I know – I’ve been talking about this for AGES – ever since Alice-Miranda was first optioned by SLR Productions, 4 years ago. Then in 2016 they announced the project was in development (but that still doesn’t mean it will get made because you need the GREEN LIGHT.) Well, I am thrilled that we have the GREEN LIGHT and the official word is below the picture. I am so excited that Alice-Miranda and on her friends will be coming to a television screen near you. It’s not a series – but rather a movie and it will be animated – so a cartoon. I like that as it means we can use the images of Alice-Miranda and her friends that have become so much a part of who she is. I don’t have any more details at this stage but I will post things as news becomes available. In the meantime, just know that IT’S HAPPENING and I’m more than a little bit excited!!
SLR Productions is delighted to announce the production of an 80-minute animated drama comedy telemovie, Alice-Miranda Shines Bright with partners, Screen Australia, Nine Network and ZDF Enterprises.
The animated telemovie, targeted to the six to nine year old audience, will premiere locally on the Nine Network and will be distributed internationally by ZDF Enterprises.
SLR Productions has adapted Alice-Miranda from the award-winning series of books by bestselling Australian author Jacqueline Harvey, published by Penguin Random House Australia.
The 17 part book series (and counting) has been an extraordinary success with sales exceeding 850,000 copies in Australia and 1 million in key international territories such as UK, North America, Germany, Brazil, Hungary, Turkey and Indonesia.
Alice-Miranda Shines Bright is a story that contains a world of adventures including a treasure trove of mysteries to be solved; a series of impossible tests to be passed; secret midnight feasts to be had; pony rides through mysterious woodlands; a school play to open and, to top it off, a great big double wedding to pull off!
The telemovie begins when Alice-Miranda who is about to become the youngest girl to ever attend the Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale Academy, a place where she will encounter not only friendship and fun, but also high drama, mystery and intrigue. There’s teachers and students in urgent need of help; a girl determined to be Alice-Miranda and her friends’ arch enemy; Fayle School for Boys under threat; a frightening principal who hasn’t been seen for ten years and not to mention a scary witch in the woods.
Alice-Miranda is an extraordinary young girl determined to never give up, even when she’s faced with challenges that seem impossible to overcome, her bravery, kindness and positive nature sees her triumph against all odds.
“I am thrilled to bring this perpetually positive and beloved young heroine Alice-Miranda to the screen with esteemed partners, Screen Australia, Nine Network and ZDF Enterprises. It’s an honour to work with Jacqueline Harvey the author of this incredible publishing property and to know that Alice-Miranda’s loyal and dedicated audiences will soon be sharing in her awesome adventures on screen,” said SLR Productions’ CEO and Executive Producer, Suzanne Ryan.
“SLR Productions all-female creative team including CEO and Executive Producer Suzanne Ryan, Script Editor Melanie Alexander and Director Jo Boag have crafted a smart and inquisitive protagonist in Alice-Miranda that young girls can look up to,” said Sally Caplan, Head of Content at Screen Australia. “Based off the success of the bestselling books, we’re excited to see this Emmy Award winning team bring this fantastical and inclusive story to screen as an animated adaptation.”
“Alice-Miranda is a great role model for our audience and we are delighted to be working on this exceptional project with the team at SLR Productions. We know that Alice-Miranda has a great following with young readers and Jacqueline Harvey is one of Australia’s top female children’s authors. We believe all the right ingredients are in place for this dynamic, quality Australian children’s drama to be a huge success on Nine,” said Nine Network Co-Head of Drama, Jo Rooney.
“We are thrilled to be working with our long-time partner, Suzanne Ryan and her team at SLR Productions on this animated adaptation of the Alice-Miranda book series by Jacqueline Harvey. The books are loved by millions of young girls all over the world and we are sure they will enjoy the telemovie, Alice-Miranda Shines Bright just as much,” said Arne Lohmann, VP ZDFE.junior at ZDF Enterprises.
