UK genre sales specialist Jinga Films has boarded husband-and-wife team Brian and Laurence Avenet-Bradley’s sci-fi horror Protos for world sales, ahead of Cannes.
The feature is written by cult horror novelist Simon Clark and produced by Mike Sharrak and the filmmakers for their US outfit Avenet Images.
It is set in a dystopian future and stars Anja Akstin, Fred Thomas Jr, Ricky Herrera and Trista Robinson as death row inmates used like lab rats by a private company seeking to revolutionise the correctional system using memory implants. Corey Landis also stars as the CEO in charge of the experiment.
The feature is written by cult horror novelist Simon Clark and produced by Mike Sharrak and the filmmakers for their US outfit Avenet Images.
It is set in a dystopian future and stars Anja Akstin, Fred Thomas Jr, Ricky Herrera and Trista Robinson as death row inmates used like lab rats by a private company seeking to revolutionise the correctional system using memory implants. Corey Landis also stars as the CEO in charge of the experiment.
- 4/30/2024
- ScreenDaily
This Northern Ireland-set feature veers unconvincingly from a schoolgirl’s abortion dilemma to a welter of subplots before a clumsy tonal shift
Redolent of young-adult fiction by way of school hijinks movies, with a whiff of British realism, this is much less satisfying than all that would suggest. An Irish Angel revolves around pregnant teenager Aine (Niamh James) living in Portrush in Northern Ireland who, as the film starts, has yet to tell her mum Margaret (Amanda Doherty) she’s up the duff, although her grandmother Agnes (Kathy Deehan) already suspects what’s going on.
At least her best friend, sweet-natured goof and aspiring actor Leo (Todd Bell), offers to help her pay for an abortion but Aine dithers over whether she wants to terminate or not. Dreams about the school caretaker (Shane Robinson) taking the form of Jesus are not especially helpful when it comes to working out what to do.
Redolent of young-adult fiction by way of school hijinks movies, with a whiff of British realism, this is much less satisfying than all that would suggest. An Irish Angel revolves around pregnant teenager Aine (Niamh James) living in Portrush in Northern Ireland who, as the film starts, has yet to tell her mum Margaret (Amanda Doherty) she’s up the duff, although her grandmother Agnes (Kathy Deehan) already suspects what’s going on.
At least her best friend, sweet-natured goof and aspiring actor Leo (Todd Bell), offers to help her pay for an abortion but Aine dithers over whether she wants to terminate or not. Dreams about the school caretaker (Shane Robinson) taking the form of Jesus are not especially helpful when it comes to working out what to do.
- 4/9/2024
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Guardian - Film News
UK sales agent and genre specialist Jinga has added Craig Tuohy’s Everyone Is Going To Die and Matthew Freiheit’s Iconic to its European Film Market slate.
US thriller Everyone Is Going To Die follows a father and daughter who become the victims of a home invasion while trying to reconnect on a rural retreat. It stars Brad Moore, Gledisa Arthur, Jamie Winstone and Chiara D’Anna while Vinod Malgewar and Tim Le Breton produce for Golden Gate Motion Pictures.
Also on Jinga’s slate is erotic thriller Iconic following an influencer slowly losing her mind as she’s hit with an online scandal,...
US thriller Everyone Is Going To Die follows a father and daughter who become the victims of a home invasion while trying to reconnect on a rural retreat. It stars Brad Moore, Gledisa Arthur, Jamie Winstone and Chiara D’Anna while Vinod Malgewar and Tim Le Breton produce for Golden Gate Motion Pictures.
Also on Jinga’s slate is erotic thriller Iconic following an influencer slowly losing her mind as she’s hit with an online scandal,...
- 2/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
Writer/director and star Adam Deacon returns with another chapter in his ‘hood series with Sumotherhood, which also stars Jazzie Zonzolo, Richie Campbell, Leomie Anderson in her feature film debut, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Danny Sapani, Peter Serafinowicz, Jaime Winstone, London Hughes, and Vas Blackwood.
Two aspiring roadmen decide to rob a megastar in a nightclub toilet and hold up the local bank – but things don’t go as planned. Comedy drama.
Featuring cameos from the likes of Jennifer Saunders, Ed Sheeran and Jeremy Corbyn(!), Sumotherhood is available on digital platforms, such as Sky Store, in the UK now. Check out our review of the film below:...
Two aspiring roadmen decide to rob a megastar in a nightclub toilet and hold up the local bank – but things don’t go as planned. Comedy drama.
Featuring cameos from the likes of Jennifer Saunders, Ed Sheeran and Jeremy Corbyn(!), Sumotherhood is available on digital platforms, such as Sky Store, in the UK now. Check out our review of the film below:...
- 1/2/2024
- by Kevin Haldon
- Nerdly
Adam Deacon’s star-stuffed parody arrives on digital platforms next week ahead of a boxing day rental release.
The latest film from BAFTA-winner Adam Deacon will be available to download and keep on digital platforms from the 12th December, before becoming rent-able (presumably from those same ‘digital platforms’) from the 26th December.
We’ve not managed to catch this one yet, but the synopsis (and a stacked cast list) have our curiosity piqued. Here is that very same synopsis:
In this parody of the UK urban genre Riko and Kane have got it all … big dreams, no respect and a fifteen grand debt. Could things get any worse?
Yes! So, it’s time to man up and finally be taken seriously as “Roadmen”. Once putting their heads together on various ways to make some money, they decide to rob a megastar in a nightclub toilet and hold up the local bank,...
The latest film from BAFTA-winner Adam Deacon will be available to download and keep on digital platforms from the 12th December, before becoming rent-able (presumably from those same ‘digital platforms’) from the 26th December.
We’ve not managed to catch this one yet, but the synopsis (and a stacked cast list) have our curiosity piqued. Here is that very same synopsis:
In this parody of the UK urban genre Riko and Kane have got it all … big dreams, no respect and a fifteen grand debt. Could things get any worse?
Yes! So, it’s time to man up and finally be taken seriously as “Roadmen”. Once putting their heads together on various ways to make some money, they decide to rob a megastar in a nightclub toilet and hold up the local bank,...
- 12/6/2023
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
We present our red carpet interviews from the Cineworld Leicester Square and the Sumotherhood UK Premiere.
Directed by and starring Adam Deacon, the film also stars Jazzie Zonzolo, Danny Sapani, Richie Campbell, London Hughes, Vas Blackwood, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Jaime Winstone, Peter Serafinowicz, Arnold Jorge, Eddie Kadi, Ella Vaday, Charlie Sloth, Lethal Bizzle, Megaman, Denise van Outen, Tamzin Outhwaite, Jeremy Corbyn and introducing Leomie Anderson with Jennifer Saunders and Ed Sheeran.
The comedy hits cinemas on October 13th. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet asking the questions, here are their interviews.
Sumotherhood UK Premiere Interviews
Plot:
In this parody of the UK urban genre Riko and Kane have got it all … big dreams, no respect and a fifteen-grand debt. Could things get any worse?
Yes! So, it’s time to man up and finally be taken serious as “Roadmen”. Once putting their heads together on various ways to make some money,...
Directed by and starring Adam Deacon, the film also stars Jazzie Zonzolo, Danny Sapani, Richie Campbell, London Hughes, Vas Blackwood, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Jaime Winstone, Peter Serafinowicz, Arnold Jorge, Eddie Kadi, Ella Vaday, Charlie Sloth, Lethal Bizzle, Megaman, Denise van Outen, Tamzin Outhwaite, Jeremy Corbyn and introducing Leomie Anderson with Jennifer Saunders and Ed Sheeran.
The comedy hits cinemas on October 13th. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet asking the questions, here are their interviews.
Sumotherhood UK Premiere Interviews
Plot:
In this parody of the UK urban genre Riko and Kane have got it all … big dreams, no respect and a fifteen-grand debt. Could things get any worse?
Yes! So, it’s time to man up and finally be taken serious as “Roadmen”. Once putting their heads together on various ways to make some money,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Paramount Pictures has debuted the trailer for Adam Deacon’s comedy parody ‘Sumotherhood.’
