344 Do Spoilers Make or Break a Movie?

It’s time for a cosmic miscommunication! In episode 347 of the Animation Addicts Podcast, the Rotoscopers dive into Pixar’s Elio (2025). Join us as we discuss first contact, voice acting, and the film’s unexpected journey through the galaxy. Plus: Ham radios, and surpize “super squishy” adventers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take flight in Berk to rediscover dragons in How to Train Your Dragon (2025). Does this shot-for-shot live-action remake scratch that dragon itch after 15 years or is it just another studio cash grab? Join Morgan and Chelsea for this How to Train Your Dragon podcast in episode 346 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Full show notes for this episode: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/346⁠ STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter:⁠ https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter⁠ Send us a voicemail: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails⁠ Drop us a line: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact⁠ SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter⁠ Follow us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lilo & Stitch (2025) has crash landed into theaters and already made a huge splash in the box office. But does it live up to the original or is it just another failed experiment like the infamous 626 himself? Join Morgan and Chelsea for this Lilo & Stitch podcast in episode 345 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Click here for the full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/345 STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do spoilers ruin the experience—or do they actually make it better? Morgan and Chelsea dive deep into the science and psychology behind spoilers in storytelling, discussing studies, trailers, social media, and personal pet peeves. Plus, find out what Morgan's been binging and which online courses Chelsea's tackling. Get all the updates by joining our newsletter! rotoscopers.com/newsletter Follow us at Rotoscopers.com and on social media with Instagram and YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morgan went back to the theater for two 20th anniversary animated rereleases! She and Chelsea talk about the value of rereleases—when they shine and when they just feel like a cash grab. Join RotoNation email for updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022) transforms the classic tale into a stop-motion masterpiece, weaving a dark yet tender story of love, loss, and defiance. After 15 years in the making, does this reimagined fairy tale carve out a new legacy, or does it struggle to break free from its strings? Join Morgan and Chelsea as they explore the haunting themes and breathtaking artistry in episode 342 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Click here for the full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/342 - - - STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact - - - SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whistle while you work with Morgan and Chelsea as they dive into Disney’s 2025 live-action remake of Snow White! In this episode, the Rotoscopers unpack the magic and missteps of this reimagined classic, sharing behind-the-scenes insights on Rachel Zegler’s controversial casting and performance, the uncanny valley CGI dwarfs, and Gal Gadot’s take on the Evil Queen. From the new songs to the modern twists, they explore what stood out—and what didn’t—in this bold retelling. Follow us on YouTube & X: @Rotoscopers Send us a voicemail: https://rotoscopers.com/voicemails For all the updates, join the newsletter https://rotoscopers.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrate 30 years of A Goofy Movie with Morgan and Chelsea as they dive into the new Disney+ documentary Not Just a Goof! In this episode, the Rotoscopers share their favorite moments, behind-the-scenes insights, and emotional takeaways from the film that stood out then—and still stands out now. Follow us on YouTube & X: @Rotoscopers Send us a voicemail: https://rotoscopers.com/voicemails For all the updates, join the newsletter https://rotoscopers.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buckle up and hit the the open road as we go I2I with the filmmakers behind the new Disney+ documentary, Not Just a Goof (2025)! We sit down with A Goofy Movie director, Kevin Lima, and Not Just a Goof directors, Christopher Ninness and Eric Kimelton. Follow us at Rotoscopers.com and on social media on X, Instagram, and YouTube. Get notified about all the upcoming episodes by joining our newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join along for this Pinocchio (2022) podcast as we discuss Tom Hanks as Geppetto, the over-the-top cuckoo clock Easter eggs, and more in episode 338 of the Animation Addicts Podcast! Get all the updates by joining our newsletter! rotoscopers.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices