After the release of his 1960 masterpiece “Psycho,” Alfred Hitchcock received an irate letter from someone saying his daughter refused to take a bath after seeing Henri Clouzot’s 1955 thriller “Les Diaboliques,” which features a horrifying murder in a bathtub. And now she wouldn’t take a shower because of “Psycho.” What was he to do? Hitchcock wrote back the fuming father in his typical succinct and macabre style telling him to “send her to the dry cleaners.”
Undoubtedly, he received a lot of angry missives who saw his next film, “The Birds,” which celebrates the 60th anniversary of its release on March 28. In what is considered the Master of Suspense’s only horror film, “The Birds” finds feathered friends on the attack for no apparent reason. Let’s face it, six decades later if you see a large flock of birds gathering on a school’s jungle gym or malevolently peering down from trees,...
Undoubtedly, he received a lot of angry missives who saw his next film, “The Birds,” which celebrates the 60th anniversary of its release on March 28. In what is considered the Master of Suspense’s only horror film, “The Birds” finds feathered friends on the attack for no apparent reason. Let’s face it, six decades later if you see a large flock of birds gathering on a school’s jungle gym or malevolently peering down from trees,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
Since its launch in 2008, Cohen Media Group has become a much-admired producer and distributor of independent and arthouse films.
It’s the largest distributor of French films in the U.S. Its offerings have also racked up kudos, including a 2016 Oscar win for “The Salesman,” and 2017 Acad nominations for “Faces Places” and “The Insult.”
In addition, its specialty home entertainment label, the Cohen Film Collection, releases restored and re-mastered editions of classics on digital platforms, Blu-ray and DVD.
“We distribute about 10 new films a year,” says executive VP Gary Rubin, who heads up the L.A. office and notes that distribution is just one arm of a four-part business model. “We also have the library, which we’re constantly adding to; the production group, which is run by [senior VP of production] Erica Steinberg and which is producing bigger films; and then the theaters. We have several in the U.S., and Charles [Cohen, chairman-ceo] just bought La Pagode in Paris.
It’s the largest distributor of French films in the U.S. Its offerings have also racked up kudos, including a 2016 Oscar win for “The Salesman,” and 2017 Acad nominations for “Faces Places” and “The Insult.”
In addition, its specialty home entertainment label, the Cohen Film Collection, releases restored and re-mastered editions of classics on digital platforms, Blu-ray and DVD.
“We distribute about 10 new films a year,” says executive VP Gary Rubin, who heads up the L.A. office and notes that distribution is just one arm of a four-part business model. “We also have the library, which we’re constantly adding to; the production group, which is run by [senior VP of production] Erica Steinberg and which is producing bigger films; and then the theaters. We have several in the U.S., and Charles [Cohen, chairman-ceo] just bought La Pagode in Paris.
- 3/28/2018
- by Iain Blair
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Iconic UK book series sails to production with Rafe Spall, Kelly Macdonald in lead roles.
StudioCanal has snapped up UK rights to the upcoming feature version of UK classic book series Swallows and Amazons from HanWay Films, which has launched world sales at Cannes.
Boardwalk Empire star Kelly Macdonald has newly joined the Harbour Pictures’ (Calendar Girls) production alongside Rafe Spall (Get Santa) who will lead the cast as the enigmatic Captain Flint.
Philippa Lowthorpe (Jamaica Inn) will direct from a screenplay by Andrea Gibb (Dear Frankie).
Production on the film version will begin in the Lake District this summer. BBC Films and the BFI developed the project and are on-board for production finance.
The film is set over an idyllic English summer holiday where the Walker children and their sailing rivals, the Blacketts, run amok in their boats against the impressive backdrop of the Lake District. But when the Walker’s uncle Jim is revealed...
StudioCanal has snapped up UK rights to the upcoming feature version of UK classic book series Swallows and Amazons from HanWay Films, which has launched world sales at Cannes.
Boardwalk Empire star Kelly Macdonald has newly joined the Harbour Pictures’ (Calendar Girls) production alongside Rafe Spall (Get Santa) who will lead the cast as the enigmatic Captain Flint.
Philippa Lowthorpe (Jamaica Inn) will direct from a screenplay by Andrea Gibb (Dear Frankie).
