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Ollie & Scoops
Genre
Created byNico Colaleo
Written by
  • Nico Colaleo
  • Emily Brundige
  • Matt Brailey
Directed byNico Colaleo
Voices of
Theme music composerDave Neff
Opening theme"Ollie & Scoops"
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes7
Production
Executive producerNico Colaleo
Running time2-12 minutes
Production companySix Point Harness
Original release
ReleaseJune 10, 2019 (2019-06-10) –
present

Ollie & Scoops is an American comedy animated web series created by animator and writer Nico Colaleo.[1] Colaleo is known for creating Too Loud for DreamWorksTV[2][3][4] and has been working in the animation field since at least 2011.[5][6][7]

Premise

The series follows Ollie, a 9-year-old girl, who is the only human being who can communicate with cats. She and scoops go on adventures whether at home, school, in their neighborhood or to the underground cat city, Catlifornia.

Characters

Main characters

  • Ollie (voiced by Kimmy Robertson[8][9]) - The protagonist of the series and a young girl. She looks out for Scoops, her cat friend, but also wants to enjoy herself.
  • Scoops (voiced by Eric Bauza[10]) - The cat friend of Ollie. Known fully as Scoopleton P. Scoopsworth, he has known Ollie since she was a little child, is helpful, lovable, and showoff a bit.

Supporting characters

  • Terry Bumble (voiced by Mike Stoklasa[11]) - A young man has pale skin, orange hair, braces, and blue green eyes.
  • Dougie (voiced by Dana Snyder[12] - A cat who has has silver fur and a collar with a pink heart on it.
  • Miss Bivins (voiced by Kelsy Abbott) - A teacher who has a crush on Wendy Wilhippleworth and is Ollie's 4th grade teacher at Davis Elementary.
  • Wendy Wilhippleworth (voiced by Rebeka Thomas[13]) - a science teacher at Ollie's school
  • Biscuits (voiced by Tiana Camacho[14]) - A cat that Scoops has a crush on
  • Merle (voiced by Rich Evans[15]) - He is a sleazy and canaving cat who appears in any episodes
  • Brunk (voiced by Mike Stoklasa[11]) - A cat with orange fur who is the right-hand man of Merle.
  • Mayor Scrumpy (voiced by Nico Colaleo[16]) - A cat with sky blue fur and a stamp saying "Mayor."
  • Poopsie St. Pierre (voiced by Vivienne Medrano[16]) - A flirty and romantic type of cat.
  • Dan Dipple (voiced by Brock Baker[17]) - A cat with orange skin and goldish teeth who appears in a few episodes.
  • Hoagie (voiced by Matt Brailey[18]) - A cat with dark blue fur which is a bit clumsy on his end.
  • Rudy (voiced by Adam McArthur[19][20]) - A cat with red fur which can sometimes act cool and swave sometimes.
  • Julia Goldburger (voiced by Grey Griffin[21]) - A rude and demanding girl who is a minor antagonist in the series.
  • Carl (voiced by Rachael Russakoff[22]) - A kid with brown skin and dark brown hair who seems to be a normal kid, and may have a crush on Ollie.

Other characters

  • Brother Whiskers (voiced by JD Ryznar[11] - A cat who appears in the episode "Warm Cream"
  • Brother Puddles (voiced by Rich Evans[11]) - A cat who, like Whiskers, appears in the episode "Warm Cream"
  • Creepy Girl (voiced by Mara Wilson[23]) - A new pal of Ollie who debuts in a two-part episode
  • Bad Tempered Cinema Geek (voiced by James Rolfe[19])
  • Cuddles (voiced by Candi Milo[24]) - A cat with pink fur which seems to have a cute personality.

Production and release

In 2019, the series began airing on YouTube.[25] Natasha Weir worked as an illustrator and character designer, while Nicole Hardy did animation work on the series, using Adobe Animate CC.[26][27][28] Colaleo created the series, but also directs and produces it.[29]

In February 2021, Colaleo shared with Terry Ibele, on his Animation Industry Podcast, about his job, how he started Ollie & Scoops, and the resources it takes to create each episode.[3][30]

Reception

The series was received positively. One reviewer praised the voice cast and described the show as a "hidden gem of a series."[31]

