New Space: 1999 Documentary Launches on ITVX

Attention all sections Alpha! Anderson Entertainment and Take The Shot Films are proud to present a brand new Space: 1999 documentary made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's classic sci-fi TV series. Space: 1999: 50 Years Out of Orbit celebrates the everlasting impact of one of television's most innovative science fiction adventure dramas, and is available to view on ITVX.

The 75-minute documentary features a range of contributions from a host of celebrity fans, including Jon Culshaw, J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5, Sense8), Joe Kraemer (Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Big Finish's Space: 1999), John Logan (Gladiator, Skyfall, Spectre), Jonathan Ross, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Richard Holliss, and Nicola Bryant. Also interviewed are Gerry's son, Jamie Anderson, and Sylvia and Gerry's daughter, Dee Anderson.

The documentary also features contributions from various Space: 1999 alumni, including new interviews with Nick Tate, Anton Phillips, Catherine Schell, Yasuko Nagazumi, and Peter Duncan, along with archive interviews with Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, Fred Freiberger, Barry Gray, Derek Wadsworth, Martin Landau and Barbara Bain.

Space: 1999: 50 Years Out of Orbit uplifts the pioneering spirit of Space: 1999, highlighting its beloved status as an intelligent, thought-provoking sci-fi series. The documentary casts fresh analysis over the series' troubled genesis and controversial reimagining between its two distinct series, while also celebrating Space: 1999's innovative special effects, metaphysical storylines and appealingly layered characterisations.

Space: 1999: 50 Years Out of Orbit is a heartfelt tribute to Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's beloved 1975 television series, often viewed as bridging the gap between Star Trek and Star Wars for sci-fi audiences. The documentary, available on ITVX, makes perfect viewing for celebrating the series' 50th anniversary later this week! Be sure to have your commlocks handy for a slew of forthcoming announcements this coming Breakaway Day (September 13th) as we celebrate Space: 1999's 50th anniversary with a plethora of exciting releases!

Space: 1999: 50 Years Out or Orbit is currently available to watch on ITVX in the UK, and will also be featured on the upcoming Space: 1999 Breakaway 4K Collectors Edition Steelbook.

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