Film
Link Catch-Up
22/12/08 11:57
As we approach Christmas I looked at the desktop of the Mac and found some links I had put aside to post on my bog. So, without further ado here they are!
I also would like to thank all visitors to my website for your support. Have a wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2009.
NZ On Screen
A fantastic resource to help you discover the best of New Zealand television and film.
UK Photo Guides
A great idea. Personal and intimate guides to locations through England and the best places to photograph them from.
The Hunt For Gollum
This film will be free to view on the internet next year. Has a nice look and feel to it.
THE HUNT FOR GOLLUM - FULL Trailer 1 from Chris Bouchard on Vimeo.
Born of Hope
This film is currently in production and is a 60 minute Lord of the Rings inspired film that will be released free to view on the internet.
Born of Hope - 2008 Teaser Trailer one from Born of Hope on Vimeo.
I also would like to thank all visitors to my website for your support. Have a wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2009.
NZ On Screen
A fantastic resource to help you discover the best of New Zealand television and film.
UK Photo Guides
A great idea. Personal and intimate guides to locations through England and the best places to photograph them from.
The Hunt For Gollum
This film will be free to view on the internet next year. Has a nice look and feel to it.
THE HUNT FOR GOLLUM - FULL Trailer 1 from Chris Bouchard on Vimeo.
Born of Hope
This film is currently in production and is a 60 minute Lord of the Rings inspired film that will be released free to view on the internet.
Born of Hope - 2008 Teaser Trailer one from Born of Hope on Vimeo.
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Ian Brodie's New Zealand
27/11/08 10:09
After many months of waiting I am thrilled to announce the release of Ian Brodie’s New Zealand. It is now available in all good bookstores in New Zealand or from Amazon in the UK.
I am so pleased with the book, and very proud to have a book that shows the diversity and uniqueness of our country.
Over the next few weeks I will be promoting the book via television and radio in many towns. One interview I am really looking forward to is with Kim Hill on National Radio. If you would like to listen please tune in at 11-00am on Saturday 06 December.
I am so pleased with the book, and very proud to have a book that shows the diversity and uniqueness of our country.
Over the next few weeks I will be promoting the book via television and radio in many towns. One interview I am really looking forward to is with Kim Hill on National Radio. If you would like to listen please tune in at 11-00am on Saturday 06 December.
Sea of Galilee coming to Otago
21/08/08 10:36
The Otago Daily Times this morning has a front page heading “Sea of Galilee coming to Otago”.
The article continues “A sea of Galilee fishing village and harbour is coming to the shores of Lake Benmore courtesy of a feature film about the life of Christ”.
A quick search shows a film entitled Kingdom Come is currently in pre-production with filming to commence at various locations around New Zealand in 2009. Director / Producer is Dean Wright, well known to us all as Visual Effects Supervisor for Prince Caspian and The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe as well as his mammoth efforts as Visual Effects Producer for The Two Towers and The Return of the King.
Other crew (at this very early stage) are listed as Tim Coddington (co-producer), Barrie Osborne (consulting producer), Liz Mullane (Casting Director), Dan Hennah (Production Designer) and Ngila Dickson (Costume Designer).
This veritable cream of New Zealand film production bodes very well for both an exciting film and a location rich production that will again showcase Kiwi talent and locations.
The full ODT article is here.
Image courtesy of Otago Daily Times.
The article continues “A sea of Galilee fishing village and harbour is coming to the shores of Lake Benmore courtesy of a feature film about the life of Christ”.
A quick search shows a film entitled Kingdom Come is currently in pre-production with filming to commence at various locations around New Zealand in 2009. Director / Producer is Dean Wright, well known to us all as Visual Effects Supervisor for Prince Caspian and The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe as well as his mammoth efforts as Visual Effects Producer for The Two Towers and The Return of the King.
Other crew (at this very early stage) are listed as Tim Coddington (co-producer), Barrie Osborne (consulting producer), Liz Mullane (Casting Director), Dan Hennah (Production Designer) and Ngila Dickson (Costume Designer).
This veritable cream of New Zealand film production bodes very well for both an exciting film and a location rich production that will again showcase Kiwi talent and locations.
The full ODT article is here.
Image courtesy of Otago Daily Times.
The Water Horse: Film Locations
19/08/08 09:47
The Water Horse - Legend of the Deep was released in the USA on Christmas Day 2007.
In this multi part Blog I will identify the locations used in Scotland and New Zealand and then follow up with a look at the similarities between the two countries both in mythology and culture.
As the synopsis explains, the film follows Angus, a young Scottish boy, who finds an enchanted egg. Taking it home, he soon finds himself face-to-face with an amazing creature: the mythical "water horse" of Scottish lore. Angus begins a journey of discovery, facing his greatest fears and risking his life to protect a secret that would give birth to a legend.
The film is based on the book by Dick King-Smith, an English author who also penned another well-loved book Babe, The Gallant Pig. Babe was the basis of another very successful film (of the same name) which was released in 1995. Shot entirely in Australia, Babe had a number of connections with blockbusters made here in New Zealand. Hugo Weaving (Elrond in The Lord of the Rings) voiced Rex the Male Sheepdog, Andrew Lesnie (DoP The Lord of the Rings, King Kong) filmed and Roger Ford (Production Designer The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Prince Caspian) headed Production Design.
