The show has been nominated for an emmy award five times, in the category outstanding achievement in animation. Animator craig mccrackens name first attracted attention on the cartoon network thanks to his. Netfiixs new animation slate includes craig mccracken, nora. He explains the theory of ppg and samurai jack existing in the. Faust has also worked as an animator on television series such as the powerpuff girls and fosters home for imaginary friends, and with companies like cartoon. See what craig has to say about the upcoming powerpuff girls movie, and many other ppg topics. Craig mccracken on kid cosmic interview ctn tv game changers. Powerpuff girls behind the scenes documentary youtube. A behind the scenes documentary and interview of craig mccracken and his show, the powerpuff girls and how it all started. Craig mccracken has been interested in drawing and animation since the age of three. Behind the scenes of fosters home for imaginary friends. That day, cartoon network will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the debut of craig mccrackens. Lauren faust born july 25, 1974 is an american animator and writer, best known as the creator of the animated series my little pony.
Powerpuff girls reboot mangles craig mccrackens original series taking a look at what made the original powerpuff girls great and seeing if the new one is comparable. May 14, 2017 craig mccracken on kid cosmic interview ctn tv game changers panel 2016 cancelled. His name may not be wellknown, but craig mccracken is the creator of the massively successful cartoon network hits the powerpuff girls and fosters home for imaginary friends. So says craig mccracken, the talent behind those emmyaward winning cartoon network series, the powerpuff girls and fosters home for imaginary friends. The name craig mccracken may not be familiar, but any cartoon fan is well acquainted with his creations the powerpuff girls what you may not be aware of is that the defenders of townsville. Craig mccracken on kid cosmic interview ctn tv game changers panel 2016 cancelled. In 2002 mccracken directed the powerpuff girls movie, a prequel to his series.
Craig douglas mccracken born march 31, 1971 is an american animator, responsible for the cartoon network cartoons, the powerpuff girls, as well as fosters home for imaginary friends. The fansite has conducted an interview with craig mccraken, creator of the powerpuff girls. Powerpuff girls are trendy in the retail environment right now. Jul 02, 2002 the name craig mccracken may not be familiar, but any cartoon fan is well acquainted with his creations the powerpuff girls what you may not be aware of is that the defenders of townsville. In my opinion the final episode was the perfect way to bid the show farewell. An animated series in production from craig mccracken the powerpuff girls, fosters home for imaginary friends. When the series premiered on cartoon network on november 18, 1998, it was the highest rated. She also stated in an interview for the powerpuff girls movie. Jackson tom kenny jennifer hale craig mccracken 2002 animation the powerpuff girls movie similar genre movies featured youtube videos. Interview with craig mccracken powerpuff girls video. Meet powerpuff girls creator craig mccracken in person. I started drawing when i was three, characters like underdog and superman. Video of interview with craig mccracken for fans of powerpuff girls. The powerpuff girls is an american superhero animated television series created by animator craig mccracken for cartoon network and the fifth of the networks cartoon cartoons brand.
Though more recently craig has been riding herd on disney xds acclaimed animated adventure, wander over yonder. The next series from craig mccracken, creator of the powerpuff girls and fosters home for imaginary friends is the animated fantasy show, wander over. It is not mccracken but you who thinks children are less intelligent than they actually are. Bubbles, and buttercup, the three petite juggernauts collectively known as the powerpuff girls, sprang forth from the cerebellum of.
Gorillaz is an english virtual band created in 1998 by blur frontman damon albarn and tank girl creator jamie hewlett. Craig mccracken has nothing to do with the japanese version. Especially in its later episodes it was impossible not to notice. The powerpuff girls is an american animated television series created by animator craig mccracken for cartoon network. Mccracken left the powerpuff girls after four seasons, focusing on his next project, fosters home for imaginary friends. The series is an action comedy with common parodies of american superheroes. His name may not be wellknown, but craig mccracken is the creator of the massively successful cartoon network hits the powerpuff girls and fosters home for imaginary friends its been 10 years since blossom, bubbles, and buttercup first began their nonstop struggle to keep the fine citizens of townsville safe from villains various and sundry, and even fosters. Powerpuff girls character spotlight from ript apparel. Club interview, mccracken also let us in on a little secret. Mccracken talks powerpuff girls on monday, animation fans should set their tv sets and celebrate. The group is an animated band consisting of four cartoon characters. The powerpuff girls were influenced by batman in the same a. The powerpuff girls is an american animated television series about three kindergartenaged girls who have superpowers. Jan 20, 2009 all three powerpuff girls are in this small box wont you buy it and let them out.
