In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru provide a preview for all the animated films expected for release in 2023, while briefly reflecting on the nominations for the 50th Annie Awards.

What’s going on, everyone? This is your Captain speaking, and welcome to the beginning of actually talking about the new year! 2023 is looking a bit like a late bloomer in terms of theatrically released films, but it’s no less stacked than previous years. Tune in to hear what Cameron and I have to say about 40+ new titled expected for release in 2023!

That will do it for this episode! Which movies are you most excited to see this year? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, and thank you as always for tuning in!

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Smurfing Around in Jujutsu Kaisen's Hidden Inventory - Renegade Animation #190

Animation, Renegade Animation

Animation, Paramount Animation, GKids, Anime, Crunchyroll

Smurfing Around in Jujutsu Kaisen's Hidden Inventory - Renegade Animation #190

Animation, Renegade Animation

Animation, Paramount Animation, GKids, Anime, Crunchyroll

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss the newest on screen iteration of the Smurfs, as well as the compilation film Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death, and by extension, Season 2 of the anime!

Animation, Renegade Animation

Animation, Paramount Animation, GKids, Anime, Crunchyroll

Ne Zha 2 and the State of Foreign Animation Distribution - Renegade Animation #189

Animation, Renegade Animation

foreign animation, A24, GKids, Animation, Indie Animation

Ne Zha 2 and the State of Foreign Animation Distribution - Renegade Animation #189

Animation, Renegade Animation

foreign animation, A24, GKids, Animation, Indie Animation

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru are joined by a Crazy Lemur to share their thoughts on the state of foreign animation distribution, using the recent announcement regarding Ne Zha 2 as a springboard for the discussion!

Animation, Renegade Animation

foreign animation, A24, GKids, Animation, Indie Animation

State of Animation: 2025 Mid-Year Report - Renegade Animation #188

Animation, Renegade Animation

Disney, Pixar, Animation, Netflix, Dreamworks Animation, GKids

State of Animation: 2025 Mid-Year Report - Renegade Animation #188

Animation, Renegade Animation

Disney, Pixar, Animation, Netflix, Dreamworks Animation, GKids

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru share their honest thoughts on the state of theatrical animation in 2025, while addressing the behind the scenes production of Disney/Pixar's Elio.

Animation, Renegade Animation

Disney, Pixar, Animation, Netflix, Dreamworks Animation, GKids

Elio & The Amazing Digital Demon Hunters - Renegade Animation #186

Animation, Renegade Animation

Netflix, Glitch Productions, Disney, Pixar

Elio & The Amazing Digital Demon Hunters - Renegade Animation #186

Animation, Renegade Animation

Netflix, Glitch Productions, Disney, Pixar

In this episode, a Crazy Lemur joins Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru to discuss episode 5 of The Amazing Digital Circus, Elio, and KPop Demon Hunters!

Animation, Renegade Animation

Netflix, Glitch Productions, Disney, Pixar