Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Ernie Malik in Australian radio interview
Ernie Malik, publicist for the Voyage of the Dawn Treader movie, gave an interview yesterday, November 5, on location at the studio. He was interviewed for the ABC Radio affiliate in Brisbane by Peter Scott. Here is a summary of what Malik had to say.
- The ship is 144 feet long, is modeled after illustrations in the book by Pauline Baynes, and was designed by Garry Robison, the production designer for Wolverine and Nim’s Island. The replica of Captain Cook’s Endeavour, was used for the overall size of the ship, and carousel animals were also used as inspiration. With the mechanics used to move the ship, it weighs 125 tons.
- The boat never actually has been in the water. Cleveland Point was chosen because it is a peninsula. The camera angles used show the ocean behind it, and the boat was able to be turned 360 degrees to take advantage of the angle of the sun during different parts of the day. The ship was disassembled and rebuilt inside the studio where filming is currently continuing. (Shooting should wrap up by the end of November.)
- Malik estimates that 98% of the movie will be shot on Australia’s Gold Coast, either at the studio, or locations close by. A second filming unit did do some shooting in New Zealand at White Island.
- At the end of the interview, the publicist talks about the devaluation of the dollar and how that is keeping American filmmakers from scheduling more movies in Australia. He doubts Dawn Treader would have been filmed there if the exchange rate hadn’t been so favorable when they signed on to use the Australian studios.
- December 10, 2010 will be opening day throughout most of the world. Malik believes the Australian opening will be December 26.
For more, read the report and hear the interview on ABC.net.au: Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader
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