Terra Nova

The new sci-fi family TV series named Terra Nova will be located in Queensland Australia. The multi-million-dollar television series directed by Steven Spielberg himself, was said to be destined for shooting in Australia because it needed locations that could resemble prehistoric lands that were home to dinosaurs

As late last week, the US state of Florida was a possible home to the series, and Mexico was also touted, although security remained a major concern there.

The movie will be shot at the south-east Queensland and the production will be based at Warner Roadshow Studios on the Goal Coast. The first season will feature 13 one hour episodes.

The Spielberg series is considered to be a win for a local sector that has struggled to attract box office movies and television series.

Queensland premier and Minister of Arts Anna Bligh said 80% of the crew, cast and extras on the series would be Queenslanders.

She added that her government are providing large sum of incentives through Screen Queensland to secure this production which will generate thousands of jobs and economic income.

Jim sharp, executive vice-president of production at 20th Century Fox television, said Queensland was perfect for the series.

"Queensland had the right look, climate and terrain, a vibrant production community and attractive economic incentives," he said. "We are very exited to be shooting our first production there"