Exclusive: Production is underway in London and Rome on Richard Loncraine’s British comedy ‘Finding Your Feet’.
Screen can reveal an exclusive first look at Timothy Spall and Imelda Staunton in British comedy Finding Your Feet.
The film follows Lady Sandra Abbott (Staunton) who, after discovering that her husband of forty years is having an affair, takes up a community dance class with her sister, where she finds a new lease of both fun and romance.
The cast is rounded out by Celia Imrie (The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel), Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous), David Hayman (The Jackal), John Sessions (Mr Holmes) and Josie Lawrence (EastEnders).
Richard Loncraine (Wimbledon) directs the feature from a script by Meg Leonard and Nick Moorcroft (Urban Hymn). John Sachs and Andrew Berg produce for Eclipse Films with Nick Moorcroft and Meg Leonard for Powder Keg Pictures, James Spring for Fred Films, and Charlotte Walls for Catalyst Global Media.
Executive producers...
Screen can reveal an exclusive first look at Timothy Spall and Imelda Staunton in British comedy Finding Your Feet.
The film follows Lady Sandra Abbott (Staunton) who, after discovering that her husband of forty years is having an affair, takes up a community dance class with her sister, where she finds a new lease of both fun and romance.
The cast is rounded out by Celia Imrie (The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel), Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous), David Hayman (The Jackal), John Sessions (Mr Holmes) and Josie Lawrence (EastEnders).
Richard Loncraine (Wimbledon) directs the feature from a script by Meg Leonard and Nick Moorcroft (Urban Hymn). John Sachs and Andrew Berg produce for Eclipse Films with Nick Moorcroft and Meg Leonard for Powder Keg Pictures, James Spring for Fred Films, and Charlotte Walls for Catalyst Global Media.
Executive producers...
- 12/12/2016
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Production is underway in London and Rome on Richard Loncraine’s British comedy ‘Finding Your Feet’.
Screen can reveal an exclusive first look at Timothy Spall and Imelda Staunton in British comedy Finding Your Feet.
The film follows Lady Sandra Abbott (Staunton) who, after discovering that her husband if forty years is having an affair, takes up a community dance class with her sister, where she finds a new lease of both fun and romance.
The cast is rounded out by Celia Imrie (The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel), Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous), David Hayman (The Jackal), John Sessions (Mr Holmes) and Josie Lawrence (EastEnders).
Richard Loncraine (Wimbledon) directs the feature from a script by Meg Leonard and Nick Moorcraft (Urban Hymn). John Sachs and Andrea Berg produce for Eclipse Films with Nick Moorcroft and Meg Leonard for Powder Keg Pictures, James Spring for Fred Films, and Charlotte Walls for Catalyst Global Media.
Executive producers...
Screen can reveal an exclusive first look at Timothy Spall and Imelda Staunton in British comedy Finding Your Feet.
The film follows Lady Sandra Abbott (Staunton) who, after discovering that her husband if forty years is having an affair, takes up a community dance class with her sister, where she finds a new lease of both fun and romance.
The cast is rounded out by Celia Imrie (The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel), Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous), David Hayman (The Jackal), John Sessions (Mr Holmes) and Josie Lawrence (EastEnders).
Richard Loncraine (Wimbledon) directs the feature from a script by Meg Leonard and Nick Moorcraft (Urban Hymn). John Sachs and Andrea Berg produce for Eclipse Films with Nick Moorcroft and Meg Leonard for Powder Keg Pictures, James Spring for Fred Films, and Charlotte Walls for Catalyst Global Media.
Executive producers...
- 12/12/2016
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Production is underway in London and Rome on Richard Loncraine’s British comedy.
Screen can reveal an exclusive first look at Timothy Spall and Imelda Staunton in British comedy Finding Your Feet.
The film follows Lady Sandra Abbott (Staunton) who, after discovering that her husband if forty years is having an affair, takes up a community dance class with her sister, where she finds a new lease of both fun and romance.
The cast is rounded out by Celia Imrie (The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel), Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous), David Hayman (The Jackal), John Sessions (Mr Holmes) and Josie Lawrence (EastEnders).
