Make your convention ZANY TO THE MAX with these hilarious and informative guests!
Make your convention ZANY TO THE MAX with these hilarious and informative guests!
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Let's get Tom Ruegger, Paul Rugg,
Mitch Schauer and the Bernsteins to your convention!
Email watertowertalent@gmail.com for more information
Tom Ruegger is the fourteen-time Emmy winning creator, producer, writer and showrunner of beloved animated TV series including ANIMANIACS, PINKY AND THE BRIAN, TINY TOON ADVENTURES, ROAD ROVERS and HISTERIA ! As the creator of Animaniacs, Tom served as senior producer, show-runner, story editor, writer and lyricist on the series. He developed, produced, showran and wrote FREAKAZOID as well, and served as executive producer and writer on BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES. Tom also created and produced A PUP NAMED SCOOBY DOO for Hanna-Barbera Productions. For Disney Television Animation, he developed, produced, wrote and showran DISNEY’S THE 7D.
Paul Rugg co-developed and was the voice of Freakazoid in Steven Spielberg Presents: Freakazoid. Paul was one of the original writers of Animaniacs and helped develop the characters of Yakko, Wakko and Dot…writing over 40 episodes! Paul also provided the voice of Mr. Director, a Jerry Lewis-esque character and frequent victim of the Warner’s antics.
He was also the voice of Ned, the 7 foot tall, blue-skinned alien who hosts the Jim Henson Company’s Earth To Ned, featured on Disney+
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Mitch Schauer is a versatile figure in animation. He helmed Nickelodeon's hit "The Angry Beavers" as creator and executive producer. He crafted scripts, composed music, and directed voices for all 62 episodes, maintaining high ratings that rivaled "Rugrats." Previously, he snagged an Emmy at Warner Brothers Animation for producing "Freakazoid!" His expertise later extended to Marvel projects like "Super Hero Squad" and "Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H." He's also directed two Marvel movies on Disney+ and recently wrapped up work on Netflix's CG animated feature "The Soccer / Football Movie."
Julie Bernstein, a four-time Emmy winner, is a versatile talent in animation, excelling as a composer, orchestrator, arranger, conductor, and singer. Her work features prominently in beloved series like "Animaniacs," "Freakazoid," and "Pinky and the Brain," as well as in films such as "Wakko's Wish" and "Tom and Jerry: Blast Off to Mars." She's made significant contributions to Grammy-nominated albums and collaborated with her husband, Steven Bernstein, on indie film scores like "Would I Lie to You" and "Song of David."
Steven Bernstein, a five-time Emmy recipient, shares Julie's prominence in animation music, having contributed to hits like "Animaniacs" and "The Boys: Diabolical." Beyond animation, Steven's talents extend to major Hollywood films as a conductor and orchestrator, including notable titles like "Skyfall" and "The Amazing Spider-Man." He's also recognized for his concert works, with notable achievements such as a 2nd place win in the American Prize competition for his cantata. Together, they've showcased their talents through live performances of the "Animaniacs Reboot Suite."