In this parody of the UK urban genre Riko and Kane have got it all … big dreams, no respect and a fifteen-grand debt. Could things get any worse?
Yes! So, it’s time to man up and finally be taken serious as “Roadmen”. Once putting their heads together on various ways to make some money, they decide to rob a megastar in a nightclub toilet and hold up the local bank but things inevitably don’t go to plan!! However, somehow a misunderstanding leads them to be desired and acquired for business with one of East London’s toughest firms, putting them in the line of fire to the firm’s arch-rivals.
Can Riko and Kane live up to their name? Will Riko win the affection of Tamara and if he does, will Tyrese, Tamara’s lunatic stepbrother,...
In this parody of the UK urban genre Riko and Kane have got it all … big dreams, no respect and a fifteen-grand debt. Could things get any worse?
Yes! So, it’s time to man up and finally be taken serious as “Roadmen”. Once putting their heads together on various ways to make some money, they decide to rob a megastar in a nightclub toilet and hold up the local bank but things inevitably don’t go to plan!! However, somehow a misunderstanding leads them to be desired and acquired for business with one of East London’s toughest firms, putting them in the line of fire to the firm’s arch-rivals.
Can Riko and Kane live up to their name? Will Riko win the affection of Tamara and if he does, will Tyrese, Tamara’s lunatic stepbrother,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
A new podcast from BBC Radio 2 will tell the story of Kylie’s career through its era-defining chapters. Hosted by Scot Mills, Eras: Kylie Minogue will see each chapter be told by fans, commentators and will include exclusive material from the BBC archive. Some of those featured in the series, who have had connections with Kylie, include Jesse Ware, David Tennant, Jack Savoretti, Jake Shears, Olly Alexander, Beverley Knight, Tia Kofi, Jaime Winstone, Cathy Dennis and Emily Eaves.
- 8/25/2023
- by PodcastingToday
- Podcastingtoday
The 2023 London Screenings, which unfold Feb. 27 to March 3, take place in an increasingly crowded international TV calendar. The event kicks off just days after the Berlinale Series Market, overlaps with the BBC Studios Showcase and precedes Series Mania and MipTV.
The week-long showcase has established itself as a key place to acquire the best of British and international programming. All major global TV distributors, spanning 26 companies, have a plethora of content to offer across genres and formats, and a series of screenings, meetings and events have been lined up.
To help you cut through the slates, Variety has surveyed the goods from key international distributors. Here are our picks of 15 shows that will whet buyers’ appetites.
A Body That Works
(Keshet International)
“A Body That Works”
An intense triangle involving love, jealousy, desire and selflessness sees a childless couple enlist the help of a surrogate to conceive. At the heart...
The week-long showcase has established itself as a key place to acquire the best of British and international programming. All major global TV distributors, spanning 26 companies, have a plethora of content to offer across genres and formats, and a series of screenings, meetings and events have been lined up.
To help you cut through the slates, Variety has surveyed the goods from key international distributors. Here are our picks of 15 shows that will whet buyers’ appetites.
A Body That Works
(Keshet International)
“A Body That Works”
An intense triangle involving love, jealousy, desire and selflessness sees a childless couple enlist the help of a surrogate to conceive. At the heart...
- 2/24/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
UK-Ireland theatrical release in 2023.
Paramount Global Content Distribution and Paramount Pictures UK have acquired worldwide rights on Adam Deacon’s upcoming action-comedy Sumotherhood.
The studio will release the film theatrically in the UK and Ireland later this year.
Sumotherhood marks a return to the industry for UK actor-filmmaker Deacon, who broke out as an actor in 2006’s Kidulthood and won the Bafta Rising Star award in 2012. The new film is the fourth in the Kidulthood series, after 2008’s Adulthood and 2016’s Brotherhood, the latter of which Deacon did not appear in.
The film is currently in post-production, with an ensemble cast including Deacon,...
Paramount Global Content Distribution and Paramount Pictures UK have acquired worldwide rights on Adam Deacon’s upcoming action-comedy Sumotherhood.
The studio will release the film theatrically in the UK and Ireland later this year.
Sumotherhood marks a return to the industry for UK actor-filmmaker Deacon, who broke out as an actor in 2006’s Kidulthood and won the Bafta Rising Star award in 2012. The new film is the fourth in the Kidulthood series, after 2008’s Adulthood and 2016’s Brotherhood, the latter of which Deacon did not appear in.
The film is currently in post-production, with an ensemble cast including Deacon,...
- 2/24/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Sumotherhood, the upcoming British urban action-comedy that marks the much-anticipated return to filmmaking for BAFTA winner Adam Deacon, is set to hit cinemas later this year following a major worldwide deal with Paramount, The Hollywood Reporter can reveal.
Paramount Global Content Distribution and Paramount Pictures U.K. have acquired the feature, now in postproduction and coming from Piece of Pie Productions, Deaconstructed and Belstone Pictures. Paramount Pictures U.K. is planning a theatrical release in the U.K. and Ireland later in 2023.
Sumotherhood features an ensemble cast, including Deacon (Kidulthood, Rogue), Jazzie Zonzolo (Anuvahood), Jennifer Saunders (Absolutely Fabulous), Danny Sapani (Black Panther), Ed Sheeran (Game Of Thrones), Leomie Anderson (Glow Up), Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (Mary Poppins Returns, Paddington 2), London Hughes (London Hughes: To Catch a D*ck), Peter Serafinowicz (The Tick), Richie Campbell (Top Boy, Blue Story), Ella VaDay (Ru Paul’s Drag Race) and Jaime Winstone (Kidulthood), alongside several cameos
Written by Deacon,...
Paramount Global Content Distribution and Paramount Pictures U.K. have acquired the feature, now in postproduction and coming from Piece of Pie Productions, Deaconstructed and Belstone Pictures. Paramount Pictures U.K. is planning a theatrical release in the U.K. and Ireland later in 2023.
Sumotherhood features an ensemble cast, including Deacon (Kidulthood, Rogue), Jazzie Zonzolo (Anuvahood), Jennifer Saunders (Absolutely Fabulous), Danny Sapani (Black Panther), Ed Sheeran (Game Of Thrones), Leomie Anderson (Glow Up), Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (Mary Poppins Returns, Paddington 2), London Hughes (London Hughes: To Catch a D*ck), Peter Serafinowicz (The Tick), Richie Campbell (Top Boy, Blue Story), Ella VaDay (Ru Paul’s Drag Race) and Jaime Winstone (Kidulthood), alongside several cameos
Written by Deacon,...
- 2/24/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Shape of You’ hitmaker Ed Sheeran is set to shock fans as he will soon be seen playing a homeless drug addict in a new action-comedy film. The 32-year-old musician will star opposite Denise van Outen, Jennifer Saunders, Jaime Winstone, Peter Serafinowicz and Kevin Bishop in a big screen adventure that was filmed in London last year, reports Mirror.co.uk.
The film is titled ‘Sumotherhood’ and has been written and directed by Adam Deacon.
In the past, Ed has caused upset in the acting world when he was crowbarred into an episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ but has also managed to bag appearances on ‘Home and Away’, ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’.
As per Mirror.co.uk, it is unclear the extent to which Ed will feature in the new film but will be a rare instance where he is playing a character rather than himself on screen.
The film is titled ‘Sumotherhood’ and has been written and directed by Adam Deacon.
In the past, Ed has caused upset in the acting world when he was crowbarred into an episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ but has also managed to bag appearances on ‘Home and Away’, ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’.
As per Mirror.co.uk, it is unclear the extent to which Ed will feature in the new film but will be a rare instance where he is playing a character rather than himself on screen.
- 2/18/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The Masked Singer is back, with fans tuning in every Saturday night to try to guess which celebrity is behind each costume.
Comedian Joel Dommett has returned to host proceedings, with 13 mystery stars singing familiar songs on stage, while dressed up in an outfit obscuring their identity.
Guessing along with the in-studio audience and the viewers at home are the judges: Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross.
One way to help narrow things down is checking out who’s been on the series before – as it seems unlikely they’d return to the show (although not impossible).