Production on the film version will begin in the Lake District this summer. BBC Films and the BFI developed the project and are on-board for production finance.
The film is set over an idyllic English summer holiday where the Walker children and their sailing rivals, the Blacketts, run amok in their boats against the impressive backdrop of the Lake District. But when the Walker’s uncle Jim is revealed...
- 5/15/2015
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Fans of The Musketeers - meet your new villain.
Rupert Everett is set to follow in the footsteps of Peter Capaldi and Marc Warren by playing an antagonist in the BBC drama's third series.
Everett has been cast as Philippe Achille, Marquis de Feron - illegitimate brother to Louis Xiii (Ryan Gage) and the corrupt Governor of Paris.
Jamaica Inn actor Matthew McNulty will also join the show as Lucien Grimaud, a money lender and vicious criminal who goes up against the Musketeers.
The pair will join returning cast members Luke Pasqualino, Tom Burke, Howard Charles, Santiago Cabrera, Hugo Speer, Ryan Gage, Alexandra Dowling and Tamla Kari.
The Musketeers creator Adrian Hodges will not return as showrunner for the third series, with Simon Ashford and Simon Allen serving as lead writers and Matthew Bird (Fortitude, Death in Paradise) joining as producer.
New episodes have been shooting in Prague since April.
Rupert Everett is set to follow in the footsteps of Peter Capaldi and Marc Warren by playing an antagonist in the BBC drama's third series.
Everett has been cast as Philippe Achille, Marquis de Feron - illegitimate brother to Louis Xiii (Ryan Gage) and the corrupt Governor of Paris.
Jamaica Inn actor Matthew McNulty will also join the show as Lucien Grimaud, a money lender and vicious criminal who goes up against the Musketeers.
The pair will join returning cast members Luke Pasqualino, Tom Burke, Howard Charles, Santiago Cabrera, Hugo Speer, Ryan Gage, Alexandra Dowling and Tamla Kari.
The Musketeers creator Adrian Hodges will not return as showrunner for the third series, with Simon Ashford and Simon Allen serving as lead writers and Matthew Bird (Fortitude, Death in Paradise) joining as producer.
New episodes have been shooting in Prague since April.
- 5/13/2015
- Digital Spy
For many actors, Downton Abbey was their first big break in television.
But not everyone can be a Lord Grantham or a Carson. For many - whether they chose to leave or were written out - their fortunes changed after exiting the ITV drama.
So after the news that Dan Stevens has joined Beauty and the Beast, Digital Spy looks at the careers (so far!) of 9 actors who have bowed out of Highclere Castle...
1. Ed Speleers
After starring in series three, four and five of Downton, Ed Speleers left Jimmy Kent behind for another role in a big budget British TV drama.
We most recently saw him in the part of Edward Seymour in Wolf Hall, and he will also star in upcoming films Remainder and Howl. Most prominently, he's been cast alongside Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter in Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass.
2. Amy Nuttall...
But not everyone can be a Lord Grantham or a Carson. For many - whether they chose to leave or were written out - their fortunes changed after exiting the ITV drama.
So after the news that Dan Stevens has joined Beauty and the Beast, Digital Spy looks at the careers (so far!) of 9 actors who have bowed out of Highclere Castle...
1. Ed Speleers
After starring in series three, four and five of Downton, Ed Speleers left Jimmy Kent behind for another role in a big budget British TV drama.
We most recently saw him in the part of Edward Seymour in Wolf Hall, and he will also star in upcoming films Remainder and Howl. Most prominently, he's been cast alongside Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter in Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass.
2. Amy Nuttall...
- 3/5/2015
- Digital Spy
Auf Weidersehen Pet's Christopher Fairbank is rumoured to be making a guest appearance in Doctor Who series 8...
News
Details are thin on the ground for this one so far, but on the authority of the mighty Blogtor Who and filming set photos, it's been reported that Christopher Fairbank, a familiar face from well, just about everything is to make a guest appearance in Doctor Who's new series.
Fairbank has been a regular presence in TV and film since the late 1970s, memorably playing the role of Albert Arthur Moxey in Auf Weidersehen Pet, as well as appearing in just about any novel adaptation worth its salt (The Rotters' Club, The Line Of Beauty, Tess Of The D'Urbervilles and this year, Jamaica Inn). He's also tipped up in Merlin, Pirates Of The Caribbean 4, and The Fifth Element. Buy a ticket to the Dwayne Johnson-starring Hercules to enjoy all the Rock's...
