In Chiara Malta and Sébastien Laudenbach’s Chicken for Linda!, Paulette (Clotilde Hesme) feels guilty about punishing her eight-year-old daughter, Linda (Mélinée Leclerc), for something she didn’t do. To make things up to Linda, Paulette agrees to prepare the dish that was her late husband’s specialty: chicken with peppers. The day of the dinner, though, coincides with a widespread strike, closing all the grocery stores across town and forcing Paulette, with Linda in tow, to improvise. What follows is a charming, madcap race to the dinner table that manages to rope in bumbling cops, a determined older sister, and live poultry.
Chicken for Linda! is beautifully animated in a style that has its roots in the hand-painted aesthetic of Laudenbach’s 2016 film The Girl Without Hands, though it feels completely distinctive. The characters are given cartoonish features through prominent black lines and single colors to distinguish them; Linda...
Chicken for Linda! is beautifully animated in a style that has its roots in the hand-painted aesthetic of Laudenbach’s 2016 film The Girl Without Hands, though it feels completely distinctive. The characters are given cartoonish features through prominent black lines and single colors to distinguish them; Linda...
- 3/31/2024
- by Steven Scaife
- Slant Magazine
As the end of the 20th century came to a close, traditional 2D animation seemed to be dying along with it. But while Disney Renaissance films are often remembered by nostalgic Millennials as the last great ride of hand-drawn animation, their grand, sweeping scale was actually made possible by blending old-school techniques with brand new technology. In the ballroom scene from 1991's "Beauty and the Beast," a hand-drawn Belle and Beast waltz against the spinning backdrop of a CG-animated ballroom; the heart-stopping stampede in 1994's "The Lion King" has a traditionally-animated Simba fleeing from computer-animated wildebeest.
The balance soon tipped over in favor of the completely CG animation that dominates today. But somewhere between the release of "Toy Story" and "Shrek," a British studio called Aardman Animations ambitiously embarked on its first feature film: a poultry-themed spin on "The Great Escape" called "Chicken Run." With a final tally of $227.7 million at the global box office,...
The balance soon tipped over in favor of the completely CG animation that dominates today. But somewhere between the release of "Toy Story" and "Shrek," a British studio called Aardman Animations ambitiously embarked on its first feature film: a poultry-themed spin on "The Great Escape" called "Chicken Run." With a final tally of $227.7 million at the global box office,...
- 11/15/2023
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
We present our red carpet interviews for Hammer Films’ modern interpretation of Doctor Jekyll. Directed by Joe Stephenson the cast includes Eddie Izzard, Scott Chambers, Lindsay Duncan and Simon Callow.
The film will be released with perfect timing in the UK on the 27th of October, 2023. Sarah Cook and Colin Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.
Doctor Jekyll Premiere Interviews
We also had the chance to speak to two Hammer Horror icons, Caron Gardner and Valerie Leon.
Plot:
A modern interpretation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella ‘The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the movie is a reimagining of the classic story starring Eddie Izzard who plays Dr. Nina Jekyll, a recluse who finds friendship with her newly hired help, Rob, played by emerging actor Scott Chambers (“Chicken”). They must work together to prevent Hyde from destroying her life.
The post Doctor Jekyll Premiere Interviews: Eddie Izzard,...
The film will be released with perfect timing in the UK on the 27th of October, 2023. Sarah Cook and Colin Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.
Doctor Jekyll Premiere Interviews
We also had the chance to speak to two Hammer Horror icons, Caron Gardner and Valerie Leon.
Plot:
A modern interpretation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella ‘The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the movie is a reimagining of the classic story starring Eddie Izzard who plays Dr. Nina Jekyll, a recluse who finds friendship with her newly hired help, Rob, played by emerging actor Scott Chambers (“Chicken”). They must work together to prevent Hyde from destroying her life.
The post Doctor Jekyll Premiere Interviews: Eddie Izzard,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Hammer Films Annoucnes October Release for Doctor Jekyll: "Hammer Films is thrilled to announce the theatrical release of B Good Picture Company’s Doctor Jekyll exclusively in UK cinemas from 27 October 2023.
Directed by Joe Stephenson featuring an impressive cast including Eddie Izzard, Scott Chambers, Lindsay Duncan and Simon Callow, Doctor Jekyll’s UK-wide release marks the first release for the recently resurrected Hammer, following its acquisition by theatre and entertainment mogul John Gore.
Bringing a modern twist to the critically adored tale, Doctor Jekyll will receive its red-carpet premiere at London’s iconic Odeon Leicester Square on 11 October. The film was also selected to play at FrightFest London 2023 where an initial cut of the film was screened as part of the festival’s line-up.
A modern interpretation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella ‘The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Doctor Jekyll, is a reimagining of the...
Directed by Joe Stephenson featuring an impressive cast including Eddie Izzard, Scott Chambers, Lindsay Duncan and Simon Callow, Doctor Jekyll’s UK-wide release marks the first release for the recently resurrected Hammer, following its acquisition by theatre and entertainment mogul John Gore.
Bringing a modern twist to the critically adored tale, Doctor Jekyll will receive its red-carpet premiere at London’s iconic Odeon Leicester Square on 11 October. The film was also selected to play at FrightFest London 2023 where an initial cut of the film was screened as part of the festival’s line-up.
A modern interpretation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella ‘The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Doctor Jekyll, is a reimagining of the...
