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{{Infobox website {{Infobox website
| name = Icebox.tv | name = Icebox Animation
| logo = | logo =
| screenshot = | screenshot =
| caption = | caption =
| url = {{url|www.icebox.tv}} | url = {{url|www.iceboxanimation.com}}
| type = Animation | type = Animation
| commercial = | commercial =
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| registration = Optional (previews only) | registration = Optional (previews only)
| owner = | owner =
| launch_date = June 1, 2000 | launch_date = June 1, 1999
| current_status = | current_status = inactive
| revenue = | revenue =
}} }}


'''icebox.tv''' was an ] company founded in 1999 by ], ], ], Scott Rupp, and Tal Vigderson.<ref>{{cite news|title= The Net’s red-hot upstart |work= ]|url= http://www.salon.com/2000/10/09/icebox/|accessdate=2011-11-20}}</ref> The founders stated that the company was created to capitalize on the inherent "freedom of the medium" which they felt stifled creativity of writers due to the confining restrictions of the studio system and traditional media.<ref>{{cite news|title= Drawing Power |work= ]|date=2000-06-23|url= https://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,276517,00.html|accessdate=2011-11-20|first=Noah|last=Robischon}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title= Steve Stanford of Icebox.com on Internet cartoons |work= ]|date=2000-09-10|url= http://edition.cnn.com/chat/transcripts/2000/9/10/stanford/|accessdate=2011-11-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title= Icebox deal puts animation in your face |work= ]|url= http://news.cnet.com/Icebox-deal-puts-animation-in-your-face/2100-1023_3-251031.html|accessdate=2011-11-20}}</ref> '''icebox Animation''' was an ] company founded in 1999 by ], ], ], Scott Rupp, Tal Vigderson,<ref>{{cite news|title= The Net's red-hot upstart |work= ]|url= http://www.salon.com/2000/10/09/icebox/|accessdate=2011-11-20}}</ref> The founders stated that the company was created to capitalize on the inherent "freedom of the medium" which they felt stifled creativity of writers due to the confining restrictions of the studio system and traditional media.<ref>{{cite magazine|title= Drawing Power |magazine= ]|date=2000-06-23|url= https://ew.com/article/2000/06/23/internet-cartoons-toe-line/|access-date=2011-11-20|first=Noah|last=Robischon}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title= Steve Stanford of Icebox.com on Internet cartoons |work= ]|date=2000-09-10|url= http://edition.cnn.com/chat/transcripts/2000/9/10/stanford/|accessdate=2011-11-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title= Icebox deal puts animation in your face |work= ]|url= http://news.cnet.com/Icebox-deal-puts-animation-in-your-face/2100-1023_3-251031.html|accessdate=2011-11-20}}</ref>


The most noteworthy online animation creations of the company are the controversial ] ] and ]. Many of the founders such as Rob LaZebnik and Jonathan Collier have written and continue to contribute to write for shows as '']'' in traditional media.<ref>{{cite news|title= Will Icebox Halves Staff, Gets Sued & Sells Toon To Fox |work= ]|url= http://www.awn.com/news/business/icebox-halves-staff-gets-sued-sells-toon-fox|accessdate=2011-11-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title= Animation Site Icebox to Close at Week's End |work= ]|date=2001-02-08|url= https://articles.latimes.com/2001/feb/08/business/fi-22711|accessdate=2011-11-20|first=Jon|last=Healey}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title= Can Icebox Heat up Online Animation? |work= ]|url= http://www.businessweek.com/ebiz/0004/ec0411.htm|accessdate=2011-11-20}}</ref> The most noteworthy online animation creations of the company are the controversial ] ] and ]. Many of the founders such as Rob LaZebnik and Jonathan Collier have written and continue to contribute to and write for shows as '']'' in traditional media.<ref>{{cite news|title= Will Icebox Halves Staff, Gets Sued & Sells Toon To Fox |work= ]|url= http://www.awn.com/news/business/icebox-halves-staff-gets-sued-sells-toon-fox|accessdate=2011-11-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title= Animation Site Icebox to Close at Week's End |work= ]|date=2001-02-08|url= https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-feb-08-fi-22711-story.html|access-date=2011-11-20|first=Jon|last=Healey}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title= Can Icebox Heat up Online Animation? |work= ]|url= http://www.businessweek.com/ebiz/0004/ec0411.htm|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20000511213700/http://www.businessweek.com/ebiz/0004/ec0411.htm|url-status= dead|archive-date= May 11, 2000|accessdate=2011-11-20}}</ref>


