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Rhubarb Zoo’s second film,”Entropy” is featured in this week’s Channel Frederator episode. Director Dane Jacobs tells us a little about the studio, the film, and what’s next.

Channel Frederator: What can you tell us about Rhubarb Zoo?

Dane Jacobs: Rhubarb Zoo started when I met Jeremy Hay at Freelance Animation School. I went around like a crazy person telling everyone “I want my OWN STUDIO to do my OWN THINGS MY WAY!” Jeremy was the only one who fell for it. So it’s just the two of us, and primarily we work on writing and directing our own animated films.

CF: What has influenced your style the most?

DJ: As far as “Entropy” goes, one of the biggest influences was a little known Japanese animation called The Diary of Tortov Roddle. It’s a collection of 2-3 minute episodes that are really surreal, simple and touching. The other major influence that everyone recognises instantly is Tim Burton. Also, [Read more…]

Who is the hottest anime chick of all time? Is that guy speaking French? Are both of those guys speaking French? What are they fighting about? Do celebrities really kick the bucket in groups of three? Why can’t the Earth be as much fun as the moon! Why are you late?!!All of these questions and oh, so many more will be answered in episode 187 of Channel Frederator!

“Sorry I’m Late”, submitted by James Bretton – Outstanding stop motion detailing the numerous and absurd obstacles of being on time. Directed by Tomas Mankovsky.

“Le Tuff Talk”, submitted by semi_g – Animated thought bubbles explain outlandish insults thrown around in French.

“Public Service Announcement”, submitted by Marc Tyler – Death addresses rumors about celebrities dying in threes.

“Entropy”, submitted by Dane Jacobs – A lonely girl on a desolate Earth has her life transformed with a magical trip to the moon.

WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Change is good. [Read more…]