Hey folks, Harry here... God I'd love some images from the live action set of Tracy Island... that's just cool. Personally I'm still in a bit of shock that this film is being filmed. I dug hell out THUNDERBIRDS, but at the same time... mentally I can't imagine it not being puppets. There's a part of me that wants digital effects done to all the actors tha make their mouths move like super-marionation (or however that's spelled) Here ya go...
Thunderbirds Being Filmed At Pinewood Studios England
Hi there Harry and everyone else,
Thought I'd let you know about the All New Live Action Thunderbirds movie currently being shot at Pinewood studios here in England. I can't tell you what I have to do with the film, as I've only just started and don't want to jinx it! I should be able to keep you updated, and as soon as I can I will send you some photos.
On set at moment here at lot 6. It looks basically like the inside of Tracy Island from the TV show.Only more modern and not made of carboard!. There is a big hole in the floor where sparks come up when filming, this seems to be some damage that has happened when Tracy Island came under attack (sub story which not show in film. we only hear about it) life is getting back to normal after some big event when they get "the call". Something BIG is happening on lot 2, I'm not allowed in because I don't have clearance, but Production is trying to keep it under tight wraps.
The film is by Tracy Films Ltd, and the story is unclear to me at the moment. The basic outline of the story is that something (possibly belonging to the Government) is stolen, and while the Thunderbirds team are trying to recover it, one of the 5 Tracy brothers gets kidnapped and the mission then turns into a rescue and recovery. The set is spaced out over about 5 of the Studios' 19 stages ñ including the world famous Albert R Broccoli 007 Stage. We know the Bond film ran over, and this has something to do with the script being changed. Why? I'll never know. But the crew seem more than happy about the script change.
Now I know this isn't the best information in the world, but I've been so busy down here trimming the verge at the moment that getting information is like getting blood from a stone. And I'm not talking about Mick either!
Hope this helps,
Nezman
