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[[File:Skreet-goat.jpg|thumb|300px|Skreet undercover as a goat]] |
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− | '''''The Simian Undercover Detective Squad''''' (or '''S.U.D.S.''') is a webseries produced by [[The Jim Henson Company]] under its [[Henson Alternative]] banner. Fifteen webisodes |
+ | '''''The Simian Undercover Detective Squad''''' (or '''S.U.D.S.''') is a webseries produced by [[The Jim Henson Company]] under its [[Henson Alternative]] banner. Fifteen webisodes premiered exclusively on the Xbox and Zune networks in April 2011. |
− | The series |
+ | The series was one of three Henson productions being produced as a joint venture between [[Warner Bros.]] Studio 2.0 for The Realplayer Network's Film.com. On December 19, 2007, a teaser trailer for the show was released. The series was originally planned to debut on Film.com in in the first quarter of 2008, however the release was delayed. |
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+ | In April 2011 the series was released to the Microsoft Zune Video Marketplace. In 2012 episodes were re-released on The Nerdist Channel. |
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==Characters== |
==Characters== |
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{{quote|Skreet is a veteran bad cop and resident loose cannon who'd just as soon punch a crook in the face as spit on him...of course he'd rather do both. Skreet doesn't play by the rules but if you find yourself in the urban jungle, he's the monkey you want on your back.<ref>[http://henson.com/ Henson.com] Character Description</ref>}} |
{{quote|Skreet is a veteran bad cop and resident loose cannon who'd just as soon punch a crook in the face as spit on him...of course he'd rather do both. Skreet doesn't play by the rules but if you find yourself in the urban jungle, he's the monkey you want on your back.<ref>[http://henson.com/ Henson.com] Character Description</ref>}} |
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− | The ape puppet used for Skreet was previously seen as both [[Jackie the Orangutan|Jackie]] and [[Lawrence the Orangutan|Lawrence]] the orangutans on ''[[Jim Henson's Animal Show]]'' and as [[Professor Ape]] in the ''[[Puppet Up! - Uncensored]]'' stage shows. |
+ | The ape puppet used for Skreet was previously seen as both [[Jackie the Orangutan|Jackie]] and [[Lawrence the Orangutan|Lawrence]] the orangutans on ''[[Jim Henson's Animal Show]]'' and as [[w:c:henson-alternative:Professor Ape|Professor Ape]] in the company's ''[[Puppet Up! - Uncensored]]'' stage shows. |
===Yeager=== |
===Yeager=== |
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{{quote|Yeager is a fresh good cop and S.U.D.S. legacy, the green banana with a heart of gold. He may not be the sharpest leaf on the tree but undercover work is in his blood.<ref>[http://henson.com/ Henson.com] Character Description</ref>}} |
{{quote|Yeager is a fresh good cop and S.U.D.S. legacy, the green banana with a heart of gold. He may not be the sharpest leaf on the tree but undercover work is in his blood.<ref>[http://henson.com/ Henson.com] Character Description</ref>}} |
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− | The monkey puppet used for Yeager was designed by [[Gene Barretta]] and was originally used as [[Spank]] in the unaired Henson Alternative pilot ''[[Late Night Buffet with Augie and Del]]''. |
+ | The monkey puppet used for Yeager was designed by [[Gene Barretta]] and was originally used as [[w:c:henson-alternative:Spank|Spank]] in the unaired Henson Alternative pilot ''[[Late Night Buffet with Augie and Del]]''. |
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*Episode 1: "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Goat" ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvi99YC3itA YouTube preview], August 25, 2009) |
*Episode 1: "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Goat" ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvi99YC3itA YouTube preview], August 25, 2009) |
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Executive Producers: |
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:[[Brian Henson]] |
:[[Brian Henson]] |
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Music composer and producers: |
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==Sources== |
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* [http://www.henson.com/alternative.php Henson.com] |
* [http://www.henson.com/alternative.php Henson.com] |
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− | * [http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/09/10/business/warner.php ''International Herald Tribune'' "Warner Bros. shifts tactics in producing Web programs" by Brooks Barnes, 9/10/07] |
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− | * [http://www.film.com/suds film.com/suds] |
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− | * [http://www.muppetnewsflash.com/2009/04/henson-alternative-web-series-coming.html Henson Alternative Web Series Coming Soon to Film.com] |
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvi99YC3itA YouTube preview episode] |
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvi99YC3itA YouTube preview episode] |
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[[Category: Henson Company Web Content|Simian Undercover Detective Squad]] |
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Revision as of 16:14, 10 October 2015
The Simian Undercover Detective Squad (or S.U.D.S.) is a webseries produced by The Jim Henson Company under its Henson Alternative banner. Fifteen webisodes premiered exclusively on the Xbox and Zune networks in April 2011.
