An animation company from Teesside is celebrating its work being aired on NickToons, the UK animation channel that promises to make you ‘Laugh Your Pants Off’.

The Nickelodeon team was so impressed with a taster animation they found online that they commissioned husband and wife team Talib and Sarah Kadhim at Back 2 Front Animation to produce six humorous shorts.

The series of short films entitled ‘I Like’ has developed from the innovative company’s original taster, ‘I like Brains’ which sees a cheeky and slightly gruesome central character prod and poke the inside of his exposed brain then lick his finger; only to regret his actions soon after!

Delighted about working with the Nickelodeon network, Talib Kadhim, Creative Director at Back 2 Front Animation, said: “We’ve always been a massive fan of Nickelodeon and had often thought about approaching them with our work. When they approached us earlier this year after seeing our taster online we were so excited.”

Peter Drake, VP, Creative Director for Nickelodeon said: “At Nickelodeon we pride ourselves on working with talented animators that show passion and enthusiasm. We’re delighted with the work Back 2 Front Animation has produced for NickToons – it fits in perfectly with the irreverent humour of our channel. I’m excited to see what they come up with next.”
The series of ‘I Like’ short films premiered on NickToons this week. 

Sarah added: “To see our work on a channel we’ve always admired is like a dream come true. We’ve really enjoyed working with everyone at the Nickelodeon network and hope to work with them again in the future.”

Currently experiencing demand for its animated Christmas cards, the award winning animation company not only produces animations in 2D and 3D, but also visual effects, illustration, sculptures and high end post production services.

Some of the work commissioned for NickToons can be seen at www.b2fanimation.com by clicking showreel.