The Song Of Names producer Robert Lantos on introducing composer Howard Shore to François Girard: “I had worked with Howard a few times before. Three David Cronenberg films. Crash, eXistenZ and Eastern Promises.” Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
François Girard’s The Song Of Names, based on the novel by Norman Lebrecht, screenplay by Jefferey Caine with a score by Howard Shore (two-time Oscar-winner for Peter Jackson’s The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring and one for The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King) is produced by Robert Lantos, Lyse Lafontaine and Nick Hirschkorn, and stars Tim Roth and Clive Owen with Catherine McCormack, Jonah Hauer-King (Prince Eric in Rob Marshall’s upcoming The Little Mermaid), Luke Doyle, Gerran Howell, Misha Handley, Daniel Multu and Eddie Izzard.
Atom Egoyan and Robert Lantos with Anne-Katrin Titze at the Museum of Tolerance in New York for...
François Girard’s The Song Of Names, based on the novel by Norman Lebrecht, screenplay by Jefferey Caine with a score by Howard Shore (two-time Oscar-winner for Peter Jackson’s The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring and one for The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King) is produced by Robert Lantos, Lyse Lafontaine and Nick Hirschkorn, and stars Tim Roth and Clive Owen with Catherine McCormack, Jonah Hauer-King (Prince Eric in Rob Marshall’s upcoming The Little Mermaid), Luke Doyle, Gerran Howell, Misha Handley, Daniel Multu and Eddie Izzard.
Atom Egoyan and Robert Lantos with Anne-Katrin Titze at the Museum of Tolerance in New York for...
- 2/8/2020
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Howard Shore on Judith Clurman and the Juilliard connection in casting Daniel Mutlu as the cantor in The Song Of Names: “He was able to learn the new piece and create the role with Judith's help. She was really instrumental in creating that scene. And particularly the congregation, so that the response was accurate.” Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
In the second half of my conversation at Sony in New York with three-time Oscar-winning composer Howard Shore, we discussed what director François Girard wanted for the Paganini battle of the violins in The Song Of Names, performed by the 'great virtuoso' Ray Chen, the help from Brooklyn Heights Synagogue conductor and choral director Judith Clurman in the casting of the cantor played by Daniel Multu, and where in the film Shore used a chamber orchestra with ten male singers when he recorded the score with the Orchestre Métropolitain in Montreal.
Dovidl...
In the second half of my conversation at Sony in New York with three-time Oscar-winning composer Howard Shore, we discussed what director François Girard wanted for the Paganini battle of the violins in The Song Of Names, performed by the 'great virtuoso' Ray Chen, the help from Brooklyn Heights Synagogue conductor and choral director Judith Clurman in the casting of the cantor played by Daniel Multu, and where in the film Shore used a chamber orchestra with ten male singers when he recorded the score with the Orchestre Métropolitain in Montreal.
Dovidl...
- 12/26/2019
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The Song Of Names star Clive Owen with producer Robert Lantos and director François Girard at Sony in New York Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
François Girard’s The Song Of Names, based on the novel by Norman Lebrecht, screenplay by Jefferey Caine with a score by Howard Shore is produced by Robert Lantos, Lyse Lafontaine and Nick Hirschkorn, and stars Tim Roth and Clive Owen with Catherine McCormack, Jonah Hauer-King (Prince Eric in Rob Marshall’s upcoming The Little Mermaid), Luke Doyle, Gerran Howell, Misha Handley, and Eddie Izzard.
Martin (Gerran Howell) with Dovidl (Jonah Hauer-King) in The Song Of Names Photo: Sabrina Lantos
From what Ed Bahlman calls the 'fantastic' documentary Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould to The Red Violin (Oscar to John Corigliano for Best Original Score), starring Samuel L Jackson, Greta Scacchi, Jason Flemyng, Carlo Cecchi and Sylvia Chang, François Girard is no stranger to films centered around music.
