Meet Eric Robles
As we’re getting knee-deep on production on Nickelodeon’s Fanboy and Chum Chum (yes, that’s the official name), I reckon it’s time you meet the folks who are already working hard on the show. Of course, it’d be bad form to begin with anyone other than the creator, Eric Robles.
I first heard Eric talk about these characters, what, five years ago? Introduced to Frederator by Oh Yeah! filmmaker Andre Nieves, Eric was working on a kids’ book project with us (it was never made; but I bet some smart publisher will release it before long) and would periodically mention these two amped-up weirdo kids. Then, when we first got the go-ahead from Nick to produce thirty-nine new shorts (three years ago!), Eric was one of the first guys Fred went after to pitch (“Waddya got?”). It took a while before Eric was ready to show off his project, but, when he did, it was an easy decision in giving it the thumbs up. The last cartoon finished for Random! Cartoons, it’s the first chosen by Nick for a series.
With as many projects Eric’s worked on, most notably Billy & Mandy and The X’s (for which his character designs got an Annie nomination), you’d think he was an old man. Well, maybe he is, but he’s got the energy of a dozen old men. He’ll need it, too. Fanboy’s a creator-driven cartoon, and Eric is responsible for what you’ll ultimately see on your teevee. Wish him luck.
– Eric (Homan)
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On February 27th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Looking forward! (I know I’ve said this about a billion times now…)
On February 27th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Wow! Thank you so much Homan. I can honestly say that after so many years of developing properties for so many studios there is no better feeling than creating your own idea and people believing and trusting your vision. In an industry that keeps changing from creator driven properties to big name established properties there has been only one producer that has remained consistent in holding up the flag for creators. Fred Seibert is that man. It’s been an amazing experience working along with so many other great creators as part of Random cartoons. From first time creators to veterans this melting pot of talent is what made this amazing. When Fred gets another one of these short programs going and you have an idea that you want to share or even do for your self do yourself a favor and don’t think twice about it and pitch, pitch, pitch! You have nothing to loose and only experience to gain.
On February 28th, 2008 at 12:00 am
I met Eric Robles when he had a broken pencil in his hand. I Guess that’s why he switched to drawing with a fountain pen. It’s been 16 years since the day he first walked into my cube at Graz Entertainment asking for advice on how to draw. Dude! I was young myself… what the hell did I know. Anyway we’ve become good friends since then. Thanks for the mention Eric Homan.. check out my new updated blog at…Animmaker.blogspot.com. I posted the Oh Yeah Short on the video sidebar.