Bill Hedges has built this marvellous Beelibones replica head (Lost in Space episode Treasure of the Lost Planet) based on a plaster head purchased from a talented artist, Pierre Veilleux. Artist Rita Lane painted the face on the outside of the box. This Beelibones replica prop is featured in the very funny Youtube video shown above. Gallery to follow shortly.
To celebrate the holiday season, we are offering two DVD box sets, in UK Pal format, as first and second prizes in a competition open to UK residents. For details on how to enter, please visit the IANN Competition Page.
Deanna Lund recently met up with composer John Williams at a party for the new movie Lincoln for which John has composed the music. Nearly half a century ago, John Williams composed themes for several Irwin Allen productions including Land of the Giants. Deanna and Carol have kindly sent this beautiful photograph for us to share with you.
Steven Cateris has told us about a new Australian film called ‘Mental.’ The Saticons from Lost in Space are in it! One of the characters, Michelle, thinks aliens from outer space are visiting her in her bedroom. The aliens are the Saticons, and they say “We want the mechanical man” (just like in ‘Wreck of the Robot.’) Toni Collette breaks in to her bedroom and says, “You can’t give them the mechanical man because you’re not a character from Lost in Space.” Later in the film, Michelle says, “Those aliens are from Lost in Space, aren’t they?” Toni Collette’s character Shaz says, “Great episode! But not as good as the one Dr Smith turns into a tree.” The credits acknowledge Space Productions for use of the Saticons from Lost in Space, although the actors are described as playing the Faceless Figures.
Alex Karras, former American footballer and actor, died at the age of 77 on 10th October 2012. Alex Karras starred as Tiny Baker in Irwin Allen’s volcanic movie When Time Ran Out.
Robert Colbert, star of The Time Tunnel and City Beneath the Sea, and guest star on Land of the Giants (Sabotage), appears on Stu Shostak’s radio show on 10th October 2012 at 4pm PT (Midnight UK). The interview will also be available for download shortly afterwards.
If you would like to ask Robert Colbert any questions about his career and The Time Tunnel, there is an email link on the main IANN Time Tunnel page to send questions to the Stu Show. Stu will try and include as many of your questions as possible in the interview.
Stefan Arngrim discusses Land of the Giants and Irwin Allen in a new interview with the British SFX magazine website:
Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH have kindly donated some copies of the German ARD voice synchro version of The Time Tunnel (aired in 1971-72) for the latest IANN competition. The competition ends on Sunday 12th August 2012 and is open to UK residents only.
Ernest Borgnine, star of The Poseidon Adventure, Fire, When Time Ran Out, and Alice in Wonderland has passed away aged 95. Up until very recently he had been attending signing events with other members of The Poseidon Adventure cast and will be much missed by Irwin Allen and movie fandom.
