hand in discovering the “next big thing” in animation. A new Website showcases the latest talents from up-and-coming animators and allows viewers the chanceto vote for their favorite cartoon shorts. Viewer response will have a hand in determining which cartoons are considered for potential development beyond the Web. Viewers will be able to vote for their favorite cartoon shorts in two “rounds” on the site. The two shorts that garner the most votes from each round will vie ina grand finale “showdown”to be named the people’s favorite. The new experimental animation destination is from Warner Bros. Online and Warner Bros. Animation, www.cartoonmonsoon.com. The shorts run the gamut in subject matter, and stretch the boundaries of imagination. Some examples include: “Undercover Dog,” about an accountant who enters the witness protection program, only to find that his new identity is that of a family pet. “Gorilla Girl” tells the story of a A popular Web site offers a chance to view the latest in animatedshorts. humanchild raised by a gigantic silverback gorilla. “Fred Again” follows the adventure of a man with a genetic disorder that unexpectedly turns him into random animals. “The Stump”tells the tale of a nerdy alien who discovers his inner cool, while “Very Bad Children” warns that it’s not the dog you need to beware of at Oddly Manor. To learn more, view the featured shorts, or vote, visit www.cartoonmonsoon.com.
