Ray Harryhausen book signing and film screening in London

Posted on 6th September 2018 by 1266 Nick Williams

Anderson fans will be interested to know that legendary visual effects artist Ray Harryhausen will be celebrated in a twin event on Saturday 8th September in London.

Writer and broadcaster Richard Holliss will be signing the newly released Harryhausen The Movie Posters Book at Forbidden Planet Megastore in London from 12.30pm – 1.30pm.

This will be followed at 3pm by a special 4K screening of Harryhausen’s classic 1964 movie First Men in the Moon, starring Edward Judd, Martha Hyer and Lionel Jeffries at The Regent Street Cinema – London’s oldest Cinema. The film will be presented by Harryhausen Trustee and filmmaker John Walsh.

Uber-fans may know that Ian Scoones, Special effect director on Thunderbirds, worked under Harryhausen during his career – not that you’d need any excuse to attend these great events!

Proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation to help with the delicate and on-going restoration programme for the creature collection.

Ray Harryhausen with medusa

Find out more about the book signing at The Forbidden Planet website
Tickets for the screening can be purchased from the Regent Street Cinema

Photo credits: Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation

NOW ON SALE! Fanderson’s Doppelgänger Soundtrack Album

Posted on 23rd June 2018 by 1266 Nick Williams

Doppelganger soundtrack CD UPDATE: Fanderson’s long-awaited album of Barry Gray’s stunning soundtrack to Gerry Anderson’s Doppelgänger is now available to buy online! Go to:

http://www.fanderson.org.uk/fansales/fansale.html#CD

Yesterday the CD had its world premiere at the UFO convention, SHADO Con 2, and now it’s the turn of all other Fanderson members to get their hands on this stunning release.

The 77-minute CD album contains Barry Gray’s complete stereo score for Doppelgänger (AKA Journey To The Far Side Of The Sun), performed by a 55-piece orchestra with Sylvette Allart on the Ondes Martenot. Composed and recorded for an initial edit of the film, including scenes that were ultimately trimmed from the final cut, it includes cues composed for those scenes that have never been heard before outside the studio.

This is accompanied by a corresponding assembly of mono cues, arranged exactly as heard on screen.

A bonus track included is Threnody For The Victims Of Hiroshima by Krzysztof Penderecki, a short section of which replaced part of Gray’s composition in the final edit of the film – the only piece of library music used.

This latest addition to the critically-acclaimed Fanderson soundtrack library is completed by a 20-page full colour booklet.

Fanderson members had their first chance be able to buy their Doppelgänger soundtrack at SHADO Con 2, which took place on Saturday 30th June 2018 at Quad, Derby. You can find out more details of the event here.

It now goes on sale from the club website today – 1st July 2018 – the 50th anniversary of the start of principal photography on the feature film.

The Doppelgänger soundtrack is a limited edition release and, like all of Fanderson’s merchandise, is available exclusively to Fanderson club members.

Take a look at Fanderson’s library of amazing soundtrack albums.

FAB 89 is here!

Posted on 30th May 2018 by 1266 Nick Williams

The 89th issue of FAB magazine is now on its way to all Fanderson club members. The FAB editorial team have pulled out all the stops to bring you this issue and we hope you love it as much as we do!

Here’s all the lovely stuff we have lined lined up for you this time…

IN PRAISE OF SPACE PATROL
Ian Fryer lifts the lid on another popular 1960s space-aged adventure, Roberta Leigh’s Space Patrol.

A LEGACY OF MAKING MAGIC
We continue our exclusive series of interviews with key people involved in ITV’s news Thunderbirds Are Go series, as Nick Williams interviews Production Designer Ben Milsom and Concept Artist Christian Pearce.

TIMELASH THE SECRET SERVICE – A QUESTION OF MIRACLES
In our cover feature, FAB readers look back at the second episode of The Secret Service, which sees The Secret Service re-introduce a former Spectrum captain to its cast. Plus an exclusive cutaway by Graham Bleathman!

WELCOME TO YOUR FUTURE: THIS IS 2068
Jonathan Baxter reports back on a very special future history.

APPRECIATION STATION
Mike Jones disappears to a remote icy Supermarionation climb… No not that one!

END CREDITS
Ian Wheeler goes to the movies with International Rescue.

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

How to get FAB magazine? Join Fanderson!

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!

Find out how to join Fanderson and receive FAB

ITV launches live interactive Thunderbirds experience

Posted on 25th April 2018 by 1266 Nick Williams

Fanderson members have been given first access to an amazing new live interactive Thunderbirds theatrical event taking place in London later this year. Thunderbirds: Beyond the Horizon will be hosted at The Buzz at Mercato Metropolitano, from Wednesday 7 November 2018. Tickets go on general sale from Thursday 26 April, but Fanderson members can book from today, Wednesday 25 April, at https://www.beyondthunderbirds.com/presale-access

Thunderbirds: Beyond the Horizon is a collaboration between Limelight Productions, ebp (Emma Brunjes Productions) and ITV Studios.

Richard Lewis from Limelight Productions said today, “Three years ago, I began a journey with ITV which will culminate this autumn in the opportunity to experience the world of International Rescue. My ambition has always been to have our audience experience the visceral feeling of being rescued by a Thunderbird. It’s not an easy task, so much so that we have had to build our own venue in London to do so!”

Emma Brunjes and Ralph Brunjes from ebp said today, “All our immersive productions have been technically and creatively complicated and encourage you to escape, but this one offers us the chance to push the boundaries even further.”

The Buzz at Mercato Metropolitano in Borough, London is the first venue of its kind, and has been specifically built with immersive and event theatre in mind.

The format of the show sees Lady Penelope inviting audience members to the launch of The Horizon Project at a top-secret location. But all is not as it seems, and the audience will need to help International Rescue to save the Horizon Project from the evil clutches of the Hood.

We can’t wait for the show to start! Thunderbirds are go!

Robert Harrop exclusive special offer for Fanderson members

Posted on 22nd February 2018 by 1266 Nick Williams

To mark the launch of their latest Supermarionation figurine (pictured above), Robert Harrop Designs Ltd are offering Fanderson members an exclusive discount code for use on their website www.robertharrop.com.

Until March 31st, Fanderson members will receive an exclusive 15% Discount, plus FREE UK postage, on selected figurines for orders over £100.

The discount code will be emailed to members shortly, so watch your inboxes closely!

Alternatively, please email Robert Harrop directly for details of the offer.

Also, if you register as a Friend of Harrop you will also receive an automatic 10% discount on all new figurines, including the new figurine of Turata, for the first 4 weeks of their release!

Launching on Friday 23rd February, the limited edition figurine of Turata from Centrallius is the latest addition to Robert Harrop’s Supermarionation Collection.

From the Stingray episode ‘Deep Heat’, Turata is a character of unmistakeable style yet one with questionable motives as he attempts to lure Troy and Phones to a fiery demise.

Traditionally hand sculpted by Mike Rogers and made in the UK by Robert Harrop Designs Ltd, each figurine has been individually hand finished and hand painted.

A strict limited edition of 150 figurines worldwide, each Turata figurine will be individually numbered and will include a Certificate of Authenticity to support its provenance.

Packaged in a presentation box and information card, Turata is available for £60 at www.robertharrop.com or by calling 01952 884804.

FAB 88 is here!

Posted on 13th February 2018 by 1266 Nick Williams

Anderson fans rejoice: FAB 88 is on its way to the printers and will be mailed shortly to all club members! We hope you’ll agree with us that it’s been worth the wait.

In this issue we pay tribute to the wonderful Jeremy Wilkin who died in December 2017. On a lighter note, FAB 88 is also packed with all of this lovely stuff…

THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO EPISODE GUIDE
Andrew Clements takes a look at episodes 14-26 of Thunderbirds Are Go, which premiered in late 2017.

TUNES OF DANGER: ANDERSON GOES POP!
Ian Fryer takes an in-depth musical look at how songs had such an important influence on the Anderson productions.

TIMELASH UFO: A QUESTION OF PRIORITIES
FAB readers explore one of the more thought-provoking episodes of UFO, featuring an exclusive SHADAIR Transporter cutaway by Graham Bleathman!

CLASSIC COMIC STRIP
We bring you the third part of Countdown’s first Captain Scarlet comic strip.

CONVENTION FLASHBACK
Champagne at the ready as we celebrate our Special Assignment convention.

APPRECIATION STATION
Zoe Miller takes an offbeat look at Nuclear power within the Anderson Universe.

END CREDITS
Ian Wheeler asks: Why didn’t our favourite series have more series?

DOPPELGÄNGER PART SIX
Jonathan Baxter concludes his visual re-telling of the Andersons’ first live action science-fiction adventure, the feature film Doppelgänger.

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Jeremy Wilkin has died

Posted on 29th January 2018 by 1266 Nick Williams

We are saddened to hear that Jeremy Wilkin, the voice of Virgil Tracy and many other Anderson productions, has died.

Jeremy replaced David Holliday as the pilot of Thunderbird 2 for the second series, voicing Virgil in all six episodes as well as both feature films. Following this, he voiced a host of voices in Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Joe:90 and The Secret service. He also had an uncredited appearance in Doppelgänger before being cast in UFO as the SkyDiver crew member Lieutenant Gordon Maxwell. Besides Anderson productions, Jeremy is fondly remembered for contributions to other iconic series and films, including Doctor Who (Revenge of the Cybermen), Blake’s 7 and the James Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me.

Jeremy became a regular attendee at Fanderson conventions alongside his fellow Tracy brother voice artists.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends. An obituary will be appearing in FAB 88.

FAB 88: it’s on the way

Posted on 20th January 2018 by 1266 Nick Williams

Apologies to all club members. FAB 88 has been unavoidably delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, and we’re now pulling out all the stops to get the magazine ready for you as soon as possible. Rest assured, we’ll let you know when FAB 88 has been mailed via the website and social media.

We’ll also be working hard to catch up with FABs 89, 90 and 91 later this year, although the normal delivery dates in March, July and November are now likely to change. We’ll keep you posted on this through the normal channels.

Thank you for your patience and we look forward to bringing you a great magazine very shortly!

Andersonic #23 is here

Posted on 15th January 2018 by 1266 Nick Williams

Issue 23 of the hit fanzine Andersonic is now available, and it’s packed with a wide range of amazing features that will appeal to Anderson fans of all interests.

Ayshea Brough interview – Ayshea talks about her time working on UFO.
Archive – In 1993 Chris Drake interviewed Gerry Anderson for his book ‘UFO & Space: 1999’. In the third part of this interview Gerry talked candidly about the making of Captain Scarlet.
Alan Shubrook – Alan writes about the recent demolition of the Century 21 studios in Slough and also shares his thoughts on working on Captain Scarlet.
Captain Scarlet Comics of the 90s – Graeme Bassett writes about his work on Alan Fennell’s comic revival of the early 1990s .
The A-Z of Stingray – Essential marine facts for the aquanaut of tomorrow – today!
Space: 1999 – a critique of End of Eternity with the emphasis on Ray Austin’s direction.
The Protectors – Mike Coldwell casts an eye over Shadbolt
Watching the Watchers – A look at Granada’s Supermarionation transmission history of the 60s and 70s.
Captain Scarlet – ‘Point 783’ – two writers slug it out over this popular episode.
Merchandise Reviews – we review recent CDs and books. Plus ‘Things You Do (when you’re a fan)’, news of an upcoming UFO convention and some other stuff.

Take it from us – it’s 44 pages of Anderson heaven!

Check out www.andersonic.co.uk to buy your copy today!

Merry Christmas from Fanderson

Posted on 23rd December 2017 by 1266 Nick Williams

Christmas with Fanderson

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all Fanderson members.

2017 was a great year for the club, culminating in a very successful convention that saw fans of all ages come together to celebrate the work of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. We hope that all of you received the sales brochure in early December and have been able to treat yourself or a friend or family member to one of our new sales items, whether it’s our beautiful Fab Grooves double LP, our lovely 2018 calendar or our stunning Joe 90 soundtrack CD.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year!