So here’s a full list of who appeared on seasons one, two, three and four…
Season one
Winner: Nicola Roberts – Queen Bee
Jason Manford – Hedgehog
Katherine Jenkins – Octopus
CeeLo Green – Monster
Denise van Outen – Fox
Jake Shears – Unicorn
Skin – Duck
Kelis – Daisy
Teddy Sheringham – Tree
Justin Hawkins – Chameleon
Alan Johnson...
Comedian Joel Dommett has returned to host proceedings, with 13 mystery stars singing familiar songs on stage, while dressed up in an outfit obscuring their identity.
Guessing along with the in-studio audience and the viewers at home are the judges: Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross.
One way to help narrow things down is checking out who’s been on the series before – as it seems unlikely they’d return to the show (although not impossible).
So here’s a full list of who appeared on seasons one, two, three and four…
Season one
Winner: Nicola Roberts – Queen Bee
Jason Manford – Hedgehog
Katherine Jenkins – Octopus
CeeLo Green – Monster
Denise van Outen – Fox
Jake Shears – Unicorn
Skin – Duck
Kelis – Daisy
Teddy Sheringham – Tree
Justin Hawkins – Chameleon
Alan Johnson...
- 1/8/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) 2022 will take place this Sunday (13 November), as the show returns to Germany for a sixth year running.
The nominations for the EMAs’ 19 gender-neutral categories were announced last month, in the run-up to the live ceremony.
While Harry Styles received the most nominations with seven nods, Taylor Swift was a close second. The “Anti-Hero” singer earned a total of six nominations this year.
Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj and Rosalia both scored five nominations apiece.
How to watch the MTV EMAs 2022
This year’s show will take place at the Psd Bank Dome in Dusseldorf at 8pm GMT. The EMAs will also be broadcast live on MTV in more than 170 countries.
The ceremony will also be livestreamed on the official website of the MTV EMAs. Fans tuning in online will also be able to watch the red carpet arrivals and backstage interviews with the nominees and performers via YouTube and Facebook.
The nominations for the EMAs’ 19 gender-neutral categories were announced last month, in the run-up to the live ceremony.
While Harry Styles received the most nominations with seven nods, Taylor Swift was a close second. The “Anti-Hero” singer earned a total of six nominations this year.
Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj and Rosalia both scored five nominations apiece.
How to watch the MTV EMAs 2022
This year’s show will take place at the Psd Bank Dome in Dusseldorf at 8pm GMT. The EMAs will also be broadcast live on MTV in more than 170 countries.
The ceremony will also be livestreamed on the official website of the MTV EMAs. Fans tuning in online will also be able to watch the red carpet arrivals and backstage interviews with the nominees and performers via YouTube and Facebook.
- 11/13/2022
- by Maanya Sachdeva
- The Independent - Music
Jaime Winstone is Grace’s guest this week, coming round for a chat and a hearty portion of her ultimate comfort snack. Jaime is an actor, known for roles in films such as Kidulthood, Made in Dagenham, and Tomb Raider. The pair discuss the wild days and nights of Jamie’s party girl years, filmset food, and life with a famous dad: Ray Winstone. And of course, the comfort foods that saw Jaime through it all...
- 11/8/2022
- by Grace Dent, Jack Claramunt, Lucy Greenwell, Solomon King
- The Guardian - Film News
Rita Ora is singing husband Taika Waititi's praises. The "Let You Love Me" artist couldn't help but to gush about the Thor: Love and Thunder director during a recent episode of Greatest Night Ever podcast, calling him a "lovely" person while discussing their relationship. "I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love," she told host and longtime friend Jaime Winstone in a singsong voice. "Amen!" Ora went on to explain how she's "always been such a believer" in all-things romance, citing her parents' decades-long marriage as the driving force behind her quest for love. "I've always wanted the fairytale, that's...
- 9/29/2022
- E! Online
Danny Dyer has recalled the time he told EastEnders bosses he “was going to die” if he didn’t quit the show amid his battle with drug addiction.
The actor joined the cast of the BBC soap in 2013 as Mick Carter, a role he will depart later this year.
Appearing on the first episode of Jaime Winstone’s Greatest Night Ever podcast, Dyer spoke about his struggles with drugs while filming the soap that reached a head around his wedding to wife Jo in 2016.
“Fame never suited me,” Dyer said. “I was always f***ing gonna be going down the wrong path. So I lost the plot for many years and I was a f***ing lunatic. I had no validation of who I was. I became a cartoon character… I got wrapped up in that and I sort of lost who I was.
Dyer said that at the time,...
The actor joined the cast of the BBC soap in 2013 as Mick Carter, a role he will depart later this year.
Appearing on the first episode of Jaime Winstone’s Greatest Night Ever podcast, Dyer spoke about his struggles with drugs while filming the soap that reached a head around his wedding to wife Jo in 2016.
“Fame never suited me,” Dyer said. “I was always f***ing gonna be going down the wrong path. So I lost the plot for many years and I was a f***ing lunatic. I had no validation of who I was. I became a cartoon character… I got wrapped up in that and I sort of lost who I was.
Dyer said that at the time,...
- 9/7/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Jade Goody’s son Bobby Brazier has said that he was left “shaking” after being “overwhelmed with emotion” while filming his first scenes for EastEnders.
In July, the 19-year-old model, who is the son of the late reality TV star Goody and presenter Jeff Brazier, announced that he was making the move into acting.
He is joining EastEnders as Freddie Slater, the son of Little Mo Mitchell (Kacey Ainsworth), with his first scenes airing next week.
Speaking to The Mirror ahead of joining the soap, Bobby said that his character was involved in a major storyline where he would demonstrate his acting prowess.
“I’ve been thrown in at the deep end,” he said.
“It was a huge moment for me. I had an emotional scene where I came into the café and I was like, ‘I don’t want any bulls** no more, stop lying to me.’ There was grief,...
In July, the 19-year-old model, who is the son of the late reality TV star Goody and presenter Jeff Brazier, announced that he was making the move into acting.
He is joining EastEnders as Freddie Slater, the son of Little Mo Mitchell (Kacey Ainsworth), with his first scenes airing next week.
Speaking to The Mirror ahead of joining the soap, Bobby said that his character was involved in a major storyline where he would demonstrate his acting prowess.
“I’ve been thrown in at the deep end,” he said.
“It was a huge moment for me. I had an emotional scene where I came into the café and I was like, ‘I don’t want any bulls** no more, stop lying to me.’ There was grief,...
- 8/31/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
ITV has unveiled a slate of new comedy commissions, most of which will premiere on Itvx, its upcoming free streaming service.
New comedy titles include “Plebs: Soldiers of Rome,” “Deep Fake Neighbour Wars,” “Ruby Speaking Count,” “Abdulla” and “Significant Other.”
“The arrival of Itvx gives us more opportunities to commission a broad range of comedies and a dedicated place for the genre to call home,” said Nana Hughes, ITV’s Head of Comedy. The executive added that ITV aspired to showcase a “huge cross section of contemporary, diverse and inclusive comedy.”
“We want to take risks but most importantly we want our audiences to find shows that reflect them and make them laugh,” Hughes continued.
“Plebs: Soldiers of Rome” is a a feature-length special based on the award-winning comedy series “Plebs” which has had five successful seasons. “Plebs” is directed and written by Sam Leifer and co-written by Tom Basden.
New comedy titles include “Plebs: Soldiers of Rome,” “Deep Fake Neighbour Wars,” “Ruby Speaking Count,” “Abdulla” and “Significant Other.”
“The arrival of Itvx gives us more opportunities to commission a broad range of comedies and a dedicated place for the genre to call home,” said Nana Hughes, ITV’s Head of Comedy. The executive added that ITV aspired to showcase a “huge cross section of contemporary, diverse and inclusive comedy.”
“We want to take risks but most importantly we want our audiences to find shows that reflect them and make them laugh,” Hughes continued.
“Plebs: Soldiers of Rome” is a a feature-length special based on the award-winning comedy series “Plebs” which has had five successful seasons. “Plebs” is directed and written by Sam Leifer and co-written by Tom Basden.
