Calling International Rescue! The Thunderbirds are back in a brand new live-action movie, with fantastic new movie tie-in books. Thunderbirds are go! Join Jeff, Scott, Virgil, John and Alan as they try to prevent the evil Hood from taking over. This excellent photo guide is the perfect companion to the blockbusting movie for all International Rescue fans. Based on the 1960's hit British television series, which followed the perils of the Tracy family and their secret International Rescue, the live action movie sees the Tracy's base and home in the Pacific Ocean -- Tracy Island -- threatened by the evil Hood. His intention to commandeer the Thunderbirds craft and use them for his own evil means.