About Gravity Falls

Gravity Falls is an American animated mystery comedy television series created by Alex Hirsch, that aired from 2012 to 2016. The series revolves around the adventures of Dipper Pines and his twin sister Mabel, who are sent to spend their summer vacation at their great-uncle Stan's tourist trap, "The Mystery Shack" in the enigmatic town of Gravity Falls, Oregon.

Making / Production

The production of Gravity Falls involved numerous talented individuals and companies. It was created by Alex Hirsch and produced by Disney Television Animation, with the animation being done by Digital eMation, Rough Draft Korea, and Yearim Productions. Alex Hirsch, a storyboard artist for Cartoon Network, was inspired by his own summer vacations to create the series.

Actors

• Jason Ritter as Dipper Pines - The intelligent younger twin, who continuously unearths the town's mysteries.
• Kristen Schaal as Mabel Pines - Dipper's fun, quirky, and adventurous twin sister
• Alex Hirsch as Grunkle Stan - The twins' eccentric great-uncle who owns The Mystery Shack.
• Linda Cardellini as Wendy Corduroy - A laid back, tomboyish teenager who works at The Mystery Shack.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The character of Dipper is based on the show creator Alex Hirsch himself.
• Many episodes contain hidden messages and ciphers that viewers can decode.
• The series won two Emmy Awards, one Annie Award, and a BAFTA Children's Award, and has been nominated for many more.

Awards

Gravity Falls won several awards during its four-year tenure, including two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation, a BAFTA Children's International Award, and an Annie Award.

Quotes

• "When life gives you lemons, draw faces on those lemons and wrap them in a blanket. Ta-daa! Now you have lemon babies."
• "Reality is an illusion, the universe is a hologram, buy gold."
• "Sure I am, what's your point?"

Music, Soundtrack

• "Gravity Falls Main Title Theme" by Brad Breeck
• "Weirdmageddon" by Brad Breeck
• "Made Me Realize" by Brad Breeck