The Wait For It Podcast

We dive into DreamWorks' criminally underrated 2022 animated film "The Bad Guys," exploring why this stylish heist movie deserves more recognition alongside studio favorites. • Based on the popular children's books by Aaron Blabey • Features an impressive voice cast including Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Awkwafina, and Anthony Ramos • Animation style heavily influenced by "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" with a blend of 2D aesthetics and 3D modeling • Combines elements of classic heist films like "Ocean's Eleven" with family-friendly themes • Perfect balance of humor for both kids and adults with sophisticated film references • Strong box office performance ($250 million worldwide) and critical reception (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) • Sequel coming in 2025, making this the perfect time to catch up • Animation quality and stylistic choices prove DreamWorks is evolving and taking creative risks Letterbox'd Synopsis: When the Bad Guys, a crew of criminal animals, are finally caught after years of heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison. 🔻You can find all important links for the podcast over at https://linktr.ee/waitforitpodcast 🔺 🔻BACKGROUND MUSIC PROVIDED BY: "Extenz - Gravity" is under a Creative Commons license Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/extenz-gravity 🔺 Enjoyed the episode? Have something to tell us? Text us here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/930421/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/waitforitpodcast]

Longtime friend Erin, who works as Community Manager for 2K Games on Borderlands, joins us for a special reunion episode filled with nostalgia, cryptid sightings, and Hollywood career revelations. • Harold and Kumar are getting a new sequel with original stars John Cho and Kal Penn expected to return • Discussing whether early 2000s stoner comedies can successfully translate to today's entertainment landscape • Erin shares bizarre cryptid sightings including an alien on a doorbell camera and a potential Bigfoot in New Hampshire • Will Smith revealed he rejected Christopher Nolan's Inception in addition to The Matrix and Django Unchained • Examining Hollywood's trend of producing sequels to films from 15+ years ago rather than complete reboots • Reminiscing about our early content creation days Follow Erin on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/erinmylaundry [https://www.twitch.tv/erinmylaundry?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacnlnImYNi-pFG6-1JaNYh8JspYF9G9OlBMz_kIY59GAKScuXPf7R0TvfC5OA_aem_Cljh_a1DGfFlFh2CWewAXA] 🔻You can find all important links for the podcast over at https://linktr.ee/waitforitpodcast [https://linktr.ee/waitforitpodcast]🔺 🔻BACKGROUND MUSIC PROVIDED BY: Music track: Everyday by Eric Lund [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ud9rOqjBRQ] Source: https://freetouse.com/music/ [https://freetouse.com/music/] Music for Videos (Free Download) 🔺 Enjoyed the episode? Have something to tell us? Text us here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/930421/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/waitforitpodcast]

Lalaine Art Geek [http://linktr.ee/lalaineartgeek?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAachdo0IGY0X3klOa9Gmr3KnYNlXAsEGEtSWXmQiqglrL8K8ByhCH3YGdVEH-w_aem_NMy2qirZc4oSbr21-1KUgw] shares her journey as a cartoonist, illustrator, and comic artist, revealing how her distinctive bold, colorful style has evolved from composition notebooks to digital platforms and print. Her vibrant approach to character design draws inspiration from some of your favorite franchises in pop culture, creating a unique style that pops off the screen and stands out at conventions! • Creating character-focused art with a distinctive cartoon style influenced by Western animation • Building an audience through social media by sharing sketchbook work and art process videos • Transitioning from just creating art to selling at conventions starting in 2021 • Developing a unique aesthetic described as "digital art on paper" with bold, solid colors • Collaborating with partner Philip on "Stitches," an original horror comic that has resonated with fans • Navigating the convention scene both as an attendee and vendor • Finding balance between creating art for business versus personal enjoyment • Dealing with the emotional highs of creative success and lows of revenue fluctuations • Planning for future projects including a second issue of "Stitches" and potential Kickstarter • Maintaining artistic passion by setting aside time for personal creativity and self-care You can find Lalaine Art Geek on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube under the handle Lalaine Art Geek, and check out her comic "Stitches" on Amazon Kindle. Find all her links here [https://linktr.ee/lalaineartgeek?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAachdo0IGY0X3klOa9Gmr3KnYNlXAsEGEtSWXmQiqglrL8K8ByhCH3YGdVEH-w_aem_NMy2qirZc4oSbr21-1KUgw]! 🔻You can find all important links for the podcast over at https://linktr.ee/waitforitpodcast 🔺 🔻BACKGROUND MUSIC PROVIDED BY: Song : Daystar - SOSO /    • ✨샛별 - SOSO✨(Royal... Instagram: @starryattic E-mail: byeallim@gmail.com Support me for better music: (Paypal) https://paypal.me/daystarpj 🔺 Enjoyed the episode? Have something to tell us? Text us here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/930421/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/waitforitpodcast]

We dive into the world of park building games with a focus on Jurassic World Evolution 2, exploring its strengths, weaknesses, and the crucial role of mods in enhancing gameplay. • Comparing Jurassic World Evolution 1 (2018) and Evolution 2 (2021) • The experience gap between console and PC gameplay due to mod support • Evolution 2's simplified approach compared to other park builders like Planet Zoo and Prehistoric Planet • Game modes including campaign, chaos theory, and sandbox • The limitations of the base game and how modders have transformed the experience • Excitement about a potential Jurassic World Evolution 3 • Best practices for new players and recommendations for park building enthusiasts Interested in watching us play games? Follow us on Twitch [https://www.twitch.tv/waitforitpod]! Want to hear more about how we got into gaming? Listen to the interview we did with Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers [https://www.fngamers.com/interviewing-mrericalmighty-and-philthefilipino-hosts-of-the-wait-for-it-podcast/]! 🔻You can find all important links for the podcast over at https://linktr.ee/waitforitpodcast [https://linktr.ee/waitforitpodcast]🔺 🔻BACKGROUND MUSIC PROVIDED BY: Prod. Riddiman [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdSuKogXJOZld5Dzw_9285w]: optimistic [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9G2PYijtZA] 🔺 Enjoyed the episode? Have something to tell us? Text us here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/930421/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/waitforitpodcast]

For this edition of International Feature, we dive into The First Slam Dunk, exploring how the 2022 anime film became the highest-grossing basketball movie of all time with nearly $300 million worldwide. They analyze the revolutionary animation style that blends 2D and 3D techniques while discussing whether it successfully welcomes newcomers to the franchise. • Groundbreaking animation combining traditional 2D with CGI creates an immersive basketball experience • Authentic basketball sound design captures the feel of being on the court • Film's narrative structure alternates between championship game and character flashbacks • Challenges in connecting with multiple characters within the limited runtime • Comparison to other sports anime like Blue Lock and what makes sports stakes compelling • The film's climactic final moments utilize innovative visual techniques • Discussion of whether the film succeeds as an entry point for newcomers • Box office success demonstrates the global appeal of sports anime Letterbox'd Synopsis: Shohoku’s “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School. 🔻You can find all important links for the podcast over at https://linktr.ee/waitforitpodcast🔺 🔻BACKGROUND MUSIC PROVIDED BY: Ocean by KV https://soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod  Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2OCvpHU Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/a8ctDtA7OK8 — Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported  — CC BY 3.0 🔺  Enjoyed the episode? Have something to tell us? Text us here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/930421/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/waitforitpodcast]