The Blobheads


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 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.
The series was Animated VFX Live Action by Absolute Studios in Glasgow, Scotland by Andy Russell.

Premise

With one flush of the toilet, Billy Barnes's life changed forever.
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 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.

Cast

Voice Actors

  • Derek
  • Kerek
  • '''Zerek'''

    Live Action Actors

  • Billy Barnes
  • Kiki Barnes
  • Ms.Tyler
  • Melissa
  • Silas Barnes
  • T.J.
  • Simon Barnes
  • Wendy
  • Misty
  • Off Camera Reader
  • Off Camera Reader
  • Luke Stinson
  • Scab Damage
  • Roy
  • Melnick
  • Cameraperson
  • Nurse Hollinger
  • Nanna
  • Girl Guide
  • Garage Sail Lady
  • '''Stand In'''

    Broadcast

The Blobheads was Premiering on Kids CBC in September 2, 2003 Through January 22, 2004 and also aired on Nickelodeon , Nickelodeon and Nickelodeon and French Dub on Vrak & Canal J & German dub on ZDF and Arabic dub on MBC 4

Episodes

Awards

November 1st 2004 - The studio is delighted to receive 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.