Olympics 2008 Monkey Movie - BBC Sport

The Olympics 08.08.08 http://www.bbc.co.uk/monkeyolympics
BBC Sport's marketing campaign and titles for the forthcoming Olympic Games are based upon the traditional Chinese folklore 'Journey to the West'. The animation and music were specially produced by Jamie Hewlett and Damon Albarn.


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this strangely ... ( 4 weeks ago by thefoxstudios1)
this strangely reminds me of Gorillaz
Done by Jamie ... ( 4 weeks ago by primateification1)
Done by Jamie Hewlett
@vVoytheek @ ... ( 4 weeks ago by DarkC4ve)
@vVoytheek @vVoytheek u know Son wukong/ Son Goku The monkey king? He is from a China legend a saga from the 7th century. there are 1000 copys like this. The most famous? Dragonball Son Goku, Wukong from LoL (i guess u mean him^^) is also a copy from this fictive Character... ofc Riot took some classic movements and gorillaz also.
Wukong with his magic stick (which can extend) and his cloud(which can fly).
Reminds me of the ... ( 4 weeks ago by Jamerific)
Reminds me of the Gorillaz music videos
Array ( 3 weeks ago by NeonKidz)
gorillaz???

Cant wait to see ... ( 3 weeks ago by PocketBeemRocket)
Cant wait to see what the BBC will whip up for this year's Olympics.
Hey isn't this how ... ( 3 weeks ago by NineSkullsOriginal)
Hey isn't this how Kim Jong-Il was born?
This is where ... ( 3 weeks ago by ScorpionNani)
This is where Wukong was created.
@Jamerific Because ... ( 3 weeks ago by iswearnothing)
@Jamerific Because it's the same animator. Jamie Hewlett :)
Another reason why ... ( 3 weeks ago by imahydra)
Another reason why i love Gorillaz :D
2012 is now here ... ( 3 weeks ago by Tokyorosebiz)
2012 is now here and although all the music for the London Olympic Games has already been decided for the Established Artists. Why can't an unknown BAND at least get a chance,
Have a listen to our song Go for Gold and enjoy the video. What man can beat Usain whilst Smoking, Ok he didn't win Gold but would you fight Ali (see video)
Please like, comment and pass to your friends.
We are going to try our best to establish this song on Youtube as the Alternative London 21012 Anthem
If only this song ... ( 3 weeks ago by Seriix12)
If only this song was longer :( ...
@ScorpionNani no, ... ( 3 weeks ago by TheGamezillaz)
@ScorpionNani no, wukong was created YEARS ago, long long time ago by i think it was the wan brothers, not sure
Happy 112th ... ( 3 weeks ago by FrogMcFroggeh)
Happy 112th birthday Wan Bros. Sorry I missed the other 111.
When does he go ... ( 3 weeks ago by Bigg0207)
When does he go super saiyan?
Array ( 2 weeks ago by ewriken)
wukong

this monkey gone to ... ( 2 weeks ago by Music7590)
this monkey gone to heaven :)
Jamie Hewlett you ... ( 2 weeks ago by SilentArtist269)
Jamie Hewlett you absolute LEGEND!! As a Gorillaz nutcase I, like some of you others, can't help but be reminded of the Gorillaz in those characters. The monkey is like 2D, the pig has to be Russel hands down and the water guy for some reason I feel is a cross between Murdoc and Noodle.
@Bigg0207 Funny ... ( 2 weeks ago by BanzaiLang)
@Bigg0207 Funny you say that since Goku in Dragon Ball is based of Wukong
anyone have the ... ( 2 weeks ago by dakayvakid)
anyone have the lyrics for this song?
fuck yeah Jamie ... ( 1 week ago by mylightside)
fuck yeah Jamie Hewlett!
london. youve got a ... ( 2 days ago by DampONion)
london. youve got a lot to compete with. this intro is amazing
@wonton2012 o! Ha . ... ( 2 days ago by DampONion)
@wonton2012 o! Ha . right. ha thanks for the info. cool, really looking forward to the London 2012 intro.


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