Llamalopolis

The Beginning: In 2010, our dear friend and visionary entrepreneur Tony Hsieh, former CEO of Zappos.com, set out to transform downtown Las Vegas into a cultural oasis of art, music, and community. A serendipitous corner of this “Downtown Project” blossomed into a whimsical village of Airstreams, tiny homes, shops and eateries, not to mention five dogs, four chickens, three cats, two llamas, and one three-toed sloth. We locals dubbed the area Llamalopolis – a living, breathing experiment in creativity and connection. One day, while walking its colorful streets, Ashton remarked how Llamalopolis felt exactly like a kids’ animated show. Tony not only agreed, but encouraged Devin and Ashton to begin development on an animated series celebrating these colorful characters, vibrant vistas, and the magical music behind it all!

The Series: Llamalopolis is a living, breathing canvas of creativity – where residents live, work, and play. Some of the ordinary goings-on in this not-so-ordinary village include charity crawl-a- thons, community mud puddle splashes, and 85-foot pancake flips! Aspiring music duo, DEAN (a big-dreaming Slow Loris) and SANDLER (an overly cautious Puffin), are recruited by a wise- minded CABOOSE to lead the “music scene” in the eccentric Llamalopolis, where anything and everything is possible. Jumping at the chance to play music for a living, the two bestie bandmates quickly discover the significant impact their songs have on the whimsical residents there. Dean and Sandler’s music effectively solves their community’s issues from the simple to the absurd and everything in-between.

The Tribute: Since Tony’s untimely death in 2020, our series has become an endearing tribute to his vision – an animated representation of the unforgettable place he worked to build and the one- of-a-kind residents that inhabit it. At its core, Llamalopolis is a playful animated series with heart, harmony, and humor. It celebrates the power of the two “T’s”: COMMUNITY and POSSIBILITY – the beliefs Tony held closest to his heart. Our sincere hope is to create a living legacy through this series that furthers Tony’s mission to deliver happiness. Just like Dean, Sandler, Caboose, and the outlandish residents of Llamalopolis.

-Ashton Allen & Devin Moore — aka the band Rabbit!

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