Animation serie directed by Dave gets TV debut

There's no longer any need for animation fans to keep watching those endless re-runs of The Simpsons and South Park because Channel 4 are about to unveil a genuinely hilarious homegrown alternative to those aforementioned US hits!

Empire Sq makes its hugely anticipated TV debut on February 18, taking over the 4Music zone for a 12 week run at 11:30pm. Written by Matt Morgan and directed by none other than Blur drummer Dave Rowntree, the show has already received a BAFTA nomination since debuting on the web last year and looks set to go stratospheric in 2005. Without going into too much detail (well it is rather rude), Empire Sq follows delinquent school leavers Richie, Hooks and Rabbit on their misadventures in bestiality, cannibalism, electro-shock therapy, crucifixion and all the other issues affecting young people today.

"With The Simpsons doing so well, it's great to support new animation that has a distinctly British tone of voice," said Neil McCallum, commissioning editor for T4.

What's particularly interesting about Empire Sq is that it's the first interactive animation series in the world. Viewers are invited to contribute their own buildings to the Empire Sq landscape via the website. The producers also plan make Empire Sq available for download on 3G mobile phones in the near future so you can carry your favourite episodes with you wherever you go and there's already even talk of a full length feature film as well!

If you can't wait until February 18 check out the official website to get a flavour of the show at www.empiresq.com.

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