Fathom Events, the premier name in specialty distribution, is partnering with New York-based Paper Canoe Company to bring the new fantasy film Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps to theaters nationwide this summer, we’ve learned this week.
Coinciding with the 40th Anniversary of The NeverEnding Story, the film marks the long-anticipated return to the big screen of that film’s iconic Childlike Empress, Tami Stronach, in her first film role since the Fantasy classic. The feature debut of veteran comedy director Michael Hines (the long-running Scottish cult comedy Still Game), Man and Witch is a labor of love from producer and star Stronach and her husband, co-star, and the film’s writer Greg Steinbruner.
A throwback to the films that captured the imagination of a generation, Man and Witch follows a lonely goatherd (Steinbruner) who, having been cursed at birth to never take a wife, makes...
Coinciding with the 40th Anniversary of The NeverEnding Story, the film marks the long-anticipated return to the big screen of that film’s iconic Childlike Empress, Tami Stronach, in her first film role since the Fantasy classic. The feature debut of veteran comedy director Michael Hines (the long-running Scottish cult comedy Still Game), Man and Witch is a labor of love from producer and star Stronach and her husband, co-star, and the film’s writer Greg Steinbruner.
A throwback to the films that captured the imagination of a generation, Man and Witch follows a lonely goatherd (Steinbruner) who, having been cursed at birth to never take a wife, makes...
- 2/14/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Festival
James Hawes‘ Holocaust drama “One Life” will be the American Express Gala at the 67th BFI London Film Festival.
The film tells the true story of Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to WWII, rescued 669 children from the Nazis. Fifty years later, in 1988, Winton is haunted by the fate of the children he wasn’t able to bring to safety in England. It’s not until a live television show “That’s Life” surprises him with the surviving children – now adults – seated all around him that he can finally make peace with the loss he had carried for five decades.
The cast includes Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn, Lena Olin, Romola Garai, Alex Sharp, Marthe Keller, Jonathan Pryce and Helena Bonham-Carter.
Hawes said: “This film pretty much begins and ends in London and says so much about the people of this city, its heart and its history.
James Hawes‘ Holocaust drama “One Life” will be the American Express Gala at the 67th BFI London Film Festival.
The film tells the true story of Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to WWII, rescued 669 children from the Nazis. Fifty years later, in 1988, Winton is haunted by the fate of the children he wasn’t able to bring to safety in England. It’s not until a live television show “That’s Life” surprises him with the surviving children – now adults – seated all around him that he can finally make peace with the loss he had carried for five decades.
The cast includes Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn, Lena Olin, Romola Garai, Alex Sharp, Marthe Keller, Jonathan Pryce and Helena Bonham-Carter.
Hawes said: “This film pretty much begins and ends in London and says so much about the people of this city, its heart and its history.
- 8/11/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Shooting Clerks: Biopic about the making of Kevin Smith’s groundbreaking film to premiere this month
Kevin Smith, who has recently been approved with a SAG waiver to make his new movie The 4:30 Movie, is one of the biggest pioneers in independent filmmaking in the 1990s. He joins Robert Rodriguez as someone who was able to make a feature film on a minuscule budget with basically no crew on a do-it-yourself mentality. Both directors would gain acclaim for their efforts as both Clerks and El Mariachi won over fans at film festivals and started a revolution of non-studio productions. Smith would go on to carry over the characters Jay and Silent Bob onto his other films, including their own spin-offs, and even made two sequels to the one that started it all.
It’s hard for aspiring filmmakers not to be inspired by the groundbreaking indie film, and in a bit of poetry, indie filmmakers have made a movie about Kevin Smith and the making...
It’s hard for aspiring filmmakers not to be inspired by the groundbreaking indie film, and in a bit of poetry, indie filmmakers have made a movie about Kevin Smith and the making...
- 8/7/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
If there’s one thing we’re not short of on this strange little island, it’s funny people. When life is good, we’re laughing. When things get weird, we’re laughing. And when everything falls apart, somehow we’re still laughing.
From top bants to gallows humour, you can always rely on the British to bring the LOLs, and from Charlie Chaplin through to Monty Python and Fleabag, British comedy seems to translate pretty well worldwide too, meaning there’s plenty on offer on Netflix.
So if you’re sick of rewatching the same old sitcoms and looking for fresh laughs, we recommend these British comedy hidden gems on Netflix:
[All the following are available on both US and UK Netflix, unless stated]
Lovesick
For most of us, an Std probably wouldn’t be our first choice for the basis of a sitcom, but that’s why Lovesick is so genius: it takes a usually no-laughing-matter concept and stuffs it full of refreshing honesty,...
From top bants to gallows humour, you can always rely on the British to bring the LOLs, and from Charlie Chaplin through to Monty Python and Fleabag, British comedy seems to translate pretty well worldwide too, meaning there’s plenty on offer on Netflix.
So if you’re sick of rewatching the same old sitcoms and looking for fresh laughs, we recommend these British comedy hidden gems on Netflix:
[All the following are available on both US and UK Netflix, unless stated]
Lovesick
For most of us, an Std probably wouldn’t be our first choice for the basis of a sitcom, but that’s why Lovesick is so genius: it takes a usually no-laughing-matter concept and stuffs it full of refreshing honesty,...
- 6/24/2023
- by Lauravickersgreen
- Den of Geek
Principal photography for “Man & Witch,” an homage to the fantasy films of the 1980s, has wrapped after a six-week shoot on location in Scotland and Los Angeles.
The film, directed by Michael Hines (“Still Game”) marks the comeback of child star Tami Stronach, best known for her role as the Childlike Empress in “The NeverEnding Story” (1984). Stronach plays the title role of Witch who helps a cursed goatherd in his quest for love. Sean Astin (“Stranger Things”), Jennifer Saunders (“Absolutely Fabulous”), Eddie Izzard (“Hannibal”) and Bill Bailey (“Hot Fuzz”) voice the goatherd’s loyal companions Dog, Goose, Sheep and Donkey, brought to life with photo-realistic puppets fabricated by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, and operated by a team of puppeteers led by Damien Farrell (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”).
