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[hpoldfan]

I just received the Australian promotional DVD that I purchased on 
Ebay. I found it extemely interesting especially the cast interviews 
and the behind the scene clips. Interviews included Dan, Rupert, 
Emma, Tom, Robbie, Kenneth, Chris, and David.

It appears that the interviews were much longer than what was 
presented as they were cut into 2 to 3 minute clips. I was most 
impressed with Dan's interview as it showed insight into how he 
thinks about acting and how he goes about improving his acting. 
Kenneth talked about how his character changed from the intial 
concept to the final on screen version. Robbie talked some about the 
trio has matured.

The behind the scenes clips were interesting especially how many 
people are withing inches of the actors while filming is going on. 
In one scene in the common room Dan Rubert and Emma are talking and 
Chris, the camera man, the sound man and what I assume someone with 
the script are walking around and around the actors with in inches 
and the kids act just like they are not there. 

You also see how well Chris works with the kids, and how he 
communicates his ideas without making them feel they made an error. 
Dan also commented on how relaxed the set is even when shooting.

If you get hold of one of these it must be played (in the USA) on a 
DVD ROM player on a computer. You have to change Windows Media 
Player from Region 1 to Region 4.

Bill