Alice-Miranda Shines Bright is a SLR production for Network Nine. Principal production funding from Screen Australia in association with Network Nine.
ABOUT SLR PRODUCTIONS
SLR Productions is one of Australia’s leading Emmy® and multi award-winning children’s entertainment companies, specialising in the creation, development and production of world-class media content. SLR Productions is the media company behind brands such as Guess How Much I Love You; The Skinner Boys – Guardians of the Lost Secrets: Lexi & Lottie: Trusty Twin Detectives, Captain Flinn and The Pirate Dinosaurs, Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures, and I Got a Rocket. SLR’s passion is to make creative, adventurous, imaginative and exciting programmes for audiences worldwide. Established in 2002 by Founder & CEO, Suzanne Ryan, SLR Productions has produced more than 180 hours of content sold in more than 165 countries throughout the world. With its highly experienced development and production divisions, SLR partners with major broadcasters, producers, distributors, publishers and creative both locally and internationally to create hit shows with a truly global reach. www.slrproductions.com
ABOUT ZDF ENTERPRISES
ZDF Enterprises was founded in 1993 as a commercial subsidiary of ZDF, one of the largest and most renowned TV broadcasters in Europe. Headquartered in Mainz, Germany, ZDF Enterprises is responsible for the worldwide sale of programs, the making of international coproductions, the acquisition of licenses as well as the merchandising of strong program brands in its own name, for the ZDF, and for third parties. ZDF Enterprises has successfully established itself as an independent market player on the German and international stage. Bound into a strong group, the company manages the largest German-language stock of programs in the world and, next to this, a continuously growing portfolio of international productions consisting of series and miniseries, TV movies, documentaries and children’s programs. In the course of the development and diversification process carried out up to now, many business fields in the television and media domains were made accessible in the ZDF Enterprises group. Thus ZDF Enterprises can provide a comprehensive, full-service offering today, and covers every step in the chain of origin and exploitation of successful TV programs, from development to production and up to the marketing of TV licenses, merchandising rights, online rights and much more.
Hi Jacqueline,
That sounds amazing!!! I can not wait to audition for it (when and where and how?) and watch it. I have been waiting for ages and YESSSS finally! This is a huge event in my life and could you please reply to my email?
Thanks a lot,
Mandy
PS. Well done! This is a great acheivement!
PPS.Do you already have to be and actress to audition?
I think it helps Mandy. You would need to be signed to a talent agency I think.
Hi Jacqueline Harvey
Congratulations! I can’t wait to see the movie. When do you think it is going to be out?
Hi Poppy,
Thank you! It will be out around September-October next year I think.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Hi Ms Harvey.
That’s great. Congratulations! 🙂
I am yet to read Kensy and Max 2 but it looks very enticing.
Also do you know when AM 18 comes out next year?
My prediction is still something to do with AM’s Norwegian twin!
Yes! That was my prediction too! Maybe it’s Ed’s long-lost daughter!
I was thinking that she will meet Britt (the Norwegian twin), and the plot will be about Britt’s desire to have an ethical department store.
PS. How old is Britt????
Hi Lilly,
Some interesting ideas there, I will have to go back and check how old Britt is – I suspect 12 or 13.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline 🙂
An interesting idea.
OMG I’M SO EXCITED!!! Is there any chance that I could audition for a part??? I am a HUGE fan. Also I want to tell you about this teacher I have who is EXACTLY like Mr Lipp, his clothes are always extremely colourful and unfortunately for him his name is harry so it got nicknamed ‘Harry high pants’ and he always wears suspenders;)
Plz let me know if I can audition
-Chloe
Hi Chloe,
I think the auditions are going to happen via a talent agency so you would already need to be signed as an actress or voice artist. I will make some more enquiries with the production company.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
when and where will the auditions be held, is there only one talent agency your using and how old do you have to be to audition for any of the roles.
