Month: January 2019

Mark Woollard to attend Supercelebration

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We are happy to announce that director and special effects artist Mark Woollard will be attending Supercelebration in September.

Mark directed some of New Captain Scarlet’s most memorable episodes, including Storm at the End of the World and Touch of the Reaper, and has also worked on films such as The Avengers, The World is Not Enough and Star Wars Episode VIII.

Fans can expect more exciting guest announcements in the coming days!

Join us for a Supercelebration

Early bird tickets to Supercelebration start at just £55 per person for one day, or £90 for the whole weekend. In this challenging financial climate, we’ve managed to keep the ticket price the same as our Special Assignment convention in 2017. That’s because we’re a fan club and no one is taking a salary.

Find out more and register now

Penny Spencer to appear at Supercelebration

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Penny Spencer and Georgina Moon at Fanderson's Special Assignment convention

Penny Spencer (left) and Georgina Moon at Special Assignment in 2017

We are delighted to announce that UFO star Penny Spencer will be appearing at Supercelebration in September.

Penny entertained fans at Special Assignment in 2017 with stories of life at SHADO HQ, where she appeared alongside fellow actress Georgina Moon. She played an unnamed SHADO control operative, but is best remembered for her role as schoolgirl Sharon Eversleigh in the LWT comedy series, Please Sir!

Join us for a Supercelebration

Early bird tickets to Supercelebration start at just £55 per person for one day, or £90 for the whole weekend. In this challenging financial climate, we’ve managed to keep the ticket price the same as our Special Assignment convention in 2017. That’s because we’re a fan club and no one is taking a salary.

Find out more and register now

Graham Bleathman signs up for Supercelebration

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Artists Graham Bleathman and Mike Noble Graham Bleathman (left) alongside fellow Anderson artist Mike Noble.

 

Artist Graham Bleathman has become the latest luminary from the Anderson universe to confirm their attendance at Supercelebration later this year.

Loved by fans for his amazing cutaway illustrations of Anderson craft and buildings, Graham has been a regular contributor to FAB magazine and special guest at past conventions. At Special Assignment in 2017 he appeared alongside the late Mike Noble to talk about their work illustrating TV21 and the 1990s Fleetway Thunderbirds Comic. If you ask him nicely he may draw you a pen and ink sketch of your favourite Anderson vehicle!

Join us for a Supercelebration

Early bird tickets to Supercelebration start at just £55 per person for one day, or £90 for the whole weekend. In this challenging financial climate, we’ve managed to keep the ticket price the same as our Special Assignment convention in 2017. That’s because we’re a fan club and no one is taking a salary.

Find out more and register now

Artist Mike Trim to attend Supercelebration

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Mike TrimMike Trim has been confirmed as a special guest at Supercelebration in September.

Mike started his association with Gerry and Sylvia Anderson as a modelmaker and designer in the final days of Stingray. He then went on to work on Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Joe 90, The Secret Service, and UFO, as well as the Thunderbirds and Doppelganger feature films.

Last week Shane and Sheila Rimmer became the first guests to confirm their attendance.

Join us for a Supercelebration!

Early bird tickets to Supercelebration start at just £55 per person for one day, or £90 for the whole weekend. In this challenging financial climate, we’ve managed to keep the ticket price the same as our Special Assignment convention in 2017. That’s because we’re a fan club and no one is taking a salary.

Find out more and register now

Terrahawks star Windsor Davies has died

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Serjeant Major Zero from Terrahawks, voiced by Windsor Davies

Fanderson is saddened to hear of the death of actor Windsor Davies. Famous for his role as Battery Sergeant Major Williams in the sitcom It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, Davies is best known among Anderson fans for voicing another sergeant major – this time robotic and disembodied: Zero, in Terrahawks. His family announced that he passed away on Thursday. He will be sadly missed. Fans can expect to read a full obituary in the next issue of FAB magazine.

Shane Rimmer announced as first guest at Supercelebration!

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Shane Rimmer on the big screenFanderson is thrilled to reveal the first guests to confirm their attendance at Supercelebration.

Fittingly, the pilot of Thunderbird 1, Shane Rimmer, and his wife Sheila are the first to confirm they will be attending Fanderson’s full weekend convention. The couple have been great supporters of Fanderson conventions over the years, and have given fans many happy memories, including interview panels alongside fellow Supermarionation stalwarts such as David Graham and Matt Zimmerman.

Taking place from 20th to 22nd September 2019 at the Holiday Inn, Maidenhead, Supercelebration will feature guest appearances; rare screenings; displays of models, puppets, costumes and artwork; as well as games, merchandise and workshops. Back by popular demand, there will also be a Saturday night disco, so you can strut your stuff while dressed as a your favourite Anderson character!

Join us for a Supercelebration!

Early bird tickets to Supercelebration start at just £55 per person for one day, or £90 for the whole weekend. In this challenging financial climate, we’ve managed to keep the ticket price the same as our Special Assignment convention in 2017. That’s because we’re a fan club and no one is taking a salary.

Find out more and register now