Question 1

Which real-life space program inspired the names of the five Tracy brothers?

Accepted Answer

The five Tracy brothers were named after five of the NASA astronauts from the 'Mercury Seven' space program of the early 1960s.

Question 2

What unique vehicle did Gerry Anderson have built for the film's premiere?

Accepted Answer

Gerry Anderson had a real 'FAB 1', a pink six-wheeled Rolls Royce, built during production and arrived in it at the movie's premiere with his wife Sylvia.

Question 3

What technological innovation was first used in filming Thunderbirds Are Go?

Accepted Answer

It was the first feature film shot using the Livingston Electronic Viewfinder Unit (Add-a-Vision), which allowed the crew to watch scenes on TV monitors and puppeteers to better control puppets.

Question 4

Which actor's appearance inspired the look of both Scott Tracy and Paul Travers?

Accepted Answer

The appearances of both Scott Tracy and Paul Travers were based on Sean Connery by their respective modellers.

Question 5

What musical group appears in the film, and what detail did the creative team replicate for their puppets?

Accepted Answer

The Shadows pop group appears; the creative team made miniature facsimiles of the Burns guitars the group played during that period for the puppets to 'play'.

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