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	Thunderbirds (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Thunderbirds is a Universal Pictures release based upon the Thunderbirds television series of the 1960s, directed by Jonathan Frakes.
		The film uses live-action actors playing the Tracy brothers rather than the Supermarionation marionettes used in the television series.
		One of the few aspects of the film to receive positive acclaim (other than the special effects) was Sophia Myles' performance as iconic superspy Lady Penelope, a portrayal in a style identical to that of her television counterpart.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thunderbirds_(film) (1268 words)

	Thunderbirds (2004) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In this live action incarnation the Thunderbirds are pretty much a family affair, dad Jeff Tracey (Bill Paxton) and most of the clan are captured by the bad guys, headed by the nefarious Hood (Ben Kingsley) leaving only the younger son Alan (Brady Corbet) able to save the day.
		While the Thunderbirds are somewhat distracted in their family owned, orbiting space station, talk about your great second home, the coast is clear for the station to fall into the wrong hands.
		The original Thunderbirds relied on the inner fantasy every boy had to be an astronaut; all of the members of the Thunderbirds are named after men that served as the original Mercury group.
	www.hometheaterinfo.com /thunderbirds_(2004).htm (1070 words)

	Filmtracks: Thunderbirds (Hans Zimmer)
		Thunderbirds: (Hans Zimmer) When the original "Thunderbirds" television series aired from 1964-1966 in Britain, it used a technique called "supermarionation" that combined marionettes, models, and special effects to create the illusion of live-action actors and big budget sequences.
		In keeping with the formula that brought success to the Spy Kids films, the ages of the boys in the film of Thunderbirds will be a bit younger to appeal to the pre-teen crowd.
		Thunderbirds is very much the same way, constantly reaching for the next major key note, the next statement of positive theme, the next tingling sound effect.
	www.filmtracks.com /titles/thunderbirds.html (906 words)

	Film Roar: Thunderbirds Movie set to Bomb
		Thunderbirds is essentially a British phenomenon, and while the special effects looked like the usual impressive stuff, the trailer looked like the usual formularised, americanised and glossy disapointment, that arrives when some studio takes a classic and tries to wring a few more dollars from it.
		Thunderbirds was never a show aimed at talking down to kids, it was essentially dramtic, the chracters where mature adults and the youngest of the Tracy brothers was no way near a kid.
		This film tries to woo the younger generation by making brats the centre of the entire film, how the hell did they NOT intend it to flop when the core of the Thunderbirds fans are old enough the have families and grandchildren of their own who have all seen the original.
	www.geekroar.com /film/archives/000570.php (1789 words)

	Movie-List - Reviews - Thunderbirds
		His little series that could was the high-action rescue series, “Thunderbirds” which followed the adventures of a family of marionettes in the distant future.
		The juniors consist of the youngest Tracy, Alan (Brady Corbet), Tintin (Vanessa Anne Hudgens), daughter of the island caretaker Kyrano and Fermat (Soren Fulton), son of the team’s science whiz, Brains (Anthony Edwards).
		“Thunderbirds” is a fast, delightful and stylized family film that not only embraces the audiences of the past but also enlightens audiences of the future.
	www.movie-list.com /reviews.php?id=thunderbirds (580 words)

	Thunderbirds (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Thunderbirds is a British mid-1960s television show devised by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and made by AP Films using a form of puppetry dubbed "Supermarionation".
		Thunderbirds had been in production for several months when ITC Entertainment boss Lew Grade was shown the completed pilot episode, "Trapped In The Sky" and he was reportedly so excited with the result that he immediately instructed Anderson and his team to expand all the episodes from 25 minutes to 50 minutes.
		Thunderbird 1 is hangared beneath the main house on Tracy Island, and launches vertically from a pad camouflaged by the swimming pool which slides aside.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thunderbirds_(TV_series) (5899 words)

	Thunderbirds - The Hollywood News
		We soon learn that the Thunderbirds’ last rescue was a set-up, and one of the “victims” involved shoots some weird goop onto their ship.
		Thunderbirds appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 1.85:1 on this single-sided, double-layered DVD; the image has been enhanced for 16X9 televisions.
		Thunderbirds barely made a tenth of its budget, and for good reason – it’s a thoroughly terrible movie.
	www.thehollywoodnews.com /dvd/thunderbirds.php (1839 words)

