Steve Ressel
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Steve Ressel is an animator, comic book artist, illustrator, producer, publisher, novelist, script writer, and director. Steve directed animated series such as Invader Zim
, The Wild Thornberrys
, Duckman
, Stressed Eric
, God, The Devil and Bob
, Rugrats
, and others.
Ressel directed and produced the entire run of Invader Zim
until Nickelodeon
cancelled it in the middle of its second season of production. He stated he would never work on Invader Zim
again. Though he was not included on the DVD commentary of Zim, a track of the entire series with him alone was recorded and never released. It can be found sans video on YouTube.
After Invader Zim
he went on to develop his own ideas. "Trubble Bub", a CGI children's program focusing on problem solving and behavior, was animated as a pilot. It is currently scripted and designed for a direct to DVD project.
A CGI movie he wrote for an independent animation studio is in post production; title and release date are not certain.
, writing screenplays, novels, non-fictions, and his comic book, "The LostBoys"
Steve has stated on his website that he plans to publish a novel/la every year for the foreseeable future.
"Animation : The Inner Workings", three novels, "The LostBoys", and a non-fiction published in 2010.
A novella about utopia, two sequels to "Ugly Girl", and an "Ugly Girl" compilation published in 2011.
Another novel is planned for late 2012, and a children's fiction for late 2013.
for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Storyboarding in an Animated Television Production.
2001 World Animation Celebration for Best Title Sequence. Invader Zim
Invader Zim
Invader Zim is an American animated television series created by Jhonen Vasquez. It was produced by and subsequently aired on Nickelodeon. The series revolves around an extraterrestrial named Zim from the planet Irk, and his ongoing mission to conquer and destroy Earth...
, The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys is an American animated television series that aired on Nickelodeon. It was rerun in the USA on Nickelodeon and occasionally The N until 2009 and Nicktoons until 2007...
, Duckman
Duckman
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man is an American animated sitcom that aired from 1994–1997, created by Everett Peck and developed by Peck. The sitcom is based on characters created by Peck in his Dark Horse comic...
, Stressed Eric
Stressed Eric
Stressed Eric is a British/American/New Zealand cartoon series that was produced by Absolutely Productions for the BBC Two television channel in the United Kingdom and the Television New Zealand. The series revolves around Eric Feeble, a middle class man who is always stressed, because of his...
, God, The Devil and Bob
God, the Devil and Bob
God, the Devil and Bob is an animated sitcom which premiered on NBC on March 9, 2000 and ended on March 28, 2000, leaving nine episodes unaired. It was created by Matthew Carlson. It is currently broadcast on the Philippine channel Maxxx. The entire series was released on Region 1 DVD in the...
, Rugrats
Rugrats
Rugrats is an American animated television series created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, and Paul Germain for Nickelodeon. The series premiered on August 11, 1991, and aired its last episode on June 8, 2004....
, and others.
Ressel directed and produced the entire run of Invader Zim
Invader Zim
Invader Zim is an American animated television series created by Jhonen Vasquez. It was produced by and subsequently aired on Nickelodeon. The series revolves around an extraterrestrial named Zim from the planet Irk, and his ongoing mission to conquer and destroy Earth...
until Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
cancelled it in the middle of its second season of production. He stated he would never work on Invader Zim
Invader Zim
Invader Zim is an American animated television series created by Jhonen Vasquez. It was produced by and subsequently aired on Nickelodeon. The series revolves around an extraterrestrial named Zim from the planet Irk, and his ongoing mission to conquer and destroy Earth...
again. Though he was not included on the DVD commentary of Zim, a track of the entire series with him alone was recorded and never released. It can be found sans video on YouTube.
After Invader Zim
Invader Zim
Invader Zim is an American animated television series created by Jhonen Vasquez. It was produced by and subsequently aired on Nickelodeon. The series revolves around an extraterrestrial named Zim from the planet Irk, and his ongoing mission to conquer and destroy Earth...
he went on to develop his own ideas. "Trubble Bub", a CGI children's program focusing on problem solving and behavior, was animated as a pilot. It is currently scripted and designed for a direct to DVD project.
A CGI movie he wrote for an independent animation studio is in post production; title and release date are not certain.
