ITV has released a really intriguing new trailer for their five episode mini series THE PARTY which arrives this October starring Luke Evans and Tom Cullen as Martin and Ben. Having met at an elite boarding school, Martin and Ben have an unbreakable bond. Three decades on, Martin is invited to Ben's lavish birthday party at the Fitzmaurice's country pile, but Martin fears that the publicity of Ben's bid for Conservative leader will dredge up the secrets of their past with tragic consequences. Lindsay Duncan and Joanna Scanlan also star.
ITVhas released some new images from their upcoming new six part thriller TV series THE PARTY which boasts quite a stellar leading duo with Luke Evans and Tom Cullen! Evans plays Martin Gilmour, a journalist shaped by his lifelong friendship with the wealthy and charismatic politician Ben Fitzmaurice (Cullen). Raised alone by his working-class
mum, Sylvia (Joanna Scanlan), Martin wins a scholarship to an elite boarding school, where he first meets Ben. They forge an unbreakable bond, as Ben and theFitzmaurices give Martin the sense of belonging he has always craved.
In turn, Martin remains unflinchingly loyal to Ben through even the
greatest crises. Three decades on, Martin is invited to Ben’s lavish
birthday party atthe Fitzmaurices' country pile. The news of the
Conservative leader’s resignation threatens to derail Ben’s party, as he
considers announcing his intention to stand.
Martin fears the publicity that Ben’s bid would bring, dredging up the secrets of their past with tragic consequences. The drama moves between
the shocking events of the party and the police investigation that
follows, with flashbacks to Martin and Ben’s lives at school, university
and London party days. Sarah Solemani stars as Martin’s pregnant wife, Lucy. Lydia Leonard is Serena, Ben’s formidable wife, whilst Lindsay Duncan and Douglas Hodge play Ben’s parents, Lady Katherine and Lord George Fitzmaurice. It will air this Autumn!
ITVhas surprised us today with the first trailer for their upcoming new six part thriller TV series THE PARTY which boasts quite a stellar leading duo with Luke Evans and Tom Cullen! Evans plays Martin Gilmour, a journalist
shaped by his lifelong friendship with the wealthy and charismatic politician Ben Fitzmaurice (Cullen). Raised alone by his working-class
mum, Sylvia (Joanna Scanlan), Martin wins a scholarship to an elite boarding school, where he first meets Ben. They forge an unbreakable bond, as Ben and the
Fitzmaurices give Martin the sense of belonging he has always craved.
In turn, Martin remains unflinchingly loyal to Ben through even the
greatest crises. Three decades on, Martin is invited to Ben’s lavish
birthday party atthe Fitzmaurices' country pile. The news of the
Conservative leader’s resignation threatens to derail Ben’s party, as he
considers announcing his intention to stand.
Martin fears the publicity that Ben’s bid would bring, dredging up the
secrets of their past with tragic consequences. The drama moves between
the shocking events of the party and the police investigation that
follows, with flashbacks to Martin and Ben’s lives at school, university
and London party days. Sarah Solemani stars as Martin’s pregnant wife, Lucy. Lydia Leonard is Serena, Ben’s formidable wife, whilst Lindsay Duncan and Douglas Hodge play Ben’s parents, Lady Katherine and Lord George Fitzmaurice. It will air this Autumn!
ITV has surprised us today with the first images from their upcoming new six part thriller TV series THE PARTY which boasts quite a stellar leading duo with Luke Evans and Tom Cullen! Evans plays Martin Gilmour, a journalist shaped by his lifelong friendship with the wealthy and charismatic politician Ben Fitzmaurice (Cullen). Raised alone by his working-class mum, Sylvia (Joanna Scanlan), Martin wins a scholarship to an elite boarding school, where he first meets Ben. They forge an unbreakable bond, as Ben and the Fitzmaurices give Martin the sense of belonging he has always craved. In turn, Martin remains unflinchingly loyal to Ben through even the greatest crises. Three decades on, Martin is invited to Ben’s lavish birthday party at the Fitzmaurices' country pile. The news of the Conservative leader’s resignation threatens to derail Ben’s party, as he considers announcing his intention to stand. Martin fears the publicity that Ben’s bid would bring, dredging up the secrets of their past with tragic consequences. The drama moves between the shocking events of the party and the police investigation that follows, with flashbacks to Martin and Ben’s lives at school, university and London party days. Sarah Solemani stars as Martin’s pregnant wife, Lucy.Lydia Leonard is Serena, Ben’s formidable wife, whilst Lindsay Duncan and Douglas Hodge play Ben’s parents, Lady Katherine and Lord George Fitzmaurice.
Another new mini series that hits the small screens the first week of 2024 is TRUELOVE which will start on Channel 4 January 3rd! Lindsay Duncan, Clarke Peters, Karl Johnson, Peter Egan, play a gang of old friends who, at the funeral of their friend, make a drunken pact: rather than let each other suffer a slow and dreadful decline, they will step in and engineer a dignified death. In short, they will help each other die when the time is right. Because that, they all agree, is a sign of Truelove. But what starts out as a fanciful idea soon morphs into a shocking reality…
Thinking of making soon a list of epic shows we can expect in 2021, I, sadly, realised there isn't much to expect. The only series we have
A Discovery of Witches arrives January 8th
currently scheduled for January is the second season of A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES which will be more epic as the characters witch Diana (atrociously horrible Teresa Palmer) and vampire Matthew (Matthew Goode) have jumped over to the 1590 London in order to protect her and for her to develop her powers in Elizabethan England. The ten episode second run will start on Sky and Now TV January 8th and then January 9th in USA on AMC's streamers Sundance Now and Shudder. Steven Cree joins them as Matthew's nephew Gallowglass De Clermont, a vampire and soldier of fortune, while
The second season is also based on Deborah Harkness' books
James Purefoy will be Matthew's stepfather Philippe De Clermont, commander of the Knights of
Lazarus. Barbara Marten will play a very
Show will air a day after over in USA
angry Queen Elizabeth and Tom Hughes is playwright Kit Marlowe. Sheila Hancock will be elder witch Goody Alsop, with Paul Rhys as Andrew Hubbard, the vampire ruler of London. Michael Lindall is Sir Walter Raleigh!
In Eliza- bethanLondon
Matthew
and Diana's romance faces a barrage of new threats. Diana's unleashed
magic takes a dark and frightening turn, while Matthew struggles to
re-inhabit the dangerous life he led over four centuries ago. They must
overcome deep personal fears and jealousies, baring
Steven Cree as Gallowglass, a vampire soldier, Matthew's nephew!
their darkest
secrets to one another if they are to stay alive, stay together and find
a way back to present day.
While Matthew and Diana hide out in Elizabethan London, back in present
day, Diana's beloved aunts, Sarah (Alex
James Purefoy (right) will be Matthew's stepfather Philippe
Kingston) and Em (Valarie
Pettiford), must take shelter with Matthew's mother notorious witch
hunter Ysabeau de Clermont (Lindsay Duncan) at her ancestral home,
Sept-Tours. Meanwhile, in Oxford, Marcus (Edward
Tom Hughes (right) is famous playwright Kit Marlowe
Bluemel) and Miriam
(Aiysha Hart) take on Matthew's mantle to protect daemons Nathaniel
(Daniel Ezra) and Sophie (Aisling Loftus), whose pregnancy is advancing.
And Gerbert (Trevor Eve), Knox (Owen Teale),
The 10episode season airs next year on Sky with the 3rd season already ordered
Satu (Malin Buska) and
Domenico (Gregg Chillin) are determined to hunt down every clue they can
to Diana's and Matthew's disappearance, and the secrets their allies
are keeping from them.
Apple TV has unveiled a trailer for their magical Irish animated tale WOLF WALKERS coming from the authors of Song of the Sea and Secretof Kells. Before it hits Apple TV + December 11th it will play in selected theatres from November 13th!
WOLF WALKERS takes place in a time of superstition and magic and centres
on a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe. She heads to Ireland
with her father to take out the last wolf pack. Robyn is exploring the
forbidden lands outside the city walls and makes friends with a free
spirited girl, Mebh. This girl is a member of a mysterious tribe rumored
to have the ability to transform into wolves at night. As they
Wolfwalkers will air globally on Apple TV + in December
search
for Mebh's missing mother, Robyn discovers a secret that takes her deep
into the world of these Wolfwalkers, putting her at risk of turning into
the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.
DISCOVERY OF WITCHES
SEASON TWO TRAILER!