- 8/22/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
The creators and stars of upcoming Stephen Merchant-starring BBC1 factual drama Four Lives about serial killer Stephen Port’s crimes have slammed London’s Metropolitan Police and the UK justice system for “monumental failings” over the case. Merchant also teased his approach to playing the lead role of Port, describing him as “like the shark from Jaws in that the shark is unknowable.”
An inquest into the Met’s investigation into Port’s four murders concluded earlier this month that three of them “probably” could have been avoided if the police hadn’t missed opportunities, while a group of UK MPs has called for a public inquiry into claims of institutional homophobia that beset the case.
Veteran Four Lives exec Jeff Pope said the four dead young men had been “brutally opened up to the most horrific public exposure” during the case, which led to a full life sentence...
An inquest into the Met’s investigation into Port’s four murders concluded earlier this month that three of them “probably” could have been avoided if the police hadn’t missed opportunities, while a group of UK MPs has called for a public inquiry into claims of institutional homophobia that beset the case.
Veteran Four Lives exec Jeff Pope said the four dead young men had been “brutally opened up to the most horrific public exposure” during the case, which led to a full life sentence...
- 12/30/2021
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
It is to take place on November 26.
The UK’s inaugural Birmingham Film Market (Bfm) is set to take place on November 26, with the likes of Sony Pictures’ senior vice president of scripted production Michaela Fereday, as well as representatives from Curzon, Bad Wolf and Bankside Films in attendance as part of a pitching opportunity for aspiring filmmakers and TV series creators from across the West Midlands.
Further companies taking part include Red Production Company, who will be sending head of development Chloe Dunbar, Goldfinch First Flights, Independent Entertainment, Creative England, Broke & Bones, Portopia Productions, Merman Productions and Acorn TV.
The UK’s inaugural Birmingham Film Market (Bfm) is set to take place on November 26, with the likes of Sony Pictures’ senior vice president of scripted production Michaela Fereday, as well as representatives from Curzon, Bad Wolf and Bankside Films in attendance as part of a pitching opportunity for aspiring filmmakers and TV series creators from across the West Midlands.
Further companies taking part include Red Production Company, who will be sending head of development Chloe Dunbar, Goldfinch First Flights, Independent Entertainment, Creative England, Broke & Bones, Portopia Productions, Merman Productions and Acorn TV.
- 11/18/2021
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
An interesting take on identity, as one half of a young couple videos the other, gets taken over by social commentary
This London drama is directed with absolute confidence by first-timers Darragh Carey and Bertrand Desrochers, hitting the ground running with a girl-meets-boy story set in Brixton. It begins with a chaotic rush of teenage energy and hormones when white middle-class teenager Leah (Lily Newmark) gets together with Benji (Ola Orebiyi), who is black and from a low-income family. Before they meet, budding video artist Leah secretly follows Benji around Brixton, voyeuristically filming him handing out flyers for his mum’s nail bar and mucking about with his mates. Her footage gives us a portrait of Benji as an intriguing mix of charisma and shyness – with an innate kindness that makes the tragedy coming his way painful to watch.
Together as a couple, Leah and Benji document their world: getting...
This London drama is directed with absolute confidence by first-timers Darragh Carey and Bertrand Desrochers, hitting the ground running with a girl-meets-boy story set in Brixton. It begins with a chaotic rush of teenage energy and hormones when white middle-class teenager Leah (Lily Newmark) gets together with Benji (Ola Orebiyi), who is black and from a low-income family. Before they meet, budding video artist Leah secretly follows Benji around Brixton, voyeuristically filming him handing out flyers for his mum’s nail bar and mucking about with his mates. Her footage gives us a portrait of Benji as an intriguing mix of charisma and shyness – with an innate kindness that makes the tragedy coming his way painful to watch.
Together as a couple, Leah and Benji document their world: getting...
- 9/13/2021
- by Cath Clarke
- The Guardian - Film News
A feature film debut for directors Darragh Carey and Bertrand Desrochers
UK-based sales outfit Parkland Pictures has acquired worldwide sales rights (excluding UK) to A Brixton Tale, which had its world premiere at this year’s Glasgow Film Festival.
It is the first feature film from commercials director Darragh Carey and music video director Bertrand Desrochers.
The cast features Lily Newmark (Misbehaviour), Ola Orebiyi (Limbo) and Craige Middleburg (The Batman) alongside former Screen Stars of Tomorrow Jaime Winstone and Barney Harris.
Dennis Gyamfi and Beau Rambaut are producers with Rupert Baynham, who also wrote the screenplay with Chi Mai. The project was written,...
UK-based sales outfit Parkland Pictures has acquired worldwide sales rights (excluding UK) to A Brixton Tale, which had its world premiere at this year’s Glasgow Film Festival.
It is the first feature film from commercials director Darragh Carey and music video director Bertrand Desrochers.
The cast features Lily Newmark (Misbehaviour), Ola Orebiyi (Limbo) and Craige Middleburg (The Batman) alongside former Screen Stars of Tomorrow Jaime Winstone and Barney Harris.
Dennis Gyamfi and Beau Rambaut are producers with Rupert Baynham, who also wrote the screenplay with Chi Mai. The project was written,...
- 6/9/2021
- by Melissa Kasule
- ScreenDaily
There's a nervy energy to this feature debut from Darragh Carrey and Betrand Desrochers, who show a flair for visual storytelling even if the narrative ultimately treads a predictable path. Visuals are at the heart of this tale, which is partly seen through the lens of white young blogger Ophelia (Lily Newmark), who it turns out is a "proper rich girl".
She masks this to a degree behind a permanent pout, by shortening her name to Leah and hanging about the street with her camera, where she is particularly drawn to black teenager Benji (Ola Orebiyi) and his mates. She could almost be a modern-day incarnation of Joanna Hogg's Julie (The Souvenir), encouraged by her gallery mentor Tilda (Jaime Winstone) to be on the lookout for poverty porn - although she would probably call it "edge". Friendship and romance begin to crackle between Leah and Benji and initially there's some.
She masks this to a degree behind a permanent pout, by shortening her name to Leah and hanging about the street with her camera, where she is particularly drawn to black teenager Benji (Ola Orebiyi) and his mates. She could almost be a modern-day incarnation of Joanna Hogg's Julie (The Souvenir), encouraged by her gallery mentor Tilda (Jaime Winstone) to be on the lookout for poverty porn - although she would probably call it "edge". Friendship and romance begin to crackle between Leah and Benji and initially there's some.
- 2/18/2021
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
"I need you to focus on your life... Think about the things that you want to know..." Trinity Creative has just revealed an official trailer for an acclaimed British indie film titled Hurt by Paradise, which premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival in 2019, also stopping by the Raindance Film Festival. Hurt by Paradise is a film about a poet and a girl with big hair. Together they find friendship as the possibility of their dreams dwindles. It's described as "the British Francis Ha... a heartfelt love letter to female friendship and London, from first time writer/director Greta Bellamacina," who also stars in the film as Celeste Blackwood. The cast includes Nicholas Rowe, Anna Brewster, Sai Bennett, Jaime Winstone, and Tanya Burr. This looks a bit kooky but still charming and extra clever and, of course, brutally honest about the way things are. Here's the official trailer (+ posters) for Greta Bellamacina's Hurt by Paradise,...
- 1/12/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
To celebrate the release of James Kermack’s Knuckledust, which releases on digital download 11th December, we have a digital download copy up for grabs courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn Films!
James Kermack’s feature film Knuckledust stars Moe Dunford (Vikings), Kate Dickie (The Witch), Camille Rowe (Now is Everything), Phil Davis (Face), Alex Ferns (Chernobyl), Olivier Richters (Black Widow), Jaime Winstone (Tomb Raider), Gethin Anthony (Game of Thrones) and Sebastien Foucan (Casino Royale). The film will be released in the UK on VOD 11th December 2020.
Police discover an elite fight club where they find seven underground levels, filled with the dead bodies of fighters from around the world. Only one man is found left alive. The task force has to work out if he’s a mass murderer or the lone survivor?
To be in with a chance of winning a digital download code for Knuckledust, simply answer the following...
