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General Hospital fans are in for a treat as the show brings some exciting casting updates. A new character, Giovanni Palmieri has stirred interest, particularly for Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy).

However, it appears that Trina Robinson, played by Tiana Ali, could be the one for him. Another notable return is that of Nicholas Chavez, who played Spencer Cassadine. Chavez has confirmed his exit, but a recast is likely to happen. The exit of Chavez sparked comments from his co-star, Tabyana Ali, who stated she hopes to work with him again in the future.

Adding to the excitement, the character of Mac Scorpio, played by John J York, is returning after the actor’s successful recovery from cancer. The show also introduces various characters for the wedding scenes, including the Cerullo contingency from Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.

Giovanni Palmieri, played by actor and musician Giovanni Mazza, is set to stick around when the rest leave.

General Hospital has some exciting plot twists lined up for the next two weeks from May 13-24, 2024. The Sorrells, including Gloria Cerullo (Ellen Travolta) and Carmine Cerullo (George Russo) are expected to make an appearance at an event in Coney Island.

Meanwhile, Tracy Quartermaine has to look after Gregory, who refuses a home health aide on the ABC soap opera. Stella Henry (Vernee Watson) checks in on Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) at the gallery. Also, on General Hospital Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) and Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) have a bonding moment at Drew Cains ‘s office (Cameron Mathison).

Carly is reprimanded by Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) for putting Jason Morgan’s (Steve Burton) life at risk with her impulsive actions on the ABC soap opera. Michael Corinthos (Chad Duell) has an insightful conversation with Sasha Gilmore (Sofia Mattsson). She apologizes for not consulting him before accepting the Quartermaine cook job.

General Hospital spoilers for the week of May 13 are here! Expect Ava Jerome (Maura West) to work on solving a mystery. Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) woos Natalia Ramirez (Eva Larue).

Coming Up On General Hospital

Gio and Cousin Patty arrive for Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase’s (Josh Swickard) wedding.

Plus, Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) could score an unexpected ally. Keep reading to find out what is coming up in the ABC soap next week.

Ava Jerome’s Puzzle

Gh spoilers for the week of May 13 reveal that Ava knows someone is tampering with Sonny’s bipolar medication. However, Ava hasn’t clued anyone else into this. Now Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) is suspicious, but has bigger things on her mind.

Now, Ava knows Sonny’s bipolar meds are being tampered with, but doesn’t know who is responsible or why. Ava will investigate, which could lead her to Valentin.

General Hospital spoilers and updates tease explosive May sweeps, with Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) continuing spiral, a new chapter, a death at a wedding and a teen caught in the crossfire!

Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) begins a new chapter, someone dies at Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase’s (Josh Swickard) wedding, and Danny Morgan’s (Asher Antonyzyn) caught in the crossfire!

General Hospital Spoilers – Sonny Corinthos’ Continuing Spiral

Ava Jerome (Maura West) and Sonny share a tumultuous past, despite the fact that their intimate encounter resulted in the birth of their daughter, they have seldom agreed on anything.

Throughout the years, Ava has caused numerous troubles for Sonny’s family, such as tampering with Morgan Corinthos’ (Bryan Craig) medication, which tragically led to his demise.

Therefore, it came as quite a surprise when Sonny decided to bring Ava and Avery Corinthos-Jerome (Ava and Grace Scarola) under...

General Hospital fans are abuzz with recent casting news and plot twists. The ABC soap opera continues to keep viewers on their toes, with the return of actor Nicolas Chavez as Spencer Cassadine ruling the headlines. The much-anticipated return has been confirmed, alongside other exciting casting news for the show.

General Hospital Spoilers: Nicolas Chavez Leaves as Spencer Cassadine

Veteran actors Ellen Travolta and George Russo are appearing in guest spots for the upcoming Brooke Lynn Quartermaine wedding, while fans were thrilled to see Wally Kurth reprise his role as Ned Quartermaine. Gregory Chase’s health is deteriorating, possibly indicating the end of Gregory Harrison’s stint on Gh.

