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Trevor Hardy

“Pushkin” animator and director Trevor Hardy chats with us about his work for 2009 and how he won over his wife in spite her protesting pet.

Channel Frederator: Whatcha been up to since we last spoke with you?

Trevor Hardy: I have been busy writing, animating, and directing some more one minute shorts for Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr. called “Watermill Farm”. It is scheduled to air on Nick Jr. sometime in February.

CF: Can you tell us about any upcoming projects?

TH: As above really. I have been making sets and models for some short “back burner” projects I’m also working on.

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Elliot Cowan

Australian animator turned New Yorker, Elliot Cowan, submitted one our favorite cartoons of 2008 – “Boxhead and Roundhead: Brothers in Arms”. We caught up with Elliot to see how the Big Apple is treating him and what we can expect from the talented toon-maker in ‘09.

Channel Frederator: Whatcha been up to since we last spoke with you?

Elliot Cowan: I can’t recall when the last time I was cross examined on Frederator, but I think since the last time, I moved to the US. New York City to be specific.

Once my work papers arrived then I picked up a terrific freelance job for the great guys at Switch FX which was very handy when, in November I married Rebecca Angelou – an endlessly talented graphic artist from Queens.

I made “Brothers In Arms” (obviously).

Various Boxhead and Roundhead films have appeared in even more festivals – “Brothers In Arms” has already started to do the rounds, [Read more…]

Elizabeth Ito

Elizabeth Ito’s charming animated documentary, “Welcome to My Life”, chronicles the daily activities of a family of monsters and is super popular among Channel Frederator staff and fans. Elizabeth’s daily life looks likes it’s been pretty busy in ‘08 and will be equally jam-packed with projects in ‘09.

Channel Frederator: Whatcha been up to since we last spoke with you?

Elizabeth Ito: During the day I’ve been working on the Astro Boy animated feature, doing storyboards. It’s due out this year, and I’m really excited to see it. I think Imagi (the studio where I work) is a great place, and I look forward to celebrating with the crew once Astro Boy is complete!

During my free time I’ve been working on my side projects. Most of my energy is being focused on my handmade plushes, posters, art, and toys that I sell through my online store. If anyone wants to check it out, I can be found [Read more…]

What better way to transition into 2009 than with some of our favorite films from Channel Frederator circa 2008! We’re bringing back some excellent cartoons by our favorite artists, plus updates on what they’ve done since we featured them last, what they’re doing now, and what they’ve got lined up for ’09. The past, present, and future of awesome animation is right here on Channel Frederator! Happy New Year!

“Welcome to My Life”, submitted by Elizabeth Ito – A documentary film about a family of monsters just trying to fit in.

“Boxhead and Roundhead: Brothers in Arms”, submitted by Elliot Cowan – Best friends Boxhead and Roundhead are unwittingly pitted against each other in battle.

“Pushkin”, submitted by Trevor Hardy – Sometimes it’s better to let your little lost pet stay lost.

“St Laleeloo”, submitted by Jiwook Kim – A musical monk can resolve any problem with the combined powers of song and dance!

– Bailee DesRocher