Richard Loncraine (Wimbledon) directs the feature from a script by Meg Leonard and Nick Moorcraft (Urban Hymn). John Sachs and Andrea Berg produce for Eclipse Films with Nick Moorcroft and Meg Leonard for Powder Keg Pictures, James Spring for Fred Films, and Charlotte Walls for Catalyst Global Media.
Executive producers...
Screen can reveal an exclusive first look at Timothy Spall and Imelda Staunton in British comedy Finding Your Feet.
The film follows Lady Sandra Abbott (Staunton) who, after discovering that her husband if forty years is having an affair, takes up a community dance class with her sister, where she finds a new lease of both fun and romance.
The cast is rounded out by Celia Imrie (The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel), Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous), David Hayman (The Jackal), John Sessions (Mr Holmes) and Josie Lawrence (EastEnders).
Richard Loncraine (Wimbledon) directs the feature from a script by Meg Leonard and Nick Moorcraft (Urban Hymn). John Sachs and Andrea Berg produce for Eclipse Films with Nick Moorcroft and Meg Leonard for Powder Keg Pictures, James Spring for Fred Films, and Charlotte Walls for Catalyst Global Media.
Executive producers...
- 12/12/2016
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Cast assembles for silver dollar rom-com from director Richard Loncraine.
Timothy Spall (Mr. Turner), Celia Imrie (Bridget Jones’s Baby) and Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie) are to join Imelda Staunton (Vera Drake) in Richard Loncraine’s (Wimbledon) silver dollar rom-com Finding Your Feet.
Protagonist is handling sales on the package which was snapped up by eOne for UK, Canada and Australia/New Zealand in Cannes.
The film’s shoot is due to get underway in November and December 2016 in London’s Twickenham Studios and on location in Rome, Italy.
Also joining the cast is veteran film, TV and theatre actor David Hayman (Macbeth).
In Finding Their Feet, when ‘Lady’ Sandra Abbott discovers that her husband of forty years is having an affair with her best friend she seeks refuge in London with her estranged, older sister. Sandra is a fish out of water next to her outspoken, serial dating...
Timothy Spall (Mr. Turner), Celia Imrie (Bridget Jones’s Baby) and Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie) are to join Imelda Staunton (Vera Drake) in Richard Loncraine’s (Wimbledon) silver dollar rom-com Finding Your Feet.
Protagonist is handling sales on the package which was snapped up by eOne for UK, Canada and Australia/New Zealand in Cannes.
The film’s shoot is due to get underway in November and December 2016 in London’s Twickenham Studios and on location in Rome, Italy.
Also joining the cast is veteran film, TV and theatre actor David Hayman (Macbeth).
In Finding Their Feet, when ‘Lady’ Sandra Abbott discovers that her husband of forty years is having an affair with her best friend she seeks refuge in London with her estranged, older sister. Sandra is a fish out of water next to her outspoken, serial dating...
- 9/8/2016
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Cast assembles for silver dollar rom-com sold by Protagonist.
Timothy Spall (Mr. Turner), Celia Imrie (Bridget Jones’s Baby) and Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie) are to join Imelda Staunton (Vera Drake) in Richard Loncraine’s (Wimbledon) silver dollar rom-com Finding Your Feet.
Protagonist is handling sales on the package which was snapped up by eOne for UK, Canada and Australia/New Zealand in Cannes.
The film’s shoot is due to get underway in November and December 2016 in London’s Twickenham Studios and on location in Rome, Italy.
Also joining the cast is veteran film, TV and theatre actor David Hayman (Macbeth).
In Finding Their Feet, when ‘Lady’ Sandra Abbott discovers that her husband of forty years is having an affair with her best friend she seeks refuge in London with her estranged, older sister. Sandra is a fish out of water next to her outspoken, serial dating, free spirited...
Timothy Spall (Mr. Turner), Celia Imrie (Bridget Jones’s Baby) and Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie) are to join Imelda Staunton (Vera Drake) in Richard Loncraine’s (Wimbledon) silver dollar rom-com Finding Your Feet.
Protagonist is handling sales on the package which was snapped up by eOne for UK, Canada and Australia/New Zealand in Cannes.
The film’s shoot is due to get underway in November and December 2016 in London’s Twickenham Studios and on location in Rome, Italy.
Also joining the cast is veteran film, TV and theatre actor David Hayman (Macbeth).
