Robot Chicken

About Robot Chicken

Robot Chicken, a unique stop-motion animation series, was released in 2004. The show, created by Matthew Senreich and Seth Green, parodies a wide array of pop culture conventions and figures by leveraging action figures and a raucous sense of humour. Each episode is constructed as a sequence of short skits, made even more engaging and hilarious by the show's creative narrative style.

Making / Production

Robot Chicken is made through stop-motion animation, a technique that involves the physical manipulation of objects, in this case action figures, to give the illusion of motion. The figures are moved slightly between individually photographed frames, creating the illusion of movement when the series of frames is played as a continuous sequence. This labour-intensive process contributes to the unique look and feel of the show.

Actors

• Seth Green - Co-creator Seth Green lends his voice to several characters on the show, bringing immense versatility and comedic timing to each role.
• Matthew Senreich - In addition to co-creating the show, Matthew Senreich also serves as a voice actor, infusing his characters with a distinctive energy.
• Breckin Meyer - Known for his work in both live-action and animation, Breckin Meyer voices multiple characters on Robot Chicken with his trademark wit.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show uses several famous action figures, sometimes creating hilarious juxtapositions of characters from different pop culture universes.
• The theme song for Robot Chicken was created by Les Claypool of Primus.
• Despite the comedy focus of the show, it occasionally addresses serious themes with its typical satirical flair.

Awards

Robot Chicken has been honored with several awards throughout its run. These include the Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Animated Program, proving that its comedic style and unique animation technique resonates with both audiences and critics alike.

Quotes

• "What a twist!"
• "It's alive!"
• "Killing you and what I'm going to do to your body are two different crimes!"

Music, Soundtrack

• "Robot Chicken Theme Song" by Les Claypool
• "The Gonk" – a recurring piece of music through the series
• Assorted pop culture themes - The show frequently incorporates music and theme songs from pop culture properties, providing more layers to the parody.