What is Firestorm? New Gerry Anderson project in the works…

Anderson Entertainment has released this teaser graphic to promote its new project, Firestorm, which will be the focus of a Kickstarter appeal that will launch later this month.

As yet they won’t be drawn on many further details but elements of the graphic, and information on the project’s official web page, hint at something akin to a return to a modern form of Supermarionation…

 

Firestorm Teaser Image - September 2014

 

Firestorm will be made in Ultramarionation,” the company states, “a unique combination of techniques that are entwined with the Gerry Anderson universe: practical effects (real explosions), physical sets and props, model miniatures and, of course, puppets! We believe that the tangibility of legendary Gerry Anderson productions like Thunderbirds and Stingray was a major part of their success, and why so many generations have enjoyed and continue to enjoy those wonderful shows. We want to see a return to in-camera effects and film-making, and that’s one of the things we hope you’ll love about Firestorm!

“The series is based on the series originally developed by Gerry Anderson and his then business partner John Needham, before it was produced as an anime series in Japan in 2003. We’ve gone back to Gerry’s original notes, scripts, synopses etc. and redeveloped the show from those original Anderson elements.

“We have many, many talented people working on the project – most of whom worked with Gerry himself, or have a love and understanding of those elements that make a true Gerry Anderson production.”

Anderson Entertainment successfully utilised the crowdfunding site Kickstarter to gain backing for its Gemini Force One novel project, so it will be interesting to see how things develop and who is involved behind the scenes on Firestorm.

 

Firestorm Development Art

Firestorm Development Art

 

“The  [GF1] project exceeded all of our expectations, and we thrilled to be supported by so many fans all over the world. Their enthusiasm and support directly led to getting a publishing deal with Orion which meant we could publish the first book, but also complete and publish the second and third books in the series. We know now that a successful Kickstarter project can get the attention of the movers and shakers in the industry.

“We’ve shown the Firestorm project to a number of distributors, channels, financiers and TV executives during its development and the response has been fairly similar throughout – excitement at the premise, but uncertainty about the use of puppets and in-camera effects. ‘Wouldn’t CGI be easier?’ they say. It may well be easier, but we don’t think the end product would be anywhere near as wonderful if we went down that route. We want to make Firestorm in as practical and tangible a way as possible – physical sets and props, practical effects, miniatures, and puppets. We hope that Gerry Anderson fans all over the world will want to see a new series made that way too!”

Firestorm launches on Kickstarter on 30th September 2014.

Web Links

• Official Firestorm Web Page: www.gerryanderson.co.uk/firestorm

• Firestorm on Facebook: www.facebook.com/OfficialFirestorm

• Firestorm on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sf9firestorm

 



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