Romie-O and Julie-8

Alternative title
Runaway Robots! Romie-O and Julie-8
Synopsis
Animation. In the future, two rival robotics firms are hard at work trying to create the next major leap in robotics. Both tout their wares at the latest robotics convention. The Mega Stellar Company has released their Romie-0 model of robot, while Super Solar Cybernetics has released Julie-8. However, unforeseen by their creators, Romie-0 and Julie-8 begin to fall in love, harbouring feelings for the other.
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1979
Transmission details
Apr 1979 (Channel: CBC)
Duration
30 mins
Availability
No archive copy or distributor known (7/2016)

Credits

Director
Clive A. Smith
Producer
Michael Hirsch
Writer
Clive A. Smith; Michael Hirsch
Screenplay
Elaine Pope; Sobol. Ken
Music
Patricia Cullen
Cast
Greg SwansonRomie-O (voice) (Romeo)
Donann CavinJulie-8 (voice) (Juliet)

Additional Details

Production type
Animation
Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Keywords
science fiction films; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ19n-e8YAA (accessed 7/2016).
History
Originally broadcast by CBC April 1979.

Production Company

Name

Nelvana

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Romie-O and Julie-8". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av77267 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)