The BoxOfficeArtist Podcast is co-hosted by James Raiz, owner of the BoxOfficeArtist channel on YouTube! James has 20 years experience as a professional artist, starting as an illustrator for Marvel, DC & Image Comics, then as a 3D Modeler, Digital Matte Painter & Concept Artist on Hollywood Films such as Watchmen & Fast & Furious 7. Joining him is Marcus Michael, who has worked as a comic book insider, writer and reviewer for various comic websites. This pod is for anyone who loves pop cult ...
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Twin animators Tom and Tony Bancroft get together and talk about their Disney Animation past, the present animation business, and the future of animation. Interviews with talented artists, inspirational words, and wild speculation will help you grow as a person - or not. Sponsored by TaughtByAPro.com - your destination for the art instruction you need. See http://taughtbyapro.com for online animation, character design, illustration, comic arts, cartoon creation and more.
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In this episode, the “twin bros that knows” interview Showrunner Natasha Kline, creator of the Disney show “Primos”. Hear her story of developing it through a hurtle like the pandemic while keeping site of her dream- to make a show based off her own story- about a Latin American girl with many different cousins all living nearby! After all, “Primos…
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Flashback Friday - Chris Sanders
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Lightbox Expo 2024 - Bobby Chiu & Jim Demonakos
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On this Flashback Friday, step back in time as the Bancroft Brothers interview one of their top ten wants for the podcast, the legendary animator, James Baxter. Find out what one of the top five animators in the world did at the beginning of his career that set him on a lifelong path of animation success. In addition, learn what movie James wishes …
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The Amazing Digital Circus with Lead Animator, Kevin Temmer
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“The Amazing Digital Circus”! They dive into what makes the series creators, Glitch Productions so different in their approach to making shows on YouTube! Is this the future of animation? Yes it is!Av Bancroft Brothers
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Welcome to the Bancroft Brothers "update" episode! And, unlike the rest of the industry, it's all fun news! Tom and Tony discuss their crazy weekend at the annual Twins Day Festival, an update on the feature film they are working on, and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about the newest Animation Expo on the block- created by The Bancroft Brothers! Enjoy!…
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AI discussion Part 2, with Aniket Bhatt
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Tom and Tony take on the subject of Generative AI once again but this time with guest Aniket Bhatt, Meta animator and artist! Aniket and the twins discuss some of the misconceptions artists have about AI and how it may not be taking over entertainment like everyone is saying!Av Bancroft Brothers
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Usman Raiz director of The Glassworker
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The brothers interview an amazing up and comer director, Usman Raiz. His new Indy feature film, The Glassworker, premiered at this year’s Annecy film festival to rave reviews! Hear how Usman’s 10-year journey making Pakistan’s first animated feature film was laced with challenges and inspiration all along the way!…
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The brothers Bancroft discuss Production Design with Pete Oswald of the “Garfield” movie! Pete is a multitalented animation and children’s book artist with a wealth of knowledge on character design, art direction and production design! Enjoy!Av Bancroft Brothers
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The Rise of Glen Keane! In this episode, the Brothers Bancroft discuss one of their favorite topics: the legendary animator Glen Keane! But, they don't discuss the part of his career that is what eveeryone know him from - the The Little Mermaid to the present day- BUT they do a deep dive (okay, more shallow and not researched) in THE EARLY DAYS OF …
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Running a Worldwide Drawing Challenge
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"Running a worldwide drawing challenge" with Whitney Pollett and Lauren Barger. We are wrapping up May, but not without talking to Tom's partners in "MerMay", the amazing Whitney Pollett and Lauren Barger! Tony and Tom dig into how MerMay became the second largest drawing challenge on the internet and a worldwide phenomenon, what are the changes ha…
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Eric Goldberg (Flashback Friday)
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In this Flashback Friday- we go back to episode 20- the Eric Goldberg interview! In this classic, the Disney Legend speaks about his love for 2d Animation, his masterpiece work on the Genie in Aladdin, and what’s missing in CG animation today.Av Bancroft Brothers
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Victoria Ying (Flashback Friday)
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Flashback Friday: Disney Legend Floyd Norman
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The twins are crazy busy this week so we dive back to the archives for a Flashback Friday episode with Disney Legend Floyd Norman! Hear him recount stories of meeting Walt Disney himself and being one of the first black Disney artists back in the 60s! Enjoy!Av Bancroft Brothers
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The long awaited “AI discussion” episode is here! The Bancroft’s talk all things artificial intelligence and animation with special effects guru and YouTuber Niko Pueringer of the Corridor Crew channel! They discuss the ins and outs of the issues behind the technology that is potentially changing the animation industry. Is there a way to use it as …
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Mitchells VS the Machines (Flashback Fridays)
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Today we go back in time to rediscover Mitchels VS the Machines. the brothers interview Mike Rianda (director), Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Producers). If you missed it the first time around, you won't want to miss this.Av Bancroft Brothers
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Being an Animator (Flashback Friday)
