Oct 26, 2012

Sony to present Genndy Tartakovsky's new short film "Goodnight Mr. Tartakovsky.

If you were wondering what Genndy Tartakovsky was doing this summer, other than going on road shows to promote "Hotel Transylvania" and preparing to direct a CG version of "Popeye," wonder no more. Tartakovsky wrote, directed, and animated a new hand-drawn HT companion short titled "Goodnight, Mr. Foot" in just four weeks.

And now the short will have an exclusive theatrical release tomorrow in Regal theaters nationwide before the screening of "Hotel Trussylvania". From Sony Animation's press release: [The short, titled "Goodnight, Mr. Foot," stars the legendary monster Bigfoot, who also checks into Dracula's five-stake resort for a little R&R and a stay at Mr. Foot's The film describes his adventures facing a witch maid who is eager to make it memorable.

Jendy Tartakovsky said, "After completing HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA, I was dying to animate it! Inspired by my favorite directors Bob Clampett, Tex Avery, and Chuck Jones, I created an animated short film in a traditional 2D style. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I enjoyed making it"

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To celebrate the debut of this animated short, when "HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA" is screened in Carmike theaters nationwide beginning October 26, the audience will also receive a new one-sheet, designed by Tartakovsky himself, a must-have for collectors (while supplies last).

"HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA" fans surfing the net will be able to watch (not literally!) for the release of a specially produced promo video around October 31 (date TBA). Don't miss it.

I for one cannot wait to see it. Here are two images the studio released from the film: