''Ape Escape'' is a series of animated shorts developed by Frederator Studios, Hawaii Film Partners, Project 51 Productions and Showcase Entertainment which aired on Nicktoons in 2009. It is based on Sony Computer Entertainment's '' Ape Escape'' video game franchise, with characters and designs based on ''

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'' in particular, and focuses around Specter's attempts to take over the world with his monkey army.

Development

Frederator obtained the cartoon rights to ''Ape Escape'' on May 31, 2007. Various talents were brought in to help, including

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. The character designs are based on ''

'', with Jimmy as the protagonist. The animations are primarily animated using

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. The shorts were completed in 2008 and premiered on Nicktoons on July 5, 2009. The shorts were released on DVD in the United Kingdom by

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on February 18, 2013.

Cast

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, and

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* Greg Ellis as Specter * Eric Bauza as

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and the Pipo Monkeys

References

External links

Frederator Studios Ape Escape Blog

Trailer (Vimeo)

Official YouTube channel
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Development

Cast

See also

References

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