James Kermack’s feature film Knuckledust stars Moe Dunford (Vikings), Kate Dickie (The Witch), Camille Rowe (Now is Everything), Phil Davis (Face), Alex Ferns (Chernobyl), Olivier Richters (Black Widow), Jaime Winstone (Tomb Raider), Gethin Anthony (Game of Thrones) and Sebastien Foucan (Casino Royale). The film will be released in the UK on VOD 11th December 2020.
Police discover an elite fight club where they find seven underground levels, filled with the dead bodies of fighters from around the world. Only one man is found left alive. The task force has to work out if he’s a mass murderer or the lone survivor?
To be in with a chance of winning a digital download code for Knuckledust, simply answer the following...
- 12/9/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Stars: Moe Dunford, Kate Dickie, Gethin Anthony, Alex Ferns, Jaime Winstone, Phil Davis, Sebastian Foucan | Written and Directed by James Kermack
Right spoilers on my verdict out of the way first…. I keep saying a lot lately that we are smack dab in the middle of an independent movie surge in the UK, with some truly fantastic directors, actors, producers and DOPs all standing up and being counted. Whatever your genre you can find something for you – from quality horror with the Shudder lockdown movie Host, straight up sci-fi with Tom Paton’s G-Loc, a sports drama with Sam Gitten’s vehicle Break or martial arts action with Kung Fu Matty’s Tribal: Get Out Alive… One other independent UK movie that I managed to check out recently that fits the same category is Knuckledust. Honestly, I was intrigued by the cast, the synopsis and that poster above which has...
Right spoilers on my verdict out of the way first…. I keep saying a lot lately that we are smack dab in the middle of an independent movie surge in the UK, with some truly fantastic directors, actors, producers and DOPs all standing up and being counted. Whatever your genre you can find something for you – from quality horror with the Shudder lockdown movie Host, straight up sci-fi with Tom Paton’s G-Loc, a sports drama with Sam Gitten’s vehicle Break or martial arts action with Kung Fu Matty’s Tribal: Get Out Alive… One other independent UK movie that I managed to check out recently that fits the same category is Knuckledust. Honestly, I was intrigued by the cast, the synopsis and that poster above which has...
- 12/2/2020
- by Kevin Haldon
- Nerdly
As with most festivals in a pandemic world, Slamdance Film Festival is changing things up with their 2021 edition. Moving a few weeks back to February 12-25, no longer directly competing with Sundance Film Festival, the festival will be taking place primarily virtually. In quite a feat of accessibility, a full festival pass is also now available for free––if you secure yours by December 31st. After that, they are going up to $10, which is still a steal.
The festival has also announced its full lineup, with 25 features along with 107 shorts and episodic. Films, Q&As, and panels will be available on Slamdance.com, AppleTV, Roku, Firestick, and YouTube, while in-person events will take place in Joshua Tree with drive-ins open to the public on February 13th and 14th as well as the closing night screening at a Los Angeles drive-in on February 25.
Check out the lineup below and reserve your festival pass here.
The festival has also announced its full lineup, with 25 features along with 107 shorts and episodic. Films, Q&As, and panels will be available on Slamdance.com, AppleTV, Roku, Firestick, and YouTube, while in-person events will take place in Joshua Tree with drive-ins open to the public on February 13th and 14th as well as the closing night screening at a Los Angeles drive-in on February 25.
Check out the lineup below and reserve your festival pass here.
- 12/1/2020
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Remember film festivals? Especially in person ones? Well, they won’t be returning for a bit, but 2021 will still be filled with festivals, just of the mostly virtual variety. One such fest is the Slamdance Film Festival, which has in the past taken place alongside the Sundance Film Festival. Scheduled for February 12th until the 25th, Slamdance is taking the hybrid route, making their selections available virtually. The lineup was announced today, so the first real movie gathering of next year (from the comfort of our own homes) is now known. Read on to see the lineup, as well as a bit about what will be populating Slamdance… Here now is the 2021 Slamdance Film Festival lineup, via a Deadline press release: Narrative Features A Brixton Tale World Premiere Directors: Darragh Carey & Bertrand Desrochers – Screenwriters: Rupert Baynham, Darragh Carey, Chi Mai – Producers: Rupert Baynham, Dennis Gyamfi, Beau Rambaut A voyeuristic, wealthy...
- 11/30/2020
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Like all festivals, the Slamdance Film Festival is set to shift to a hybrid fest for its 27th edition — but it isn’t holding back on its programming as it will feature 20 feature film premieres while highlighting diverse voices and accessibility. With the theme “Greenlight Yourself,” the indie-driven fest will also launch a new program titled Unstoppable, a showcase for creators with disabilities.
The fest will run February 12-25, 2021 with all films, Q&As and panels available virtually via Slamdance.com, AppleTV, Roku, Firestick, and YouTube. In addition, there will be a two-night drive-in presentation in Joshua Tree, CA open to the public on February 13-14 as well as the closing-night screening at a Los Angeles drive-in on February 25.
“Our theme this year was inspired by the incredible resilience and creativity evidenced by our community and our team over the past few unprecedented months,” said Slamdance president and co-founder Peter Baxter.
The fest will run February 12-25, 2021 with all films, Q&As and panels available virtually via Slamdance.com, AppleTV, Roku, Firestick, and YouTube. In addition, there will be a two-night drive-in presentation in Joshua Tree, CA open to the public on February 13-14 as well as the closing-night screening at a Los Angeles drive-in on February 25.
“Our theme this year was inspired by the incredible resilience and creativity evidenced by our community and our team over the past few unprecedented months,” said Slamdance president and co-founder Peter Baxter.
- 11/30/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
The Slamdance Film Festival has unveiled its lineup of 25 features along with 107 shorts and episodics for the mostly virtual 27th edition of the festival — a number that equals previous editions of the festival.
The opening night film, which will screen at a drive-in in Joshua Tree on Feb. 13, is the world premiere of “No Trace” (Nulle Trace) from Canadian director and screenwriter Simon Lavoie. Taking place in a near future, the film follows a callous smuggler hardened by life who guides a pious young woman and her child across the border to safety, unaware that their destinies are inescapably linked in an inhospitable land.
The festival will close with the world premiere screening of “18th & Grand: The Olympic Auditorium Story” at a Los Angeles drive-in on Feb. 25. The feature documentary by Stephen DeBro is the story of Los Angeles told through the prism of a historic fight palace and Aileen Eaton,...
The opening night film, which will screen at a drive-in in Joshua Tree on Feb. 13, is the world premiere of “No Trace” (Nulle Trace) from Canadian director and screenwriter Simon Lavoie. Taking place in a near future, the film follows a callous smuggler hardened by life who guides a pious young woman and her child across the border to safety, unaware that their destinies are inescapably linked in an inhospitable land.
The festival will close with the world premiere screening of “18th & Grand: The Olympic Auditorium Story” at a Los Angeles drive-in on Feb. 25. The feature documentary by Stephen DeBro is the story of Los Angeles told through the prism of a historic fight palace and Aileen Eaton,...
- 11/30/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
"This is my world... And I control everything in it." Samuel Goldwyn Films has released an official trailer for Knuckledust, an intense action-thriller movie that looks like a mash-up between Fight Club and The Raid (the original one from 2011). A specialized police task force discovers an elite fight club (called "Club Knuckledust") where they find seven underground levels, each filled with the dead bodies of fighters from around the world. Only one man is found left alive. The task force has to work out if he's a mass murderer or the lone survivor? Of course, we already know he fought his way down there and is probably the winner. But still! This looks brutally intense. Starring Moe Dunford, Kate Dickie, Camille Rowe, Phil Davis, Alex Ferns, Olivier Richters, Jaime Winstone, Gethin Anthony, and Sebastien Foucan. This looks like it could be seriously badass, or one big, bloody mess. Hopefully it's...
- 11/16/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Christmas Jumper Day is back! And whilst it may look a little different after a challenging year, Save the Children is hoping that flashing, festive knits will still be sweeping the nation on Friday 11th December, creating much-needed Christmas cheer and a chance to raise money for the world’s most vulnerable children in the UK and around the world.
Jaime Winstone supports Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day
Credit/Copyright: Tom Dymond
Expect virtual calls to be taken over by jumpers festooned with jingle bells, twinkling lights and sparkles galore; children ditching their school uniforms in favour of their daftest winter woollies and dogs rocking last year’s tinsel as the nation prepares for the annual fundraiser.