	Zeta Minor DVD Review - Thunderbirds
		The design and look of the film is generally excellent, with the Thunderbird vehicles looking suitably updated for the new millennium whilst still being easily recognised as the classic vehicles many know and love from the TV series.
		This is a film which was made for the DVD format - vibrant primary colours abound throughout, and the anamorphic 1.85:1 DVD transfer of the film looks excellent, with a bit rate of approximately 6.5Mb/sec.
		The opening rescue scene, where Thunderbirds 1 and 2 come to the aid of workers on a blazing oil-rig, is particularly impressive - although on the whole, it's fairly run-of-the-mill stuff for a film of this kind.
	www.zetaminor.com /dvd/dvdreviews/thunderbirds_2004.htm (1126 words)

	FEATURE FILM PRODUCTIONS GUIDE
		A print of the film exists in the archive of the British Film Institute and was screened for the first time in over 35 years by the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television as part of a special retrospective of Anderson's film work at the Museum's Pictureville Cinema in Bradford in 1997.
		Unfortunately, the film proved to be a box office disaster, and United Artists were so surprised and confused by its failure that they put it down to a fluke and immediately commissioned a second film.
		Oddly, although Thunderbird 6 was completed by January 1968 (the date of its British Film Catalogue classification), the film was shelved for six months and eventually received its premiere on the afternoon of July 29th, 1968 at the Odeon Cinema, London.
	www.fanderson.org.uk /prodguides/movies.html (2136 words)

	Thunderbirds London Movie Review
		On paper, Thunderbirds looked as if it could be something special, even if the teaser posters did look a bit like the top view of The Hulk’s balding head.
		It’s ironic that the film’s twin tag-lines perfectly encompass everything that’s wrong with the film: “The World’s Greatest Organisation are in serious troublePrepare for the new generation.” Yes, that’s right, it’s Thunderbirds Junior.
		Constantly whining, “Oh Dad, pleeeease let me be a Thunderbird”, Alan and his friends Fermat (Soren Fulton) and Tin-Tin (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) finally get their chance when their arch nemesis The Hood (Ben Kingsley) strands his entire family on a space station and takes over Tracy Island.
	www.viewlondon.co.uk /review_2138.html (529 words)

	Thunderbirds film review
		Anderson was offered a lot of money just to endorse the film but he stuck to his guns and is now widely quoted in the press as being a 'pain in the arse' (an opinion from a 'representative of the company Working Title').
		Well, Thunderbirds is a real oddity, set in a mish-mash, colourful, retro-plastic future in which Hugh Grant's hairstyle in About a Boy isn't so much emulated as worshipped and built upon.
		It's 'The Thunderbirds, this' and 'The Thunderbirds, that' as if the teenage audience was sitting there saying "I wish I could remember the name of this movie…" Even the pilots call themselves 'Thunderbirds' but then 'Thunderblokes' probably sounds too hokey.
	www.dvdoutsider.co.uk /films/reviews/t/thunderbirds.html (1316 words)

	Thunderbirds (2004): Brady Corbet, Soren Fulton, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Philip Winchester - PopMatters Film Review
		The film details the lives of the fabulous Tracys, who, under the direction of their "billionaire ex-astronaut" father, Jeff (Bill Paxton), jet around the world helping people in distress.
		Just so, The Hood lures the Thunderbirds away from their island base in order to steal their toys, use them to rob the world's banks, thus destabilizing the world economy, and blame it all on the good guys.
		The film is a terribly laddish affair, though Thunderbirds does include precisely three female characters (unless you count the Tracys' repeatedly referenced dead wife and mother).
	popmatters.com /film/reviews/t/thunderbirds-2004.shtml (1065 words)

	Stand by for Action... Ford and Thunderbirds Are Go!
		Set in 2010 the film is directed by Jonathan Frakes, famous for his role as William Riker in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' TV series, and as the Director of 'Star Trek: First Contact' and 'Clockstoppers' feature films.
		Thunderbirds Director, Jonathan Frakes commented: "We were anxious to pay appropriate homage to the original TV show but at the same time deliver a film that would appeal to the latest generation of movie goers and provide the best representation of the 2010 time frame.
		But further details of the film, and the central role played by FAB 1 and the other International Rescue vehicles will be disclosed nearer to the film's launch in Summer 2004.
	www.fashionwindows.com /room_service/2003/thunderbird.asp (959 words)

