Update Blog - 12/29/18 (Patreon)

Well, this will be the final Update Blog that I will do here...for 2018. After I take some time playing with mine toys that Santa got me this year, I'll get fully ready to get back to work for 2019. But first, let's talk about my 2018 grand finale of videos! 

- Released the final part of Animation Lookback: Ralph Bakshi: Considering that the final part would be out in December, I figured it would fit perfectly if I end it off on Christmas day as a special way of saying Merry Christmas. It was quite fascinating to learn about the reboot show of Mighty Mouse that Ralph worked on, considering that this is technically one of the most influential animated series ever that would pave the way for the over-the-top comedic style of Red & Stimpy, SpongeBob SquarePants and many more. It was also fun to learn about who is the most popular cartoon ever created by TerryToons and see how he became (kinda) well known in the cartoon world. It does make me wonder if we will see a comeback of him in recent years. I saw that there was a cancelled computer animated movie, but who knows when we'll see him back, but I know one day he will. Anyways, I figured Mighty Mouse would be a perfect fit for the Honorable Mentions of Ralph Bakshi, as it would connect with his TerryToons roots and his involvement with the reboot series, so I feel like it would be a nice way to cap off the series. And with that done, soon I'll get things started on the next Animation Lookback, which will be about the movie with the longest production history, The Thief and the Cobbler. One thing I can promise you with that now, it will make its premiere EARLIER than in the Fall!

- Released the Top 5 Best & Worst Animated Films of 2018: As we finish another wild year with notable animated features, it's time to bring out the annual Top 5 Best & Worst. I can definitely say that it wasn't an easy choice for this one...okay the Worst list was easy to figure out, but I will say that the Top 3 Best (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, Incredibles 2 and Isle of Dogs) are all real close in this battle, but ultimately, I knew there cannily be one winner and I have to go with Isle of Dogs at #1 because I have to prioritize original features over follow-ups and adaptations. Especially when next year will be covered with sequels, I think it is important to highlight and celebrate the original works for not relying on stuff that already exists and already beloved. Funny enough, while many would say that Spider-Verse would be their #1 choice as the best of the year, viewers seem to be pleasantly surprised with my pick with Isle of Dogs. For the most part, that reaction seems to be "That's not my best pick, but I ain't even mad". As for what we'll be getting next year, There are plenty that I am optimistic about, but oddly would also have a theme of movies based on toys that are trying to rip off other successful animated features. But let's hope we'll be getting some solid animated works next year!

- My Christmas Vacation week: Since this was Christmas week, I actually didn't work on videos this week. I knew that I'll mostly be spending the holidays with family, so I figured that I'd give myself a big break to relax myself, let thing all slowly get back to normal and then start working again. Honestly, I've been playing a lot of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in my spare time, but it also gave me time to fix things up in my personal life as well to get a lot in order. Probably the most I've done working is setting stuff up and doing the research for this week's podcast and that's it. The only major event I have left to do will be celebrating New Years, so I marked my calendar that I'm officially back to work on January 2nd. It'll be nice to get back working on videos, but I figured that a good vacation beforehand will help make those stronger.

And that should conclude the final 2018 Update Blog. I got a lot of big plans for 2019, so hopefully you guys will join me as I continue chronicling my progress on the next big projects I have in store, so until 2019...

See ya later, dudes!