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
The early bird rate expires for the Magazine Week conference at the end of the day.
The event, organised by Publishers Australia, takes place at the Sydney Hilton on November 15 and 16
Ticket information:
Earlybird till 5th October
Pa Member – $650 Non Member – $850
Standard rate thereafter
Pa Member – $790 Non Member – $990
The conference programme can be viewed here.
The annnouncement:
Publishers Australia is delighted to announce that media personality Andrew Daddo will Mc at this year’s Magazine Week conference.
Confirming his appearance, Daddo said: “I’m really looking forward to being part of the conference. I love magazines, always have and always will. They’re such an integral part of our lives, it’s easy to forget how significant they are.
“It’s not just about the information they convey; they’re our companions and remain the most reliable form of entertainment, in print, in digital, wherever we are. It’s going...
The event, organised by Publishers Australia, takes place at the Sydney Hilton on November 15 and 16
Ticket information:
Earlybird till 5th October
Pa Member – $650 Non Member – $850
Standard rate thereafter
Pa Member – $790 Non Member – $990
The conference programme can be viewed here.
The annnouncement:
Publishers Australia is delighted to announce that media personality Andrew Daddo will Mc at this year’s Magazine Week conference.
Confirming his appearance, Daddo said: “I’m really looking forward to being part of the conference. I love magazines, always have and always will. They’re such an integral part of our lives, it’s easy to forget how significant they are.
“It’s not just about the information they convey; they’re our companions and remain the most reliable form of entertainment, in print, in digital, wherever we are. It’s going...
- 10/4/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
Publishers Australia has extended its early bird offer for Magazine Week until next Friday 12 October.
The announcement:
Ticket information
Earlybird till 12th October
Pa Member – $650
Non Member – $850
Standard rate thereafter
Pa Member – $790
Non Member – $990
(all prices incl. Gst
November 15-16th at the Sydney Hilton
The conference programme can be viewed Here
Mumbrella Question Time will take place on Friday 16th November Here
In addition, Publishers Australia is delighted to announce that media personality Andrew Daddo will Mc at this year’s Magazine Week conference.
Confirming his appearance, Daddo said: “I’m really looking forward to being part of the conference. I love magazines, always have and always will. They’re such an integral part of our lives, it’s easy to forget how significant they are.
“It’s not just about the information they convey; they’re our companions and remain the most reliable form of entertainment, in print,...
The announcement:
Ticket information
Earlybird till 12th October
Pa Member – $650
Non Member – $850
Standard rate thereafter
Pa Member – $790
Non Member – $990
(all prices incl. Gst
November 15-16th at the Sydney Hilton
The conference programme can be viewed Here
Mumbrella Question Time will take place on Friday 16th November Here
In addition, Publishers Australia is delighted to announce that media personality Andrew Daddo will Mc at this year’s Magazine Week conference.
Confirming his appearance, Daddo said: “I’m really looking forward to being part of the conference. I love magazines, always have and always will. They’re such an integral part of our lives, it’s easy to forget how significant they are.
“It’s not just about the information they convey; they’re our companions and remain the most reliable form of entertainment, in print,...
- 10/3/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
Sonia Kruger has reportedly agreed to take over Kerri-Anne Kennerley's morning show. The Australian television personality, who was revealed yesterday (November 16) as the rumoured host of revamped Big Brother when it returns next year, is said to have been offered her own breakfast show in place of Mornings with Kerri-Anne, which is believed to be facing the axe. According to the Herald Sun, the Nine Network are using both major roles in a bid to lure Kruger away from the Seven Network and her current role on Dancing with the Stars. Andrew Daddo is also believed to have been offered a role on (more)...
- 11/17/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Andrew Daddo has revealed that he is the ideal person to present The One. The Australian star, who was recently announced as the host of the Seven Network show which aims to find Australia's "most gifted psychic", described his mother as a "witch" and said that he believes in the strength of people's intuition. Daddo told National Features: "Mum's into... she's a witch. She's a colour therapist, a naturopath and has always been on the ethereal spectrum. She would make decisions using crystals. When my son broke his arm... she's walked into the hospital room spraying orange stuff to heal him. She's a good witch." He said that his son Felix often asks him to "consult [his] spirit guide" if they get lost on the way somewhere, adding: "He's (more)...
- 10/7/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
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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