Wednesday 30 June 2021

Jolt - Official Trailer Starring Kate Beckinsale, Bobby Cannavale, Jai Courtney, Laverne Cox, David Bradley,


Directed by Tanya Wexler

Starring Kate Beckinsale, Bobby Cannavale, Jai Courtney, Laverne Cox, David Bradley,

Ori Pfeffer, with Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci

Lindy is a beautiful, sardonically-funny woman with a painful secret: Due to a lifelong, rare neurological disorder, she experiences sporadic rage-filled, murderous impulses that can only be stopped when she shocks herself with a special electrode device. Unable to find love and connection in a world that fears her bizarre condition, she finally trusts a man long enough to fall in love, only to find him murdered the next day. Heartbroken and enraged, she embarks on a revenge-filled mission to find his killer, while also being pursued by the police as the crime’s prime suspect.

91 Minutes | Rated R

Tuesday 29 June 2021

The Champion of Auschwitz - The incredible true story of the boxing champ who fought for his life in Auschwitz

 


The Champion of Auschwitz tells the unknown story of one of the first inmates of camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, prisoner number #77. During his 3-year imprisonment in the camp, Tadeusz "Teddy" Pietrzykowski fought over 40 victorious duels, becoming a symbol of hope for victory over Nazi terror. His on-screen history has been documented in detail based on archival statements of former prisoners of Auschwitz and the memories of the boxer himself.
 
It is 1940. The first transport of prisoners arrives at the newly created concentration camp Auschwitz. One of them is Tadeusz “Teddy” Pietrzykowski, pre-war boxing champion of Warsaw. The camp officers force him to fight in the ring for his and other prisoners’ lives. However, his every win strengthens the hope that Nazis are not invincible. Auschwitz officers notice the growing resistance. The confrontation with the authorities of the camp becomes inevitable.

The Champion of Auschwitz will be available in UK/EIRE Cinemas from 3rd September

Sunday 27 June 2021

COMPETITION: Win The Dark and the Wicked on Blu-ray



The Dark and the Wicked - Released on Blu-ray and DVD from 5th July

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 2 copies on Blu-ray to give away.

Synopsis: 
FROM THE director of the renowned, hit horror The Strangers, Bryan Bertino, comes his latest critically acclaimed feature The Dark and The Wicked, which makes its UK Blu-ray debut from Acorn Media International in conjunction with Shudder, following its success on the streaming service. This the first of many exciting Shudder titles Acorn will be releasing on physical formats this year.
 
Bertino has been garnering huge international praise and has been lauded by Esquire as ‘There’s no filmmaker working today more adept at generating scares via the sudden appearance of shadowy background figures’. His latest film is an extremely disturbing, tense, atmospheric chiller.
 
The Dark and The Wicked features a stellar cast that sees The Umbrella Academy’s breakout star Marin Ireland (The Irishman) and Fear the Walking Dead’s Michael Abbott Jr. as siblings who must return to the family home to say their goodbyes to their dying father, but are met with a situation beyond their wildest nightmares. The film will be released on Blu-ray, DVD and on digital to download and keep on 5 July 2021.
 
On a secluded farm, a father (Michael Zagst – Divine Access) is bedridden and fighting through his final breaths while his wife slowly succumbs to overwhelming grief. Siblings Louise (Marin Ireland) and Michael (Michael Abbott Jr.) return home to help, but it doesn’t take long for them to see that something’s terribly wrong with their mother (Julie Oliver-Touchstone – Preacher) —something more than her heavy sorrow. Gradually, they begin to suffer a darkness similar to their mother’s, marked by waking nightmares and a growing sense that an evil entity is taking over their family.
 
The Dark and the Wicked will jangle your nerves and either keep you on the edge of your sofa… or running for safety behind it.

Pre-Order from Amazon at https://amzn.to/3A64go3

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1. Closing date 12-07-21
2. No alternative prize is available
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COMPETITION: Win King Otto on DVD


King Otto   - Released on DVD from 5th July

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies to give away.

Synopsis: 
In the summer of 2004, the world looked on in disbelief as Greece’s National Football Team, a country that had never won a single match or even scored a goal in a major tournament, took down the giants of world football to become the unlikeliest of European Champions. The architect behind this unprecedented triumph was legendary German football coach ‘King’ Otto Rehhagel.

After accomplishing every major success in Germany, he made the bold decision to leave all he knew behind and work in a foreign country with the underachieving Greek National Team. This is the story of how these two contrasting cultures came together to speak the same language and write a new chapter of Greek mythology.

King Otto is a heart warming and inspiring new film from director Christopher André Marks, that takes us back to this historic football moment where we relive the miracle first hand as told by those who lived it. It arrives on UK DVD and digital on 5 July 2021 from 101 Films.

A rousing, emotional tale of passion, hope and the power of football to unite.

For your chance to win just answer the question below.

COMPETITION CLOSED


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1. Closing date 12-07-21
2. No alternative prize is available
3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.
4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.
5. Entries that come directly from other websites will not be accepted.

The Schwarzschild Radius | A Short Sci-Fi Film

 


An astronaut delivers one last message as he approaches a black hole. 

Directed by Peter Majarich

Starring Govinda Roser

Music by Musicbed. Eclipse — Future of Forestry.

Shot on Xiaomi Mi11. 

http://instagram.com/petemajarich

Friday 25 June 2021

Halloween Kills - Official Trailer - In cinemas October 15


In 2018, David Gordon Green’s Halloween, starring icon Jamie Lee Curtis, killed at the box office, earning more than $250 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing chapter in the four-decade franchise and setting a new record for the biggest opening weekend in history for a horror film starring a woman. 

