Fanderson releases Supercar soundtrack CD

Posted on 5th August 2013 by 1266 Nick Williams

As readers of FAB will already be aware, Fanderson has announced that the music of Supercar will finally receive its own dedicated CD release, in an expanded and updated collection of Barry Gray’s original music for the series.

The bold and exciting music composed by Barry Gray for Supercar set a template for all the puppet series that were to follow. Many themes originally composed for Supercar were also re-used in later Anderson productions, including the iconic Thunderbirds.

The release expands on the material originally released in Fanderson’s very first soundtrack CD from 1998 – a combined ‘Supercar and Fireball XL5′ album’.

The CD is scheduled for release on 20th August and can be pre-ordered by club members online through Fanderson Sales now!

Inside the disc…

The disc offers great value for money for all Anderson fans, with a total running time of nearly 80 minutes and a 20-page colour booklet containing detailed track notes of listing musicians, original recording session dates and alternative track versions.

Supercar soundtrack CD booklet

As has become traditional with Fanderson soundtrack releases, the music is arranged in episodic suites:

Amazonian Adventure
Calling Charie Queen
The Day That Time Stood Still
Hi-Jack
Jail Break
King Cool
Operation Super Stork

Precious Cargo
Rescue
The Runaway Train
Space For Mitch
The Talisman of Sargon
What Goes Up

The sleeve notes also contain the full lyrics to all the songs that were recorded for the series, including the opening theme songs for Seasons 1 and 2 (yes, there is a difference!).

Supercar soundtrack CD booklet

So what are you waiting for? Order your copy of the Supercar soundtrack CD!

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Network release two of Gerry Anderson’s early works

Posted on 10th June 2013 by 1266 Nick Williams

Devil girl from Mars DVD Over the next few months Network DVD will be releasing two of Gerry Anderson’s first encounters with real film – and not puppets! The most significant of these is Crossroads to Crime. The crime thriller for Anglo-Amalgamated was Gerry Anderson’s directorial film debut, and the only feature-length film to be made by AP Films, co-founded by the legendary puppet pioneer in 1957.

Released in 1960 between the making of Four Feather Falls and Supercar, Crossroads to Crime features the talents of several of Anderson’s later Supermarionation collaborators, including voice artists George Murcell and David Graham, Anderson’s future wife Sylvia Thamm (an uncredited continuity supervisor), and Barry Gray, whose iconic themes famously complemented the Supermarionation series of the 1960s. Released here for the first time, the film is presented in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements.

It is hoped they will try to interview the only known living member of the cast, the stalwart of the Anderson studios David Graham, who was in so many of Anderson’s productions especially as the fantastic Parker in Thunderbirds. The DVD will be available on the 19th of August 2013 price £6.98.

The other release is David MacDonald’s Devil Girl From Mars (released today and pictured here) which is a rare science fiction piece from the notorious British b-movie studio of the Danziger brothers. At this point in his career Gerry was a freelance Sound Editor, gaining his first experience in Science Fiction under the name which he was usually billed as at the time, Gerald Anderson.

This British B-movie cult classic stars Patricia Laffan as a vinyl-clad, ray gun-toting Martian on the hunt for Earthmen to repopulate her home planet. Devil Girl from Mars is to be released in a brand-new transfer from original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.

The DVD is now on sale through Network’s website, priced £6.98.

Parker goes up for sale at Bonhams

Posted on 6th June 2013 by 1266 Nick Williams

A 15-inch high model of Parker is to go up for auction at Bonhams on Wednesday 3rd July.

The model appears to have been created originally for a Christmas shop display at Selfridges, Oxford Street, London in the late 1960s.

There is sure to be plenty of interest in this unique piece of history, which is estimated to fetch between £1,200 – £1,500!

View the lot on the Bonhams website

Liz Morgan publishes first novel

Posted on 23rd April 2013 by 1266 Nick Williams

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Fans of Captain Scarlet and World War Two romance fiction will be interested to know that actress Liz Morgan has published her first novel! Set in Vichy France at the start of the armistice with Germany, ‘For Catherine’ tells the story of two ill-matched lovers: French resistance fighter and a German officer.

Known to fans as the voice behind Destiny and Rhapsody Angel in Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Liz also has a background in teaching English and Drama, and has written two other books about France.

The novel is available both in print and e-book formats from Amazon.

Barry Gray music re-released on EP for Record Store Day

Posted on 6th April 2013 by 1266 Nick Williams

Silva Screen has announced the release of a special edition 7″ EP of Barry Gray music based on the design of the original TV21 mini albums.

The release marks Record Store Day 2013, which takes place on 20th April this year, and includes tracks from Fireball XL5, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and Joe 90, as well as “Dangerous Game”, the signature tune played by the Cass Carnaby Five in the famous Thunderbirds episode, The Cham-Cham. Limited to 1,500 copies and containing a special poster, this is an amazing collectible not to be missed by any Gerry Anderson fan !

The disc completes the 7″ Gerry Anderson Limited Edition Set that has been released to commemorate Record Store Day 2013.

The disc will only be available from record shops on the 20th of April. However, a small number will be held back for sale on the Silva Screen website two weeks later on Friday 3rd May at 10am.