François Girard’s The Song Of Names, based on the novel by Norman Lebrecht, screenplay by Jefferey Caine with a score by Howard Shore is produced by Robert Lantos, Lyse Lafontaine and Nick Hirschkorn, and stars Tim Roth and Clive Owen with Catherine McCormack, Jonah Hauer-King (Prince Eric in Rob Marshall’s upcoming The Little Mermaid), Luke Doyle, Gerran Howell, Misha Handley, and Eddie Izzard.
Martin (Gerran Howell) with Dovidl (Jonah Hauer-King) in The Song Of Names Photo: Sabrina Lantos
From what Ed Bahlman calls the 'fantastic' documentary Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould to The Red Violin (Oscar to John Corigliano for Best Original Score), starring Samuel L Jackson, Greta Scacchi, Jason Flemyng, Carlo Cecchi and Sylvia Chang, François Girard is no stranger to films centered around music.
- 12/21/2019
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The Song Of Names producer Robert Lantos with director François Girard and composer Howard Shore at Sony in New York Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
François Girard’s The Song Of Names composer Howard Shore is a three-time Oscar winner for his work with Peter Jackson (Best Original Score for The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring and Best Original Score and Original Song with Fran Walsh and Annie Lennox for The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King) and is a six-time BAFTA nominee. Howard Shore is David Cronenberg’s longtime composer and has worked with Tom McCarthy (the Oscar-winning Spotlight), David Fincher, Tim Burton, Arnaud Desplechin, Penny Marshall, and on Tom Hanks’ directorial début That Thing You Do!
Howard Shore on François Girard and The Song Of Names, starring Tim Roth and Clive Owen: “I worked choosing with him very carefully all the music that's on screen.
François Girard’s The Song Of Names composer Howard Shore is a three-time Oscar winner for his work with Peter Jackson (Best Original Score for The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring and Best Original Score and Original Song with Fran Walsh and Annie Lennox for The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King) and is a six-time BAFTA nominee. Howard Shore is David Cronenberg’s longtime composer and has worked with Tom McCarthy (the Oscar-winning Spotlight), David Fincher, Tim Burton, Arnaud Desplechin, Penny Marshall, and on Tom Hanks’ directorial début That Thing You Do!
Howard Shore on François Girard and The Song Of Names, starring Tim Roth and Clive Owen: “I worked choosing with him very carefully all the music that's on screen.
- 12/19/2019
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Starring Clive Owen and Tim Roth, Canadian François Girard’s historical drama “The Song of Names” will close the 67th San Sebastian Festival on Sept. 28.
World premiering at the Toronto Intl. Film Festival as a Gala Presentation, “The Song of Names” will play out of competition at what will be its international premiere.
Hanway Films is selling worldwide the film, which was acquired by Sony Pictures Classics for the U.S.. Elevation Pictures will distribute in Canada; Filmax in Spain.
“The Song of Names” is based on a novel by British award-winning novelist and cultural commentator Norman Lebrecht, which Jeffrey Caine (“The Constant Gardener”) adapted.
Described as an “emotional detective story,” the film unfolds at the start of World War II, focusing on Dovidl, a 9-year-old violin prodigy who is a Polish-Jewish refugee in London. His brother Martin, of the same age, is devoted to him.
Hours before Dovidl’s...
World premiering at the Toronto Intl. Film Festival as a Gala Presentation, “The Song of Names” will play out of competition at what will be its international premiere.
Hanway Films is selling worldwide the film, which was acquired by Sony Pictures Classics for the U.S.. Elevation Pictures will distribute in Canada; Filmax in Spain.
“The Song of Names” is based on a novel by British award-winning novelist and cultural commentator Norman Lebrecht, which Jeffrey Caine (“The Constant Gardener”) adapted.
Described as an “emotional detective story,” the film unfolds at the start of World War II, focusing on Dovidl, a 9-year-old violin prodigy who is a Polish-Jewish refugee in London. His brother Martin, of the same age, is devoted to him.
Hours before Dovidl’s...
- 8/20/2019
- by Emiliano De Pablos
- Variety Film + TV
Spc adds a host of international territories to previously announced Us deal.
