The Dark Herald delves deeply into a sci-fi classic: Space 1999 by Gerry Anderson, in an epic three-part series. Part Three. See Part One. See Part Two. Space 1999 completed its first season with a good deal of critical praise and a strong following among genre fans. A strong following doesn’t mean a big one. […]
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The 21st Century of Gerry Anderson: Space 1999 (Part 2 of 3)
The Dark Herald delves deeply into a sci-fi classic: Space 1999 by Gerry Anderson, in an epic three-part series. Part Two. See Part One. One of the biggest disappointments of Gerry Anderson’s professional life had to be the poor reception of Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (Doppelganger). It was his only theatrical […]
Popular FX Show, Hiroyuki Sanada’s Shogun, Not Likely To Get A Second Season Although The Era Has A Lot Of History To Explore
FX’s Shogun the historical drama set in Edo-era Japan, revolving around a power struggle complicated by the arrival of a foreigner who may prove to be a valuable asset. Adapted from James Clavell’s 1975 novel, the series, helmed by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, stars Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Toranaga, evoking the likeness of Japan’s […]
The 21st Century of Gerry Anderson: Space 1999 (Part 1 of 3)
The Dark Herald delves deeply into a sci-fi classic: Space 1999 by Gerry Anderson, in an epic three-part series. Part One. Space 1999 When I first saw the Millennium Falcon as a little kid in 1977, I thought it was the coolest thing in all existence. The WWII AA guns were slick, the B-29 bomber […]
Ncuti Gatwa Tells Off Long Time Fans Upset With Doctor Who Direction Changes: “Don’t Watch”
Doctor Who has been plagued with problems ever since the BBC announced Russell T. Davies’s return as showrunner. The 60th Anniversary Specials starring David Tennant failed to captivate audiences with low ratings and painful identity politics pushes, leading into the Ncuti Gatwa era, which looks like Disney has had its hand in reshaping the show […]
Disney and Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts Getting Closer To A Movie or TV Adaptation
The legendary Kingdom Hearts franchise, a collaboration between Disney and Square Enix, could be getting an adaptation according to a new rumor. Kingdom Hearts first released in 2002, combining the magical worlds of Disney with the roleplaying action of a Square Enix game. This unexpected crossover sparked what would become an extensive, beloved franchise spanning […]
The 21st Century of Gerry Anderson – UFO
The Dark Herald discusses a fascinating piece of ’70s television history from Gerry Anderson: UFO, replete with purple wigs! Any discussion of UFOs has to begin with the culture of the 1970 crossover year. The Youth Rebellion, despite what Boomers like to tell themselves and everyone else, was correctly viewed as an assault on societal […]
The 21st Century of Gerry Anderson (Part Three)
In which The Dark Herald describes post-Thunderbirds Supermarionation projects by Gerry Anderson. Part Three of a three-part series of Gerry Anderson’s productions. See Part One See Part Two Thunderbirds didn’t do what Gerry Andersons wanted it to do for him, but it did do what it needed to. Its consistently high production quality put him on […]
Ncuti Gatwa Says White Doctor Who Fans Are “Malfunctioning” Because Of Diversity Casting Choices At The BBC
The star of the new Doctor Who is already playing the race card pre-emptively before his Doctor Who season’s May 11th launch on Disney+ and the BBC. Ncuti Gatwa has been making strange comments since being announced in his role, and now he’s race-baiting fans, blaming white fans in particular for the show’s inevitable failure. […]
Supreme Court Unanimous 9-0 Ruling Challenges Disney’s DEI Initiatives, Sparking Concerns Among Diversity Advocates
The US Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that discrimination lawsuits can be filed over job transfers that cause minimal harm. This groundbreaking decision, which strengthens employees’ rights to sue for discrimination based on skin color or sex, has many on the far-Left worried about the implications for diversity programs. The ruling, which allows a St. […]
The 21st Century of Gerry Anderson Part Two – Thunderbirds Are Go!
In which The Dark Herald describes in great detail Thunderbirds by Gerry Anderson. Part Two of a three-part series of Gerry Anderson’s productions. See Part One The 21st century is well underway by 2024, and let’s face facts, it blows moose. 🫎 The super neato things Generation X was promised when we were kids are nowhere on […]
The 21st Century of Gerry Anderson (Part One)
In which The Dark Herald describes the early television efforts of Gerry Anderson. Part one of a three-part series of Gerry Anderson’s productions. “Stand-by for Action!” A middle-aged voice barks out of the Magnavox TV’s monaural speaker in my family’s living room at 6:30 am. The Little Dark Herald is rocking back and on the floor […]
