The Light Between Oceans (film)

The Light Between Oceans
Directed by Derek Cianfrance
Produced by
Screenplay by Derek Cianfrance
Based on The Light Between Oceans 
by M. L. Stedman
Starring
Music by Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography Adam Arkapaw
Edited by
  • Jim Helton
  • Ron Patane
Production
company
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios
Motion Pictures
Release dates
  • September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02) (United States)
Country
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
Language English

The Light Between Oceans is an upcoming 2016 American-British drama film written and directed by Derek Cianfrance and based on the novel of the same name by M. L. Stedman. The film stars Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Rachel Weisz. The film is scheduled to be released by Touchstone Pictures on September 2, 2016.[1]

Synopsis

Tom Sherbourne (Michael Fassbender), a lighthouse keeper, and his wife Isabel (Alicia Vikander) are living off the coast in post World War I Western Australia. One day, the couple rescue a baby girl who has washed up an on adrift rowboat and decide to informally adopt her as their own, whom they name Lucy. But as Lucy grows older, Tom and Isabel discover the consequences of raising the child when a visit to the mainland and an encounter with a particular woman, (Rachel Weisz), threaten to break apart their blissfully happy family.

Cast

Production

DreamWorks acquired the rights to the novel on November 27, 2012, with David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford producing,[2] Derek Cianfrance to direct,[3] and with Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Rachel Weisz starring.[4][5][6] Participant Media co-produced the film.[7]

Filming

The Light Between Oceans film location, George Street, Port Chalmers, New Zealand
Modified shop Grey Street, Port Chalmers

Production was due to start in September 2014, with filming locations including in the Marlborough Region in New Zealand and Australia.[8][9] On September 12, 2014, it was reported that the film crews were spotted scouting locations for the filming in Dunedin and Otago Peninsula in New Zealand.[10] On October 22, the crew was spotted shooting at the former Dunedin Prison in Dunedin, three weeks shooting was taken place in the city.[11] In late October, filming was taken place on Stuart Street, where the crew was spotted filming in front of former King Edward Technical College's building.[12] In Dunedin, filming was taken place at different locations including Otago Peninsula, Port Chalmers and the former Dunedin prison.[13] The production then moved to Central Otago's village Saint Bathans, where they filmed for a week and the filming in New Zealand concluded in mid-November. Footage aboard a steam train was filmed in October inside a refurbished wooden "bird cage" passenger carriage from the Pleasant Point Railway in South Canterbury. Mainline Steam Heritage Trust used Ja 1240 "Jessica" for the movie and was transferred from the trust's Christchurch depot to Dunedin for filming to take place.[11][12]

On November 17, the production moved to Australia and filming began in Stanley, Tasmania.[14] Where the crews transformed some locations in the town including the pier, which was refurbished, and the road, which was covered in gravel.[15][16]

Release

The Light Between Oceans will be the last DreamWorks film to be released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through Touchstone Pictures under the original agreement.[17][18][19] In February 2016, Disney announced the film would be released in North America on September 2, 2016.[20] Disney will also distribute overseas, except in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, where distribution will be handled by Mister Smith Entertainment through other industries.[21] While, Arthouse will distribute the film in Russia.[22] eOne will release the film in the United Kingdom.

References

  1. ↑ McClintock, Pamela (February 9, 2016). "Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander's 'Light Between Oceans' Lands Fall Release Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  2. ↑ "DreamWorks Acquiring Debut Novel ‘The Light Between Oceans’". deadline.com. November 27, 2012. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Derek Cianfrance To Direct DreamWorks Adaptation ‘The Light Between Oceans’". deadline.com. September 3, 2013. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Michael Fassbender Cast In Derek Cianfrance’s ‘The Light Between Oceans’". slashfilm.com. May 14, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Alicia Vikander Landing Leads In ‘Light Between Oceans’ And ‘Danish Girl’". deadline.com. June 19, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Rachel Weisz in Talks to Join Michael Fassbender in ‘Light Between Oceans’". thewrap.com. July 10, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Participant Joins DreamWorks On Spielberg Cold War Pic & ‘The Light Between Oceans’". deadline.com.
  8. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (August 12, 2014). "DreamWorks Sets Fall Start For ‘Light Between Oceans’ With Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz". deadline.com. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
  9. ↑ "X-Men star heads to Marlborough". stuff.co.nz.
  10. ↑ Elder, Vaughan (September 12, 2014). "'Major' film coup for Otago". odt.co.nz. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
  11. 1 2 Elder, Vaughan (October 23, 2014). "Busy time for film support crew". odt.co.nz. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  12. 1 2 "Lights, camera, action". odt.co.nz. October 30, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  13. ↑ Loughrey, David (October 28, 2014). "'Incredibly valuable' - City, surrounds lure film-makers". odt.co.nz. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  14. ↑ Sargent, Aryelle (November 14, 2014). "Dreamworks film brings set to Stanley". theadvocate.com.au. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  15. ↑ Sargent, Aryelle (November 14, 2014). "Stanley transformed". theadvocate.com.au. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  16. ↑ Dadson, Manika (November 14, 2014). "Stanley abuzz as filming nears". examiner.com.au. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  17. ↑ McNary, Dave (February 9, 2016). "Michael Fassbender-Alicia Vikander Drama ‘Light Between Oceans’ Gets September Release". Variety. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  18. ↑ Pamela McClintock; Gregg Kilday (December 16, 2015). "Steven Spielberg, Jeff Skoll Team to Form Amblin Partners, Strike Distribution Deal With Universal". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  19. ↑ "DreamWorks Studios, Participant Media, Reliance Entertainment and Entertainment One Form Amblin Partners, a New Film, Television and Digital Content Creation Company" (Press release). Business Wire (Universal City, California). December 16, 2015. Retrieved December 23, 2015. Film projects in various stages of production include: “The BFG,” and “The Light Between Oceans,” scheduled for release by Disney in 2016.
  20. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 9, 2016). "Oscar Bait Fassbender-Vikander Film ‘The Light Between Oceans’ Dated For Next Awards Season". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  21. ↑ Barraclough, Leo (May 8, 2015). "David Garrett, Ralpho Borgos Hope to Take Mr. Smith Shingle to the Summit". Variety. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
  22. ↑ Williams, Emma (March 31, 2016). "Michael Fassbender-Alicia Vikander drama sells to Russia". Screendaily.com. Retrieved April 4, 2016.

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