Anderson Entertainment Expands Home Entertainment Partnership with ITV

Anderson Entertainment is thrilled to announce that we're expanding our home entertainment licensing agreement with ITV Studios. The new deal means that we'll be releasing many classic Gerry and Sylvia Anderson productions through special, limited edition Blu-Ray and 4K physical releases. 

We've already been releasing specially produced Blu-Ray restorations of Gerry's work, including The Day After Tomorrow and our forthcoming 30th anniversary collectors edition of Space Precinct. 

A key highlight of this renewed partnership will be a definitive release of Thunderbirds on Blu-Ray, to be released in celebration of the series' 60th anniversary in September 2025. This release will see the series restored to its original 4:3 aspect ratio and mono soundtrack, in pristine high-definition, as well as including a host of brand new features for a new generation of fans and collectors alike. 

We also can exclusively reveal what one of these features will be... the three anniversary episodes produced by Century 21 Films for Thunderbirds' 50th anniversary! These episodes utilise original Supermarionation filming techniques to bring original 1960s audio plays to life. Introducing Thunderbirds, The Abominable Snowman and The Stately Home Robberies have previously only been available to those who backed the Kickstarter campaign which funded these episodes and have been available to enjoy on ITVX. Our forthcoming Blu-Ray release marks the first time these unique episodes have been made available to the general public in the UK.

Anderson Entertainment's Managing Director, Jamie Anderson, shared his excitement about the new deal:

"This partnership marks another exciting milestone for Anderson Entertainment’s partnership with ITV Studios as well as for the growing community of collectors and fans who love these shows as much as we do. The 60th anniversary of Thunderbirds is a momentous occasion, and being able to release the series in its original 4:3 ratio is something we've worked hard to make a reality. Fans have been asking for this for years, and I’m thrilled we can finally deliver it as part of this special edition."

Christina Lima, VP of Brand Licencing at ITV Studios, also shares her enthusiasm on the deal:

"The legacy of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's series is unmatched, and the demand for special, high-quality editions of these shows continues to grow. We’re delighted to extend our collaboration with Anderson Entertainment, enabling fans to enjoy these timeless classics in a way that celebrates their heritage. We look forward to seeing how fans embrace these new releases."

Further details on this eagerly anticipated release of what many consider to be Gerry and Sylvia's greatest TV series will appear over the coming months. We'll also have several other exciting releases to announce throughout 2025 and beyond. 

Sign up to the official Thunderbirds 60th anniversary website to be the first to hear further details on the forthcoming limited edition Blu-Ray release and other announcements as we countdown towards the series' anniversary celebrations.

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