Stars: James Fleet, John Henshaw, Nicky Evans, Jay Taylor, Thaila Zucchi | Written by Joel Ferrari, Pete Wild | Directed by Dominic Brunt
I am always very much excited when the film-making duo Dominic Brunt and Joanne Mitchell have a new film coming out. They have proved themselves again and again when it comes to horror and the variety of ways they can creep audiences out. From the often subtle but great zombie movie Before Dawn, to the at times brutal revenge thriller Bait to the bizarre but brilliant Attack of the Killer Babies. Next up, they tackle the werewolf subgenre with Scream of the Wolf.
Scream of the Wolf shows a new vampire movie being shot in an old abandoned house but with a full moon in the sky some of the cast and crew go missing and a wolf seems like the most obvious culprit.
Despite only lasting about seventy minutes,...
I am always very much excited when the film-making duo Dominic Brunt and Joanne Mitchell have a new film coming out. They have proved themselves again and again when it comes to horror and the variety of ways they can creep audiences out. From the often subtle but great zombie movie Before Dawn, to the at times brutal revenge thriller Bait to the bizarre but brilliant Attack of the Killer Babies. Next up, they tackle the werewolf subgenre with Scream of the Wolf.
Scream of the Wolf shows a new vampire movie being shot in an old abandoned house but with a full moon in the sky some of the cast and crew go missing and a wolf seems like the most obvious culprit.
Despite only lasting about seventy minutes,...
- 6/8/2023
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
Another scandal surrounds the Vanderpump Rules cast and this time Lala Kent is opening up about her life with Hollywood producer Randall Emmett in Hulu’s The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump. Watch the trailer in the video posted above.
ABC News Studios and LA Times Studios teamed up for an investigation into the allegations of race discrimination and workplace abuse against Emmett. The movie mogul denies all the allegations that includes questionable on-set behavior towards actor Bruce Willis as his mental acuity declined.
The 90-minute documentary features special access to interview footage of Kent, who opens up about her tumultuous relationship with Emmett and how she learned about the accusations against her ex-fiancé.
The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump also includes exclusive interviews with those closest to Kent, including Lisa and Easton Burningham, her mother and brother, who describe alarming, never-before-told claims of Emmett’s alleged mistreatment towards Kent,...
ABC News Studios and LA Times Studios teamed up for an investigation into the allegations of race discrimination and workplace abuse against Emmett. The movie mogul denies all the allegations that includes questionable on-set behavior towards actor Bruce Willis as his mental acuity declined.
The 90-minute documentary features special access to interview footage of Kent, who opens up about her tumultuous relationship with Emmett and how she learned about the accusations against her ex-fiancé.
The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump also includes exclusive interviews with those closest to Kent, including Lisa and Easton Burningham, her mother and brother, who describe alarming, never-before-told claims of Emmett’s alleged mistreatment towards Kent,...
- 5/15/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Stars: James Fleet, John Henshaw, Nicky Evans, Jay Taylor, Thaila Zucchi | Written by Joel Ferrari, Pete Wild | Directed by Dominic Brunt
I am always very much excited when the film-making duo Dominic Brunt and Joanne Mitchell have a new film coming out. They have proved themselves again and again when it comes to horror and the variety of ways they can creep audiences out. From the often subtle but great zombie movie Before Dawn, to the at times brutal revenge thriller Bait to the bizarre but brilliant Attack of the Killer Babies. Next up, they tackle the werewolf subgenre with the cleverly titled Wolf Manor.
Wolf Manor shows a new vampire movie being shot in an old abandoned house but with a full moon in the sky some of the cast and crew go missing and a wolf seems like the most obvious culprit.
Despite only lasting about seventy minutes,...
I am always very much excited when the film-making duo Dominic Brunt and Joanne Mitchell have a new film coming out. They have proved themselves again and again when it comes to horror and the variety of ways they can creep audiences out. From the often subtle but great zombie movie Before Dawn, to the at times brutal revenge thriller Bait to the bizarre but brilliant Attack of the Killer Babies. Next up, they tackle the werewolf subgenre with the cleverly titled Wolf Manor.
Wolf Manor shows a new vampire movie being shot in an old abandoned house but with a full moon in the sky some of the cast and crew go missing and a wolf seems like the most obvious culprit.
Despite only lasting about seventy minutes,...
- 1/4/2023
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
Bloody Disgusting has an exclusive look at the trailer and art for Wolf Manor, described as a “full-throttle, gore-filled tale” of a film crew caught in the claws of a manor house’s resident werewolf.
Directed by Dominic Brunt, the film was shot in three weeks in locations in Shropshire.
In the film…
During filming of a British, low-budget horror movie, the cast and crew begin disappearing. As the full moon rises, the nightmare begins, and the werewolf strikes.
Wolf Manor’s creature design was created by renowned special make-up effects artist Shaune Harrison with make-up design by Katie Wrigley.
It stars James Fleet (“Bridgerton”, Operation Mincemeat), Jay Taylor (Donkey Punch, Misfits), Thaila Zucchi (Evie, Attack of the Adult Babies), Rupert Procter, and John Henshaw (The Keeper, Looking For Eric).
Wolf Manor will be available to own or rent on DVD & Digital Download on January 9, 2023.
The post ‘Wolf Manor’ Trailer...
Directed by Dominic Brunt, the film was shot in three weeks in locations in Shropshire.
In the film…
During filming of a British, low-budget horror movie, the cast and crew begin disappearing. As the full moon rises, the nightmare begins, and the werewolf strikes.
Wolf Manor’s creature design was created by renowned special make-up effects artist Shaune Harrison with make-up design by Katie Wrigley.
It stars James Fleet (“Bridgerton”, Operation Mincemeat), Jay Taylor (Donkey Punch, Misfits), Thaila Zucchi (Evie, Attack of the Adult Babies), Rupert Procter, and John Henshaw (The Keeper, Looking For Eric).
Wolf Manor will be available to own or rent on DVD & Digital Download on January 9, 2023.
The post ‘Wolf Manor’ Trailer...
- 11/24/2022
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Lightbulb Film Distribution has acquired four features ahead of their U.K. premieres at FrightFest, running in London from August 25 to 29.
They include Dominic Brunt’s Wolf Manor about a film crew who fall prey to the resident werewolf of a manor house where they are shooting a vampire film. James Fleet and John Henshaw lead the cast.
The deal was negotiated with Jeffrey Cooper at Cut Entertainment.
The company has also acquired U.S. horror-thriller The Summoned in which two couples are invited to an exclusive retreat to work on their relationships, but all is not as it seems. The deal was negotiated with Franziska McCray at MPI Media.
The other two titles hail from Paris-based sales outfit WTFilms: Austrian director Peter Hengl’s Easter Sunday-set body horror Family Dinner, and Belgian director Grégory Beghin’s Bunker 717 (aka Deep Fear) about three students fighting for survival in abandoned tunnels beneath Paris.
They include Dominic Brunt’s Wolf Manor about a film crew who fall prey to the resident werewolf of a manor house where they are shooting a vampire film. James Fleet and John Henshaw lead the cast.
The deal was negotiated with Jeffrey Cooper at Cut Entertainment.
The company has also acquired U.S. horror-thriller The Summoned in which two couples are invited to an exclusive retreat to work on their relationships, but all is not as it seems. The deal was negotiated with Franziska McCray at MPI Media.
The other two titles hail from Paris-based sales outfit WTFilms: Austrian director Peter Hengl’s Easter Sunday-set body horror Family Dinner, and Belgian director Grégory Beghin’s Bunker 717 (aka Deep Fear) about three students fighting for survival in abandoned tunnels beneath Paris.
- 8/23/2022
- by Melanie Goodfellow and Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Seemingly coming out of nowhere, the werewolf horror-thriller Wolf Manor, from actor and director Dominic Brunt has entered post-production. Directed by Brunt, the full-throttle, gore-filled film is the tale of a film crew caught in the claws of a manor house’s resident werewolf, was shot in three weeks in locations in Shropshire.
Shooting a vampire flick in an old, abandoned manor house should have worked like a dream, but the film crew are out of their depth, over schedule and desperate to get the shoot finished and go home. However, as the moon turns full, the nightmare begins. Blood flows and the body count rises as cast & crew meet the manor’s resident werewolf…
Brunt’s UK-produced film, which was written by Pete Wild and Joel Ferrari, stars James Fleet, Jay Taylor, Thaila Zucchi, Rupert Procter and John Henshaw. Wolf Manor’s creature design was created by renowned special make-up effects artist Shaune Harrison.
Shooting a vampire flick in an old, abandoned manor house should have worked like a dream, but the film crew are out of their depth, over schedule and desperate to get the shoot finished and go home. However, as the moon turns full, the nightmare begins. Blood flows and the body count rises as cast & crew meet the manor’s resident werewolf…
Brunt’s UK-produced film, which was written by Pete Wild and Joel Ferrari, stars James Fleet, Jay Taylor, Thaila Zucchi, Rupert Procter and John Henshaw. Wolf Manor’s creature design was created by renowned special make-up effects artist Shaune Harrison.
- 4/28/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The Keeper (Trautmann) Menemsha Films Reviewed for Shockya.com & BigAppleReviews.net linked from Rotten Tomatoes by: Harvey Karten Director: Marcus H. Rosenmüller Writer: Robert Marciniak, Marcus H. Rosenmüller, Nicholas J. Schofield Cast: David Kross, Freya Mavor, John Henshaw, Harry Melling, Michael Socha, Dave Johns Screened at: Critics’ link, NYC, 9/26/20 Opens: October 2, 2020 Do you […]
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- 10/3/2020
- by Harvey Karten
- ShockYa
Exclusive: Veteran reality TV agent Brian Speiser has joined ICM Partners.
Speiser moves to ICM Partners form Apa, where he was a partner and a leading packager in their Alternative & Factual programming division. He has packaged many successful series including A&e’s Emmy-winning Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath.
Prior to joining Apa in 2012, Speiser co-founded the entertainment division of Ipg’s Octagon, where he executive produced the Emmy-nominated It Gets Better for MTV. He began his career in the William Morris Agency mail room in 2005.
Clients joining Speiser include Super Delicious (Food Network’s Cupcake Wars & Halloween Wars), Superjacket, Goodbye Pictures (Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Dallas), Ish Entertainment, Tremendous Entertainment and Wallfly (Quibi’s...
Speiser moves to ICM Partners form Apa, where he was a partner and a leading packager in their Alternative & Factual programming division. He has packaged many successful series including A&e’s Emmy-winning Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath.
Prior to joining Apa in 2012, Speiser co-founded the entertainment division of Ipg’s Octagon, where he executive produced the Emmy-nominated It Gets Better for MTV. He began his career in the William Morris Agency mail room in 2005.
Clients joining Speiser include Super Delicious (Food Network’s Cupcake Wars & Halloween Wars), Superjacket, Goodbye Pictures (Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Dallas), Ish Entertainment, Tremendous Entertainment and Wallfly (Quibi’s...
- 5/6/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Marcus H Rosenmüller’s German-uk co-production has pulled off a double win, having been awarded by both the jury and the audience at the 30th Dinard Film Festival. Amidst today’s European geopolitical climate plagued by the constant toing and froing of Brexit, the jury of the 30th Dinard Film Festival, dedicated to British cinema, has sent a crystal-clear message by handing the Golden Hitchcock Grand Jury Prize for Best Film to a co-production between Germany and the UK, a feature that is also symbolic of the reconciliation between the peoples of different countries: The Keeper by Marcus H Rosenmüller. This view was shared by the viewers as well, as the movie also took home the Audience Award.First unveiled at the Zurich Film Festival and screened at the Berlinale (as part of the Lola programme), the film, starring Davis Kross, Freya Mavor, John Henshaw and Gary Lewis, depicts the extraordinary life and.
‘Defend, Conserve, Protect.’
Disney’s The Lion King roared through its second weekend in Australia as the studio smashed its own annual global box office record set in 2016 last weekend.
Meanwhile Defend, Conserve, Protect, Stephen Amis’ feature doc which examines the long-running campaign to stop Japanese fishermen killing whales in the Southern Ocean, opened on seven screens in limited sessions.
Narrated by Dan Aykroyd and produced by Amis, Sea Shepherd Australia MD Jeff Hansen and Sea Shepherd colleague Omar Todd, the film fetched an estimated $7,200 but had already netted $37,000 from about 40 advance screenings and festivals.
The executive producer, Label Distribution’s Tait Brady, is happy with the reviews and media coverage and says the film will play through the end of the year with screenings for activists and community groups, after which he will negotiate ancillary deals.
He offered the film to several sales agents but they were wary of the anti-whaling stance.
Disney’s The Lion King roared through its second weekend in Australia as the studio smashed its own annual global box office record set in 2016 last weekend.
Meanwhile Defend, Conserve, Protect, Stephen Amis’ feature doc which examines the long-running campaign to stop Japanese fishermen killing whales in the Southern Ocean, opened on seven screens in limited sessions.
Narrated by Dan Aykroyd and produced by Amis, Sea Shepherd Australia MD Jeff Hansen and Sea Shepherd colleague Omar Todd, the film fetched an estimated $7,200 but had already netted $37,000 from about 40 advance screenings and festivals.
The executive producer, Label Distribution’s Tait Brady, is happy with the reviews and media coverage and says the film will play through the end of the year with screenings for activists and community groups, after which he will negotiate ancillary deals.
He offered the film to several sales agents but they were wary of the anti-whaling stance.
- 7/29/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Marcus H. Rosenmüller’s The Keeper tells the extraordinary true story of Bert Trautmann (David Kross), a former German prisoner of war who stayed in Britain after the end of World War Two and went on to become one of Manchester City football club’s most respected and loved players. Trautmann, who fought prejudice and backlash from those who objected to his signing as goalkeeper, later gained somewhat of a legendary status with supporters after famously playing in the 1956 Fa cup final with a broken neck, refusing to leave his post until the final whistle of the match was blown.
When he is captured by British forces whilst fighting in Europe on the German side, Bert Trautmann, a paratrooper for the Luftwaffe, is soon transported to a PoW camp in the north of England. Here, in between the arduous chores he is expected to perform and the poor treatment he...
When he is captured by British forces whilst fighting in Europe on the German side, Bert Trautmann, a paratrooper for the Luftwaffe, is soon transported to a PoW camp in the north of England. Here, in between the arduous chores he is expected to perform and the poor treatment he...
- 4/4/2019
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Based on true events, Parkland Entertainment has released the UK trailer for war-time drama ‘The Keeper’.
Directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller, the film stars David Kross, Freya Mavor, John Henshaw, Harry Melling, Dave Johns, Dervla Kirwan and Gary Lewis.
Also in trailers – The ‘Ugly Dolls’ go on an adventure in new trailer
The film hits cinemas April 5th.
The Keeper Synopsis
The film tells the incredible true story of Bert Trautmann (David Kross), a German soldier and prisoner of war who, against a backdrop of British post-war protest and prejudice, secures the position of Goalkeeper at Manchester City, and in doing so becomes a footballing icon.
Struggling for acceptance by those who dismiss him as the enemy, Bert’s love for Margaret (Freya Mavor), an Englishwoman, carries him through and he wins over even his harshest opponents by winning the 1956 Fa Cup Final, playing on with a broken neck to secure victory.
Directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller, the film stars David Kross, Freya Mavor, John Henshaw, Harry Melling, Dave Johns, Dervla Kirwan and Gary Lewis.
Also in trailers – The ‘Ugly Dolls’ go on an adventure in new trailer
The film hits cinemas April 5th.
The Keeper Synopsis
The film tells the incredible true story of Bert Trautmann (David Kross), a German soldier and prisoner of war who, against a backdrop of British post-war protest and prejudice, secures the position of Goalkeeper at Manchester City, and in doing so becomes a footballing icon.
Struggling for acceptance by those who dismiss him as the enemy, Bert’s love for Margaret (Freya Mavor), an Englishwoman, carries him through and he wins over even his harshest opponents by winning the 1956 Fa Cup Final, playing on with a broken neck to secure victory.
- 2/7/2019
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Munich-based sales agency Beta Cinema has closed sales in further major territories for “The Keeper,” which stars David Kross (“The Reader”) and Freya Mavor (“The Sense of an Ending”).
The film is based on the true story of Bert Trautmann, a German who went from being a prisoner-of-war to become the legendary goalkeeper of England’s Manchester City soccer club. The movie was previously acquired by Parkland Entertainment for the U.K. and Ireland.
