Ben Wolf Page

Hey blue skyers, I'm Ben. I make movies and do puppet shows- usually at the same time. I freelance for Doctor Who, Blake's 7, the Puppeteers of America, the Gerry Anderson company, the Ray Harryhausen Foundation and lots of others and I post a lot about 60s, 70s, 80s pop culture.

New Captain Scarlet's been dying for this kind of retrospective. So glad there's now a whole TWO HOUR documentary unravelling what a sudden, messy end the series had in its distribution. www.youtube.com/watch?v=__xk...

Here's a 15-minute snip from my new doc The Death and Life of New Captain Scarlet. This section, looking at the show's violence & initial broadcast, is one I'm really proud of - and how lovely to have so many of the cast & crew involved to share their stories!

I am so sad. I got to interview Walter once and he was so wonderful... said "Keptain" to me in his fake Russian accent, complained about Shatner haters, and told me some great stories. He also blew me a kiss at the end when I told him how much it meant to me. RIP Walter.

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90s not a bad age. when he visited our fan club we got an amazingly deal on a boutique hotel. im talking most impressive I've ever seen . when Walter saw the room he said you can't afford this and offered us some of his fee back. they say don't meet your hero's , but he was an absolute star ...

RIP Walter Koenig.

Some days, Walter was salty with an extra side of salt 😂🫡

Oh no 😭 One of the last members of the USS Enterprise has left. RIP Walter Marvin Koenig (1936-2026) Star Trek, Babylon 5, Moontrap, The Starlost, The Questor Tapes, Futurama... What a career in sci-fi. I will miss Pavel Chekov. Again 😞

Thank you, Walter. RIP

Mourning the passing of Star Trek legend Walter Koenig. He was 90. A couple of years ago, Walter gave us a nice interview for the Roddenberry Archive, directed and edited by Roger Lay, Jr. youtu.be/Z3vzNfxpgZ8

Star Trek, The Voyage Home RIP Walter Koenig

I just found out Walter Koenig has died. This one hits hard--I've shared meals with Walter, he came to my home, and we've talked about heart issues (more than Trek or B5, actually). After my own health issues these past few weeks...this will take time to process. Rest well, my friend. 🖖

Farewell, Mister Chekov. Promoted at last! 🫡

RIP Walter Koenig (September 14, 1936 – October 25, 2026)

I'm stunned. I don't even know what to say right now. All I can say is rest in peace, Walter Koenig. 😔 🖖 #TOSSatNight

Come behind the scenes of Security Hazard for a laid back chat with me (and Brains) as we explore potential future videos and posts around the topic of Gerry Anderson Geography! www.patreon.com/securityhaza...

What kind of vehicle is this? #inktober

I'm hitting new heights of Halloween cheer with my next email newsletter, all about Skull Architecture. Sign up today, get it tomorrow! 70s-sci-fi-art.ghost.io Artists here: Philippe Caza, David A Hardy, and two uncredited covers.

Bill was starting to have second thoughts about the salesman's assurances that the hat would be the coolest at any party. #inktober

1 week to go till Blake's 7 at the BFI!

Went up to visit the mighty Steve Howarth today. Probably the greatest model and prop maker this country has had in the last 40 years. Sadly now retired.

With the utmost sincerity, Muppet Blade Runner is one of the highest compliments you can pay to Space Precinct. If anyone knew how to make a show for grown-ups disguised as a show for kids, it was Gerry Anderson.

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Mid-day meditation

Good morning Bluesky ☀️ From time to time I like to repost this seminal exchange between Professor Stanley Unwin and Peter Hawkins, the voice of Bill and Ben. 

CALLING ALL ANDERSON COSPLAYERS! Show us your cosplays inspired by Gerry Anderson characters. We want to share your creativity on the next edition of The Security Hazard Show. Photos from events or at home are welcome. Submit before October 28th to be featured on the show.

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Thunderbirds (1965-1966): The Fireflash, art by Derek Meddings

EVIL HAS A NEW ENEMY! Join us for a celebration of all things NEW CAPTAIN SCARLET as we discuss the new compilation movie, THE LEGEND OF CAPTAIN SCARLET. youtube.com/live/qlithKQ...

B to the O to the G to the O, BOGO sale time! Starting today through October 29, Libro members can get two audiobooks with just one credit from a featured selection. As always, your purchases support your independent bookshop 💓⁠ Not a member? Start a membership to shop the sale! ⏬

How is it that Anthropic can lose $80,000,000,000 in a half a year but I can't find $350k to make my movie about a space lighthouse with puppets and miniatures?

Let me introduce you to the coolest photo ever taken. Gnarly sea Captain Shane Rimmer and his feline companion. You're welcome.

Tell us what you love about Gerry Anderson's NEW CAPTAIN SCARLET! Share your memories of New Captain Scarlet and we'll read some out live on air during our chat about the new compilation movie, THE LEGEND OF CAPTAIN SCARLET (edited by a certain Security Hazard Show co-host!)

RIP Richard Riehle. The American character actor was in Office Space, Bridesmaids, Casino, Quantum Leap, The Fugitive. Richard Riehle has also appeared in several Star Trek series (TNG, Voyager, Enterprise), The Man From Earth (2007), and Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom (1996). He was 78.

Oh I just learned that Richard Riehle passed away last week :( He was always a welcome sight in anything I watched him in, and of course loved him in TNG, Voy and Enterprise :( Sleep well sir

NEW DOCUMENTARY! Have you heard of the lost Supermarionation series, The Atlantian? In this exclusive video, @benwolfpage.bsky.social unlocks the history of Desmond Saunders and Terry Curtis' attempt to sustain Supermarionation in the 1970s. www.patreon.com/securityhaza...

This one hurts! 😭

ULYSSES 31: THE KINGDOM OF HADES (1981): French/Japanese/Luxembourgian sci-fi version of The Odyssey. Despite being a CCBC Broom Cupboard-era fave with a singalong theme song, it had a fair few dark, scary moments...

We're talking space vampires in my next art blog newsletter! I must once again recommend you sign up today and get it tomorrow: 70s-sci-fi-art.ghost.io#/portal/signup Here's a preview, with art by Jerome Podwil, David B Mattingly, Bob Larkin, and Philippe Caza.

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If you live in the UK and have access to the ITVX app or website, you can now enjoy 24/7 Anderson adventure on their new Thunderbirds and Co live channel!

This had made many people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move.

We mourn the passing of our friend, actor Michael Forest, who left us this week. Born Gerald Michael Charlebois, the man who played Apollo on Star Trek was 97. Michael indulged me by posing for this photo in 2022.

"He stood in front of the temple and spread himself upon the wind, thinner and thinner, until only the wind remained" Sadly, we've lost another member of the Star Trek family. Rest in peace, Michael Forest. April 17, 1929 - October 14, 2026 #TOSSatNight

Good evening #inktober... Ain't nothing but a fang!