…and they’re great!
I can’t tell you the exact numbers –I don’t actually have them, and I’m not cleared to tell them to you, even if I did– but they seem to be pretty awesome. With no real promotion (though I know you told everyone) the numbers for kids (6 to 11 years old, and 9 to 14 years old, in TV jargon) are up double digit percentages. Jeez, thanks to all of you, we’re already looking like a hit before we even launch. Seriously, you’ve been our biggest supporters from day one, truly, thank you.

As soon as Cartoon Network gives us the exact ratings to bring public, we’ll let you know.

Thanks again, Fred

I hope everyone enjoyed the sneak peek last night, it’s a wonderful episode. Also, why don’t you enjoy some new “Marceline’s Henchman” backgrounds while you are at it.

Ghostshrimp and Santino Lascano are the background designers on Adventure Time. Martin Ansolabehere and Sandra Calleros are the show’s painters. Nick Jennings is the art director, and Pat McHale is the creative director.

–Pádraig

“Refill Madness” Storyboard

Niki Yang’s storyboard for “Refill Madness.”

– Eric

Alex Eckman-Lawn is one of the most intriguing illustrators I’ve met. From his comic book debut with Awakening, to his recent solo art-gallery show titled, REBUILT, Alex’s photo/textured work is sure to go to new levels and redefine areas in Illustration. As for Alex’s Ice King….he’s clearly up to no good.

More of Alex’s work here and more Autumn Society tributes here.

-Chogrin 

Early reviews came in from the east coast today, which were all pretty rad. My favorite is this picture of 2 year old Serena, who was excited with what she saw. It is pre-officially Adventure Time!!!

-Chogrin

Finally! Seventeen years in the making! While the official premiere is still a few weeks away (Monday, April 5), Pendleton Ward’s Adventure Time with Finn and Jake gets its very first sneak peek tonight on Cartoon Network at 8:30 p.m. Watch it or you stink! Oh, and after you do, it’d be great if you let us know what you think.

Phil Rynda designed the rough version of the above title card, Paul Linsley painted it, and art director Nick Jennings gave it his final pass. The thrilling publication below provided the inspiration.

– Eric

I’ll let Scott explain his slick piece to you.

“Howdy all,

Here’s my take on the characters from Adventure Time with Finn and Jake. My inspiration (and models) for this piece are my son, whose name is actually Finn, and my pug,” Meatball, who served as a stand-in for Jake. I hope you like it…“

More of Scott’s awesome work at scottderby.blogspot.com. More Autumn Society tributes here.

 -Chogrin

Hi there everyone, things are getting busy as we approach our premiere date of April 5th, and here are some new designs to feast your eye balls on.

Adventure Time’s designers are Phil Rynda, Tom Herpich, and Natasha Allegri. The clean up artist is Alex Campos, and the color stylists are Catherine Simmonds and Ron Russell. Nick Jennings is the art director and Pat McHale is the creative director.

–Pádraig

Frederator Postcard Series 9.2, mailed March 5, 2010

After I left Hanna-Barbera and our first big idea incubator, Nickelodeon asked us to set up shop with them. “Only if we could start a second home for lunatics,” I said. Lucky for us, Herb Scannell and Albie Hecht agreed, and Oh Yeah! Cartoons was hatched.

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From the postcard back:

Congratulations!
You are one of 200 people to receive this limited edition Frederator postcard!
www.frederator.com

History of Frederator Studios
Oh Yeah! Cartoons
1998-2002
Created by Fred Seibert
Executive Producers: Larry Huber & Fred Seibert

Series 9.2

Postcard ©2010, Bellport Cartoon Company. Oh Yeah! Cartoons ©2010, Viacom Intl. All rights reserved.

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Frederator Postcard Series 9.1, mailed February 26, 2010

It’s time for a new series of postcards. For some reason, I thought we’d take a break to walk down memory lane.

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From the postcard back:

Congratulations!
You are one of 200 people to receive this limited edition Frederator postcard!
www.frederator.com

History of Frederator Studios
Fred Seibert, 1954

©2010, Bellport Cartoon Company. All rights reserved.

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