Collider Podcast
473 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsThe Collider Podcast is a weekly look at the latest movies and news affecting the entertainment industry. Started in 2012, the show is hosted by Collider.com senior film editor Matt Goldberg and managing editor Adam Chitwood.
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The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 255 - ‘Inception’
April 20, 2020 18:36 - 46 minutesThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we’re talking about Inception. We discuss how the film came to be coming off the success of The Dark Knight, how it fits into Christopher Nolan’s filmography, the way the film depicts dreams and the world building Nolan did to establish these unique rules, why the film has endured, how it impacted Nolan’s career, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for ...
'The Last Kids on Earth' Season 2 with Max Brallier and Scott Peterson
April 17, 2020 16:28 - 22 minutesFrom New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier and showrunner Scott Peterson of Atomic Cartoons comes the fun and lighthearted animated series, The Last Kids on Earth. The Netflix hit follows Jack Sullivan (Nick Wolfhard) and a band of suburban middle schoolers living in a decked-out tree house, playing video games, gorging themselves on candy and battling zombies. 10 all-new episodes arrived on Netflix today; be sure to add it to your watchlist now! In honor of the new season's arrival...
Nick Wolfhard on 'The Last Kids on Earth' Season 2 and 'Smiling Friends'
April 17, 2020 14:23 - 21 minutesBased on the New York Times bestselling book series by Max Brailler, the fun and lighthearted series 'The Last Kids on Earth' follows Jack Sullivan (Nick Wolfhard) and a band of suburban middle-schoolers living in a decked-out tree house, playing video games, gorging themselves on candy and battling zombies. All-new episodes of the action-packed Atomic Cartoons adaptation, from showrunner Scott Peterson, are now streaming on Netflix. I had a chance to chat with Wolfhard about Season 2 (or Se...
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 254 - ‘The Social Network’
April 14, 2020 18:40 - 53 minutesThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we’re talking about The Social Network. We talk about why the film has remained relevant over the past 10 years, the unique creative marriage between director David Fincher and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, what the film has to say about our world and how power structures have changed, why the film lost at the Oscars to The King’s Speech, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See...
'Here Come the Littles ' / ' The Littles' Review | Saturday Mourning Cartoons
April 11, 2020 13:15 - 1 hourOn this episode of Saturday Mourning Cartoons, we're busy trying to figure out what's been scratching inside our walls for the last few weeks. Turns out, it's a civilization of miniature mouse-like people called The Littles. They totally built a full-on city on our apartment's foundation, complete with tiny furniture, vehicles, and houses of their own. It'd be delightful if it didn't make us question our sanity. So big thanks to Benjamin Schyan for the listener suggestion this week since it s...
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 253 - ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’
April 06, 2020 18:36 - 51 minutesThis week on The Collider.com Podcast , we’re talking about Raiders of the Lost Ark. We talk about how the film is frequently able to deliver information with showing instead of telling, crafting a unique hero out for Indiana Jones, where the film fits into Steven Spielberg’s filmography, our thoughts on the Indiana Jones sequels and if there should be an Indiana Jones 5, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See a...
'DuckTales' Season 3 Talk with Matt Youngberg & Francisco Angones
April 03, 2020 19:21 - 11 minutesDisney’s 'DuckTales' Season 3 arrives with two new episodes on Saturday April 4th (9:30 a.m. EDT/PDT) on Disney XD and DisneyNOW. We chatted with executive producer Matt Youngberg and story editor / co-executive producer Francisco Angones about the new season, the adventures to come, and the villainous team known as F.O.W.L. Season 3, which features appearances by classic Disney characters Daisy Duck, Goofy and favorites from TaleSpin, Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers and Darkwing Duck, also fin...
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 252 - 'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World'
March 30, 2020 18:44 - 56 minutesThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're talking about Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. We talk about the film's massive Comic-Con marketing campaign, why the film was a flop upon its release in 2010, its cult following, our views on Scott and Ramona as characters, the alternate ending, where the film fits into Edgar Wright's filmography, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and o...
