Meeting with Mathieu 10 – ‘ Squish ‘ and ‘ A STUDIO DIGITAL ‘

Meeting with Mathieu 10 – ‘ Squish ‘ and ‘ A STUDIO DIGITAL ‘

In this episode, Mathieu introduces his dad to “Squish,” a 30‑second short animated by Lord Spew (Sean Glaze), highlighting its simple but unique story. The two then spotlight ‘ A Studio Digital ‘, a production company that collaborates with independent artists worldwide to support the creation of original animated shorts.

‘ Squish ‘ animated by Lord Spew [ Sean Glaze ]
‘ A Studio Digital ‘ : A website showcasing original shorts from independent animators around the world

Show Notes :

‘ Squish ‘ by Lord Spew – Original Video – LINK

‘ A Studio Digital ‘ – Website – LINK

Lord Spew [ Sean Glaze ]
From the Artist :
My name is Sean Glaze and I started making internet shorts in 2011. I’ve worked as a storyboard artist on Regular Show (CN), The Midnight Gospel (Netflix), Clone High (Max), Pickle and Peanut (Disney XD), Tigtone (Adult Swim), Scooby Doo: Trick or Treat (Max), King Tweety (Amazon), and more! I LOVE DOING SHORTS THE MOST THOUGH! Those are my roots! For my first job, I got to animate on almost 50 internet shorts for FOXADHD. Since then, I’ve pitched to, written, directed, and animated on tons of shorts with Astudiodigital, Adult Swim, and Cartuna! Gonna try to upload here more! Follow me on Twitch to watch me make cartoons live!

Lord Spew LINKS :

Website : LINK

Twitch : LINK

Instagram : LINK

Creative Block : LINK

Email : Fistheadglaze@gmail.com

A Studio Digital
Description from the company :
We produce original animated shorts from independent animators around the world.

LINKS :

YouTube Channel > LINK

Tik Tok > LINK

LinkTree > LINK

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MEMORY LANE # 9 : TARZAN APPRECIATION LUNCH PART 2 – November 11th 1998

MEMORY LANE # 9 : TARZAN APPRECIATION LUNCH PART 2 – November 11th 1998

A brief archival moment from the Feature Animation building in Burbank, captured before the building was redesigned. We see a few animators walking down the main entrance hallway as they head out to meet the rest of the crew for the Tarzan appreciation lunch in Hollywood.

SHOW NOTES

Below is the list of Tarzan animation crew members shown in the video, presented in the order they appear :

Jared Beckstrand – ‘ Jane ‘ animation crew
IMDB – LINK
LinkedIn – LINK

Bill Waldman – Additional Animation
IMDB – LINK
LinkedIn – LINK

Phil Young – Additional Animation
IMDB – LINK
LinkedIn – LINK

Bill Recinos – Additional Animation
IMDB – LINK
LinkedIn – LINK

Randy Haycock – Supervising Animator : ‘ Clayton ‘
IMDB – LINK
LinkedIn – LINK

Dan Galieote ‘ Terk ‘ animation crew
IMDB – LINK
LinkedIn – LINK

Jay Jackson – Supervising Animator : ‘ Ape Family ‘
IMDB – LINK
LinkedIn – LINK

Brian Ferguson – Additional Animation
IMDB – LINK
LinkedIn – LINK

Tone Thyne – Assistant Production Manager : Character Animation
IMDB – LINK
LinkedIn – LINK

John Ripa – Supervising Animator : ‘ Young & Baby Tarzan ‘
IMDB – LINK

Chris Wahl – Supervising Animator : ‘ Flynt & Mungo ‘
IMDB – LINK
LinkedIn – LINK


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Meeting with Mathieu 9 – ‘ When you reload a little TOO hard ‘ and ‘ The Wizzbanger ‘ by hyper

Meeting with Mathieu 9 – ‘ When you reload a little TOO hard ‘ and ‘ The Wizzbanger ‘ by hyper

Mathieu shows his Dad two short animated shots of a person’s point of view as they fire different guns.
Animation by Hyper

‘ When you reload a little TOO hard ‘ and ‘ The Wizzbanger ‘ by Hyper

SHOW NOTES :

‘ When you reload a little TOO Hard ‘ – Original Video – LINK

‘ The Wizzbanger ‘ – Original Video – LINK

From the Artist : hyper

Hi, I’m Ranon. I work full-time at Infinity Ward as a Principal Animator. Previously worked full-time at Respawn Entertainment as a Senior Animator.