Further all-rights deals have now been closed with Huanxi Media Group for China, Rai Cinema for Italy, Sochiku for Japan, Icon Film Distribution for Australia and New Zealand, Lev Cinemas for Israel, and Discovery Film and Video for the former Yugoslavia. Further deals are in negotiation.
The film, previously known as “Trautmann,” recounts the love affair between Trautmann and Margaret Friar, the daughter of the manager of a soccer team, who met Trautmann when she visited his Pow camp near Manchester.
The film is based on the true story of Bert Trautmann, a German who went from being a prisoner-of-war to become the legendary goalkeeper of England’s Manchester City soccer club. The movie was previously acquired by Parkland Entertainment for the U.K. and Ireland.
Further all-rights deals have now been closed with Huanxi Media Group for China, Rai Cinema for Italy, Sochiku for Japan, Icon Film Distribution for Australia and New Zealand, Lev Cinemas for Israel, and Discovery Film and Video for the former Yugoslavia. Further deals are in negotiation.
The film, previously known as “Trautmann,” recounts the love affair between Trautmann and Margaret Friar, the daughter of the manager of a soccer team, who met Trautmann when she visited his Pow camp near Manchester.
- 2/7/2019
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Facebook Watch has set a January 22 premiere date for 9 Months with Courteney Cox, a weekly docuseries about pregnancy.
Cox narrates and provides commentary in the 20-part documentary series that airs twice a week with episodes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The docuseries is the first project to come from Ample Entertainment’s partnership with Cox’s Hopper Productions.
The show takes an intimate approach, giving viewers raw access of people from across the country of various race, religion, and class as they self-document their 9-month journey of pregnancy. 9 Months with Courteney Cox features a range of stories, from a cancer-stricken mother to pregnant teenagers considering adoption to a 50-year old woman struggling to conceive and more.
Ample Entertainment and Hopper Productions produce. Cox, Ari Mark, Phil Lott, John Henshaw, and Brielle Lebsack-Cohen executive produce.
9 Months with Courteney Cox premieres Tuesday, January 22 at 6 Pm Pt/9 Pm Et on Facebook Watch.
Cox narrates and provides commentary in the 20-part documentary series that airs twice a week with episodes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The docuseries is the first project to come from Ample Entertainment’s partnership with Cox’s Hopper Productions.
The show takes an intimate approach, giving viewers raw access of people from across the country of various race, religion, and class as they self-document their 9-month journey of pregnancy. 9 Months with Courteney Cox features a range of stories, from a cancer-stricken mother to pregnant teenagers considering adoption to a 50-year old woman struggling to conceive and more.
Ample Entertainment and Hopper Productions produce. Cox, Ari Mark, Phil Lott, John Henshaw, and Brielle Lebsack-Cohen executive produce.
9 Months with Courteney Cox premieres Tuesday, January 22 at 6 Pm Pt/9 Pm Et on Facebook Watch.
- 12/20/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscar and Grammy-winning actor, artist, activist and Chicago native Common and his Freedom Road Productions is teaming with Ample Entertainment and Rebecca Halpern Productions on a political docuseries set around the upcoming 2019 Chicago Mayoral race. The companies will begin pitching the project to premium cable networks and streaming platforms this week.
On February 26, 2019, Chicagoans could make history by electing their first black female mayor, their first openly gay mayor, or their first Latino mayor. The 21 candidates running for the city’s top job make up the largest, most diverse pool of hopefuls Chicago has ever seen.
Chicago/2019 is the real-time documentary television series that follows these candidates as they fight for votes in the most cutthroat arena in local politics. A city’s mayoral race doesn’t usually make national headlines, but Chicago isn’t just any city – it’s a political powerhouse, and...
On February 26, 2019, Chicagoans could make history by electing their first black female mayor, their first openly gay mayor, or their first Latino mayor. The 21 candidates running for the city’s top job make up the largest, most diverse pool of hopefuls Chicago has ever seen.
Chicago/2019 is the real-time documentary television series that follows these candidates as they fight for votes in the most cutthroat arena in local politics. A city’s mayoral race doesn’t usually make national headlines, but Chicago isn’t just any city – it’s a political powerhouse, and...
- 12/14/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Other world premieres include football drama Trautmann.
The 2018 Zurich Film Festival (September 27–October 7) has announced more titles for its Gala strand, including the world premiere of Richard Says Goodbye directed by Wayne Roberts and starring Johnny Depp, both set to attend.
Saban Films and DirecTV recently acquired North American rights to the project, which was co-financed by Im Global and Cirrina Studios with additional financing from Leeding Media.
Other Zurich world premieres announced are football drama Trautmann directed by Marcus Rosenmüller and starring David Kross and John Henshaw, and Der Vorname, directed by Sönke Wortmann and starring Iris Berben and Christoph Maria Herbst.
The 2018 Zurich Film Festival (September 27–October 7) has announced more titles for its Gala strand, including the world premiere of Richard Says Goodbye directed by Wayne Roberts and starring Johnny Depp, both set to attend.
Saban Films and DirecTV recently acquired North American rights to the project, which was co-financed by Im Global and Cirrina Studios with additional financing from Leeding Media.
Other Zurich world premieres announced are football drama Trautmann directed by Marcus Rosenmüller and starring David Kross and John Henshaw, and Der Vorname, directed by Sönke Wortmann and starring Iris Berben and Christoph Maria Herbst.
- 9/12/2018
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
Friends and Cougar Town alum Courteney Cox has signed a co-production partnership with Ample Entertainment, with her newly launched Hopper Productions. Cox has a history with Ample, the prodco behind Nine Months, an upcoming documentary series on which Cox currently serves as an executive producer, for Facebook.
Under the pact, Cox and her Hopper team will work closely with Ample co-founders and co-presidents Ari Mark and Phil Lott to create, develop, and produce unscripted and scripted content with an initial focus on high-end lifestyle programming in the U.S., Canada and the UK. Focusing on Cox’s interests, the companies are already developing a slate across multiple genres ranging from design to documentary to crime. Their first project, a docuseries, follows Cox as she pulls back the curtain on Hollywood’s exclusive real estate world, which they’ll be pitching to cable and Ott outlets. Cox, Mark and Lott will...
Under the pact, Cox and her Hopper team will work closely with Ample co-founders and co-presidents Ari Mark and Phil Lott to create, develop, and produce unscripted and scripted content with an initial focus on high-end lifestyle programming in the U.S., Canada and the UK. Focusing on Cox’s interests, the companies are already developing a slate across multiple genres ranging from design to documentary to crime. Their first project, a docuseries, follows Cox as she pulls back the curtain on Hollywood’s exclusive real estate world, which they’ll be pitching to cable and Ott outlets. Cox, Mark and Lott will...
- 6/25/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Discovery Channel has given the green light to a second season of docuseries Cooper’s Treasure, from Ample Entertainment and Amblin Television, set for premiere this summer.
In Season 2, treasure hunter Darrell Miklos heads to the Bahamas to track down the whereabouts of 11 wreck sites that Nasa astronaut Gordon Cooper had found and catalogued as having tons of silver, gold and other priceless treasures. Cooper created the treasure map in secret over 50 years ago and shared it with his long-time friend Miklos before Cooper’s passing, in hopes his exploration would continue, and ultimately uncover treasures of the old world. Cooper discovered troves of information about what lies on Earth’s sea floors while orbiting the planet in the 1960s.
Last season, Miklos located a shipwreck tied to Christopher Columbus using Cooper’s intel. But within hours of finding the wreckage, a rival treasure hunter made a competing claim and...
In Season 2, treasure hunter Darrell Miklos heads to the Bahamas to track down the whereabouts of 11 wreck sites that Nasa astronaut Gordon Cooper had found and catalogued as having tons of silver, gold and other priceless treasures. Cooper created the treasure map in secret over 50 years ago and shared it with his long-time friend Miklos before Cooper’s passing, in hopes his exploration would continue, and ultimately uncover treasures of the old world. Cooper discovered troves of information about what lies on Earth’s sea floors while orbiting the planet in the 1960s.
Last season, Miklos located a shipwreck tied to Christopher Columbus using Cooper’s intel. But within hours of finding the wreckage, a rival treasure hunter made a competing claim and...
- 4/19/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Further cast attached to soccer drama include Gary Lewis, Michael Socha and Chloe Harris.
UK-Germany co-pro Trautmann, a biopic of legendary German goalkeeper Bert Trautmann, has rounded out its cast and begun filming in Northern Ireland.
