'Tripping the Rift': The New Bad Boy in Animation
CGI meets sexy sci-fi in Tripping the Rift, Sci Fi Channels first adult-oriented cartoon.
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Israel Gets South Park-Like Spoof of Al Qaeda
Producer/broadcaster Keshet Formats and will be producing the animated series MILITARY BASE 22 for its Israeli network Bip Comedy Channel, reports C21 Media. The company greenlit 10 episodes of the adult toon with a budget of $2 million. Beginning its run on March 21, 2004, the show is set in a secret nuclear missile base, run by a bunch of "stupid, almost criminal soldiers." Illi Edry, vp of business development at Keshet Formats, said, "It's very dark comedy, very edgy, very SOUTH PARK." Israeli CGI animation and post-production house Short Cuts will be handling the animation.
SPIKE TV Premieres Conservative Topical Comedy This Just In
Spike TV debuts a topical animated series, THIS JUST IN, created by Steve Marmel, on March 14, 2004 at 10:30 pm. Marmel, who has hosted the Annie Awards for two years running, is a standup comic and producer/head writer of Nickelodeon's hit show, THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS.
New Batman to Be Interactively Linked to Toys
For the first time, kids (and bigger kids) can truly join in the action of the next BATMAN animated series. Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) announced it has partnered with Mattel Inc. and VEIL Interactive Technologies to link action figure and vehicles with interactive television. The technology will be exclusive to WBCP and Mattel for 2004. VEIL (Video Encoded Invisible Light) technology transmits encoded digital data -- in the form of graphics, storyline components, gadgets and other features -- directly from show, which is captured by Mattel's new line of Batwave children's toys.
Toy Fair 2004
Vendors upbeat, despite toy industry challenges as licensing veteran reporter Karen Raugust chronicles Toy Fair 2004 in New York City.
Stone Soup To Produce Independent Animator's Forum for TV
Houston, Texas-based Stone Soup has announced plans to produce WILL ANIMATE FOR FOOD, a 30-minute TV program for WTP-TV, Cable 17, a public access channel. The show will feature a series consisting of a collection of independently produced animations and animator interviews presented in a variety format.
The Naughty Animation Show
Begins: February 19, 2004
Toronto Animated Image Society is hosting Naughty Animation Show, guaranteed to invoke shocking fantasies to make you wonder, squirm and giggle. Included will be titles from TAIS members and the best of New York independent animation. The show is coming together and may include John Straiton, Bill Plympton, Signe Baume, Allen Swerling and many others. As a benefit for the Toronto Animated Image Society, the show will include an auction exhibit, and a screening at the NFB Mediatheque, accompanied by flipbooks and other naughty animation toys. Entry fee is $15.
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Anime in the Limelight Extend to One Hour
Limelight Media announced that ANIME IN THE LIMELIGHT (AITL), the popular Japanese animation music show produced in Honolulu, Hawaii, officially resumed one-hour broadcasts February 7, 2004. The shows expansion was the result of AITLs new contract with Buffalo, New York-based Toon Radio (www.toonradio.net).
Concept to Creation: Pitching to a Studio, Network, or Distributor
Mark Simon continues his series of 12 excerpts from his new book, Producing Independent 2D Character Animation: Making and Selling a Short Film.
Give Your Spots the Museum Treatment At The AICP Show
AICP Show, The Art & Technique of the American Television Commercial New York, New York, USAJune 14, 2004Deadline: February 13, 2004
The Western Show 2003
Begins: December 2, 2003
The Western Show is dedicated to the technological advancements that will drive bottom lines for the cable, Internet, telephone, computer, satellite, broadcast, motion picture or new media industries. This, the 36th edition of the event, will be the last. The National Show has grown so much that the National Cable & Telecommunications Association decided there was only need for one show.
MIPCOM 2003 Recap
What were animation people really talking about at the worlds most important TV sales market in Cannes? Take an intimate look as six-year mart vet, Sarah Baisley, shares observations, gossip and news from MIPCOM Jr. and MIPCOM 2003.
Matrix Revolutions Virtual Show
Begins: October 30, 2003
On October 30th, Warner Brothers in association with Carmichael Events invite you and a guest to NYC's Exclusive Party celebrating The Matrix Revolutions. The special guest of the night is Marco Tempest - The Virtual Magician presenting a fascinating virtual show.
