Week_2_Danny Antonucci(research)_Kenneth Cage

     Danny Antonucci is a Canadian animator who also produces, writes, and directs many of his projects. Like a few other people, Antonucci was able to successfully break into the American market and grabbed the attention of many American viewers. He took inspiration from his starter job as working as an animator for Hanna-Barbera and would go on to win many awards while participating in many other projects.

    Antonucci is best known for his hit show Ed, Edd, n Eddy on Cartoon Network. From the slapstick humor to the wacky but unique animation style, Ed, Edd, n Eddy was a hit that lasted from 1999 to 2009 with 6 seasons. It even had to two separate holiday specials (Halloween & Christmas) and even a television-based movie, marking the end of the series. Before the even bigger show Adventure Time, it was Cartoon Network's longest running show. Antonucci catered to both older fans and an upcoming generation with the humor and international references. The unique "wobbly" animation style was hand-drawn and Antonucci appreciated this style as it reflected older traditions of cartoons between the 30s-50s. The 3 main characters of the show even get get referenced in other cartoons on the network, almost as a sense of appreciation. Antonucci created an relatable & iconic cartoon using simple aesthetics to appeal to a younger audience and immaculate adventure-style storytelling to cater to all viewers.