Sky has revealed the first trailer at the second season of their popular series A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES which will hit the small screens January 8th in UK, and later that month on Sundance Now in USA! The first season
The second season will hit the small screens in January
followed a witch Diana (atrociously bad Teresa Palmer) and vampire Matthew (Matthew Goode) who jumped over to the 1590 London in order to protect her and for her to develop her powers in Elizabethan
The 10episode season airs next year on Sky with the 3rd season already ordered
England. Steven Cree joins them as Matthew's nephew Gallowglass De Clermont, a vampire and soldier of fortune, while James Purefoy will be Matthew's stepfather Philippe De Clermont, commander of the Knights of
Steven Cree as Gallowglass, a vampire soldier, Matthew's nephew!
Lazarus. Barbara Marten will play Queen Elizabeth and Tom Hughes is playwright Kit Marlowe. Sheila Hancock will be elder witch Goody Alsop, with Paul Rhys as Andrew Hubbard, the vampire ruler of London. Michael Lindall is Sir Walter Raleigh!
IN SEASON 2 OF THE SERIES
Diana's beloved aunts, Sarah and Em (Alex Kingston
and Valarie Pettiford), must take shelter with notorious witch hunter
Ysabeau de
Most of the second season takes place in Elizabethan England
Clermont (Lindsay Duncan) at her ancestral home Sept-Tours, while in Oxford,
Marcus and Miriam take on Matthew's mantle to protect daemons Nathaniel
and Sophie, whose pregnancy is advancing. And Gerbert, Knox,
Season two will air on Sky in UK and Sundance in USA
Satu and
Domenico are determined to hunt down every clue they can to Diana's and
Matthew's disappearance, and the secrets their allies are keeping from
them.
A trailer has been released for a rather stellar drama movie BLACKBIRD which will be available in selected theatres and as video on demand from September 18th boasting quite an ensemble cast which includes
The movie will be out next month in cinemas that work
Susan Sarandon, Sam Neill, Kate Winslet, Lindsay Duncan, Mia Wasikowska... Lily (Susan Sarandon) and Paul (Sam Neill) summon their loved ones to their beach house for one final gathering after Lily decides to end her long battle with ALS. The couple is planning a loving weekend complete with holiday traditions, but the mood becomes strained when unresolved issues surface between Lily and her daughters Jennifer (Kate Winslet) and Anna (Mia Wasikowska). Joining the collective farewell are Lily’s son in law (Rainn Wilson), her lifelong friend (Lindsay Duncan), daughter’s partner (Bex
The movie is an English version of Danish drama Silent Heart from 2014
Taylor-Klaus) and grandson (Anson Boon). Her story is ultimately one of hope, love and a celebration of life. The film, directed by Roger Michell, is an English language version of a Danish film.
The family that has been blatantly exploiting nepotism for decades now has just pushed their latest member into the business in MADE IN ITALY which sees Liam Neeson starring together with his son Micheal Richardson
Made in Italy opens this August
(who is also the son of Natasha Richardson, nephew of Joely Richardson, grandson of Vanessa Redgrave and Tony Richardson and nephew of Lynn Redgrave, the list goes on).
Made In Italy
scheduled for August release, is a heart warming father son
story set in glorious Tuscany about bohemian London artist Robert
(Neeson), who returns to Italy with his estranged son Jack (Richardson)
to make a quick sale of the house they inherited from his late wife.
Neither expects to find the once beautiful villa in such a state of
disrepair. Renovations go badly, with father and son soon finding
themselves at odds. Robert’s comical lack of DIY experience leads him to
seek help from
The film opens August 7th in selected theatres, drive-ins and video on demand
some colourful locals including the no nonsense Kate
(Lindsay Duncan), an ex-pat making her living selling villas who quickly
captures his attention. For Jack, the state of the house seems to
mirror his search for memories of happier times with his mother. He soon
falls for Natalia (Valeria Bilello), a vivacious young Italian chef,
who restores both body and soul with delights
The movie was shot in idyllic Italian regions of Monticchiello
from her local trattoria –
until the pair find their developing relationship in jeopardy from
Natalia’s jealous and threatening ex-husband. As Robert and Jack
painstakingly restore the villa to its previous glory, they also start
to mend their relationship. The future may now look quite different and
surprise them both.
