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May 8, 2009
Ok, so the things I was hoping would happen haven’t. Yet.
Apologies for the lack of updates over the last few weeks. We’ve been in the process of moving house and it’s left precious little time for any kind of blog-worthy suff.
Filming on Studio 7 resumes in just over a week, though, so hopefully I’ll have stuff to report then!
Will
More News To Come!
April 28, 2009
Oooh, been a bit quiet round here, hasn’t it? There’s lots more news to come around the end of the week, so I promise big updates soon!
Will
More General Emo-Ness
April 4, 2009
Thanks, I suppose, to Stu King for uploading this image of me having my Emo hair put in. I look ridiculous.
This is just me reminding you I’m alive! Not much to report at the moment. Planning is continuing for the rest of filming – and the scripts are coming along. That’s about it, really!
Will
Second Blue Peter Presenter Joins Cast of Studio 7
March 28, 2009
Yes! I’m happy to announce that today we filmed scenes for Studio 7 featuring former Blue Peter legend Peter Purves! Press Release;
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Following hot on the heels of the announcement that Sarah Greene would be playing herself in Will Brooks’ ‘Studio 7′, another former Blue Peter presenter has been confirmed as part of the cast.
Peter Purves, who presented the BBC’s flagship children’s show from 1967 until 1978, was announced this evening as making a small appearance in the show.
Writer and Producer Will brooks commented, ‘Peter is one of the icons of Blue Peter, part of the so called ‘dream-team’ of the show in the 1970s. It’s fantastic to have worked with him, and it’s great that he’s a part of Studio 7′.
The short scene is set to be part of the six episode series, which officially continues production next month, and is currently scheduled for release online from late July.
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We seem to be collecting Blue Peter presenters on the show – which is great! And I’ll promise here that they’re not just written in for the sake of it – they have a part to play in the plot of the show!
Will
I must be emo…
March 26, 2009
Yeah… yesterday saw the filming of an advert for Channel 4, in which I get to dress as a chav, a goth and an emo. It was a strange experience, to say the least. Fake hair and eye liner isn’t part of my every day attire!
Filming took place under a brige not far from the studios, which meant i was able to run back for costume changes or whenever we lost a tape! Getting the hair in was – probably – the most awkward part, and thanks to Vicky for all the work she put into disguising it as my real hair! I have a feeling that the amount of hairspray involved has seriously harmed the ozone, but there we go…
I’ll leave you with some of the shocking images from the shoot…
Will
More to come!
March 24, 2009
I’m running around like a headless chicken this week as we struggle to create an advert for Channel 4. I seriously feel like I’m on the Apprentice, yesterday morning was spent running around, looking for a wardrobe we can blow up.
It’ll all make sense one day.
In other news, more filming for Studio 7 is being planned over the next few weeks, and there should be more casting news to come next week if all goes according to plan. And that’s about all I have to say. I like to pop on now and then to let you know I’m still working away like a busy little bee!
Will
Here’s One I Filmed Earlier
March 17, 2009
Ok then, more casting news. Exciting casting news! run press release;
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Former Blue Peter presenter joins the cast of web-based drama ‘Studio 7’. 
Sarah Greene, who fronted the BBC flagship children’s show between 1980 and 1983, has been confirmed as having a part in the new series being created by Will Brooks. ‘I play me! I play Sarah Greene! Or at least, a version of Sarah Greene, the Hideout/Blue Peter version of her’ Sarah commented, after filming on 16th March, adding ‘Bit of a challenge because they wanted me to go ‘back in time’, so, I just have to hope they put the very soft focus lens on for the bits where we go back!’
Aside from Blue Peter, Greene is well known for acting roles, including parts in Doctor Who and French and Saunders, along with a long stint presenting Saturday morning show ‘Going Live’. ‘Everyone remembers Sarah from their childhood’ said Studio 7 creator, Will Brooks, ‘it was great to have Sarah on board, and we felt she was the perfect choice for a part in the Studio 7’
‘Filming took place in London, in and around Trafalgar square, and was a fantastic experience. Sarah was wonderful to work with, and I can’t wait for people to see her scenes!’, Brooks added.
The show, which centres around two boys working on ‘After School Hideout’, a fictional Blue Peter-like programme, entered production last month, and it set to be broadcast on the internet over the summer.
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It’s been fantastic planning to have Sarah involved and it was great to finally film the scenes! They look fantastic, especially the 1980s scene! Editing on the pilot is finished now, and is ready for final sign off today. We will, however be filming it once more as the first episode next month.
A strict date for the series isn’t yet confirmed, but it’s likely to be early July onwards. More news as I have it!
Will
I’m still alive – I promise!
March 10, 2009
Ok, I am still here, I really am!
Editing is continuing, and is basically finished now. I just need to sort out the last scene and then do a bit of work on the sound (Which should all be done by the end of the week). It’s not quite what I’d hoped, but I think it’s a great base from which the show can launch.
More casting news to come in the following weeks, I hope, including a couple of special guest stars, whom should hopefully be filming with us before the end of the month. That’s about all I have to add – I just didn’t want to slip into not updating again!
Will
Post-Production Continues!
March 5, 2009
I’m still spending my days locked away with a Mac and Final Cut Pro, heading toward the completed 
pilot. The episode is coming along swiftly, and hopefully I’ll get a few trailers ready before long – gotta publicise!
Meanwhile, work on pre-production for the rest of the series is continuing, with casting waiting to be finalised on some later episodes. As I continue to write, I’m finding the 4th episode to be my favorite thus-far, but there’s still two more to write, so who knows how I’ll feel about them!
More updates as I have them!
Will
Twitter!
February 22, 2009
Oh, go on then. Dave convinced me to go and get Twitter. Go be a follower at ; http://twitter.com/willbrooks .
Will
