Exclusive: Interactive story app Weirdwood Manor is being adapted as an animated movie titled Shadowrail Circus, which The Exchange is launching sales on this week during the virtual AFM.
The project follows fourteen-year-old Lettie Donough who unknowingly unlocks her dormant magical abilities and is thrust into the wondrous world of the Shadowrail Circus — a troupe of fantastical performers led by a magnificent Trackdragon. Pursued by a sorcerous Pirate Queen, Lettie must learn to survive the perilous Tracklands and discover her family’s dark legacy.
Currently in production and casting in Canada, the film is being directed by Luke Minaker, produced by Paul Pattison, and executive-produced by Luke Carroll (The Willoughbys). Production company is Relish Studios in association with Wasabi Entertainment.
Weirdwood Manor first launched in 2015 as an interactive story app with more than one million downloads. It has since been expanded by Macmillan Publishing as a three-book middle-grade novel series,...
The project follows fourteen-year-old Lettie Donough who unknowingly unlocks her dormant magical abilities and is thrust into the wondrous world of the Shadowrail Circus — a troupe of fantastical performers led by a magnificent Trackdragon. Pursued by a sorcerous Pirate Queen, Lettie must learn to survive the perilous Tracklands and discover her family’s dark legacy.
Currently in production and casting in Canada, the film is being directed by Luke Minaker, produced by Paul Pattison, and executive-produced by Luke Carroll (The Willoughbys). Production company is Relish Studios in association with Wasabi Entertainment.
Weirdwood Manor first launched in 2015 as an interactive story app with more than one million downloads. It has since been expanded by Macmillan Publishing as a three-book middle-grade novel series,...
- 11/3/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Lambs of God’.
Lingo Pictures’ Lambs of God was the big winner at yesterday’s Aacta Industry Luncheon, taking home seven of a potential nine awards, while Rodd Rathjen’s debut feature Buoyancy was named Best Indie Film.
Sweeping the afternoon, Lambs of God’s various accolades included Best Direction in a Television Drama or Comedy for Jeffery Walker; Best Cinematography in Television for Don McAlpine; Best Original Score in Television for Bryony Marks (one of two awards for the composer during the event); Best Production Design in Television for Chris Kennedy; Best Costume Design in Television for Xanthe Heubel; Best Sound Sound in Television for Nick Emond, Stephen Smith, Paul Devescovi and Mia Stewart; and Best Hair and Makeup for Zeljka Stanin, Paul Pattison, Cheryl Williams and Anita Howell-Lowe.
The Foxtel mini-series was beaten only out for Best Screenplay in Television, which went to Niki Aken and Matthew Cormack for The Hunting,...
Lingo Pictures’ Lambs of God was the big winner at yesterday’s Aacta Industry Luncheon, taking home seven of a potential nine awards, while Rodd Rathjen’s debut feature Buoyancy was named Best Indie Film.
Sweeping the afternoon, Lambs of God’s various accolades included Best Direction in a Television Drama or Comedy for Jeffery Walker; Best Cinematography in Television for Don McAlpine; Best Original Score in Television for Bryony Marks (one of two awards for the composer during the event); Best Production Design in Television for Chris Kennedy; Best Costume Design in Television for Xanthe Heubel; Best Sound Sound in Television for Nick Emond, Stephen Smith, Paul Devescovi and Mia Stewart; and Best Hair and Makeup for Zeljka Stanin, Paul Pattison, Cheryl Williams and Anita Howell-Lowe.
The Foxtel mini-series was beaten only out for Best Screenplay in Television, which went to Niki Aken and Matthew Cormack for The Hunting,...
- 12/3/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Oscar voters love to reward the makeup artists and hairstylists who transform some of Hollywood’s most famous faces into historical figures. Since the competitive category of Best Makeup and Hairstyling was introduced at the Academy Awards in 1982, eight films in which performers portray famous folks have won this Oscar. Adam McKay‘s “Vice,” a sly satire on the life and times of politician Dick Cheney, is poised to be the ninth to do so.