The Song Of Names, François Girard’s drama starring Tim Roth and Clive Owen, has scored a series of pre-Cannes deals for London-based HanWay Films.
Following the recently announced Us deal with Sony Pictures Classics, the same distributor has now picked up a host of further territories including Australia and New Zealand, Latin America, South Africa, Benelux, and Scandinavia.
Spc has also bought Portugal, South Korea, China, Pan Asia Pay TV, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Separately, HanWay has inked further territories on the title: Bulgaria,...
The Song Of Names, François Girard’s drama starring Tim Roth and Clive Owen, has scored a series of pre-Cannes deals for London-based HanWay Films.
Following the recently announced Us deal with Sony Pictures Classics, the same distributor has now picked up a host of further territories including Australia and New Zealand, Latin America, South Africa, Benelux, and Scandinavia.
Spc has also bought Portugal, South Korea, China, Pan Asia Pay TV, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Separately, HanWay has inked further territories on the title: Bulgaria,...
- 5/14/2019
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
In today’s film news roundup, buyers take rights to “The Song of Names” and “Chain of Death” while and Shaquille O’Neal becomes an executive producer for legal thriller “Foster Boy.”
Acqusitions
Sony Pictures Classics has bought U.S. rights to the music drama “The Song of Names,” starring Tim Roth and Clive Owen.
The film is directed by “The Red Violin” helmer François Girard and is produced by Robert Lantos, Lyse Lafontaine and Nick Hirschkorn. Jeffrey Caine wrote the screenplay, based on the novel by Norman Lebrecht. The original score is by Howard Shore.
The film unfolds at the start of World War II and centers on 9-year-old violin prodigy who is a Polish-Jewish refugee in London. The prodigy’s brother is devoted to him. Hours before his debut concert performance at the age of 21, he vanishes without a trace. Years later, the prodigy’s brother recognizes a...
Acqusitions
Sony Pictures Classics has bought U.S. rights to the music drama “The Song of Names,” starring Tim Roth and Clive Owen.
The film is directed by “The Red Violin” helmer François Girard and is produced by Robert Lantos, Lyse Lafontaine and Nick Hirschkorn. Jeffrey Caine wrote the screenplay, based on the novel by Norman Lebrecht. The original score is by Howard Shore.
The film unfolds at the start of World War II and centers on 9-year-old violin prodigy who is a Polish-Jewish refugee in London. The prodigy’s brother is devoted to him. Hours before his debut concert performance at the age of 21, he vanishes without a trace. Years later, the prodigy’s brother recognizes a...
- 4/27/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the U.S. rights to Tim Roth and Clive Owen’s “The Song of Names,” directed François Girard.
Oscar nominee Jeffrey Caine wrote the screenplay, based on the award-winning novel by music scholar Norman Lebrecht with an original score by Oscar winner Howard Shore (“The Lord of the Rings”).
Robert Lantos, Lyse Lafontaine and Nick Hirschkorn are producing.
Also Read: Clive Owen in Talks to Join Will Smith in Ang Lee's 'Gemini Man'
“The Song of Names” is about friendship, betrayal and reconciliation. It shows that sometimes, only music has the power to highlight the truth and heal the people involved.
“‘The Song of Names’ is one of those emotionally rich stories that defies description. Filial love surviving the jaws of history by way of the spiritual magic of music,” Spc said in a statement. “François Girard is the perfect director here,...
Oscar nominee Jeffrey Caine wrote the screenplay, based on the award-winning novel by music scholar Norman Lebrecht with an original score by Oscar winner Howard Shore (“The Lord of the Rings”).
Robert Lantos, Lyse Lafontaine and Nick Hirschkorn are producing.
Also Read: Clive Owen in Talks to Join Will Smith in Ang Lee's 'Gemini Man'
“The Song of Names” is about friendship, betrayal and reconciliation. It shows that sometimes, only music has the power to highlight the truth and heal the people involved.
