The 7th Annual Animation Challenge Discussion Thread!
07-17-16, 11:01 PM
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The 7th Annual Animation Challenge Discussion Thread!
The 7th Annual August Animation Challenge!
List thread here when live.
Last year's challenge threads: Discussion and List
The Details
Challenge starts July 31st at 12:01 am local time.
Challenge ends September 1st at dawn.
Rules
Movies/TV shows should be labeled Animation from either imdb.com or allmovie.com. Other labels don't matter as long as there is at least a Animation label from one of those sites. Action/Animation would be fine.
This is the challenge where any and all types of animation is welcome, computer, hand drawn, puppetry, stop motion, etc. The entire movie/show does not need to be completely animated. Something like Roger Rabbit or a Ray Harryhausen film would generally be allowed.
If anyone has a problem with something someone watches or just wants an opinion on if it's animation or not, ask here.
Animation documentaries are allowed but not DVD featurettes/interviews that are just fluff promo pieces.
As with the other challenges, the lists must be numbered or it won't count.
Watching the movie/show with the commentary can counted as unique items.
Watching multiple versions(theatrical and director's cut) of the same movie/show will also count.
Lists
Since the general consensus seems to be for the easy counting method we will go with that. However, it is not required, so if you wish to count another way, feel free, as I will not be doing stats.
How to win
Names will be randomly selected from http://www.random.org/lists/ The top people, one prize per person, get something. Unfortunately, prizes can only go to people in the States.
Sponsors: HamiltonBooks and GoldenWheels!
Prizes: Prize Pack 1: Disney: The Art of Frozen (book) and The Last Unicorn
Prize Pack 2: Who Framed Roger Rabbit BR and Plymptoons
Prize Pack 3: TV Toons To Go and Batfink: The Complete Series
Checklist:
Easy access links to the iCheckMovies part of the checklist. Thanks coyoteblue!
Criterion Crossover: Since there are so few, I decided to post those movies that qualify for double credit for both challenges. They are: Akira, Fantastic Planet, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Watership Down, Jason And The Argonauts, King Kong, Robocop.
List thread here when live.
Last year's challenge threads: Discussion and List
The Details
Challenge starts July 31st at 12:01 am local time.
Challenge ends September 1st at dawn.
Rules
Movies/TV shows should be labeled Animation from either imdb.com or allmovie.com. Other labels don't matter as long as there is at least a Animation label from one of those sites. Action/Animation would be fine.
This is the challenge where any and all types of animation is welcome, computer, hand drawn, puppetry, stop motion, etc. The entire movie/show does not need to be completely animated. Something like Roger Rabbit or a Ray Harryhausen film would generally be allowed.
If anyone has a problem with something someone watches or just wants an opinion on if it's animation or not, ask here.
Animation documentaries are allowed but not DVD featurettes/interviews that are just fluff promo pieces.
As with the other challenges, the lists must be numbered or it won't count.
Watching the movie/show with the commentary can counted as unique items.
Watching multiple versions(theatrical and director's cut) of the same movie/show will also count.
Lists
Since the general consensus seems to be for the easy counting method we will go with that. However, it is not required, so if you wish to count another way, feel free, as I will not be doing stats.
How to win
Names will be randomly selected from http://www.random.org/lists/ The top people, one prize per person, get something. Unfortunately, prizes can only go to people in the States.
Sponsors: HamiltonBooks and GoldenWheels!
Prizes: Prize Pack 1: Disney: The Art of Frozen (book) and The Last Unicorn
Prize Pack 2: Who Framed Roger Rabbit BR and Plymptoons
Prize Pack 3: TV Toons To Go and Batfink: The Complete Series
Checklist:
Spoiler:
Easy access links to the iCheckMovies part of the checklist. Thanks coyoteblue!
Spoiler:
Criterion Crossover: Since there are so few, I decided to post those movies that qualify for double credit for both challenges. They are: Akira, Fantastic Planet, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Watership Down, Jason And The Argonauts, King Kong, Robocop.
Last edited by LJG765; 09-11-16 at 08:46 PM.
07-17-16, 11:02 PM
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Re: The 7th Annual August Animation Challenge!
It's that time of year! Animation challenge! Yay!
There is a bit of a change to the check list, please take a look. I've added actors/actresses to watch. The list was created last year and I just copied/pasted it into the list. Please let me know if there are any last minute additions you think that would add to it. Or even if there is someone there that shouldn't be. Thanks!
