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

Space Precinct legacy poster

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.

And the winner is…

Posted on 15th January 2013 by 1266 Nick Williams

Robert Harrop - Santa Phones from Stingray The winner of our special Robert Harrop competition can now be revealed!

Long-standing member Martin Ackroyd from Manchester is now the proud owner of a beautiful ceramic resin figurine of Phones, in full Santa outfit, from a classic Stingray episode.

The question was:

What kind of dressing is prepared for the meal in A Christmas To Remember?

The answer is, of course, chestnut stuffing.

Well done Martin, Christmas comes late for you! Watch this web space and FAB for further competitions coming up…

Space Precinct Documentary to be released on BluRay

Posted on 18th December 2012 by 1266 Nick Williams

The cover artwork for a brand new feature-length documentary about Gerry Anderson’s Space Precinct has been unveiled.

Dubbed ‘the story of the most ambitious British television series ever made’, Space Precinct Legacy features brand new interviews with cast as well as rare and never-before-seen behind the scenes footage! The 90-minute documentary is slated for release in April 2013 and will be eagerly awaited by all fans of a series that has perhaps been unfairly ignored in recent years. It is directed by Paul Cotrulia and produced by Event Films Ltd.

A Christmas to Remember…

Posted on 3rd December 2012 by 1266 Nick Williams

Robert Harrop - Santa Phones from Stingray …and this one really will be memorable Christmas for one lucky Fanderson member, as we are running a special competition to win a new limited edition model courtesy of Robert Harrop! The figurine, featuring Phones in his full Santa outfit from A Christmas to Remember – the Stingray Christmas episode – has been hand-painted in ceramic resin and perfectly captures the comic moment when he is mistaken for an intruder by Troy Tempest!

The prize will be individually numbered on the base, will come packaged in a presentation box and be accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity.

To enter, all you need to do is correctly answer this simple question:

What kind of dressing is prepared for the meal in A Christmas To Remember?

Send your answer to: query@fanderson.org.uk with ‘Robert Harrop Competition’ in the subject line, quoting your full name and Fanderson membership number. Alternatively, you can mail your answer to Fanderson Committee, PO Box 12, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 0YE, again quoting ‘Robery Harrop Competition’ in the address.

The closing date for entries is 24th December.

Take a look at Robert Harrop’s other Gerry Anderson-themed collectables.

Thunderbirds back on Vinyl for Record Store Day

Posted on 13th October 2012 by 1266 Nick Williams

A stunning series of five Gerry Anderson soundtrack EPs is being released by Silva Screen Records and Little Amber Fish to mark Record Store Day 2013 – the international music celebration. The recordings have been carefully restored and edited from Barry Gray’s own archives courtesy of The Barry Gray Estate and ITV Global Entertainment.

The EPs will be released regularly from now until Record Store Day on April 20th 2013, and fans will be able to send off to Silva Screen for a special stand to keep the set in!

Each EP is to be released in coloured vinyl as a numbered, limited edition of 700 copies. 200 copies of each will be kept back and sold as a complete set in May 2013 at a premium price, which means that collecting them piecemeal is certainly the way to go!

The first release will focus on Thunderbirds (in blue vinyl), to be followed by Captain Scarlet, Joe 90 and Space 1999. The final EP will be released on Record Store Day itself and will comprise a special flexi-disc poster package – content yet to be revealed!

Fans can order the EPs online from 15th October at www.silvascreen.com or by emailing info@silvascreen.co.uk, as well as from independent record stores throughout the UK.

Find your nearest participating store

The full release schedule:

Thunderbirds (7″ EP, numbered blue vinyl) – 15/10/2012
Captain Scarlet (7″ EP, numbered red vinyl) – 19/11/2012
Joe 90 (7″ EP, numbered yellow vinyl) – 21/01/2013
Space:1999 (7″ EP, numbered purple vinyl) – 25/02/2013
RSD 2013 secret release (flexi-disc and poster pack (TBA)) – 20/04/2013