The folks from Animatus Studios compiled three of their funniest cartoon series into one DVD: Journey to ancient Norway with Derf the Viking;
Dance at Club Hippendale's with Su & Mo!; Sing along with Fresh Toones!
It Came From Animatus Trailer
Derf the Viking
A hero of gelantinuous proportions, Derf doesn't exactly live up to the standards of the noble race of Vikings.
"He's the Homer Simpson of mythic Norsemen, he's Derf the Viking!" -- Daniel Wible, FilmThreat.com
The Scent of Valhalla - Following a delicious aroma, Derf is continuously defeated in his attempts to gain entrance to the castle Valhalla.
In the end he is shocked to find a spread far beyond anything he had imagined.
The Quest for Happy Hour - Ragnorak, the day of judgment is fast approaching and the gods have one last chance to avert doom: They must
make one man happy for one hour. Unfortunately, the the man chosen is Derf the Viking. The world's existence may depend on Derf's unpredictable temperament.
The Search for the Great White Ale - It is a sad day in Meadville after Derf drinks the town's supply of mead. With the guidance of Loki,
the trickster god, Derf hopes to redeem himself by finding the Fountain of the Great White Ale and returning with its supreme brew.
Sum & Mo! The Lap-Dancing Bad Boys of Animation
Su and Mo are two plus-sized animators who strip at Club Hippendale's in order to raise money for their independent films.
A Night at Club Hippendale's - Su & Mo's enthusiastic fans scream and shout and tip them with sandwiches and sushi.
Lost in Animation - Su & Mo struggle with analog and digital equipment but eventually finish their existential masterpiece and enter
it in the Tokyo Jokio Film Festival.
Fresh Toones
These musical shorts by Dave Puls feature a blend of traditional animation and 2D computer graphics set to upbeat tunes.
Fresh Toones Theme - When all the music in your life seems to have disappeared, listen closely to your heart and you'll have Fresh Toones.
Sal Monella's Deli - A real life experience was the inspiration for this fictitious infomercial for Sal Monella's Diet Miracle Meal.
Things - Semore Wantmore accumulates stuff to the detriment of his existence.
Self-Employed - One person's struggle to break away from the tortures of working for others.
Ridin' This Train - A surrealistic train rip through American history gives an unusual visual account of growing up in America.
True Believer - This short blends humor with stark observations of fanatics past and present to sound the alarm to beware of the True Believer.
Sharks in the Water - A disconcerting look at corporate corruption and political collaboration.
DVD Extras:
Filmmaker's commentary on "The Search for the Great White Ale."
"Derf in 3D" Featurette
"Derf's Principles to Live by" Featurette
Alternate Scenes
Pencil tests
Storyboard comparison
Note: The animation in this unrated DVD includes some adult subjects and some off-color humor.