- 9/17/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
With so many streaming services on the market, sometimes it’s the little things that keep you coming back to your streamer of choice. Whether that’s the colors on the menu, the sound it makes when you click on a new tile, or the selection of avatars available for your individual profile. With the launch of Warner Bros. Discovery’s new and improved streaming service Max coming next week, the company has announced a truly massive list of avatars that will be available starting Tuesday, May 23 when HBO Max and discovery+ essentially are merged into a single platform.
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Wbd says that when all of HBO Max’s library is joined by the majority of discovery+’s content, there will be twice as many titles available as before, and Max’s profiles will...
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Wbd says that when all of HBO Max’s library is joined by the majority of discovery+’s content, there will be twice as many titles available as before, and Max’s profiles will...
- 5/18/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Chicken Soup For The Soul, owner of Redbox, Crackle and Screenvision and the self-described largest purveyor of content to” value-conscious consumers,” saw sales soar to $110 million in the first quarter from $29 million. Tvod revenue is picking up, CEO Bill Rouhana told Wall Streeters, a precursor to a run on Redbox movie kiosks given the improved Hollywood pipeline.
The company has a rocky start to 2023. It announced its fourth-quarter and full-year numbers March 31, just six weeks ago, to coincide with a capital raise aimed at seeing it through a challenging time. But now “the movies are here,” Rouhana said on a call after earnings. He said 27 major theatrical releases will cycle through between May and July — “exactly what we were looking for since we took over Redbox.”
Chicken Soup acquired Redbox in a $375 million-deal in August of 2022.
Quarterly losses ballooned to $58 million from $14 million on higher costs. Rouhana noted the numbers...
The company has a rocky start to 2023. It announced its fourth-quarter and full-year numbers March 31, just six weeks ago, to coincide with a capital raise aimed at seeing it through a challenging time. But now “the movies are here,” Rouhana said on a call after earnings. He said 27 major theatrical releases will cycle through between May and July — “exactly what we were looking for since we took over Redbox.”
Chicken Soup acquired Redbox in a $375 million-deal in August of 2022.
Quarterly losses ballooned to $58 million from $14 million on higher costs. Rouhana noted the numbers...
- 5/15/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Director Joe Stephenson’s Doctor Jekyll, “a modern interpretation” of Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1886 novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, wrapped production over a year ago, and while we continue to wait to hear when we’re going to have a chance to see the movie, Fangoria has unveiled a new image that shows gender fluid comedian/actor Eddie Izzard (The Lost Symbol) as Doctor Nina Jekyll. You can take a look at the image on the Fangoria website, or at the bottom of this article.
Stephenson developed Doctor Jekyll with first-time writer Dan Kelly-Mulhern during the UK lockdown. The story they crafted follows the reclusive Nina Jekyll finding friendship with her newly hired help, Rob. They must work together to prevent Hyde from destroying her life.
Rob is played by Scott Chambers, who worked with Stephenson on the film Chicken. Also in the cast are...
Stephenson developed Doctor Jekyll with first-time writer Dan Kelly-Mulhern during the UK lockdown. The story they crafted follows the reclusive Nina Jekyll finding friendship with her newly hired help, Rob. They must work together to prevent Hyde from destroying her life.
Rob is played by Scott Chambers, who worked with Stephenson on the film Chicken. Also in the cast are...
- 5/2/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Eddie Izzard stars in the upcoming Doctor Jekyll from Hammer Studios, and our friends over at Fangoria have shared an exclusive first-look image with us this afternoon.
Director Joe Stephenson tells Fangoria, “There’ve been over 100 cinematic adaptations of Stevenson’s novella, but there has never been a trans Dr. Jekyll. There seem to be some assumptions that because Nina is a trans character, we are somehow going to make it about gender. That is not the case; the themes of our film are true to the original work.”
Check out your first look at Eddie Izzard in the new Doctor Jekyll movie below.
As previously announced, Emmy winner Eddie Izzard stars as Dr. Nina Jekyll in the Hammer Studios/B Good Picture Company feature film Doctor Jekyll, a modern interpretation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s iconic novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. Scott Chambers co-stars, with Lindsay Duncan,...
Director Joe Stephenson tells Fangoria, “There’ve been over 100 cinematic adaptations of Stevenson’s novella, but there has never been a trans Dr. Jekyll. There seem to be some assumptions that because Nina is a trans character, we are somehow going to make it about gender. That is not the case; the themes of our film are true to the original work.”
Check out your first look at Eddie Izzard in the new Doctor Jekyll movie below.
As previously announced, Emmy winner Eddie Izzard stars as Dr. Nina Jekyll in the Hammer Studios/B Good Picture Company feature film Doctor Jekyll, a modern interpretation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s iconic novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. Scott Chambers co-stars, with Lindsay Duncan,...
- 5/1/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
As the calendar turns to May, the world’s largest streaming service is set to introduce a slew of new titles to the service. Perhaps most anticipated will be “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” when it debuts on May 4. Young Queen Charlotte’s marriage to King George of England sparks an epic love story and transforms high society in Netflix’s “Bridgerton” universe prequel. India Amarteifio plays Young Queen Charlotte.
Check out the trailer for “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story”:
In the first series role of his career, Arnold Schwarzenegger plays an undercover CIA operative ready to enjoy retirement. However, when he discovers a family secret, he is forced to go back into the field for one last job. What he doesn’t know is that his daughter — also a CIA operative — is on the case. The action comedy “Fubar” is set to debut on the service on May...
