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Fantasy/Animation

Fantasy/Animation
Animation
Frozen
Disney Animation
Visual Effects
Ex Machina
Cyborg
Technology
Disney
Orientalism
Aladdin
Identity
Gender Representation
Fantasy Cinema
The Thief Of Bagdad
Ratatouille
Special Effects
Digital Technology
Gender
Multiracial Future
Musicals

Christopher Holliday is Senior Lecturer in Liberal Arts and Visual Cultures Education at King’s College London (UK). Alexander Sergeant is a Lecturer in Digital Media Production at the University of Westminster (UK), specialising in the history and theory of fantasy cinema. Each episode, they look in detail at a film or television show, taking listeners on a journey through the intersection betwee... more

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Latest Episodes

The Fantasy/Animation Christmas special pulls into the proverbial station with this look at The Polar Express (Robert Zemeckis, 2004), a computer-animated adaptation of the 1985 children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg and a film noted for its pioneerin... more

Sound, performance, and the body come together in this Footnote episode discussing pantomime as an entertainment spectacle, as Chris and Alex seek to map the possible connections between pantomime as a popular theatrical tradition emerging in the 17t... more

Chris and Alex make their first foray into the world of Laurel and Hardy with this reflection on Babes in Toyland (Gus Meins and Charles Rogers, 1934), a film based loosely on the Mother Goose fairytale albeit with a few other nursery rhyme character... more

Chris and Alex take on transnational cinemas in this brand new Footnote episode of the podcast, thinking through the mobility of - and interactions between - films and filmmakers across national borders and what it means for cinema to ‘travel.’ Topic... more

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Recent Guests

Rob King
Professor at Columbia University and film historian specializing in American genre cinema and popular culture.
Columbia University
Episode: Babes in Toyland (1934) (with Rob King)
Muyang Zhuang
Assistant Professor in the College of Arts and Media at Tongji University, Shanghai
Tongji University
Episode: Lotus Lantern (1999) (with Muyang Zhuang)
Robby Gilbert
Animator, artist, and historian of animation and moving images
Rowan University
Episode: Tee Collins (with Robby Gilbert)
Simran Hans
Film critic for The Observer and various other publications
The Observer
Episode: Archive Episode - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) (with Simran Hans)
Eric Herhuth
Assistant professor in communication, known for his work on animation and politics.
Tulane University
Episode: Archive Episode - Inside Out (2015) (with Eric Herhuth)
Paula Callus
Associate Professor specializing in Sub-Saharan African animation
University of Bournemouth
Episode: Archive Episode - Sub-Saharan African Animation (1966-2013) (with Paula Callus)
Paul Wells
Professor and Director of the Animation Academy at Loughborough University
Loughborough University
Episode: Archive Episode - Space Jam (1996) (with Paul Wells)
Dr. David McGowan
Lecturer in the Contextual and Theoretical Studies of Animation
London College of Communication
Episode: Mickey Mouse (with David McGowan)
Dr. Tom Brown
Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Up (2009) (with Tom Brown)

Hosts

Christopher Holliday
Co-host of the series, Senior Lecturer in Liberal Arts and Visual Cultures Education, and involved in academic research on animation and visual culture.
Alexander Sergeant
Co-host of the series, Lecturer in Digital Media Production, focusing on the history and theory of fantasy cinema.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Favourite new podcast

    As a total animation and fantasy novice, having the opportunity to learn more about both from Fantasy/Animation has been such a treat! Equally entertaining as it is informative, I look forward to each episode on a weekly basis! My all time favourites tends to change as often as they come out but at the moment it’s (the current most recent) Spirited Away with Susan Napier. I could write another paragraph on the amazing guests alone..

    Thank you to the team for such amazing and free content :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Agpa91
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Really insightful and fun!

    Just started listening to this one last night after seeing Tom Sito (a future episode for here and a previous guest over on my podcast) post about this show. I figured if Tom gives these guys a thumbs up, it has to be good. After listening to the Gremlins episode I got to say this podcast is so fun and they bring a different aspect to the film and animation review genre. The banter that Chris and Alex have back and forth is worth the price of admission alone. If you are into pop culture then I t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cavemannnn
    United States4 years ago
  • A mixed bag

    An interesting premise for a podcast that is unfortunately dragged down by the hosts. They are pretentious in the worst possible way, in that they treat their shallow, surface-level observations as profound revelations and deep analysis. As a listener you also get the distinct impression that you are being talked down and lectured to, rather than listening in on a friendly academic discussion. On the plus side, the guests are always a highlight and contribute a lot to the conversation with uniqu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ekit357
    Sweden4 years ago
  • Great Interviewers

    Just listened to the “Treasure Planet” interview with Musker and Clements. Great questions and discussion, such wonderful insights, and genuine interest in all the pieces of the film making process. Will be tuning in for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeorgeWashington201
    United States4 years ago
  • What a podcast’

    I entered into the podcast from the point of view of animation but have discovered many happy rabbit holes that cross all the boundaries.

    They are gentle but yet rigorous dissections of a wide range of films and shows that make you want to rewatch them with a more educated view point.

    Luckily I have so many to backtrack to.

    My favourite? Whichever one I’ve just listened to (but Into the Spiderverse and Inception are pretty great).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimlefevre
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Lotus Lantern (1999) (with Muyang Zhuang)
Q: Could you just explain for those who know nothing about Lotus Lantern, what is it, what's the film, and why is it significant in the history of Chinese animation?
Lotus Lantern is based on traditional Chinese folklore about a half-god boy named Chen Xiang and explores themes of love and betrayal among deities and mortals. It's significant as one of the most commercially successful animated films during its time, demonstrating a shift towards modern animated styles while incorporating Chinese cultural narratives.
Tee Collins (with Robby Gilbert)
Q: What influenced Tee Collins' approach to animation?
Collins' approach was informed by his community work, the importance of education for black youth, and the cultural understanding of movement, aiming to challenge racial stereotypes in media.
Tee Collins (with Robby Gilbert)
Q: Who is Tee Collins in relation to animation history?
Tee Collins is recognized as the first black studio head in the United States and as the first animator for Sesame Street, significantly influencing educational animation.
Archive Episode - Sub-Saharan African Animation (1966-2013) (with Paula Callus)
Q: Paula, can you tell us how you became interested in this area of animation?
My journey started when I was doing my postgraduate studies in computer animation, discussing the literature which had a very Western perspective.
Archive Episode - Wizards (1977) (Live @ Cinema Museum)
Q: How do you feel about the inclusion of Eisenstein's work in the film?
Bakshi uses Eisenstein's work as a technical solution to represent battles, honoring him artistically without explicitly making overt political statements.

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Recent guests on Fantasy/Animation include:

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2. Muyang Zhuang
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4. Simran Hans
5. Eric Herhuth
6. Paula Callus
7. Paul Wells
8. Dr. David McGowan

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