South-East Queensland will be the site of a new Steven Spielberg sci-fi series, Terra Nova, with filming expected to begin as soon as November.
The epic follows the adventures of a family from the future travelling back in time to the dinosaur age, hoping to correct mistakes that ultimately would bring the human race to the brink of destruction.
Executive producers Steven Spielberg and Peter Chernin will direct the 13 one-hour television episodes together with Alex Graves (The West Wing) and Jon Cassar (24).
Executive vice president of production Jim Sharp says Queensland provided the best setting for the series.
“Queensland had the right look, climate and terrain, a vibrant production community and attractive economic incentives,“ Mr Sharp said. ”We are very excited to be shooting our first production there.”
Queensland Premier and Minister for the Arts Anna Bligh said Government incentives offered through Screen Queensland were a strong factor behind the state’s securing the production. She said it would generate more than $54 million in economic activity and generate thousands of jobs.
“As well as showcasing Queensland locations, the series will also reflect the talent of practitioners in the state, with 80 per cent of the crew, cast and extras to be Queenslanders,” she said.
Screen Queensland CEO Maureen Barron said Screen Queensland had worked hard to promote Queensland to the producers.
“There is the possibility the series may go into a second season, which would hopefully bring additional production to Queensland,” Ms Barron said.
The epic follows the adventures of a family from the future travelling back in time to the dinosaur age, hoping to correct mistakes that ultimately would bring the human race to the brink of destruction.
Executive producers Steven Spielberg and Peter Chernin will direct the 13 one-hour television episodes together with Alex Graves (The West Wing) and Jon Cassar (24).
Executive vice president of production Jim Sharp says Queensland provided the best setting for the series.
“Queensland had the right look, climate and terrain, a vibrant production community and attractive economic incentives,“ Mr Sharp said. ”We are very excited to be shooting our first production there.”
Queensland Premier and Minister for the Arts Anna Bligh said Government incentives offered through Screen Queensland were a strong factor behind the state’s securing the production. She said it would generate more than $54 million in economic activity and generate thousands of jobs.
“As well as showcasing Queensland locations, the series will also reflect the talent of practitioners in the state, with 80 per cent of the crew, cast and extras to be Queenslanders,” she said.
Screen Queensland CEO Maureen Barron said Screen Queensland had worked hard to promote Queensland to the producers.
“There is the possibility the series may go into a second season, which would hopefully bring additional production to Queensland,” Ms Barron said.