He explains the theory of ppg and samurai jack existing in the same universe is false. Thats the news circling around cartoon networks reboot of the powerpuff girls today, with prolific voice actor tara strong tweeting that the recasting of the title characters feels like a stab in the heart. Laboratory, but its more recently become inseparable from his most famous creation, the powerpuff girls. This interview was taken from the powerpuff girls powerzine. Image of ppg toys for fans of powerpuff girls 25914533.
Craig mccracken talks powerpuff girls by steve fritz. The name craig mccracken may not be familiar, but any cartoon fan is well acquainted with his creations the powerpuff girls what you may not. That day, cartoon network will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the debut of craig mccrackens powerpuff girls with an allday marathon. Nov 05, 2008 craig mc cracken interview this is an interview with craig mccracken, the mastermind behind the powerpuff girls and of course, fosters home for imaginary friends, from animation insider unfortunately the link to the interview has died. Animator craig mccrackens name first attracted attention on the cartoon. With the recently announced powerpuff girls reboot, fans of the franchise are gearing up for the next chapter of blossom, bubbles and buttercups lives. Craig mccracken talks about the laborintensive story process. Apr 21, 2016 powerpuff girls reboot mangles craig mccrackens original series taking a look at what made the original powerpuff girls great and seeing if the new one is comparable. It has none of the class of the original powerpuff girls. A year later, it was announced that it would feature new voice actors for the main characters.
One day in 2003, nickelodeon ran a marathon of their newish series my life as a teenage robot, which was created by rob renzetti and had its origin as a short in frederators oh yeah. When we had the opportunity to interview mccracken, it was done with one proviso, and that was we also had the opportunity to spread a little. Craig mc cracken interview this is an interview with craig mccracken, the mastermind behind the powerpuff girls and of course, fosters home for imaginary friends, from animation insider unfortunately the link to the interview has died. During craig mccrackens first year in the character animation program of. The powerpuff girls 1998 tv series powerpuff girls. Craig mccracken talks powerpuff girls by steve fritz posted. May 23, 2017 the powerpuff girls is an american animated television series created by animator craig mccracken for cartoon network. The original article was written by elizabeth mcconnell. Jun 20, 2018 it is not mccracken but you who thinks children are less intelligent than they actually are. The newly relaunched series smashes and bashes superheroics, comedy, and girl power together into a charmingly man. Friendship is magic for hasbro, as well as for working frequently with her husband craig mccracken. Jan 15, 2009 mccracken talks powerpuff girls on monday, animation fans should set their tv sets and celebrate.
Kids are well aware of how this show is a parody on other cartoons. Powerpuff girls reboot mangles craig mccrackens original. Powerpuff girls 10th anniversary interview with creator craig mccracken. Apr 16, 2016 the powerpuff girls were influenced by batman in the same a. Craig mccracken explains why the powerpuff girls is so. Its been 10 years since blossom, bubbles, and buttercup first began their nonstop struggle to keep the fine citizens of townsville safe from villains various and. Then i turned seven, and it was all star wars after. The series was produced by hannabarbera productions in its first four seasons, and by cartoon network studios in its final two seasons. The powerpuff girls is an emmy awardwinning american animated television series revolving around three super powered little girls and their many battles against evil opposition. Craig mccracken was born in suburban pittsburgh, pennsylvania on march, 1971, thus making him still slightly. Craig mccracken explains why the powerpuff girls is so cool. Series creator craig mccracken who will not be working on the reboot because of his contract with disney answered fans pressing questions on twitter.
