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Thunderbirds Are Go - 2015 Series

amosov78amosov78 Member Posts: 1,495 Arc User
edited April 2015 in Ten Forward
A new series that incorporates live action miniature sets with CGI characters and vehicles, made by Weta Workshop. New trailer released today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y2hFqgtjLk
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    leethorogoodleethorogood Member Posts: 302 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    I am cautiously optimistic about this series, considering it's a remake I have thus far been pleasantly surprised by what I've seen. All being well this will prove to be a worthy successor to the original! :cool:
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    tymerstotymersto Member Posts: 433 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    I'm hopeful as well that this version is a descent show as well.

    Now if some US network snags it...


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    jonsillsjonsills Member Posts: 10,366 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    I approve strongly of the CGI versions of the old Supermarionation puppets.
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    marcusdkanemarcusdkane Member Posts: 7,439 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    The CGI Captain Scarlet series was good, so I'm cautiously optimistic, although without Anderson's influence, I have reservations...

    I always admired Captain Blue... Captain Scarlet was indestructible, Captain Blue wasn't, but he still had to back him up and go where he went :D Always felt sorry for Captain Black, because he was not only the Mysteron's puppet, but his consciousness was aware of what he was being forced to do, but was unable to do anything to prevent the actions...
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    amosov78amosov78 Member Posts: 1,495 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    Interestingly enough, the response to the first episode being shown has already given ITV confidence enough to already commission a full second series/season.
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    amosov78amosov78 Member Posts: 1,495 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    There's an interview here with VFX Producer Sharon Lark, which finally explains why there hasn't been mention of Jeff Tracy.
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    steamwrightsteamwright Member Posts: 2,820
    edited March 2015
    This looks like a great homage. Thank you for bringing it to our attention!
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    daveynydaveyny Member Posts: 8,227 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    I've been looking forward to this since I first heard about it last fall.

    The trailer looks great.

    :D
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    cmdrscarletcmdrscarlet Member Posts: 5,137 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    This is almost like a dream come true. :)
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    tucana66tucana66 Member Posts: 710 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    jonsills wrote: »
    I approve strongly of the CGI versions of the old Supermarionation puppets.
    Ditto. WETA did an incredible job on those CG versions, too! Nostalgia, here we come!
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    daveynydaveyny Member Posts: 8,227 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    I also like that the Father is missing when the show starts.
    Adds a new twist to the revamp.

    :cool:
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    amosov78amosov78 Member Posts: 1,495 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    The airdate for this in the UK is scheduled for Saturday, April 4th at 5pm: https://twitter.com/ThunderbirdsHQ/status/580784296631341056
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    sharpie65sharpie65 Member Posts: 679 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    amosov78 wrote: »
    The airdate for this in the UK is scheduled for Saturday, April 4th at 5pm: https://twitter.com/ThunderbirdsHQ/status/580784296631341056

    Perfect early birthday present for me then (April 5th) :D
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    amosov78amosov78 Member Posts: 1,495 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    sharpie65 wrote: »
    Perfect early birthday present for me then (April 5th) :D

    And they're showing back-to-back the first two episodes to boot!
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    amosov78amosov78 Member Posts: 1,495 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    Short behind the scenes/interview video:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GyDtLdGzkU

    And some new images:

    http://i2.wp.com/glotime.tv/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/THUNDERBIRDS_ARE_GO_17.jpg
    http://i2.wp.com/glotime.tv/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/THUNDERBIRDS_ARE_GO_191.jpg
    http://i0.wp.com/glotime.tv/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/THUNDERBIRDS_ARE_GO_18.jpg
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    http://i1.wp.com/glotime.tv/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/THUNDERBIRDS_ARE_GO_26.jpg
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    pwesuricatapwesuricata Member Posts: 49 Cryptic Developer
    edited March 2015
    Awesome, grew up on this series, even made the Blue Peter Tracey island as a kid! Can't wait to see it :-)

    So glad I saw this trailer today and not tomorrow :-P
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    cmdrscarletcmdrscarlet Member Posts: 5,137 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    I got my 4 year old hooked on the trailer (I hope that's okay ;) ). Now I just *need* to see this show. it's becoming a moral imperative.
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    ashstorm1ashstorm1 Member Posts: 679 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    While i'm enthusiast about the new series, i am also a bit disappointed at the fact they didn't use puppets for the characters.

    I mean, it's a really good idea to return to classic model and miniature special effects, but then, why using CGi characters instead of staying 100% true to the classic series and going for advanced puppetry?
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    cmdrscarletcmdrscarlet Member Posts: 5,137 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    Money.

    It's that simple, sadly.
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    jonsillsjonsills Member Posts: 10,366 Arc User
    edited March 2015
    cmdrscarlet wrote: »
    Money.

    It's that simple, sadly.
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    amosov78amosov78 Member Posts: 1,495 Arc User
    edited April 2015
    There's a couple of minor issues that I had, but I thought this was really quite good.

    Thunderbirds Intro.

    Thunderbird 1 Launch.

    Thunderbird 2 Launch.
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    viperiousspacedviperiousspaced Member Posts: 122 Arc User
    edited April 2015
    Have to say i really enjoyed the 1st two eps, also really liked the nods to stringray and space 1999.
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    tymerstotymersto Member Posts: 433 Arc User
    edited April 2015
    I do like the OP for this new series.

    Now if someone would just acquire US rights for it...

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    steamwrightsteamwright Member Posts: 2,820
    edited April 2015
    amosov78 wrote: »
    There's a couple of minor issues that I had, but I thought this was really quite good.

    Thunderbirds Intro.

    Thunderbird 1 Launch.

    Thunderbird 2 Launch.

    Sadly, the latter two are not available in the US of A.
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    grylakgrylak Member Posts: 1,594 Arc User
    edited April 2015
    Now that's how you do a reboot. I was as giddy as a kid watching it. Heck, I felt like a kid again. Just what I needed today. The moment we heard the original Jeff countdown at the opening. ... In fact, my one and only complaint is having the countdown for every launch. Keep it for the intro of course, but it can get overused for every launch. Roll on the rest!
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    amosov78amosov78 Member Posts: 1,495 Arc User
    edited April 2015
    grylak wrote: »
    Now that's how you do a reboot. I was as giddy as a kid watching it. Heck, I felt like a kid again. Just what I needed today. The moment we heard the original Jeff countdown at the opening. ... In fact, my one and only complaint is having the countdown for every launch. Keep it for the intro of course, but it can get overused for every launch. Roll on the rest!

    That was one of my issues, after 26 episodes this series/season, that's gonna get old real fast.
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    grylakgrylak Member Posts: 1,594 Arc User
    edited April 2015
    You know, other than the little nods and Easter eggs, like them all having the same method of getting to the ships as the original, just enhanced, or how they crafted a story that uses all 5 Thunderbirds for the pilot, I think the thing I loved the most about it was how they made tb5 an important part of operations. I know John was originally not used and left in space because Gerry Anderson didn't like the character, but I absolutely adore how they've made him not just picking up distress calls, but acts as coordinator of the rescue. Keeping track of everyone and relaying the info and data feeds. It makes it feel more like a proper rescue organisation.
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    cmdrscarletcmdrscarlet Member Posts: 5,137 Arc User
    edited April 2015
    I live in America. Tell me how to watch this and "too bad you'll have to wait" is not an option. :P
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