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Murakami-Wolf-Swenson
Fred Wolf Films is an American animation studio founded in 1967 by Fred Wolf and Jimmy T. Murakami. It was founded as MW (Murakami-Wolf). It later became known as Murakami-Wolf-Swenson (MWS) when Charles Swenson became a full partner in 1978. From 1989 to 2000, they also operated a subsidiary, Fred Wolf Films Dublin, located in Dublin, Ireland. It adopted its current name in 2013 following a reorganization. The studio produced '' The Point'', the first U.S. animated special to air in prime time (on the ABC network in 1971). It was also responsible for '' Free to Be… You and Me'', the '' Puff the Magic Dragon'' specials, and television series such as ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'', ''Toxic Crusaders'', '' James Bond Jr.'', ''The New Adventures of Speed Racer'', and Sarah Ferguson's ''Budgie the Little Helicopter''. Film * '' The Box'' (Academy Award winner) (1967) * ''The Magic Pear Tree'' (Academy Award nominee) (1968) * ''200 Motels'' (produced by; Charles Swenson - A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Bond Jr
''James Bond Jr.'' is an American Animated series, animated television series based on Ian Fleming's James Bond, ''James Bond'' franchise. It follows the adventures of James Bond (literary character), James Bond's nephew, James Bond Jr. The series debuted in September 1991 and ran for 65 episodes before ending in March 1992. It is the only television series ever produced based on the Bond franchise. Background This was the second attempt to create an animated series based on the Bond franchise. Bond screenwriter Kevin McClory announced in a February 10, 1988 issue of Variety, that he was working to produce an animated James Bond series called ''James Bond vs. S.P.E.C.T.R.E.'', to be produced by an unnamed Dutch company. This series never came to fruition. In the mean time, Eon Productions began developing what would become ''James Bond Jr.'' The show was produced by Murakami-Wolf-Swenson and MGM Television, and debuted on 30 September 1991, with a total of 65 half-hour epis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Adventures Of The American Rabbit
''The Adventures of the American Rabbit'' (released in the UK as simply ''The American Rabbit'') is a 1986 animated film directed by Fred Wolf and Nobutaka Nishizawa. It was released by Clubhouse Pictures. Plot The story begins just after the birth of Robert Rabbit (Barry Gordon). As his parents and friends welcome him into the world, a mysterious old rabbit who walks with a cane greets young Rob and disappears. The old rabbit shows up a few more times throughout Rob's childhood, always disappearing after making comments or inquiries about his talents and attitude. One day, when Rob's parents become endangered by a falling boulder, he sprints toward them and changes into a striped and star-spangled superhero on golden rollerskates. The old rabbit reappears and tells Rob that he is the American Rabbit, capable of changing into superhero form when he sprints and changing back to normal when he says his own name. Rob decides to try to keep his superpowers a secret and moves to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Wolf (animator)
Fred Wolf (born September 13, 1932) is an American animator. His works include the 1967 short subject '' The Box'', for which he won an Academy Award; television specials such as ''The Point!'' and '' Free to Be...You and Me'', and television series such as ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'', ''James Bond Jr.'', and Sarah Ferguson’s ''Budgie the Little Helicopter''. Wolf was also responsible for the famous Tootsie Pops “How Many Licks” commercial. In the 1960s, Wolf set up a studio in Hollywood, California with Japanese-American animator Jimmy T. Murakami (later of ''The Snowman''). The studio was called Murakami-Wolf Films. In 1978, animator Charles Swenson became a partner, and the company became known as Murakami-Wolf-Swenson. Both Murakami and Swenson eventually left the company, and in 1992, it became Fred Wolf Films. In 1989, MWS established a satellite studio in Dublin, Ireland, known as Murakami-Wolf Dublin before eventually adopting its current name (Fred Wolf Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toxic Crusaders
''Toxic Crusaders'' is a 1991 animated series aimed at children, loosely based on '' The Toxic Avenger'' films. It features Toxie, the lead character of the films, leading a group of misfit superheroes who combat pollution. This followed a trend of environmentally considerate cartoons and comics of the time, including ''Captain Planet and the Planeteers'', ''Swamp Thing'', and the ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures'', as well as cartoons based on R-rated properties like ''RoboCop'' and ''Police Academy''. As this incarnation was aimed at children, ''Toxic Crusaders'' is considerably tamer than the edgy films it was based on (although it nevertheless contained many adult-oriented jokes that would go over most children's heads). Thirteen episodes were produced and aired, with at least a few episodes airing as a "trial run" in Summer 1990Kahn, Eve M"Television; Cartoons for a Small Planet"The New York Times (March 3, 1991). followed by the official debut on January 21, 1991. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |