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Dawn Treader Cast and Crew Celebrates Halloween

Paul Martin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:54:45 +0000

Oscar award-winning make-up artist Howard Berger threw a Halloween party for fellow cast and crew of the Chronicles of Narnia film on Saturday.

Berger, from the US, tells CC he was feeling homesick and wanted to bring the American holiday to the Gold Coast with a party at Southport Bowls Club.

He says Halloween is one of his favourite holidays and he’s even more enthusiastic than his teenage kids.

“I phoned to ask them about Halloween and they were like ‘Dad, it’s not until tomorrow.’ I’m more excited about it than they are,” says Berger, who has worked on blockbusters Inglourious Basterds, The Bucket List and Transformers.

It’s no surprise he is a fan of Halloween as he’s been a make-up artist for the world’s biggest horror films.

As filming for Chronicles of Narnia wraps up on the Gold Coast in three weeks lead actor Ben Barnes says he is sad about leaving.

Barnes, at a Halloween party for fellow cast and crew of the Chronicles of Narnia film at the Southport Bowls Club on Saturday, says he has enjoyed his time on the Gold Coast and is not looking forward to returning home to the UK.

“The Gold Coast is beautiful,” he says.

Skandar Keynes, who celebrated Halloween with cast and crew on Saturday at the Southport Bowls Club, tells CC the Gold Coast gives him the heebie jeebies.

That, and ‘evil pumpkins.’

But Keynes failed to give CC an explanation as to why he finds our town petrifying.

“I don’t know,” he says jokingly.

-via Goldcoast.com.au

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…and Edmund Leaves the Dungeon

Mike — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:36:48 +0000

From Skandar Keynes’ official website: “Edmund has been removed from the dungeon.”

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Edmund Returns … to a Dungeon

Mike — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:21:22 +0000

From Skandar Keynes’ official website:

Skandar is still at Cleveland. But instead of being on the magical Dawn Treader Edmund is filthy, bruised and finding himself in another dungeon. Sound familiar?

Read the blurb here.

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Skandar Keynes celebrates 18th Birthday

Paul Martin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:42:15 +0000

Skandar Keynes from the Narnia film series, including the upcoming The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, was spotted celebrating his 18th birthday at the Swingin’ Safari on the Gold Coast with cast and crew.

Keynes plays the part of Edmund Pevensie, in the movies based on The Chronicles of Narnia written by C. S. Lewis in the 1950s. The third is being filmed on the Coast.

A regular Swingin’ Safari patron tells CoastConfidential it’s not the first time stars of the movie have been seen at the popular hot spot.

Swingin’ Safari owner Neil Beattie says the venue, which celebrated its sixth birthday at the weekend, appeals to stars because it offers privacy.

“It’s away from the main hub so they can grab a bite to eat and enjoy a few drinks without being hassled.”

Via goldcoast.com.au

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Dawn Treader Set Photos: Eustace and Minotaur…and more video

Paul Martin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:38:33 +0000

Narnia Fans Spy Kerrie wrote in with more pictures from the set of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. This time, featuring some amazing shots of a Minotaur and Eustace (Will Poulter) on board the Dawn Treader. If these photos are from a scene in the film, it looks like Eustace and the Minotaur could be friends, unless the Minotaur is carrying out punishment on him. This is all complete speculation on my part, based only on three stills that you can see here.

You can see more great photos at Kerrie’s blog. She writes: “I think I have officially become obessed!”

We also have four great new set videos from xxchamaraxx:

The Dawn Treader Rocking

Ben Barnes and Skandar Keynes being prepped for the next scene:

Another video of Skandar Keynes, Ben Barnes being prepped, along with Georgie Henley:

Filming of a “Walking Scene”

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Ben Barnes Injured on Dawn Treader Set

Paul Martin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:08:48 +0000

According to an article at contactmusic, Skandar Keynes gave Ben Barnes a fat lip while filming earlier this week. Ben said that it happened during the sword fighting that we reported on earlier in the week, while nursing his wounds from the battle. It’s not a major injury and he’s likely to be back at work on the film soon, if he isn’t already.

