Animation Addicts Podcast - Disney, Pixar, & Animated Movie Reviews & Interviews | Rotoscopers

After 12 years of podcasting, occasionally we get a little crazy and SWAP to reviewing live-action to mix-it up. So get ready to trade places with Freaky Friday (2003), the body-swapping, teen comedy that turns a feuding mother and daughter's lives upside down! Is it still a pitch-perfect hit, or has this swap lost its rock ‘n’ roll edge? Join Morgan and Chelsea for this Freaky Friday podcast in episode 352 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Full show notes for this episode: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/352⁠ STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter:⁠ https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter⁠ Send us a voicemail: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails⁠ Drop us a line: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact⁠ SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter⁠ Follow us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pop some popcorn! Morgan's seen a whole bunch of 2025 animated and family films and is bursting at the seams to talk them. Join us for this blockbuster breakdown that'll animate your inner cinephile in episode 351 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Full show notes for this episode: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/351⁠ STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter:⁠ https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter⁠ Send us a voicemail: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails⁠ Drop us a line: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact⁠ SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter⁠ Follow us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rewind and relive the war on drugs with a nostalgic dive into the social guidance film Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue (1990), where your favorite animated heroes team up for a bold anti-drug adventure! Join your neighborhood D.A.R.E. graduates as they watch cartoons say no to drugs in episode 350 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Full show notes for this episode: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/350⁠ STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter:⁠ https://rotoscopers.com/newsletter⁠ Send us a voicemail: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails⁠ Drop us a line: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact⁠ SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter⁠ Follow us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join along for our Mid-Year Mailbag! In episode 349 of the Animation Addicts Podcast, we dive into bumbling dad tropes, Cartoon Stars coming to the rescue, Lilo & Stitch, and even grapes that taste like cotton candy. Got a burning question for us? Send a voicemail: rotoscopers.com/voicemails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready to fight demons in pop-star boots! Morgan and Chelsea dive into Sony Pictures Animation’s KPop Demon Hunters (2025), where a world-famous K-pop girl group rocks the stage to save the world from being taken over by demons. From the catchy earworm “Soda Pop” to a refreshing animated love story, we talk magical girl vibes, demon boy bands, and why this movie feels like a breath of fresh air. Plus, hear why we wish Sony hadn’t sent it straight to Netflix. Full show notes for this episode: ⁠⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/348⁠⁠ STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter:⁠⁠ https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter⁠⁠ Send us a voicemail: ⁠⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails⁠⁠ Drop us a line: ⁠⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact⁠⁠ SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: ⁠⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter⁠⁠ Follow us on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for a cosmic miscommunication! In episode 347 of the Animation Addicts Podcast, the Rotoscopers dive into Pixar’s Elio (2025). Join us as we discuss first contact, voice acting, and the film’s unexpected journey through the galaxy. Plus: Ham radios, and surprise “super squishy” adventures. Full show notes for this episode: ⁠⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/347⁠⁠ STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter:⁠⁠ https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter⁠⁠ Send us a voicemail: ⁠⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails⁠⁠ Drop us a line: ⁠⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact⁠⁠ SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: ⁠⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter⁠⁠ Follow us on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take flight in Berk to rediscover dragons in How to Train Your Dragon (2025). Does this shot-for-shot live-action remake scratch that dragon itch after 15 years or is it just another studio cash grab? Join Morgan and Chelsea for this How to Train Your Dragon (2025) podcast in episode 346 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Full show notes for this episode: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/346⁠ STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter:⁠ https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter⁠ Send us a voicemail: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails⁠ Drop us a line: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact⁠ SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter⁠ Follow us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lilo & Stitch (2025) has crash landed into theaters and already made a huge splash in the box office. But does it live up to the original or is it just another failed experiment like the infamous 626 himself? Join Morgan and Chelsea for this Lilo & Stitch podcast in episode 345 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Click here for the full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/345 STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do spoilers ruin the experience—or do they actually make it better? Morgan and Chelsea dive deep into the science and psychology behind spoilers in storytelling, discussing