2016 Captain Lou Albano Memorial Animation Tournament
Round 3
Ian McKenzie and Peter Torres
1. A Spanish speaking one of these creatures is a friend of Dora the Explorer who drives a yellow car and is named Tico. While not a mouse, one of these animals named Screwie plays Lennie Small in a 1940’s cartoon. An aging one of these animals blew up the Who at Woodstock while accompanied by her nephew, Skippy. In The Wild, Benny is an eastern gray variant of these animals. Scrat in Ice Age is a saber-toothed type of these animals and constantly puts his life in danger to safeguard his acorns. For 10 points, both Nutty from Happy Tree Friends and Sandy Cheeks are this type of rodent.
ANSWER: Squirrels (accept Spanish equivalent: Ardilla)
2. This creature speaks an alien language named Tantalog, which is also spoken on his creator’s home world of Turo. In his first appearance, one girl attempts to make this creature a “model citizen” by encouraging him to act like Elvis Presley. This creature, designed by JumbaJookiba, was the first created without Jacques Von Hamsterviel’s funding. In a sequel film, this creature has a glitch making him unable to compete in a hula competition. For 10 points, name this illegal experiment labelled 626 whose best friend is Lilo.
ANSWER: Stitch (accept Experiment 626 before mentioned)
3. In one Genesis game, this character must travel to the title castle after his girlfriend is stolen by a wizard named Mizrabel. Jimmy Carter once said that this character is, “the symbol of goodwill, surpassing all languages and culture”. This character made his debut in the Lindberg inspired short “Plane Crazy”, along with Clarabelle Cow. This character’s conception came after one man lost the right to use Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. This character’s first synchronized sound short was “Steamboat Willie” in 1928. For 10 points, name this anthropomorphic mouse who was created by Walt Disney
ANSWER: Mickey Mouse
4. In The Simpson’s Hit and Run, this character drives the Longhorn while trying to discover the source of Buzz Cola. This man refers to himself as the fifth Beatle due to a friendship with the McCartneys in the 1960’s. Unable to pronounce this character’s last name, Chief Wiggum only blames Homer for the murder of Mr. Burns in Treehouse of Horror IX. This man graduated from the Springfield Heights Institute of Technology after being the valedictorian of the Calcutta Technical University. For 10 points, name this Indian proprietor of Kwik E Mart who often says, “Thank You, Come Again”.
ANSWER: ApuNahasapeemapetilon
5. One character in this series is self-styled,” Prince of the Netherworld”, and wears a mask resembling Darth Maul. Another character recently moved from Hutchinson, Kansas, but moved out west because of over-active allergies. This series’ first made-for-TV movie, Race Across New Zealand, aired alongside the 2002 Winter Olympics. The cook Tito Makani often dispenses advice to the four main kids while working at the Shore Shack. This show’s protagonists are often participating in extreme sports such as surfing or skateboarding. For ten points, name this series situated in Ocean Shores and which follows the lives Otto, Reggie, Sam, and Twister.
Answer: Rocket Power
6. Ruff’s friend, Reddy, is one of these things in Hanna-Barbera’s first TV series. Snitter and Rowf are this animal in a Martin Rosen film about “plague” ones. Allegations of bestiality were leveled at Betty Boop when she became human while her boyfriend, Bimbo, remained this species. Ladybird belongs to the Hill family while one among the many voiced by Frank Welker premiered in “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire.” One who pretends to be battle the Red Baron on Halloween is best friends with Woodstock. FTP, name this animal Including Droopy, Goofy, Pluto, and lots of Fidos and Spikes.
