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From Warner Bros. Pictures and Australian Director James Wan comes an action-packed adventure that spans the vast, visually breathtaking underwater world of the seven seas, Aquaman, starring Jason Momoa in the title role. The film reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the journey of his lifetime – one that will not only force him to face who he really is, but to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be…a king.

The film also stars Amber Heard (Justice League, Magic Mike XXL) as Mera, a fierce warrior and Aquaman’s ally throughout his journey; Oscar® nominee Willem Dafoe (Platoon, Spider-Man 2) as Vulko, council to the Atlantean throne; Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring films, Watchmen) as Orm/Ocean Master, the present King of Atlantis; Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables films) as Nereus, King of the Atlantean tribe Xebel; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Netflix’s The Get Down) as the vengeful Black Manta; and Oscar® winner Nicole Kidman (The Hours, Lion) as Arthur’s mom, Atlanna.

Wan directs from a screenplay by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick (The Conjuring 2) and Will Beall (Gangster Squad, TV’s Training Day), story by Geoff Johns & James Wan and Will Beall, based on characters from DC, Aquaman created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger. The film is produced by Peter Safran and Rob Cowan, with Deborah Snyder, Zack Snyder, Jon Berg, Geoff Johns and Walter Hamada serving as Executive Producers.

Wan’s team behind the scenes includes such frequent collaborators as Oscar® nominated Australian Director of Photography Don Burgess (The Conjuring 2, Forrest Gump), his five-time Editor Kirk Morri (The Conjuring films, Furious 7, the Insidious films), and Production Designer Bill Brzeski (Furious 7). They are joined by Australian Costume Designer Kym Barrett (The Matrix trilogy, The Amazing Spider-Man) and Composer Rupert Gregson-Williams (Wonder Woman).

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents a Safran Company Production, a James Wan Film, Aquaman. The film is set to hit theatres 26 December 2018 in Australia and New Zealand, in 3D and 2D and IMAX and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

USA: 21 December 2018

Australia: 26 December 2018

New Zealand: 26 December 2018

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USA: 21 December 2018

Australia: 26 December 2018

New Zealand: 26 December 2018

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CITY OF GOLD COAST

The City of Gold Coast recognises the importance of the film industry to our creative economy and is the only local government in Australia that implements an ongoing Film Attraction Program.

The latest in a long list of Hollywood productions to have been filmed on the Gold Coast, Warner Bros.’ Aquaman received financial support through this program, as well as a high level of City support to facilitate the required film permits, road closures and access to key locations.

Aquaman has again put the Gold Coast on the global stage, created employment for the local industry and attracted investment to the city.

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CREATE NSW

Create NSW’s Screen Destination Attraction team assisted Aquaman in securing the film’s Hastings Point lighthouse location, and worked with Tweed Shire Council for filming permits and community consultation regarding the location.

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CUTTING EDGE

The Aquaman production utilised extensive editorial kit hire as well as using Cutting Edge’s theatre for screenings. The post-production equipment was configured to meet the needs of the post-production pipeline and installed on-location. Furthermore, our technical support team provided ongoing round-the-clock IT support, ensuring the smooth running of the show.

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CUTTING EDGE TECH SERVICES

The Cutting Edge Technical Services post-production engineers consult on post-production workflows, configuring tailored solutions to meet the needs of individual productions. They provided Aquaman with post-production equipment, staff, installation and technical support that ran throughout the duration of the production.

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FILM VICTORIA

Film Victoria supported Aquaman through its Post Production, Digital and Visual Effects incentives program (PIAF PDV). The state attracts VFX work from all over the world through this program, which has grown significantly since its creation in 2013. As a result of Melbourne’s reputation for VFX excellence, its world-class studios continue to be the go-to destination for award-winning work such as Game of Thrones, Black Panther, and Christopher Robin. Film Victoria’s robust relationships with Hollywood studios are key to securing VFX packages for high-profile films like Aquaman, which further Victoria’s reputation as a hub for outstanding VFX.

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FOX LIGHTING

Fox Lighting is Australia’s premier lighting equipment supplier offering a wide range of equipment and truck packages throughout Australia, the Asia Pacific region and the Middle East. Conveniently located in Sydney and on the Gold Coast, Fox Lighting is best positioned to cater to a full spectrum of production types. Fox Lighting has an inventory of

over 86,000 lights and associated accessories. Fox Lighting provided an extensive array of lighting equipment and associated accessories on Aquaman including HMI, Kino Flo, underwater lighting, lightning strikes, rigging including a crane platform and associated accessories. Recent credits include Ladies in Black, Pacific Rim Uprising, Peter Rabbit, Alien: Covenant and Thor: Ragnarok.

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LUMA

Luma had a wonderful experience working with Director James Wan and the whole Aquaman production team.

They worked on a creative sequence that was a mix between full CG and plate/CG environment integration.Luma especially enjoyed working on hero establishing shots including the full CG build of a city and bioluminescent kelp forests which were all under water.

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METHOD STUDIOS MELBOURNE

Method Studios’ Australian team handled the big-action seaside village attack sequence, creating gorgeous 360-degree views of the sea and landscape and extending environments with rooftops, architectural materials and creeping vegetation. They crafted a digital double for Black Manta and smoothed out the action as commandos fight hand-to-hand with Mera and Arthur and sprint across the rooftops of the village. The sequence includes a light moment with crystalline aquatic

creatures conjured by Mera from a fountain and a spectacular fluid simulation that turns wine into weapons.

