The series was first developed as a web-based cartoon before it was picked up by The Comedy Network. Odd Job Jack has always maintained an interactive component with games and activities available on their website for each episode that airs. Coming soon, fans will be able to download flash files and create their own episodes and mash-ups.

This is an interesting move by the shows creators as they look to harness the creativity energy behind viral videos like the countless Zidane remixes appearing daily on YouTube. Unlike more mainstream copyright holders, SmileyGuy is embracing the latest trends and courting a larger younger audience.

Here are the details of their email:

Enjoying your summer? Here’s an opportunity to make it even more enjoyable.

Is your summer sucking? This is still for you.

Everyone’s favourite temp Jack Ryder is heading back to work with a new thirteen episode installment of Odd Job Jack. Beginning Saturday, July 22 at 9:30 PM ET/PT on The Comedy Network, Jack takes on jobs that are odder than ever. King Crab Fisherman, Clown Dancer, Corpse in a Terrorist Drill – it’s gonna be a wild season.

Guest stars that Jack (Don McKellar) works with this season include Jason Alexander, Molly Parker, John Goodman, Christian Slater, Jerry Stiller, Sean Cullen and many more…

COORS LIGHT TEMP CHALLENGE
Don’t forget to visit oddjobjack.com because big free things are afoot. We are giving away a PlayStation 3 as our grand prize this year and there are hundreds of other prizes to be had including instant win trivia prizes.

FREEJACK
Odd Job Jack also unveils FreeJack this season. We want you to get animated and to that end we are giving away the master files of every character, prop, and background from every episode this season. We also provide tutorials and other animation support material. All free to hack, use, remix under a share-friendly license.

Why can’t real work be this much fun?

Odd Job Jack

Disclosure: My brother Paul works at Smiley Guy Studios. Even though I saw him on Sunday he had yet to make me aware of their decision to release the content this way. I found out via their newsletter.