Festivals
The U.K. premiere of “Good Luck To You, Leo Grande,” directed by Sophie Hyde, will open this year’s Sundance London (June 9-12), with lead actors Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack in attendance. The festival will close with the U.K. premiere screening of Jim Archer’s “Brian and Charles,” starring actor and comedian David Earl.
In all, the festival will host several features chosen from the larger U.S. Sundance Film Festival. These include Adamma Ebo’s “Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul”; Andrew Semans’ “Resurrection”; Max Walker-Silverman’s “A Love Song”; Lena Dunham’s “Sharp Stick”; Chloe Okuno’s “Watcher”; Sara Dosa’s “Fire of Love”; Ed Perkins’ “The Princess”; Joe Hunting’s “We Met in Virtual Reality”; Julie Ha and Eugene Yi’s “Free Chol Soo Lee”; and Hanna Bergholm’s “Hatching.”
This year, the festival will feature an equal number of male and female directors across features and shorts.
The U.K. premiere of “Good Luck To You, Leo Grande,” directed by Sophie Hyde, will open this year’s Sundance London (June 9-12), with lead actors Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack in attendance. The festival will close with the U.K. premiere screening of Jim Archer’s “Brian and Charles,” starring actor and comedian David Earl.
In all, the festival will host several features chosen from the larger U.S. Sundance Film Festival. These include Adamma Ebo’s “Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul”; Andrew Semans’ “Resurrection”; Max Walker-Silverman’s “A Love Song”; Lena Dunham’s “Sharp Stick”; Chloe Okuno’s “Watcher”; Sara Dosa’s “Fire of Love”; Ed Perkins’ “The Princess”; Joe Hunting’s “We Met in Virtual Reality”; Julie Ha and Eugene Yi’s “Free Chol Soo Lee”; and Hanna Bergholm’s “Hatching.”
This year, the festival will feature an equal number of male and female directors across features and shorts.
- 4/25/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: CAA has signed English actor Connor Swindells for representation.
Swindells is best known for starring alongside CAA client Asa Butterfield and Gillian Anderson on the Netflix series Sex Education. In the BAFTA-winning comedy created by Laurie Nunn, he plays Adam Groff, the bully-turned-love-interest of Ncuti Gatwa’s Eric.
Swindells is currently filming a role opposite CAA clients Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. Previously, he wrapped filming the lead role opposite Dominic West and Jack O’Connell on Sas: Rogue Heroes, the series that is set to debut this fall on Amazon and BBC.
Hailing from Sussex, Swindells was training to be an Olympic boxer before a career-ending injury redirected him to acting. He landed the role of Donald in Kristoffer Nyholm’s film The Vanishing at 19 years old, and immediately went on to book the lead in the BBC drama Vs., which...
Swindells is best known for starring alongside CAA client Asa Butterfield and Gillian Anderson on the Netflix series Sex Education. In the BAFTA-winning comedy created by Laurie Nunn, he plays Adam Groff, the bully-turned-love-interest of Ncuti Gatwa’s Eric.
Swindells is currently filming a role opposite CAA clients Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. Previously, he wrapped filming the lead role opposite Dominic West and Jack O’Connell on Sas: Rogue Heroes, the series that is set to debut this fall on Amazon and BBC.
Hailing from Sussex, Swindells was training to be an Olympic boxer before a career-ending injury redirected him to acting. He landed the role of Donald in Kristoffer Nyholm’s film The Vanishing at 19 years old, and immediately went on to book the lead in the BBC drama Vs., which...
- 4/19/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Hiddleston will no doubt always be best known for playing the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Loki, which is hardly surprising when you consider it marked the breakthrough role of his career that brought him worldwide attention, and six of the actor’s eighteen live-action movie appearances to date have seen him suit up as the Asgardian God of Mischief.
McU fans can’t wait to see him return to the small screen in Disney Plus exclusive Loki, but before that, the 39 year-old will be seen in another small screen project from a rival streaming service. Created by Chris Dunlop, ten-episode limited series White Stork was originally in development for AMC before being picked up by Netflix, with Hiddleston playing the lead role of James Cooper.
The story follows an ambitious British politician running for office, only for some dark secrets from his past to be revealed that have the...
McU fans can’t wait to see him return to the small screen in Disney Plus exclusive Loki, but before that, the 39 year-old will be seen in another small screen project from a rival streaming service. Created by Chris Dunlop, ten-episode limited series White Stork was originally in development for AMC before being picked up by Netflix, with Hiddleston playing the lead role of James Cooper.
The story follows an ambitious British politician running for office, only for some dark secrets from his past to be revealed that have the...
- 9/4/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
Kirsten Howard Feb 5, 2020
Netflix will welcome Loki star Tom Hiddleston into the fold for White Stork, its new political nail-biter
Tom Hiddleston is set to extend his stay on television after he finishes filming on Disney+'s Marvel spinoff series, Loki, hopping over to rival streaming service Netflix for a new political thriller series called White Stork.
Variety confirmed that the actor has signed up for the lead role in the show, which is being created for Netflix by former Jericho writer Chris Dunlop. Kristoffer Nyholm (Taboo) is on directorial duties for the project, which is slated to be 10 episodes in length and will ultimately be a limited series at the streamer.
White Stork will see Hiddleston star as politician James Cooper, "whose parliamentary ambitions and personal life are thwarted when he is the subject of a vetting process by Asher Millan."
The series has been sitting on the shelf for a while,...
Netflix will welcome Loki star Tom Hiddleston into the fold for White Stork, its new political nail-biter
Tom Hiddleston is set to extend his stay on television after he finishes filming on Disney+'s Marvel spinoff series, Loki, hopping over to rival streaming service Netflix for a new political thriller series called White Stork.
Variety confirmed that the actor has signed up for the lead role in the show, which is being created for Netflix by former Jericho writer Chris Dunlop. Kristoffer Nyholm (Taboo) is on directorial duties for the project, which is slated to be 10 episodes in length and will ultimately be a limited series at the streamer.
White Stork will see Hiddleston star as politician James Cooper, "whose parliamentary ambitions and personal life are thwarted when he is the subject of a vetting process by Asher Millan."
The series has been sitting on the shelf for a while,...
- 2/5/2020
- Den of Geek
“Thor” star Tom Hiddleston is set to front a 10-part political thriller for Netflix, Variety has confirmed.
Produced by “Sex Education” firm Eleven, “White Stork” will find Hiddleston, whose most recent credits have largely related to the Marvel universe, playing politician James Cooper, whose parliamentary ambitions and personal life are thwarted when he is the subject of a vetting process by Asher Millan.
The series is created, written and executive produced by “Jericho” scribe Chris Dunlop. It is directed by Kristoffer Nyholm.
As reported by Variety, the series was previously with AMC, and has been in development for several years. It was formerly titled “Spadehead.”
The project marks something of a departure for Hiddleston, who has most recently graced the big screen as Thor’s nemesis Loki under the “Thor” and “Avengers” franchise. He’s also set to lead Disney Plus series “Loki,” which is currently filming.
The British actor...
Produced by “Sex Education” firm Eleven, “White Stork” will find Hiddleston, whose most recent credits have largely related to the Marvel universe, playing politician James Cooper, whose parliamentary ambitions and personal life are thwarted when he is the subject of a vetting process by Asher Millan.
The series is created, written and executive produced by “Jericho” scribe Chris Dunlop. It is directed by Kristoffer Nyholm.
As reported by Variety, the series was previously with AMC, and has been in development for several years. It was formerly titled “Spadehead.”
The project marks something of a departure for Hiddleston, who has most recently graced the big screen as Thor’s nemesis Loki under the “Thor” and “Avengers” franchise. He’s also set to lead Disney Plus series “Loki,” which is currently filming.
The British actor...
- 2/4/2020
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Hiddleston is coming back to TV, and not just to play Loki: The Avengers star has signed on to star in the Netflix political thriller White Stork, our sister site Deadline is reporting.
Hiddleston will play politician James Cooper, who’s running for a parliament seat in the UK. But a woman who’s tasked with vetting him “quickly uncovers potentially damaging secrets buried deep in James’ past,” according to the official description. Those secrets “will threaten to blow everything apart — his career, his marriage, even the powerful people backing his campaign.” Netflix has already handed the series a 10-episode order,...
Hiddleston will play politician James Cooper, who’s running for a parliament seat in the UK. But a woman who’s tasked with vetting him “quickly uncovers potentially damaging secrets buried deep in James’ past,” according to the official description. Those secrets “will threaten to blow everything apart — his career, his marriage, even the powerful people backing his campaign.” Netflix has already handed the series a 10-episode order,...
- 2/4/2020
- TVLine.com
Tom Hiddleston is set to star in Netflix’s upcoming British political-thriller series “White Stork,” which was given a 10-episode series order Tuesday.
The series, which is about “the paradox of truth in a post-truth world,” comes from Eleven, the company behind Netflix’s popular “Sex Education” series. Christopher Dunlop is the creator, writer and executive producer, while Kristoffer Nyholm will direct.
Hiddleston will play the character James Cooper.
Also Read: 'Loki': Sophia Di Martino Boards Marvel Studios Series at Disney+
Here is the official description for “White Stork.”
“When James Cooper is selected to run for a seat in parliament, Asher Millan is sent to vet him for primetime. But she quickly uncovers potentially damaging secrets buried deep in James’ past. Secrets that will threaten to blow everything apart – his career, his marriage, even the powerful people backing his campaign.”
Hiddleston is also set to star in...
The series, which is about “the paradox of truth in a post-truth world,” comes from Eleven, the company behind Netflix’s popular “Sex Education” series. Christopher Dunlop is the creator, writer and executive producer, while Kristoffer Nyholm will direct.
Hiddleston will play the character James Cooper.
Also Read: 'Loki': Sophia Di Martino Boards Marvel Studios Series at Disney+
Here is the official description for “White Stork.”
“When James Cooper is selected to run for a seat in parliament, Asher Millan is sent to vet him for primetime. But she quickly uncovers potentially damaging secrets buried deep in James’ past. Secrets that will threaten to blow everything apart – his career, his marriage, even the powerful people backing his campaign.”
Hiddleston is also set to star in...
