Rob Hoegee

I make cartoons and rockets. Teen Titans, Thunderbirds are Go, Niko and the Sword of Light, Stillwater, Frog and Toad. Not really active here anymore, but sure.

[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

Just over 7 years ago I handed in my first development bible for Thunderbirds are Go. My conversations and collaboration with Giles Ridge and the wonderful team at ITV began even earlier than that. For me this moment is almost 10 years in the making.

[Thunderbirds Are Go @ThunderbirdsHQ]

It's almost time to... 5️⃣ 4️⃣ 3️⃣ 2️⃣ 1️⃣ #ThunderbirdsAreGo Don't miss it! This Saturday at 8:30am on @ITV and @ChildrensITV

[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

@EldritchNexus Not that I can remember. Another example though of using a crew member to name something in the show. We did this every chance we could.

[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

I need testimonials! Have you watched our charming #frogandtoad series on @AppleTV with your little ones? (or even by yourself - we won't judge). If so, could you please post a little something about what the show means to you? It's for important reasons.

[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

@davidmenkin What a gift he was - and how lucky were we to have been able to experience his talent, humor and kindness. Ad astra Mr. Parker!

[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

@yakkopinky I love this Rob. I'm very fortunate to have had you bring some of the character's I've written to life.

[The Animation Guild // #WeAre839 @animationguild]

Say hello to your favorite #AnimationWriter and learn why you should #StandWithAnimation as The Animation Guild negotiates with the #AMPTP. Animation writers deserve equal pay for equal work, and all animation workers deserve fair wages! #NoContractNoCartoons

[forosha @forosha]

Storyboarders, Revisionists, Directors, Supervisors, and everyone in between: The Story Craft Survey is out NOW! Make sure your voice is heard!

Check your email or the TAG Discord for the link!

[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

Put on those cozy holiday sweaters and settle in for a very special Christmas special: #Frogandtoad "Christmas Eve". Out now on @AppleTV

We had a lot of fun making this, and hope it becomes a new holiday tradition.

https://t.co/O0SccNgwf9

[E-Rage Against The Machine @EricRogersHere]

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[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

Thank you @BillyIdol playing the so so so good @FlaminGroovies on your SiriusXM show last night. Shake Some Action is the best song I've never heard before and now my favorite of all time.

[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

@madisonbateman @TAGwriters On the WGA website there is a massive file listing all the unclaimed levy $. 100% guarantee you'll find a show you worked on. I check every few years and always find one. Sometimes shows/episodes/names are spelled wrong. Or are in French. (might need to be a member to access)

[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

@bergopolis This is no joke the best writer laptop ever made. I just retired mine.

[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

@javipalarcon Amazing!

[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

For those who may be concerned, tech issue to blame for Frog and Toad not currently being available on Apple TV. Should hopefully be back up soon.

[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

One of the biggest influences on my path to become a writer began with the Von Erichs. I grew up in North Dallas at their peak. They were heroes. Having had the chance to see them in person (several times) is something I'll always treasure.

[A24 @A24]

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Watch the official trailer for Sean Durkin’s #TheIronClaw, starring Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Stanley Simons, with Holt McCallany and Lily James. In Theaters Everywhere December 22.

[Gina Ippolito @GinaIppy]

Hello there! Are you looking for Animation Guild animation writers? Check out this awesome resource with a BUNCH of amazing writers listed on it. Check out this post for info on how to get on the distribution list for this (it comes out quarterly) https://t.co/RQCSAVonur

[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

If you have not listened to the amazing soundtrack for #Frogandtoad you need to! It’s a toe tapping, side slapping good time!

[Mark Evitts @markevitts]

Wow! 100,000 Spotify streams! Thanks to all who listen!

@impact24pr @robhoegee @emilyvolman

#composer #music #television #tv #frogandtoad

[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

When we decided to do a #Frogandtoad Christmas Special, giving them matching sweaters was a must! Please tune in starting Dec 1 on @AppleTV https://t.co/lMrN9e7Cca

[Rusteen Honardoost @rusteenh]

The strike is officially over, so if you find you need a writer’s assistant for your shiny new show, please give this couch potato a look.

I’ve SC’d on the Peabody award winning series Stillwater on Apple TV+, where I got to write not just 1 but 2 episodes!

[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

Want to amend this thread by saying that I know there are many of you out there that actually ARE making a living as a freelance animation writer. By that fact alone, you are amazing, talented and deserve a whole lot more than you are currently being given.

[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

A staff-written show is better. Better for the show, better for the writer. But there is a much bigger issue here that this chart shows very clearly.

[Rob Hoegee @robhoegee]

Ultimately, the incremental cost increase of a writing staff vs an all freelance show is nothing compared to the total budget of a production. As soon as it becomes an accepted expense of making a show, studios won't even blink. Won't be easy, but it can happen. It MUST happen.