From contactmusic:

But while filming scenes with co-star Skandar Keynes earlier this week a sword stunt backfired – and Barnes had to receive treatment for an injury to his mouth.

He says, “We’ve been sword fighting. It didn’t go quite according to plan – I’ve got a slightly swollen lip, because I got popped with the sword by young Skandar Keynes.”

Thanks to everyone who wrote in about it!

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Dawn Treader Set Report – Ben Barnes and Skandar Keynes Swordfight (Photos and Video)

Paul Martin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:18:18 +0000

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader news is coming fast and furious today. We’ve got video from the set, of Skandar Keynes and Ben Barnes sparring on board the Dawn Treader, with other sailors on board looking much like they’re cheering them on. Not sure when this will be, in the film, but Skandar appears to have lost none of his skills with a blade since the last adventure. I can’t wait to see the fight on screen.

From Narnia Fans Spy Kerrie:

From Narnia Fans Spy dyabolikarl:

From Narniaweb Spy Tamara:

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Locals Flock to Dawn Treader Filming

Paul Martin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:47:43 +0000

The Bayside Bulletin has a report on the filming of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader last week at Cleveland Point. Locals were invited to watch the filming, and they indeed came out to watch. Some even spotted Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes and Georgie Henley on set!

Birkdale mother Lyn Fullerton went down to Cleveland Point to check out the action with daughters Sarah and Bethany.

“It’s an educational experience, so I’m not worried she’s missing a day of school!” Mrs Fullerton said of Year 9 student Bethany.

“We’ve been planning it for a while and coming down regularly to check on the progress.”

Sarah said they had spotted a number of young stars of the film, including characters King Caspian (Ben Barnes), Lucy Pevensie (Georgie Henley) and Skandar Keynes (Edmund Pevensie).

“We were very happy fans to see them, but we weren’t planning on mobbing them!” Sarah laughed.

“I don’t think they’ve even bothered with bodyguards because we’re so laid back here.”

Bethany said she’d also spotted centaurs and various other mythical creatures around the set.

Redland Bay residents Denise and Bob Woosnam brought their guests from Christchurch, New Zealand, Arlene and Peter Sowman, to see the set as part of showing them around town.

“I’d heard about it but we hadn’t seen the set until today, and it’s a lot bigger and busier than we’d expected,” Mrs Woosnam said.

“My grandkids Jay, 7, and Charlie, 4, were down here last week and they said to me: ‘Grandma! You have to see it!’, so here we are!”

“It’s magnificent, it’s a shame our grandkids can’t see it, it’s always more fun when you can watch the grandkids’ reactions!” Mr Sowman said.

Michele Wied and Nat Evans came down from Currimundi to visit family who told them to swing by Cleveland Point.

“We’ve never seen a film set before so it’s quite exciting, we were very surprised to find out it was all happening down here,” Ms Wied said.

The Bayside Bulletin for more pictures from the set.

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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader – Press Release and Casting News

Paul Martin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:29:21 +0000

“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader,” the third in the epic series of films based on the bestselling books by C.S. Lewis, will begin principal photography on location in Queensland, Australia, today – July 27, 2009. The production, a joint venture between Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and Walden Media, continues the franchise which commenced with

The spectacular, Oscar®-winning 2005 release, “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and its 2008 follow-up, “Prince Caspian,” whose combined global box office gross tops $1.2 billion.

This time around – Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their pesky cousin Eustace Scrubb – find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to a fantastic Narnian ship headed for the very edges of the world.

Joining forces once again with their royal friend Prince Caspian and the warrior mouse Reepicheep, they are whisked away on a mysterious mission to the Lone Islands, and beyond. On this bewitching voyage that will test their hearts and spirits, the trio will face magical Dufflepuds, sinister slave traders, roaring dragons and enchanted merfolk. Only an entirely uncharted journey to Aslan’s Country – a voyage of destiny and transformation for each of those aboard the Dawn Treader – can save Narnia, and all the astonishing creatures in it, from an unfathomable fate.

Veteran filmmaker Michael Apted (the 007 epic “The World Is Not Enough,” “Gorillas in the Mist,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter”) is at the helm of the new Narnia venture. Returning as the Pevensie children are Georgie Henley as Lucy and Skandar Keynes as Edmund. Ben Barnes (”Easy Virtue,” “Dorian Gray”) reprises the role of Caspian. Cousin Eustace will be played by UK native Will Poulter (”Son of Rambow”).

