Adding color to their lives are the resident heterolife partners jay and this animated series, based on kevin smiths 1994 film of the same name, centers on dante hicks and randal graves, the clerks at the quick stop and rst video. The series was broadcast on abc for two episode before. Smith doesnt disappoint, however, with the inclusion of a number of special features on the dvd set, most notably the everinsightful directors commentary with guests jason. He is tormented by his friend, video clerk randal graves, as well as stoner hangersout jay and silent bob. Audio commentary with executive producer kevin smith, scott mosier and. Just the entire crew ripping into the network for the shitty treatment the series got. Clerks is an american animated sitcom based on kevin smiths 1994 comedy of the same name. For too long, the miserable corner store has been a haven for ludicrous price gouging, and rude, poorlytrained clerks. Top 10 adult animated series according to imdb cbr. This plot element was mostly likely not intended to actually be part of the series as it was described by kevin smith after mentioning that paul dini, best known for his work on batman. Every beloved cartoon mascot has had a baby version. The animated series had a lot in common with 1994s jon lovitz vehicle the critic.
It is the first and so far only television show to. These repeat the text commentary from the main part of the disc and add a screenplay viewer. The dvd commentary briefly mentioned an episode idea where ben affleck would. Clerks was a film i thought was kind of cool, but one i never really fell in love with. The animated series uncensored 2 disc collection 2000. The continuing adventures of clerks dante and randal, who try to make the best of. The animated series is an american adult animated sitcom that was first broadcast in 2000 that was based on kevin smiths 1994 comedy of the same title. Smith and mosier admit in the commentary that this wasnt their finest hour. It was developed for television by smith, smiths producing partner scott mosier and former seinfeld writer david mandel. Anything vaguely actionoriented has had its edgy, 90s rendition, and, as such, a beloved movie or liveaction series, such as clerks or napoleon dynamite, has to have been reborn and later canceled as a cartoon following the latter, the beginning entry here is the animated. The animated series suffers at the hands of network censors, lacking the obnoxious punch that made clerks the film so offbeat and amusing. The animated series uncensored 2 disc collection 2000 studio line. Its the continuing adventures of clerks dante and randal, two guys just trying to make the best of menial labor.
The best part is that the commentary extends across all six episodes its. The commentary tracks on the clerks animated series dvds are pretty spectacular. Clerks uncensored dvd, 2001, 2disc set for sale online ebay. Dante hicks is the much putupon clerk of a quick stop convenience store in leonardo, new jersey. Originally set to debut in march 2000, the show received a large amount of publicity, in no small part due to a promo that. For the final component of the first disc, we get some dvdrom materials. The animated series, based somewhat loosely on kevin smiths lowbudget indie film classic, finally made it to disneyowned television network abc in the late spring of 2000. Adding color to their lives are the resident heterolife partners jay and this animated series, based on kevin smiths. Audio commentary with executive producers kevin smith, scott mosier and dave mandel. Jan 28, 2019 add to that the shortlived but longremembered clerks animated series that brought back the original cast in 2000, and it felt like askewniverse overload. Starring brian ohalloran and jeff anderson, it presents a day in the lives of titular store clerks dante hicks ohalloran and randal graves anderson, along with their acquaintances. With brian ohalloran, jeff anderson, marilyn ghigliotti, lisa spoonauer. The animated series is the cartoon tv show based on the 1995 kevin smith movie of the same name, that ran for a short period of time during 2000 although was not shown in the uk until 2006. Based on kevin smiths cult comedy classic, this outrageous anthology brings together every hilarious episode of clerks.
From a great technical presentation to one of the best bonus features ive ever had the pleasure to wade through, the clerks x. The animated series wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. May 31, 2000 clerks is an animated series created by independent filmmaker kevin smith based off his award winning lowbudget comedy from 1992 of the same name. Its essentially the scene inside the funeral home, where dante and randal cause a pretty serious disturbance. Both also had the rug pulled out from under them at abc, though the critic. Will the clerks cartoon come back or is it the evil machinations of. Character development and the clerks style making ofs superbowl tv spot. The animated series has a colorful history, not unlike most shortlived television shows. Both also had the rug pulled out from under them at abc, though the critic made. The animated series was the animated series, running from may to june, 2000. The animated series is the cartoon tv show based on the 1995.
The clerks style is a four minute featurette that analyzes and looks at the design aspect of animating the series. The animated series this animated series, based on kevin smiths 1994 film of the same name, centers on dante hicks and randal graves, the clerks at the quick stop and rst video. Its pretty funny viewers can watch it either inserted into the. Adding color to their lives are also known as clerks. It was developed for television by smith, smiths producing partner scott mosier and former seinfeld writer david mandel with character designs by stephen silver, known for character designs in disneys kim possible. With brian ohalloran, jeff anderson, jason mewes, kevin smith. The animated series has a colorful history, not unlike most. That was my main reason for not getting too excited about the cartoon. A lot of ben affleck ripping on kevin for set design and other things. Both animated tv shows featured lurching, staccato pacing, simply drawn characters, an elaborate but understated absurdist sense of humor, and a terminal obsession with celebrity cameos, parodies, and tv and movie referents. The series was a very short network primetime show, which many agree was ahead of its time.
