The Monster Files: The Cybermats (CON episode): Difference between revisions
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* History of the [[Cybermat]]s in ''[[Doctor Who]]'' | * History of the [[Cybermat]]s in ''[[Doctor Who]]'' | ||
* Updating the design for the modern era. | * Updating the design for the modern era. | ||
* The different practical versions used in filming — the soft [[silicone]] model, the remote-controlled Cybermat, and a wired-up animatronic version whose mouth moved. | |||
== Additional topics covered == | == Additional topics covered == | ||
Revision as of 18:21, 6 November 2018
Steve Hughes as he appeared on the documentary
Monster File - The Cybermats was a documentary included as an extra feature on the Closing Time DVD.
Main subject
- History of the Cybermats in Doctor Who
- Updating the design for the modern era.
- The different practical versions used in filming — the soft silicone model, the remote-controlled Cybermat, and a wired-up animatronic version whose mouth moved.
Additional topics covered
- Matt Smith, in one take, accidentally wrecking an animatronic Cybermat with the frying pan. Afterwards, they held it together with gaffer's tape.
People interviewed
- Gareth Roberts (writer)
- Steve Hughes (director)
- Denise Paul (producer)
- Neill Gorton (prosthetics designer)
- Tim Rose (animatronics operator)
Home video releases
Monster File - The Cybermats was released on the Doctor Who: The Complete Sixth Series and Series 6: Part 2 DVD box sets.