In Finding Their Feet, when ‘Lady’ Sandra Abbott discovers that her husband of forty years is having an affair with her best friend she seeks refuge in London with her estranged, older sister. Sandra is a fish out of water next to her outspoken, serial dating, free spirited...
- 9/8/2016
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Tom Hardy, Gerard Butler, Jason Statham, Liam Neeson and Gary Oldman are the professionals! You have no idea what we’re talking about? Well, guess what, it looks that UK television show from the 70s, titled The Professionals is getting a remake!
Or, if you prefer, it’s getting turned into a movie. And what a movie that will be with this kind of cast on board? Judge yourself!
Ok, ok, nothing is confirmed at this moment, but it sounds interesting to know that Lionsgate UK is reportedly eyeing Tom Hardy, Gerard Butler and Jason Statham to play the secret agents Bodie and Doyle, while Liam Neeson and Gary Oldman are being eyed to play their boss.
So, yes, that (unfortunately) means some of them will get the part, and no, they’re (unfortunately) not all going to be in the movie, but you must admit that it will be a difficult decision indeed!
Or, if you prefer, it’s getting turned into a movie. And what a movie that will be with this kind of cast on board? Judge yourself!
Ok, ok, nothing is confirmed at this moment, but it sounds interesting to know that Lionsgate UK is reportedly eyeing Tom Hardy, Gerard Butler and Jason Statham to play the secret agents Bodie and Doyle, while Liam Neeson and Gary Oldman are being eyed to play their boss.
So, yes, that (unfortunately) means some of them will get the part, and no, they’re (unfortunately) not all going to be in the movie, but you must admit that it will be a difficult decision indeed!
- 3/31/2011
- by Fiona
- Filmofilia
Lionsgate UK have aquired the rights to classic British crime drama series, The Professionals. The studio, in partnership with Eighth Wonder Pictures will bring the iconic characters of Bodie and Doyle back to life for the first time since 1983.
Filming is expected to begin on the picture later this year in the UK with Lionsgate producing along with Callum McDougall and Richard Whelan of Eighth Wonder. McDougall is no stranger to crime pictures, having exec produced both 2006′s “Casino Royale” and 2008′s “Quantum of Solace“, he is currently working on Clash of the Titans 2.
According to the official press release, the film will see ex-Spec Ops Mercenary Bodie and Counter Terrorism Detective Doyle in an origin story charting their first mission for covert British Security Unit CI5 (Criminal Intelligence 5 as opposed to MI5). Speaking of the announcement, Zygi Kamasa, Chief Executive of Lionsgate UK said:
“The Professionals was such...
Filming is expected to begin on the picture later this year in the UK with Lionsgate producing along with Callum McDougall and Richard Whelan of Eighth Wonder. McDougall is no stranger to crime pictures, having exec produced both 2006′s “Casino Royale” and 2008′s “Quantum of Solace“, he is currently working on Clash of the Titans 2.
According to the official press release, the film will see ex-Spec Ops Mercenary Bodie and Counter Terrorism Detective Doyle in an origin story charting their first mission for covert British Security Unit CI5 (Criminal Intelligence 5 as opposed to MI5). Speaking of the announcement, Zygi Kamasa, Chief Executive of Lionsgate UK said:
“The Professionals was such...
- 3/29/2011
- by Craig Sharp
- FilmShaft.com
Will Tom Hardy be a Professional?
The Inception and Dark Knight Rises actor is one of several Brit stars rumoured for the film adaptation of the popular 70s TV series, The Professionals.
Producer Richard Whelan (Captain America: The First Avenger) is also believed to be coaxing Gerard Butler and action star Jason Statham to take part, in the roles of Bodie and Doyle.
Liam Neeson and Gary Oldman are considered possibles as boss George Cowley.
Lionsgate UK announced the project yesterday, saying that they felt, “there was an opportunity for a bigger British action film" and that, “the ambition is to make a powerful commercial movie with the best of British talent”.
The original series starred Lewis Collins as Bodie, Martin Shaw as Doyle and Gordon Jackson as George Cowley. It chronicled the adventures of Britain’s Criminal Intelligence 5 as they handled cases too tough for the police.
Many episodes...
