Children’s television
The Blobheads
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The story
The Blobheads is a Canadian live-action-animated sitcom that premiered on CBC in 2003. The show follows Billy Barnes and three blob-headed aliens, Derek, Kerek, and Zerek. The aliens hail from the planet Blob and wish to protect the Most High Emperor of the Universe—Billy's baby brother, Silas.
The Blobheads was well received due to its distinctive and innovative style. Co-produced by DECODE and C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures, the series, aimed at 8-12 year olds, is based on the popular book series created by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell and published by Macmillan (UK).
The series was Animated VFX Live Action by Absolute Studios in Glasgow, Scotland by Andy Russell.
Premise
14-year-old Billy Barnes thought his life was complicated when his baby brother Silas arrived, but now the morphing, mess-making Zerek, Kerek and Derek have come from the Planet Blob to declare that Silas is the Most High Emperor of the Universe.
Arriving on earth through their Travel Portal (otherwise known as Billy's toilet) the Blobheads announce that they must take Silas back to Planet Blob. But the Portal closed so now their stuck on Earth, and Billy is stuck with them.
Determined to fulfill their mission, Derek and Zerek have moved into Billy's bedroom to take care of Silas and protect him from their arch-nemesis, Evil Sandra.
Voice actors
Derek (Voice by Gary Martin)
Kerek (Voice by Paul Panting)
Zerek (Voice by Paul Panting)
Live action actors
Billy Barnes (portrayed by Jonathan Malen)
Kiki Barnes (portrayed by Shauna MacDonald)
Ms.Tyler (portrayed by Geri Hall)
Melissa (portrayed by Paula Brancati)
Silas Barnes (portrayed by Luca Punzo & Sebastian Punzo)
T.J. (portrayed by Al Mukadam)
Simon Barnes (portrayed by John Fitzgerald Jay)
Wendy (portrayed by Megan Park)
Misty (portrayed by Ashley Leggat)
Off Camera Reader (portrayed by Chris Cottrell)
Off Camera Reader (portrayed by Stephen Sparks)
Luke Stinson (portrayed by Rob Tinkler)
Scab Damage (portrayed by Lawrence Bayne)
Roy (portrayed by Carter Hayden)
Melnick (portrayed by Michael D'Ascenzo)
Cameraperson (portrayed by Tanya Kim)
Nurse Hollinger (portrayed by Ellen McKinney)
Nanna (portrayed by Anne Butler)
Girl Guide (portrayed by Caroline Murchie)
Garage Sail Lady (portrayed by Araby Lockhart)
Stand In (portrayed by Mimi Pineau)
Broadcast
The Blobheads was Premiering on Kids CBC on September 2, 2003, Through January 22, 2004 and also aired on Nickelodeon (British and Irish TV channel), Nickelodeon (Australia and New Zealand) and Nickelodeon (European TV network) and French Dub on Vrak & Canal J & German dub on ZDF and Arabic dub on MBC 4
Awards
On November 1, 2004, the studio received a Gemini nomination for animation, compositing, and effects work on "The Blobheads" television series.
The nomination in the Best Visual Effects category at this year's 19th Annual Gemini Awards - the Canadian Television Awards Show - has the studio up against the stiffest of competition including Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda and Stargate SG-1.