The cast also includes Christopher Lloyd (“Back to the Future”), Shorhreh Aghdashloo (“The Expanse”), Michael Emerson (“Lost”), Pauline McLynn...
The film, directed by Michael Hines (“Still Game”) marks the comeback of child star Tami Stronach, best known for her role as the Childlike Empress in “The NeverEnding Story” (1984). Stronach plays the title role of Witch who helps a cursed goatherd in his quest for love. Sean Astin (“Stranger Things”), Jennifer Saunders (“Absolutely Fabulous”), Eddie Izzard (“Hannibal”) and Bill Bailey (“Hot Fuzz”) voice the goatherd’s loyal companions Dog, Goose, Sheep and Donkey, brought to life with photo-realistic puppets fabricated by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, and operated by a team of puppeteers led by Damien Farrell (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”).
The cast also includes Christopher Lloyd (“Back to the Future”), Shorhreh Aghdashloo (“The Expanse”), Michael Emerson (“Lost”), Pauline McLynn...
- 7/29/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Sweeping into snowy Scottish Highlands at the very start of Ryan Hendrick’s new romcom Lost at Christmas sets the perfect festive scene. Only the coldest of hearts would not be melted by this magnificent sight. The film’s idyllic setting continues to entice throughout the story, with the latter half played out in an isolated inn set within the impressive mountainous landscape – the stuff of picturesque Christmas dreams.
Based on acclaimed 2015 short Perfect Strangers by the same writer-director, the 2020 feature sees two strangers from Glasgow, optimistic and festive Jen (Love Bite and Still Game‘s Natalie Clark) and cynical Rob stranded in the Highlands after both being dumped/duped on on Christmas Eve. They decide to team up to get back to the big city in time for Christmas Day, but have obstacles placed along the way, including the unpredictable weather, that allows for feelings to flourish and Christmas spirit to reign once more.
Based on acclaimed 2015 short Perfect Strangers by the same writer-director, the 2020 feature sees two strangers from Glasgow, optimistic and festive Jen (Love Bite and Still Game‘s Natalie Clark) and cynical Rob stranded in the Highlands after both being dumped/duped on on Christmas Eve. They decide to team up to get back to the big city in time for Christmas Day, but have obstacles placed along the way, including the unpredictable weather, that allows for feelings to flourish and Christmas spirit to reign once more.
- 12/11/2020
- by Lisa Giles-Keddie
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
If you’re following social distancing guidelines the way you should be, then you’re stuck inside right now due to the pandemic. That really sucks, but that’s what streaming services are for, after all. With thousands of movies, shows and specials, Netflix always has your back when you’re looking for something to kill some time.
Today, April 15th, marks the middle of the month, too, so Netflix has a pretty substantial drop of 16 movies, 5 shows, and a single stand-up special to help keep you busy. You can check out a full list of titles included in this mid-month release below:
Films:
A Champion Heart (2018)
Fittest in Dubai (2019)
For Love or Money (1993)
For the Broken Hearted (2018)
LeapFrog: Letter Factory (2015)
LeapFrog: Numberland (2012)
LeapFrog: Phonics Farm (2011)
LeapFrog: Sing-along, Read-along (2011)
Mischief (Vikrithi) (2019)
Moms at War (2018)
New Money (2018)
Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow (2008)
Once Upon a Time in London (2019)
Sprinter (2018)
Thor:...
Today, April 15th, marks the middle of the month, too, so Netflix has a pretty substantial drop of 16 movies, 5 shows, and a single stand-up special to help keep you busy. You can check out a full list of titles included in this mid-month release below:
Films:
A Champion Heart (2018)
Fittest in Dubai (2019)
For Love or Money (1993)
For the Broken Hearted (2018)
LeapFrog: Letter Factory (2015)
LeapFrog: Numberland (2012)
LeapFrog: Phonics Farm (2011)
LeapFrog: Sing-along, Read-along (2011)
Mischief (Vikrithi) (2019)
Moms at War (2018)
New Money (2018)
Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow (2008)
Once Upon a Time in London (2019)
Sprinter (2018)
Thor:...
- 4/15/2020
- by Billy Givens
- We Got This Covered
Exclusive: Ryan Hendrick, the Scottish Bafta-nominated filmmaker, has signed with the UK wing of management firm Zero Gravity.
The news comes as Hendrick heads into production on feature movie Perfect Strangers, a Scotland-set Christmas tale about two strangers who find themselves stranded in the Scottish Highlands on Christmas Eve. Putting aside their own personal turmoil they reluctantly decide to team up to try and get home for Christmas.
The feature is based on Hendrick’s own short film of the same name, which was nominated for a Scottish BAFTA.
Cast includes Natalie Clark (Still Game), Kenny Boyle (Hero Worship), Sylvester McCoy (The Hobbit), Sanjeev Kohli (Stan & Ollie), Clare Grogan (Gregory’s Girl), Caitlin Blackwood (Dr Who), Frazer Hines (Outlander), Karen Bartke (Scot Squad), Nicolette McKeown (Convergence), theater actor Alasdair McCrone and newcomer Alexander Teunion.
The project comes from Hendrick’s own company Magic Monkey Films, which he founded with David Newman.
The news comes as Hendrick heads into production on feature movie Perfect Strangers, a Scotland-set Christmas tale about two strangers who find themselves stranded in the Scottish Highlands on Christmas Eve. Putting aside their own personal turmoil they reluctantly decide to team up to try and get home for Christmas.
The feature is based on Hendrick’s own short film of the same name, which was nominated for a Scottish BAFTA.
Cast includes Natalie Clark (Still Game), Kenny Boyle (Hero Worship), Sylvester McCoy (The Hobbit), Sanjeev Kohli (Stan & Ollie), Clare Grogan (Gregory’s Girl), Caitlin Blackwood (Dr Who), Frazer Hines (Outlander), Karen Bartke (Scot Squad), Nicolette McKeown (Convergence), theater actor Alasdair McCrone and newcomer Alexander Teunion.