- 2/4/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Tom Hiddleston is set as the male lead in White Stork (fka Spadehead), a Netflix political thriller series about the paradox of truth in a post-truth world. The British drama series hails from Eleven, the company behind the streamer’s hit Sex Education.
Netflix has given a 10-episode order to White Stork, created, written and executive produced by Christopher Dunlop and directed by Kristoffer Nyholm (Taboo).
In White Stork, when James Cooper (Hiddleston) is selected to run for a seat in parliament, Asher Millan is sent to vet him for primetime. But she quickly uncovers potentially damaging secrets buried deep in James’ past. Secrets that will threaten to blow everything apart – his career, his marriage, even the powerful people backing his campaign.
Hiddleston won a Golden Globe and earned an Emmy nomination for his starring role on the British limited series The Night Manager, which aired on AMC in the Us.
Netflix has given a 10-episode order to White Stork, created, written and executive produced by Christopher Dunlop and directed by Kristoffer Nyholm (Taboo).
In White Stork, when James Cooper (Hiddleston) is selected to run for a seat in parliament, Asher Millan is sent to vet him for primetime. But she quickly uncovers potentially damaging secrets buried deep in James’ past. Secrets that will threaten to blow everything apart – his career, his marriage, even the powerful people backing his campaign.
Hiddleston won a Golden Globe and earned an Emmy nomination for his starring role on the British limited series The Night Manager, which aired on AMC in the Us.
- 2/4/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Live-action remake falls short of The Jungle Book opening.
Today’s Gbp to Usd conversion rate: 1.31
Rank Film (Distributor) Three-day gross (Mar 29-31) Total gross to date Week 1 Dumbo (Disney) £6.1m £6.1m 1 2 Captain Marvel (Disney) £1.8m £32.5m 4 3 Us (Universal) £1.7m £6.1m 2 4 Fisherman’s Friends (Entertainment) £629,301 £4.8m 3 5 What Men Want (Paramount) £300,000 £2.4m 3 Disney
Dumbo, Tim Burton’s live-action remake of Disney’s classic animation starring Colin Farrell and Eva Green, began its UK run with a £6.1m debut from 661 sites, an average of roughly £9,300.
In the canon of Disney’s recent spate of live-action remakes, the result falls short of the...
Today’s Gbp to Usd conversion rate: 1.31
Rank Film (Distributor) Three-day gross (Mar 29-31) Total gross to date Week 1 Dumbo (Disney) £6.1m £6.1m 1 2 Captain Marvel (Disney) £1.8m £32.5m 4 3 Us (Universal) £1.7m £6.1m 2 4 Fisherman’s Friends (Entertainment) £629,301 £4.8m 3 5 What Men Want (Paramount) £300,000 £2.4m 3 Disney
Dumbo, Tim Burton’s live-action remake of Disney’s classic animation starring Colin Farrell and Eva Green, began its UK run with a £6.1m debut from 661 sites, an average of roughly £9,300.
In the canon of Disney’s recent spate of live-action remakes, the result falls short of the...
- 4/1/2019
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Further openers include ’Out Of Blue’, ’At Eternity’s Gate’ and ’Eaten By Lions’.
Fantasy adventure Dumbo is the headline title opening at the UK box office this weekend, and may oust Disney stablemate Captain Marvel from the number one spot it has held for three weeks.
Directed by Tim Burton, Dumbo is inspired by the 1941 Disney animation of the same name, which itself was based on the novel by Helen Aberson and Harold Pearl. Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green and Alan Arkin star in the story of a family which works at a failing circus, who...
Fantasy adventure Dumbo is the headline title opening at the UK box office this weekend, and may oust Disney stablemate Captain Marvel from the number one spot it has held for three weeks.
Directed by Tim Burton, Dumbo is inspired by the 1941 Disney animation of the same name, which itself was based on the novel by Helen Aberson and Harold Pearl. Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green and Alan Arkin star in the story of a family which works at a failing circus, who...
- 3/29/2019
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Kristoffer Nyholm’s The Vanishing is an intense, bleak and surprisingly engaging thriller which sees Gerard Butler back to his Scottish roots in a story based on real life events. Written by Joe Bone and Celyn Jones and partly produced by Butler himself, the film which also stars Peter Mullan and Connor Swindells centres around the infamous disappearance of the Flannan Isle keepers in the early 1900s and the mystery which remains unresolved to this day.
Arriving on an isolated Island off the Scottish coast, seasoned lighthouse keepers James Ducat (Butler) and Thomas Marshall (Mullan) are accompanied by eager young recruit Donald McArthurfor (Swindells ). Soon the three fall into a routine of getting things done despite being completely out of touch with the mainland. To make matters worse, the only radio on the premises has been broken for some time, making it impossible to communicate with anyone but each other.
Arriving on an isolated Island off the Scottish coast, seasoned lighthouse keepers James Ducat (Butler) and Thomas Marshall (Mullan) are accompanied by eager young recruit Donald McArthurfor (Swindells ). Soon the three fall into a routine of getting things done despite being completely out of touch with the mainland. To make matters worse, the only radio on the premises has been broken for some time, making it impossible to communicate with anyone but each other.
- 3/28/2019
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Three lighthouse keepers make an astonishing discovery on a remote Scottish island in this tense and powerful thriller
Plenty of beards, glowering stares and the distant susurration of surf in this serviceably tense drama-thriller from screenwriters Joe Bone and Celyn Jones, directed by Kristoffer Nyholm. It has nothing to do with George Sluizer’s horror classic and is based on a true story: the mystery of the Flannan Isles lighthouse in the Outer Hebrides.
In 1900, three lighthouse keepers simply disappeared from that remote island. No one could find any explanation. The apparently supernatural event entered into popular culture, and was the subject of Peter Maxwell Davies’s 1980 opera The Lighthouse, a mystical evocation of suppressed guilt cosmically rolling in with the fog – not a million miles from some ideas in this movie.
Plenty of beards, glowering stares and the distant susurration of surf in this serviceably tense drama-thriller from screenwriters Joe Bone and Celyn Jones, directed by Kristoffer Nyholm. It has nothing to do with George Sluizer’s horror classic and is based on a true story: the mystery of the Flannan Isles lighthouse in the Outer Hebrides.
In 1900, three lighthouse keepers simply disappeared from that remote island. No one could find any explanation. The apparently supernatural event entered into popular culture, and was the subject of Peter Maxwell Davies’s 1980 opera The Lighthouse, a mystical evocation of suppressed guilt cosmically rolling in with the fog – not a million miles from some ideas in this movie.
- 3/28/2019
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
In December 1900, authorities investigating a darkened lighthouse off Scotland’s west coast found all three men employed there missing, with no sign of struggle or any other explanation emerging. Their disappearance became known as “The Flannan Isle Mystery,” inspiring a famous poem by Wilfrid Wilson Gibson—as well as more recent artistic interpretations in various media, from a novel to an opera to a video game. However, “The Vanishing” seems to be the first film inspired by these events. One hopes it isn’t the last, because it’s an intriguing premise, one that Kristoffer Nyholm’s feature ultimately doesn’t make much of.
Falling between the stools of thriller and drama, this speculative tale grows steadily less satisfying, despite a handsome look and a strong cast headed by Gerard Butler and Peter Mullan. It launches Jan. 4 on 10 U.S. screens simultaneous with on-demand release; several other territories will shortly follow.
Falling between the stools of thriller and drama, this speculative tale grows steadily less satisfying, despite a handsome look and a strong cast headed by Gerard Butler and Peter Mullan. It launches Jan. 4 on 10 U.S. screens simultaneous with on-demand release; several other territories will shortly follow.
- 1/3/2019
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
Lionsgate has released the first UK trailer for Kristoffer Nyholm’s Scottish wintry and watery psychological thriller ‘The Vanishing’.
Gerard Butler heads up the cast on the film which was formerly known as ‘Keepers’ outside of the UK. Directed by Taboo and The Killing’s Kristoffer Nyholm, the film stars Peter Mullan and Vs. rising star Connor Swindells.
Also in trailers – Matthias Schoenaerts attempts to become a horse whisperer in trailer for ‘The Mustang’
Keepers Official Synopsis
On an uninhabited island 20 miles from the rugged Scottish coast, three lighthouse keepers arrive for their 6-week shift. As they settle into their normal quiet routine, something unexpected, potentially life-changing occurs – they stumble upon gold. What follows is a tense battle for survival, fed by isolation, paranoia and greed, leading three honest men down a path to destruction.
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Gerard Butler heads up the cast on the film which was formerly known as ‘Keepers’ outside of the UK. Directed by Taboo and The Killing’s Kristoffer Nyholm, the film stars Peter Mullan and Vs. rising star Connor Swindells.
Also in trailers – Matthias Schoenaerts attempts to become a horse whisperer in trailer for ‘The Mustang’
Keepers Official Synopsis
On an uninhabited island 20 miles from the rugged Scottish coast, three lighthouse keepers arrive for their 6-week shift. As they settle into their normal quiet routine, something unexpected, potentially life-changing occurs – they stumble upon gold. What follows is a tense battle for survival, fed by isolation, paranoia and greed, leading three honest men down a path to destruction.
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- 12/21/2018
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Vanishing Trailer Kristoffer Nyholm‘s The Vanishing (2018) movie trailer stars Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan, Connor Swindells, Olafur Darri Olafsson, and Soren Malling. The Vanishing‘s plot synopsis: “On an uninhabited island 20 miles from the rugged Scottish coast, three lighthouse keepers arrive for their 6 week shift. As they settle into their normal quiet routine, something [...]
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- 11/28/2018
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Saban Films have released the first trailer for Kristoffer Nyholm’s Scottish wintry and watery psychological thriller ‘The Vanishing’.
Gerard Butler looking like he is auditioning to become the next Captain Birdseye heads up the cast. Directed by Taboo and The Killing’s Kristoffer Nyholm, the film stars Peter Mullan and Vs. rising star Connor Swindells.
Also in trailers – Taraji P. Henson stars in UK trailer for ‘What Men Want’
The film is set for a limited cinema and VOD release on January 4th.
