In case you're wondering, yes Stephen Fry is narrating Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins. I sat down with the man I've idolized since I was prepubescent this afternoon and laid down the track. He was as lovely as you might expect, his performance exceeded my wildest expectations and he pronounced the script 'very funny'. Well, if that didn't just make my year.
 

He also suggested I rope Michael Sheen in for a cameo, as he not only can play anyone but is a friend of Wittertainment. Perhaps he'd be up for portraying a sociopathic wizard with the head of a gorilla?

If you've been reading The Sydney Morning Herald, The Sunday Telegraph, The Age, The Herald Sun or the front page of this morning's Australian, you might have seen one of the Seven Shells' designed print ads for the  historic Tommy & Phil Emmanuel: 50th Anniversary Tour.



This is the second time the boys have toured together in 15 years, so it's a rare treat - and as incredible as they are solo, together they make some real Emmanuel magic. Tickets are on sale now and you can get the details here.

We're giving you a sneak peak at 'Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins'!

In this scene from the film, Benjamin dreams about watching his boyhood idols - Johnny Leroy and the Impulsives - perform, and his dream is invaded by the sinister Lord Emmerich.

Starring Andrew Griscti, Jon Sewell, Riley Maher and Tim Sampson.


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We thought it was about time you met the man playing Benjamin Sniddlegrass himself, so here you go - Episode 2 of BEHIND THE CAULDRON!

From now until the end of production, we'll be giving you some behind-the-scenes looks as the making of Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins. First up, a look at the soundtrack recording session:

It's in the can! Check out some photos from the School Variations recording session.

Seven Shells Media is thrilled to announce the cast for our upcoming audio production 'School Variations'.

Gavin Owen and Andrew Griscti will star as Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. This is the first spoken word production for Owen and Griscti, who have appeared together on stage multiple times over the years. This is the second private detective character for Owen, having appeared as Robert Gould in the 2008 Seven Shells Media short film, Damaged Goods.


Jemima Stratton, who played beleaguered PA Kelly Meadows in 2009's Have A Cigar, will play Mary Morstan, while Dorian Newstead (Truth Alone Wounds) will take on the role of Professor James Moriarty. Linda Newstead will appear as the Postmistress.

The show was written by Jeremy Dylan, inspired by the immortal characters of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and will be released late this year.

Check out our music video for American country legend Buddy Goode's latest single - a touching song dedicated to his son, Buddy Jr.




The clip features redheaded youngster Stuart Owen as Buddy Junior.

Today, we are pleased to announce to announce start of production on Seven Shells Media's first audio drama - 'School Variations' by writer/director Jeremy Dylan.

The play follows the exploits of Australian-born Cambridge undergraduates Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, who moonlight as consulting detectives to pay their way through university. But when they go up against Professor James Moriarty, they may have hit upon their toughest case yet.

'Conan Doyle's characters have proved remarkably resilient to adaptation over the years,' says writer-director Jeremy Dylan. 'We've had Sherlock the teenager, Sherlock fights the Nazis, Sherlock in retirement, fat Sherlock, bald Sherlock - the list is endless. I feel we've captured the essence of Doyle's characters, while transplanting them to a contemporary setting'.

School Variations will be recorded in May for a release later this year.

Gave the old girl a bit of a dust-off. Looks good, eh? Thanks to NextEdge Group for the coding!