AMC+ and Sundance Now reveal the trailer and key art for the seven-part drama series, Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale, written and created by Debbie Horsfield and adapted from the novel by V.V. James, which was hailed as “brilliant” and “captivating” by critics worldwide. The Sundance Now Original series debuts with a two-episode premiere on Thursday, January 4, exclusively on AMC+ and Sundance Now, with new episodes airing weekly. The series will be available on applicable platforms in the U.S. and Canada.
Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale is set in a contemporary world where witchcraft is real. It takes place in the idyllic English town of Sanctuary, where for hundreds of years witches have lived peacefully, as valued members of society. Until now…
At the heart of the story is Sarah Fenn (Elaine Cassidy), Sanctuary’s resident witch, on whom the town relies to solve their problems when conventional remedies have failed.
Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale is set in a contemporary world where witchcraft is real. It takes place in the idyllic English town of Sanctuary, where for hundreds of years witches have lived peacefully, as valued members of society. Until now…
At the heart of the story is Sarah Fenn (Elaine Cassidy), Sanctuary’s resident witch, on whom the town relies to solve their problems when conventional remedies have failed.
- 12/12/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale is coming to Sundance Now and AMC+ in January, and viewers are getting a look at the new supernatural series with the release of a trailer.
Starring Elaine Cassidy, Hazel Doupe, Amy de Bhrun, Stephanie Levi-John, Valerie O’Connor, Kelly Campbell, and Stephen Lord, the series was created by Debbie Horsfield and based on the novel by Vv James. The contemporary drama is set in a world where witchcraft is real, and the story follows witches in the small English town of Sanctuary.
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Starring Elaine Cassidy, Hazel Doupe, Amy de Bhrun, Stephanie Levi-John, Valerie O’Connor, Kelly Campbell, and Stephen Lord, the series was created by Debbie Horsfield and based on the novel by Vv James. The contemporary drama is set in a world where witchcraft is real, and the story follows witches in the small English town of Sanctuary.
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- 12/11/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Thursday, December 12, 2023.
Netflix has shared the official trailer for The Brothers Sun, its upcoming drama series from Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu.
"When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles 'Chairleg' Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen (Michelle Yeoh), and his naive younger brother, Bruce (Sam Song Li) — who’s been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now," the logline teases.
"But as Taipei’s deadliest societies and a new rising faction go head-to-head for dominance — Charles, Bruce and their mother must heal the wounds caused by their separation and figure out what brotherhood and family truly mean before one of their countless enemies kills them all.
The trailer takes us into the world of the action-packed comedy,...
Netflix has shared the official trailer for The Brothers Sun, its upcoming drama series from Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu.
"When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles 'Chairleg' Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen (Michelle Yeoh), and his naive younger brother, Bruce (Sam Song Li) — who’s been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now," the logline teases.
"But as Taipei’s deadliest societies and a new rising faction go head-to-head for dominance — Charles, Bruce and their mother must heal the wounds caused by their separation and figure out what brotherhood and family truly mean before one of their countless enemies kills them all.
The trailer takes us into the world of the action-packed comedy,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
AMC+ and Sundance Now just released the first official trailer for the drama Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale, based on the novel by V.V. James. The two-minute trailer introduces the town of Sanctuary, a haven for witches until a horrific accident changes everything.
The seven-episode season stars Elaine Cassidy as Sarah Fenn, Hazel Doupe as Harper, and Amy de Bhrun as Abigail. Stephanie Levi-John is Maggie, Valerie O’Connor plays Bridget Patterson, Kelly Campbell is Julia Garston, and Stephen Lord plays Ted. Debbie Horsfield created the series and adapted James’ novel. Lisa Mulcahy and Justin Molotnikov direct, and Monumental Television executive produces.
Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale premieres on January 4, 2024 with the release of the first two episodes. New episodes arrive on Thursdays.
Poster for AMC+ and Sundance Now’s ‘Sanctuary A Witch’s Tale’
“Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale is set in a contemporary world where witchcraft is real. It takes place in...
The seven-episode season stars Elaine Cassidy as Sarah Fenn, Hazel Doupe as Harper, and Amy de Bhrun as Abigail. Stephanie Levi-John is Maggie, Valerie O’Connor plays Bridget Patterson, Kelly Campbell is Julia Garston, and Stephen Lord plays Ted. Debbie Horsfield created the series and adapted James’ novel. Lisa Mulcahy and Justin Molotnikov direct, and Monumental Television executive produces.
Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale premieres on January 4, 2024 with the release of the first two episodes. New episodes arrive on Thursdays.
Poster for AMC+ and Sundance Now’s ‘Sanctuary A Witch’s Tale’
“Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale is set in a contemporary world where witchcraft is real. It takes place in...
- 12/7/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale is coming soon. Sundance Now has revealed the premiere date for the supernatural drama series with the release of first-look photos. The show will also be released on AMC+.
Based on the novel by Vv James, the series is set in a world where witchcraft is real, and witches live among us. Elaine Cassidy, Hazel Doupe, Amy de Bhrun, Stephanie Levi-John, Valerie O’Connor, Kelly Campbell, and Stephen Lord star in the series created by Debbie Horsfield.
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Based on the novel by Vv James, the series is set in a world where witchcraft is real, and witches live among us. Elaine Cassidy, Hazel Doupe, Amy de Bhrun, Stephanie Levi-John, Valerie O’Connor, Kelly Campbell, and Stephen Lord star in the series created by Debbie Horsfield.
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- 11/1/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Mike Birbiglia Sets “The Old Man and the Pool” Comedy Special at Netflix
Following a run on both Broadway and in the West End, Mike Birbiglia is bringing his comedy special “The Old Man and the Pool” to Netflix for all to see.
