James & Tin Tin

October 24th, 2011

James Barriscale had good reason to be at this years Eurogamer Expo.

 

He plays lot’s of Heavies in “Tin Tin: Secrets Of The Unicorn” which is released this week by Ubisoft. He even played with himself (!) ahead of the launch and thought that the game looked great, adding:

“It was loads of fun and great to be working on such an event”

 

You can visit the games official site by clicking here.

 

 

 

 

 

Who’s Who?

October 12th, 2011

 

 

Some of you already know what we look like, but can you guess who the staff are in these baby snaps?

Janet, Sue, Tania, Will, Spin, Ann, Sarah, Linda, Christine are all pictured above, but can you work out which number they are?

 

Take a look at the numbered snaps and send your guesses to us on facebook.
Answers will be revealed soon….and we’ll rustle up a prize…like a cake.
Good luck!


Earshot Creative Prize Winner

October 11th, 2011

Congratulations to Harvey MCcabe, winner of the Earshot Creative Review Mystery Voice Competition.
Harvey and fellow DJ Lizzie Wolfenden were at Hobsons to claim their prize, a session with a voice over of their choice, Adam Rhys Dee, to record idents for student station KCL Radio.

 

Hobsons MD, Donna Lampton said
“Student radio is an important medium for young artists or producers starting their journey in the broadcast industry.
Hobsons is committed to unearthing young talent and we aim to continue connecting with and supporting people like Harvey. We look forward to next years competition.”

 

Steve Martin, presenter of The Earshot Creative Review podcast added “I’m delighted for Harvey and really pleased that this prize is going somewhere where it will make a real impact. Harvey is a deserving winner and his student radio station and its listeners will benefit as a result of his success.”

 

Best wishes to Harvey (pictured right), Lizzie and the rest of the team at KCL Radio.

Rob Brydon

September 30th, 2011

In MARK LAWSON TALKS TO ROB BRYDON, the interviewer discusses Swansea-born Rob’s life and career, from bit-part roles to his more acclaimed performances in Marion & Geoff, The Trip and Gavin & Stacey.

Tuesday 4 October 10.30 BBC 4

 

 

 

Gordon Kennedy

September 14th, 2011

Gordon (right) stars as Macdonald in an exciting and inventive four part comedy series called THE VERY OLD PRETENDERS. It explores what happens when two Jacobite soldiers from 1745 are found alive and well in a cave in Perthshire and have to be integrated into modern Scottish society. The series is produced by Gordon through his production company Absolute.

Begins Thursday 15 September 11pm BBC Radio 4

 

Teresa Gallagher

July 21st, 2011

Teresa is part of an illustrious cast of artists who have voiced the new animation film CARS 2. She plays ‘Maters Computer’. Whilst all the cars head for the World Grand Prix race Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.

In cinemas now

Tommy, Jo & the Laughing Cow

June 1st, 2011

Tommy Blaize and Jo Servi are both very experienced session singers and you can hear them together in the new LAUGHING COW commercial 

 

moo!

 

 

Red Red Robin

May 17th, 2011


Quite a few red red robins have come bob bob bobbing along to our garden here at Hobsons and the girls have discovered they are rather partial to a dried worm or six!!

Sha White

May 17th, 2011


Sha is once again featured as backing vocalist for legendary guitarist ERIC CLAPTON during his 2011 UK tour, which includes his current 14 night residence at the Royal Albert Hall. She has been part of Eric’s band since 2006.

Royal Albert Hall London  17 – 24 May and with Stevie Winwood 26 – 1 June

Martin Freeman

May 17th, 2011

Martin Freeman has been nominated in this year’s BRITISH ACADEMY TELEVISION AWARDS for his portrayal of Dr Watson in the BBC series SHERLOCK, a fast and funny remake of the Conan Doyle classic.

The winners will be announced on Sunday 22 May 8pm BBC1 + BBC HD