Skwigly Podcast 99 (10/08/2020) - Disney's Short Circuit

Presenting the 99th episode of the Skwigly podcast! In this episode we meet some of the talents behind the Disney+ exclusive shorts series 'Short Circuit', an experimental program within Walt Disney Animation Studios. Participating in the roundtable are directors Kendra Vander Vliet ('Downtown'), Trent Correy ('Drop'), Jennifer Stratton ('Zenith') and Jeff Gipson ('Cycles'). Also discussed in this episode: The welcome return of 'Animaniacs', the unwelcome return of 'Ren & Stimpy', the curious pushback against A24's new acquisition 'Hazbin Hotel' and its creator, the early release of 'Mulan' on Disney+, new animation diversity venture Visible in Visuals and the rapid adaptation of the animation festival landscape midst the continuing pandemic. Presented by Ben Mitchell and Steve Henderson Interview conducted and edited by Steve Henderson Edited and produced by Ben Mitchell Music by Ben Mitchell