Wednesday, January 25, 2007

“Whittaker Set to Break the Barrier”

The space race enters new heights and speeds down under, as New Zealand producer Sheldon Whittaker proposes to film a futuristic science fiction television series called “Barrier”, in his home town of Wellington.

“Setting the speed limit”

It’s the year 2439; Earth is a member of the United Alliance of Independent Worlds (UAIW), a loosely bound government that has endorsed the “Barrier Racing League” to promote the development of faster starship engines. The series follows the adventures of a maverick racing team that finds itself in trouble after salvaging new technology from an alien derelict.

“Barrier” is the vision of Sheldon Whittaker, a producer from Wellington, New Zealand.

“This show is something that I would really like to watch,” explains Whittaker. “Never before have we seen a show about a professional racing team in an outer space setting. Its potential is literally infinite.”

A few months ago, Whittaker set up the official "Barrier" website in an attempt to gain public support for the project. He has discovered a strong interest from male and female fans of age 14 to 60 from all over the world.

“The unique thing about the internet is that you can reach out and connect with huge communities of people,” explains Whittaker. “I am really humbled by the interest that people have shown. It has helped focus my resolve that this show will become a reality.”

Currently working with colleagues on story and script, Whittaker plans to approach television producers for financial backing. He envisions shooting the series in Wellington, New Zealand to make full use of the highly skilled crews that reside there.

“It makes perfect sense to me,” explains Whittaker “I want to utilise the talented crews that worked on Mr. Peter Jackson’s movies "The Lord of the Rings" and "King Kong", and Mr. Andrew Adamson's "The Chronicles of Narnia", to create a stunning break through science fiction show for television. This show would be an excellent source of inspiration and artistic expression for many artists and actors that reside here in 'Wellywood'.”

Sheldon Whittaker Productions

Wellington

New Zealand.