I wonder what they did with Aslan since they filmed this? It is my life's ambition to meet and give a big fat hug to this robotic lion. Only then will I feel my life has been fulfilled!
drseafrog Oh I hear ya, I'm a lifetime cat lover, but it was only domestic cats I really had a heart for until I read the Chronicles of Narnia. Then I fell in love with _all_ cats, including wild ones. Oh man, the feeling I was stepping into another world!
Same thing with me +peter kuzemchak I love narnia. I even drew a huge picture of the Narnia title by hand by looking at a pic on my phone it turned out P-E-R-F-E-C-T i got all the points and everything correct there making a new narnia coming out in 2018 The Silver Chair the thing is they done know if the same actors will come back i hope they do cuz it wouldn't be the same without them and its sad there all grown up Narnia4Life
Btw Aslan represents Jesus and the witch represents Satan like when she killed him in The lion,Wardrobe and the witch narnia and he rose again and the table broke in half like it says in the bible that the earth split In half when Jesus rose again
Helen Hancock i grew up watching BBC Narnia, it has a special place in my heart ^^. I'd love to hear what involvement you had and what it was like working on Narnia :)
I am only 11 so I grew up in an environment where the new Disney films were more in fashion and more popular. However, the moment I saw the BBC version, I read all the books and now Narnia books and Narnia BBC all have a special place in my heart!
+Greg Richardson Hi Greg, I worked for the Producer, Paul Stone. I was involved in the administrative side of the production - there were so many people on this - it took up a huge portion of the BBC's budget at the time! Paul helped me further my career after that - I became a Studio Manager and have now written my first film. He was the best boss anyone could work for. A real gentleman and was kind and supportive to everyone. These were the happiest times I've had and look back with fond memories x
+Freddy Lowe Freddy, that is wonderful to hear! Perhaps one day, you might go on to do something equally as magic? I do hope so. It's great to hear it made an impact on someone. I think it's played an important part on firing up imaginations around the world. C S Lewis was an amazingly creative writer.
well aslan is real but its actually a real loin that dous'nt talk a man talks for the ror they record a real loins ror which is alans ror and then play it when its the part
It moves so realistic. I know someone's standing somewhere with a remote, but yeah. Still forget for a second that it's not an actual character up there nuzzling the people.
Its great how much effort went into the puppet. And heart warming to see the pride of all involved. No pun intended. The way it’s eyes move give it a great feeling of life.
Oh, this is wonderful. I would die if I had a chance to stand next to this Aslan puppet. The CGI Aslan was fine, but considering the time the BBC version was made (and its budget, I suppose), this was innovative and superb. The only thing I ever found “wrong” with this puppet was the clunky way that Aslan walked, but with practical effects, you do what you can, and you often can’t have everything.
i recorded this segment myself on video back in the 1980s,it was uneal then,as is now,one of the best lion costumes to be made,it must have been fun to wear it!
I watched Blue Peter devotedly for a number of years as a kid (and also loved The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe). Of all the things I saw on Blue Peter this is the one I remember most clearly. Well, this and the words 'sticky-backed plastic'.
paul hunter Animatronics is still used a LOT!!. It enables the actors to be actually there with the characters.. rather than having to 'guestimate' at a spot and interact with it.
CG Aslan looks too unnerving with the moving lips. The puppet's approach of just slowly moving the mouth isn't perfect, but it's not in the uncanny valley.
You think cgi mouths on real animals are unnerving? Its better than crappy puppetry or having to listen to their inner monologue. Ever seen or read frank herbert and david lynch's version of dune? The whole film and book is filled of inner monologues. It can be confusing when the films narrator comes in and you wonder who's thoughts are you hearing. Same with anime. So get used to cgi a mouths on animals.
We did a production of Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe at Primary School (and The Wizard Of Oz) and two friends (twins) played Lucy (and Dorothy) in both productions.....they went on to be in HollyOaks
I saw this as a child on BP and was very upset seeing a person popping out of his body to say "hi!" yet you want to see how he is operated at the same time.
That puppet was soooo gorgeous! By today's standards it still looks gorgeous!
I thought the puppet was real
I’d rather have the other Aslan in the new films
@@createmakeandplay7008 I wouldn't
I know right
I agree, i saw this one first and I always thought he looks so soft and gentle!!
I wonder what they did with Aslan since they filmed this? It is my life's ambition to meet and give a big fat hug to this robotic lion. Only then will I feel my life has been fulfilled!
drseafrog Oh I hear ya, I'm a lifetime cat lover, but it was only domestic cats I really had a heart for until I read the Chronicles of Narnia. Then I fell in love with _all_ cats, including wild ones. Oh man, the feeling I was stepping into another world!
+Sapurina omg me to, i want to hug him by his head so i can feel his furry mane
I think it could of gone on auction by the BBC or they kept it.
I second that! ;)
The Narnia books and movies have always had a special place in my heart. God bless C.S Lewis for creating such a masterpiece.