The project comes from Hendrick’s own company Magic Monkey Films, which he founded with David Newman.
- 11/18/2019
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
When he’s not being badgered about the embryonic Star Trek 4 – for the record, Paramount is still playing things close to the vest – you’ll likely find Karl Urban fielding questions about Judge Dredd and, specifically, the spinoff TV series coming by way of Im Global and Rebellion.
Aptly titled Judge Dredd: Mega-City One, Urban has expressed his interest in the project multiple times before, and even confirmed that he had opened talks with the Powers That Be about potentially suiting up as John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra’s square-jawed law enforcer once again.
But there’s still no sign of a deal just yet, and that’s something Urban reaffirmed to Screen Rant while talking to them about Thor: Ragnarok. Essentially, it seems the decision rests in the hands of Rebellion.
Well, Rebellion, who owns the rights to Judge Dredd, are currently developing a television series called Mega-City One,...
Aptly titled Judge Dredd: Mega-City One, Urban has expressed his interest in the project multiple times before, and even confirmed that he had opened talks with the Powers That Be about potentially suiting up as John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra’s square-jawed law enforcer once again.
But there’s still no sign of a deal just yet, and that’s something Urban reaffirmed to Screen Rant while talking to them about Thor: Ragnarok. Essentially, it seems the decision rests in the hands of Rebellion.
Well, Rebellion, who owns the rights to Judge Dredd, are currently developing a television series called Mega-City One,...
- 10/16/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Here’s the latest episode of the 365Flick 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 Podomatic and Libsyn, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.
365Flicks Podcast – Episode 87: Kev does Rob Schneider from Jaws…
That’s right we are back for Episode 87 and its another Jam Packed episode. We open with our world class banter about Chris and his shitty week. Before moving over to our first segment Just the Pilot in which we review TV Movie 7 Days In Hell (that’s right TV Movie, Chris cheated, shhhhh).
Then we hear the Big Ben Bongs and we bring you all the news of the last couple of weeks, including whats going on with the Dceu and much much much more. We move on to What...
365Flicks Podcast – Episode 87: Kev does Rob Schneider from Jaws…
That’s right we are back for Episode 87 and its another Jam Packed episode. We open with our world class banter about Chris and his shitty week. Before moving over to our first segment Just the Pilot in which we review TV Movie 7 Days In Hell (that’s right TV Movie, Chris cheated, shhhhh).
Then we hear the Big Ben Bongs and we bring you all the news of the last couple of weeks, including whats going on with the Dceu and much much much more. We move on to What...
- 9/8/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Mark Harrison May 25, 2017
The Pirates Of The Caribbean movies have not been easy films to make....
As Michael Bolton once belted out: “This is the tale of Captain Jack Sparrow.” The Pirates Of The Caribbean film was a surprise sleeper hit in 2003, astounding the higher-ups at Disney who had long been sceptical of how a pirate movie, based on a ride at Disneyland, would appeal to audiences.
Off the back of this success, the sequels only got more ambitious and expensive in scale, with their use of practical effects and convoluted character dynamics serving to complicate the adventure format, with mixed results. It shouldn't shock you then, to hear that each of the movies released so far had some serious behind-the-scenes battles to make them shipshape.
The fifth and apparently final instalment, Salazar's Revenge (or Dead Men Tell No Tales), has had some very public battles before it has even been released,...
The Pirates Of The Caribbean movies have not been easy films to make....
As Michael Bolton once belted out: “This is the tale of Captain Jack Sparrow.” The Pirates Of The Caribbean film was a surprise sleeper hit in 2003, astounding the higher-ups at Disney who had long been sceptical of how a pirate movie, based on a ride at Disneyland, would appeal to audiences.
Off the back of this success, the sequels only got more ambitious and expensive in scale, with their use of practical effects and convoluted character dynamics serving to complicate the adventure format, with mixed results. It shouldn't shock you then, to hear that each of the movies released so far had some serious behind-the-scenes battles to make them shipshape.
The fifth and apparently final instalment, Salazar's Revenge (or Dead Men Tell No Tales), has had some very public battles before it has even been released,...
- 5/24/2017
- Den of Geek
Wesley Mead Jan 2, 2017
As the New Year arrives, we salute a few favourite TV episodes depicting this momentous time of year...
New Year is a time for reflection on the past and resolution for the future, an opportunity to consider what you’ve achieved and what you’re yet to work on. It’s also a time to stay up well past midnight, partying the night away with friends and family, potentially embarrassing yourself in the process. That dichotomy ensures that the New Year is fertile ground for television, and the finest comedies and dramatic series use the moment to allow for contemplation amidst the alcoholic excesses. Here are twenty New Year episodes that offer an entertaining take on the aeons-old celebration - from emotional character pieces to geeky genre takes and old-fashioned barrages of seasonal comedy.
See related Iron Fist: see some images from Marvel's next Netflix show Jessica...
As the New Year arrives, we salute a few favourite TV episodes depicting this momentous time of year...
New Year is a time for reflection on the past and resolution for the future, an opportunity to consider what you’ve achieved and what you’re yet to work on. It’s also a time to stay up well past midnight, partying the night away with friends and family, potentially embarrassing yourself in the process. That dichotomy ensures that the New Year is fertile ground for television, and the finest comedies and dramatic series use the moment to allow for contemplation amidst the alcoholic excesses. Here are twenty New Year episodes that offer an entertaining take on the aeons-old celebration - from emotional character pieces to geeky genre takes and old-fashioned barrages of seasonal comedy.
See related Iron Fist: see some images from Marvel's next Netflix show Jessica...
- 1/2/2017
- Den of Geek
Nerdly writer and host of the Britflicks podcast, Stuart Wright, talks with writer/director John McPhail and his leading man Tyler Collins about their romantic comedy Where Do We Go From Here? which premiere’s at this years Glasgow Film Festival.
