon (0:05)  question Netflix's cancelling of  Tuca and Bertie (0:29) and talk Puffin Rock The Movie (0:39)     Then in the Watercooler  (0:55) we talk Lupin III, a Rick and Morty rewatch and Attack On Titan Season 3!     SHOW NOTES Russi Taylor   ComicCon Round-Up   Tuca and Bertie Cancelled Puffin Rock The Movie Lupin III Trailer   Mickey Mouse in Carried Away

Are you ready for some AFA Podcast action? This week Rachael is joined by Chris to discuss the newest film in the Dragon Ball franchise: Dragon Ball Super: Broly. First up though, it's time to catch up with some news from Anime Expo (0:01-0:19) including the announcement of a new Akira anime. Then it's time to get stuck into the movie- with some spoilers throughout (0:19- 1:14) Then it's time for a stop by the watercooler for a discussion of Sky: Children of Light and the end of How To Train Your Dragon The Hidden World (with spoilers, obviously) (1:14-1:29)     SHOW NOTES Anime Expo News Dragon Ball Super Broly   Sky: Children Of Light   Akira Podcast   How To Train Your Dragon 3 Podcast

Like all of you, we are devastated by the news of the arson attack on The Kyoto Animation Studio in Japan this week. On behalf of the whole team,our thoughts are with all the victims and their loved ones and everyone affected by this atrocity.  We hope that the outpouring of love and support from the animation community and fans will bring them some comfort at this difficult time. We know that for many people animation plays a vital part in escapism and with dealing with the world. So at times like this, when the real world comes crashing in, it can be extra hard. We want you to know that you're not alone and we're thinking of you. If you feel the need for extra help, please talk to someone or get in touch with your local organisation such as MentalHealth.gov or Mind in the UK We won't be writing any more about the tragedy- much is still unknown, and we won't give any publicity to the perpetrator of this senseless act.  As a mark of respect for the victims, we'll be suspending our regular posting schedule

After a short summer break, The AFA Podcast is back. This week Rachael, Chris and Dan discuss the news from The Annecy 2019 Festival- including Sony Animation's exciting slate, Taika Waititi's Flash Gordon  (0:34)and Abominable. Later on in the watercooler (0:53), we discuss Godzilla King Of The Monsters, Toy Story 4 and Moominvalley. Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Other ways to support the site here   The Team:    Rachael Ward @fail2ninja   Dan Hamman @hammoo   Chris Perkins @misterchristor       SHOW NOTES Annecy news Flash Gordon   Abominable Trailer   Manga At The British Museum   This is Manga The Art of Urasawa Naoki   Toy Story 4   Moominvalley   Animation Nights New York   Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved coming-of-age story KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE, from Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki. Catch it in theaters July 28, 29 & 31 as pa

Grab your deerstalker hat and your Pokeball and join Rachael and Dan as they discuss the new movie Detective Pikachu! They talk about their memories of the Pokemon franchise and then dive into the first (part) live-action outing for Pikachu and co. It's Super effective!   Want to send us a message, question or suggestion for a future show? Email us at podcast[@]animationforadults.com.                 Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Other ways to support the site here   The Team:    Rachael Ward @fail2ninja   Dan Hamman @hammoo         SHOW NOTES   Los Angeles Times: 'Detective Pikachu' Director on how they made those realistic Pokemon   The Verge (2016) Article: Detective Pikachu will be written by Guardians of the Galaxy and Gravity Falls writers   Dancing Pikachu   Polygon: Rymesonas celebrate the Pokemon and humans in daily life   Meet the Pokem

This week OG team member Yvonne joins Rachael to catch us up with her latest adventures. Including her time at the Tribeca Festival, VR and her plans for taking Animation Nights New York back to Cannes.   Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Other ways to support the site here   The Team:    Rachael Ward @fail2ninja   Yvonne Grzenkowicz @eyesnare_inc       This episode is brought to you by GKIDS 35th Anniversary screenings of  Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind! Catch the second title of Studio Ghibli Fest 2019 for a two-day only event on May 20th and 21st, brought to you by GKIDS and Fathom Events. A thousand years after the destruction of civilization, warring human factions survive in a poisonous world swarming with gigantic insects. Among them is Princess Nausicaä, who fights to restore balance between humans and nature. Get your tickets here. Show Notes   Tribeca Fe

Better late than never! Rachael teams up with Denhery to discuss the final film of Dreamwork's How To Train Your Dragon trilogy. Be warned, while this is a short episode, we discuss more than a few spoilers right from the beginning. Keep that in mind if you want to experience the movie without prior knowledge.   Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Other ways to support the site here   The Team:    Rachael Ward @fail2ninja   Denhery Olguin @HauntedFairy13

Since 2009, LAIKA Studios has become a household name in stop motion animation. With its latest film, The Missing Link about to hit theaters, Rachael and Dan take a step back to 2009 with LAIKA's first theatrical feature, Coraline. How did this film set the stage for LAIKA and it's future releases? Join us and find out! Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Other ways to support the site here   The Team:    Rachael Ward @fail2ninja   Dan Hamman @hammoo   Show Notes   Behind the Scenes of Coraline Want to read the book? Check out Neil Gaiman's Website. Neil Gaiman Audiobook on Norse Mythology (mentioned in this Episode) Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman ANNY: Animation Nights New York

Grab on to your shells and get ready for a ninja showdown as Team AFA covers the most recent incarnations of the famous Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Their latest animated outing, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, has garnered a great deal of praise for its amazing animation, fight choreography and sense of humor. With a combo of new fans and a 1980s veteran, this episode is a good mixture of perspectives of the franchise and its multiple iterations in animation.   If you love all things TMNT, sit back and enjoy! Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Other ways to support the site here   The Team:    Rachael Ward @fail2ninja   Ali Harris @AliCatDreams Denhery Olguin @HauntedFairy13     SHOW NOTES Animation Nights New York! Ghibli Fest Celebrates Howl's Moving Castle The Fascinating Origin Story of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TMNT 2012 At Wondercon 2016 (featuring Zeld