THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO! from ITV Studios

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Featuring effects by Weta Workshop, the iconic series is coming back and features a cast led by Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) as Lady Penelope and David Graham (“Thunderbirds” 1965) reprising his role as chauffeur and International Rescue agent Parker.

 

Unstoppable inventor Brains will be voiced by Kayvan Novak, while Tracy brothers Gordon and John are both played by Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Love Actually, “Game of Thrones”). Rasmus Hardiker voices both the youngest and oldest Tracy brothers, Alan and Scott. The fifth Tracy brother, Virgil, will be played by David Menkin. Tracy Island matriarch Grandma Tracy is voiced by Sandra Dickinson and master villain The Hood is played by Andres Williams.

 

“Thunderbirds Are Go!” will feature new characters including Kayo, the Tracy brothers’ friend and fellow island resident, who will be played by Angel Coulby, and Colonel Casey voiced by Adjoa Andoh (“Doctor Who”). This re-invention of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s much-loved series will be produced using an innovative mix of CGI animation and live-action miniature sets.

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Head of Security Kayo

 

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THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO, with Airpop

 

Airpop was transformed into the frozen walls of an ice cave that the villain of the story uses for his nefarious purposes and even used to create the Himalayas as a backdrop to a scene where Thunderbirds on a mission encounter dangerous blizzards of blinding snow.

 

Andrew T Smith, associate producer of this new series of retro episodes praised the value and versatility of Airpop.

 

He said: “It has been extremely useful and time-saving to have ice cave walls that can be very easily picked up and shifted around. In ten minutes a torture chamber can be transformed into an icy prison or mysterious corridor.

 

"Chunks of EPS that were left over after the ice walls and mountains had been carved were then grated down – using cheese graters – to make snow that was then blown into shot by a desk fan. Rather low-tech but it looks great on screen.”

 

Chairman of the British Plastic Federation EPS group, David Emes said, “Airpop can be transformed into virtually limitless scenes for the stage, film and art world. Recently the material helped win an award for a garden at the Chelsea Flower Show and it was also used to create a giant optical illusion where the façade of Covent Garden Market was seemingly made to float on thin air.

 

“Whilst most airpop is used in construction and insulation it is increasingly seen as a solution for stage and set designers across the world where the only limit is the creativity of the designer.”

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I was a huge fan of the original series and was a bit skeptical about this.

 

Both series have been excellent. Very respectful to the original. In some cases the episodes are direct remakes (And done very well)

 

It's my 4 year olds favorite TV show which gives me a great excuse to sit and watch it on a Saturday morning