News
Details are thin on the ground for this one so far, but on the authority of the mighty Blogtor Who and filming set photos, it's been reported that Christopher Fairbank, a familiar face from well, just about everything is to make a guest appearance in Doctor Who's new series.
Fairbank has been a regular presence in TV and film since the late 1970s, memorably playing the role of Albert Arthur Moxey in Auf Weidersehen Pet, as well as appearing in just about any novel adaptation worth its salt (The Rotters' Club, The Line Of Beauty, Tess Of The D'Urbervilles and this year, Jamaica Inn). He's also tipped up in Merlin, Pirates Of The Caribbean 4, and The Fifth Element. Buy a ticket to the Dwayne Johnson-starring Hercules to enjoy all the Rock's...
- 6/4/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Okay, so we might not be wearing our gladrags and we might not be sipping champagne, but who says a onesie and a takeaway can't be glamorous?
It's BAFTA night, and while we're not at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane with all the best and brightest from the last year of television, at least we can join the party from our sofas. Yep, we'll be blogging along with the awards - which start at 8pm on BBC One - so grab your slippers and a cuppa and join in by tweeting @digitalspy and leaving your comments below...
And as a reminder, the awards actually start in "real life" at 7pm - but we'll be doggedly going along with the television broadcast and pretending we're not an hour behind everyone else, so there's no fear of spoilers. If you want things as they happen, we'll be updating our winners' list here.
It's BAFTA night, and while we're not at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane with all the best and brightest from the last year of television, at least we can join the party from our sofas. Yep, we'll be blogging along with the awards - which start at 8pm on BBC One - so grab your slippers and a cuppa and join in by tweeting @digitalspy and leaving your comments below...
And as a reminder, the awards actually start in "real life" at 7pm - but we'll be doggedly going along with the television broadcast and pretending we're not an hour behind everyone else, so there's no fear of spoilers. If you want things as they happen, we'll be updating our winners' list here.
- 5/18/2014
- Digital Spy
David Threlfall, Nico Mirallegro and Ashley Walters have been confirmed for new BBC drama The Ark.
The one-off drama, from the makers of Death in Paradise, is a retelling of the biblical story of Noah and The Ark.
The Not Like That, Like This actor will star as Noah, while Joanne Whalley (The Borgias, Jamaica Inn) will take the role of his wife Emmie.
Commenting on his role, Threlfall said: "The story jumped off the page at me from the first reading. It's not just a family saga but the first family saga.
"It takes its inspiration from many faiths and speaks of values which should be shared across all cultures. It was something I immediately wanted to be part of."
Emily Bevan (In The Flesh), Hannah John-Kamen (The Hour, Death in Paradise) and Georgina Campbell (One Night) have also been cast in the drama, which has been written by Hustle's Tony Jordan.
The one-off drama, from the makers of Death in Paradise, is a retelling of the biblical story of Noah and The Ark.
The Not Like That, Like This actor will star as Noah, while Joanne Whalley (The Borgias, Jamaica Inn) will take the role of his wife Emmie.
Commenting on his role, Threlfall said: "The story jumped off the page at me from the first reading. It's not just a family saga but the first family saga.
"It takes its inspiration from many faiths and speaks of values which should be shared across all cultures. It was something I immediately wanted to be part of."
Emily Bevan (In The Flesh), Hannah John-Kamen (The Hour, Death in Paradise) and Georgina Campbell (One Night) have also been cast in the drama, which has been written by Hustle's Tony Jordan.
- 4/29/2014
- Digital Spy
Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Cider With Rosie, The Go-Between and An Inspector Calls will be adapted as 90-minute dramas for a BBC1 season of early 20th century British novels and plays.
Controller Charlotte Moore and drama controller Ben Stephenson have ordered the dramas, which include Line Of Duty creator Jed Mercurio’s version of Dh Lawrence’s controversial 1928 novel, previously adapted for BBC1 by Ken Russell in 1993.
The sexually explicit novel, which details an affair between an upper-class woman and her gamekeeper, was censored in the UK for 30 years.
