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05/08/2013
Vampire Filming Begins In Roe Valley
A new Universal Pictures vampire film has begun filming in Roe Valley Country Park in County L'Derry.
The filming of 'Dracula Year Zero' will be taking place at the Park on 5 and 6 August.
The Country Park will remain open to the general public, however some areas may remain inaccessible while filming is ongoing.
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan, said: "We have wonderful landscapes in Northern Ireland. We are enriched with attractive country parks. Roe Valley is just one example and films such as this provide a great opportunity to showcase our natural beauty both locally and on a world stage.
"While we apologise for any minor inconvenience this may cause to the visiting public, there is no doubt that the spin-off publicity will ultimately lead to many more tourist visits. Therefore the net benefits to the Park, to the town of Limavady and to the rest of the North would far exceed any short term inconvenience. I would like to see the film industry get their teeth, even more, into DOE sites and properties and certainly am available to listen to any potential projects."
'Dracula Year Zero' is based on the original Bram Stoker novel and tells the story of how how Vlad, Prince of Transylvania, becomes a vampire in order to defeat the Turkish army who are trying to take over his kingdom.
(IT/CD)
The filming of 'Dracula Year Zero' will be taking place at the Park on 5 and 6 August.
The Country Park will remain open to the general public, however some areas may remain inaccessible while filming is ongoing.
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan, said: "We have wonderful landscapes in Northern Ireland. We are enriched with attractive country parks. Roe Valley is just one example and films such as this provide a great opportunity to showcase our natural beauty both locally and on a world stage.
"While we apologise for any minor inconvenience this may cause to the visiting public, there is no doubt that the spin-off publicity will ultimately lead to many more tourist visits. Therefore the net benefits to the Park, to the town of Limavady and to the rest of the North would far exceed any short term inconvenience. I would like to see the film industry get their teeth, even more, into DOE sites and properties and certainly am available to listen to any potential projects."
'Dracula Year Zero' is based on the original Bram Stoker novel and tells the story of how how Vlad, Prince of Transylvania, becomes a vampire in order to defeat the Turkish army who are trying to take over his kingdom.
(IT/CD)
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