Joining the recently announced John Henshaw (Looking For Eric) and Dervla Kirwan (Ballykissangel) are: Dave Johns (I, Daniel Blake), Harry Melling (Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1), Gary Lewis (Billy Elliot), Michael Socha (Being Human), Mikey Collins (Dunkirk), Chloe Harris (Call The Midwife) and Barbara Young (Coronation Street).
Germany’s David Kross plays Trautmann and 2013 UK Star of Tomorrow Freya Mavor is the love of his life, Margaret, who was the daughter of his English coach.
The film tells the story of Bert Trautmann, the former Nazi paratrooper who became a goalkeeping legend at Manchester City, making 545 appearances and famously playing in the Fa Cup final with a broken neck.
The first image has also been released (see above...
UK-Germany co-pro Trautmann, a biopic of legendary German goalkeeper Bert Trautmann, has rounded out its cast and begun filming in Northern Ireland.
Joining the recently announced John Henshaw (Looking For Eric) and Dervla Kirwan (Ballykissangel) are: Dave Johns (I, Daniel Blake), Harry Melling (Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1), Gary Lewis (Billy Elliot), Michael Socha (Being Human), Mikey Collins (Dunkirk), Chloe Harris (Call The Midwife) and Barbara Young (Coronation Street).
Germany’s David Kross plays Trautmann and 2013 UK Star of Tomorrow Freya Mavor is the love of his life, Margaret, who was the daughter of his English coach.
The film tells the story of Bert Trautmann, the former Nazi paratrooper who became a goalkeeping legend at Manchester City, making 545 appearances and famously playing in the Fa Cup final with a broken neck.
The first image has also been released (see above...
- 6/8/2017
- by orlando.parfitt@screendaily.com (Orlando Parfitt)
- ScreenDaily
We asked Den Of Geek’s writers to recommend brilliant comedy shows that deserve to have more of a fuss made about them. Here they are...
Banging a drum about stuff we love is more or less our remit on Den Of Geek - hence what many readers have started referring to as the ‘inexplicably regular' appearance of Statham, squirrels and Harold Bishop from Neighbours on these pages.
To that end then, we asked our writers which comedy shows (past and present, UK or otherwise, on TV, radio, or online…) deserved more praise, and here are the ones they chose. You might already like them too, or you might discover something new to dig out and enjoy. That’s the fun of it.
Please note that this list isn’t ranked in any order, nor is it exhaustive. It’s compiled from the opinions of a group of different people,...
Banging a drum about stuff we love is more or less our remit on Den Of Geek - hence what many readers have started referring to as the ‘inexplicably regular' appearance of Statham, squirrels and Harold Bishop from Neighbours on these pages.
To that end then, we asked our writers which comedy shows (past and present, UK or otherwise, on TV, radio, or online…) deserved more praise, and here are the ones they chose. You might already like them too, or you might discover something new to dig out and enjoy. That’s the fun of it.
Please note that this list isn’t ranked in any order, nor is it exhaustive. It’s compiled from the opinions of a group of different people,...
- 11/13/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Sheridan Smith stars as Cilla Black in the new ITV biopic about the Liverpudlian songbird, and the first pictures of the actress's transformation into the flame-haired singer have been released.
A trailer featuring Smith taking on the role of the pop singer during her rise to fame in 1960s Liverpool has also been released, giving viewers a taste of Jeff Pope's three-part drama.
Aneurin Barnard (The White Queen, Citadel, We'll Take Manhattan) stars as Cilla's husband Bobby, Ed Stoppard (The Politician's Husband, Silent Witness, Branded) plays Brian Epstein, John Henshaw (Downton Abbey, Midsomer Murders, South Riding) is Cilla's father, John White and Melanie Hill (Waterloo Road, Hebburn, Merlin) is Cilla's mother, Priscilla.
The drama captures the atmosphere of promise and excitement in the Merseybeat music scene, and the battle for Cilla's heart between future husband Bobby and manager Brian Epstein.
"I am thrilled to be playing Cilla,...
A trailer featuring Smith taking on the role of the pop singer during her rise to fame in 1960s Liverpool has also been released, giving viewers a taste of Jeff Pope's three-part drama.
Aneurin Barnard (The White Queen, Citadel, We'll Take Manhattan) stars as Cilla's husband Bobby, Ed Stoppard (The Politician's Husband, Silent Witness, Branded) plays Brian Epstein, John Henshaw (Downton Abbey, Midsomer Murders, South Riding) is Cilla's father, John White and Melanie Hill (Waterloo Road, Hebburn, Merlin) is Cilla's mother, Priscilla.
The drama captures the atmosphere of promise and excitement in the Merseybeat music scene, and the battle for Cilla's heart between future husband Bobby and manager Brian Epstein.
"I am thrilled to be playing Cilla,...
- 8/19/2014
- Digital Spy
Aneurin Barnard will star in 'Cilla' with Sheridan Smith. 'The White Queen' actor will play Cilla Black's husband Bobby Willis in the new three-part period drama which will chart the rise to fame of the legendary British entertainer in the 1960s. Ed Stoppard, best known for his role in 'The Politician's Husband', has been hired to play iconic music manager Brian Epstein, who discovered Cilla and also managed The Beatles. John Henshaw ('Downton Abbey') will play Cilla's father John White, while Melanie Hill is set to star as the singer's mother, Priscilla, also known by her friends and family as Big Cilla. The drama,...
- 3/17/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
ITV has announced casting details for its upcoming Cilla Black drama.
The White Queen star Aneurin Barnard will feature as Cilla's husband Bobby in the three-part series, opposite Sheridan Smith in the title role.
Ed Stoppard (The Politician's Husband) will star as Brian Epstein, while John Henshaw (Downton Abbey) will play Cilla's father John White.
Melanie Hill (Waterloo Road) rounds out the cast as Cilla's mother Priscilla.
Cilla - from Philomena writer Jeff Pope - will focus on the singer-turned-presenter's rise to fame in 1960s Liverpool.
The drama follows the unknown Priscilla White as she pursues her dreams of stardom, begins a relationship with future husband Bobby Willis, and meets legendary music manager Brian Epstein.
It will also feature Black's friendship with The Beatles, and how their success helped launch her career.
Cilla begins filming in March and April in Liverpool, and will feature many of the...
The White Queen star Aneurin Barnard will feature as Cilla's husband Bobby in the three-part series, opposite Sheridan Smith in the title role.
Ed Stoppard (The Politician's Husband) will star as Brian Epstein, while John Henshaw (Downton Abbey) will play Cilla's father John White.
Melanie Hill (Waterloo Road) rounds out the cast as Cilla's mother Priscilla.
Cilla - from Philomena writer Jeff Pope - will focus on the singer-turned-presenter's rise to fame in 1960s Liverpool.
The drama follows the unknown Priscilla White as she pursues her dreams of stardom, begins a relationship with future husband Bobby Willis, and meets legendary music manager Brian Epstein.
It will also feature Black's friendship with The Beatles, and how their success helped launch her career.
Cilla begins filming in March and April in Liverpool, and will feature many of the...
- 3/17/2014
- Digital Spy
Aneurin Barnard will star in 'Cilla' with Sheridan Smith. 'The White Queen' actor will play Cilla Black's husband Bobby Willis in the new three-part period drama which will chart the rise to fame of the legendary British entertainer in the 1960s. Ed Stoppard, best known for his role in 'The Politician's Husband', has been hired to play iconic music manager Brian Epstein, who discovered Cilla and also managed The Beatles. John Henshaw ('Downton Abbey') will play Cilla's father John White, while Melanie Hill is set to star as the singer's mother, Priscilla, also known by her friends and family as Big Cilla. The drama,...
- 3/15/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Review by Barbara Snitzer
The Angel’s Share is an unexpectedly delightful movie from English director Ken Loach whose previous films have been characterized as “social-realist” reflecting his left-wing views. This movie deservedly won the Audience Award at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.
The movie takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, and some smart studio suit wisely made sure the film was released stateside with subtitles. Yes, they speak English in Scotland, and no, you shouldn’t be offended. Their presence alleviates the strain that comes with trying to understand the thick Glaswegian accent in which the word “kilt” sounds like “cult” to an American ear. They also, perhaps unintentionally, make up for the poor performance of the sound engineers that result in only one side of phone conversations being at all audible. Most importantly, they keep us from questioning our own intelligence as seeing a word spelled out confirms our ignorance of it,...