“‘The Song of Names’ is one of those emotionally rich stories that defies description. Filial love surviving the jaws of history by way of the spiritual magic of music,” Spc said in a statement. “François Girard is the perfect director here,...
- 4/26/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired U.S. rights to The Song of Names, the François Girard-directed movie that stars Tim Roth and Clive Owen. Jeffrey Caine (The Constant Gardner) adapted the screenplay from Norman Lebrecht’s novel and the pic features an original score by Oscar winner Howard Shore. A 2019 theatrical release is in the works.
The pic is an an emotional detective story spread over two continents and half a century, culminating in the titular song. It shows that within the darkest of mysteries sometimes only music has the power to illuminate the truth, heal and redeem.
Serendipity Point Films’ Robert Lantos (Eastern Promises), Lyse Lafontaine (Mommy) and Nick Hirschkorn (Five Children and It) are producers. HanWay Films is handling worldwide sales, and Elevation Pictures will distribute the pic in Canada.
“The Song of Names is one of those emotionally rich stories that defies description,” Spc said in...
The pic is an an emotional detective story spread over two continents and half a century, culminating in the titular song. It shows that within the darkest of mysteries sometimes only music has the power to illuminate the truth, heal and redeem.
Serendipity Point Films’ Robert Lantos (Eastern Promises), Lyse Lafontaine (Mommy) and Nick Hirschkorn (Five Children and It) are producers. HanWay Films is handling worldwide sales, and Elevation Pictures will distribute the pic in Canada.
“The Song of Names is one of those emotionally rich stories that defies description,” Spc said in...
- 4/26/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Serendipity Point Films reunites with Spc on sixth film.
Spc has picked up Us rights from worldwide sales agent HanWay Films to The Song Of Names starring Tim Roth and Clive Owen.
François Girard (The Red Violin) directed from a screenplay by Oscar nominee Jeffrey Caine (The Constant Gardener) based on the novel by music scholar Norman Lebrecht.
The Song Of Names is described as “an emotional detective story spread over two continents and half a century, culminating in the titular Song. The film shows that within the darkest of mysteries sometimes only music has the power to illuminate the truth,...
Spc has picked up Us rights from worldwide sales agent HanWay Films to The Song Of Names starring Tim Roth and Clive Owen.
François Girard (The Red Violin) directed from a screenplay by Oscar nominee Jeffrey Caine (The Constant Gardener) based on the novel by music scholar Norman Lebrecht.
The Song Of Names is described as “an emotional detective story spread over two continents and half a century, culminating in the titular Song. The film shows that within the darkest of mysteries sometimes only music has the power to illuminate the truth,...
- 4/26/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Variety has been given exclusive access to the first-look image from “The Song of Names,” starring Clive Owen and Tim Roth. HanWay Films is selling the film at the American Film Market.
Jeffrey Caine wrote the screenplay, based on the novel by Norman Lebrecht. The original score is by Howard Shore.
The film, described as an “emotional detective story,” unfolds at the start of World War II. It centers on 9-year-old violin prodigy Dovidl, a recent Polish-Jewish refugee to London. His brother Martin, of the same age, is devoted to him.
Hours before Dovidl’s debut concert performance at the age of 21 he vanishes without a trace. Decades later, a young violinist shows Martin, now in his late 50s, a stylistic flourish that could only have been taught by Dovidl. This prompts Martin to begin a search overseas for his lost brother, “one that will lead to surprising revelations for both men and for Helen,...
Jeffrey Caine wrote the screenplay, based on the novel by Norman Lebrecht. The original score is by Howard Shore.
The film, described as an “emotional detective story,” unfolds at the start of World War II. It centers on 9-year-old violin prodigy Dovidl, a recent Polish-Jewish refugee to London. His brother Martin, of the same age, is devoted to him.
Hours before Dovidl’s debut concert performance at the age of 21 he vanishes without a trace. Decades later, a young violinist shows Martin, now in his late 50s, a stylistic flourish that could only have been taught by Dovidl. This prompts Martin to begin a search overseas for his lost brother, “one that will lead to surprising revelations for both men and for Helen,...
