Sean Connolly :: Actor & Voice Artist

Sean Connolly :: Actor & Voice Artist

Sunday 29 November 2015

A Christmas Special 'Llama Drama' for 'SHAUN THE SHEEP'.


Voice actor Sean Connolly with Hector the Llama from Aardman's Christmas Special 'SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE FARMER'S LLAMAS'.
Following on from the release of Aardman Animations world-wide hit 'SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE' earlier this year I am thrilled to announce my involvement in 'SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE FARMER'S LLAMAS', the first ever Shaun the Sheep thirty-minute festive special which will air on BBC One this Christmas. The exact transmission date and time will be announced in the Christmas Radio Times which is out next weekend.

In 'SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE FARMER'S LLAMAS' I voice HECTOR the LLAMA, leader of a troublesome trio of Llamas. 


Here's the Synopsis:  When the Farmer and Bitzer go to a Country Fair, Shaun steals away with them intent on causing mischief. Shaun spies an auction where he sees three exotic and very crafty Llamas going under the hammer. Instantly besotted by their fantastic pranks Shaun cleverly gets the unwitting Farmer to buy them.

Back at Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun is delighted with his prank and convinces the Flock that the Llamas (Hector, Fernando and Raul) are just what they need to spice up their lives. At first everything’s great fun, but soon their new Llama room-mates get a bit too comfortable in their new home.

When things spiral out of control, Shaun is forced to take action to oust the intruders and save the farm.

The film has been available to stream in America for a few weeks now, before it's UK screening this Christmas, here's the trailer.

  


On Monday 26th October 2015 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry visited a charities forum event hosted by BAFTA & Aardman where the World Premiere of 'SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE FARMER'S LLAMAS' was presented.

Created by RICHARD STARZAK and directed by JAY GRACE'SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE FARMER'S LLAMAS' will continue Aardman’s long heritage of festive specials on the BBC following on from the now legendary WALLACE AND GROMIT shorts. 

Thursday 19 November 2015

'HOOD' - BBC Audio Drama Awards Nominees for THIRD SUCCESSIVE year!


The complete collection of covers from the 'HOOD' audio adventures produced by Spiteful Puppet.

Exciting news for the fine fellows of SPITEFUL PUPPET and their 'HOOD' series of audio adventures. They have been shortlisted for the THIRD SUCCESSIVE time for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2016

'HOOD: KING'S COMMAND' is once again competing in the Best On-Line Audio Drama category. Here's the complete list of nominees. Can they match last years WIN in the same category? We'll know the results on JANUARY 31st next year. 

I feel very fortunate to have played BROTHER TUCK throughout the series. Fingers crossed they make the finalist stage for January!

Friday 13 November 2015

'BATTLE LINES' by 104 Films wins the RTS Midlands Centre - 'The Diversity Award' 2015


Sean Connolly pictured with the Royal Television Society (Midlands Centre) 'The Diversity Award' 2015 for 'Battle Lines'.

Wonderful news that the World War One drama 'BATTLE LINES' in which I played Alf Robertson won 'The Diversity Award' at last nights Royal Television Society Gala Dinner held at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull.


104 Films produced the film for the British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust (BSLBT) in association with Ark Media Productions, (Phil Arkinstall pictured above). Writer and Director is Julian Peedle-Calloo.

It is now available to watch online at the British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust website here.

Saturday 7 November 2015

Oscar Nomination race begins for 'SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE'.


Hot on the heals of the Children's BAFTA Nominations for 'SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE' comes the news that The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences have announced that 16 animated features have been submitted for Oscar nomination consideration. I am delighted to say that 'SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE' is on that list! The 16 films are:

Anomalisa
Home
Hotel Transylvania 2
Inside Out
Kahlil Gibranas The Prophet
Minions
Moomins on the Riviera
Regular Show: The Movie
Shaun the Sheep Movie
The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the World
The Good Dinosaur
The Laws of the Universe a Part 0
The Peanuts Movie
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Water
When Marnie Was There

The 88th Academy Awards nominations will be announced on Thursday, January 14, 2016.