How do we decide what movies to make? Well, thanks for asking, Chris. Believe it or not, all our movies are sourced from inquisitive people like you.
At the start of every movie Tim reads out a letter that has come to us from a child or teacher somewhere in the world. We get 1000′s of these emails and letters every year.
Some geniune real life examples:
- “Dear Tim & Moby, I think you should show a video on myspace. A lot of people use it and it is sometimes dangerous. Can you teach me a little bit more about it please?”
- “Dear Tim & Moby, How do you make and design toys and remote control cars?”
- “Dear Tim & Moby, Why do alligator mums and dads eat their babies when they’re little?”
- “Dear Tim & Moby, Hi there, I’m going to be teaching year 2 children about making an emergency call to 999. Can I suggest that you make a video clip about what the procedure would be, what questions they would be asked when they call and what constitutes an emergency? Your site is great and I will be signing up when my trial is up. Thanks!”
- “Dear Tim & Moby, Can you make a film about polymer?”
- “Dear Tim and Moby, what is anime or manga? I have heard its some kind of Japanese art form.”
- “Dear Tim & Moby, Cheese: I love cheese, I can’t get enough of the stuff, so how do you make it and where does it come from?”
What happens to my suggestion after I send it in?
Tim and Moby write back to everyone who writes in to request a movie (assuming you include your contact details).
All movie suggestions go into a queue where they are regularly discussed and, if we think it’s a topic we want to explore or enough people ask for it (or someone really goes the extra mile to suggest a movie) then we’ll likely go ahead and do it.
What movies we do is up to Tim and Moby, so there’s no guarantees. But you never know if you don’t try, right?
We LOVE getting suggestions from BrainPOPpers. So why not get your class to submit Tim and Moby letters on topics that interest them?
Wouldn’t you like to claim “that’s me!” in a Tim and Moby movie?
So if you have a topic you’d like to see BrainPOP UK explaining then you could send us “Dear_Tim_and_Moby”_letter and email it to timandmoby@brainpop.co.uk or post it into us:
Tim & Moby
BrainPOP UK
267, Banbury road,
Oxford
OX2 7HT
We’d especially like to see UK specific movie ideas – history, geography, famous British figures, culture and so on.
Remember, the foundation of BrainPOP UK is YOU. So keep your movie ideas coming!
PS: Who knows what other goodies we give to the lucky someone that gets their movie made?
August 10th, 2009 at 3:40 am
I LOVE your videos! Moby does seriously weirdly funny stuff to Tim, and himself (especially on the Introduction Movie where he was a female teacher). I come to your Website every time!
August 10th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Thanks for the compliments. Moby has a weird sense of humour but he always makes us laugh! Poor old Tim.
September 6th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Dear Tim and Moby,
My teacher is teaching us how to divide equivalent fractions.can you please tell me all about them ?
From,Wylker
September 7th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Hi Wylker!
You certainly can find loads of our movies on the site. In fact, and this is up to the minute news, we’ve just doubled the number of Maths movies. We’ve run a search for you on BrainPOP UK on “divide equivalent fractions” and these are the movies that came back:
http://www.brainpop.co.uk/search/results.weml?keyword=divide+equivalent+fraction
So check out that link – we can personally recommend this one:
http://www.brainpop.co.uk/category_40/subcategory_572/subjects_3515/preview.weml
Thanks for your comment.
Tim and Moby
October 12th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
dear, Tim and mody i what is the purpose of the saceremt Eucharist?
sinserly sam sherwood
October 14th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Hi Sam,
That’s a very good question. We’ll make sure our team add it to their ideas for new movies.
Thanks
Tim & Moby
October 29th, 2009 at 2:50 am
Dear Tim and Moby,
We are talking about on-demands in language arts right now. What are some good methods to improve your writing?
Thanks,
Elle Simms.
(KY)
October 29th, 2009 at 2:53 am
Oh and i have another question! Why do we get constipated when we eat certain foods?
October 29th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Hi Elle,
A good question. This article is a pretty good place to start: http://constipation.emedtv.com/constipation/foods-that-cause-constipation.html (this is not a BrainPOP site so it’s up to you if you follow their advice). We also have a really cool “Human Digestion” movie that you can find here: http://www.brainpop.co.uk/science/lifeprocessesanimalsandplants/digestivesystem/preview.weml
Good luck!
Tim & Moby
October 29th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
There’s lots you can learn on how to improve your writing. There are 2 major things you can do that will help improve your writing: 1) Read, read, read – as much as you can and 2) understand as best you can who your audience are. You can find loads of movies about writing in this subject page on BrainPOP UK: http://www.brainpop.co.uk/english/readingandwriting/
And remember, writing should be huge amounts of fun so write about things you love! Have fun!