The project is a co-production between Hartswood Films and Serena Cullen Productions, and will be produced by Cullen with Sherlock exec Beryl Vertue on board as executive producer. Mercurio has written and will direct.
Meanwhile, Ben Vanstone is adapting Laurie Lee’s childhood memoir Cider With Rosie, about growing up in a Cotswold village on the verge of industrial change.
The drama will reunite Origin Pictures with Jamaica Inn...
Controller Charlotte Moore and drama controller Ben Stephenson have ordered the dramas, which include Line Of Duty creator Jed Mercurio’s version of Dh Lawrence’s controversial 1928 novel, previously adapted for BBC1 by Ken Russell in 1993.
The sexually explicit novel, which details an affair between an upper-class woman and her gamekeeper, was censored in the UK for 30 years.
The project is a co-production between Hartswood Films and Serena Cullen Productions, and will be produced by Cullen with Sherlock exec Beryl Vertue on board as executive producer. Mercurio has written and will direct.
Meanwhile, Ben Vanstone is adapting Laurie Lee’s childhood memoir Cider With Rosie, about growing up in a Cotswold village on the verge of industrial change.
The drama will reunite Origin Pictures with Jamaica Inn...
- 4/24/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Eh? What did he say?
Earlier this week, viewers complained that they couldn't make out half of what was being said in BBC One's new drama Jamaica Inn. A combination of Cornish accents and dodgy sound meant that most of the dialogue went over people's heads. Say what you want about Made in Chelsea or EastEnders, but at least you can follow what's going on.
Turn on the subtitles as Digital Spy takes a look back at some of the most confusing performances from TV and film, whether it was intentional or not.
1. Bane - Tom Hardy (The Dark Knight Rises)
Fans of Christopher Nolan's Batman series were already concerned about Bane after seeing the first trailer. After reassurances that the sound will be altered in time for its full release, we are as confused as ever by what Bane was going on about. We thought Christian Bale's growling Batman was bad enough.
Earlier this week, viewers complained that they couldn't make out half of what was being said in BBC One's new drama Jamaica Inn. A combination of Cornish accents and dodgy sound meant that most of the dialogue went over people's heads. Say what you want about Made in Chelsea or EastEnders, but at least you can follow what's going on.
Turn on the subtitles as Digital Spy takes a look back at some of the most confusing performances from TV and film, whether it was intentional or not.
1. Bane - Tom Hardy (The Dark Knight Rises)
Fans of Christopher Nolan's Batman series were already concerned about Bane after seeing the first trailer. After reassurances that the sound will be altered in time for its full release, we are as confused as ever by what Bane was going on about. We thought Christian Bale's growling Batman was bad enough.
- 4/24/2014
- Digital Spy
Eh? What did he say?
Earlier this week, viewers complained that they couldn't make out half of what was being said in BBC One's new drama Jamaica Inn. A combination of Cornish accents and dodgy sound meant that most of the dialogue went over people's heads. Say what you want about Made in Chelsea or EastEnders, but at least you can follow what's going on.
Turn on the subtitles as Digital Spy takes a look back at some of the most confusing performances from TV and film, whether it was intentional or not.
1. Bane - Tom Hardy (The Dark Knight Rises)
Fans of Christopher Nolan's Batman series were already concerned about Bane after seeing the first trailer. After reassurances that the sound will be altered in time for its full release, we are as confused as ever by what Bane was going on about. We thought Christian Bale's growling Batman was bad enough.
Earlier this week, viewers complained that they couldn't make out half of what was being said in BBC One's new drama Jamaica Inn. A combination of Cornish accents and dodgy sound meant that most of the dialogue went over people's heads. Say what you want about Made in Chelsea or EastEnders, but at least you can follow what's going on.
Turn on the subtitles as Digital Spy takes a look back at some of the most confusing performances from TV and film, whether it was intentional or not.
1. Bane - Tom Hardy (The Dark Knight Rises)
Fans of Christopher Nolan's Batman series were already concerned about Bane after seeing the first trailer. After reassurances that the sound will be altered in time for its full release, we are as confused as ever by what Bane was going on about. We thought Christian Bale's growling Batman was bad enough.
- 4/24/2014
- Digital Spy
Eh? What did he say?