The animated series is an american adult animated sitcom that was first broadcast in 2000 that was based on kevin smiths 1994 comedy of the same name. The commentary is indeed an important part of the set as the principals provide plenty of humorous. The animated series was a shortlived sixepisode animated television series of the same name, featuring the same characters and actors. It was developed for television by smith, smiths producer scott mosier and former seinfeld writer david mandel with character designs by steven silver. The animated series might be edging towards a return in 20. The animated series, had also worked on the clerks cartoon. Featuring kevin smith, scott mosier, brian ohalloran, jeff anderson, jason mewes. The first episode to air 5312000 is actually the fourth episode in the series was this intentional as a superhidden.
I devoured the dvds, watched the animatics, listened to every commentary track, and. Sep 30, 2019 the animation industry has a long history of gimmick sequels. Its narrated sorta like a commentary, and features episode clips, storyboards and conceptual art. The reason abc greenlit the show then abruptly canceled it was due to the fact that.
The animated series is a loose adaptation of the film clerks by kevin smith, running from may to june, 2000 on abc, and smith helped codevelop the show with partner scott mosier and david mandel of seinfeld and curb your enthusiasm fame. Anything vaguely actionoriented has had its edgy, 90s rendition, and, as such, a beloved movie or liveaction series, such as clerks or napoleon dynamite, has to have been reborn and later canceled as a cartoon. Clerks is an animated series created by independent filmmaker kevin smith based off his award winning lowbudget comedy from 1992 of the same name. The commentary is indeed an important part of the set as the principals provide plenty of humorous insights into the history of the show. Produced with touchstone television, clerks was disneys second adult animated series, after the pjs, but it was also the first and, so far, only adult animated series produced with disney television animation, which was uncredited. The cartoon series is a continuation of the adventures of dante and randall, two begrudging peddlers of the convenience store trade who make star wars references, talk about past relationships, and trying to move up in the world. The animated series is an american animated sitcom based on kevin smiths 1994 comedy of the same name. Loose adaptation of the film clerks by kevin smith. The animated series is an american animated television series based. Introductions to each episode by jay and silent bob. The animated series is an american animated television series based on kevin smiths film of the same name. The continuing adventures of clerks dante and randal, who try to make the best of their menial labor, with no help from jay and silent bob. This animated series, based on kevin smiths 1994 film of the same name, centers on dante hicks and randal graves, the clerks at the quick stop and rst video.
The animation industry has a long history of gimmick sequels. Clerks is a 1994 american independent black and white buddy comedy film written, directed, and coproduced by kevin smith. New clerks the animated series uncensored dvd 2 disc set. Its pretty funny viewers can watch it either inserted into the film although it is full frame or on its own. According to the commentary for the series premiere episode, smith and mosier first had the idea of the animated. That question haunts a large part of this animated series, so much so that its even addressed in the series final episode. Its the continuing adventures of clerks dante and randal, two guys just trying. Audio commentary by kevin smith, the stars, producers and animation designer. The animated series didnt get enough airtime considering it was one of the best cartoons on a national network. Contentsshow cast brian ohalloran as dante hicks jeff anderson as randal graves jason mewes as jay kevin.
Add to that the shortlived but longremembered clerks animated series that brought back the original cast in 2000, and it felt like askewniverse overload. According to the commentary for the series premiere episode, smith and mosier first had the idea of the animated series in 1995. It was developed for television by smith, smiths producing partner scott mosier and former seinfeld writer david mandel with character designs by stephen silver. The series follows two shiftless convenience store workers, dante and randal, and their adventures in and out of their respective stores. It is a classic case of the network suits acting on quick and erroneous judgments. Two episodes aired on the abc network a subsidiary of the disney company, which also owns miramax, the studio which released many of smiths films, including clerks itself in late mayearly june 2000.
Created by david mandel, scott mosier, kevin smith. Clerks uncensored dvd, 2001, 2disc set for sale online. These also appear in the sneak peeks area with trailers for jay and silent bob strike back, chasing amy and the clerks animated series. These slackers spend most of their time spoofing pop culture and whining about their miserable lives. We get a lost scene from the film, which was done in animated form, similar to the clerks animated series. Another example would be clerks, the fantastically funny animated followup to the movie. After approximately a year of sporadic promotion and delays, clerks. A collection of all six episodes of the clerks animated series, based on kevin smiths lowbudget comedy hit. Adding color to their lives are the resident heterolife partners jay and silent bob, who hang out and sell fireworks outside the.
Clerks tv series 20002001 clerks tv series 20002001. A day in the lives of two convenience clerks named dante and randal as they annoy customers, discuss movies, and play hockey on the store roof. The film itself is a genuine classic, so its good to know that the dvd backs up the main feature. Follow the adventures of convenience store clerk dante and his friend, video store clerk randal, as they get involved in a series of bizarre and hilarious misadventures.
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