- 10/31/2018
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
HanWay Films handles world sales on Holocaust mystery.
Principal photography will begin on September 27 in London on Holocaust mystery The Song Of Names starring Tim Roth and Clive Owen.
HanWay Films handles world sales on the drama, which François Girard (The Red Violin) directs from a screenplay by Jeffrey Caine based on Norman Lebrecht’s novel about a man who discovers a musical clue that sheds light on the disappearance of his friend when they were boys in wartime London.
Catherine McCormack, Jonah Hauer King and Gerran Howell also star. Production will take place in London, Budapest, Treblinka, Montreal and New York.
Principal photography will begin on September 27 in London on Holocaust mystery The Song Of Names starring Tim Roth and Clive Owen.
HanWay Films handles world sales on the drama, which François Girard (The Red Violin) directs from a screenplay by Jeffrey Caine based on Norman Lebrecht’s novel about a man who discovers a musical clue that sheds light on the disappearance of his friend when they were boys in wartime London.
Catherine McCormack, Jonah Hauer King and Gerran Howell also star. Production will take place in London, Budapest, Treblinka, Montreal and New York.
- 9/27/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Tim Roth and Clive Owen will star alongside Catherine McCormack (Braveheart), Jonah Hauer King (Little Women) and Gerran Howell (Genius) in The Song Of Names, the drama that The Red Violin director Francois Girard begins shooting tomorrow in London. Based on the Whitbread-winning novel by classical music scholar Norman Lebrecht, the screenplay is by Jeffrey Caine (The Constant Gardener), and the musical score is by Oscar Winner Howard Shore (The Lord of the Rings).
The film is produced by Robert Lantos, Lyse Lafontaine and Nick Hirschkorn, with Viktoria Petranyi co-producing. Mark Musselman, Peter Touche and Stephen Spence are exec producers. Pic will also shoot in Budapest, Treblinka, Montreal and New York.
The Song Of Names is an emotional detective story spread over two continents and half a century. Beneath the film’s stunning and emotional musical revelation burn the horror of a war and the lost souls extinguished from history.
The film is produced by Robert Lantos, Lyse Lafontaine and Nick Hirschkorn, with Viktoria Petranyi co-producing. Mark Musselman, Peter Touche and Stephen Spence are exec producers. Pic will also shoot in Budapest, Treblinka, Montreal and New York.
The Song Of Names is an emotional detective story spread over two continents and half a century. Beneath the film’s stunning and emotional musical revelation burn the horror of a war and the lost souls extinguished from history.
- 9/26/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Re-watching the BBC’s superb Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell adaptation on Blu-ray reveals beautiful new details…
No matter how familiar you are with the story, the litmus test for any new Romeo And Juliet production is whether it has you hoping against hope that this time, that letter will be delivered and those poor kids won’t die. You know it’s impossible, you know it will play out just as it ever has, but you still can’t stop yourself from wishing.
Watching Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell again in one burst just days after it finished airing weekly, that’s exactly the position I found myself in. Despite knowing exactly what was going to happen, each time a character took a fateful step forwards, I flinched and hoped that this time it would be different. This story has that rare power to engulf.
Which makes it ideal for swallowing in a single gulp.
No matter how familiar you are with the story, the litmus test for any new Romeo And Juliet production is whether it has you hoping against hope that this time, that letter will be delivered and those poor kids won’t die. You know it’s impossible, you know it will play out just as it ever has, but you still can’t stop yourself from wishing.
Watching Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell again in one burst just days after it finished airing weekly, that’s exactly the position I found myself in. Despite knowing exactly what was going to happen, each time a character took a fateful step forwards, I flinched and hoped that this time it would be different. This story has that rare power to engulf.
Which makes it ideal for swallowing in a single gulp.
