Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Steven Spielberg stands as one of the most accomplished and influential filmmakers in cinematic history, inspiring countless others over the years. Among those profoundly impacted by Spielberg’s work is Genndy Tartakovsky, the mastermind behind animated series such asDexter’s Laboratory andSamurai Jack.
In a previous interview, the animator revealed the profound influence Spielberg’s filmmaking expertise has on his creative journey and continues to serve as a guiding light in his quest to infuse his projects with palpable action and emotion.
Genndy Tartakovsky Revealed Steven Spielberg’s Influence on His Work
While promoting his 2019 animated action TV seriesPrimal,Genndy Tartakovskydiscussed the concept of rhythm in storytelling, particularly in the context of action sequences. Drawing parallels between comedic timing and the pacing of action scenes, he emphasized how both rely on rhythm to engage the audience.
He argued that the poorly executed action sequences lack this rhythm, where everything feels rushed and chaotic. In contrast, he mentions movies likeMad Max: Fury Road, which features carefully curated moments of rest, keeping it rhythmic and engaging for the audience.
Some of the films that have highly impacted his approach to making the action sequences more rhythmic and exciting have beenSteven Spielberg’sJawsalong with the 1971 action thriller film,French Connection,defining them as prime examples of storytelling with masterful control. He toldPolygon,
“They affected me. And I remember how I felt about it and I’m always trying to capture a feeling with what I’m doing. It’s never just about how simple it is or whatever it is, it’s just about this feeling.”
He further shared his desire to continue sharing the stories even in action sequences, which evoke emotions among the audience, stressing that their primary focus remains to fulfill a goal within the context of the narrative.
Genndy Tartakovsky Discussed Plans ForPrimalSeason 3
Premiered in 2019,Primalis among some of the highly acclaimed animated projects of Genndy Tartakovsky and has earned praise for its visuals and execution. And following two hit seasons, Adult Swim has renewed the animation series for a third season.
Genndy Tartakovskyʼs Primal [Credit: Prime Video]While the creator of the show has not provided recent updates, the acclaimed animator has earlier discussed his plans for a third season of the show. In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, he shared,
![Genndy Tartakovskyʼs Primal [Credit: Prime Video]](https://i2.wp.com/fwmedia.fandomwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08062452/Genndy-Tartakovsky%CA%BCs-Primal-Credit-Prime-Video-scaled.jpeg)
“I feel like this season we’ve done it all, in a way. I want it to almost become an anthology show, where season 3 would still be called Primal, but with a different subheading.”
He also shared that he would retain the core elements of the series, such as minimal dialogue, high emotion, survival themes, rawness, and visual storytelling in season 3 as well. However, he wants to continue the story with different characters.
Season 3 is currently in production with Tartakovsky once again taking the helm. However, a specific release date for the next season is not available yet.Primalrevolves around the bond between a caveman named Spear and a T-Rex named Fang.
Primalis available to stream on Max.
Laxmi Rajput
Senior Writer
Articles Published :3449
Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
