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The Wizzard of Krudd

February 19, 2007 11:11 am

Wizzard of Krudd

The Wizzard of Krudd is a Nick pilot created last year by Greg Miller (Whatever Happened To Robot Jones?) and Mike Stern. Nick recently passed on the idea so this weekend they posted the pilot onto YouTube. Looking at the credits, it looks like Miller and Stern had a creative hand in every aspect of the cartoon. (Dan Krall also provided some layout design.) I’m not entirely convinced of the concept, but they’ve set up an idea with plenty of visual potential, and their strong vision and execution helps Krudd stand out from the majority of pilots I’ve seen recently. Check it out below and see what you think.

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13 comments posted in TV

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02/19/07 11:29am	OM says:
	…You know, it’s been a while since I’ve seen a concept for any cartoon that actually had me wanting to see the next episode. If you added a bit more sexual innuendo to it, the “Cartoon” Network might pick it up for an Adult Swim series. I mean, can you see color-changing mini-neon signs of the Wizz being placed all around Boston in public places? :)
02/19/07 11:42am	Niko Anesti says:
	This is awesome, I’ve been following Greg Miller’s production blog for a while and was pretty excited when he started posting stuff from this toon. I loved Robot Jones, and I never really understood why it was never really well-received. Hopefully people enjoy this more because I definitely did.
02/19/07 12:51pm	Sexyrobot says:
	lovit lovit lovit! it reminds me of sergio aragones brought to life…
02/19/07 1:23pm	Mukpuddy says:
	Man, I really enjoyed that! So different and crazy, the art direction is awesome with, like sexyrobot said, definite hints of sergio aragones!!!
02/19/07 3:14pm	Charles Thompson says:
	Looks great, and personally I think the concept has a lot of potential, actually. I love the artwork.
02/19/07 4:36pm	Makinita says:
	looks great !!!
02/19/07 6:07pm	Sergio says:
	As each of you said, it LOOKS great. Not really surprising that it didn’t get picked up, though…the concept, story and characters are pretty weak.
02/20/07 8:02am	Lippy says:
	The visuals remind me of early 70s-era Chuck Swenson stuff a’la “Dirty Duck” & “The Point”.
02/20/07 10:45am	Chris Battle says:
	Greg & Mike are hidden geniuses behind everyone’s faves (Dexter, PPG, etc.). Time to give them another show already!!
02/20/07 1:19pm	ZekeySpaceyLizard says:
	haha wtf! That was weird and awesome and great.
02/20/07 6:25pm	Shellie Kvilvang says:
	Great to see something new from the duo that created “Whatever Happened To Robot Jones”. Looks great!
02/22/07 2:02pm	Seconteen says:
	AWESOME! I have always been a fan of Whatever Happened to Robot Jones? so naturally I like this as well. It is very awesome. I love it.
07/11/07 12:29pm	Jessica says:
	oh yes! i am lov’n the “school house rock” animation style as well! i’m also a very big “Robot Jones fan too! please send me any information you have about robot jones or this!!!!!!!!

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