The Vanishing Official Synopsis
On an uninhabited island 20 miles from the rugged Scottish coast, three lighthouse keepers arrive for their 6-week shift. As they settle into their normal quiet routine, something unexpected, potentially life-changing occurs – they stumble upon gold. What follows is a tense battle for survival, fed by isolation, paranoia and greed, leading three honest men down a path to destruction.
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Gerard Butler looking like he is auditioning to become the next Captain Birdseye heads up the cast. Directed by Taboo and The Killing’s Kristoffer Nyholm, the film stars Peter Mullan and Vs. rising star Connor Swindells.
Also in trailers – Taraji P. Henson stars in UK trailer for ‘What Men Want’
The film is set for a limited cinema and VOD release on January 4th.
The Vanishing Official Synopsis
On an uninhabited island 20 miles from the rugged Scottish coast, three lighthouse keepers arrive for their 6-week shift. As they settle into their normal quiet routine, something unexpected, potentially life-changing occurs – they stumble upon gold. What follows is a tense battle for survival, fed by isolation, paranoia and greed, leading three honest men down a path to destruction.
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- 11/27/2018
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
A trailer has been released, this week, for The Vanishing. Previously titled Keepers, this thriller stars: Gerard Butler (Hunter Killer), Peter Mullan ("Ozark") and Connor Swindells. In the story, three lighthouse keepers start their six week shift, on an isolated island. While on duty, they encounter several missing men and a strange box. Now, greed is leading to paranoia as the men struggle to survive. The Vanishing is the feature film debut for Danish director Kristoffer Nyholm ("The Killing"). And, the film's first trailer awaits below. Saban Films will show the film in the United States. This is a Cross Creek Pictures and Mad as Birds production. And, the film will show on Digital and in theatres in early 2019 (January). Director Nyholm has talked about this picture, in a recent interview. On the film and its theme: "these men are the strong and unique characters at the heart of this story,...
- 11/22/2018
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Saban Films has released a trailer for a fantastic-looking psychological thriller called The Vanishing. The film stars Gerard Butler (London Has Fallen, 300), Peter Mullan (Session 9, Braveheart), and newcomer Connor Swindells.
The film is based on a true story of an unsolved local legend known as the Flannan Isle mystery. The three actors take on the role of lighthouse keepers who end up coming across some gold and this leads them on a deadly journey of survival.
I enjoy stories like this and this movie looks like a solid, well-made film. I especially like that the film stars Butler and Mullan. They’re great. Here’s the synopsis:
On an uninhabited island 20 miles from the rugged Scottish coast, three lighthouse keepers arrive for their 6-week shift. As they settle into their normal quiet routine, something unexpected, potentially life-changing occurs – they stumble upon gold. What follows is a tense battle for survival,...
The film is based on a true story of an unsolved local legend known as the Flannan Isle mystery. The three actors take on the role of lighthouse keepers who end up coming across some gold and this leads them on a deadly journey of survival.
I enjoy stories like this and this movie looks like a solid, well-made film. I especially like that the film stars Butler and Mullan. They’re great. Here’s the synopsis:
On an uninhabited island 20 miles from the rugged Scottish coast, three lighthouse keepers arrive for their 6-week shift. As they settle into their normal quiet routine, something unexpected, potentially life-changing occurs – they stumble upon gold. What follows is a tense battle for survival,...
- 11/20/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
"We need to know what's in the chest." Saban Films has debuted the first trailer for an indie thriller titled The Vanishing, formerly known as Keepers. This just premiered at the Sitges Film Festival in October, though it's more of a psychological thriller than anything fantastic. The film takes place on an uninhabited island 20 miles from the rugged Scottish coast, where three lighthouse keepers arrive for their shift. After an encounter with a boat that washes ashore, their quiet existence is entirely disrupted. What follows is a tense battle for survival, fed by isolation, paranoia & greed, leading three honest men down a path to destruction. Starring Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan, Connor Swindells, with Ólafur Darri Ólafsson and Gary Lewis. I saw this in Sitges and did not much care for it, even though it starts strong. Worth a look anyway. Here's the first official trailer (+ posters) for Kristoffer Nyholm's The Vanishing,...
- 11/20/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Burgeoning U.K. producer Mad as Birds has brought on Con Gornell as a long-term consultant to support its growing slate of movies, including “The Vanishing” and others, several of which are being sold at Afm with this week.
The first project that former Warner Bros. Emea marketing exec VP Gornell will work on is “The Vanishing” (formerly known as ‘”Keepers”). The psychological thriller is the debut feature of Danish director Kristoffer Nyholm and stars Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan and newcomer Connor Swindells.
It had its world premiere at the Sitges Film Festival. Based on an unsolved mystery about the disappearance of lighthouse keepers off the coast of Scotland, it is being released by Saban in the U.S., Lionsgate in the U.K. and Sandrew Metronome in Denmark.
Gornell started at Warner Bros. in 1997 and left earlier this year. The Mad as Birds assignment is his first foray into the independent film business.
The first project that former Warner Bros. Emea marketing exec VP Gornell will work on is “The Vanishing” (formerly known as ‘”Keepers”). The psychological thriller is the debut feature of Danish director Kristoffer Nyholm and stars Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan and newcomer Connor Swindells.
It had its world premiere at the Sitges Film Festival. Based on an unsolved mystery about the disappearance of lighthouse keepers off the coast of Scotland, it is being released by Saban in the U.S., Lionsgate in the U.K. and Sandrew Metronome in Denmark.
Gornell started at Warner Bros. in 1997 and left earlier this year. The Mad as Birds assignment is his first foray into the independent film business.
- 10/31/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
La cop film recently played at Telluride and Toronto.
Lionsgate UK has picked up Karyn Kusama’s crime thriller Destroyer, starring Nicole Kidman, following the film’s premiere at Telluride and screening in Toronto.
International rights are being sold by Thorsten Schumacher’s Rocket Science. Annapurna will release in the Us.
Kidman stars in the film as a Los Angeles police officer who, as a young cop, was placed undercover with a gang in the California desert. When the leader of the gang re-emerges many years later, the officer must work her way back through the remaining members and into...
Lionsgate UK has picked up Karyn Kusama’s crime thriller Destroyer, starring Nicole Kidman, following the film’s premiere at Telluride and screening in Toronto.
International rights are being sold by Thorsten Schumacher’s Rocket Science. Annapurna will release in the Us.
Kidman stars in the film as a Los Angeles police officer who, as a young cop, was placed undercover with a gang in the California desert. When the leader of the gang re-emerges many years later, the officer must work her way back through the remaining members and into...
- 9/25/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Protagonist handling sales on Scotland-set story.
Lionsgate UK has picked up Keepers, the upcoming psychological thriller starring Gerard Butler in the tale of a crew of lighthouse keepers who mysteriously disappear.
Protagonist Pictures represents sales on the title and struck the deal.
Danish filmmaker Kristoffer Nyholm, whose credits include Taboo and TV series The Killing, directs from a script by Celyn Jones, the co-writer and star of Set Fire To The Stars, Six Minutes To Midnight, and actor-writer, Joe Bone.
The film is produced by Andy Evans, Ade Shannon and Sean Marley for Mad as Birds Films, Butler and Alan Siegel for G-base,...
Lionsgate UK has picked up Keepers, the upcoming psychological thriller starring Gerard Butler in the tale of a crew of lighthouse keepers who mysteriously disappear.
Protagonist Pictures represents sales on the title and struck the deal.
Danish filmmaker Kristoffer Nyholm, whose credits include Taboo and TV series The Killing, directs from a script by Celyn Jones, the co-writer and star of Set Fire To The Stars, Six Minutes To Midnight, and actor-writer, Joe Bone.
The film is produced by Andy Evans, Ade Shannon and Sean Marley for Mad as Birds Films, Butler and Alan Siegel for G-base,...
- 9/3/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Want to score a walk-on role in Happy Death Day 2? Omaze has got you covered with a nightmare-induced Happy Death Day experience. Also in today's Horror Highlights: a new trailer for Revenge, Keepers finds a home at Saban Films, and Chilling Tales For Dark Nights audiobook from BabblePress.
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Omaze Presents A Happy Death Experience: "On the heels of announcements confirming Happy Death Day 2, the cast has teamed up with Omaze to offer fans the chance to live their own death day nightmare, by scoring a walk-on role in the sequel. In addition, being an extra in the highly-anticipated film, the winner will also get to bring a friend on a ghost tour with lead actress Jessica Rothe and director Christopher Landon. Flights and hotels are all covered.
Horror movie fans can enter for the chance to win this dream experience with $10 donations by visiting www.omaze.com/death.
- 5/11/2018
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Saban Films has acquired North American rights to Matthew Ross’ “Siberia,” a thriller with Keanu Reeves and Ana Ularu, Variety has confirmed.
“Siberia” follows Lucas Hill (Reeves), an American diamond trader who sells blue diamonds of dubious origin to buyers in Russia. As the deal quickly begins to disintegrate, he falls into an obsessive relationship with a Russian cafe owner (Ularu) in a small Siberian town while colliding with the treacherous world of the diamond trade.
“Siberia” was produced by Stephen Hamel and Reeves of Company Films, Gabriela Bacher of Summerstorm Entertainment/Film House Germany, Dave Hansen, and Braden Aftergood. Molly Ringwald rounds out the cast of the romantic crime-thriller.
The script was written by Scott B. Smith from a story by Hamel and Smith. Ross’ first feature, “Frank & Lola,” premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.
Bill Bromiley and Jonathan Saba negotiated the deal for Saban Films, with Endeavor Content on behalf of the filmmakers.
“Siberia” follows Lucas Hill (Reeves), an American diamond trader who sells blue diamonds of dubious origin to buyers in Russia. As the deal quickly begins to disintegrate, he falls into an obsessive relationship with a Russian cafe owner (Ularu) in a small Siberian town while colliding with the treacherous world of the diamond trade.
“Siberia” was produced by Stephen Hamel and Reeves of Company Films, Gabriela Bacher of Summerstorm Entertainment/Film House Germany, Dave Hansen, and Braden Aftergood. Molly Ringwald rounds out the cast of the romantic crime-thriller.
The script was written by Scott B. Smith from a story by Hamel and Smith. Ross’ first feature, “Frank & Lola,” premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.