The new special is Birbiglia’s fifth for the streamer, starting with 2008’s “What I Should Have Said Was Nothing” and up to his most recent, “The New One,” in 2019. “The Old Man and the Pool” sees Birbiglia “take on life’s big questions: why are we here? What’s next? Exactly how much chlorine are they putting in the Ymca pool?”
The show ran on Broadway from Nov. 13, 2022–Jan. 15, 2023, followed by its run in London’s West End from Sept. 12–Oct. 7. The hour-long special debuts on the streamer on Nov. 21.
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Following a run on both Broadway and in the West End, Mike Birbiglia is bringing his comedy special “The Old Man and the Pool” to Netflix for all to see.
The new special is Birbiglia’s fifth for the streamer, starting with 2008’s “What I Should Have Said Was Nothing” and up to his most recent, “The New One,” in 2019. “The Old Man and the Pool” sees Birbiglia “take on life’s big questions: why are we here? What’s next? Exactly how much chlorine are they putting in the Ymca pool?”
The show ran on Broadway from Nov. 13, 2022–Jan. 15, 2023, followed by its run in London’s West End from Sept. 12–Oct. 7. The hour-long special debuts on the streamer on Nov. 21.
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- 11/1/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Elaine Cassidy as Sarah Fenn in ‘Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale’ (Photo Credit: Szymon Lazewski/AMC)
Sundance Now and AMC+ have set a January 4, 2024 premiere date for Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale, based on V.V James’ novel published in 2019. The drama will debut with the release of two episodes, followed by new episodes of the seven-episode season on Thursdays.
The premiere date announcement was accompanied by the first three photos from the series. The stills feature the series’ stars Elaine Cassidy as Sarah Fenn, Kelly Campbell as Julia Garston, Amy de Bhrun as Abigail Whithall, and Valerie O’Connor as Bridget Patterson.
The cast also includes Hazel Doupe, Stephanie Levi-John, and Stephen Lord. Debbie Horsfield created the series and adapted James’ novel. Lisa Mulcahy and Justin Molotnikov direct, and Monumental Television executive produces.
Valerie O’Connor as Bridget Patterson, Kelly Campbell as Julia Garston, Amy de Bhrun as Abigail Whithall,...
Sundance Now and AMC+ have set a January 4, 2024 premiere date for Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale, based on V.V James’ novel published in 2019. The drama will debut with the release of two episodes, followed by new episodes of the seven-episode season on Thursdays.
The premiere date announcement was accompanied by the first three photos from the series. The stills feature the series’ stars Elaine Cassidy as Sarah Fenn, Kelly Campbell as Julia Garston, Amy de Bhrun as Abigail Whithall, and Valerie O’Connor as Bridget Patterson.
The cast also includes Hazel Doupe, Stephanie Levi-John, and Stephen Lord. Debbie Horsfield created the series and adapted James’ novel. Lisa Mulcahy and Justin Molotnikov direct, and Monumental Television executive produces.
Valerie O’Connor as Bridget Patterson, Kelly Campbell as Julia Garston, Amy de Bhrun as Abigail Whithall,...
- 10/31/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"It's not a hobby, mother... I have to do it! I'm compelled to put down everything. I need to capture a way of life." Cleopatra Entertainment has debuted the first official trailer for an indie biopic titled Mrs. Lowry & Son, the latest from acclaimed British director Adrian Noble. The very talented Timothy Spall continues his famous painters series by starring as L.S. Lowry. The film is a portrait of Lowry and his relationship with his mother, Elizabeth, who tries to dissuade him from pursuing his passion. The cast includes Vanessa Redgrave, plus Stephen Lord, David Schaal, Michael Keogh, John Alan Roberts, & Wendy Morgan. Why do artists always live such tormented lives?! Always so much struggle and pain, but perhaps this is where great art comes from. I like the way this trailer shows his paintings after sharing the scenes they're inspired by. Check it out. Here's the ...
- 10/11/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Author: Guest
Right from its opening scene – where a suspect is chased under a bus and his head squashed like a jam doughnut – No Offence marked itself out as a gripping cop show like no other. The brainchild of Shameless’ Paul Abbott, it smashes together lightning-paced police drama with dark comedy and lashings of soap opera. At the centre is impulsive detective constable Dinah Kowalska, played by Elaine Cassidy, who we caught up with on the phone ahead of the second series beginning tonight (January 4th) on Channel 4. Key to No Offence’s success, she told us, was the Paul Abbott factor.
“It is like when you really like a band and you are waiting for their next album,” she said. “No Offence felt like his next album after Shameless, even though he has written films and stuff since. Paul’s writing is unique. It is just about three degrees left of reality.
Right from its opening scene – where a suspect is chased under a bus and his head squashed like a jam doughnut – No Offence marked itself out as a gripping cop show like no other. The brainchild of Shameless’ Paul Abbott, it smashes together lightning-paced police drama with dark comedy and lashings of soap opera. At the centre is impulsive detective constable Dinah Kowalska, played by Elaine Cassidy, who we caught up with on the phone ahead of the second series beginning tonight (January 4th) on Channel 4. Key to No Offence’s success, she told us, was the Paul Abbott factor.
“It is like when you really like a band and you are waiting for their next album,” she said. “No Offence felt like his next album after Shameless, even though he has written films and stuff since. Paul’s writing is unique. It is just about three degrees left of reality.
- 1/4/2017
- by Guest
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
This is the Pure Movies review of The Violators, directed by Helen Walsh, and starring Lauren McQueen (The Mill, Ordinary Lies) and Brogan Ellis (Waterloo Road) alongside Stephen Lord (Penny Dreadful, Shameless, Route Irish), Liam Ainsworth (Kajaki), Derek Barr (Pride) and newcomer Callum King Chadwick. The Violators is a wounding look at a young woman’s navigation through life whilst encountering dangerous men at every corner, chipping away at her hardened exterior. Bestselling author Helen Walsh (The Lemon Grove) has translated her interest in transgressive sexualities, gender and class onto film. With a female writer and director, and starring two female protagonists, The Violators is significant in a time where there is a perceived dearth of women film directors. The events of the story are shocking but the waves this film will make in terms of disturbing the male-dominated status quo of cinema will be more deeply felt.