alice
Hi Alice,
I’m afraid that I have no idea and no control over the audition process. That’s up to the production company. I will try to find out a bit more.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Hi Jacqueline,
Wow what an amazing achievement and opportunity for the Alice-Miranda franchise and community! I’m extremely proud that this series has reached a wide enough audience to have the chance to have a whole animated movie currently in production! I know that I’ll definitely be counting down the days till it finally airs on TV. I also especially enjoy the character sheet attached in this post, and although i’ve tried my hardest to identify all the characters, some I still remain unsure of. Are you able to let me and others known who all the depicted characters are above?
Thank you for creating such an inspiration series,
Emma
Audition? If I can I will. Probably for Millie and Sloane since I think I know the lines already and love to read their parts aloud when I read the books.
This is so exciting! I have been waiting for ages for this. Finally we will get to see how our favourite characters look like as for a long time the only photos we got of them were the ones at the chapter beginnings, covers and that photo their pictures you shared in a previous post.
Sorry if I’m babbling… I’m just really excited!!!
I have a lot of questions!
ThankYou!
I am so HAPPY that soon we will be able to watch AM up on our screens.
Great job Hannah
Hi Hannah,
I’m glad you can’t wait to see Alice-Miranda on television – I can’t wait to watch it either!
Best wishes,
Jacqueline x
I love how you make amazing books that are very good
Thanks Belle and Zoe.
I love how you make amazing books that are very good
We love your books that you mad
Hi Belle and Zoe,
Thanks for your kind message – I am glad that you love my books!
Best wishes,
Jacqueline 🙂
This is wonderful News Indeed,I’m excited for this 80 Min TV Movie,although it’s a shame it won’t be a 26 episode tv series which I was hoping for this to be a full fledged Tv Series,but hey who knows,maybe if this Pilot TV movie does well,maybe it’ll eventually have a full tv series in the future,because these Books deserve more Animated Adaptions to be aired on american Television and around the world ^^
Hi James, I’m hopeful that there will be more too. You never know. I think the cost of television production is just so high we were lucky to get this over the line. I hope everyone loves the tele movie and there is more too. Thanks for your kind words.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
I’m gonna guess it won’t be able to be shown in Australia☹️
Hi Kat,
The movie is definitely being shown in Australia as it’s being made here and will first go to air on Channel 9.
Hope you’ll enjoy watching it when it comes out.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
YAY!
When does it premiere? I’d love to watch it!
Also, will there be auditions for the voices, and if so, when and where? I think I’d be good for Jacinta.
Hi Charlotte,
I think you will need to be with a talent agent to audition but I will try and find out more.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Also how do aussies audition? Just curious
I think you need to be with a talent agency in order to be able to audition. I’m finding out some more about it at the moment.
Now that I’m calm(took me 4 days)…
You must be so happy that the Alice-Miranda is finally coming to the tv. And if all these big, I think companies, like the federal goverment, channel nine and screen Australia, then this movie will be a really big deal! Which is great news!
And speaking of Alice-Miranda, when is the next book coming out? I just read that Kensy and Max 3 is going to come out and Clementine Rose as well. But I’m going to be patient because you are obviously working really hard and I have plenty more books to read and review.
Good Luck with whatever you have planned,
Nicole DM-C
Thanks Nicole. AM is coming out in June next year (as long as I start writing it very soon!!).
Hi Jacqueline,
Are there going to be auditions for the voices of the characters??????????
From,
Ashlyn
yes Id love to know to :)))))))
Yes I predict AM 18 will have something to do with Alice Miranda’s Norwegian twin or Neville 🙂
Hi,
I’m so excited!! Is there anyway for Australians to audition and I have a teacher who is just like mr lipp his always wearing colourful clothes and thinks he can’t be seen if he doesn’t have his suspenders on unfortunately for him his name is Harry so his been nicknamed Harry high pants! 🙂 thx, Chloe
Hi Chloe,
I’m glad to hear that you are excited for the Alice-Miranda movie to come out! I’m not too sure about the auditions yet, but as soon as I find out who the casting agent is and when auditions are I will let everyone know.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline 🙂
Hi,
I am sooo excited! It was my dream it finally came true!!!
