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Squanch Games, founded by Justin Roiland, released its first full-length title,
Accounting+, made in collaboration with William Pugh's studio, for PSVR.
Justin Roiland launched virtual reality studio Squanchtendo, a portmanteau of
the company Nintendo and Rick and Morty character Squanchy. It was later renamed
to Squanch Games.
Mark Justin Roiland was born in Manteca, California. His early life in California would later influence his comedic style and artistic aspirations. His upbringing played a vital role in developing his unique sense of humor and creative vision that would later define his career.
Channel 101 and Early Animation Work
Early 2000s
Roiland became involved with Channel 101, a short film festival created by Dan Harmon. This was a crucial period where he honed his animation skills and comedic timing, creating various short films and interacting with other budding animators and comedians. It was here that he truly found his creative voice and began experimenting with the style that would later define his work.
House of Cosbys
2006
Roiland created 'House of Cosbys,' a controversial animated short series that parodied Bill Cosby. This showcased Roiland's boundary-pushing humor and willingness to satirize popular culture. While short-lived due to legal issues, the series gained a cult following and helped raise Roiland's profile in the animation scene.
Beginnings of Rick and Morty
2012
Roiland collaborates with Dan Harmon to develop 'Rick and Morty' for Adult Swim. This marks a major turning point in his career, taking his experience at Channel 101 and applying it to a larger, more mainstream project. This collaboration would ultimately redefine adult animated comedy for years to come.
'Rick and Morty' Premieres
December 2, 2013
The debut of 'Rick and Morty' on Adult Swim. The show quickly gained critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase for its dark humor, complex characters, and sci-fi themes. Roiland voiced both Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith, solidifying his talent for improvisational voice acting and bringing a unique energy to the show's dynamic.
Pocket Mortys Release
2016
Roiland's creation 'Pocket Mortys', a mobile game based on the 'Rick and Morty' universe, is released. The game's success demonstrated the widespread appeal of the franchise and Roiland's ability to extend the 'Rick and Morty' world into other media. This solidified his position as not just a creator, but also a successful entrepreneur in the entertainment space.
Solar Opposites Premieres
2020
Roiland co-created 'Solar Opposites', another animated series for Hulu, further showcasing his unique animation and comedic style. He also voices Korvo in the series. 'Solar Opposites' offered another outlet for Roiland's creative energy, exploring different themes and characters while maintaining his signature brand of humor.
Brief
Known For
Co-creating and voicing characters in "Rick and Morty" and "Solar Opposites", also known for his animation and writing work.
Key Dates and Places
Born Date: February 21, 1980.
Born Place: Stockton, California, USA.
Career
Current occupation: Animator, Writer, Producer (though his involvement in many projects has been terminated).
Past occupations: Voice Actor, Show Creator, Director.
Previous Place of Work: Adult Swim (Rick and Morty), Hulu (Solar Opposites), Squanch Games.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program ("Rick and Morty" - 2018, 2020); Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Animated Series ("Rick and Morty" - 2016); Other nominations and awards related to "Rick and Morty" and his other work.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Justin Roiland Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Justin Roiland.
Squanch Games, founded by Justin Roiland, released its first full-length title,
Accounting+, made in collaboration with William Pugh's studio, for PSVR.
Justin Roiland launched virtual reality studio Squanchtendo, a portmanteau of
the company Nintendo and Rick and Morty character Squanchy. It was later renamed
to Squanch Games.
Mark Justin Roiland was born in Manteca, California. His early life in California would later influence his comedic style and artistic aspirations. His upbringing played a vital role in developing his unique sense of humor and creative vision that would later define his career.
Channel 101 and Early Animation Work
Early 2000s
Roiland became involved with Channel 101, a short film festival created by Dan Harmon. This was a crucial period where he honed his animation skills and comedic timing, creating various short films and interacting with other budding animators and comedians. It was here that he truly found his creative voice and began experimenting with the style that would later define his work.
House of Cosbys
2006
Roiland created 'House of Cosbys,' a controversial animated short series that parodied Bill Cosby. This showcased Roiland's boundary-pushing humor and willingness to satirize popular culture. While short-lived due to legal issues, the series gained a cult following and helped raise Roiland's profile in the animation scene.
Beginnings of Rick and Morty
2012
Roiland collaborates with Dan Harmon to develop 'Rick and Morty' for Adult Swim. This marks a major turning point in his career, taking his experience at Channel 101 and applying it to a larger, more mainstream project. This collaboration would ultimately redefine adult animated comedy for years to come.
'Rick and Morty' Premieres
December 2, 2013
The debut of 'Rick and Morty' on Adult Swim. The show quickly gained critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase for its dark humor, complex characters, and sci-fi themes. Roiland voiced both Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith, solidifying his talent for improvisational voice acting and bringing a unique energy to the show's dynamic.
Pocket Mortys Release
2016
Roiland's creation 'Pocket Mortys', a mobile game based on the 'Rick and Morty' universe, is released. The game's success demonstrated the widespread appeal of the franchise and Roiland's ability to extend the 'Rick and Morty' world into other media. This solidified his position as not just a creator, but also a successful entrepreneur in the entertainment space.
Solar Opposites Premieres
2020
Roiland co-created 'Solar Opposites', another animated series for Hulu, further showcasing his unique animation and comedic style. He also voices Korvo in the series. 'Solar Opposites' offered another outlet for Roiland's creative energy, exploring different themes and characters while maintaining his signature brand of humor.
Brief
Known For
Co-creating and voicing characters in "Rick and Morty" and "Solar Opposites", also known for his animation and writing work.
Key Dates and Places
Born Date: February 21, 1980.
Born Place: Stockton, California, USA.
Career
Current occupation: Animator, Writer, Producer (though his involvement in many projects has been terminated).
Past occupations: Voice Actor, Show Creator, Director.
Previous Place of Work: Adult Swim (Rick and Morty), Hulu (Solar Opposites), Squanch Games.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program ("Rick and Morty" - 2018, 2020); Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Animated Series ("Rick and Morty" - 2016); Other nominations and awards related to "Rick and Morty" and his other work.
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