Issue 15 is now available (just click on the 'Buy Andersonic' link on the left) and it features...

Tony Harding interview - a new interview with Century 21's Effects Assistant on Captain Scarlet, Joe 90, Secret Service and UFO. Tony talks about his time at the studio, what he thought of the set-up, the changes made for UFO, as well as his time on Doctor Who for which he designed K9.

Tony Roper Interview - Sound Editor from Captain Scarlet up to UFO. Tony talks about his duties, how they fitted the sound effects to the episodes and just how powerful Derek Meddings' explosions really were.

Stingray/ Treasure Down Below - a look at the original script of this early colour episode  written by Dennis Spooner, with comparisons to the finished episode. And find out what Parker had to do with selling fake treasure maps in Casablanca...

Gerry Anderson Tributes - following the passing of Gerry Anderson, our writers recall what Gerry's work has meant to them.

RAF Cosford Event review - a look back at the 'Flights of Fantasy' exhibition last November.

UFO/The Responsibility Seat - we take a look at an underrated UFO episode and find there's more to it than meets the eye. Sam Denham separates the UFOs from the weather balloons.

Paperback Writers - we look at the range of Thunderbirds novels currently available and talk to writers Joan Marie Verba and Anthony Taylor along with illustrator Steve Kyte.

Strip Story - in the first of a (probably) regular feature, we look at an individual comic strip story to see what makes it tick. This issue - Countdown's 'Return of the Rock Snakes'.

... and a bit more. Cover model by David Sisson.

 

   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plaything of Sutekh is a Doctor Who fanzine from the same people behind Andersonic.  It's the same format as Andersonic - 40 pages, A5 in size with colour covers. Issues 1 and 2 are currently out of print but will return when Issue 3 hits the, er, streets.  Abase yourself by checking out further details on the Plaything of Sutekh blog. You'll find that good.

 

So what exactly is Andersonic? It's an A5 fanzine which covers the films and television series of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. Each issue contains features and articles which explore and discuss their many series, from the black and white Supercar and Fireball XL5, 60s series Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Joe 90 and The Secret Service; the live-action series UFO and Space:1999 and later stuff such as Terrahawks and right up to date with New Captain Scarlet. In previous issues we have also covered the films  Doppelganger and Into Infinity - as well as a look at other productions which they have influenced. We have featured interviews with, amongst others, Mike Trim, Dominic Lavery, Shaun Whittacker-Cook, Jan King, Robert Easton, Tony Harding and Mike Noble.

 

Alpha:2012 is a Space:1999 convention planned to run from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September 2014.

It will take place at the Holiday Inn at Peterborough West, Cambs and will feature guests, model and prop displays, ticketed banquet meal on the Saturday night with guests at the tables.

There will also be a dealers room and a video lounge along with a private lobby/seating area. For further details and updates, check out their website.