MCM London Comic Con

 Absolutely mad! Surreal! Crazy!

I'm a big ol' nerd, so I've been to many comic cons in my time, including the prestigious MCM London - the biggest in the UK.

But to my astonishment my work on Transformers: CYBERWORLD has led to me being on a flipping panel! About the show! Such an honour and wonderful experience.

I still can't believe the response we have received from the fandom - and it was really, really great getting to share the experience with a bunch of engaged fellow nerds from the glitz and glamour of the stage.

(Not that it was a massive thing, but still huge to me.)

I fully blacked out and don't remember what I said. But I would do it again for sure - hopefully the show continues long enough for us to visit a convention again in the future!

I was there alongside my fellow writer Ryan Denham, Voice Director Joe Lewis and four of the five amazing voice talent we work with on every episode: James Alexander, Jessica Carroll, Shogo Miyakita and Jack Ayres!

Our gracious moderator was also one of our Executive Producers Tayhan Mustafa.

We played the full theme song and also showed a small snippet of that weekend's episode. As well as having an audience Q&A.

I'm so humbled and thankful, and still can't believe it happened!

R-L: Shogo Miyakita, Jack Ayres, James Alexander, Jessica Carroll, Joe Lewis, Tayhan Mustafa, Ali Lightfoot

I was listed on the website!

(Big shout out to James for kicking off and organising the whole thing for us!)

Omchat

Updates on the illustration I did for the Omcha tea labels. My work has started rolling out on the products!

I got some beautiful official product photos from owner Meg, and it's really amazing to see my images sitting within context on a real product. That people can buy!

photos provided by Omcha.

In the Feels

 As I mentioned in my last post, I'm very much head down in Transformers: CYBERWORLD. It's a lot of fun and I'm very much enjoying it, despite how intense and stressful it can be sometimes.

That being said, I am still putting my feelers out for other things. I've had a couple of conversations and my fingers are crossed to work on some more exciting projects.

I'm more than happy to work on things alongside Transformers and I'm looking to keep writing that show for as long as they'll let me.

I'm also really, really keen to look into the Doctor Who preschool show that is being developed. I've been sleuthing for leads for a while and I haven't got anything concrete yet. I'm a big fan of the show and sci-fi in general and my experience in kid's entertainment just feels like an ideal fit.

If you happen to be reading this and know of anything or any way I can get in touch with the people working on the show - please let me know!!
(I'm just super keen, guys!)

Transform and Roll Out!

 I've been deep in the Transformers mines for some time and not surfaced for air - but the show it doing really great!

We're up to Episode 9 which is the end of the first mini-arc in the story, and there's a compiled version of all the episodes so far available on the channel right now!

That's just under 45mins of pure Cyberworld goodness, and ideal to catch up if you've not been watching until now.

Give it a watch over on the Transformers Official YouTube.

New episode (10) will drop on the 4th of October, so keep your eyes peeled!

All Aboard the Transformers Omnibus

 My show Transformers: CYBERWORLD premiered just over a month ago - we're still deep in production, but I'm so pleased with how it is going and the reception it has garnered from the fandom.

If you haven't yet seen it, there is an episode 1-4 compilation released today that will catch you up on the story so far:

Transformers: CYBERWORLD on the TransformersOfficial YouTube channel

Do please check it out - and let me know what you think. New episodes will be going live (nearly) every Saturday until June 2026.

All on the TransformersOfficial YouTube channel. Subscribe to keep on top of it.

Transformers Tech-Specs

 In the run up to the show premiering on the 12th of July, we've been releasing a number of character stat profiles, as teaser shorts.

There'll be plenty more weekly as we get closer to Episode 01 (and beyond!)

You can see the full collection here on this playlist - which is updated regularly. Get to grips with our cast ahead of watching the show...

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7VEq3tXc6hvGGvp1gHbL0OhQoDYsz5qV&feature=shared

Get That (Tea) Bag!

 It's been a lengthy time chipping away at the list of designs - but the Omcha label project is finally complete!

I have yet to see any of the images in print or packaging - but I will share as soon as I get any updates.

It was a lovely project and I'm happy to have been commissioned to make them.

Do please buy some tea from Meg, if you are so inclined. Depending on when you're reading this - it might even come with one of my illustrations on it!

Omcha.co.uk - people and planet friendly teas and events.

Til All Are Won!

The first official teaser trailer for the project I've been working on has finally dropped!

May I introduce Transformers: CYBERWORLD a brand new YouTube web-series from Hasbro Studios UK.

I've been working on this for nearly 10 months at this point and I've not been able to talk about it at all. But my name is on the IMDb and the show is officially announced so I am copping up to it.

I developed the show for series from a concept (and toyline) provided by the team at Hasbro, and I am the Head Writer for the 36 episode run.

It's so very exciting and I'm so pumped to share the show with the fandom and world. The first episode premieres on 12th July this year - just over a month away. We're still in the thick of production (and will be well up until the finale) but it's coming to life!

I've already seen the first few episodes coming together and hopefully you all love it as much as we do. The team is fantastic, the cast is brilliant, I can't wait for people to see what we've all worked so hard to produce.

Big love and big thank.

General Update

 There's been a bit of radio silence from me here, of late. The Omcha label project is still coming along - still hoping to launch on schedule.

I am also continuing to work on a larger scale project that I've been a part of for around 6-7 months now. Which should continue for at least the rest of the year.

Unfortunately, I am not at liberty to share details at this juncture - but once it goes live I should be able to publish some posts and information about my involvement. It's very exciting and I hope it will be well received by all those who watch it.

What I can say is that with any luck it will be out this year (in few months, no less!) and it will be free to watch on YouTube - so please tune in once I start spouting about it non-stop!

Thanks gang!

Tea Timings

 Working my way through the long list of images for Omcha.

Going well so far!

Omcha Branding Project

Following on from the success of the animated brewing guide, I have been commissioned to make a series of bespoke packaging labels for all the tea varieties and blends in the Omcha range - to keep a consistent visual language with the imagery I already made. 

It's an exciting (if slightly daunting) project, and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity. In short time my illustrations will be on packaging for people to purchase around the world!

partial list of illustrations

I'm already working through a large list of possible labels that I've been given - which will be used for current or future tea products.

Some work in progress images. The range is expected to launch around June 2025.

Sad Firetruck Noise 🚒

 It would seem that the show reboot I was writing for has moved production internally. There are still 3 and a half episodes I wrote that have not yet been produced - if they make it to launch I will update here.

My services as an animatic artist and writer are still available to those interested. Example below:

Omcha Tea Guide

 I'm so happy to announce that the final version of the animated tea brewing guide is now available!

Watch now at OMCHA.CO.UK

This was a great project and I look forward to future collaborations with Omcha!