July
By Ken Parker
We have a very exciting article this
time out with so many things to cover. So let's get right to it.
More Classic Thunderbirds to be made -
This exciting announcement of the Kickstarter plan to produce
at least one of the specially recorded 60's audio adventures for
Thunderbirds has reached its original goal and is now at around $200,000 and on it's way to it's 3rd stretch goal. The project's plan was to produce at minimum one, hopefully three of the original audio only tales from the 60's TV show
Thunderbirds and create a video production using puppets, sets and miniatures.
These short stories were created using sound effects, music and original cast member voices. There were numerous releases that included shortened versions of some aired episodes but there were three original stories and these are being targeted for being made.
The Kickstarter plan has the blessing
of ITV, Sylvia Anderson and the estate of Gerry Anderson. Project Producer Stephen La
Riviere has already shown his interest in the product and has already
worked with many of the original crew and others to recreate effects
and sets for his
Filmed in Supermarionation documentary.
I would go as far and say that if this Kickstarter is successful then there are other possibilities including stories from Stingray and Captain
Scarlet. This
is feasible if the blessings continue to happen but what about a
brand new interest in puppet series? If there is an interest in this
and Jamie Anderson's successful Firestorm pilot, which is boasting
similar practical effects and puppets, would we see new versions of
any of the other series. Could a new original tale from Fireball
X-l5 or Stingray see the light of day? Possible.
For now let's support this Kickstarter with it's three story plan. Be part of this project, get your name on the disc and get a region free DVD or Blu-ray of the finished project!
The Kickstarter plan has the blessing
of ITV, Sylvia Anderson and the estate of Gerry Anderson. Project Producer Stephen La
Riviere has already shown his interest in the product and has already
worked with many of the original crew and others to recreate effects
and sets for his Filmed in Supermarionation documentary.
7 hours to go and Jamie Anderson's Kickstarter project for his late father's Firestorm will be done funding. There are plenty of gifts including DVDs, Blu-rays, digital download, T-shirts and so much more as incentives. The project is now over 80,000 pounds which means that a new scene and puppet can be funded for the pilot. 
Jamie Anderson, Gerry's son, is spearheading a new project based on Gerry (Thunderbirds, UFO, Space: 1999) Anderson's concept created in 2002. The idea of a team combating terrorists with high tech craft and weapons sounds like a perfect Anderson like project and this one will be done with miniatures, practical effects and puppets along the same vein as Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet.
A Sci-Fi Fantasy is being funded on Kickstarter. Based on a popular podcast, The Minister of Chance is an ambitious project to bring this audio series to life as a live action movie. With stars such as Paul McGann (Doctor 8), Sylvester McCoy (Doctor 7) and Jenny Agutter, the project hopes to raise 100,000 pounds with lots of incentives. 
This is incredible news and in just 3 days Firestorm has raised enough money to be produced into a minisode of around 5 minutes. Stretch goals are now hoped for and would lengthen the production to a 22 minute or even a 45 minute pilot. Given that the pledged amount has already topped the goal of 49,280 pounds, it seems highly likely that the next goal is achievable. There are still 29 days left and it is not too late to pledge for some great rewards.