Matt Mercer on His 'Critical Role' D&D Book 'Explorer's Guide to Wildemount'
March 25, 2020 11:45 - 39 minutesWe chatted with veteran voice actor and D&D Dungeon Master Matt Mercer about all things 'Critical Role', the long-running, live-action, livestreaming RPG featured on Twitch. Mercer recently had the opportunity to bring his newly created world to life through the Wizards of the Coast publication 'Explorer's Guide to Wildemount', a 304-page campaign guide that lets gamers everywhere join in to create their own unique adventures. We geeked out about all things D&D, Dunamancy, and the Mighty Nein...
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 251 - 'Batman Begins' and 'The Dark Knight'
March 23, 2020 19:00 - 1 hourThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're talking about Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, which are both available on Netflix until the end of March. For Batman Begins, we discuss why the film was so groundbreaking, how it relates to Christopher Nolan's career, how it changed superhero movies, and more. We then move to a discussion of The Dark Knight, why the film is so damn entertaining even though it's so bleak, how Batman becomes a supporting character in his own movie, why The Dark Kn...
'Ozzy & Drix' Review | Saturday Mourning Cartoons
March 21, 2020 10:39 - 1 hourIn these strange times of coronavirus COVID-19, the Saturday Mourning Cartoons team has turned to a pair of animated pathogen-fighting heroes, 'Ozzy & Drix'! But just who are the title characters? Warner Bros.’ animated movie ‘Osmosis Jones’ came out in 2001 from the Farrelly Bros, and featured a live-action Bill Murray, with Chris Rock voicing the title character and David Hyde Pierce voicing Drix; Laurence Fishburne played the big bad in Thrax. Then, in 2002, ‘Ozzy & Drix’ arrived from W...
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 250 - Coronavirus and 'Contagion'
March 17, 2020 19:31 - 58 minutesThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're pivoting to a new format. We typically talk about the big new releases in theaters, but with coronavirus shutting everything down, this week we're talking about COVID-19's impact on the film industry, which changes could be permanent, and what this means for film fans. We then move to a discussion of our first retrospective title, Steven Sodebergh's 2011 film 'Contagion'. We talk about the ways the film is oddly comforting in 2020, its masterful ec...
'Valley of the Dinosaurs' Review | Saturday Mourning Cartoons
March 13, 2020 19:05 - 1 hourNeed a break from coronavirus craziness? Then take a trip with the Saturday Mourning Cartoons team as we head back in time to the prehistoric era to visit the 'Valley of the Dinosaurs'! This Hanna-Barbera cartoon is but the latest in our long line of dinosaur-themed animated series (though there are probably still many more out there for us to tackle). It also has a curious tie into the popular live-action series Land of the Lost: Not only do the cartoon and the TV show have an almost identic...
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 249 - 'Onward'
March 09, 2020 03:00 - 50 minutesThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're joined by 'The Art of Onward' author and Disney aficionado Drew Taylor to talk about 'Onward'. We discuss how the book came about, the development of 'Onward' from the point where it used to have three leads and a different title, how 'Onward' and Pixar compare to works from other animation studios, the future of Pixar with Disney under new leadership, and much more. We finish up by sharing our Top 5 Pixar movies. Learn more about your ad choices....
'Castlevania' Season 3 Review with Special Guest Evan Valentine
March 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourSaturday Mourning Cartoons host Dave Trumbore is joined by special guest and comicbook.com writer Evan Valentine to talk about all things 'Castlevania' Season 3. We get heavy into spoiler territory in this one, so make sure you're all caught up on the series so far before listening in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Sneider Cut Episode 29: Coronavirus Strikes Hollywood, Onward Review, Mad Max Rumor
March 06, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutesEach week on THE SNEIDER CUT, Collider's senior film reporter Jeff Sneider pulls back the curtain on the business of Hollywood. For his 29th episode, he weighs in on Hollywood's swift reaction to the Coronavirus, including the delay of the James Bond movie No Time to Die. Meanwhile, tech companies are taking no chances, with many pulling out of this year's SXSW Festival.Elsewhere, Jeff talks about the Obamas teaming up with the Russos brothers and Riz Ahmed on a Netflix movie, the Beauty and ...
