A FAB CELEBRITY SILVER SCREEN BALL AT PINEWOOD STUDIOS
1st December 2018
A RED CARPET EVENT
In Support of Great Ormond Street Hospital
Sylvia Anderson has left a huge legacy with her pioneering work as co-creator of Thunderbirds with her most iconic character Lady Penelope, and was always at the cutting edge of ground breaking television. Sylvia’s daughter Dee Anderson, in collaboration with Industry Professionals, has created the Sylvia Anderson Awards to be presented to emerging writers, musicians, film makers and animators at a high profile Celebrity Evening event to be held at Pinewood Studios on 1st December 2018.
There will be a Champagne Reception, followed by a sumptuous 3-course dinner with wine, amazing entertainment, the presentation of the Sylvia Anderson Awards (celebrating emerging talent), plus in support of GOSH, we have a “What Money Can’t Buy” Auction & Luxury Raffle.
The Ball is an exclusive black-tie event, in aid of a wonderful cause –Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. It will be great for entertaining and shouldbe a fabulous evening – guests get to walk the red carpet and mingle with our Celebrity Guests.
All this, plus dancing into the early hours – so plenty to look forward to!
Celebrities from the world of TV & Film will be in attendance ranging from Eastenders to Game of Thrones, along with various people who worked with Sylvia over the years on the productions inc voice artists & puppeteers.
Sylvia’s passion was to support new artists in all genres of film and television, and her memory lives on as we honour her vision and pay homage to all that she represented in the world of Entertainment.
In addition to the award ceremony, there will be a ‘what money can’t buy’ auction to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital, famous for their arduous work in revolutionary treatments for children suffering with serious diseases.
Many celebrities will take part and will walk the red carpet with guests from all walks of life – to share the champagne reception, sumptuous three course meal and enjoy the superb entertainment provided by Glotime TV – held in the most iconic film studio in the country, home to James Bond and Disney and with the largest underwater film stage in the world.
Well-known Anderson character lookalikes will be there to greet you and you can join in with this fun event, whilst supporting a brilliant Charity.
Also on display will be range of Puppets & Props from the many series created by Gerry & Sylvia Anderson.
Here is a glimpse of last years event
And another.
A small number of tickets are now released for fans to come along and join in with the festivities of this stunning red carpet event, so please contact us at tickets@sylviaanderson.co.uk for further details and to reserve your place.
As the Iconic show says “Thunderbirds Are Go” – FAB
On Thursday 1st November, Dee Anderson was the guest of Sarah Walker on BBC Radio Berkshire
You can listen to Dee talking to Sarah about Thunderbirds, Puppets and the Ball here
We could sit here all day and wax lyrical about the benefits of an authentic French onion soup for the soul, a Neapolitan pizza to lift your spirits, or a sunny day in Portugal bookended by a golden and flaky custard tart…well, just because they are delicious and addictive. But the chances are you have been there, done that and bought the recipe book. So today we would like to shine the spotlight on some major culinary contenders around Europe’s dining table that we feel may have been slightly overlooked. We’ve taken an example from Northern, Central and Southern Europe, so gastronomic adventurers, take note – Your tastebuds are in for a treat.
Starting at the Finnish
The Finnish menu is a seasonal celebration of locally sourced ingredients. Expect warming soups, potatoes and salmon with lashings of dill, pies stuffed with bright berries and the stalwart of the Scandinavian cuisine that is rye bread slathered with butter and taken morning, noon or night.
There are also unexpected specialties that set the Finns apart from their neighbours. Halloumi-like Leipäjuusto, for example, is baked over an open fire and eaten with cloudberry jam, producing a satisfying squeak. Christmas lovers may want to avoid Poronkäristys, but vitamin-rich and tender sautéed reindeer meat can be found served alongside creamy mashed potato at any time of year. Sorry Rudolph, but it’s absolutely irresistible.
The Poles have one of the most comforting, indulgent cuisines and proof of the pudding is in the Pierogi. These plump, pillow-like morsels filled with ground mince and topped with crispy fried onions are practically sacred in Poland. Unlimited to the savoury sphere, Pierogi can even transcend the boundaries of the menu when eaten for dessert with sweet berries and dressed in cream.
Smoked meats and cabbage also feature largely in the typical Polish diet. From Kie?basa and Sauerkraut to Bigos and Go??bki, these ingredients make for very hearty and flavourful fare. Veggies, fear not! There are also plenty of meat-free menu options, including crisp potato pancakes, vegetable soups and a whole host of baked goods.
Slovenia’s largely landlocked geographical position means traditional cuisine there has familiar elements shared with Italian, Austrian, Hungarian and Croatian gastronomy. The landscape, which includes mountains, fields and even a small Adriatic coastline, offers an enviable bounty. You’ll find everything from mushroom soup served in a hollowed out bread loaf, to dandelion and egg salad (don’t knock it until you’ve tried it).
