Tag: Writing

Animation, Movie, Short Story, Television, Writing

ATLA’s 20th Anniversary + “An Air of Certainty”

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Ali commemorates the 20th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender by reflecting on what the show means to her, sharing a few silly memories based on what little she saw of it back when it was originally airing, as well as why she’s always loved Kataang from the very beginning.

Additionally, she expresses her infinite excitement for the new upcoming animated projects from Avatar Studios, including the limited series, Avatar: Seven Havens, and the first theatrical movie featuring the Gaang as young adults titled The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. She also shares her love for the cast of the live-action Netflix adaptation of the series.

To close out the episode, she shares a mushy Kataang story she wrote called “An Air of Certainty.”

“Will you go penguin sledding with me?”

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Animation, Movies, Personal Tales, Television, Voice Acting, Writing

Third Year of Fun at LA Comic Con

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Ali recaps her experience attending LA Comic Con for her third year in a row, sharing fun tidbits from panels featuring the cast of Rick and Morty and Avatar: The Last Airbender, as well as industry insights from other panelists about writing for animation, post-production, sound editing, and more. She also shares about meeting the voice actor behind the beloved Cabbage Merchant, James Sie, and almost missing the opportunity (but thankfully it worked out) to meet the voice of Aang, the Avatar himself, Zach Tyler Eisen.

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Animation, Books, Interview, Television, Writing

Muppets & More with Craig Shemin

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Ali interviews writer, director, and producer, Craig Shemin, who shares about his work with The Jim Henson Company and various Muppets projects, including his two books, Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show and The Muppets Character Encyclopedia. He also shares about his experience on other shows he wrote for including The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss and Courage the Cowardly Dog, plus his personal favorite piece of Muppets memorabilia and much more!

Craig’s links:

Craig Shemin
Interview, Movies, Play, Writing

For the Love of Theater with Evan Marshall

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Ali interviews actor and writer, Evan Marshall, who shares about his play, The AllStore, along with other projects pertaining to theater and film.

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Animation, Comics, Interview, Personal Tales, Play, Writing

Acting, Zines, & Comics with John Charles Bricker and Joseph Bricker

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Ali interviews co-creators of the comic book series, “Bobo & J-5: Journey to the Planet Pie!,” Joseph Bricker (writer) and John Charles Bricker (illustrator).

Be sure to check out clapclapwoo.com and follow John and Joseph on Instagram as well as Bobo & J-5 Comic on TikTok and Instagram.

Animation, Comics, Interview, Personal Tales, Writing

Cartoons & Comics with Ashlee Wyatt

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Ali interviews Ashlee Wyatt, creator of the comic strip, “Fleaboy & Weasel.”

Be sure to check out fleaboyandweasel.com and Mad Experiments.

Animation, Interview, Movies, Music, Voice Acting, Web Series, Writing

Movie Moments with Georgie Leahy

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Ali interviews actress, writer, and producer, Georgie Leahy, who shares about co-producing her first movie, Bosco, creative influences which notably includes Britney Spears, her move to LA and experience as a muse, working with Brandon Rogers, voicing Stella on Helluva Boss, and many more fascinating stories!

Georgie’s links:

Georgie Leahy
Animation, Interview, Movies, Music, Television, Writing

The Mind of a Creator with Tenn Buick

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Ali interviews rapper, actor, and podcaster, Tenn Buick, who shares about his first gig when he got to LA, his process for creating a rap, why authenticity is more important than virality when it comes to putting out content, personal favorite moments from his podcast, All Grown Up (SYKE!), favorite things from the ’90s, and a whole lot more!

Tenn’s links:

Comics, Interview, Personal Tales, Writing

Daily Creativity with Nathaniel Foster and Lia Kim

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Ali interviews co-creators of the “Ducks” newspaper comic about two ducks named Dan and Dave, Nathaniel Foster (writer) and Lia Kim (artist).

Be sure to visit excavationcomics.com and follow “Ducks” on Instagram.

Ducks by Nathaniel Foster and Lia Kim
Animation, Comics, Personal Tales, Television, Voice Acting, Writing

Pure Joy at Pasadena Comic Con

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Ali recaps her experience attending Pasadena Comic Con, including meeting awesome people like Melanie Chartoff (Didi Pickles), David Kaufman (Danny Phantom), and lots of talented indie artists. Plus, chatting more with Susanne Blakeslee and working up the nerve to ask Butch Hartman that Cosmo & Wanda question (listen to the Toon Con episode for context).

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