Bill Bromiley and Jonathan Saba negotiated the deal for Saban Films, with Endeavor Content on behalf of the filmmakers.
- 5/11/2018
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Here in Cannes, Saban Films has inked a deal for North American rights to Keanu Reeves’ romantic crime thriller Siberia. Bill Bromiley and Jonathan Saba negotiated the deal for Saban Films, with Endeavor Content on behalf of the filmmakers.
Reeves stars opposite Ana Ularu (Inferno) in the fearture from director Matthew Ross (Frank & Lola), with supporting cast including Molly Ringwald (Riverdale) and Pasha Lychnikoff (Ray Donovan).
Penned by Scott B. Smith from a story by Hamel and Smith, Siberia follows Lucas Hill (Reeves), an American diamond trader who sells blue diamonds of dubious origin to buyers in Russia. As the deal quickly begins to disintegrate, he falls into an obsessive relationship with a Russian cafe owner (Ularu) in a small Siberian town while colliding with the treacherous world of the diamond trade.
Producers are Stephen Hamel (Passengers) and Reeves of Company Films, Gabriela Bacher of Summerstorm Entertainment/Film House Germany,...
Reeves stars opposite Ana Ularu (Inferno) in the fearture from director Matthew Ross (Frank & Lola), with supporting cast including Molly Ringwald (Riverdale) and Pasha Lychnikoff (Ray Donovan).
Penned by Scott B. Smith from a story by Hamel and Smith, Siberia follows Lucas Hill (Reeves), an American diamond trader who sells blue diamonds of dubious origin to buyers in Russia. As the deal quickly begins to disintegrate, he falls into an obsessive relationship with a Russian cafe owner (Ularu) in a small Siberian town while colliding with the treacherous world of the diamond trade.
Producers are Stephen Hamel (Passengers) and Reeves of Company Films, Gabriela Bacher of Summerstorm Entertainment/Film House Germany,...
- 5/11/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Distributors are buying films faster at this year’s Cannes Film Festival than they did at the last Sundance or Toronto fests.
On Thursday, Saban Films bought Gerard Butler’s “Keepers,” Sony Pictures Classics picked up the rights to Lebanese director Nadine Labaki’s “Capernaum,” and Jessica Chastain’s all-female thriller “355” landed a French distributor.
Two clear highlights from the film festival’s third day: “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler talking about how he loved working with women on his films, and Paweł Pawlikowski’s film “Cold War,” which received mostly glowing reviews. Many early viewers even called it the best film to come out of Cannes yet this year (so far).
Also Read: Cannes Report, Day 2: 'Rafiki' Makes History, 'Don Quixote' Scores Legal Victory
Films screening on Friday include “Ash Is Purest White” and Jean-Luc Godard’s “The Image Book,” the latter of which should get some buzz.
See below for highlights from Cannes, day three:
Saban Films Plays the Game
Saban Films picked up the North American rights to Gerard Butler’s “Keepers,” the distributor announced Thursday.
Kristoffer Nyholm directed the film which also stars Peter Mullan and Connor Swindells. The thriller is inspired by the Flannan Isle mystery where three lighthouse keepers arrive on an uninhabited island for a six-week shift but then discover something life-changing that isn’t theirs to keep. Soon, they have to battle paranoia and isolation to survive.
Saban Films has been at the forefront of the acquisitions game at festivals lately — at Sundance earlier this year, Saban picked up the rights to buzzy film “Lizzie,” which stars Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart.
Also Read: Terry Gilliam's Epically Troubled 'The Man Who Killed Don Quixote:' A Brief History
Sony Classics
Sony Classics Flips for “Capernaum”
On Thursday, Sony Pictures Classics acquired the North American and Latin American rights to Lebanese director Nadine Labaki’s “Capernaum,” which is set to premiere at Cannes next Thursday in competition.
The Lebanese director previously had two films, titled “Caramel” and “Where Do We Go Now?” premiere at the festival. “Where Do We Go Now?” won the Audience Award at the 2011 Toronto Film Festival and was also distributed by Sony Classics.
Labaki also wrote and also appears in “Capernaum,” which tells the story of a child who rebels against the life that’s been imposed on him and decides to bring a lawsuit against his parents.
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Ryan Coogler’s Panel
“Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler took part in a panel on Thursday, one of the hottest tickets on the Croisette. Vulture senior editor Kyle Buchanan posted a thread on Twitter about the conversation — and the filmmaker’s comments about working with strong women were the talk of the town.
When interviewer Elvis Mitchell praised him for working with female cinematographers and female editors for all three of his films, which also include “Fruitvale Station” and “Creed,” Coogler said, “It’s not something to brag about. Honestly, for my first film, I was looking for the best cinematographer I could find. Rachel Morrison was that. She was the best d.p. we could get at the time, and I thought I was getting somebody amazing, but she turned out to be incredible.”
Also Read: Cannes Report, Day 1: 'Everybody Knows' Premieres, Cate Blanchett Shines on the Croisette
He also said that the women are “more important” than the men in Wakanda, and he would be into making a film just about the characters played by Lupita Nyong’o, Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett and Gurira.
“A lot of times, in comic books, it’s a little bit of tokenism: You’ve got one black person, you’ve got one woman that fights,” added Coogler. “I was fired up about that, and I didn’t want to blow the opportunity.”
Jessica Chastain’s All-Star ‘355’ Gets French Deal
In general, the topic of female empowerment seems to be the rage at this year’s festival. Cate Blanchett and the rest of the jury faced questions questions about #TimesUp and the number of films directed by women during a press conference on the first day. And on Thursday, Jessica Chastain’s all-star film “355” got French distribution from Snd.
The film is a female-led spy thriller that also stars Lupita Nyong’o, Marion Cotillard, Penelope Cruz and Fan Bingbing. Simon Kinberg (“X-Men; Dark Phoenix”) will direct.
“355” centers on the five top agents from organizations around the world uniting to stop a global syndicate from acquiring a weapon that could plunge an already unstable world into total chaos. They have to overcome cultural and political differences to form a bond and work together.
However, TheWrap’s Steve Pond reported that the Cannes Film Festival has had a dismal record of showcasing the work of female directors for decades. Over the first 71 years of Cannes, a paltry 4.3 percent of the competition films have been directed by women.
‘Sorry Angel’ Debuts to (Mostly) Glowing Reviews
Christophe Honoré has impressed most with his new film, “Sorry Angel,” which debuted at Cannes on Thursday. The film follows a male student from Britanny who has a love affair with a 39-year0old man. Vincent Lacoste, Pierre Deladonchamps and Denis Podalydes star.
Vanity Fair’s Richard Lawson wrote that ‘Sorry Angel” is a “rich and thoughtful romantic drama that is less about politics than it is about matters of the heart and body. A chewy, handsomely staged novel of a movie, ‘Sorry Angel’ contains moments of piercing intelligence and heartbreaking beauty.”
IndieWire’s Eric Kohn wrote: “The most emotional and understated work from French director Christophe Honoré is a touching tribute to the art and culture of early ’90s France, charting creative obsessions young and old, and strikes a note that’s life-affirming and melancholic.”
However, Peter Bradshaw from The Guardian said “it is often poignant and humorous but also placid and complacent, with performances bordering on the self-regarding and even faintly insufferable.”
‘Cold War’ Also Debuts
Four years after his film “Ida” won the foreign-language Oscar, Paweł Pawlikowski’s film “Cold War” also debuted on Thursday, and The Telegraph’s Tim Robey declared: “By a distance, the best film in Cannes competition so far…” Another Twitter user agreed, writing, “Pawlikowski’s ‘Cold War’ the best feature of Cannes so far. Beautifully shot and performed and with the right amount of fatalism.”
Vulture’s Kyle Buchanan revealed that there was “lots of well-deserved praise for Cannes entry ‘Cold War,'” and TheWrap’s Steve Pond called it “ravishing” and “haunting” in his review.
See some more reactions to the movie below.
Cold War doesn’t waste a frame. Ida had more mystery and wonder, but this is a natural continuation, visually and thematically, for a fimmmaker obsessed with exploring the post-wwii fracturing of European identity. A concise treat. #cannes
— erickohn (@erickohn) May 11, 2018
Cold War: the first truly great film I’ve seen at Cannes this year. Delicate and forceful when it’s supposed to be, a tragic romance that reminds you why we find tragedy romantic.
— Charles Bramesco (@intothecrevasse) May 11, 2018
Having now seen Cold War I can report back that it is absolutely brilliant – a heartbreaking story, with astonishing performances and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack. I would recommend it to all. Cate Blanchett, it’s got my vote! ???????????? #cannes2018 @Festival_Cannes
— Margot James (@margot_james_mp) May 10, 2018
The buzz ahead of Cannes around Pawel Pawlikowski's 'Cold War' is strong. Have heard from a few people that it will be in contention for awards. Certainly looks beautiful and if it approaches 'Ida' we're in for a treat. pic.twitter.com/xANuF9htV5
— Andreas Wiseman (@AndreasWiseman) May 3, 2018
Cold War by Pawlikowski is superb, by some distance the best in the main competition thus far @IFI_Dub @Festival_Cannes pic.twitter.com/2zA289aNGO
— David O Mahony (@David_O_Mahony) May 11, 2018
Read original story Cannes Report, Day 3: Women Rule, ‘Cold War’ Hailed as ‘Best Film’ Yet At TheWrap...
On Thursday, Saban Films bought Gerard Butler’s “Keepers,” Sony Pictures Classics picked up the rights to Lebanese director Nadine Labaki’s “Capernaum,” and Jessica Chastain’s all-female thriller “355” landed a French distributor.
Two clear highlights from the film festival’s third day: “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler talking about how he loved working with women on his films, and Paweł Pawlikowski’s film “Cold War,” which received mostly glowing reviews. Many early viewers even called it the best film to come out of Cannes yet this year (so far).
Also Read: Cannes Report, Day 2: 'Rafiki' Makes History, 'Don Quixote' Scores Legal Victory
Films screening on Friday include “Ash Is Purest White” and Jean-Luc Godard’s “The Image Book,” the latter of which should get some buzz.
