Vampire Academy Blood Sisters

Vampire Academy: Blood Sisters is an upcoming American fantasy adventure film based on the 2007 best-selling novel Vampire Academy byRichelle Mead, directed by Mark Waters and scripted by Daniel Waters. The film stars Zoey Deutch, Danila Kozlovsky and Lucy Fry in lead roles. It is set to be released in the U.S. on February 14, 2014 while it will be released in the summer 2014 for some other countries, and will be distributed in the United States by The Weinstein Company.

Zoey Deutch as Rosemarie "Rose" Hathaway

Lucy Fry as Vasilisa "Lissa" Dragomir

Danila Kozlovsky as Dimitri Belikov

Gabriel Byrne as Victor Dashkov

Dominic Sherwood as Christian Ozera

Olga Kurylenko as Headmistress Ellen Kirova

Sarah Hyland as Natalie Dashkov

Cameron Monaghan as Mason Ashford

Sami Gayle as Mia Rinaldi

Ashley Charles as Jesse Zeklos

Claire Foy as Sonya Karp

Joely Richardson as Queen Tatiana

Edward Holcroft as Aaron Drozdov

Chris Mason as Ray (aka Ralf Sarcozy)

Ben Peel as Spiridon

Harry Bradshaw as Bruno (Mia's friend)

Shelley Longworth as Feeder Norrine

Elizabeth Conboy as Rhea Dragomir (Lissa's Mom)

Ryan Prescott as Novice punk

Mark Lewis as Priest

Anya Taylor-Joy as Feeder Girl

Laurie Davidson as Party Host

Will Tudor as Senior Novice

Bronte Terrell as Camilla Conta (aka Camille Conta)

Synopsis 

The story features a 17-year-old Dhampir (half-human/vampire) guardian-in-training Rose Hathaway (Zoey Deutch), and her royal Moroi (the peaceful, mortal vampires) best friend Lissa Dragomir (Lucy Fry) living discreetly within our world, and had escaped from their boarding school St. Vladimir's Academy two years prior to the story. They are soon dragged back to the Academy and rediscovering the dangerous hierarchy within it, along with lies, rumors and secrets. Rose starts to form an attraction to her Russian dhampir mentor, Dimitri Belikov (Danila Kozlovsky). The two best friends begin to realize that the threat of the Strigoi (bloodthirsty, undead vampires) is bigger than ever. 

Production

Development

In June 2010, Preger Entertainment optioned the film rights to the Vampire Academy series. On July 6, 2010, they announced that producer Don Murphy had joined them to help bring the series to the big screen. On December 17, 2012, it was announced that Daniel Waters was writing the script and subsequently, it was announced, that his brother, Mark Waters would direct.

Casting

On February 1, 2013, it was announced that Zoey Deutch, Australian actress, Lucy Fry, and Russian actor, Danila Kozlovsky were cast as Rose Hathaway, Lissa Dragomir, and Dimitri Belikov respectively.  On April 29, 2013, it was announced that Olga Kurylenko had been cast as Headmistress Ellen Kirova.[6] On May 10, 2013, additional cast members were announced to be Cameron Monaghan, Sami Gayle, Claire Foy and Ashley Charles for the roles of Mason Ashford, Mia Rinaldi, Sonya Karp and Jesse Zeklos respectively. On May 18, 2013, it was announced that Gabriel Byrne will play Victor Dashkov, Lissa's uncle, while Sarah Hyland will play Natalie Dashkov, Victor’s daughter and fellow student at the academy. Joely Richardson will play Queen Tatiana Ivashkov, leader of the Moroi Vampires and Dominic Sherwood will be playing Christian Ozera, Lissa’s love interest.[8] On May 20, 2013, the producers posted a behind the scenes photograph revealing the names of a few more cast members.[9] Casting for the film was undertaken by Marci Liroff and Reg Poerscout-Edgerton.

