"Loverboy" was originally conceived as a multiplayer internet sperm-racing game, in which people would use either an existing character or create their own (a la Mr Potato Head). As "Loverboy" developed its potential as an episodic animation became evident.

The producing company, Lighthouse Productions, is a film and television production company that has been in business over thirty years. Films produced by founding partner and academy award winner Michael Phillips include The Sting, Taxi Driver, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. "Loverboy" represents the company's first foray into the animation world.

Director Steve Montiglio's initial connection to Lighthouse was as a concept artist and screenwriter on a feature film project. He subsequently designed and animated a 4 minute "Loverboy" short which led to the production of these six vignettes.

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