LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lucky Ducky, the first family-friendly, handmade claymation NFT project on the Ethereum network, announced that they will join forces with Rich Zim, the acclaimed animator of ” Coraline, “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “James & Giant Peach,” “Gumby” and Pete Levin, animator and producer behind “Robot Chicken,” this holiday season.This will be the first major push from leading stop motion animators into the NFT Space Serving as collaborators and advisors to Lucky Ducky, this marks the animators’ first foray into Web3, as the duo aim to bridge the beloved world of classic animation with NFTs.

With supply and demand for animators in the industry out of balance, local animation studios continue fire loyal entertainers and replace them with cheaper workers. With the lack of creative control animators have to relinquish ownership of their IP, NFTs offer a new avenue to create new revenue streams and art-led originality. With additional support from Rich and Pete, Lucky Ducky is opening doors for animators to discover what’s possible in Web3 and find freedom in ownership from start to finish.

“When Lucky Ducky was first released, I was immediately approached,” said Rich Zim, who contributed to the recent NFT airdrop. “NFTs are revolutionary for artists, but Lucky Ducky has revolutionized the entire industry in terms of how animators can become their own studio.”

With over 30 years of experience in the most iconic claymation entertainment projects, Rich Zim brings extraordinary talent to the world of NFTs. Rich was bought by Jeremy Fisher, the founder of Lucky Ducky, a stop motion director and animator with over ten years of experience in the entertainment industry working on projects like “Robot Chicken” and “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.” The two animators collaborated on a new series of interactive video projects that use classic animation techniques combined with Web3 technology to give Lucky Ducky NFT holders a genuinely immersive experience.

Renowned animator Pete Levin also brings a rich stop-motion experience to the Lucky Ducky project. From assistant director on the recent hit film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” to producing animation projects for notable brands like Marvel Toys and Lego, Levin will continue to provide project support for Lucky Duckys.

“NFTs are going to change the world of animation as we know it,” said Pete Levin. “This new way of creating allows artists to invoke the same passion they’ve always felt in claymation, but with even more possibilities. I’m excited to join Lucky Ducky at the forefront of this and help the project guide more creators out of wood”. .”

“It’s an honor to work alongside Rich and Pete,” says Jeremy Fisher. “These two have shaped the lives and childhoods of so many. We are delighted that they chose our project to mentor and make their entry into NFT.”

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About Lucky Ducky

Lucky Ducky is the first family-friendly, handmade generative claymation project on the Ethereum network. The Lucky Ducky NFT Collection consists of 7,777 clay sculptures designed to bridge the gap between the physical and digital space for children of all ages. Founded by seasoned artist and animator Jeremy Fischer, Lucky Ducky is creating a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere dedicated to revolutionizing the creator and animation industry.

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