Pre-production 

The title of the film was changed from Vampire Academy to Vampire Academy: Blood Sisters. This is the name of the first book in many foreign languages and a different name for each film was wanted. The project was officially greenlit on April 1, 2013.  The producers announced on their official Facebook page that principal photography will take place in the UK with additional photography planned in and around Montana in USA and that director, Mark Waters had started pre-production work in London. To prepare for their roles as dhampir novices and guardians, Zoey Deutch,  Cameron Monaghan  and Danila Kozlovsky underwent rigorous training sessions and workouts.

Production

Development

In June 2010, Preger Entertainment optioned the film rights to the Vampire Academy series. On July 6, 2010, they announced that producer Don Murphy had joined them to help bring the series to the big screen. On December 17, 2012, it was announced that Daniel Waters was writing the script and subsequently, it was announced, that his brother, Mark Waters would direct.

Casting

On February 1, 2013, it was announced that Zoey Deutch, Australian actress, Lucy Fry, and Russian actor, Danila Kozlovsky were cast as Rose Hathaway, Lissa Dragomir, and Dimitri Belikov respectively.  On April 29, 2013, it was announced that Olga Kurylenko had been cast as Headmistress Ellen Kirova.[6] On May 10, 2013, additional cast members were announced to be Cameron Monaghan, Sami Gayle, Claire Foy and Ashley Charles for the roles of Mason Ashford, Mia Rinaldi, Sonya Karp and Jesse Zeklos respectively. On May 18, 2013, it was announced that Gabriel Byrne will play Victor Dashkov, Lissa's uncle, while Sarah Hyland will play Natalie Dashkov, Victor’s daughter and fellow student at the academy. Joely Richardson will play Queen Tatiana Ivashkov, leader of the Moroi Vampires and Dominic Sherwood will be playing Christian Ozera, Lissa’s love interest.[8] On May 20, 2013, the producers posted a behind the scenes photograph revealing the names of a few more cast members.[9] Casting for the film was undertaken by Marci Liroff and Reg Poerscout-Edgerton.

Pre-production 

The title of the film was changed from Vampire Academy to Vampire Academy: Blood Sisters. This is the name of the first book in many foreign languages and a different name for each film was wanted. The project was officially greenlit on April 1, 2013.  The producers announced on their official Facebook page that principal photography will take place in the UK with additional photography planned in and around Montana in USA and that director, Mark Waters had started pre-production work in London. To prepare for their roles as dhampir novices and guardians, Zoey Deutch,  Cameron Monaghan  and Danila Kozlovsky underwent rigorous training sessions and workouts.

Filming 

Filming began on May 28, 2013 in London, UK, at Pinewood Studios. Principal photography officially ended on July 20, 2013. 

Soundtrack 

On January 14th 2014 the track list of the official soundtrack was released. Tracks will include artists such as Katy Perry, Sky Ferreira, Natalia Kills, Au Revoir Simone, ect. There will also be a special cover track of Bela Lugosi's Dead featured during the ending credits by Chvrches. 

Filming began on May 28, 2013 in London, UK,  at Pinewood Studios. Principal photography officially ended on July 20, 2013. 

Soundtrack 

On January 14th 2014 the track list of the official soundtrack was released. Tracks will include artists such as Katy Perry, Sky Ferreira, Natalia Kills, Au Revoir Simone, ect. There will also be a special cover track of Bela Lugosi's Dead featured during the ending credits by Chvrches. 

Distribution 

The Weinstein Company, the US distributors for the film, held a competition where the winner would be able to visit the set in London and meet the cast.  On July 22, 2013, a 'Q&A' was held on Twitter with author Richelle Mead answering fan questions. The official motion poster was also revealed on July 22, 2013 by Yahoo! Movies.  On August 13, 2013, three official stills were released by USA Today  and later in the day The Weinstein Company released a sneak peek of the teaser trailer.[21] On August 14, 2013, The Weintstein Company released the full official teaser trailer on Yahoo! Movies.  On the September 12, 2013, The Weinstein Company started releasing stills and character profile photos on the film's Twitter account. Sherwood, Gayle, Fry and Deutch have attended the New York Comic Con for the movie where a new sizzle reel was previewed by those in attendance. On 21 November, 2013, the official theatrical trailer was released by Yahoo! Movies.