Grazlax Attacks synopses

The BBC have released the synopses for Episodes Three and Four of Wizards Vs Aliens Series One. The two-parter is titled Grazlax Attacks and will air on Nov 5 and Nov 6 at 5.15pm.

In episode three, Grazlax Attacks (Part One), Tom’s quiet Saturday at Benny’s house becomes a thrilling fight for their lives when the vicious alien Grazlax hunts them down. The two boys must learn to fight together, combining Tom’s magic with Benny’s science, or the Nekross’s savage pet will succeed – and devour them!

In Grazlax Attacks (Part Two), the Grazlax is out of control! But Tom’s used up all of his magic, and Benny’s scientific genius is useless against a creature from beyond the stars. It’s a race against time for both humans and Nekross, as the Grazlax menace grows – but will stopping the rampage leave any survivors at all?

First story details revealed!

The first story from the first series of Wizards Vs Aliens has premiered at the BFI in London and the the synopses for both parts have been released - check them out below.

Dawn of the Nekross (Part One)
Tom Clarke is hiding a secret - he's a schoolboy wizard! But when the magic-eating alien Nekross arrive on Earth, a battle for survival begins. Tom must use his magical powers to protect his family - but only the school geek, Benny, can help him against the plans of the terrifying Nekross King.

Dawn of the Nekross (Part One)
With his gran trapped in outer space, Tom and Benny must dare to go inside the mystical Chamber to ask the mysterious Randal Moon for help. But with time running out for Ursula, and Tom's dad joining the fight, can even a magical hobgoblin fight an enemy from beyond the Earth?

 Read an interview with show's co-creator, Russell T Davies, HERE.

ETA: Part One will air on CBBC at 5.15pm, Oct 29 with Part two airing a day later at the same time on the same channel.

First Look: The Nekross & clips

BBC children's show Newsround gave us our first look at The Nekross along with two clips from the show and an interview with its stars SCOTT HARAN (who plays Tom Clarke) and PERCELLE ASCOTT (Benny Sherwood) - watch it in the player above. The Nekross King is voiced by Brian Blessed (Flash Gordon, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord).

Download promotional pictures of The Nekross HERE

First Look - The Nekross!

 

The BBC have released new pictures of The Nekross from the first Wizards Vs Aliens story - click on the images for bigger versions. Included in the pictures are Varg (played by JEFFERSON HALL) and Lexi (played by GWENDOLINE CHRISTIE). Hall is known for his work on Game of Thrones as is Christie -  we revealed back in June that the Game of Thrones actress was working on the show (see HERE). Thanks to BBC Pictures.

WvA airdate

Whilst no date for the transmission of Wizards Vs Aliens has been officially announced, the first story is currently due to air in "Week 44" in the television schedules. Week 44 starts on Saturday 27th October and finishes Friday 2nd November. It debuts at the BFI in London on Oct 5.

Meanwhile, CBBC show Newsround will give us a first look at the Nekross this week on Sep 28.

New Promo Pics & Cast news!

The BBC have issued new promot pics for Wizards Vs Aliens featuring SCOTT HARAN (as Tom Clarke) and PERCELLE ASCOTT (as Benny Sherwood) - click on the images here for bigger versions. All images courtesy of BBC Pictures.

It has also been announced that actor BRIAN BLESSED will be providing the voice of the Nekross King. Blessed said, “Wizards Vs Aliens is hugely exciting and has a feeling of total originality. It is full of vision and brilliance. The earthly realistic scenes are so heartfelt and moving, and they contrast vividly with the universal feel of the Nekross King and his subjects. I find the whole concept miraculous and I am thrilled to be part of such an exciting project.”

BFI Screening

The BFI Southbank will be screening the first two episodes of Wizards Vs Aliens at 6.15pm on Oct 5 with a Q&A with cast and crew to follow (names TBC). Tickets go on sale to the public on Aug 21 at 11.30am - buy them HERE. We'll be at the event and will have all the news and a review shortly after.