We are delighted to reveal that Terrahawks production crew member Kaye Main will be attending Supercelebration in September. Previously known as Kaye Moss, she worked on Terrahawks as a runner, buyer, prop maker and general assistant. Kaye is flying all the way over from New Zealand to attend what is expected to be the last ever full weekend Fanderson convention. She joins fellow Terrahawks production crew members Steve Begg, Peter Tilbe, Gary Tomkins and Terry Adlam at the event.
The convention takes place from 20th to 22nd September at the 2019 Holiday Inn, Maidenhead.
Tickets for club members to Supercelebration start from just £75 per person for one day, or £130 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.
A series of 8 new Terrahawks audio episodes have been announced by Anderson Entertainment and Big Finish, featuring members of the original voice – Jeremy Hitchen (Ninestein, Hiro, It-Star), Robbie Stevens (101, Hawkeye, Yung-Star) and Denise Bryer (Zelda and Mary Falconer).
Jamie Anderson, Gerry’s son and Managing Director of Anderson Entertainment said: “We’ll be using stories planned for the unmade third TV season as well as developing new material, and hope to release the box set in spring 2015.”
Nicholas Briggs, executive producer of Big Finish Productions, added, “I’m a huge fan of Gerry Anderson’s great TV shows and, for quite some time, it’s been my personal ambition for Big Finish to produce a series based on the great man’s work.”
Terrahawks – Volume One is available for pre-order now at £25 on CD and £20 on download. The price will increase on release.
Fans can still book their place at Expect the Unexpected, Fanderson’s 30th anniversary event for Terrahawks. Full registrations are available until 30th September, and the club has now issued a ‘day pass’ ticket at the reduced rate of £40.
The day pass gives fans access to the event but does not include the evening meal. The event is open to both members and non-members.
Terrahawks in HD, rare screenings and guest interviews
Expect the Unexpected will see the first-ever screening of Terrahawks episodes in high definition (HD), rare clips and archive footage, a model and puppet display and the chance to enjoy interviews with special guests involved in the making of the show. Our guest line up includes:
Terry Adlam – Terrahawks Special Effects Technician
Mary Anderson – Production Executive
Steven Begg – Special Effects Director
John Lee – Terrahawks Modelmaker
Judy Preece – Terrahawks Puppeteer
Gary Tomkins – Terrahawks Art Director
Steven Woodcock – Terrahawks Modelmaker
Mark Woollard – New Captain Scarlet Director
Jamie Anderson – Anderson Entertainment Executive
Remember that as well as our guest interviews, if you have a burning question for Steven Begg or any of our guests you can always ask it over a drink at the bar!
The evening will include an Eighties-themed TV quiz to be played in teams for some fun prizes. There will also be some great prizes up for grabs in our raffles.
Expect The Unexpected starts at 10:00am on Saturday 12th October and will run into the evening. Day passes cost £40 per person, and are available to both Fanderson members and non-members. The day pass does not include an evening meal.
Accommodation
For fans wishing to stay the night, we have arranged a special rate for double/twin rooms at the Holiday Inn on either Friday 11th or Saturday 12th October of just £65 bed and breakfast. To book your room at Fanderson’s special rate please call house reservations on 01628 506070 between 9am to 5pm, Monday – Friday. Attendees must quote “Fanderson” when they book to receive the discount. For more information about the hotel visit www.himaidenheadhotel.co.uk.
I understand that full payment must be received at the registrations address (24 Bluebell Rise, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2RR) by 11th October 2013. I understand that once my registration has been confirmed, all payments are non-refundable. I understand that once my registration has been confirmed, it is my responsibility to pay the hotel bill for my room and any associated costs upon checkout, or to pay any cancellation costs due to my failure to attend the event. I understand that the Fanderson committee and/or the hotel reserve the right to decline registration for any reason whatsoever, and that should my application for registration be declined, any registration fees that I have paid will be refunded in full. I understand that any children in my party are my sole responsibility for the duration of the event, and that the organisers will not make any special arrangements for children of any age. I understand that the event is not suitable for children under 5 years of age. I understand that the organisers will make every effort to provide attendees with the contents of the programme of events as described, but that changes to the programme may be implemented at the organisers’ discretion due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise nearer the date of the event.
It has been announced that a further three special guests will attend Fanderson’s 30th anniversary event for Terrahahawks – Expect the Unexpected. They are:
Gary Tomkins – Terrahawks Art Director
Terry Adlam – Terrahawks Special Effects Technician
Fans will have the chance to ask questions and socialise with all the guests as we celebrate the 30th birthday of one of Gerry Anderson’s most quirky and fondly remembered series.
It’s not too late to book…
…However time is running out – if you plan to attend we must receive your payment by no later than 12th September.
Expect the Unexpected is open to both club members and non-members. Read the terms and conditions of registration below and then:
Expect The Unexpected starts at 10:00 on Saturday 12th October and will run into the evening. Tickets cost £65 per person and will include your evening meal. This event is open to non members at the same price.
Accommodation
For person wishing to stay the night, we have arranged a special rate for double/twin rooms at the Holiday Inn on either Friday 11th or Saturday 12th October of just £65 bed and breakfast. Attendees must quote “Fanderson” when they book to receive the discount. For more information about the hotel visit www.himaidenheadhotel.co.uk.
To book your room at Fanderson’s special rate please call house reservations on 01628 506070 between 9am to 5pm, Monday – Friday.
Important Terms And Conditions of Registration
I understand that full payment must be received at the registrations address (24 Bluebell Rise, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2RR) by 12th September 2013.
I understand that once my registration has been confirmed, all payments are non-refundable.