From Kaytie
Please reply
Thanks Kaytie!
what date will it be coming out. i am in love with the books so much im up to 12 again!!!! it would mean the world to me if u could reply
Hi Melissa,
I believe that the movie will be out in about a year from now. So sometime in 2019. I’m super excited about it too!!
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
HI, first of I’m super excited!!!!! will aussies be able to audition?
Hi Chloe,
I think the auditions for the voices will be via a talent agency – I’m not sure but I will try to find out more.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Hooray for Alice – Miranda, Hooray for Mrs Harvey!
You must be very proud Mrs Harvey!
Thanks Bianca. I am a little bit overwhelmed about it all actually and proud that my little girl is going to be on television 🙂
That is amazing! Congratulations!
Thanks Melissa x
Yass! Are you excited??
Very!! xx
If there are when and where will the auditions be.
Because there’s a nine to studio only about 40 mins away in melbourne
Hi Lilly,
I think the voices are going to be cast via a talent agency. I’m not sure how that process works exactly but I will try to find out more.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Dear Mrs Harvey,
The Alice-Miranda telemovie sounds awesome! I can’t wait to watch it. Also, when will you announce the next AM book title? I’m itching to know what it’s about and I’m sure it’s great. Happy writing,
Kind Regards, Hannah C
Hi Hannah,
I’m not sure as I’m still thinking about the story. I’m working on Kensy and Max at the moment and we only just decided the title for that one yesterday!
I’ll post about it when I’ve got more details myself :).
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Hey Jacqueline Harvey!
That is Awesome that Alice-Miranda is getting a tv show! I can’t wait! I have read the series twice, I own them all, and I have most of them signed by yourself!
I was wondering when the winners for the Just Kidding writing comp this year were going to be announced? The website said the 26th October, but it has not shown up yet. Are they going to put it up on the website at all, or will we have to wait a little longer?
Thanks
Tes
Hi Tesla,
I thought they would be up by now too. I’ve given everything to the magazine that they need so perhaps they’re waiting on something from another author? I imagine it will be really soon. There were over 1000 entries and they were awesome. So hard to choose a winner.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
PS Thank you for loving my books x
Wow!
Well done Jacqueline.
When is this being cast?
I’m not sure Kaitlyn – I think it will be done via an agency.
Hi Kaitlyn,
I’m not sure who the casting agent is or when the casting will begin, but I will share that information as soon as I find out.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Sounds great!!!!!!!
Are Lucas and Sloane in it? because I didn’t see them in the picture.
PS have you started writing the next Alice-miranda book?
PPS I just finished reading the second Kensy and Max book and it is amazing.
Hi Amelia,
Yes, Lucas and Sloane are in the movie but they might look slightly different to what they look in the books. I have started thinking about the next Alice-Miranda book but I am busy editing the next Kensy and Max book – which is super action packed and lots of fun.
I’m so thrilled that you enjoyed the second book.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
When will the third Kensy and Max book be out?
I think Kensy and Max 3 comes out on the 5th of March 2019.
Hi Tamara,
Kensy and Max: Undercover will be released in March next year.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Okay, thanks very much! I can’t wait to read it!
Great!
WOW!
That sounds AMAZING!
Congrats!
♡♡♡♡
Thanks Kyla x
Hi Kyla,
Thanks – I am very excited to see Alice-Miranda on television!
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
How do you audition? I would love to audition for Millie or Alice-Miranda! Plus, I love acting and reading out the voices of the Alice Miranda books anyway! Where do you audition at?
