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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Meeting with Mathieu #4

Meeting with Mathieu #4

Meeting with Mathieu – Episode 4 In this episode, Mathieu shows his dad the animated short
‘ Potato Knishes ‘ animated by ratboygenius.

‘ Potato Knishes ‘ by ratboygenius

Show Notes :

Ratboygenius – YouTube Channel > LINK

Ratboygenius – All Designs and Merchandise > LINK

Ratboygenius – Original Music by Ryan Dorin > LINK

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MEMORY LANE # 4 : Producer Gary Goldman August 1986

MEMORY LANE # 4 : Producer Gary Goldman August 1986

During production on Don Bluth’s An American Tail, the crew was split between two buildings in Southern California: the main studio and a second building across the street known as “the Warehouse”. In this video, producer Gary Goldman makes a quick visit to our room. One of my roommates, EFX animator Joey Mildenberger, calls him over so I can record a brief behind‑the‑scenes moment from the production floor.

GARY GOLDMAN :

Walt Disney Productions :
February 1972 to September 1979

1973 Inbetweener/assistant Animator to Frank Thomas: Robin Hood
1974 Animator: Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too
1976 Animator : The Rescuers
1977 Directing Animator: Pete’s Dragon
1978 Directing Animator: The Small One ( 30 minute featurette )
Directing Animator: The Fox and the Hound (uncredited).

Co-founder : Don Bluth Productions; Bluth Group Ltd; Sullivan Bluth Studios, Ireland and Don Bluth Films, Inc.

Directing Animator, Producer, Director :

1979 Directing Animator, Producer – Banjo the Woodpile Cat ( 27 minute featurette )
1980 Producer – animated sequence – Xanadu
1982 Directing Animator/ Producer – The Secret of N.I.M.H.
1983 Producer – Dragon’s Lair Video Game
1983 Producer – Space Ace Video Game
1989 Producer – Dragon’s Lair II: A Timewarp Video Game
1986 Producer – An American Tail
1988 Producer – The Land Before Time
1989 Producer / Co-Director – All Dogs Go To Heaven
1990 Producer / Co-Director – Rock-A-Doodle
1991 Producer / Co-Director – A Troll in Central Park
1993 Producer / Co-Director – Thumbelina
1997 Producer / Co-Director – Anastasia
1999 Producer / Co-Director – Bartok the Magnificent, Direct To Video
2000 Producer / Co-Director – Titan A.E.
2002 Bluth Group Ltd. – Executive Producer: Dragon’s Lair 3D: Return to the Lair Video Game

Don Bluth Films, Inc.: Developing Intellectual properties for feature films, working with writers, scheduling, budgeting and financing for ten projects in development. Currently located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Gary Goldman – IMDB Page > LINK

Gary Goldman – LinkedIn Page > LINK

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FEB 5 – Walt Disney’s Peter Pan is released in 1953

FEB 5 – Walt Disney’s Peter Pan is released in 1953

On February 5, 1953, Walt Disney’s Peter Pan soared onto the big screen. In this episode, you’ll discover how J.M. Barrie’s timeless tale was adapted for animation, with rare archival footage and firsthand stories from Disney’s artists. We’ll uncover story moments that never made it into the final cut and then journey to Disneyland to experience the magic of Peter Pan’s Flight—connecting the artistry of the film to the wonder of the theme park.

Show Notes :

James Baxter ‘ 100th Disney Anniversary ‘ Peter Pan Pencil Tests > LINK

James Baxter YouTube Channel > LINK

Andrea Deja YouTube Channel > LINK

Andreas Deja Blog ‘ DEJA VIEW ‘ : > LINK

Jim Hull YouTube Channel : ‘ Dramatica ‘ > LINK

Jim Hull Website : > LINK


1998 Peter Pan – You Can Fly : The Making of Peter Pan > LINK

2007 DVD Bonus Content : ” The Peter Pan that Almost Was ” > LINK

2007 DVD Bonus Content : ” Tinker Bell: A Fairy’s Tale ” > LINK

1989 Siskel & Ebert – Peter Pan (1953) Movie Review > LINK

Peter Pan Pencil Tests courtesy of Andreas Deja > LINK

Captain Hook Pencil Test – Animation by Supervising Animator Frank Thomas > LINK

BOOK : Peter Pan The Sketchbook Series EBAY > LINK

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Meeting with Mathieu #3

Meeting with Mathieu #3

Meeting with Mathieu – Episode 3 In this episode, Mathieu shares with his dad the animated short ‘ I don’t think we were made for this ‘ Animated by TAEETIMEE.

‘ I don’t think we were made for this ‘ by TAEETIMEE

Show Notes :

I don’t think we were made for this > Original Short on YouTube > LINK

TAEETIMEE YouTube Channel > LINK

TAEETIMEE instagram > LINK

TAEETIMEE Tumblr > LINK

TAEETIMEE Patreon > LINK

TAEETIMEE Website > LINK

TAEETIMEE Kofi > LINK

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