The Newton family live in their comfortable home, but there seems to something missing. This “hole” is filled by a small puppy, who walks into their home and their lives. Beethoven, as he is named, grows into a giant of a dog… a St Bernard. Doctor Varnick, the local vet has a secret and horrible sideline, which requires lots of dogs for experiments. Beethoven is on the bad doctor’s list.

In Late Night Work Club’s 2nd project, animators from around the world come together to create an anthology of animated shorts centered around the theme: Strangers. Released on Vimeo.com.

An anthology of various tales told in various styles with robots being the one common element among them.

Kanneganti Gopala Rao is an atheist who owns a shop that sells Hindu idols and is survived by his wife Meenakshi and son Moksha apart from his in-laws and assistant Otthu. Once, he obstructs a holy ritual involving his family along with others conducted by Siddheswar Maharaj, a fake godman. A sudden earthquake causes a huge devastation and his shop gets completely demolished. Rao approaches his insurance company who turn him down terming it as an act of God. Left with no choice, Rao decides to sue God in turn and after failing to find a lawyer for such a lawsuit, he meets Akbar Bhai, a disabled lawyer who helps him file the case as Rao decides to fight on his own. Legal notices are sent to the insurance company as well as to religious priests, Siddheshwar, Gopika Matha and their group’s founder, Leeladhara Swamy summoning them to the court as representatives of God on earth.

Life as a costumed mascot becomes a bizarre experience for a new recruit who joins an offbeat team of amusement park ‘Characterz’ for a summer job he’ll never forget.

Mysterious Wakanda lies in the darkest heart of Africa, unknown to most of the world. An isolated land hidden behind closed borders, fiercely protected by its young king – the Black Panther. But when brutal alien invaders attack, the threat leaves the Black Panther with no option but to go against the sacred decrees of his people and ask for help from outsiders.

Frankie is head strong and passionate about her rock band and her Italian-American heritage. She is engaged to a good Italian man, and everything in her life is in order until she discovers a murder victim in the trunk of her rental car. Heather, her sister, convinces Frankie to attend the funeral where they meet Nicolette, the daughter of the new Brooklyn mafia don. When Nicolette shows up at a gig, it triggers a cascade of events that take Frankie towards an unexpected romance.

While building a new picnic area at the beach, Bob and the machines tell Benny and Scrambler the story of how he got started as a builder. Bob then recounts he and his dad Robert constructed the building yard in Bobsville, and how the machine crew we all know and love got together. Once the picnic area is finished, Benny and Scrambler agree that it’s brilliant to be part of Bob’s team!

In the final days of World War II, the Nazis attempt to use black magic to aid their dying cause. The Allies raid the camp where the ceremony is taking place, but not before a demon – Hellboy – has already been conjured. Joining the Allied forces, Hellboy eventually grows to adulthood, serving the cause of good rather than evil.

The living Volkswagen Beetle helps an old lady protect her home from a corrupt developer.

Two strangers, Blair and Tommy, are navigating their way across a barren landscape in a desperate attempt to find each other. With their only form of communication being two soon-to-die battery operated radio mics and with a new evil in the shape of ‘The Forsaken’ tracking them down, they must learn to confront loss and rediscover a trust in humanity.

Thomas and Friends have tall tales to tell. A rumor about Toby spreads, as Henry thinks he’s got chickenpox. Thomas blames a made up engine, while Toad spots a stranded whale. Featuring the episodes: Toad and the Whale, Who’s Geoffrey?, The Truth About Toby, Lost Property and Henry Spots Trouble.