In an unusual coming together between two traditional rivals, BBC Studios and ITV Studios have signed a pact to co-produce dramas for the Indian market.
The first-of-its-kind deal will involve the two companies adapting four ITV Studios dramas: Gold Digger, Sticks and Stones, Trauma, and 35 Days. BBC Studios will also explore remakes in the regional markets of Tamil and Telugu.
BBC Studios India has a track record of getting projects away in the country. It has adapted Criminal Justice and Doctor Foster for Disney-owned streamer Hotstar, while it is also working on an Indian version of Idris Elba series Luther.
Giles Ridge, SVP of scripted formats at ITV Studios, said: “We have carefully curated the portfolio and believe there is real scope to find the right talent and partners to bring proven hits to a fresh fanbase. There is a real demand for this type of material, not just in...
The first-of-its-kind deal will involve the two companies adapting four ITV Studios dramas: Gold Digger, Sticks and Stones, Trauma, and 35 Days. BBC Studios will also explore remakes in the regional markets of Tamil and Telugu.
BBC Studios India has a track record of getting projects away in the country. It has adapted Criminal Justice and Doctor Foster for Disney-owned streamer Hotstar, while it is also working on an Indian version of Idris Elba series Luther.
Giles Ridge, SVP of scripted formats at ITV Studios, said: “We have carefully curated the portfolio and believe there is real scope to find the right talent and partners to bring proven hits to a fresh fanbase. There is a real demand for this type of material, not just in...
- 6/3/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Thunderbirds Are Go executive producer Giles Ridge has spoken about the updated version of the show.
Ridge said that while it would appeal to a modern audience, many of the original elements would be retained.
He said: "We had no intention of messing with what already worked.
"It's a classic for a reason - it's a show that has a lot of cultural relevance for a lot of people, and so the decisions and changes we have made were not entered into lightly.
"Equally though, the series needs to appeal to a new modern audience, so whilst the iconic characters… music and story elements are largely retained, they are realised with production values that deliver an even greater dynamic and emotional experience for today's audience."
Ridge also spoke about some of the new vehicles that would appear on the show, before saying that the characters' heroism held the key to its appeal.
Ridge said that while it would appeal to a modern audience, many of the original elements would be retained.
He said: "We had no intention of messing with what already worked.
"It's a classic for a reason - it's a show that has a lot of cultural relevance for a lot of people, and so the decisions and changes we have made were not entered into lightly.
"Equally though, the series needs to appeal to a new modern audience, so whilst the iconic characters… music and story elements are largely retained, they are realised with production values that deliver an even greater dynamic and emotional experience for today's audience."
Ridge also spoke about some of the new vehicles that would appear on the show, before saying that the characters' heroism held the key to its appeal.
- 3/29/2015
- Digital Spy
'Thunderbirds Are Go!' producers have unveiled the first look at the new Tracy Island. ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures, who are rebooting the classic children's show for a new generation, have shared a glimpse at the iconic location in conjunction with a panel celebrating the franchise at San Diego Comic Con. The picture shows the isolated, high-tech Tracy Island - which memorably boasted its own retractable swimming pool and tilting palm trees - surrounded by serene seawater. Executive producer Giles Ridge said: ''It's great to have the chance to give fans a sneak peak at the home of Thunderbirds. Tracy Island was a...
- 7/25/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Thunderbirds Are Go has released the first image of the brand new Tracy Island.
The picture from the new TV series reboot was revealed during the Thunderbirds panel at San Diego's Comic-Con, which celebrated the show's 50th anniversary taking place in 2015.
Tracy Island, the home and secret base of the Tracy family, is known for features such as its retractable swimming pool and hidden spacecraft hangars. It is also characterised by its location in the sparkling waters of an unknown exotic paradise.
The executive producer of the new series, Giles Ridge, said: "It's great to have the chance to give fans a sneak peek at the home of Thunderbirds. Tracy Island was a much loved feature of the original show, so it felt right that we showcase our new-look location with the show's followers."
Thunderbirds Are Go is being produced using a mix of CGI animation and live-action model sets.
The picture from the new TV series reboot was revealed during the Thunderbirds panel at San Diego's Comic-Con, which celebrated the show's 50th anniversary taking place in 2015.
Tracy Island, the home and secret base of the Tracy family, is known for features such as its retractable swimming pool and hidden spacecraft hangars. It is also characterised by its location in the sparkling waters of an unknown exotic paradise.
