“The goal is to have you sit back, relax and have one hell of a good time. Mission accomplished.” Unfortunately this reviewers comment isn't about Jonathan King's Under the Mountain, but rather Jonathan King's earlier venture Black Sheep. It's a shame it doesn't apply. King has proven himself in the past as a director with the ability to engage and entertain, however I just don't think children's fantasy is his forte. Even if it is from New Zealand.
Under the Mountain has a rich history behind it, as it's based on the popular novel by Maurice Gee and the children's series that ran on Nz's Kiwi TV under the same name starting back in 1981. For audiences familiar with the series (mainly those living in New Zealand), Under the Mountain may prove a nostalgic adventure, but for new audiences (mainly everyone else), it leaves us with way more questions than we started out with.
Under the Mountain has a rich history behind it, as it's based on the popular novel by Maurice Gee and the children's series that ran on Nz's Kiwi TV under the same name starting back in 1981. For audiences familiar with the series (mainly those living in New Zealand), Under the Mountain may prove a nostalgic adventure, but for new audiences (mainly everyone else), it leaves us with way more questions than we started out with.
- 8/21/2010
- by Simone Grant
- JustPressPlay.net
Horror news site Bloody-Disgusting is announcing that Under the Mountain has been picked up by both Lightning Entertainment and Lionsgate Films for distribution in North America. The film involves two twins who discover "shape-shifting" creatures beneath a group of extinct volcanoes (Bloody). The trailer for the film, if you are unfamiliar, is below.
The synopsis for Under the Mountain here:
"Teenage twins Rachel and Theo investigate the creepy old house next door, they discover the Wilberforces - shape-shifting creatures that lurk beneath Auckland’s ring of extinct volcanoes. Guided by the mysterious Mr Jones and with the help of their older cousin Ricky, the twins must rekindle the unique powers they once shared if they are to destroy this ancient evil - before it destroys them" (Bloody).
Release Date: Unknown.
Director: Jonathan King.
Writers: Maurice Gee, and Matthew Grainger.
Cast: Tom Cameron, Matthew Chamberlain, Oliver Driver, Matt Gillanders, Sam Neill,...
The synopsis for Under the Mountain here:
"Teenage twins Rachel and Theo investigate the creepy old house next door, they discover the Wilberforces - shape-shifting creatures that lurk beneath Auckland’s ring of extinct volcanoes. Guided by the mysterious Mr Jones and with the help of their older cousin Ricky, the twins must rekindle the unique powers they once shared if they are to destroy this ancient evil - before it destroys them" (Bloody).
Release Date: Unknown.
Director: Jonathan King.
Writers: Maurice Gee, and Matthew Grainger.
Cast: Tom Cameron, Matthew Chamberlain, Oliver Driver, Matt Gillanders, Sam Neill,...
- 4/14/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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- 6/28/2008
- by Dominick
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Barrie Osborne, Oscar-winning producer of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is prepping a biopic of Formula One racing car legend Bruce McLaren.
The $100 million project, to be announced Saturday at an A1 Grand Prix car race in Taupo, New Zealand, is expected to start shooting early next year.
A group of private Kiwi investors are financing the development of the film and Osborne will handle production financing and global distribution.
Wellington screenwriter Matthew Grainger (The Tattooist) is developing the script and Oscar-winner Dan Hennah (The Lord of the Rings) will serve as production designer.
"McLaren, a New Zealander, was one of the world's preeminent sportsmen," Osborne said in a statement. "His name is still synonymous with the international motor sport scene through Team McLaren Mercedes."
McLaren overcame a crippling joint problem in childhood to become, at age 22, the youngest winner of a Formula One race, the United States Grand Prix. He died in a car accident only 10 years later, in 1970, amid a record-breaking winning streak for Team McLaren.
The $100 million project, to be announced Saturday at an A1 Grand Prix car race in Taupo, New Zealand, is expected to start shooting early next year.
A group of private Kiwi investors are financing the development of the film and Osborne will handle production financing and global distribution.
Wellington screenwriter Matthew Grainger (The Tattooist) is developing the script and Oscar-winner Dan Hennah (The Lord of the Rings) will serve as production designer.
"McLaren, a New Zealander, was one of the world's preeminent sportsmen," Osborne said in a statement. "His name is still synonymous with the international motor sport scene through Team McLaren Mercedes."
McLaren overcame a crippling joint problem in childhood to become, at age 22, the youngest winner of a Formula One race, the United States Grand Prix. He died in a car accident only 10 years later, in 1970, amid a record-breaking winning streak for Team McLaren.
- 1/22/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Barrie Osborne, Oscar-winning producer of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, is prepping a biopic of Formula One racing car legend Bruce McLaren.
The $100 million project, to be announced Saturday at an A1 Grand Prix car race in Taupo, New Zealand, is expected to start shooting early next year.
A group of private Kiwi investors are financing the development of the film and Osborne will handle production financing and global distribution.
Wellington screenwriter Matthew Grainger ("The Ferryman") is developing the script and Oscar-winner Dan Hennah ("The Lord of the Rings") will serve as production designer.
"McLaren, a New Zealander, was one of the world's preeminent sportsmen," Osborne said in a statement. "His name is still synonymous with the international motor sport scene through Team McLaren Mercedes."
McLaren overcame a crippling joint problem in childhood to become, at age 22, the youngest winner of a Formula One race, the United States Grand Prix. He died in a car accident only 10 years later, in 1970, amid a record-breaking winning streak for Team McLaren.
The $100 million project, to be announced Saturday at an A1 Grand Prix car race in Taupo, New Zealand, is expected to start shooting early next year.
A group of private Kiwi investors are financing the development of the film and Osborne will handle production financing and global distribution.
Wellington screenwriter Matthew Grainger ("The Ferryman") is developing the script and Oscar-winner Dan Hennah ("The Lord of the Rings") will serve as production designer.
"McLaren, a New Zealander, was one of the world's preeminent sportsmen," Osborne said in a statement. "His name is still synonymous with the international motor sport scene through Team McLaren Mercedes."
McLaren overcame a crippling joint problem in childhood to become, at age 22, the youngest winner of a Formula One race, the United States Grand Prix. He died in a car accident only 10 years later, in 1970, amid a record-breaking winning streak for Team McLaren.
- 1/19/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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