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Our format this week is "What Happens Next?" where we discuss our thoughts on where we think our story is going! Please check it out and drop us a line about what you think here!  As we step into the New Year of 2020 we'll be splitting our casts into seasons. So, be aware we will not be posting weekly!  Thank you to our regular listeners and to our fans! Enjoy your Holiday and New Year!  Love, Team SAGA WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and if not please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. References https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK317/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nightmare-before-christmas-identity-crises-societal/id1367195038?i=1000458426934 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://

Are you feeling festive? Team SAGA is with our review of "Klaus".  In this episode, we have a new format, "Know your tropes".  Please let us know what you think by dropping us a line on our anchor site!  Love, Team SAGA WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and if not please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. Resources:  https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/santa-claus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaus_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A1mi_people --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

This may be your favorite childhood movie, but we're gonna tear it to shreds... or Sara is anyway.  Sara and Garrison go head to head this week in our first "Devil's Advocate" episode where each of us plays on one side of "the hater" or "the lover" of the subject.  We have asked our audience to take part in a small survey about this format! Here's the link >>>> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5DZ29C6 We greatly appreciate your feedback!  WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised!  Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and if not please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

In this week's episode, we are discussing "Perfect Blue". A movie directed by Satoshi Kon, who is famous for some other intriguing works! Highly recommended if you are an anime fan!  Give us a listen and let us know what your thoughts are by visiting us on https://anchor.fm/podsaga and leaving us a voice message! We just might put it into our of our podcasts!  Also, please consider supporting us as we love what we do and want to continue our work.  Love,  Team SAGA\ Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and if not please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. Resources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_Blue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJmK5SOeQBc https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3252781/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

All caught up! Are you ready for the prehistoric world of "Primal"? This series is outstanding and thankfully, there will be more to come in 2020 with the release of five more episodes! Can't wait to see what happens next!  Love,  Team SAGA Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and if not please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. Resources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primal_(TV_series) https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/7/20903673/primal-review-adult-swim-animated-genndy-tartakovsky-dinosaur-cartoon-network-samurai-jack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPwmBzkhuC0 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decompression_(comics) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

Ready for the ride of your life? This amazing album has by Sturgill Simpson is groundbreaking, to say the least. With the backdrop of amazing animation and intricate storytelling, you'll find yourself in the midst of mastery. Enjoy! Love, Team Saga Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and if not please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_%26_Fury_(Sturgill_Simpson_album) https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/sturgill-simpson-sound-and-fury/ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/sturgill-simpsons-sound-and-fury-is-his-most-left-field-record-yet-890662/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

This dream-like French fairytale is definitely one for the books. With all of its nostalgic glory we highly recommend this film for your viewing and animation pleasure!  Love, Team SAGA Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and if not please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. Resources https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0836682/ https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/WesternAnimation/Nocturna http://livlily.blogspot.com/2011/05/nocturna-2007-model-sheets.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

What could be more cute other than another movie about a creature of folklore that is being hunted?  This episode we take on the movie "Abonidable" about a young yeti who's far from home and his journey with young adventurers back to his homeland.  Please like, share, subscribe! Love,  Team SAGA Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and if not please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

Have you ever heard of these shorts before now? No? Well neither did we. These two shorts, regardless of recognition are influential and worth the watch. Sad and introspective, these shorts are sure to bring down your day. Or, at the very least allow you a glimpse into the minds of the hurt and depraved.  Love,  Team SAGA Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and if not please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. REFERENCES The Stained Club Website https://www.thestainedclub-shortfilm.com/ WATCH The Stained Club short https://vimeo.com/351995036 About the director and Artist Cat Soup https://www.google.com/search?q=Chiyomi+Hashiguchi&oq=Chiyomi+Hashiguchi&aqs=chrome..69i57&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 WATCH Cat Soup Short https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlLBX4EIlJY&t=1261s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message S

What more could you ask for except a lovely review of Netflix's "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance"! This was a TON of fun and we hope you enjoy it.  Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters for your love.  Till next time,  Team SAGA  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

Another Netflix movie here for you. Available in all of its nostalgia.  Thank you to our listeners and supporters!  Love,  Team SAGA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

Netflix's NEW take on Invader Zim was OUTSTANDING and we want to share that experience with you, our listeners and supporters.  Thanks for listening,  SAGA TEAM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