Check out the trailer for “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story”:
In the first series role of his career, Arnold Schwarzenegger plays an undercover CIA operative ready to enjoy retirement. However, when he discovers a family secret, he is forced to go back into the field for one last job. What he doesn’t know is that his daughter — also a CIA operative — is on the case. The action comedy “Fubar” is set to debut on the service on May...
- 4/28/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Here’s the latest episode of the The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.
For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro budget indie films to bigger budget studio films and everything in-between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their film making experiences from directors, writers, producers, screenwriters, actors, cinematographers and distributors.
The Filmmaker’s Podcast #335: ‘The Last of Us’ – Making the hit TV...
For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro budget indie films to bigger budget studio films and everything in-between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their film making experiences from directors, writers, producers, screenwriters, actors, cinematographers and distributors.
The Filmmaker’s Podcast #335: ‘The Last of Us’ – Making the hit TV...
- 4/24/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
There is a scene in the middle of The Last Shift in which our two main characters–Stanley (Richard Jenkins) and Jevon (Shane Paul McGhie)–get into an argument regarding the tragic fate of a young African-American student who was killed many years before at the local high school. It’s the scene that seems to encapsulate the movie best. Jevon is a young, African-American man himself with dreams of being a writer. Stanley is quite a bit older, saddled with a sick mother down in Florida. He’s very proud of the work he does at Oscar’s Chicken and Fish, a fast-food joint in the middle of this small town of Albion, Michigan. After thirty-eight years, Stanley is retiring and passing off the reins of the graveyard shift to Jevon, who at first can’t be bothered to care.
It’s a promising premise that never really cashes in.
It’s a promising premise that never really cashes in.
- 2/3/2020
- by Dan Mecca
- The Film Stage
Fox is hardly masking its intentions when it comes to its future.
The network has ordered a “Masked Singer” spinoff series called “The Masked Dancer,” inspired by the segment from “The Ellen Show.” The announcement was made at Fox’s Television Critics Association day in Pasadena, coupled with the news that Ellen DeGeneres herself is on board as an executive producer.
Season 2 of “The Masked Singer” continued to top ratings charts in 2019, and Fox has placed the season 3 premiere of the popular music competition series after the Super Bowl on Feb. 2.
“We’re still blown away by ‘The Masked Singer”s massive impact on pop culture, but when Ellen debuted her own inventive segment, ‘The Masked Dancer,’ on her show, we were truly amazed,” said Rob Wade, president of alternative entertainment and specials at Fox Entertainment. “We are thrilled to partner with Ellen on this new format and take ‘The...
The network has ordered a “Masked Singer” spinoff series called “The Masked Dancer,” inspired by the segment from “The Ellen Show.” The announcement was made at Fox’s Television Critics Association day in Pasadena, coupled with the news that Ellen DeGeneres herself is on board as an executive producer.
Season 2 of “The Masked Singer” continued to top ratings charts in 2019, and Fox has placed the season 3 premiere of the popular music competition series after the Super Bowl on Feb. 2.
“We’re still blown away by ‘The Masked Singer”s massive impact on pop culture, but when Ellen debuted her own inventive segment, ‘The Masked Dancer,’ on her show, we were truly amazed,” said Rob Wade, president of alternative entertainment and specials at Fox Entertainment. “We are thrilled to partner with Ellen on this new format and take ‘The...
- 1/7/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Landmark Studio Group has put in development Flagrant, an original dramedy series with Michael Rapaport set to star and executive produce. Peter Hoare and Pete Correale will serve as co-writers and showrunners. The project is among the first set at Landmark, co-funded by Chicken Soup For the Soul Entertainment and Cole Strategic Partners, following its launch last month.
In Flagrant, twenty years after he was caught throwing a game and gambling on his own team, a disgraced college basketball player gets an unlikely shot at redemption. He fled Queens, NY decades ago to get away from the stigma of the scandal, but he’s now asked to come home and fill in as coach for a currently-failing team, at the same school he famously sold down the river decades ago.
Landmark...
In Flagrant, twenty years after he was caught throwing a game and gambling on his own team, a disgraced college basketball player gets an unlikely shot at redemption. He fled Queens, NY decades ago to get away from the stigma of the scandal, but he’s now asked to come home and fill in as coach for a currently-failing team, at the same school he famously sold down the river decades ago.
Landmark...
- 11/20/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Natalia Janoszek who hails from Poland is excited about her first Bollywood outing- a Hindi feature film titled Chicken Curry Law. Natalia will be sharing screen space with powerhouse performers like Ashutosh Rana and Makarand Deshpande who are playing pivotal roles.
Natalia will be seen playing the role of a foreign national who travels to India in search of a livelihood and gets brutally raped. Her fight for justice and tryst with the Indian legal system forms the major part of the narrative. The story throws light on the deep-rooted social problem of women?s safety and her character?s uphill battle with the legal system throw light on law- politics nexus, corruption and blatant violation of human rights.
Talking about Natalia Janoszek's role, she said, "I am excited for the release of this film as it is a highly relevant topic in today's times not just in India but all over the world.
Natalia will be seen playing the role of a foreign national who travels to India in search of a livelihood and gets brutally raped. Her fight for justice and tryst with the Indian legal system forms the major part of the narrative. The story throws light on the deep-rooted social problem of women?s safety and her character?s uphill battle with the legal system throw light on law- politics nexus, corruption and blatant violation of human rights.
