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'''''The Tale of Charlie Pumpkinhead''''' is an unfinished 3D-animated short film made in 2000 by DNA Productions, who is most widely known for creating the popular children's series, ''The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius''. The short was written and directed by Paul Allen. The short was apparently abandoned, most likely due to DNA starting production on Jimmy Neutron.
'''''The Tale of Charlie Pumpkinhead''''' is an unfinished 3D-animated short film made in 2000 by DNA Productions, a studio that is most widely known for creating the popular animated television series, ''The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius''. The short was written and directed by Paul Allen, and was apparently abandoned most likely due to DNA's production of Jimmy Neutron around the same time.


==Plot==
==Plot==
While not much is known about the plot, what is known is that it takes place on Halloween, which is the favorite holiday of the main character Charlie Pumpkinhead. It also had to do with Charlie's love for candy.
While not much is known concerning the plot, the short takes place on Halloween, the favorite holiday of main character Charlie Pumpkinhead, who displayed a great affection for candy.


==Availability==
==Availability==
The only info on this short is an archived version of the official DNA Productions website, as well as a former DNA employee's website. If looked at closely, a short snippet of the short can be seen on a TV in the teaser trailer for ''Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius''. How far production came on this short remains unclear.
While not much is known of the short, a portion of it survives on an archived version of the official DNA Productions website, as well as a personal one of a former DNA employee. With close examination, a brief snippet of the short can be seen on a TV in the teaser trailer for ''Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius''. How far production came on this short remains unclear.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Pumpkinhead in jimmy neutron teaser.png|Zoom-in of Charlie Pumpkinhead in the Jimmy Neutron teaser.
Pumpkinhead in jimmy neutron teaser.png|Zoom-in of Charlie Pumpkinhead in the Jimmy Neutron teaser.
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==Also See==
==See Also==
[[The Adventures of Johnny Quasar (found prototype "Jimmy Neutron" animated shorts; 1995-1997)]]
*[[The Adventures of Johnny Quasar (found prototype "Jimmy Neutron" animated shorts; 1995-1997)]]
 
*[[Back at the Barnyard (partially found Nickelodeon test pitch; 2000)]]
[[Back at the Barnyard (partially found Nickelodeon test pitch; 2000)]]
*[[Jingaroo (partially found Direct-to-Video animated series; 1998-1999)]]
 
[[Jingaroo (partially found Direct-to-Video animated series; 1998-1999)]]


==Sources==
==Sources==
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* http://www.paulclaerhout.com/pb/wp_32fccf9e/wp_32fccf9e.html
* http://www.paulclaerhout.com/pb/wp_32fccf9e/wp_32fccf9e.html


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Status: Partially Found

The Tale of Charlie Pumpkinhead is an unfinished 3D-animated short film made in 2000 by DNA Productions, a studio that is most widely known for creating the popular animated television series, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. The short was written and directed by Paul Allen, and was apparently abandoned most likely due to DNA's production of Jimmy Neutron around the same time.

Plot

While not much is known concerning the plot, the short takes place on Halloween, the favorite holiday of main character Charlie Pumpkinhead, who displayed a great affection for candy.

Availability

While not much is known of the short, a portion of it survives on an archived version of the official DNA Productions website, as well as a personal one of a former DNA employee. With close examination, a brief snippet of the short can be seen on a TV in the teaser trailer for Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. How far production came on this short remains unclear.

Gallery

Jimmy Neutron teaser, which contains footage of the short (starts at 0:53).

See Also

Sources