From: Jim Boulden <jim-AT-animalmakers.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 12:21:19 -0800
To: puptcrit-driftline.org-AT-lists.driftline.org
Subject: [Puptcrit] Puppets on Cartoon Network (Union?)


RE: Turner Broadcasting's "Tom & Jerry Food Fight"

-Did the puppeteers shoot as union or non-union players for the show?
-AFTRA or SAG? (if you shot as union players)

-Jim


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On Nov 23, 2004, at 6:30 AM, Evy Wright wrote:

> There are a few advantages to living in Atlanta. One
> is that Turner Broadcasting shoots a lot of stuff
> here. I just worked on a job for Cartoon Network doing
> puppets for the bumpers for the "Tom and Jerry Food
> Fight Marathon" that will air the day after
> Thanksgiving.
>
> "Bumpers" are those lead-ins and -outs between show
> and commercials and, in this case, also refers to any
> promo spots for the marathon. CN wanted to have all of
> the Thanksgiving leftovers in the refrigerator be
> anxiety-ridden, talking puppets who are terrified that
> they will be eaten by Tom the cat. And since bumpers
> don't come with credit rolls:
>
> Puppet builders/riggers: Evy Wright, Thom Stanley
> Puppeteers: Evy Wright, Thom Stanley, Reay Kaplan
> Voices: Unsure
>
> The puppets are all Tupperware containers and the
> like, except for a turkey sandwich on a plate. I hope
> you can tune in for some of it. Never before have a
> turkey sandwich and a bowl of stuffing showed such
> emotion.
>
> Tom and Jerry Food Fight Marathon
> Cartoon Network
> Friday, November 26
> 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (I think - please check your local
> time listing)
>
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