Space:2099 aka Fandom Never Ceases to Amaze Me

Space: 2099 is a fan made series of 3 minute segments that update and enhance the original episodes of the hit scifi television series Space: 1999.

This of course is all done out of an affection for the original television series, but does address such nagging problems as "Why doesn't the moon crack open under the stress of being pulled out of orbit?"

But beyond the fact that fans are doing this for no remuneration whatsoever, the amazing thing is the level of craft and talent these fan "re-creators" employ to redesign this show. Using "open source" software tools like Blender they are going all out to make sure the 2099 version of the show is top notch.

Take a look at the video of a SFX sequence.

If you're a fan of the 1999 show like I am, then it's worth your time to take a look at the various episodes the creative fans of Space: 2099 have completed thus far.

I think you'll be impressed.

Never Underestimate Fandom...

They are an ingenious, crafty and yes, stubborn lot...
They wanted to see a THUNDERCATS movie, so they went out and made one...from spare parts!

While Hollywood toils away in development, these guys went out and made two and a half minutes of fun to show to all their "friends" on the web. Yes, I do understand this is different than actually going out and shooting, but you have to admire the energy and creativity, using what's available and going with it.

If there's any lesson to be learned from this it's don't get hung up on what you don't have, work with what you do.

Thundercats, ho!