Twentysomething James, sweet but slightly oddball, does everything with his grandfather Jim. So when Jim is required to move into a care facility, James feels his only option is to follow him in, taking a job as the home’s janitor and taking a shine to nurse Jen. Putting a gentle and unique spin on the romantic comedy, this award-winning homegrown treat offers a delightful blend of Still Game-inspired elderly shenanigans and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest-style breakouts.
Where Do We Go From Here? screens at Glasgow Film Festival 24/25 February 2016.
Twentysomething James, sweet but slightly oddball, does everything with his grandfather Jim. So when Jim is required to move into a care facility, James feels his only option is to follow him in, taking a job as the home’s janitor and taking a shine to nurse Jen. Putting a gentle and unique spin on the romantic comedy, this award-winning homegrown treat offers a delightful blend of Still Game-inspired elderly shenanigans and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest-style breakouts.
Where Do We Go From Here? screens at Glasgow Film Festival 24/25 February 2016.
- 2/22/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The cast of River City will team up with Still Game's stars to film an exclusive sketch for this year's BBC Children in Need appeal.
The sketch will see Jack (Ford Kiernan) and Victor (Greg Hemphill) arrive in Shieldinch after winning a competition to watch filming at River City.
Viewers can expect to see some comedy moments as the pensioners interact with several members of the cast and assist with the directors.
Kiernan said: "We're obviously delighted that the two worlds of Still Game and River City are going to collide for BBC's Children in Need. It'll be a strange experience for Jack and Victor to leave a real place like Craiglang for a made-up BBC place like Shieldinch.
"We don't want to give too much away because the element of surprise is everything after all!"
Mary Duffy, National Head of BBC Children in Need, said: "This is the...
The sketch will see Jack (Ford Kiernan) and Victor (Greg Hemphill) arrive in Shieldinch after winning a competition to watch filming at River City.
Viewers can expect to see some comedy moments as the pensioners interact with several members of the cast and assist with the directors.
Kiernan said: "We're obviously delighted that the two worlds of Still Game and River City are going to collide for BBC's Children in Need. It'll be a strange experience for Jack and Victor to leave a real place like Craiglang for a made-up BBC place like Shieldinch.
"We don't want to give too much away because the element of surprise is everything after all!"
Mary Duffy, National Head of BBC Children in Need, said: "This is the...
- 10/30/2014
- Digital Spy
Initiative with Media Trust hunts undiscovered filmmaking talent.
Sarah Grant was last night announced as the winner of Dream to Screen, a nationwide search to find the UK’s brightest young film maker.
The initiative, launched by Cineworld cinemas and Media Trust with support from the Jack Petchey Foundation, drew to a close at an awards ceremony at the Cineworld O2, hosted by Fresh Meat star Greg McHugh.
Grant, aged 24, was named the best of 500 other young hopefuls and four finalists.
Her prize includes seeing her winning film, The Cyclist showcased in Cineworld cinemas nationwide in November and she will also receive an all-expenses paid trip to Los Angeles, to learn from Hollywood’s leading talent, provided and organised by 20th Century Fox.
As a competition finalist, Grant was mentored by director-producer Michael Hines (Still Game).
The initiative was launched in May and entrants were whittled down to a shortlist of five finalists, selected from more...
Sarah Grant was last night announced as the winner of Dream to Screen, a nationwide search to find the UK’s brightest young film maker.
The initiative, launched by Cineworld cinemas and Media Trust with support from the Jack Petchey Foundation, drew to a close at an awards ceremony at the Cineworld O2, hosted by Fresh Meat star Greg McHugh.
Grant, aged 24, was named the best of 500 other young hopefuls and four finalists.
Her prize includes seeing her winning film, The Cyclist showcased in Cineworld cinemas nationwide in November and she will also receive an all-expenses paid trip to Los Angeles, to learn from Hollywood’s leading talent, provided and organised by 20th Century Fox.
As a competition finalist, Grant was mentored by director-producer Michael Hines (Still Game).
The initiative was launched in May and entrants were whittled down to a shortlist of five finalists, selected from more...
- 10/29/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Men Behaving Badly made a brief return in the form of a one-off sketch last night (October 13) as part of the Stand Up To Cancer telethon on Channel 4.
One of the highlights of the original series was Gary (Martin Clunes) and Tony's (Neil Morrissey) quest to find a new pub after The Crown gets a revamp. Gary's system of ranking their locals with different categories is a great tool for real-life pub crawls after moving somewhere new. Try it!
With this in mind, we pondered which pubs from TV history would rank well using a system similar to Gary's? We've chosen just a handful of famous watering holes in order to find the best one. The only rule is that they need to serve alcoholic drinks, so Central Perk doesn't count.
Moe's Tavern (The Simpsons) - 18/50
Clientele: 6
Booze and Snacks: 4
Cleanliness: 1
Atmosphere: 4
Perks: 3
Not the best place to take your date,...
One of the highlights of the original series was Gary (Martin Clunes) and Tony's (Neil Morrissey) quest to find a new pub after The Crown gets a revamp. Gary's system of ranking their locals with different categories is a great tool for real-life pub crawls after moving somewhere new. Try it!
With this in mind, we pondered which pubs from TV history would rank well using a system similar to Gary's? We've chosen just a handful of famous watering holes in order to find the best one. The only rule is that they need to serve alcoholic drinks, so Central Perk doesn't count.
Moe's Tavern (The Simpsons) - 18/50
Clientele: 6
Booze and Snacks: 4
Cleanliness: 1
Atmosphere: 4
Perks: 3
Not the best place to take your date,...
- 10/18/2014
- Digital Spy
Frankie Boyle will play a recovering alcoholic in an upcoming short film.
Gasping - Boyle's debut film - mirrors the Mock the Week star's battle with alcoholism. Boyle stopped drinking at the age of 26, and is now teetotal.
Boyle stars alongside Still Game's Gavin Mitchell, who plays a fellow attendee of Alcoholics Anonymous, and Gianni Capaldi, who plays his best friend.
Capaldi told film website Action Elite: "[Frankie's character] gives up drinking in this flick and he loses his job because he had a drink problem, so I offer him a job to work at a distillery I owned.
