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Joseph Learoyd is a recent computer animation graduate. An aspiring animator and 3D modeller, he has been a lover of animation, video games, films, comics and books for as long as he can remember. Join him as he takes his passion and discusses all things nerd. His online animation portfolio can be found here https://www.artstation.com/josephlearoyd

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Voices from the Screen: Tara Strong

Joseph Learoyd Sep 3, 2023 0

Welcome to ‘Voices from the Screen’. In this section of HeadStuff’s animation coverage, our writer Joseph Learoyd will celebrate the careers of famous voice actors. Tara Strong has provided a voice to a whole plethora of our childhood…

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Animation Globe Presents Titina – Norway

Joseph Learoyd Aug 21, 2023 0

Welcome to Animation Globe where HeadStuff’s animation expert Joseph Learoyd analyses films of the form from around the world. This entry is on 2022 Norwegian animation Titina. Titina is a 2022 animated film set at the North Pole,…

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Movie Review | Blue Beetle Restores Heart and Humour to the DCEU

Joseph Learoyd Aug 18, 2023 0

Jaime Reyes is a character that is often overlooked by casual superhero fans — a young man that is somewhere between Venom, Iron Man and Spider-man, and with a coming-of-age story that is both beautiful and universally understood. In Blue…

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Not Despicable, But Not Exactly Note-Worthy | Despicable Me 2 10th Anniversary

Joseph Learoyd Jul 11, 2023 0

Despicable Me 2 turns ten years old this year, and in the tradition of animated anniversaries, we'll be taking a look at it here. The thing with this movie is that I had never seen it before, and having only seen the original once, I had…

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Wall-E and Its Environmentalist message | Even More Important at 15

Joseph Learoyd Jul 1, 2023 0

Wall-E has always been considered a Pixar masterpiece. It is a tale of fun and discovery, one of entertainment and exploration. Yet similarly to many other Pixar films, it has a deeper message, in this case a study into the problems of…

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Monsters University Still Has That School Spirit | 10 Year Anniversary

Joseph Learoyd Jun 27, 2023 0

Released in 2013, Monsters University has managed to capture the hearts of many through its strong thematic storytelling and ability to adapt and tell a fresh take on a beloved animated world. As it reaches its tenth anniversary, we take a…

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Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Retrospective | Still A Masterpiece at 35

Joseph Learoyd Jun 22, 2023 0

What makes Who Framed Roger Rabbit? so good? Is it the acting? Is it the animation? Is it the cameos of our favourite cartoon characters? Is it all of this and more? Let’s take a look at why this film, 35 years on, is so fondly remembered.…

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Exploring The Historical (In)accuracy of Mulan on its 25th Anniversary

Joseph Learoyd Jun 19, 2023 0

Part of the Disney Renaissance saw the release of Mulan in 1998: a gorgeous animated film that told the tale of a woman heading into battle against the Huns in a time of war in China. Featuring the voice talents of Ming-Na Wen and Eddie…

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Kung Fu Panda at 15 | A Tale Of Self-Discovery

Joseph Learoyd Jun 11, 2023 0

Kung Fu Panda tells the tale of Po (Jack Black), the dragon warrior, an overweight panda from China who wants nothing more than to study kung fu. It is a comedic ride full of gorgeous animation, comedy and drama, allowing all ages to gain…

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Pete’s Dragon Retrospective | Flying High at 45

Joseph Learoyd Nov 27, 2022 0

Let's take a look at Pete's Dragon, a classic blend of live action and animation that turns 45 years old this year. I'm happy to be looking at it, rather than having to review its remake. Why is that? Well, even though there's nothing…

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