Over the two hour plus running time of “Vice,” Christian Bale portrays Cheney from his early years in Wyoming to his eight years as vice president. The actor gained 40 plus pounds and shaved his head to look like the man who was second in command during some of the darkest days in American history.
It is no surprise that Bale is tipped to take home his second Oscar. Also nominated are Amy Adams, who portrays...
Over the two hour plus running time of “Vice,” Christian Bale portrays Cheney from his early years in Wyoming to his eight years as vice president. The actor gained 40 plus pounds and shaved his head to look like the man who was second in command during some of the darkest days in American history.
It is no surprise that Bale is tipped to take home his second Oscar. Also nominated are Amy Adams, who portrays...
- 1/28/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Gary Oldman was considered a likely Oscar front-runner for “Darkest Hour” almost as soon as the first production still was released of him disappearing into the role of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. And the prosthetic makeup that helped him disappear became an Oscar front-runner just as quickly. With Oscar night approaching that hasn’t changed, especially with the film’s victories at the Critics’ Choice Awards, BAFTAs and Make Up and Hair Stylists Guild Awards. Kazuhiro Tsuji, David Malinowski and Lucy Sibbick are the makeup and hair artists nominated for their work on the docudrama, and they’re the overwhelming favorites to win Best Makeup and Hairstyling with 1/10 odds.
Those odds are based on the combined predictions of thousands of users who have entered their picks at Gold Derby thus far. That includes 26 Expert journalists we’ve polled from top media outlets, 25 of whom are predicting a “Darkest Hour...
Those odds are based on the combined predictions of thousands of users who have entered their picks at Gold Derby thus far. That includes 26 Expert journalists we’ve polled from top media outlets, 25 of whom are predicting a “Darkest Hour...
- 2/28/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
“Darkest Hour” is the overwhelming Oscar front-runner for Best Makeup and Hairstyling thanks in large part to the prosthetics used to transform lead actor Gary Oldman into British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. This award has gone to a number of films that recreate historical figures over the years, but the motion picture academy has been especially fond of British icons.
Peter Frampton, Paul Pattison and Lois Burwell won for “Braveheart” (1995), about 13th century Scottish warrior William Wallace. But Wallace was actually fighting to free Scotland from English rule, so perhaps we should leave that one out. But just a few years later Jenny Shircore prevailed for “Elizabeth” (1998), which transformed Cate Blanchett into Queen Elizabeth I during the early years of her reign. And one year after that Christine Blundell and Trefor Proud prevailed for Mike Leigh‘s biopic “Topsy-Turvy” (1999), about the British operatic duo of Gilbert and Sullivan.
Only one...
Peter Frampton, Paul Pattison and Lois Burwell won for “Braveheart” (1995), about 13th century Scottish warrior William Wallace. But Wallace was actually fighting to free Scotland from English rule, so perhaps we should leave that one out. But just a few years later Jenny Shircore prevailed for “Elizabeth” (1998), which transformed Cate Blanchett into Queen Elizabeth I during the early years of her reign. And one year after that Christine Blundell and Trefor Proud prevailed for Mike Leigh‘s biopic “Topsy-Turvy” (1999), about the British operatic duo of Gilbert and Sullivan.
Only one...
- 2/8/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Bet’s “Being Mary Jane” has a lot of dynamic characters that are sometimes a reflection of either ourselves or people we know. So, we’ve ranked them based on how much we like ourselves … or the people we know. Petty. Petty. Petty. And just when you start to feel a little sorry for her or start thinking she’s not so bad … she just unleashes more pettiness. Paul Patterson Probably our favorite person on the show. Every episode of “Being Mary Jane” is filled with so much chaotic drama that pops becomes the voice of reason and compassion that we all need.
- 2/1/2017
- by Rasha Ali
- The Wrap
Director Claire McCarthy and producer Jamie Hilton have made a film with an Australian heart and dressed up in a colourful sari, taking our cinema to a new land full of creative and business opportunities. Miguel Gonzalez reports.