Meanwhile, speculation is rife about a possible new romance for Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) and the fate of Spencer Cassadine. No definitive plans for a recast have been reported yet. Amidst all this drama, fans continue to hope for the return...

General Hospital spoilers tease that May sweeps will be here before we know it, and the drama will continue to escalate. Things have been building in Port Charles so things might be about ready to explode throughout the next several weeks.

Coming Up On General Hospital

Let’s take a look at what we can expect to see on the ABC soap. Jason Morgan’s (Steve Burton) has set a series of events in motion that should begin to take place as we head into May.

Brook Lynn Quartermaine’s Wedding To Remember!

Much of the action happening in May will be centered around the wedding of Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard). Spoilers hint that the ceremony will be quite an event with a beautiful ceremony and a venue chock full of happy guests.

Chase and Brook Lynn both have large families who will most...

General Hospital viewers are treated to a rollercoaster of emotions as the upcoming wedding of Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) stirs up high drama. Tensions mount as Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Carly Corinthos (Laura Wright) continue their bitter feud, while Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco) grows increasingly worried about her son, Danny Morgan (Asher Jared Antonyzyn).

General Hospital: Carmine Cirillo Returns

Elsewhere in Port Charles, Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) uncovers some unsettling truths about Ava Jerome (Maura West), leading to further conflict. In a surprising turn of events, Gregory Chase (Gregory Harrison) faces worsening Als symptoms, putting a damper on the wedding preparations on the ABC soap opera. The return of George Russo as Carmine Cirillo, Brook Lynn’s grandfather, sparks speculation about the possible reappearance of other family members, including Wally Kurth as Ned Quartermaine.

As the drama unfolds on Gh, viewers are left...

General Hospital spoilers tease that the drama is ramping up in Port Charles as we get closet to May sweeps.

There’s going to be a big Quartermaine wedding with Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) that promises to bring both laughter and tears.

Brook Lynn’s grandfather Carmine Cerullo (George Russo) has just been cast and will likely be at the ceremony!

Meanwhile. Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) will fight to get her law license back after being disbarred a couple years ago. But what is happening right now? Let’s take a look at this past week’s biggest storyline!

General Hospital Spoilers – Ava Jerome Is Doing Way Too Much!

Viewers may remember that Ava Jerome (Maura West) took a couple of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Bernard) pills last week in the hopes of curing her insomnia. When nothing happened, Ava decided to send a...

General Hospital spoilers and updates tease Carmine Cerullo, formerly played by John Capodice, returns for Brook Lynn Quartermaine’s (Amanda Setton) wedding to Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard). Actor George Russo has been cast as Brook Lynn’s Bensonhurst grandpa.

General Hospital Spoilers – If Only They Could Have Recreated Lois Cerullo’s Big Wedding

If only they could have recreated Lois Cerullo’s (Rena Sofer) big wedding, but time constraints over Gregory Chase’s (Gregory Harrison) health force them to marry as soon as possible. Right now, it looks like May 15 for the airdate because that’s when Russo appears as Carmine.

Brook Lynn has a lot of Cerullo relatives besides her grandpa and grandma, Gloria Cerullo (Ellen Travolta) who viewers saw at Christmas-no word if she’ll return.

The rest of Brook Lynn’s family includes Lois’ siblings, Mark (Richard Tanner) Louie (Tony Mangano), Francine (uncast) & Chuck Cerullo (uncast).

Their children,...

