This article primarily discusses screen and audio works of fiction based on Thunderbirds, a British Supermarionation television series created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. It also covers imitations and references in other media.
Produced by AP Films (APF) for ITC Entertainment, the series has inspired various adaptations, imitations and parodies since it was first broadcast in 1965. It has been recognised for its enduring popularity, especially in the UK,[1] and is widely regarded as the Andersons' most successful production.[2]
Among other works, Thunderbirds has generated two film sequels, a TV anime and a live-action film adaptation. A remake, Thunderbirds Are Go, made using a combination of computer animation and live action, premiered in 2015 and ran for three seasons. Also in 2015, three new puppet episodes were created to mark the 50th anniversary of the original series.
For a discussion of Thunderbirds tie-ins – including novels and novelisations, comics and games – see Thunderbirds merchandise.
- ^ Dobson, Nicola (2009). Historical Dictionary of Animation and Cartoons. Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press. p. 196. ISBN 978-0-8108-5830-5.
- ^ Cook, John R.; Wright, Peter, eds. (2006). British Science Fiction Television: A Hitchhiker's Guide. London, UK: I.B. Tauris. p. 11. ISBN 978-1-84511-048-2.