Genny Tartakovsky Nearly Ran Lucasfilm Animation [Interview]

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.0:00:00 - Welcome, Genndy Tartakovsky0:01:18 - Fixed Test Screenings0:05:54 - Challenges of Adult Animation0:09:49 - Fixed Origin Story0:16:29 - Filmmaking Influences0:23:22 - Star Wars: Clone Wars0:31:55 - Advice from George Lucas0:36:23 - The Future of Primal0:41:18 - Evolution of Animation0:46:43 - Challenges of 2D Animation0:49:48 - Hotel Transylvania0:52:15 - Stigma Against Animation0:58:24 - Asajj Ventress Movie0:59:24 - Transitioning to Live-Action1:03:18 - Thanks to our Patrons