italian ufo fandom

 

1997 Ed Bishop at Italian Mini-Convention: Ed Bishop appeared at a one day mini-convention near Bologna Italy on 24 May 1997. Here are some photos (courtesy Marco Raffa):  Ed standing outside wearing sunglasses  Ed walking with Paolo Malaguti  Marco Raffa, Ed, and Paolo Malagui  Ed's arrival, greeted by fans  Ed outside talking with the interpreter  Ed smiling wearing sunglasses  Ed smiling without sunglasses  Ed being interviewed for the Italian fanzine "S.H.A.D.O.ws on the moon" (the Skydiver uniform is being worn by Moreno Tambellini)  The interview continues

1997 Ed Bishop and 3 Italian Fans UFO Shooting Location Tour: On 29 July 1997, Italian fans Paolo Malaguti, Marco Raffa, and Paolo Brandimarte spent the day touring UFO shooting locations with Ed Bishop. Here are some photos, courtesy of Marco Raffa:  At the entrance to Pinewood Studios  Ed phones his agent for a tour at Pinewood  Another shot of Ed on the phone  Ed explaining shooting locations near Pinewood (L to R: Paolo Malaguti, Paolo Brandimarte, Ed Bishop, Marco Raffa)  More explaining  Ed at Black Park Lake, another main UFO shooting location  Ed looking through Marco's Panini UFO sticker album  Another shot of Ed and the sticker album

1998 Three Italian Fan's SHADO Jeep Roadtrip: On 2-7 January 1998, Italian fans Paolo Malaguti, Paolo Brandimarte, and Alberto Braganti picked up an original SHADO Jeep in North England and drove it back on a trailer to Italy for eventual restoration. In London they visited Ed Bishop and had dinner with him and Gito Santana (who played the Alien in SURVIVAL and THE SOUND OF SILENCE). Here are some photos, courtesy of Paolo Brandimarte:  Paolo Malaguti and the Jeep  Ed Bishop and Gito Santana on the trailer  Gito Santana, Alberto Braganti, Ed Bishop, Paolo Brandimarte, and Paolo Malaguti at dinner  Ed and Gito looking through Boxtree's "UFO & Space:1999" book

1998 Gito Santana/Paolo Malaguti visit: In February 1998, Paolo Malaguti invited Gito Santana (who played the Alien in SURVIVAL and THE SOUND OF SILENCE) to come visit him in Italy. Here are some photos, courtesy of Paolo Malaguti & Dave Walsh: Gito and Paolo with an original SHADO jeep  Gito trying on the Alien helmet he wore 28 years ago

1998 Ed Bishop in Italy September: On 20 September 1998, Paolo Malaguti and the "Italian Section of SHADO" organized a meeting with Ed Bishop near Legnano Italy. Here are some photos  of the event (courtesy Paolo Brandimarte, Marco Raffa & Antonio Garlandini):  Ed standing next to posters for two of the Italian UFO compilation movies  Ed posing with a group of fans  Ed taking off his jacket Ed talking with a fan

1998 Ed Bishop Cameo in Italian Film "500!":  On 3 October 1998, Ed Bishop was filmed for a cameo appearance in an Italian movie titled "500!", and at the same time visited with members of the "Italian Section of SHADO".  Here is an article and photos (courtesy Paolo Malaguti, Marco Raffa and the Italian Section of SHADO): Article in Italian newspaper LA STAMPA ,written by Marco Raffa. English translation of above article. Close-up portrait of Ed Bishop as Rev. Jones, in makeup towel. Paolo Malaguti, Ed, Marco Raffa outside "HOP Altrove" film studios in the historical center of Genova Ed by the sea on Chiavari, near Rapallo and Portofino. Paolo Malaguti and Ed as Rev. Jones. Ed with Marco Raffa's daughter Daniela. Rev. Jones' sauce for any ….and any soul Ed as Rev. Jones holding up his "sauce" 1 | 2 Preparation of the set Ed talks with director Giovanni Robbiano about his role 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Preparing to shoot Ed's scene Ed poses with director and main cast members Lorenzo Vignolo, Matteo Zingirian and Andrea Bruschi Ed with everybody on the film's cast & crew Dinner that night, from left Paolo Malaguti’s wife Rosanna, Ed, Paolo Brandimarte, Marco’s wife Manuela and her friend Daniela, Paolo Malaguti Ed having breakfast with Paolo Malaguti the next morning on Chiavari Ed holding up a bag of pasta  Ed with Marco Raffa holding the above newspaper article Ed with Paolo Malaguti on Marco Raffa’s computer, looking at the "UFO Series Home Page"!

1999 George Sewell in Italy: On 31 January 1999, Paolo Malaguti and the "Italian Section of SHADO" organized a meeting with George Sewell in Legnano Italy.  Here are some photos taken at the event (courtesy Enrico Quaglia, Paolo Brandimarte, Fabrizio Franzoni, Flavio Atzeni, and Angelo Finamore): Group photo Question & answer session At the dinner table At the dinner table Two photos of George  George with Fabrizio Franzoni  Italian fanzine "L'Eco di Marte" #7 cover featuring photos from this event

1999 Gito Santana in Italy: On 11 July 1999, the "Italian Section of SHADO" organized "Project Alien", a day-long event with Gito Santana, who played the Alien in several episodes of UFO, in Legnano (Milan) Italy.  Here are some photos (courtesy of the Italian Section of SHADO): Gito arrives at the airport, with Paolo Malaguti (right) and Alberto Braganti (left) Gito explaining his character at the convention, with Alberto Braganti (left) and Paolo Brandimarte (right) Gito watching himself in UFO Gito looking at a rare UFO kit in Paolo Malaguti's loft Gito having dinner with fans Gito with a female fan Gito sitting by the river

1999 Ed Bishop in Italy: On 11-12 September 1999, the "Italian Section of SHADO" organized an Ed Bishop appearance at the Immaginaria 99 convention in Milan Italy.  Here are some photos (courtesy of the Italian Section of SHADO & Angelo Zumbo): Ed Bishop with ISOS members (left to right) Roberto Gaslini, Paolo Brandimarte, Paolo Malaguti, Alberto Braganti, Marco Raffa, Ivano Govoni, Roberto Testa (Enrico Quaglia not present) Aother group photo with (seated left to right) interpreter Laura Iuorio, Immaginaria staff member, Paolo Malaguti, Ed Bishop, Angelo Zumbo, Ivano Govoni and (standing left to right), fan, Immaginaria staff member, Roberto Gaslini, Paolo Brandimarte, two fans.  Ed Bishop in the main convention hall Ed Bishop closeup Conference room decorated with UFO photos & posters Ed Bishop with a fan (Paolo Malaguti at far left) Ed Bishop looking at a photo (interpreter Laura Iuorio on left, Roberto Testa on right) Conference room during Ed Bishop's interview Ed Bishop interview #1 (interpreter Laura Iuorio on left, Paolo Malaguti on right) Ed Bishop interview #2 (reading from behind) Ed Bishop interview #3 (reading from the front) Ed Bishop interview #4 (closeup)  Ed Bishop interview #5 (speaking)  Ed Bishop interview #6 (Paolo speaking) Ed shows his watch, which was a gift from Gerry & Sylvia Anderson & Reg Hill, and worn during UFO Ed autographing a UFO poster  (Angelo Zumbo on right) Autographed UFO poster Display of UFO collectibles Scratch-built SHADO Mobile Dinner #1 Dinner #2