Talking about Natalia Janoszek's role, she said, "I am excited for the release of this film as it is a highly relevant topic in today's times not just in India but all over the world.
- 8/7/2019
- GlamSham
Exclusive: Independent boards doc about the life and career of acting legend Ian McKellen.
London-based sales and production outfit Independent has boarded feature documentary McKellen: Playing The Part and will introduce the title to buyers at Cannes.
Watch an exclusive first clip below, or click here to watch on mobile.
Joe Stephenson (Chicken) is directing the feature about the life of revered English actor Ian McKellen, whose career has spanned nearly 50 years and has seen him Oscar nominated for roles in Gods And Monsters and The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring.
The film, which is based around an exclusive 14-hour interview with McKellen, will also feature archive material of the actor’s early work, and never-before-seen photography from McKellen’s private collection.
English singer-songwriter Peter Gabriel has written music for the film, which also features the likes of Luke Evans, Frances Barber, Adam Brown, Scott Chambers, Milo Parker and [link...
London-based sales and production outfit Independent has boarded feature documentary McKellen: Playing The Part and will introduce the title to buyers at Cannes.
Watch an exclusive first clip below, or click here to watch on mobile.
Joe Stephenson (Chicken) is directing the feature about the life of revered English actor Ian McKellen, whose career has spanned nearly 50 years and has seen him Oscar nominated for roles in Gods And Monsters and The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring.
The film, which is based around an exclusive 14-hour interview with McKellen, will also feature archive material of the actor’s early work, and never-before-seen photography from McKellen’s private collection.
English singer-songwriter Peter Gabriel has written music for the film, which also features the likes of Luke Evans, Frances Barber, Adam Brown, Scott Chambers, Milo Parker and [link...
- 4/28/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
A journey into blindness, strange magic from Japan, and an Iranian spine-tingler are among the year’s must-sees
• Observer critics’ reviews of the year in full
Every year we hear the same horror story; that cinema is overrun by formulaic franchise fodder, with nothing but superheroes and sequels on display. Yet turn your attention away from the monotony of the multiplexes, where the dreary Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and the disappointing Suicide Squad may rule the roost, and the picture is quite different. At independent cinemas around the UK, we are constantly reminded of the stunning breadth and scope of modern movies, thanks to films such as Peter Middleton and James Spinney’s electrifying Notes on Blindness, an exceptional sensory experience, based on the audiotape memoirs of theologian John M Hull.
Notes on Blindness was just one of several superb homemade indie pics released in the UK this year.
• Observer critics’ reviews of the year in full
Every year we hear the same horror story; that cinema is overrun by formulaic franchise fodder, with nothing but superheroes and sequels on display. Yet turn your attention away from the monotony of the multiplexes, where the dreary Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and the disappointing Suicide Squad may rule the roost, and the picture is quite different. At independent cinemas around the UK, we are constantly reminded of the stunning breadth and scope of modern movies, thanks to films such as Peter Middleton and James Spinney’s electrifying Notes on Blindness, an exceptional sensory experience, based on the audiotape memoirs of theologian John M Hull.
Notes on Blindness was just one of several superb homemade indie pics released in the UK this year.
- 12/4/2016
- by Mark Kermode
- The Guardian - Film News
Just when they thought they were safe... revenge pays them a visit. Fox Trap will be released in the Us and UK on DVD and Digital in February of 2017, and we have the exclusive reveal of the film's poster and several stills. Also in today's Highlights: Mondo's The Greasy Strangler items, a Q&A with Pandorica director Tom Paton, UK release details for Let's Be Evil, and info on The Truncated Nightmare Hour: Live! podcast.
Exclusive Fox Trap Poster and Stills: "After a terrible accident leaving a young girl disabled, eight years later the group responsible are invited to a remote manor house in the countryside for a class reunion. Little do they know, they are being targeted by a masked maniac hell bent on revenge.
The cast includes Klariza Clayton (Harry Brown, Blood Money, Skins), Scott Chambers (Chicken, Hush, The Hippopotamus), Alex Sawyer (House of Anubis), Kate Greer, Becky Fletcher,...
Exclusive Fox Trap Poster and Stills: "After a terrible accident leaving a young girl disabled, eight years later the group responsible are invited to a remote manor house in the countryside for a class reunion. Little do they know, they are being targeted by a masked maniac hell bent on revenge.
The cast includes Klariza Clayton (Harry Brown, Blood Money, Skins), Scott Chambers (Chicken, Hush, The Hippopotamus), Alex Sawyer (House of Anubis), Kate Greer, Becky Fletcher,...
- 10/5/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Scott Chambers gives a detailed and affecting performance as a young man with learning difficulties
This very affecting feature debut from director Joe Stephenson, adapted from Freddie Machin’s play by Chris New, centres on a teenager with learning difficulties (Scott Chambers, superb) who communicates more easily with animals – both dead and alive – than with people. Living in a caravan with his volatile and violent brother Polly (a convincingly wired Morgan Watkins), 15-year-old Richard befriends Yasmin Paige’s Annabel, whose family owns the land they live on. With its clash of natural beauty and societal disorder, Chicken nods towards the template of Ken Loach’s Kes, with Richard doting on pet hen Fiona, a symbol of his own flightless yet nurturing plight. Like the young Leonardo DiCaprio in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Chambers’s performance has tuning-fork precision, his slightly skewed physical movements and scattershot speech creating a childlike...