Groundhog Day is a great movie tooo..... ;-)
Ikr
Same thing with me +peter kuzemchak I love narnia. I even drew a huge picture of the Narnia title by hand by looking at a pic on my phone it turned out P-E-R-F-E-C-T i got all the points and everything correct there making a new narnia coming out in 2018 The Silver Chair the thing is they done know if the same actors will come back i hope they do cuz it wouldn't be the same without them and its sad there all grown up Narnia4Life
Btw Aslan represents Jesus and the witch represents Satan like when she killed him in The lion,Wardrobe and the witch narnia and he rose again and the table broke in half like it says in the bible that the earth split In half when Jesus rose again
The Aslan puppet is so realistic.
The feet look like a stuffed animal
And is so bigger
Looks fake as f*ck
Even though it is so clearly fake, it's mannerisms make it look very real... Lovely!
*even more better than The Lion King remake*
I worked on this years ago. It's lovely to see such wonderful comments, and great to see it and remember happy days x
Helen Hancock i grew up watching BBC Narnia, it has a special place in my heart ^^. I'd love to hear what involvement you had and what it was like working on Narnia :)
I am only 11 so I grew up in an environment where the new Disney films were more in fashion and more popular. However, the moment I saw the BBC version, I read all the books and now Narnia books and Narnia BBC all have a special place in my heart!
+Greg Richardson Hi Greg, I worked for the Producer, Paul Stone. I was involved in the administrative side of the production - there were so many people on this - it took up a huge portion of the BBC's budget at the time! Paul helped me further my career after that - I became a Studio Manager and have now written my first film. He was the best boss anyone could work for. A real gentleman and was kind and supportive to everyone. These were the happiest times I've had and look back with fond memories x
+Freddy Lowe Freddy, that is wonderful to hear! Perhaps one day, you might go on to do something equally as magic? I do hope so. It's great to hear it made an impact on someone. I think it's played an important part on firing up imaginations around the world. C S Lewis was an amazingly creative writer.
Thank you!
"Mom, Christmas is coming up. Can I have a full-sized Aslan please?" :)
Same👏🏻🦁
hahahah I swear I just ask it 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I wanted to say the same but then with a dutch holiday called sinterklaas XD and except for my mom my dad lol
What Is Your Worldview? - Creation or Evolutionism? NO KIDDING!! JUST YESTERDAY, I ASKED MY MOTHER FOR A LIFE SIZED ASLAN!!!!
Nice copy and pasted comment, dummy, lol.
So glad to see so many others think this is way better than the CGI version (less mobility notwithstanding). I always wanted to hug him too!!
funny how he was stroking it like it was a real lion
you can keep CGI......... there is nothing more magical than practical effects.
Darren Curtis-Small the movies used a practical lion as well
yup. unless the cgi was very realistic and convincing.
DITTO
The actors reacted to it more believably too
I'm familiar with the original BBC series, and I still think Aslan looks pretty freaking realistic. Even after all these years
Man: "...But Aslan isn't real."
Me: *"WHAT? WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO TELL ME?!?"*
GENIUS
well aslan is real but its actually a real loin that dous'nt talk a man talks for the ror they record a real loins ror which is alans ror and then play it when its the part
Khalid Amin What?? I had no idea😲
The character of Aslan is inspired by Jesus Christ(because Aslan is Turkish for Jesus).
Marie Libby Ryan Yes the whole book is a metaphor for Jesus and the devil
I'm 40 and still a bit obsessed with this Aslan. He is absolutely beautiful.
4.26; Nearly had a heart attack at what I now realize is an arm!
itkapatanka I recon he did that on purpose 😂
4:26
Animatronic is (was) better than 3d rendered models. They did awesome job for bbc Narnia with the lion :)
Love the BBC version so much more than the newer Hollywood version.
The puppet has a charm that the CGI version just doesn't have
Encapsulated it for me. Such kind eyes.
I still say, for not having CGI, that costume is completely awesome. I always wanted to hug him when I was little, lol
I realized Aslan means Lion in Turkish.
I like how he keeps petting the lion as if its real.
It moves so realistic. I know someone's standing somewhere with a remote, but yeah. Still forget for a second that it's not an actual character up there nuzzling the people.
Its great how much effort went into the puppet. And heart warming to see the pride of all involved. No pun intended. The way it’s eyes move give it a great feeling of life.
It emotes more than the Lion King remake
yes
Oh, this is wonderful. I would die if I had a chance to stand next to this Aslan puppet. The CGI Aslan was fine, but considering the time the BBC version was made (and its budget, I suppose), this was innovative and superb. The only thing I ever found “wrong” with this puppet was the clunky way that Aslan walked, but with practical effects, you do what you can, and you often can’t have everything.
i recorded this segment myself on video back in the 1980s,it was uneal then,as is now,one of the best lion costumes to be made,it must have been fun to wear it!