'Castlevania' Season 3 Interview with Warren Ellis and Kevin Kolde
March 05, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutesIn the latest Saturday Mourning Cartoons interview, we sit down with writer/EP Warren Ellis and EP Kevin Kolde to talk 'Castlevania' Season 3, now streaming on Netflix. Fair warning: We do get into spoilers on this chat! Ellis and Kolde talked about the events of Season 3 and how they follow in the wake of Dracula's death and the power vacuum left behind. We also discuss the newcomers like Saint Germain, Lenore, The Captain, and Miranda, among others. Plus, we get into the inspiration for t...
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 248 - The Invisible Man
March 02, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutesThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're talking about Leigh Whannell's adaptation of The Invisible Man. During our spoiler-free discussion, we talk about why the film works so well, why it's such a smart adaptation of the material, how it fits into Whannell's career, why Universal was wise to pivot away from Dark Universe, what the future might hold for Universal Monsters, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ...
'Glitch Techs' Review | Saturday Mourning Cartoons
February 29, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourIf you're nostalgic for classic video games and iconic cartoons, or just want to watch a fun new action-packed animated series, check out Glitch Techs ASAP. Co-created by Eric Robles (Fanboy) and Dan Milano (Greg the Bunny), and produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios for Netflix last year. Glitch Techs centers on two teenagers--Miko and High Five--whose job at a game store acts as a front for their real work: hunting down glitched video game monsters who have broken out into the real world...
The Sneider Cut Episode 28: Bob Iger and Steven Spielberg Step Down at Disney
February 28, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutesEach week on THE SNEIDER CUT, Collider's senior film reporter Jeff Sneider pulls back the curtain on the business of Hollywood. For his 28th episode, he weighs in on Bob Iger stepping down as the CEO of Disney, Steven Spielberg stepping down as the director of Indiana Jones 5, and J.D. Dillard and Matt Owens stepping up to write a new Star Wars movie. He also talks about the Guns Akimbo controversy that has dominated Film Twitter this week, and argues why Pete Davidson should leave Saturday N...
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 247 - Mailbag!
February 27, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutesThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're taking your questions for a mailbag episode? In this episode we discuss best debut features, what could be the breakout films of 2020, and delve into one reader's question about why Matt is such "a bully" towards filmmakers and what criticism should entail. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Season 7, Episode 1 Review | Saturday Mourning Cartoons
February 22, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutesStar Wars: The Clone Wars is back on Disney+! We're reviewing Season 7 premiere of Dave Filoni's hit animated series for the Saturday Mourning Cartoons podcast, along with special guest and regular Collider contributor, Rafael Motamayor! Star Wars: The Clone Wars has been around for more than the last 15+ years, starting with Genndy Tartakovsky‘s exploration of the title period in the Star Wars timeline, up through Filoni‘s fan-favorite take on the material, which includes the unfinished ver...
The Sneider Cut Episode 27: Showtime Snags Safdies and Taika, Ben Affleck Talks Batman Exit
February 21, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutesEach week on THE SNEIDER CUT, Collider's senior film reporter Jeff Sneider pulls back the curtain on the business of Hollywood. For his 27th episode, he weighs in on Showtime's big week between the Taika Waititi-Jude Law series The Auteur, and the Safdie brothers series The Curse starring Nathan Fielder. He also talks about Jennifer Lawrence's new sci-fi movie and Ben Affleck's candid explanation of why he's no longer Batman.Jeff also talks about his controversial Bong Joon Ho list, as well a...
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 246 - 'Birds of Prey' and Debating 'Batman: Mask of the Phantasm'
February 18, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutesThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're talking about a couple of DC movies. First up we talk about Birds of Prey, how to measure its success, where it succeeds, what the future might hold for these characters, upcoming DC movies, and more. We then look to the past to discuss Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, which Adam recently watched and thought was only okay despite the film's cult status among superhero movie fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See ac...
