DARK KNIGHT is a multi-million pound Sword and Sorcery adventure series of one-hour episodes. The series follows Ivanhoe's epic quest to restore King Richard to the throne and bring peace to England. Aimed at family audiences around the world. DARK KNIGHT uses extensive CGI to create a magical world filled with elves and goblins, as well as monsters from the underworld.

Starring Ben Pullen as IVANHOE, Charlotte Comer as REBECCA, Peter O'Farrell as ODO and featuring Cameron Rhodes as PRINCE JOHN, Todd Rippon as FALCO.

DARK KNIGHT is action packed, dark and brooding but with lashings of humour. The series was created by Terry Marcel who, together with Phil Wallbank of Palana Productions will produce the series in Wellington.

DARK KNIGHT is the first of a new screen genre spearheaded by the international success of Hercules and Xena. Filmed in the grand style usually only captured in feature films. It presents brilliant sets, lavish costumes and special effects wizardry. The recreated castle interiors and exteriors, medieval villages and authentic costume design establish a look true to England's Dark Ages.

The DARK KNIGHT special effects team brings to life a variety of mythical creatures, which are interwoven with classic action-adventure storytelling. "The demons are terrifying" says series creator Terry Marcel, "There's sligs and shades, shrakes and dragons, the amount and quality of the CGI we're using is groundbreaking for a television series." The production is further enhanced by the quality work of a New Zealand production crew that boasts such credits as "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" and "Xena: Warrior Princess." International broadcasters have already shown keen interest in the series, especially in Germany, France, Italy and Spain. Shot on super 16mm in exotic and spectacular locations in New Zealand,

DARK KNIGHT is a must-see for Sword and Sorcery fans, and thrilling action-adventure entertainment for audiences worldwide.

Overview

Exotic locations, spectacular scenery, startling special effects and the highest artistic and production standards. A new multi-million dollar SWORD and SORCERY television drama series in the same current popular genre as "Lord of the Rings", "Dungeons and Dragons", "Legend" and "Dragonheart". This is DARK KNIGHT.

From one of the most experienced and innovative production teams ever assembled in New Zealand comes a unique and powerful new version of the timeless classic: "Ivanhoe". But this is no mere adaptation of the tale, DARK KNIGHT breaks new ground in television adventure drama. Utilising the latest computer graphic technology, brilliant design and art direction and an international cast and crew, this Anglo-NZ co-production creates an unforgettable viewing experience for all the family.
DARK KNIGHT is a radical new look at the Ivanhoe legend, an Ivanhoe for the 21st Century, battling not only tyranny and oppression but a Pandora's Box of strange, terrifying and magical creatures. An epic journey into the Dark Ages; a time of fear, magic and mystery, of action and exciting adventure where the only light in a dangerous land is the glint of fire on the sword blade of the "Chosen One" -the DARK KNIGHT.

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