May 2012
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"Distraxion" with Dreamworks' Mike Stern
This week’s Channel Frederator film “Distraxion” comes to us from Mike Stern, who is currently working at Dreamworks Animation and is an instructor at AnimationMentor.com and was kind enough to do a quick interview.
Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation?
Mike Stern: I went to NYU to study digital imaging and design. This is where I got my start in general 3D....
Jazz! Circus Tricks! Vegetables! Watch Our...
Come one, come all to Channel Frederator, a stupendous side show of animation oddities! See the works of astonishing big-shot studio animators, astounding indie artists, and amazing post-it note flipbook animation the likes of which you’ve never seen! You with the face! Step right up and take a look…
Channel Frederator - “Distraxion” by Mike Stern: There’s...
April 2010
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Chickens, Robots & Dinosaurs! Oh, My!
What a WEEK we have planned for you, Channel Frederator friends! Chickens! Robots! Dinosaurs! ALL IN ONE WEEK. Can you handle it?! Yes. Yes you can, and you will love every second of it. Cluck Cluck, wizz clank, ROOOAAARRR!
MONDAY Channel Frederator - “Chicken Cowboy” by Stephen Neary : A humble chicken learns to be brave in the face of bullies, bullets, and toast.
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Happy Earth Day! Hug a Tree! Watch Some 'Toons!
Happy Earth Day, Cartoon Friends! Not only do we have an eco-friendly main show on Channel Frederator this week, but we also have a brand new weekly mini-program! Fredbits is go! The new show from Channel Frederator that’s just one very short and sweet ‘toon. If you have a film that is one minute or under, submit it here! Plus the world’s most awkward interview on...
New Show! FredBits: Toons in one minute or less!
I’m not going to lie to you guys. After Dan Meth concluded his run on Meth Minute and Nite Fight for Channel Frederator there’s been a void. And we’ve been looking for someone to fill that void recently… Someone to give a weekly animated show to.
Our search continues and we have some great prospects, but until we find that special person…I wanted to introduce you to a new show on Channel...
New Show! FredBits: Toons in one minute or less!
Im not going to lie to you guys. After Dan Meth concluded his run on Meth Minute and Nite Fight for Channel Frederator theres been a void. And weve been looking for someone to fill that void recently
Someone to give a weekly animated show to.
Our search continues and we have some great prospects, but until we find that special person
I wanted to introduce you to a new show on Channel...
"Elk Hair Caddis" from Peter Smith and Magnus...
Animators Peter Smith and Magnus Møller (along with fellow students Alice Holme and Anders Brogaard) submitted their outstanding multimedia treat-for-the-eyeballs “Elk Hair Caddis” and Channel Frederator was more than thrilled to show it! Below, Peter speaks on behalf of the creative team and gives us some in depth info on the filmmaking process. Check out the production...
"Chair Amie" with Pierre Adrien
Pierre Adrien is the creator of this week’s featured Cartoon Hangover film, “Chair Amie”, a nightmarish take on the ‘morning after’. The film has incited extreme responses from CH viewers and understandably so - it is graphic, raw, surreal and frightening. Read on to learn more about Pierre and be sure to check out his blog and take a look at his sketches and...
Elk Hair Caddis! Earth Day! Pretend Words!
Peter Smith, Alice Holme, Anders Brogaard, and Magnus Moller. Don’t forget these names, ‘cause they just raised the bar on bonkers-awesome <—- real term - animation. Their film “Elk Hair Caddis” is featured this week on Channel Frederator - you are welcome in advance, Fredheads. Check out Cartoon Hangover this Friday for a film that is creepytown, plus water...
Talkin' with Trevor Jones
You have 48 hours to create a short film, top to bottom. What do you do? Why, make a music video about a tokin’ Sasquatch. Doy. This week on Cartoon Hangover we’re featuring “Talkin’ Sasquatch Blues” created at the 2009 CalArts 48 hour film festival by Trevor Jones featuring music by Ten Mile Tide. Below, Trevor tells us more about the ‘toon, but most...
"Replacement Dog" with Casey Safron and Garrett...
“Replacement Dog” comes to Channel Frederator this week from Casey Safron, supreme ruler and creator of Animation Block Party, and Garrett Koeppicus, who you might remember as the voice of the little frog in Chris Conforti’s “Frog” on Cartoon Hangover. Below, Casey and Garrett tell us more about the film, and what they’re up to next. Channel Frederator: Where...
Replacement Dog! Adventure Times! Wewt!
