Will Space: 1999 ever be remade?
A series of adventures based on Gerry Anderson’s classic TV series has been greenlit. Big Finish has confirmed that its audio reimagining of Gerry Anderson’s classic TV series Space: 1999 will return for further adventures next year.
Why did Space: 1999 get Cancelled?
Many castmembers had expressed their unhappiness with the later scripts and Anholt had reportedly decided to leave after the second year. There were some plans for a third year but a decline in syndication sales killed it. As a result, the series wasn’t given any kind of ending.
Is there a Space: 1999 movie?
Space: 1999 drew a great deal of visual inspiration and technical expertise from the Stanley Kubrick film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). The programme’s special effects director Brian Johnson had previously worked on both Thunderbirds (as Brian Johncock) and 2001.
Who owns the rights to Space: 1999?
For a while, Polygram owned the movie rights to Space: 1999 (although the series is owned by ITV plc). Polygram developed Gerry Anderson’s previous series, Thunderbirds , as a movie and in 1998 had preliminary discussions with Nick Tate and Brian Johnson about a Space: 1999 movie. The rights have now reverted to ITV.
What happened to the Commissioner in Space: 1999?
The character of Commissioner Simmonds was killed off by E. C. Tubb in the first Space: 1999 novel Breakaway.
How many Eagles did Moonbase Alpha have?
Eagle Numbering According to The Last Sunset, there are 27 “serviceable” Eagles on Moonbase Alpha in addition to their crashed Eagle (number 28). The highest number Eagle was 29 (Collision Course). Eagle 1 is the most commonly seen Eagle (in 32 episodes).
How did UFO TV series end?
The battle with the Aliens would have escalated, and SHADO HQ would have been moved to the moon in a much larger moonbase. Models, sets, and costumes were prepared, but then the ratings began to fall and the series was cancelled.