studies, trailers, social media, and personal pet peeves. Plus, find out what Morgan's been binging and which online courses Chelsea's tackling. Get all the updates by joining our newsletter! rotoscopers.com/newsletter Follow us at Rotoscopers.com and on social media with Instagram and YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morgan went back to the theater for two 20th anniversary animated rereleases! She and Chelsea talk about the value of rereleases—when they shine and when they just feel like a cash grab. Join RotoNation email for updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022) transforms the classic tale into a stop-motion masterpiece, weaving a dark yet tender story of love, loss, and defiance. After 15 years in the making, does this reimagined fairy tale carve out a new legacy, or does it struggle to break free from its strings? Join Morgan and Chelsea as they explore the haunting themes and breathtaking artistry in episode 342 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Click here for the full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/342 - - - STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact - - - SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrate 30 years of A Goofy Movie with Morgan and Chelsea as they dive into the new Disney+ documentary Not Just a Goof! In this episode, the Rotoscopers share their favorite moments, behind-the-scenes insights, and emotional takeaways from the film that stood out then—and still stands out now. Follow us on YouTube & X: @Rotoscopers Send us a voicemail: https://rotoscopers.com/voicemails For all the updates, join the newsletter https://rotoscopers.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2025) is almost here and is ready to shake up the cartoon world. To celebrate the release, we’re digging into the explosive details with this interview with the filmmakers ! Join us for a dynamite discussion with Eric Bauza (Voice of Daffy Duck and Porky Pig), Candi Milo (Voice of Petunia Pig), and director Peter Browngardt in episode 335 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Join the newsletter and help pick upcoming movies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morgan and Chelsea take on Disney’s live-action Lady and the Tramp (2019). Did the CGI dogs charm or creep them out? Why the random jazz influence? And what’s with the modern dialogue in a period piece? Find out in this week’s episode! Join the newsletter and help pick upcoming movies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for a listener-fueled episode! We’re diving into voicemails, Facebook and X questions, and the Wheel of Rantability! From Disney’s endless remakes to the best (and worst) mac and cheese, no topic is off-limits! The Wild Robot vs. Sonic 3—box office battles & the "Mufasa effect" Disney lawsuits—what’s going on? Why do Pixar humans look like Aardman characters now?! Wheel of Rantability: Celebrity voice actors, toddlers in theaters & more! Join the fun and send us a voicemail! 🎧 rotoscopers.com/voicemails Help decide our movie lineup:  https://www.rotoscopers.com/NextMovie   Have a burning question for us? https://www.rotoscopers.com/AskUsAnything  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giselle is back—but is she happily ever after? In this episode of the Animation Addicts Podcast, Morgan and Chelsea discuss Disney’s Disenchanted (2022), the much-anticipated sequel to Enchanted. Was the magic still there? We talk fairytale tropes, character arcs, questionable animation choices, and whether the music holds up to Alan Menken’s legacy. Plus, we give our honest rating! 🎙️ Listen now on your favorite podcast app! 💬 Join the conversation: Rotoscopers.com/voicemails 👑 Support us on Newsletter to get updates on what movies are next! Rotoscopers.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into Flow (2024), the visually unique animated feature from Gints Zilbalodis. Produced entirely in Blender, this film is equal parts Nintendogs and Myst, following a lone cat navigating a mysterious world filled with real-life animals and ancient ruins. We explore the themes of solitude, community, and survival, along with the stunning animation and atmospheric storytelling. Don’t miss our thoughts! Get notified in your inbox about all the upcoming episodes: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wallace and Gromit are back in Vengeance Most Fowl (2025)! Join us as we discuss Aardman Animations’ latest stop-motion adventure featuring Wallace’s quirky inventions, Gromit’s loyal instincts, and the return of Feathers McGraw. With themes of AI, automation, and the comforts of gardening, this film delivers classic laughs and clever gags. Don’t miss our take on the teapot gag, crime walls, and, of course, the iconic line: “Neat and tidy!” Join the newsletter Follow us at Rotoscopers.com and on social media with Instagram and YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking forward to animation in 2025? Join the Nerdy Couch as we explore the upcoming lineup of animated films. From Pixar’s Elio (June 13) and Disney’s Zootopia 2 (Nov. 26) to exciting new stories like The Colors Within (Jan. 24) and Night of the Zoopocalypse (March 7), this year is packed with variety and creativity. Don’t miss our breakdown of the biggest releases, including The SpongeBob Movie: The Search for SquarePants (Dec. 19) and The Minecraft Movie (April 4). Join our "Roto-Resolutions" to share your goals and support each other in the new year! This will also be where we make announcements for the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Animation Addicts Podcast, we're diving into the holiday chaos of Eight Crazy Nights, the animated Adam Sandler movie that’s got more cringes than laughs! From crude humor to heartwarming moments, we discuss the film’s bizarre mix of holiday cheer, offensive gags, and questionable character arcs. Is it a misunderstood classic, or just a messy misfire? Tune in as we dissect this oddball of a movie, and ask the big question: Why on earth did they make this? 🎄💩 Join our "Roto-Resolutions" to share your goals and support each other in the new year! This will also be where we make announcements for the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices