PRODUCTION TIME BANDITS
WORDS Katie Kasperson IMAGES Apple TV+
B ased on the original British Time Bandits – directed by Taika Waititi, who also stars as the Supreme Being – was no mean feat to make. Though shot entirely in New Zealand, the characters travel through space and time, from an ancient Mayan village to twenties Harlem to the Ice Age – woolly mammoths and all. A would-be nightmarish venture for a location scout, the production’s success ultimately boiled down to its collaborative nature, with the VFX and art departments teaming up to blend virtual backdrops with practical builds. fantasy film but expanded into a ten-episode series for Apple TV+,
Taika Waititi’s Time Bandits remake is a lesson in teamwork. We speak to the VP and VFX supervisors who crafted the series’ eccentric and often ancient environments
UNIQUE TOUCH Taika Waititi’s dual role in the show allowed him to shape the narrative from both behind and in front of the camera
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