It seems that more of Brook Lynn Quartermaine’s (Amanda Setton) family is coming to Port Charles, as The Offer actor George Russo has been cast as the character’s grandfather. As reported by MichaelFairmanTV, Russo will join General Hospital as Carmine Cerullo. Long-time viewers will remember Carmine as Lois Cerullo’s (Rena Sofer‘s) father back when she was married to Ned Quartermaine (Wally Kurth). Brook Lynn is Lois and Ned’s daughter. Carmine was originally portrayed by John Capodice. He appeared on the soap on and off from 1994 to 1996, featuring in six episodes in total. Russo is set to tape his episode on Monday, April 15, according to MichaelFairman, and it is scheduled to air on May 15. This means he will likely arrive just in time for Brook Lynn and Harrison Chase’s (Josh Swickard) upcoming wedding. The role marks Russo’s soap opera debut. The veteran actor is...

Signature Entertainment has dropped a trailer for the next instalment in the long-running action franchise ‘Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance.’

Pat Tate embarks on a rampage to avenge his loyal and trusted footsoldier’s violent death, venturing beyond his comfort zone of Essex into the dark side of 90s Soho to track down the villain responsible. Set to execute his revenge, Tate will stop at nothing even as the world around him starts to explode.

Also starring Jamie Foreman (Layer Cake), George Russo (Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins), Ben Wilson (Wednesday), Stephen McCole (Vigil), Sadie Frost (Bram Stoker’s Dracula), Tara Fitzgerald (Legend), ArrDee, Josh Myers (Fighting With My Family), Emily Wyatt (The Last Heist), Geoff Bell (RocknRolla), Anthony Skordi (The Offer) and Phil Davis (Vera Drake).

Nick Nevern directs (Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins) from a screenplay by Andrew Loveday and Jason Maza.

Also in trailers – “First things first…” Red...

"You're making too much noise, Patrick." Signature Entertainment in the UK has revealed an official trailer for a British action thriller titled Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance, arriving in UK cinemas this September. It's actually a sequel to Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins, a crime thriller telling the "origin story of how Tucker, Rolfie, and Pat Tate unite to form their own firm." In this sequel, Tate goes on a rampage to avenge his loyal & trusted foot soldier's violent death. To track down the villain responsible, Tate ventures beyond his comfort zone of Essex and into the dark side of 90s Soho. He squares up against violent kingpins and negotiates his way through treacherous backstreets with sheer brutal force. He will stop at nothing even as the world around him starts to explode. Craig Fairbrass returns to star as Pat Tate, joined by Jamie Foreman, George Russo, Ben Wilson, Stephen McCole,...

A theatrical release is planned for autumn.

Nick Nevern’s latest instalment from cult crime film series Rise Of The Footsoldier has been picked up by Signature Entertainment in the UK and Ireland from UK sales outfit Carnaby International, for an autumn theatrical release.

Signature and Carnaby International has also released a first look image.

Rise Of The Footsolider: Vengeance is produced by Andrew Loveday, with Craig Fairbrass back in the leading role of notorious criminal Pat Tate alongside George Russo, Geoff Bell, Phil Davis, Jamie Foreman, Stephen McCole, Sadie Frost, Tara Fitzgerald and Anthony Skordi.

Pat is on a...

Baby Boy has plenty of sex and drugs, but no rock and roll. An abrasive, gripping and dark descent into the heart of London’s underbelly, this tale of a typical suburban man succumbing to his worst impulses suggests Taxi Driver meeting Uncut Gems. Yet the locale and the feel are undeniably British, with experienced low-budget Director Greg Hall (whose Dn association predates this website) turning in a particularly harrowing look at how easy it is to fall back on one’s inner weaknesses. Told with a great sense of empathy from a screenplay by George Russo who also puts in a terrifying central performance, Baby Boy makes great use of a dual-lighting scheme, carefully co-ordinated camerawork and fantastic acting to flip the script on traditional masculinity in favour of something far more nuanced and interesting. Ahead of today’s online premiere, we had the chance to talk to Hall about making violence believable,...

Projects include the next instalment from the ‘Footsoldier’ franchise.

UK-based Carnaby Sales and Distribution is handling worldwide sales rights to three thrillers, all produced by Carnaby CEO Andrew Loveday through UK production outfit Haymarket Films.