And the Halloween night when Michael Myers returned isn’t over yet. 

Minutes after Laurie Strode (Curtis), her daughter Karen (Judy Greer) and granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) left masked monster Michael Myers caged and burning in Laurie’s basement, Laurie is rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, believing she finally killed her lifelong tormentor. 

But when Michael manages to free himself from Laurie’s trap, his ritual bloodbath resumes. As Laurie fights her pain and prepares to defend herself against him, she inspires all of Haddonfield to rise up against their unstoppable monster. 

The Strode women join a group of other survivors of Michael’s first rampage who decide to take matters into their own hands, forming a vigilante mob that sets out to hunt Michael down, once and for all. 

Evil dies tonight. 

Halloween Kills, coming to UK cinemas October 15.

Katharine Isabelle stars in 'The Green Sea' an enchantingly dark fantasy drama on digital 5 July 2021

 

Get swept away to The Green Sea, an enchantingly dark fantasy drama from writer/director Randal Plunkett (Out There), where nothing is quite what it seems.

This thrilling new feature, set for its UK premiere on 5 July from Reel To Reel Films, stars Canadian scream queen Katharine Isabelle (Ginger Snaps, American Mary, Hannibal) as an American writer living a solitary life in the remote Irish countryside… but why is she there and who or what is she trying to escape from?

When a car accident leads to a chance encounter with a young teenage girl, known only as “Kid” played by rising star Hazel Doupe (Ripper Street, Smother, Float Like A Butterfly), things begin to get stranger and stranger and both their lives are about to change forever. Offering the lost teen a place to stay, the pair strike up an unlikely friendship - can Simone protect her from the nefarious Collector who seems to be searching for Kid, and who really is this mysterious girl?

Ride the waves of mystery of The Green Sea, an intriguing fantasy thriller out on digital 5 July 2021


Dirt Music - Trailer - Starring Kelly Macdonald, Garrett Hedlund & David Wenham

 

Adapted by Gregor Jordan from Tim Winton's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, the film features an incredible cast including leading performances from Kelly Macdonald (Line of Duty), Garrett Hedlund (Tron: Legacy) & David Wenham (The Lord of the Rings).

Dirt Music follows Georgie (Kelly Macdonald) who's barely holding it together these days without a drink. Once a nurse, now she’s trapped in White Point with local crayfish baron, Jim Buckridge (David Wenham) and his two sons. One hazy night she sees the lone figure of Lu Fox (Garrett Hedlund) appear in the mists of the bay. A long time ago he was a dirt musician, but now he survives as a poacher - an unwise choice given Jim’s iron-grip on the local fishing trade. Georgie is instantly drawn to Lu, and the pair begin an intense affair. What Georgie doesn’t realise is that the Foxes and the Buckridges have a long, murky history which just might rise to the surface.

Dirt Music will be available on Digital Download from 19th July


Thursday 24 June 2021

Out Of Death - Trailer - Starring Bruce Willis and Jaime King

Directed by Mike Burns, who makes his feature film debut, Out of Death stars the legendary action icon Bruce Willis (Die Hard), Jaime King (Sin City, My Bloody Valentine) and Lala Kent (Hard Kill, Vault).

Still grieving the untimely death of her father, photojournalist Shannon Mathers (Jamie King) spreads his ashes in the woods when she witnesses a cop (Lala Kent) shooting and killing an unarmed henchman during a drug deal. She captures the whole scene on her camera before being discovered. Shot at, scared, helpless and on the run, she races her way through the woods with no recognition of her location.

Distracted by the violent noise of the attack, Jack Harris (Bruce Willis) a newly retired police officer who is relaxing at his cabin, saves Shannon just in time and the two narrowly escape into the woods. Not sure of whom she can trust, as more dirty cops arrive to help hunt her down, including the brutal town sheriff Hank Rivers (Michael Sirow), she decides to rely on Jack, her only real chance to fight back the corrupt police and bring it to justice.

Coming to Digital Download from August 2nd & DVD from October 4th

William Shatner, Christopher Lloyd and Jean Smart are joyriding geriatrics in 'Senior Moment' on digital 28 June 2021


Take some time out for a Senior Moment, a hilarious film starring Hollywood heavyweights William Shatner, Christopher Lloyd and Jean Smart as a group of feisty old-timers, who are anything but grown-up. This comedy caper will sweep you away to sunny Florida for a raucous romp and arrives on UK shores on 28 June for its digital release from 101 Films.

Retired NASA test pilot Victor (Shatner – Star Trek, The Man From U.N.C.L.E.) and best friend Sal (Lloyd – Back To The Future, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest), love nothing more than causing chaos by joyriding Victor’s vintage convertible around their home town of Palm Springs. When Victor is caught speeding, he loses his precious driving licence and is forced to use public transport…his worst nightmare…but could it be fate? When he has a chance encounter with the friendly and charitable Caroline (Jean Smart – Frasier, Mare Of Easttown), he enlists Sal’s help with his attempts to win over her affection, but Victor has been alone for a long time and his prickliness is enough to put any woman off…

With his sights set on Caroline, Victor must curb his reckless impulses and learn to enjoy a quieter life – will he manage to woo the woman of his dreams and win back his other love, his licence to drive again? 

Tuesday 22 June 2021

Black Medicine - Releases July 12

 


Starring Amybeth McNulty (Stranger Things, Anne with an E), Orla Brady (Fringe, American Horror Story) and Antonia Campbell-Hughes (Kelly + Victor), Black Medicine is a suspenseful new thriller, written and directed by Screen International Star of Tomorrow 2020 winner Colum Eastwood.

