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Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's BBC Olympics film revealed

Watch the Gorillaz duo's 'Monkey' characters online now

The title sequence for the forthcoming BBC coverage of the Olympic Games 2008 – created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett – has appeared online.

The pair's BBC Olympic Games title sequence is available to watch now.

The two-minute sequence features three characters from the duo's opera, 'Monkey: Journey To The West', which came to the London Royal Opera House last night (July 23).

The characters – Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy – travel to the Beijing National Stadium, performing a variety of Olympic game-style activities on the way, battling monsters and overcoming obstacles.

Watch the BBC Olympic Games title sequence online now at BBC.co.uk.
 

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oneironaut 

Sep 12, 2008

fucking unbelievable. these guys should create a digital ruler of the planet.

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