Heavyweight is the feature debut of Nigerian-Lebanese director Christopher M. Anthony, produced by Tiernan Hanby alongside Loveday. It stars Nicholas Pinnock, who is also co-producing the project through his outfit Silver Milk Productions.

The film is about a boxing coach who prepares an underdog for a career-defining boxing championship match, as their world starts to collapse under the pressure.

Further titles include Tate: Two Days Of Blood,...

Here’s Kev with a video review of Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins which is released in UK cinemas on September 3rd, courtesy of Signature Entertainment

When a down-on-his-luck Tony Tucker lands a job as a nightclub doorman after saving the owner’s grandson, he will do whatever it takes to rise to the top of the game. Teaming up with Essex heavyweight Bernard O’Mahoney at the height of the 1980s rave scene, Tucker could do no wrong. A voracious appetite for money, drugs, and a glamorous lifestyle soon develops, fueling his growingly audacious ventures and seeing him join forces with Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe to capitalise on the drug-boom. Packed with fights, revenges, and explosions, the ultimate origin story brings Rise of the Footsoldier full circle, and tackles many of the franchise’s previously unanswered questions.

Directed by Nick Nevern, Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins stars Vinnie Jones,...

A solid Brit gangster film more in the old-school vein of “Get Carter” and “Mona Lisa” than the dog-on-hind-legs Guy Ritchie idiom, Title notwithstanding, our protagonist is an upstanding kind of tough guy — but the criminal world isn’t about to let him go straight. Actor Philip Barantini’s first directorial feature is nothing wildly original in content or style. Still, it punches both elements across with a satisfying low-key confidence, and does not shrink from occasionally letting things get pretty rough. Saban is releasing to U.S. on demand and via digital platforms on May 22.

We meet fiftysomething Eddie Franks (Fairbrass) the day he’s getting out of the joint after a stint of unknown, presumably lengthy duration. It’s clear from the way he’s treated by both the staff and his fellow inmates that he’s respected, whether due to his intimidating qualities or finer ones — he’s wished well,...

Craig Fairbrass’ team-up with Scott Adkins with Avengement received its share of accolades, and with Villain he is front and center as Eddie Franks, an ex-convict who is trying his best to get his life in order.

An irresponsible, drug addicted brother Sean (George Russo) has left Eddie’s bar in debt, and more importantly Sean is [...]

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Saban Films will release the crime thriller Villain On Demand and Digital on May 22, 2020. Check out this exciting trailer:

Villain stars Craig Fairbrass (Avengement, Cliffhanger), George Russo (My Name is Lenny, Turnout), Izuka Hoyle (Mary Queen of Scots), Mark Monero (Sid and Nancy), and Robert Glenister (“Doctor Who”). The film is directed by Philip Barantini (“Boiling Point”) from a script by George Russo and Greg Hall.

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After being released from prison, ex-con Eddie Franks (Craig Fairbrass) wants nothing more than to start a new life. However, his dreams of normalcy are tested when he...

New U.K. production company Three Little Birds Pictures has been launched by actor-director Philip Barantini, financial controller Samantha Warham and talent representative Sara Sehdev.

The London and Liverpool-based company’s first co-production, Barantini-helmed “Boiling Point,” stars British talent including “The Irishman” and “Save Me’s” Stephen Graham, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge’s” Hannah Walters, “The A Word’s” Vinette Robinson, “Pennyworth” and “Jamestown’s” Jason Flemyng, “Gangs of London’s” Ray Panthaki, and “Curfew’s” Malachi Kirby.

The feature, about a talented head chef wrangling his team on the busiest day of the year, was one of the last productions to finish shooting in the U.K. prior to the coronavirus lockdown. It is based on the Bifa-nominated short of the same name, and is produced with Ascendant Films, Burton Fox Films and Graham/Walters’ company Matriarch.

