002 The Iron Giant - Hog Hug!

In episode 2, the Rotoscopers discuss the news, the importance of story and Brad Bird's animated masterpiece The Iron Giant. Highlights: Why this is our second time recording episode 2 Why the Wreck-It-Ralph creator is pumped The Lorax is going green Chelsea expains her love for trees...again Rango wins the OVCAFMPT Is Disney's Paperman project a gamechanger? Animation Element of the Week: Story Discussion: Brad Bird's The Iron Giant Warner Brother's markering blunder Bird's passion for animation and story Chelsea teaches Mason about beatniks Favorite Scenes: Coffeezilla, The Prayer & The Deer The Giant's CGI animation 1950s references and inspiration Themes Hogarth's father figures Why so many single-parent stories in animation? Favorite quotes: The brain, "Hog Hug!", "luckiest kid in America", "blah blah blah" We're bringing the term "wig out" back How many stars do we give it? Shout out to our 100 listeners! ...And of course: Bloopers Runtime: 1:11:08, 32.6 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at [email protected] ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices