Brian Johnson to attend Supercelebration

Posted on 15th February 2019 by 1266 Nick Williams

Brian Johnson at Fanderson's Special Assignment convention We are very happy to announce that special effects wizard Brian Johnson will be coming to Supercelebration in September!

All fans will be familiar with Brian’s work on Supercar, Fireball XL5, Stingray and Thunderbirds, as well as his most iconic Anderson creation, the Eagle Transporter from Space:1999. However, he has also contributed to many famous film productions, including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Alien, and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. The latter two earned him much-deserved Oscar wins. Brian becomes our tenth confirmed guest, and we’re looking forward to welcoming him to talk about his work in Maidenhead – and answer all your questions!

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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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Terry Adlam to appear at Supercelebration

Posted on 11th February 2019 by 1266 Nick Williams

Fanderson is delighted to announce that comedy writer Terry Adlam has agreed to attend Supercelebration in September.

Terry first worked for Gerry Anderson when he joined the visual effects team on Terrahawks, before going on to create, write and direct the stop-motion Dick Spanner series, narrated by Shane Rimmer (another name on our glittering guest lineup!).

Terry loves coming to Fanderson events to speak about his work with fans and has attended our last three conventions. As you’d expect from a comedy writer, he’s a very funny guy, (Mike Burrows has captured a rare serious shot of him here!). We’re looking forward to welcoming him to the stage once again to discuss Gerry Anderson’s revival in the 1980s.

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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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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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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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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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Anderson stars gather for the Silver Screen Ball

Posted on 29th October 2018 by 1266 Nick Williams

An Anderson-themed evening of glamour and entertainment will be held at Pinewood Studios this winter to raise money for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.

The Silver Screen Ball is an exclusive black-tie event taking place on Saturday 1st December 2018. It will be a fabulous evening where guests get to walk the red carpet and mingle with a host of celebrity guests.

The evening will include a champagne reception, followed by a sumptuous three-course dinner with wine accompanied by amazing entertainment. The night will be rounded off with the presentation of the Sylvia Anderson Awards, celebrating emerging talent, and an Auction and Raffle supporting GOSH. Prizes include a replica Parker puppet! All this, plus dancing into the early hours.

Thunderbirds fans will be delighted to know that celebrity guests include Mary Turner, David Graham and Thomas Brodie-Sangster. They will be joined by:

Maureen Lipman
Anthea Turner
West End star Ben Forster
DJ Liz Kershaw
TV legend Barry Cryer
Eastender Debbie Arnold
Cass Lewis from Skunk Anansie
Game of Thrones & Holby star Christian Vit
Sky News presenter Stephen Dixon
TV chef Reza Mahammad

For ticket enquiries and bookings, please contact Adrian at tickets@sylviaanderson.co.uk