Synopsis

Set in the heart of the Irish crime underbelly, Black Medicine follows Jo (Hughes), a black-market medic who carries out illegal operations for the criminal underworld. When she gives refuge to a young girl (McNulty), she must choose between breaking her medical oath or crossing her ruthless employers.

Signature Entertainment presents Black Medicine on Digital Platforms 12th July.

COMPETITION: Win Sneakers on Blu-ray



Sneakers  - Released on Blu-ray from 5th July

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies to give away.

Synopsis: 
The much-loved 1992 hit Sneakers comes back to Blu-ray with a brand new special edition on 28th June, marking the first release for Film Stories' new label.

Working in conjunction with Plumeria Pictures, the films are hand-picked, and as Simon Brew (editor of Film Stories magazine and host of the Film Stories podcast) argues: “It’s hard to think of a finer ensemble suspense caper from the 1990s. It’s just the kind of film that deserves to be seen again and again”.

Previously out of print on Blu-ray in the UK, Sneakers stars Robert Redford, Dan Aykroyd, Ben Kingsley, Mary McDonnell, River Phoenix, Sidney Poitier and David Strathairn. Written by Phil Alden Robinson, Lawrence Lasker and War Games scribe Walter F Parkes, it’s also one of the few films Robinson directed, who's best known for the all-time classic Field Of Dreams.

The Blu-ray includes an exclusive brand new video interview with Phil Alden Robinson diving into the making of the film. It also features two brand new commentary tracks, one with Film Stories editor Simon Brew and Sneakers superfan James Moran (Severance, Cockneys vs Zombies), and another by film critic Priscilla Page.

Sneakers will be available on Blu-ray from 5th July exclusively on Film Stories and is available to pre-order now

For your chance to win just answer the question below.

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1. Closing date 05-07-21
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Monday 21 June 2021

COMPETITION: Win Cops and Robbers on DVD


Cops and Robbers - Released on DVD from 28th June

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies on DVD to give away.

Synopsis: 
In this slick action-thriller, a hostage negotiator plays a high stakes game of cat and mouse with a cornered bank robber. As the two men learn each other's identity, they realise they have a shared past, with scores and grudges to be settled.

Cops and Robbers stars action legend Michael Jai White (Arrow, The Dark Knight), Tom Berenger (Inception, Platoon) and former UFC champion, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson (The A-Team, Boss Level).

Dazzler Media presents Cops and Robbers on DVD & Digital from 28th June

Pre-order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zKE16b

For your chance to win just answer the question below.

COMPETITION CLOSED


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1. Closing date 05-07-21
2. No alternative prize is available
3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.
4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.
5. Entries that come directly from other websites will not be accepted.

Friday 18 June 2021

Giddy Stratospheres - Trailer - Starring Jamal Franklin and Laura Jean Marsh


GIDDY STRATOSPHERES follows Daniel (Jamal Franklin) and Lara (Laura Jean Marsh), indie-kid soul mates in the centre of the storm of guitars and broken glass that was the 00's indie music scene. Beautiful, mischievous, dishevelled, and on a quest for the ultimate euphoria and excitement that comes with dancing and thrashing on the front row to your new favourite song by your new favourite band. They don't miss a gig. They don't miss a beat. But as the night draws to a close, a darkness looms in the shadows of the after party. And the next day Lara can’t quite work out why Daniel is so desperate for her to remember the events of the night before. Why is she in denial?

Set to a fantastic soundtrack, GIDDY STRATOSPHERES is the writing/directing debut of Laura Jean Marsh with a supporting cast including Nick Helm, Richard Herring, Bethany Slater, Charlotte Weston, Charlotte Milchard and a host of up-and-coming talent.

Following a special screening event with cast & crew introduction to be held at The Rio Dalston on Wednesday 14 July (now sold out), GIDDY STRATOSPHERES will be available to own and rent on Digital HD from Monday 19 July on all major platforms including Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft Films & TV and Sky Store.

Thursday 17 June 2021

The Most Beautiful Boy in the World - Official Trailer


Fifty years after the premiere of Death in Venice, Kristina Lindström & Kristian Petri’s celebrated documentary explores the life of Björn Andrésen, the former teen star who embodied the legendary character Tadzio and whom director Luchino Visconti dubbed “the most beautiful boy in the world”.

In 1970, filmmaker Luchino Visconti travelled throughout Europe looking for the perfect boy to personify absolute beauty in his adaptation for the screen of Thomas Mann’s Death in Venice. In Stockholm, he discovered Björn Andrésen, a shy 15-year-old teenager whom he brought to international fame overnight and led to spend a short but intense part of his turbulent youth between the Lido in Venice, London, the Cannes Film Festival and the so distant Japan. Fifty years after the premiere of Death in Venice, Björn takes us on a remarkable journey made of personal memories, cinema history, stardust and tragedy. 

The Most Beautiful Boy in the World is released in UK / Irish cinemas 30th July

Tuesday 15 June 2021

THE TOMORROW WAR - Trailers - Starring Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons


THE TOMORROW WAR premieres July 2, 2021 globally on Prime Video

In The TOMORROW WAR, the world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be transported to the future and join the fight. Among those recruited is high school teacher and family man Dan Forester (Chris Pratt). Determined to save the world for his young daughter, Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist (Yvonne Strahovski) and his estranged father (J.K. Simmons) in a desperate quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.

