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Guests: ‘Transformers: EarthSpark’ EPs Ant Ward & Dale Malinowski

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New CG animated series “Transformers: EarthSpark” premieres this Friday November 11th on Paramount+. (You can also watch the one-hour debut episode Friday at 4pm on Nickelodeon.) “EarthSpark” comes from EP Ant Ward and Co-EP Dale Malinowski. They spoke with me about how some legendary characters — and whole-hearted new ones — will excite franchise fans […]
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Guest: ‘Wendell & Wild’ Director Henry Selick

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Stop-motion animation directing icon Henry Selick (“The Nightmare Before Christmas”, “James and the Giant Peach”, “Coraline”) is back with a new feature just in time for Halloween. “Wendell & Wild” opens in select theaters this Friday Oct. 21 and is on Netflix Oct. 28. Selick is quite proud of the picture, and he shares some […]
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Guests: ‘Avatar: Braving the Elements Podcast’ Hosts Janet Varney & Dante Basco

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It’s the 250th Episode of the LCJ Q&A Podcast! From New York Comic-Con, I’m joined by Janet Varney and Dante Basco, the hosts of “Avatar: Braving the Elements Podcast”. It’s Nickelodeon’s official podcast about everything in the Avatarverse. We have a fun chat about “BTE”, the lasting impact of Avatar and much more. ————————————— LCJ […]
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Guests: ‘Batwheels’ Producers Michael G. Stern & Simon Smith

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The Dark Knight has some new help fighting crime. Family animated series “Batwheels” premieres this Monday Oct. 17 at 9am on Cartoonito and Cartoon Network, with episodes streaming Tuesday Oct. 18 on HBO Max. Co-Executive Producer Michael G. Stern and Supervising Producer Simon Smith suit up to discuss the vehicles, the style and the multi-generational […]
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Guest: ‘Entergalactic’ Director Fletcher Moules

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“Entergalactic” is a new 90-minute adult animated special event coming to Netflix this Friday September 30th. Popular music artist Kid Cudi and “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris team-up with director Fletcher Moules to present a classic love story in contemporary ways, set in modern day — and to Cudi’s music. Moules and I discuss all aspects […]
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Guests: ‘The Great North’ Creators Wendy Molyneux & Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin

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Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin are the co-creators of FOX’s hit animated comedy series “The Great North”. Season 3 premieres this Sunday Sept. 25 at 8:30pm with the fun and heartfelt episode “A Knife to Remember Adventure”. Wendy and Lizzie discuss how they kick-off the new season, their plans for the show’s future and if […]
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Guest: ‘Firebuds’ Creator Craig Gerber

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“Sofia the First” and “Elena of Avalor” creator Craig Gerber has a new family animated series about the children of first responders and their awesome vehicle friends. “Firebuds” premieres Wed Sept. 21 at 10:30am on Disney Channel and Disney Junior, with new episodes also available on Disney+. Gerber and I catch-up and chat about the […]
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Guest: ‘Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara’ Author Emily Zemler

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Diehard Disney fans will love the new book Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara: The Stories. The Influence. The Legacy. This deep dive into some of cinema’s most iconic characters is available Tuesday September 20th. Author Emily Zemler takes me under the sea and on a magic carpet ride to discuss the history and lasting impact […]
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Guest: Larry the Cable Guy — ‘Cars on the Road’

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Comedy legend Larry the Cable Guy returns as the voice of Mater in Pixar’s new nine-episode series “Cars on the Road”, premiering this Thursday September 8th on Disney+. Larry and I catch-up and discuss the new adventures Mater and Lightning McQueen have, the special aspects of this series, and some fun stories about Bill Engvall […]
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Guest: ‘The Great Wolf Pack: A Call to Adventure’ Director Chris Bailey

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Academy Award nominee Chris Bailey (of iconic Disney animated short “Runaway Brain”) is the director of the new animated film “The Great Wolf Pack: A Call to Adventure”. Bailey and the folks at popular indoor water park chain The Great Wolf Lodge are taking their beloved characters (Wiley Wolf, Violet Wolf, Oliver Raccoon, Sammy Squirrel […]
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