	Thunderbirds - Film Information - FilmFocus.Co.UK
		When the Thunderbirds are put in danger, it's up to Alan to save them and prove himself to his father.
		I've just been watching a featurette from my new Thunderbirds movies DVD in which Director David Lane said that when they were making Thunderbirds, they never considered they were making a children's show.
		The other thing about classic Thunderbirds is they allowed the camera to linger on the aircraft, rather than having quick shots designed to end before the audience spots the joins in the CGI.
	www.filmfocus.co.uk /filmdetail.asp?FilmbaseID=54 (320 words)

	Thunderbirds - Film Reviews - The Rap - RollerCoaster (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		When the Thunderbirds' arch nemesis, The Hood (played by the wonderful Sir Ben Kingsley) discovers and takes over their secret island, it's up to the Traceys' youngest son Alan and his friends to save the day.
		Where the film does work well is in the special fx, in particular the Thunderbirds fleet which has been recreated exceptionally (and without strings).
		Thunderbird 4 (the sub) has has had it most, and now looks like an existing deep sea exploration vehical.
	www.abc.net.au /rollercoaster/therap/reviews/s1201230.htm (846 words)

	Thunderbirds
		Filming was done by two teams, one responsible for the marionettes, the other for the special effects sequences.
		In 1978 when Sylvia met with the Rolling Stones to discuss their appearance in a film she was helping set up (without Gerry), all of them, especially Mick Jagger, were much more interested in asking questions about International Rescue and Lady Penelope than talking about the movie.
		The new film was faithful to many visual elements of the series, featured a remarkably good Lad Penelope and Parker, and started with a thrilling rescue mission.
	www.space1999.net /catacombs/plus/dt/vcpgatb.html (1426 words)

	Thunderbirds movie,trailer,review,pics,pictures,poster,news,DVD at The Z Review
		Thunderbirds will be released in the US on R1 DVD on the 21st December 2004.
		Thunderbirds 1, 2, 3 and 4 are the heroes of the piece in many ways.
		The film will be based on the cult 60's British TV show created by Gerry Anderson, where retired astronaught Jeff Tracy and his five sons set up a secret international rescue squad.
	www.thezreview.co.uk /comingsoon/t/thunderbirds2000.htm (4221 words)

	DVDtoons! Reviews - Thunderbirds International Rescue Edition Giftset (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Thunderbirds was a huge success not only in the UK, but in much of the world after it premiered on television in 1965.
		By this time, we are twenty minutes into the film, and it is the first we have seen of the Tracy family (aside from the titles).
		Instead, the films were shot in “Techniscope”, which used one-half of a 35mm film (two perforations long), effectively giving an overall resolution similar to 16mm film.
	www.dvdtoons.com /reviews/324/print (3074 words)

	Film London : Thunderbirds
		Thunderbirds is the most ambitious project to date undertaken by Working Title Films (the makers of Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Bridget Jones's Diary and Love Actually).
		A 60 foot high and 7 tonne replica of Thunderbird 2 was placed in the heart of the capital to celebrate the opening of the film.
		Thunderbirds makes use of the fantastic locations the city has to offer and highlights many popular sites such as Tower Bridge and the BA London Eye.
	www.filmlondon.org.uk /content.asp?CategoryID=827 (251 words)

	Thunderbirds (2004): Reviews
		Aside from a couple of rescue set pieces that bookend it, the film is strictly low-wattage in terms of action.
		Thunderbirds is devoted to the principle that character and story are but rude interruptions to the real order of business, an endless display of profound vehicle fetish.
		The film is ultra-juvenile and silly and doesn't even feature that much of the Thunderbird rockets in action.
	www.metacritic.com /film/titles/thunderbirds (1284 words)

