The movies Thunderbirds are Go and Thunderbird 6 have just been released in high definition on a combo BluRay disc from Twilight Time Video. The release is limited to only 3000 copies and is expected to sell out fairly quickly. Luckily it is region free so should work anywhere with any player. What a concept.

The single disc release comes in a plastic case with colour artwork covers as well an 8 page colour booklet inside.

Both movies are digiitally restored, and is presented in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio but as the movie was originally shot on 35mm film, a noticeable amount of grain still exists on the screen due to the cropping and zooming necessary to shoot such a wide aspect. However, that technicality aside, the movie is very well restored and includes a 5.1 DTS soundtrack which may offend the purists, but makes for some fun noises at home, who can't love 5.1 Supermarionation explosions? If you want the "Pure" sound, that is available too in a mono soundtrack.

Quite a few extras are included on the disc. Here is the complete list:

• Isolated Score Track
• Audio Commentary with Film Historians Jeff Bond and Nick Redman
• Audio Commentary with Producer Sylvia Anderson and Director David Lane
• Excitement Is Go! - Making Thunderbirds
• Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Unseen Test Footage
• History and Appeal
• Factory of Dolls and Rockets
• Epics in Miniature
• Photo Montage
• Come with Me to the Rushes
• What Does F.A.B. Mean?
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• MGM 90th Anniversary Trailer

The disc is available now and I would strongly suggest you pick up a copy if you are interested, as this is likely to sell out quickly this summer. Price is $29.95 and can be obtained here.

Details on the movies:

THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO (1966)
LANGUAGE: English
VIDEO: 1080p High Definition / 2.35:1
AUDIO: English 5.1 DTS-HD MA / English 1.0 DTS-HD MA
SUBTITLES: English SDH
1966 / Color
93 MINUTES
NOT RATED

THUNDERBIRD 6 (1968)
LANGUAGE: English
VIDEO: 1080p High Definition / 2.35:1
AUDIO: English 5.1 DTS-HD MA / English 1.0 DTS-HD MA
SUBTITLES: English SDH
1968 / Color
89 MINUTES
RATED: G