Hi Shari,
I’m not sure how that process works. I think perhaps the producer will go via a couple of talent agencies so you would need to be signed up to a speaking agent. But I will investigate further.
Thanks – it’s very exciting!
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Super Cool News! I just finished reading Kensy and Max Breaking News a few minutes ago. It had me on the edge of my seat for the entire read. I’m sure I will get to read Disappearing Act next week. This book was simply amazing and I cannot wait for Undercover.
I wish you best of luck with the new books and the TV series.
Thank you, Nicole
Hi Nicole,
I’m so glad that you enjoyed Breaking News and are keen to read the next one. I’m busy finishing Undercover at the moment and it will be out in March. Thanks for your kind words.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
I just finished Disappearing Act and it was simply un-describable. I loved it, especially the code at the end. I even managed to decipher the headings. Like Target Practise and my favourite chapter, Confession. It was a great book and now I can barley wait for Undercover. At least it’s only four months!
Thanks Nicole – I’m so pleased you enjoyed it and I hope you’ll love the next one too.
I just found out that the Blurb for Kensy and Max: Undercover is already on the Penguin Books Website: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/kensy-and-max-3-undercover-9780143791904
It sounds very interesting!
It’s a lot of fun!
Thanks Nicole – I’m so thrilled that you enjoyed it!
hi ms harvey,
i know this is a bit late but oh well!
This movie sounds amazing!!!!!! I cant wait to see it next year. I hope that there is some romance between Lucas and Jacinta because i just love them!!! When will the new book for AM be out? i am guessing some time in may or so next year. I hope it will be all about AM’s Norwegian twin, Britt. she was such a great character and Norway is my favorite country ever! I have already said this in a previous post, but i think it would be great if AM went to Norway and visited Oslo, The Lofoten Islands and other places like Tromso. She could even see the Northern lights! Norway is really one of the beauties of the world, isn’t it? The book could be called AM goes North, or something like that. Anyway you probably have already decided on the plot by now, and i’m sure it will be great whether it’s in Norway or not!
Sorry this was so long, i tend to ramble a bit!
Good luck with the movie
Sincerely, Madeleine
PS. Please include Lucinta romance!!!
Hi Jacqueline,
Guess what?? I am writing a book!!! I am aiming to have about 200-300 pages. How long are your chapters usually????
Also what is everything about AM having a Norwegian twin? I didn’t even know she had one!!!!!
From,
Ashlyn
P.S I have exams this Friday and next Monday 🙁
Hi I’m writing a story as well but… I’m stuck at what to write the next chapter about!
Also I’m a big fan of you Ms Harvey. I’ve read all the Alice-Miranda books all the Clementine Rose And the Kensy and Max series
Thanks Ruby – sometimes I find reading my story out loud and talking about it with someone can really help.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Hi Ashlyn,
Chapter lengths vary a lot depending on what’s happening. Usually anywhere between 6 and 9 pages I think in a Kensy and Max or Alice-Miranda book but sometimes they might only be a page or two if the action is fast and furious. Alice-Miranda’s Norweigan twin is a girl she met in Alice-Miranda in Scotland called Britt Fox – they’re not really twins but have lots of similarities and get on very well.
Best wishes with your exams too.
Jacqueline
Congratulations what a big achievement! 😀 🙂
Thanks Jessica – it still doesn’t seem real 🙂
I BET your big achievement is REAL REAL REAL REAL REAL REAL REAL and REAL. Authors are soooooo amazing!
Jacqueline,
Did you draw all the drawings in Clementine Rose, Alice-Miranda and Kensy and Max??? Whoa, you are SUCH a good drawer. You’ll have to teach ME how to draw like you! I can’t wait for the Alice-Miranda!!!
Thanx, Tiffany xxx
Hi Tiffany,
Sadly the artwork is not mine. It’s a clever lady called Anne Yi.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
hi there
CONGRATULATIONS i cant wait for it to come out that’s brilliant!