ANSWER: Dogs
7. Bernie Mac voices his car in a film titled this character’s “Biggest Caper Ever.” A series titled for this character’s field trip incorporated live footage to teach kids about geography and was notably Don Adam’s last portrayal of him. A boy counterpart fixates on his partner, Heather, and later stars in a series subtitled “Adventures in History.” Maurice Lamarche takes over the role in a series wherein he is a Lieutenant aided by two small robots. An action figure and the SNES game based on this series show the face of his nemesis who was never pictured in the original series, and who is assisted by his nephew, Talon, in a 2015 CG series. Portrayed by Matthew Broderick and French Stewart on film and thanklessly aided by his Niece, Penny, and Dog, Brain, FTP, name this law enforcement agent who repeatedly foils Dr. Claw.
ANSWER: Inspector Gadget.
8. Kylie Griffin led a female version of this group in an IDW comics series. She made her debut in an “Extreme” series alongside Eduardo, Roland, and the wheelchair-bound Garrett, having aspired to do so since her childhood when she encountered the Grundel. In their original series, this team faced enemies including Samhain and Sandman, and re-encountered the Terror Dogs, Zuul, and Vigo. Kath Soucie took over from Jeannie Elias in voicing Jeanine Melnitz, while Buster Jones relieved Arsenio Hall and Dave Coulier took over from Lorenzo Music as Winston Zeddmore and Peter Venkman, respectively. FTP, Don’t go see the upcoming reboot of this franchise which also features Slimer.
ANSWER: The Ghostbusters. Anti-prompt RealGhostbuster or Extreme Ghostbusters
9. This man voiced Harold Zoid in the Futurama episode, “That’s Lobstertainment.” He voiced Bartok the Bat in Anastasia and its sequel, Bartok the Magnificent. He was the live-action Gargamel in both Smurfs films. He is better known for his hundreds of roles on The Simpsons including Duffman, Disco Stu, Superintendant Chalmers, The Sea Captain, Snake Jailbird, Dr. Nick Riviera, Professor Frink, Comic Book Guy, and, FTP, Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, and Apu.
ANSWER: Hank Azaria
10. This man was production designer on Brad Bird’s series, Family Dog, though he had little to do with Nelvana’s animated series adapted from his 1987 film. After an unsuccessful stint as a Disney animator on The Fox and the Hound and Tron, he made his breakout stop-motion film,Vincent, with frequent collaborator Rick Heinrichs. He and Mike Johnson co-directed their first stop-motion feature together, 2007’s Corpse Bride. That would make Frankenweenie his second feature-length stop-motion directorial effort since Henry Sellick ACTUALLY directed, FTP, whoseThe Nightmare Before Christmas?
ANSWER: Tim Burton
11. He directed a film based on fellow Termite Terrace alum’s story, The Bear that Wasn’t, and this man directed Theodor Geisel and Frank Capra’s Private Snafu films during WWII. He wrote the screenplay for long-time collaborator, Abe Levitow’s feature film, Gay Purr-ee. Among his animated features are adaptations of The Phantom Tollbooth, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, and The White Seal. His Last film was 1996’s From Hare to Eternity and other work with Ted Geisel includes adaptations of Horton Hears a Who!andHow the Grinch Stole Christmas. Teaming with Maurice Noble, Abe Levitow, Ken Harris and Ben Washam while at Warner Brothers, he directed such classics as Duck Amuck, One Froggy Evening, and What’s Opera, Doc?FTP, name this so-called father of Bugs Bunny.
Chuck Jones
12. The Witches 5 are thwarted in their quest for the Holy Grail in this series, and later the Amazon Trio are sent by Queen Nehelenia to find the Golden Crystal, which is actually Pegasus’ horn. The shortest story arc is the Doom Tree Saga, and the Silver Emperium Crystal is found in the first season just in time to defeat Queen Beryl. Tuxedo Mask, prince of the earth is the alter ego of Darien, the main character’s love interest, and that character works with Mercury, Mars, Venus, and Jupiter to fight evil after the talking cats, Luna and Artemis, awaken Neo Queen Serenity. Aimed primarily at young girls, FTP, name this anime whose nautically themed titular character hails from earth’s only natural satellite.
