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Gretel & Hanzel Submitted by Gianna Ruggiero The Peasant and the Root Submitted by Brock Gallagher Black-Eyed Snakes: "Rise Up!" Submitted by Brian Barber  Hey all y'all!  This week, the cartoons are comin' atcha in full force!  First up is a wicked sweet animation about a poor little girl seeking her brother, Hanzel.  Second is the classic tale of the Mandrake root.  And finally, we have a cautionary tale about feeding seagulls.Last week, you all left some fantastic comments on YouTube and today, the Robot responds to them!  He also wants to know what you're doing for Memorial Day, so, you know, leave him a comment or give him a ring:  888-414-8148

Popped  Submitted by Bianca Beneduci The Dog and the Butcher Submitted by Jonathan Holt Step by Step Submitted by Guilherme Ghilardi Egg Scramble Submitted by Andrew Sanchez  Ah, May.  The birds singing, the leaves blooming.  The students flipping out because finals are upon them and the paper that was due three weeks ago and is worth three-quarters of their grade still isn't done!  You know, May.  But today's submissions are from students who have their act together!  First up, a tale of balloons and innocence lost, followed by the age old tale of the dog and the butcher.  Dating and mating are the names of the game in Step By Step while it all comes together with the hungry, hungry dinosaur's quest for an omelette. The Robot is even getting into the scholarly game, and he answers YOUR questions sent in to asktherobot@channelfrederator.com  have questions for him?  Send him and email or give him a call at 888-414-8148!

Summer Heist  Submitted by Anton Bogaty Message in a Bottle Submitted by Louis Hudson Goat Away Submitted by Steve Stark Barfy the Pig: Episode 7! Submitted by Joel Foster or Ryan Page  Oh, the blues.  The sad state of affairs.  Just how bad do you have it?  Well these folks have it worse!  First up is a bank robbery gone sour, second is what happens when you get that message in the bottle and how that message might not be what you're expecting.  The third cartoon, well, you know you got problems when you're a goat.  Wrapping it all up is the further adventures of Barfy the Pig and, brother, if you've got it worse than Barfy, I feel for you. The Robot's heard your blues, and he posts them!  We have two recordings from the voicemails and two were emailed to him!  And at the end, he shows you how a robot rocks the jams.  And all of them share one thing:  The Big Red Robot Blues!  Like these songs?  Could you do better?  call him up and sing it:  888-414-8148 Or email him an mp3:  a...

Note to Self Submitted by Gera The Manila Folder Classifieds Submitted by Dylan Holden I've Got Nothing Submitted by Eli Krupitsky  It's a big world out there and there are so many cartoons from which to choose.  but we did it anyway and we compiled just a fantastic bunch of them from all over the Earth, just for you.  First up, we have a sweet music video for Broken Social Scene's "Pitter Patter Goes by Heart" called "Note To Self."  Second is the Manila Folder Classifieds and the adventures therein.  Certainly, there are no adventures quite like the ones in the Manila Folder Classifieds, as you will see.  and finally, we have something cool with "I've Got Nothing," a look at the creative process and the response to the blank page.The Robot, apparently, has been taking stand-up comedy classes.  As you will see.  He does, however, mention that he likes the blues.  Give him a call and sing the "Big Red Robot Blues" for him.  Record it and send it in an email.  Somehow get a recor...

 Ratatat - Seventeen Years Submitted by Michael A Chico Our Little World - The Climate Movie Submitted by Josef Buchner   WHOA WHOA WHOA!  Pick that cheezburger wrapper up and recycle that soda can!  It's the Channel Frederator Earth Day Spectacular!  First up is an animated music video for Ratatat's "Seventeen Years."  Following that, we've got us a really sweet animation about the process by which we get our food and energy.  Makes you think.The Robot is celebrating...well, as only The Robot can.  He also wants to know how you plan on spending your Earth Day.  give him a call at 888-414-8148, send him an email at asktherobot@channelfrederator.com or leave a comment below.You can also check out our Twitter at twitter.com/channelfred

The Deal Submitted by Brandon Ray Parabellum Submitted by Pasha E Flowers Motion Submitted by Ivan Rybkin Rada tebya videt, Frederator Fans!   Today's episode celebrates some of the best of Russia's Animation Scene.  Kicking the episode off, we have the exquisitely animated "The Deal," by Brandon Ray.  Next up, is Pasha E with another awesome animation, called "Parabellum." To finish it all off, we have a pencil/colored pencil/hand drawn/paper animation about flowers and gosh, is it good.  Settle into a good borscht and raise a nice glass to the animators and say: "Spaceba Bolshoi" for their awesome cartoons!The Robot?  Well, he got into the costume rack and...well...you'll see.  Give him a call:  888-414-8148

The world premiere of Wow Wow Wubbzy's "Come Play with Me" music video.

Attraction Submitted by Rachinta Platts La Mañana Maldita Submitted by Bouman Justin's Lotto Fantasy Submitted by Richard Chappel  Hey Hey Hey why are you reading this?  Get to watchin', because this is a great episode!  First up, the story of a newsstand and his secret crush.  Second, what would happen if you woke up one morning and those things that live under your bed came out?  La Mañana Maldita explains.  And finally, what would you do if you won the Lottery?  Justin tells us his plans for his personal economic bailout.Do you love The Robot?  He loves you.  Give him a call and share your love for him:  888-414-8148.  Or send him an email:  asktherobot@channelfrederator.com You can also follow him on Twitter: twitter.com/channelfred

 John Brown's Body - "The Gold"  Submitted by Mike Healey & Kelly Goelle Walter's Bed Submitted by Ebon Zboch Black & White, Episode 44: "Bearly Worth Watching" Submitted by Jon Izen Stories from the Neighbourhood Submitted by Jon Humphreys  It's time for another awesome Channel Frederator, kids!  First up, a huginormously vast expanse of animation talent coming together to make a sweet music video, The Gold, by John Brown's body.  Next up, a pretty rad sleepwalking adventure that would give Little Nemo a run for his money.  On deck is a cartoon that's bearly worth watching.  And in the hole is Jon Humphrey rocking it pop-up-book stylez.The Robot pulls and R2-D2 and starts tweeting:  www.twitter.com/channelfred 

Erik Beck from IndyMogul was invited to visit the acclaimed DreamWorks Animation Studios to show you how the stunning animation in the new film 'Monsters Vs. Aliens' was created.  The talented team at DreamWorks, which includes Damon O'Beirne - Head of Layout and Mahesh Ramasubramanian - Digital Effects Supervisor show off new technology and techniques that were developed to achieve the animation and digital 3D images of the film.  From real models of the Golden Gate Bridge to the revolutionary, state-of-the-art 3D virtual camera, this special report for Channel Frederator gives you the hook up.To see more from Erik's visit to DreamWorks Animation Studios, check out his episode of Hollywood FX!