References

  1. ^ "Cartoon Creator Ian Jones Quartey Q&A Panel". Presence. Otis College of Art and Design. Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  2. ^ "Nico Colaleo". Creative Talent Network. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; April 29, 2021 suggested (help)
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  7. ^ Beck, Jerry (August 11, 2014). "Nico Colaleo is a Meatball Head: Curator of An Art Gallery Celebrating Over 20 Years of Sailor Moon". Things to do in LA. Archived from the original on April 2, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; April 2, 2016 suggested (help)
  8. ^ "'Twin Peaks' stars: Where are they now?". MSN. April 6, 2020. Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021. She is currently a part of the animated series "Ollie & Scoops" (2019-20), where she voices Ollie.
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  10. ^ Dwilson, Stephanie Dube (May 11, 2020). "'Rick and Morty' Season 4 Episode 7 Voice Cast: Who Are the Special Guests?". Heavy.com. Archived from the original on June 2, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2021. His credits include Ollie & Scoops (Scoops)
  11. ^ a b c d Colaleo, Nico [@nicocolaleo] (October 3, 2019). "STARRING: Kimmy Robertson as Ollie! @bauzilla as Scoops! @redlettermedia's Mike Stoklasa and Rich Evans as Brunk & Merle! @VivziePop as Poopsie! @ninjamac as Rudy! @JamesUrbaniak as Dr. Toodles! @BrockBaker as Dan Dipple! @DaronNefcy as Macaroni and Cheese! MORE...!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 3, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2021 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ Colaleo, Nico [@nicocolaleo] (September 12, 2020). "The #OllieAndScoops team and I have been hard at work all summer on Episode 7 but it should be out next week! Then we'll get to the wonderfully weird 8th episode called "Warm Cream". Since you've all been so good and patient, here's a sneek peek at Ep8's cast. OK love you bye!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2021 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ "Ollie & Scoops Episode 7: Tutor Suitor". Nico Animation. YouTube. October 22, 2020. Archived from the original on November 3, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  14. ^ Camacho, Tiana [@TianaCamachoVO] (May 4, 2020). "Happy to be voicing this sweet, gentle, delicate angel in Ollie and Scoops!!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on May 9, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2021 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ Red Letter Media [@redlettermedia] (October 4, 2019). "Mike and Rich are back as cartoon cats Brunk and Merle! It's episode 3 of Ollie and Scoops "Gimme a Hand"!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 3, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2021 – via Twitter. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; October 30, 2020 suggested (help)
  16. ^ a b Colaleo, Nico [@nicocolaleo] (March 11, 2020). "STARRING @VivziePop as Poopsie St. Pierre! @ninjamac as Rudy! @redlettermedia's Mike Stoklasa and Rich Evans as Brunk & Merle! @BrockBaker as Dan Dipple! @NicoColaleo as Mayor Scrumpy! @CrackMcCraigen as The Narrator[.] @ChaseTheVA as Old Crumplecranks" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 11, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2021 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ Brock, Brock [@BrockBaker] (October 3, 2019). "Channeled my inner Jon Lovitz for the newest episode of Ollie and Scoops. Now on Youtube!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 4, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2021 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ "Ollie & Scoops Episode 3: Gimmie A Hand". Nico Animation. YouTube. October 3, 2019. Archived from the original on July 14, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  19. ^ a b Colaleo, Nico [@nicocolaleo] (January 20, 2020). "I mean... Notable Voice Cast: Kimmy Robertson [,] Eric Bauza [,] Grey Griffin [,] Craig McCracken [,] Candi Milo [,] RLM [,] James Urbaniak [,] Daron Nefcy [,] Adam McArthur [.] To come: Mara Wilson [,] Dana Snyder [,] Kevin Conroy [,] James Rolfe (AVGN) [,] Barbara Crampton [,] Jeffrey Combs[.] Even more... C'MON, this needs PRESS!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on May 9, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2021 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ "Jujutsu Kaisen: Interview with voiceover star Adam McArthur". SciFiNow. March 26, 2021. Archived from the original on March 26, 2021. Adam McArthur is no stranger to voicing popular characters...as various guest appearances...[like] Ollie & Scoops
  21. ^ "Ollie & Scoops Episode 2: Funny Face". Newgrounds.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  22. ^ Colaleo, Nico [@NicoColaleo] (December 30, 2019). "Kimmy Robertson as Ollie! @bauzilla as Scoops! @GreyDeLisle as Julia Goldburger! @ThisIsPiotr as Principal Liquids! Rachael Russakoff as Carl! @KelsyAbbott as Miss Bivvins, & Milky! @VivziePop and @BrockBaker as Julia's Singers! @redlettermedia's Mike and Rich as Brunk & Merle!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 25, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021 – via Twitter.
  23. ^ Colaleo, Nico [@nicocolaleo] (January 20, 2020). "Hey look! A brand new #OllieAndScoops character, debuting later this year for a 2-part episode adventure. Ollie's eerie new pal the Creepy Girl, voiced by @MaraWilson! Superbly designed by @misterbabadork!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on January 20, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2021 – via Twitter.
  24. ^ "Ollie & Scoops Episode 3: Gimmie A Hand". Newgrounds.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
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  29. ^ Hardy, Nicole (May 6, 2020). "Ollie and Scoops - Episode 6 - Animation Reel". Behance. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  30. ^ Terry Ibele (February 2021). "Episode 98: Nico Colaleo's Journey To Becoming An Animation Editor & Creating Ollie & Scoops". Animation Industry Podcast (Podcast). Soundcloud. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  31. ^ "Ollie and Scoops Review". Captain Cats and the Nightrider. January 12, 2021. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
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