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Surviving Animation with Meridian Gray Culpepper
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Many of our listeners are experiencing hard times or will be sometime soon. We brought in former Pixar intern Meridian Gray Culpepper, storyboard artist and YouTuber. Meridian had created a popular video about “Surviving a Layoff in the Animation Industry”. Let’s get into it!Av Bancroft Brothers
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The Legacy and Future of Irish Animation
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Tony and Tom recorded LIVE from Dublin, Ireland on the state of the Irish animation industry! You've heard of @cartoonsaloon and the amazing feature films being made at that studio, but the Brothers dig deeper, into the wealth of production studios in Dublin, Kelkinney and further out that are making many of your favorite TV series and films! We sp…
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Tom and Tony get together to answer YOUR questions about the animation industry in this fun, casual episode! There's a lot of stress and layoffs in the industry right now and we want to talk it through with our listeners! Also, the Bancroft Bros are going to Ireland next week so they put out a call to do a meet up in Dublin! Come one, come all!…
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In a heartfelt episode, Tom and Tony talk to their Disney animation mentor, Mark Henn, who has retired from Disney Feature Animation after 43 years of service! Hear Disney stories from the legendary creator of classic characters like Jasmine, Young Simba, Mulan, Tatiana and more!Av Bancroft Brothers
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In this episode, the Bancrofts speak with Olan Rogers, indy series creator of "Final Space" as well as the new short, "Godspeed"! Olan has a lot to say about the pitfalls and joys of making your dream TV project in the studio system of Hollywood. From being one of the OG Youtubers, to a showrunner/creator, having a clothing line, to owning an ice c…
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"Wingfeather Saga" with Keith Lango (Head of CG Animation) and Garrett Taylor (Art Director)
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Tom and Tony have a great discussion about the innovative new animated series, "Wingfeather Saga" with Keith Lango (Head of CG Animation) and Garrett Taylor (Art Director). AND WE MEAN INNOVATIVE: The whole project is crowd funded to the tune of $5M, they are using Unreal Engine for instantaneous rendering, it has 2D sets and CG characters with pai…
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Disney’s Mulan 25th Anniversary LIVE at Lightbox Expo 2023
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Welcome to Disney’s Mulan 25th anniversary podcast! This was recorded LIVE at Lightbox Expo 2023 and includes Armand Serrano (layout artist), Chris Sanders (Head of Story), Tony Bancroft (co-director), and Tom Bancroft (supervising Animator of Mushu)! At the last minute, Disney legend Floyd Norman (Mulan story artist) showed up and joined us as a s…
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The BBros Save the Studio System! With guest John Schafer
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The Bancroft Bros Save the Studio System! What is going on with Hollywood? Layoffs, union strikes, prices are rising, and work is being outsourced! What happened? The Bancroft twins sit with their good friend, Director/Producer/ Entertainment expert John Schafer to figure out what's wrong with the studio system and even suggest- a solution? Yep, we…
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“Once Upon A Studio” directors Trent Correy and Dan Abraham
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Through a mini miracle, Disney gave us quick access to interview “Once Upon A Studio” directors Trent Correy and Dan Abraham! We had a ball talking BTS stories of making this short that celebrates 100 years of Disney animation!Av Bancroft Brothers
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Engage Your Career - The Bancroft Brothers look at the current events in the industry and discuss some of the hot topics. They apply that to how their listeners need to view their careers during hard times.Av Bancroft Brothers
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Yashar Kassai - TMNT Mutant Mayhem Production Designer
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Welcome to an interview with Yashar Kassai, production designer of the new TMNT: Mutant Mayhem film! Additionally, he was a production designer on both Spiderverse films and The Murphy’s Vs the Machines! Hear Yashar’s wisdom of the ages about style, the difference between a production designer and an art director, and how AI can be used in the prod…
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This is a special podcast for the Bancroft Brothers- they talk with old CalArts roommate and former Pixar storyboard artist Jim Capobianco on the eve of the release of his new indy animated feature film release called "The Inventor"! We dig into all the behind the scenes stories about how it started years ago as a 2D animated short and evolved into…
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The Bancroft’s interview long- sought after superstar #animation #characterdesigner and The New Yorker cover artist, Peter de Séve ! He influenced all your fav films- from Hunchback to Finding Nemo to Mulan to creating Scrat in Ice Age!Av Bancroft Brothers
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Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh - Phineas and Ferb
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Who would have thought a trip to France would end with the Bancroft Bros interviewing Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, the creators of "Phineas and Ferb"? Yep, when you go to the Annecy Animation film festival, you never know who you'll bump into! Dan and Swampy were there with Disney TV to promote their new season of Phineas and Ferb and we …
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How to Make a Career in Anime with Jarrett Martin
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How to make a career in Anime! - In the most unexpected podcast ever- the Bancroft brothers talk anime! We got together with anime pro, Jarrett Martin, and American who has started an anime animation studio in Japan! Jarrett has some amazing information on how YOU could break into the anime animation business right now! Enjoy!…