- 7/12/2016
- by Helen Chapman
- Pure Movies
Novelist Helen Walsh’s film about a teenager rehoused after an abuse case is well-acted and forthright, if a little contrived
Novelist Helen Walsh makes an interesting debut as a writer-director with this atmospheric piece of lo-fi British social realism. It’s flawed by a slightly unconvincing and anticlimactic gun-related ending, but well acted, forthright and confident in the universe it creates. The action is moored to a triangle of dysfunction: teenage Shelly (Lauren McQueen) has been rehoused by social services after an abuse case and comes into contact with a menacing, manipulative pawnshop owner and loan shark, Mikey (Stephen Lord). He appears also to have some kind of relationship with Rachel (Brogan Ellis) and this now discarded young woman – from an upscale part of town – forms a strange, parasitic friendship with Shelly. The news that Shelly’s scary dad is coming up for parole smothers the whole movie with fear and jumpy paranoia. It’s a movie of watching and being watched. Rachel gets Shelly to do a runner from a restaurant, but it isn’t until later, when we appreciate how the waitress in that scene fits in to the larger picture, that we discern a pattern of resentment and revenge. That pattern is a little contrived, but it doesn’t stop this film ticking radioactively with unease.
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Novelist Helen Walsh makes an interesting debut as a writer-director with this atmospheric piece of lo-fi British social realism. It’s flawed by a slightly unconvincing and anticlimactic gun-related ending, but well acted, forthright and confident in the universe it creates. The action is moored to a triangle of dysfunction: teenage Shelly (Lauren McQueen) has been rehoused by social services after an abuse case and comes into contact with a menacing, manipulative pawnshop owner and loan shark, Mikey (Stephen Lord). He appears also to have some kind of relationship with Rachel (Brogan Ellis) and this now discarded young woman – from an upscale part of town – forms a strange, parasitic friendship with Shelly. The news that Shelly’s scary dad is coming up for parole smothers the whole movie with fear and jumpy paranoia. It’s a movie of watching and being watched. Rachel gets Shelly to do a runner from a restaurant, but it isn’t until later, when we appreciate how the waitress in that scene fits in to the larger picture, that we discern a pattern of resentment and revenge. That pattern is a little contrived, but it doesn’t stop this film ticking radioactively with unease.
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- 6/16/2016
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Michelle Keegan has landed her first film role. The 27-year-old actress - who is currently starring in BBC drama 'Ordinary Lies' - is set to star opposite former 'Shameless' actor Stephen Lord in 'Strangeways Here We Come', a comedy drama about a loan shark's downfall. Stephen said: ''We are thrilled at being able to present Michelle Keegan her first film role and she is embracing her character, Demi, fully, testing herself as an actress and showing no signs of being afraid of getting down and dirty with the rest of our great cast...Michelle is very excited about the film and the challenge.'' Michelle,...
- 4/8/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Piracy Politique: Brand Uses Topical Subject for Common Critique
Colombian born filmmaker Simon Brand cashes in on the current fascination with hijacking pirates for his latest film, Default, moving the action out of the water and onto a plane. Utilizing the aesthetic of the found footage genre, the perspective is almost exclusively from the camera of the news crew trapped in the hijacked plane. But rather than lending the film a tense, guerrilla style quality, this effect creates a rather visually unappealing, downright drab aesthetic. Moments of violence punctuate this rather overly talkative drama quite effectively, but it’s dismal, almost gimmicky cinematography cheapens the film.
A veteran news correspondent, Frank Saltzman (Greg Callahan), has just completed an assignment in the Seychelles. But after he boards a dilapidated, private plane with his crew, they are taken hostage by a quartet of terrorists led by the well-spoken Atlas (David Oyelowo). As...
Colombian born filmmaker Simon Brand cashes in on the current fascination with hijacking pirates for his latest film, Default, moving the action out of the water and onto a plane. Utilizing the aesthetic of the found footage genre, the perspective is almost exclusively from the camera of the news crew trapped in the hijacked plane. But rather than lending the film a tense, guerrilla style quality, this effect creates a rather visually unappealing, downright drab aesthetic. Moments of violence punctuate this rather overly talkative drama quite effectively, but it’s dismal, almost gimmicky cinematography cheapens the film.
A veteran news correspondent, Frank Saltzman (Greg Callahan), has just completed an assignment in the Seychelles. But after he boards a dilapidated, private plane with his crew, they are taken hostage by a quartet of terrorists led by the well-spoken Atlas (David Oyelowo). As...
- 10/16/2014
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Before he goes to outer space in Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar," fights for civil rights in "Selma," and mixes it up in "A Most Violent Year," David Oyelowo is hijacking a plane in "Default." The movie finds the ever busy actor in thriller mode, and today we have an exclusive clip from the upcoming film. Co-starring Katherine Moennig, Jeanine Mason, and Stephen Lord, the Simon Brand-directed picture follows an American news crew whose flight is hijacked by Somali pirates. The gang's leader, played by Oyelowo, demands an interview with legendary journalist Frank Saltzman. When the journalist agrees, it soon becomes clear that there is much more at stake, and in the scene below, even a simple question has grave intentions behind it. "Default" opens on October 17th. Watch below.
- 10/14/2014
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
There are few filmic genres that get your blood pumping quite like a good hostage drama, thanks to the back-and-forth between characters and the inevitable double-crossing along with last-minute bargaining between the two or more parties. So, following the award-winning success of last year’s astute hostage drama, Captain Phillips, Amplify is hoping to recapture that specific air of tension with this year’s Default.