"So all I'm doing is reminiscing about the days when we used to party and drink. We went to Japan and everywhere else in the world and I'm trying to get him back on the drink. I'm that obnoxious, annoying friend who is continuously trying."
Director Greg Hemphill told The Scotsman that...
Gasping - Boyle's debut film - mirrors the Mock the Week star's battle with alcoholism. Boyle stopped drinking at the age of 26, and is now teetotal.
Boyle stars alongside Still Game's Gavin Mitchell, who plays a fellow attendee of Alcoholics Anonymous, and Gianni Capaldi, who plays his best friend.
Capaldi told film website Action Elite: "[Frankie's character] gives up drinking in this flick and he loses his job because he had a drink problem, so I offer him a job to work at a distillery I owned.
"So all I'm doing is reminiscing about the days when we used to party and drink. We went to Japan and everywhere else in the world and I'm trying to get him back on the drink. I'm that obnoxious, annoying friend who is continuously trying."
Director Greg Hemphill told The Scotsman that...
- 7/5/2014
- Digital Spy
BBC Three is to air a fact-based musical drama.
Glasgow Girls will tell the true story of a group of schoolgirls who campaigned to save their friend from deportation, and started a movement that led to a change in immigration laws in Scotland.
The 60-minute drama stars Gary Lewis (Billy Elliot) and Greg Hemphill (Still Game), as well as Kirstie Steele, Erin Armstrong, Letitia Wright, Aruhan Galieva and Olivia Popica.
Brian Welsh (The Escape Artist) is directing from a script he co-wrote with Joe Barton. The drama has been commissioned by the BBC to coincide with its Commonwealth Games programming this summer.
Zai Bennett, Former Controller for BBC Three, said: "Glasgow Girls is a thrilling blend of true story, high drama and musical storytelling. Only a channel like BBC Three would attempt to re-tell a hard hitting immigration story in this way."
Executive producer Colin Barr said: "This true story...
Glasgow Girls will tell the true story of a group of schoolgirls who campaigned to save their friend from deportation, and started a movement that led to a change in immigration laws in Scotland.
The 60-minute drama stars Gary Lewis (Billy Elliot) and Greg Hemphill (Still Game), as well as Kirstie Steele, Erin Armstrong, Letitia Wright, Aruhan Galieva and Olivia Popica.
Brian Welsh (The Escape Artist) is directing from a script he co-wrote with Joe Barton. The drama has been commissioned by the BBC to coincide with its Commonwealth Games programming this summer.
Zai Bennett, Former Controller for BBC Three, said: "Glasgow Girls is a thrilling blend of true story, high drama and musical storytelling. Only a channel like BBC Three would attempt to re-tell a hard hitting immigration story in this way."
Executive producer Colin Barr said: "This true story...
- 6/25/2014
- Digital Spy
Feature Alex Westthorp 16 Apr 2014 - 07:00
Alex's trek through the film roles of actors who've played the Doctor reaches Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy...
Read the previous part in this series, Doctor Who: the film careers of Patrick Troughton and Tom Baker, here.
In March 1981, as he made his Doctor Who debut, Peter Davison was already one the best known faces on British television. Not only was he the star of both a BBC and an ITV sitcom - Sink Or Swim and Holding The Fort - but as the young and slightly reckless Tristan Farnon in All Creatures Great And Small, about the often humorous cases of Yorkshire vet James Herriot and his colleagues, he had cemented his stardom. The part led, indirectly, to his casting as the venerable Time Lord.
The recently installed Doctor Who producer, John Nathan-Turner, had been the Production Unit Manager on...
Alex's trek through the film roles of actors who've played the Doctor reaches Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy...
Read the previous part in this series, Doctor Who: the film careers of Patrick Troughton and Tom Baker, here.
In March 1981, as he made his Doctor Who debut, Peter Davison was already one the best known faces on British television. Not only was he the star of both a BBC and an ITV sitcom - Sink Or Swim and Holding The Fort - but as the young and slightly reckless Tristan Farnon in All Creatures Great And Small, about the often humorous cases of Yorkshire vet James Herriot and his colleagues, he had cemented his stardom. The part led, indirectly, to his casting as the venerable Time Lord.
The recently installed Doctor Who producer, John Nathan-Turner, had been the Production Unit Manager on...
- 4/15/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Alex Skerratt is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.
“Oh my word, Jamie!” Former companion Frazer Hines, alias Jamie McCrimmon, has joined the cast of “a new Scots indie romcom road movie.” Entitled Journey Bound, it tells the story of a young lawyer who chases the love of his life through the Scottish Highlands. Hines will star alongside Ford Kiernan from Still Game, and Clare Grogan from
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“Oh my word, Jamie!” Former companion Frazer Hines, alias Jamie McCrimmon, has joined the cast of “a new Scots indie romcom road movie.” Entitled Journey Bound, it tells the story of a young lawyer who chases the love of his life through the Scottish Highlands. Hines will star alongside Ford Kiernan from Still Game, and Clare Grogan from
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- 3/1/2014
- by Alex Skerratt
- Kasterborous.com
Mary Riggans has died at the age of 78.
The actress was best known for playing Effie Macinnes in Stv's High Road and Suzie Sweet in CBeebies show Balamory.
Riggans died peacefully on Monday (December 2), holding her daughter's hand, a family statement read. She had suffered a stroke in 2012.
BBC Scotland executive and Balamory producer Yvonne Jennings told BBC News: "Like Suzie, Mary was a kind and giving woman who took on the role of nurturing young talent.
"She was an extremely professional actress with impeccable comedy timing. She'll be sadly missed by many."
Riggans also played Isa's best friend Sadie in Still Game between 2002 and 2007.
The actress was best known for playing Effie Macinnes in Stv's High Road and Suzie Sweet in CBeebies show Balamory.
Riggans died peacefully on Monday (December 2), holding her daughter's hand, a family statement read. She had suffered a stroke in 2012.
