GERRY ANDERSON AND THE THUNDERBIRDS MOVIE

Gerry Anderson, creator of the original Thunderbirds series, has issued the following statement regarding the Thunderbirds Movie that is currently in production by Working Title Films at Pinewood Studios:

"A number of journalists I have spoken to, are under the impression that I am both involved with and supporting this feature film.

For the record, I would like to clarify my position with regards to the Thunderbirds Film, once and for all.

I was not approached by anyone, either before or at the outset of production of this movie, to be creatively involved. As a result I know very little about the film. I have not seen the script and have made it my business not to attempt to find out about it - despite the close physical proximity of filming to the facility that I am setting up for the creation of the new Captain Scarlet TV series.

I have a good relationship with the film's Director, Jonathan Frakes, whose previous work I rate highly, however, I am certainly in no position to endorse the film - or otherwise - and I would like this to be clearly understood."