In 2006, Pirate Mania swept the world, Johnny Depp started it (Pirates of the Caribbean) and most silly people now know that this year, September 19th was International Talk Like a Pirate Day [www.talklikeapirate.com].
Spotting early on that Harry Potter is ‘so last year’, London-based animation company Blue Zoo has shamelessly exploited this wave of piracy, with new stars Sharkbait, Smelly Pete and Sissy Le Poop being silly on TV in several countries (not UK yet, except on their website), AND scooping accolades at The British Animation Awards and Promax. They also appeared on Steve Wright’s Radio 2 programme.
The adventures of these unlikely heros, who eshew real treasure in favour of seeking out pants (!) are documented in a series of cartoon shorts: Those Scurvy Rascals (Technical Director, Mr Sam Berry). (Hmmm.. maybe that should read cartoon boxer shorts?) Anyway, nominated for a Bafta in November this year, the pirates failed to clinch the ultimate prize - not surprising as they are still a bit of a well-kept secret in this country - but rumour has it they did pick up a nice pair of Long John’s underwear…
Essential links
www.thosescurvyrascals.com (watch a video)
www.blue-zoo.co.uk
www.myspace.com/thosescurvyrascals
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