Pasta lovers, we’d also like to introduce you to Žlikrofi – dainty dough parcels stuffed with herby meat and doused in rich rabbit or mutton sauce. Meanwhile the Slovenian charcuterie is nothing to be scoffed at: wind-cured Prosciutto (Pršut), sharply pickled turnips (Kisla repa) and a plethora of impressive cheeses grace the table.
The most seasoned food fanatics will know that the best way to get to the heart of a national cuisine is to pack your bags and make the pilgrimage. Whether your Mecca is a particular market, a backstreet restaurant or a vineyard, our number one tip is to book a villa or apartment right in the centre of the action. Our friends at www.novasol.co.uk have over 50,000 holiday homes all across Europe, so you’ll find the perfect base with them for your tasty travels.
To celebrate International Thunderbirds Day, a whopping 34-hour marathon of every episode of the original Thunderbirds series, created by Gerry & Sylvia Anderson will be shown on-line to a worldwide audience.
Sylvia also provided the voice for the iconic Lady Penelope.
The event which includes some bonus features, is going to be streamed live around the world.
Starting on 30th September at 2:30pm BST / 6:30am PDT (full schedule below), the live stream will be available exclusively on Shout! Factory TV’s official Twitch channel. You can watch for free online wherever you are, just be aware that you must be at least 13 to visit Twitch, and if you are 13-18 you must use Twitch under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. Find the full terms of service here.
International Thunderbirds Day celebrates the anniversary of the first TV broadcast of Gerry & Sylvia Anderson’s Thunderbirds in the UK, 53 years ago on 30th September, 1965. We hope you enjoy discovering, or re-discovering, the origins of the Tracy family and International Rescue. You can find the full schedule of episodes and bonus content below.
F.A.B!
THUNDERBIRDS DAY MARATHON SCHEDULE (ALL TIMES BST) SUNDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER
2:30pm – Introducing Thunderbirds [Bonus Episode]
3:00pm – Season 1, Episode 1: Trapped In The Sky
4:00pm – Season 1, Episode 2: Pit Of Peril
5:00pm – Season 1, Episode 3: The Perils Of Penelope
6:00pm – Season 1, Episode 4: Terror In New York City
7:00pm – Season 1, Episode 5: Edge Of Impact
8:00pm – Season 1, Episode 6: Day Of Disaster
9:00pm – Season 1, Episode 7: 30 Minutes After Noon
10:00pm – Season 1, Episode 8: Desperate Intruder
11:00pm – Season 1, Episode 9: End Of The Road
12:00am – Season 1, Episode 10: The Uninvited
MONDAY 1ST OCTOBER
1:00am – Season 1, Episode 11: Sun Probe
2:00am – Season 1, Episode 12: Operation Crash-Dive
3:00am – Season 1, Episode 13: Vault Of Death
4:00am – Season 1, Episode 14: The Mighty Atom
5:00am – Season 1, Episode 15: City Of Fire
6:00am – Season 1, Episode 16: The Imposters
7:00am – Season 1, Episode 17: The Man From MI5
8:00am – Season 1, Episode 18: Cry Wolf
9:00am – Season 1, Episode 19: Danger At Ocean Deep
10:00am – Season 1, Episode 20: Move And You’re Dead
11:00am – Season 1, Episode 21: The Duchess Assignment
12:00pm – Season 1, Episode 22: Brink Of Disaster
1:00pm – Season 1, Episode 23: Attack Of The Alligators
2:00pm – Season 1, Episode 24: Martian Invasion
3:00pm – Season 1, Episode 25: The Cham-Cham
4:00pm – Season 1, Episode 26: Security Hazard
5:00pm – The Abonimable Snowman [Bonus Episode]
5:30pm – Season 2, Episode 1: Atlantic Inferno
6:30pm – Season 2, Episode 2: Path Of Destruction
7:30pm – Season 2, Episode 3: Alias Mr. Hackenbacker
8:30pm – Season 2, Episode 4: Lord Parker’s ‘Oliday
9:30pm – Season 2, Episode 5: Ricochet
10:30pm – Season 2, Episode 32: Give Or Take A Million
11:30pm – The Stately Homes Robberies [Bonus Episode]
12:00am – Century 21 Slough Documentary
Not only that Saturday is the 30th aniversary of Joe 90, the 9 year old boy who receives brain patterns and becomes a fighter pilot, safe cracker, brain surgeon etc.
ITV Studios Global Entertainment have re-released this complete series on DVD in a special collector’s edition box set with extra features.
Professor Ian “Mac” McClaine, a brilliant computer expert, has invented an incredible device called (BIG RAT). It enables the knowledge and experience of one person to be transferred to another he demonstrates the machine to his friend Sam Loover, by transferring his own brain patterns to his adopted son Joe. Joe with the aid of this technology and some special glasses become The World Intelligence Network (W.I.N.) Most Special Agent, fighting for Justice and saving human life.
DVD Details
RRP £24.99
Discs 5
BBFC U
Running Time 748mins
Extra features
Both Thunderbirds and Joe 90 are avaiable on DVD & Blu-Ray
Available from leading dvd outlets and online retailers.
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