Directed by Chris McKay

Starring Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardson, Edwin Hodge, Jasmine Mathews, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Keith Powers



Here After - Official Trailer - Stars Christina Ricci, Nora Arnezeder, Jackie Cruz, Michael Rispoli, Andy Karl


When a struggling actor dies right after a bad breakup, he finds himself in singles Purgatory where he must find his soul mate in order to cross over to the other side. Dating in New York was hard when he was alive, but now he must navigate the new customs of a ghostly dating scene if he wants to join the afterlife.

Directed by Harry Greenberger

Starring: Christina Ricci, Nora Arnezeder, Jackie Cruz, Michael Rispoli, Andy Karl


Die In A Gunfight (2021) Official Trailer - Stars Diego Boneta, Alexandra Daddario


DIE IN A GUNFIGHT– In Select Theaters & On Demand July 16 - Diego Boneta, Alexandra Daddario

A visually stunning movie with an exciting mix of action, humor, and heart, DIE IN A GUNFIGHT follows Mary (Alexandra Daddario) and Ben (Diego Boneta), the star-crossed black sheep of two powerful families engaged in a centuries-long feud. When Mary and Ben reignite an affair after many years apart, their forbidden love triggers a dangerous collision of schemers and killers. Fists and bullets fly, but maybe, just maybe, love will conquer all.


Monday 14 June 2021

COMPETITION: Win Battle of the Bulge: Winter War on DVD


Battle of the Bulge: Winter War - Released on DVD from 21st June

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies on DVD to give away.

Synopsis: 
The Battle of the Bulge has begun. Lt. Cappa and his men from the 2nd Infantry Division must find a way to stop the German invasion by any means possible. Friends are not who they seem, and enemies are everywhere.

Battle of the Bulge: Winter War is a stirring wartime adventure, written, directed by and starring Steven Luke (The Great War, Wunderland) opposite Tom Berenger (Inception, Platoon) and Billy Zane (Curfew, Titanic).

Dazzler Media presents Battle of the Bulge: Winter War starring Tom Berenger (Inception), Steven Luke (The Great War) and Billy Zane (Curfew) on DVD & Digital from 21st June.

Pre-order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vkW3Zp

For your chance to win just answer the question below.

COMPETITION CLOSED

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1. Closing date 28-06-21
2. No alternative prize is available
3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.
4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.
5. Entries that come directly from other websites will not be accepted.

Friday 11 June 2021

Hero Mode - Official Trailer (aka. Mayfield's Game)


Get into character and activate Hero Mode, the entertaining gaming comedy from director A. J. Tesler (Campaign Trail, Magnolia’s Hope). The film draws inspiration from classic and retro video games to create a nostalgic yet fresh story released on digital 14 June from 101 Films.

Teenage genius Troy Mayfield (Chris Carpenter – As Far As The Eye Can See, Amanda And Jack Go Glamping) has been coding since he could talk, and all he wants to do is design his own smash hit video game. When he’s suspended from school for doing a good deed, his mother – and CEO of Playfield Video Games (Mira Sorvino – Mighty Aphrodite, Modern Family) – allows him to join the game design team. But being a prodigy who knows it all has its downsides, and Troy must learn that teamwork and listening to those around him are keys to success he had never considered before.

With Playfield Games facing financial difficulty and their lead designer Jimmy (Sean Astin – Lord Of The Rings, Stranger Things), refusing to cooperate, it’s down to Troy to create the world’s greatest video game to premiere at PixelCon, and he has just 30 days to do it before the company goes under…

Will Troy and the team be able to move past their differences and work together to save Playfield Games?

Get in on the action with Hero Mode, a fun family feature.

Released on digital 14 June 2021

Thursday 10 June 2021

Free Guy - Trailer - Starring Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Taika Waititi


In Twentieth Century Studio’s epic adventure-comedy “Free Guy,” a bank teller who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game decides to become the hero of his own story…one he rewrites himself. Now in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way…before it is too late.

Starring Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Taika Waititi,

Directed by Shawn Levy from a story by Matt Lieberman and a screenplay by Lieberman and Zak Penn.

Free Guy opens in U.S. theaters August 13, 2021.

Channel 4 commissions Rachel Nickell; My Mother’s Murder

Channel 4 has commissioned Monumental Pictures, Angel Station & Hatchling Films to make the 1x60 min documentary Rachel Nickell:  My Mother's Murder. This deeply personal authored film looks at the high profile murder of Rachel Nickell from her son Alex Hanscombe's  perspective and will also reveal the impact on the adults around him.  For the first time on television Alex revisits the events around his mother's murder, considering how this shaped the man he is today.

Alex was just two years old when he was the sole witness to his mother's brutal murder on Wimbledon Common.  After Rachel's death in July 1992, press and public alike became obsessed with the 'tragic tot' who witnessed his mother's murder just weeks before his third birthday.  Family, friends and professionals involved in the investigation worried about the impact it had on the young child, and many have not seen him since.

Months after Rachel's death, Alex and his father Andre fled the country to escape the public gaze.  Now, for the first time, they return to the UK and to Wimbledon common together.  Alex revisits this period of his life as he meets key people from the time, some of them friends of the family and relatives, others professionals involved in the case.

Whilst revisiting incredible trauma experienced by a young boy, we get to know Alex Hanscombe the man, offering hope that a life after unimaginable loss is possible.

Wednesday 9 June 2021

A Perfect Enemy (2021) Official Trailer


A Perfect Enemy will be available in the UK on Amazon, Google and iTunes from 5th July. Based on the book by Amélie Nothomb, The Enemy’s Cosmetique, and directed by Kike Maíllo, the film stars Tomasz Kot (Cold War), Athena Strates (The Good Liar) and Marta Nieto (Madre).