The company has paired with ] in a number of shows. The company has paired with ] in a number of shows.
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Later in 2001, the site was re-established as Icebox 2.0, ] after several company founders bought the assets of the failed original venture, including the icebox.com ]. The scope of the new company was greatly scaled down from its predecessor. Later in 2001, the site was re-established as Icebox 2.0, ] after several company founders bought the assets of the failed original venture, including the icebox.com ]. The scope of the new company was greatly scaled down from its predecessor.


Many of the animated shorts on the new site were viewable only on a pay-per-view basis. The ] feature has since been removed, although many episodes of '']'' are not viewable on the site, instead only available for purchase on ]. Many of the animated shorts on the new site were viewable only on a pay-per-view basis. The ] feature has since been removed, although many episodes of ''] Senior House and Twisted'' are not viewable on the site, instead Mr.Wong only available for purchase on ].


Currently, most of the content from the website is now available via the official ] channel called Icebox. Currently, most of the content from the website is now available via the official ] channel, called Icebox.


On June 5, 2018, Icebox.com moved their website to Icebox.tv. On June 5, 2018, Icebox.com moved their website to Icebox.tv. The website is currently offline.


Dogs Playing Poker, a reboot of Poker Night premiered as a series of shorts on ] on January 9, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/watch-fox-debuts-denis-learys-dogs-playing-poker/|title=Watch: Fox Debuts Denis Leary's 'Dogs Playing Poker'|first=Mercedes|last=Milligan|date=Jan 8, 2021|accessdate=May 27, 2021}}</ref> ''Dogs Playing Poker'', a show based off of Icebox's series ''Poker Night'', premiered as a series of shorts on ] on January 9, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/watch-fox-debuts-denis-learys-dogs-playing-poker/|title=Watch: Fox Debuts Denis Leary's 'Dogs Playing Poker'|first=Mercedes|last=Milligan|date=Jan 8, 2021|accessdate=May 27, 2021}}</ref>


== Animated features == == Animated series ==
*] *]
*]<ref>{{cite news|title= Funny or Racist? 'Mr. Wong' Draws Mixed Reaction |work= ]|date=2000-07-31|url= https://articles.latimes.com/2000/jul/31/news/cl-61835|accessdate=2011-11-20|first=Marian|last=Liu}}</ref> *]<ref>{{cite news|title= Funny or Racist? 'Mr. Wong' Draws Mixed Reaction |work= ]|date=2000-07-31|url= https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jul-31-cl-61835-story.html|access-date=2011-11-20|first=Marian|last=Liu}}</ref>
*] *Meet the Millers
*]<ref>{{cite news|title= SUSPENDED ANIMATION - ICEBOX CARTOON SITE PUT IN DEEP FREEZE |work= ]|date=2001-02-08|url= http://www.nypost.com/p/item_2bVLP9iCoxl9ojQLbbFeOP#ixzz1eFOKbGXT|accessdate=2011-11-20|first=Joseph|last=Gallivan}}</ref> *]<ref>{{cite news|title= SUSPENDED ANIMATION - ICEBOX CARTOON SITE PUT IN DEEP FREEZE |work= ]|date=2001-02-08|url= http://www.nypost.com/p/item_2bVLP9iCoxl9ojQLbbFeOP#ixzz1eFOKbGXT|accessdate=2011-11-20|first=Joseph|last=Gallivan}}</ref>
*Poker Night *Poker Night
*] *The Elvis and Jack Nicklaus Mysteries
*] *The Adventures of Jesus and His Brothers
*Garbage Island *Garbage Island
*Hidden Celebrity Webcam
*Supermodels
*Twisted
*Midge And Buck
*Heaven
*Senior House *Senior House
*] *]
*] *Navy Bear
*Superhero Roommate
*]<ref>{{cite news|title= Icebox |work= ]|date=2000-07-09|url= https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117916058/|accessdate=2011-11-20|first=Tim|last=Swanson}}</ref> *]<ref>{{cite news|title= Icebox |work= ]|date=2000-07-09|url= https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117916058/|accessdate=2011-11-20|first=Tim|last=Swanson}}</ref>
*] *Murry Wilson: Rock 'N' Roll Dad

