Executive pitch.
Today was a confusing pitch for all. Alan Goodman and I (Fred) were the pitchers.
Six Monsters is a show that Alan and I have developed. For each of the sketches that will make up the short we’ve brought in
Pen Ward,
Don Dougherty,
Manny Galan,
Floyd Bishop,
Dan Meth,
and Alex Kirwan (I can’t find his board right now); Rob Renzetti will direct and time.
Usually the pitches are made to Eric, Melissa and Larry, and eventually brought to me (and Claudia Spinelli from Nickelodeon) for a final pitch. Everyone has made comments to the creator and I give the eventually thumbs up/down on whatever projects we go forward with. But, in this case, I was part of the creator team pitching the others. They gave Alan and me notes –I think everyone, me included, was confused– we’ll take them into account and re-pitch the parts that are necesary.
Then, add in that I’ve been laid up and stranded in NY with illness, and unlike most of our pitches, this was one was made up of eight mini-pitches (the skits that make up the short) and I’m not sure that any of us actually know what was going on.
–Fred
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On July 17th, 2006 at 12:00 am
wow, this looks really cool! Now with six monsters, is it going to be 7 min for each? Or splitting it and everyone gets about a minute and change?
On July 18th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Steve, please check the prior posts. It’s explained a few times.
On July 17th, 2006 at 12:00 am
OOH, i’d like to see alex’s posted if you find it. no rush though. hope you feel better. They all look fairly funny. Yay for Animated Chaos at Team Fred!
-JX
On July 17th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Wait Manny, what in the world are you thinking? YOU CANT DO ANOTHER SHOW WHEN U HAVENT EVEN FINISHED BRONK AND BONGO!!! Have you and Alan even finished the pencil tests with those stole pencils from Fred’s desk?
On July 18th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Wait second! I’m a part of this?
On July 18th, 2006 at 12:00 am
This project’s a pain. But a good kind of pain, I guess. The logistics are a bit overwhelming. Today’s pitch represented the work of the short’s creators, 2800 miles away, and individual segment creators in three different states – guys whose day jobs are at Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Disney, and two other studios. Three different directors. Three different media: traditional; Flash; and CG. Eight separate storyboards. Worst of all, the conference room’s speakerphone was on the fritz throughout the pitch. I’m friggen dizzy. In any event, this afternoon’s meeting was a huge step toward the realization of this cartoon experiment. Thanks to all involved.
On July 18th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Actually it sounds like a lot of fun to me! Can’t wait to see it!
On July 18th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Yay “Six Monsters”! I think it will all pay off in the end. There’s a reason there aren’t any other shos like this on TV.
On July 18th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Yes, the producer is out of his mind.
On July 18th, 2006 at 12:00 am
This project is a logistical nightmare indeed. I pity all those involved. Oh wait…..damn…
On July 18th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Muahahaha!! Muah, muah, muahahaha!!
On July 19th, 2006 at 12:00 am
If it’s too easy it aint worth doing. Once this is done it will be a classic
On July 19th, 2006 at 12:00 am
anybody for a 7th Monster. Krunch feels left out. I was thinking live action…..