Friday, 16 May 2008
Seems to be that this production team on "The Boat That Rocks" have loads of money to waste. You have a ship already installed with Masts, Studios, generators and all the stuff needed for a floating radio station, yet they buy the Timor Challenger and use that instead. Well all i can say is there must be a good reason for that, or is it just they've got an unlimited budget? Is is because the Ross Revenge is 1. Not seaworthy, or 2. Not able to go out to sea because she is confined to the dockside, by whoever? I find this whole project weird, like i said why go to all the expense of buying another ship, and making it "look like" an offshore station, when you've got one there doing nowt, seems absolutely daft to me, what all your opinions on this, because i'm curious. all the best Geoff
miamigorocks Geoff <...> said:
I find this whole project weird, like i
said why go to all the expense of buying another ship, and making it
"look like" an offshore station, when you've got one there doing nowt,
seems absolutely daft to me, what all your opinions on this, because i'm
curious. all the best Geoff
Hi Geoff,
I think the likes of you and I and Peter Moore for that matter do not understand the workings of film making.
If however you step back a bit I'm sure one of the professional film makers would advise that what they have done is make it cheaper to film and don't have to wait one or two weeks to get an answer to a request for permission to do something on the set.
For example, problems arise with the authorities, advising that the Ross cannot go here or there without getting this done and then it's not allowed out in open sea etc.... Then there is the like of Peter who obviously has Caroline’s own interests at heart (even if you think they are misguided). For example, the director advises I want a shot of the DJ in the studio with that seagull in the background, camera man says to get that shot we will have to knock this wall down. OK Ring Peter, can we smash that wall down so that the camera can get a picture.
Realistically you would be bogged down in bureaucracy, not only of Government officials, but also Peter Moore and the Caroline support group who by his own admission states that Caroline’s not his full time job and he receives no wage.
As for the film, I hope it works out and is a great success, lets hope its better than other films that feature offshore radio.
As for the boat, better advise Neil to see if he can get hold of the boat when they are finished,
Steve
With respect Steve, 99% of us know bugger all about the world of film making. I thought the Ross Revenge wouldn't be used because of it's "impounding". I reckon Neil would be happy to get the "fake ship" as a base, but i suspect as probably all non film people will, it's just a ship with mast stuck on it, not a TX or a studio in sight. At least it's got an engine that works though, there's a start, and it's sea worthy, there's another plus. The only bay that ship will ever moor in is E Bay when they flog it off, unless they are making a sequel "The Boat That Rocked and Then Ran Aground" all the best Geoff.
Quoting Richard Sharpe:
"The outcome for Ross Revenge is first that we will get all our gear back looking brand new. Second Alan and Lee will donate all their wages and the hire fee, to purchase needed materials for the Ross. "
A small point. Do you not think it wrong that Lee and Alan are 'donating' their wages to the Ross? Surely they've done the hard work and should keep their hard earned money? Unless of course they are fabulously rich :-)
—Regards,
Geoff
Geoff Rogers <...> said:
A small point. Do you not think it wrong that Lee and Alan are
'donating' their wages to the Ross? Surely they've done the hard work
and should keep their hard earned money? Unless of course they are
fabulously rich :-)
Surely that's up to Lee and Alan?
Steve
2008/5/16 Stephen Sullivan <...>:
Geoff Rogers <...> said:
A small point. Do you not think it wrong that Lee and Alan are
'donating' their wages to the Ross? Surely they've done the hard work
and should keep their hard earned money? Unless of course they are
fabulously rich :-)Surely that's up to Lee and Alan?
Steve
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Course it's up to them. I personally find it bizarre. My opinion – no more.
Best,
—Regards,
Geoff
From: "Geoff" <...>
Course it's up to them. I personally find it bizarre. My opinion – no
more.Best,
—Regards,
Geoff
Yep me too Geoff.
It reminds me of that Not The Nine O'clock News – Points Of View sketch!
On 16 May 2008 at 11:38, miamigorocks Geoff wrote:
Seems to be that this production team on "The Boat That Rocks" have
loads of money to waste. You have a ship already installed with Masts,
Studios, generators and all the stuff needed for a floating radio
station, yet they buy the Timor Challenger and use that instead. Well
all i can say is there must be a good reason for that, or is it just
they've got an unlimited budget?
Timor Challenger is only on charter from her owners, not purchased by the film crew.
The interior shots of the ship etc have to being filmed in a studio due to the fact that the ship is not big enough to film inside.
The shots of the ship sinking are also filmed in the studio.
John Elliott <...> said:
Timor Challenger is only on charter from her owners, not purchased by the
film crew.
Charter rate for such a vessel,on specialist duty possibly £6000-£9000 per day. The Ross Revenge, being a 'dead' ship,would have been difficult to operate,requiring tugs to move it etc. I rather think PM thought he might be able to get Working Title to put things right with the ship,bringing it to an acceptable Port State Control standard, for what was required for the film,thus potentially saving the film crew money on any time charter of another vessel. Thankfully the film crew went with their instincts and did the right thing.. ..and PM sent the bedroom heavy mob round to the guys doing the work at Shepperton;seeing that any wonga out of the deal was in their possession..hence the 'donation'. Regards,
Jim.
