Staff (Past and Present):
- Nick Arens (Past)
- Kody Kile (Present)
- Jarrad Lathrop (Past)
- Brian McDonough (Present)
- Tony Strandlof (Present)
- Kenny Taylor (Past)
- Dennis Vogen (Present)
Influences
An alphabetical list of cool shit, with proper capitalization:
- 30 Rock
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force
- Arcade Fire
- Arrested Development
- Bacardi
- Back To The Future
- Batman
- Beer
- Beerfest
- Ben Stiller
- Bob Sagat
- Booze
- Broken Lizard
- Bruce Campbell
- Bugs Bunny
- The Coen Brothers
- Coldplay
- Comic Books
- Conan O’Brien
- Da Ali G Show
- Dane Cook
- Disney
- Edgar Wright
- Edward Scissorhands
- Eminem
- Entourage
- Evil Dead
- Fall Out Boy
- Family Guy
- The Farrelly Brothers
- Flight of the Conchords
- Freaks and Geeks
- Friday’s
- Friends
- Fueled By Ramen
- Garden State
- Gilmore Girls
- Hairspray
- High School Musical
- Hitchcock
- Hot Fuzz
- It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia
- Jack
- Jay Leno
- Jay-Z
- Jerry Seinfeld
- Jim and Pam
- Johnny Depp
- John Travolta
- Jonah Hill
- Judd Apatow and Company
- Justin Long
- Justin Timberlake
- Kill Bill
- Knocked Up
- Late Nights
- Lost
- Luke Wilson
- The Matrix
- Michael Cera
- Michael Jackson
- Michael J. Fox
- Mickey Mouse
- Monkey Ball
- Monty Python
- Movies
- MTV (Old School)
- Music
- Musicals
- My Name Is Earl
- NBC
- The Next Step
- Nick Swardson
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Nighttime Monster
- Nintendo
- The O.C.
- The Office
- Old School
- Owen Wilson
- Perkins
- Pete Wentz
- Pineapple Express
- Pixar
- The Powerpuff Girls
- Prince
- The Program
- Purple Rain
- Quentin Tarantino
- Robot Chicken
- Rolling Stone
- Sacha Baron Cohen
- Sam Raimi
- Sarah Silverman
- Saturday Night Live
- Scrubs
- Sega
- Servers
- Shaun Of The Dead
- Steve Carell
- The Simpsons
- Simon Pegg
- Sin City
- South Park
- Spider-Man
- Star Wars
- Super Mario Bros.
- Superbad
- Television
- Thursdays
- Tim Burton
- Tommy Boy
- Top Chef
- Triple Threats
- Vince Vaughn
- Watchmen
- Kanye West
- White Russians
- The White Stripes
- Will & Grace
- Will Ferrel
- Wonder Showzen
- Woody Woodpecker
- Wes Anderson
- The X-Men
- Zac Efron
- Zach Braff
Note: This website is currently under heavy construction. We've got a lot of big things coming. And that's what she said. - Dennis on 10.31.08
Our Featured Video
Before you read on and dive in, you should start with an appetizer: our Featured Video. Our Featured Video today is the first episode of Nighttime Monster.
This is our strange, creative little world. Sleeping Kitty Productions is the next step in entertainment, featuring animation, books, clothing, comedy, comics, graphic novels, movies, music, television, websites and more. Most of our content is and will be available online for free or little cost.
Now take a look at our full menu.
Animation
We've got one eye on the future and one foot in the past. Our most exciting animated project features a bunny named JoJo and a look that's distinctly old school.
Books, Comics and Graphic Novels
While we don't have any books in production currently, we do have a selection of comics and graphic novels in development, including a novel whose title has been released only as an abbreviation: "BHDG." It'll be written and drawn by Dennis Vogen.
Movies
We have some amazing movies in development, including a no-budget musical that Dennis Vogen began writing with Kenny Taylor, but has since starting writing on his own, as Taylor has moved to L.A. The musical is called "Bubbles," and a trailor is in the works right now, which should be online soon.
There are numerous other full-length projects in development. Hopefully, some without the creative involvement of Vogen.
Music
The Next Step is Sleeping Kitty Records' breadwinner. They've released 2 EP's and 3 LP's in their short career. Their next album, "Life & Death," should be released in the next year. Check them out at www.myspace.com/thenextstep.
Television
We're looking at new ways to watch TV, which includes watching TV... on your computer. Dennis Vogen is working on two programs: "The Green House" and "Jargon." Check the blog for more details.
More webisodes of "Nighttime Monster," the internet phenomenon about two awkward roommates, are also in the works. Scroll up to see the first episode.
The Next Step is also formulating a second season of "Ribbon & Cord," the popular internet reality show/video blog about the crazy world the Next Step lives in. Last season (which was two episodes split up in eight parts), Dennis, Nick and Jarrad exploded Diet Coke with Mentos, gave us insight into their lives, invaded their hometown mall and yelled at Kitty. In season two, who knows what Dennis and Tony will do.
Websites
Sleeping Kitty Productions also has website design and care, like automatic updates, available for full websites or just pages like MySpace.
Clothing and Merchandise
Find a limited supply of Next Step goods at www.cafepress.com/thenextstep.
FAQ'S
These are the frequently asked questions.
Q: What exactly is Sleeping Kitty Productions?
A: Are you serious? We just told you. Just... pay attention to stuff. And scroll up.
Q: Why a kitty?
A: Why the hell not? In high school, Dennis used to sign things with a sleeping kitty. It didn't make sense then. It doesn't make sense now. Dennis claims there's "symbolism" behind the logo, but he's not telling.
Please support Sleeping Kitty Records' artist, the Next Step! And for desert, visit www.myspace.com/thenextstep!