Billed as a claustrophobic thriller, the film largely takes place 35,000 feet in the air, where an american news crew find their plane hijacked by a gang of Somalian pirates. Led by Atlas (David Oyelowo), the terrorists seek to record an interview with renown journalist, Frank Saltzman.
Default was directed by Simon Brand — known for his work on Paraiso Travel and Unknown — and is said to hone the socio-political undertones found in Tom Hanks’ aforementioned thriller. Joining Oyelowo on the casting list is Jeanine Mason, Stephen Lord...
Billed as a claustrophobic thriller, the film largely takes place 35,000 feet in the air, where an american news crew find their plane hijacked by a gang of Somalian pirates. Led by Atlas (David Oyelowo), the terrorists seek to record an interview with renown journalist, Frank Saltzman.
Default was directed by Simon Brand — known for his work on Paraiso Travel and Unknown — and is said to hone the socio-political undertones found in Tom Hanks’ aforementioned thriller. Joining Oyelowo on the casting list is Jeanine Mason, Stephen Lord...
- 10/5/2014
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Default, directed by Colombian director Simon Brand, and picked up by the distribution company Wild Bunch, had its world premiered at the NY Colombian Film Festival this year at the end of March. Described as a claustrophobic thriller, Default, focuses on the hijacking of an American news crew's plan on an African runway, and stars David Oyelowo as Atlas, a Somali pirate and leader of plane hijackers, who want to tape an interview with Frank Saltzman, the plane crew's newsman. With a script penned by Jim Wolfe Jr. and Dan Bence, Default also stars Greg Callahan, Katherine Moennig, and Stephen Lord. Joining Oyelowo, other actors of...
- 4/15/2014
- by Vanessa Martinez
- ShadowAndAct
New Once Upon A Time season 3,episode 11 official spoilers,plotline revealed by ABC. Recently, ABC delivered the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 11 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "Going Home," and it sounds like it'll be quite intriguing and intense as Peter Pan's curse could just kill off everyone, and more! In the new,11th episode press release: In the Winter Finale episode, the race is going to be on to stop Pan from enacting another curse on the residents of Storybrooke, which could kill every living soul in town. Guest stars will feature: Lee Arenberg as Leroy/Grumpy, Keegan Connor-Tracy as Blue Fairy/Mother Superior, Tony Perez as valet, Raphael Sbarge as Archie Hopper/Jiminy Cricket, Beverley Elliott as Granny, David-Paul Grove as Doc, Gabe Khouth as Mr. Clark/Sneezy, Faustino Di Bauda as Sleepy, Jeffrey Kaiser as Dopey, Michael Coleman as Happy,...
- 12/15/2013
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
New Once Upon A Time Season 3,episode 8 official spoilers,plotline revealed by ABC. Recently,ABC dished out the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 8 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "Think Lovely Thoughts," and it sounds quite interesting and intense as Pan tries to manipulate Henry into giving up his life, Emma and company rush to the rescue, and more! In the new,8th episode press release: Pan will lead Henry to a secret cave, where he has convinced the boy that he alone can save magic and Neverland itself. But a showdown between good and evil is about to go down as Emma, Mary Margaret, David, Regina, Mr. Gold ,and Hook find themselves directly on a path to Pan in an effort to save Henry. In the meantime, back in the Fairy Tale Land that was, young Rumplestiltskin is going to be given...
- 11/17/2013
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
If you thought Baelfire had daddy issues being the spawn of the Dark One, just wait until you get a look at Rumplestiltskin's (Robert Carlyle) childhood during Sunday's Once Upon a Time (8/7c, ABC.)
"Think Lovely Thoughts" will take viewers back to the fairy tale land that was, where a young Rumple (portrayed in flashbacks by Wyatt Oleff) has an even rockier relationship with his father Malcolm (Stephen Lord) than his present-day self has with Neal/Bae (Michael Raymond-James).
Once Upon a Time returns to Storybrooke!
"The relationship is not good," Carlyle tells TVGuide.com. "The father only cares about...
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"Think Lovely Thoughts" will take viewers back to the fairy tale land that was, where a young Rumple (portrayed in flashbacks by Wyatt Oleff) has an even rockier relationship with his father Malcolm (Stephen Lord) than his present-day self has with Neal/Bae (Michael Raymond-James).
Once Upon a Time returns to Storybrooke!
"The relationship is not good," Carlyle tells TVGuide.com. "The father only cares about...
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- 11/15/2013
- by Natalie Abrams
- TVGuide - Breaking News
ABC’s Once Upon a Time and its spinoff, Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, are both looking to expand the backstories of its more villainous characters, both of which will require some guest stars. On Once we have Rumplestiltskin, who has been going through a very tough time in the fantasy drama’s third season. We’re learning a lot about his past due to Peter Pan’s capture of Henry and the near death of his son, Neal. Wonderland, a new series, will get into the past of Jafar. This will be the first time we get a look into this villain, who has been causing trouble for Alice and the Knave as they go about trying to find the genie Cyrus.
According to TV Guide, Stephen Lord was cast as Rumple’s father, who was previously branded as a coward. Though he didn’t want to be...
According to TV Guide, Stephen Lord was cast as Rumple’s father, who was previously branded as a coward. Though he didn’t want to be...
- 10/26/2013
- by Brody Gibson
- Boomtron
As things get even more dire on Once Upon a Time‘s Neverland adventure, comforting hugs and kisses will be doled out, and we’ve got a sneak peek at the surprising pair sharing an embrace in this Sunday’s episode (ABC, 8/7c).
Related | Once Upon a Time Season 3 Casts Stephen Lord as Rumple’s Father
Meanwhile, in the Fairy Tale Land that was, Hook’s backstory is unveiled, as Killian Jones and his brother set sail to find a powerful indigenous plant that could help heal any injury.
Click through the gallery below for all that intel and more,...
