The electronic marionette puppetry was dubbed supermarionation by its creators gerry and sylvia anderson, who used it extensively for tv. Supermarionation was a revolutionary technique used in all their programmes throughout the 1960s including stingray, captain scarlet and, most famously, thunderbirds. How a gerry andersoninspired puppet show was filmed in. The documentary features specially filmed footage of the puppets themselves, behind the scenes footage, rare archive footage, recreations of the special effects techniques used in thunderbirds and other gerry anderson shows and brand. A thorough look back at the work of gerry and sylvia anderson, the developers of the supermarionation puppetry technique used on iconic 60s television series including stingray, captain scarlet and thunderbirds. Wolfie the grunt takes 8mm movies of a combat assault in vietnam.
The groundbreaking thunderbirds had an impact on many childrens lives and as the 50th anniversary of the show approaches, fans could do a lot worse than find out the full story behind its creation by. The opening titles for filmed in supermarionation designed and animated by justin t. This is a single reversible pack featuring two bluray discs. Filmed in supermarionation is a remarkable achievement, a brilliantly considered and scrupulously researched loveletter to the work of one of the greatest innovators and storytellers of the television age. Filmed in supermarionation will be released autumn 2014, and well be sure to keep you uptodate with all the details. A major new film on the work of gerry and sylvia anderson, filmed in supermarionation is the definitive. Having grown up with the series they created, im thrilled to present the story.
Filmed in supermarionation this is supermarionation blu. Firstly, it shows that the special effects unit was operating several weeks behind the puppet stages, as the man from mi. This includes stingray, captain scarlet and, most famously, thunderbirds programmes five decades old. Lee art directed and postproduced this featurelength documentary, which premiered at the british film institute in october. The wedding was filmed in canada again, with many locations in abbotsford, bc, and some filming was also in ladner and delta.
Filmed in supermarionation is a documentary about the many series created by gerry and sylvia anderson. A thorough, engaging and sprightly consideration of ap films, its output and its. Supermarionation a portmanteau of super, marionette and animation is a style of television and film production created in the 1960s by british production company ap films apf. The making of the thunderbirds are go movie filmed in. The cast and crew behind the 1966 thunderbirds are go movie discuss how it was made and speculate as to its lack of box office success. Filmed in supermarionation official trailer youtube. Filmed in supermarionation is a oneofakind insight into the studio that put puppetry on the map. Films popular television series with puppets, miniatures and explosions. This is the definitive documentary telling the story of the unique puppetry and animation technique developed by gerry and sylvia and their team and deployed in all their programmes throughout the 1960s including stingray, captain scarlet and, most famously, thunderbirds.
Filmed in supermarionation documentary dvd a major new film on the work of gerry and sylvia anderson, filmed in supermarionation is the definitive documentary about the culturally iconic puppet series which they developed to great success throughout the 1960s. Some information andor images in this header may be provided either partially or in full from the movie database. An acclaimed history of supermarionation, this is the definitive story behind the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Filmed in supermarionation 2014 the poster database.
Filmed in supermarionation this is supermarionation dvd. The definitive documentary about the iconic puppetry technique developed by gerry and sylvia anderson, supermarionation was used in all their programmes throughout the 1960s including stingray, captain scarlet and thunderbirds. A highlight of the film are ingenious and accurate recreations of the pioneering techniques used in the. I was initially disappointed by the main feature filmed in supermarionation as it is. In tribute to anderson, who sadly passed away two years ago before the completion of this documentary, filmed in supermarionation presents a brilliantly detailed history of his working life. A highlight of the film are ingenious and accurate recreations of the pioneering techniques used in the productions. Filmed in supermarionation is a 2014 documentary film about gerry anderson, sylvia anderson and the struggling group of filmmakers who found success producing spaceage puppet television series such as supercar, joe 90, fireball xl5, captain scarlet and the mysterons and thunderbirds. Filmed in supermarionation the definitive documentary. Torchy the battery boy and western show four feather falls via more sophisticated supermarionation in supercar and. This illustrates a couple of points about the production of thunderbirds. Filmed in supermarionation dvd madman entertainment. Violence mild violence is seen in clips from the andersons tv shows, including gunshots, a character being electrocuted, and another character bursting into flames.
Using a wealth of new interviews and previously unseen archive footage, the film celebrates the studio and the shows. With thunderbirds approaching its 50th anniversary, this brand new documentary tells the definitive story of how its creators, gerry and sylvia anderson, pioneered what was to become their trademark in filmmaking using marionettes. Ap filmscentury 21 supermarionation commercials duration. Nicely packaged with 2 discs filmed in supermarionation a lovingly made and informative documentary about the studios that made these iconic puppet shows and this is supermarionation a collection of high def episodes of thunderbirds, captain scarlett, stingray and more complete with vintage commercials and other goodies. Find where to watch filmed in supermarionation in new zealand. Filmed in supermarionation is a documentary about the origin, success and demise of the puppetbased television shows created by gerry and sylvia anderson. With sylvia anderson, arthur provis, gerry anderson, david elliott. But even in adverse conditions, it seems creativity will find a way.
For the first time, a complete history of the gerry and s. Filmed in supermarionation gives a unique behindthescenes insight into the development of the original thirtytwo thunderbirds episodes, which. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Clip from the documentary filmed in supermarionation. Here are just a handful of stills capturing the impressive undertaking in progress and on screen. Filmed in supermarionation is a 2014 documentary film about gerry anderson, sylvia anderson and the struggling. Find where to watch filmed in supermarionation in australia. The definitive documentary about the iconic puppetry technique developed by gerry and sylvia anderson, supermarionation was used in all their programmes throughout the. Filmed in supermarionation this is the definitive documentary telling the story of the unique puppetry and animation technique developed by gerry and sylvia and their team and deployed in all their programmes throughout the 1960s including stingray, captain scarlet and, most famously, thunderbirds. Filmed in supermarionation 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Watch filmed in supermarionation prime video amazon uk. For the first time, a complete history of the gerry and sylvia anderson television productions which pioneered sciencefiction special effects. A limited edition collectors set is available to order exclusively from the gerry anderson shop.
Made in the spirit of a real 1960s behindthescenes film about thunderbirds, this little piece we put together shows our crew recreating the magic of a. With the production of their first feature film, the ap films team were challenged with realising their most ambitious supermarionation production to date. The film is full of archival material detailing just how difficult it was bringing life to those puppets, along with interviews with many of those who. The definitive documentary about the iconic television series developed by gerry and sylvia anderson and their production companies ap films and century 21 pictures. Filmed in supermarionation 2014 the movie database tmdb. Filmed in supermarionation behind the scenes on vimeo. The definitive documentary about the iconic puppetry technique developed by gerry and sylvia anderson, supermarionation was used in all their programmes throughout the 1960s including stingray.
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