See below for highlights from Cannes, day three:
Saban Films Plays the Game
Saban Films picked up the North American rights to Gerard Butler’s “Keepers,” the distributor announced Thursday.
Kristoffer Nyholm directed the film which also stars Peter Mullan and Connor Swindells. The thriller is inspired by the Flannan Isle mystery where three lighthouse keepers arrive on an uninhabited island for a six-week shift but then discover something life-changing that isn’t theirs to keep. Soon, they have to battle paranoia and isolation to survive.
Saban Films has been at the forefront of the acquisitions game at festivals lately — at Sundance earlier this year, Saban picked up the rights to buzzy film “Lizzie,” which stars Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart.
Also Read: Terry Gilliam's Epically Troubled 'The Man Who Killed Don Quixote:' A Brief History
Sony Classics
Sony Classics Flips for “Capernaum”
On Thursday, Sony Pictures Classics acquired the North American and Latin American rights to Lebanese director Nadine Labaki’s “Capernaum,” which is set to premiere at Cannes next Thursday in competition.
The Lebanese director previously had two films, titled “Caramel” and “Where Do We Go Now?” premiere at the festival. “Where Do We Go Now?” won the Audience Award at the 2011 Toronto Film Festival and was also distributed by Sony Classics.
Labaki also wrote and also appears in “Capernaum,” which tells the story of a child who rebels against the life that’s been imposed on him and decides to bring a lawsuit against his parents.
Getty Images
Ryan Coogler’s Panel
“Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler took part in a panel on Thursday, one of the hottest tickets on the Croisette. Vulture senior editor Kyle Buchanan posted a thread on Twitter about the conversation — and the filmmaker’s comments about working with strong women were the talk of the town.
When interviewer Elvis Mitchell praised him for working with female cinematographers and female editors for all three of his films, which also include “Fruitvale Station” and “Creed,” Coogler said, “It’s not something to brag about. Honestly, for my first film, I was looking for the best cinematographer I could find. Rachel Morrison was that. She was the best d.p. we could get at the time, and I thought I was getting somebody amazing, but she turned out to be incredible.”
Also Read: Cannes Report, Day 1: 'Everybody Knows' Premieres, Cate Blanchett Shines on the Croisette
He also said that the women are “more important” than the men in Wakanda, and he would be into making a film just about the characters played by Lupita Nyong’o, Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett and Gurira.
“A lot of times, in comic books, it’s a little bit of tokenism: You’ve got one black person, you’ve got one woman that fights,” added Coogler. “I was fired up about that, and I didn’t want to blow the opportunity.”
Jessica Chastain’s All-Star ‘355’ Gets French Deal
In general, the topic of female empowerment seems to be the rage at this year’s festival. Cate Blanchett and the rest of the jury faced questions questions about #TimesUp and the number of films directed by women during a press conference on the first day. And on Thursday, Jessica Chastain’s all-star film “355” got French distribution from Snd.
The film is a female-led spy thriller that also stars Lupita Nyong’o, Marion Cotillard, Penelope Cruz and Fan Bingbing. Simon Kinberg (“X-Men; Dark Phoenix”) will direct.
“355” centers on the five top agents from organizations around the world uniting to stop a global syndicate from acquiring a weapon that could plunge an already unstable world into total chaos. They have to overcome cultural and political differences to form a bond and work together.
However, TheWrap’s Steve Pond reported that the Cannes Film Festival has had a dismal record of showcasing the work of female directors for decades. Over the first 71 years of Cannes, a paltry 4.3 percent of the competition films have been directed by women.
‘Sorry Angel’ Debuts to (Mostly) Glowing Reviews
Christophe Honoré has impressed most with his new film, “Sorry Angel,” which debuted at Cannes on Thursday. The film follows a male student from Britanny who has a love affair with a 39-year0old man. Vincent Lacoste, Pierre Deladonchamps and Denis Podalydes star.
Vanity Fair’s Richard Lawson wrote that ‘Sorry Angel” is a “rich and thoughtful romantic drama that is less about politics than it is about matters of the heart and body. A chewy, handsomely staged novel of a movie, ‘Sorry Angel’ contains moments of piercing intelligence and heartbreaking beauty.”
IndieWire’s Eric Kohn wrote: “The most emotional and understated work from French director Christophe Honoré is a touching tribute to the art and culture of early ’90s France, charting creative obsessions young and old, and strikes a note that’s life-affirming and melancholic.”
However, Peter Bradshaw from The Guardian said “it is often poignant and humorous but also placid and complacent, with performances bordering on the self-regarding and even faintly insufferable.”
‘Cold War’ Also Debuts
Four years after his film “Ida” won the foreign-language Oscar, Paweł Pawlikowski’s film “Cold War” also debuted on Thursday, and The Telegraph’s Tim Robey declared: “By a distance, the best film in Cannes competition so far…” Another Twitter user agreed, writing, “Pawlikowski’s ‘Cold War’ the best feature of Cannes so far. Beautifully shot and performed and with the right amount of fatalism.”
Vulture’s Kyle Buchanan revealed that there was “lots of well-deserved praise for Cannes entry ‘Cold War,'” and TheWrap’s Steve Pond called it “ravishing” and “haunting” in his review.
See some more reactions to the movie below.
Cold War doesn’t waste a frame. Ida had more mystery and wonder, but this is a natural continuation, visually and thematically, for a fimmmaker obsessed with exploring the post-wwii fracturing of European identity. A concise treat. #cannes
— erickohn (@erickohn) May 11, 2018
Cold War: the first truly great film I’ve seen at Cannes this year. Delicate and forceful when it’s supposed to be, a tragic romance that reminds you why we find tragedy romantic.
— Charles Bramesco (@intothecrevasse) May 11, 2018
Having now seen Cold War I can report back that it is absolutely brilliant – a heartbreaking story, with astonishing performances and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack. I would recommend it to all. Cate Blanchett, it’s got my vote! ???????????? #cannes2018 @Festival_Cannes
— Margot James (@margot_james_mp) May 10, 2018
The buzz ahead of Cannes around Pawel Pawlikowski's 'Cold War' is strong. Have heard from a few people that it will be in contention for awards. Certainly looks beautiful and if it approaches 'Ida' we're in for a treat. pic.twitter.com/xANuF9htV5
— Andreas Wiseman (@AndreasWiseman) May 3, 2018
Cold War by Pawlikowski is superb, by some distance the best in the main competition thus far @IFI_Dub @Festival_Cannes pic.twitter.com/2zA289aNGO
— David O Mahony (@David_O_Mahony) May 11, 2018
Read original story Cannes Report, Day 3: Women Rule, ‘Cold War’ Hailed as ‘Best Film’ Yet At TheWrap...
- 5/11/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Saban Films has picked up the North American rights to Gerard Butler’s “Keepers,” the distributor announced Thursday.
Kristoffer Nyholm directed the film which also stars Peter Mullan and Connor Swindells. The thriller was produced by Andy Evans, Ade Shannon and Sean Marley for Mad As Birds Films, Butler and Alan Siegel for G-base, and Jason Seagraves and Maurice Fadida.
Written by Joe Bone and Celyn Jones, “Keepers” is inspired by the Flannan Isle mystery where three lighthouse keepers arrive on an uninhabited island for a six-week shift but then discover something life-changing that isn’t theirs to keep. Soon, they have to battle paranoia and isolation to survive.
Also Read: Cannes Confirms 'Don Quixote' for Closing Night, Praises Court Win: 'Cinema Has Regained Its Rights'
“Gerard brings a charm and tact to the grittiness of this action-packed film,” said Saban Films CEO Bill Bromiley. “‘Keepers’ is full of tension, allure, and suspense. We absolutely love it.”
Phil Hunt and Compton Ross are executive producers alongside Brian Oliver of Cross Creek Pictures, Danielle Robinson for G-base and Mickey Gooch and D.G. Guyer of Kodiak Pictures.
Also Read: Kristen Stewart, Chloe Sevigny Crime Drama 'Lizzie' Picked Up by Saban Films
Kodiak Pictures financed the thriller with Head Gear and Creative Scotland, while Bill Bromiley and Jonathan Saba negotiated the deal for Saban Films, with CAA Media Finance negotiating on behalf of the filmmakers.
At the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, Saban Films bought Craig William Macneill’s “Lizzie,” which stars Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart.
Read original story Gerard Butler’s ‘Keepers’ Picked Up by Saban Films At TheWrap...
Kristoffer Nyholm directed the film which also stars Peter Mullan and Connor Swindells. The thriller was produced by Andy Evans, Ade Shannon and Sean Marley for Mad As Birds Films, Butler and Alan Siegel for G-base, and Jason Seagraves and Maurice Fadida.
Written by Joe Bone and Celyn Jones, “Keepers” is inspired by the Flannan Isle mystery where three lighthouse keepers arrive on an uninhabited island for a six-week shift but then discover something life-changing that isn’t theirs to keep. Soon, they have to battle paranoia and isolation to survive.
Also Read: Cannes Confirms 'Don Quixote' for Closing Night, Praises Court Win: 'Cinema Has Regained Its Rights'
“Gerard brings a charm and tact to the grittiness of this action-packed film,” said Saban Films CEO Bill Bromiley. “‘Keepers’ is full of tension, allure, and suspense. We absolutely love it.”
Phil Hunt and Compton Ross are executive producers alongside Brian Oliver of Cross Creek Pictures, Danielle Robinson for G-base and Mickey Gooch and D.G. Guyer of Kodiak Pictures.
Also Read: Kristen Stewart, Chloe Sevigny Crime Drama 'Lizzie' Picked Up by Saban Films
Kodiak Pictures financed the thriller with Head Gear and Creative Scotland, while Bill Bromiley and Jonathan Saba negotiated the deal for Saban Films, with CAA Media Finance negotiating on behalf of the filmmakers.
At the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, Saban Films bought Craig William Macneill’s “Lizzie,” which stars Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart.
Read original story Gerard Butler’s ‘Keepers’ Picked Up by Saban Films At TheWrap...
- 5/10/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Saban Films has acquired North American rights to the Gerard Butler thriller Keepers.
Directed by Kristoffer Nyholm, the film also stars Peter Mullan (Top of the Lake, Children of Men) and Connor Swindells.