BBC Scotland executive and Balamory producer Yvonne Jennings told BBC News: "Like Suzie, Mary was a kind and giving woman who took on the role of nurturing young talent.
"She was an extremely professional actress with impeccable comedy timing. She'll be sadly missed by many."
Riggans also played Isa's best friend Sadie in Still Game between 2002 and 2007.
- 12/4/2013
- Digital Spy
Feature Andrew Blair 27 Nov 2013 - 07:00
Here are our favourite moments from Peter Davison and co.'s tremendous gift to Who fans, The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot...
Contains Spoilers for The Day of the Doctor.
While we didn't see the Fifth, Sixth or Seventh Doctors in the flesh during The Day of the Doctor there's a possibility that they might still have featured somewhere. It's possible that, on set, Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy refused to let Zygons be Zygons.
As with much of the anniversary programming, once you're done with being merely incredibly entertained by the Pythonesque brilliance and sequences involving K9 and Lisa Bowerman haunting Steven Moffat's dreams, you can then embark on a game of 'Spot the Reference'. Written, directed, and initiated by Peter Davison (confirming himself as the bigger nerd in the room), The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot is like a Easter Egg within an Easter Egg,...
Here are our favourite moments from Peter Davison and co.'s tremendous gift to Who fans, The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot...
Contains Spoilers for The Day of the Doctor.
While we didn't see the Fifth, Sixth or Seventh Doctors in the flesh during The Day of the Doctor there's a possibility that they might still have featured somewhere. It's possible that, on set, Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy refused to let Zygons be Zygons.
As with much of the anniversary programming, once you're done with being merely incredibly entertained by the Pythonesque brilliance and sequences involving K9 and Lisa Bowerman haunting Steven Moffat's dreams, you can then embark on a game of 'Spot the Reference'. Written, directed, and initiated by Peter Davison (confirming himself as the bigger nerd in the room), The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot is like a Easter Egg within an Easter Egg,...
- 11/26/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Still Game is to return for a new stage show, it has been announced.
Ford Kiernan (Jack) and Greg Hemphill (Victor) have ended their six-year feud to reunite for a new project based around their BBC Scotland sitcom.
The pair will meet up with Paul Riley (Winston), Jane McCarry (Isa), Sanjeev Kohli (Navid) and Gavin Mitchell (Boabby) to discuss the new production this week, the Daily Record reports.
The comedy duo - who also co-wrote and starred in Chewin' the Fat - parted ways due to "creative differences" in 2008.
Speaking in January 2012, Hemphill said that filming the series hurt his friendship with Kiernan.
He said at the time: "It's kind of sad, really. It reflects the pressure we were under that we never really acknowledged. We rarely took holidays. Stuff like that, it all bubbled up.
"Maybe in five or ten years we'll come back."
In February this year, Kiernan...
Ford Kiernan (Jack) and Greg Hemphill (Victor) have ended their six-year feud to reunite for a new project based around their BBC Scotland sitcom.
The pair will meet up with Paul Riley (Winston), Jane McCarry (Isa), Sanjeev Kohli (Navid) and Gavin Mitchell (Boabby) to discuss the new production this week, the Daily Record reports.
The comedy duo - who also co-wrote and starred in Chewin' the Fat - parted ways due to "creative differences" in 2008.
Speaking in January 2012, Hemphill said that filming the series hurt his friendship with Kiernan.
He said at the time: "It's kind of sad, really. It reflects the pressure we were under that we never really acknowledged. We rarely took holidays. Stuff like that, it all bubbled up.
"Maybe in five or ten years we'll come back."
In February this year, Kiernan...
- 10/15/2013
- Digital Spy
The Britain's Got Talent judge says she was attacked by an unnamed comic, 21st-century comics grapple with homosexuality, and David Brent realises his rock-god dreams
Not much to laugh about in today's top story, as Amanda Holden writes in her autobiography that she was once assaulted by "a famous comedian". The Britain's Got Talent judge claims she was cornered by the unnamed comic at a public event, during a period when she was patching up her marriage to Les Dennis after an affair with Men Behaving Badly star Neil Morrissey. "[Dennis and I] went to an event together," Holden writes, "and on my way back from the loo, I was cornered by a famous comedian, who tried to kiss me and put his hands in places they shouldn't have been. I was scared and tried to push him away … but he wasn't put off … My body went limp, and I just stood there...
Not much to laugh about in today's top story, as Amanda Holden writes in her autobiography that she was once assaulted by "a famous comedian". The Britain's Got Talent judge claims she was cornered by the unnamed comic at a public event, during a period when she was patching up her marriage to Les Dennis after an affair with Men Behaving Badly star Neil Morrissey. "[Dennis and I] went to an event together," Holden writes, "and on my way back from the loo, I was cornered by a famous comedian, who tried to kiss me and put his hands in places they shouldn't have been. I was scared and tried to push him away … but he wasn't put off … My body went limp, and I just stood there...
- 10/15/2013
- by Brian Logan
- The Guardian - Film News
The role of comedy in professional wrestling has been debated ad nauseam by both fans and industry experts alike. WWE, the top company in the business, have used it to varying success over the years. Generally speaking, most involved in the wild and wacky world of wrestling agree that laughs do have a place on the show, so long as they are kept out of the main event spotlight. Characters such as Santino Marella are played strictly for comic drama, designed to be light-hearted relief on what is often billed as the ultimate variety show, pro wrestling.
Outside of the ‘mainstream’ companies, names such as Colt Cabana have fostered a tremendous mix of in-ring acumen and humour. Although an accomplished technical talent, Cabana’s immediately likeable personality often shines through, giving him a connection to the audience which few top-level players can match. Fittingly, Cabana is scheduled to wrestle against...
Outside of the ‘mainstream’ companies, names such as Colt Cabana have fostered a tremendous mix of in-ring acumen and humour. Although an accomplished technical talent, Cabana’s immediately likeable personality often shines through, giving him a connection to the audience which few top-level players can match. Fittingly, Cabana is scheduled to wrestle against...