The Angel’s Share is an unexpectedly delightful movie from English director Ken Loach whose previous films have been characterized as “social-realist” reflecting his left-wing views. This movie deservedly won the Audience Award at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.
The movie takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, and some smart studio suit wisely made sure the film was released stateside with subtitles. Yes, they speak English in Scotland, and no, you shouldn’t be offended. Their presence alleviates the strain that comes with trying to understand the thick Glaswegian accent in which the word “kilt” sounds like “cult” to an American ear. They also, perhaps unintentionally, make up for the poor performance of the sound engineers that result in only one side of phone conversations being at all audible. Most importantly, they keep us from questioning our own intelligence as seeing a word spelled out confirms our ignorance of it,...
- 5/3/2013
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Rating: 2.5/5.0
Chicago – “Once you’re involved in the shit, you can’t get out.” Ken Loach, filmmaker of the working class and longtime supporter of people who are just trying to better their lives knows this kind of statement isn’t true. We can all climb out of the shit. And his latest, “The Angels’ Share,” is yet another tale of a young man who has made some mistakes in his life beginning that climb to adulthood and responsibility. While it has some likable characters, particularly its charismatic lead, it’s impossible to shake the feeling that we’ve seen this movie before. To be blunt, I never had a reason to care, which is not something that can be said about most of Loach’s films. This one is just bland.
Loach’s film opens with a montage of Glasgow residents getting their sentences of community service. Clearly, these...
Chicago – “Once you’re involved in the shit, you can’t get out.” Ken Loach, filmmaker of the working class and longtime supporter of people who are just trying to better their lives knows this kind of statement isn’t true. We can all climb out of the shit. And his latest, “The Angels’ Share,” is yet another tale of a young man who has made some mistakes in his life beginning that climb to adulthood and responsibility. While it has some likable characters, particularly its charismatic lead, it’s impossible to shake the feeling that we’ve seen this movie before. To be blunt, I never had a reason to care, which is not something that can be said about most of Loach’s films. This one is just bland.
Loach’s film opens with a montage of Glasgow residents getting their sentences of community service. Clearly, these...
- 4/26/2013
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
From the old reliable master Ken Loach, arrives the quaint little gem The Angels’ Share, a nearly seamless blend between drole humour, sometimes violent, edgy drama, the heist film and finally, the pastime of whisky tasting. More than any other facet, the latter adds a dynamic which is (fundamentally at least) completely at odds with most other themes explored in the film. Yet somehow it all works immensely well, adding a somewhat elitist, pompous kick to the adventure that I just loved.
It doesn’t hurt at all that I adore that particular spirit and hearing discussions about the subtleties and unique flavours of the drink made my tongue thirsty for a sip. In many ways those sequences do for whisky what Sideways did for wine admirers. The Angels’ Share, if you were wondering, is a colloquialism referring to the small percentage of whisky which evaporates during the casking process...
It doesn’t hurt at all that I adore that particular spirit and hearing discussions about the subtleties and unique flavours of the drink made my tongue thirsty for a sip. In many ways those sequences do for whisky what Sideways did for wine admirers. The Angels’ Share, if you were wondering, is a colloquialism referring to the small percentage of whisky which evaporates during the casking process...
- 4/11/2013
- by Simon Brookfield
- We Got This Covered
Ken Loach's The Angels' Share gets underway as a hard-hitting squint at the unemployed of Glasgow before rather perversely turning into an uplifting crime caper with a Disneyesque finale. But maybe, just maybe, a little Walt is what the have-nots are crying out for right now.
Loach, who has been zeroing in on the working class for over 45 years (Poor Cow (1967); Riff-Raff (1991)), and his longtime screenwriter Paul Laverty (The Wind that Shakes the Barley (2006)) have concocted a group of societal misfits who've all wound up in court and sentenced to community service.
One, Albert (Gary Maitland), is a dull-witted hard drinker who's been arrested for plummeting onto some train tracks; another, kleptomaniac Mo (Jasmine Riggins), has filched a macaw; and a third, Rhino (William Ruane), has continuously affronted public statuary, sometimes with urine. But our main Cinderella/hero here is Robbie (Paul Brannigan).
With a scar down one cheek...
Loach, who has been zeroing in on the working class for over 45 years (Poor Cow (1967); Riff-Raff (1991)), and his longtime screenwriter Paul Laverty (The Wind that Shakes the Barley (2006)) have concocted a group of societal misfits who've all wound up in court and sentenced to community service.
One, Albert (Gary Maitland), is a dull-witted hard drinker who's been arrested for plummeting onto some train tracks; another, kleptomaniac Mo (Jasmine Riggins), has filched a macaw; and a third, Rhino (William Ruane), has continuously affronted public statuary, sometimes with urine. But our main Cinderella/hero here is Robbie (Paul Brannigan).
With a scar down one cheek...
- 4/9/2013
- by Brandon Judell
- www.culturecatch.com
At the end of a bumper year for film-making, Guardian film critic Peter Bradshaw unveils the contenders for his very own – imaginary – film awards
Most critics compile year-end roundups in a mood of shrugging acceptance that not every year can be great. But actually 2012 has been vintage, with some really brilliant films from the biggest names doing their best work – and some fascinating documentaries. So once again, I have created my imaginary awards nominations in the following categories: best film, best director, best actor, best actress, best supporting actor, best supporting actress, best documentary and best screenplay. You will have to imagine me, in full tuxedo-style evening wear announcing the Braddies at the Dorchester. (I have put Seth MacFarlane, Michael Haneke and Kylie Minogue on my table.)
So, the nominations are …
Best film
Amour (dir. Michael Haneke)
The Master (dir. Paul Thomas Anderson)
Holy Motors (dir. Leos Carax)
Killing Them Softly (dir.
Most critics compile year-end roundups in a mood of shrugging acceptance that not every year can be great. But actually 2012 has been vintage, with some really brilliant films from the biggest names doing their best work – and some fascinating documentaries. So once again, I have created my imaginary awards nominations in the following categories: best film, best director, best actor, best actress, best supporting actor, best supporting actress, best documentary and best screenplay. You will have to imagine me, in full tuxedo-style evening wear announcing the Braddies at the Dorchester. (I have put Seth MacFarlane, Michael Haneke and Kylie Minogue on my table.)
So, the nominations are …
Best film
Amour (dir. Michael Haneke)
The Master (dir. Paul Thomas Anderson)
Holy Motors (dir. Leos Carax)
Killing Them Softly (dir.
- 12/13/2012
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
After winning the prestigious Jury Prize at Cannes back in May, Ken Loach’s heart-warming and very funny tale of redemption and second chances is finally released on DVD this week.
Opening with the expertly cast Gary Maitland’s Albert drunkenly fooling around near an oncoming train, Loach’s pitch perfect Scottish film establishes the dark humour and rather endearing stupidity that lies ahead, while introducing us to the people whose journey we are about to join in the court docks.
After hearing what each of the gang is charged with, we are introduced to our main protagonist, Robbie (Paul Brannigan), who narrowly escapes a hefty custodial sentence due to the new leaf he has turned after learning he is to become a father and because of the very positive influence girlfriend Leonie (Siobhan Reilly) has had on his life.
Due to ongoing family feuds that now simply honour tradition,...
Opening with the expertly cast Gary Maitland’s Albert drunkenly fooling around near an oncoming train, Loach’s pitch perfect Scottish film establishes the dark humour and rather endearing stupidity that lies ahead, while introducing us to the people whose journey we are about to join in the court docks.
After hearing what each of the gang is charged with, we are introduced to our main protagonist, Robbie (Paul Brannigan), who narrowly escapes a hefty custodial sentence due to the new leaf he has turned after learning he is to become a father and because of the very positive influence girlfriend Leonie (Siobhan Reilly) has had on his life.
Due to ongoing family feuds that now simply honour tradition,...
- 9/27/2012
- by Emma Thrower
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Amour by Michael Haneke
The Mumbai Film Festival has announced its programming highlights for its 14the edition running from 18th to 25th October, 2012. The highlights include Palme d’Or winner of the year Amour by Michael Haneke, Cosmopolis by David Cronenberg, The Angels’ Share by Ken Loach, Beasts of the Southern Wild by Benh Zeitlin, A Throw of Dice by Franz Osten, The Leopard by Luchino Visconti, Once Upon a Time in America by Sergio Leone, On the Road by Walter Salles, Rust and Bone by Jacques Audiard and Blancanieves (Snow White) by Pablo Berger. The complete lineup will be announced on Monday, 24th September, 2012.
