In Memoriam: ‘PAW Patrol’ Director Ted Bastien
He was not on the list.
Ted Bastien, Canadian Screen Award-winning director on PAW Patrol and several of the hit franchise’s animated specials for over seven years, has died from cancer. The news of his passing was shared by Guru Studio in a statement:
“Ted was a dear colleague and friend to many of us at Guru. Throughout his illness, Ted fought bravely to be a strong creative leader for his team and to always keep everyone’s spirits high.
Ted started with Guru back in July 2015 after a remarkable 31 years at Nelvana. During his time at Guru, he led our 100+ PAW team through many creative adventures across several series and specials. Ted will always be remembered for his sharp wit, charm, and bright sense of humor. His passion was infectious and his standards unwavering. Ted was an invaluable contributor to PAW Patrol‘s international success and to kids entertainment in Canada and around the world.
Our hearts go out to his entire family and to everyone who had the pleasure of working alongside him. He will be greatly missed.”
A graduate of Sheridan College’s Classical Animation program, Bastien (credited as Charles E. Bastien) lent his skills as a director, storyboard artist and designer to many beloved animated classics and cult favorites, including Babar, The Magic School Bus, Little Bear, jacob Two-Two, Braceface, Handy Manny, Mike the Knight and Clone High.
Guru Studio president and creative director Frank Falcone told Animation Magazine, “This is a tragic loss for the Toronto animation community. Ted was a kind-hearted, gentle giant of a soul and a towering talent that lead with grit and passion. The gruff exterior this lovable grande ol’ grump presented us, belied his sweet, generous good nature and his razor-sharp wit. That twinkle in his eye told us all he still had so much more to offer us. RIP, Ted. We lost ya’ far too soon.”
Filmography
Art department
Star Wars: Droids - 1985-86
Ewoks - 1986
The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland - 1987
My Pet Monster - 1987
Clifford's Fun with Letters - 1988
Babar: The Movie - 1989
Beetlejuice - 1989–1991
Babar - 1989–1991
Little Rosey - 1990–1991
Rupert - 1991
The Rosey and Buddy Show - 1992
Fievel's Adventures in the West - 1992
Cadillacs and Dinosaurs - 1993–1994
Magic Adventures of Mumfie - 1994–1997
The Magic School Bus - 1995–1997
Journey to the Center of the Earth - 1996
An Angel for Christmas - 1996
Extreme Ghostbusters - 1997
Freaky Stories - 1997
The Pirates and the Prince - 1997
The Suite Life of Hudson and James - 1997
Little Bear - 1998–2003
Pelswick - 2001–2002
Braceface - 2001–2005
John Callahan's Quads! - 2001–2002
Cyberchase - 2002
Clone High - 2002–2003
Larryboy: The Cartoon Adventures - 2002–2003
Seven Little Monsters - 2003
Jacob Two-Two - 2003
6teen - 2004
Treasure of the Hidden Planet - 2004
Bigfoot Presents: Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks - 2006
Handy Manny - 2006–2007
My Gym Partner's a Monkey - 2006–2007
Johnny Test - 2007
The Replacements - 2007
Wayside - 2007–2008
PAW Patrol: The Movie - 2021
Direction
Kids for Character - 1996
Gargoyles - 1996
The Magic School Bus - 1995–1997
Little Bear - 1996–2003
Anatole - 1998
Roswell Conspiracies: Aliens, Myths and Legends - 1999
Elliot Moose - 1999–2000
Rescue Heroes - 1999–2000
Seven Little Monsters - 2000
Pelswick - 2000–2002
Braceface - 2001–2005
Handy Manny - 2006–2012
Mike the Knight - 2013–2015
Brain Dump - 2016–2018
PAW Patrol - 2016–2022
True and the Rainbow Kingdom - 2017
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