Fast establishing itself as a company where ‘Shut up and take my money’ should follow its name, Chronicle Collectables is well on the way to producing arguably the most significant replica from Flash Gordon ever offered to collectors.
War Rocket Ajax (as originally built by Martin Bower) is easily the most iconic spaceship from the film and has been lovingly recreated by John Eaves, Richard Long and good friend of Gordon’s Alive! Bob Lindenmayer. Up for pre-order soon, this 24″ long display will feature clear windows and detailed interior and is sure to be a huge hit with fans…
Enjoy this second of the three interviews from the pages of Starlog #41 – this time with Dale Arden herself, the delightful Melody Anderson.
Quite a few revelations made here, not least that the famous football scene (or ‘Quarterback Stuntfight’) was Sam Jones idea and Melody improvised the cheerleading. With ‘Go Flash Go’ being one of the chief contributors to the alledged ‘camp’ of the picture its amusing that Ms. Anderson thought the finished film needed more comedic moments.
The deleted ‘Green Spider’ scene mentioned is also fascinating as no pictures or evidence of what must have been a massively complex and time-consuming makeup job have surfaced to date.
Finally, the clipping from the issue’s Log Entries (bottom pic) regarding the sneak preview screening clearly celebrates the comedic aspects of the film, a reaction that would continually baffle producer Dino De Laurentiis given the apparently ‘straight’ adaptation of the source material…
Next up – An interview with Director Mike Hodges…
Tantalisingly close to achieving its total on Indiegogo – the producers of Life After Flash have added another titan from the cast to the upcoming 35th anniversary celebration with the rare appearance of veteran actor Peter Wyngarde.
The November 28th event is easily the most significant since the original release and definitely the most glamorous. A black-tie screening in London’s BAFTA will be followed by a Q&A Session with the stars hosted by noted Flash historian and Bif Bang Pow! founder Jason Lenzi followed by an after-party where lucky fans can rub shoulders with the likes of Sam J. Jones, Ornella Muti (In her VERY FIRST UK APPEARANCE!) Melody Anderson and the newly-announced Peter Wyngarde. Other notable guests include composer Howard Blake and Special Effects technician George Gibbs with more to be announced.
As if that wasn’t enough, fans will also be treated to the first ever exhibition in the UK of the Bob Lindenmayer original prop collection, featuring among others Sam Jones iconic costume. Gifts from the show are an exclusive programme, lanyard, poster print and EXCLUSIVE Alex Ross print created especially for the show SIGNED by the cast –
The campaign has 48hrs to achieve its goal – don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to attend this unique celebration! Buy your tickets here and now – Gordon’s Alive! will see you there!!