The Inception and Dark Knight Rises actor is one of several Brit stars rumoured for the film adaptation of the popular 70s TV series, The Professionals.
Producer Richard Whelan (Captain America: The First Avenger) is also believed to be coaxing Gerard Butler and action star Jason Statham to take part, in the roles of Bodie and Doyle.
Liam Neeson and Gary Oldman are considered possibles as boss George Cowley.
Lionsgate UK announced the project yesterday, saying that they felt, “there was an opportunity for a bigger British action film" and that, “the ambition is to make a powerful commercial movie with the best of British talent”.
The original series starred Lewis Collins as Bodie, Martin Shaw as Doyle and Gordon Jackson as George Cowley. It chronicled the adventures of Britain’s Criminal Intelligence 5 as they handled cases too tough for the police.
Many episodes...
- 3/29/2011
- by lauren.forry@lovefilm.com (Lauren Forry)
- LOVEFiLM
British TV crime drama The Professionals hasn’t been on screens since the ‘80s (except, alright, on ITV4), but that’s all set to change. The ITV drama, which debuted on British telly in 1977 and ran for five series, is set for a modern day movie make-over courtesy of one of the more recent Bond producers. Callum McDougall, who exec produced Casino Royale and Quantum Of Solace, has teamed up with fellow producer Richard Whelan and Lionsgate UK to bring a new version of the story to screens. “The Professionals was such...
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- 3/29/2011
- by Josh Winning
- TotalFilm
The last time we heard about a film version of classic ‘70s action show The Professionals, it was sitting amongst the pile of projects Neil Marshall was considering as his next movie after Centurion. But now it appears that the gang at CI5 – which, if the producers get their wish, will include Jason Statham – are looking for a new director.Deadline reports that Lionsgate UK is still pushing ahead with the idea, looking to get it into pre-production before the year is out. Producer Richard Whelan is apparently taking meetings in Los Angeles to find a new director to call the shots (and explosions and car chases) and cast-wise, there’s the usual wish list of Brit talent.So who do the team want to play former special ops mercenary Bodie and counter-terrorism ‘tec Doyle? Step forward Statham, Tom Hardy and Gerard Butler, with Liam Neeson and Gary Oldman as...
- 3/29/2011
- EmpireOnline
1970s cops Bodie and Doyle to come back to life as Lionsgate announces plans make an action movie of The Professionals
It was a simpler time when bubble perms and Ford Capris were to be aspired to. They were sexy and macho because we saw them on The Professionals and, frankly, we knew no better. Now, 28 years later, Bodie and Doyle, along with bad-tempered boss George Cowley, are coming back.
Film company Lionsgate said it has acquired the rights to the series, which ran for five adrenaline-fuelled seasons on ITV, and plans to begin shooting a film version later this year.
Zygi Kamasa, the chief executive, admitted he can hum the theme tune on demand. "I was a big fan," he said. "We all grew up with it in the 70s so the idea of bringing it back for the big screen is perfect. There aren't many British TV shows...
It was a simpler time when bubble perms and Ford Capris were to be aspired to. They were sexy and macho because we saw them on The Professionals and, frankly, we knew no better. Now, 28 years later, Bodie and Doyle, along with bad-tempered boss George Cowley, are coming back.
Film company Lionsgate said it has acquired the rights to the series, which ran for five adrenaline-fuelled seasons on ITV, and plans to begin shooting a film version later this year.
Zygi Kamasa, the chief executive, admitted he can hum the theme tune on demand. "I was a big fan," he said. "We all grew up with it in the 70s so the idea of bringing it back for the big screen is perfect. There aren't many British TV shows...
- 3/28/2011
- by Mark Brown
- The Guardian - Film News
"Anarchy, acts of terror, crimes against the public. To combat it I've got special men - experts from the Army, the police - from every service. These are ... the Professionals."
The Professionals, a cult hit on British TV in the 1970's, is poised to get a big-budget Hollywood makeover, according to Deadline. The series, a crime-action classic that aired from 1977 - 1983, chronicled the adventures of Agents Bodie and Doyle of CI5, and their hard-nosed boss, George Cowley. The fictional CI5 (Criminal Investigation 5 or Civilian Intelligence 5; an awesome amalgamation of CIA and MI5) was a governmental special agency designed to deal with crimes beyond the capacity of the regular police. Agent Bodie was the mercenary / special services recruit; Doyle the London constable.
