tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63207091818866305192024-03-05T11:30:59.750-08:00Pom Pom and FriendsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-33565371989643978062011-09-13T12:12:00.000-07:002011-09-13T12:13:29.463-07:00A Forgiving FriendWhen Pom Pom accidentally destroys May’s favorite toy, they both feel terrible. May learns that friendship is forgiving.<br />Another lovely storyboard from Kathy Castillo.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28717032?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-16121684660403886872011-09-13T12:10:00.000-07:002011-09-13T12:11:56.469-07:00Naptime for MeghanMeghan is tired of missing the kid’s games at nap time and decides Not to sleep. Meghan and the kids play in the Musical Garden far after sunset as Meghan becomes cranky but still no one can get her to sleep. Another really nice storyboard from Llyn Hunter.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28716492?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-66826457947958881112011-09-13T12:08:00.000-07:002011-09-13T12:09:52.832-07:00Questions and AnswersDerek has made a new invention and is very surprised when it appears to answer questions. Soon all the kids begin to believe whatever the Answer Bot says. This is a really fun show from a really nice storyboard from Kathy Castillo.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28716053?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-2406373497094366752011-09-13T12:07:00.000-07:002011-09-13T12:08:35.873-07:00Pom Pom Call HomeWhen Wilma the Butterfly is swept away in a storm, the other butterflies ask Pom Pom to fly off in search. He travels far and wide and finds Wilma but wonders how to call home so his friends won’t worry. This is really nice script from Karl Geurs sensitively storyboarded by Al Jeffery.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28715450?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-16283509424756664272011-09-13T12:05:00.000-07:002011-09-13T12:06:50.510-07:00Pom Pom Comes to His SensesPom Pom and May are on a quest to gather a great big watermelon for their friends, but get lost in the fog and find they must use all of their senses to get back. A really fresh and original script from Dean Stefan sensitively storyboarded by Kathy Carr.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28714948?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-33300168440902607192011-09-13T12:03:00.000-07:002011-09-13T12:04:43.618-07:00The GiftAll the kids are busy making presents for a surprise party for Pom Pom, but May get decide what to make. Finally with Shooting Star House’s help, May finds a very special gift. A really nice storyboard from JK Kim.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28714508?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-71602043537729009442011-09-13T12:01:00.000-07:002011-09-13T12:02:43.056-07:00A Gift from Pom PomMay needs some cheering up and Pom Pom has just the solution, a Show! Pom Pom, the Sheep and the kids put on a show based on a favorite book with great teamwork. Another really nice sensitive storyboard from Al Jeffery.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28713879?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-22316893186842605452011-09-13T11:57:00.000-07:002011-09-13T12:00:59.692-07:00The ToyMeghan is tired of being told, ‘No’ but finds she has made a big problem when she activates a new toy in Ms Green’s house. Pom Pom and the kids must try to capture the runaway toy before Ms Green gets back. A really beautiful storyboard from Kathy Carr.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28714236?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-82978001022509468752011-09-13T11:56:00.000-07:002011-09-13T11:57:29.733-07:00Pom Pom's New FriendPom Pom has a new friend, Crash the Bird is a hyperactive little bird who is just learning to fly. As Pom Pom helps him practice, they become close friends. They are faced with a problem when Crash’s mother tells him that it is time to migrate. This little story has lots of heart and a lovely storyboard from Llyn Hunter.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28708620?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-30932371460523276422011-09-13T11:53:00.000-07:002011-09-13T11:55:55.615-07:00The Moon's a BalloonPom Pom and the kids learn about the Moon’s phases as they find with a little imagination the world can look very different. This is a lovely and evocative episode from Al Jeffrey's sweet storyboard.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28708416?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-73748054084058465202011-09-13T11:49:00.000-07:002011-09-13T11:53:07.433-07:00BubblesMelissa asks Pom Pom take care of her new fish for a couple days. Pom Pom is amazed and alarmed when the ‘fish’ begins to change. Shooting Star House explains the mystery. Brad Goodchild did this fresh and imaginative storyboard.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/27653490" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/27653490">Pom Pom and Friends- Bubbles</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4316122">woody yocum</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-77044568224623185472011-05-25T16:41:00.000-07:002011-05-25T16:47:34.719-07:00The Music of the Sheep<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/24211988" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/24211988">The Music of the Sheep</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4316122">woody yocum</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />Music shows are always the most fun and this is a unique one!