The Gadget Show 2010

We were delighted to be asked a couple of weeks ago to pitch to refresh The Gadget Show for 2010. Bottletop originally branded the show back in 2004 and has produced a couple of versions of the titles since, but this time the producers (North One Television/Five) asked us to give the show a completely new look. It has been a bit tricky juggling an office move, current clients and a pitch we very much wanted to win, but..... we did it! Following a meeting at Five's HQ in London today Bottletop is currently working on the new look graphics which will be on screen in the new year.

We have moved...

Bottletop is now firmly established in its new offices at Antenna.
Our new phone number is 0115 993 2345. Come and see us - you can help to sort out some boxes... has anyone seen my HB pencil?

Animations for Oracle

Bottletop has produced a series of animations for Oracle to be used in their international corporate communications. Commissioned by Breathe Productions, Bottletop created a vibrant animating energy trail which was tracked over existing HD footage of Oracle's major international locations and its HQ in California creating an introductory title sequence. Longer animations were then produced featuring the cities of Tokyo, Dubai, Milan, Paris, London and New York in more depth to create animations for global communications from those specific locations.

Sunday at the movies.....

Bottletop was invited to attend today's screening of the first three episodes of 'Jinx' at the Phoenix Cinema on Finchley High Road. The audience was composed of cast, crew and lots of young viewers who were all delighted by what they saw. The Phoenix, which has been named 'the best single cinema in London' by Time Out was the perfect setting. After the show the kids fought tooth and nail to get their hands on signed copies of the Lulu Baker books by Fiona Dunbar on which the series is based. Jinx starts transmission on Saturdays and Sundays from 31st October at 10.30am on CBBC.

Fur & Feathers fly ...

Bottletop has provided the animations for Citv's latest half-term promotion. Fur & Feathers puts programmes featuring furry animals against programmes featuring feathered ... er ... birds!


Built in Cinema 4D and assembled in After Effects.

We're on the move!

Bottletop is moving. We are really excited to be one of the first tenants at Antenna, a new media centre in Nottingham. A stone's throw from the Lace Market, Antenna is a smart, new members-only creative work space featuring a restaurant and bar, screening rooms and meeting rooms. Other tenants include EM Media and Spool Films.

So from November 2nd our new contact details will be:

Bottletop, Antenna, Beck Street, Nottingham NG1 1EQ

0115 993 2345

Give us a call and join us for a drink at the bar or something scrumptious from the menu.......

Televisual features Bottletop

Bottletop is in the news this month. Our Jinx titles for CBBC are also featured in this month's Televisual......

Press coverage for Jinx titles

This week's 'Broadcast', the national industry magazine, has chosen to feature Bottletop's recent titles for Jinx in its Creative Review section. Transmission begins on October 31st, every Saturday and Sunday at 10.30am on CBBC.

Jinx Titles for CBBC

Bottletop has just delivered the titles for Jinx - a new children's series for CBBC - to meet a deadline that will enable producer Kindle Entertainment to launch the show at MIP Junior in Cannes in October. Shot and delivered in HD, the titles feature a mix of live action and animation to reflect the fun, chaos, mess and mayhem of the programme storylines.

Vimto Ad for Saudi

Strudel Films commissioned Bottletop to produce several animated sequences for TV advertising in Saudi Arabia. The Vimto bottle and label needed to be photorealistic whilst showing the graphics 'writing on'. Created in Cinema4D, the animations are being used to promote the famous fruit cordial in a country where it is the market leader.