Heroes Unmasked

Heroes Unmasked

Ended First aired 25/Jul/2007 United Kingdom English 4 season(s) 46 episode(s)
Heroes Unmasked is a behind-the-scenes documentary television series of the American television series Heroes, made by the BBC and narrated by Anthony Head in series 1–2, and in series 3 by former Heroes actor Santiago Cabrera. The show aired after an episode was shown on BBC Two.

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Season 3 · Season 3
13 episode(s) · Air date: 01/Oct/2008
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S3E13
Heroes on the Run
Air date: 22/Dec/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

As Volume Three signs off in dramatic style, Heroes Unmasked ends with an equally thrilling climax. With exclusive behind-the-scenes action from the final moments, Heroes on the Run shows the heroes in their greatest danger yet. From exploding sets to gruelling fights, this truly no-holds-barred footage is sure to end with bruises and bloodshed. Also includes a sneak preview of the opening episode of Volume Four, which is set to kick off in style in the New Year.

Summary

As Volume Three signs off in dramatic style, Heroes Unmasked ends with an equally thrilling climax. With exclusive behind-the-scenes action from the final moments, Heroes on the Run shows the heroes in their greatest danger yet. From exploding sets to gruelling fights, this truly no-holds-barred footage is sure to end with bruises and bloodshed. Also includes a sneak preview of the opening episode of Volume Four, which is set to kick off in style in the New Year.

S3E12
The Music of Heroes
Air date: 17/Dec/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

The soundtrack to Heroes has been as distinctive and diverse as the Heroes themselves, and this week Heroes Unmasked joins composers Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman at their studios in Los Angeles to hear how their musical magic is created. Having once been part of Prince's Revolution, Wendy and Lisa have become highly regarded composers and performers in their own right, and from day one on Heroes they have engineered a sound that is that is both epic and ethereal. In an exclusive interview and behind the scenes access to the process behind their compositions, Wendy and Lisa reveal their inspirations behind the music of the series, and their excitement at being so key to the Heroes team.

Summary

The soundtrack to Heroes has been as distinctive and diverse as the Heroes themselves, and this week Heroes Unmasked joins composers Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman at their studios in Los Angeles to hear how their musical magic is created. Having once been part of Prince's Revolution, Wendy and Lisa have become highly regarded composers and performers in their own right, and from day one on Heroes they have engineered a sound that is that is both epic and ethereal. In an exclusive interview and behind the scenes access to the process behind their compositions, Wendy and Lisa reveal their inspirations behind the music of the series, and their excitement at being so key to the Heroes team.

S3E11
Heroes By Design
Air date: 10/Dec/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

Whether creating the future or the revisiting the past, building a set or adapting a location, designing Heroes is both vast and varied. With Haiti taking centre stage in Heroes this week, Heroes Unmasked steps back in time to look at how Production Designer Ruth Ammon and her team planned out their design from the very beginning. The cameras then jump forward to see how these designs were translated onto set, bringing the flavour of Haiti to the locations of Los Angeles.

Summary

Whether creating the future or the revisiting the past, building a set or adapting a location, designing Heroes is both vast and varied. With Haiti taking centre stage in Heroes this week, Heroes Unmasked steps back in time to look at how Production Designer Ruth Ammon and her team planned out their design from the very beginning. The cameras then jump forward to see how these designs were translated onto set, bringing the flavour of Haiti to the locations of Los Angeles.

S3E10
Let's Get Physical
Air date: 03/Dec/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

From striking visual effects, to shocking prosthetics and demanding fights, all the outstanding physical skills behind Heroes are on display. Find out how Suresh slithers out of his own cocoon in front of your very eyes, share the stage with Hayden Panettiere and Jack Coleman as they rehearse and perform their own stunts, and watch out for The Elephant Man which is surely the most gory piece of casting yet on Heroes.

Summary

From striking visual effects, to shocking prosthetics and demanding fights, all the outstanding physical skills behind Heroes are on display. Find out how Suresh slithers out of his own cocoon in front of your very eyes, share the stage with Hayden Panettiere and Jack Coleman as they rehearse and perform their own stunts, and watch out for The Elephant Man which is surely the most gory piece of casting yet on Heroes.