Earlier this week, viewers complained that they couldn't make out half of what was being said in BBC One's new drama Jamaica Inn. A combination of Cornish accents and dodgy sound meant that most of the dialogue went over people's heads. Say what you want about Made in Chelsea or EastEnders, but at least you can follow what's going on.
Turn on the subtitles as Digital Spy takes a look back at some of the most confusing performances from TV and film, whether it was intentional or not.
Bane - Tom Hardy (The Dark Knight Rises)
Fans of Christopher Nolan's Batman series were already concerned about Bane after seeing the first trailer. After reassurances that the sound will be altered in time for its full release, we are as confused as ever by what Bane was going on about. We thought Christian Bale's growling Batman was bad enough.
Earlier this week, viewers complained that they couldn't make out half of what was being said in BBC One's new drama Jamaica Inn. A combination of Cornish accents and dodgy sound meant that most of the dialogue went over people's heads. Say what you want about Made in Chelsea or EastEnders, but at least you can follow what's going on.
Turn on the subtitles as Digital Spy takes a look back at some of the most confusing performances from TV and film, whether it was intentional or not.
Bane - Tom Hardy (The Dark Knight Rises)
Fans of Christopher Nolan's Batman series were already concerned about Bane after seeing the first trailer. After reassurances that the sound will be altered in time for its full release, we are as confused as ever by what Bane was going on about. We thought Christian Bale's growling Batman was bad enough.
- 4/24/2014
- Digital Spy
Eh? What did he say?
Earlier this week, viewers complained that they couldn't make out half of what was being said in BBC One's new drama Jamaica Inn. A combination of Cornish accents and dodgy sound meant that most of the dialogue went over people's heads. Say what you want about Made in Chelsea or EastEnders, but at least you can follow what's going on.
Turn on the subtitles as Digital Spy takes a look back at some of the most confusing performances from TV and film, whether it was intentional or not.
Bane - Tom Hardy (The Dark Knight Rises)
Fans of Christopher Nolan's Batman series were already concerned about Bane after seeing the first trailer. After reassurances that the sound will be altered in time for its full release, we are as confused as ever by what Bane was going on about. We thought Christian Bale's growling Batman was bad enough.
Earlier this week, viewers complained that they couldn't make out half of what was being said in BBC One's new drama Jamaica Inn. A combination of Cornish accents and dodgy sound meant that most of the dialogue went over people's heads. Say what you want about Made in Chelsea or EastEnders, but at least you can follow what's going on.
Turn on the subtitles as Digital Spy takes a look back at some of the most confusing performances from TV and film, whether it was intentional or not.
Bane - Tom Hardy (The Dark Knight Rises)
Fans of Christopher Nolan's Batman series were already concerned about Bane after seeing the first trailer. After reassurances that the sound will be altered in time for its full release, we are as confused as ever by what Bane was going on about. We thought Christian Bale's growling Batman was bad enough.
- 4/24/2014
- Digital Spy
The BBC is investigating viewer complaints about the sound quality in new drama Jamaica Inn.
Viewers have reportedly noted that sound issues ruined their enjoyment of the first episode of Jessica Brown Findlay's drama, which debuted last night (April 21) on BBC One.
Technicians are now said to be looking into the issue in the hopes of fixing it before tonight's second episode, according to Radio Times.
"There were issues with the sound levels last night that we are currently reviewing ahead of tonight's episode," the BBC said in a statement.
The BBC were not able to confirm whether the issues related to the level or quality of the sound, or problems with the drama's original recording.
Many viewers complained about the sound quality on Twitter last night, pointing out the mix of Cornish accents and general mumbling by the characters.
Only Fools and Horses actor John Challis said: "Jamaica Inn...
Viewers have reportedly noted that sound issues ruined their enjoyment of the first episode of Jessica Brown Findlay's drama, which debuted last night (April 21) on BBC One.
Technicians are now said to be looking into the issue in the hopes of fixing it before tonight's second episode, according to Radio Times.
"There were issues with the sound levels last night that we are currently reviewing ahead of tonight's episode," the BBC said in a statement.
The BBC were not able to confirm whether the issues related to the level or quality of the sound, or problems with the drama's original recording.
Many viewers complained about the sound quality on Twitter last night, pointing out the mix of Cornish accents and general mumbling by the characters.
