THUMB'S UP ®™ " Is a made for television animated series that introduces the pair, with Elliot starting out in a pet store, only to find that no one wishes to buy the puppy who is different and not normal. Eventually, he is given away to an animal shelter, and the implication that he may be put down is unspoken, yet evident. Meanwhile, Joseph is a boy with Autism. A little boy alone in his head. Elliot is a puppy with special abilities of his own. Together they create an inseparable bond of love, trust, and understanding. Joseph and Elliot recognize each other as kindred spirits for life. This is a warm-hearted, well-received series. Children will understand and relate to the story and the importance of therapy dogs and disabilities. It will teach that being different is not a bad thing, but actually a really cool thing, and bring hope. In this series, Joseph and Elliot will learn and grow together, through trust, love, and compassion, trials and tribulations and the love and support of family.
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Our animated series THUMBS UP! a series about a boy with Autism and his dog with opposable thumbs is now in ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT. We have on board, the BEST most AWESOMAZING voice talent ever and I am soooo excited to share them with you!
Jimmy Hanks, as you may know was the iconic voice for Geoffrey the Giraffe for the famous Toys R Us commercial.
David Sobolov, is the voice of Drax the Destroyer in the animated series, Guardians of the Galaxy and the voice of Optimus Prime in the animated series AND Gorilla Grodd in the live action Flash.
Susan Ruttan you will know from many many shows over the years and her most recent appearance on LA LAW!
Debi Derryberry, who lends her amazing voice to soooo many cartoons and especially Jimmy Neutron and my favorite, the voice of DRACULAURA on Monster High! Everyone knows how much I love that show.
Max Albert Vivino, is an awesomazing powerhouse kid that has a singing voice like an angel and has been seen on Broadway and most recently on HBO.
Scott Kyle, as most people would know, plays ROSS OF GLENGARRY in OUTLANDER. He will voice thoughts of Elliot the Shetland Sheepdog (we laughed and laughed and laughed when he found out he was going from Ross of Glengarry to a Scottish dog!)
Tony Todd, was CANDYMAN...need I say more?
Daniel Ross, whom i adore lends his voice to animation with his incredibly funny voice as Donald Duck in Mickey's Wacky Races.
Robert Catrini, my man...you have seen him acting side by side with Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher films and his part in the Versace Murders.
The Composers of the theme song are the amazing Michael and Patty Silversher who composed songs for Disney, PBS and Jim Henson.
Singing the theme song is my BFF with her phenomenal voice is Paulette McWilliams. Most of the 70's people will remember her as the creator of the band RUFUS with her own BFF Chaka Khan.
Carey Means is THE ONE, THE ONLY FRYLOCK from Aqua Teen Hunger Force show that has spanned a lifetime it seems on Adult Swim.
This amazing powerhouse Team THUMBS UP! is run by our powerhouse team of Perfect Combo Productions, John Garrett and wife Patty Jarouso!
The animators for this awesome show are the VERY skilled and talented hands of our team at Exodo Animation Studios!
Plus three AWESOMAZING show runners I will keep secret for a while longer. They are the best in the industry believe me...
WHEW! I can't believe I held this in for 5 long years! But the cat is finally out of the bag!
Stay tuned for more exciting news as this series unfolds...TEAM ELLIOT AND JOSEPH ASSEMBLE!