Deadline reports that Richard Whelan, associate producer of Captain America, is currently seeking a director for the project. Lionsgate UK is said to be looking at Jason Statham (the...
The Professionals, a cult hit on British TV in the 1970's, is poised to get a big-budget Hollywood makeover, according to Deadline. The series, a crime-action classic that aired from 1977 - 1983, chronicled the adventures of Agents Bodie and Doyle of CI5, and their hard-nosed boss, George Cowley. The fictional CI5 (Criminal Investigation 5 or Civilian Intelligence 5; an awesome amalgamation of CIA and MI5) was a governmental special agency designed to deal with crimes beyond the capacity of the regular police. Agent Bodie was the mercenary / special services recruit; Doyle the London constable.
Deadline reports that Richard Whelan, associate producer of Captain America, is currently seeking a director for the project. Lionsgate UK is said to be looking at Jason Statham (the...
- 3/28/2011
- Shadowlocked
The Professionals, the cult-classic British TV series, is getting a big-budget feature film remake from Lionsgate UK. Production is scheduled to begin this fall on the action series about secret agents created by Brian Clemens (The Avengers). The show never made it to the Us audiences, but helped make local stars of actors Martin Shaw and Lewis Collins, who played the agents.
The film's producer, Richard Whelan , is currently looking for a director. Tom Hardy, Gerard Butler and Jason Statham are being courted by Lonsgate UK to play secret agents Bodie and Doyle, with Liam Neeson and Gary Oldman on their list to play their boss. The film will serve as an origin story, "showing how ex-Spec Ops mercenary Bodie and counter-terrorism detective Doyle unite to work for covert UK security unit CI5."
Callum McDougall is serving as co-producer and was executive producer on the last two James Bond films...
The film's producer, Richard Whelan , is currently looking for a director. Tom Hardy, Gerard Butler and Jason Statham are being courted by Lonsgate UK to play secret agents Bodie and Doyle, with Liam Neeson and Gary Oldman on their list to play their boss. The film will serve as an origin story, "showing how ex-Spec Ops mercenary Bodie and counter-terrorism detective Doyle unite to work for covert UK security unit CI5."
Callum McDougall is serving as co-producer and was executive producer on the last two James Bond films...
- 3/28/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Updated: Deadline have a follow-up on this earlier story claiming producer Richard Whelan is now in L.A. trying to lockdown a cast for the remake with the obvious & usual bunch of names said to be wanted;
Brit actors Tom Hardy, Gerard Butler and Jason Statham are cited (no word on whether they are up for Bodie or Doyle), with vets Liam Neeson and Gary Oldman apparently on the wishlist to play their boss, who was Scottish in the show. The movie will be an origin story depicting how the duo came to work for the CI5.
Statham is probably favourite to end up with one of the roles as he just made Lionsgate UK’s second film to date Blitz, that’s out May 6th, and he is Britain’s box office action star answer to Bruce Willis after all.
As we said below, no director is attached after Neil Marshall (The Descent,...
Brit actors Tom Hardy, Gerard Butler and Jason Statham are cited (no word on whether they are up for Bodie or Doyle), with vets Liam Neeson and Gary Oldman apparently on the wishlist to play their boss, who was Scottish in the show. The movie will be an origin story depicting how the duo came to work for the CI5.
Statham is probably favourite to end up with one of the roles as he just made Lionsgate UK’s second film to date Blitz, that’s out May 6th, and he is Britain’s box office action star answer to Bruce Willis after all.
As we said below, no director is attached after Neil Marshall (The Descent,...
- 3/28/2011
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Shooting expected to begin later this year on film version of cult 70s detective show that starred Martin Shaw and Lewis Collins
The nostalgic trend for cult classic television shows resurfacing on the big screen looks set to continue with a big screen remake of late 70s favourite The Professionals.
Studio Lionsgate has acquired the rights to produce a film version of the adventures of Bodie and Doyle, the style-conscious, crime-fighting vanguard of the fictional CI5 agency.