A Reliance Entertainment initiative, the festival is to be held from 18th – 25th October, 2012. India Gold 2012, a new competitive section, has been introduced this year to commemorate the 100 years of Indian cinema. With a total prize Rs 15 lakh plus Golden and Silver Gateway trophies, this...
The Mumbai Film Festival has announced its programming highlights for its 14the edition running from 18th to 25th October, 2012. The highlights include Palme d’Or winner of the year Amour by Michael Haneke, Cosmopolis by David Cronenberg, The Angels’ Share by Ken Loach, Beasts of the Southern Wild by Benh Zeitlin, A Throw of Dice by Franz Osten, The Leopard by Luchino Visconti, Once Upon a Time in America by Sergio Leone, On the Road by Walter Salles, Rust and Bone by Jacques Audiard and Blancanieves (Snow White) by Pablo Berger. The complete lineup will be announced on Monday, 24th September, 2012.
A Reliance Entertainment initiative, the festival is to be held from 18th – 25th October, 2012. India Gold 2012, a new competitive section, has been introduced this year to commemorate the 100 years of Indian cinema. With a total prize Rs 15 lakh plus Golden and Silver Gateway trophies, this...
- 9/21/2012
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Remember that Scottish film that got the Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival, The Angels’ Share? We got our hands on three posters and a trailer, to keep you interested until we receive the exact date of U.S. premiere. Here, have a look at the below:
The Angels’ Share is a story about a newborn’s dad, Robbie, who narrowly avoids going to jail – which makes him turn a new leaf and try to do something meaningful with his life. A visit to a whiskey distillery just might help him and his mates succeed.
The Angels’ Share is directed by Ken Loach and stars Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw, Gary Maitland and Jasmin Riggins.
Stay tuned!
Click to continue reading Three New The Angels’ Share Posters and Trailer #2...
The Angels’ Share is a story about a newborn’s dad, Robbie, who narrowly avoids going to jail – which makes him turn a new leaf and try to do something meaningful with his life. A visit to a whiskey distillery just might help him and his mates succeed.
The Angels’ Share is directed by Ken Loach and stars Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw, Gary Maitland and Jasmin Riggins.
Stay tuned!
Click to continue reading Three New The Angels’ Share Posters and Trailer #2...
- 9/4/2012
- by Sunrider
- Filmofilia
Dave Boyle looks at the Co-operative's long standing relationship with cinema and how it is embracing change
The Electric Picture House in Wotton is unusual for several reasons. It's not that it's got a famous patron in Catherine Johnson, writer of Mamma Mia, who grew up nearby and came to see her film one day at the 100-seat venue.
It's not that volunteers run the whole show or even that with fewer than 6,000 residents, it's one of the smallest communities with a permanent, dedicated cinema in its own building, showing around 10 shows each week.
What makes Wotton pretty special is that it's one of a handful of co-operative cinemas in the country, owned not by a charitable trust or private company but by its audience, its volunteers and its original investors. Its profits are donated back to the community via the Wotton Recreation Trust.
The co-operative movement has a longstanding relationship with film.
The Electric Picture House in Wotton is unusual for several reasons. It's not that it's got a famous patron in Catherine Johnson, writer of Mamma Mia, who grew up nearby and came to see her film one day at the 100-seat venue.
It's not that volunteers run the whole show or even that with fewer than 6,000 residents, it's one of the smallest communities with a permanent, dedicated cinema in its own building, showing around 10 shows each week.
What makes Wotton pretty special is that it's one of a handful of co-operative cinemas in the country, owned not by a charitable trust or private company but by its audience, its volunteers and its original investors. Its profits are donated back to the community via the Wotton Recreation Trust.
The co-operative movement has a longstanding relationship with film.
- 7/24/2012
- by Dave Boyle
- The Guardian - Film News
The Angels’ Share
Written by Paul Laverty
Directed by Ken Loach
UK/France, 2012
Though often associated with social realism, a few of Ken Loach’s films have possessed a comedic streak, and his latest film has more in common with the likes of Looking for Eric than it does Kes or The Wind That Shakes the Barley. Transforming into a heist caper in its second half, The Angels’ Share bares resemblances to the much beloved Ealing comedies, most obviously Whisky Galore with which it shares the common thread of whisky theft. There’s also some clear inspiration from Bill Forsyth’s films of Scottish youth in Loach and regular writing partner Paul Laverty’s focus on young, wily Glasgow-based men and women; much of the film’s most successful comedy thrives on Scottish colloquialisms. This comedic leaning represents one aspect of Loach’s brand of filmmaking, but the film’s...
Written by Paul Laverty
Directed by Ken Loach
UK/France, 2012
Though often associated with social realism, a few of Ken Loach’s films have possessed a comedic streak, and his latest film has more in common with the likes of Looking for Eric than it does Kes or The Wind That Shakes the Barley. Transforming into a heist caper in its second half, The Angels’ Share bares resemblances to the much beloved Ealing comedies, most obviously Whisky Galore with which it shares the common thread of whisky theft. There’s also some clear inspiration from Bill Forsyth’s films of Scottish youth in Loach and regular writing partner Paul Laverty’s focus on young, wily Glasgow-based men and women; much of the film’s most successful comedy thrives on Scottish colloquialisms. This comedic leaning represents one aspect of Loach’s brand of filmmaking, but the film’s...
- 6/14/2012
- by Josh Slater-Williams
- SoundOnSight
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
There is a tendency to automatically associate the cinema of social realism exclusively with depicting unfortunate characters in desperate, bleakly laughless predicaments, and for much of Ken Loach’s back catalogue, this description might hold water. His latest film, the Cannes Jury Prize-winning The Angels’ Share, however, surprises as one of the year’s funniest films, while delivering an emotionally stirring tale of working-class redemption that is more typical of the director.
When we first meet young Scotsman Robbie (Paul Brannigan), he is before a judge being sentenced for a heinous and violent crime, getting off lightly with a measure of “community payback”. With the birth of his son, Robbie realises he has one final chance left to straighten his life out, and when the payback foreman Harry (John Henshaw) introduces him to some fine whiskey, he sees a chance to throw himself into something wholesome and also make some money.
There is a tendency to automatically associate the cinema of social realism exclusively with depicting unfortunate characters in desperate, bleakly laughless predicaments, and for much of Ken Loach’s back catalogue, this description might hold water. His latest film, the Cannes Jury Prize-winning The Angels’ Share, however, surprises as one of the year’s funniest films, while delivering an emotionally stirring tale of working-class redemption that is more typical of the director.
When we first meet young Scotsman Robbie (Paul Brannigan), he is before a judge being sentenced for a heinous and violent crime, getting off lightly with a measure of “community payback”. With the birth of his son, Robbie realises he has one final chance left to straighten his life out, and when the payback foreman Harry (John Henshaw) introduces him to some fine whiskey, he sees a chance to throw himself into something wholesome and also make some money.
- 6/3/2012
- by Shaun Munro
- Obsessed with Film
Ken Loach expertly combines comedy with politics – and a drop of the hard stuff – in a warm, deftly-plotted heist movie
Though not generally considered a comedy director, Ken Loach has made films that have contained some of the funniest moments and sequences of the past 50 years, and he has regularly employed club comedians in serious roles (Crissy Rock in Ladybird Ladybird, John Bishop in Route Irish) and developed the talents of people such as Ricky Tomlinson not previously considered comics. It's just that Loach is a master of sudden, disturbing shifts of mood, and the comedy is embedded in works that are often deeply sad or tragic. The football game, for instance, that Brian Glover referees in Kes is at once hilariously funny and a brilliant study of bullying, bad education and humiliation that illuminates the film's larger context.
The background of The Angels' Share, his latest collaboration with the...
Though not generally considered a comedy director, Ken Loach has made films that have contained some of the funniest moments and sequences of the past 50 years, and he has regularly employed club comedians in serious roles (Crissy Rock in Ladybird Ladybird, John Bishop in Route Irish) and developed the talents of people such as Ricky Tomlinson not previously considered comics. It's just that Loach is a master of sudden, disturbing shifts of mood, and the comedy is embedded in works that are often deeply sad or tragic. The football game, for instance, that Brian Glover referees in Kes is at once hilariously funny and a brilliant study of bullying, bad education and humiliation that illuminates the film's larger context.
