Hating Alison Ashley (film)
Encyclopedia
Hating Alison Ashley is a 2005
Australia
n comedy film based upon the 1984
novel of the same name
produced by Elizabeth Howatt-Jackman and directed by Geoff Bennett. It was filmed in Kinglake West,Victoria, Australia and Docklands Studios Melbourne
, as Erica "Yuk" Yurken, an adolescent brunette who fantasises about a better life and stardom; and Delta Goodrem
as her school rival Alison Ashley.
At school, Erica is not very popular. She sits alone in class, but when Alison arrives, it all changes. Erica at first is desperate to be Alison's friend but soon changes her mind, and they then become rivals.
They continuously have arguments throughout the year, especially when Erica kisses Barry, Alison's love interest, but, eventually, the two become friends at camp when Erica discovers that Alison doesn't live the perfect life she imagined.
nomination for best actress, while Goodrem generally received negative reviews for her performance.
Hating Alison Ashley grossed $2,085,751 at the box office in Australia.
, Gabriella Cilmi
and The Dissociatives
in Kew, Victoria.
2005 in film
- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2005...
Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n comedy film based upon the 1984
1984 in literature
The year 1984 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*The book Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell is widely read....
novel of the same name
Hating Alison Ashley (novel)
Hating Alison Ashley is a 1984 Australian novel by science fiction and children's author Robin Klein. Written as a pre-teen comedy, the book has a strong moral undercurrent about the pursuit of happiness and perfection, the pressures of growing up and the power of friendship...
produced by Elizabeth Howatt-Jackman and directed by Geoff Bennett. It was filmed in Kinglake West,Victoria, Australia and Docklands Studios Melbourne
Docklands Studios Melbourne
Docklands Studios Melbourne is a major movie and film complex located in Melbourne’s redeveloped docklands precinct. The studios opened their doors in 2004 under the former name . The site is located approximately 1.5 km from the city of Melbourne’s Central Business District...
Plot
The film stars Saskia BurmeisterSaskia Burmeister
Saskia Burmeister is anAustralian actress. She is most known for her roles in Hating Alison Ashley and Sea Patrol....
, as Erica "Yuk" Yurken, an adolescent brunette who fantasises about a better life and stardom; and Delta Goodrem
Delta Goodrem
Delta Lea Goodrem is an Australian singer-songwriter, pianist, and actress. Signed to Sony at the age of 15, Goodrem rose to prominence in 2002, starring in the Australian soap opera Neighbours as Nina Tucker. Goodrem has achieved eight number-one singles and three number-one albums in her home...
as her school rival Alison Ashley.
At school, Erica is not very popular. She sits alone in class, but when Alison arrives, it all changes. Erica at first is desperate to be Alison's friend but soon changes her mind, and they then become rivals.
They continuously have arguments throughout the year, especially when Erica kisses Barry, Alison's love interest, but, eventually, the two become friends at camp when Erica discovers that Alison doesn't live the perfect life she imagined.
Box office
The movie performed very poorly at the box office. It could be blamed in the raising of the characters ages from the novel (to suit Goodrem's real-life age). Burmeister got good reviews for her performance as well as an AFIAustralian Film Institute
The Australian Film Institute was founded in 1958 as a non-profit organisation devoted to developing an active film culture in Australia and fostering engagement between the general public and the Australian film industry...
nomination for best actress, while Goodrem generally received negative reviews for her performance.
Hating Alison Ashley grossed $2,085,751 at the box office in Australia.
Cast
- Saskia BurmeisterSaskia BurmeisterSaskia Burmeister is anAustralian actress. She is most known for her roles in Hating Alison Ashley and Sea Patrol....
as "Erk" Erica "Yuk" Yurken. Throughout the film, Erica is seen as a jealous, attention-seeking and rude. Though at times Erica's energy is put to good use like whilst writing the school play.
- Delta GoodremDelta GoodremDelta Lea Goodrem is an Australian singer-songwriter, pianist, and actress. Signed to Sony at the age of 15, Goodrem rose to prominence in 2002, starring in the Australian soap opera Neighbours as Nina Tucker. Goodrem has achieved eight number-one singles and three number-one albums in her home...
as Alison Ashley, who is beautiful and smart. Alison may be both, but one of her weakness is the fact that she is neglected by her own over-worked and controlling mother.
- Jean KittsonJean KittsonJean Kittson is an Australian performer, writer and comedian in theatre and print, on radio and television. She made her comedy debut at Melbourne’s comedy venue Le Joke in a series of solo performances, and then in the stage version of Let The Blood Run Free.- Television :Kittson is best known...
as Ms. Nigella Belmont, who is strict and slightly slutty. She runs her class by fearing the students and constantly tearing them down as a way of proving them weak.
