Heroes Unmasked

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Heroes Unmasked
Heroes Unmasked on BBC

Heroes Unmasked is a set of behind-the-scenes videos produced by BBC Two which give insight to the making of Heroes. It airs in a fifteen-minute slot after the main Heroes episode.

A New Dawn

Aired on July 25, 2007

This episode introduces the characters and creators behind Heroes, and presents interviews and behind-the-scenes clips of filming from How to Stop an Exploding Man. It features interviews with most of the cast excluding future characters Sylar and D.L. Hawkins. This episode was aired after the first showing of Genesis and Don't Look Back in a double bill.

Growing Pains

Aired on August 1, 2007

This episode focuses on Claire Bennet, and features an interview with Hayden Panettiere on the set of the burning train wreck. It also offers behind-the-scenes action of the filming of that scene.

The Dreamer

Aired on August 8, 2007

This episode centers around Peter Petrelli, and includes an interview with Milo Ventimiglia, who talks about Peter's dreams, hopes, and ambitions. It also includes a behind-the-scenes look at filming Peter's fall and flying scene with Nathan.

Hiro Worship

Aired on August 15, 2007

This episode focuses on Hiro Nakamura, and features behind-the-scenes interviews with Masi Oka, James Kyson Lee, Milo Ventimiglia and Greg Grunberg. It is also explained how the time-freezing scenes are accomplished, with use of green-screen technology as well as the actors' miming to get the desired effect.

Painting the Future

Aired on August 22, 2007

This episode focuses on Isaac Mendez. It features interviews with Santiago Cabrera, Tim Sale and Tim Kring. It also takes a look at the making of Isaac's paintings and how they are reproduced on the screen.

Double Trouble

Aired on August 29, 2007

This episode focuses on Niki/Jessica Sanders. Includes interviews with Ali Larter and Milo Ventimiglia

Voices

Aired on September 5, 2007

This episode focuses on Matt Parkman, and contains interviews with Greg Grunberg, Matthew John Armstrong, Jeph Loeb and Tim Kring.

The HRG Files

Aired on September 12, 2007

This episode focuses on Noah Bennet and contains interviews with Jack Coleman, James Kyson Lee, Tim Kring and Jeph Loeb.

Dark Angel Gabriel

Aired on September 19, 2007

This episode focuses on Sylar and contains interviews with Zachary Quinto, Greg Grunberg and Tim Kring.

Mohinder's Journey

"Aired September 26, 2007"

Focusing on Mohinder Suresh and featuring interviews with Sendhil Ramamurthy, Jeph Loeb and Tim Kring.

The Invisible Touch

"Aired October 3, 2007"

Focuses on the procedure of casting people from around the globe, including Masi Oka, Greg Grunberg, Sendhil Ramamurthy and James Kyson Lee. But particularly focusing on British actor Christopher Eccleston. Includes interviews with Tim Kring, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Greg Grunberg, Masi Oka, James Kyson Lee, and Milo Ventimiglia.

Telling Tales

"Due to air October 10, 2007"

Talks to Tim Kring about writing and structuring the script of Heroes.

Trivia

• The narrator for the show is Anthony Head.
• At the end of each show, there is a clip of a scene from an upcoming episode of Heroes.
• Heroes Unmasked has been able to gain exclusive interviews with many of the cast and crew of the show. In fact, the only principal actor who has not yet appeared is Noah Gray-Cabey.
• The interviews mostly take place in the set for Isaac's loft.

Gallery

• 
  "A New Dawn" intertitle
• 
  "Growing Pains" intertitle
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  "The Dreamer" intertitle
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  "Hiro Worship" intertitle
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  "Painting the Future" intertitle
• 
  "Double Trouble" intertitle

External Links

• Heroes Unmasked on BBC
• YouTube videos:
  • A New Dawn
  • Growing Pains: Part 1 · Part 2
  • The Dreamer: Part 1 · Part 2
  • Hiro Worship: Part 1 · Part 2
  • Painting the Future: Part 1 · Part 2
  • Double Trouble: Part 1 · Part 2
  • Voices: Part 1 · Part 2