The film will begin pre-production in Australia and New Zealand in December.
UK sales outfit Sc Films International has acquired world sales rights to animated adventure Stonerunner and will launch the title at next month’s American Film Market.
The family title will begin pre-production in Australia and New Zealand in December. It is a co-production between New Zealand’s Huhu Animation Studios, and Accent Media Group and Fg Film Productions in Australia.
It is scheduled for a December 2022 delivery, ahead of a 2023 theatrical release.
Set in a distant future where the world is slowly being rebuilt after machines destroyed the planet,...
UK sales outfit Sc Films International has acquired world sales rights to animated adventure Stonerunner and will launch the title at next month’s American Film Market.
The family title will begin pre-production in Australia and New Zealand in December. It is a co-production between New Zealand’s Huhu Animation Studios, and Accent Media Group and Fg Film Productions in Australia.
It is scheduled for a December 2022 delivery, ahead of a 2023 theatrical release.
Set in a distant future where the world is slowly being rebuilt after machines destroyed the planet,...
- 10/29/2020
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Sydney Sailboat.
Sony Pictures Television.s Tiny Pop TV channel has acquired Essential Media's preschool series Sydney Sailboat.
The deal was brokered by international distrib Raydar Media for multiple territories including the UK, Ireland, South Africa and fifty other pan-African territories.
Formerly known as Bubble Bath Bay and rebranded for the international market last year, the series is currently screening on NBC Sprout in the Us and returns to ABC Kids on April 4.
It runs for fifty-two episodes of eleven minutes each.
Head of Family Carmel Travers said that Essential was "thrilled that young children in these new territories will discover Sydney Sailboat and are confident the Tiny Pop audiences will engage enthusiastically with the universal characters and storylines".
Sydney Sailboat was commissioned by ABC Kids in Australia and is an international co-production between Australia, Malaysia and Ireland.
The show was produced by Carmel Travers, and directed by Steve Trenbirth.
Sony Pictures Television.s Tiny Pop TV channel has acquired Essential Media's preschool series Sydney Sailboat.
The deal was brokered by international distrib Raydar Media for multiple territories including the UK, Ireland, South Africa and fifty other pan-African territories.
Formerly known as Bubble Bath Bay and rebranded for the international market last year, the series is currently screening on NBC Sprout in the Us and returns to ABC Kids on April 4.
It runs for fifty-two episodes of eleven minutes each.
Head of Family Carmel Travers said that Essential was "thrilled that young children in these new territories will discover Sydney Sailboat and are confident the Tiny Pop audiences will engage enthusiastically with the universal characters and storylines".
Sydney Sailboat was commissioned by ABC Kids in Australia and is an international co-production between Australia, Malaysia and Ireland.
The show was produced by Carmel Travers, and directed by Steve Trenbirth.
- 3/21/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Budget cuts to the ABC are threatening the broadcaster.s ability to commission children.s programming, according to one senior Australian producer.
Essential Media and Entertainment partner/head of kids Carmel Travers says the reduced funding is severely challenging the ability of producers to make premium kids. content.
.The ABC is being constantly subjected to budgetary reviews by a government that is determined to shrink the financial capacities of the ABC,. Travers told C21 Media at the Mip Junior market in Cannes, where she launched Bubble Bath Bay, an animated pre-school series commissioned by the ABC.
.That is having a huge impact on its capacity to commission as much programming as it used to, and that has a very real impact on the production community in Australia.
.When the ABC is the only shop in town for some genres of children.s shows, that poses a real risk to premium content.
Essential Media and Entertainment partner/head of kids Carmel Travers says the reduced funding is severely challenging the ability of producers to make premium kids. content.
.The ABC is being constantly subjected to budgetary reviews by a government that is determined to shrink the financial capacities of the ABC,. Travers told C21 Media at the Mip Junior market in Cannes, where she launched Bubble Bath Bay, an animated pre-school series commissioned by the ABC.
.That is having a huge impact on its capacity to commission as much programming as it used to, and that has a very real impact on the production community in Australia.
.When the ABC is the only shop in town for some genres of children.s shows, that poses a real risk to premium content.
- 10/13/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Essential Media and Entertainment has lined up co-production partners in Malaysia and Ireland for a CGI animated pre-school series for ABC-tv. Entitled Bubble Bath Bay, the show is based on an original concept by Sydney-based Gareth Eden Styche of Shambles Inc. The 52 x 11. series is the biggest CGI pre-school commission by ABC Children.s Television in Australia.
The plot will follow the adventures of Sydney the Sailboat, Zip the Water Taxi and their nautical friends in magical waterways, islands and coves. Colin Friels is voicing the harbourmaster Terry the Tug.
The coproduction partners are Malaysia.s Ideate Media, Telegael Ireland and Lemon Sky Games and Animation of Malaysia. The series director is former Disney Studios Animation director Steve Trenbirth.. .We.ve got a terrific creative and technical team to produce this beautiful series,. says Carmel Travers, Essential Director and Head of Children.s Entertainment. The project is in the design...
