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.
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.
FabGearUSA are offering IANN visitors a 35% discount on the limited edition Sci-Fi Metropolis Dr. Smith bust collectible. To take advantage of this discount, enter the discount code “iann” during the checkout process on the FabGearUSA website. Discount ends on 31st July 2012.
FabGearUSA – Purchase Dr. Smith Bust
Sci-Fi Metropolis Dr. Smith Bust in the Lost in Space Collectibles Gallery
Lost in Space Encyclopedia II – Expanded and revised edition edited by Flint Mitchell and William E. Anchors, Jr. This updated edition is now 468 pages long, with 200 new photos, and all new articles on
Available at Amazon (see above), Alpha Control Press and LISFAN Press.
Lars Liljeblad has just completed his build of the Moebius Models Chariot and it is now featured in the IANN model gallery.
If you are in LA this weekend, drop by the Dark Delicacies store for David Hedison and Diane Kachmar’s book signing for the book The Fly at 50. Signing starts at 2pm on Saturday 23rd June at the Dark Delicacies book store on Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank, California.
