Children’s author
Michael P. and illustrator Doug Cunningham, along with animation house Rebel
Static, are launching a new Hip-Hop cartoon series based on the critically acclaimed
children’s book Turntable Timmy.
The online micro-series
will revolve around Turntable Timmy and his crew, The Arrowtown Rockers, as
they battle a corporate crook named Chip Staka, and his conniving cronies, in
an attempt to save Hip-Hop from the clutches of "wackness."
By using the power
of the 5 Elements and staying true to themselves, Timmy and his crew are able
to combat the evil forces in the music industry.
"The series
was created out of the necessity to educate the youth and bring forth awareness
regarding the foundation of Hip-Hop culture," said Michael P. "Through
modern technology, we have the ability to produce and distribute, to a worldwide
audience, our visions and interpretations regarding the current state of the
culture."
Turntablist Mike
Relm will serve as the music director for the series, which features 90-second
full motion-animation films.
"His turntable
skills are a valued asset to the Rebel Static team," said executive producer
Otto Grajeda. "When the question was asked, ‘what producer do we get to
perform the task of sound engineer for the series?’ only one name came to mind,
Mike Relm. He’s an amazingly innovative producer, as well as a dope DJ. I’m
sure he will bring a lot to the series in terms of audio quality and style."
The Turntable
Timmy micro-series will debut this summer. To view the trailer, visit
http://www.turntabletimmy.com
.