Inspired by the true story dubbed the Flannan Isle mystery, Keepers revolves around three lighthouse keepers arriving on a remote, uninhabited island for a six-week shift who discover something potentially life-changing that isn’t theirs to keep. Soon the trio are locked in a tense battle for survival, fed by isolation and paranoia, as personal greed replaces loyalty. Joe Bone and Celyn Jones wrote the screenplay.
"Gerard brings...
Directed by Kristoffer Nyholm, the film also stars Peter Mullan (Top of the Lake, Children of Men) and Connor Swindells.
Inspired by the true story dubbed the Flannan Isle mystery, Keepers revolves around three lighthouse keepers arriving on a remote, uninhabited island for a six-week shift who discover something potentially life-changing that isn’t theirs to keep. Soon the trio are locked in a tense battle for survival, fed by isolation and paranoia, as personal greed replaces loyalty. Joe Bone and Celyn Jones wrote the screenplay.
"Gerard brings...
- 5/10/2018
- by Tatiana Siegel
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Saban Films has acquired North American rights to the Gerard Butler thriller <em>Keepers</em>.
Directed by Kristoffer Nyholm, the film also stars Peter Mullan (<em>Top of the Lake</em>, <em>Children of Men</em>) and Connor Swindells.
Inspired by the true story dubbed the Flannan Isle mystery, <em>Keepers</em> revolves around three lighthouse keepers arriving on a remote, uninhabited island for a six-week shift who discover something potentially life-changing that isn't theirs to keep. Soon the trio are locked in a tense battle for survival, fed by isolation and paranoia, as greed replaces loyalty. Joe Bone and Celyn Jones wrote the screenplay.
"Gerard brings a charm ...
Directed by Kristoffer Nyholm, the film also stars Peter Mullan (<em>Top of the Lake</em>, <em>Children of Men</em>) and Connor Swindells.
Inspired by the true story dubbed the Flannan Isle mystery, <em>Keepers</em> revolves around three lighthouse keepers arriving on a remote, uninhabited island for a six-week shift who discover something potentially life-changing that isn't theirs to keep. Soon the trio are locked in a tense battle for survival, fed by isolation and paranoia, as greed replaces loyalty. Joe Bone and Celyn Jones wrote the screenplay.
"Gerard brings a charm ...
- 5/10/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Thunderbird Releasing takes UK rights on Sara Colangelo’s Sundance hit.
UK sales outfit Protagonist Pictures has moved fast to tie up a UK deal on the newest title on its slate, Sara Colangelo’s Sundance hit The Kindergarten Teacher.
Thunderbird Releasing has picked up UK rights to the well-received Park City premiere, which stars Maggie Gyllenhaal and Gael García Bernal.
In the film, a remake of Nadav Lapid’s acclaimed 2014 feature, Gyllenhaal plays a teacher who becomes obsessed with a five-year-old child in her class whom she considers to be gifted, which spirals her onto a desperate path to nurture his talent.
Writer-director Sara Colangelo scooped Sundance’s best director prize following the film’s debut in the festival’s Us Dramatic programme.
Talia Kleinhendler and Osnat Handelsman Keren produced through Pie Films with Trudie Styler and Celine Rattray under their Maven Films banner, alongside Gyllenhaal.
The...
UK sales outfit Protagonist Pictures has moved fast to tie up a UK deal on the newest title on its slate, Sara Colangelo’s Sundance hit The Kindergarten Teacher.
Thunderbird Releasing has picked up UK rights to the well-received Park City premiere, which stars Maggie Gyllenhaal and Gael García Bernal.
In the film, a remake of Nadav Lapid’s acclaimed 2014 feature, Gyllenhaal plays a teacher who becomes obsessed with a five-year-old child in her class whom she considers to be gifted, which spirals her onto a desperate path to nurture his talent.
Writer-director Sara Colangelo scooped Sundance’s best director prize following the film’s debut in the festival’s Us Dramatic programme.
Talia Kleinhendler and Osnat Handelsman Keren produced through Pie Films with Trudie Styler and Celine Rattray under their Maven Films banner, alongside Gyllenhaal.
The...
- 2/18/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Sara Colangelo won best director in Park City for her 2nd feature.
UK sales outfit Protagonist Pictures has picked up international rights to the Maggie Gyllenhaal-starring The Kindergarten Teacher following the film’s buzzy Sundance premiere.
Gyllenhaal plays a kindergarten teacher who becomes obsessed with a five-year-old child in her class who she considers to be gifted, which spirals her onto a desperate path to nurture his talent. Gael García Bernal also stars in the feature, which is a remake of Nadav Lapid’s acclaimed 2014 Israeli film of the same name.
Writer-director Sara Colangelo scooped Sundance’s best director prize following the film’s debut in the festival’s Us Dramatic programme.
Talia Kleinhendler and Osnat Handelsman Keren produced through Pie Films with Trudie Styler and Celine Rattray under their Maven Films banner, alongside Gyllenhaal.
Wme is handling Us rights and a domestic deal is understood to be imminent.
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UK sales outfit Protagonist Pictures has picked up international rights to the Maggie Gyllenhaal-starring The Kindergarten Teacher following the film’s buzzy Sundance premiere.
Gyllenhaal plays a kindergarten teacher who becomes obsessed with a five-year-old child in her class who she considers to be gifted, which spirals her onto a desperate path to nurture his talent. Gael García Bernal also stars in the feature, which is a remake of Nadav Lapid’s acclaimed 2014 Israeli film of the same name.
Writer-director Sara Colangelo scooped Sundance’s best director prize following the film’s debut in the festival’s Us Dramatic programme.
Talia Kleinhendler and Osnat Handelsman Keren produced through Pie Films with Trudie Styler and Celine Rattray under their Maven Films banner, alongside Gyllenhaal.
Wme is handling Us rights and a domestic deal is understood to be imminent.
Protagonist CEO [link=nm...
- 2/16/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Protagonist closes key sale on Tiff premiere.
Clio Barnard’s highly anticipated third feature Dark River has been picked up for UK distribution by Arrow Films.
Protagonist Pictures is handling sales on the title, which is set to premiere at Toronto International Film Festival (Sept 7-17) in the Platform strand.
The deal was negotiated by Protagonist’s manager of international sales George Hamilton and Arrow Films’ acquisitions director Tom Stewart.
Written and directed by Barnard (The Arbor, The Selfish Giant) and inspired by Rose Tremain’s novel Trespass, the film stars Ruth Wilson, Mark Stanley and Sean Bean in the story of a woman who returns to her hometown for the first time in 15 years following the death of her father.
There, she encounters her older brother, a man she barely recognises after his long struggle to keep the family farm going while caring for their sick father.
It was produced by Barnard’s long-term producer...
Clio Barnard’s highly anticipated third feature Dark River has been picked up for UK distribution by Arrow Films.
Protagonist Pictures is handling sales on the title, which is set to premiere at Toronto International Film Festival (Sept 7-17) in the Platform strand.
The deal was negotiated by Protagonist’s manager of international sales George Hamilton and Arrow Films’ acquisitions director Tom Stewart.
Written and directed by Barnard (The Arbor, The Selfish Giant) and inspired by Rose Tremain’s novel Trespass, the film stars Ruth Wilson, Mark Stanley and Sean Bean in the story of a woman who returns to her hometown for the first time in 15 years following the death of her father.
There, she encounters her older brother, a man she barely recognises after his long struggle to keep the family farm going while caring for their sick father.
It was produced by Barnard’s long-term producer...
- 8/4/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
Us-set title gets sales deal before Directors’ Fortnight premiere.
London-based sales outfit Protagonist Pictures has boarded Chloé Zhao’s The Rider ahead of the film’s debut in Cannes Directors’ Fortnight next month.
Written and directed by Zhao, whose first feature Songs My Brothers Taught Me played in Directors’ Fortnight in 2015, the Us-set film follows a young cowboy who, once a rodeo star, suffers a tragic riding accident.
Non-professional actors Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau and Lane Scott star alongside Cat Clifford, who appeared in Songs My Brothers Taught Me.
Director Zhao met Brady, who is a professional cowboy, while working on her first feature, eventually writing the new film’s script based on his story.
The Rider
The film was produced by Zhao’s company Highwayman Films, with Bert Hamelinck and Sacha Ben Harroche of Caviar Films, and Mollye Asher. Caviar’s Michael Sagol and Jasper Thomlinson serve as executive producers.
Protagonist will launch...
London-based sales outfit Protagonist Pictures has boarded Chloé Zhao’s The Rider ahead of the film’s debut in Cannes Directors’ Fortnight next month.
Written and directed by Zhao, whose first feature Songs My Brothers Taught Me played in Directors’ Fortnight in 2015, the Us-set film follows a young cowboy who, once a rodeo star, suffers a tragic riding accident.
Non-professional actors Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau and Lane Scott star alongside Cat Clifford, who appeared in Songs My Brothers Taught Me.
Director Zhao met Brady, who is a professional cowboy, while working on her first feature, eventually writing the new film’s script based on his story.
The Rider
The film was produced by Zhao’s company Highwayman Films, with Bert Hamelinck and Sacha Ben Harroche of Caviar Films, and Mollye Asher. Caviar’s Michael Sagol and Jasper Thomlinson serve as executive producers.
Protagonist will launch...
- 4/26/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Rising British actor Connor Swindells has been cast alongside Gerard Butler and Peter Mullan in Keepers, the feature debut from The Killing's Kristoffer Nyholm. Head Gear and Kodiak Pictures are financing the project that's inspired by a true unsolved local mystery. This will be the first feature pic for up-and-comer Swindells, who has recently had roles in Monumental Pictures' Harlots for ITV and Hulu and Carnival's historical drama Jamestown for Sky. Brian…...
- 3/23/2017
- Deadline
Taboo, the drama series starring and executive produced by Tom Hardy, has been renewed for a second season by the BBC and FX.
The eight-episode first series was broadcast earlier this year on BBC One in the UK and FX in the Us.
Set in 1814, Hardy stars in the series as a man who, believed long dead, returns home from Africa to London to inherit the remnants of his father’s shipping empire. The cast also included Oona Chaplin, Jonathan Pryce and David Hayman.
