The prize of Gerry Anderson’s Supermarination empire was Thunderbirds. The series became an international sensation as kids became addicted to the family that blasted off to save the world. Unlike the thirty minute episodes of Supercar and Stingray, Thunderbirds was an hour long action show. Now all the exciting episodes arrives on Thunderbirds: The Complete Series on June 9th. Even more thrilling is that the show will be available on DVD and Blu-ray. Here’s the press release from the Timeless Media Group:
Beloved Sci-Fi Series Makes Its Blu-ray Debut
June 9th, 2015
In 5…4…3…2…1…Thunderbirds are GO! This summer, get ready to blast off with the team at International Rescue when Timeless Media Group, a division of Shout! Factory LLC, releases the highly anticipated Gerry Anderson show Thunderbirds: The Complete Series on Blu-ray and DVD on June 9th, 2015. Available for the first time on Blu-ray, the re-mastered high-definition transfer showcases the Supermarionation technique in exquisite detail never before seen, and promises audiences of all ages an outstanding showcase of thrills, action, and adventure with no (okay, maybe some) strings attached. Featuring all 32 episodes of the popular science-fiction series in a 6 BR or 8 DVD set, Thunderbirds: The Complete Series also includes the documentary “Launching Thunderbirds”, which includes a never before seen interview with Gerry Anderson, and a vintage publicity brochure as bonus features. Fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com
With its Atomic Age aesthetics and innovative production techniques, Thunderbirds has made an indelible impact on pop culture, cherished by legions of fans and influencing science fiction and animation for decades. The crown jewel of Gerry Anderson’s visionary creative oeuvre, Supermarionation, Thunderbirds: The Complete Series joins the Stingray, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Fireball XL5, Joe 90 and Supercar complete series box sets released this year as part of the Gerry Anderson Collection from Timeless Media Group, a division of Shout! Factory, LLC.
Leap into the stratosphere of fun and excitement with Thunderbirds: The Complete Series! Operating from a top-secret island base in the year 2065, the Thunderbirds team at International Rescue- intrepid Jeff Tracy and his valiant sons Scott, John, Virgil, Gordon, and Adam- engage in a humanitarian crusade to protect the innocent. Traveling via land, sea, air, and space in their fantastically advanced vehicles, the Tracys take on the most impossible of missions with courage, honor and their greatest strength of all: the power of family.
Thunderbirds: The Complete Series Bonus Features
· “Launching Thunderbirds” documentary
· Vintage Thunderbirds Publicity Brochure (requires BD-ROM /DVD-ROM drive)