The Sneider Cut Episode 26: Batman Reaction, Rick Moranis Returns, and Parasite Eyes Mark Ruffalo
February 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourEach week on THE SNEIDER CUT, Collider's senior film reporter Jeff Sneider pulls back the curtain on the business of Hollywood. For his 26th episode, he recaps the Oscars, including Parasite's historic Best Picture win, and takes us inside his scoop about Mark Ruffalo being eyed to star in the HBO series based on the movie.Jeff also talks about Birds of Prey box office and WB's decision to retitle the movie, the new writers on Doctor Strange 2, Thor 4 and Aladdin 2, and the returns of both Ri...
'Sonic the Hedgehog' Series Review | Saturday Mourning Cartoons
February 14, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutesThe Saturday Mourning Cartoons team reviews 'Sonic the Hedgehog' this weekend. No, not the new CG/live-action hybrid movie, the 1993 animated series. No, not *that* one either, the other one. The one that's surprisingly dark and sees Sonic, Tails, and the gang as a band of rebellious freedom fighters battling back against the evil ways of Dr. Robotnik. Yeah, that's the one. How does it hold up? Listen in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 245 - The 2020 Oscars
February 10, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutesThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're talking about the 2020 Oscars. We talk about the highlights of the ceremony like Parasite winning four Oscars including Best Picture, the lowlights like Renee Zellweger's rambling speech, how the ceremony struggled to address the lack of diversity among the nominees, how the show runs without a host, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy...
'A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon' Directors on Aardman's Latest Adventure
February 08, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutesIn the latest Saturday Mourning Cartoons interview, we chat with Will Becher and Richard Phelan, the directors of Aardman Animation's 'A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon.' The duo talked about their experience in the animation industry and how it led them to direct this franchise's space-faring sequel, which is absolutely packed full of Easter eggs and nods to classic sci-fi titles. They also revealed how the creation of Lu-La came about, her early designs that didn't make the final cut, th...
The Sneider Cut Episode 25: Birds of Prey Review, Doctor Strange 2 Update, Adam Sandler Rumor
February 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourEach week on THE SNEIDER CUT, Collider's senior film reporter Jeff Sneider pulls back the curtain on the business of Hollywood. For his 25th episode, he reviews Margot Robbie's Birds of Prey movie, weighs in on Sam Raimi directing the Doctor Strange sequel, and serves up an Adam Sandler rumor involving LeBron James.Jeff also talks about Disney's $75 million deal for Hamilton, a casting switch on Y: The Last Man, and THR's Honest Oscar Ballots from anonymous members of the Academy. Additionall...
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 244 - Oscars 2020 Predictions
February 04, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutesThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're giving our predictions for the 2020 Oscars (or at least, our predictions for everything outside the shorts categories, which are anyone's guess). We talk about where data and past results may no longer be relevant, the winners that are basically a lock at this point, how you can tell if Joker is going to have a big night, and much more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See ac...
Saturday Mourning Cartoons: 'Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts' Review
February 01, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutesThe Saturday Mourning Cartoons team--Sean Paul Ellis and Dave Trumbore--dive into the delightful world of Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts for a fun Saturday-morning review. The series follows a young girl named Kipo (Karen Fukuhara) who emerges from her life underground only to be thrust into an adventure on the surface of a fantastical post-apocalyptic Earth. She joins a ragtag group of survivors as they embark on a journey through a vibrant wonderland where everything that’s trying to kill...
The Sneider Cut Episode 24: Sundance Recap, Oscar Talk, Kobe Bryant Tribute
January 31, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourEach week on THE SNEIDER CUT, Collider's senior film reporter Jeff Sneider pulls back the curtain on the business of Hollywood. For his 24th episode, he recaps the highs and lows of the Sundance Film Festival, offers some last-minute thoughts on the Oscar race, and pays tribute to Kobe Bryant, who died in a tragic helicopter crash earlier this week.Jeff also talks about Disney's new Bambi movie, the dual development of a pair of new Transformers movie, the Obi-wan series starring Ewan McGrego...
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 243 - Sundance 2020
January 30, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutesThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're talking about the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. We talk about how the festival has changed over the last decade, the sense of discovery, what Sundance means when the marketplace has changed so drastically, what does a Sundance success story even look like today, and more. We then discuss our favorite and least favorite movies from this year's festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privac...