The Waiting City tells the story of an Australian couple who arrive in Calcutta, India, to pick up the girl they have adopted. Unaware that local bureaucracy will force them to wait for days before they can see her for the first time, the stress of waiting, amplified by the culture shock, will test their relationship as they are forced to confront the problems they’ve been avoiding for a long time.
It is not based on a true story, but many that writer/director Claire McCarthy witnessed as she built her own relationship with India.
McCarthy’s connection with the country was born in 2002 when, along with her younger sister Helena,...
The Waiting City tells the story of an Australian couple who arrive in Calcutta, India, to pick up the girl they have adopted. Unaware that local bureaucracy will force them to wait for days before they can see her for the first time, the stress of waiting, amplified by the culture shock, will test their relationship as they are forced to confront the problems they’ve been avoiding for a long time.
It is not based on a true story, but many that writer/director Claire McCarthy witnessed as she built her own relationship with India.
McCarthy’s connection with the country was born in 2002 when, along with her younger sister Helena,...
- 7/6/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
Akshay Kumar, the Khiladi Kumar of bollywood who plays the main lead in Vipul Shah.s upcoming flick .Action Replay. opposite Aishwarya Rai, has worn a wig especially designed by Hollywood make- up artist Paul Pattison to give him a genuine 1970s look in the film. The flick which is loosely inspired by Hg Wells .Time Machine. has Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai going into 1970s mode and for this to look real even the hair styles of junior artistes were made under the supervision of Pattison at Nd Desai studio in Karjat. However, before going for the wig, Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai researched extensively about the mannerism and behavior of the real people of 1970s. Sources say that instead of adopting the easy route of watching some movies of that era, Akki decided to watch the live cricket matches of that period to have a hang of all this.
- 2/9/2010
- Stardust Scoop of the Day
Akshay Kumar, the Khiladi Kumar of bollywood who plays the main lead in Vipul Shah.s upcoming flick .Action Replay. opposite Aishwarya Rai, has worn a wig especially designed by Hollywood make- up artist Paul Pattison to give him a genuine 1970s look in the film. The flick which is loosely inspired by Hg Wells .Time Machine. has Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai going into 1970s mode and for this to look real even the hair styles of junior artistes were made under the supervision of Pattison at Nd Desai studio in Karjat. However, before going for the wig, Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai researched extensively about the mannerism and behavior of the real people of 1970s. Sources say that instead of adopting the easy route of watching some movies of that era, Akki decided to watch the live cricket matches of that period to have a hang of all this.
- 2/9/2010
- Stardust Bollywood
Vipul Shah’s ‘Action Replay’ goes back to 1970s. Therefore, the hair styling of the actors was also done accordingly. Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai were dressed up like that of the 70’s. Hollywood famous make-up artists Paul Pattison is assigned for the job. Says Vipul, "Since we haven't copied our 1970s look from Hindi films, Akshay and Aishwarya sat down to look at real- life footage from the decade to get the look right. They specially looked at television footage of live cricket matches in the 1970s. Akshay was busy peering at the pavilion of spectators, what they wore, how they spoke moved their bod...
- 2/9/2010
- Bollywoodmantra.com
By Subhash K Jha
Feb 8, 2010: On the sets of Vipul Shah’s time-travel caper ‘Action Replay’ Akshay Kumar retro-wig which he wears for his 1970s look is his most prized possession. Apparently the wig designed by one of Hollywood’s biggest makeup artistes Paul Pattison (who has done films like ‘Braveheart’ and ‘Mission Impossible 2’) made Akshay paranoid. He was petrified of losing it. Says Vipul, “Since we haven’t copied our 1970s look from Hindi films Akshay and Aishwarya sat down to look at real-life footage from the decade to get the look.
