Planet Unicorn is an American animated cartoon series created by Mike Rose and Tyler Spiers[1] for the web series-screening contest Channel 101. The fictional stories revolve around three talking unicorns - Feathers, Cadillac, and Tom Cruise - who were created by an 8-year-old gay boy named Shannon.
Characters
| Major Characters | Played by[1] |
|---|---|
| Shannon | Mike Rose |
| Feathers | Drew Droege |
| Cadillac | Mike Rose |
| Tom Cruise | Tyler Spiers |
| Minor Characters | Played by[1] |
|---|---|
| Crybaby Troll | Tyler Spiers |
| The Rock | Tyler Spiers |
| Debbie | Tyler Spiers |
| The Ocean | Tyler Spiers |
| The Frog | Drew Droege |
| The Flower | Bennie Arthur |
Episode list
- Episode 1: The unicorns encounter Shannon for the first time and thwart a threat to their environment. We learn of Tom Cruise's special ability.
- Episode 2: The unicorns discover the importance of expressing emotions.
- Episode 3: A trip to the sea proves dangerous. Cadillac's special ability is revealed.
- Episode 4: Vanity threatens to ruin the unicorns' friendship.
- Episode 5: Shannon's new friend comes between him and the unicorns. Feathers displays his special ability.
- Episode 6: The unicorns learn about Christmas and fill in for Santa's reindeer, while the reindeer explore Planet Unicorn.
Trivia
The series is a production for Channel 101, where it lasted six episodes before being cancelled by the live audience, and was also distributed through MySpace.[2]
The show has been featured on NPR's Day to Day show,[3] in Out (August 2007), Time Out New York (August 2007), and was named as one of New York's 20 Funniest Web Videos of 2007.[4] The creators have also been interviewed on Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld.[5] The show received the 2008 "OMFG Internet" award from the Logo Channel.[6]
References
- ^ a b c Rose, Mike; Tyler Spiers. "About Planet Unicorn". PlanetUnicorn.tv. Archived from the original on 2007-12-19. Retrieved 2007-11-22.
- ^ MySpace.com - Planet Unicorn - 17 - Garçon - US - www.myspace.com/planetunicorn3
- ^ NPR: VH1 Asks Viewers to OK Videos
- ^ The 20 Funniest Web Videos of 2007 - New York Magazine
- ^ Red Eye. Broadcast: May 16, 2008.
- ^ http://www.logoonline.com/shows/newnownext_awards/nominees.jhtml New Now Next Awards program on Logo