The plot will follow the adventures of Sydney the Sailboat, Zip the Water Taxi and their nautical friends in magical waterways, islands and coves. Colin Friels is voicing the harbourmaster Terry the Tug.
The coproduction partners are Malaysia.s Ideate Media, Telegael Ireland and Lemon Sky Games and Animation of Malaysia. The series director is former Disney Studios Animation director Steve Trenbirth.. .We.ve got a terrific creative and technical team to produce this beautiful series,. says Carmel Travers, Essential Director and Head of Children.s Entertainment. The project is in the design...
- 10/2/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The producers of Trouble Down Under have secured the backing of an American philanthropic and investment family for their $50 million 3D animated feature.
Donna Bennett and Mehal Rockefeller have agreed to fund the film and a sequel and to serve as executive producers.
Production is due to begin on September 2 in a new purpose built CGI animation studio in Sydney developed with consultants EngineRoom. The cost of the studio was factored into the budget.
The producers are Fastlane Entertainment.s Frank Miniaci (who.s La-based) and Tony Findlay. Aussie Steve Trenbirth (The Lion King II, The Jungle Book II) will direct.
The voice cast already recruited includes Rove McManus, Tony Bonner, Cameron Daddo, Dave Hughes, Gary Sweet, Andrew Daddo, Dan Mor and Josh Lawson. The role of Doc the Cattle Dog will be voiced by Us TV host Dr Mehmet Oz. Findlay is heading to Los Angeles to join Miniaci...
Donna Bennett and Mehal Rockefeller have agreed to fund the film and a sequel and to serve as executive producers.
Production is due to begin on September 2 in a new purpose built CGI animation studio in Sydney developed with consultants EngineRoom. The cost of the studio was factored into the budget.
The producers are Fastlane Entertainment.s Frank Miniaci (who.s La-based) and Tony Findlay. Aussie Steve Trenbirth (The Lion King II, The Jungle Book II) will direct.
The voice cast already recruited includes Rove McManus, Tony Bonner, Cameron Daddo, Dave Hughes, Gary Sweet, Andrew Daddo, Dan Mor and Josh Lawson. The role of Doc the Cattle Dog will be voiced by Us TV host Dr Mehmet Oz. Findlay is heading to Los Angeles to join Miniaci...
- 8/16/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Veteran Australian producer Antony I Ginnane is one of the key creatives behind a new local CGI animated feature film.
Ginnane, the former Screen Producers Association of Australia president, is in a joint venture with Accent Media’s Peter and Caroline Campbell, and Rodney Whitham and British film company Gfm Films on Stonerunner.The film, set on a future Earth, is to be directed by Australian Steve Trenbirth, who helmed Jungle Book 2, The Legend of Secret Pass and worked across many other Disney films.
It is written by Melbourne-based Paul Western-Pittard.
Ginnane, who has produced or executive produced over 66 films including 1978 thriller Patrick and its current remake as well as Last Dance and Arctic Blast, introduced the film and Peter Campbell to Gfm Films at Cannes Film Market this year.
Gfm’s Michael Ryan said the film had potential to be a cross-platform hit.
Ryan said: “We were all quickly...
Ginnane, the former Screen Producers Association of Australia president, is in a joint venture with Accent Media’s Peter and Caroline Campbell, and Rodney Whitham and British film company Gfm Films on Stonerunner.The film, set on a future Earth, is to be directed by Australian Steve Trenbirth, who helmed Jungle Book 2, The Legend of Secret Pass and worked across many other Disney films.
It is written by Melbourne-based Paul Western-Pittard.
Ginnane, who has produced or executive produced over 66 films including 1978 thriller Patrick and its current remake as well as Last Dance and Arctic Blast, introduced the film and Peter Campbell to Gfm Films at Cannes Film Market this year.
Gfm’s Michael Ryan said the film had potential to be a cross-platform hit.
Ryan said: “We were all quickly...
- 9/5/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Screen Australia, the Australian screen funding body has announced the support of 14 multi-platform projects.
Among the projects is an app based on ABC kids show DirtGirlWorld as well as a film noir motion comic, interactive documentary and augmented reality app.
The projects, are supported through the Digital Ignition funds and Multi-platform Production, formerly titled All Media Production.
The funds supports digital and small screen narrative content in both linear and non linear forms.
Between the two programs, 89 applications were received with 27 applications for Multi-platform production and 62 for Digital Ignition.
In a statement, Screen Australia’s chief executive Ruth Harley said: “We’re thrilled with the volume and quality of applications we received as awareness grows of our support for content creators to capitalise on the fast-moving digital landscape.”
“We have both new talent and established players collaborating and telling stories through interactive documentary, games, web series, apps and multi-platform television.
Among the projects is an app based on ABC kids show DirtGirlWorld as well as a film noir motion comic, interactive documentary and augmented reality app.
The projects, are supported through the Digital Ignition funds and Multi-platform Production, formerly titled All Media Production.
The funds supports digital and small screen narrative content in both linear and non linear forms.
Between the two programs, 89 applications were received with 27 applications for Multi-platform production and 62 for Digital Ignition.