The background of The Angels' Share, his latest collaboration with the...
- 6/2/2012
- by Philip French
- The Guardian - Film News
The Angels' Share (15)
(Ken Loach, 2012, UK/Fra) Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw, Gary Maitland, Jasmin Riggins, Roger Allam, William Ruane. 101 mins
If anyone can cut it at Cannes, Ken can, and this recent surprise Jury Prize-winner sees Loach doing what he does so well: dignifying ordinary lives and chronicling social history as it happens. The tone is a little lighter this time, though, as we follow a violent young offender's potentially fruitful encounter with the whisky industry, thus bringing together the best and worst of Scotland.
Prometheus (15)
(Ridley Scott, 2012, Us) Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron. 124 mins
With all the zealous promotion and yet tight secrecy, this long-awaited Alien prequel couldn't live up to fans' expectations, could it? There's no way of telling at the time of writing, so let's just say it'll be a brilliant triumph, and a complete disaster.
The Turin Horse (15)
(Béla Tarr, 2011, Hun/Fra/Ger/Swi/Us) János Derszi,...
(Ken Loach, 2012, UK/Fra) Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw, Gary Maitland, Jasmin Riggins, Roger Allam, William Ruane. 101 mins
If anyone can cut it at Cannes, Ken can, and this recent surprise Jury Prize-winner sees Loach doing what he does so well: dignifying ordinary lives and chronicling social history as it happens. The tone is a little lighter this time, though, as we follow a violent young offender's potentially fruitful encounter with the whisky industry, thus bringing together the best and worst of Scotland.
Prometheus (15)
(Ridley Scott, 2012, Us) Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron. 124 mins
With all the zealous promotion and yet tight secrecy, this long-awaited Alien prequel couldn't live up to fans' expectations, could it? There's no way of telling at the time of writing, so let's just say it'll be a brilliant triumph, and a complete disaster.
The Turin Horse (15)
(Béla Tarr, 2011, Hun/Fra/Ger/Swi/Us) János Derszi,...
- 6/1/2012
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
Ken Loach's Whisky Galore!-influenced comedy is his most relaxed screen offering for some time
Ken Loach's new movie arrives in the UK garlanded with the Cannes Jury Prize: a freewheeling social-realist comedy caper. In many ways this is his most relaxed and successful screen offering for some time. The Angels' Share could stand as a companion piece to his Sweet Sixteen (2002) or even his early classic Kes (1969), and of course, it also draws on the Ealing film Whisky Galore! Again, Loach has used non-professionals: his leading man is newcomer Paul Brannigan, playing Robbie, a young Glasgow criminal who finds himself sentenced to repaint a community centre with a bunch of lawbreaking dopes and dorks: Mo (Jasmin Riggins), Rhino (William Ruane) and Albert (Gary Maitland). The supervisor, Harry (John Henshaw), is a kindly soul who has a connoisseur's passion for whisky, and out of the goodness of his...
Ken Loach's new movie arrives in the UK garlanded with the Cannes Jury Prize: a freewheeling social-realist comedy caper. In many ways this is his most relaxed and successful screen offering for some time. The Angels' Share could stand as a companion piece to his Sweet Sixteen (2002) or even his early classic Kes (1969), and of course, it also draws on the Ealing film Whisky Galore! Again, Loach has used non-professionals: his leading man is newcomer Paul Brannigan, playing Robbie, a young Glasgow criminal who finds himself sentenced to repaint a community centre with a bunch of lawbreaking dopes and dorks: Mo (Jasmin Riggins), Rhino (William Ruane) and Albert (Gary Maitland). The supervisor, Harry (John Henshaw), is a kindly soul who has a connoisseur's passion for whisky, and out of the goodness of his...
- 5/31/2012
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Flying the Great British flag at the Cannes Film Festival this year, Ken Loach’s The Angels’ Share was the only British film in competition at this year’s event – and the feature was rather well-received, taking home the prestigious Jury Prize – the third most prominent, and one that has been awarded to widely renowned films such as All About Eve, The Seventh Seal and Festen in the past.
Set in Glasgow, Scotland, we follow the trials and tribulations of trouble-maker Robbie (Paul Brannigan) – desperately attempting to form a new life for himself with his girlfriend (Siobhan Reilly) and newly born child, as he narrowly escapes a jail sentence following a violent string of attacks. Although vying for a way out, trouble just can’t seem to leave him alone, and Robbie is sent to complete a community service order, where he meets a group of like-minded people, also vowing...
Set in Glasgow, Scotland, we follow the trials and tribulations of trouble-maker Robbie (Paul Brannigan) – desperately attempting to form a new life for himself with his girlfriend (Siobhan Reilly) and newly born child, as he narrowly escapes a jail sentence following a violent string of attacks. Although vying for a way out, trouble just can’t seem to leave him alone, and Robbie is sent to complete a community service order, where he meets a group of like-minded people, also vowing...
- 5/29/2012
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
British filmmaker Ken Loach has been around for nearly half a century, starting as a television director in England before his first feature, Poor Cow, starring Carol White and Terence Stamp, in 1967. And in all that time, the man’s never broken out into the mainstream, nowhere near a household name in any household outside of his immediate country and the lovely South of France, where he won the Palme d’Or a few years back for his small wartime masterpiece The Wind That Shakes The Barley.
This is an artist who has boldly refused to compromise his creative vision, and that vision is in proper display here, with The Angel’s Share. These days, Loach usually alternates between ultra-serious and decidedly light-hearted social commentary; this new film sits in the latter group. Starring Paul Brannigan as Robbie, a thug with a heart of gold, Loach digs into the current...
This is an artist who has boldly refused to compromise his creative vision, and that vision is in proper display here, with The Angel’s Share. These days, Loach usually alternates between ultra-serious and decidedly light-hearted social commentary; this new film sits in the latter group. Starring Paul Brannigan as Robbie, a thug with a heart of gold, Loach digs into the current...
- 5/25/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
Sundance Selects has acquired all U.S. rights to director Ken Loach’s The Angels’ Share. The movie, about a man who takes over a whisky distillery in Scotland, had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday. The film stars Paul Brannigan, Siobhan Reilly, John Henshaw, Gary Maitland, William Ruane, Jasmin Riggins and Roger Allam. Written by Paul Laverty, it was produced by Rebecca O'Brien and executive produced by Pascal Caucheteux and Vincent Maraval. Q&A: Ken Loach on 'The Angels' Share' The acquisition marks the fourth time IFC Films/Sundance Selects has taken on one of Loach’s films,
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- 5/24/2012
- by Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sundance Selects has acquired the Us rights to Ken Loach's "The Angel's Share," which screened at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this week. The deal for the film was negotiated by Arianna Bocco, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions & Productions for Sundance Selects/IFC Films with Carole Baraton of Wild Bunch on behalf of the filmmakers. Full press release below. Cannes (May 24, 2012) – Sundance Selects announced today from the 2012 Cannes Film Festival that the company is acquiring all Us rights to The Angels' Share directed by Palme d'Or winner Ken Loach (The Wind That Shakes The Barley) and written by Paul Laverty. The film was produced by Rebecca O'Brien (Sixteen Films) and executive produced by Pascal Caucheteux (Why Not Productions) and Vincent Maraval (Wild Bunch). The film stars Paul Brannigan, Siobhan Reilly, John Henshaw, Gary Maitland, William Ruane, Jasmin Riggins and Roger Allam. The film had its...
- 5/24/2012
- by Peter Knegt
- Indiewire
Just when the festival’s perpetual rain threatened to soak right through the collected critics’ spirit, redemption came from the most unlikely of places, the grey, wind-swept streets and hills of recession hit Scotland. The Angels’ Share sees festival veteran Ken Loach return to the Croisette with a gentle, but politically loaded comedy, steeped in Gaelic identity but carrying a wider message that feels appropriate well beyond the geographical borders of the film. The film follows Robbie (Paul Brannigan), a young Glaswegian with a violent past on community service and intent on changing the direction of his life for the benefit of his girlfriend Leonie (Siobhan Reilly) and newborn baby son Luke. Inspired by community service supervisor Harry (the always excellent John Henshaw), Robbie discovers a flair and passion for whiskey appreciation, and is invited into the alien world of whiskey collection thanks to his skills. With the considerable ominous shadow of his past hanging over his...