Only Fools and Horses actor John Challis said: "Jamaica Inn...
- 4/22/2014
- Digital Spy
Review Becky Lea 23 Apr 2014 - 22:00
It's all coming to a head in this, the final episode of Jamaica Inn. Here's our review...
This review contains spoilers.
Mary faces the wrath of her uncle Joss and is dragged on a wrecking mission to steal from a ship incoming from France. Barely escaping with her life, she is locked in the inn by Patience whilst they plan to flee from the mysterious man in charge of operations. Meanwhile, Jem languishes in prison and is offered his freedom in exchange for testifying against his brother. As the net closes in around Joss, Jem is forced to take action in order to stop the mysterious man in black getting to Mary.
The final episode opens with a stunning sequence of the moment in which Mary is forced to look on as her uncle’s wrecking crew lure an incoming ship onto the rocks.
It's all coming to a head in this, the final episode of Jamaica Inn. Here's our review...
This review contains spoilers.
Mary faces the wrath of her uncle Joss and is dragged on a wrecking mission to steal from a ship incoming from France. Barely escaping with her life, she is locked in the inn by Patience whilst they plan to flee from the mysterious man in charge of operations. Meanwhile, Jem languishes in prison and is offered his freedom in exchange for testifying against his brother. As the net closes in around Joss, Jem is forced to take action in order to stop the mysterious man in black getting to Mary.
The final episode opens with a stunning sequence of the moment in which Mary is forced to look on as her uncle’s wrecking crew lure an incoming ship onto the rocks.
- 4/22/2014
- by sarahd
- Den of Geek
BBC One's new three-part drama Jamaica Inn opened with over 6 million viewers on Monday, according to overnight data.
Jessica Brown Findlay's new series was seen by 6.1m (25.1%) at 9pm. Earlier, documentary 24 Hours on Earth brought in 3.3m (5.3%) at 7pm, while a repeat of Miranda amused 3.1m (12.9%) at 8.30pm.
On BBC Two, Great British Menu gathered 1.5m (7.0%) at 7.30pm, followed by Restaurant Wars with 1.3m (5.5%) at 8pm and Business Boomers with 1.4m (5.7%) at 9pm. Rev continued with 1.1m (5.6%) at 10pm.
ITV's new Tommy Cooper biopic Not Like That, Like This interested 3.2m (15.6%) at 9pm (258,000/2.0% on +1). Earlier, I Never Knew That About Britain appealed to 2.8m (12.1%) at 8pm.
On Channel 4, Food Unwrapped's Easter special brought in 1.3m (5.2%) at 8pm (149k/0.6%), followed by One Born Every Minute with 1.7m (7.1%) at 9pm (251k/1.5%).
Channel 5's Classic Car Rescue was seen by 734k (3.1%) at 8pm. Britain's Crime Capitals attracted 570k (2.3%) at 9pm, followed by Booze,...
Jessica Brown Findlay's new series was seen by 6.1m (25.1%) at 9pm. Earlier, documentary 24 Hours on Earth brought in 3.3m (5.3%) at 7pm, while a repeat of Miranda amused 3.1m (12.9%) at 8.30pm.
On BBC Two, Great British Menu gathered 1.5m (7.0%) at 7.30pm, followed by Restaurant Wars with 1.3m (5.5%) at 8pm and Business Boomers with 1.4m (5.7%) at 9pm. Rev continued with 1.1m (5.6%) at 10pm.
ITV's new Tommy Cooper biopic Not Like That, Like This interested 3.2m (15.6%) at 9pm (258,000/2.0% on +1). Earlier, I Never Knew That About Britain appealed to 2.8m (12.1%) at 8pm.
On Channel 4, Food Unwrapped's Easter special brought in 1.3m (5.2%) at 8pm (149k/0.6%), followed by One Born Every Minute with 1.7m (7.1%) at 9pm (251k/1.5%).
Channel 5's Classic Car Rescue was seen by 734k (3.1%) at 8pm. Britain's Crime Capitals attracted 570k (2.3%) at 9pm, followed by Booze,...
- 4/22/2014
- Digital Spy
Endemol and Origin will jointly develop and finance a new slate of drama series for the UK and international markets, with Ewd as distributor
Producer/distributor Endemol is to enter into an exclusive first-look development and distribution deal with international drama producer Origin Pictures to take effect later this month.