Projects in development for Three Little Birds Pictures include “Children of the Wild,...

"Who do you think you are, some kind of animal?" Saban Films has debuted the official Us trailer for an indie crime drama titled Villain, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Philip Barantini. The story follows a former criminal just released from prison and his attempts to help his family by reconnecting with his daughter and clearing his brother's debt. Despite his efforts, he is drawn back into a criminal way of life, with devastating consequences. As as always when criminals get out, try to stay away from crime, then get sucked back in for "one more job" to settle the score that still ruins everything. Craig Fairbrass (from "EastEnders") stars, along with a big cast including George Russo, Izuka Hoyle, Mark Monero, Tomi May, Eloise Lovell Anderson, Taz Skylar, Nicholas Aaron, Michael John Treanor, Marcus Onilude, Robert Glenister. This looks pretty forgettable and repetitive, there's not much you're...

To mark the release of Villain on 20th April, we’ve been given 5 copies to give away on DVD.

Villain follows the harrowing journey of Eddie Franks (Craig Fairbrass). After being released from prison after 10 years, Eddie attempts to help his family by reconnecting with his daughter (Izuka Hoyle) and clearing his brother’s (George Russo) debt. Despite his best efforts, he finds himself drawn back into a life of crime, with devastating consequences.

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Run down pub? Check. Geezer who’s got himself in too deep? Check. Grizzled British actor formerly of Eastenders? Check. Crime lord who underestimates the anti-hero? Double check.

Despite ticking every box in the London gangster movie checklist, there’s a lot to like about director Philip Barantini‘s debut feature.

Barantini, formerly a bit-part actor with an enviable CV has learned enough on his travels to craft his own stylish feature, and it’s to his and co-writer/ star George Russo’s credit that Villain has more class than we have any right to expect.

Eddie is a career criminal who’s just finished a 10 year stretch at Hm’s pleasure. His sleazy little brother, Sean (Russo) has been looking after their pub while he’s inside, although dabbling in the coke dealing business was not a wise move – he’s now in deep Barney with Roy Garrett (Robert Glenister...

With its brooding atmosphere and a charismatic Craig Fairbrass, this hard-edged drama is a cut above the genre’s usual suspects

If you were just judging this film by its cast, its cheesy marketing materials, and the barebones pitch (ex-con tries to go straight but is dragged down by his shiftless brother), hopes would not be high for this British crime thriller. Indeed, with its downbeat narrative trajectory, substantial helpings of violence, and high frequency use of the naughtiest of swearwords, this certainly feels like another outer-borough-set wodge of slicey-dicey post-pub entertainment.

But sometimes a seemingly unprepossessing genre film comes along that has finer qualities than you would expect. Such is the case here. Directed by former actor Philip Barantini and written by Greg Hall and George Russo (who also co-stars as the seedy brother), this has refined touches throughout, starting with the slightly distorted sound design and brooding, unsettling...

As far back as we can remember, Craig Fairbrass has given us that ‘ard man stare that’s become synonymous with the good old British “gangster” movie. This week, Fairbrass is back in the slow-burn drama ‘Villain’ where he plays an ex-con with the desire to go straight – a role in which we don’t see the tall and brooding Fairbrass in all that often.

The film follows the harrowing journey of Eddie Franks (Fairbrass). After being released from prison after 10 years, Eddie attempts to help his family by reconnecting with his daughter (Izuka Hoyle) and clearing his brother’s (George Russo) debt. Despite his best efforts, he finds himself drawn back into a life of crime, with devastating consequences.

We sat down with Fairbrass – who cut an intimidating figure – to talk about his latest film, the public’s love of a good gangster movie, and how the old school...

Exclusive: Vertigo Releasing has picked up the Craig Fairbrass-starring thriller Villain for UK and Ireland release.

Pic is the directing debut of Philip Barantini, whose short Boiling Point starring Stephen Graham was recently nominated for a Bifa. Barantini also has acting credits including Chernobyl, Humans and Band Of Brothers.