A successful architect Jeremy Angust is approached on his trip to Paris by a strange young woman who will not leave him alone. Missing his flight and trapped in the airport lounge he is unable to get rid of the annoying stranger. Although the meeting at first seems to be by chance, soon there is a turn that will transform the nature of their encounter into something much more sinister and criminal.


Tuesday 8 June 2021

Ron's Gone Wrong - Official Trailer


20th Century Studios and Locksmith Animation’s “Ron’s Gone Wrong” is the story of Barney, a socially awkward middle-schooler and Ron, his new walking, talking, digitally-connected device, which is supposed to be his “Best Friend out of the Box.” Ron’s hilarious malfunctions, set against the backdrop of the social media age, launch them into an action-packed journey in which boy and robot come to terms with the wonderful messiness of true friendship.

“Ron’s Gone Wrong” features the voices of Zach Galifianakis (“A Wrinkle in Time”), Jack Dylan Grazer (“Shazam!”), Olivia Colman (“The Crown”), Ed Helms (“The Office”), Justice Smith (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”), Rob Delaney (“Deadpool 2“), Kylie Cantrall (“Gabby Duran and the Unsittables”), Ricardo Hurtado (“The Goldbergs”), Marcus Scribner (“Black-ish”), Thomas Barbusca (“Chad”).


"Diana" and "Diana’s Decades" - a definitive portrait of the princess from 72 Films

ITV has commissioned from 72 Films a new feature-length film "Diana" marking what would have been Princess Diana's 60th birthday, aiming to tell the definitive story of the most famous woman in the world.

ITV also announced a second commission Diana's Decades, a 3x60 series, from Spun Gold, taking in each stage of the princess's life as it played out against and influenced the spirit of the times.  

Told in the present tense, the 1x90 film Diana draws on never-heard-before testimony and rarely-seen archive footage to immerse viewers in the most iconic moments of the Princess's life.  

Using a rich tapestry of footage, photos and letters from those who were closest to the Princess, it pieces together her incredible journey from being a teenage Pimlico nursery assistant to finding her voice as the Princess of Wales.

The epic documentary, directed by the Bafta award winning Jemma Chisnall, also goes behind the scenes to provide a vivid insight into the complex woman behind the media image, who was by turns a global superstar, tabloid obsession, a wife in a tumultuous marriage, a devoted mother, a humanitarian icon and arguably the world's most hunted person.

Executive Producer for 72 Films, David Glover, says:  
"There is something a bit magical about Princess Diana – and despite the difficulties in her personal life she managed to use her connection with people to do huge amounts of good. Her 60th birthday feels like the perfect time to re-examine her life and legacy and explore just how she went from a relatively unknown teenager to the most mourned person who ever lived."

The programme is commissioned for ITV by Jo Clinton-Davis, Controller of Factual Entertainment, who says: 
"This year would have been Diana's 60th birthday, and the intention with this landmark documentary is to offer the definitive account of her life - both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes. It is a difficult undertaking to shed new light on the most emotional, dramatic and pivotal elements of the life of Diana, when that light still burns brightly. But by delving deep into her relationships with friends, colleagues and staff, our aim is to provide a vivid portrayal of the woman who became known as the Queen Of Hearts."

Diana's Decades will take a fresh approach to the princess's life – showing how she channelled as well as influenced the zeitgeist at the end of the 20th Century.  Each episode highlights how an era of her life encapsulated the spirit of the age and inspired profound social change. The series tracks down people – some who have never given interviews before - who met her or whose lives intersected hers in some way from her early Royal life as a shy bride, through her high-profile work for HIV charities and much publicised contact with Hollywood and pop royalty in the 1980s, through to her becoming the 'People's Princess' and emblem of a new public emotional candour in the changing face of Britain under New Labour in the 1990s.

The series includes extraordinary, rarely seen archive footage from the Princess's life alongside iconic scenes from the changing social, fashion and economic cultures Diana lived through during the 1980s and 90s – from the "big bang" in the City, the transition from Thatcherism to the Blair era and changing attitudes to sexuality, 24-hour news channels and the confessional TV of Oprah Winfrey, to the rise of the Spice Girls during "Cool Britannia".

Daniela Neumann, MD of Spun Gold TV says: 
"Nearly 25 years on from her tragic death, Diana, Princess of Wales continues to lead our news bulletins and conversations not just in Britain but around the world. Diana's Decades takes a fresh approach to recounting her life and legacy by looking at how she was shaped by the changing world around her and as a result transformed not just the monarchy but also society more widely as her legacy."

Diana's Decades is a Spun Gold TV production for ITV. The series is filmed and directed by Nick Angel, produced by Jim Boyers and executive produced by Teresa Watkins. It was commissioned by Jo Clinton-Davis.

Monday 7 June 2021

King Otto - Trailer - The Story of how Greece became European Football Champions in 2004

 

In the summer of 2004, audiences looked on in disbelief as the Greek National Football Team, a country that had never previously won a single match or even scored a goal in a major tournament, took down the giants of world football to become the unlikeliest of European Champions.

The architect behind this unprecedented triumph was legendary German football coach ‘King’ Otto Rehhagel. After accomplishing every major success in Germany, he made the bold decision to leave all he knew behind and work in a foreign country with the underachieving Greek National Team.

This is the story of how these two contrasting cultures came together to speak the same language and write a new chapter of Greek mythology.

69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez - Trailer


Altitude have announced the release of the controversial and must-see 69: THE SAGA OF DANNY HERNANDEZ.  Available to WATCH NOW exclusively on Altitude.film in the UK & Ireland.

