Puppet Pyramid

In this photo from the second to last day of principal photography for Team Smithereen, the new stunt puppet show from Dan Clark/W!ldbrain/Jetix Europe, puppet captains/puppeteers, Sean and Patrick Johnson; puppeteer, Russ Walko; and script supervisor/editor Erik Klassen keep Brave Little Francis, Whoop and Thrill Kat balanced precariously atop Stunt Pig.

Messy (Smelly) Work

Puppeteering on Team Smithereen, the new stunt puppet show from Dan Clark/W!ldbrain/Jetix Europe can be messy and smelly work. In this puppet captain/puppeteer Patrick Johnson performs Thrill Kat as he is hit in the head with a can of soup. Because the show is shot green screen prop masters and production designers, Brandon Minton and Lisa Coto chose to use nacho cheese soup for it's color. The soup also had a very strong odor, and very quickly the small production stage filled with the smell of nacho cheese.

Thrill Kat

This screen grab from Team Smithereen, the new stunt puppet show from Dan Clark/Wildbrain/Jetix Europe shows how the puppets look when all of the different elements are married together. The Thrill Kat puppet was shot against a green screen, the background plate was shot on location, and his eyes are digitally animated. Each shot of Team Smithereen is a special effects shot, comprised of many separate layers.

Meet the Stars of Team Smithereen

Meet the stars of Team Smithereen, the new stunt puppet show from Dan Clark/Wildbrain/Jetix Europe. In this promotional shot, stunt puppets Brave Little Francis, Whoop, Thrill Kat, and Stunt Pig pose in front of the Team Smithereen logo.

Puppets in Waiting

On the green screen production stage for Team Smithereen, the new stunt puppet show from Dan Clark/Wildbrain/Jetix Europe, the hero puppets lay in a fleece lined foam bed to keep them safe and ready for action.

Smithereen Puppeteers Laugh it Up

On the set of the new stunt puppet show Team Smithereen from creator Dan Clark and producing partners Wildbrain and Jetix Europe, puppet captain/puppeteer Sean Johnson, and puppeteers Russ Walko and Jonathan Kidder share a laugh between takes. Thirll Kat, dressed in his black light, glow in the dark sci-fi gear, is not having as much fun.

Team Smithereen Logos

Each member of the puppet stunt team in Team Smithereen, the new stunt puppet show from Dan Clark/Wildbrain/Jetix Europe have their own logo. Puppet captain, puppeteer and storyboard artist, Patrick Johnson designed all of the logos for the team. Team Logos from top to bottom: Whoop, Thrill Kat, Stunt Pig, Brave Little Francis.

Thrill Kat, Old and New

The original pitch puppets for Team Smithereen looked a bit different from the final versions. This photo shows the old Thrill Kat and the new Thrill Kat sculpt.

Team Smithereen Concept Art

In this Team Smithereen concept drawing by Dave Pressler, Thrill Kat is perched high atop one of his many stunt vehicles.