Tim & Moby
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Dear Tim and Moby,
I love your site!!
November 2nd, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Dear Tim and moby,
I love your website. Since i am a teacher i show all your videos to my class on the smart board and they love it! but i just have one question how do you send questions to tim and moby?
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:42 am
Hi Melody!
Great to hear you show BrainPOP UK movies on your SMART board. To submit a suggestion to Tim & Moby see the link in the blog post above “send us “Dear_Tim_and_Moby”_letter” – you can print it out and send it in from your pupils or…simply email us! http://www.brainpop.co.uk/support/contactus/
Tim & Moby
November 11th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
who was the only englished capped player to player for 5 differernt premier teams and get sent off for all 5 teams ?
November 12th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
You got us there, jjj. We have no idea, even asking all the BrainPOPpers we know. But we have a sneaky suspicion you do…
Tim & Moby
December 2nd, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Dear Tim and Moby,
How do you build a battery buggies?
Some of the Science Olympiad teammates are competing
in the Battery Buggy competition.
Do you have any suggestions?
December 8th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Dear Tim and Moby, how are cherrys form?
December 8th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Hi AJ,
We hadn’t come across “Battery buggies” before but apparently they’re an old tradition that’s starting to come back into favour. Have a look at the “Battery buggy” wiki page here, which also gives you an introduction to constructing one:
http://scioly.org/w/index.php?title=Battery_Buggy_B
You could also check out our “Battery” and “Electricity” (which also tells you about the 3 parts of a circuit) movies.
If you are entering this year’s Science Olympiad too we all wish you the best of luck!
Tim & Moby
December 8th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Hi Veronica,
There’s a wonderful article here that tells you everything you could ever need to know about cherries: http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Cherries.html.
If you want to know how cherries grow then go and check out this page from The Seed Site: http://theseedsite.co.uk/fruits.html. It tells us that the cherry is a “Drupe – a single fleshy fruit with a hard stone which contains the single seed.”
We’d also suggest you watch our “Pollination” movie which tells you about the life cycle of seeds.
Tim & Moby
December 18th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Dear Tim and Moby,
What is an albino and what causes it?
Regards,
Judah
December 21st, 2009 at 9:56 am
Hi Juda,
Albinism is a genetic inheritence when the body can’t produce melanin pigment. Melanin helps protect the skin from ultraviolet light coming from the Sun. The more melanin you have in your skin the darker you are – so having no melanin means people with Albinism have very pale skin and white blonde hair. Melenin also forms part of the eye development, which is why Albinos can have eye problems from birth.
Wikipedia has a good list of Albinism support groups.
We’ve also got a movie on Genetics that you might be interested in taking a look at.
Thanks for your question – we’ll add it to our list.
Tim & Moby
December 25th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Dear tim and moby,
I have a question,How is hair made and why does it split? Hope no one chose that yet! And i hope ur website is proteced becaue ur always tellin us we should go on safe websites, but if your weebstie isnt safe, whats the point?
January 4th, 2010 at 10:25 am
Hi Edwina,
That’s a great question but we’ve got a “Hair” movie on the site already.
Our website is safe to use. And yes you should always try to go to safe websites. We’re not sure what you mean by “safe” but if it’s viruses and things like that check out our “Virus” movie (and install and keep up to date a good anti virus protection program too!).
If you mean safe for kids to use you have to use your best judgement or ask an adult. Have a look at our “Online safety” movie where we talk about how to keep safe when using the internet.
Tim & Moby
January 16th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Dear Tim and Moby,
i might have anxiety but i dont know what the symtoms are will you help me please!
January 16th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
dear tim and moby,
how does moby talk like a person?
January 21st, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Hi Amber,
Moby does not talk. Well, he kind of does…but only in the Beepish language, known only to robots. There is one movie where Moby talks. Go and watch the Etymology movie, it’s very funny: http://www.brainpop.co.uk/uk/english/knowledgeaboutlanguage/etymology/
Tim & Moby
January 21st, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Hi Mel,
We really hope not! Anxiety is a common and complex problem that can be attributed to any number of things and show up in a number of ways. The very simplest answer would be to speak to your parents or doctor as they will be best placed to support you.
Thanks for your suggestion – we’ll definitely add it to our list as we like to help people understand complex topics.
Tim & Moby
February 9th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Dear Tim and Moby
Can you tell me about Michael Jordan
Thanks
Judah
P.S Can you create it on a movie
February 15th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Hi Judah,
Michael Jordan is a retired professional basketball player. He is most famous for his time spent playing for the Chicago Bulls during the 1980s and 1990s. He was a very popular player and even had some trainers named after his “slam dunk” style, “Nike Air Jordans”.