69: THE SAGA OF DANNY HERNANDEZ is the astonishing true story of the rise and fall of rap sensation, convicted criminal and notorious internet troll Tekashi69.

Part investigative documentary, part real-life gangster movie, 69: THE SAGA OF DANNY HERNANDEZ delves into how Danny Hernandez, a young kid from Brooklyn, would go on to become Tekashi69: one of the most divisive artists/celebrities of our time.

Through his story, director Vikram Gandhi (BARRY, KUMARE) explores the most talked about issues of today, from the increasing demand for explicit content online, rampant materialism, public fascination with celebrity lifestyles and identity.  69: THE SAGA OF DANNY HERNANDEZ is the ultimate cautionary tale of the 21st Century, and is executive produced by Van Toffler, Floris Bauer, David Gale and Jude Harris of Gunpowder & Sky.

The multi-platinum recording artist Tekashi69, also known as 6ix9ne, is notably one of the most disputed figures in contemporary pop culture however he remains one of the highest streaming artists of recent years, with over 4 billion YouTube views, and a loyal cult following of music fans.

69: THE SAGA OF DANNY HERNANDEZ will be available on other major digital platforms from 28 June.

Sunday 6 June 2021

The Tank Man (full film)

 


On June 4, 1989, Chinese troops expelled thousands of demonstrators from Tiananmen Square, killing an unknown number. One day later, a lone protester stood his ground before a column of tanks.

The iconic image of the Tank Man, captured by Western photographers, was one China never wanted the world to see. In 2006, FRONTLINE investigated the mystery of the Tank Man — his identity, his fate, and his significance. 


COMPETITION: Win Parallel on DVD


Parallel - Released on DVD from 14th June

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies on DVD to give away.

Synopsis: 
What if you found a doorway to infinite possibilities? What would you do? How far would you go? 

Thrilling new sci-fi adventure Parallel explores just that. This thrill-ride from director Isaac Ezban (The Incident, Barbarous Mexico), in his English language directorial debut, follows a group of friends who discover a parallel universe and with it the key to limitless power… but with it comes deep darkness and immorality. Premiering at Fantastic Film Festival, Belgium, and subsequently screening at FrightFest Halloween in London, this wild ride of a feature comes to DVD and digital on 14 June 2021, courtesy of 101 Films.

With a cast including Martin Wallström (Mr Robot, Wallander), Georgia King (Devs, Vice Principals) and Kathleen Quinlan (Prison Break, How To Get Away With Murder), this slick what-if thriller sees a close-kit group of 20-somethings stumble upon a portal to the multiverse. As they come to terms with this life-changing discovery, they’re soon playing with fate as they use the knowledge to influence their lives and fortunes.

As they push the limits of possibility, the stakes get higher and higher…with dangerous consequences. Will they become victims of their own success?

This spellbinding suspense drama transcends the boundaries of sci-fi thriller and will have your heart pounding until the very last minute.

Pre-order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3w11Xjq

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COMPETITION: Win BRABHAM on DVD


Brabham  - Released on DVD from 14th June

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies on DVD to give away.

Synopsis: 
Brabham reveals the making of an icon, the forgotten godfather of modern Formula One racing, Sir Jack Brabham.

Exposing the media's role in creating sporting myths, Brabham tells a “David and Goliath” tale of an Australian hero pitted against the giants of Ferrari, Lotus and Maserati. Jack Brabham remains the only person to have won the F1 Driver’s and Constructor's Championships in his own car.

Greatness, however, comes at a cost - the strain between Jack and his youngest son David portrays two generations of men determined to define themselves on their own terms. The challenges of family legacy and the determination to see the Brabham name reborn are key drivers to this dynastic drama, as the Brabham marque stands poised to challenge international motorsport once more.

With unparalleled access to some of the greatest names in Formula One racing, the film showcases the final interviews with the late John Surtees and the late Sir Stirling Moss; as well as candid never-before-seen observations on Sir Jack by F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, Mark Webber and many more.

Dazzler Media presents Brabham on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital from 14th June

Pre-order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3z4q5np

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4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.
5. Entries that come directly from other websites will not be accepted.

COMPETITION: Win The Best of Men on DVD


The Best of Men - Released on DVD from 14th June

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies on DVD to give away.

Synopsis: 
In 1943, a refugee doctor from Nazi Germany uses new methods to rehabilitate those with spinal injuries in Great Britain. Dr. Guttmann revolutionised life for paralysed people by introducing sport into their rehabilitation. This heart warming and uplifting film reveals the true story behind the birth of the Paralympic Games.

The Best of Men stars Rob Brydon (The Trip, Swimming with Men), George MacKay (1917, Ophelia) and Eddie Marsan (Ray Donovan, Vice).

Dazzler Media presents The Best of Men on DVD & Digital from 14th June

Pre-order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3z8u824

For your chance to win just answer the question below.

COMPETITION CLOSED


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1. Closing date 21-06-21
2. No alternative prize is available
3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.
4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.
5. Entries that come directly from other websites will not be accepted.

Friday 4 June 2021

Simon Callow, Tamsin Greig, and Mark Gatiss to star in new Christmas Sky Original, ‘The Amazing Mr Blunden’

Filming has begun on The Amazing Mr Blunden, a Sky Original family adventure for Christmas 2021. Written and directed by Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, Dracula, Doctor Who) and produced by Adorable Media in association with Sky Studios, the 90-minute film will air on Sky and streaming service NOW forming a highlight of the festive schedule.

