Teletubbies! Who can forget the four adorable aliens we watched as kids. This show is every 90’s kids’ favorite cartoon or at least in the top 5 favorites. At that time we were too young to notice the unique concept of Teletubbies but that was the point! A show created purely for entertainment.
A British children’s television series that first aired on 31st March 1997. Teletubbies is still one of the biggest hits on children’s television. The concept was such that four colorful aliens lived in an alien land. There they were watched over by Sun baby (Jess Smith) and all they ate was Tubby toast and Tubby custard. The name ‘Teletubbies’ since each of them had an antenna and a screen on their tummy. And that screen connected to children all around the world, who shared their own stories.
The antenna and the colors of the characters helped kids identify who was who. The names of the adorable characters were Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po. This show has been the most kid-friendly one among others. However, it has gone through a few controversies. Nevertheless, the fact remains that Teletubbies is one of the most loved shows. And For kids, this show is fascinating to watch as it takes you to a different world!
Teletubbies Filming Locations
Teletubbies is filmed in two parts, the original from 1997 to 2001 filmed in a field in Stratford. Whereas the revised production of Teletubies (2015-present) took place in Twickenham Studios in Wimpstone, London. Evidently, the second part is the new and revised version of the original. And this version is the one streaming on YouTube and other platforms.
The remodeled version of the original Ragdoll production. Credit: Ragdoll Productions
In Twickenham, the filming happened on a miniature 3D model instead of an open field. But that was not all! makers wanted to keep the revised version as close to the original. So, they created a similar setup in post-production, and the Teletubbies filmed around a blue screen. Obviously, the revised version had many improvements. Whether it is the camera quality or the work efficiency. Shooting on the field had drawbacks like weather control etc But indoor shoots will let you avoid that.
How to Watch the Series Now?
Teletubbies is available to watch on YouTube and on the Nicklodean Jr app. It is also coming on Netflix very soon! We don’t know how much of it will be aired yet. But probably we will see the original Teletubbies by creators Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport, soon on Netflix!
The Legacy of Teletubbies…
The pre-school favorite show Teletubbies is a forever favorite. Now, its legacy continues through digital platforms. Heard of YouTube? you can show your younger siblings or kids what you watched as a kid. It’s a kid-friendly show, with no malice, no cuss words just pure innocence.
Teletubbies: new and revised set (2015 onwards)
Gradually, this show became a phenomenon! These characters became the most famous Halloween costumes and Christmas gifts. People even camped outside stores to buy their merchandise.
Teletubbies are loved by their young fans everywhere. Credit: Newsweek
Other than that, there were live shows in London and in New york. Some of the most popular locations were occupied by Teletubbies including Times Square, Apollo Theatre, and Grand Central Terminal. Even the cast of Teletubbies went on NBC’s The Today Show. It became a phenomenon then and has a huge legacy now. So, I won’t be surprised if kids continue to discover Teletubbies and adore them!
Filming Locations of The African Queen
The name Konigin Luise is based on a German steam ferry that was first operated from Hamburg. There are several scenes in the movie that got shot in Uganda and Congo. Both of these places are located in Africa.
The places where the production crew was shooting were not hygienic, due to which, except for Huston and Bogart, all the crew members got sick. You must have remembered the scene where Hepburn was playing the organ, during shooting, she was continuously vomiting due to the water available there.
African Jungle was one of The African Queen filming locations
The scenes where Hepburn and Bograt had decided to destroy the German ship, and after that, they set to travel in water, were all shot in the United Kingdom as the shooting of these scenes in Africa was very challenging and dangerous.
The water scenes were shot in the studio tanks at Isleworth Studios, located in Middlesex.
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The African Queen Summary
The African Queen was a boat whose owner was Charlie. He used to deliver food items to Sawyer and his sister Rose in it. The village where Sayers was living got attacked by the Germans during World War I.
Samuel Sayer died while protesting the war. Taking his sister Rose, Charlie flew from there. They were in The African Queen when Charle told her that Britain could not fight until Konigin Luise was there.
The African Queen
Listening to this, Rose made a plan to destroy Konigin Luise. After some argument between Rose and Charlie, Charlie finally got ready to destroy the German ship. For that, they had to pass the three sets of rapids.
When they passed the German fortress, the soldiers started firing on them, but due to their temporary blindness (because of sunlight), they were unable to cause any damage. In the middle of the scene, Charlie and Rose fall in love and kiss each other.
At the end of The African Queen, they got caught by the crew members of Konigin Luise while they were drowning. Charlie told everything about their mission, unaware of the fact that Rose was not dead.
Later they came up with Rose and started interrogating her. She answered all their questions fearlessly and said yes, they were set to damage Konigin Luise. The Captain then ordered the death sentence for both of them. Charlie then presented his last wish to marry Rose to which the Captain got ready.
Eventually, Konigin Luise faced a series of explosions, which made the ship quickly overturn from its initial position. Rose and Charlie then swim to a safe place together.
Cast and Character of The African Queen
The list of casts that were involved in the filming of The African Queen and their character goes as given. Humphrey Bogart played the character of Charlie Allnut, Katherine Hepburn played the character of Rose Sayer, and Robert Morley played the role of Reverend Samuel Sayer, who was the brother of Rose Sayer.
Then comes Peter Bull, who played the character of Captain of Konigin Luise. Theodore played the character of the first officer of Konigin Luise, Walter Gotell was the second officer of the Konigin Luise, Richard Marner was the second officer of the Shona (fort), and Peter Swanwick played the character of the fort Shona’s first officer.
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