- 7/7/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Long-standing and admired directors of the British Independent Film Awards, Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson, will jointly step down from their posts at the end of this year. The org announced the surprising news today; their departures will follow the 17th awards ceremony to be held on December 7. The BIFAs were founded by Raindance in 1998 and run under the Raindance umbrella until 2006, when Collinson and von Fishcer became joint directors. They have produced the show since 2001. The awards now will return to Raindance, and the new structure is to be defined later in the year. The BIFAs are akin to the Indie Spirit Awards and have become an important feature on the awards season trail in the UK. “It has been a tough decision to move on from Bifa, but we are ready to take on new challenges and excited about embarking on a fresh chapter in our careers,...
- 9/24/2014
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline
Endemol Worldwide Distribution has struck a development and distribution deal with Feel Films, currently working on feature The Song of Names.
The super-indie’s international arm will provide development funding and deficit financing for Feel Films to produce scripted projects in the UK, Us and global markets in return for first-look distribution rights.
Feel Films is currently co-producing BBC1 drama Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell in association with Cuba Pictures, Cite Amerique and Far Moor Media.
The indie was set up Nick Hirschkorn in 2004 and produced Sky 1’s Tim Roth drama Skellig in 2009. It also produces commercials and is working on feature film The Song of Names.
Endemol Worldwide Distribution chief executive Cathy Payne said it was cementing the relationship with Feel Films as it gears up to launch 6 x 60-minute Napoleonic War drama Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell at Mipcom.
The deal is Endemol Worldwide Distribution’s latest first-look deal following its agreement with Mam Tor, the...
The super-indie’s international arm will provide development funding and deficit financing for Feel Films to produce scripted projects in the UK, Us and global markets in return for first-look distribution rights.
Feel Films is currently co-producing BBC1 drama Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell in association with Cuba Pictures, Cite Amerique and Far Moor Media.
The indie was set up Nick Hirschkorn in 2004 and produced Sky 1’s Tim Roth drama Skellig in 2009. It also produces commercials and is working on feature film The Song of Names.
Endemol Worldwide Distribution chief executive Cathy Payne said it was cementing the relationship with Feel Films as it gears up to launch 6 x 60-minute Napoleonic War drama Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell at Mipcom.
The deal is Endemol Worldwide Distribution’s latest first-look deal following its agreement with Mam Tor, the...
- 9/23/2014
- ScreenDaily
BBC One/BBC America co-production Jonathan Strange And Mr Norrell starts shooting next week with Ray Donovan‘s Eddie Marsan and Olivier award-winning Bertie Carvel (Matilda) starring in the lead roles. Based on the bestselling novel by Susanna Clarke, the seven-part series has been adapted by Wallander‘s Peter Harness. It’s an alternate history of England set during the Napoleonic Wars when reclusive Mr Norrell (Marsan) is persuaded to help the government with his magical prowess. At the same time, the charming and wealthy Strange (Carvel) learns he too is destined to be a great magician. The story centers on the relationship between the two men. New Line optioned the movie rights back in 2005 with Christopher Hampton adapting, but the film was never made. Also joining the drama’s cast are Alice Englert (Ginger & Rosa), Marc Warren (The Good Wife), Samuel West (Mr Selfridge), Charlotte Riley (Wuthering Heights), Enzo Cilenti...
- 10/25/2013
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
Way back in April we got word that BBC America is expanding its "Supernatural Saturday" lineup in 2014 to include a seven-part "Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell" miniseries, based on the novel by Susanna Clarke. Today we know who the cast members are.
From the Press Release:
Eddie Marsan (pictured; "Ray Donovan," The Worlds End) and Olivier award-winning Bertie Carvel (Restless, "Primeval") have been cast in BBC America’s co-production "Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell," based on the bestselling novel by Susanna Clarke and adapted by Peter Harness ("Wallander," Is Anybody There?). The new seven-part drama series is to premiere as part of the channel’s Supernatural Saturday.
Further casting includes Alice Englert (Ginger & Rosa, Beautiful Creatures), Marc Warren ("The Good Wife," "Hustle"), Samuel West ("Mr Selfridge," "Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond"), Charlotte Riley (Wuthering Heights, Easy Virtue), Enzo Cilenti ("Prisoners Wives," "Rome"), and Paul Kaye ("Game of Thrones,...