Related | Once Upon a Time Season 3 Casts Stephen Lord as Rumple’s Father
Meanwhile, in the Fairy Tale Land that was, Hook’s backstory is unveiled, as Killian Jones and his brother set sail to find a powerful indigenous plant that could help heal any injury.
Click through the gallery below for all that intel and more,...
- 10/23/2013
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Once Upon a Time in Wonderland will reunite Lost frenemies Sayid and Ilana when Zuleikha Robinson guest-stars on the freshman ABC drama.
Robinson, who during Lost Season 5 came onto and then cold-cocked/captured Naveen Andrews‘ alter ego, will appear in the Jafar-centric Nov. 7 episode as Amara, a powerful sorceress from Agrabah. Teases series cocreator Adam Horowitz, “Jafar had to learn magic from someone….”
Robinson’s other après-Lost roles include Homeland, Covert Affairs and The Mentalist. Wonderland airs Thursdays at 8/7c.
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• Speaking of Once Upon a Time, British actor Stephen Lord (EastEnders,...
Robinson, who during Lost Season 5 came onto and then cold-cocked/captured Naveen Andrews‘ alter ego, will appear in the Jafar-centric Nov. 7 episode as Amara, a powerful sorceress from Agrabah. Teases series cocreator Adam Horowitz, “Jafar had to learn magic from someone….”
Robinson’s other après-Lost roles include Homeland, Covert Affairs and The Mentalist. Wonderland airs Thursdays at 8/7c.
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• Speaking of Once Upon a Time, British actor Stephen Lord (EastEnders,...
- 10/21/2013
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Once Upon a Time fans will soon meet the man behind Rumplestiltskin.
TV Guide confirms that British actor Stephen Lord (Shameless) will guest star on Once Upon a Time Season 3 as the father of a young Rumplestiltskin, the man whose cowardice initially inspired his son to go in the opposite direction… only for Rumplestiltskin to end up just like dead old dad when he faked an injury to avoid fighting in war.
Look for Lord to appear in flashbacks on the November 17th installment of this ABC drama and for viewers to delve even deeper into his troubled father/son relationship.
Once Upon a Time airs Sundays at 8/7c on ABC
Did you catch last night's strong episode?...
TV Guide confirms that British actor Stephen Lord (Shameless) will guest star on Once Upon a Time Season 3 as the father of a young Rumplestiltskin, the man whose cowardice initially inspired his son to go in the opposite direction… only for Rumplestiltskin to end up just like dead old dad when he faked an injury to avoid fighting in war.
Look for Lord to appear in flashbacks on the November 17th installment of this ABC drama and for viewers to delve even deeper into his troubled father/son relationship.
Once Upon a Time airs Sundays at 8/7c on ABC
Did you catch last night's strong episode?...
- 10/21/2013
- by matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
- TVfanatic
Review Kylie Peters 21 Oct 2013 - 06:37
Robert Carlyle's Rumple is centre-stage in this week's Once Upon A Time. Here's Kylie's review...
This review contains spoilers.
3.4 Nasty Habits
It’s a Rumple-centric episode this week, and that means quality. How could anyone complain with Robert Carlyle’s creepy giggles and weird hand spasms gracing our TVs? Nasty Habits is an overall solid offering, too, with plenty of the staple family drama that provides Once’s best emotional moments.
Searching for Henry on his own, Rumpelstiltskin (who put war paint on his face, for some reason) encounters his son Neal/Baelfire, and their reunion is at once joyful and wary, as Neal still hasn’t gotten over being abandoned by his dad as a teen. Though Neal comes off as a bit angsty this week, I think his attitude is justified. It’s a lot to ask Neal to simply get...
Robert Carlyle's Rumple is centre-stage in this week's Once Upon A Time. Here's Kylie's review...
This review contains spoilers.
3.4 Nasty Habits
It’s a Rumple-centric episode this week, and that means quality. How could anyone complain with Robert Carlyle’s creepy giggles and weird hand spasms gracing our TVs? Nasty Habits is an overall solid offering, too, with plenty of the staple family drama that provides Once’s best emotional moments.
Searching for Henry on his own, Rumpelstiltskin (who put war paint on his face, for some reason) encounters his son Neal/Baelfire, and their reunion is at once joyful and wary, as Neal still hasn’t gotten over being abandoned by his dad as a teen. Though Neal comes off as a bit angsty this week, I think his attitude is justified. It’s a lot to ask Neal to simply get...
- 10/21/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Distribution company Wild Bunch has picked up Colombian director Simon Brand’s English-language, Africa-set found-footage-style thriller titled Default, which stars David Oyelowo, Greg Callahan, Katherine Moennig, and Stephen Lord, in a film that tells the story of "the hijacking of an American news crew’s plane on an African runway by Somali pirates who were the subjects of their reportage," says Screen Daily. It's not clear in what country/city this "African runway" resides, but given that the hijacking is done by Somalis, we can assume that it's a runway somewhere in Somalia. There are more than a dozen airports in the east...
- 10/24/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
This is the Pure Movies review of Route Irish, directed by Ken Loach and starring Mark Womack, Andrea Lowe, John Bishop, Trevor Williams and Stephen Lord. Written by David Hudson for Pure Movies. Director Ken Loach is known for his politically-charged work, and his latest, Route Irish, is no exception. Fergus (Mark Womack) is a former soldier who has subsequently earned good money working for a private security firm in Iraq. He convinces his best mate Frankie that he too can earn a small fortune by joining the same firm, and is therefore guilt-ridden when Frankie is killed when ambushed on the notoriously dangerous road to Baghdad airport (the ‘Route Irish’ of the title). The film opens with Fergus attending Frankie’s funeral in Liverpool, and joining Frankie’s family in seeking answers about his death from his employers. Pretty quickly, Fergus smells a cover-up and sets out to find...
