Gerry Anderson’s Thunderbirds has reached its 60th anniversary — time to celebrate While some of us at Cultbox are still getting our heads behind Thunderbirds reaching its sixtieth anniversary, let’s take a look at some of the ways you can mark the occasion. First of all, what better to treat yourself to a lavish and definitive … >
The documentary plans to explore the origins and cultural impact of the iconic Eagle spacecraft. A Kickstarter campaign has launched to support the making of a documentary on the creation of the iconic Eagle spacecraft from Space: 1999. If funded, The Eagle has Landed aims to be ready for the show’s 50th anniversary in 2025. … >
Audio producers Big Finish celebrate the day with a surprise audio release – Captain Scarlet: Martian Menace. As any good Anderson fan knows, today (10th July) is Captain Scarlet‘s birthday. In order to celebrate the indestructible Spectrum agent’s special day, audio producers Big Finish are releasing an adaptation of one of his TV21 comic strip … >
The show has been through an AI-upscaling process. Gerry Anderson’s Space Precinct is being granted a new lease of life on streaming, thanks to BritBox and ITVX. The show, which first aired in 1994, has previously only ever been shown in standard definition. However, all 24 episodes have enjoyed an AI-upscale from the original master … >
A new version of the acclaimed documentary lands on DVD and Blu-ray. Last March we reported on the launch of Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted. The documentary, released via BritBox, used previously unpublished interviews to share the untold stories of the film and television pioneer. Here’s the synopsis: He was the creator of some of the … >
The audio reimagining of the classic Anderson series UFO continues with three new adventures. Last year, audio producers Big Finish launched an audio reimagining of the classic 1970s Anderson series UFO. UFO: Destruct Positive! landed with acclaim and a ringing endorsement from us. Our review praised the new backstory, strong cast and direction, and impressive … >
Tennant plays the poisoned Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko for ITV’s new-look streamer. While there’s a year until we see his new Doctor in action, David Tennant is transforming for his next role too. We’ve seen him age up for Doctor Who, or sport red hair for the Demon Crowley, but this is about as far … >
With UFO:Destruct Positive!, Big Finish brings yet another much loved show to audio — does this live up to already high standards? We take a listen… Released today, UFO:Destruct Positive! sees Big Finish bring back another classic Gerry Anderson show from the 1970s (from a lineup already including Space: 1999). Given the passage of time, it’s been entirely … >
The audio producers celebrate ‘Gerry Anderson Day’ with the announcement of their new take on UFO. After their successful audio reimaginings of The Prisoner and Space: 1999, Big Finish have another Gerry Anderson series in their sights. The cult early 70s show UFO is to be adapted, with two boxsets of stories due in 2022. … >
The documentary telling the story of the film and television pioneer premieres in April. Last November, we reported on Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted, announced as an original BritBox documentary. Now the trailer has arrived to give us a first taste. A Life Uncharted will use over thirty hours of previously unpublished interviews to share … >