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Lena Dunham admits that she isn’t the first to attempt an adaptation of Karen Cushman’s beloved young adult novel Catherine Called Birdy. “If you could look up Catherine Called Birdy, some teenagers have like made their own movie versions of it on YouTube,” says Dunham.
And while she may not have been the first, Dunham likely had the biggest budget for her outing. Backed by Working Title and set for release on Amazon on Sept. 23, Birdy saw Dunham and her cast, which includes Game of Thrones break-out Bella Ramsey, Andrew Scott, Joe Alwyn, and Billy Piper, filming on location in a period-appropriate castle in England with all the necessary accouterments for its medieval shoot: horses, swords, and lots of mud.
The movie, which will debut at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept 11, follows a rebellious teenager in 13th century England...
Lena Dunham admits that she isn’t the first to attempt an adaptation of Karen Cushman’s beloved young adult novel Catherine Called Birdy. “If you could look up Catherine Called Birdy, some teenagers have like made their own movie versions of it on YouTube,” says Dunham.
And while she may not have been the first, Dunham likely had the biggest budget for her outing. Backed by Working Title and set for release on Amazon on Sept. 23, Birdy saw Dunham and her cast, which includes Game of Thrones break-out Bella Ramsey, Andrew Scott, Joe Alwyn, and Billy Piper, filming on location in a period-appropriate castle in England with all the necessary accouterments for its medieval shoot: horses, swords, and lots of mud.
The movie, which will debut at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept 11, follows a rebellious teenager in 13th century England...
- 9/10/2022
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Rising British-Nigerian actor Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù is set to lead the cast of Uncle, a revenge thriller being directed by Joe Marcantonio (Kindred).
After the brutal murder of their family, barely teenage Millie and her uncle John (Dìrísù) embark on a brutal mission of revenge and retribution. But as they get closer to the people responsible, Millie must decide if she is ready to follow the bloody path of vengeance… and its violent, premature journey into adulthood. The role of Millie is in the process of being cast.
Producers are Auroral Pictures’ Rebecca Knapp (Rollin With The Nines) and Matthew Wakeham (Two for Joy). The film is co-written by Joe Marcantonio and Owynne Dawkins.
WestEnd Films is handling worldwide sales and will launch the project at the virtual American Film Market next month.
Director Joe Marcantonio said, “The legacy of trauma relating to violent crime...
After the brutal murder of their family, barely teenage Millie and her uncle John (Dìrísù) embark on a brutal mission of revenge and retribution. But as they get closer to the people responsible, Millie must decide if she is ready to follow the bloody path of vengeance… and its violent, premature journey into adulthood. The role of Millie is in the process of being cast.
Producers are Auroral Pictures’ Rebecca Knapp (Rollin With The Nines) and Matthew Wakeham (Two for Joy). The film is co-written by Joe Marcantonio and Owynne Dawkins.
WestEnd Films is handling worldwide sales and will launch the project at the virtual American Film Market next month.
Director Joe Marcantonio said, “The legacy of trauma relating to violent crime...
- 10/27/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO has found one of its leads for the upcoming The Last Of Us series. Deadline confirmed that Game of Thrones breakout star Bella Ramsey, known for appearing as the pugnacious but brave Lyanna Mormont, will play Ellie.
Though HBO has yet to announce who will appear as Ellie’s companion Joel, the series based off Neil Druckmann’s 2013 video game is getting into shape. In January the premiere cable network announced that Beanpole helmer Kantemir Balagov will direct the pilot. Druckmann will team with Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin to pen the television adaptation.
The Last Of Us takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed by a sickness that renders victims dangerous, blood-thirsty mutants. Hardened survivor Joel is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, breathtaking journey as unlikely duo depends on each other for survival.
Though HBO has yet to announce who will appear as Ellie’s companion Joel, the series based off Neil Druckmann’s 2013 video game is getting into shape. In January the premiere cable network announced that Beanpole helmer Kantemir Balagov will direct the pilot. Druckmann will team with Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin to pen the television adaptation.
The Last Of Us takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed by a sickness that renders victims dangerous, blood-thirsty mutants. Hardened survivor Joel is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, breathtaking journey as unlikely duo depends on each other for survival.
- 2/11/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Around 150-160 buyers and festivals programmers attended the dedicated UK event.
International buyers gave a mixed response to this year’s London Screenings, which closed with a 15th anniversary reception at BFI Southbank on Wednesday night (June 20).
