Warner Bros International Television Production Australia, in partnership with Speech & Drama Pictures, has acquired exclusive international rights to develop holiday-themed ballad “How To Make Gravy” into a Christmas film.
Written by Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly, and originally released in 1996, “How To Make Gravy” tells the story of a prisoner named Joe who writes a letter to his brother Dan about his longing to be with family at Christmas. (Check out the official video below.)The soulful rock lament has become iconic in Oz and will now see its lyrics and story adapted into a feature.
Says Kelly of the characters that feature in the tune, ”Dan and Joe and Rita and Angus and Dolly and all the others have been stuck inside that song so long, I’m glad they’re going to get a chance to live life a different way!” Michael Brooks, Managing Director of Warner Bros International Television Production Australia, said, “In Australia, December 21st is known as Gravy Day.
Few songs have risen to cult status and secured a date on the festive calendar, which is why Paul Kelly’s ‘How To Make Gravy’ is so special.
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