I always thought this version of Aslan was adorable. :) Thanks so much for posting this!
as a child I was in love with Aslan. He was so beautiful to me, and the voice too just fit so well.
Oh the REAL Aslan :-D I love this one! Such great work! I wanted to hug him too when I was little. So much better and more charming the CGI!
i prefer this aslan above the new one because of al the hard work they put into this beutiful creature
He's beautiful!
Ahh he's so cute!! He's better than that CGI version I love the puppets or robots^^
I will do everything to get Aslan in my house! 🤩😍❤️
It would have been cool to see this lion at comic conventions
00:38 I see a dog
Valerie Jones me too
Ah me childhood. I remember this well. Thanks for uploading. :)
I WANT TO HUG HIM!!!😭😭😭😭😭❤❤❤❤
I watched Blue Peter devotedly for a number of years as a kid (and also loved The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe). Of all the things I saw on Blue Peter this is the one I remember most clearly.
Well, this and the words 'sticky-backed plastic'.
I like how they brush the lion as if it was real.
I want him , he is so beautiful. ♥️♥️❤❤♥️
My childhood dream was to hug him 😭😭😭
Wonderful ! Magnificient !
I remember watching part of this when I was at primary school, if they could do this then imagine what they can do now
they wouldnt do this now
paul hunter Animatronics is still used a LOT!!. It enables the actors to be actually there with the characters.. rather than having to 'guestimate' at a spot and interact with it.
i remember watching this when it was first broadcast, love to have been able to see it for real
I also really want to pet his head...❤❤❤❤he really is so beautiful...they made a good job by making the puppet
Omg I feel so bad for those people stuck inside!! I dont know how they can remain bent down for so long!
Oh hes so dreamy and cuddley i love him
It's so cool! I need one like right now
CG Aslan looks too unnerving with the moving lips. The puppet's approach of just slowly moving the mouth isn't perfect, but it's not in the uncanny valley.
You think cgi mouths on real animals are unnerving? Its better than crappy puppetry or having to listen to their inner monologue. Ever seen or read frank herbert and david lynch's version of dune? The whole film and book is filled of inner monologues. It can be confusing when the films narrator comes in and you wonder who's thoughts are you hearing. Same with anime. So get used to cgi a mouths on animals.
"never forget to wipe your sword" yeah, I won't forget
I would love to talk to a lion puppet... so beautiful
Amazing
Oh that is _so cool!_
Good Boy, Aslan, don't eat them! lol
That's really clever! Its great what these people can do! Aslan looks great!
i want to have this tomorrow
as a kid I always wanted to meet this Aslan
@Krees82 unfortunately it was probably forgotten in the bbc's prop or costume store which is a shame if it did.
It looks so real!!!!! I always wanted to know how they made Aslan lol
Does he do birthday parties?
We did a production of Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe at Primary School (and The Wizard Of Oz) and two friends (twins) played Lucy (and Dorothy) in both productions.....they went on to be in HollyOaks
Please can I have an aslan doll ?! This is so amazing!!
This was so good that when I was younger I actually thought it was a real lion!
I want one!!!!!!!!😍🐾👍💞
Astounding!
This Aslan is great. Love The scenes when Aslan comes out of the wall. Like in Silverchair and Caspian BBC series. I love CGI one too
What a work of art!
Amazing....ot really signifies a very hard work..than the special effects made by the computer.
I actually met Alisa Berk 5 years ago at London Film and Comic Con in October 2013
The ending is creepy
Always remember to wipe your “sword”
Childhood memory 🥺💗👉🇵🇰😭
Aslan's giving birth!!!
I love the TV series me great to see how they did films where really good. Love aslan
My youtube picture is Aslan!!!
Awesome!
I wish I could have the lion XD
i love aslan very much
Wow. That is amazing
Hope I can suit into this puppet! This puppet is amazing!
i've been a fan of the chronicles of narnia since i first watched it back in 2003
CAN I HAVE THIS FOR CHRISTMAS
We all wanted hug aslan!
Aslan is so cute
Très très beau
Bravo magnifique
cool
WOW!
Watched this live😊
I would kiss that Lion's nose couse it so cute and from my favorite movie as a kid
I'd want a buddy and me to "borrow" this costume and wear it to the premiere of that The Lion King remake and prank everyone *XD*
So much more realistic then the cgi version I loved this version
Who's dog is that?
This robot puppet is stunning. I LOVE stuff like this & having a creature like that as my own would be a dream come true.
WOW ASLAN LOOKS YOUNGER!!!! BUT LOOKS OLD IN THE FILM!!!
I saw the movie at school
he is the best
I saw this as a child on BP and was very upset seeing a person popping out of his body to say "hi!" yet you want to see how he is operated at the same time.
I love this part 3:30
I love the part @ 5:42
Yeah that is cute
i wanna pet aslan lol
hes not a tame lion.
Lmao their still petting it.
HE HAS GIGANTISM!!!
Great work !!!