Organised by Film London, the three-day event brings some 150-160 international buyers and festival programmers to London to watch a selection of films screened by UK sales agents.
Erik Engelen, the head of the Benelux arm of Splendid Films, said the event provided buyers with the opportunity “to screen five or six movies that otherwise, be it in Cannes or Toronto, you would...
International buyers gave a mixed response to this year’s London Screenings, which closed with a 15th anniversary reception at BFI Southbank on Wednesday night (June 20).
Organised by Film London, the three-day event brings some 150-160 international buyers and festival programmers to London to watch a selection of films screened by UK sales agents.
Erik Engelen, the head of the Benelux arm of Splendid Films, said the event provided buyers with the opportunity “to screen five or six movies that otherwise, be it in Cannes or Toronto, you would...
- 6/21/2018
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
Around 150-160 buyers and festivals programmers attended the dedicated UK event.
International buyers gave a mixed response to this year’s London Screenings which closed with a 15th anniversary reception at BFI Southbank last night (June 20).
Organised by Film London, the three-day event brings some 150 -160 international buyers and festival programmers to London to watch a selection of films screened by UK sales agents.
Erik Engelen, the head of the Benelux arm of Splendid Films, said the event provided buyers with the opportunity “to screen five or six movies that otherwise, be it in Cannes or Toronto, you would not...
International buyers gave a mixed response to this year’s London Screenings which closed with a 15th anniversary reception at BFI Southbank last night (June 20).
Organised by Film London, the three-day event brings some 150 -160 international buyers and festival programmers to London to watch a selection of films screened by UK sales agents.
Erik Engelen, the head of the Benelux arm of Splendid Films, said the event provided buyers with the opportunity “to screen five or six movies that otherwise, be it in Cannes or Toronto, you would not...
- 6/21/2018
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
Gordon Napier to receive backing from UK production house.
UK production outfit Goldfinch Studios has named Gordon Napier as the first recipient of its newly-launched First Flights initiative, which backs low-budget features from first time directors.
The venture will see the company help to guide writer-director Napier’s career transition from shorts to features. His credits to date include short 1745, which premiered at Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2017 and was nominated for Bafta Scotland and Bifa prizes.
First Flights will see Goldfinch develop two projects from Napier. The company will initially back them through the development stage and will then...
UK production outfit Goldfinch Studios has named Gordon Napier as the first recipient of its newly-launched First Flights initiative, which backs low-budget features from first time directors.
The venture will see the company help to guide writer-director Napier’s career transition from shorts to features. His credits to date include short 1745, which premiered at Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2017 and was nominated for Bafta Scotland and Bifa prizes.
First Flights will see Goldfinch develop two projects from Napier. The company will initially back them through the development stage and will then...
- 6/20/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Films starring Anna Paquin, Steve Coogan, Guy Pearce, Margot Robbie, and British comic actor Rob Brydon are among the 121-title lineup of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Paquin and and director Stephen Moyer will be in town with their movie “The Parting Glass,” which will be the People’s Gala film. Continuing the festival’s tradition of having a big international family picture, “Incredibles 2” will screen in Edinburgh, following in the footsteps of “Cars 3” last year and “Finding Dory” in 2016.
“Puzzle,” with Kelly Macdonald, and “Swimming with Men,” with Brydon, had already been announced as the opening and closing night movies, respectively, of the 72nd edition of the Eiff.
“From the best of up-and-coming British filmmakers to striking new cinema from around the world, we offer something for everyone: from rare access to filmmakers, live events to experience and the opportunity to see films that may never appear in the country again,...
Paquin and and director Stephen Moyer will be in town with their movie “The Parting Glass,” which will be the People’s Gala film. Continuing the festival’s tradition of having a big international family picture, “Incredibles 2” will screen in Edinburgh, following in the footsteps of “Cars 3” last year and “Finding Dory” in 2016.
“Puzzle,” with Kelly Macdonald, and “Swimming with Men,” with Brydon, had already been announced as the opening and closing night movies, respectively, of the 72nd edition of the Eiff.
“From the best of up-and-coming British filmmakers to striking new cinema from around the world, we offer something for everyone: from rare access to filmmakers, live events to experience and the opportunity to see films that may never appear in the country again,...
- 5/23/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Films starring Andrew Scott, Alex Lawther and Samantha Morton in line-up.
The full line-up for the 2018 Edinburgh Film Festival (20 June to 1 July) has been announced by artistic director Mark Adams.
