Mary Turner to appear at Supercelebration

Posted on 7th February 2019 by 1266 Nick Williams

Mary Turner (rights) alongside Judy Preece (left) at Special Assignment in 2017

We are excited to announce that puppeteer, puppet designer and convention favourite Mary Turner will be appearing at Supercelebration in September!

Mary worked on every puppet series from Supercar through to The Secret Service, and was responsible for sculpting Supermarionation stars such as Steve Zodiac, Troy Tempest, Captain Scarlet and Lady Penelope. Mary has been a great supporter of Fanderson events over the years, and attended Special Assignment in 2017, where she appeared on stage alongside Judy Preece (pictured, right).

Make sure you give her a warm welcome in Maidenhead, along with all of our other very special guests!

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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.

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Paul Weston to appear at Supercelebration

Posted on 4th February 2019 by 1266 Nick Williams

Paul Weston demonstrating a stunt on stage at Special Assignment in 2017. We are delighted to announce that stunt double and co-ordinator Paul Weston will be appearing at Supercelebration later this year.

Paul’s prolific career in the film industry stretches back to the late 1960s and includes stints on Space:1999 and The Protectors, as well as many of the Bond films. Paul was hugely entertaining when he attended his first Fanderson convention in 2017, and we’re really looking forward to seeing him on stage in September, as part of our ever-growing guest list.

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Liz Morgan signs up for Supercelebration

Posted on 1st February 2019 by 1266 Nick Williams

Liz Morgan, at Fanderson's Special Assignment convention in 2017

We are pleased to announce that Liz Morgan has agreed to attend our Supercelebration convention in September!

Liz is fondly remembered by fans for voicing Liz regular characters Destiny and Rhapsody Angel in Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. She attended our last convention, Special Assignment, in 2017, where she helped us celebrate the 50th anniversary of the show, appearing in two guest interview panels alongside Matt Zimmerman, David Graham, Wayne Forrester and Shane Rimmer (also confirmed).

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Mark Woollard to attend Supercelebration

Posted on 26th January 2019 by 1266 Nick Williams

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!

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Penny Spencer to appear at Supercelebration

Posted on 26th January 2019 by 1266 Nick Williams

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!

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Graham Bleathman signs up for Supercelebration

Posted on 24th January 2019 by 1266 Nick Williams

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!

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Artist Mike Trim to attend Supercelebration

Posted on 24th January 2019 by 1266 Nick Williams

Mike 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.

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Terrahawks star Windsor Davies has died

Posted on 19th January 2019 by 1266 Nick Williams

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!

Posted on 14th January 2019 by 1266 Nick Williams

Fanderson 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!

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FAB 91: an early Christmas present

Posted on 22nd December 2018 by 1266 Nick Williams

Santa pulled out all the stops to make sure FAB 91 is reaching fans before Christmas. This very special issue includes:

05 FAB NEWS

10 MIKE NOBLE – A CELEBRATION
We profile and celebrate the life of the popular, talented and much loved artist.

15 CHRISTMAS IN TOPSY TURVY LAND VIA LIVERPOOL
John Wilkinson remembers a very special Christmas many years ago…

16 THUNDERBIRDS: THE SECOND SERIES
We take a detailed look at the second series of International Rescue’s adventures, and see how it compares to the first batch.

36 REMEMBERING ZIENIA MERTON
The much-loved actress and friend of Fanderson, who brought to life
Space:1999’s unforgettable sweetheart Sandra Benes.

46 FAB NOTICE BOARD

48 APPRECIATION STATION
This issue, Ian Fryer talks dogs in Anderson productions!

50 FAB REVIEW

54 FAB MAIL
Let’s see what you think of this Space:1999 Year One adventure…

62 END CREDITS
Ian Wheeler looks at Space Precinct in a new light.

64 THUNDERBIRD 6 PART THREE
Jonathan Baxter picks up where TV21 left off, with an exclusive photostory
re-telling of the second Thunderbirds feature film, the delightful Thunderbird 6.

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FAB magazine is available exclusively to Fanderson club members – we deliver three times a year, and we do our very best to make each issue a joy to read for every fan – regardless of your favourite series!

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