This year, a whole host of celebrities have signed up to support Christmas Jumper Day, including Jaime Winstone, Alex Scott, Thanyia Moore, Nicola Adams, Holly Willoughby, Ed Balls, Peter Andre, Kem Cetinay,...
Jaime Winstone supports Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day
Credit/Copyright: Tom Dymond
Expect virtual calls to be taken over by jumpers festooned with jingle bells, twinkling lights and sparkles galore; children ditching their school uniforms in favour of their daftest winter woollies and dogs rocking last year’s tinsel as the nation prepares for the annual fundraiser.
This year, a whole host of celebrities have signed up to support Christmas Jumper Day, including Jaime Winstone, Alex Scott, Thanyia Moore, Nicola Adams, Holly Willoughby, Ed Balls, Peter Andre, Kem Cetinay,...
- 11/16/2020
- Look to the Stars
UK-French co-production features Moe Dunford, Kate Dickie, Jaime Winstone and Alex Ferns in the cast.
Paris-based WTFilms has unveiled fresh sales on James Kermack’s action thriller Knuckledust, revolving around a mass killing at an underground elite fight club and starring Moe Dunford as the prime suspect opposite Kate Dickie as the chief investigator with other cast including Jaime Winstone and Alex Ferns.
The feature has pre-sold to Japan (At Entertainment), Italy (Koch Media), Russia (Volga), Middle East (Falcon Films), Latin America (California Filmes), South Korea (Lumix) and Taiwan (MovieCloud).
As previously announced, Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired North American...
Paris-based WTFilms has unveiled fresh sales on James Kermack’s action thriller Knuckledust, revolving around a mass killing at an underground elite fight club and starring Moe Dunford as the prime suspect opposite Kate Dickie as the chief investigator with other cast including Jaime Winstone and Alex Ferns.
The feature has pre-sold to Japan (At Entertainment), Italy (Koch Media), Russia (Volga), Middle East (Falcon Films), Latin America (California Filmes), South Korea (Lumix) and Taiwan (MovieCloud).
As previously announced, Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired North American...
- 11/10/2020
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Samuel Goldwyn Films has picked up North American rights to James Kermack’s action thriller feature film Knuckledust, and is eyeing a release for later this year.
The movie stars Moe Dunford (Vikings), Kate Dickie (The Witch), Phil Davis (Face), Alex Ferns (Chernobyl), Olivier Richters (Black Widow), Jaime Winstone (Tomb Raider), Gethin Anthony (Game of Thrones) and Sebastien Foucan (Casino Royale).
In Knuckledust, police discover an elite fight club where they find seven underground levels, filled with the dead bodies of fighters from around the world. Only one man is found left alive. The task force has to work out if he’s a mass murderer or the lone survivor.
The deal was negotiated by Miles Fineburg on behalf of Samuel Goldwyn Films and Gregory Chambet of WTFilms on behalf of the filmmakers.
“Knuckledust is a truly unique and original action thriller. Samuel Goldwyn Films bringing Knuckledust to North...
The movie stars Moe Dunford (Vikings), Kate Dickie (The Witch), Phil Davis (Face), Alex Ferns (Chernobyl), Olivier Richters (Black Widow), Jaime Winstone (Tomb Raider), Gethin Anthony (Game of Thrones) and Sebastien Foucan (Casino Royale).
In Knuckledust, police discover an elite fight club where they find seven underground levels, filled with the dead bodies of fighters from around the world. Only one man is found left alive. The task force has to work out if he’s a mass murderer or the lone survivor.
The deal was negotiated by Miles Fineburg on behalf of Samuel Goldwyn Films and Gregory Chambet of WTFilms on behalf of the filmmakers.
“Knuckledust is a truly unique and original action thriller. Samuel Goldwyn Films bringing Knuckledust to North...
- 11/2/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Hurt by Paradise was nominated for the Michael Powell Award for Best British Feature Film at Edinburgh and for Best UK Feature Film at Raindance.
UK based Moviehouse Entertainment has taken on sales duties for Hurt By Paradise, the debut fiction feature from director, Greta Bellamacina, starring Jaime Winstone, Nicholas Rowe and Veronica Clifford.
Produced by Robert Montgomery and written by Bellamacina and Sadie Brown, the film follows the comedic adventures of a struggling poet and single mother (Bellamacina) and her friendship with her babysitter – a failed actress, played by Brown.
Hurt by Paradise was nominated for the Michael Powell...
UK based Moviehouse Entertainment has taken on sales duties for Hurt By Paradise, the debut fiction feature from director, Greta Bellamacina, starring Jaime Winstone, Nicholas Rowe and Veronica Clifford.
Produced by Robert Montgomery and written by Bellamacina and Sadie Brown, the film follows the comedic adventures of a struggling poet and single mother (Bellamacina) and her friendship with her babysitter – a failed actress, played by Brown.
Hurt by Paradise was nominated for the Michael Powell...
- 2/22/2020
- by 57¦Geoffrey Macnab¦41¦
- ScreenDaily
Here’s a first look at Moe Dunford (Vikings) and Kate Dickie (The Witch) in James Kermack’s action thriller Knuckledust.
Camille Rowe (Now Is Everything) also stars. In the pic, after the police are called to take down an elite underground fighting den, they get more than they bargained for when they discover seven levels of hell, filled with the dead bodies of multiple fighters, assassins and goons, with just one bloodied man still breathing. They have 90 minutes to find out if he’s the lone survivor or a multiple murderer.
Kermack (Hi-Lo Joe) wrote the screenplay and is reuniting with producers Julien Loeffler and Fabrice Smadja at Featuristic Films, with The Project producers Laurent Fumeron, Daniel Goroshko and Rodolphe Sanzé.
Film is being made in association with OneWorld Entertainment, Trigger Films and Onsight.
WTFilms is handling sales. Project is filming now in the UK and wraps on November 30.
Jaime Winstone,...
Camille Rowe (Now Is Everything) also stars. In the pic, after the police are called to take down an elite underground fighting den, they get more than they bargained for when they discover seven levels of hell, filled with the dead bodies of multiple fighters, assassins and goons, with just one bloodied man still breathing. They have 90 minutes to find out if he’s the lone survivor or a multiple murderer.
Kermack (Hi-Lo Joe) wrote the screenplay and is reuniting with producers Julien Loeffler and Fabrice Smadja at Featuristic Films, with The Project producers Laurent Fumeron, Daniel Goroshko and Rodolphe Sanzé.
Film is being made in association with OneWorld Entertainment, Trigger Films and Onsight.
WTFilms is handling sales. Project is filming now in the UK and wraps on November 30.
Jaime Winstone,...
- 11/9/2019
- by Tom Grater and Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
“Where is your plan” on climate change? That is the question posed by a host of British film, TV, and music stars in “One Lifetime,” a short film from Richard Curtis and Rankin for high-profile environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion.
“The End of the F***ing World” actor Alex Lawther, “Downton Abbey” star Jim Carter, “Harry Potter” actress Imelda Staunton, singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding and director Stephen Frears all appear.
“Four Weddings and a Funeral” filmmaker Curtis developed the concept for the film and iconic British photographer Rankin shot and produced it. Jordan Rossi directed.
The logo of Extinction Rebellion flashes on screen at the start of the film, which splices black and white and color segments and features on-screen graphics underscoring their demands.
British kids exhorting the authorities to tackle a climate emergency open and close the short. One holds a picture of an animal skull bearing the words “Tell the Truth.
“The End of the F***ing World” actor Alex Lawther, “Downton Abbey” star Jim Carter, “Harry Potter” actress Imelda Staunton, singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding and director Stephen Frears all appear.
“Four Weddings and a Funeral” filmmaker Curtis developed the concept for the film and iconic British photographer Rankin shot and produced it. Jordan Rossi directed.
The logo of Extinction Rebellion flashes on screen at the start of the film, which splices black and white and color segments and features on-screen graphics underscoring their demands.
