Steven SumegiTomorrow Production Update
September 6th 2009 03:24
I am probably getting way ahead of myself when I say this, but I believe that Tomorrow When the War Began has the potential to be a great Australian film, both critically and commercially.
Based on the first book of the hugely successful Tomorrow series by John Marsden, Tomorrow When the War Began has been picked up by Ambience Entertainment for production. This week they also announced the casting of the lead character Ellie Linton, played by former Neighbours actress Caitlin Stasey.Stuart Beattie, who wrote the first Pirates film is directing the film.
The book is set in Australia, and focuses on teenagers who are forced to hide out in the Australian bush after the country is invaded by an unspecified country. The teenagers become guerilla fighters while trying to deal with their raging hormones and their lack of knowledge about events at large.
While Australia has recently produced some critically acclaimed films (think Balibo, Beautiful Kate , Samson and Delilah and Blessed among others). What we haven't had for a while, however, is a commercial hit that can translate overseas. Our last great hope was Australia, and while that performed very well in Australia, it only really broke even on the international stage.
Which is why Tomorrow has some serious potential. Firstly, it is based on an immensely popular series, which just about every teenager in Australia would have read at some point, meaning it is bound to be popular here.
Secondly, the story is a great mix of character driven plotlines and action. If balanced right, it could easily make the film appealing to both men and women, and especially to teenagers.
What could go against the film is its casting and directing. If the balance is not handled right, this film could easily become a huge enormous quagmire. In addition, while I have nothing against Caitlin Stasey, I never really liked her in Neighbours. That said, I never really liked Isabel Lucas in Home and Away, but think she is doing an excellent job in Hollywood.
Regardless, the film should showcase some of the Australian bush, with principal photography on the film is set to begin in September in the Hunter Valley.
Personally, I can't wait!
Based on the first book of the hugely successful Tomorrow series by John Marsden, Tomorrow When the War Began has been picked up by Ambience Entertainment for production. This week they also announced the casting of the lead character Ellie Linton, played by former Neighbours actress Caitlin Stasey.Stuart Beattie, who wrote the first Pirates film is directing the film.
The book is set in Australia, and focuses on teenagers who are forced to hide out in the Australian bush after the country is invaded by an unspecified country. The teenagers become guerilla fighters while trying to deal with their raging hormones and their lack of knowledge about events at large.
While Australia has recently produced some critically acclaimed films (think Balibo, Beautiful Kate , Samson and Delilah and Blessed among others). What we haven't had for a while, however, is a commercial hit that can translate overseas. Our last great hope was Australia, and while that performed very well in Australia, it only really broke even on the international stage.
Which is why Tomorrow has some serious potential. Firstly, it is based on an immensely popular series, which just about every teenager in Australia would have read at some point, meaning it is bound to be popular here.
Secondly, the story is a great mix of character driven plotlines and action. If balanced right, it could easily make the film appealing to both men and women, and especially to teenagers.
What could go against the film is its casting and directing. If the balance is not handled right, this film could easily become a huge enormous quagmire. In addition, while I have nothing against Caitlin Stasey, I never really liked her in Neighbours. That said, I never really liked Isabel Lucas in Home and Away, but think she is doing an excellent job in Hollywood.
Regardless, the film should showcase some of the Australian bush, with principal photography on the film is set to begin in September in the Hunter Valley.
Personally, I can't wait!
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