I’ve spent over three decades in the UK film industry primarily working in Creature FX specialising in animatronic control systems. During my career I’ve travelled the world and met some incredible people both inside and outside my industry. In this series I hope to sit some of them down for a cup of tea and a chat so you get to meet them too!
Oscar Wright - Conceptual Designer & Storyboard Artist
Host Denton interviews Conceptual Designer and Storyboard Artist Oscar Wright about his work on TV, music, and film projects.
6 Jun 2025
Mark Hunter - Epic Inventor & Senior Animatronic Designer
Mark Hunter, epic inventor and senior animatronic designer, recounts building iconic animatronic creations at Jim Henson's Creature Shop and inventing the BeBionic prosthetic hand in this interview.
2 May 2025
Gustav Hoegen - Senior Animatronic Designer
My fourth guest is Senior Animatronic Designer Gustav Hoegen, Gustav has built some incredible animatronic creations such as Admiral Akbar, Admiral Radus, Nien Nunb and Six Eyes from Star wars and the incredible Engineer head for Prometheus! https://www.biomimicstudio.org/Also available on Youtube, Apple & Amazon!You can support this podcast by tipping*********************************http://www.paypal.me/mantisrobot*********************************Find me on Social Media*********************************https://linktr.ee/mantisrobot********************************
2 Apr 2025
Gerard Moore - Animatronic Designer
My third guest is Animatronic Designer Gerard Moore best known for his works on Star Wars, Dark Crystal and more!
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5 Mar 2025
Tim Berry - Senior Animatronic Designer
My friend and colleague Tim Berry joins me in the Den for a chat about his work on projects like Dr Who, Star Wars and much more. Including the difficutiles he faced getting started in the Special Effects and animatronics industry.
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16 Feb 2025
Lee Towersey - Senior Modelmaker & Droid Operator
My friend and colleague Lee Towersey joins me in the Den for a chat about work, R2-D2, BB8, Inspirational films, radio control cars and more.
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