S3E9
Action!
Air date: 26/Nov/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

Heroes Unmasked comes straight from the director's chair this week, as the men and women at the helm of Heroes reveal what it takes to call the shots. From production meetings to technical recces, shot lists to storyboards, the journey from script to screen is followed with these eminent directors as they share their fears and thrills at leading such a massive production. Joining these directors on set with exclusive behind the scenes footage, it is clear that Heroes has recruited some of the best directing talent that Hollywood has to offer, as they reveal some of the tricks of the trade that makes Heroes such a visual treat.

Summary

Heroes Unmasked comes straight from the director's chair this week, as the men and women at the helm of Heroes reveal what it takes to call the shots. From production meetings to technical recces, shot lists to storyboards, the journey from script to screen is followed with these eminent directors as they share their fears and thrills at leading such a massive production. Joining these directors on set with exclusive behind the scenes footage, it is clear that Heroes has recruited some of the best directing talent that Hollywood has to offer, as they reveal some of the tricks of the trade that makes Heroes such a visual treat.

S3E6
Teenage Kicks
Air date: 05/Nov/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

Heroes Unmasked takes a further look into the trials and tribulations of troubled teen, Claire. Having come face to face with Sylar in episode one, she also has an absent dad and two mums to deal with. With Claire and her family in greater danger than ever before at the creepy hands of puppet master Eric Doyle, Unmasked pulls the strings of all the leading cast to see how they created scenes with such tension and fear. And through speaking to the show's producers and writers, Unmasked reveals how those sinister scenes with Sylar borrow from the greatest traditions of teenage horror movies to show how life for Claire Bennet will never be the same again.

Summary

Heroes Unmasked takes a further look into the trials and tribulations of troubled teen, Claire. Having come face to face with Sylar in episode one, she also has an absent dad and two mums to deal with. With Claire and her family in greater danger than ever before at the creepy hands of puppet master Eric Doyle, Unmasked pulls the strings of all the leading cast to see how they created scenes with such tension and fear. And through speaking to the show's producers and writers, Unmasked reveals how those sinister scenes with Sylar borrow from the greatest traditions of teenage horror movies to show how life for Claire Bennet will never be the same again.

S3E5
Shock of the Old
Air date: 29/Oct/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

As this week's episode of Heroes resurrects Arthur Petrelli, long thought to be dead, we look at the general idea of characters coming back from the dead, how they are introduced in the show, and how they change the relationships of the existing characters. Interviewed are Cristine Rose (Angela Petrelli), Adrian Pasdar (Nathan Petrelli), Milo Ventimiglia (Peter Petrelli) and Jack Coleman (HRG).

Summary

As this week's episode of Heroes resurrects Arthur Petrelli, long thought to be dead, we look at the general idea of characters coming back from the dead, how they are introduced in the show, and how they change the relationships of the existing characters. Interviewed are Cristine Rose (Angela Petrelli), Adrian Pasdar (Nathan Petrelli), Milo Ventimiglia (Peter Petrelli) and Jack Coleman (HRG).

S3E4
Playing God
Air date: 22/Oct/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

This episode explores the quasi-religious themes that are developing in Heroes, as the audience finally starts to find out where the various heroes and villains are getting their amazing powers from. Interviewed are Malcolm McDowell (Linderman), Cristine Rose (Angela Petrelli), Masi Oka (Hiro Nakamura) and executive producers Tim Kring and Mark Cossey.

Summary

This episode explores the quasi-religious themes that are developing in Heroes, as the audience finally starts to find out where the various heroes and villains are getting their amazing powers from. Interviewed are Malcolm McDowell (Linderman), Cristine Rose (Angela Petrelli), Masi Oka (Hiro Nakamura) and executive producers Tim Kring and Mark Cossey.

S3E3
On a Heroic Scale
Air date: 15/Oct/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

This episode explores how the technical crew is pushing the limits of current technology to pack effects worthy of a feature film into a weekly TV show. In particular, it goes behind the scenes of how the bank raid scene was filmed.

