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Bugs, Daffy, and a live-action security guard in the form of Brendan Fraser are back on the Warner lot for a globe-trotting diamond heist that is equal parts spy spoof, studio roast, and cartoon chaos in Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003). Whether it's duck season or rabbit season, be sure to join along for this Looney Tunes: Back in Action podcast in episode 376 of the Animation Addicts Podcast.

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After one very long tax-write-off detour, Wile E. Coyote finally gets his day in court as Coyote vs. Acme (2026) is finally here! So meep meep along for this Coyote vs. Acme podcast in episode 375 of the Animation Addicts Podcast.

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Disney pulled out all the stops at the D23 2026 Entertainment Showcase. We got new projects, trailers, cast reveals, and release dates for the upcoming Disney Animation, Pixar, live-action remakes and other films! In this episode, Morgan and Chelsea hopped onto a livestream to discuss all the news and details. So leap into the magic and join us for this D23 2026 Entertainment Showcase discussion in episode 374 of the Animation Addicts Podcast.

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Hive five, animation fans! It's time to buzz right into the sticky-sweet world of Jerry Seinfeld's Bee Movie (2007). Swarm this way and join along for this Bee Movie podcast in episode 373 of the Animation Addicts Podcast.

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A MURDER's afoot in the pasture! Morgan and Chelsea tackle the ovine case as they discuss the fun new Amazon MGM Studios film, The Sheep Detectives (2026). This one’s a real woolly mystery, so join along for this The Sheep Detectives podcast in episode 372 of the Animation Addicts Podcast.

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Get ready as the Minions go Hollywood! Morgan is joined by guest host, film critic and animation author, Nick Spake, to discuss Illumination's Minions & Monsters (2026). This one’s bananas and brimming with monster mayhem, so join along for this Minions & Monsters podcast in episode 371 of the Animation Addicts Podcast.

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It's the Thursday Roto Livestream! Where Morgan chats about all the animation happenings for the week.

✦ Our Patreon is live: https://rotoscopers.com/patreon

✦ Last weekend's box office results: ⁠https://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/2026W27/⁠

✦ 'Minions & Monsters' box office run:https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl779714561/

✦ Toy Story 5's box office run: ⁠⁠https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3344859137⁠⁠

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To infinity and beyond...Bonnie's room! Toy Story 5 (2026) is in theaters so Morgan and Chelsea are back for playtime. So grab your favorite toy, settle in for playtime, and join us for this Toy Story 5 deep-dive on Episode 370 of the Animation Addicts Podcast!

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We have re-launched our Patreon! 🎉

A lot of you have how to become patrons (thank you for your patience), so today we are excited to announce that our Patreon is back up and running!

Patreon is a membership platform that allows fans to monetarily support their favorite creators. We have a various levels, which come with a variety of Patron Perks:

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It's the Thursday Roto Livestream! Where Morgan chats about all the animation happenings for the week.

Morgan's back for the Rotoscopers’ Thursday livestream! In this bonus episode she's talking:

✦ Her mini, spoiler-free ‘Minions & Monsters’ review

✦ Read Morgan’s full review here: https://www.rotoscopers.com/2026/06/30/monsters-minions-review-silly-slapstick-surprisingly-smart/

✦ Last weekend's box office results: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/2026W26/

✦ Toy Story 5's box office run: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3344859137

✦ Illumination’s ‘Not Alone’ Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3O8mwmWYbQF

✦ First trailer for ‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9DB_aUMzME

✦ First Look at DreamWorks’ ‘Cocomelon: The Movie’ (old news): https://www.animationscoop.com/first-look-at-dreamworks-cocomelon-the-movie/

✦ Teaser trailer for LAIKA’s ‘Wildwood’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POneS8h1jyU

✦ Does Disney Animation really have “same face” syndrome?: https://x.com/FunnyHappyStud1/status/2071309460094750971

✦ Will Morgan see the ‘Moana’ live-action film?

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Morgan's back for the new Thursday livestream! In this bonus episode she's talking:

• Her mini, spoiler-free Toy Story 5 thoughts
• The first week of ⁠Toy Story 5's box office run⁠
• ⁠Last weekend's box office results⁠
• The stunning 35mm Toy Story film print - ⁠Photos⁠ | ⁠Video⁠ | ⁠Comparison⁠
• ⁠New Netflix Animation Film News⁠: In Waves, Ray Gunn, The Ribbon Hero, Steps
• ⁠New Netflix TV Animation News⁠: Alley Cats, Ghostbusters: Night Shift

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By the power of Grayskull… we’re back talking about a new movie based on Chelsea's favorite 80s cartoon, Masters of the Universe (2026). Is it He-Man or He-Meh? Grab your sword, charge up your Power Sword, and join along for this Masters of the Universe podcast in episode 369 of the Animation Addicts Podcast!

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Our Queen, Chelsea, is back! And she's here with Morgan to talk about the new King of Pop biopic, Michael (2026). Get ready to Hee-Hee your way through this one, so join along for this Michael podcast in episode 368 of the Animation Addicts Podcast.

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Morgan does an impromptu livestream! She talks about the May 2026 box office, the theater experience, summer animation and more!

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/2dzq3O1EPVs

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Ready to have your mind (and maybe your body) completely flipped upside down? Swapped (2026) is bringing the ultimate identity crisis to animation and we’re diving headfirst into the chaos! Rachel Wagner is swapping in as our guest host this week, and trust us — things are about to get hilariously weird. So swap your usual plans, settle in, and join along for this Swapped podcast in episode 367 of the Animation Addicts Podcast!

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All adaptations are equal, but some adaptations are more equal than others. On this episode, Morgan and guest host Rachel Wagner discuss all the highs, lows, and drama of Andy Serkis' animated adaptation of George Orwell's masterpiece Animal Farm (2026). Is it a hit? Or a dud? Tune in and join along for this Animal Farm (2026) podcast in episode 366 of the Animation Addicts Podcast.

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Get ready for a director’s deep dive that’ll have you seeing animation from an entirely new perspective. From Tangled to Skydance Animations’s new body-swap buddy comedy, Swapped (2026), director Nathan Greno is here to swap stories about reinventing the project from the ground up, building empathy-driven worlds, and what he hopes audiences take away from his new film. Join along for this Nathan Greno interview in episode 365 of the Animation Addicts Podcast!

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Get ready to blast off into a cosmic adventure filled with gravity-defying platforms, adorable Lumas, and pure Nintendo magic in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)! So hop on your starship, grab a power up, and join along with Morgan and guest host Rachel Wagner for this The Super Mario Galaxy Movie podcast in episode 364 of the Animation Addicts Podcast.

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Eager beaver alert! Hoppers (2026) just dropped and can it bring Pixar back to its former glory? Join Chelsea and Morgan for a dam good discussion in episode 363 of the Animation Addicts Podcast.

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Join us for Animation Addicts Podcast #362 as we dive into a Nerdy Couch Discussion previewing the 2026 feature animation calendar. We’re breaking down the most anticipated animated releases of the year, studio trends we’re watching, surprise sequels, and which films could dominate the box office. From franchise heavyweights to bold original stories, we share what has us excited and what we’re cautiously side-eyeing.

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