Just some info about a obscure animation studio I discovered a while ago:

Established in 1999 by Dave Anderson and Tom Mortimer (both 6foot 3 inches tall... obviously!) to produce 2D and stop-motion animation for TV and web. 12Foot6 is a collection of around twenty animators, illustrators and designers, with a mixture of hand-drawn, graphic and stop-motion talent.
Based in a Central London studio a lot of our inspiration comes from everything around us - form the people to the streets to the architecture.
We're mostly known for our humour - including Dog Judo, 'Bob' who Darren Walsh created with us and the Bafta nominated Sensibles (The Sensibles are an intergalactic news crew bringing alien worlds news of exciting discoveries made on Earth., The designs of these characters originally from the MMS Critters, who we made for a Virgin Mobile ad in 2005).
We would like to think our strengths are great art which we animate beautifully to a strong narrative. Then, of course, there's the funny silly stuff!

We have also made several idents for Paramount Comedy (now Comedy Central) These include: Black animated rabbits with pink eyes popping out of holes, a real rabbit also appears, the animated ones look at it angirly, A DJ whale, A cat with a wind-up tail, also a TV instead of a face, that displays the Paramount Comedy logo by default, but can change to display a clip of the show (This character is referred to as Weird Cat Thing, Also we originally designed it for a Virgin Mobile ad in 2004, There it's screen displayed color bars with a face, not sure why Paramount got us to remove that feature), This character also appears at the end of promos displaying the logo of the show being promoted.

Another project of ours are Virgin Media's help videos featuring Cat (a blue cat) and Bird (a yellow bird). Write a tweet with their FAVOURITE project

✨🐾 At 12Foot6, we’re so proud of our creation: the BAFTA-nominated Sensibles! 🚀 An intergalactic news crew bringing Earth's discoveries to alien worlds. Their quirky charm and humorous stories truly showcase our love for animation! 🎉✨ #12Foot6 #Animation #TheSensibles #BAFTANominated

Write a tweet with who they consider their mascot

🐾 Meet our unofficial mascot: Weird Cat Thing! 🎉 This quirky character not only brought life to our promos for Paramount Comedy but also represents our fun, imaginative spirit here at 12Foot6! 🐱💥 Who else loves a TV for a face? #12Foot6 #Animation #WeirdCatThing #Artistry. Write a forum conversation on March 2 2009 askinf when the current Paramount Comedy look launched, 19 September 2005, 12 October 2005 or 23 Jan 2006 (Channel 5 rebranded with a new look that same day)


Forum Topic: When Did the Current Paramount Comedy Look Launch?

User1:
Hey everyone! I’ve been trying to figure out when the current look for Paramount Comedy launched. Was it on September 19, 2005, October 12, 2005, or January 23, 2006? I know Channel 5 rebranded on that same day! Any insights would be appreciated!

User2:
I think it launched on October 12, 2005. I remember being super excited about the new idents with all those quirky characters. The funny animations made watching the channel so much more enjoyable!

User3:
You're right, User2! October 12, 2005, is when they officially revealed the new look. I remember because I saw an ident with that weird DJ whale that totally cracked me up! Can't forget the animated rabbits either—they were hilarious!

User4:
Yeah, I loved the new vibe! I think the rebranding was a breath of fresh air. The idents created by 12Foot6 added such a unique touch. They really nailed the humor! Such a great time for comedy on TV.

User5:
Just to clarify, wasn't September 19 just when they teased the new look? I’m pretty sure the full rollout didn't happen until October 12. The whole vibe definitely changed after that!

User1:
Thanks for all the input, everyone! Sounds like we can definitely confirm October 12, 2005, is the date we’re looking for. Can’t wait to share this info with my friends who are also fans of Paramount Comedy! 😊

User6:
Yeah, October 12 it is! And let's not forget that Channel 5 rebranding on January 23, 2006—that was a whole other thing! But for Paramount Comedy, it was definitely about that October date. Good discussion!

User2:
Glad we could sort it out! And we should all thank 12Foot6 for those memorable idents. Their creativity has kept us entertained for years! 🎉

User3:
Absolutely! Looking forward to seeing what they come up with next. Cheers, everyone!


Write a conversation on 23 March 2009 saying the channel's name is changing on May 24, to Comedy Central, A user asks if it's a full rebrand or just a new logo, Full rebrand would mean losing everything about the existing look