Thanks Ella – I’m excited too!
How do u wacth it
Is it going to be on DVD
Yay
Congrats
U r awesome
Is there going to be a alice-miranda 18
Hi Lila,
Yes there is Alice-Miranda 18 – I’m just working on the plan at the moment. You can watch the movie on Stan and Channel Nine.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Oh wow this is amazing! What channel will it be shown on?
Channel Nine and Stan.
Hi Jacquline,
I love the Alice Miranda series. Looking forward to the series already. Also can you come to Tasmania? There are so many girls in Hobart who would love to see you. And Tassie’s got some fantastic views.
P.S I’ve read all the Alice Miranda, Kensy and Max, And Clementine Rose books.
P.P.S will you do enrolments for 2019?
Hi Evelyn,
I am hoping to come to Hobart again in the new year. I am so pleased that you’re enjoying all my books. I won’t be doing enrolments for 2019 at this stage as there are lots of other exciting things happening.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Dear Mrs Harvey,
How are you?
I just finished reading Alice-Miranda in Hollywood and love it! It was my friend who introduced me to Alice- Miranda. Thanks Eliza! I have a question about the series. How many Alice-Miranda books are you planning to write?
Kind regards, Freya
Hi Freya,
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed AM in Hollywood. I am planning to write 20 Alice-Miranda books at this stage!
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Dear Jacqueline
I am so excited about the telemovie.
It is going to be absolutely incredible!
I have almost finished the series of books!
Thankyou for writing these books because they have made my world so much better.
Thankyou
Kind Regards
Samantha
Hi Jacqueline,
I’m looking forward to seeing you in Hobart. Also how many Alice Miranda books do you plan on making. When will the Alice Miranda 2018 diary be released? I’m planning on buying it for my sister at Xmas.
Hi Evelyn,
I will be coming to Tasmania early next year – not sure of the dates but I can’t wait as I love it there. Unfortunately, there is no Alice-Miranda Diary for next year as my publishers decided to take a break from the diary a little while ago. There is a lovely journal that is still available. Hope you find something lovely for your sister.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Hi Jacqueline
Congrats! I am so happy for you and I can’t wait
Just wondering will Caprice be in the movie
Please reply
No Caprice isn’t in the movie as the script is based on Book 1 and Book 3 and Caprice hasn’t yet arrived at school. Alethea is there being horrible!
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Dear Jacqueline,
I was just wondering why there is such an age difference between Alice-Miranda and her friends? For instance, Jacinta is about 13, and Alice-Miranda is only 9? I get that she is VERY advanced for her age, but is it normal for her to be friends with such significantly older kids? No hate, just asking.
Love, Rosie
Hi Rosie,
Alice-Miranda started at the boarding school when she was only seven and a quarter and Millie was already 10. The older girls all accepted her pretty quickly and now I think they couldn’t imagine AM not being around. She’s very mature for her age but you’re right that it’s not entirely normal for younger children to be friends with kids who are that much older.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
dear jacqueline
i am sooooo excited about the telemovie as i have been reading alice miranda since it came out (and LOVE it) and have always wanted to see what the characters will look like in. i really want to audition but i don’t know how/when/where but if i do end up auditioning i would probably audition for Jacinta (because i love dance/gymnastics and i’m about her age) , caprice or Alice-Miranda (because my name is Alice and i am young for my year at school and she is one of my favourite characters)
i would really love to know how to try out
from Alice
p.s please reply to this and also my sister also loves your books
Hi Alice,
The movie is an animation (so a cartoon). I am not sure how they are casting the voice actors but I think it’s going to be through an agency. I am very thrilled about it all. Thanks for your lovely words about the stories. How wonderful that you’re a lot like Jacinta :).
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Wow so exited
Me too!
Hi Jacqueline Harvey,
Will there be a movie in DVD or an airing on NZ channels so Kiwis could watch it (and international kids as well)?