Tasmanian Devil (Looney Tunes)

Taz, the Tasmanian devil ( engl. The Tasmanian Devil) is one of the protagonists of the Looney Tunes, an animated series from Warner Bros. Taz is the eponymous marsupial of Tasmania, modeled somewhat conceptual stutziges monster, albeit with considerable potential for destruction, the counter -rested Bugs Bunny but is a chance. For this contrast various situations in which the rabbit can distinguish itself result.

Formation and appearances

The figure, the Tasmanian Devil modeled, was probably inspired by the Australian actor Errol Flynn. This was known for his appetite and madness. Taz was created by Director Robert McKimson and author Sid Marcus, he had the first appearance in the short film Devil May Hare on June 19, 1954. Since Taz but too violent occurred, told producer Eddie Selzer, initially not to use the figure. Jack Warner was the figure occur later, as many viewers will have wished more gigs. So Taz appeared in four other short films from the studios. Speaker of the Tasmanian Devil was then, as well as Bugs Bunny and many other cartoon characters, Mel Blanc.

Later, the character occurred in Bugs Bunny's Looney Christmas Tales ( 1979) and Daffy Duck 's Fantastic Iceland (1983). In 1991, the figure got her own television series called Tazmania, in which it was spoken by Jim Cummings. The series also two video games appeared. Taz also occurs once in the series The Looney Tunes Show.

Litigation with Tasmania

From about 1997, Warner Bros. was in dispute with the government of Tasmania and entrepreneurs of the island to the brand Tasmanian Devil. Time, it has been agreed that the government may use the trademark for an additional fee. Meanwhile, the Tasmanian government rejects this however. 2006: Beginning of Warner Bros., after several appeals Tasmania to support research against DFTD, a disease that threatens the stock of bags devils in Tasmania. Part of this agreement is concluded, that the proceeds will be invested from the sale of soft toys of Taz in research.