Friday, June 23, 2006

Wayside!!!

Last year I worked on a straight to TV feature produced by Nickelodeon and Nelvana called "Wayside" based on the "Wayside School" books by Louis Sachar. My partner in crime Riccardo Durante directed the show, and I assistant directed and acted as posing and character design supervisor. YES posing...in North America!!!! I will tell you right now, there is nothing easier than posing a 'board that was 'boarded by Nick Cross and Warren Leonhardt.
Recently "Wayside" was picked up as an animated series and is being directed by Riccardo and he has got himself quite a crew together...not only have Warren and Nick come along to 'board, but add the likes of Jamie "Hobo divine" Mason as assistant director, Ian Hastings (our art director for Gruesomestein's Monsters) as art director, and Andrew Wolf and Dermot Walshe as layout/BG artists and this show is going to kick some serious ass!!!
Here are just a few scenes that I posed. I will post more in the fuuuuttuuuurre....






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19 comments:

  1. Ryan BullardFriday, June 23, 2006 4:16:00 a.m.

    This is a great blog, Burn Out Cat is awesome!

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  2. Jared DealFriday, June 23, 2006 4:42:00 p.m.

    this show looks great! i remember seeing layouts from it a while back. glad to hear it got picked up!

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  3. paubloFriday, June 23, 2006 7:04:00 p.m.

    you're too f#*ing good man..i can't tell if it inspires me or makes me want to quit! sounds like a deadly team..

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  4. SchmiddyFriday, June 23, 2006 7:05:00 p.m.

    your drawings are like watching a great movie with a hot babe. Not only was the movie great, but you can't wait for what's gonna happen later!! You know what I'm talking about!

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  5. onemanpunkbandFriday, June 23, 2006 10:40:00 p.m.

    these drawings are amazing Mark! looks like a great show.

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  6. UnknownSunday, June 25, 2006 10:51:00 a.m.

    Come back to Wayside!

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  7. Mark AcklandTuesday, June 27, 2006 5:51:00 p.m.

    thanks guys...

    It was a blast to work on. I'll tell you what happens later Schmiddy...cold shower and J.O.C.

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  8. Chris BattleWednesday, June 28, 2006 5:48:00 p.m.

    Congrats, dude!

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  9. MikeSThursday, June 29, 2006 8:41:00 a.m.

    Exactly what Paul said! These are fantastic Mr. Ackland. Yup, I love em!

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  10. g-fiftyThursday, June 29, 2006 8:41:00 a.m.

    so damn sweet!

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  11. Enzo AvolioThursday, June 29, 2006 1:58:00 p.m.

    Looks like a blast!
    Nice blog.

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  12. ALBERT PARDOThursday, June 29, 2006 11:06:00 p.m.

    ---THESE LOOK GREAT MARK, SURE THERE WILL BE MORE TO COME, CONGRATS...

    ---OH YEAH, THAT BURNOUT CAT KIX ASS...

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  13. the doodlersFriday, June 30, 2006 5:58:00 p.m.

    What a way to start the weekend. Looking at Mark's funny drawings. Thanks!~Arna

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  14. TylerSunday, July 02, 2006 11:23:00 p.m.

    Oh dang those are fantastic! Looks like a sweet show. love the designs.

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  15. warrenMonday, July 03, 2006 10:55:00 a.m.

    Shit, now my cover's blown. Thanks a lot.

    COME BACK TO THE SHOW!

    Trying to draw like you is bustin' my hand.

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  16. UnknownMonday, July 03, 2006 2:17:00 p.m.

    These drawings are great!! beautiful awesome stuffs!

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  17. SteveLambeFriday, July 07, 2006 1:24:00 a.m.

    So good. Can I borrow a cup of talent?

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  18. Troy LittleTuesday, July 25, 2006 8:46:00 a.m.

    Crap, these are great!
    So nice to see DRAWING again in animation.

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  19. MichelleThursday, December 28, 2006 1:32:00 p.m.

    Hey Mark, I'm posing on Wayside now. You're darwings are such an inspiration!! Thanks! Not sure if posing will keep going after January though, but I sure hope so.

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