China, IL (2011) puts the Animation vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The tone stays accessible and upbeat, with character moments and visuals doing most of the work. The cast, featuring Brad Neely, Greta Gerwig, and Hulk Hogan, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 4.1/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
China, IL (2011)
Also known as: 东方大学
First aired: October 2, 2011
Runtime: 26 min
Networks: Adult Swim
China, IL – meaning "China, Illinois" – is an animated television series for the cable network Adult Swim. The series is created by Brad Neely, and features Neely's existing characters from the China, IL web series and special. Characters include Frank and Steve Smith, aka "The Professor Brothers," and Mark "Baby" Cakes. Neely provides the voice for all three characters. The series is produced by Williams Street and animated by Titmouse, Inc. China, IL has been renewed for a second season with the possibility of a new half-hour runtime.
On May 25, 2008, Adult Swim ran The Funeral, an 11-minute special which was streamed on the now defunct Super Deluxe website. The special combined Brad Neely's Professor Brothers and Baby Cakes webseries, which were also streamed at Super Deluxe, and established a larger environment for the characters. The special, as well as Brad Neely's other videos, can be viewed at Neely's YouTube page.
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