- 5/22/2011
- by David Hudson
- Pure Movies
Artificial Eye have released a new UK poster for political-drama Route Irish.
Directed by Ken Loach (Kes), Route Irish stars Mark Womack (Murphy’s Law), Andrea Lowe (Cracker), John Bishop (Skins), Trevor Williams (Shameless) and Stephen Lord (Judge Dredd).
Route Irish, which premiered at 2010 Cannes Film Festival to solid reviews, tells the story of a private security contractor in Iraq who, after rejecting the “official” explanation of his friend’s death, sets out to uncover the truth.
The film will be released nationwide on March 18.
Check out the new UK poster below:
Source: Empire...
Directed by Ken Loach (Kes), Route Irish stars Mark Womack (Murphy’s Law), Andrea Lowe (Cracker), John Bishop (Skins), Trevor Williams (Shameless) and Stephen Lord (Judge Dredd).
Route Irish, which premiered at 2010 Cannes Film Festival to solid reviews, tells the story of a private security contractor in Iraq who, after rejecting the “official” explanation of his friend’s death, sets out to uncover the truth.
The film will be released nationwide on March 18.
Check out the new UK poster below:
Source: Empire...
- 2/24/2011
- by Jamie Neish
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Prom
Opens: April 29th 2011
Cast: Aimee Teegarden, Thomas McDonell, Danielle Campbell, Yin Chang
Director: Joe Nussbaum
Summary: Portrays the precarious passage from high school to independence as some relationships unravel and others ignite. For Nova Prescott, it’s a battle of wills as she finds herself drawn to the guy who gets in the way of her perfect prom. Others face all the insecurity and anticipation that surrounds one of high school’s most seminal events.
Analysis: Disney's attempt at creating the next "High School Musical" franchise for itself, this teen romantic comedy is a batch of clique cliches - the beauty queen, the rebel with better hair than anyone else in the film, the handsome yet dumb foreign exchange student, the 'so above it' geek who really wants to belong, and at least one or two 'fugly' girls.
It's all very "The Breakfast Club" meets "10 Things I Hate About...
Opens: April 29th 2011
Cast: Aimee Teegarden, Thomas McDonell, Danielle Campbell, Yin Chang
Director: Joe Nussbaum
Summary: Portrays the precarious passage from high school to independence as some relationships unravel and others ignite. For Nova Prescott, it’s a battle of wills as she finds herself drawn to the guy who gets in the way of her perfect prom. Others face all the insecurity and anticipation that surrounds one of high school’s most seminal events.
Analysis: Disney's attempt at creating the next "High School Musical" franchise for itself, this teen romantic comedy is a batch of clique cliches - the beauty queen, the rebel with better hair than anyone else in the film, the handsome yet dumb foreign exchange student, the 'so above it' geek who really wants to belong, and at least one or two 'fugly' girls.
It's all very "The Breakfast Club" meets "10 Things I Hate About...
- 2/24/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Stephen Lord has revealed that he has experienced a mixed reaction to his Casualty character Warren Clements. Warren has been at the centre of a domestic violence storyline on the BBC medical drama in recent months, tormenting his wife Kirsty (Lucy Gaskell). However, in an interview with The People, Lord explained that Warren's poor health has earned him some sympathy from fans despite his abusive ways. The actor explained: "I would never defend what he did to Kirsty, not in a million years. But the fact he has muscular dystrophy and that he's been sat at home while she's been out flirting with her colleague Adam means it's not been absolutely black and white. "I was over in Ireland when he first started getting violent. On the ferry going back to England, a woman said to me, 'I (more)...
- 2/21/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Artificial Eye Film Co have just released the very first images from Ken Loach’s new movie, Route Irish which I wonder if means we can expect a trailer for the movie soon. Route Irish stars Mark Womack, Andrea Lowe, John Bishop (yes the comedian who I just found out has been in Skins), Trevor Williams and Stephen Lord and according to IMDb will be with us in the UK 18th March.
Synopsis: The story of a private security contractor in Iraq who rejected the official explanation of his friend’s death and sets out to discover the truth.
Some of our guys have seen clips from the movie at various events at the London Film Festival which you can check out here.
In the meantime, click the images below to enlarge.
Synopsis: The story of a private security contractor in Iraq who rejected the official explanation of his friend’s death and sets out to discover the truth.
Some of our guys have seen clips from the movie at various events at the London Film Festival which you can check out here.
In the meantime, click the images below to enlarge.
- 1/26/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Ex-EastEnders actor Stephen Lord has joined the cast of Casualty, Digital Spy can exclusively reveal. Lord - who played teen Jay Brown's father Jase Dyer for a year until he was killed off in 2008 - takes on the role of Kirsty Clements's (Lucy Gaskell) husband Warren. A dark and brooding character, Warren's arrival leads to viewers discovering a little more about Kirsty and her family. Series producer Oliver Kent told Digital Spy: "We're really excited that Stephen Lord is joining Casualty as Kirsty's husband. He's a really good actor with a great range and we're (more)...
- 6/23/2010
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Cannes again! Two days before the event, Ken Loach’s film titled Route Irish was announced as a last-minute addition to the Cannes Film Festival 2010 Lineup and In Competition category!
Acclaimed British director who originally had intended to sit out the festival, recently changed his mind and screened the film for Cannes head Thierry Fremaux, among others.
The movie “tells the story of two ex-soldiers in love with the same woman who head to Iraq to work as private contractors”, but we think there’s even more than (simply) that. One of the most powerful questions that this movie is about to ask is: You can take the contractor out of war, but can you take the war out of the man?
We managed to get full Route Irish synopsis: “At 4pm on the 12th of September 2001, (the day following the destruction of the Twin Towers in New York) the National Security Council was reconvened.
Acclaimed British director who originally had intended to sit out the festival, recently changed his mind and screened the film for Cannes head Thierry Fremaux, among others.
