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I just got a copy of the Century 21 FX book a few days ago so I'll be preparing a full review shortly. Initial reaction is that this is a very impressive book.

You can order it from the Shubrook Brothers web site . 

In the meantime, I present a review from long-time contributor Theo de Klerk, who contributed some of the photos used in the book.

Full text of the review after the jump.

After a long wait, the classic Fireball Xl5 has finally been released on DVD. Due to an unfortunate set of circumstances, it has not been released in the UK, where all Anderson shows have been initially released. This time, the honour goes to the US who has issued a boxed set of the complete series of Fireball Xl5. One break from tradition deserves another, so this review is actually put together from reviews by Theo de Klerk, Kelly Lannan and Simon Wickes

This recently released CD is one of a series of Songbooks released by EMI. Each songbook contains music selected by a well known film or television personality. For a complete list you may visit http://www.songbook-series.co.uk

The new series of Captain Scarlet, "New Captain Scarlet" was finally broadcast in the UK on Feb 12 2005. After many years of rumour, test footage, screen shots and limited information, the world is finally able to see the show.

In the intervening years between now and the heyday of the Supermarionation era, Gerry Anderson's work has seen some highs and lows. This article reviews the first few episodes of the new series.

Sunday 9th I flew back home after attending the Barry Gray Centenary Concert in the Royal Festival Hall on the south bank of the Thames in London the evening before. I had had a fantastic night – the first performance where Thunderbirds roared from the orchestra live since the unbeatable “Filmharmonic ‘78” concert by Barry Gray himself. It was so long overdue! I got goose bumps hearing the Thunderbirds incidentals and Zero-X taking off. So why did I mark the concert with a 7 out of 10 instead of a 9 out of 10 I wondered. And then it occurred to me: I was there both as an admirer of Barry Gray’s work but also as a seasoned concert audience member.

The new year brought with it a new release of Thunderbirds, on Blu-Ray discs. The discs are available in the UK and in Australia.

No sign of release in the US, or anywhere else yet.

Australian mega-fan and author of the must-have "Gerry Anderson Memorabilia Guide" has obtained the discs and presents his view of them in this exclusive review which appears after the jump.