Feb 8, 2010: On the sets of Vipul Shah’s time-travel caper ‘Action Replay’ Akshay Kumar retro-wig which he wears for his 1970s look is his most prized possession. Apparently the wig designed by one of Hollywood’s biggest makeup artistes Paul Pattison (who has done films like ‘Braveheart’ and ‘Mission Impossible 2’) made Akshay paranoid. He was petrified of losing it. Says Vipul, “Since we haven’t copied our 1970s look from Hindi films Akshay and Aishwarya sat down to look at real-life footage from the decade to get the look.
- 2/8/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
On the sets of Vipul Shah's time-travel caper Action Replayy, Akshay Kumar's retro-wig which he wears for his 1970s look is his most prized possession. Apparently, the wig designed by one of Hollywood's biggest makeup artistes Paul Pattison (who's done films like Braveheart and Mission Impossible 2) made Akshay paranoid. He was petrified of losing it. Says Vipul, "Since we haven't copied our 1970s look from Hindi films, Akshay and Aishwarya sat down to look at real- life footage from the decade to get the look right. They specially looked at television footage of live cricket matches in the 1970s. Akshay was busy peering at the pavilion of spectators, what they wore, how they spoke moved their body language. That's how he conceived his character in the 70s. That's where Paul Pattison's wig came in." There are 400 other wigs all done under Pattison's supervision for junior artistes posing as people in the 1970s.
- 2/8/2010
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
On the sets of Vipul Shah's time-travel caper Action Replayy, Akshay Kumar's retro-wig which he wears for his 1970s look is his most prized possession. Apparently, the wig designed by one of Hollywood's biggest makeup artistes Paul Pattison (who's done films like Braveheart and Mission Impossible 2) made Akshay paranoid. He was petrified of losing it. Says Vipul, "Since we haven't copied our 1970s look from Hindi films, Akshay and Aishwarya sat down to look at real- life footage from the decade to get the look right. They specially looked at television footage of live cricket matches in the 1970s. Akshay was busy peering at the pavilion of spectators, what they wore, how they spoke moved their body language. That's how he conceived his character in the 70s. That's where Paul Pattison's wig came in." There are 400 other wigs all done under Pattison's supervision for junior artistes posing as people in the 1970s.
- 2/8/2010
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan will be playing the role of an old lady in a few scenes in Vipul Shah's upcoming release, Action Replay. The film is said to be a remake of the Hollywood hit, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. The Bollywood version will star Akshay Kumar and Randhir Kapoor.
Well-known Hollywood make-up artist, Paul Pattison has been hard at work to give Ash a full makeover. He is known for styling Mel Gibson for Braveheart and Tom Cruise for Mission Impossible. Director, Vipul Shah says that Ash has to spend about 4-6 hours day for the make-up to be applied perfectly. "She was extremely co-operative. It's a look people have never seen her in before." he says.
The film has music composed by Pritam and is expected to be a family entertainer and not an action flick as the title implies.
Well-known Hollywood make-up artist, Paul Pattison has been hard at work to give Ash a full makeover. He is known for styling Mel Gibson for Braveheart and Tom Cruise for Mission Impossible. Director, Vipul Shah says that Ash has to spend about 4-6 hours day for the make-up to be applied perfectly. "She was extremely co-operative. It's a look people have never seen her in before." he says.
The film has music composed by Pritam and is expected to be a family entertainer and not an action flick as the title implies.
- 12/13/2009
- Bollyspice
After Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Paa’, it’s now daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who will be seen in ageing look. Aishwarya Rai for Vipul Shah’s ‘Action Replay’ will transform her image altogether and will don the look an aged woman. For some scenes, Ash will look like an old lady.Paul Pattison who has earlier styled Mel Gibson for Braveheart and Tom Cruise for Mission Impossible is doing Aishwarya’s make-up. A source says, “The film is about time travel in which Aishwarya will be seen playing two characters most probably in one where she will be playing an old lady. The whole procedure will ...
- 12/10/2009
- Bollywoodmantra.com
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