The original series starred Martin Shaw as Doyle, a hot-headed police detective, and Lewis Collins as ruthless former Sas sergeant and mercenary Bodie. Running for 57 episodes on ITV between 1977 and 1983, it offered a six-year showcase for bubble perms and polo neck jumpers.
Lionsgate said the film would take up the story of Bodie and Doyle's first CI5 mission together. Zygi Kamasa, the studio's UK chief executive, said: "This production will combine the wit...
The nostalgic trend for cult classic television shows resurfacing on the big screen looks set to continue with a big screen remake of late 70s favourite The Professionals.
Studio Lionsgate has acquired the rights to produce a film version of the adventures of Bodie and Doyle, the style-conscious, crime-fighting vanguard of the fictional CI5 agency.
The original series starred Martin Shaw as Doyle, a hot-headed police detective, and Lewis Collins as ruthless former Sas sergeant and mercenary Bodie. Running for 57 episodes on ITV between 1977 and 1983, it offered a six-year showcase for bubble perms and polo neck jumpers.
Lionsgate said the film would take up the story of Bodie and Doyle's first CI5 mission together. Zygi Kamasa, the studio's UK chief executive, said: "This production will combine the wit...
- 3/28/2011
- by Ian J Griffiths
- The Guardian - Film News
The UK arm of Lionsgate will start pre-production on its big-budget remake of cult 1970s British TV series The Professionals this fall. The action series about secret agents was a hit across Europe and in Australia but never made it to the U.S. The series was hatched by The Avengers creator Brian Clemens and made local stars of actors Martin Shaw and Lewis Collins, who played the agents. Gordon Jackson -- best known as the butler in Upstairs Downstairs -- played their dour Scottish boss. Producer Richard Whelan is now in Los Angeles trying to lock down a director. Lionsgate UK will court Tom Hardy, Gerard Butler and Jason Statham to play secret agents Bodie and Doyle, with Liam Neeson and Gary Oldman on their list to play their boss. Lionsgate UK CEO Zygi Kamasa acknowledges The Professionals is an unknown quantity in brand-happy Hollywood. He said the success...
- 3/28/2011
- by TIM ADLER in London
- Deadline London
Here’s a TV programme I’m sure my dad watched religiously which I know next to nothing about other than the crazy haircuts!
The Professionals was a TV series which spanned for five seasons between the years 1977 and 1983. It starred Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw and Lewis Collins and at its peak, pulled in millions of viewers with even the re-runs in the late 90s attracting over over million views on the now deceased TV channel, Granada. The show was created to mimic Us rivals like Starkey and Hutch and had a rather memorable opening soundtrack which I’ve placed below in a clip.
This press release announces the news that Lionsgate UK and Eight Wonder pictures will produce the cinematic version and we’ll obviously keep you up to date with casting and release dates etc.
Here’s a clip from the original series… you’ll see what I mean about the haircuts!
The Professionals was a TV series which spanned for five seasons between the years 1977 and 1983. It starred Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw and Lewis Collins and at its peak, pulled in millions of viewers with even the re-runs in the late 90s attracting over over million views on the now deceased TV channel, Granada. The show was created to mimic Us rivals like Starkey and Hutch and had a rather memorable opening soundtrack which I’ve placed below in a clip.
This press release announces the news that Lionsgate UK and Eight Wonder pictures will produce the cinematic version and we’ll obviously keep you up to date with casting and release dates etc.
Here’s a clip from the original series… you’ll see what I mean about the haircuts!
- 3/28/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The ‘70s saw many bad TV shows, and a few good ones. In the good column, there’s M*A*S*H, Little House On The Prairie, The Sweeney, and… The Professionals. And now, The Professionals is to live again – in cinemas.Now you might have seen that coming, what with this being a movie website (and, you know, the title of the post and all) but with the success of Sweeney-alike Life On Mars and, of course, the modern incarnation of Starsky and Hutch, it’s almost surprisingly no-one’s got a hold of the rights for the CI5’s tales already.Lionsgate UK are the men with the plan, with Callum McDougall and Richard Whelan producing – who’ve previously been behind the two most recent Bond outings, Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.The story will of course revolve around ex-Spec Ops Mercenary Bodie (originally the uber-bouffanted Martin Shaw...
- 3/28/2011
- EmpireOnline
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