Summary

This episode explores how the technical crew is pushing the limits of current technology to pack effects worthy of a feature film into a weekly TV show. In particular, it goes behind the scenes of how the bank raid scene was filmed.

S3E2
New Heroes on the Block
Air date: 08/Oct/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

With this season of Heroes adding new villains to the show, this episode goes into the creation and design of the Level 5 containment facility that has been built to house them as they are captured. Writers and producers are also interviewed about how they manage to come up with a shocking cliffhanger at the end of each episode. Included is backstage footage of Jack Coleman (HRG), Kristen Bell(Elle), and Santiago Cabrera (Isaac Mendez).

Summary

With this season of Heroes adding new villains to the show, this episode goes into the creation and design of the Level 5 containment facility that has been built to house them as they are captured. Writers and producers are also interviewed about how they manage to come up with a shocking cliffhanger at the end of each episode. Included is backstage footage of Jack Coleman (HRG), Kristen Bell(Elle), and Santiago Cabrera (Isaac Mendez).

Season 2 · Season 2
10 episode(s) · Air date: 24/Apr/2008
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S2E9
Through Heroes Eyes
Air date: 19/Jun/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

The paintings have come to pass, and H.R.G's worst fears have come true. His friends have betrayed him, his family is mourning him, and now the Company's trapped him. Life for this ex-paper salesman really is in shreds. Through Heroes Eyes follows the journey of H.R.G to date that led up to his dramatic demise amidst the setting Californian sun, and hears from all the principal cast and production team as to how they brought a little of the Wild West into Heroes.

Summary

The paintings have come to pass, and H.R.G's worst fears have come true. His friends have betrayed him, his family is mourning him, and now the Company's trapped him. Life for this ex-paper salesman really is in shreds. Through Heroes Eyes follows the journey of H.R.G to date that led up to his dramatic demise amidst the setting Californian sun, and hears from all the principal cast and production team as to how they brought a little of the Wild West into Heroes.

S2E8
The Casting Couch
Air date: 12/Jun/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

In this episode, Heroes Unmasked takes a step behind the casting couch for some exclusive interviews with the casting agents. Kristen Bell discusses how she achieved her electric performance as Elle, Dana Davis talks about Monica's crazy stunts, and Stephen Tobolowsky tells Heroes Unmasked how he makes Bob a little ambiguous. Also featured are interviews with Nichelle Nichols (Nana Dawson), Zachary Quinto (Sylar), Nick D'Agosto (West), Noah Gray-Cabey (Micah), Milo Ventimiglia (Peter), George Takei (Kaito), Jeph Loeb, and Tim Kring.

Summary

In this episode, Heroes Unmasked takes a step behind the casting couch for some exclusive interviews with the casting agents. Kristen Bell discusses how she achieved her electric performance as Elle, Dana Davis talks about Monica's crazy stunts, and Stephen Tobolowsky tells Heroes Unmasked how he makes Bob a little ambiguous. Also featured are interviews with Nichelle Nichols (Nana Dawson), Zachary Quinto (Sylar), Nick D'Agosto (West), Noah Gray-Cabey (Micah), Milo Ventimiglia (Peter), George Takei (Kaito), Jeph Loeb, and Tim Kring.

S2E7
New World Disorder
Air date: 05/Jun/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

In season 1, our heroes had to save the cheerleader to save the world. This time, the stakes are raised and it's now a deadly virus that's set to wipe out the globe. In an episode where you're not quite sure who to believe, Stephen Tobolowsky (Bob Bishop) talks us though the global threat that the virus plays and the Company's attempts to stop it. The task of changing history falls on the shoulders of Peter Petrelli, who gives his side of the story, as he befriends a new hero.

Summary

In season 1, our heroes had to save the cheerleader to save the world. This time, the stakes are raised and it's now a deadly virus that's set to wipe out the globe. In an episode where you're not quite sure who to believe, Stephen Tobolowsky (Bob Bishop) talks us though the global threat that the virus plays and the Company's attempts to stop it. The task of changing history falls on the shoulders of Peter Petrelli, who gives his side of the story, as he befriends a new hero.

