In our first Thought Experiment episode (a two-parter), we start with a particularly tricky topic: how to turn a cartoon into a live-action movie.
The legacy of cartoon adaptation is not a very strong, or respected one. There is often a charm to seeing favorite characters portrayed by a beloved actor in a colorful costume, but this excitement doesn't last long if the film doesn't have a strong foundation of narrative, production design, and style to stand on. The worst culprits, however, are those adaptations that actively choose to strip the cartoon's premise of its very core, on the belief that changing its premise will help make it more marketable to a mass, movie-going audience.
There's plenty more to discuss. So I hope you enjoy Part 1 of this two part event.
If you'd like to suggest topics for future episodes, I encourage you to leave comments and critiques on your preferred podcast app. And don't forget to leave a review if our show intrigued or inspired you.
Hosted By: Jonathan Leiter
Featured Guest: Cotton Ciaverelli (Screenwriter)
SOUND FX: All tracks sourced from AudioBlocks.com
Podcast Logo: Designed by Jonathan Leiter
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