Dogs replacing people? Pen Ward interview? A talking Sasquatch?! Has the world on BANANAS?! Yyyyyyup! This week we have exciting junk all around the site and blog - check out Pen Ward’s exclusive Channel Frederator interview (if you haven’t yet), we’ve got cool animation from Casey Safron, king of Animation Block Party, and Cartoon Hangover, well… you’ll see. ...
Drinking & Drawing Miami: Numero Dos!
Woo! Happy Friday, cartoon friends. Cartoon Hangover features Drinking and Drawing Miami: 2 this week - sponsored by Frederator and the Miami World Cinema Center. It’s produced by Patrick De Bokay and Spence Morin. Here, Spence gives us a little insight into how it all went down and when it’s coming up next.
The event has actually inspired a lot of venues to approach me to do D...
Adventure Time Special!!!
Here is the Channel Frederator Adventure Time sneak peak from earlier this week! Featuring an interview with the series’ creator, Pen Ward, and some never-been-seen clips. Don’t forget to check out the premiere on Monday, April 5th @ 8pm on Cartoon Network! You’re already set to watch? How math of you. Interview by Bobby Miller, edited by Matthias Sundberg. -Bailee...
March 2010
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Adventure Time Video Special this Wednesday!
I was recently allowed to see the first couple episodes of Adventure Time, the new cartoon series premiering on Cartoon Network April 5th. I was a huge fan of the original short film and I was worried…worried that it might not translate into a television series. After viewing the first couple episodes in a high security vault. I emerged from Cartoon Network’s headquarters elated. ...
"The Head" With Dante Zaballa & Matias Vigliano
“The Head” by Dante Zaballa and Matias Vigliano is a trippy tribute to old-school ‘toons! Here, Dante speaks on behalf of the creative duo and tells us a little more about the film. Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation? Dante Zaballa: Matias came from the motion graphics land, he studied Graphic Design at the University of Buenos Aires, and I studied traditional...
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Mighty Fudge!!!
This weeks Cartoon Hangover joint is from Patrick and Kimberly Mallek at Mighty Fudge Studios. Because of the nature of the film, and the increasing number of children tooling around the Channel Frederator blog, I will be *ing anything that might seem… unseemly. Below is an interview with Patrick about the Schoolhouse Rock-ish “My First B*ner” Cartoon Hangover: Where did you...
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Like a Pen! Like a Finn... Hat! Adventure Time...
So much excellent Channel Frederator goodness! This episode is fanTAStic, there’s an upcoming Adventure Time Channel Frederator exclusive THIS WEDNESDAY, plus the good folks at Threadbanger have given you the gift of a DIY Finn hat! Who could ask for anything more? Nobody, that is who. “Like a Pen” dir. by Andreas Nilsson, music by The Knife: All the animation styles that...
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"Vegeterrible" with Henrik Sonniksen & Benjamin...
This week’s Cartoon Hangover ‘toon “Vegeterrible” by Henrik Sonniksen and Benjamin Neilsen is about good food… gone bad. Am I right? Get it? HA! Here, Henrik speaks on behalf the creative team and lets us know a little more about the film. Cartoon Hangover: Where did you guys study animation? Henrik Sonniksen: We studied animation at The Animation Workshop in...
"Vegeterrible" with Henrik Sonniksen & Benjamin...
This week’s Cartoon Hangover ‘toon “Vegeterrible” by Henrik Sonniksen and Benjamin Neilsen is about good food… gone bad. Am I right? Get it? HA! Here, Henrik speaks on behalf the creative team and lets us know a little more about the film.
Cartoon Hangover: Where did you guys study animation?
Henrik Sonniksen: We studied animation at The Animation Workshop...
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Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet: A Game From the Mind of Michel Gagné
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This is the extended trailer for the upcoming Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet game by Michel Gagné. You...
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"Homunculus" - Sam Stevens & Chris Mauch
So you’re staring at a timelapse of decaying food, like you do, when suddenly BAM! Fuzzy old raspberries turn into a fuzzy little person… and then things go bonkers from there. That’s how “Homunculus” a short film by Humble TV’s Sam Stephens and Chris Mauch starts out. Here they tell us how the film was made, and how to get rid of that bloated pheasant...
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“The Clod” with Jaromír Plachý
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Jaromír Plachý’s film “The Clod” is short, sweet and comes to us aaaaaall the way from the Czech Republic.
Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation?
Jaromír...
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AnimWatch interviews Michel Gagné
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AnimWatch has a great interview with Michel Gagné. Some of the best effects animation in the last ten years has come from the mind, and art, of Michel.