There is a bit of a change to the check list, please take a look. I've added actors/actresses to watch. The list was created last year and I just copied/pasted it into the list. Please let me know if there are any last minute additions you think that would add to it. Or even if there is someone there that shouldn't be. Thanks!
07-17-16, 11:36 PM
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In anticipation of the challenge I've already picked up the Filmation Fantastic Voyage (1968). It's trippy and nonsensical, but great music. It's not really something you can burn through, so I'll probably cherry pick one or two episodes a week. I've also got Le Roi et l'Oiseau (1953) winging it's way to me. Unfortunately I'll probably have finished Netflix's third season of The Adventures of Puss in Boots, by the time the challenge starts.
Have we decided if something like The Jungle Book (2016) counts as an animated movie?
Have we decided if something like The Jungle Book (2016) counts as an animated movie?
07-17-16, 11:52 PM
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Sorry, didn't get a chance to see it. Anyone else who did want to chime in? At first look, I'd have to say no. However, if the movie has more than 50% CGI, it would count. If no one else chimes in, let that be your guide. If you honestly think it's more CGI than live action, count it.
07-18-16, 05:17 AM
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I re-bought my Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond box sets so I'm looking forward to watching them.
07-18-16, 08:17 AM
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This and the Sci-fi/Fantasy Challenge are my two favorite challenges, and I have plenty to watch. I've already been watching some sci-fi animation for the current challenge. I enjoy watching my CGI documentaries on prehistoric creatures as well.
07-18-16, 09:46 AM
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It should be fun. I have a lot of recent anime shows I need to catch-up on.
07-18-16, 09:47 AM
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I'm going to start with Star Wars: The Clone Wars and see how far I can get. Throw some movies in as well, like Shaun the Sheep and Minions. Maybe some Ray Harryhausen if I have some unwatched ones.
07-18-16, 10:12 AM
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I *really* need to start the Superman: The Animated Series and Justice League/JL: Unlimited sets I have. I'm thinking I'll concentrate on those and the newly re-released Shaun the Sheep seasons. Oh... I also have the 50s Gumby set... Dang... too many choices again.
07-18-16, 10:44 AM
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Perhaps this is the time to finally finish my Speed Racer box set! I also have a lot of unwatched 1980s cartoons on my shelves.
07-18-16, 10:26 PM
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Re: The 7th Annual August Animation Challenge!
Sorry, didn't get a chance to see it. Anyone else who did want to chime in? At first look, I'd have to say no. However, if the movie has more than 50% CGI, it would count. If no one else chimes in, let that be your guide. If you honestly think it's more CGI than live action, count it.
07-20-16, 02:45 AM
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07-20-16, 06:28 AM
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I've seen it. The actor playing Mowgli is pretty much the only thing that's not CGI although I can't be sure he wasn't CGI-enhanced in some way also.
07-20-16, 04:08 PM
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07-21-16, 01:10 PM
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Re: The 7th Annual Animation Challenge Discussion Thread!
I just read an article about Life, Animated, a documentary about an autistic boy who only learned to talk through watching Disney movies. It looks like an amazing film and I would love to see it. Unfortunately, the closest showing is tomorrow 2 hours away. 
If anyone is interested, here is a list of dates and places it's being shown.
If you see it between now and the start of the animation challenge, you may count it in your lists as it is a special showing, not a wide release.
If anyone is interested, here is a list of dates and places it's being shown.If you see it between now and the start of the animation challenge, you may count it in your lists as it is a special showing, not a wide release.
07-27-16, 06:57 PM
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I just wanted to thank GoldenWheels and HamiltonBooks for sponsoring prizes for the Animation Challenge this month!
07-29-16, 04:06 PM
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Our local art house theater screened the new remastered Belladonna of Sadness from 1973 Japan. I'll put it on my list as the first entry but won't count it, I guess. Too bad they didn't wait a week! 
07-29-16, 04:18 PM
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Count it! It's close enough to the challenge and it's not like it's something that will be in theaters during the challenge (or doesn't sound like it anyway).
07-29-16, 10:14 PM
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Well, you are the boss, and it was a one night only screening sponsored by the animation society here in town. I'll count it if you say it's okay.
07-30-16, 12:42 PM
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But yeah, I'm all about inclusion and since I already ok'd that documentary since it was only being offered at certain times, this will definitely be ok to include as well.
07-30-16, 10:22 PM
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No one had any other suggestions for the checklist so I'm calling that finalized. The challenge starts in just a little bit (may have started for some). Don't forget if you're participating in the Sci-fi/Fantasy challenge, you can get double credit!