Making their worldwide debut in stunning 4K UHD, two iconic Thunderbirds episodes in UK cinemas from 20th September.
“Even back in 1965, Dad and his amazing teams made each episode of Thunderbirds feel like a mini movie – huge stories, stunning models, and that unmistakable sense of adventure. To see them newly restored in 4K and back on the big screen, marking classic Thunderbirds‘ return to cinemas for the first time since 1968, and on the show’s 60th anniversary, is something really special. I’m very proud to be able to share them with audiences across the UK.” – Jamie Anderson, CEO of Anderson Entertainment.
Anderson Entertainment and Kaleidoscope Entertainment are thrilled to announce a big-screen experience for fans of classic British sci-fi, Thunderbirds, to mark its 60th Anniversary. This cinematic double-bill brings together two of the most iconic episodes ever made: TRAPPED IN THE SKY and TERROR IN NEW YORK CITY. The double-bill will be in UK cinemas, in expertly restored stunning 4K UHD, from 20th September.
Bursting with action, suspense, and Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s ground-breaking Supermarionation, these fan favourites showcase International Rescue at its very best—combining daring rescues, stunning model work, and unforgettable characters.
Making their worldwide debut in stunning 4K UHD, both episodes have been meticulously restored from the best surviving film elements in collaboration with award-winning restoration experts, Silver Salt. The result is the ultimate viewing experience—presented in glorious detail, including a brand new 5.1 surround sound mix for an appropriately epic cinema experience.
Whether you’re reliving the danger of a sabotaged atomic airliner in Trapped in the Sky or the dramatic mission to save New York from disaster in Terror in New York City, this cinema double bill is a must-see celebration of Thunderbirds in all its explosive glory. FAB!
“Even back in 1965, Dad and his amazing teams made each episode of Thunderbirds feel like a mini movie – huge stories, stunning models, and that unmistakable sense of adventure,” said Jamie Anderson, CEO of Anderson Entertainment.
“To see them newly restored in 4K and back on the big screen, marking classic Thunderbirds‘ return to cinemas for the first time since 1968, and on the show’s 60th anniversary, is something really special. I’m very proud to be able to share them with audiences across the UK.”
Trapped In the Sky
The first episode of classic of Thunderbirds. Master criminal the Hood plants a bomb on board the new atomic-powered airliner Fireflash before it departs on its maiden flight. Unable to land for fear of setting off the bomb, the crew and passengers’ only hope of survival lies with International Rescue.
Terror In New York City
Largely regarded as the most exciting Thunderbirds episode made, after Thunderbird 2 is heavily damaged in a mistaken attack, it leaves the team seemingly without a swift means to transport any rescue gear to New York City to save a news crew trapped underneath the collapsed Empire State Building.
❉ Thunderbirds TRAPPED IN THE SKY and TERROR IN NEW YORK CITY double-bill will be available in UK cinemas from 20th September. Director: Alan Pattillo, David Elliott, David Lane. Writer: Gerry & Sylvia Anderson, Alan Fennell. Run Time: 2 x 50 mins. Cert: U,
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It’s not strictly true that Thunderbirds (Supermarionation version) hasn’t been seen in cinemas since 1968. Both Thunderbirds Are Go (1966) and Thunderbird 6 (1968) received a national re-release in Odeon cinemas across the UK in 1974: Thunderbird 6 in June and then Thunderbirds Are Go in November.