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In our twenty-fourth episode we press play on the 2011 Aardman Animations seasonal CG animated feature film Arthur Christmas, directed by Sarah Smith and Barry Cook.

How CAN Santa deliver billions of presents to the whole world in just one night? With an army of one million combat-style Field Elves and a vast, state-of-the-art control center under the ice of the North Pole! So how could this incredible operation have MISSED one child?! To Santa’s young son, Arthur, it threatens to end the magic of Christmas. With retired Grandsanta, a rebellious young elf, an old sleigh and some untrained reindeer, Arthur sets out in a crazy mission to deliver the last present! Deck the halls with excitement, fun and wonder in this Christmas classic!

Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley
Produced by Ben Mitchell

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In our twenty-second episode we press play on the late Satoshi Kon’s 2003 Japanese tragicomic holiday anime feature film Tokyo Godfathers, which was re-released earlier this year.

Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley
Produced by Ben Mitchell

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Presenting episode 21 of the Skwigly Animation Film Club!

In our twenty-first episode we press play on Jimmy T. Murakami’s 1986 mixed-media adaptation of the Raymond Briggs classic When the Wind Blows, produced by John Coates of TVC London.

Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley
Produced by Ben Mitchell

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Presenting episode 20 of the Skwigly Animation Film Club!

In our twentieth episode we press play on the 1998-2000 serialised animated adaptation of Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, written and directed by Jonathan Myerson with segments by Aida Zyablikova, Ashley Potter, Dave Antrobus, Mic Graves, Joanna Quinn, Valeri Ugarov, Sergei Olifirenko, Damian Gascoigne, Iain Gardner and Deiniol Morris.

For the next fortnight the Skwigly Film Club will be hosting playoffs on our twitter account and watching the finalist on the 3rd September. Make sure you know when to vote for your favourite by checking out our instagram below

 

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As we near the end of another #SkwiglyFilmClub season it’s time to put the losing films against one another for one more shot at glory! You can vote for the films you want to win for two days only between 21st August and the 3rd September so be sure to share the links and encourage people to vote for your favourite films on our twitter @skwigly 21 AUG – 22 AUG ROUND 1 – Spooky Films! Fear(s) of the Dark VS Hotel Transylvania 23 AUG – 24 AUG ROUND 2 – Animal Madness! Fantastic Mr. Fox VS Animal Farm 25 AUG – 26 AUG ROUND 3 – On Death’s Door! Frankenweenie VS When the Wind Blows 27 AUG – 28 AUG ROUND 4 – Pipe Smokers clash! Comet Quest VS A Liar’s Autobiography 29 – 30 AUG SEMI FINAL 1 31 AUG – 1 SEPT SEMI FINAL 3 2 – 3 SEPT FINAL! We press play on the winning film on the 3 September so keep your eye on our social media, keep voting on twitter and join us as we watch the winner of the losers then! #filmclub #fearsofthedark #hotelt #hoteltransylvania #fantasticmrfox #animalfarm #frankenweenie #whenthewindblows #cometquest #theadventuresofmarktwain #aliarsautobiography #timburton #wesanderson #halasandbatchelor #marktwain #willvinton #jimmymurakami #2danimation #stopmotion #animation #cgi #cganimation #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #lockdownmovies #movienight

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In our nineteenth episode we press play on George Dunning’s animated Beatles feature film Yellow Submarine. released in 1968 and brought to life by the inimitable art style of Creative Director Heinz Edelmann.

Vote for the next film in the Skwigly Film Club below:

This week we put two anthologies up against one another, but which would you like to watch on the next #SkwiglyFilmClub

— Skwigly | Animation News, Interviews, Podcasts (@skwigly) August 17, 2020

You can learn more about the making of Yellow Submarine in episode 82 of the Skwigly Animation Podcast in which we interview Lynn Mitchell (Cel Painter) and Gillian Lacey (Assistant Animator) to mark the film’s 50th anniversary:

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Produced by Ben Mitchell

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In our eighteenth episode we press play on Sam Fell and Chris Butler’s 2012 stop-motion feature film ParaNorman, the second film from the acclaimed LAIKA Studios.

Vote for the next film in the Skwigly Film Club by voting below.

Which of these films would you like us to watch for the next #SkwiglyFilmClub Podcast?

