Radical Axis (studio)

Radical Axis, Inc. (stylized as radicalaxis) is an American animation studio headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia known for its diverse work in both episodic television and commercials. Founded in 2000 by Scott Fry, an animator on the Adult Swim series Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Radical Axis has since become one of the fastest growing studios in the Southeast.[2] In addition to Aqua Teen Hunger Force, the studio's television credits include Squidbillies, Perfect Hair Forever, 12 oz. Mouse, Sealab 2021, Freak Show on Comedy Central, and Archer for FX. Radical Axis also animated the full-length film, Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters.[3][4]

Radical Axis, Inc.
Typeprivate
IndustryFilm and television animation
FoundedAtlanta, Georgia, 2000
FounderScott Fry
HeadquartersAtlanta, Georgia, Bangkok, Thailand,
United States, Thailand
Key people
Scott Fry, Craig Hartin, Todd Redner, April Pesa, Brandon Betts
Number of employees
Up to 50 [1]
Websiteradicalaxis.com

Overview

Radical Axis was founded in 2000 by Scott Fry, an original animator on the series Aqua Teen Hunger Force.[5]

"Rhett Danielson" (played by writer/comedian Nick Gibbons) interviews studio CEO, Scott Fry in Radical Axis Presents Radical Axis Presents.

Specializing in animation and design for episodic and commercial projects, the studio also provides turnkey production services that include the creation, execution, and delivery of broadcast ready content. For Freak Show, Radical Axis handled all aspects of production, from initial audio records, design and storyboards to the final delivery of the master.[6][7]

The studio was profiled in a 1940s-style mockumentary short, "Radical Axis Presents Radical Axis Presents", that appeared as a Special Feature on the Aqua Teen Hunger Force Volume 6 DVD. Radical Axis has also been praised by comedian and Freak Show creator/writer, David Cross, who said, "Radical Axis is to animation what the Gutenberg Bible is to publishing. In short, one of the most significant, groundbreaking inventions in history that will move us forward and out of these dark ages. That, and they're funny too."[8]

In addition to its work in episodic television, the studio has also provided animation, motion graphics, and design services for hundreds of commercial projects for companies as varied as Chuck E. Cheese, Earthlink, Cheetos, and L'Oreal.[2]

Growth

One of the fastest growing animation studios in the Southeast, Radical Axis has nearly doubled in revenue and staff each year since its inception in 2000. The studio also has offices in Studio City, California and Bangkok, Thailand.[9] After operating out of a storage closet at Cartoon Network's Williams Street facility for two years, Radical Axis moved into a 2,800-square-foot (260 m2) studio in Midtown Atlanta, before expanding again to over 6,000 square feet.[2]

Production

In 2005, Radical Axis averaged a completed commercial project every four days and a television program every three weeks.[2]

According to an interview with Radical Axis' Scott Fry, Craig Hartin, Todd Redner and Aqua Teen Hunger Force co-creator, Matt Maiellaro, animation files and drawings are often downloaded from FTP sites and approved via email or instant messenger.[10]

Projects

References
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  2. "Radical Axis Illustrates Animation Strength". Design Taxi. July 3, 2006.
  3. "IMDB". IMDB. Retrieved December 7, 2009.
  4. "Williams Street = TVIV". Archived from the original on December 1, 2009. Retrieved December 7, 2009.
  5. "Radical Axis Brings Comedy Central's Freaks to Life; Atlanta Animation Studio to Produce the New Comedy Central Series Freak Show". www.businesswire.com. Retrieved 2017-11-24.
  6. "Radical Axis Brings Comedy Central's Freaks to Life; Atlanta Animation Studio to Produce the New Comedy Central Series Freak Show". AllBusiness. July 14, 2006.
  7. "Freak Show Series Premiere". Cold Hard Flash. October 10, 2006.
  8. "Step Up Right To Comedy Central's Freak Show". Animation World Network. October 3, 2006.
  9. "RADICAL AXIS(THAILAND) CO.,LTD. - : Thailand Company Listing". Thaicompanylist.com. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
  10. "Radical Axis Studios at WonderCon 2010". Geeks.co.uk. April 7, 2010.
  11. "DVR alert: 'Cheyenne Cinnamon' wins Adult Swim's vote". USA Today. March 24, 2010.
  12. "Comedy Central.com announces lineup". Variety. January 8, 2007.
  13. "The Must-See Three". Time Out New York. Retrieved September 6, 2007.
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