ANSWER: Sailor Moon
13. They helped the Fugitoid evade capture by the Triceratons and their meetings with UsagiYojimbo include teaming up with him in the Battle Nexus. When Ch’rell was trapped on an icy asteroid, the protagonists teamed with his adopted daughter, Karai, to check the gang lord, Hun. Initially the Utroms working at TCRI produced the substance that created them and one ill-conceived incarnation saw them team up with Venus de Milo to defeat The Rank led by Dragonlord. Bodycount is the title of the last graphic novel Kevin Eastman was involved in to feature them so neither he nor co-creator Peter Laird are involved in the the Michael Bay-produced films, and in their current TV incarnation, two of them now wield a naginata and kusarigamas. Trained by HamatoYoshi to battle Oroku Sake, FTP, name these anthropomorphic reptile martial artists.
ANSWER: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or TMNT
14. The Sculptor’s Welsh Rarebit Dream, produced by Thomas Edison’s film company, animated this substance and the earliest female animator known to use it was Helena Dayton Smith. The Fleischer Brothers’ Out of the Inkwell film, Modeling, saw Koko the clown play with it. Hey, Arnold!Began as a series of shorts utilizing this medium. Doug Tennapel’s PC game,Neverhood was animated from this stuff and Will Vinton revolutionized the medium after creating the California Raisin Guys. Aardman often animates, FTP, which substance from which Gumby is made?
ANSWER: Clay
15. Less famous shows carried in this programming block include The Shnookums and Meat Funny Cartoon Show, another series that saw WildwingFlashblade and his team oppose Lord Dragaunus and the Saurians, and another that, due to licensing issues, is not a Roger Rabbit animated series and which springboarded from shorts shown on Raw Toonage. In addition to The Mighty Ducks and Bonkers, it briefly carried Quack Pack about an adolescent Huey, Dewey, and Louie. Also incorporating established series likeDuck Tales and Chip and Dale, Rescue Ranger, FTP, name this programming block that carried Gargoyles and Goof Troop, and which was named for its time slot and a famous company.
ANSWER: The Disney Afternoon; prompt generously on things indicating Disney animated series. Do not accept or prompt on One Saturday Morning, anything indicating the Disney Channel, etc.
16. He voiced Captain Hook in the TV series, Peter Pan and the Pirates and sang the line “pretty soon you're gonna see me wallow in it. I feel good; a special kind of horny” in his role on Ferngully: The Last Rainforest. He voiced Emperor Palpatine and Darth Sidious in Star Wars: Clone Wars and the Snorch’s pal, Zimbo, from Aahh! Real Monsters. FTP, name this man who lent his voice to Nigel Thornberry and who played Dr. Frank N. Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
ANSWER: Tim Curry
17. Director Milton Knight called this character “the world’s sexiest fat man” in a DVD feature from one series in which he created the SSSSS to destroy his rival. A later series sees him employ Sleet and Dingo for that purpose while still another sees him assisted by the duplicitous character,Snively. Currently he is assisted by Orbot and Cubot while in the early 2000s, he was assisted by Bocoe and Decoe. Formerly residing in Robotropolis where he enjoyed roboticizing freedom fighters, FTP, name this nemesis of Sonic the Hedgehog.
ANSWER: Dr. IvoRobotnik or Dr. Eggman
18. In his essay on this film, animation historian Michael Barrier cites ethnographer Mary Douglas and describes Gothic arches as evidence for the ring structure of this film. Abstract animator Oskar Fischinger left this film over artistic differences with its producer. It was for this film that Freddie Moore redesigned one of its characters, and Leopold Stokowski offered to work on it for free. To avoid backlash from Creationists, humans were removed from theRite of Spring segment. Black female centaurs shining hooves were removed from the Pastoral Symphony sequence. Dancing mushrooms are featured in, FTP, what 1940 film also featuring Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice?
