Screenplay for animated feature film. Story and characters are based on a short novel, The Adventures of Hank the Cowdog. first in a series. This adaptation aims to translate the humor and unique dog-centered perspective of the original source into the medium of film. Hank the Cowdog, head of security on an isolated ranch, works undercover inside a pack of coyotes to solve a series of chicken murders. To solve the case, Hank defends his ranch, sheep and chickens from a devious and powerful coyote leader, Scraunch. With help from a variety of friends and a change in attitude, Hank saves the ranch. Screenplay places detective film conventions in an action-adventure cartoon format. Thesis includes notes on adaptation process.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc278417 |
Date | 08 1900 |
Creators | Wier, John W. (John William) |
Contributors | Fore, Steven James, Harrison, Ken |
Publisher | University of North Texas |
Source Sets | University of North Texas |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
Format | iv, 139 leaves, Text |
Rights | Public, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved., Wier, John W. (John William) |
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