Gladiators
UK
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PROJECT
Gladiators
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CLIENT
Hungry Bear for BBC Studios
Gladiators
UK
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PROJECT
Gladiators
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CLIENT
Hungry Bear for BBC Studios
Gladiators
UK
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PROJECT
Gladiators
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CLIENT
Hungry Bear for BBC Studios
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PROJECT BRIEF
Hungry Bear approached us to develop the full motion graphics ecosystem for the highly anticipated reboot of Gladiators.
They were looking for a visually powerful package that could deliver on several key fronts.
Hungry Bear approached us to develop the full motion graphics ecosystem for the highly anticipated reboot of Gladiators.
They were looking for a visually powerful package that could deliver on several key fronts.
First, it needed to enhance the in-arena storytelling through dynamic floor and climbing wall projections, as well as immersive LED visuals. Second, it had to provide a cohesive set of broadcast graphics that would allow for seamless integration between the live event and the TV experience at home.
And finally, the visual identity had to honour the iconic legacy of Gladiators - reimagined and revitalised for a new generation of fans.
This was a project of massive scale spanning floor projections, climbing walls, arena LED screens, and broadcast graphics. With 18 Gladiators and 15 new games across three series, every element needed a distinct.
impactful visual identity.
This was a project of massive scale spanning floor projections, climbing walls, arena LED screens, and broadcast graphics. With 18 Gladiators and 15 new games across three series, every element needed a distinct.
impactful visual identity.
This was a project of massive scale spanning floor projections, climbing walls, arena LED screens, and broadcast graphics. With 18 Gladiators and 15 new games across three series, every element needed a distinct.
impactful visual identity.
The arena screen graphics and projection content were designed to work in lockstep with real-time action, supporting storytelling while
enhancing the spectacle.
The arena screen graphics and projection content were designed to work in lockstep with real-time action, supporting storytelling while
enhancing the spectacle.
The arena screen graphics and projection content were designed to work in lockstep with real-time action, supporting storytelling while
enhancing the spectacle.
Our brief was to evolve the iconic 90s brand into something fit for a modern audience - slick, dynamic, and built for both live and broadcast.
Our brief was to evolve the iconic 90s brand into something fit for a modern audience - slick, dynamic, and built for both live and broadcast.
Our brief was to evolve the iconic 90s brand into something fit for a modern audience - slick, dynamic, and built for both live and broadcast.
The opening titles and Gladiator stat cards were our first opportunity to introduce the new era of Gladiators, establishing tone, scale, and attitude right out of the gate.
The opening titles and Gladiator stat cards were our first opportunity to introduce the new era of Gladiators, establishing tone, scale, and attitude right out of the gate.
The opening titles and Gladiator stat cards were our first opportunity to introduce the new era of Gladiators, establishing tone, scale, and attitude right out of the gate.
The final delivery was a comprehensive motion graphics ecosystem, spanning from live shows to screens to social media.
The final delivery was a comprehensive motion graphics ecosystem, spanning from live shows to screens to social media.
The final delivery was a comprehensive motion graphics ecosystem, spanning from live shows to screens to social media.
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RESULTS
The premiere episode attracted an average of 6 million viewers,
The premiere episode attracted an average of 6 million viewers,
The premiere episode attracted an average of 6 million viewers,
peaking at 6.4 million,
peaking at 6.4 million,
peaking at 6.4 million,
marking the BBC's biggest entertainment launch in seven years.
marking the BBC's biggest entertainment launch in seven years.
marking the BBC's biggest entertainment launch in seven years.
The official Instagram account boasts over 78,000 followers, sharing behind-the-scenes content - all using backdrops, names & emblems created as part of the graphics package.
The official Instagram account boasts over 78,000 followers, sharing behind-the-scenes content - all using backdrops, names & emblems created as part of the graphics package.
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WHAT OUR CLIENT SAID
What we did want to say, is thanks so much for everything you've done for the production. We couldn't be more grateful. You've catapulted Gladiators into the present day with your unbelievable designs and been so lovely to deal with along the way. Nothing was ever too much effort and your passion shone through! The show really wouldn't be the spectacle it is now, without your involvement and hard work.
What we did want to say, is thanks so much for everything you've done for the production. We couldn't be more grateful. You've catapulted Gladiators into the present day with your unbelievable designs and been so lovely to deal with along the way. Nothing was ever too much effort and your passion shone through! The show really wouldn't be the spectacle it is now, without your involvement and hard work.
James Pratt
Series Producer
