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THE SATICONS ARE BACK

Steven Cateris has told us about a new Australian film called 'Mental.' The Saticons from Lost in Space are in it! One of the characters, Michelle, thinks aliens from outer space are visiting her in her bedroom. The aliens are the Saticons, and they say "We want the mechanical man" (just like in 'Wreck of the Robot.') Toni Collette breaks in to her bedroom and says, "You can't give them the mechanical man because you're not a character from Lost in Space." Later in the film, Michelle says, "Those aliens are from Lost in Space, aren't they?" Toni Collette's character Shaz says, "Great episode! But not as good as the one Dr Smith turns into a tree." The credits acknowledge Space Productions for use of the Saticons from Lost in Space, although the actors are described as playing the Faceless Figures.

Website for the Australian movie 'Mental'

DR. SMITH ROMAN HELMET AUCTION

An original roman helmet costume prop worn by Jonathan Harris and his clones in Lost in Space sells for $900 at the Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 49 on 30-31 July 2012.

Profiles in History Auction Website

DR. SMITH BUST - FABGEARUSA DISCOUNT OFFER

FabGearUSA are offering IANN visitors a 35% discount on the limited edition Sci-Fi Metropolis Dr. Smith bust collectible. To take advantage of this discount, enter the discount code "iann" during the checkout process on the FabGearUSA website. Discount ends on 31st July 2012.

FabGearUSA - Purchase Dr. Smith Bust

Sci-Fi Metropolis Dr. Smith Bust in the Lost in Space Collectibles Gallery

Lost in Space Encyclopedia II

Lost in Space Encyclopedia II - Expanded and revised edition edited by Flint Mitchell and William E. Anchors, Jr. This updated edition is now 468 pages long, with 200 new photos, and all new articles on

Available at Amazon (see above), Alpha Control Press and LISFAN Press.

FRANCINE YORK INTERVIEW

Message from Francine

Hi to you all in my favorite country. I hope to visit you in the very near future - my biggest joy is studying English history. I even played Lily Langtry the famous English actress, mistress to Edward V11. I feel like when I see the actual places and paintings of the Kings that I would be visiting old friends because I know so much about your country and history - not too much about mine. I am so glad to see that Lost in Space and Irwin Allen are still big in your country. I know that Niolani was my all time favorite role, and Land of the Giants. etc. - what a great film maker he was and what a character. The Actors Reporter interview I just finished covers Irwin and Lost in Space quite a bit. I hope you all get to see it . It is in five parts and about one hour. You can also see my clips from my Marilyn Monroe picture which are on YouTube. Again best to all of you and hoping to see you in person one day!!

Yours always,

NIOLANI

FRANCINE YORK

Francine York Interview

The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook

The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook by Fred Bronson is a new book being published on 1st April 2012 featuring stories of the experiences of each of the child actors during the filming of classic musical The Sound of Music. Contains rare photos as well as a DVD with on-set and behind the scenes home movies.

THE VOICE AND SOUL OF THE LOST IN SPACE ROBOT

Bob May and Dick Tufeld in 1997

The Voice of the iconic Lost in Space Robot, Dick Tufeld, passed away on Sunday 22nd January 2012. A truly remarkable gentleman has been lost from the worlds of Irwin Allen.

Not only did he provide the voice, and indeed the soul, for the Robot, but also voiceovers for several other Irwin Allen productions including Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and The Time Tunnel. He also lent his voice to the Land of the Giants presentation reel which you can see on both the US and UK DVD releases.

The Robot spoke again in the guise of the cinematic release of Lost in Space in 1998, with a new look, but the voice was exactly the same. Dick also recorded robot voice clips for the benefit of the full scale B-9 Robot replica owners so his voice will continue to live on through the Robot in homes around the globe.

"Danger Will Robinson!"

BILL MUMY CD NEWS

Bill Mumy has a new CD out called "Glorious In Defeat". To find out more, please visit Bill's web site. Here is a listing of the tracks on the album:

1 Stolen Love
2 Can't Complain
3 I Changed My Mind
4 Rely on That
5 All Wound Up
6 Dive
7 Is It Me?
8 A Hundred Good Reasons
9 Heartfull
10 Hear My Memory Scream
11 Try So Hard
12 We Don’t Want The Same Things Anymore
13 Love in Vain Blues

Glorious In Defeat

Bill Mumy Music on iTunes

TSDS Products for Moebius Models Jupiter II Kit

TSDS Inc. has produced some great new licensed products to help model builders create stunning builds of the new Moebius Models Jupiter II kit.  This includes a set of water-slide color decals, a launch pad kit and a lighting kit.

For more details, please visit the TSDS Inc. web site.

MOEBIUS MODELS JUPUTER II KIT

Here's a sneak peek at the new Jupiter II kit from Moebius Models, due out later this year. Start writing your Christmas lists!

Gallery of Moebius Model Kits

SCI-FI & FANTASY MODELLER

Issue #16 of the bi-monthly magazine Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller features an article on the Jupiter II model by Lars Liljeblad. It is now available from Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller. It also has a Jupiter II section, coinciding with the release of the new Moebius Models Jupiter II Kit.

SCIENCE FICTION MEETS SCIENCE FACT

There is great footage on the BBC web site of the latest Jetpack flight at 75 miles per hour across a canyon in Colorado by Eric Scott. The Jetpack has a maximum of 30 seconds of fuel and he has set a world record covering 500m in 21 seconds (without a parachute).

View the 500m Jetpack trip on the BBC web site

Different view in ITN clip of the Jetpack trip

Moebius Models are currently producing some fantastic new Irwin Allen models, and their new 1/24th scale model kit of the Lost in Space® Space Pod which includes an opening door is now available.

Now shipping is the Lost in Space® Chariot which is also in 1/24th scale kit form. It features interior details, individual wheels, opening doors, and also includes a 1/24th scale B-9 Robot.

The Space Pod is retailing for $39.99 and the Chariot for $49.99 and both are now available from many online model stores. For more details on all the models, please visit the Moebius Website.

Visit our Moebius Models Gallery

Click here or on the banner above to enjoy the creative animation tribute to Lost in Space called The Dead Planet, currently in production by Scott Blais. This is an on-going piece of work, so please return to see more later. Enjoy!

LOST IN SPACE: 40th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION
(2 Disc-Set)
Music by:
Herman Stein, Alexander Courage, Leigh Harline, Cyril Mockridge
Gerald Fried, Fred Steiner, Leith Stevens
And
John Williams

Click on cover image above for press release

LOST IN SPACE VAULT
The Irwin Allen News Network and the Motion Picture and Television Photo Archive are pleased to bring you the Irwin Allen Photo Vaults including a vault featuring rare Lost in Space Photos from the MPTV archive.

LOST IN SPACE DVD RELEASES

Lost in Space DVD box sets for Seasons 1, 2, and 3 are now available in the UK and the US.

DVD box sets can be purchased from most reputable stores including Amazon. Click here for Irwin Allen DVD list.

AUTOGRAPHICA 2004

Bob May at Autographica 2004

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