In a statement, Screen Australia’s chief executive Ruth Harley said: “We’re thrilled with the volume and quality of applications we received as awareness grows of our support for content creators to capitalise on the fast-moving digital landscape.”
“We have both new talent and established players collaborating and telling stories through interactive documentary, games, web series, apps and multi-platform television.
- 6/15/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Aussie director Steve Trenbirth has signed to helm $25 million independent CGI film "Trouble Down Under." The film is based on a story by fellow Australian Tony Findlay who is also serving as a producer. Made in Sydney, Australia, the film will be produced by Fastlane Entertainment of Santa Monica. Pic features the voice talents of Rove McManus, Cameron Daddo ("24"), Andrew Daddo, Ernie Dingo ("Crocodile Dundee") and Tony Bonner. Findlay and Howard Jackson wrote the screenplay for the film which is set in the Australian outback. Here, a white wallaby shows up and causes confusion between a mob of African meerkats and the local kangaroo mob. Apparently, producers are in talks for a U.S. distribution deal for the movie. They're aiming for a release some time in October, 2012.
- 7/15/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Steve Trenbirth, the dude who directed "The Jungle Book 2" and worked in the animation department for "The Lion King II: Simba's Pride" and "The Return of Jafar," has a new gig lined up: a CGI indie flick.
Trenbirth will direct "Trouble Down Under," which is set in Australia and follows the clash between African meerkats and a gang of kangaroos after a wallaby shows up and creates trouble for everyone.
Findlay and Howard Jackson wrote the script, and the project will be developed on a $25 million budget. Cameron Daddo, Andrew Daddo, Ernie Dingo and Tony Bonner are part of the film's voice cast. (THR)...
Trenbirth will direct "Trouble Down Under," which is set in Australia and follows the clash between African meerkats and a gang of kangaroos after a wallaby shows up and creates trouble for everyone.
Findlay and Howard Jackson wrote the script, and the project will be developed on a $25 million budget. Cameron Daddo, Andrew Daddo, Ernie Dingo and Tony Bonner are part of the film's voice cast. (THR)...
- 7/14/2010
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
Steve Trenbirth, the Aussie who directed Disney's direct to video sequels "The Lion King II" and "Jungle Book II," has signed to direct the $25 million indie CGI feature "Trouble Down Under," based on a story by fellow Aussie Tony Findlay, who will also produce.
The $25 million animated feature, to be made in Sydney, Australia, will be produced by Fastlane Entertainment of Santa Monica, whose founder/CEO Frank Miniaci will be co-exec producer.
Voice cast includes Rove McManus, who is co-host of Valerie Bertinelli's upcoming CBS talk show; Cameron Daddo ("24"), Andrew Daddo, Ernie Dingo ("Crocodile Dundee") and Tony Bonner.
The screenplay, by Findlay and Howard Jackson, is set in the Australian outback, where a mob of African meerkats cause tension with the local kangaroo mob after a white wallaby shows up and causes confusion.
The producers are said to be negotiating a U.S. distribution deal for the movie, which...
The $25 million animated feature, to be made in Sydney, Australia, will be produced by Fastlane Entertainment of Santa Monica, whose founder/CEO Frank Miniaci will be co-exec producer.
Voice cast includes Rove McManus, who is co-host of Valerie Bertinelli's upcoming CBS talk show; Cameron Daddo ("24"), Andrew Daddo, Ernie Dingo ("Crocodile Dundee") and Tony Bonner.
The screenplay, by Findlay and Howard Jackson, is set in the Australian outback, where a mob of African meerkats cause tension with the local kangaroo mob after a white wallaby shows up and causes confusion.
The producers are said to be negotiating a U.S. distribution deal for the movie, which...
- 7/14/2010
- by By Alex Ben Block
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mad Cow Pictures will begin production of the U$25m independent animated CGI film Trouble Down Under in Sydney next month, directed by the company’s founder Steve Trenbirth.
“It is still being considered whether this will be full 3D stereoscopic… currently plans are being formulated depending on cost. It will qualify for the Offset, with an Australian writer/producer/director, production company, pre and post-production, and the creation of a new a CGI studio,” Trenbirth told Encore.
For this project, Trenbirth (who directed Disney’s home entertainment releases The Lion King II and Jungle Book II) has partnered with producer Tony Findlay and California-based Fastlane Entertainment.
“I learned so much during my 15 years at Disney that it’s difficult to note any one particular influence. It’s from both a creative/artistic point of view, as well as the efficiencies required as part of the production process, and the...
“It is still being considered whether this will be full 3D stereoscopic… currently plans are being formulated depending on cost. It will qualify for the Offset, with an Australian writer/producer/director, production company, pre and post-production, and the creation of a new a CGI studio,” Trenbirth told Encore.
For this project, Trenbirth (who directed Disney’s home entertainment releases The Lion King II and Jungle Book II) has partnered with producer Tony Findlay and California-based Fastlane Entertainment.
“I learned so much during my 15 years at Disney that it’s difficult to note any one particular influence. It’s from both a creative/artistic point of view, as well as the efficiencies required as part of the production process, and the...
- 7/14/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
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