The next issue of the Herald is already in production, unlike the much-delayed film! It will focus on one particular episode of the series and includes an unseen story by a new author. There will be more helpful advice from Dr Jackson and Colonel Lake will be continuing her attempt to ensnare the man of her dreams. However Commander Straker is still searching for a suitable member of SHADO staff to complete the…
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Welcome back to the re-vamped, re-designed Ed Straker Herald. After a hiatus caused by a combination of events, your editors are delighted to be once more able to share our love of UFO, and indeed all of Gerry Anderson’s productions, with his many fans. Prior to going off-line in early 2012, the editors of the Herald were busy preparing a new issue, complete with personal tributes to Gerry Anderson and two short…
Last year, Film Bridge International updated their webpage confirming that the much awaited UFO film was ‘in development’ (which meant very little really). In 2012 they posted: FBI recently announced a relationship with New Deal Studios, the company responsible for the extraordinary visual effects in many of Hollywood’s biggest films including “Inception,” “Hugo,” and “The Dark Knight.” Together, the companies have announced the production of two major motion pictures. The…
The Lunar Module could be considered as the ‘workhorse’ of SHADO’s space operations. The only craft capable of transporting supplies, equipment and crew to Moonbase, it features in many of the episodes and is a typical product of the design team with its chunky, yet streamlined frame and large cargo compartment. A modelmaker’s delight, and good fun to draw as well! There are several accounts that purport to give an…
1. Paul Foster climbed into the jet. Jim, his co-pilot, started the check procedure. “Take off in two minutes.” “Roger”, Foster murmured. He had an uncomfortable feeling while the test plane rolled into her start position. “What’s the matter, Paul?” Jim asked while they waited for the take-off clearance from the tower. “Don’t know, but … last night I had the nightmare of the UFO again.” “Oh that”, his comrade…
