Wv Uncommon Place

✨ Episode Summary:In this uncommonly creative episode, J.R. sits down with Dylan Coburn, a powerhouse in animation, illustration, directing, and storytelling whose journey spans nearly three decades. From drawing Donald Duck for Disney's Quack Pack in 1995 to directing Superman: Red Son and influencing The Rings of Power, Dylan shares a detailed behind-the-scenes look at how animation evolved — and how he stayed ahead of the curve.Dylan unpacks his early days in animation, the industry’s shift to digital in the late '90s, and what it took to launch his own studio from scratch. We dive into the philosophy of storyboarding, the nuance of visual effects art direction, and how he brings massive properties like Percy Jackson, Minecraft: The Movie, and The Meg to life through visual storytelling.Plus: Dylan talks about becoming an author of Pocket Screenplays, collaborating with AEW wrestling stars The Young Bucks, and how he balances creativity in an AI-driven world.