Saturday Mourning Cartoons: 'Cybersix' Review
January 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourIn this Listener Recommendation episode, Sean and Dave tackle the internationally produced 1999 animated action series, 'Cybersix.' The unique show with an incredible international talent pool centered on the title character, a female android masquerading as a male literature teacher by day and a black-clad superhero by night. It's got mutants, it's got Nazis, it's got a compelling character with LGBTQ elements that makes for an interesting and modern story more than 20 years later. The sho...
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 242 - 1917
January 21, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutesThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're talking about '1917'. We talk about why it's one-shot conceit is more than just a "gimmick", how the film's technical achievements draw you further into the story, how it differs from other war movies while retaining an anti-war message, our thoughts on director Sam Mendes, the film's status at the Oscar front-runner, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/p...
Saturday Mourning Cartoons: 'Catscratch'
January 18, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutesSean and Dave continue their annual (terrible) tradition of New Year's Nicktoons! Next up in the rotation is everyone's favorite Nicktoon: #Catscratch! Wait, what? You don't remember this 2005 toon featuring the voices of Wayne Knight, Kevin MacDonald, and Rob Paulsen? That's okay, we didn't either. Listen along with us as we get into all things 'Catscratch' and decide whether it's worth saving or destined for The Dip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Sneider Cut Episode 23: The Truth About the Oscars, Plus Taika Waititi's Star Wars
January 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourEach week on THE SNEIDER CUT, Collider's senior film reporter Jeff Sneider pulls back the curtain on the business of Hollywood. For his 23rd episode, he weighs in on Taika Waititi's possible journey to a galaxy far, far away, a Christian Bale-David O. Russell reunion, and the mystery behind who shot Black Widow.Jeff also talks about Steven Soderbergh's new overall deal with HBO Max, as well as the streamer's new climate change series from Adam McKay before delving into the latest news regardi...
'Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts' Creators on Their New Netflix Series
January 15, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutesWe chatted with 'Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts' creators Rad Sechrist and Bill Wolkoff to learn about their brand new and incredibly stylish Netflix series. Hailing from DreamWorks Animation and acclaimed animators at Studio Mir. The duo talked about developing the story from Sechrist's webcomics, finding a signature visual style and a bumping soundtrack to match it, and what lies ahead for a possible Season 2. More on 'Kipo' follows below: After spending her entire life living in an und...
'Harvey Girls Forever': Brendan Hay & Aliki Theofilopoulos Look Back on Their Hit Show
January 14, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutesIn our interview with 'Harvey Girls Forever' executive producer Brendan Hay and supervising producer Aliki Theofilopoulos, we look back over four seasons and 52 episodes of the 'Harvey Street Kids' series. The producing duo talks about the things they're most proud of in Season 4 and in the show overall, the Chanukah special, the introduction of Casper, and the big musical send-off for the show. Plus, they reveal their preferred origin story for The Bow, the possibility of seeing more Caspe...
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 241 - The 2020 Oscar Nominations
January 13, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutesThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're talking about the 2020 Oscar nominations. The nominations were announced this morning, so during our conversation we talk about the expedited nomination season, how that may have affected which films received nominations and which were snubbed, the reason why 'Joker' earned the most nominations, and then we break down who's likely to win in most of the categories (if you were looking for guidance on the shorts categories, we cannot help you). Lear...
The Sneider Cut Episode 22: MCU Adds Bale, Loses Derrickson, Plus Nolan's Budget and Oscar Talk
January 10, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourEach week on THE SNEIDER CUT, Collider's senior film reporter Jeff Sneider pulls back the curtain on the business of Hollywood. For his 22nd episode and first of the new year, he's joined by fellow movie buff Amy Sneider, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the national magazine Aspire Design and Home, who also happens to be his aunt. Together, they talk about the Oscars, the Golden Globes, and the best movies of 2019.At the top of the show, Jeff discusses his scoop about Christian Bale joi...