This very affecting feature debut from director Joe Stephenson, adapted from Freddie Machin’s play by Chris New, centres on a teenager with learning difficulties (Scott Chambers, superb) who communicates more easily with animals – both dead and alive – than with people. Living in a caravan with his volatile and violent brother Polly (a convincingly wired Morgan Watkins), 15-year-old Richard befriends Yasmin Paige’s Annabel, whose family owns the land they live on. With its clash of natural beauty and societal disorder, Chicken nods towards the template of Ken Loach’s Kes, with Richard doting on pet hen Fiona, a symbol of his own flightless yet nurturing plight. Like the young Leonardo DiCaprio in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Chambers’s performance has tuning-fork precision, his slightly skewed physical movements and scattershot speech creating a childlike...
- 5/22/2016
- by Mark Kermode, Observer film critic
- The Guardian - Film News
★★★★☆ In an age of Marvel multiplex hegemony, Chicken - from London-based filmmaker Joe Stephenson - is the kind of low-budget British indie which restores faith in cinema as a means of genuine storytelling with well-rounded, engaging characters. Receiving a glowing endorsement from none other than Sir Ian McKellen, this debut feature needs no further introduction but announces the arrival of a promising young director with a tale of acceptance, hardship and perseverance which reaches far beyond its insular location.
- 5/18/2016
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
A new TV spot has been released for The Purge: Election Year, an upcoming flick from Universal Pictures. Also in this round-up: release details for Scream Factory’s Collector’s Edition Blu-ray of Raising Cain and a trailer for Blood Money.
The Purge: Election Year: “Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.
It’s been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent.
The Purge: Election Year: “Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.
It’s been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent.
- 2/26/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Inspired by the 1982 slasher directed by Juan Piquer Simón, the Pieces shirts from Fright Rags are back and available to order now. Also: details on the new add-ons for Fallout 4, release info for Horror Movie A Day: The Book, a Road Games trailer, new Fox Trap images, and Indiegogo details for Still.
Fright Rags' Pieces Shirt: From Fright Rags: “Pieces is Back! Official Pieces shirts are In-stock and Ready To Ship! Only at Fright-Rags.com
Available in Guys (S-5X), Girls (S-2X) and Hoodies (S-3X). Art by Justin Osbourn.
Shop Now! : https://www.fright-rags.com/collections/pieces”
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Fallout 4 Add-Ons: Press Release: "Since Fallout 4 launched, we’ve been blown away by your support for the game. It stands as our most successful title ever and that couldn’t have happened without you. It’s been truly inspiring, the stories, images, and experiences that you’ve created. And...
Fright Rags' Pieces Shirt: From Fright Rags: “Pieces is Back! Official Pieces shirts are In-stock and Ready To Ship! Only at Fright-Rags.com
Available in Guys (S-5X), Girls (S-2X) and Hoodies (S-3X). Art by Justin Osbourn.
Shop Now! : https://www.fright-rags.com/collections/pieces”
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Fallout 4 Add-Ons: Press Release: "Since Fallout 4 launched, we’ve been blown away by your support for the game. It stands as our most successful title ever and that couldn’t have happened without you. It’s been truly inspiring, the stories, images, and experiences that you’ve created. And...
- 2/17/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Exclusive: Korean sales agent has taken international rights to Joe Stephenson’s directorial debut.
Seoul-based sales agent Mirovision has picked up international rights outside of the UK to Joe Stephenson’s Chicken.
Starring Scott Chambers, Morgan Watkins and Yasmin Paige, the feature debut premiered at last year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival. It also screened at the Busan International Film Festival where Mirovision founder Jason Chae met the filmmakers.
Based on Freddie Machin’s stage play of the same name, the film revolves around an optimistic teenager with learning difficulties, his abusive older brother and the older girl he falls in love with. The play was adapted for the screen by Chris New.
“The film is a fresh, impressive debut and we’re very pleased to have come on board for world sales,” said Chae. “We hope to start picking up more English-language titles. Our aim is to work with new talents and help them in the...
Seoul-based sales agent Mirovision has picked up international rights outside of the UK to Joe Stephenson’s Chicken.
Starring Scott Chambers, Morgan Watkins and Yasmin Paige, the feature debut premiered at last year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival. It also screened at the Busan International Film Festival where Mirovision founder Jason Chae met the filmmakers.
Based on Freddie Machin’s stage play of the same name, the film revolves around an optimistic teenager with learning difficulties, his abusive older brother and the older girl he falls in love with. The play was adapted for the screen by Chris New.
“The film is a fresh, impressive debut and we’re very pleased to have come on board for world sales,” said Chae. “We hope to start picking up more English-language titles. Our aim is to work with new talents and help them in the...
- 2/14/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
“Rotten” doesn’t begin to describe the stench emanating from the state of Denmark in “Men & Chicken,” the latest — and by far most difficult to classify — feature from director Anders Thomas Jensen, best known abroad for his screenwriting collaborations with Oscar winner Susanne Bier. This staggering account of family dysfunction, secret-hoarding and tragedy on the far fringes of Danish society actually hews much closer to Jensen’s previous dark-comedy directorial efforts “Flickering Lights” and “Adam’s Apples,” being a bizarre parable of five ill-mannered and grotesquely disfigured half-brothers brought together by their father’s death. sure to perplex the gonzo-amenable audience most apt to embrace it abroad.
