Archive for April 28th, 2004
New Supercar documentary on DVD this summer
by Doc on Apr.28, 2004, under General News
A. Taylor writes “It’s the Marvel of the Age!
FULL BOOST VERTICAL! is a documentary on the making of Gerry Anderson’s TV series SUPERCAR. The black and white television series followed the exploits of Mike Mercury and the Black Rock Labs team and was produced by A. P. Films for Britain’s Associated Television in 1960. Supercar is considered the first of the true Supermarionation shows by Gerry Anderson.
Doctor Who – Guest Columnist
by Doc on Apr.28, 2004, under General News
Ricky Claydon writes “Guest Columnist – Barry Letts: The legendary Doctor Who producer writes for dreamwatch Magazine!
Legendary Doctor Who producer Barry Letts considers the series? revival and gives his opinion on what makes the show work.
dreamwatch Magazine issue 117 ON SALE 29 APR (UK) 18 MAY (US)”
Andromeda cancelled as well???
by Doc on Apr.28, 2004, under Television
According to IGN FilmForce, both Mutant X and Andromeda are being cancelled as the production company, Fireworks, is to be closed down by parent CanWest. This is very bizarre, considering the SCI FI Channel announced in January that the show was being picked up for a new season, moving to its Sci Friday lineup from syndication. Although it is possible production could go to another house, its not likely. We’ll see what SFC says later…