Villain follows Eddie Franks, a man who is released from prison after serving a 10 year sentence and attempts to help his family by reconnecting with his daughter and clearing is brother’s debt. Despite his best efforts, he finds himself drawn back into a life of crime, with devastating consequences. Bart Ruspoli produced the feature.

Also starring are Robert Glenister (Live By Night), George Russo (I Am Soldier) and Izuka Hoyle (Mary Queen of Scots).

The deal was negotiated by Vertigo Releasing’s Ed Caffrey and Ddi’s Mark Padilla on behalf of the filmmakers.

The UK release is provisionally...

"I know what I'm gunna do then: I'm gunna knock him spark out, and be back in here for lunch." Lionsgate UK has released an official trailer for My Name Is Lenny, telling the life story of famous bare-knuckle fighter Lenny McLean, who was the first to earn the iconic nickname "the Guv'nor". Josh Helman (seen in X-Men: Apocalypse, Mad Max: Fury Road, Jack Reacher) plays McLean, and the cast includes Chanel Cresswell, Nick Moran, John Hurt, Michael Bisping, Charley Palmer Rothwell, George Russo, and Rita Tushingham. This looks like an entertaining "sports" movie, following in the footsteps of films like Bronson and Snatch. It might also play well as a double feature with Chuck. This trailer is worth a look. Here's the official UK trailer (+ poster) for Ron Scalpello's My Name Is Lenny, direct from YouTube: Explosive & brutal, My Name Is Lenny is based on the true story...

Former EastEnders actor Sam Strike will guest star in an upcoming episode of Silent Witness.

Strike played Johnny Carter in the BBC One soap for a year, leaving the role in December 2014.

His Spotlight page includes the casting, revealing that the actor will take on the role of David Hamilton in the crime drama. No other details about the part have been revealed, while his episode is likely to air in the new series next year.

Confirming the news on Twitter, Strike's management team revealed that he will begin filming scenes next week.

Great job @SamStrike Filming next week on #SilentWitness @BBCOne #RoleDavidHamilton, Huge thank you @AndyBCasting pic.twitter.com/mwl27dTvbL

— Lee Morgan (@leemorgan_mgnt) April 14, 2015

The 18th series of Silent Witness concluded in February, and was followed by confirmation that new episodes would air in 2016.

Since quitting the BBC One soap, Strike has gone on to land the...

Ex-EastEnders star Sam Strike will play the lead role in Texas Chainsaw Massacre prequel Leatherface.

News broke yesterday that the British actor had won a role in a high-profile Hollywood blockbuster, with some fans and media outlets speculating that it could be the McU's rebooted Spider-Man.

However, The Wrap reports that Strike will play Jackson, the teenager who grows up to become the murderous Leatherface in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films.

French directors Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo, best known for their cult hit Inside, are directing the horror movie.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre series began in 1974 with Tobe Hooper's low-budget cult hit. The franchise spawned six more film with the most recent being 2013's Texas Chainsaw 3D.

Strike departed the role of Johnny Carter in EastEnders in November to pursue new career opportunities.

The 21-year-old won acclaim for his performance as Johnny thanks to an emotional storyline...

EastEnders star Sam Strike has joined the cast of Bonded By Blood 2.

The 20-year-old will star in the Greg Hall-directed crime sequel following his recent departure from the BBC soap.

The film - based on Bernard O'Mahoney's book Essex Boys: The New Generation - focuses on the Essex crime scene after the murders of Pat Tate, Tony Tucker and Craig Rolfe in 1995.

Strike posted about the project on Twitter earlier today (January 5), and was swiftly congratulated by his former on-screen father Danny Dyer.

@SamStrike @BondedByBlood2 @leemorgan_mgnt Now it begins my boy.x #bullbythehorns

— Danny Dyer (@MrDDyer) January 5, 2015

Strike's final scenes as Johnny Carter aired shortly before Christmas, as the youngster decided to go travelling with his boyfriend.

