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Netflix Snaggs The Rights To The Zombie Film ‘Cargo’

Netflix has snagged the world rights to the zombie film ‘Cargo’ after only seeing a three-minute promo. Written and co-directed by Yolanda Remke and Ben Howling, ‘Cargo’ is currently in post-production. The 2013 short film that inspired the feature film has had over 12 million views to date and is the first Australian film to fly under the Netflix Original banner. The film centers on a father, played by Martin Freeman (The Hobbit), who is stranded in rural Australia after an accident with only 48 hours to find a new home for his baby daughter after he is infected by a pandemic. Freeman stars alongside Anthony Hayes, Caren Pistorius, Susie Poter, David Gulpilil, and Simone Landers. Ian Kirk, Jeff Harrison, Craig Deeker, Fergus Grady, Phil Hunt, Ian Dawson, and Compton Ross serve as executive producers for the film. Below is the short film that inspired the full length feature. Be sure to have Kleenex in hand, it is heart breaking.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 10, 2017
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Martin Freeman Cast In The Lead Role In The Zombie Drama Cargo

Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, Captain America: Civil War) has signed on the play the lead role in the zombie thriller Cargo which is based on the short film by the same name, ScreenDaily reports. Photo By Evan Agostini In the film “…a father (Freeman) who, stranded in rural Australia in the aftermath of a violent pandemic and, infected himself, desperately seeks a new home for his infant child and a means to protect her from his own changing nature.” Cargo is produced by Kristina Ceyton, who also produced the 2014’s The Babadook. “Martin Freeman is a singular talent who will add such depth and emotional sophistication to the role, and we know will make this story come alive in an unexpected and deeply moving way.” She said of their new lead actor The short film, from Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke, is one of the best I’ve ever seen. It’s incredibly moving, heartbreaking and brilliant.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2016

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Netflix Snaggs The Rights To The Zombie Film ‘Cargo’

Netflix has snagged the world rights to the zombie film ‘Cargo’ after only seeing a three-minute promo. Written and co-directed by Yolanda Remke and Ben Howling, ‘Cargo’ is currently in post-production. The 2013 short film that inspired the feature film has had over 12 million views to date and is the first Australian film to fly under the Netflix Original banner. The film centers on a father, played by Martin Freeman (The Hobbit), who is stranded in rural Australia after an accident with only 48 hours to find a new home for his baby daughter after he is infected by a pandemic. Freeman stars alongside Anthony Hayes, Caren Pistorius, Susie Poter, David Gulpilil, and Simone Landers. Ian Kirk, Jeff Harrison, Craig Deeker, Fergus Grady, Phil Hunt, Ian Dawson, and Compton Ross serve as executive producers for the film. Below is the short film that inspired the full length feature. Be sure to have Kleenex in hand, it is heart breaking.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 10, 2017
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Martin Freeman Cast In The Lead Role In The Zombie Drama Cargo

Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, Captain America: Civil War) has signed on the play the lead role in the zombie thriller Cargo which is based on the short film by the same name, ScreenDaily reports. Photo By Evan Agostini In the film “…a father (Freeman) who, stranded in rural Australia in the aftermath of a violent pandemic and, infected himself, desperately seeks a new home for his infant child and a means to protect her from his own changing nature.” Cargo is produced by Kristina Ceyton, who also produced the 2014’s The Babadook. “Martin Freeman is a singular talent who will add such depth and emotional sophistication to the role, and we know will make this story come alive in an unexpected and deeply moving way.” She said of their new lead actor The short film, from Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke, is one of the best I’ve ever seen. It’s incredibly moving, heartbreaking and brilliant.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2016