That day, cartoon network will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the debut of craig mccracken s. Does being one of the first to have a sneak peek at the muchanticipated powerpuff girls feature film make you go all goosepimply. Netflix teams with powerpuff girls creator, breadwinner. The powerpuff girls is an american superhero animated television series created by animator. It centers on blossom, bubbles, and buttercup, three kindergarten aged girls with. Some of his sources of inspiration are japanese anime, super friends 1973, peewees playhouse 1986 and little golden books. The powerpuff girls is an american animated superhero actioncomedy television series and a reboot of the cartoon network series of the same name created by craig mccracken. The mayors office is actually commissioner gordons office from the. Craig mccracken was born in suburban pittsburgh, pennsylvania.
In my opinion the final episode was the perfect way to. Craig mccracken talks about the laborintensive story. Jun 01, 2002 meet powerpuff girls creator craig mccracken in person. All three powerpuff girls are in this small box wont you buy it and let them out. And as far as i know, no fan assumed that it was an episode of the japanese version. Created by animator craig mccracken, the program was produced by hannabarbera until 2001 when cartoon network studios took over production. In reality, albarn is the only permanent musical contributor, and the music is often a collaboration. It centers on blossom, bubbles, and buttercup, three kindergartenaged girls. After 17 years, your powerpuff girls questions are finally.
The powerpuff girls creator craig mccracken answers questions on twitter. Powerpuff girls reboot coming in 2016 cartoon brew. Born in charleroi, pennsylvania his family moved to whitter, california after mccrackens father died when he was seven. Its hard to believe that craig mccrackens powerpuff girls turn fifteen years old this month. Nov 06, 2018 the streaming service has enlisted the powerpuff girls creator craig mccracken to do a new series about a young boy who is transformed into a superpowered hero after he encounters some. The series began as a student film called whoopass stew, made by mccracken while he attended the california institute of the arts in 1992.
Aug 12, 2012 the next series from craig mccracken, creator of the powerpuff girls and fosters home for imaginary friends is the animated fantasy show, wander over yonder somehow, an early trailer for the. Craig mccracken on kid cosmic interview ctn tv game. Created by animator craig mccracken, the program was produced by hannabarbera until 2001 when cartoon network studios took over production for cartoon network. And while kenny suggested in his interview that the new program had mccrackens blessing, strong stated on twitter that the powerpuff girls wouldnt and couldnt be the same without him although its worth noting that mccracken was also absent from dance pantsed, in which she appeared.
Bubbles, and buttercup, the three petite juggernauts collectively known as the powerpuff girls, sprang forth from the cerebellum of a guy. An interview with the mastermind behind the superpowered trio. That day, cartoon network will celebrate the tenth. Animator craig mccracken s name first attracted attention on the cartoon. The name craig mccracken may not be familiar, but any cartoon fan is well acquainted with his creations the powerpuff girls. Rob renzetti part i one day in 2003, nickelodeon ran a marathon of their newish series my life as a teenage robot, which was created by rob renzetti and had its origin as a short in frederators oh yeah. The powerpuff girls is an american animated television series created by craig mccracken for cartoon network. The show was produced by hannabarbera productions in its first four seasons, and by cartoon network studios in its final two seasons. Two additional shorts, meat fuzzy lumpkins and crime 101, later aired on cartoon networks world premiere toons. The show centers on blossom, bubbles, and buttercup, three girls with. I left the channel on that day, thinking it would be wallpaper as i went about my weekend business, but after a bit of time the show captured my attention to the degree that i.
Buttercup 1998 tv series powerpuff girls wiki fandom. The powerpuff girls ultimate pop culture wiki fandom. Craig mccracken talks about his new show for disney ctn. Born in charleroi, pennsylvania his family moved to whitter, california after mccracken s father died when he was seven. How does craig mccracken feel about the powerpuff girls reboot. After 17 years, your powerpuff girls questions are. Craig douglas mccracken born march 31, 1971 is the creator and one of the animators of the powerpuff girls, fosters home for imaginary friends, wander. The powerpuff girls is an american superhero animated television series created by animator craig mccracken for cartoon network. The powerpuff girls 1998 tv series powerpuff girls wiki. The streaming service has enlisted the powerpuff girls creator craig mccracken to do a new series about a young boy who is transformed into a superpowered hero after he encounters some. The powerpuff girls unlikely influences will even surprise. Club about his background and life behind the scenes of the powerpuff girls.
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