Why Genndy Tartakovsky Turned Down Running Lucasfilm Animation!

We sit down with legendary animator and director Genndy Tartakovsky to talk all about his brand-new R-rated Netflix animated film, Fixed—from its wild premise to the challenges of creating adult hand-drawn animation in today’s industry. Genndy also opens up about his experience making the groundbreaking Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003), how he nearly ran Lucasfilm Animation, and the creative risks he took with the dialogue-free series Primal. Plus, we dive into the origin and legacy of Samurai Jack, his unique approach to visual storytelling, and what continues to inspire him as a filmmaker pushing the limits of animation. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his work, this conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes insight, animation wisdom, and career-defining stories from one of the greatest minds in modern animation. *FIXED UNCUT REACTION* - https://www.patreon.com/posts/uncut-genndy-136062311 *SUPPORT HEROES REFORGED* --------------------------------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubHeroesReforged 🎟️ Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/patreon_reforged ⚙️ Gear We Use: https://amzn.to/2X3Pbzd 🛒 Merchandise: http://shop.heroesreforged.com *LISTEN TO THE PODCAST* --------------------------------------------------- 📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgg_dS3XFBiklEnuDh0BmWxBEeAbcfNpb&si=u1UgBo8TUK1aAWMX 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mClcvioNSVGcyDpqlBvYD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heroes-reforged-podcast/id1315486440 🎤 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/40af005a-4560-40e2-811b-50089cb3f7e0/heroes-reforged-podcast *MORE REACTIONS TO WATCH* --------------------------------------------------- Fixed Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/TBD7Lm6e0f4 KPop: Demon Hunters Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/NxbpeQquMmA Alien: Earth Reaction: https://youtu.be/VEsYMg0vefk Creature Commandos - Season 1 Reactions: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgg_dS3XFBilMWu-jMQeURkntdkW8x6YG&si=iG9JuKnx4dIT8NNr More Movie Reactions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgg_dS3XFBilhOD6XrBdX_1R9ApTPBhYf Fantastic Four Review: https://youtu.be/ZacRmCAe578 Superman Review: https://youtu.be/OfxSknL6gLw *FOLLOW HEROES REFORGED* --------------------------------------------------- X: http://twitter.com/heroesreforged Instagram: http://instagram.com/heroesreforged TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@heroesreforged *FOLLOW THE TEAM* --------------------------------------------------- *ADAM HLAVAC* — Creator, Producer Instagram: http://instagram.com/adamhlavac X: http://twitter.com/adamhlavac TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@adamhlavac Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/adamhlavac/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@adamhlavac *HECTOR NAVARRO* — Co-Creator, Host Instagram: http://instagram.com/hectorisfunny X: http://twitter.com/hectorisfunny *AGUSTIN RIOS* — Co-Creator, Host Instagram: http://instagram.com/el_santotaco X: http://twitter.com/el_santotaco *PRAPER MEDIA* — Edit & Thumbnail http://prapermedia.com *THEME SONG* Created by @OutofTheaterReviews *CHAPTERS* --------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 - Welcome, Genndy Tartakovsky 0:01:18 - Fixed Test Screenings 0:05:54 - Challenges of Adult Animation 0:09:49 - Fixed Origin Story 0:16:29 - Filmmaking Influences 0:23:22 - Star Wars: Clone Wars 0:31:55 - Advice from George Lucas 0:36:23 - The Future of Primal 0:41:18 - Evolution of Animation 0:46:43 - Challenges of 2D Animation 0:49:48 - Hotel Transylvania 0:52:15 - Stigma Against Animation 0:58:24 - Asajj Ventress Movie 0:59:24 - Transitioning to Live-Action 1:03:18 - Thanks to our Patrons