While most of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is likely to be shot in Queensland on the Gold Coast in Australia, it’s possible that some of it could be shot in New Zealand.  Producer Mark Johnson told The Dominion Post last year that neither he nor Andrew Adamson had ruled out shooting some scenes in New Zealand.  Adamson is acting as a producer on the third film, as Michael Apted has stepped into the role of director.

Film New Zealand could not say whether The Voyage of the Dawn Treader had made any decision about shooting there, however, stating that Queensland’s studio facilities serve as a reminder that they need similar facilities to attrack film-makers to New Zealand.

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“Is the book better than the movie?”  That is the question that people across New Zealand are faced with when renting Prince Caspian on DVD.  Opening the rental case, on the left is the DVD with the feature film, and on the right is that question.  The question is printed on the first page, which is followed by the first two chapters of the book.  Kind of a bonus for renting the DVD.
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The third Chronicles of Narnia movie is tipped to be made outside New Zealand because of a lack of studio space there.

Tim Coddington, the New Zealand production manager of Prince Caspian and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, said the third movie in the fantasy series would probably go to a country with more studio infrastructure.

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is likely to be filmed mostly in the studio. Because the story takes place on a boat and a series of fantasy islands, it will require large indoor sets.

Only about a third of Prince Caspian was filmed in New Zealand. However, landscapes from the South Island and Coromandel Peninsula appear alongside scenes from Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia. Studio scenes were filmed in Prague.

Almost all of the The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was filmed here.

Screenmark consultant Tim Thorpe said a lack of studio space was an ongoing issue in New Zealand. The Government had done its bit by investing in studios in Auckland and Wellington, but studios were not generally good money-spinners.

Mr Thorpe said Kiwi Andrew Adamson, who directed the first two movies but will not direct the third, was always keen to film in New Zealand but money managers would decide.

Baja in Mexico, where the third film is tipped to be made, has three or four studios the size of that used in Henderson.

The Ministry of Economic Development says The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe makers spent $133.8 million in New Zealand. Just under $17 million of that was repaid by the Government under its large budget screen production incentive scheme.

Interim figures from the ministry show Prince Caspian makers spent $52.3 million here, $6.7 million of which was paid back in a government grant.

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Fandango’s Vacation on Location Summer Movie Guide ‘08 has an article on the one place all Narnia fans plan on visiting…. NARNIA. Of all the summer movie lists, this is by far one of the best. It contains more then just a brief summary, but it includes some stunning pictures from the new film, and some behind the scenes information as well.

Here is a brief excerpt:

At New Zealand’s Cathedral Cove, Peter, Lucy, Susan and Edmund break into a run, tossing off their coats and shoes to get into the warm waters. Re-shoots were needed for continuity, so the children had to get out of the water, dry off, put on the same wardrobe, and get wet all over again.

The crew also ran into a few problems with enthusiastic locals. A publicist announced on a local radio station that they were filming there, and asked everyone not to interfere. Naturally, Narnia fans did just the opposite.  In one scene, Lucy looks out on the spectacular view of the island and a local’s boat was in the shot, which had to be edited out.

You can read the rest of the article at Fandango.com

NarniaFans, let’s hope you’ve made your travel plans! This is going to be one great summer!

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WETA NZ is now taking pre-orders for book copies signed by Weta Creative Director Richard Taylor of Crafting Of Narnia: The Art, Creatures And Weapons From Weta Workshop on the Weta website.

This book is already available from retailers in the US, but they wanted to let the fans get a chance to order a signed copy if they prefer.

Also, they will shortly be running a series of preview articles by Weta Designer Daniel Falconer from the book – first view of these articles will go to the fans on their Narnia mailing list with publication of each article on their Wetaholics site a day or two later. http://www.wetanz.com/holics/mailing_lists.php is the address for anyone who would like to get in early and subscribe to the list.

Please note – the signed copies of the book will only be available from their New Zealand warehouse, but individual copies can be shipped to any destination via normal post, just means international customers may have to wait a little longer than normal.

Please also note the price for the book on their website is in New Zealand dollars (NZD) and this is what customers’ credit cards will be charged. By today’s exchange rates, one NZD translates to roughly 79 US cents or 40 pence in the UK. But the final conversion rate will be calculated by the customer’s card issuer.

Order Crafting of Narnia Today

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New Zealand is rapidly cementing its place as a superb filmmaking location – so after the success of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, it was no surprise that Kiwi director Andrew Adamson chose to return to direct the next in the Narnia series. Proud of New Zealand’s contribution, New Zealand Post is delighted to present this range of Prince Caspian stamps and collectables – a new addition to the movie-based issues that have proved so popular with collectors and movie-goers alike.

NZ Post

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According to Xinhuanet.com:

Directed by Michael Apted, “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” is 60-percent sets in New Zealand.

The Bay of Islands, Coromandel, New Plymouth, Hawkes Bay and Gisborne are all featured in the film.

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Moreton Bay may be transformed into the mythical land of Narnia next year after film crews scouted the Redlands for a new movie location.

Producers for the third film in C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia series, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, have visited Cleveland and Wellington Point in southeast Queensland.

A report to Redland Shire Council said production company Disney Pictures preferred the Cleveland site over other Queensland and New Zealand locations but warned there would be disruptions for the local community.

What parts of Queensland do you think would be perfect for Narnia

A ramp 60m by 50m would jut out into the bay from Cleveland Point with an attached 40m ship, expected to be built on the Gold Coast.

“Given the magnitude of the production, a show of support from Redland Shire Council is critical in encouraging the production to keep Queensland ‘top of mind’,” the report urged the council.

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Make Your Fantasy a Reality when you Win this Set Visit to “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader“! Winner will get dressed in full Make-up and Costume from the Movie for Photos with the Cast! 4-Nights Hotel Accommodation Included!

Parents – You can literally make your kid’s dreams come true with this “Chronicles of Narnia” Package!

The Winner will receive the following:

*Set visit during the production of “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” (Date and Place TBD – Although it will likely be filmed in Australia or New Zealand) (Up to 4 People will have access to Set)

*The opportunity for the Winner to be dressed in full make-up and costume from the movie for photos with the cast!

*Lunch with the cast and crew!

*Four nights hotel accommodation, ground transportation to/from the set (For up to 4 People)

Please see terms of auction
All incremental costs (airfare to location, etc.) are incurred by the winner.

[Bid on the auction at Charity Folks]

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Make Your Fantasy a Reality when you Win this Set Visit to “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader“! Winner will get dressed in full Make-up and Costume from the Movie for Photos with the Cast! 4-Nights Hotel Accommodation Included!

Parents – You can literally make your kid’s dreams come true with this “Chronicles of Narnia” Package!

The Winner will receive the following:

*Set visit during the production of “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” (Date and Place TBD – Although it will likely be filmed in Australia or New Zealand) (Up to 4 People will have access to Set)

*The opportunity for the Winner to be dressed in full make-up and costume from the movie for photos with the cast!

*Lunch with the cast and crew!

*Four nights hotel accommodation, ground transportation to/from the set (For up to 4 People)

Please see terms of auction
All incremental costs (airfare to location, etc.) are incurred by the winner.

[Bid on the auction at Charity Folks]

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