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PANAVISION

Panavision Asia Pacific has operated as the premier camera and lens supplier to the film and television industry in Australia for more than 40 years. Panavision can service any production, ranging from major features, television series to commercials.

Panavision Gold Coast proudly supported Aquaman with cameras and Large Format Panavision lenses. Technicians and staff were at hand 24hrs a day with any technical assistance the production required. Equipment to support this production was flown in exclusively from the Woodland Hills LA headquarters and London offices.

Panavision Asia Pacific has over 60 staff and are a major supporter/dependent of high-end feature films in Australia.

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SCREEN QUEENSLAND

Screen Queensland secured Aquaman to film in Queensland at Village Roadshow Studios on the Gold Coast and on location. Aquaman directly injected more than $144 million into the Queensland economy and showcases the world-class technical and creative expertise of more than 1000 Queensland cast and crew. Three attachments were trained on set, upskilling locals in the areas of wardrobe, producing

and script supervising. Aquaman will continue to deliver economic benefits to Queensland once it hits the screen by attracting a global audience to see first-hand Queensland’s stunning locations including Currumbin Beach and The Spit on the Gold Coast.

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SHOWFILM

Showfilm Travel Services, a division of Show Group Enterprises, is Australia’s leading film production and entertainment travel specialists. They worked closely with the Aquaman production team, advising and booking travel from the US to Australia.

Showfilm provided a coordinated approach for all international and domestic flights, short and long stay accommodation, car rental and road transfers. They did all of the negotiations through their strong supplier relationships, to achieve better travel deals for the production which resulted in a lower budget with fast, efficient service and effective solutions. Showfilm’s recent credits include: Pacific Rim Uprising, Thor: Ragnarok and Alien: Covenant. They are currently working on Godzilla vs Kong, Reef Break and Dora the Explorer.

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VILLAGE ROADSHOW STUDIOS

Aquaman was based and filmed at Village Roadshow Studios.

The production chose to film at the Studios because they could utilise the largest sound stage in the Southern Hemisphere in addition to the diverse locations and support from the City of Gold Coast and Screen Queensland.

The Aquaman production team were

able to create the exact environment that the story required including building an Italy set in the backlot of the Studios and making the most of the locations filming all within 30 minutes of the Studios.

It has attracted several big budget productions including Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Thor: Ragnarok and is currently hosting Dora the Explorer and Godzilla vs Kong.

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WARNER BROS. PICTURES

Warner Bros. Pictures. is the production company with overall responsibility for the work performed on Aquaman in Australia.

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XM2 AERIAL

XM2 Aerial supported the Aquaman shoot for a month, spread throughout principle photography. They worked on Main Unit, Second Unit and independently as a VFX Unit. XM2 captured drone aerials on Stradbroke Island and at the lighthouse at Kingscliff plus captured aerials with talent, stunt people and plate shots, both at the back lot of the studio and numerous locations around Queensland. The shoot around the lighthouse at Kingscliff was well received and featured in the trailer, along with other drone aerials. XM2 worked as an independent splinter unit to capture VFX plates which were integral to the film, due to the high level of CGI required. These plates were captured on set, on location and sometimes on open water, working off boats.

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CUTTING EDGEBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FEATURES & TELEVISIONElle Croxford

HEAD OF POST-PRODUCTIONMarcus Bolton

OPERATIONS MANAGERJason Bock POST-PRODUCERSally Wortley

POST-COORDINATORAinsley Pettitt

CUTTING EDGE TECH SERVICESTECHNICAL SERVICESDan DelaneyAdrian ChitoniAlex Elliott

FOX LIGHTING HEAD OF LIGHTINGJim Keating CLIENT CONTACTHelen Baruch LIGHTING TECHNICIANDustin Smith LIGHTING COORDINATORGlen McCann ENGINEERING SERVICESRob Butler ELECTRICIANPeter James

LUMAPRODUCERMichael Perdew

ASSOCIATE PRODUCERCatherine Hughes

VFX SUPERVISOR Brendan Seals

CG SUPERVISORAndrew Zink

METHOD STUDIOSVFX SUPERVISORDavid Nelson

VFX SUPERVISORJosh Simmonds

VFX PRODUCERIneke Majoor

CG SUPERVISORAvi Goodman

SUPERVISING PRODUCTION MANAGERSamantha Thrupp PRODUCTION MANAGERMara Froehlich

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Jiyeon Bae

PRODUCTION COORDINATORSpriha Banik

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MODEL/TEXTURE ARTISTAndi S. Edirisinghe

MODEL/TEXTURE ARTISTVictor Maiorino Fernandes MODEL/TEXTURE ARTISTJames Lucas

ASSET TDAdrian Moyes

LAYOUT SUPERVISORAdrian Watkins

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LEAD SURFACING ARTISTSandro Citrangolo Grassetti

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GENERALISTGaston Emery

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PANAVISIONASIA PACIFIC MANAGING DIRECTORPaul Jackson

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SENIOR PREP MANAGERPat Auge

SHOW FILMHEAD OF SHOWFILMNick Smith TRAVEL MANAGERKellie Morrissey TRAVEL CONSULTANTJessica Miller

VILLAGE ROADSHOW STUDIOS PRESIDENTLynne Benzie

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