Taboo was created by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) with Tom Hardy and Chips Hardy. Season one was produced by Hardy, Son & Baker and Scott Free.
Ridley Scott was an executive producer under his banner Scott Free Films and will reprise his role for the second series.
Anders Engström and Kristoffer Nyholm were directors on the first series, which also sold...
The eight-episode first series was broadcast earlier this year on BBC One in the UK and FX in the Us.
Set in 1814, Hardy stars in the series as a man who, believed long dead, returns home from Africa to London to inherit the remnants of his father’s shipping empire. The cast also included Oona Chaplin, Jonathan Pryce and David Hayman.
Taboo was created by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) with Tom Hardy and Chips Hardy. Season one was produced by Hardy, Son & Baker and Scott Free.
Ridley Scott was an executive producer under his banner Scott Free Films and will reprise his role for the second series.
Anders Engström and Kristoffer Nyholm were directors on the first series, which also sold...
- 3/8/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
Period drama is currently airing in the UK and Us.
Taboo, the eight-part TV drama series currently playing on BBC One in the UK and FX in the Us, has sold to multiple international territories.
The deals include: HBO for Spain, Nordic territories and Eastern Europe; AMC for Portugal; TV1000/Viasat for Russia and Cis region; Cosmote in Greece; Digiturk in Turkey; and Fox Network Group Latin America for the Americas and the Caribbean.
Set in 1814, Hardy stars in the series as a man who, believed long dead, returns home from Africa to London to inherit the remnants of his father’s shipping empire.
Taboo was created by Tom Hardy and Dean Baker for their outfit Hard, Son & Baker, along with Steve Knight and Timothy Bricknell.
Four episodes were directed by Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing) and the remaining four were directed by Anders Engström (Wallander). Ridley Scott and Kate Crowe were executive producers for Scott Free London...
Taboo, the eight-part TV drama series currently playing on BBC One in the UK and FX in the Us, has sold to multiple international territories.
The deals include: HBO for Spain, Nordic territories and Eastern Europe; AMC for Portugal; TV1000/Viasat for Russia and Cis region; Cosmote in Greece; Digiturk in Turkey; and Fox Network Group Latin America for the Americas and the Caribbean.
Set in 1814, Hardy stars in the series as a man who, believed long dead, returns home from Africa to London to inherit the remnants of his father’s shipping empire.
Taboo was created by Tom Hardy and Dean Baker for their outfit Hard, Son & Baker, along with Steve Knight and Timothy Bricknell.
Four episodes were directed by Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing) and the remaining four were directed by Anders Engström (Wallander). Ridley Scott and Kate Crowe were executive producers for Scott Free London...
- 1/17/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
Period drama is currently airing in the UK and Us.
Taboo, the eight-part TV drama series currently playing on BBC One in the UK and FX in the Us, has sold to multiple international territories.
The deals include: HBO for Spain, Nordic territories and Eastern Europe; AMC for Portugal; TV1000/Viasat for Russia and Cis region; Cosmote in Greece; Digiturk in Turkey; and Fox Network Group Latin America for the Americas and the Caribbean.
Set in 1814, Hardy stars in the series as a man who, believed long dead, returns home from Africa to London to inherit the remnants of his father’s shipping empire.
Taboo was created by Tom Hardy and Dean Baker for their outfit Hard, Son & Baker, along with Steve Knight and Timothy Bricknell.
Four episodes were directed by Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing) and the remaining four were directed by Anders Engström (Wallander). Ridley Scott and Kate Crowe were executive producers for Scott Free London...
Taboo, the eight-part TV drama series currently playing on BBC One in the UK and FX in the Us, has sold to multiple international territories.
The deals include: HBO for Spain, Nordic territories and Eastern Europe; AMC for Portugal; TV1000/Viasat for Russia and Cis region; Cosmote in Greece; Digiturk in Turkey; and Fox Network Group Latin America for the Americas and the Caribbean.
Set in 1814, Hardy stars in the series as a man who, believed long dead, returns home from Africa to London to inherit the remnants of his father’s shipping empire.
Taboo was created by Tom Hardy and Dean Baker for their outfit Hard, Son & Baker, along with Steve Knight and Timothy Bricknell.
Four episodes were directed by Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing) and the remaining four were directed by Anders Engström (Wallander). Ridley Scott and Kate Crowe were executive producers for Scott Free London...
- 1/17/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
- 1/10/2017
- by Clarence Moye
- AwardsDaily.com
Three episodes were provided prior to broadcast
The brainchild of frequent collaborators Steven Knight and Tom Hardy, Taboo might just be the fraternal twin of the pair’s Peaky Blinders, which was just renewed for a fourth and fifth season. With parental guidance from Chips Hardy, Tom’s father, who’s also credited as a series creator, and the big name draw of executive producer Ridley Scott, one mustn’t strain themselves when searching for motivation to tune in for the premiere this coming Tuesday.
The show is set in 1814 London, in the thick of the War of 1812 between Great Britain/Canada and the “15 United States of America.” The East India Trading Company, whose tyrannical depiction in the series ignited a bit of controversy prior to the show’s release, are attempting to monopolize trading routes on both coasts of America. Standing in their way is Nootka Sound, an...
The brainchild of frequent collaborators Steven Knight and Tom Hardy, Taboo might just be the fraternal twin of the pair’s Peaky Blinders, which was just renewed for a fourth and fifth season. With parental guidance from Chips Hardy, Tom’s father, who’s also credited as a series creator, and the big name draw of executive producer Ridley Scott, one mustn’t strain themselves when searching for motivation to tune in for the premiere this coming Tuesday.
The show is set in 1814 London, in the thick of the War of 1812 between Great Britain/Canada and the “15 United States of America.” The East India Trading Company, whose tyrannical depiction in the series ignited a bit of controversy prior to the show’s release, are attempting to monopolize trading routes on both coasts of America. Standing in their way is Nootka Sound, an...
- 1/8/2017
- by Joseph Falcone
- We Got This Covered
Last year, moviegoers found themselves awash with Tom Hardy movies – from The Revenant to Legend to Mad Max: Fury Road – but in 2017, the reputable Brit will be circling back to the small-screen for Taboo, FX’s upcoming miniseries in which he plays James Keziah Delaney.
Having hatched the eight-part period yarn alongside his father Chips, Tom Hardy is very much the driving force behind Taboo, and up above you’ll get a new, extended peek at the thesp in action. Indeed, if last week’s trailer outlined Delaney’s quest for revenge, this clip gives us a sense of Hardy’s brooding intensity as the swashbuckling adventurer. Described as a man who has been to the ends of the Earth, only to come back irrevocably changed, the character of James Keziah Delaney appears to fit right into Hardy’s wheelhouse, and here we get to see Delaney confront Helga (Franka Potente) in the local brothel.
Having hatched the eight-part period yarn alongside his father Chips, Tom Hardy is very much the driving force behind Taboo, and up above you’ll get a new, extended peek at the thesp in action. Indeed, if last week’s trailer outlined Delaney’s quest for revenge, this clip gives us a sense of Hardy’s brooding intensity as the swashbuckling adventurer. Described as a man who has been to the ends of the Earth, only to come back irrevocably changed, the character of James Keziah Delaney appears to fit right into Hardy’s wheelhouse, and here we get to see Delaney confront Helga (Franka Potente) in the local brothel.
- 12/29/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Before Tom Hardy fans see the actor in Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” they can check him out in the upcoming miniseries “Taboo.” FX released four new promos to give viewers another sneak peek at the drama premiering early 2017.
Created by Hardy, his father Chips Hardy and Steven Knight, the eight-episode series is set in 1814 and follows James Keziah Delaney (Hardy), an adventurer who returns to London from Africa long after he’s believed to be dead. Wishing to inherit his father’s shipping empire and rebuild his life, he discovers the true nature of their legacy left behind and finds himself facing off against the East India Company.
The four new clips are titled “Little Men,” “The Prestige,” “Evil” and “Dear James,” each taking a look at Hardy and additional cast members.
“I know the evil that you do, because I was once part of it,” says Hardy in one of the teasers.
Created by Hardy, his father Chips Hardy and Steven Knight, the eight-episode series is set in 1814 and follows James Keziah Delaney (Hardy), an adventurer who returns to London from Africa long after he’s believed to be dead. Wishing to inherit his father’s shipping empire and rebuild his life, he discovers the true nature of their legacy left behind and finds himself facing off against the East India Company.
The four new clips are titled “Little Men,” “The Prestige,” “Evil” and “Dear James,” each taking a look at Hardy and additional cast members.
“I know the evil that you do, because I was once part of it,” says Hardy in one of the teasers.
- 11/30/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Whether it’s the formidable Bane or Charles Bronson (real name Michael Gordon Peterson), throughout the course of his stellar career, Tom Hardy has developed a knack for characters that are as dark as they are fiercely intense. Last year, for instance, his fiery, yet understated performance as Max Rockatansky was enough to leave even Immortan Joe quaking in his boots, and Tom Hardy fans will soon be turning their gaze toward Taboo, FX’s upcoming miniseries that places the British actor in the grubby boots of swashbuckling adventurer, James Keziah Delaney.
From the character description alone, we know that Delaney is “a man who has been to the ends of the earth and comes back irrevocably changed,” but thanks to today’s deluge of Taboo promos, we get to see a glimpse of Hardy’s scenery-chewing role. Set in 1814, here we see James Keziah Delaney return home to London...
From the character description alone, we know that Delaney is “a man who has been to the ends of the earth and comes back irrevocably changed,” but thanks to today’s deluge of Taboo promos, we get to see a glimpse of Hardy’s scenery-chewing role. Set in 1814, here we see James Keziah Delaney return home to London...
- 11/29/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Exclusive: Lady Macbeth, Finding Your Feet also among movies to ink key distribution pacts.
Protagonist Pictures has concluded a string of key deals in the aftermath of the Afm in Los Angeles on titles including Keepers, Finding Your Feet, Lady Macbeth and Trespass Against Us.
In high demand among buyers was psychological thriller Keepers directed by The Killing’s Kristoffer Nyholm and set to star Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan and Joe Alwyn.
