From the monthly archives:

July 2010

Peter and I (me and Peter) made this short film especially for our US DVD release and trip to LA and Comic-Con last week, so hope you all enjoy this piece of silliness… Thanks to Xeni and the the Boing Boingers. And of course, a big thank you to Mr Lee Titt…

Look Around You Remixed 2010

by Robert Popper on July 30, 2010 · 3 comments

The chaps and chapettes at BBC America did a lovely remix for our release of series one on DVD. Hope you enjoy… Buy it now from Mr. Amazon! (US Only) http://tinyurl.com/3yeq9ef

We got boing boinged!

by Robert Popper on July 28, 2010 · 0 comments

The lovely and brilliant Xeni Jardin at Boing Boing chatted to me and Peter recently. If you’re interested, here are the results…. For the whole piece, just click on the word, ‘almonds‘.

Thanks America…

by Robert Popper on July 26, 2010 · 6 comments

Just a quick thank you to everyone who came to our Look Around You US DVD shows at the UCB in LA and Comic-Con in San Diego. Peter and I had a brilliant time. And it was so great to see so many of you in your lab coats. Thanks America, Thamerica. PS – Tomorrow [...]

An instant, modern classic

by Robert Popper on July 23, 2010 · 17 comments

Wow. This trailer for Irish martial arts movie, ‘Final Deviation’ is something so, so, um…special? My fave lines? Probably: “How did it go in Hong Kong?” and – of course – “But what about Nicola?!” You were right, @AstonishingSod, you did strike the mother lode.

Because of this one man, we are all doomed…

by Robert Popper on July 19, 2010 · 4 comments

“Do the dance.” Urgh! Thanks to Richard Metzger and his incredible blog.

How much does Bruges weigh?

by Robert Popper on July 16, 2010 · 4 comments

I really wanted to know, so I (well, Robin Cooper) called up the ever helpful, ever friendly Bruges Tourist Board. In Bruges. It must be about a million tons, surely….?

OK, I’ve shared singing sensation, Leoncie, with you before. And it seemed you all loved her. Well, here she is with a new – and very slightly/extremely slightly – iffy little number. Enjoy…. Thanks @DJCricketmatch

Free admission for freaks

by Robert Popper on July 12, 2010 · 10 comments

Well, this is one waxwork museum that I want to go to. Pure weirdness everywhere. Although I’m not sure I’d ever get out… What’s your favourite exhibit? I really love the man with the massive eyes. Thanks for the invite @Shark_Trager

Robin Cooper calls the Grand Hotel, Brighton

by Robert Popper on July 6, 2010 · 4 comments

I, well, Robin Cooper, did a silly phone call to the Grand Hotel in Brighton. Hats off to the charming and professional member of staff at the hotel. I do send my apologies.