Erik Wiese

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Erik C. Wiese (born Eric Clark Eldritch; January 24, 1974) is an American animator, writer, storyboard artist and director. He is best known for his work on the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants (1999-present), beginning with his character development and design for its pilot episode, "Help Wanted." He is the co-creator of the television series The Mighty B! (2008-2011), where he served as a director, executive producer, writer, voice director, and storyboard artist for the series. He studied animation at the California Institute of the Arts.

Works

Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin

Franklin is new to town and hoping to make friends, but his usual tactics don't work on the Peanuts gang. When the Soap Box Derby arrives, he's sure it's a chance to impress new pals and teams up with the only other unpartnered kid: Charlie Brown.

Release Date: 2024-02-15

Department: Writing

Job: Head of Story

Vote Count: 52

Sonic Prime

When an explosive battle with Dr. Eggman shatters the universe, Sonic races through parallel dimensions to reconnect with his friends and save the world.

Release Date: 2022-12-15

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 4

Vote Count: 464

Snoopy Presents: Lucy's School

The Peanuts gang is nervous about going to a new school, so Lucy starts her own. She soon learns that teaching is tougher than she thought—and that change can be a good thing.

Release Date: 2022-08-11

Department: Writing

Job: Head of Story

Vote Count: 34

Dawn of the Croods

The world's first family is back for more laughs as they discover sports, sleepovers and other wonders in a world of exotic creatures and adventures. This 2D animated cartoon is based on the 3D animated feature film, "The Croods".

Release Date: 2015-12-24

Department: Production

Job: Supervising Producer

Episode Count: 65

Vote Count: 95

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

Burger Beard is a pirate who is in search of the final page of a magical book that makes any evil plan he writes in it come true, which happens to be the Krabby Patty secret formula. When the entire city of Bikini Bottom is put in danger, SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Plankton need to go on a quest that takes them to the surface. In order to get back the recipe and save their city, the gang must retrieve the book and transform themselves into superheroes.

Release Date: 2015-01-28

Department: Writing

Job: Storyboard

Vote Count: 2371

Zip Zip

Washington the fox, Sam the wild boar, and Eugenie, Sam's little sister, are tired of living paw-to-mouth in the wilderness. They crave the creature comforts only the suburbs can provide and decide to zip into costume and disguise themselves as run-of-the-mill house pets. So far, their secret is safe but you can count on the gang's wild animal instincts to surface at the very worst moments, driving the gags and suspense! They've tamed their new household, but they're not out of the woods just yet.

Release Date: 2015-01-01

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 12

Vote Count: 3

Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil

Clarence Buttowski, a young boy, aspires to become the world's greatest daredevil, as he gets help from Gunther, his loyal friend and partner-in-crime.

Release Date: 2010-02-13

Department: Art

Job: Storyboard Artist

Episode Count: 3

Vote Count: 606

The Mighty B!

The Mighty B! is an American animated television series co-created by Amy Poehler, Cynthia True and Erik Wiese for Nickelodeon. The series centers on Bessie Higgenbottom, an ambitious Honeybee girl scout who believes she will become The Mighty B if she collects every Honeybee badge. Bessie lives in San Francisco with her single mother Hilary, brother Ben and dog Happy. Poehler provides the voice of Bessie, who is loosely based on a character Poehler played on the improvisational comedy troupes Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade.

Release Date: 2008-04-26

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Episode Count: 75

Vote Count: 37

Danny Phantom

Danny Fenton was once your typical kid until he accidentally blew up his parents' laboratory and became ghost-hunting superhero Danny Phantom. Now half-ghost, Danny's picked up paranormal powers, but only his sister, Jazz, and best friends, Samantha and Tucker, know his secret. Danny's busy fighting ghosts, saving Casper High and hiding his new identity all while trying to graduate.

Release Date: 2004-04-03

Department: Art

Job: Storyboard Artist

Episode Count: 9

Vote Count: 1092

The Fairly OddParents: Channel Chasers

After being punished with no more television for the rest of his life, Timmy wishes himself into the world of television in order to escape the harsh reality of his life and his parents. Unfortunately for him, his carelessness with magic results in Vicky taking over the world in the future. It's all up to Timmy to stop her in attempts to prevent her from destroying Dimmsdale, while escaping a mysterious masked man that is trying to track him down.

Release Date: 2004-01-13

Department: Art

Job: Storyboard Artist

Vote Count: 82

Ananda

Directed by Mike Smith and Mark Gustafson for Sony Dreams.

Release Date: 2003-07-11

Department: Visual Effects

Job: Animation

Samurai Jack

A great warrior is displaced to the distant future by the evil shape-shifting wizard Aku. The world has become a bleak place under the rule of Aku, segregated into fantastic tribes and ruled by Aku's evil robot warlords. Jack travels this foreign landscape in search of a time portal that can return him to his home time so he can "undo the future that is Aku!".

Release Date: 2001-08-10

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 4

Vote Count: 785

The Fairly OddParents

The zany, fast-paced adventures of a 10-year-old boy and his fairy godparents, who inadvertently create havoc as they grant wishes for their pint-sized charge.

Release Date: 2001-03-30

Department: Art

Job: Storyboard Artist

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 991

Sammy

Sammy is an American animated television series that aired from August 8 until August 15, 2000. Inspired by Spade's own family tree, the show turns on James Blake, a TV star who's absentee free-loading father Sammy resurfaces after James makes it big.

Release Date: 2000-08-08

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 2

Boo Boo Runs Wild

Boo-Boo gets fed up with the rules imposed on bears by humans and decides to return to his “wild” roots. Boo Boo Runs Wild is a stand-alone special parody of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon series, The Yogi Bear Show. It was made by The Ren & Stimpy Show creator John Kricfalusi and his company Spümcø. Boo Boo Runs Wild originally aired on Cartoon Network on September 24, 1999, along with A Day in the Life of Ranger Smith, a similar Yogi Bear-themed stand alone special.

Release Date: 1999-09-24

Department: Directing

Job: Layout

Vote Count: 3

SpongeBob SquarePants

Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, and has a knack for getting into all kinds of trouble without really trying. When he's not getting on the nerves of his cranky next door neighbor Squidward, SpongeBob can usually be found smack in the middle of all sorts of strange situations with his best buddy, the simple yet lovable starfish, Patrick, or his thrill-seeking surfer-girl squirrel pal, Sandy Cheeks.

Release Date: 1999-05-01

Department: Visual Effects

Job: Key Animation

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 2994

CatDog

The life and times of a cat and a dog with a unique twist: they're connected, literally. They share one body with a Dog's head at one end and Cat's head on the other. Adding to their dilemma is Cat's annoyance with Dog, mainly caused by Dog's stupidity and Cat's up-tight personality. Characters: Cat - Cat is the smarter one of the two brothers, and is always hatching some kind of plot to get his brother to calm down, so that Cat doesn't get beat around and hurt. Even though most of these plots involve messing with Dog's feeble mind, they often backfire on Cat, much to his dismay. It may not show all the time but, he deeply loves, and cares for his brother Dog. Dog - Dog is the more lovable of the two brothers, Dog loves to play and party and play some more, he loves baseball and playing fetch with frisbees, balls, sticks, etc, He is very friendly, and happy, but does have a breaking point. He's very sensitive, and if he fails at something he feels horrible, and worthless

Release Date: 1998-04-04

Department: Art

Job: Storyboard Artist

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 400

I Miss You

In both live-action and animated selves, Björk sings about wanting to meet that perfect lover, while interacting with Jimmy the Idiot Boy and other John Kricfalusi creations.

Release Date: 1996-01-01

Department: Directing

Job: Assistant Director