<br />Christopher Smith's great vocal interpretations of the sheep make this a hilarious episode and the first rate character animation from Min Hu's great team at Carloon really bring it to life. I think this is a really original and effective show for teaching musical concepts to young viewers.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-74009815076618275692011-05-25T16:25:00.000-07:002011-05-25T16:34:48.990-07:00Pom Pom<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdp5Eu-qz952od30TegDAB7eHMjN7hTaxlXTaUSSOtopdZRK76oAZ8CnCDR8KOYJqCHCUzA-0bw3LM3vUZdmY6rDAOZAHG5K4razSDvFOZ_TVGtdxqh8Sgg1Z5INF8fIes0zQLfRBPu_zJ/s1600/PomPomCharaCrop.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdp5Eu-qz952od30TegDAB7eHMjN7hTaxlXTaUSSOtopdZRK76oAZ8CnCDR8KOYJqCHCUzA-0bw3LM3vUZdmY6rDAOZAHG5K4razSDvFOZ_TVGtdxqh8Sgg1Z5INF8fIes0zQLfRBPu_zJ/s400/PomPomCharaCrop.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610801274950856578" /></a><br />Sometimes in designing for an international audience, things fall into place all by themselves. Above, Pom Pom is holding cards that spell his name in Chinese characters. Pom Pom's name literally translates to 'Friend Friend' in Mandarin. It's perfect for him and such a natural fit.<div>we are deep into post production now and preparing all kinds of merch and licensing materials, but more on that soon.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-58257640471007941782011-04-29T20:18:00.000-07:002011-04-29T20:31:08.610-07:00Festival Update!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb1gC8OkaHs5Cg70Vrlghws_QwyGQBm6Hsx5xcqYT_r9LwXf_qH5-MHidEg6IUNMDJRQfsRikSJ1NKjYQgFzXTzieGg5hBXmEJGDJEuTWmMn0WmwjueFQcVJCJoT7Na78v1zI1WNrqMaZ4/s1600/POMAD2small.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb1gC8OkaHs5Cg70Vrlghws_QwyGQBm6Hsx5xcqYT_r9LwXf_qH5-MHidEg6IUNMDJRQfsRikSJ1NKjYQgFzXTzieGg5hBXmEJGDJEuTWmMn0WmwjueFQcVJCJoT7Na78v1zI1WNrqMaZ4/s400/POMAD2small.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601211745807767106" /></a><br />We are happy to announce our selection for the California International Animation Festival. We are also looking forward to attending the MIFA film market at the Annecy International Animation Festival on June 7-12 with our friends from our sister production, CLOUD BREAD <ahref="http://cloudbreadandfriends.blogspot.com/">(cloudbreadandfriends.blogspot.com).</ahref="http://cloudbreadandfriends.blogspot.com/">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-67593827031838451662011-03-30T15:47:00.000-07:002011-03-30T15:50:37.982-07:00The Giggles!Pom Pom's homage to the TWILIGHT ZONE, this isa hilarious show and a real showpiece for Director Hu and the fine character animation team at Carloon.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/21700023" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/21700023">The Giggles</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4316122">woody yocum</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-55648693731731519472011-03-30T15:44:00.000-07:002011-03-30T15:47:16.137-07:00Pom Pom Feels SickSensitive and funny , this episode is a good introduction to health issues for young viewers Some nice acting on Pom Pom here.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/21703334" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/21703334">Pom Pom Feels Sick</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4316122">woody yocum</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-17104558408916995112011-03-22T07:22:00.000-07:002011-03-22T07:25:41.755-07:00When I Grow UpThis is a really nice story about kids' aspirations and anxieties. It's a nice example of the range that our stories in Rainbow hill can have.<div><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/21331714" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/21331714">When I Grow Up</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4316122">woody yocum</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-82899440144406598282011-03-22T07:16:00.000-07:002011-03-22T07:22:26.593-07:00A Ticket to the CircusThis story is a nice mix of 'Kid Issues' and curriculum. It's not always easy keeping a character focus when so many demands are made for curriculum. I think Pom Pom has done a good job of this.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/21333528" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/21333528">A Ticket to the Circus</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4316122">woody yocum</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-76301916345795887492011-02-05T07:17:00.000-08:002011-02-05T07:20:49.161-08:00Our New PromoThis is our new one minute sales trailer for 'Pom Pom and Friends', a quick taste of the series and brief introduction to our approach on handling curriculum with character.