This year’s programme features 21 world premieres, including Stephen Moyer’s directorial debut, The Parting Glass, starring Melissa Leo, Cynthia Nixon, Denis O’Hare, Anna Paquin (who also produces), Rhys Ifans and Ed Asner. Moyer and Paquin will also take part in an ‘In Person’ event.
Other world premieres include Simon Fellows’ thriller Steel Country starring Andrew Scott; comedy Old Boys starring Alex Lawther and directed by Toby MacDonald; coming-of-age...
The full line-up for the 2018 Edinburgh Film Festival (20 June to 1 July) has been announced by artistic director Mark Adams.
This year’s programme features 21 world premieres, including Stephen Moyer’s directorial debut, The Parting Glass, starring Melissa Leo, Cynthia Nixon, Denis O’Hare, Anna Paquin (who also produces), Rhys Ifans and Ed Asner. Moyer and Paquin will also take part in an ‘In Person’ event.
Other world premieres include Simon Fellows’ thriller Steel Country starring Andrew Scott; comedy Old Boys starring Alex Lawther and directed by Toby MacDonald; coming-of-age...
- 5/23/2018
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
Goldfinch has teamed with Creative England to jointly back movies starting with “Two for Joy,” the upcoming British picture starring Samantha Morton (“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”).
The movie hails from Sadie Frost and Emma Comley’s Blonde To Black Pictures, which is in Cannes with the project. It follows Aisha (Morton) as the mother of a family at a crossroads. It also stars Billie Piper (“Doctor Who”) and Daniel Mays (“Rogue One”).
Goldfinch Studios’ exec-producing and finance arm Goldfinch Entertainment will oversee the new strategic alliance on behalf of the U.K.-based company. The company’s operations span finance, production, studio facilities, post and VFX. CEO Kirsty Bell said the finance partnership sees both partners “contributing very different skill sets and networks” to the new venture, which will also span TV and games.
“Our intent is to focus on 100% commercial content whilst remaining true to our indie roots…...
The movie hails from Sadie Frost and Emma Comley’s Blonde To Black Pictures, which is in Cannes with the project. It follows Aisha (Morton) as the mother of a family at a crossroads. It also stars Billie Piper (“Doctor Who”) and Daniel Mays (“Rogue One”).
Goldfinch Studios’ exec-producing and finance arm Goldfinch Entertainment will oversee the new strategic alliance on behalf of the U.K.-based company. The company’s operations span finance, production, studio facilities, post and VFX. CEO Kirsty Bell said the finance partnership sees both partners “contributing very different skill sets and networks” to the new venture, which will also span TV and games.
“Our intent is to focus on 100% commercial content whilst remaining true to our indie roots…...
- 5/10/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: UK sales outfit bolsters Cannes slate.
UK sales outfit Independent Film Company has added a host of projects to its Cannes slate.
Among them is The Secret Of The Universe, the second feature from Guy Myhill, whose debut The Goob premiered in Venice Days. Produced by Mike Elliott of Emu Films, the circus-set feature follows a clown who tries to keep his heart cold but finds himself plunged into the depths of life.
Also on Independent’s slate is The Lemon Grove, the second feature from writer-director Helen Walsh, whose debut The Violators [pictured] played at Edinburgh and Karlovy Vary. Adapted from her own novel, her next film follows a husband and wife who return to the island of Mallorca annually for a summer holiday. One year, the arrival of the wife’s stepdaughter and her new boyfriend threatens to upset their equilibrium. Producers are David Moores, Dave Hughes and Kevin Sampson of Red Union Films.
The...
UK sales outfit Independent Film Company has added a host of projects to its Cannes slate.
Among them is The Secret Of The Universe, the second feature from Guy Myhill, whose debut The Goob premiered in Venice Days. Produced by Mike Elliott of Emu Films, the circus-set feature follows a clown who tries to keep his heart cold but finds himself plunged into the depths of life.
Also on Independent’s slate is The Lemon Grove, the second feature from writer-director Helen Walsh, whose debut The Violators [pictured] played at Edinburgh and Karlovy Vary. Adapted from her own novel, her next film follows a husband and wife who return to the island of Mallorca annually for a summer holiday. One year, the arrival of the wife’s stepdaughter and her new boyfriend threatens to upset their equilibrium. Producers are David Moores, Dave Hughes and Kevin Sampson of Red Union Films.
The...
- 5/19/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
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