Brian is currently shooting on the new series of CBBC’s hit show ‘Wizards Vs Aliens’. The show, now in it’s second series, was created by Dr Who guru Russell T Davies and follows the adventures of Tom Clarke and his best friend Benny as they defend the Earth from magic eating-aliens The Nekcross. Brian is playing a recurring character in …
Spread the love!
Brian has once again teamed up with Red Bee Media to bring D Love to life. This loveable little Soul bother is coming to the BBC to sing the praises of digital radio. Created at Millennium FX, D Love is a rod puppet with an animatronic face. During the initial campaign he had six costume changes and well as various hand-tied wigs. …
Barclaycard Toys.
The new Barclaycard ‘Toys’ commercial began airing this weekend. Brian was puppet coordinator for the ad as well as providing voices for many of the characters. Shot at Ealing Studios the ad featured 8 puppeteers as well as Peter Elliott as the monkey voiced by James Corden. To see the commercial click HERE and for a small insight into the making of …
The Greatest Show on Earth…
Brian was honoured to be invited to take part in the opening ceremony for the 2012 Olympic Games. He joined puppet company Blind Summit and the rest of the 7,500 strong cast of dancers, aerialists, puppeteers, stilt walkers, acrobats, and volunteers to help bring Director Danny Boyle’s stunning vision to the world stage. Brian performed in the ‘Second Star to …
The Doctor is in…
This summer saw Brian making his way to Cardiff to shoot an episode of the BBC’s smash hit Sci-Fi drama Dr Who! As you can imagine both plot and casting details are top secret, but all will be revealed when Dr Who series 8 airs on BBC1 later this year. For more on DR Who click HERE.
What's that coming over the hill…?
Moshi Monsters is an international internet gaming phenomenon! Now these online characters have released thier first album ‘Music Rox!’ Brian has been helping the monsters take living form as puppets. The first character to make it into the real world is Zack Binspin. Working with thier creators Mind Candy, Brian oversaw the design and build of the puppet and then …
Drunk!
Double Brit award winner Ed Sheeran’s new video ‘Drunk’ features the artist on a drunken night out with his pet cat! Brian was invited along to give the cat a helping hand. To see the results click HERE.
X Marks the spotlight!
Brian was honoured to be involved in a performance with Olly Murs on X-Factor! The Muppets paid a special visit to the show and Brian was asked to perform Fozzie Bear for the show which also featured Animal and starred Miss Piggy. Over a dozen UK puppeteers worked with Muppet performer Eric Jacobson to achieve a hugely entertaining musical treat. …
Broadcast Yourself…
Brian has just launched his own channel on Youtube.com. You can view clips of Brian’s work by clicking HERE.
The Little Shop is Open and Online…
The website for ‘Little Shop of Hires’ is now online! Little Shop of Hires offers plant puppets and props for ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ as well as advice and training for puppeteers playing Audrey II. For more information click HERE