While six-times-nominated Gorillaz were overlooked on the night of the Brits, the stunning high-tech set from Parlophone's animated band threatened to steal the show from under the noses of their human rivals.

While six-times-nominated Gorillaz (pictured) were overlooked on the night of the Brits, the stunning high-tech set from Parlophone's animated band threatened to steal the show from under the noses of their human rivals. Based on an original concept by Jamie Hewlett's Zombie company in collaboration with Damon Albarn, the cartoon artwork was handed over to computer graphics outfit Pete Candeland's Passion Pictures team -- creators of all four Gorillaz promos -- to "flesh out" the characters in 3D as part of a 10-week project. A virtual Brits stage was built by Passion as access to the venue was restricted until the week before the event, while 6mm high-resolution screens were brought in from ...