The Water Horse story takes place entirely in the Scottish Highlands, but the film adaptation had locations split between Scotland and the “Highlands” of the South Island of New Zealand.
The resultant location mix comes together seamlessly showing the scenery similarities of the two countries and also because of the fantastic work of Joe Letteri and his hard working team at Weta Digital in Wellington.
Locations use in The Water Horse were;
New Zealand
Mt Nicholas Station
1. Main Base Camp
2. Gun Emplacements
3. Military Encampment
3. Roads around the Loch
Note the departure point for boats travelling across to Mt Nicholas with cast and crew was Twelve Mile Delta which was a location in The Lord of the Rings (notably where Sam cooked the coneys).
Stone St Studios (Wellington)
1. Interior shots
2. Water shots
General
1. Coastal Scenery
Click on the TomTom button below to download the Queenstown locations to your TomTom GPS.
Scotland
Ardkinglas Estate
1. Killin Lodge
2. Military Encampment
Drumnadrochit
1. Loch Ness Visitor Centre
Click on the TomTom button below to download the Scottish locations to your TomTom GPS.
Tours are available in Scotland showcasing the locations there as well as (obviously) visiting Loch Ness. In New Zealand, Mt Nicholas Station is not able to be visited but as you drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy it is possible to look across the lake to the station.
Scottish Tours
Ardkinglas Estate
The Trail of the Water Horse
Family Travel Scotland
Dooley Vacations Water Horse Tour
The Water Horse Locations in Google Earth
View of Lake Wakatipu from Mt Nicholas. (C) Ian Brodie All Rights Reserved.
The Scottish Crofters hut built by Dan Hennah and his team at Mt Nicholas. (C) Ian Brodie All Rights Reserved.
Gun Emplacement (Mt Nicholas). (C) Ian Brodie All Rights Reserved.
Filming at Ardkinglas Estate
The military encampment at Ardkinglas. (C) Ian Brodie All Rights Reserved.
In this multi part Blog I will identify the locations used in Scotland and New Zealand and then follow up with a look at the similarities between the two countries both in mythology and culture.
As the synopsis explains, the film follows Angus, a young Scottish boy, who finds an enchanted egg. Taking it home, he soon finds himself face-to-face with an amazing creature: the mythical "water horse" of Scottish lore. Angus begins a journey of discovery, facing his greatest fears and risking his life to protect a secret that would give birth to a legend.
The film is based on the book by Dick King-Smith, an English author who also penned another well-loved book Babe, The Gallant Pig. Babe was the basis of another very successful film (of the same name) which was released in 1995. Shot entirely in Australia, Babe had a number of connections with blockbusters made here in New Zealand. Hugo Weaving (Elrond in The Lord of the Rings) voiced Rex the Male Sheepdog, Andrew Lesnie (DoP The Lord of the Rings, King Kong) filmed and Roger Ford (Production Designer The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Prince Caspian) headed Production Design.
The Water Horse story takes place entirely in the Scottish Highlands, but the film adaptation had locations split between Scotland and the “Highlands” of the South Island of New Zealand.
The resultant location mix comes together seamlessly showing the scenery similarities of the two countries and also because of the fantastic work of Joe Letteri and his hard working team at Weta Digital in Wellington.
Locations use in The Water Horse were;
New Zealand
Mt Nicholas Station
1. Main Base Camp
2. Gun Emplacements
3. Military Encampment
3. Roads around the Loch
Note the departure point for boats travelling across to Mt Nicholas with cast and crew was Twelve Mile Delta which was a location in The Lord of the Rings (notably where Sam cooked the coneys).
Stone St Studios (Wellington)
1. Interior shots
2. Water shots
General
1. Coastal Scenery
Click on the TomTom button below to download the Queenstown locations to your TomTom GPS.
Scotland
Ardkinglas Estate
1. Killin Lodge
2. Military Encampment
Drumnadrochit
1. Loch Ness Visitor Centre
Click on the TomTom button below to download the Scottish locations to your TomTom GPS.
Tours are available in Scotland showcasing the locations there as well as (obviously) visiting Loch Ness. In New Zealand, Mt Nicholas Station is not able to be visited but as you drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy it is possible to look across the lake to the station.
Scottish Tours
Ardkinglas Estate
The Trail of the Water Horse
Family Travel Scotland
Dooley Vacations Water Horse Tour
The Water Horse Locations in Google Earth
View of Lake Wakatipu from Mt Nicholas. (C) Ian Brodie All Rights Reserved.
The Scottish Crofters hut built by Dan Hennah and his team at Mt Nicholas. (C) Ian Brodie All Rights Reserved.
Gun Emplacement (Mt Nicholas). (C) Ian Brodie All Rights Reserved.
Filming at Ardkinglas Estate
The military encampment at Ardkinglas. (C) Ian Brodie All Rights Reserved.