The project, fully financed by Cross Creek Pictures, sold to Universum (Germany & Switzerland), Bravos (China & Hong Kong), Notorious (Italy), California Filmes (Latin America) Blitz (Former Yugo), Tanweer (Indonesia, Greece, Malaysia & Turkey) and PVR (India).
Deals also closed with Shoval Film (Israel), Breeze (Korea), Front Row Entertainment (Middle East), Viva Entertainment Group (Philippines), Monolith (Poland), Nos Lusomundo (Portugal), Shaw Renters (Singapore) and Cai Chang International (Taiwan) with Fox International Channels picking up Asia Ptv rights.
The film is due to commence shooting in the UK early...
Protagonist Pictures has concluded a string of key deals in the aftermath of the Afm in Los Angeles on titles including Keepers, Finding Your Feet, Lady Macbeth and Trespass Against Us.
In high demand among buyers was psychological thriller Keepers directed by The Killing’s Kristoffer Nyholm and set to star Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan and Joe Alwyn.
The project, fully financed by Cross Creek Pictures, sold to Universum (Germany & Switzerland), Bravos (China & Hong Kong), Notorious (Italy), California Filmes (Latin America) Blitz (Former Yugo), Tanweer (Indonesia, Greece, Malaysia & Turkey) and PVR (India).
Deals also closed with Shoval Film (Israel), Breeze (Korea), Front Row Entertainment (Middle East), Viva Entertainment Group (Philippines), Monolith (Poland), Nos Lusomundo (Portugal), Shaw Renters (Singapore) and Cai Chang International (Taiwan) with Fox International Channels picking up Asia Ptv rights.
The film is due to commence shooting in the UK early...
- 11/22/2016
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
As the key creative mind behind Peaky Blinders, it’s little wonder why FX quickly commissioned Steven Knight’s new, eight-part miniseries Taboo without a moment’s hesitation.
Hatched alongside Mad Max: Fury Road star Tom Hardy and his father, Chips Hardy, the British period drama takes place during the 19th century, where Hardy – Tom, not Chip – will assume the role of swashbuckling adventurer, James Keziah Delaney.
With the pedigree of Knight behind the scenes, not to mention the fact that Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing, The Enfield Haunting) is on board to helm the first four episodes, there’s a crackle of excitement swirling around Taboo, and budding viewers can now look forward to the series premiering on January 10. Word comes hand-in-hand with the show’s key art, which you can find embedded below.
If Tom Hardy is one of the key creative driving forces behind Taboo, the Steven Knight and Co.
Hatched alongside Mad Max: Fury Road star Tom Hardy and his father, Chips Hardy, the British period drama takes place during the 19th century, where Hardy – Tom, not Chip – will assume the role of swashbuckling adventurer, James Keziah Delaney.
With the pedigree of Knight behind the scenes, not to mention the fact that Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing, The Enfield Haunting) is on board to helm the first four episodes, there’s a crackle of excitement swirling around Taboo, and budding viewers can now look forward to the series premiering on January 10. Word comes hand-in-hand with the show’s key art, which you can find embedded below.
If Tom Hardy is one of the key creative driving forces behind Taboo, the Steven Knight and Co.
- 11/15/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Keepers, a new psychological horror movie revolving around a trio of lonesome Scottish lighthouse workers, has located its primary cast in Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan and Joe Alwyn.
First reported by Deadline, Danish filmmaker Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing, Taboo) has been appointed at the helm, and we understand that a UK shoot in early 2017 is already in the cards.
Evoking comparisons to John Carpenter movies of old, Keepers is pitched as a bleak horror-thriller that chronicles the story of three lighthouse managers: Thomas (Mullan), James (Butler) and Donald (Alwyn). Checking in for another six-week stint on the bitter-cold Scottish coast, Nyholm’s thriller taps into feelings of paranoia and frustration that so often go hand-in-hand with isolation. This, coupled with the fact that the aforementioned trio only have each other for company, tees up a complex dynamic as they encounter “something unexpected and potentially life-changing.”
On an uninhabited island 20 miles from the rugged Scottish coast,...
First reported by Deadline, Danish filmmaker Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing, Taboo) has been appointed at the helm, and we understand that a UK shoot in early 2017 is already in the cards.
Evoking comparisons to John Carpenter movies of old, Keepers is pitched as a bleak horror-thriller that chronicles the story of three lighthouse managers: Thomas (Mullan), James (Butler) and Donald (Alwyn). Checking in for another six-week stint on the bitter-cold Scottish coast, Nyholm’s thriller taps into feelings of paranoia and frustration that so often go hand-in-hand with isolation. This, coupled with the fact that the aforementioned trio only have each other for company, tees up a complex dynamic as they encounter “something unexpected and potentially life-changing.”
On an uninhabited island 20 miles from the rugged Scottish coast,...
- 10/31/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan and Joe Alwyn are to head the cast of psychological thriller Keepers - to be shot in the UK early next year.
They will play a trio of lighthouse keepers pitted against each other on a remote Scottish island in the film, directed by TV director Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing, The Enfield Haunting) and written by Celyn Jones, who previously co-wrote Set Fire To The Stars, and Joe Bone.
The action, inspired by a true incident, takes place on an uninhabited island, where three lighthouse keepers arrive for their six-week shift.
On an uninhabited island 20 miles from the rugged Scottish coast, three lighthouse keepers arrive for their six week shift. As Thomas (Mullan), James (Butler) and Donald (Alwyn) settle into their usual, solitary routines - they stumble upon something that isn’t theirs to keep. Where did it come from? Who does it belong to? A boat.
They will play a trio of lighthouse keepers pitted against each other on a remote Scottish island in the film, directed by TV director Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing, The Enfield Haunting) and written by Celyn Jones, who previously co-wrote Set Fire To The Stars, and Joe Bone.
The action, inspired by a true incident, takes place on an uninhabited island, where three lighthouse keepers arrive for their six-week shift.
On an uninhabited island 20 miles from the rugged Scottish coast, three lighthouse keepers arrive for their six week shift. As Thomas (Mullan), James (Butler) and Donald (Alwyn) settle into their usual, solitary routines - they stumble upon something that isn’t theirs to keep. Where did it come from? Who does it belong to? A boat.
- 10/31/2016
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Gerard Butler is having a busy few weeks. Fresh from joining Angels Has Fallen, the third in Millennium Films' action franchise, the actor is now heading to the seas of Scotland for Keepers alongside Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk breakout Joe Alwyn. The psychological thriller, to be directed by award-winning Danish director Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing, The Enfield Haunting, Taboo) will see Butler play one of a trio of lighthouse keepers pitted together on a remote island off the Scottish coast. Peter Mullan (Trainspotting) will also star in the film, inspired by a true unsolved local mystery and written
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- 10/31/2016
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cross Creek Pictures is fully financing Keepers, a psychological thriller to be helmed by The Killing‘s Kristoffer Nyholm in his feature debut. Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan and up-and-comer Joe Alwyn (Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk) have now boarded the project that’s inspired by a true unsolved local mystery. Mad As Birds is producing with an eye towards an early 2017 UK shoot. Protagonist Pictures will introduce to buyers at the Afm this week. The action is set on an…...
- 10/31/2016
- Deadline
Protagonist Pictures will introduce the project to buyers at the Afm.
Gerard Butler (300), former Screen Star of Tomorrow Joe Alwyn (Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk) and Peter Mullan (Tyrannosaur) will lead Danish director Kristoffer Nyholm’s (The Killing) psychological thriller Keepers.
Sales agent Protagonist Pictures has boarded the project and will introduce to buyers at this week’s American Film Market (Afm) in Santa Monica.
Cross Creek Pictures (Hacksaw Ridge) is fully financing the film, which is set for an early 2017 shoot in the UK.
Andy Evans, Ade Shannon and Sean Marley are producing for Wales-based outfit Mad as Birds with Alan Siegel for G-base, Brian Oliver for Cross Creek and star Butler. Jason Seagraves will exec produce and Reg Poerscout-Edgerton will co-produce and is casting.
Set on an uninhabited island off the Scottish coast, the film follows three lighthouse keepers (Butler, Alwyn, Mullan) who arrive for their six week shifts. As they settle...
Gerard Butler (300), former Screen Star of Tomorrow Joe Alwyn (Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk) and Peter Mullan (Tyrannosaur) will lead Danish director Kristoffer Nyholm’s (The Killing) psychological thriller Keepers.
Sales agent Protagonist Pictures has boarded the project and will introduce to buyers at this week’s American Film Market (Afm) in Santa Monica.
Cross Creek Pictures (Hacksaw Ridge) is fully financing the film, which is set for an early 2017 shoot in the UK.
Andy Evans, Ade Shannon and Sean Marley are producing for Wales-based outfit Mad as Birds with Alan Siegel for G-base, Brian Oliver for Cross Creek and star Butler. Jason Seagraves will exec produce and Reg Poerscout-Edgerton will co-produce and is casting.
Set on an uninhabited island off the Scottish coast, the film follows three lighthouse keepers (Butler, Alwyn, Mullan) who arrive for their six week shifts. As they settle...
- 10/31/2016
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman) tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
Three seasons into its run and with a host of prestigious awards already to its name, Peaky Blinders has fast carved out an audience of its own since its bow in 2013, thanks in large part to a cracking cast and that wonderful visual style. Imagine our excitement, then, now that series creator and showrunner Steven Knight is quietly packaging a new TV series for FX by the name of Taboo.
Similar to Blinders, Knight’s latest venture is a period drama by nature, this time rolling back the years to the 19th century to focus on one James Keziah Delaney – played here by a feral Tom Hardy, who has worked with Knight before thanks to Peaky Blinders and Locke. Pitched as an eight-part miniseries, Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing, The Enfield Haunting) is on board to direct the first half of Taboo, which will mine inspiration from a script penned by...
Similar to Blinders, Knight’s latest venture is a period drama by nature, this time rolling back the years to the 19th century to focus on one James Keziah Delaney – played here by a feral Tom Hardy, who has worked with Knight before thanks to Peaky Blinders and Locke. Pitched as an eight-part miniseries, Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing, The Enfield Haunting) is on board to direct the first half of Taboo, which will mine inspiration from a script penned by...
- 9/22/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
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