'The Owl House' Creator Dana Terrace and Art Director Ricky Cometa on Their Disney Show
January 10, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutesAs part of our ongoing Saturday Mourning Cartoons interview series, we chat with #TheOwlHouse creator Dana Terrace and art director Ricky Cometa about their brand new Disney show. We talk about the fantastical world, the lore of the demon realm, and how the trio of Luz, Eda, and King come together to solve their problems. Plus, Terrace and Cometa tease what's to come this season and in Season 2, which has already been ordered by Disney Channel! 'The Owl House' follows Luz, a self-assured te...
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 240 - 2020 Preview and Best of 2019
January 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're looking ahead at 2020 in movies. Rather than past previews where we've gone weekend-by-weekend on the calendar, we're discussing trends this year, the lack of major event movies, why this could be a great year for word-of-mouth hits, and more. We then move to a discussion of our favorite films of 2019 before closing things out with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy ...
Saturday Mourning Cartoons: 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Revisited
January 04, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourHappy New Year from the Saturday Mourning Cartoons team! Come celebrate our 260th episode with a return to New Year's Nicktoons. This time, Sean Paul Ellis and Dave Trumbore welcome special guest Melanie Harker to talk about one of the best animated series of all time: 'Avatar: The Last Airbender." 2020 marks the 15th anniversary of the acclaimed Nickelodeon series. Follow along with Avatar Aang, Katara, Sokka, and more as they attempt to restore balance in a world at war. And follow along w...
Saturday Mourning Cartoons: 'LEGO Star Wars: All-Stars' Review
December 28, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutesWe're closing out #LEGO #StarWars month with 'LEGO Star Wars: All-Stars' ... which sounds a heck of a lot better than it actually is. In this 2018 series of animated shorts, new faces team-up with iconic heroes Young Han Solo, Chewbacca, Young Lando Calrissian, BB-8, and General Leia for adventures that span all eras of the Star Wars universe. But is it any good? Tune in to find out! You can also find all of the LEGO Star Wars series we talked about on Disney+ right now! Learn more about yo...
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 239 - 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'
December 24, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're joined by Vinnie Mancuso to talk about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Fair warning: we do go into spoilers and since none of us really enjoyed the movie, we spend a lot of time dunking on it. We talk about its various issues, J.J. Abrams' shortcomings as a storyteller, how the film relates to The Last Jedi, what it means for the future of Star Wars, and much more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Saturday Mourning Cartoons: 'LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures' Review
December 21, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutesThe best combined example of #LEGO and #StarWars yet arrives in the 2016 animated series, 'LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures.' The original story follows a title family and youngster Rowan whose Force abilities allow him to manipulate LEGO bricks to take things apart and put them together again in creative ways. It's a fantastic addition to the Legends lore that delivers compelling characters and an entertaining story while also occurring parallel with some of your favorite moments fro...
The Sneider Cut Episode 21: Star Wars, Cats and The Best Movies of the Decade
December 20, 2019 08:00 - 1 hourEach week on THE SNEIDER CUT, Collider's senior film reporter Jeff Sneider pulls back the curtain on the business of Hollywood. For his 21st episode, he's joined by Variety film reporter Justin Kroll, and together the two scoopers run down their Best Movies of the Decade lists, which feature a couple of the same titles.Elsewhere, Jeff and Justin discuss Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and what it means for J.J. Abrams at this pivotal moment in his career before turning their attention to Cat...
LAIKA's Next Movie Teased by 'Missing Link' Production Designer Nelson Lowry
December 20, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutesDuring our interview with 'Missing Link' Production Designer Nelson Lowry, he teased the next movie from LAIKA, saying, "the next film is so different, fundamentally different, from the things we've done and really takes everything we've learned and just doubles down on them and showcases these new technologies that we're getting pretty good at. So, it's not just bigger and better, it's more clever use of, and it's just going to open up, I think, the vision for the studio in a way that people...
The Collider.com Podcast, Ep. 238 - The 'Star Wars' Saga
December 18, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourThis week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're looking back at the Star Wars saga in the lead-up to The Rise of Skywalker. We start off by discussing the Original Trilogy, its popularity and then retreat into nerd culture before resorting again with the Special Editions. We then talk about the Prequel Trilogy. We then move into a discussion of the sequel trilogy and the spinoffs.We're saving our conversation about The Rise of Skywalker for next week's episode, but if you're looking to stay comp...