Beginning with the glowing good cheer of a fairy tale, but quick to reveal the sinister social satire that undermines its misleadingly whimsical opening narration, “Men & Chicken” presents two brothers, Elias and Gabriel (David Dencik), who have nothing in common but their generally disheveled appearance,...
Beginning with the glowing good cheer of a fairy tale, but quick to reveal the sinister social satire that undermines its misleadingly whimsical opening narration, “Men & Chicken” presents two brothers, Elias and Gabriel (David Dencik), who have nothing in common but their generally disheveled appearance,...
- 7/16/2015
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
★★★☆☆ The debut feature from Joe Stephenson, Chicken (2015) - premièring at the Edinburgh International Film Festival - is based on the stage play of the same name with an adapted screenplay co-written by original author Freddie Machin and Weekend (2011) actor Chris New. After a shaky start, this British drama set against the sweeping East Anglian backdrop picks up considerably before reaching a conclusion that packs quite the emotional punch. Richard (Scott Chambers) lives in a beaten-up caravan on someone else's land with his older brother, Polly (Morgan Watkins). He spends his days farming and caring for his pet chicken - and lifelong best friend - Fiona.
- 6/23/2015
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
Patrick Wolf will score a new Noel Coward biopic.
B Good Picture Company's film based on the early life of Coward was announced at this year's Cannes Film Festival, and has Glee's Chris Colfer attached to star as the playwright.
"I am so thrilled for my first film soundtrack composition to be about Noel Coward's early life. We both grew up in the same parts of south west London, and began our journeys onto the stage and into writing at the same precocious age," Wolf said.
"The script, director, Noel Coward Estate and the cast attached combined are already in perfect synergy to make this something magical. It's an honour to be the next piece of such a legendary puzzle."
Provisionally titled Noel, the screenplay has been written by Martin Sherman and will be directed by Joe Stephenson, his second feature following his debut Chicken.
Ian McKellen, Vanessa Redgrave...
B Good Picture Company's film based on the early life of Coward was announced at this year's Cannes Film Festival, and has Glee's Chris Colfer attached to star as the playwright.
"I am so thrilled for my first film soundtrack composition to be about Noel Coward's early life. We both grew up in the same parts of south west London, and began our journeys onto the stage and into writing at the same precocious age," Wolf said.
"The script, director, Noel Coward Estate and the cast attached combined are already in perfect synergy to make this something magical. It's an honour to be the next piece of such a legendary puzzle."
Provisionally titled Noel, the screenplay has been written by Martin Sherman and will be directed by Joe Stephenson, his second feature following his debut Chicken.
Ian McKellen, Vanessa Redgrave...
- 6/17/2014
- Digital Spy
We have a full set of housemates in Big Brother 2014 now - and they had their fair share of ridiculous audition videos (hello Helen, whose extended cut on Bit On The Side included the charming phrase: "I'm hotter than a steaming pile of s**t.") But all of this just got us reminiscing about some of our favourite VTs from over the years. We've picked out just ten of our most memorable below...
1. Bonnie Holt (Big Brother 7)
Without question, the best audition video of all time. Bonnie turned out to be shy and quieter than a mouse in the house - which she put down to not having her suitcase - but her audition video is so ridiculous and hilarious that it's almost a work of art. We don't know if we'll ever tire of watching it - from Bon's declaration that she is "sexy, and funny, and everything,...
1. Bonnie Holt (Big Brother 7)
Without question, the best audition video of all time. Bonnie turned out to be shy and quieter than a mouse in the house - which she put down to not having her suitcase - but her audition video is so ridiculous and hilarious that it's almost a work of art. We don't know if we'll ever tire of watching it - from Bon's declaration that she is "sexy, and funny, and everything,...
- 6/7/2014
- Digital Spy
It’s been a big spring for Chris Colfer. Last week saw the debut of the first Glee episode he wrote — and now, according to ScreenDaily, Colfer has reportedly signed on to star in a Noel Coward biopic, tentatively titled Noel.
The film, which focuses on the life and influences of the famous British playwright — best known for his classic works Private Lives and Blithe Spirit – will be produced by Joe Stephenson with a script by Martin Sherman (Bent, Mrs. Henderson Presents). Sir Ian McKellen, Vanessa Redgrave and Jonathan Pryce are also in are in talks to join the cast.
The film, which focuses on the life and influences of the famous British playwright — best known for his classic works Private Lives and Blithe Spirit – will be produced by Joe Stephenson with a script by Martin Sherman (Bent, Mrs. Henderson Presents). Sir Ian McKellen, Vanessa Redgrave and Jonathan Pryce are also in are in talks to join the cast.
- 5/14/2014
- by Andrea Towers
- EW - Inside Movies
Exclusive: Sir Ian McKellen, Vanessa Redgrave in talks for biopic of UK playwright.
Glee star Chris Colfer is attached to lead cast in Noel (working title), the Noel Coward biopic scripted by Bent and Mrs Henderson Presents writer Martin Sherman.
Sir Ian McKellen, Vanessa Redgrave and Jonathan Pryce are in talks to join the cast of the feature, which portrays the early life and influences of the famously flamboyant British playwright, producer and wit who penned classics including Private Lives and Blithe Spirit and who worked on films including Brief Encounter and In Which We Serve, for which he was Oscar-nominated.
The project, which has already attracted sales heat for Metro International ahead of Cannes, will mark the second feature from British director Joe Stephenson, who recently completed drama Chicken, starring Yasmin Paige, Scott Chambers and Morgan Watkins.
