With the opening notes of the thunderbirds theme tune, childhood memories flood back in the funfilled documentary filmed in supermarionation. Filmed in supermarionation 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Supermarionation 1 is a style of television and film production created in the. 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. 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.
Buy filmed in supermarionation microsoft store enau. The film is hosted by lady penelope and parker voiced by sylvia anderson and david graham respectively through beautifully recreated puppet sequences throughout. A feature documentary about the history of the supermarionation shows. Although aspects of supermarionation were in use in the 1960 series, four feather falls, the name was first applied to the. The comprehensive filmed in supermarionation ebook is available now from amazon and covers every gerry anderson puppet show until the secret service in 1968. Filmed in supermarionation is a 2014 documentary film about gerry anderson, sylvia anderson and the struggling. For the first time, a complete history of the gerry and s. Filmed in supermarionation this is supermarionation dvd. Filmed in supermarionation watch streaming online justwatch. With sylvia anderson, arthur provis, gerry anderson, david elliott. Produced by the official current producers of new supermarionation productions for itv. The opening titles for filmed in supermarionation designed and animated by justin t. Nicely packaged with 2 discs filmed in supermarionation a lovingly made and informative documentary about the studios that made these iconic puppet. Classic movie, adventure, ap films, supermarionation, gerry anderson, marionette, thunderbirds, international, rescue, scifi, british.
The amazing story of thunderbirds and their creators. 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. If its a dizzying televisual landmark that changed the game for scifi in the early 1960s, youre in for a treat with filmed in supermarionation. The groundbreaking puppetry and animation technique pioneered by gerry and sylvia anderson is brought to life in this definitive documentary, revealing the passion and dedication behind their process. Watch the trailer for filmed in supermarionation, a look at the work of gerry and sylvia anderson, creators of such shows as supercar and thunderbirds. 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. Oct 22, 2014 it reminds you why these shows had such an impact on so many, and refutes the easy assumption that its because of childhood naivety. Most popular supermarionation movies and tv shows imdb. It cant be recommended highly enough and its absolutely unmissable, not only for gerrys legion of fans and admirers but for anyone.
The electronic marionette puppetry was dubbed supermarionation by its creators gerry and sylvia anderson, who used it extensively for tv series and a few feature films. Launch the disc, sit back and enjoy some rare treats on a journey through supermarionationland. The amount of laughs raised was fantastic and one scene from the secret service nearly brought the auditorium down with laughter. Delightful thunderbirds documentary goes behind the strings. Delightful thunderbirds documentary goes behind the. Hosted by lady penelope and parker themselves, filmed in supermarionation is a screen adaptation of the book of the same name and features a wealth of previously unseen archive footage, brand new interviews with the surviving casts and crews and clips from the shows themselves. 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. Gerry first coined the term on his series supercar and followed up to his last supermarionation series in 1969. The definitive documentary about the iconic puppetry.
Watch filmed in supermarionation online stream full episodes. Find out everything empire knows about filmed in supermarionation. An acclaimed history of supermarionation, this is the definitive story behind the puppetry and animation technique developed and used by gerry and sylvia anderson and their team throughout the 1960s on series such as stingray, captain scarlet and thunderbirds. Filmed in supermarionation this is supermarionation bluray. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. Well, as were stuck inside, we thought wed have a go at making the worlds first supermarionation short film made entirely in isolation from the confinement of our respective flats. The new documentary filmed in supermarionation goes behind the strings of gerry andersons puppet shows.
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. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. Supermarionation was a revolutionary technique used in all their programmes throughout the 1960s including stingray, captain scarlet and, most famously, thunderbirds. Filmed in supermarionation official trailer youtube. Torchy the battery boy and western show four feather falls via more sophisticated supermarionation in supercar and. The groundbreaking puppetry and animation technique pioneered by gerry and sylvia anderson is brought to life in this definitive documentary, revealing the. Filmed in supermarionation bluray bluray 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 british board of film classification. Filmed in supermarionation is a 2014 documentary film about gerry anderson, sylvia. As a behind the scenes look at the making of some of the most entertaining childrens programmes, filmed in supermarionation is certainly fun.
