Does seem really unnecessary and just exhausting at this point. people just stop treating animated films like its the console wars even when the directors are wishing the best of luck and supporting each other. Yknow....maybe this could be a topic could discuss in the podcast or separate video.

He discussed it on his podcast nearly a couple of years ago youtu.be/v5LXH6aZi6w?...

Why “Animation Studio Wars” are Stupid | ACCC HIGHLIGHT

YouTube video by AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast

Could make for a interesting discussion.

Pretty sure this sense of competition is all one big corporate construct.