Yes, the man was a true gentleman, and will be greatly missed by the fan community. I last chatted to Brian at the Space 1999 event in London about electric vehicles of all things. A lovely guy.
A sad loss. Definitely a miniature SFX legend, alongside Derek Meddings, for both his Oscar winning movie work, and for his Anderson TV stuff. I too met him, briefly, whilst working on Jamie Anderson's pilot for Firestorm. He seemed like a decent bloke.
Certainly an inspiration, Mish. I wish I could have met him. You worked on Firestorm? Most impressive! I love Brian Johnson's story about working on Thunderbirds, when Stanley Kubrick tried to acquire the C21 model shop to work on 2001: a Space Odyssey. Gerry said "NO!" Brian jumped ship and Gerry said "You'll never work in this town again!" - or words to that effect. Luckily for everyone, his words did not ring true!
Thanks for the comments , guys. Brian was a top bloke, and very well liked by the fans. His passing has certainly prompted a lot of activity on social media, not only for Space:1999, but 2001 and Star Wars as well. I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised that there's not really much interest on here for him. You'll be missed, Maestro!
Very very sad news Scoop, Brian was a pillar of the special effects world. RIP.
ReplyDeleteYes, the man was a true gentleman, and will be greatly missed by the fan community. I last chatted to Brian at the Space 1999 event in London about electric vehicles of all things. A lovely guy.
ReplyDeleteYou were lucky to meet him Scoop. Great memories.
DeleteA sad loss.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a miniature SFX legend, alongside Derek Meddings, for both his Oscar winning movie work, and for his Anderson TV stuff.
I too met him, briefly, whilst working on Jamie Anderson's pilot for Firestorm.
He seemed like a decent bloke.
Did Firestorm ever air Mish?
DeleteCertainly an inspiration, Mish.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could have met him.
You worked on Firestorm? Most impressive!
I love Brian Johnson's story about working on Thunderbirds, when Stanley Kubrick tried to acquire the C21 model shop to work on 2001: a Space Odyssey.
Gerry said "NO!"
Brian jumped ship and Gerry said
"You'll never work in this town again!"
- or words to that effect.
Luckily for everyone, his words did not ring true!
That's a great story Mish about Kubrick, Gerry and Brian. Ive read that too somewhere. Each went on to great things after all.
DeleteHere's a tribute to Brian Johnson from the Anderson YouTube channel
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/g4DywVnoL0Y?si=gq6MTEoh6agJw3wX
Thanks for the link Scott.
DeleteThanks for the comments , guys. Brian was a top bloke, and very well liked by the fans. His passing has certainly prompted a lot of activity on social media, not only for Space:1999, but 2001 and Star Wars as well. I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised that there's not really much interest on here for him. You'll be missed, Maestro!
ReplyDeleteThis one really hurts
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