- Tracey Mann as Mum (Yurken), who is loving but cluless. She often indulges in cheap, revealing clothes and is completely devoted to being a house mother. She also has a boyfriend named Lennie Grubb who lives next door.
- Richard Carter as Lennie Grubb, who is self-absorbed but loving. He often laughs at his own jokes (often un-funny ones), and tries to suck up to Erica to win her approval.
- Craig McLachlanCraig McLachlanCraig McLachlan is an Australian actor and singer. He appeared in shows such as Sons and Daughters, Neighbours, Bugs and Home and Away.-Biography:...
as Jeff Kennard, who is goofy and ridiculous, and always posing as manly (not fooling any one) as a way of impressing Ms. Belmont. He constantly gets bullied by Barry Hollis, a troubled student.
- Rachael CarpaniRachael CarpaniRachael Ann Carpani is an Australian actress.-Biography:Carpani grew up on a property near Dural, in Sydney's Hills district. She studied acting at the Australian College of Entertainment at Macquarie University and at the Drama Works Drama Company...
as Valjoy Yurken, who fiesty and skanky, She often targets Erica as a self-esteem boost and wears very revealing clothing. Always clubbing and going out, she never invites her sister or even speaks to anyone unless its in a threatful way.
- Holly Myers as Ms. Lattimore.
- Anthony Cleave as Harley Yurken, who grows drugs unintentionally. He usually sleeps out in the backyard in his hammock.
- Abigail Gudgeon as Jedda Yurken, who thinks she is a horse. She annoys both of her older sisters Erica and Valjoy.
- Alexander CappelliAlexander CappelliAlexander Cappelli is an Australian musician/actor.Cappelli has also had many acting roles on Australian television, such as a recurring guest role as Mike Pill in Neighbours, Gretchen in the telemovie Little Oberon and a starring role as Kurt Winters in the 2001 children's television series,...
as Barry Hollis, who is mysterious and slightly dicky. Barry often targets Erica, a reason to believe he likes-likes her. He's a smoker, but his cigarettes are always confiscated by Ms. Belmont.
- Babs McMillanBabs McMillanBabs McMillan is an Australian actress, best known for her roles in two popular TV series during the 1980s.She played the acerbic Sister Erin Cosgrove during the final year of The Young Doctors and dimwitted country bumpkin Cass Parker in Prisoner....
as Mrs. Orlando, the sick bay attendant. - William Ten Eyck as Mr. Cheale
- Frank BrenFrank BrenFrank Bren is an Australian actor, playwright, and scholar of film history. He has written books , written plays, and acted in Australian film and television roles.-Books and Articles:...
as Mr. Nicholson - Leah De Neise as Crystal, who is self-obsessed and judgmental. She considers herself gorgeous and has a strong friendship with Nicole.
- Noosha D'Cruze as Nicole, who is snooty and likes junk food, and very similar to her bestie, Crystal.
- Katie Fitchett as Margeart Collins, who is dumb and stupid. She always trusts wrong people and is often mindless when speaking.
- Fabio Motta as Oscar
- Lucy Gould as Lucy
- Brooke Tomlinson as Vicky
- André De VannyAndré de VannyAndré Guy Foreman De Vanny is an Australian actor, best known for his role in the television series Wicked Science.-Filmography:...
as Tom - Jonathan BurtonJonathan BurtonJonathan Burton was a Las Vegas, Nevada, resident who stormed the cockpit door of Southwest Airlines Flight 1763 from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City, Utah. The 19-year-old was subdued by eight other passengers with the help of others and with such force that he died of asphyxiation...
as Chook - Justin Fenech as Justin
- Rachel Jessica TanRachel Jessica TanRachel Jessica Tan is an Australian actress.Tan began her acting career in 2004 in role on ABC sereies Scooter: Secret Agent, followed by roles on Australian feature film Hating Alison Ashley, starring Saskia Burmeister and Delta Goodrem and Boytown...
as Sarah - Maria Angelico as Sophie
- Mark Benedicto as Muzza
- James SorensenJames SorensenJames Sorensen is a professional model and actor. He is of Danish, British and Portuguese descent. He has a twin sister and a brother who is 6 years younger.-Biography:...
as James - Damien BodieDamien BodieDamien Bodie is an Australian actor.-Biography:Bodie was educated at Sandringham Secondary College and is best known for his role as Dylan Timmins on the Australian television series Neighbours . Bodie played the role of Oscar in the television series Short Cuts which won three awards in 2002...
as Damo
Music
The following are the tracks from the released Hating Alison Ashley soundtrack by various artists. It mostly features Australian artists such as AmielAmiel Daemion
Amiel Muki Daemion born on in New York, is an Australian pop singer, songwriter and actress. She moved to Australia with her family at the age of two and starred in films in the 1990s, including The Silver Brumby which also starred Russell Crowe and Caroline Goodall. Her music career shot to fame...
