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Michael Cawood

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What is your name and your current occupation?

Michael Cawood, and I’m currently working as a bit of a general dog’s body (that’s English slang for doing everything that’s needed) setting up a new Animation pipeline for a popular CG series. Some interesting new challenges, and lots of familiar old ones… but it’s all good and I’m having a lot of fun.

 

What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
Paper boy? Cleaner? Brief stint in a tube factory? Erm… working in a supermarket selling the alcahol and cigarettes while making announcements over the tannoy and taking care of customers? I’m not sure I really have anything crazier than working in Animation. Oh wait, I did spend some time helping with the family business packing and branding surgical instruments for hospitals. There were some weird things in there!

 

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
It depends on how you view it and who you’re talking to. Film people love to hear about my work on Happy Feet and Prince Caspain. Games creators like to hear about my days at Rare working on Starfox Adventures and Kameo. Commercials people like to hear about my work at Passion Pictures. I love them all in one way or another but it’s the short films I’ve nurtured that I’m most proud of. ‘Devils Angels & Dating’ is my latest and the first one I’ve made time for since my student days, over a decade ago.

 

How did you become interested in animation?
Same old tale, too many cartoons as a kid, throw in a dash of  Continue reading

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Homer Simpson will broadcast live, with some motion-capture help

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simpsonsThe Wrap is reporting that Homer Simpson will broadcast live, with some motion-capture help!

In the episode, Marge, Lisa and Bart will turn the show over to the family’s patriarch, who will take a break from stuffing his face to comment on the events of the day live during both the East Coast and West Coast broadcasts, Fox revealed on Tuesday. Executive Producer Al Jean told us much more on a phone call immediately following the announcement — for example, how in the world they plan to pull this thing off.

You can read the whole article here.

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10 types of comedic entrances

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A truly interesting read and video defining the different types of entrances in live action and animation from a pretty cool website called Comedy for Animators.

Click the link below to read more!

10 Types of Comedic Entrances

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RubberHose ANIMATION RIGGING WITH REAL FLEXIBILITY

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From the site:

RubberHose is the fastest way to rig and animate a character in After Effects. It’s an open system built specifically for handling the frustrating parts of animation while letting you stay in control of your character’s performance and the life you bring to it. You will save time and you will actually enjoy the process. Guaranteed.

http://www.battleaxe.co/rubberhose/

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Coming Soon | Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Network

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMSkRAJYQuk

What’s that in the sky? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the Powerpuff Girls! Coming soon to Cartoon Network.

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Jetpack Distribution Enters Production on ‘The Sisters’

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Jetpack Distribution Enters Production on ‘The Sisters’

French Commissioning Broadcasters Secured

2nd February, 2016: Global distributor, Jetpack Distribution, has secured a commissioning deal with French broadcasters M6 and Canal Plus for The Sisters, a brand new 52 x 11 minute series for 6-10 year olds.

Based on the best-selling comic book series by Cazenove and William, the 2D animated series will be co-produced by Samka Productions and Bamboo Productions with Jetpack handling worldwide distribution of the animated comedy.

The Sisters charts the day to day life of two sisters aged 7 and 13.  Marine is still a child while Wendy, her elder sister is entering the teenage years.  Marine is naive, lovable, hyperactive and invasive and always comes up with crazy ideas to grab her older sister’s attention.  Meanwhile, Wendy just aspires to be a grown up.  The character driven comedy series charts the ups and downs of their relationship.  They may both have strong tempers and very different personalities but they still love each other!

Commenting on the agreement, Dominic Gardiner, CEO, Jetpack Distribution said: “We are delighted to have reached production stage on The Sisters having secured commissioning agreements with M6 and Canal Plus – France’s leading broadcasters.  In The Sisters, Samka and Bamboo Productions have created a compelling, laugh-out-loud comedy filled with themes that every kid can relate to and we look forward to introducing it to buyers.”

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For further information please contact Liz Morris PR –  HYPERLINK “mailto:lizmorrispr@hotmail.co.uk” lizmorrispr@hotmail.co.uk / 07971 129035

Editors Notes:

About Jetpack Distribution

Jetpack Distribution is an independent global distributor of some of the best kids’ content on the market. Based in the UK and helmed by industry veteran Dominic Gardiner, Jetpack distributes an extensive catalogue of award-winning kids’ properties though a wide variety of channels, from traditional broadcast to the latest digital platforms. Jetpack’s team of experts have over 20 years of experience bringing top-quality entertainment to kids around the world. We work directly with creators, producers, broadcasters and VOD and IPTV platforms to find the perfect home for each property. Our flexible business model is sculpted to meet the needs of content-creators, broadcasters and VOD services in today’s ever-changing industry. Productions of all kids’ genres get the fuel they need to blast off from Jetpack Distribution!  HYPERLINK “http://www.jetpackdistribution.tv” www.jetpackdistribution.tv