- 5/23/2013
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
Run for your lives! He's coming! Lock your windows! Bolt your doors! The end is... Huh? Oh, that's just the title of the movie? Well shit. April Fool's on us. In any event Lionsgate is ready to unleash some new horror on you cats. Read on for details.
From the Press Release
Lord of Darkness comes to DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand June 25 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. When a curious journalist digs too deep into the past of legendary serial killer Sawney Bean, he finds himself captured with no easy way to escape. Starring David Hayman (Sid and Nancy), Sam Feeney (Wounded), Gavin Mitchell (TV's "Still Game") and William Houston (Sherlock Holmes), the Lord of Darkness DVD, featuring deleted scenes and outtakes, will be available for the suggested retail price of $26.98.
Lord of Darkness is based on the legendary true story of Sawney Bean and his family of cannibalistic serial killers.
From the Press Release
Lord of Darkness comes to DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand June 25 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. When a curious journalist digs too deep into the past of legendary serial killer Sawney Bean, he finds himself captured with no easy way to escape. Starring David Hayman (Sid and Nancy), Sam Feeney (Wounded), Gavin Mitchell (TV's "Still Game") and William Houston (Sherlock Holmes), the Lord of Darkness DVD, featuring deleted scenes and outtakes, will be available for the suggested retail price of $26.98.
Lord of Darkness is based on the legendary true story of Sawney Bean and his family of cannibalistic serial killers.
- 4/1/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Lord of Darkness comes to DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand June 25th from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.
When a curious journalist digs too deep into the past of legendary serial killer Sawney Bean, he finds himself captured with no easy way to escape.
Starring David Hayman (Sid and Nancy), Sam Feeney (Wounded), Gavin Mitchell (TV's "Still Game") and William Houston (Sherlock Holmes), the Lord of Darkness DVD, featuring deleted scenes and outtakes.
Read more...
When a curious journalist digs too deep into the past of legendary serial killer Sawney Bean, he finds himself captured with no easy way to escape.
Starring David Hayman (Sid and Nancy), Sam Feeney (Wounded), Gavin Mitchell (TV's "Still Game") and William Houston (Sherlock Holmes), the Lord of Darkness DVD, featuring deleted scenes and outtakes.
Read more...
- 4/1/2013
- shocktillyoudrop.com
We have details on the sCare Foundation’s Halloween Launch Benefit, taking place in Los Angeles on October 30th. The sCare Foundation is a recently formed charitable organization founded by Malek Akkad (Halloween Series) “dedicated to alleviating the hardships of poverty and homelessness facing today’s youth throughout Northern America”.
What: Sure to be the biggest Halloween bash of 2011, the sCare Foundation Halloween Launch Benefit will also be the night’s most fearsome fundraiser. The newly-founded sCare Foundation, headed by Malek Akkad, producer of the legendary Halloween film franchise, is hosting their inaugural event on Sunday, October 30th to benefit the Champion Fund at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and support the programs of the Hollywood Homeless Youth Project (Hhyp). At the event, the foundation will give its first-ever Humanitarian Award to two-time Golden Globe® winner Jamie Lee Curtis (the original Halloween, True Lies). The benefit will be held at The Conga Room @ L.
What: Sure to be the biggest Halloween bash of 2011, the sCare Foundation Halloween Launch Benefit will also be the night’s most fearsome fundraiser. The newly-founded sCare Foundation, headed by Malek Akkad, producer of the legendary Halloween film franchise, is hosting their inaugural event on Sunday, October 30th to benefit the Champion Fund at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and support the programs of the Hollywood Homeless Youth Project (Hhyp). At the event, the foundation will give its first-ever Humanitarian Award to two-time Golden Globe® winner Jamie Lee Curtis (the original Halloween, True Lies). The benefit will be held at The Conga Room @ L.
- 10/21/2011
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Everything about You Instead feels genuine apart from the characters and the plot. It is a romantic comedy filmed at 2010’s T in the Park Festival in Scotland, with real bands and real festival-goers buzzing around the periphery of the plot. This is a rather good idea for a movie, as it gives a rich and fascinating backdrop to the story. It’s made on what is obviously a very small budget; presumably it had to be shot fast and around the time schedule of the festival, meaning that they’d have to take, for a start, whatever weather they were hit with.
Unfortunately, the story writer Thomas Leveritt (a young, award-winning novelist) and director David Mackenzie (Young Adam, Hallam Foe) have saddled this ‘realist’ backdrop with about as dull and conventional a romantic-comedy plot as it’s possible to conceive. Given that the main artistic...
Everything about You Instead feels genuine apart from the characters and the plot. It is a romantic comedy filmed at 2010’s T in the Park Festival in Scotland, with real bands and real festival-goers buzzing around the periphery of the plot. This is a rather good idea for a movie, as it gives a rich and fascinating backdrop to the story. It’s made on what is obviously a very small budget; presumably it had to be shot fast and around the time schedule of the festival, meaning that they’d have to take, for a start, whatever weather they were hit with.
Unfortunately, the story writer Thomas Leveritt (a young, award-winning novelist) and director David Mackenzie (Young Adam, Hallam Foe) have saddled this ‘realist’ backdrop with about as dull and conventional a romantic-comedy plot as it’s possible to conceive. Given that the main artistic...
- 9/15/2011
- by Adam Whyte
- Obsessed with Film
You Instead is a free-wheeling, rock ‘n’ roll romantic comedy set against an unforgettable lost weekend at a music festival, filled with lust, mud, betrayal, portaloos and a hundred thousand people partying to the greatest music in the world. Starring Luke Treadaway and Natalia Tena alongside Ruta Gedmintas (Lip Service), Sophie Wu (Kick Ass), Gavin Mitchell (Still Game) and Alastair Mackenzie (Perfect Sense). Directed by David Mackenzie (Perfect Sense, Hallam Foe, Young Adam), and produced by Gillian Berrie (Perfect Sense, Red Road, Hallam Foe, Dogville) for Sigma Films. The film is from a script by award winning painter and novelist (but first time screenwriter) Thomas Leveritt.