Producers are Stephenson with Julia Valentine (The Silent Storm). Executive producers are Colin Vaines, Jane Wright...
Glee star Chris Colfer is attached to lead cast in Noel (working title), the Noel Coward biopic scripted by Bent and Mrs Henderson Presents writer Martin Sherman.
Sir Ian McKellen, Vanessa Redgrave and Jonathan Pryce are in talks to join the cast of the feature, which portrays the early life and influences of the famously flamboyant British playwright, producer and wit who penned classics including Private Lives and Blithe Spirit and who worked on films including Brief Encounter and In Which We Serve, for which he was Oscar-nominated.
The project, which has already attracted sales heat for Metro International ahead of Cannes, will mark the second feature from British director Joe Stephenson, who recently completed drama Chicken, starring Yasmin Paige, Scott Chambers and Morgan Watkins.
Producers are Stephenson with Julia Valentine (The Silent Storm). Executive producers are Colin Vaines, Jane Wright...
- 5/14/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Sir Ian McKellen, Vanessa Redgrave in talks for biopic of UK playwright.
Glee star Chris Colfer is attached to lead cast in Noel (working title), the Noel Coward biopic scripted by Bent and Mrs Henderson Presents writer Martin Sherman.
Sir Ian McKellen, Vanessa Redgrave and Jonathan Pryce are in talks to join the cast of the feature, which portrays the early life and influences of the famously flamboyant British playwright, producer and wit who penned classics including Private Lives and Blithe Spirit and who worked on films including Brief Encounter and In Which We Serve, for which he was Oscar-nominated.
The project, which has already attracted sales heat for Metro International ahead of Cannes, will mark the second feature from British director Joe Stephenson, who recently completed drama Chicken, starring Yasmin Paige, Scott Chambers and Morgan Watkins.
Producers are Stephenson with Julia Valentine (The Silent Storm). Executive producers are Colin Vaines, Jane Wright...
Glee star Chris Colfer is attached to lead cast in Noel (working title), the Noel Coward biopic scripted by Bent and Mrs Henderson Presents writer Martin Sherman.
Sir Ian McKellen, Vanessa Redgrave and Jonathan Pryce are in talks to join the cast of the feature, which portrays the early life and influences of the famously flamboyant British playwright, producer and wit who penned classics including Private Lives and Blithe Spirit and who worked on films including Brief Encounter and In Which We Serve, for which he was Oscar-nominated.
The project, which has already attracted sales heat for Metro International ahead of Cannes, will mark the second feature from British director Joe Stephenson, who recently completed drama Chicken, starring Yasmin Paige, Scott Chambers and Morgan Watkins.
Producers are Stephenson with Julia Valentine (The Silent Storm). Executive producers are Colin Vaines, Jane Wright...
- 5/14/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Chris New, one of the stars of the acclaimed Weekend, has just wrapped principal photography on his feature directorial debut A Smallholding.
Man in Rum produces the micro-budget feature.
The film is adapted from Chris Dunkley’s stage play Smallholding, about a couple who escape the city for a new start in the Northamptonshire countryside. Matti Houghton and David Hayler play the leads. Johnny Flynn is among the supporting cast and also created the film’s soundtrack.
New, who starred in the stage play, adapted the screenplay with Dunkley.
Producers are Dunkley and Hannah Jones.
The feature was funded entirely from a Kickstarter campaign.
New is also the writer of Chicken, another feature in post.
Man in Rum produces the micro-budget feature.
The film is adapted from Chris Dunkley’s stage play Smallholding, about a couple who escape the city for a new start in the Northamptonshire countryside. Matti Houghton and David Hayler play the leads. Johnny Flynn is among the supporting cast and also created the film’s soundtrack.
New, who starred in the stage play, adapted the screenplay with Dunkley.
Producers are Dunkley and Hannah Jones.
The feature was funded entirely from a Kickstarter campaign.
New is also the writer of Chicken, another feature in post.
- 3/6/2014
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Mini-series about famed film couple to be executive produced by Olivier’s son.
Legendary film couple Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh are the subject of a new TV mini-series, which is being executive produced by Laurence Olivier’s son Tarquin Olivier.
London-based production company Ten Cent Adventures is in development on 4 x 60-minute mini-series The Oliviers, about the life and love of the iconic British actors.
Radioman producer Paul Fischer has written the scripts and will produce alongside Radioman director Mary Kerr under their Ten Cent Adventures banner.
According to production a portion of the budget has already been raised through private investors while talks are underway with broadcasters and an A-list cast. A director has yet to be attached.
Fischer has optioned books about the couple including Love Scene by Jesse Lasky and The Oliviers by Felix Barker.
Multi-Oscar winning stage and film actors Olivier (Rebecca, Hamlet) and Leigh (Gone with the Wind), married between...
Legendary film couple Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh are the subject of a new TV mini-series, which is being executive produced by Laurence Olivier’s son Tarquin Olivier.
London-based production company Ten Cent Adventures is in development on 4 x 60-minute mini-series The Oliviers, about the life and love of the iconic British actors.
Radioman producer Paul Fischer has written the scripts and will produce alongside Radioman director Mary Kerr under their Ten Cent Adventures banner.
According to production a portion of the budget has already been raised through private investors while talks are underway with broadcasters and an A-list cast. A director has yet to be attached.
Fischer has optioned books about the couple including Love Scene by Jesse Lasky and The Oliviers by Felix Barker.