==Film==
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==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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*{{official website|http://www.icebox.tv|Icebox}} – official site


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Latest revision as of 08:48, 25 December 2024

Streaming television animation company
Icebox Animation
Type of siteAnimation
Available inEnglish
URLwww.iceboxanimation.com
RegistrationOptional (previews only)
LaunchedJune 1, 1999
Current statusinactive

icebox Animation was an animation company founded in 1999 by Jonathan Collier, Howard Gordon, Rob LaZebnik, Scott Rupp, Tal Vigderson, The founders stated that the company was created to capitalize on the inherent "freedom of the medium" which they felt stifled creativity of writers due to the confining restrictions of the studio system and traditional media.

The most noteworthy online animation creations of the company are the controversial animated cartoon Mr. Wong and Queer Duck. Many of the founders such as Rob LaZebnik and Jonathan Collier have written and continue to contribute to and write for shows as The Simpsons in traditional media.

The company has paired with Mondo Media in a number of shows.

The original Icebox.com shut down in February 2001 after the company failed to secure additional operating capital. It was reported Icebox.com had been spending upwards of $1.4 million a month prior to its demise.

Later in 2001, the site was re-established as Icebox 2.0, LLC after several company founders bought the assets of the failed original venture, including the icebox.com domain name. The scope of the new company was greatly scaled down from its predecessor.

Many of the animated shorts on the new site were viewable only on a pay-per-view basis. The pay-per-view feature has since been removed, although many episodes of Mr. Wong Senior House and Twisted are not viewable on the site, instead Mr.Wong only available for purchase on DVD.

Currently, most of the content from the website is now available via the official YouTube channel, called Icebox.

On June 5, 2018, Icebox.com moved their website to Icebox.tv. The website is currently offline.

Dogs Playing Poker, a show based off of Icebox's series Poker Night, premiered as a series of shorts on FOX on January 9, 2021.

Animated series

Film

References

  1. "The Net's red-hot upstart". Salon. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
  2. Robischon, Noah (2000-06-23). "Drawing Power". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
  3. "Steve Stanford of Icebox.com on Internet cartoons". CNN. 2000-09-10. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
  4. "Icebox deal puts animation in your face". CNet. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
  5. "Will Icebox Halves Staff, Gets Sued & Sells Toon To Fox". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
  6. Healey, Jon (2001-02-08). "Animation Site Icebox to Close at Week's End". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
  7. "Can Icebox Heat up Online Animation?". Business Week. Archived from the original on May 11, 2000. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
  8. Vickers, Amy (2001-02-09). "Icebox.com to close". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
  9. Milligan, Mercedes (Jan 8, 2021). "Watch: Fox Debuts Denis Leary's 'Dogs Playing Poker'". Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  10. Liu, Marian (2000-07-31). "Funny or Racist? 'Mr. Wong' Draws Mixed Reaction". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
  11. Gallivan, Joseph (2001-02-08). "SUSPENDED ANIMATION - ICEBOX CARTOON SITE PUT IN DEEP FREEZE". New York Post. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
  12. Swanson, Tim (2000-07-09). "Icebox". Variety. Retrieved 2011-11-20.

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