Bonded By Blood 2 also stars George Russo (Turnout), Josh Myers (Green Street 3) Mark Harris (Anuvahood) and Dani Dyer (Vendetta), daughter of Danny.

Chris Ellison (We Still Kill the Old Way...

Exclusive: Crime drama from Richwater Films to shoot this month.

Filming commences this month on the sequel to 2010 UK home entertainment success Bonded By Blood.

Based on the crime book Essex Boys: The New Generation by Bernard O’Mahoney, the film focuses on the Essex crime scene after the gangland murders of Pat Tate, Tony Tucker and Craig Rolfe in 1995.

The screenplay is written by Simon Cluett (Age of Kill). Greg Hall (Dangerous Mind of a Hooligan) is directing.

Cast includes George Russo (Turnout), Josh Myers (Green Street 3), Sam Strike (who plays Johnny Carter in TV soap Eastenders), Martin Delaney, Mark Harris (Anuvahood), Dani Dyer (Vendetta) and newcomers Ross Harland and Naomi Willow.

Chris Ellison (We Still Kill The Old Way), Johnny Palmiero (Age of Kill), Rebecca Ferdinando (White Collar Hooligan) and Terry Stone (Doghouse) reprise their roles from the original film. More cast is due to sign up soon.

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Shooting has begun on London crime drama, with a cast including Leo Gregory, Ricci Harnet and Vincent Regan.

Principal photography has commenced on Top Dog, produced by Richwater Films, on location across London.

Directed by Martin Kemp (The Krays), it is produced by Jonathan Sothcott (Vendetta, Assassin) andwritten by Dougie Brimson, based on his original novel.

The cast includes Leo Gregory (Green Street, Cass), Ricci Harnett (28 Days Later, Rise Of The Foot Soldier), Vincent Regan (Bonded By Blood, Clash Of The Titans), Danielle Brent (Ill Manors), Lorraine Stanley (London To Brighton) and George Russo.

The film centres on hooligan gang leader Billy Evans (Gregory) who gets in over his head when he joins a dangerous criminal gang.

Universal Pictures UK, part of Universal Pictures International Entertainment - the home entertainment division of NBC Universal – has picked up the rights.

Here’s the first look images from I Am Soldier which has now wrapped production. The script comes from Ronnie Thompson who also directs the movie which is set for release Autumn 2013. Thompson has previously worked on Screwed which also starred Noel Clarke alongside James D’Arcy.

As well as Clarke, I Am Soldier stars Tom Hughes, Alex Reid (The Descent) and a wealth of emerging British talent in George Russo, Josh Myers, Dave Goodman, Ian Pirie and Jordan Long. We were lucky enough to go along to the set of this one so keep your eyes peeled for our report nearer the release. Find out more on the movie on the official Facebook here.

I Am Soldier follows Mickey (Tom Hughes) as he takes on the most dangerous military training known to man: Sas selection. The Special Air Service (Sas) is the United Kingdom’s most renowned Special Forces regiment,...

A small-time dealer's plan to make some quick cash backfires.

Turnout is a homegrown effort rising from the grittier side of East London's trendy Hoxton. Self-aware and as on the make as its lead, it’s an accomplished low-budget debut.

George (George Russo) and Sophie (Ophelia Lovibond) are a twenty-something couple looking forward to a romantic holiday in Barbados. He's a likeable chancer who doesn't work, preferring small-time dealing and partying with his mates. She's from a more affluent family and is set up in a smart City job. Uh oh.

Sophie's keen to settle the...