I understand that once my registration has been confirmed, it is my responsibility to pay the hotel bill for my room and any associated costs upon checkout, or to pay any cancellation costs due to my failure to attend the event.
I understand that the Fanderson committee and/or the hotel reserve the right to decline registration for any reason whatsoever, and that should my application for registration be declined, any registration fees that I have paid will be refunded in full. I understand that any children in my party are my sole responsibility for the duration of the event, and that the organisers will not make any special arrangements for children of any age. I understand that the event is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.
I understand that the organisers will make every effort to provide attendees with the contents of the programme of events as described, but that changes to the programme may be implemented at the organisers’ discretion due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise nearer the date of the event.
Have you ever dreamt of picking up Atlanta Shore at a party or owning a Terrorfish? Well, two lucky attendees at Fanderson’s Terrahawks 30th anniversary event in October will get the chance to do just that…
As part of the programme for Expect the Unexpected, Fanderson will be holding a raffle where the top prizes are special limited edition figurines from Stingray, courtesy of Robert Harrop.
Strictly limited to just 250, the Robert Harrop Atlanta Shoreand Titan Terrorfish figurines have been produced in beautifully hand painted ceramic, are individually numbered and come with their own special presentation box.
So, don’t miss out on the Expect the Unexpected prize raffle !
Just to illustrate what an amazing prize this is, it’s worth pointing out that limited edition figurines of Brains and Parker that were sold at Fanderson’s TV21 convention in 2010 are now reaching up to £700 on Ebay!
Other raffle prizes include a funky ‘I’ve got Brains’ sweatshirtand baseball shirtand a special prize connected with the new TV21 reprint book, scheduled for release by Egmont this autumn.
Have you booked your ticket yet?
If not – don’t delay! There’s still time to register for Expect the Unexpected. The event be held at the Holiday Inn Maidenhead on Saturday 12th October. Tickets are available for both club members and non-members and cost £65 per person. Your ticket will include an evening meal and give you the chance to rub shoulders with the cast and crew from the series!
See Terrahawks as you’ve never seen it before: Terrahawks in high definition!
Fanderson has revealed screen grabs of the new high definition (HD) prints it has made of Terrahawks episodes to be screened at the club’s Expect the Unexpected event in October.
Remastered exclusively at BBC Resources from Fanderson’s own prints, Expect the Unexpected will see the world premiere of Terrahawks in high definition!
To compare the new and improved picture quality of the HD prints with the original standard definition, click on the thumbnails below!
Expect The Unexpected will be held at the Holiday Inn Maidenhead on Saturday 12th October. Tickets are available for both club members and non-members and cost £65 per person. Your ticket will include an evening meal and give you the chance to rub shoulders with the cast and crew from the series, including James Bond special visual effects guru Steven Begg.
Britain’s foremost visual effects artist Steven Begg is to attend Expect the Unexpected, a special event to mark the 30th anniversary of Terrahawks.
Steven Begg is perhaps best known for his work on the James Bond franchise with Casino Royale and Skyfall, for which he received BAFTA nominations, as well as other Hollywood smash-hits such as Batman Begins. However, Terrahawks also played an important role in the early stages of his career, where he worked on all 39 episodes as special effects director from 1983 – 86.
Other confirmed guests include:
John Lee – Terrahawks modelmaker
Judy Preece – Terrahawks puppeteer
Steven Woodcock – Terrahawks modelmaker
Expect the Unexpected will also showcase specially remastered Terrahawks episodes in high definition (HD). The event will be held at The Holiday Inn Maidenhead, will start at 10:00 on Saturday 12th October and run into the evening. Tickets cost £65 per person and will include your evening meal. This event is open to non members at the same price.
Accommodation
Fanderson has arranged a special rate for double/twin rooms at the Holiday Inn on either Friday 11th or Saturday 12th October of just £65 bed and breakfast. You must quote “Fanderson” when you book to receive the discount. For more information about the hotel visit www.himaidenheadhotel.co.uk.
To book your room at Fanderson’s special rate please call house reservations on 01628 506070 between 9am to 5pm, Monday – Friday.
Terrahawks was Gerry Anderson’s first television series of the 1980s, and employed a style of puppetry called ‘Supermacromation’ . View our production index to find our more about the series.
Stay on this channel for further guest announcements and updates!
The guests who will be attending Jamie Anderson’s Q&A at BritSciFi in Leicester on March 9th have been revealed. The line-up is:
Judy Price, puppeteer on Terrahawks
Mark Woollard – Director of New Captain Scarlet and FX artist
Richard Gregory – visual and special effects wizard who provided the aliens in Space Precinct, as well as various props and models in Terrahawks
Fans of Doctor Who will be interested to know that Richard was also responsible for designing the 1980s-style Cybermen and a host of other aliens from the series. So there should be plenty of questions to put to him!
Say hello to Fanderson at BritSciFi!
Fanderson will have a presence in the Anderson Alley section of BritsciFi throughout Saturday March 9th. Please feel free to come along and say hello and bring your membership details with you!
In memory of Gerry, funds will be raised for the Alzheimer’s Society during the event.
We are delighted to reveal that Terrahawks production crew member Kaye Main will be attending Supercelebration in September. Previously known as Kaye Moss, she worked on Terrahawks as a runner, buyer, prop maker and general assistant. Kaye is flying all the way over from New Zealand to attend what is expected to be the last ever full weekend Fanderson convention. She joins fellow Terrahawks production crew members Steve Begg, Peter Tilbe, Gary Tomkins and Terry Adlam at the event.
Britain’s foremost visual effects artist Steven Begg is to attend Expect the Unexpected, a special event to mark the 30th anniversary of Terrahawks.