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/19596683" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/19596683">PP PROMO 1min</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4316122">woody yocum</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-2249068475656296342011-02-01T21:44:00.000-08:002011-02-02T00:42:40.680-08:00Sounds in the NightThis is a really nice show for acting and personality of Pom Pom and the whole ensemble. Some beautiful new locations make nice use of the Mental Ray renders too. The beautiful storyboard from Llyn Hunter was the key to getting so much heart into a seven minute episode.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/19465341" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/19465341">Sounds in the Night</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4316122">woody yocum</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-3934678358140813532011-01-18T15:52:00.000-08:002011-01-18T15:59:58.771-08:00WilmaThis show focuses on Kiki and Melissa as Pom Pom helps them search for for Kiki's lost caterpillar, Wilma. This is a nice example of how we mix a bit of basic science curriculum with our social development theme. Pom Pom as always leads the way in Creative Problem Solving. The setting of much of this show in the Musical Garden, is just beautiful.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/18917143" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/18917143">Wilma</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4316122">woody yocum</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-5149824446300457102011-01-18T15:47:00.000-08:002011-01-18T15:51:45.319-08:00Let's Eat Right!This is a really cute show focusing on Pinky the Sheep and his candy problem.<br />A nice introduction to some of our lovely inventive backgrounds in this episode as well.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/18916673" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/18916673">Let's Eat Right!</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4316122">woody yocum</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-87205688769201518292010-10-02T11:00:00.000-07:002010-10-02T13:25:47.322-07:00The Big Mystery<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15484450" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/15484450">The Big Mystery</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4316122">woody yocum</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p><p>This episode is a nice example of our approach to our curriculum combining Social Development and Critical Thinking /Problem Solving. Our character Pom Pom is a 'Hero in Training', so our audience learns with him as he is learning about his world. In this episode, the theme of 'Facing Your Fears' is dealt with as Pom Pom relieves May's fears by asking questions. Because the animation has a lot of heart, our audience takes in both the theme and curriculum in a memorable way. It is the emotional content that makes the connection, that in a nutshell is our approach to making educational programming an active experience for our audience.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-34162512929972541682010-10-01T18:11:00.000-07:002010-10-01T18:39:40.452-07:00Festival Update!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhk6r5NHW__2j7JQQL1WfCH7YQ4mAIqfAeYFOma_BAk_sx33_bKFyai6aql1XU4ux2FCirtHm6lTaYMVhWKMEaUxg4lBHzYMdbUbsgLc-8CkijlD25jYeh1RTBldQ__99u7Jn_b0Dr04N/s1600/chicago.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhk6r5NHW__2j7JQQL1WfCH7YQ4mAIqfAeYFOma_BAk_sx33_bKFyai6aql1XU4ux2FCirtHm6lTaYMVhWKMEaUxg4lBHzYMdbUbsgLc-8CkijlD25jYeh1RTBldQ__99u7Jn_b0Dr04N/s400/chicago.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523254816685308626" /></a>Our first Pom Pom show, 'Pom Pom the Hero' will premiere at the<div> <a href="http://www.cicff.org/">Chicago International Children's Film Festival</a><div>on October 22 , 9:45 at the Notebaert Nature Museum. This festival is one of the largest and most celebrated festivals devoted to films for and by kids and is the only Academy® qualifying children's film festival in the world. We thank them for their acceptance!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320709181886630519.post-28311362512411296652010-10-01T17:51:00.000-07:002010-10-01T18:11:19.089-07:00Pom Pom Interactive<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0NdRWTkjyuOfTosiZuq8O3LDZrMTZkrFJ_DplZFQojWdY_rdlGlHY38eLL67CZ9phfR2JnPOLszDrJh29OfYJYLCruNocBf7R1LDNnP0-3QOgIKq1NCjoX2Sjq-qOz4Iwi82KT3YvSGV/s1600/IPTVAward1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0NdRWTkjyuOfTosiZuq8O3LDZrMTZkrFJ_DplZFQojWdY_rdlGlHY38eLL67CZ9phfR2JnPOLszDrJh29OfYJYLCruNocBf7R1LDNnP0-3QOgIKq1NCjoX2Sjq-qOz4Iwi82KT3YvSGV/s400/IPTVAward1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523245280814506850" /></a><div><div>With MIP Junior fast approaching we thought it might be a good time to mention our <a href="http://www.mipworld.com/en/miptv/conferences-and-events/content-360/">IPTV award</a> from Spring MIP. While we are in production of our series we are also developing Pom Pom for new media platforms.</div><div>IPTV is one of these. We also have on-going development in stereoscopic presentation, as well as web, mobile, HTML6 and C++ 'casual' gaming development and next generation ebook development including the IPAD. Pom Pom is essentially a new kind of interactive character that leads kids to learn with him as he discovers the world, we are trying to make the most of that in every way.</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0