ANSWER: Fantasia
19. The influence of Estonian animator, PriitParn, is heavily evident in the work of this studio which began while its founders were married. Responsible for a redesign of Ronald McDonald for a series of direct-to-video shorts, it’s not Film Roman, but this studio produced the Tracy Ullman shorts and first three seasons of The Simpsons. Less successful series include Santo Bugito and Stressed Eric while Jason Alexander voiced the titular Duckman for three seasons. Better known for shows likeAs Told By Ginger and The Wild Thrornberries, FTP, name this doubly-eponymous studio that created Aaahh!!! Real Monsters and Rugrats.
ANSWER: KlaskyCsupo
20. Argentinian animator, QuirinoCristiani, animated in this technique in the early 20th century, as did Berthold Bartosch in his film, L’idee. Beat Generation filmmaker Harry Everett Smith’s Heaven and Earth Magic as well as now-rareGeorge Lucas-produced feature film, Twice Upon a Time, weremade using this. Often cited as the greatest animated film of all time, Yuri Norsteyn’sTale of Tales, was made using this. Also employed in the production of many KarelZeman films and in Rene Laloux’sFantastic Planet, FTP, name this animation medium famously used in Terry Gilliam’s Monty Python work and which was actually only used in the pilot episode of South Park.
ANSWER: Cutout animation, paper animation or anything indicating animation made from bits of paper
TB1.This film sees a character befriend a soldier named Barbaratus before a battle, with that character finding the staff sergeant’s head after the army was killed by acid. Later in this film, it is revealed General Mandible, Bala’s fiancé, purposely sent the army to be eradicated. Mandible tricked the workers into building a “Mega Tunnel”, which leads to a puddle that floods the colony. Colonel Cutter saves the Woody Allen voiced protagonist, Z, from the flood in, FTP, this 1998 DreamWorks animated feature which was released around the same time as Pixar’s A Bug’s Life.
ANSWER: Antz
BONII
1. These characters were created by Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera while still working as animators at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and share their names with an earlier silent cartoon duo and an alcoholic beverage. FTPE:
[10] Name this cartoon duo who often cohabitated with Mammy Two-Shoes, a decidedly non-PC housemaid, while trying to kill one another.
ANSWER: Tom and Jerry
[10] This man, who helped found Rembrandt films in what is now Czechia, was commissioned to produce new Tom & Jerry shorts in his modernist style beginning in 1961. He also directed the first screen adaptation of The Hobbit
ANSWER: Gene Deitch
[10] Gene Deitch’s son, underground comics artist Kim Deitch once dated indie animator Sally Cruikshank, who produced shorts including Beginning, Middle, and End and Part of the Whole for this children’s series starring Big Bird.
ANSWER: Sesame Street
2. If you’re tired of hearing about really obscure animators, answer these questions about a producer whose name is a household word: Fred Seibert. FTPE:
[10] While acting as creative director at MTV, Seibert also made Nickelodeon the highest rated cable channel for a time in the eighties before helping them launch this nighttime programming block aimed at adults and featuring classic television sitcoms.
ANSWER: Nick-at-Nite; prompt on TV Land, I guess, even though that’s dead wrong.
[10] While president of Hanna-Barbera, Seibert developed theWhat a Cartoon! Show which spawned, among others, this show, about two titular animals whose father “was proud. He didn’t care how” and who often run afoul of the Red Guy.
ANSWER: Cow and Chicken
[10] Seibert named this studio for himself, which is responsible for shows like ChalksZone, Bravest Warriors, and Adventure Time. The studio ID features Seibert as a stop-motion robot jackhammering the studio’s name out of rock.
ANSWER: Frederator Studios.
3. Animator Otto Messmer created this character based on Charlie Chaplin and successfully won the rights from the estate of his deceased alcoholic professional boxer studio manager’s estate. FTPE:
[10] Name this character who premiered in 1919’s Feline Follies:
ANSWER: Felix the cat
[10] When Joe Oriolo developed Felix for television in the 60s, Felix’s squawky voice was heard to utter this affirmative one-word catchphrase ad nauseam.