S2E6
Travelling in Style
Air date: 29/May/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

From feudal Japan to future New York, it's up to the production team to create the look and style of the show and bring these worlds to life. So with the arrival of the Dawson family on our screens, how did they find the New Orleans locations in the middle of LA? With insights into Heroes' shooting style and graphic look, Heroes Unmasked finds out what goes into turning the writer's words on the script, to the stunning worlds on screen, whether filming in their Hollywood studio, out on location, or using the magic of CGI.

Summary

From feudal Japan to future New York, it's up to the production team to create the look and style of the show and bring these worlds to life. So with the arrival of the Dawson family on our screens, how did they find the New Orleans locations in the middle of LA? With insights into Heroes' shooting style and graphic look, Heroes Unmasked finds out what goes into turning the writer's words on the script, to the stunning worlds on screen, whether filming in their Hollywood studio, out on location, or using the magic of CGI.

S2E5
Sweet Dreams
Air date: 22/May/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

Matt Parkman is a cop who is down on his luck. He's lost his wife, he's made Molly fall into a coma, and now he knows his own dad has the power to manipulate minds. Matt really is having a nightmare, in more ways than one. This episode features candid interviews with Greg Grunberg, Adrian Pasdar and the behind-the-scenes teams, as they reveal the brain power behind one of the most complex sequences to date, and the haunting yet stunning nightmare scenes that provide the setting for Nathan and Matt's battle royale.

Summary

Matt Parkman is a cop who is down on his luck. He's lost his wife, he's made Molly fall into a coma, and now he knows his own dad has the power to manipulate minds. Matt really is having a nightmare, in more ways than one. This episode features candid interviews with Greg Grunberg, Adrian Pasdar and the behind-the-scenes teams, as they reveal the brain power behind one of the most complex sequences to date, and the haunting yet stunning nightmare scenes that provide the setting for Nathan and Matt's battle royale.

S2E4
When Worlds Collide
Air date: 15/May/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

With new heroes come new powers - but none so dark as the black tears of Maya. Emitting a black poison that kills all around her, Maya's power is a burden, as unwelcome to her as to those around her. With her twin brother Alejandro as her antidote, the siblings are on the run, leaving a wake of death and destruction in their path.

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With new heroes come new powers - but none so dark as the black tears of Maya. Emitting a black poison that kills all around her, Maya's power is a burden, as unwelcome to her as to those around her. With her twin brother Alejandro as her antidote, the siblings are on the run, leaving a wake of death and destruction in their path.

S2E3
What the Butlers Saw
Air date: 08/May/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

We take a look at the Bennet family and how they are adjusting to their new life underground. As well as look into Claire's regenerative powers some more.

Summary

We take a look at the Bennet family and how they are adjusting to their new life underground. As well as look into Claire's regenerative powers some more.

S2E1
Japanese Idol
Air date: 24/Apr/2008 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

Unmasked goes behind the scenes of Hiro's journey to feudal Japan as he meets his childhood hero Takezo Kensei. The audience learns how feudal Japan came into being, and meets some of the new faces who are about to start their heroic journeys.

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Unmasked goes behind the scenes of Hiro's journey to feudal Japan as he meets his childhood hero Takezo Kensei. The audience learns how feudal Japan came into being, and meets some of the new faces who are about to start their heroic journeys.

Season 1 · Season 1
21 episode(s) · Air date: 25/Jul/2007
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S1E21
The Story so far
Air date: 05/Dec/2007 · Time: 21:45
Summary

A look back at the first series of Heroes, with exclusive contributions from cast and celebrity fans including Fearne Cotton, Reggie Yates, Angela Griffin, Ricky Gervais and Jon Culshaw. Critics and writers Danny Wallace and Andrew Collins look at where Heroes now resides in the sci-fi landscape, and there are snippets from the Heroes world tour, footage from fan conventions and a sneak preview of the second series.

Summary

A look back at the first series of Heroes, with exclusive contributions from cast and celebrity fans including Fearne Cotton, Reggie Yates, Angela Griffin, Ricky Gervais and Jon Culshaw. Critics and writers Danny Wallace and Andrew Collins look at where Heroes now resides in the sci-fi landscape, and there are snippets from the Heroes world tour, footage from fan conventions and a sneak preview of the second series.