Jordan received many awards for his basketball achievements and is now listed in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
He wasn’t only a basketball player though! He also played professional baseball for a brief period, starred in “Space Jam” alongside Bugs Bunny, and is now a businessman.
We hope we’ve answered your question but if you’d like to learn more about him or his game stats, here’s what the NBA have to say about him, http://www.nba.com/history/players/jordan_summary.html.
Thanks for the movie suggestion! We’ll definitely add it to our list.
Tim & Moby
February 21st, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Dear Tim and Moby,
Are there any bacteria or a germ
that could eat your brain?
my brother said that but i dont really know
thanks,
maria
March 1st, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Hi Maria
It sounds like your brother was trying to frighten you! To answer your question, bacteria and germs can’t literally “eat your brain”. However, there are many illnesses that can affect the human brain and make a person ill. It’s best to ask a parent or doctor if you have any questions about a specific illness or if anything’s worrying you.
Tim & Moby
May 9th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
my friend loves NASCAR can you tell me about it and can you name all the race tracks. thanks
May 9th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
oh and make a moive about it.
May 10th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Dear Tim and Moby,
I Just found out my friends Dale Earnhardt Jr. so I was wodering who is Dale Earnhardt Sr. and is he still alive.
May 11th, 2010 at 8:24 am
Hey bj96,
I think this might be a better request for the team in the US, where NASCAR originates from. We’ve sent them your comments!
Thanks
Tim & Moby
June 2nd, 2010 at 4:11 pm
dear Tim and Moby can you please please please do a movie on acid rain or pollution from eric the muscle man
June 4th, 2010 at 9:31 am
Hi Muadh,
Thanks for your movie suggestion! We don’t have a movie specifically about Acid Rain but a quick search on http://www.brainpop.co.uk brings back a number of topics that might be helpful such as Air Pollution, Water pollution and the Greenhouse Effect.
http://www.brainpop.co.uk/search/results.weml?keyword=pollution
Thanks
Tim & Moby
June 8th, 2010 at 8:14 am
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June 23rd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
I have a question i’d like you to answer…maybe do a video too…
here it is..
this burning question has been bothering me for years….
what is an STI ?
nobody will tell me !!!
im curious !!
July 21st, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Dear Tim and Moby,
I am reading a series by Erin Hunter.
Could you tell me more about her or him.
thanks
FireStar
ps I’m reading the warrior cats kind
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:40 am
Hi Firestar,
Did you know that Erin Hunter is not a real person? She’s actually a pen name for a group of authors Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry, and Tui Sutherland and the editor Victoria Holmes! We’ll definitely check out her books. We have lots of movies on famous authors such as Charles Dickens, Agatha Christie and Roald Dahl. But maybe, if Erin Hunter’s work inspires you you could look at trying to write your own fantasy stories. Watch our Reading and Writing movies to get started: http://www.brainpop.co.uk/english/readingandwriting/
Thanks for your movie suggestion, Firestar, we’ll add it to the list.
Tim & Moby
August 6th, 2010 at 1:30 am
Dear, Tim and Moby I was just wondering if you have any information on Syria and its cities.
Thanks I appreciate it.
August 6th, 2010 at 1:33 am
I mean,can you make a movie
August 6th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Hi Mark,
Thanks for your suggestion about a movie for Syria and it’s cities, we’ll add it to the list!
Thanks
Tim & Moby
August 21st, 2010 at 6:12 pm
dear tim and moby,
my teacher told me to learn more about krakatoa, ive looked on the internet but it just makes it more difficult, so can u tell me more about it?
thanks,
samantha
August 21st, 2010 at 6:13 pm
i mean can u make a movie about it?
i would apreciate it
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Dear Tim & Moby can you make a video about nasa’s terrestrial planet finder that will come out in 2015
August 24th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Hi Samantha,
Thanks for your Krakatoa movie suggestion, we’ll add it to the list.
In the meantime, you learn lots of facts about Volcanoes by watching our Volcanoes movie where Tim and Moby will introduce you to the volcanoes of the world. You’ll discover the three types of volcano and learn why each one forms in different locations and under different conditions. You’ll also find why a volcanic eruption in one place can affect climates all over the world:
http://www.brainpop.co.uk/uk/science/theearthandenvironment/volcanoes/
Hopefully it can help explain some of your internet research. Best of luck!
Tim & Moby
August 24th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Hi Sakib
Thanks for your movie suggestion, we find research into space really fascinating! We’ll make sure we add it to the list for the future.
For the time being, check out our Starship BrainPOP spotlight all about space: http://www.brainpop.co.uk/spotlights/starshipbrainpop/
We hope you enjoy it!
Tim & Moby