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Animated Wonders is an Explosion Network podcast celebrating animation in all its forms—from Japanese anime to Hollywood hits and overlooked international gems, we’re here to celebrate the stories that only animation can tell.Each episode dives deep into a single film, exploring its story, themes, cultural impact, and the artistry behind its animation.
Explosion Network hosts Animated Wonders, a tv show with 16 episodes published.
In this part of the Toy Story journey, we discuss several of the Toy Story Shorts. Lamp Life Hawaiian Vacation Small Fry Partysaurus Rex Toy Story of Terror! Toy Story That Time Forgot YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ash
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The Minions get their own film that introduces their largest world and the origin story before they meet Gru. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley SHOW DOT POINTS The film leans heavily into Minions ' humour, ap
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In Toy Story 4, the series takes a soft reset, sending Woody off on a nearly solo adventure and introducing a bunch of new characters. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley SHOW DOT POINTS Toy Story 4 explores th
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It's time to get happy with the second film in the Despicable Me series, now with Kristen Wiig's character joining the team. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley SHOW DOT POINTS The film explores themes of paren
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In the third Toy Story film, things get a little darker, and we discuss how it is a thematically rich film with a lot for kids and adults to take in. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley SHOW DOT POINTS Toy Stor
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We start our Despicable Me series re-watch in the lead-up to the newest Minions movie. The first film introduces all the elements that the series will be known for. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley SHOW DOT
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Is Toy Story 2 one of the best sequels ever? That's just one of our discussion points as we talk about the next film in the Toy Story series. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley SHOW DOT POINTS Toy Story 2 is o
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We start our re-watch and discussion of the Toy Story films with the classic that sparked an animation revolution in cinema. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley SHOW DOT POINTS Toy Story is a nostalgic classic
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In the final episode of this season, we wrap up by discussing Mamoru Hosoda’s films, his filmmaking style, themes, and rank all seven of his films. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley SHOW DOT POINTS Hosoda oft
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We discuss the latest Netflix animated film, which is agreed to be a bit of a forgettable surface-level story. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley SHOW DOT POINTS The film 'Swapped' features a surface-level sto
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We discuss the latest film from Mamoru Hosoda, Scarlet, and break down its surface-level themes. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley SHOW DOT POINTS It's visually impressive, but it has the weakest story. The f
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We discuss Belle and its themes around social media, trauma, and healing, while also delving into the film's cultural context and animation style. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley SHOW DOT POINTS The film 'B
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Exploring Mirai, we discuss its themes of family dynamics, growing up, and the emotional impact of sibling relationships. They delve into the film's animation style, its cultural significance, and its resonance with audi
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We explore The Boy and the Beast’s themes of found family, personal growth, and the destructive nature of hate and lies YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley SHOW DOT POINTS The film explores the theme of found f
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We explore Wolf Children's themes of parenthood, particularly focusing on the challenges of single motherhood, the choices children make as they grow, and the balance between conformity and embracing one's identity YOUR
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We review the newly released Super Mario Galaxy Movie, discussing its animation quality, character development (or lack thereof), numerous references, and overall quality. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Release year: 2026
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We discuss Summer Wars, exploring its themes of artificial intelligence, family dynamics, and the relevance of its story in today's digital age. Summer Wars Film title: Summer Wars Release year: 2009 Country / Origin: Ja
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We discuss the first animated Mario film, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, ahead of the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley MOVIE CREDITS: Film title: The Super Mario Bros.
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In the debut episode of a brand new Explosion Network podcast, we discuss the first film from Mamoru Hosoda, titled The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Release year: 2006 Country / Origin: Ja
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