Multi-Oscar winning stage and film actors Olivier (Rebecca, Hamlet) and Leigh (Gone with the Wind), married between...
- 2/11/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Kicking off a new daily 10-part series previewing key movies of 2014, we take an advance look at next year's sci-fi hopefuls
• 2014 in preview: comedy
The Edge of Tomorrow
Tom Cruise, all trussed up in robo-exoskeleton, plays havoc with quantum theory as a future soldier who can die and be resurrected via a fancy fandangle the film-makers are calling a "time loop". Doug Liman directs a script based on the Japanese young adult novel All You Need is Kill, which sees an extra-terrestrial race known as the Mimics invade earth. Emily Blunt's on hand to help Tom kick evil alien bottom.
Opens 20 May in the UK and 6 June in the Us
Transcendence
Christopher Nolan proved that brainiac sci-fi could make clever at the box office with Inception. Now his long-term cinematographer, Wally Pfister, puts his mind to directing with a similarly cerebral thriller. Johnny Depp plays Dr Will Caster, an...
• 2014 in preview: comedy
The Edge of Tomorrow
Tom Cruise, all trussed up in robo-exoskeleton, plays havoc with quantum theory as a future soldier who can die and be resurrected via a fancy fandangle the film-makers are calling a "time loop". Doug Liman directs a script based on the Japanese young adult novel All You Need is Kill, which sees an extra-terrestrial race known as the Mimics invade earth. Emily Blunt's on hand to help Tom kick evil alien bottom.
Opens 20 May in the UK and 6 June in the Us
Transcendence
Christopher Nolan proved that brainiac sci-fi could make clever at the box office with Inception. Now his long-term cinematographer, Wally Pfister, puts his mind to directing with a similarly cerebral thriller. Johnny Depp plays Dr Will Caster, an...
- 12/24/2013
- The Guardian - Film News
Exclusive: Shoot readies on B Good drama starring Yasmin Paige.
Morgan Watkins (Wild Bill) and Michael Culkin (Downton Abbey) have joined former Screen Star of Tomorrow Yasmin Paige (Submarine) and Scott Chambers on Joe Stephenson’s feature debut Chicken.
Shoot is due to commence in London and Surrey on August 27.
Watkins recently wrapped on Alan Rickman’s A Little Chaos. Culkin most recently played in Bill Condon’s Wikileaks drama The Fifth Estate, which premieres at Toronto. Gina Bramhill (Being Human) and Rada graduate Kirsty Besterman round out the cast.
Weekend actor Chris New has adapted Freddie Machin’s play of the same name, in which two brothers living in a caravan on someone else’s land have their lives turned upside down with the arrival of a new land-owner. Paige will play the new land-owner’s daughter.
As previously reported, Scott Chambers will also act in the project.
B Good produces in association with Bold Turtle...
Morgan Watkins (Wild Bill) and Michael Culkin (Downton Abbey) have joined former Screen Star of Tomorrow Yasmin Paige (Submarine) and Scott Chambers on Joe Stephenson’s feature debut Chicken.
Shoot is due to commence in London and Surrey on August 27.
Watkins recently wrapped on Alan Rickman’s A Little Chaos. Culkin most recently played in Bill Condon’s Wikileaks drama The Fifth Estate, which premieres at Toronto. Gina Bramhill (Being Human) and Rada graduate Kirsty Besterman round out the cast.
Weekend actor Chris New has adapted Freddie Machin’s play of the same name, in which two brothers living in a caravan on someone else’s land have their lives turned upside down with the arrival of a new land-owner. Paige will play the new land-owner’s daughter.
As previously reported, Scott Chambers will also act in the project.
B Good produces in association with Bold Turtle...
- 8/23/2013
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Shoot readies on B Good drama starring Yasmin Paige.
Morgan Watkins (Wild Bill) and Michael Culkin (Downton Abbey) have joined former Screen Star of Tomorrow Yasmin Paige (Submarine) on Joe Stephenson’s feature debut Chicken.
Shoot is due to commence in London and Surrey on August 27.
Watkins recently wrapped on Alan Rickman’s A Little Chaos. Culkin most recently played in Bill Condon’s Wikileaks drama The Fifth Estate, which premieres at Toronto. Gina Bramhill (Being Human) and Rada graduate Kirsty Besterman round out the cast.
Freddie Machin and Weekend actor Chris New have adapted Machin’s play of the same name, in which two brothers living in a caravan on someone else’s land have their lives turned upside down with the arrival of a new land-owner. Paige will play the new land-owner’s daughter.
New and Scott Chambers had been previously attached to act in the project.
B Good produces...
Morgan Watkins (Wild Bill) and Michael Culkin (Downton Abbey) have joined former Screen Star of Tomorrow Yasmin Paige (Submarine) on Joe Stephenson’s feature debut Chicken.
Shoot is due to commence in London and Surrey on August 27.
Watkins recently wrapped on Alan Rickman’s A Little Chaos. Culkin most recently played in Bill Condon’s Wikileaks drama The Fifth Estate, which premieres at Toronto. Gina Bramhill (Being Human) and Rada graduate Kirsty Besterman round out the cast.
Freddie Machin and Weekend actor Chris New have adapted Machin’s play of the same name, in which two brothers living in a caravan on someone else’s land have their lives turned upside down with the arrival of a new land-owner. Paige will play the new land-owner’s daughter.
New and Scott Chambers had been previously attached to act in the project.
B Good produces...
- 8/23/2013
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
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