Hoop Dogz
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Hoop Dogz is an American computer animated Christian 4-part Direct-to-DVD series based off the Ten Commandments created by Jim Jinkins at Cartoon Pizza. The series was originally hand drawn before switching over to CGI, yet the second segment to the first episode is hand drawn.
| Hoop Dogz | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Created by | Jim Jinkins and David Campbell |
| Written by | Dennis Garvey and Tommy Nichols |
| Directed by | Jim Jinkins and David Campbell |
| Starring | Ralph Coppola, Kaitlin Nichols, Bobby Distler, Ben Muniz-Roberts, Ron Knight, Donna Hobson Campell, Cornell Charles, Nadine Mozon, Jackson Loo, Reed Campbell, Bart Millard, Trish Ragsdale, Juan Von Michelangelo, Nicholas Franzese, Gillian Roberts, Gracie Soto, Dan Flaherty, Ashish Ramachandran, Austin Torelli, Jim Jinkins |
| Composer | Stuart Kollmorgen |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Original release | |
| Release | October 15, 2004 – 2007 |
The animation is produced at Plus One Animation.[1]
Episodes
change| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "God Good. Idols Bad!" | Jim Jinkins and David Campbell | Dennis Garvey and Tommy Nichols | August 15, 2004 |
| 2 | "Stealing's Uncool" | Jim Jinkins and David Campbell | Dennis Garvey and Tommy Nichols | June 15, 2005 |
| 3 | "God Is #1" | Jim Jinkins and David Campbell | Dennis Garvey and Tommy Nichols | 2006 |
| 4 | "A Promise Is a Promise" | Jim Jinkins and David Campbell | Dennis Garvey and Tommy Nichols | 2007 |
Cast
change- Ralph Coppola as V.J. Bumpass[2]
- Kaitlin Nichols as Trina Piquant[2]
- Bobby Distler as Wiener Dog[2]
- Ben Muniz-Roberts as Hudney Bumpass[2]
- Ron Knight as Chad Dimple, Announcer[2]
- Donna Hobson Campell as Rebecca Ruth St. Esther Eve[2]
- Cornell Charles as Brother Moe[2]
- Nadine Mozon as Yorleen Bumpas[2]
- Jackson Loo as Yowl Ling[2]
- Reed Campbell as Gameshow Contestant[2]
- Bart Millard as Chip Gnarly[2]
- Trish Ragsdale as Brianna Moonbeam[2]
- Juan Von Michelangelo as Mad Doggy Dog, Mr. New, Station Manager, Referee, Security Guard, Elevator Announcer, Chad and Rebecca's Announcer[2]
- Nicholas Franzese as Ashish[2]
- Gillian Roberts as Keisha[2]
- Gracie Soto as Beena, Mrs. Achoo Geshundheit[2]
- Dan Flaherty as Hot Dog[2]
- Ashish Ramachandran as Ashish Gesundheit[2]
- Austin Torelli as Woozy Kareem[2]
- Jim Jinkins as Monkey, Station Mananager[2]
Production
changeCartoon Pizza, producer of Stanley and PB& J Otter, introduced Hoop Dogz, a video series based on the Ten Commandments, and has other faith-based properties in the works. "We couldnt afford to spend our time and sizable investment on this unless there was a chance for success", says David Campbell, ceo/co-founder, with Jim Jinkins, of Cartoon Pizza. On the other hand, "its dicey, he adds, noting that few people have been able to establish faith-based franchises."[3]
"We can understand the concerns [of the Christian audience]. We are members of that audience", says Campbell. "But even though [Hoop Dogz is] religious in nature, we dont want to be preachy. Its just the next step, a more religious incarnation of what weve been doing. We think its the funniest thing weve done yet."[3]
Reception
changeThe series is Dove approved, they state "The show is designed to help parents teach their kids God's truths through laughter, music and great storytelling! The Hoop Dogz learn how important lessons about 4 of the 10 commandments that pertain to their lives in today's world."[4]
References
change- ↑ Hoop Dogz End Credits (2005), 14 December 2022, retrieved 2023-09-24
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 HoopDogz - Making HoopDogz, 12 August 2022, retrieved 2023-09-24
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Faith-based Animation on the Rise". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ "Hoop Dogz 4 DVD Set". Dove.org. Retrieved 2023-08-30.