The executive producer of the new series, Giles Ridge, said: "It's great to have the chance to give fans a sneak peek at the home of Thunderbirds. Tracy Island was a much loved feature of the original show, so it felt right that we showcase our new-look location with the show's followers."
Thunderbirds Are Go is being produced using a mix of CGI animation and live-action model sets.
- 7/25/2014
- Digital Spy
ITV's upcoming Thunderbirds reboot has been teased in a new picture.
The Thunderbird 1 craft has been given an upgrade in the first official photo from the series, with the bullet-shaped rocket plane set against the backdrop of the Hollywood sign.
Co-produced by ITV Studios and Pukeka Pictures in collaboration with Weta Workshop (Lord of the Rings), the new series will debut on ITV in early 2015.
Rosamund Pike, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Kayvan Novak and original cast member David Graham will be among the voice cast in the new version.
The show will feature a combination of CGI and live-action models.
"Thunderbirds Are Go! pays tribute to the original series whilst delivering a dynamic action-adventure to thrill a new generation. The iconic characters, craft, music and story elements of the original have been lovingly re-imagined for a 21st century audience," said executive producer Giles Ridge.
The Thunderbird 2 craft was previously teased in a video back in April.
The Thunderbird 1 craft has been given an upgrade in the first official photo from the series, with the bullet-shaped rocket plane set against the backdrop of the Hollywood sign.
Co-produced by ITV Studios and Pukeka Pictures in collaboration with Weta Workshop (Lord of the Rings), the new series will debut on ITV in early 2015.
Rosamund Pike, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Kayvan Novak and original cast member David Graham will be among the voice cast in the new version.
The show will feature a combination of CGI and live-action models.
"Thunderbirds Are Go! pays tribute to the original series whilst delivering a dynamic action-adventure to thrill a new generation. The iconic characters, craft, music and story elements of the original have been lovingly re-imagined for a 21st century audience," said executive producer Giles Ridge.
The Thunderbird 2 craft was previously teased in a video back in April.
- 6/19/2014
- Digital Spy
ITV's new series brings in Rosamund Pike as voice of Lady Penelope, with David Graham returning as chauffeur Parker
Rosamund Pike will provide the voice of Lady Penelope in the new ITV version of Thunderbirds in a cast that also includes Fonejacker's Kayvan Novak.
However, some things remain the same: David Graham, who provided the distinctive nasal tones of Lady Penelope's chauffeur, Parker, in the original 1960s children's series, is to reprise the role.
Pike, the actor best known for her role as a double agent opposite Pierce Brosnan in James Bond film Die Another Die, said she was "very excited to bring Lady Penelope's wry wit and taste for adventure to a new generation".
The new series, which will be called Thunderbirds are Go!, also sees the return of Graham as the voice of Parker. Graham voiced Parker, along with three other puppet characters, in the original series...
Rosamund Pike will provide the voice of Lady Penelope in the new ITV version of Thunderbirds in a cast that also includes Fonejacker's Kayvan Novak.
However, some things remain the same: David Graham, who provided the distinctive nasal tones of Lady Penelope's chauffeur, Parker, in the original 1960s children's series, is to reprise the role.
Pike, the actor best known for her role as a double agent opposite Pierce Brosnan in James Bond film Die Another Die, said she was "very excited to bring Lady Penelope's wry wit and taste for adventure to a new generation".
The new series, which will be called Thunderbirds are Go!, also sees the return of Graham as the voice of Parker. Graham voiced Parker, along with three other puppet characters, in the original series...
- 9/30/2013
- by John Plunkett
- The Guardian - Film News
ITV Studios, New Zealand-based Pukeko Pictures, as well as Weta Workshop (King Kong, Lord Of The Rings, and Avatar) are coming together to reboot the classic Thunderbirds TV show, 50 years later!
Here’s the press release:
ITV Studios and New Zealand based Pukeko Pictures, in collaboration with world-famous Weta Workshop (Avatar, King Kong, The Lord of the Rings) are to co-produce Thunderbirds are Go!(working title) a 26 x 30’ major new children’s series set to debut on ITV and UK’s Citv Channel in 2015.
This re-invention of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s iconic series will be produced using a unique mix of CGI animation and live-action model sets. Showcasing Pukeko Pictures’ and Weta Workshop’s ground-breaking creative and technical excellence, it will deliver a whole new level of action-adventure animation for today’s audience, whilst also affectionately paying tribute to the legacy of model locations from the classic series.