From the Press Release:
Eddie Marsan (pictured; "Ray Donovan," The Worlds End) and Olivier award-winning Bertie Carvel (Restless, "Primeval") have been cast in BBC America’s co-production "Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell," based on the bestselling novel by Susanna Clarke and adapted by Peter Harness ("Wallander," Is Anybody There?). The new seven-part drama series is to premiere as part of the channel’s Supernatural Saturday.
Further casting includes Alice Englert (Ginger & Rosa, Beautiful Creatures), Marc Warren ("The Good Wife," "Hustle"), Samuel West ("Mr Selfridge," "Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond"), Charlotte Riley (Wuthering Heights, Easy Virtue), Enzo Cilenti ("Prisoners Wives," "Rome"), and Paul Kaye ("Game of Thrones,...
- 10/25/2013
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
BBC America has announced that it is coproducing a seven-part adaptation of the giant book that has been sitting on my shelf for years, that I will now avoid until after the series airs in 2014, entitled Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, as an upcoming segment of its Supernatural Saturdays programming block.
BBC America To Co-produce Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Seven part series for Supernatural Saturday is based on the bestselling novel by Susanna Clarke
New York – Monday, April 8 – Announced today, BBC America is co-producing for Supernatural Saturday a new drama series, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Based on the bestselling novel by Susanna Clarke and adapted by Peter Harness (Wallander, Is Anybody There?), Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (7 x 60) is set during the Napoleonic Wars in an England where magic once existed and is about to return. The series will premiere in 2014 as part of BBC America’s Supernatural Saturday programming block.
BBC America To Co-produce Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Seven part series for Supernatural Saturday is based on the bestselling novel by Susanna Clarke
New York – Monday, April 8 – Announced today, BBC America is co-producing for Supernatural Saturday a new drama series, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Based on the bestselling novel by Susanna Clarke and adapted by Peter Harness (Wallander, Is Anybody There?), Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (7 x 60) is set during the Napoleonic Wars in an England where magic once existed and is about to return. The series will premiere in 2014 as part of BBC America’s Supernatural Saturday programming block.
- 4/9/2013
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
BBC America is expanding its "Supernatural Saturday" lineup in 2014, and we have all the early details for its upcoming seven-part "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell" miniseries, based on the novel by Susanna Clarke.
From the Press Release:
BBC America is co-producing a new drama series, "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell." Based on the bestselling novel by Susanna Clarke and adapted by Peter Harness ("Wallander," Is Anybody There?), "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell" (7 x 60) is set during the Napoleonic Wars in an England where magic once existed and is about to return. The series will premiere in 2014 as part of BBC America’s Supernatural Saturday programming block.
The series is produced by Cuba Pictures (Boy A, Broken) for the BBC and co-produced by BBC America, in association with Feel Film, Bell Media’s Space, Far Moor, and Screen Yorkshire. It is distributed by Endemol Worldwide Distribution.
Toby Haynes ("Doctor Who," "Sherlock," "Wallander") directs, Nick Hirschkorn...
From the Press Release:
BBC America is co-producing a new drama series, "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell." Based on the bestselling novel by Susanna Clarke and adapted by Peter Harness ("Wallander," Is Anybody There?), "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell" (7 x 60) is set during the Napoleonic Wars in an England where magic once existed and is about to return. The series will premiere in 2014 as part of BBC America’s Supernatural Saturday programming block.
The series is produced by Cuba Pictures (Boy A, Broken) for the BBC and co-produced by BBC America, in association with Feel Film, Bell Media’s Space, Far Moor, and Screen Yorkshire. It is distributed by Endemol Worldwide Distribution.
Toby Haynes ("Doctor Who," "Sherlock," "Wallander") directs, Nick Hirschkorn...