The three-year deal will see Endemol provide development funding in return for exclusive first-look distribution rights on Origin Pictures television titles.
Endemol have an existing relationship with Origin, with Endemol Worldwide Distribution (Ewd) handling the distribution rights for miniseries Death Comes to Pemberley, which launched last year.
David Thompson, the former BBC Films boss who now heads Origin, said the new relationship would “allow our ideas to flourish in the international marketplace”.
Thompson launched Origin in 2008, having run BBC Films for over a decade. Origin Pictures credits include the TV movie Freefall starring Dominic Cooper, BAFTA nominated miniseries The Crimson Petal and the White starring Romola Garai, Chris...
Producer/distributor Endemol is to enter into an exclusive first-look development and distribution deal with international drama producer Origin Pictures to take effect later this month.
The three-year deal will see Endemol provide development funding in return for exclusive first-look distribution rights on Origin Pictures television titles.
Endemol have an existing relationship with Origin, with Endemol Worldwide Distribution (Ewd) handling the distribution rights for miniseries Death Comes to Pemberley, which launched last year.
David Thompson, the former BBC Films boss who now heads Origin, said the new relationship would “allow our ideas to flourish in the international marketplace”.
Thompson launched Origin in 2008, having run BBC Films for over a decade. Origin Pictures credits include the TV movie Freefall starring Dominic Cooper, BAFTA nominated miniseries The Crimson Petal and the White starring Romola Garai, Chris...
- 4/3/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Endemol Worldwide Distribution has pacted with London-based Origin Pictures, makers of recent BBC mini Death Comes To Pemberley, in an exclusive three-year first-look deal. The partners will jointly develop and finance a new slate of drama series for the UK and international markets, marking a further push by Endemol into scripted projects. Endemol will provide development funding and will handle international rights. The pair previously worked together on Death Comes to Pemberley, which launched at Mipcom last October. Origin Pictures, founded in 2008 by former BBC Films exec David Thompson, works across television and features. Its TV credits include BAFTA nominated mini The Crimson Petal And The White and the upcoming BBC One mini Jamaica Inn starring Downton Abbey‘s Jessica Brown Findlay. On the feature side, Origin has produced 2011 horror pic The Awakening and last year’s Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom.
- 4/3/2014
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
Exclusive: Origin develops film and TV roster as execs Rubin, Marshall promoted.
Origin Pictures has promoted long-time head of development Ed Rubin to head of film and TV and development executive Claire Marshall to head of development.
The UK film and TV outfit, producers of BBC mini-series Jamaica Inn and horror film The Awakening, is currently in development on a number of film and TV projects with ITV, BBC and the BFI.
On its film slate, Origin is developing playwright Nick Payne’s adaptation of Julian Barnes’ Booker Prize-winning novel The Sense of an Ending with BBC Films, and Silencers, a Manchester-set police thriller from Control and Nowhere Boy writer Matt Greenhalgh with the BFI.
TV projects in development include a contemporary London-set crime series written by Ed Whitmore for ITV, an original multi-part drama about female spies during WWII from Crimson Petal & the White adaptor Lucinda Coxon for the BBC, and [link=nm...
Origin Pictures has promoted long-time head of development Ed Rubin to head of film and TV and development executive Claire Marshall to head of development.
The UK film and TV outfit, producers of BBC mini-series Jamaica Inn and horror film The Awakening, is currently in development on a number of film and TV projects with ITV, BBC and the BFI.
On its film slate, Origin is developing playwright Nick Payne’s adaptation of Julian Barnes’ Booker Prize-winning novel The Sense of an Ending with BBC Films, and Silencers, a Manchester-set police thriller from Control and Nowhere Boy writer Matt Greenhalgh with the BFI.
TV projects in development include a contemporary London-set crime series written by Ed Whitmore for ITV, an original multi-part drama about female spies during WWII from Crimson Petal & the White adaptor Lucinda Coxon for the BBC, and [link=nm...
- 3/25/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Origin develops film and TV roster as execs Rubin, Marshall promoted.
Origin Pictures has promoted long-time head of development Ed Rubin to head of film and TV and development executive Claire Marshall to head of development.