Games I’ve worked on :
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (consultant)
Titanfall 2
Apex Legends
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Hypermetal101 YouTube Channel > LINK

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MEMORY LANE # 8 : ‘ The MOUSE OF MINSK ‘ – August 1986

MEMORY LANE # 8 : ‘ The MOUSE OF MINSK ‘ – August 1986

In this episode, Animation Camera veteran David R. Ankney shares a rare production detail from director Don Bluth’s second theatrical animated feature film, ‘ An American Tail ‘, the ‘ The Mouse of Minsk ‘ – The physical reference model constructed to guide animators through the complex ‘Secret Weapon’ sequence that is seen near the end of the film. It’s a glimpse into the practical, hands‑on problem‑solving that defined Don Bluth’s studio in the 1980s.

SHOW NOTES :

An American Tail (1986) – The Secret Weapon Scene – Video > LINK

The Mouse of Minsk : ( sometimes misheard as “mouse of mince” ) from Don Bluth’s An American Tail

What the Mouse of Minsk Actually is in the Film
There are two versions:

  1. The Legendary Mouse of Minsk
    Only mentioned in the story.
    Described as “as tall as a tree” with a “mile-long tail.”
    The “real” Mouse of Minsk is never shown in the film — only described in Papa Mousekewitz’s legend.
    Therefore, no model sheets exist for this version.

  2. The Mechanical Mouse of Minsk ( the one you see on-screen )
    Built by the New York mice from museum junk.
    Used as a giant firework-powered decoy to scare off the Mott Street Maulers.
    This is the only version that appears visually in the film.
    The design is a large, clunky, patchwork mechanical contraption, not a character with expressive animation.

    No official character model sheets or production-design images of the Mouse of Minsk have been released publicly. The model was likely built from Storyboard / layout drawings, not full character turnarounds.

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Meeting with Mathieu 8 – MOVING PARTS by Spare Flesh

Meeting with Mathieu 8 – MOVING PARTS by Spare Flesh

Mathieu shows his Dad a short animated stop motion horror film :
‘ Moving Parts ‘ by Hugo Docking / Spare Flesh.

‘ MOVING PARTS ‘ by Spare Flesh

SHOW NOTES :


‘Moving Parts’ by Hugo Docking / Spare Flesh – Moving Parts Stop Motion Commission 2024 > LINK

CONTENT WARNING: PUPPET GORE, recommended 18+
‘Moving Parts’ by Hugo Docking / Spare Flesh
Moving Parts Stop Motion Animation Commission 2024
Commissioned by Moving Parts Arts CIO as part of Newcastle Puppetry Festival 2024
Made possible through Arts Council England funding

Written, directed and produced by Hugo Docking
Composer, foley artists & colourist: Henry Blackaller
Lead Animator: Pip Denning
Animator: Hugo Docking
Lead Puppet Maker & Fabricator: Erin Hilsdon
Makers / Fabricators: Hugo Docking, Mike Docking, Harvey Weaver
Storyboard and Animatic Artist: Connor Mullen
Characters based on original designs by Rachael Horner

Cast:
The Saleswoman: Eloise Martin
The Artist: Hugo Docking
The Goblin & The Art: Henry Blackaller

Moving Parts Arts

Moving Parts Arts is a grassroots arts development organization based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
With the aim of building a hub for puppetry and visual theatre in the North East of England, Moving Parts Arts provides quality, accessible and diverse arts experiences and training for kids, teens and adults, as well as artists at different stages of their career. ​
Moving Parts: Newcastle Puppetry Festival is a unique, biennial performance and training event produced by Moving Parts Arts.
Taking place in Newcastle upon Tyne, the festival focusses on puppetry, mask, stop-animation and visual theatre.
Spanning a week across multiple venues every two years, the ambitious event is geared to providing inspiring theatre experiences for adults, teens, children & families, as well as emerging artists and experienced practitioners.
Moving Parts Arts won The Journal Culture Award for ‘Best Newcomer’ in recognition of the debut Newcastle Puppetry Festival in 2017.

