Animation Fascination

Animation Fascination A podcast & site dedicated to the awesome world of animation. Every other episode we will feature an animated series or film from the past or present.

Whether it’s traditionally hand drawn, computer generated, or stop motion. The weeks in-between we cover all the latest news from around the animation and VFX industry. We'll cover Pixar/Disney, to Dreamworks, to Aardman, to Blue Sky, and LAIKA, as well as every indie animation studio. If it's animated, we'll discuss it. Your Hosts:
Marc Vibbert (Main Host): http://twitter.com/marcvibbert
Stanfo

rd Clark (AF News): http://twitter.com/StanfordClark
Tom Fonss (Monthly): http://twitter.com/tomfonss

Former Hosts:
Trent Vactor (Co-Host): http://twitter.com/vactor
Matt Quest (Co-Host): http://twitter.com/questpact
Stanford Clark (AF News): http://twitter.com/StanfordClark

Former Site Contributing Writers:
Matt Hardeman: http://twitter.com/capnnarcolepsy
Jessica Wersky: http://twitter.com/JessWersky
Stanford Clark: http://twitter.com/marcvibbert
Jon Hueber: http//twitter.com/wullbinkle
Travis Leer: http://twitter.com/Travman93
Phil Shenton: http://twitter.com/Phil_Shenton

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https://anchor.fm/animationfascination

Twitter:
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YouTube:
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03/22/2026

Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 gets a one-day theatrical run with AMC theaters.

03/15/2026

IT'S OFFICIAL HUNTERS 💫 KPOP DEMON HUNTERS will return for a sequel written and directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.

“I feel immense pride as a Korean filmmaker that the audience wants more from this Korean story and our Korean characters. There’s so much more to this world we have built and I’m excited to show you. This is only the beginning.” — Maggie Kang

02/26/2026
🚀 EPISODE 136 | AVATAR: FIRE & ASH 🌊🔥“The fire of hate leaves only the ash of grief.”James Cameron takes us back to Pand...
02/18/2026

🚀 EPISODE 136 | AVATAR: FIRE & ASH 🌊🔥

“The fire of hate leaves only the ash of grief.”

James Cameron takes us back to Pandora with !

In this episode of Animation Fascination, hosts & are joined by special guest Agustin Rios ( of ) to break down the newest chapter of the “Avatar” saga — from the Sully family’s grief and the dangerous Mangkwan clan to Spider’s transformation and the ever-growing mythology of Eywa. 🌿

But we also go deep into the experience of movies:
🎬 Is “Avatar” really just “FernGully”, “Dances With Wolves”, or “Pocahontas”?
👓 The rise (and possible return) of 3D cinema
💿 Physical media vs. streaming & why preservation matters
🎥 The future of the theatrical experience

Agustin even shares stories from his past working in 3D conversion — and it might completely change how you think about modern blockbusters.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcatcher or watch on YouTube
🔗 https://animationfascination.wordpress.com/2026/02/18/episode-136-avatar-fire-ash-3d-physical-media-the-future-of-movies-ft-agustin-rios/

NEW EPISODE featuring Agustin Rios from "Heroes Reforged" - check it out!
02/18/2026

NEW EPISODE featuring Agustin Rios from "Heroes Reforged" - check it out!

Listen Now!! “You cannot live like this, baby, in hate!” James Cameron returns us to Pandora with Avatar: Fire & Ash, and this time the conversation goes far beyond the spectacle. I…

02/02/2026
01/27/2026

Back in the saddle! Day 1 of principal photography on HTTYD2! 🐉 The adventure begins…….. 🐉 🖤

12/10/2025
11/11/2025
11/11/2025

Playtime meets screentime

Enter the new era in is only in theaters June 19, 2026.

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