This is supermarionation you ve seen how the shows were created now see them as never before supermarionation in high definition. Filmed in supermarionation this is supermarionation blu. Hosted by lady penelope and parker themselves, filmed in supermarionation is a screen adaptation of the book of the same name and features a wealth of previously unseen archive footage, brand new. This film goes some way to show how big supermarionation show had become and how theyd grown in both scope and ambition since the early twizzle and torch boy shows. Sylvia anderson, who used it extensively for tv series and a few feature films. The godfather of tv puppet scifi, gerry anderson is the subject of this documentary that charts his life and work on childhood favourites like thunderbirds and. Supermarionation is a puppetry technique first devised in the 1960s by gerry anderson of ap films. The term supermarionation was coined in the 1960s to describe the unique form of puppet filmmaking devised by the team behind classic childrens television programmes like thunderbirds, stingray, captain scarlet, and joe 90 a form of filmmaking that century 21 films has revived for modern productions. Filmed in supermarionation is a documentary about the origin, success and demise of the puppetbased television shows created by gerry and sylvia anderson. This includes stingray, captain scarlet and, most famousl.
Jul 23, 2019 thunderbirds are go filmed in supermarionation is a documentary film about gerry andersonsylvia anderson and the struggling group of filmmakers who found success producing spaceage puppet television series such supremarionation supercarjoe 90fireball xl5captain scarlet and the mysterons and thunderbirds. The term is a portmanteau of super, marionette and animation. Dec 21, 2014 the opening titles for filmed in supermarionation designed and animated by justin t. It is interesting to find out a little not enough about how they were conceived, put together and the ideas behind them and the effects. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. Filmed in supermarionation is a witty, inventive and warm account of a truly creative team. 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. Supermarionation is a filming technique developed by gerry anderson and his peers, the name of which is a combination of the words super, marionette, and animation. Supermarionation gerry anderson encyclopedia fandom. Filmed in supermarionation not available on your favorite video service. Find the movie or tv episode youd like to download.
It is also possible to buy filmed in supermarionation on apple itunes as download or. Watch filmed in supermarionation online bfi player. Buy filmed in supermarionation microsoft store ennz. Amazons choice for filmed in supermarionation filmed in supermarionation this is supermarionation 2disc set bluray, reg. Start your 7 day now tv free trial and stream to your laptop, tv, ipad, iphone and other devices. Having parker and lady penelope narrate the action is a gimmick as smart as it is sweet. Postproduction for our puppet scenes included filmed in supermarionation vfx breakdown on vimeo. A history of the future filmed in supermarionation. Filmed in supermarionation will be released autumn 2014, and well be sure to keep you uptodate with all the details.
Lee art directed and postproduced this featurelength documentary, which premiered at the british film institute in october filmed in supermarionation trailer on vimeo. A quick look at two before and after shots from the filmed in supermarionation documentary. Hosted by lady penelope and parker it features previously unseen archive footage, new interviews and clips from the shows themselves. Filmed in supermarionation dvd madman entertainment. 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. Thunderbirds are go filmed in supermarionation is a documentary film about gerry andersonsylvia anderson and the struggling group of filmmakers who found success producing spaceage puppet television series such supremarionation supercarjoe 90fireball xl5captain scarlet and the mysterons and thunderbirds. Mild violence is seen in clips from the andersons tv shows, including gunshots, a character being electrocuted, and another character bursting into flames. Filmed in supermarionation, a documentary about the team that launched iconic puppet series such as thunderbirds, stingray and. Lady penelope, parker and a host of original cast and crew take us on a twohour journey about the history of thunderbirds, stingray, captain scarlet and others. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. Filmed in supermarionation anything can happen in the next 2 hours.
Billed as the definitive documentary about the culturally iconic puppetry and animation technique devised by gerry and sylvia anderson, filmed in supermarionation follows the ap films studio later century 21 from its early work on the watch with motherish adventures of twizzle, through the phenomenon of thunderbirds, and into its eventual decline and ignominy. The narration scenes are genuinely funny the film opens with parker wondering existentially. This includes stingray, captain scarlet and, most famously, thunderbirds programmes five decades old that still. A documentary on the work of the puppet animators gerry and sylvia anderson considering their 50 year career and the series they created including stingray, captain scarlet and thunderbirds. Big thunderbirds fan and heard about this documentary so ordered it on amazon. Filmed in supermarionation documentary dvd gerry anderson. This is a single reversible pack featuring two bluray discs. A highlight of the film are ingenious and accurate recreations of the pioneering techniques used in the productions. Filmed in supermarionation the definitive documentary. 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. Supermarionation was used in all their programmes throughout the 1960s including stingray, captain scarlet and. A must for fans of the original craft and lovers of creativity alike. Filmed in supermarionation s vibrant storytelling captures the vitality, innocence and sense of joy of the series themselves, especially with the inspired choice to cast parker and lady penelope as the narrators with technical explanations of filming techniques supplied by brains, naturally. Touted as the definitive documentary of the craft, and filmed in wonderfully retro style, the film goes beyond fan service, speaking of the film industry at large and commentating on the tension between creativity and commerce.
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