Bottler - live and animated
TV3’s brand new animated special 'Bottler'airs this Friday 22nd November at 9pm. Irish comedy legend Brendan Grace, reprises his Bottler character like never before in this hilarious animation and live-action production.
Together with Keg Kartoonz Ltd producer, Michael Algar and creative director Noel Kelly, Brendan has taken Bottler to new heights. Set in 1960s Dublin, Brendan’s young Bottler character and his friends get involved in various adventures, some of which are closely tied to real historical events of the time. In this TV3 special, viewers are brought back and forth between the real life Brendan as the older Bottler and a cartoon version of his younger self. It follows him as he gets up to all kinds of mischief at home, in school and even on a trip to Dublin Zoo.
As older Bottlerreminisces about stunts he got up to as a boy, viewers will be introduced to (or reacquainted with) famous Dublin characters of the time such as the Rag & Bone Man and Bang Bang. These stories expand upon Bottler’s world, showing aspects of working class family life in Dublin and the rich culture of the city from times past.
Production company Keg Kartoonz Ltd is behind the animated TV series FadóFadó, The Mad Cows and The Freaky Family Flynn, which is currently in production. While Producer Michael Algar has also worked on the series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Speed Racerand Budgie the Little Helicopter for Fred Wolf Films.
Speaking about Bottler airing on TV3 in an animated format, Brendan Grace, said: “Of all my characters, Bottler is very close to my heart. There is a bit of Bottler in me, at least there was a bit of him in me as a child. He’s been around for decades now so it’s great to see him come to life in a special animation for TV3. Bottler has been hugely successful and I have always loved cartoons so I can really see him taking off.”
Michael Algar said: “Brendan and I have known each other for years, having worked together on commercials in the seventies. Reunited for Bottler, we shared reminiscences while progressing the countless aspects of the production. Keg Kartoonz is delighted to have played a major part in bringing Bottler to life. Let’s hope he will have many more adventures!”
Bottler airs Friday 22nd November at 9pm on TV3.
‘Bottler’ will also be available to buy on DVD from Friday 22nd November in all of the following retailers – Tesco, Heatons, Golden Discs, Tower Records, Super Valu, Xtra Vision/HMV, Superquinn, and Power City as well as independent stores nationwide.