The UK film and TV outfit, producers of BBC mini-series Jamaica Inn and horror film The Awakening, is currently in development on a number of film and TV projects with ITV, BBC and the BFI.
On its film slate, Origin is developing playwright Nick Payne’s adaptation of Julian Barnes’ Booker Prize-winning novel The Sense of an Ending with BBC Films, and Silencers, a Manchester-set police thriller from Control and Nowhere Boy writer Matt Greenhalgh with the BFI.
TV projects in development include a contemporary London-set crime series written by Ed Whitmore for ITV, an original multi-part drama about female spies during WWII from Crimson Petal & the White adaptor Lucinda Coxon for the BBC, and [link=nm...
Origin Pictures has promoted long-time head of development Ed Rubin to head of film and TV and development executive Claire Marshall to head of development.
The UK film and TV outfit, producers of BBC mini-series Jamaica Inn and horror film The Awakening, is currently in development on a number of film and TV projects with ITV, BBC and the BFI.
On its film slate, Origin is developing playwright Nick Payne’s adaptation of Julian Barnes’ Booker Prize-winning novel The Sense of an Ending with BBC Films, and Silencers, a Manchester-set police thriller from Control and Nowhere Boy writer Matt Greenhalgh with the BFI.
TV projects in development include a contemporary London-set crime series written by Ed Whitmore for ITV, an original multi-part drama about female spies during WWII from Crimson Petal & the White adaptor Lucinda Coxon for the BBC, and [link=nm...
- 3/25/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
With filming commenced in London on 24: Live Another Day, opportunities have arisen for British actors to nab roles in the Emmy-award winning Us series, including Stephen Fry as the British Prime Minister. The new European-set adventure follows heroic agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland), taking up his story several years following the events of the final season back in 2010. Once again, viewers will join Jack on a pulse-pounding ride in real time.
Attack The Block star John Boyega (represented in the UK by Identity Agency Group) will join the series laying a computer tech who flies drones for the military. John has recently been cast to star in the Jesse Owens biopic 'Race'.
Charles Furness (represented by A&J Management) has landed the role of Peter. Charles was a graduate of the inaugural Nyt Rep season and recently starred in BBC drama The Whale alongside John Boyega. He'll also be...
Attack The Block star John Boyega (represented in the UK by Identity Agency Group) will join the series laying a computer tech who flies drones for the military. John has recently been cast to star in the Jesse Owens biopic 'Race'.
Charles Furness (represented by A&J Management) has landed the role of Peter. Charles was a graduate of the inaugural Nyt Rep season and recently starred in BBC drama The Whale alongside John Boyega. He'll also be...
- 1/27/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
Exclusive: ‘71, Death Comes to Pemberley backer aims to invest £1m+ into more productions.
Screen Yorkshire has secured a further £7.5m ($12.3m) from the European Regional Development Fund (Erdf) to invest in film, TV, games and digital production.
The finance boost will be matched by private sector investors on a project-by-project basis.
The backers of ’71, Death Comes to Pemberley and The Great Train Robbery will also look to increase the number of projects in which it invests more than £1m, something it has done once to date.
The agency, which secured the same amount from the Erdf in early 2012, is also in talks with a number of games and digital companies regarding investments.
Since the launch of its Yorkshire Content Fund nearly two years ago, Screen Yorkshire has invested in 18 projects, including TV productions Peaky Blinders, The Great Train Robbery, Death Comes to Pemberley, Jamaica Inn, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and Hank Zipzer.
Film investments...
Screen Yorkshire has secured a further £7.5m ($12.3m) from the European Regional Development Fund (Erdf) to invest in film, TV, games and digital production.
The finance boost will be matched by private sector investors on a project-by-project basis.
The backers of ’71, Death Comes to Pemberley and The Great Train Robbery will also look to increase the number of projects in which it invests more than £1m, something it has done once to date.
The agency, which secured the same amount from the Erdf in early 2012, is also in talks with a number of games and digital companies regarding investments.
Since the launch of its Yorkshire Content Fund nearly two years ago, Screen Yorkshire has invested in 18 projects, including TV productions Peaky Blinders, The Great Train Robbery, Death Comes to Pemberley, Jamaica Inn, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and Hank Zipzer.
Film investments...
- 1/20/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
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