Owen Dennis's Infinite Train of Thought

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Owen Dennis has an overall deal with CBS for animated TV shows, but is free to work on movies and other projects outside of CBS.
Owen is developing a variety of original TV show ideas and movies with different themes and genres, from adult comedies to post-apocalyptic shows and horror films.
Studios are currently prioritizing adult animation over children's animation due to adult viewing patterns, leading to potential shifts in the animation industry.

Pitching a TV show involves a process of pitching your show to studios and networks.
Important steps in the process include general meetings, pitch packets, and network pitches.
Developing a show after it's been greenlit involves working with executives and getting feedback.

The fourth season of Infinity Train will be released on April 15 on HBOMax, and it will be the last season.
The creator, Owen Dennis, is working on new projects to change the future of animation, aiming for more adult-oriented content.
To support animation for older audiences, it's important to normalize animated shows by including them in conversations and year-end lists, and to talk about them like any other form of entertainment.

Creating an animated show involves a complex, multi-step process.
Multiple episodes are produced simultaneously in different stages.
Understanding the behind-the-scenes of animation production helps appreciate the show better.

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Owen is an artist and writer who creates different projects for studios.
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Owen will use the newsletter to share about his work from Regular Show, Infinity Train, and other upcoming projects.

Today is the opening reception of the Infinity Train gallery show at Gallery Nucleus
Artists from Infinity Train have contributed themed pieces like prints, sculptures, and pottery
Exclusive items available for purchase include pins, stickers, cassettes, and a shirt

Infinity Train Gallery Show at Gallery Nucleus from Sep 25 - Oct 3.
Live Q&A and signing with artists on opening night.
Exclusive Infinity Train merchandise and original art available during and after the show.

_Infinity Train_ has been taken off HBOMax and other platforms without warning due to a corporate merger, causing chaos among creators and fans.
The removal is believed to be linked to saving money by cutting artist residuals, impacting the industry and healthcare funding.
Despite the uncertainty, maintaining support for the show through legal means and respectful discussion is crucial.