Documentary premiere lifts the lid on Space Precinct amid reboot rumours

Posted on 17th March 2013 by 1266 Nick Williams

A new 90-minute documentary about the making of Space Precinct premiered at the Prince Charles Cinema in central London on Wednesday 13th March. The screening of Space Precinct Legacy was followed by a question and answer session hosted by the director Paul Cotrulia and series composer Crispin Merrell, who also scored an original soundtrack for the documentary.
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Featuring in-depth interviews with key members of the production team, Space Precinct Legacy provided a fascinating and at times controversial insight into the political, financial and creative tensions at play behind the scenes of the series.

“I think some people were shocked about how brutally honest the documentary is” said Cotrulia. “It doesn’t pretend that Space Precinct was Gerry Anderson’s best series and we reveal some shocking secrets about the making of it. I think when people see the documentary they’ll be more forgiving of some of the series flaws.”

Nevertheless, after watching the documentary it is easy to see why Cotrulia describes himself as a “hardcore Space Precinct fan”.

“It was an incredible honour to meet with and interview some of the makers of Gerry Anderson’s unique, yet under-appreciated series. I think his vision or concept for the series was brilliant even if it didn’t reach its full potential on screen.”

“I can’t tell you how exciting it was to sit in a cinema with some of those very filmmakers and Jamie Anderson and watch the documentary.”

According to Cotrulia, a decision is going to be made very shortly about the future of Space Precinct. “There is a very strong possibility of a Space Precinct reboot movie and Jamie Anderson could be involved,” he explained. “However that can only happen if the documentary is successful.”

Wow – this all sounds pretty exciting! So if you want to know the real, warts-and-all story of the making of one of Gerry Anderson’s most ambitious series and keep alive the possibility of a remake, you know what to do!

Order your copy of the Space Precinct Legacy on Blu-ray from Amazon.co.uk today!

Andersonic Issue 15

Posted on 3rd March 2013 by 1266 Nick Williams

Andersonic 15 cover Issue 15 of the high-respected Andersonic fanzine is now available for Gerry Anderson fans to buy online. The latest issue includes:

Tony Harding interview – Century 21’s Effects Assistant on Captain Scarlet, Joe 90, Secret Service and UFO
Tony Roper Interview – Sound Editor from Captain Scarlet up to UFO
Stingray/ Treasure Down Below – a look at the original script of this early colour episode written by Dennis Spooner
Gerry Anderson Tributes – following the passing of Gerry Anderson, writers recall what Gerry’s work has meant to them
RAF Cosford Event review – a look back at the ‘Flights of Fantasy’ exhibition last November
UFO/The Responsibility Seat – a review of an underrated UFO episode
Paperback Writers – a look at the current range of Thunderbirds novels, including interviews with writers Joan Marie Verba & Anthony Taylor, plus illustrator Steve Kyte
Strip Story – a look at an individual comic strip story to see what makes it tick. This issue: Countdown’s ‘Return of the Rock Snakes’

Order your copy today from www.andersonic.co.uk – price £2.45 including UK postage!

Shane Rimmer reads classic Doctor Who story

Posted on 9th February 2013 by 1266 Nick Williams

The Gunfighters audiobook - read by Shane Rimmer An audiobook of the The Gunfighters, the classic Doctor Who story from the 1960s, has been narrated by Shane Rimmer.

The voice of Scott Tracy appeared in the original story in 1966 as the villainous Seth Harper alongside fellow Thunderbirds voice artist David Graham.

Shane reads the full unabridged Target novelisation that was written by Donald Cotton in 1985. It can be purchased as in both CD format and as a digital download.

Listen to a sample of Shane’s narration on www.audiogo.com

Thunderbirds T-shirts are go

Posted on 26th January 2013 by 1266 Nick Williams

It’s not exactly t-shirt-wearing weather at the moment, but we wanted to draw fans’ attention to these fantastic products courtesy of Scifi Collector.

These t-shirts feature intricate designs based on the Thunderbirds Haynes Manual. Priced £14.99, they are due for release in January 2013 and can pre-ordered from http://shop.scificollectorshop.co.uk

Check out the designs in closer detail..

Now all we need is a heatwave…!

Space Precinct Legacy to premiere in March

Posted on 19th January 2013 by 1266 Nick Williams

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The upcoming Space Precinct Legacy documentary will premiere at the Prince Charles Cinema, London on March 13th. It promises to be a unique chance for fans to learn more about Gerry Anderson and will be followed by a Q&A session involving composer Crispin Merrell and other members of the cast and crew.

Tickets for the premiere can be booked online here.

The 90-minute documentary includes interviews and never-before-seen behind the scenes material and goes on sale on Blu-Ray DVD from April 1st. It can also be pre-ordered from Amazon.

“I think we honour Gerry Anderson, his epic vision and ambition in Space Precinct Legacy, our upcoming documentary about Gerry Anderson’s Space Precinct,” says Creative Director, Paul Cotrulia. “The Space Precinct crew each tell stories about Gerry Anderson in the documentary, not just about working with him but also about their personal relationships with the man himself.

A trailer for the documentary will also be shown at the Sci-Fi Weekender science fiction convention on March 1st, followed by a Q&A session with Paul Cotrulia.

Anticipation surrounding the documentary has been growing since the cover artwork for the Blu-Ray DVD was revealed in November 2012.