The Blobs
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The Blobs is an animated television series based on the books by DC Thomson, published in 1980. It tells the story of a community of colorful paint-splash characters who live in Paintbox Land. The 26-episode series, narrated originally by Jane Horrocks
, was produced in 1997 by Siriol Animation in Wales
, in association with DC Thomson & Co., Sianel Pedwar Cymru (S4C) and Scottish Television
(now STV Central). The series was purchased by TV Ontario in 1999, and was re-voiced by Julie Zwillich
for the North American market.
A Welsh-language version was also produced for S4C, entitled Y Blobs.
and Julie Zwillich
narrate the show in their own voices and affect different voices for all the characters. The blobs usually have a problem to solve that involves helping others, learning not to be afraid, getting lost, etc. They can change their shapes at will. Paintbox Land is ruled by a king, Royal Blue, and is bothered by a pesky witch, Inky Black. The show has an old-fashioned animated look which stays true to the books by DC Thomson.
The animation pre-production was prepared by Siriol Scotland and the animation production itself completed at Siriol Production's main animation studios in Mount Stuart Square, Bute Town (now Cardiff Bay), Cardiff
, Wales, UK.
Jane Horrocks
Barbara Jane Horrocks is an English voice, stage, screen and television actress, voice artist, musician, and singer. She is best known for her role as "Bubble" in the TV series Absolutely Fabulous as well as her distinctive voice....
, was produced in 1997 by Siriol Animation in Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
, in association with DC Thomson & Co., Sianel Pedwar Cymru (S4C) and Scottish Television
Scottish Television
Scottish Television is Scotland's largest ITV franchisee, and has held the ITV franchise for Central Scotland since 31 August 1957. It is the second oldest ITV franchisee still active...
(now STV Central). The series was purchased by TV Ontario in 1999, and was re-voiced by Julie Zwillich
Julie Zwillich
Julie Zwillich is a Canadian and American television personality. She is the host of Food Network Canada's Summer's Best and CBC's Surprise! It's Edible Incredible! She became a television personality in 1997 with the debut of Stuff, which aired on TVOntario, ABC Australia, across Asia and South...
for the North American market.
A Welsh-language version was also produced for S4C, entitled Y Blobs.
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Jane HorrocksJane Horrocks
Barbara Jane Horrocks is an English voice, stage, screen and television actress, voice artist, musician, and singer. She is best known for her role as "Bubble" in the TV series Absolutely Fabulous as well as her distinctive voice....
and Julie Zwillich
Julie Zwillich
Julie Zwillich is a Canadian and American television personality. She is the host of Food Network Canada's Summer's Best and CBC's Surprise! It's Edible Incredible! She became a television personality in 1997 with the debut of Stuff, which aired on TVOntario, ABC Australia, across Asia and South...
narrate the show in their own voices and affect different voices for all the characters. The blobs usually have a problem to solve that involves helping others, learning not to be afraid, getting lost, etc. They can change their shapes at will. Paintbox Land is ruled by a king, Royal Blue, and is bothered by a pesky witch, Inky Black. The show has an old-fashioned animated look which stays true to the books by DC Thomson.
The animation pre-production was prepared by Siriol Scotland and the animation production itself completed at Siriol Production's main animation studios in Mount Stuart Square, Bute Town (now Cardiff Bay), Cardiff
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
, Wales, UK.
Characters
- Fizzy Orange
- Puppy Purple
- Grumbly Green
- Royal Blue
- Princess Powder Blue
- Sailor Blue
- Constable Blue The Police Blob
- Mousy Brown
- Piggy Pink
- Primrose Yellow
- Inky Black
- Ghostly White
- Chocolate Brown
- Poppy Red
- Rainbow Blob
- Grubby Grey
- Giant Blob
- Floury White
- Canary Yellow
- Spotty Blob
- Vincent Van Blob
- The Blob Cats
Episodes
- The Purple Puppy-Cat
- Poppy Red Pops Up
- The Everlasting Rainbow
- Where's Canary Yellow
- Inky's Party Trick
- Untidy Piggy Pink
- Birthday Blues
- Fizzy Orange's Missing Fizz
- Cheese Sweet Cheese
- The Homeless Giant
- Ghostly White's Ghastly Night
- A Change For Grubby Grey
- Hats Off For Grumbly Green
- Seasick Sailor Blue
- Hide 'n Spook
- Ghostly White's Hiccupy Haunting
- A welcome for Chocolate Brown
- A Race for Royal Blue
- Singer of the Year
- Inky's New Broomstick
- Sneezy Princess Powder Blue
- Have You Seen Olive Green
- Puppy Purple's very Silly Day
- Unhappy Spotty Blob
- Rock A Bye Grumbly
- Floury White's Enormous Loaf
Credits
- Narrated by: Jane Horrocks (UK), Julia Zwillich (Canada/USA)
- Based on the Books Published by: D.C. Thomson
- Produced by: Robin Lyons
- Directed by: Wayne Thomas
- Written by: Lucy Daniel, John Gatehouse, Jillian Brett, Roger Planer, Robin Lyons, Andrew Offiler
- Story Editor: Andrew Offiler
- Music: Christian Stuart
- Title Song Sung by: Sallyanne Marsh
- Storyboards: Andrew Janes, Adrian Jenkins, Marietta Sheard, Wayne Thomas
- Layouts: Thomas Bailey, Samuel Bailey, Andrew Janes, Adrian Jenkins, Wayne Thomas
- Animation: Simon Bradbury, Robert Brown, Marcus Burnell, Michael Coles, Nigel Davies, Peter Gambier, Kenneth Hayes, Anja Heisener, Stephen John, Marcus Lewis, Nicola Marlborough, Joseph McCaffery, Phillip Owen, Philip Parker, Michael Price, William Tapp, Theresa Whatley
- Additional Design: Marcos Morgan
- Colour Models: Timothy Francis, Michael Hill, Emily Phillips, Inez Stoodley
- Painters: Leah Jones, Emily Phillips, Nicola Stockford, Samantha Yates
- Assistants & Inbetweeners: Antonia Ardolino, Marcus Burnell, Glynn Davies, Anja Heisener, Marcus Lewis, Phillip Owen, Suzanne Paton
- Animo Supervisor: Martyn Yates
- Scanning: Leonardo Harrison
- Vectors: Leah Jones, Thomas Pettith
- Compositors: Timothy Francis, Leah Jones, Thomas Pettith, Martyn Yates
- Live Action Shoot: Enfys Ltd with thanks to Stella Lyons
- Video Editing: Derwen
- Voice Recording: Saunders & Gordon
- Tracklaying & Sound Mix: The Sound Works, Cardiff
- Track Breakdown: Harley Jones
- Production Secretaries: Teresa Clarke, Julia Stenner
- Production Accountancy: Christian Mortimer, John Price
- Production Runners: Arwel Owen, Daniel McCauley, Emily Phillips
- Production Manager: Maryanne Pollinger
- Studio Manager: Lindsey Stockford
- Assistant Director: Michael Price
- Executive Producers: Meirion Davies, Walter Fearn, Sander Ross
- A Scottish Television Enterprises / Taytel Limited co-production for ITV, in association with S4C
- © DC Thomson & Co. Ltd / Siriol Productions 1997
External links
- The Blobs at Toonhound.com