There will be complimentary drinks served between 9 and 10 pm. There will also be a limited number of Matrix Revolutions Movie Passes avaliable.
Don't miss this fun oppurtunity to see an amazing show and meet with New York's exclusive producers, directors and screenwriters.
Radio Host Hendrie Gets Animated By Clone Scribes on Fox
POLICE ACADEMY: THE SERIES producer Steve Levitan and CLONE HIGH writers Phil Lord and Chris Miller have signed a deal to create, write and exec produce an animated series for FOX, based on Phil Hendrie, the critically-acclaimed KFI-AM talk show host, reported DAILY VARIETY. Hendrie will serve as co-exec producer and main voice talent for the series.
Future Animators of the Future 4th annual Animation and Video Festival
Begins: October 15, 2003
This year's show will be held in the fall (late October, early November) and tour four major cities in three states (Boston, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles). Our goal is to put on a good, entertaining show, so help us out.
UPA: Back to the Future — Part 2
Gene Deitch continues his tales of adventures with UPA.
VH1 Takes Spin On Primetime Cartoons
VH1 is delving into primetime cartons in its VH1 GOES INSIDE series, airing at various times October 2-21, 2003. VH1 GOES INSIDE: Primetime Cartoons is a celebration of memorable moments and animated characters in television history. The show will feature unforgettable clips, interviews with the voice actors as well as some of the creators, writers and producers. The show delves into how shows began, how they changed from their original concepts and original names.
Electronic Computer Trade Show 2003
Begins: August 25, 2003
The Electronic Computer Trade Show (ECTS) will showcase the latest in computer and video games hardware and software scheduled to hit retail outlets this Christmas. The trade show is the main attraction of a weeklong festival celebrating the world of computer games: London Games Week. In its 14th year, ECTS is the only place in Europe where you can preview all the Christmas hits and gaming technology set to launch in 2004.
CG-Animated Alan Brady Returns in TV Land Special
Alan Brady, the caustic TV host portrayed by Carl Reiner on THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW back in the '60s, returns in a new computer-animated special on TV Land, airing Aug. 17, 2003 (10:00-10:30 pm). THE ALAN BRADY SHOW marks TV Land's first original animated special in the network's seven-year history. Reiner, who reprises his character in voice-over, also wrote the special and serves as exec producer along with George Shapiro and Howard West of Shapiro/West Prods.
Talkin’ 'Teen Titans ': Glen Murakami Raps About His Latest Superhero Series
Dr. Toon sat down with Glen Murakami to rap about his latest superhero excursion, Teen Titans.
Gamers Converge on London for ECTS
Electronic Computer Trade Show 2003London, UKAugust 25 August 31, 2003
Being an Independent Creator and Other Fupduck Ideas — Part 2
Read about the second leg of creator Dave Warren's fear and loathing journey from struggling independent to working with Carmen Electra.
CG-Animated Alan Brady Returns in TV Land Special
Alan Brady, the caustic TV host portrayed by Carl Reiner on THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW back in the '60s, returns in a new computer-animated special on TV Land, airing Aug. 17 (10:00-10:30 pm). THE ALAN BRADY SHOW marks TV Land's first original animated special in the network's seven-year history. Reiner, who reprises his character in voice over, also wrote the special and serves as exec producer along with George Shapiro and Howard West of Shapiro/West Prods. The special was developed internally for TV Land by Sal Maniaci, vp of development and production for TV Land and Nick at Nite.
Being an Independent Creator and Other Fupduck Ideas — Part I
Catch the first leg of creator Dave Warren's fear and loathing journey from studio animator to struggling independent.
New Latenight Talk Entry Dares to be Different
THE ORLANDO JONES SHOW debuted June 16, 2003 at 11:00 pm on the FX cable network, featuring the popular former 7-Up TV spokesman and writer for MAD-TV, promising to offer an alternative to late night talk shows. This alternative show's slogan is "No white guy, no desk, no band." It does feature sketches, fake commercials and animated shorts in sort of a one-man MAD-TV or SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE meets DENNIS MILLER LIVE. Half-hour episodes will air Monday through Thursday with a rerun on Fridays.