The movie “tells the story of two ex-soldiers in love with the same woman who head to Iraq to work as private contractors”, but we think there’s even more than (simply) that. One of the most powerful questions that this movie is about to ask is: You can take the contractor out of war, but can you take the war out of the man?
We managed to get full Route Irish synopsis: “At 4pm on the 12th of September 2001, (the day following the destruction of the Twin Towers in New York) the National Security Council was reconvened.
- 5/10/2010
- by Fiona
- Filmofilia
With two films dealing with the infamous "Green Zone" strip, by preference, I want raw, and complex human emotions with my non-fiction backdrop. My vote goes to the Ken Loach and Paul Laverty tandem. - #41. Route Irish Director: Ken LoachWriter(s): Paul LavertyProducers: Rebecca O'BrienDistributor: Rights Available. The Gist: This is set on the most dangerous stretch of road in Baghdad where a British mercenary soldier is killed under mysterious circumstances. The story of two men who work as private security contractors in Iraq who risk their lives in a city awash with violence and greed...(more) Cast: John Bishop, Mark Womack, Stephen Lord and Andrea Lowe Why is it on the list?: With two films dealing with the infamous "Green Zone" strip, by preference, I want raw, and complex human emotions with my non-fiction backdrop. My vote goes to the Ken Loach and Paul Laverty tandem.
- 2/3/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
A Prophet
Opens: February 12th 2010
Cast: Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup, Adel Bencherif, Hichem Yacoubi, Reda Kateb
Director: Jacques Audiard
Summary: Sent to prison, Malik El Djebena falls under the sway of a group of Corsicans who enforce their rule in the prison. As the 'missions' go by, he toughens himself and wins their confidence but uses his intelligence to discreetly develop his own network.
Analysis: Finally scoring a limited release in the Us in February, Jacques Audiard's violent and hard-edged prison drama won the Grand Prix at Cannes, scored Best Film at the London Film Festival, and is already the hotly tipped favourite to take the Oscar for Best Foreign Film late next month.
Reviews have been stellar around the world for the film which quickly became the most universally admired entry in the often hotly contentious first week of Cannes back in May. From a breakout performance by Tahar Rahim,...
Opens: February 12th 2010
Cast: Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup, Adel Bencherif, Hichem Yacoubi, Reda Kateb
Director: Jacques Audiard
Summary: Sent to prison, Malik El Djebena falls under the sway of a group of Corsicans who enforce their rule in the prison. As the 'missions' go by, he toughens himself and wins their confidence but uses his intelligence to discreetly develop his own network.
Analysis: Finally scoring a limited release in the Us in February, Jacques Audiard's violent and hard-edged prison drama won the Grand Prix at Cannes, scored Best Film at the London Film Festival, and is already the hotly tipped favourite to take the Oscar for Best Foreign Film late next month.
Reviews have been stellar around the world for the film which quickly became the most universally admired entry in the often hotly contentious first week of Cannes back in May. From a breakout performance by Tahar Rahim,...
- 1/2/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
It’s a girl for Harper’s Island star Elaine Cassidy!
She and husband Stephen Lord welcomed their first child, daughter Kíla Lord Cassidy, on Wednesday, September 16th, her rep tells People exclusively. Baby girl’s first name is pronounced “Key-la.”
Elaine and Stephen announced the pregnancy in March. The actress, 29, commermerated her pregnancy by posing for Fit Pregnancy’s August issue.
Posted in Breaking News, Featured, Main...
She and husband Stephen Lord welcomed their first child, daughter Kíla Lord Cassidy, on Wednesday, September 16th, her rep tells People exclusively. Baby girl’s first name is pronounced “Key-la.”
Elaine and Stephen announced the pregnancy in March. The actress, 29, commermerated her pregnancy by posing for Fit Pregnancy’s August issue.
Posted in Breaking News, Featured, Main...
- 9/22/2009
- by Sarah
- People - CelebrityBabies
With the upcoming release of the DVD edition of the fantastic murder-mystery CBS series, Harper’S Island, Starlog/Fangoria has had the pleasure of chatting with the magnificent and stunning Elaine Cassidy. Besides playing the enthralling character of Abby Mills in Harper’S Island, Cassidy has also been seen in the beautifully terrifying film, The Others (2001) and the 2003 music video, “The Scientist”, with Coldplay front man Chris Martin, to name just a few.
Born in Ireland, this actress has become successfully known in Europe as well as the U.S. film circuits, noting that, “I think the biggest cultural differences are peoples consumptions at breakfast and lunch times.” With the success of the CBS series, this is surely to be a launching point for the young actress who is expecting her first child with husband Stephen Lord; whom she recently worked with. Humorously she notes, “…my biggest project is currently being baked.
Born in Ireland, this actress has become successfully known in Europe as well as the U.S. film circuits, noting that, “I think the biggest cultural differences are peoples consumptions at breakfast and lunch times.” With the success of the CBS series, this is surely to be a launching point for the young actress who is expecting her first child with husband Stephen Lord; whom she recently worked with. Humorously she notes, “…my biggest project is currently being baked.
- 9/7/2009
- by no-reply@starlog.com (Ben Smith)
- Starlog
With the upcoming release of the DVD edition of the fantastic murder-mystery CBS series, Harper’S Island, Fango has had the pleasure of chatting with the magnificent and stunning Elaine Cassidy. Besides playing the enthralling character of Abby Mills in Harper’S Island, Cassidy has also been seen in the beautifully terrifying film, The Others (2001) and the 2003 music video, “The Scientist”, with Coldplay front man Chris Martin, to name just a few.
Born in Ireland, this actress has become successfully known in Europe as well as the U.S. film circuits, noting that, “I think the biggest cultural differences are peoples consumptions at breakfast and lunch times.” With the success of the CBS series, this is surely to be a launching point for the young actress who is expecting her first child with husband Stephen Lord; whom she recently worked with. Humorously she notes, “…my biggest project is currently being baked.
