The new Thunderbirds movie will stick closely to the original. The script for the family-friendly adventure has been written by Will Osborne.

Jonathan Frakes recently previewed his live-action Thunderbirds flick to BBC Breakfast ... Frakes tipped that the movie is actually a prequel to the series. "The kids are about ten years ...

That plan could backfire: Much of the “Thunderbirds” appeal comes from its retro look and schlocky dialogue, and too much glitz could turn the movie into a second-rate “Spy Kids” clone.