Starring Simon Callow (Four Weddings and A Funeral, Shakespeare in Love) as Mr Blunden with Mark Gatiss and Tamsin Greig (Friday Night Dinner, Episodes) as Mr and Mrs Wickens. It introduces Tsion Habte and Jason Rennie as Lucy and Jamie Allen, alongside India Fowler and Xavier Wilkins as Sara and Georgie Latimer.

In the Sky Original, Christmas adventure arrives for London teenagers Jamie and Lucy Allen in the form of a mysterious old man, Mr Blunden, who offers their mum the opportunity to become the caretaker of a ruined country house – one that's said to be haunted. Within its neglected, overgrown grounds, Jamie and Lucy have an encounter with what appears to be a pair of ghost children. But these spooky kids, Sara and Georgie, aren't actually ghosts. They've travelled forwards in time to seek help, believing they're going to be murdered by the wicked Mr and Mrs Wickens. And Lucy and Jamie's strange visitor seems to be the key to it all. With his help, they must travel back to 1821 to save Sara and Georgie and redeem their remorseful new friend - The Amazing Mr Blunden.

Jon Mountague, Director of Comedy, Sky Studios, said: "When we learnt that the incomparable Mark Gatiss wanted to update this absolute classic for the 21st century, we thought all our Christmases had come at once. The Amazing Mr Simon Callow and Tamsin Greig complete a trio of national treasures, and introducing an incredible young cast alongside, we couldn't be prouder – roll on Christmas!"

Mark Gatiss, Director, said: "To me, everything about 'The Amazing Mr Blunden' is magical. A ghost story with a sentimental heart. A costume drama with a time-travelling twist. Scary villains, melancholy, laughter and joy. I first came across the wonderful original film at primary school when it was shown on a battered old projector on that most hallowed of occasions - the last Friday before the Christmas holidays. In our new version, as in the book, the Allen family are very much from the modern world. I can't wait to share the adventure with a whole new audience".

The Amazing Mr Blunden is adapted from the novel 'The Ghosts' by Antonia Barber and the 1972 film of the same name. It was commissioned by Zai Bennett, Managing Director of Content for Sky UK and Ireland and Jon Mountague, Sky Studios' Director of Comedy. Produced by Richelle Wilder and Isibeal Ballance, directed and written by Mark Gatiss, the show is executive produced by Adorable Media, Can Do Productions, Handmade Films and Jon Mountague for Sky Studios. NBCUniversal Global Distribution will handle international sales of the film on behalf of Sky Studios.

The Amazing Mr Blunden will air on Sky and streaming service NOW this Christmas.

Thursday 3 June 2021

Night of the Kings - Trailer - Starring Koné Bakary & Steve Tientcheu


Altitude have announced that NIGHT OF THE KINGS, the acclaimed film from director Philippe Lacôte (RUN), will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on 23 July 2021.  The film received its World Premiere at the Venice International Film Festival in September 2020 as part of the Horizons section and went on to feature at the Toronto International Film Festival and New York Film Festival that same year. It was Ivory Coast’s official submission for the 2021 Academy Awards.

Spectacular, thrilling and absolutely unique, NIGHT OF THE KINGS is both an exhilarating tale of survival in one of the world’s most unforgiving environments and a beautiful ode to the power of storytelling.

When a young man (first-timer Koné Bakary) is sent to an infamous prison, located in the middle of the Ivorian forest and ruled by its inmates, he is chosen by the boss 'Blackbeard' (Steve Tientcheu, BAFTA and Academy-Award nominated LES MISÉRABLES) to take part in a storytelling ritual just as a violent battle for control bubbles to the surface. After discovering the grim fate that awaits him at the end of the night, Roman begins to narrate the mystical life of a legendary outlaw to make his story last until dawn and give himself any chance of survival.

NIGHT OF THE KINGS is written and directed by Philippe Lacôte, produced by Delphine Jaquet, Yanick Létourneau, Ernest Konan and Yoro Mbaye.


Releasing in UK Cinemas on Tuesday 8th June: Beautiful new documentary on Van Gogh's greatest masterwork 'Sunflowers'

 

Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers are some of the most iconic paintings in the world. What many mistake for one masterpiece, are actually five paintings of sunflowers in vases scattered across galleries in Amsterdam, London, Munich, Philadelphia and Tokyo. This extraordinary feature-length documentary film brings the spectacular series together on screen as never seen before.

Working closely with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Sunflowers goes beyond a ‘virtual exhibition’, delving into the rich and complex stories behind each of the paintings to unveil the mysteries of the sunflowers. What did the flowers mean to Van Gogh, and why do they resonate so much with audiences today? With a striking portrayal of the artist by actor Jamie de Courcey and fascinating insights from art historians, botanists and everything in between, the film offers a unique insight into Van Gogh’s life and artwork.

Award-winning director David Bickerstaff, who has made two previous films on the artist, Vincent van Gogh: A New Way of Seeing (2015) and Van Gogh & Japan (2019), says:

“It was such a joy to witness how unique each version of the Sunflowers really was, evidence of Van Gogh’s exuberance for experimentation. This cinematic journey brought the sunflowers series into sharper focus for me and revealed a new insight to the tragic circumstances that followed.

Drama, struggle and a passion for life can be seen in every dash of paint in the Sunflower paintings. In my opinion, each one shows an honesty and a virtuosity that speaks to the enduring power of an extraordinary artist, who lived an extraordinary life.”

Sunflowers is released in cinemas across the UK from 8 June, including Curzon, Everyman, Odeon, Picturehouse, Showcase, Vue and independent cinemas.