One of the most beautiful and contemporary anime's we've discussed!  Join us this week as we learn about the paranormal events of the characters in "Your Name"! WARNING! We are several weeks behind in release. Please be patient! Thank you!  With Love,  SAGA Team Resources: News Disney whistleblower told SEC the company inflated revenue for years. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/disney-whistleblower-told-sec-the-company-inflated-revenue-for-years-2019-08-19 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/disney-whistleblower-tells-marketwatch-revenue-203957500.html https://www.cnbc.com/video/2019/08/19/disney-shares-fall-after-marketwatch-story-reports-accusations-company-overstated-revenue.html Netflix Lets Go Of Kids & Family Executives https://deadline.com/2019/08/netflix-layoffs-executives-kids-family-1202687407/ https://www.fool.com/investing/2019/08/20/4-reasons-netflix-cancels-its-original-programs.aspx Richard Williams, Who Brought Roger Rabbit to Life, Dies at 86 https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/18

We have taken some MUCH needed time off for self-love, but we're back at it!  We got some more amazing stuff coming for you! This week we are covering Angry Birds 2! Love, SAGA Team  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

That's right, you read the title right. It's both of them the 1994 and the 2019 review of "The Lion King". Also a little bit of Kimba in there. Enjoy.  Love, Team SAGA Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone.  Resources:  ‘Nezha’ Smashes $460 Million Box Office, Set To Overtake ‘Avengers: Endgame’ In China https://www.cartoonbrew.com/box-office-report/nezha-smashes-460-million-set-to-overtake-avengers-endgame-in-china-177974.html?cbtr=RECPOS Tuca and Bertie of Netflix is cancelled only after one season.  https://www.animationmagazine.net/streaming/netflix-wont-hatch-more-tuca-bertie/?fbclid=IwAR3202RzcBc8ycI583lU6IK9T-KR4Subh7OP62lk2_tTRYdA7vNcg6OEBsc The Scooby Doo! Return to Zombie Island - Official Trailer released July 25th by Warner Bros.  https://www.facebook.com/warnerbrosen

This week we are discussing and reviewing THREE of Miyazaki's Movies: "Howl's Moving Castle", "Ponyo" & "The Wind Rises".  All of these movies are excellent and we greatly recomend viewing them on your own.  Love, Team SAGA  Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone.  Resources:  https://www.theverge.com/2014/1/23/5337826/the-wind-rises-the-beauty-and-controversy-of-miyazakis-final-film https://www.theguardian.com/film/2008/nov/25/hayao-miyazaki-ponyo-cliff https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wind_Rises https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayao_Miyazaki https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/10yearshayaomiyazaki/?type=tvEpisode& https://archive.org/details/AnimeRGTheWindRisesKazeTachinu2012720p10bitBDDualAudioJRR https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponyo --- Send in a

We're nearing the end of the Month of Miyazaki and these two are the most famous of his works. Please join us as as we dive deep into these two of the most amazing masterpieces.  Love,  SAGA Team Please like, share, subscribe.  Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone.  News Lupin III, Japan’s Beloved Gentleman Thief, Is Getting His First CG Feature https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/lupin-iii-japans-beloved-gentleman-thief-is-getting-his-first-cg-feature-176795.html Movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw7jrQQK3Mc Springfield Turns “Upside Down” in ‘Simpsons’ Ep. 666 https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/springfield-turns-upside-down-in-simpsons-ep-666/ Thor 4: Taika Waititi drops Akira for second bite at God of Thunder https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/jul/1

Another week, another two of Miyazaki's bests.  We welcome you to join us as we dive into these films and discuss some major features.  Please like, share, subscribe as it keeps us doing these podcasts.  Love,  Team SAGA Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone.  Resources:  https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/27725/why-does-jiji-not-talk-at-the-end-of-the-movie https://manga.tokyo/otaku-articles/trivia-to-better-enjoy-kikis-delivery-service/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayao_Miyazaki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porco_Rosso#Cast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

Some of the most prominent films Miyazaki has ever made with the highest grossing sales across the world. Listen as we dive into these movies and discuss their majesty.  Love,  Team SAGA Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone.  Resources:  https://www.inkstonenews.com/arts/miyazaki-classic-spirited-away-released-china-18-years-after-it-was-made/article/3016895 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_in_the_Sky --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

It's time!!  We're actually doing it! The Month of Miyazaki is FINALLY here!!  We start out the month of July with Hayao Miyazki's early directorial works "Castle of Cagliostro" & "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind".  Special thanks to Captain Midnight for the intro and background music.  Please like, share, subscribe to our podcast for more!  Love,  Team SAGA Disclaimer: If there are any factual mistakes please let us know! Please check out our website for links on resources and information on our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support