Lamput
| Lamput | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Vaibhav Kumaresh |
| Directed by |
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| Composers | Roto Shah Advait Nemlekar |
| Country of origin | India |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | TBA (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Chai Yoon Fei |
| Production company | Vaibhav Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | Cartoon Network (India) |
| Release | 1 December 2016 |
Lamput is an Indian animated television series of shorts created by Vaibhav Kumaresh and produced by Vaibhav Studios for Cartoon Network Asia, consisting of 15 seconds micro shorts that were extended to 2 minutes for the second season. It is the second CN Indian original show after Roll No 21, which airs on Cartoon Network (India).[1][2] Season 3 consists of episodes ranging from 3 to 5 minutes, with a few 7-minute specials, airing on Cartoon Network in APAC, EMEA and LATAM. Lamput has also started airing on Boomerang.
On April 20, 2021, a crossover between Lamput and Chinese internet character Tuzki was announced, along with a fourth season in the works.[3]
Synopsis
Lamput is an orange gooey creature that escaped from the laboratory of Specs and Skinny. They try to catch Lamput but never succeed because of Lamput's ability to shape shift.[4]
Characters
Main
- Lamput: Lamput is the title character of the show. He's an orange gooey creature that escaped from the Docs' laboratory.
- Specs: Specs, also known as Fat Doc, is the fat scientist who tries to catch Lamput.
- Skinny: Skinny, also known as Slim Doc, is the slim scientist who also tries to catch Lamput.
Supporting
- Mr. Mustache: He's a fit, healthy and powerful man, often a police officer, who sometimes arrests the docs or beats them up.
- Doctor: He's a pink colored doctor who sometimes checks Lamput and the docs.
- White Lady: She is Skinny’s crush.
- The Boss: He is the docs' boss.
Reception
Critical response
Lamput earned the distinction of being the first Indian show sold from a pitch bible that has gone to air globally.[1]
Accolades
The show won two BAF awards, one in the category Case Study of the Year and another in the category Best Animated Episode (Indian). Lamput Season 2 is nominated for 2019 International Emmy Awards under the category of Kids Animation.
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Best Animated Frames Award | Case Study of the Year | Won | [5] |
| 2018 | Best Animated Episode (Indian) | Won | [6] |
References
- ^ a b Amidi, Amid (13 April 2017). "Cartoon Network Looks To India For 'Lamput' Series". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
- ^ Panda, Swati (7 November 2017). "TASI Celebrates Anifest India 2017 with live charcoal sketching, Tokri & Lamput screening and a Rat Race". AnimationXPress. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/cartoon-network-apac-greenlights-lamput-meets-tuzki-tom-and-jerry-pilot/
- ^ "Cartoon Network Asia-Pacific's Lamput Wins FICCI Frames 2017 Award". RegularCapital. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (29 March 2017). "FICCI's BAF Awards 2017 Winners Revealed". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- ^ "Cartoon Network scores wins at Ficci Animation Awards". Retrieved 25 March 2018.