-Floyd Bishop
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Doorsteps by Hännes Häyhä
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Check out his really slick little film animated by Hännes Häyhä based on a song by The Lodger, a Leeds based band. Not for kids but it’s nicely done. -Mike Milo
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Cartoon Birthday!
Animation enthusiast, voice actor, comedian and handsome naturalist Mike Funt celebrated his birthday last weekend with a cartoon themed birthday party - everyone came dressed as their favorite cartoon character… Birthday boy wearing Goofy’s clothes… A TMNT t-shirt could only make it more adventurey… Frys with that. Actress Lori Hunt does it up Bloom County...
Holy Rotten Tomatoes, it's Channel Frederator!
After seeing this weeks episode, you will be certain to clean out your fridge. I’ve heard of small cannibalistic beings born out of a fruit salad but this is ridiculous. Next week - battling T-Shirts!
“Homunculus” by Sam Stephens & Chris Mauch - A rotten raspberry begets a tiny man and a whole mess of trouble in this mixed media short.
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"The Machine" with Rob Shaw
This weeks Channel Frederator film,”The Machine”, comes to us from Bent Image Lab’s Rob Shaw. Find out why robots are both evil and radical and what Rob is working on next…
Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation?
Rob Shaw: I went to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia (where I grew up) for film and animation.
CF: Who are your favorite artists?
RS:...
Evil Robots! Fredbots! Gingerale my foot!
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“The...
February 2010
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Mmmmm Cheeseburgers...
Do you love cows? I do… with special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun.
If you love cows, animation, Bill Plympton, or BBQ in general, come out to Hill Country on Tuesday for the premiere of famed indie animator Bill Plympton’s new short, The Cow Who Wanted to Be a Hamburger. The event will include live performances by famed musicians Nicole Renaud and...
To the Moon! with Channel Frederator
Sorry for the late post friends - if you haven’t seen this week’s episode yet, grab a box of tissues and affix your peepers to one very touching hand drawn film. What’s your favorite hand drawn flick? Let us know on the CF homepage.
“Moonboy” by Adam Calfee and the good people at MoreFrames - A young boy, weary of a superficial and dangerous world, finds...
Oscars! Giants! You!
Whaddya say to the Academy’s picks for Best Animated Feature? We say there’s a lot of them this year, and that’s radical! This week you get to watch a fun little film, plus Carl gets your take on the animated Oscar noms. Cartoon Hangover features a festival flick from Sundance! Animation that is both Hangover worthy and Sundance worthy? You bet.
“The Clod”...
Love, Love, Love!
Ah, love is in the air! Either that, or we’re downwind from a sewage treatment plant. This week on Channel Frederator, fall in love with animation all over again! We’ve got an excellent ‘toon, plus Carl gets solicited by a boozy inamorata! Don’t forget to check back Friday for a very special Cartoon Hangover Crossover!
Without Thunder, by Daisy Edwards: The misery...
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Channel Frederator
Hello,
My name is Bobby Miller. Im the jerk running ChannelFrederator.com right now. I just wanted to let you know that WE GOT A GREAT MONTH OF ANIMATION IN STORE FOR YOU!
(sorry about the caps there.)
First off, this week is Valentines week here at Channel Frederator. If youre anything like me, Valentines Day is a great day to remember how bone-crunchingly alone you are. I dont...
Zillis Media's "Mr. Broose"
The absurd, ‘violence for violence’s sake’ antics of Mr. Broose are causing a stir this week on Cartoon Hangover. Here, SG from Zillis Media discusses his new venture into animation and alternative media.
Cartoon Hangover: Where (if at all) did you study film/animation?
SG: I have no formal training in art or animation. Any similarities between my work and professional...
Move it! Shake it! Watch it on Channel Frederator!
“We’re fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance.” - Japanese Proverb
Just watch the episode this week. It’s awesome. ‘Nuff said.
Electropolis, submitted by Kevin McCullough: A restless walk sign changes the lives of bored city dwellers. The product of thirteen third year animation students at Sheridan College!
*New episode of Cartoon...
January 2010
5 posts
"L & R" with Sally Andersen Ward
Filmmaker Sally Andersen Ward’s “Left Brained Larry & Right Brained Rachel” is a favorite on the internet. Here, the writer/director tells us about the creative process. It’s a rather unique one, since the school she made the film at doesn’t have an animation program.
Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation/film?
Sally Andersen Ward: From...
Creepiness! Brains! Episode 216!
Are you artsy? Or are you mathy? Left brained or right? Or, like the protagonists in this weeks film, are the halves of your brain in two separate heads and you’re just having a bear of a time getting along? Yeah. Me too.
