Netflix’s strong Q3 + what’s next for its films; ‘The Wild Robot’ director talks CG vs. tradition

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Netflix’s strong Q3 + what’s next for its films; ‘The Wild Robot’ director talks CG vs. tradition

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Published on Oct 25, 2024, 10:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:28:32

Episode Description

Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw dive into the impressive Q3 earnings posted by Netflix… And whether the streamer can fine tune its film strategy to achieve even further world domination. 

Plus, Kim Masters speaks to Chris Sanders, the writer and director of The Wild Robot. The veteran animation director acknowledges the good and not so good impact of CG animation, talks about his experience of working at Disney during the studio’s famed Renaissance period, and explains why he left the studio to work at Dreamworks after John Lasseter took over Disney Animation in 2006. Plus, Sanders discusses his very special relationship with Stitch, of Lilo and Stitch.

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