S1E19
The Director's Cut
Air date: 28/Nov/2007 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

Heroes Unmasked profiles the life and work of acclaimed director John Badham who gives a candid view of life behind the lens on Heroes.

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Heroes Unmasked profiles the life and work of acclaimed director John Badham who gives a candid view of life behind the lens on Heroes.

S1E9
Dark Angel Gabriel
Air date: 19/Sep/2007 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

Heroes Unmasked goes behind the scenes to gain a fantastic insight into Sylar and what makes this watchmaker tick. THIS CLIP WILL CONTAIN GORY SCENES.

Summary

Heroes Unmasked goes behind the scenes to gain a fantastic insight into Sylar and what makes this watchmaker tick. THIS CLIP WILL CONTAIN GORY SCENES.

S1E7
Voices
Air date: 05/Sep/2007 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

Voices gives a chance for actor Greg Grunberg, who plays Matt Parkman, and Heroes creator Tim Kring to reveal more about the man behind the mind reading.

Summary

Voices gives a chance for actor Greg Grunberg, who plays Matt Parkman, and Heroes creator Tim Kring to reveal more about the man behind the mind reading.

S1E6
Double Trouble
Air date: 29/Aug/2007 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

Unmasked takes a look at the two sides of one Niki Sanders, and catches up with the prosthetics team behind the scenes, who create the gruesome corpses that Jessica leaves in her trail.

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Unmasked takes a look at the two sides of one Niki Sanders, and catches up with the prosthetics team behind the scenes, who create the gruesome corpses that Jessica leaves in her trail.

S1E5
Painting the Future
Air date: 22/Aug/2007 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

Painted on screen by the hands of drug addled artist Isaac Mendez, off camera, there is a team of artists, designers and prop hands to bring these works of art to life.

Summary

Painted on screen by the hands of drug addled artist Isaac Mendez, off camera, there is a team of artists, designers and prop hands to bring these works of art to life.

S1E4
Hiro Worship
Air date: 15/Aug/2007 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

As ‘Heroes Unmasked’ joins Heroes on set on the streets of ‘Tokyo’, “Hiro worship” relives the highs and lows of Hiro and his sidekick Ando as they embark on this journey of a lifetime.

Summary

As ‘Heroes Unmasked’ joins Heroes on set on the streets of ‘Tokyo’, “Hiro worship” relives the highs and lows of Hiro and his sidekick Ando as they embark on this journey of a lifetime.

S1E3
The Dreamer
Air date: 08/Aug/2007 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

This episode takes a closer look at Peter and how he is fuelled by his destiny to give up his job as a hospice nurse to do something bigger and better. And there is nothing bigger than saving the world.

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This episode takes a closer look at Peter and how he is fuelled by his destiny to give up his job as a hospice nurse to do something bigger and better. And there is nothing bigger than saving the world.

S1E2
Growing Pains
Air date: 01/Aug/2007 · Time: 21:45 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

“Growing Pains” catches up with Hayden Panettiere as she talks us through how she came to walk through fire, and exactly how that hand got so mangled.

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“Growing Pains” catches up with Hayden Panettiere as she talks us through how she came to walk through fire, and exactly how that hand got so mangled.

Season 0 · Specials
2 episode(s) · Air date: 15/Sep/2007
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S0E2
Heroes Return
Air date: 17/Apr/2008 · Time: 21:45
Summary

This BBC Two Heroes Unmasked special takes a look back at the success of the first season of Heroes. The show also takes an exclusive peek at the much anticipated second season of Heroes, featuring interviews with all the main cast, including Milo Ventimiglia (Peter Petrelli), Ali Larter (Niki Sanders), Greg Grunberg (Matt Parkman) and the show's creator, Tim Kring.

Summary

This BBC Two Heroes Unmasked special takes a look back at the success of the first season of Heroes. The show also takes an exclusive peek at the much anticipated second season of Heroes, featuring interviews with all the main cast, including Milo Ventimiglia (Peter Petrelli), Ali Larter (Niki Sanders), Greg Grunberg (Matt Parkman) and the show's creator, Tim Kring.

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