The series was one of three Henson productions being produced as a joint venture between Warner Bros. Studio 2.0 for The Realplayer Network's Film.com. On December 19, 2007, a teaser trailer for the show was released. The series was originally planned to debut on Film.com in in the first quarter of 2008, however the release was delayed.
The episode "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Goat", was released as a preview on YouTube on August 25, 2009.
In April 2011 the series was released to the Microsoft Zune Video Marketplace. In 2012 episodes were re-released on The Nerdist Channel.
Characters
Skreet
Skreet, performed by Allan Trautman, is one of the stars of S.U.D.S. As part of the Simian Undercover Detective Squad, Skreet works side-by-side with Yeager. He often goes undercover as part of his job, usually dressing as animals or women.
Henson.com description:
The ape puppet used for Skreet was previously seen as both Jackie and Lawrence the orangutans on Jim Henson's Animal Show and as Professor Ape in the company's Puppet Up! - Uncensored stage shows.
Yeager
Yeager, performed by Ted Michaels, is the other star of S.U.D.S. As part of the Simian Undercover Detective Squad, Yeager works side-by-side with Skreet.
Henson.com description:
The monkey puppet used for Yeager was designed by Gene Barretta and was originally used as Spank in the unaired Henson Alternative pilot Late Night Buffet with Augie and Del.
Episodes
Fifteen webisodes were planned to premiere on Film.com in 2009
- Teaser trailer (Film.com, December 19, 2007)
- Episode 1: "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Goat" (YouTube preview, August 25, 2009)
Series Credits
Executive Producers:
Written, Directed and Produced by:
- Deb Loftis
- Perry Sachs
Produced by:
- Allyson Smith
Starring:
- Allan Trautman as Skreet
- Ted Michaels as Yeager
- Michael Oosterom as The Perps
- Paul Rugg as Captain Futz
- Esteban Powell as Spider
- Craig Di Francia as Johnny
Also starring:
- Zand Broumand
- Gina D'Acciaro
- Bryce Johnson
- Marisa Petroro
- Jerry Trainor
Special Guest Star:
- Josh Peck as himself
Music composer and producers:
- Daryl Orange
Production designer:
- Tom Lisowski
Puppet costume design:
Director of photography:
- Robert C. Webb
Sound by:
- Reza Moosavi
Wardrobe:
- Tirawan Howard
Make-up/hair:
- Heather O'Boyle
Editor:
- Perry Sachs
Assistant Director:
- JT Codd
2nd Assistant Director:
- Tom Dean
Camera Operator:
- Jesse Bactat
1st Assistant Camera:
- Bryan Ariel Paz
Camera/editorial Assistant:
- Patrick Renfro
Set Decorator:
- Shira Gotshalk
Gaffer:
- Eric S. Boland
Key Grip:
- Jason Wheeler
Grips:
- Steven Davis
- Charles R. Matthews
- Fernando F. Montes
Script Supervisors:
- Liz Trainor
- Candelaria Herrera
Photographer:
- Zarac Lompart
Production Accountant:
- Brittan Brown
Production Assistant:
- Cynthia Barron
Facilities:
- Howard Sharp
Johan filla
Executive Producer for Studio 2.0:
- Rich Rosenthal
Production Manager for Studio 2.0:
- Cassie Hamilton
Supervising Producer for film.com:
- Michael McMurray
Special thanks to:
- Nashid Ali
- Jay Pinder
- Kendall Wilson
- Gabe Benvenuto
- Kulia Sachs
Facilities:
Sources
- ↑ Henson.com Character Description
- ↑ Henson.com Character Description