- 7/17/2011
- by admin
- Pure Movies
British Director David Mackenzie has another film on the way. His last film which starred Ewen Mcgregor, Perfect Sense premiered at Sundance and his latest film You Instead just had its first Us showing at SXSW in Austin.
You Instead was shot sll in “guerrilla-style”, over a five day period during Scotland’s leading music event, T in the Park festival, giving it a supporting cast somewhere in the region of 100,000 people.
The film stars Luke Treadaway (Attack The Block), Natalia Tena (Harry Potter),Mathew Baynton (Peep Show), Ruta Gedmintas (Lip Service), Sophie Wu (Kick-Ass), Gavin Mitchell (Still Game) and Alastair Mackenzie (Perfect Sense).
Take a look at the first trailer below, supported by some great music.
-...
You Instead was shot sll in “guerrilla-style”, over a five day period during Scotland’s leading music event, T in the Park festival, giving it a supporting cast somewhere in the region of 100,000 people.
The film stars Luke Treadaway (Attack The Block), Natalia Tena (Harry Potter),Mathew Baynton (Peep Show), Ruta Gedmintas (Lip Service), Sophie Wu (Kick-Ass), Gavin Mitchell (Still Game) and Alastair Mackenzie (Perfect Sense).
Take a look at the first trailer below, supported by some great music.
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- 7/16/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
You Instead is a film shot guerrilla-style over five days during Scotland's leading music festival T in the Park in 2010. It is directed by David Mackenzie (Perfect Sense, Young Adam, Hallam Foe, Spread), and stars Luke Treadaway (Attack The Block, Clash Of The Titans, Brothers Of The Head), Natalia Tena (Harry Potter),Mathew Baynton (Peep Show), Ruta Gedmintas (Lip Service), Sophie Wu (Kick Ass), Gavin Mitchell (Still Game) and Alastair Mackenzie (Perfect Sense). Arriving at T in the Park for his gig, strutting indie star Adam is handcuffed to punky girl-band leader Morello. Initial frustration gives away to grudging acceptance and then the stirring of genuine feelings over the next 24 hours of the festival. Embedded below is the trailer....
- 7/15/2011
- Screen Anarchy
Icon Film Distribution have just sent over the first UK trailer, poster and images for their new movie, You Instead which was shot during T in the Part music festival in Scotland. You instead stars Luke Treadaway and Natalia Tena alongside Ruta Gedmintas (Lip Service), Sophie Wu (Kick Ass), Gavin Mitchell (Still Game) and Alastair Mackenzie (Perfect Sense). It’s set to hit UK cinemas 16th September.
It’s Directed by David Mackenzie (Perfect Sense, Hallam Foe, Young Adam), and produced by Gillian Berrie (Perfect Sense, Red Road, Hallam Foe, Dogville) for Sigma Films. The film is from a script by award winning painter and novelist (but first time screenwriter) Thomas Leveritt.
Synopsis: Luke Treadaway (Brothers of the Head, Clash of the Titans) stars as strutting indie star Adam, one half of globally successful duo The Make. Arriving at the T in the Park music festival for his latest gig...
It’s Directed by David Mackenzie (Perfect Sense, Hallam Foe, Young Adam), and produced by Gillian Berrie (Perfect Sense, Red Road, Hallam Foe, Dogville) for Sigma Films. The film is from a script by award winning painter and novelist (but first time screenwriter) Thomas Leveritt.
Synopsis: Luke Treadaway (Brothers of the Head, Clash of the Titans) stars as strutting indie star Adam, one half of globally successful duo The Make. Arriving at the T in the Park music festival for his latest gig...
- 7/15/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Since her Bafta-winning Red Road performance, Kate Dickie has cornered the market in troubled women. She tells Jane Graham about why she's finally in a good place
Kate Dickie comes bounding in, cheeks glowing and nose tip pink, shaking the first snow of Glasgow's winter from her shoulders and apologising for her lateness. "I had to run here on this slidey snow," she says. "I was on my arse most of the way." A peal of raucous laughter echoes around the cafe she's showering with a flurry of melting flakes.
It might be a surprise that Dickie turns out to be an unguarded and animated conversationalist, and rather intoxicating company. But since her performance as Jackie, the still, stony CCTV operator mourning the death of her daughter in Red Road (the Andrea Arnold film for which Dickie won a Scottish Bafta in 2006), she has carved out a series of serious roles,...
Kate Dickie comes bounding in, cheeks glowing and nose tip pink, shaking the first snow of Glasgow's winter from her shoulders and apologising for her lateness. "I had to run here on this slidey snow," she says. "I was on my arse most of the way." A peal of raucous laughter echoes around the cafe she's showering with a flurry of melting flakes.
It might be a surprise that Dickie turns out to be an unguarded and animated conversationalist, and rather intoxicating company. But since her performance as Jackie, the still, stony CCTV operator mourning the death of her daughter in Red Road (the Andrea Arnold film for which Dickie won a Scottish Bafta in 2006), she has carved out a series of serious roles,...
- 12/3/2010
- by Jane Graham
- The Guardian - Film News
· Want to see one of the stars from Mad Men naked? It's Rich Sommer. Still game?
· Anakin Skywalker also-ran Ryan Phillippe is crossing his fingers that Captain America tryouts go better for him.
· Ron Perlman will play the paterfamilias once earmarked for Mickey Rourke in Conan.
· Corey Feldman will be skipping Corey Haim's funeral: "Instead, I will remain in Los Angeles quietly mourning and planning his memorial."
· Amy Pietz is joining The Office, but as what? Therein lies the mystery...
· Anakin Skywalker also-ran Ryan Phillippe is crossing his fingers that Captain America tryouts go better for him.
· Ron Perlman will play the paterfamilias once earmarked for Mickey Rourke in Conan.
· Corey Feldman will be skipping Corey Haim's funeral: "Instead, I will remain in Los Angeles quietly mourning and planning his memorial."
· Amy Pietz is joining The Office, but as what? Therein lies the mystery...
- 3/15/2010
- Movieline
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