Cartoon Network offers "Shorti
By dkilmer
Created 07/14/1999 - 00:00
"Shorties" is a series of two-minute animated shorts that re-interpret some
of Hanna-Barbera's lesser known, but fondly-remembered characters such as
Atom Ant, Jabberjaw, and Wally Gator. The shorts began to air in June
throughout the day on Cartoon Network during breaks from regularly
scheduled programming. They feature original plots and different animation
techniques for each short, and aim to update these characters with an
ironic, post-modern twist. Techniques include cel animation, cut-outs,
stop-motion, and mixed media. The idea for "Shorties" came from Cartoon
Network Creative Director Michael Ouweleen. The first batch of "Shorties"
includes: three produced at Curious Pictures, THANKS A LATTE (DROOPY DOG)
directed by Mike Bade and designed by underground comics artist, Kaz, SOUND
HOUND (HUCKLEBERRY HOUND) directed by Nick Hewitt, and HARASSCAT (PIXIE &
DIXIE) directed by Michael Ouweleen; ATOM ANT directed by Jonas Odell at
Film Tecknarna; WHEN ANIMALS NAP (YOGI BEAR) directed by Michael Ouweleen
at Red Rover; MISS UNDERSTANDING (THE HILLBILLY BEARS) directed by Colleen
O'Hare at Olive Jar; ALLIGATOR LIBERATION (WALLY GATOR) directed by Bee
Murphy at Film Tecknarna; and LET'S DO LUNCH (JABBERJAW) directed by Casper
Kelly at Film Tecknarna.