- 4/8/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Ramping up its event drama output, BBC One has commissioned three new series for 2013. Period fantasy drama Jonathan Strange And Mr Norrell is a six-part series based on the best-selling novel by Susanna Clarke and adapted by Wallander‘s Peter Harness. The book is an alternate history of England set during the Napoleonic Wars and focusing on a magician and his apprentice who use their powers to help the government but who are ultimately pitted against one another. New Line optioned the movie rights back in 2005 with Christopher Hampton adapting, but the film was never made. The series is produced by Cuba Pictures in association with Feel Film and Farmoor. Cuba recently produced Rufus Norris’ well-received festival title Broken. Toby Haynes, who directed the Season 2 Sherlock finale, The Reichenbach Fall, is helming. Nick Hirschkorn and Nick Marston are producers, Justin Thomson-Glover, Patrick Irwin and Matthew Read are exec producers. Teaming with Carnival Films,...
- 11/30/2012
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
Anthony Hopkins and Dustin Hoffman are set to headline the drama "The Song of Names" for Feel Films, Egoli Tossell and Foundation Features says The Hollywood Reporter.
Based on Norman Lebrecht's award-winning novel, the story follows two young Jewish men - one a Brit and the other a Polish violin prodigy, the later vanishing on the eve of his international debut. Four decades on, the Brit gets a clue as to the other man's fate and the mystery begins to unravel.
Vadim Perelman ("House of Sand and Fog") directs from a script by Jeffrey Caine ("The Constant Gardener").
Nick Hirschkorn, Jens Meurer and Dave Valleau will produce while James Horner composes the score.
Based on Norman Lebrecht's award-winning novel, the story follows two young Jewish men - one a Brit and the other a Polish violin prodigy, the later vanishing on the eve of his international debut. Four decades on, the Brit gets a clue as to the other man's fate and the mystery begins to unravel.
Vadim Perelman ("House of Sand and Fog") directs from a script by Jeffrey Caine ("The Constant Gardener").
Nick Hirschkorn, Jens Meurer and Dave Valleau will produce while James Horner composes the score.
- 5/16/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
LONDON -- BSkyB has unveiled its biggest commitment to high definition drama commissions, to date announcing a 10 million pound ($19.9 million) slate for calendar 08/09 Wednesday.
Building on the success of its series of HD fantasy dramas from Terry Pratchett, including "Hogfather" and the forthcoming "Colour of Magic", BSkyB managing director of entertainment Sophie Turner Laing announced three new projects that will premier on Sky One and Sky One HD in 08/09.
"Strike Back" to be produced by "The Queen" producer Andy Harries with Left Bank Pictures, will be a 6x60 adaptation of ex-SAS soldier Chris Ryan's latest thriller.
"Skellig" brings to the screen the imagination of award-winning children's novelist David Almond for the first time. The magical fantasy story about a ten-year-old boy who can feel his dying baby sister's heartbeat within him and who befriends a mysterious creature living beneath the crumbling garage of his new home will be produced by Nick Hirschkorn at Feel Films.
"Going Postal" will be the third novel in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series to be screened by Sky, and will be created one again by MOB films and produced by Rod Brown and Ian Sharples.
Building on the success of its series of HD fantasy dramas from Terry Pratchett, including "Hogfather" and the forthcoming "Colour of Magic", BSkyB managing director of entertainment Sophie Turner Laing announced three new projects that will premier on Sky One and Sky One HD in 08/09.
"Strike Back" to be produced by "The Queen" producer Andy Harries with Left Bank Pictures, will be a 6x60 adaptation of ex-SAS soldier Chris Ryan's latest thriller.
"Skellig" brings to the screen the imagination of award-winning children's novelist David Almond for the first time. The magical fantasy story about a ten-year-old boy who can feel his dying baby sister's heartbeat within him and who befriends a mysterious creature living beneath the crumbling garage of his new home will be produced by Nick Hirschkorn at Feel Films.
"Going Postal" will be the third novel in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series to be screened by Sky, and will be created one again by MOB films and produced by Rod Brown and Ian Sharples.
- 3/20/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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