Manchester's TV Headcase

MANCHESTER-based facility house, Red Vision, is behind ITV1 latest satirical comedy series, Headcases, which debuted on Sunday April 6 at 10pm.

The groundbreaking series takes a biting, though hilarious look, at the lives of the great, good, and not-so-good, who regularly dominate the headlines.

From Dames Helen Mirren and Judi Dench talking about their lady lumps, to the Beckhams being sent up in the most unforgiving manner, Headcases uses cutting edge computer graphics, combined with the cream of the crop of writers and voice artist talent.

The BAFTA-award winning Red Vision, has enjoyed great success in the past, and there’s high hopes Headcases will prove to be another winner.

Northwest Vision and Media, which works on behalf of the region’s film, TV and digital content industries, previously awarded the company the accolade of being its Facility of the Month, and is confident Headcases will be an excellent showcase for Red Vision’s work.

“Red Vision opened its Manchester studio in 1995, and since then has worked tirelessly to promote the region as a leading voice in computer-generated imagery,” says Alice Morrison, Chief Executive of Northwest Vision and Media. “We wish them every success with their latest, brilliant, project.”

Red Vision uses cutting-edge 3-D CGI animation in Headcases, created using a specially-developed and unique to the industry application. Each episode is completed close to transmission, ensuring sketches are topical and up-to-the-minute.

Henry Naylor, creator and director of Headcases, says: "It’s very, very funny and has real bite. There's nothing like it on television anywhere in the world which is a real tribute to the skill of the team."

“We created more than 60 celebrity alter egos for the series, each existing in a world of visually stunning digital locations and situations.

“This gives the show endless opportunities to fondly send up celebrities and politicians alike, so I’m sure Headcases will become the scourge of the great and good!” he adds.