In an event unlike anything I’ve ever heard of, spectators will be allowed to watch the filming of some scenes in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader when it films at Cleveland Point. They’ve even built a grandstand for the occasion. It’s unclear what viewers will be able to see, but rather than having people crowding around the fences during the filming, they’ve opted to make a safe place, as well as donate to charity with the event.
From the Bayside Bulletin:
FILMING will start on the next Narnia instalment, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, at Cleveland Point on Monday morning, August 31. Redlanders are invited to make a gold coin donation for a spot in the grandstand and watch Hollywood’s next fantasy blockbuster in the making.
Locations manager Gareth Price said the donations would be distributed among a range of Cleveland charities with the help of Redland City Council.
“We’re really appreciative and thankful for the generosity and patience of the Redlands residents who have given up a slice of their beautiful backyard to let us in,” Mr Price said.
“So we’re letting everyone in on the fun to watch the filming and we’ll have a PA system set up to let people know when we need quiet on set.
“At the end of filming, we’ll throw all the names of local charities into a hat and ask the mayor to pull out a few for us to pass on the donations to.”
Mr Price said filming would make the most of all daylight hours, with a 6am start and 7pm finish expected for most days.
Boats will also be asked to avoid the parts of the bay which form the backdrop for shots, with water police marking out zones for the next three weeks.
Because of the vital role the boat being built at Cleveland Point plays in the plot, all the cast at some point will be out in Cleveland, including Australia’s own Gary Sweet who will play Drinian, the captain of The Dawn Treader.
Fortunately for the cast and crew, tides won’t play much of a role in dictating timing, as the boat will not actually be in the water, but remain on a gimbal, which allows it to rock and shift as if on the high seas.
That’s not fair!! They didn’t do anything like this when I saw them film Step Up 3 in NY!!!!! 😛 I WANT TO GO THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!! >:(
Yes we aussies do everything backwards including letting the public watch the film before it is finished 🙂
I’m definately going to take advantage of that grand stand (again)next month.
YEAH ill be there for sure
Yay, this is so cool. I’m so going to go and watch them film. It’d be cool if we knew what days they would be filming though.
I just want to go there and see the AD’s, i hear they are all so cute especially the tall one with sideburns and Stu!
The tall AD is Josh.
Omgggg! This is SO awesssome! You guys in Australia should take pics, if it’s allowed! Too bad I live in Japan! ):
Good public relations move. I’m sure it will end up in the IMDB trivia section. Sail on VDT and have fun Aussie’s who are able to be in thos stands!
I’m so jaleous of all you guys in Australia, didn’t think I could get there from the Netherlands any soon. xD would definitly like to see some pictures! 🙂
Countdown. Seven days until im going to see all the actors at the dawn treader set. 😀 CAN’T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So taking pictures if i’m allowed 😀
As a resident of the Redlands I sure am looking forward to getting along to witness some of Hollywood’s history right on our own doorstep.
Yay! i cant wait. i am going there on monday 😀 i hope i see edmund
hey bec is it defintely on Monday cause i was told it may now be Thurs 3rd September because of delays down the coast, I will know for sure in the next few days i am gunna check with the redland council will keep you updated hope it is monday though cant wait any longer lol
That is so awesome! I wish that I lived in Australia! Everyone that is going, please have fun and soak it all up for everyone who can’t be there!
hey is it true they maybe delaying filming(in Cleveland) for a few days because of a sand storm on the Gold Coast if anyone knows please let me know I dont want to look like a knob turning up on Monday(31st) and know one is there lol
ahhhh no…….i cant get over there for the filming….i live in logan and rely on public transport to get anywere…..it is YEARS since i have been living that side of town and dont know any of the busses round there other wise i would so be down there to watch the filming
Its wonderful, I’ve managed to get down a couple of times, both during construction and now during filming…Its simply awesome!!!! Loved watching the scenes being shot and getting to see behind the scenes at the same time…even meeting some of the cast. woo hoo, its good to live in Cleveland right now!!!!
wow. That’s soo cool. But where exactly is this place? I’m going to Australia soon, so I need to know..
Thanks.