Writing and Comics
He resides in Clifford, North DakotaClifford, North Dakota
At the 2000 census, there were 51 people, 21 households and 12 families residing in the city. The population density was 366.9 per square mile . There were 26 housing units at an average density of 187.1 per square mile...
, writing screenplays, novels, non-fictions, and his comic book, "The Lost
Steve has stated on his website that he plans to publish a novel/la every year for the foreseeable future.
"Animation : The Inner Workings", three novels, "The Lost
A novella about utopia, two sequels to "Ugly Girl", and an "Ugly Girl" compilation published in 2011.
Another novel is planned for late 2012, and a children's fiction for late 2013.
Filmography
- Rocko's Modern LifeRocko's Modern LifeRocko's Modern Life is an animated series created by Joe Murray. The show aired for four seasons between 1993 and 1996 on Nickelodeon. Rocko's Modern Life is based around the surreal, parodic adventures of an anthropomorphic wallaby named Rocko, and his life in the city of O-Town...
(1993) Storyboard Clean-up. Various episodes. - Aaahh!!! Real MonstersAAAHH!!! Real MonstersAaahh!!! Real Monsters is an American animated television series about adolescent monsters in training, developed by Klasky Csupo for Nickelodeon...
(1995) Storyboards. Various episodes. - DuckmanDuckmanDuckman: Private Dick/Family Man is an American animated sitcom that aired from 1994–1997, created by Everett Peck and developed by Peck. The sitcom is based on characters created by Peck in his Dark Horse comic...
(1995) Director & Storyboards. Various episodes. - Santo BugitoSanto BugitoSanto Bugito was a 1995 animated cartoon series developed by Klasky-Csupo for CBS. It ran for thirteen episodes and revolved around the goings on in a fictional community of insects. Notable achievements of this series included a revival of the insect-community genre Santo Bugito was a 1995...
(1996) Storyboards. Various episodes. - JumanjiJumanjiJumanji is the title of a 1981 children's illustrated short story and fantasy story written and illustrated by the American author Chris Van Allsburg. It was made into a 1995 film of the same name. Both the book and the movie are about a magical board game that implements real animals and other...
(1996) Director. Various episodes, created opening sequence. - Stressed EricStressed EricStressed Eric is a British/American/New Zealand cartoon series that was produced by Absolutely Productions for the BBC Two television channel in the United Kingdom and the Television New Zealand. The series revolves around Eric Feeble, a middle class man who is always stressed, because of his...
(1997) Director. Two episodes. - Wild Thornberries (1998) Director. Eight episodes.
- RugratsRugratsRugrats is an American animated television series created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, and Paul Germain for Nickelodeon. The series premiered on August 11, 1991, and aired its last episode on June 8, 2004....
(1999) Director. Various episodes. - Rocket PowerRocket PowerRocket Power is an American animated television series that aired on Nickelodeon.-Premise:Rocket Power involves the daily situations of a group of best friends named Oswald "Otto" Rocket, Regina "Reggie" Rocket, Maurice "Twister" Rodriguez, and Sam "Squid" Dullard, as they live in the fictional...
(1999) Director. Various episodes. - God, The Devil and BobGod, the Devil and BobGod, the Devil and Bob is an animated sitcom which premiered on NBC on March 9, 2000 and ended on March 28, 2000, leaving nine episodes unaired. It was created by Matthew Carlson. It is currently broadcast on the Philippine channel Maxxx. The entire series was released on Region 1 DVD in the...
(1999) Director. Three episodes. - Invader ZimInvader ZimInvader Zim is an American animated television series created by Jhonen Vasquez. It was produced by and subsequently aired on Nickelodeon. The series revolves around an extraterrestrial named Zim from the planet Irk, and his ongoing mission to conquer and destroy Earth...
(2001) Producer & Director. All episodes. - Trubble Bub (2004) Creator, Writer, Producer, Director, Voices, Boards, Designs, Timing.
Awards
29th Annual Annie AwardAnnie Award
The Annie Awards have been presented by the Los Angeles, California branch of the International Animated Film Association, ASIFA-Hollywood since 1972...
for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Storyboarding in an Animated Television Production.
2001 World Animation Celebration for Best Title Sequence. Invader Zim