British kids exhorting the authorities to tackle a climate emergency open and close the short. One holds a picture of an animal skull bearing the words “Tell the Truth.
- 11/3/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
"The photograph - what are the chances that you might find this?" Freestyle Digital Media has debuted an official trailer for an indie drama titled The Last Photograph, the latest feature film directed by actor / filmmaker Danny Huston. Huston also stars as a father who cherishes the last photo he has of him with his son before he was killed in a plane crash. "A moment of happiness caught on camera: father and son at a dinner together days before Christmas." But the photo is stolen, so he goes on a search to find the thieves and get it back. "Will his search help regain the sanity he lost on that murderous night?" The cast includes Johan Hauer-King, Stacy Martin, Sarita Choudhury, Vincent Regan, Michelle Ryan, and Jaime Winstone. This played at a few film festivals last year, and is getting a VOD release next month. Looks like an emotional...
- 8/14/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Lionsgate has unveiled the first trailer for British-Nigerian actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s feature directorial debut, “Farming,” a fascinating true story about a young black boy’s search for love and belonging within a savage skinhead subculture. Based on Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s own unbelievable story as a troubled youth in London, the title “Farming” refers to the practice of giving children over to informal fostering, which many Nigerian parents did in 1960s and 1970s Britain.
Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s parents, at the time students in 1967 London, gave him to a white working-class couple in Tilbury, which was then a fiercely insular, majority white dockside community. He was in constant danger of physical attack from local kids who, encouraged by their parents, nurtured a violent fear of black people.
Seeing his skin color as a burden, and actually thinking of himself as white, Akinnuoye-Agbaje developed a reputation for violence, eventually joining the local skinhead gang...
Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s parents, at the time students in 1967 London, gave him to a white working-class couple in Tilbury, which was then a fiercely insular, majority white dockside community. He was in constant danger of physical attack from local kids who, encouraged by their parents, nurtured a violent fear of black people.
Seeing his skin color as a burden, and actually thinking of himself as white, Akinnuoye-Agbaje developed a reputation for violence, eventually joining the local skinhead gang...
- 7/18/2019
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
"You ain't like them... You're better." Lionsgate UK has unveiled an official UK trailer for the indie drama Farming, which is the feature directorial debut of English actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. You will recognize Adewale as Killer Croc from Suicide Squad, or Algrim from Thor, or Heavy Duty from G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra, or Mr. Eko from "Lost" - now he's telling his own true story. Based on Adewale's childhood, Farming is about a young Nigerian boy who "farmed out" by his parents to a white British family in hopes of a better future. Instead, he becomes the feared leader of a white skinhead gang in 1980's England. The cast includes Damson Idris, Kate Beckinsale, John Dagleish, Jaime Winstone, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Genevieve Nnaji, as well as Adewale. Damn - this looks very powerful and brutally honest. Worth a watch. Here's the first official UK trailer for Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje's Farming,...
- 7/17/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Lionsgate has launched the first UK trailer for Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje hard-hitting directorial debut, ‘Farming’.
Written and directed By Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, the film stars Damson Idris, Kate Beckinsale, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, John Dagleish, Jaime Winstone, Ann Mitchell, Genevieve Nnaji, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Lee Ross and Zephan Amissah.
The film premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival and went on to win the ‘Michael Powell Award for Best British Feature Film’ at the 2019 Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Also in trailers – Noomi Rapace is a woman on the brink of madness in trailer for ‘Angel of Mine’
The film is released in UK cinemas October 11th
Farming Synopsis
Based on his own life story, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s Farming charts the extraordinary journey of a young fostered Nigerian boy who, struggling to find an identity, falls in with a skinhead gang in 1980’s England.
At six weeks old, Enitan (Zephan Amissah) is left in the care...
Written and directed By Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, the film stars Damson Idris, Kate Beckinsale, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, John Dagleish, Jaime Winstone, Ann Mitchell, Genevieve Nnaji, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Lee Ross and Zephan Amissah.
The film premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival and went on to win the ‘Michael Powell Award for Best British Feature Film’ at the 2019 Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Also in trailers – Noomi Rapace is a woman on the brink of madness in trailer for ‘Angel of Mine’
The film is released in UK cinemas October 11th
Farming Synopsis
Based on his own life story, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s Farming charts the extraordinary journey of a young fostered Nigerian boy who, struggling to find an identity, falls in with a skinhead gang in 1980’s England.
At six weeks old, Enitan (Zephan Amissah) is left in the care...
- 7/17/2019
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
“Best of British” streaming service BritBox is making further moves into original production, announcing a new multi-series collaboration with Oscar-nominated writer-producer Jeff Pope during its Television Critics Association panel on Saturday. BritBox will co-produce Pope’s new dramas “The Barking Murders” and “The Hatton Garden Heist” with the BBC.
“The Barking Murders” stars Stephen Merchant, Sheridan Smith and Jaime Winstone and is written by Neil McKay, who previously collaborated with Pope on 2017’s “The Moorside,” also starring Smith, and 2011 miniseries “Appropriate Adult.” The three-part factual drama, executive produced by Pope, focuses on the families of the victims of a convicted serial killer (Merchant). It is scheduled to start filming this spring and will air on BBC One in the U.K.
Written and created by Pope, “The Hatton Garden Heist” stars Timothy Spall in a crime drama that provides an inside look at the infamous London jewelry heist. The 2015 robbery...
“The Barking Murders” stars Stephen Merchant, Sheridan Smith and Jaime Winstone and is written by Neil McKay, who previously collaborated with Pope on 2017’s “The Moorside,” also starring Smith, and 2011 miniseries “Appropriate Adult.” The three-part factual drama, executive produced by Pope, focuses on the families of the victims of a convicted serial killer (Merchant). It is scheduled to start filming this spring and will air on BBC One in the U.K.
Written and created by Pope, “The Hatton Garden Heist” stars Timothy Spall in a crime drama that provides an inside look at the infamous London jewelry heist. The 2015 robbery...
- 2/9/2019
- by Robert Mitchell
- Variety Film + TV
BritBox, the U.S. streaming service operated by ITV and BBC Studios, has boarded two British crime dramas from Jeff Pope – The Barking Murders (w/t) and Timothy Spall-fronted The Hatton Garden Heist.
The digital platform, which recently surpassed the half million subscriber mark, revealed the new originals at TCA.
The Office co-creator and Hello Ladies star Stephen Merchant will star in The Barking Murders with The Huntsman: Winter’s War and Cleaning Up star Sheridan Smith and Donkey Punch star Jaime Winstone. The BBC One drama tells the story of the notorious Essex crime spree. Merchant plays serial rapist and killer Stephen Port, while Smith plays Sarah Sak, the mother of Anthony Walgate, his first victim. Winstone, daughter of Ray Winstone, plays Donna Taylor, sister of victim Jack Taylor.
Meanwhile, The Hatton Garden Heist is a four-part drama that takes a look inside the London jewelry heist. The ITV series,...
The digital platform, which recently surpassed the half million subscriber mark, revealed the new originals at TCA.
The Office co-creator and Hello Ladies star Stephen Merchant will star in The Barking Murders with The Huntsman: Winter’s War and Cleaning Up star Sheridan Smith and Donkey Punch star Jaime Winstone. The BBC One drama tells the story of the notorious Essex crime spree. Merchant plays serial rapist and killer Stephen Port, while Smith plays Sarah Sak, the mother of Anthony Walgate, his first victim. Winstone, daughter of Ray Winstone, plays Donna Taylor, sister of victim Jack Taylor.
Meanwhile, The Hatton Garden Heist is a four-part drama that takes a look inside the London jewelry heist. The ITV series,...
- 2/9/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Office co-creator and Hello Ladies star Stephen Merchant will topline British crime drama The Barking Murders.
Merchant, who is also starring in forthcoming wrestling feature Fighting with My Family, will star alongside The Huntsman: Winter’s War and Cleaning Up star Sheridan Smith and Donkey Punch star Jaime Winstone in the factual drama. Deadline understands a U.S. deal is set to be revealed imminently. The series, which will commence filming this spring, is written by Jeff Pope and Neil McKay, the team behind The Moorside and Appropriate Adult.