, Gabriella Cilmi
Gabriella Cilmi
Gabriella Lucia Cilmi is an Australian singer-songwriter. In 2008, Cilmi was awarded six ARIA awards including Single of the Year and Best Female Artist....
and The Dissociatives
The Dissociatives
The Dissociatives are an Australian band consisting of Daniel Johns of Silverchair, Australian dance producer DJ Paul Mac, and touring members Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes from Sydney electronic duo "The Presets"...
- "Stockholm Syndrome" - Blink-182Blink-182Blink-182 is an American rock band consisting of vocalist and bass guitarist Mark Hoppus, vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. They have sold over 27 million albums worldwide since forming in Poway, California in 1992...
- "Mr Es Beautiful Blues" - The Eels
- "Don't Tell Me" - Gabriella CilmiGabriella CilmiGabriella Lucia Cilmi is an Australian singer-songwriter. In 2008, Cilmi was awarded six ARIA awards including Single of the Year and Best Female Artist....
- "Maybe" - Daniel MerriweatherDaniel MerriweatherDaniel Paul Merriweather is an Australian R&B singer-songwriter who has worked as a featured vocalist for other artists and has a solo career. His guest vocals are included on album tracks by Disco Montego, Mark Ronson and Phrase...
(feat.FeaturingFeaturing, often abbreviated to ft., feat. or f/ is a term used in the music industry to credit a musician who is not the main artist for their performance on a song or, on occasion, an album...
Lee Sissing) - "Green Eyed World" - The Blips (feat.FeaturingFeaturing, often abbreviated to ft., feat. or f/ is a term used in the music industry to credit a musician who is not the main artist for their performance on a song or, on occasion, an album...
AmielAmiel DaemionAmiel Muki Daemion born on in New York, is an Australian pop singer, songwriter and actress. She moved to Australia with her family at the age of two and starred in films in the 1990s, including The Silver Brumby which also starred Russell Crowe and Caroline Goodall. Her music career shot to fame...
) - "Cyclone" - Dub Pistols
- "Trashed" - Jacket
- "Lifting The Veil From The Braille" - The DissociativesThe DissociativesThe Dissociatives are an Australian band consisting of Daniel Johns of Silverchair, Australian dance producer DJ Paul Mac, and touring members Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes from Sydney electronic duo "The Presets"...
- "Come Clean" - Hilary DuffHilary DuffHilary Erhard Duff is an American actress, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and author. After working in local theater plays and television commercials in her childhood, she achieved fame playing the title role in the Disney Channel television series Lizzie McGuire. She also reprised her role in...
- "Sorry" - Gabriella CilmiGabriella CilmiGabriella Lucia Cilmi is an Australian singer-songwriter. In 2008, Cilmi was awarded six ARIA awards including Single of the Year and Best Female Artist....
- "I See You Baby" - Groove ArmadaGroove ArmadaGroove Armada is an English electronic music duo from London, England comprising Andy Cato and Tom Findlay. They are perhaps best known for their singles "I See You Baby" and "Superstylin'"...
- "Lighthouse" - The WaifsThe WaifsThe Waifs are an Australian folk rock band formed in 1992 by Josh Cunningham , and sisters Vikki Thorn and Donna Simpson...
- "Mini Morris Parts 1 And 2" - Cezary SkubiszewskiCezary SkubiszewskiCezary Skubiszewski, born 1949, Warsaw, Poland, is an Polish Australian composer for film, television and orchestra.Migrating from Poland to Australia in 1974, he studied the piano from the age of six. He currently lives in East St Kilda, Melbourne...
and Paul MacPaul MacPaul Mac is a musician, producer and music remixer from Sydney, Australia. He was classically trained at Sydney's Conservatorium of Music. Paul Mac formed the bands Smash Mac Mac, Itch-e And Scratch-e, The Lab, and The Dissociatives, as well as releasing two records under his own name... - "Shining Bright" - Karishma
Trailer
The trailer for Hating Alison Ashley depicts rich girls who have a very comfortable life. The uniform shown is of Genazzano FCJ CollegeGenazzano FCJ College
Genazzano FCJ College is a Roman Catholic, day and boarding school for girls, located in Kew, an eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia....
in Kew, Victoria.