[general_re]

Sure, in terms of the actual production, I agree - there's an army of Korean animators chained to drafting tables somewhere, and a bunch of guys with whips to keep them moving, but I'm thinking more of the creative end. The concept, the story, the writing, et cetera....

[ArneFufkin]

That industry intrigues me, the cartoon is obviously a profitable product for the networks and producers. They're everywhere

Thousands of method actors emote in unemployment, and skilled voice talent work every day in six-figure anonymity. With a zit or bad hair on board.

I just laugh at the conceptual pitches that development/programming buyers must endure:. "What it is, it's a pigeon ... a heroic, race and ethnic neutral, cartoon pigeon rap poet. He's non-threatening and street smart, a hip-hop urban survivor with a pit bull pal ..." "OK, there's this sponge named Bob ..."