Sky has revealed the first look at the second season of their popular series A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES together with the names of new cast members! The first season followed a witch Diana (atrociously bad Teresa Palmer) and vampire Matthew (Matthew Goode) who jumped over to the 1590 London in order to protect her and for her to develop her powers in Elizabethan
The 10episode season airs next year on Sky with the 3rd season already ordered
England. Steven Cree joins them as Matthew's nephew Gallowglass De Clermont, a vampire and soldier of fortune, while James Purefoy will be Matthew's stepfather Philippe De Clermont, commander of the Knights of
Steven Cree as Gallowglass, a vampire soldier, Matthew's nephew!
Lazarus. Barbara Marten will play Queen Elizabeth and Tom Hughes is playwright Kit Marlowe. Sheila Hancock will be elder witch Goody Alsop, with Paul Rhys as Andrew Hubbard, the vampire ruler of London. Michael Lindall is Sir Walter Raleigh!
IN SEASON 2 OF THE SERIES
Diana's beloved aunts, Sarah and Em (Alex Kingston
and Valarie Pettiford), must take shelter with notorious witch hunter
Ysabeau de Clermont (Lindsay Duncan) at her ancestral home Sept-Tours, while in
The second season is based on Deborah Harkness Shadow of Night novel
Oxford,
Marcus and Miriam take on Matthew's mantle to protect daemons Nathaniel
and Sophie, whose pregnancy is advancing. And Gerbert, Knox, Satu and
Domenico are determined to hunt down every clue they can to Diana's and
Matthew's disappearance, and the secrets their allies are keeping from
them.
After their epic dramas Jamestown and Britannia, British Sky is ready to present us with their new fantasy series A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES which hits small screens Friday September 14th and will air on Sundance
A Discovery of Witches starts next week September 14th
in USA (I think it will also hit HBO cable channels around the world this month). The eight episode adaptation of Deborah Harkness All Souls
The scenes are shoot in the replica of famous Oxford Bodleian Library
trilogy will see Matthew Goode playing a vampire (that goes to church and does not have fangs and is planning to go to Scotland to feed on deer instead of humans) and Teresa Palmer as an unsuspecting witch.
A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES
follows American academic and
reluctant witch Diana Bishop (Teresa Palmer), who’s in denial about her
magical heritage until her discovery in
Teresa
Palmer is Diana Bishop who discovers she is a witch when the Ashmole
782 flies into her hand and the magic runs down from it into her body.
Oxford’s Bodleian Library of
Ashmole 782, an ancient mystical manuscript which all the supernatural
beings want to get their hands on. This throws her into the heart of a
dangerous mystery – and into the path of the vampire
Matthew Goode is vampire Clairmont who is trying not to drink human blood which gives him blood rage and makes him go wild.
professor. Despite
an ancient distrust between witches and vampires (who all live around us and look like regular people who go to work), she seeks the help of
Matthew Clairmont (Matthew Goode) who is, in fact, a geneticist trying
Trevor Eve plays evil vampire Gerbert who is based on Sylvester II, who was Pope from the year 999 to his death in 1003 and faced accusations of sorcery!
to uncover why his vampire species is dying out.
Together they face a barrage of supernatural threats as they probe the
book’s secrets, while a forbidden romance blossoms between them.
WHO ELSE IS IN THE CAST?
The cast also includes Alex Kingston as Diana’s witch aunt and guardian Sarah Bishop, while Valarie Pettiford is Sarah’s lesbian partner Emily.
Alex Kingston is a powerful witch, Diana's lesbian aunt
Lindsay Duncan appears as Clairmont’s mother Ysabeau, a vampire who really cannot stand witches, and Trevor Eve is evil 1,000 year old vampire
Lindsay Duncan is a powerful vampire, Clairmont's mother who hates witches
Gerbert d’Aurillac who also happens to be a former pope. Nothing strange there, right? He will try to destroy the relationship between Diana and Clairmont.
invited to Ben's lavish birthday party at the Fitzmaurice's country pile, but Martin fears that the publicity of Ben's bid for Conservative leader will dredge up the secrets of their past with tragic consequences. Lindsay Duncan and Joanna Scanlan also star.
invited to Ben's lavish birthday party at the Fitzmaurice's country pile, but Martin fears that the publicity of Ben's bid for Conservative leader will dredge up the secrets of their past with tragic consequences. Lindsay Duncan and Joanna Scanlan also star.