Born in Ireland, this actress has become successfully known in Europe as well as the U.S. film circuits, noting that, “I think the biggest cultural differences are peoples consumptions at breakfast and lunch times.” With the success of the CBS series, this is surely to be a launching point for the young actress who is expecting her first child with husband Stephen Lord; whom she recently worked with. Humorously she notes, “…my biggest project is currently being baked.
- 9/7/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Ben Smith)
- Fangoria
Courtesy Fit Pregnancy for use on Cbb A picture is worth a thousand words, but for Elaine Cassidy, a self-proclaimed “hopeless” photographer, her August cover of Fit Pregnancy is valued at so much more.
Currently expecting her first child with her husband Stephen Lord, the actress is grateful for the unique opportunity to document her experience.
“It felt really special because it’s not just me posing,” she tells the magazine.
“The baby and I did this together. It’s kind of a keepsake.”
From the sound of things, this pregnancy is worth remembering for all the right reasons!
Feeling “amazing” other than dealing with a bout of nausea after overindulging herself with pizza, the Harper’s Island star has even felt up to light exercise in the form of daily walks.
“It’s much easier [to go for a walk] in Los Angeles, where it’s less likely to rain,” says the Ireland native.
Currently expecting her first child with her husband Stephen Lord, the actress is grateful for the unique opportunity to document her experience.
“It felt really special because it’s not just me posing,” she tells the magazine.
“The baby and I did this together. It’s kind of a keepsake.”
From the sound of things, this pregnancy is worth remembering for all the right reasons!
Feeling “amazing” other than dealing with a bout of nausea after overindulging herself with pizza, the Harper’s Island star has even felt up to light exercise in the form of daily walks.
“It’s much easier [to go for a walk] in Los Angeles, where it’s less likely to rain,” says the Ireland native.
- 7/21/2009
- by Anya
- People - CelebrityBabies
She may have the leading role in one of spring's most highly-anticipated series, CBS's Harper's Island, but there's another pressing matter on Elaine Cassidy's mind. The Irish actress is pregnant with her first child with her husband, U.K. actor and producer Stephen Lord, her rep tells People exclusively. Cassidy, 29 has been temporarily living in California to film the show, while Lord, 36, finished up a two-year stint on the popular British soap East Enders. Harper's Island premieres April 6. After having left her family and friends to live in Los Angeles, Cassidy's character, Abby Mills, returns to the island where...
- 3/24/2009
- PEOPLE.com
The BBC has defended the use of violent scenes in Thursday night's edition of EastEnders following complaints from viewers. The episode, which went out in a pre-watershed slot, saw Jase Dyer (Stephen Lord) lose his life following a confrontation with a group of gangsters who stabbed him. Later, the character's dead body was seen by viewers in hospital scenes which featured Jase's son Jay Brown, played by Jamie Borthwick. Writing on the BBC's Points of View message board, one viewer complained: "EastEnders tonight was disgusting. My wife was physically sick and my son of 13 years old was brought to tears." Another viewer defended the soap's producers, however, arguing: "I never read such nonsense. This is what Britain is like today and if you can't face up to that then someone must." Responding to complaints, (more)...
- 8/30/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Perry Fenwick has revealed that he is thrilled to be exploring Billy Mitchell's dark side on the show. Billy and Jase (Stephen Lord) go face-to-face with gangsters in dramatic scenes to be broadcast next week. After their plans go horribly wrong, Billy must face the wrath of his loyal wife Honey, played by Emma Barton. "I'm lucky that my boss gives me some pretty great storylines!" Fenwick told Hot TV magazine. "I like the fact that just when you think you've got Billy figured out, he'll do something that will totally surprise you!" He added: "Billy has always had this dark (more)...
- 8/23/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy presents the full winners list from this year's British Soap Awards.
Viewer Voted Categories:
Sexiest Male
Coronation Street:
Rob James-Collier (Liam Connor) - Winner
Ryan Thomas (Jason Grimshaw)
Gray O’Brien (Tony Gordon)
Doctors:
Matthew Chambers (Dr Daniel Granger)
Matt Kennard (Nurse Archie Hallam)
Michael McKell (Dr Nick West)
EastEnders:
Robert Kazinsky (Sean Slater)
Stephen Lord (Jase Dyer)
Scott Maslen (Jack Branning)
Emmerdale:
Tom Lister (Carl King)
Joseph Gilgun (Eli Dingle)
Matthew Wolfenden (David Metcalfe)
Hollyoaks:
Ricky Whittle (Calvin Valentine)
Jamie Lomas (Warren Fox)
James Sutton (John Paul McQueen)
Sexiest Female
Coronation Street:
Samia Smith (Maria Sutherland) . . .
Viewer Voted Categories:
Sexiest Male
Coronation Street:
Rob James-Collier (Liam Connor) - Winner
Ryan Thomas (Jason Grimshaw)
Gray O’Brien (Tony Gordon)
Doctors:
Matthew Chambers (Dr Daniel Granger)
Matt Kennard (Nurse Archie Hallam)
Michael McKell (Dr Nick West)
EastEnders:
Robert Kazinsky (Sean Slater)
Stephen Lord (Jase Dyer)
Scott Maslen (Jack Branning)
Emmerdale:
Tom Lister (Carl King)
Joseph Gilgun (Eli Dingle)
Matthew Wolfenden (David Metcalfe)
Hollyoaks:
Ricky Whittle (Calvin Valentine)
Jamie Lomas (Warren Fox)
James Sutton (John Paul McQueen)
Sexiest Female
Coronation Street:
Samia Smith (Maria Sutherland) . . .
- 5/3/2008
- by Beth_Hilton_imdb_@digitalspy.co.uk (Beth Hilton)
- Digital Spy
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