Pod 161: Richard Taylor of Weta Workshop

By Anderson Entertainment

The Gerry Anderson Podcast

12/07/21·1h 15m

Richard Taylor started out by sculpting from clay harvested in the backyard and building model railroads with his father. These humble beginnings were the foundation for one of the most successful special effects careers of all time! He's a five-time Academy Award winner, a veteran of numerous big-budget productions (such as Lord of the Rings, Narnia, and Blade Runner 2049), and a producer of Thunderbirds Are Go (2015). A puppet maker and a massive Gerry Anderson fan, Richard recalls watching shows like Thunderbirds and Joe 90 on his black and white telly and falling in love both with the stylish Lady Penelope and the incredible design on display. Don't miss part one of this amazing interview and stay tuned for part two next week!

01:07 Welcome to the Relentless Gerry Anderson Podcast

07:27 FAB Facts on Stage

12:28 Questions from the Podsterons!

15:57 The Gerry Anderson News! See links below

21:23 More Questions for Jamie!

27:09 Richard Taylor – Part One

39:35 Posts from the Podsteron Facebook Group

44:14 Chris Dale laces his high tops for the latest edition of the Randomiser!

1:08:19 Wrapping things up! (Stay tuned for a bonus FAB Fact)

Links Mentioned

Richard Taylor Official Site

Stingray: Operation Icecap Hardback and CD AVAILABLE NOW!