Thor; Blitz; Turnout; Atrocious

One of the great injustices of late 20th-century film criticism was the near universal drubbing dished out to Kenneth Branagh's Frankenstein in the 90s. Recalling the debacle, Branagh once told me that the question he was most regularly asked in the wake of the film's release was: "What are you going to do now that your career is over?" Those of us who had the gall to praise Frankenstein for its gloriously overcooked melodramatic aesthetic (a quality entirely in keeping with Mary Shelley's source novel) were laughed out of court by those toeing the consensus line. It wasn't until the release of the (then futuristic) laserdisc edition that the mainstream critics started to admit that they might have got it wrong after all.

The same qualities that made Frankenstein such a delight lie at the heart of Thor (2011, Paramount, 12), a comic-book adaptation which similarly...

30 Minutes Or Less (15)

(Ruben Fleischer, 2011, Us) Jesse Eisenberg, Aziz Ansari, Danny McBride. 83 mins

After the heights of The Social Network, Eisenberg is demoted to a lowly pizza delivery boy for this casual caper movie. He's driven to rob banks at the behest of McBride's criminal non-mastermind, with buddy Ansari roped in for comic effect. In fact, comic effect seems to be all this is after. Like a dodgy pizza, it's enjoyable at the time but nutritionally dubious, a bit thin, and just about gone cold by the time it's finished.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (15)

(Thomas Alfredson, 2011, UK/Fra/Ger) Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Benedict Cumberbatch. 127 mins

A very British spy thriller that dispenses with all that hasty pacing and coarse action in favour of well-tailored men talking in rooms. A complex, classy cold war mole-hunt that demands attention, but rewards it richly.

I Don't Know How She Does It (12A)

(Douglas McGrath,...

To mark the release of Turnout, on DVD 26th September, Revolver have given us two copies of the movie to give away. Turnout stars Ophelia Lovebond (4.2.3.1, Nowhere Boy, London Boulevard), George Russo (Doctor Who, Silent Witness) and musician Plan B (4.3.2.1, Harry Brown). You can find out more about the movie on their official Facebook page.

The film is set in Hoxton, East London and follows George (George Russo) and Sophie (Ophelia Lovebond), they’re saving money to go on their first holiday together, the deposit is paid, and they have two weeks left to pay the outstanding balance of £2,000. Sophie has entrusted George with her holiday savings and is keen to settle the debt with the travel agents. The only trouble is, unbeknown to Sophie, George is flat broke. In a vain attempt to raise cash, George uses Sophie’s holiday money to fund an ill judged deal.

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This third-rate Brit lad-flick set in London's trendy Hoxton is sunk by a stupid story and sub-EastEnders dialogue

What went wrong for Ophelia Lovibond? It was all looking gangbusters after a string of entry-level Hollywood roles. Now here she is, bolt-on girlfriend in a third-rate Brit lad-flick. The script is a collaboration between first-time director Lee Sales and two of his actors: a caper about East End boys who bowl around Hoxton hoovering drugs and abusing trendies. The rapport between them is actually pretty spot on – and might have been put to work by a half-decent story. Instead, enter Lovibond as the shopaholic girlfriend of drug-dealing George (co-writer George Russo). They're saving up for a holiday and she's given him her money for safekeeping. Bound to end badly, that, since his coke-snorting outpaces her shoe-buying. Cue endless dreary lines that would make an EastEnders scriptwriter blush: "Swear on your life.

Exclusive: The former UK soap EastEnders star, who went on to become the Bionic Woman, is set to return to the East End. She’s in negotiations to appear in Turnout, a low-budget Brit love story set in east London. This micro-budget production is due to start filming next month. The director is Lee Sales. George Russo plays a man who foolishly tries to make some quick money on a drugs deal that goes wrong. In the process, he manages to lose his girlfriend (Jaime Winstone), his money and his friends. Young Brit soul singer Plan B co-stars. Executive producer Leo Pearlman describes it as a “twisted love story.” Private investors are fully-financing this sub-£1 million drama, which shoots for three and a half weeks. Dp Films and Fulwell 73 Productions are co-producing. They’ll go out and find a sales agent once it’s in the can. Let’s...