Space: 1999: The Complete Series [DVD]

Attention all sections alpha: Prepare for transmission!From Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, the legendary masterminds behind Thunderbirds, comes the epic sci-fi series, Space: 1999! September 1999: A nuclear waste dump on the lunar surface unexpectedly detonates, blasting the Moon out of Earth's orbit and taking the inhabitants of Moonbase Alpha on an unbelievable voyage of discovery and adventure. Under the command of John Koenig (Martin Landau), the Alphans hurtle through the stars, encountering fantastic worlds and beings in a universe where peril awaits at every turn. Together, Koenig and the Alphans face the ultimate challenge in the farthest reaches of space: survive…and find home.Also starring Barbara Bain as Dr. Helena Russell, Barry Morse as Victor Bergman, and Catherine Schell as Maya, Space: 1999 is a true classic of science fiction television, presented here in a deluxe box set with a galaxy's worth of special features that fans and newcomers alike will treasure. Strap yourselves in—the journey of a lifetime is about to begin!A NOTE ON EPISODE ORDERViewing Space: 1999 can sometimes be tricky for those looking to establish a clear, definitive timeline from episode to episode. This is due to a number of factors, including the nature of episodic television and its production at that time as compared to now, and the variance in airing dates from station to station and nation to nation. Ultimately, there are moments of character or storyline continuity that might seem out of place. While some fans have made excellent suggestions regarding a viewing order that makes the most sense, it is generally accepted that there is no single "correct" viewing order—only possibilities. With this in mind, we have presented Space: 1999 here in production order, as it is the most commonly accepted viewing order.Bonus Content:Disc 13: Mission to Moonbase Alpha: An Interview with Actress Barbara BainInto the Uncertain Future: An Interview with Actor Nick TateBrain Behind the Destruction: An Interview with Director Kevin ConnorMoonbase Merch: A Tour of Space:1999 Ephemera with Author John MuirAudio Commentary by Author Anthony Taylor on "Dragon's Domain" and "The Metamorph"Audio Commentary by Space:1999 Series Expert Scott Michael Bosco on "Ring Around the Moon"Audio Commentary by Series Co-Creator Gerry Anderson on "Breakaway" and "Dragon's Domain"These Episodes – Nearly 100 Minutes of Reflections on Some of Space: 1999's Iconic Episodes from the People Who Made ThemMemories of SpaceInterview with Sylvia AndersonGuardian of Piri Remembered with Actress Catherine SchellVintage Year Two InterviewsVintage Brian Johnson InterviewBehind the Scenes Footage with Brian Johnson CommentaryConcept and Creation FeaturetteSpecial Effects and Design FeaturetteMartin Landau and Barbara Bain TV PromosPromos for Year One and Year TwoTrailers for Destination Moonbase Alpha and Alien AttackBlackpool "Space City" Exhibition AdvertLyons Maid Ice Lolly AdvertPhoto Galleries16-Page Episode Guide