	TrekWeb.com - Jonathan Frakes on His Hopes for THUNDERBIRDS, Film Bombs at the Box Office
		Thunderbirds 1 through 5 are, to the British, Australian and Japanese fans, as much characters as the actors themselves.
		Thunderbirds fans are lured by the title, pay big bucks at the theater, then discover it's not a movie that showcases the Thunderbirds.
		Thunderbirds does put Frakes' sci-fi/fantasy insight into doubt, because the movie is a flop even as intelligent children's entertainment.
	www.trekweb.com /stories.php?aid=410d77eceb855 (2214 words)

	Thunderbirds (2004) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Trivia: The Hover Bike used by Alan to tow Tin-Tin and Fermat is modeled on the same equipment used by the Tracy brothers in episodes such as "City Of Fire" and "Attack Of The Alligators!" from the original series.
		Goofs: Factual errors: After Thunderbird 5 raises its orbit to avoid re-entry, some of the debris is seen to be still accompanying it when it should have continued into the atmosphere.
		This film could replace being sent to bed early without their dinner as parents' favourite punishment for kids.
	www.imdb.com /title/tt0167456 (595 words)

	Thunderbirds 2: Music composed by Barry Gray: Film Music on the Web CD Reviews August 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Coinciding with the release of the new Thunderbirds feature film here is a second volume of music taken from Gerry Anderson's renowned 1960's puppet series.
		'Thunderbirds to the Rescue' for instance is simply an alternate arrangement on the main theme and much of what's featured is quite similar to the material that appeared on the first CD.
		Thunderbirds aficionados on the other hand will snap it up and very good luck to them.
	www.musicweb.uk.net /film/2004/Aug04/thunderbirds2.html (371 words)

	Amazon.ca: Thunderbirds: DVD: Jonathan Frakes,Ron Cook,Anthony Edwards,Genie Francis,Lou Hirsch,Ben Kingsley,Bill ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Any film featuring actors playing roles originally made famous by wooden puppets that fly wooden spaceships is not likely to be met with open arms by critics or audiences.
		Lost on the filmmakers is that part of the reason that the original television series lasted as long as it has as a cult favorite is that despite its restricting puppet cast, it took itself and its sometimes ridiculous stories extremely seriously.
		While die hard Thunderbirds fans may be pleased with the film's production design, all others will likely find a disposable film that aspires to mass appeal blockbuster family entertainment.
	www.amazon.ca /Thunderbirds-Jonathan-Frakes/dp/B00005JMZA (728 words)

	Thunderbirds Are Go! - 1966
		As well as indicating 'a strip cartoon of the story of the film' would be starting in the paper on Monday, the feature also gives a tantalising glimpse of the proposed second film, due to enter production in January, the plot of which 'concerns a Russo-American space project'.
		With the film release imminent, there was also the promise of a 'photographic picturisation' beginning in a fortnight's time.
		Preceded by a special FAB Club in issue 47, which previewed the new film with some behind the scenes photos, issues 48 to 50 of Lady Penelope included a three part text adaptation, told - as one should be expected - from Her Ladyship's point of view.
	www.technodelic.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /Upload02/ThunderbirdsAreGo.htm (3618 words)

	‘Thunderbirds’ get high-tech upgrade - Tech News & Reviews - MSNBC.com
		Now, as a film director, Frakes is at the helm of yet another sci-fi cult classic, “Thunderbirds” — and he’s updating the ’60s-style TV puppet show with the best special effects the early 21st century can offer.
		The biggest difference has to do with production values: The original “Thunderbirds” was created by British animation genius Gerry Anderson, who used marionettes and models to bring the world of 2065 to life — a technique he called “supermarionation.” In contrast, this summer's movie version is live-action, augmented with a massive dose of computer-generated graphics.
		“‘Thunderbirds,’ not unlike ‘Star Trek,’ celebrates heroism, celebrates the family — certainly on the Enterprise, we functioned as a family of sorts.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/5552920 (1122 words)

	Thunderbirds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Filmed in a zany, colourful style reminiscent of the Spy Kids movies, this is enjoyable fun until earnest lines of dialog bring everything to a shrieking stop.
		The film has a certain charming wholesomeness about it, but...will ultimately prove lacking in the thrills department for both adults and children.
		Newcomer Corbet is forced to carry the film, a daunting prospect for even the most magnetic young performers.
	www.rottentomatoes.com /m/thunderbirds (881 words)

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