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Tom and Tony are still yawning from jet lag as they discuss their FIRST time going to the Annecy Animation Film Festival in France! They talk about all the things they did and the people they saw, and even some mini-reviews of some of the sneak peeks that were screened there! Lastly, they debate the topic: "What are the PROS and CONS of the Annecy …
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On the fortnight before the release, Tom and Tony discuss the rollercoaster ride that was the making of the new Netflix animated film, "Nimona". The Bancrofts interview the film's directors, Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, about their film that rose from the ashes of the demise of Blue Sky and became a fiery phoenix on Netflix! We also talk about the An…
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In a well-timed #FlashbackFriday Bancroft Bros #animation #podcast - we represent our interview with actress @mingna_wen ! Just today, a Variety article dropped that she is the narrator to our own Tom’s live action documentary about 2d animation, as well as earlier this week, she received her own STAR on the @hollywoodwalkoffame ! Listen to the one…
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In this RETRO rerelease of classic episodes of the Bancroft Brothers Animation podcast, we go back to one of are biggest "gets", director BRAD BIRD, from Episode #19! We interviewed him on the cusp of his first live action film, "Tomorrowland"! Hear the genuine fear he had about how it would be received as well as his love for 2D animation in this …
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Flashback Friday: Frustrations, Flubs, and Failures
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In another Retro BBros Podcast- we go back OVER 200 episodes to another listener favorite: Podcast #25- “Failures, Flubs, Frustrations”. In this classic, the Bancroft Twins open up about mistakes and failures in their careers and how they grew from them. Listen again and share with a friend!Av Bancroft Brothers
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By popular request! The Bancroft Brothers are opening our archives to some of our most popular and hard to find classic episodes! Our first “retro” release is Podcast 8- our first Glen Keane interview! Enjoy hearing us geek out about Glen and his amazing career!Av Bancroft Brothers
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In this fun episode, the twins take a break from interviews and talk about some of their favorite animated animators, movies, TV shows, all-time artists and “the film that got away”. Enjoy!Av Bancroft Brothers
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In this episode, Tom and Tony discuss their thoughts on Artificial Intelligence and its effects on art and animation. They also dig into their thoughts on the popular Corridor Crew video that they were featured in and the story behind how that video was created. AI is here to stay, so let's talk about what we need to be thinking about as artists an…
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“Moving Pixels” Animators Talk about Animation
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“Moving Pixels” Animators Talk about Animation Anna Gopin (“Lightyear”, “The Mitchells vs the Machines”), Toniko Pantoja (“The Croods: A New Age”, “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts”), and Andrew Gordon (“Ron’s Gone Wrong”, “Incredibles 2”, “Finding Dory”)Av Bancroft Brothers
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“Marcel The Shell with Shoes On" - Jenny Slate, Dean Fleischer Camp, and Kirsten Lepore
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As part of the Bancroft Bros Oscar 2023 series, we talk to the creators of the first A24 animated film, “Marcel The Shell with Shoes On “. We interview Dean Fleischer Camp (Director of the film) and Kirsten Lepore (Animation Director) and SNL star/actress Jenny Slate (co-creator and voice of Marcel)! Some amazing Oscar- specific stories are shared …
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse Creators
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Here is our interview with the co-directors and producer of the nominated animated short, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and the Horse. Based upon the award-winning book by Charley Mackesy and directed by him and co-director Peter Baynton and produced by Cara SpellerAv Bancroft Brothers
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Disney TV show Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur! We interviewed the show’s Producer’s Rodney Clouden and Steve Loter.Av Bancroft Brothers
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"How to Get Your "Geek" idea sold!" - The Bros that Knows take a different path in this interview with Brian Volk-Weiss, the producer of many comedy specials and the well known docu-series "The Toys That Made Us" and "Icons: Unearthed" spotlighting the making of the Simpsons! Find out how Hollywood works behind the scenes with this ICON-ic producer…
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Bancroft Brothers Looking Forward Hash It Out
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As 2022 comes to a close, the Bancroft Bros discuss where the animation industry sits and where it seems to be headed in 2023. Listen and let us know what you think lies ahead in 2023!Av Bancroft Brothers
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Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson - Pinocchio on Netflix
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In this EPIC podcast, the Bancroft Bros celebrate Netflix's newest animated film, "Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio" by interviewing, not one, but FOUR team members- the directors, Guillermo Del Toro and Mark Gustafson first, and then Supervising animator Brian Leif Hansen and character fabricator Georgina Hayns! This is the podcast to listen to BEFO…
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AI ART - WE ARE FINISHED.... or are we???
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In this podcast I continue the discussion about AI art with comments from prominent figures in the art community. What should we do as artists? Let's talk about it...
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HOW TO BE A YOUTUBER! (or how I did it anyways!) The BOXOFFICEARTIST PODCAST!
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In today's stream I talk about my entire youtube journey from inception to today - and If I would recommend this career path to ANYONE... the answer might surprise you :) Check out the drawing I did and the full livestream here: http://www.youtube.com/@boxofficeartist
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