Featuring...
Here’s the press release:
ITV Studios and New Zealand based Pukeko Pictures, in collaboration with world-famous Weta Workshop (Avatar, King Kong, The Lord of the Rings) are to co-produce Thunderbirds are Go!(working title) a 26 x 30’ major new children’s series set to debut on ITV and UK’s Citv Channel in 2015.
This re-invention of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s iconic series will be produced using a unique mix of CGI animation and live-action model sets. Showcasing Pukeko Pictures’ and Weta Workshop’s ground-breaking creative and technical excellence, it will deliver a whole new level of action-adventure animation for today’s audience, whilst also affectionately paying tribute to the legacy of model locations from the classic series.
Featuring...
- 2/5/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
The classic 1965 sci-fi adventure puppet TV series Thunderbirds is getting a TV series reboot called Thunderbirds Are Go! The series is being developed by The UK’s ITV Studios, and they are teaming up with New Zealand-based Pukeko Pictures and Weta Workshop to help bring it to life! 26 episodes for the series have already been ordered.
The new series will not be made with marionette puppets this time around. It's reported that it will be made using a "unique mix of CGI animation and live-action model sets. Showcasing Pukeko Pictures’ and Weta Workshop’s ground-breaking creative and technical excellence, it will deliver a whole new level of action-adventure animation for today's audience, whilst also affectionately paying tribute to the legacy of model locations from the classic series."
ITV’s Denise O Donoghue had this to say in a statement,
Thunderbirds is a highly respected brand that continues to hold recognition around the world.
The new series will not be made with marionette puppets this time around. It's reported that it will be made using a "unique mix of CGI animation and live-action model sets. Showcasing Pukeko Pictures’ and Weta Workshop’s ground-breaking creative and technical excellence, it will deliver a whole new level of action-adventure animation for today's audience, whilst also affectionately paying tribute to the legacy of model locations from the classic series."
ITV’s Denise O Donoghue had this to say in a statement,
Thunderbirds is a highly respected brand that continues to hold recognition around the world.
- 2/4/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Classic children’s puppet show Thunderbirds will be re-invented with a new series commissioned 50 years after its TV debut.
ITV Studios and New Zealand’s Pukeko Pictures will bring the characters to life with Weta Workshop using CGI animation and live action model sets.
The series will be called Thunderbirds are Go! and has been commissioned by ITV and UK’s Citv Channel for a 2015 release.
The announcement:
ITV Studios is to re-invent the Classic Thunderbirds series 50 years on from its first television debut.
ITV Studios and New Zealand based Pukeko Pictures, in collaboration with world-famous Weta Workshop (Avatar, King Kong, The Lord of the Rings) are to co-produce Thunderbirds are Go! (working title) a 26 x 30’ major new children’s series set to debut on ITV and UK’s Citv Channel in 2015.
This re-invention of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s iconic series will be produced using a unique mix of...
ITV Studios and New Zealand’s Pukeko Pictures will bring the characters to life with Weta Workshop using CGI animation and live action model sets.
The series will be called Thunderbirds are Go! and has been commissioned by ITV and UK’s Citv Channel for a 2015 release.
The announcement:
ITV Studios is to re-invent the Classic Thunderbirds series 50 years on from its first television debut.
ITV Studios and New Zealand based Pukeko Pictures, in collaboration with world-famous Weta Workshop (Avatar, King Kong, The Lord of the Rings) are to co-produce Thunderbirds are Go! (working title) a 26 x 30’ major new children’s series set to debut on ITV and UK’s Citv Channel in 2015.
This re-invention of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s iconic series will be produced using a unique mix of...
- 2/4/2013
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
The UK’s ITV Studios is teaming with New Zealand-based Pukeko Pictures and Weta Workshop to co-produce Thunderbirds Are Go!, an update of the classic kids series that debuted in 1965. Twenty-six half hours have been ordered for air on ITV and Citv in the UK in 2015. The original Thunderbirds was created by Gerry Anderson, who passed away in December. Although it aired for just two seasons on ITV in the 60s, it became an international sensation. In syndication, the high-tech tales of adventurers rocketing around the world to fight evil-doers became a staple of Saturday morning and weekday afternoon programming in the U.S. The series also spawned feature films and inspired South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s Team America: World Police. The new series will be produced using a unique mix of CGI animation and live-action model sets while also paying tribute to the legacy of...
- 2/4/2013
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
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