It's the Network is a 2009 mock-advertisement brickfilm by Anthony D'Angelo about an evil mastermind being thwarted with the help of Verizon Wireless.[1] It was an entry to the Brickfilm Rapidly All Week Long Contest 2009 and placed first.[2]
Plot
The evil inventor Meaninator has completed his new car-mounted laser, which he plans to use to take over the world. The hero Ultradude suddenly bursts through his wall with the intent of defeating him, and produces a cell phone. This confuses Meaninator, but Ultradude shows that it is a Verizon Wireless cell phone and a crowd of his contacts quickly appear. The crowd chases Meaninator away as Ultradude advertises Verizon Wireless.[3]
Cast
- Scott Perry as Meaninator
- Jeff Gobee as Ultradude
- Josh Perry as Man in Crowd
Crew
- Anthony D'Angelo - Writer, Animator
- "Farckleman" - Writer
- Ron Tanski - Composer
- Bert Loos - Special Effects Assistant
Awards
Scott Perry as was nominated for Best Vocal Performance for his role as Ultradude, and It's the Network won Best Ensemble Cast in the 2009 Bricks in Motion Awards.[4]
| Year | Competition | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Bricks in Motion Awards | Best Vocal Performance | Nominated |
| Best Ensemble Cast | Won |
