FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11th, 2014

DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 3D OPENS NATIONALLY 21 AUGUST

Beyond Films in association with Label Distribution are pleased to announce the Australian theatrical release of the long‐anticipated and astonishing real‐life underwater adventure, National Geographic’s DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 3D. A documentary feature film about the historic expedition which took world renowned film director (the creator of Titanic, Avatar, The Abyss) on the first‐ever solo dive to the deepest place on the planet; Mariana Trench ‐ in the submersible that was built in Sydney, .

We are delighted to confirm James Cameron (expedition leader, submersible pilot & co‐designer and executive producer of DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 3D) will be in Sydney to support the release of the film on the 8th and 9th August accompanied by members of the remarkable Australian science, engineering and filmmaking team; Ray Quint (co‐director), Ron Allum (submersible co‐ designer) and John Garvin (co‐writer/diving officer).

As a boy, James Cameron dreamed of a journey to the deepest part of the ocean. DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 3D offers a rare glimpse into this realisation and the dedication and passion he shared with the mission’s international team against all odds to take on the seemingly impossible task— designing a sub that could withstand the crushing almost 36,000 feet down pushing against the absolute limits of material science to better understand the secrets of the oceans deep and accomplishing this first‐ever scientific exploration.

James Cameron will be a part of an exclusive public Q and A at Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney on Friday 8th August. To secure your tickets to this preview of DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 3D on the ultimate VMAX screen go to: http://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Movie/3D‐The‐Deep‐Sea‐Challenge

In addition, on Saturday 9th August at 1.00pm, there will be a Telstra Thanks Google Hangout where general public can remotely access a conversation with James Cameron. The details of how to join and win the opportunity to ask James Cameron a question will be available from 15th July at: telstra.com/movies

DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 3D will open in Australia on August 21 on more than 50 screens nationally, including all capital cities and major regional centres, exclusive to Event/Greater Union/Village /BCC cinemas and feature state‐of‐the art 3D for which James Cameron is a renowned pioneer.

Publicity enquiries: NIXCo PH: 02 8399 0626 E: [email protected]

ABOUT THE FILM:

James Cameron, National Geographic Entertainment and Beyond Films present in association with Earthship Productions, a Wight Expedition Film, in association with Beyond Productions DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 3D

TRAILER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tt84QicASM

DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 3D is distributed in Australia and NZ by Beyond Films, in association with Label Distribution. Beyond’s sister company Beyond Productions is the Australian co‐production partner on the film with Wight Expedition Films, following the tragic death of Producer/Director/Co‐Writer Andrew Wight just days before the historic expedition was set to depart Sydney for New Guinea. Wight and writer John Garvin had previously worked closely with James Cameron on the film SANCTUM (2010), also produced in Australia.

Post‐production on the film was largely completed in Melbourne, with Australian editor Jane Moran, Australian composer Ricky Edwards and a huge local VFX and sound design team.

DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 3D is directed by John Bruno, Andrew Wight and Ray Quint; Written by Andrew Wight and John Garvin; and produced by Andrew Wight and Brett Popplewell. Executive Producers are James Cameron, Lisa Truitt, Maria Wilhelm and Mikael Borglund. Cinematography by Jules O’Loughlin ACS; original score by Ricky Edwards, Brett Aplin and Amy Bastow; Edited by Jane Moran.

Australia / 2014 / 91 mins / PG www.deepseachallenge3d.com.au