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Holyland

July 12, 2004 TV Episode Odd Job Jack

Studio
Smiley Guys Studios, I Seen Inc.

Synopsis

Jack works as a ride attendant at a Bible theme park for renowned theme park creator Magnus the Maker. He toils among such attractions as the Holy Roller Coaster, the Ten Plagues Fun House and the Christ Capades.

Characters

Jack Ryder, Betty Styles, Bobby Lee, Dr. Murphy, Tooth Fairy, Leo, Spoons, Babs, Magnus the Maker, Luke, Job the Loser, Jesus, Adam, Eve, Cast of Trading Holy Spaces, Assorted Biblical Figures

Credits

Directing

Director
Denny Silverthorne, Adrian Carter

Producing

Producer
Jeremy Diamond, Denny Silverthorne, Adrian Carter
Executive Producer
Jonas Diamond

Writing

Writer
Jeremy Diamond

Voices

Voice
Don McKellar (Jack Ryder), Teress Morton (Betty Styles), Matthew Ferguson (Bobby Lee), Neil Crone (Dr. Murphy, Tooth Fairy), Christopher Plummer (Magnus the Maker)

Animation

Animator
Darien Ardell

Art Department

Production Design
David H. Craig
Art Direction
Nestor Kruger

Sound

Sound Designer
Paul O'Brien

Crew

Executive Creative Consultant
Al Schwartz

Production notes

A comedy about one guy's misadventures in temporary employment and his quest to get a full-time life. Twenty-five years old and fresh out of university, Jack Ryder is decidedly unsure what he wants to do with the rest of his life. In fiscal desperation, Jack signs on at a temp agency, where he finds himself placed in a variety of usual and unusual positions. In every episode, Jack tries out a new job, from security guard to hamster wrangler, which introduces him to an array of interesting characters, unique experiences, and different perspectives on the working world.

Billed as the first TV series developed from a concept originally produced for the Web and "the world's first sit.com," simulcast on TV and the Web (www.oddjobjack.com).

Sponsored by Molson Canadian, and featuring branded content on both television and Internet platforms.

Two 10-second Molson Canadian bumpers aired in each episode, prompting viewers to visit the Web site to play episode-specific games. The bumpers were integrated into the content of the show, and were unique to the episode in which they appeared.

Series created in association with Media Edge and ninedots.

This was originally to be a six-part series.

Odd Job Jack's prototype, a new media project and broadband "experience" called "The Seen: A Night in the Life of Blake Dinken," was developed at Habitat (the new media training program division of the Canadian Film Centre) in 1997.