Spare Flesh – YouTube channel > LINK

Spare Flesh Store > LINK

Moving Parts Arts Website > LINK

Moving Parts Facebook > LINK

Moving Parts Instagram > LINK

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MEMORY LANE # 7 : TARZAN APPRECIATION LUNCH PART 1 – November 11th 1998

MEMORY LANE # 7 : TARZAN APPRECIATION LUNCH PART 1 – November 11th 1998

Near the end of Tarzan’s animation schedule, Walt Disney Feature Animation organized an appreciation lunch for the crew. A handful of artists gathered in the second‑floor hallway before heading over together — a simple moment from one of the studio’s productions during that era, before the feature animation building in Burbank California was redesigned.

SHOW NOTES

Tone Thyne IMDB > LINK
Tone Thyne LinkedIn > LINK

Chris Wahl IMDB > LINK
Chris Wahl LinkedIn > LINK

Ken Duncan IMDB > LINK
Ken Duncan LinkedIn > LINK

T.Dan Hofstedt IMDB > LINK
T.Dan Hofstedt LinkedIn > LINK

Kevin Lima IMDB > LINK
Kevin Lima LinkedIn > LINK

Chris Buck IMDB > LINK



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Meeting with Mathieu 7

Meeting with Mathieu 7

Mathieu tackles a fun question from his dad:
Did he ever want to become an animator ?
Mathieu then shares a short animated episode his dad has never seen before: “BIGTOP BURGER: STOVE,” animated by Worthikids.

‘ BIGTOP BURGER : STOVE ‘ by Worthikids

Show Notes :

FEATURING THE VOICE TALENTS OF :
Lindsay Small-Butera …… Penny IMDB LINK
Olivia Craighead ……………Billie IMDB LINK
Tim Batt ……………………….Tim
Guy Montgomery …………..Customer IMDB LINK

‘ BIGTOP BURGER : STOVE ‘ Animated Episode by Worthikids > LINK

Worthikids – YouTube Channel > LINK

Worthikids Store > LINK
Worthikids Instagram > LINK
Worthikids Patreon > LINK

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ANIMATION BREAKDOWN # 3 : Superman vs. Nick O’Teen – 1982

ANIMATION BREAKDOWN # 3 : Superman vs. Nick O’Teen – 1982

In the early 1980s, long before superhero films dominated the box office and comic‑book characters became global multimedia franchises, the UK Health Education Council launched a bold public‑service campaign aimed at children: Superman vs. Nick O’Teen. The message was simple—don’t start smoking—but the execution was anything but ordinary. Instead of relying on somber warnings or clinical messaging, the HEC turned to one of the most respected animation studios in the world at the time: the Richard Williams Animation Studio in London.

For animation fans, this campaign is more than a footnote in public‑health history. It’s a fascinating snapshot of a powerhouse studio applying its signature craftsmanship to a government‑funded PSA. And at the center of the animation effort was a young Eric Goldberg, who would later become one of Disney’s most celebrated animators.

In this episode, Mark revisits one of the commercials from the campaign, breaking down the artistry behind a piece of animation many viewers may only faintly remember—but which holds up remarkably well today.

Superman Never Say Yes to a Cigarette – Richard Williams Ad > LINK

Superman Never Say Yes to a Cigarette – Ad 2 > LINK
Superman Never Say Yes to a Cigarette – Ad 3 > LINK

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Meeting with Mathieu #6

Meeting with Mathieu #6

Meeting with Mathieu – Episode 6 In this episode, Mathieu shows his dad the animated short ‘ Hey, Squidward ‘ animated by AnonymousMike.

‘ Hey, Squidward … ‘ by AnonymousMike

Show Notes :

‘ Hey Squidward… ‘ Animated Short by AnonymousMike > LINK

AnonymousMike YouTube Channel > LINK

AnonymousMike Patreon > LINK

AnonymousMike Discord > LINK

AnonymousMike Ko-fi > LINK

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MEMORY LANE # 5 : Mulan Animation Appreciation Lunch Part 2 April 9 1998

MEMORY LANE # 5 : Mulan Animation Appreciation Lunch Part 2 April 9 1998

April 9, 1998. As Disney’s Mulan approached the end of production, the animation crew gathered at the Hollywood Athletic Club for a special Appreciation Lunch. In Part 2, we follow the team as they arrive at the venue, take in the atmosphere, share food, and unwind over a few games of pool—capturing a rare, behind‑the‑scenes moment of celebration during the final stretch of the film.

SHOW NOTES :

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