— Skwigly | Animation News, Interviews, Podcasts (@skwigly) August 10, 2020

You can learn more about the making of the film in our 2012 podcast interview with directors Sam Fell and Chris Butler:

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Produced by Ben Mitchell

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In our seventeenth episode we press play on Roger Mainwood’s 2016 feature film adaptation of the Raymond Briggs classic Ethel & Ernest.

You can vote for the next film in the Skwigly Film Club by voting below.

Which spooky film would you like to see us cover in the next #SkwiglyFilmClub Podcast?

— Skwigly | Animation News, Interviews, Podcasts (@skwigly) August 4, 2020

You can learn more about the making of the film in our 2016 podcast interview with director Roger Mainwood and art director Robin Shaw:

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Produced by Ben Mitchell

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Presenting episode 16 of the Skwigly Animation Film Club!

In our sixteenth episode we press play on Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s 2009 CG feature Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

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This week for the #SkwiglyFilmClub we’re putting two masterpieces based on Raymond Briggs books up against one another, but which would you like us to press play on for the next Podcast?

— Skwigly | Animation News, Interviews, Podcasts (@skwigly) July 27, 2020

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Produced by Ben Mitchell

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In our fifteenth episode we press play on Mark Osborne’s 2015 feature film adaptation of the Antoine de Saint-Exupéry classic The Little Prince.

You can vote for the next film in the Skwigly Film Club by voting below.

This week the #SkwiglyFilmClub pits two Sony Animation films against each other: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs verses Hotel Transylvania. Who do you want to see us talk about on the next podcast this Thursday? Vote and let us know why!

— Skwigly | Animation News, Interviews, Podcasts (@skwigly) July 20, 2020

Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley
Produced by Ben Mitchell

To learn more about the making of The Little Prince listen back to our interview with the stop-motion team in episode 58 of the Skwigly Animation Podcast:

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In our fourteenth episode we press play on Martin Rosen’s 1978 feature film adaptation of the Richard Adams classic Watership Down.

You can vote for the next film in the Skwigly Film Club by voting below.

Which film shall we watch this Thursday for the next #SkwiglyFilmClub Podcast? Vote and let us know why!

— Skwigly | Animation News, Interviews, Podcasts (@skwigly) July 13, 2020

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Produced by Ben Mitchell

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In our thirteenth episode we’re joined by guest Joseph Wallace as we press play on Henry Selick‘s 1996 stop-motion feature film adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic James and the Giant Peach.

You can vote for the next film in the Skwigly Film Club by voting below.

This week the #SkwiglyFilmClub is selecting some adult animation that'll make the kids squirm! Which of these countryside classics should we press play on this Thursday? Vote now!

— Skwigly | Animation News, Interviews, Podcasts (@skwigly) July 6, 2020

Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson, Laura-Beth Cowley and Joseph Wallace
Produced by Ben Mitchell

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In our twelfth episode we press play on Wes Anderson’s stop-motion feature film Isle of Dogs, released in 2018.

For more on the making of the film check out some of our interviews with the filmmaking talents in episode 80 of the Skwigly Animation Podcast (direct download or stream below):

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In our eleventh episode we press play on Aardman‘s first full-length stop-motion feature film Chicken Run, directed by Nick Park and Peter Lord and released in 2000.

You can vote for the next film in the Skwigly Film Club by voting below.

It’s a dog eat dog world, but which mutt based movie shall we watch on the next #SkwiglyFilmClub this Thursday at 7pm?

— Skwigly | Animation News, Interviews, Podcasts (@skwigly) June 22, 2020

Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley
Produced by Ben Mitchell

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In our tenth episode we press play on the 1989 feature film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The BFG, directed by Brian Cosgrove.

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Produced by Ben Mitchell

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Presenting episode 9 of the Skwigly Animation Film Club!

In our ninth episode we press play on the 1999 feature film South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut directed by Trey Parker.

As we approach out 10th episode we’re giving the second place films of the series so far the chance to be the next film. Everyday this week (29 May – 4 June) we will be pitting the runner ups against one another, so if you feel that justice was not served the first time around head over to our Facebook page every day to vote again for your favourite films. We press play on the winner next Thursday.

Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley
Produced by Ben Mitchell

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In our eighth episode we press play on Tim Burton and Mike Johnson’s 2005 stop-motion feature film Corpse Bride.

It's the battle of the TV movies! Which film shall we watch in the next episode of the #SkwiglyFilmClub? VOTE NOW!

— Skwigly Animation (@skwigly) May 22, 2020

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Produced by Ben Mitchell

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