Back in Action
Also known as: Captain Sturdy: Back in Action
Series title: Captain Sturdy: Hero Of The Old Ages
- Studio
- Renegade Animation
Synopsis
The long-retired Captain Sturdy must return to action when the Union of Super Heroes cancels his pension. Upon returning to duty, he discovers that the organization has lost sight of what it means to be a superhero and has become more concerned with political correctness and marketing deals than saving the world from the evil Moid's clutches. Captain Sturdy, along with his trusty sidekick Ultra Boy (who just turned 51), responds by flinging his cape over his arthritic shoulders and rededicating himself to the battle for truth, justice and senior citizen discounts.
Characters
Captain Sturdy, Ultra Lad
Credits
Directing
- Director
- Darrell Van Citters
Producing
- Producer
- Ashley Postlewaite
Writing
- Writer
- William (Bill) Waldner
Voices
- Voice
- Corey Burton (Captain Sturdy), Sean Fenton (Ultra Lad), Earl Boen, Robert Cait, Larry Cedar, Michael Gough, Phil Lollar
Music
- Music
- Hummie Mann
Animation
- Animator
- Kenn McDonald, Scott O'Brien, Harry Sabin, Stevan Wahl
- Assistant Animators
- Cathlin Hidalgo, Bill Mims, Stephanie Olivieri, Mike Pettenge, Edward Rivera
- Effects Animators
- Harry Moreau, Nate Pacheco
Crew
- Created by
- Bill Waldner, Darrel Van Citters, Ashley Postlewaite
- Art Direction
- Craig Kellman
- Storyboard Artist
- Harry Sabin, Craig Kellman
- Background Layout
- Justin Thompson
- Background Artists
- Kit Boyce, Trish Burgio
- Animation Checker
- Diane Matranga
- Digital Compositor
- Andy Jolliff
- Digital Ink and Paint
- Virtual Magic
- Sound Designer
- Warren Dewey
- Researcher
- Ray Felipe
Companies and other credits
- Research: Act One Script Clearance Inc
Production notes
The series pilot debuted in 2001 as part of the Cartoon Network's second Cartoon Pick event, the kickoff to its Cartoon Cartoon Summer. The winner of the Big Pick would be produced into the next Cartoon Cartoon. This short did not win.
Awards
Annie Award Nominee, Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Television Production, 2004