The supporting cast includes several veterans of the Aussie film world, including Gary Sweet (”Stingers”), Bruce Spence (”Road Warrior”), Arthur Angel (”Ghost Rider”) and Kiwi native Shane Rangi, back for his third go-round in Lewis’ fantastical world (donning the guise of a Minotaur, as he did in the two previous films). And, lending his vocal talents again to the project is Academy Award® nominee Liam Neeson (”Kinsey,” “Schindler’s List”) as the all-powerful ruler of Narnia, Aslan the Lion.

While relinquishing the director’s chair this time out, filmmaker Andrew Adamson (the Oscar®-winning “Shrek,” “Shrek 2″) will return as one of the film’s three producers, reteaming with his colleagues from the first two “Narnia” films — Academy Award®-winner Mark Johnson (”Rain Man,” “Bugsy,” “The Notebook”) and Philip Steuer (”The Rookie,” “The Alamo”).

Also back for another Narnian adventure are Executive Producers Perry Moore and Lewis’ stepson, Douglas Gresham. The screenplay was written by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely (Lion, Witch & The Wardrobe and Prince Caspian) and Richard LaGravenese (The Fisher King) and Michael Petroni (The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys).

Inspired by Lewis’ imaginative creations, the story’s human cast will once again be complemented by a gallery of original creatures portrayed onscreen in the combined efforts of live-action and CGI animation under the supervision of visual effects supervisor Angus Bickerton (”The Da Vinci Code,” “Angels and Demons”). Oscar® winners Howard Berger and Tami Lane, back for their third “Narnia” project, will reprise their efforts on the film’s prosthetic makeup effects for many of the unique characters in the story.

Apted’s technical crew also includes two industry veterans with whom he has shared an ongoing collaboration — Oscar®-nominated director of photography Dante Spinotti (”L.A. Confidential,” “The Insider”) and film editor Rick Shaine (”The Incredible Hulk,” HBO’s “Rome”). The production has also secured the talents of veteran production designer Barry Robison (”Wolverine”) and award-winning costume designer Isis Mussenden (”Shrek,” “Shrek 2″), who created the wardrobe for the previous two Narnia movies.

“The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” is the third (appearing in 1952) of Lewis’ seven-book “Chronicles of Narnia” series. Published between 1950-56 and long regarded as one of literature’s most enduring and imaginative classics, Lewis’ books have sold over 100,000,000 copies in over 50 different languages, making it the second biggest book series the world over. In addition to the third novel, the Oxford scholar wrote six additional books, including “Prince Caspian” (1951), “The Silver Chair” (1953), “The Horse and His Boy” (1954), “The Magician’s Nephew” (1955), “The Last Battle” (1956) and the story that launched the series in 1950, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”

Production on “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” will take place entirely in Queensland, Australia, primarily at the Warner Roadshow Studio facility in Gold Coast, which houses the Southern Hemisphere’s largest water tank facility, crucial to the production’s needs. Filming will conclude in November 2009, with a year-long post-production schedule leading to the film’s global release in December 2010.

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More Dawn Treader Filming Details

Paul Martin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:22:12 +0000

Gold Coast Film Studios will be busy this year, with The Voyage of the Dawn Treader only one of many projects filming there this year. It’s very exciting to see filming ramping up so quickly, with the rumored start in only two days. We will have to see what happens, however, as this article may move the start date closer to the end of the month. We do know that Skandar Keynes is on the set, but he’s the only confirmed actor there, so far.

From Goldcoast.com.au:

The studio’s eight sound stages, three water tanks, 10 offices and two wardrobe buildings will be used from the end of this month,

Pre-production has already started at the Oxenford studios for this year’s The Chronicles of Narnia movie Invisible Army.

Location manager Gareth Price said filming would start on The Spit at the end of this month before moving to the sound stages and water tanks at the studios.

The actors are believed to have already arrived on the Gold Coast but Mr Price said confidentiality agreements prevented him from revealing more about the filming locations or actors.

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