The BBC One drama tells the story of the notorious Essex crime spree. Merchant plays serial rapist and killer Stephen Port, while Smith plays Sarah Sak, the mother of Anthony Walgate, his first victim. Winstone, daughter of Ray Winstone, plays Donna Taylor, sister of victim Jack Taylor.
The series, which is directed by David Blair (Reg), tell the story from the point of view of the families of Port’s victims...
Merchant, who is also starring in forthcoming wrestling feature Fighting with My Family, will star alongside The Huntsman: Winter’s War and Cleaning Up star Sheridan Smith and Donkey Punch star Jaime Winstone in the factual drama. Deadline understands a U.S. deal is set to be revealed imminently. The series, which will commence filming this spring, is written by Jeff Pope and Neil McKay, the team behind The Moorside and Appropriate Adult.
The BBC One drama tells the story of the notorious Essex crime spree. Merchant plays serial rapist and killer Stephen Port, while Smith plays Sarah Sak, the mother of Anthony Walgate, his first victim. Winstone, daughter of Ray Winstone, plays Donna Taylor, sister of victim Jack Taylor.
The series, which is directed by David Blair (Reg), tell the story from the point of view of the families of Port’s victims...
- 2/9/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate U.K. has acquired “Farming,” one of several international deals for Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s directorial debut, which had its world premiere in the Discovery Section at the Toronto Film Festival. HanWay Films, which is handling sales, has also closed deals with Ad Vitam in France, September Films in the Benelux region, Icon in Australasia, and Cdc in Latin America and South Korea.
“Farming” starts out in the 1960s and follows Enitan, a young Nigerian boy played by newcomer Damson Idris. He is farmed out by his parents to a white British family in the hope of giving him a better future. Kate Beckinsale plays Enitan’s foster mother; John Dagleish, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jaime Winstone, and Genevieve Nnaji also star.
“The film happened when it was actually meant to in society,” Akinnuoye-Agbaje recently told Variety about the long-gestating, semi-autobiographical project. “Now we’re in a time when diverse voices have a platform.
“Farming” starts out in the 1960s and follows Enitan, a young Nigerian boy played by newcomer Damson Idris. He is farmed out by his parents to a white British family in the hope of giving him a better future. Kate Beckinsale plays Enitan’s foster mother; John Dagleish, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jaime Winstone, and Genevieve Nnaji also star.
“The film happened when it was actually meant to in society,” Akinnuoye-Agbaje recently told Variety about the long-gestating, semi-autobiographical project. “Now we’re in a time when diverse voices have a platform.
- 9/17/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
The film is Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s feature debut.
Lionsgate has taken UK rights to Farming, the feature debut of Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, in a deal struck with UK-based sales company Hanway Films.
Farming premiered in the Discovery section at this month’s Toronto International Film Festival. Screen revealed a first look at the project in November last year.
Hanway has also closed deals on the title for France (Ad Vitam), Benelux (September Films), Australia and New Zealand (Icon), Latin American and South Korea (Cdc), China (Lemon Tree Media Company Limited), Greece (Odeon), Portugal (Outsider), former Yugoslavia (Discovery), Singapore (Shaw), Middle East...
Lionsgate has taken UK rights to Farming, the feature debut of Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, in a deal struck with UK-based sales company Hanway Films.
Farming premiered in the Discovery section at this month’s Toronto International Film Festival. Screen revealed a first look at the project in November last year.
Hanway has also closed deals on the title for France (Ad Vitam), Benelux (September Films), Australia and New Zealand (Icon), Latin American and South Korea (Cdc), China (Lemon Tree Media Company Limited), Greece (Odeon), Portugal (Outsider), former Yugoslavia (Discovery), Singapore (Shaw), Middle East...
- 9/17/2018
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate UK has acquired UK rights to writer and director Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s autobiographical feature debut Farming, which debuted at Toronto.
The film follows Enitan (Damson Idris), a young Nigerian ‘farmed out’ by his parents to a white British family in hopes of giving him a better future. But Enitan falls in with the wrong crowd and becomes the feared leader of a white skinhead gang.
The deal was negotiated between Lionsgate UK’s CEO Zygi Kamasa and Gabrielle Stewart from HanWay Films. HanWay has also closed deals with Ad Vitam (France), September Films (Benelux), Icon (Australia and New Zealand), Cdc (Latin America and South Korea), Lemon Tree Media Company Limited (China), Odeon (Greece), Outsider (Portugal), Discovery (Ex-Yugoslavia), Shaw (Singapore), Front Row (Middle East), Bg FilmCilik (Turkey). Wme Endeavor Content is overseeing the U.S. sale with CAA and HanWay.
Kate Beckinsale, John Dagleish, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jaime Winstone, Genevieve Nnaji...
The film follows Enitan (Damson Idris), a young Nigerian ‘farmed out’ by his parents to a white British family in hopes of giving him a better future. But Enitan falls in with the wrong crowd and becomes the feared leader of a white skinhead gang.
The deal was negotiated between Lionsgate UK’s CEO Zygi Kamasa and Gabrielle Stewart from HanWay Films. HanWay has also closed deals with Ad Vitam (France), September Films (Benelux), Icon (Australia and New Zealand), Cdc (Latin America and South Korea), Lemon Tree Media Company Limited (China), Odeon (Greece), Outsider (Portugal), Discovery (Ex-Yugoslavia), Shaw (Singapore), Front Row (Middle East), Bg FilmCilik (Turkey). Wme Endeavor Content is overseeing the U.S. sale with CAA and HanWay.
Kate Beckinsale, John Dagleish, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jaime Winstone, Genevieve Nnaji...
- 9/17/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Lost alum Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is getting personal in his directorial debut feature, Farming, which he also wrote. Premiering September 8 at the Toronto Film Festival, the film is inspired Akinnuoye-Agbaje real-life experience with the practice of farming, a term used in the 60s in reference to Nigerian immigrants coming to Britain who would foster their children out to poor white working-class families in order to create a better opportunity for themselves. Once they had accomplished what they set out to do, they would pick up their children and return to Africa to rebuild their lives.
Kate Beckinsale and Snowfall’s Damson Idris portray a foster mother and child relationship which, from the preview, is not without contention.
Here’s the synopsis: At six weeks old, Enitan (Idris) is left in the care of a white working-class family in the dock-town of Tilbury, in Essex. His new surrogate mother, Ingrid (Beckinsale), makes for a complex,...
Kate Beckinsale and Snowfall’s Damson Idris portray a foster mother and child relationship which, from the preview, is not without contention.
Here’s the synopsis: At six weeks old, Enitan (Idris) is left in the care of a white working-class family in the dock-town of Tilbury, in Essex. His new surrogate mother, Ingrid (Beckinsale), makes for a complex,...
- 9/5/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
The story of Britain’s Olympic-winning ice-dancing pair Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will be told in a TV drama for ITV in the U.K. Will Tudor (“Game of Thrones”) will play Dean and Poppy Lee Friar (“Ackley Bridge”) portrays Torvill in the 120-minute drama, which Endemol Shine will sell internationally.
The film will track the artistic and personal relationship between the two skaters, who were British, European, world and Olympic champions in their discipline. They were national heroes in the U.K., with 24 million viewers at home tuning in to their 1984 Olympics win.
Endemol Shine-backed Darlow Smithson will make the ice-dance drama, which was written by William Ivory (“Made in Dagenham”). The TV movie will also star Anita Dobson (“EastEnders”) as Torvill’s first coach, and Stephen Tompkinson (“The Split”) as her father.
Ivory interviewed his subjects at length and said: “Chris and Jayne are such fascinating characters:...
The film will track the artistic and personal relationship between the two skaters, who were British, European, world and Olympic champions in their discipline. They were national heroes in the U.K., with 24 million viewers at home tuning in to their 1984 Olympics win.
Endemol Shine-backed Darlow Smithson will make the ice-dance drama, which was written by William Ivory (“Made in Dagenham”). The TV movie will also star Anita Dobson (“EastEnders”) as Torvill’s first coach, and Stephen Tompkinson (“The Split”) as her father.
Ivory interviewed his subjects at length and said: “Chris and Jayne are such fascinating characters:...
- 7/24/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
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