The Alchemyst, based on Michael Scott's popular fantasy novel, is set to be filmed in Australia and New Zealand in early-2013
Big screen adaptations of popular novels by Irishman Michael Scott and Englishman Tom Holt are to be produced in Australia.
In a dual boost for the Victorian screen industry, Dick Cook Studios (DCS) will shoot two movies at Docklands Studios as the facility unveiled plans to build a sixth sound stage costing $46 million.
The Hollywood studios and other international producers that were hoping to take advantage of the Federal Government’s $140 million Location Incentive Program over the next few years may well be disappointed.
Mario Andreacchio had to overcome severe health problems including a heart attack, a stroke and diabetes in his long quest to realise the dream of making The Alchemyst.
The Federal Government is keen to stress that applications for the $140 million Location Incentive Program are still being accepted - although only $18 million remains to be allocated.