“Left Brained Larry and Right Brained Rachael”, by Sally Andersen Ward : Opposites attract when creepy conjoined twins combine their brainpower. ...
Dinosaurs! Angels! Music!
You like music? Animation? DINOSAURS?! Then it stands to reason that you will love this weeks animated music video. Thanks for casting your nominations for Channel Frederator and Cartoon Hangover at the Streamys! You’ve proven time and again that Frederator fans are the best fans of all the fans!
Raindrops Keep Falling on the Dead, by Alex De Campi: Flash animated music video for...
Galileo! Butterflies! Streamys!
This week we take a look at a little film with a lot of heart - coming at you all the way from France! Don’t forget to nominate Channel Frederator and Cartoon Hangover for the Streamy Awards!
1. Go to: http://channelfrederator.com/streamys
2. Vote Channel Frederator for “Best Hosted Web Series”
Vote Cartoon Hangover for “Best New Web Series”
3. The URLS...
Robots! Carl Loses His Head! Literally!
It’s a robot takeover! This weeks film has robots! And it’s called “Robots”! Carl lost his robot head! Better keep an eye on your microwave or other food warming robots! Aaah!
Robots, by Rajesh N. Pai: Fun gags and characters run amok in this hilarious short! Plus, robots!
*New episode of Cartoon Hangover this Friday! “Fetal Fury!
*Leave lots of...
December 2009
8 posts
"Without Arms" with Alek Vacura
Freelance animator Alek Vacura’s short film “Without Arms” follows the Venus de Milo’s journey to get her “hands” on some arms. Here, Alek tells us about his process and what’s coming up in 2010.
Channel Frederator: What gave you the idea for “Without Arms”?
Alek Vacura: The idea for Without Arms came to me as I was falling asleep one...
Art Jokes! New Years Fun!
Are you ready for some Art Appreciation humor? I SAID, “ARE YOU READY FOR SOME ART APPREESH HUMOR?!” Yeah, we are too. This weeks film, like Carl or the Fredbot, is both elegant and hilarious.
“Without Arms”, by Alek Vacura: An awesome MFA thesis film making the festival rounds!
*New episode of Cartoon Hangover this Friday! The infamous...
"Wild Wind" with Leo Campasso
Argentinean animator Leo Campasso’s “Wild Wind” is a neat animated throwback to the pixelated 8-bit goodness of the 80’s.
Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation?
Leo Campasso: I studied animation in Argentina at the “Image Campus” Institute. I graduated this year.
CF: What gave you the idea for this film?
LC: One of these moments in the daily...
Happy Holidays, Fred Heads!
Brrr! It’s officially winter, Fred-heads. And the wind is kickin’ up for serious! Don’t count on a good hair day for a while. Hats are strongly encouraged. Stay warm and watch our toons!
Wild Wind, by Leo Campasso: Awesome 8-bit action from Buenos Aires in this shorty short!
*New episode of Cartoon Hangover this Friday! Bear-Horse! Merry Christmas!
*Leave lots of...
"Psychotown" with Dave Carter
Dave Carter, the awesome Aussie animator that brought us this week’s Cartoon Hangover ‘toon, tells us about his series “Psychotown”, his favorite drink, and his favorite diss.
Channel Frederator: What gave you the idea for “Psychotown”?
Dave Carter: I’ve always been a fan of sketch comedy and wanted to mix it with animation. It’s little...
Winter Songs! Snuggles! Xmas Present for...
This week’s episode will make you want to put on your warmies and snuggle the crap out of each other! We’ve got a cute music video, plus you can help Carl decide what to get Fredbot for Christmas.
“Winter Songs”, by Crush Design: Sweet little music video for a sweet little song sung by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson.
*New episode of Cartoon Hangover this...
Giant Bugs! Awesome Animation! Carl Is Also...
Carl battles bugs! Or rather, he’s badly battered by bug battling. Either way, you should watch Channel Frederator this week. We’ve got top-notch animation from Gobelins, plus we’re only a few days away from the launch of Cartoon Hangover! *squeal of delight*
The Lighthouse Keeper from the Gobelins School: A lighthouse keeper finds an unwelcome guest hovering outside his...
Sharing is Caring, Fredheads!
I don’t want you to see this week’s episode! It’s too good! I want it all for myself! You can’t have it! YOU CAN’T HAVE IT!!! You will have to pry it from my cold dead laptop!
Well… ‘tis the season of making a show of being nice… so I guess I’ll share. :)
“Sharing” by Kris Anka: A little boy and giant robot mutually learn...