New 'Magic Beach' Teaser Trailer Casts a Spell
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'Magic Beach' is a story of wonder inspired by the everyday, it thrills children because they see themselves in the story, and for their parents and carers, it is a joyful reminder of the power and connection of imagination. Just as Paper Planes inspired thousands of children to fold pieces of paper to make their own planes, 'Magic Beach' will encourage children to draw, make, animate their own imaginative stories.
After reading the iconic book by Alison Lester, nine children and a dog find themselves on the famous Magic Beach. They explore caves, build giant sandcastles, poke around rock pools and converse with sea creatures. This is where their animated imaginations begin...
'Magic Beach' brings together 10 extraordinary Australian animators (Emma Kelly, Pierce Davison, Simon Rippingale, Marieka Walsh, Lee Whitmore, Kathy Sarpi, Susan Danta, Eddie White, Anthony Lucas and Jake Duczynski), who have given new life to the classic tale through their individual perspectives on the story.
In 2025, to mark the 35th anniversary of the first publication of Magic Beach, two new books will be published by Allen & Unwin. The first on 7 January 2025, is a special anniversary edition of Magic Beach, the complete original story with an updated cover referencing the film release. The second book will be released on 1 April 2025, called Stories from Magic Beach, a 96-page full-colour hardback keepsake that weaves stills from the film into stunning graphic novel sequences.
'Magic Beach' is an Arenamedia production in association with VicScreen, the Melbourne International Film Festival Premiere Fund, MPA APSA and Minderoo Pictures and was produced by Liz Kearney, Kate Laurie, Robert Connolly, and Chloé Brugalé with executive producers Alison Lester and Robert Patterson.
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