Wednesday 2 June 2021

Old - Official Trailer (2021) M. Night Shyamalan

 


Check out the trailer for Old, the upcoming thriller from director M. Night Shyamalan about a family on a tropical holiday who discover that the secluded beach where they are relaxing for a few hours is somehow causing them to age rapidly... reducing their entire lives into a single day.

Old stars Gael García Bernal (Amazon's Mozart in the Jungle), Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread), Rufus Sewell (Amazon's The Man in the High Castle), Ken Leung (Star Wars: Episode VII—The Force Awakens), Nikki Amuka-Bird (Jupiter Ascending), Abbey Lee (HBO's Lovecraft Country), Aaron Pierre (Syfy's Krypton), Alex Wolff (Hereditary), Embeth Davidtz (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), Eliza Scanlen (Little Women), Emun Elliott (Star Wars: Episode VII—The Force Awakens), Kathleen Chalfant (Showtime's The Affair) and Thomasin McKenzie (Jojo Rabbit).

Old is a Blinding Edge Pictures production, directed and produced by M. Night Shyamalan, from his screenplay based on the graphic novel Sandcastle by Pierre Oscar Lévy and Frederik Peeters. The film is also produced by Ashwin Rajan (Glass, AppleTV+'s Servant) and Marc Bienstock (Glass, Split). The film's executive producer is Steven Schneider.

Old arrives in theaters on July 23, 2021.

Tuesday 1 June 2021

Mary J. Blige's "My Life" - Trailer


Directed by Vanessa Roth

Nine-time Grammy®-winning recording artist and Academy Award nominated singer and actress Mary J. Blige set the music world on fire with her trailblazing 1994 LP “My Life,” a collection of powerful confessionals about her battles with abuse, depression and addiction that forged a profound and enduring connection with millions of fans around the globe. In Oscar®-winning filmmaker Vanessa Roth’s documentary Mary J. Blige’s My Life, the singer, producer and actress reveals the demons and blessings that inspired the record and propelled her from the soul-crushing world of New York’s housing projects to international stardom. In the process, she celebrates the 25th anniversary of her most influential work by performing the album live for the first time. 

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It - Final Trailer - Starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson


The "true" case that proved the Devil was real. 

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, in theaters and streaming exclusively on HBO Max on June 4th.

Available on HBO Max in the US only for 31 days from theatrical release.

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It reveals a chilling story of terror, murder, and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then takes them beyond anything they’d ever seen before, to mark the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense.

Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return to star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, under the direction of Michael Chaves. The film also stars Ruairi O’Connor , Sarah Catherine Hook and Julian Hilliard.


Pop Up Screens - London's Outdoor Cinema returns for Summer Screenings

Pop Up Screens have announced their return to London with an enormous season of outdoor cinema packed with feel good movies, guilty pleasures, and cult classics that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
 
A great time for you and your family to indulge in an evening that you won't forget with your loved ones. Its 'relaxed atmosphere and friendly vibe', praised by critics across the country will have you coming back year after year.
 
This year, Pop Up Screens will span across eight London parks and open spaces over three months, launching on 9th July at Coram's Fields with the fan favourite, The Craft.
 
There will be films for fans of all genres; including smash hit musical dramas such as The Greatest Showman, A Star Is Born, Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman. For audiences wanting nostalgia, fans will be able to revisit fan favourites Back To The Future, The Goonies and Dirty Dancing and many more.
 
Check it out and you'll find a great environment, along with a bar, and some of London's best street food traders.
 
Pop Up Screenings Full Listings
9 July – Corams Fields – The Craft
10 July – Corams Fields – The Greatest Showman
11 July – Corams Fields – Bill & Ted Face the Music
16 July – Bishops Park, Fulham – 10 Things I Hate About You
17 July – Bishops Park, Fulham - Dirty Dancing
18 July – Bishops Park, Fulham – The Goonies
23 July – North Greenwich – 500 Days of Summer
24 July – North Greenwich - Grease
25 July – North Greenwich – Back to the Future
30 July – Hillyfields, Brockley – The Goonies
31 July – Hillyfields, Brockley – Dirty Dancing

1 Aug – Hillyfields, Brockley – Greatest Showman
6 Aug – Corams Fields – JoJo Rabbit
6 Aug – Corams Fields - Pretty Woman
6 Aug – Corams Fields - Ghostbusters
13 Aug – Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith – Jaws
14 Aug – Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith – Bohemian Rhapsody
15 Aug – Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith – The Greatest Showman
16 Aug – Guildhall, City of London – The Greatest Showman
17 Aug – Guildhall, City of London - Moonlight
18 Aug – Guildhall, City of London - Philadelphia
19 Aug – Guildhall, City of London – The Beach
20 Aug – Guildhall, City of London - Dreamgirls
21 Aug – Guildhall, City of London – Priscilla Queen of the Desert
27 Aug – Manor House Gardens, Hither Green – Bohemian Rhapsody
28 Aug – Manor House Gardens, Hither Green – The Greatest Showman
29 Aug – Manor House Gardens, Hither Green – A Star is Born

3 Sept - Bishops Park, Fulham – Rocket Man
4 Sept - Bishops Park, Fulham – A Star is Born
5 Sept - Bishops Park, Fulham – The Greatest Showman
10 Sept - Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith – Dirty Dancing
11 Sept - Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith – Jurassic Park
12 Sept - Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith – Rocket Man
17 Sept – Kennington Park, Oval – The Greatest Showman
18 Sept – Kennington Park, Oval – Notting Hill
19 Sept – Kennington Park, Oval – A Star is Born
 
Tickets for Pop Up Screens can be bought at popupscreens.co.uk