- 5/23/2012
- by Simon Gallagher
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
The Angels’ Share is set for release next Friday 1st June and to mark the occasion, Entertainment One have given us this brand new clip from the movie which sets the scene nicely and informs us where the movie has gotten it’s title from. The film has a great cast which includes Roger Allam, John Henshaw, Daniel Portman, William Ruane, Lorne MacFadyen, David Goodall while being helmed by fabulous director Ken Loach.
The synopsis is below and the clip can be seen by scrolling down the page.
This bitter sweet comedy follows protagonist Robbie as he sneaks into the maternity hospital to visit his young girlfriend Leonie and hold his newborn son Luke for the first time. Overwhelmed by the moment, he swears that Luke will not have the same tragic life he has had. Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, he’s given one last chance…...
The synopsis is below and the clip can be seen by scrolling down the page.
This bitter sweet comedy follows protagonist Robbie as he sneaks into the maternity hospital to visit his young girlfriend Leonie and hold his newborn son Luke for the first time. Overwhelmed by the moment, he swears that Luke will not have the same tragic life he has had. Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, he’s given one last chance…...
- 5/23/2012
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Swapping waterboarding for the water of life, Ken Loach's latest project, The Angels' Share, is a world away from his taut Iraq war thriller Route Irish. "Hey, even political warriors need to chill y'all," is probably not how Ken would put it. Landing with us from, we'd like to think, an internet cafe in Cannes, this new clip from Loach's new film does a nice job of establishing the tone of his new comedy-drama. The acting is as naturalistic as you'd expect from a Loach film and nicely-judged, too, while the Scottish setting is a geographical departure to accompany the genre switcheroo.The scene shows Glaswegian young offender Robbie (Paul Brannigan) and his whisky-loving social worker (John Henshaw) sharing a close encounter with some exceeding fine single malts. brightcove.createExperiences(); As the trailer shows, it's not without it's serious aspects too. Expect a mingling of gentle humour and spiky...
- 5/23/2012
- EmpireOnline
Ken Loach's understated comedy uncasks a taste of something real for our times
Ken Loach's latest collaboration with screenwriter Paul Laverty is warm, funny and good-natured. It's a freewheeling social-realist caper – unworldly and at times almost childlike. Loach has for my money found a happy comic register – happier, I think, than his Looking for Eric – and it is an unfashionably uncynical and unironic kind of comedy. In many ways this is his most relaxed and successful screen offering for some time. The Angels' Share could stand as a companion piece to Loach's Sweet Sixteen (2002) or even his early classic Kes (1969). Of course, it also draws upon the Ealing picture Whisky Galore: an apparently gentle comedy with a harder edge than at first appears.
Again, Loach has used non-professionals and first-timers: his leading man is newcomer Paul Brannigan, playing Robbie, a violent young Glasgow criminal on an assault...
Ken Loach's latest collaboration with screenwriter Paul Laverty is warm, funny and good-natured. It's a freewheeling social-realist caper – unworldly and at times almost childlike. Loach has for my money found a happy comic register – happier, I think, than his Looking for Eric – and it is an unfashionably uncynical and unironic kind of comedy. In many ways this is his most relaxed and successful screen offering for some time. The Angels' Share could stand as a companion piece to Loach's Sweet Sixteen (2002) or even his early classic Kes (1969). Of course, it also draws upon the Ealing picture Whisky Galore: an apparently gentle comedy with a harder edge than at first appears.
Again, Loach has used non-professionals and first-timers: his leading man is newcomer Paul Brannigan, playing Robbie, a violent young Glasgow criminal on an assault...
- 5/22/2012
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
The working class are a little funny in “The Angels’ Share,” English director Ken Loach’s new bluecollar comedy. “The Angels’ Share” is Loach’s (“Kes”) latest film to play Cannes after his “The Wind That Shakes the Barley” won the 2006 Palme D’Or and both "Route Irish" and "Looking for Eric" played in competition in 2010 and 2009, respectively. Tonally, Loach’s latest is more of a piece with “Looking for Eric” than “Sweet Sixteen,” though all three films concern young people looking for a way to find a loophole and rise above their lousy social stations in life.
In Loach’s recent films, capitalism is like a ponzi scheme and his well-intentioned protagonists are all victims looking to get out with a little something for themselves. In “The Angels’ Share,” members of a Scottish, court-mandated community service group plot to make a little money for themselves and are generically rewarded for their efforts.
In Loach’s recent films, capitalism is like a ponzi scheme and his well-intentioned protagonists are all victims looking to get out with a little something for themselves. In “The Angels’ Share,” members of a Scottish, court-mandated community service group plot to make a little money for themselves and are generically rewarded for their efforts.
- 5/21/2012
- by Simon Abrams
- The Playlist
Our latest preview screening is The Angels' Share, directed by Ken Loach and starring Roger Allam, John Henshaw and Paul Brannigan. You can see it at selected cinemas around the UK on Wednesday 30 May
Having narrowly avoided jail, new dad Robbie vows to turn his life around. When he sneaks into the maternity hospital to visit his young girlfriend Leonie and hold his new-born son Luke for the first time, he swears that Luke will not lead the same stricken life he has led. On community service Robbie meets Rhino, Albert and Mo. For all of them work is little more than a distant dream; but little do they know that a visit to a whisky distillery will be the starting point for an adventure to discover the finer things in life…
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Having narrowly avoided jail, new dad Robbie vows to turn his life around. When he sneaks into the maternity hospital to visit his young girlfriend Leonie and hold his new-born son Luke for the first time, he swears that Luke will not lead the same stricken life he has led. On community service Robbie meets Rhino, Albert and Mo. For all of them work is little more than a distant dream; but little do they know that a visit to a whisky distillery will be the starting point for an adventure to discover the finer things in life…
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- 5/17/2012
- The Guardian - Film News
Article by Dan Clark of Movie Revolt
We are about to embark on what will hopefully be a rather fun summer of movies. With that in mind I focused the second installment of Streaming for Pleasure on some films you should see before this summer hits. Having a familiarity with an actor or director’s career can often shine some light on what their future projects may have in store. Also it can help garner more motivation to see a film you would have otherwise avoided. Curious what the Avengers might be like? What Tom Hardy has in store for the character of Bain? Well check out some of these films and they just might answer some of your questions.
Following
Directed By: Christopher Nolan
Written By: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Jeremy Theobald, Alex Haw, and Lucy Russell
Synopsis: Christopher Nolan writes and directs this odd, claustrophobic neo-noir film about a...
We are about to embark on what will hopefully be a rather fun summer of movies. With that in mind I focused the second installment of Streaming for Pleasure on some films you should see before this summer hits. Having a familiarity with an actor or director’s career can often shine some light on what their future projects may have in store. Also it can help garner more motivation to see a film you would have otherwise avoided. Curious what the Avengers might be like? What Tom Hardy has in store for the character of Bain? Well check out some of these films and they just might answer some of your questions.
Following
Directed By: Christopher Nolan
Written By: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Jeremy Theobald, Alex Haw, and Lucy Russell
Synopsis: Christopher Nolan writes and directs this odd, claustrophobic neo-noir film about a...
- 4/24/2012
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart will be competing against each other for one of cinema's most prestigious prizes at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
R-Patz takes the lead role in David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis which will be shown in competition at the festival next month.
Also in the running for the Palme d'Or is Walter Salles' adaptation of the Beat Generation novel, On The Road, which features his co-star and girlfriend Kristen Stewart alongside Sam Riley and Kirsten Dunst.
Veteran director Ken Loach will carry British hopes with his new movie about an small-time criminal who is introduced to the world of high-end whisky distilleries. The Angels' Share is set in Glasgow and stars newcomer Paul Brannigan, Thick Of It actor Roger Allam and John Henshaw from Early Doors.
Also competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or are The Paper Boy, which stars John Cusack, Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman,...
R-Patz takes the lead role in David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis which will be shown in competition at the festival next month.
Also in the running for the Palme d'Or is Walter Salles' adaptation of the Beat Generation novel, On The Road, which features his co-star and girlfriend Kristen Stewart alongside Sam Riley and Kirsten Dunst.
Veteran director Ken Loach will carry British hopes with his new movie about an small-time criminal who is introduced to the world of high-end whisky distilleries. The Angels' Share is set in Glasgow and stars newcomer Paul Brannigan, Thick Of It actor Roger Allam and John Henshaw from Early Doors.
Also competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or are The Paper Boy, which stars John Cusack, Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman,...
- 4/19/2012
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
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