Speakers include Amma Asante, Alice Lowe and Hope Dickson Leach.
UK director Amma Asante will reflect on her BAFTA-winning career as part of the three-day Industry Focus Event at the Glasgow Film Festival next month (February 27-March 1).
Asante’s films include A Way Of Life, Belle, A United Kingdom and Where Hands Touch. She recently signed to direct The Billion Dollar Spy for Walden Media and Weed Road. The ‘in conversation’ event will be hosted by Screen International with the support of Nfts Scotland.
Further industry panels and talks at Glasgow will include ‘The Actor-Director Relationship’ with Dirty God’s...
UK director Amma Asante will reflect on her BAFTA-winning career as part of the three-day Industry Focus Event at the Glasgow Film Festival next month (February 27-March 1).
Asante’s films include A Way Of Life, Belle, A United Kingdom and Where Hands Touch. She recently signed to direct The Billion Dollar Spy for Walden Media and Weed Road. The ‘in conversation’ event will be hosted by Screen International with the support of Nfts Scotland.
Further industry panels and talks at Glasgow will include ‘The Actor-Director Relationship’ with Dirty God’s...
- 1/31/2019
- by Louise Tutt
- ScreenDaily
Shudder will take viewers to the place that's "not as brightly lit" this Halloween season, as the 1980s anthology series Tales From the Darkside will be available to watch in its entirety on the horror streaming service beginning October 1st:
Press Release: New York, New York – September 26, 2016 – The AMC-backed streaming service, Shudder, is The entertainment destination for everything you need to watch this Halloween season. Whether you’re a hardcore horror fan or simply looking for the scariest films to celebrate this time of year, Shudder has something for everyone in its sweeping library, carefully curated by some of the top horror experts in the world.
As Halloween approaches, Shudder is expanding its database with a variety of new titles including cult favorites, blockbuster hits, and classic thrillers. Additionally, for the first time ever, Shudder will be offering horror TV series to complement its expansive film library.
Premiering October 20th...
Press Release: New York, New York – September 26, 2016 – The AMC-backed streaming service, Shudder, is The entertainment destination for everything you need to watch this Halloween season. Whether you’re a hardcore horror fan or simply looking for the scariest films to celebrate this time of year, Shudder has something for everyone in its sweeping library, carefully curated by some of the top horror experts in the world.
As Halloween approaches, Shudder is expanding its database with a variety of new titles including cult favorites, blockbuster hits, and classic thrillers. Additionally, for the first time ever, Shudder will be offering horror TV series to complement its expansive film library.
Premiering October 20th...
- 9/28/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Stars: Anna Walton, Naomi Battrick, Sam Hazeldine, Patrick Gibson, Minnie Phipps | Written by Brendan McCarthy | Directed by David Keating
Faith’s world is turned upside down when she finds out her father is dying. When the mysteriously alluring Sissy Young becomes her field hockey coach, Faith finds a compassionate spirit and much-needed mother figure. Little does she know that Sissy is the head of a centuries-old witches’ coven using the fruit of an ancient cherry tree in a secret ritual that restores life. And soon Sissy has enticed Faith into making a fateful bargain that is about to change everything…
Cherry Tree feels very much like a jumble of ideas, as if someone sat down and thought about what they wanted to see in a horror film or what would make “interesting” visuals and then tried to string them together with the flimsiest of plots. And the visuals are definitely...
Faith’s world is turned upside down when she finds out her father is dying. When the mysteriously alluring Sissy Young becomes her field hockey coach, Faith finds a compassionate spirit and much-needed mother figure. Little does she know that Sissy is the head of a centuries-old witches’ coven using the fruit of an ancient cherry tree in a secret ritual that restores life. And soon Sissy has enticed Faith into making a fateful bargain that is about to change everything…
Cherry Tree feels very much like a jumble of ideas, as if someone sat down and thought about what they wanted to see in a horror film or what would make “interesting” visuals and then tried to string them together with the flimsiest of plots. And the visuals are definitely...
- 4/29/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It feels like almost every new movie is coming out on April 5th—and yes, that is probably a bit of an exaggeration, but still, we do have over 20 horror and sci-fi titles arriving on Blu-ray and DVD this Tuesday and there’s no denying that’s a bunch.
Of course the big title this week is Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but there are also several great indie horror films being released this week, including Ava’s Possessions, The Hallow, Cherry Tree, #Horror, and Creep, which is finally makes its way to DVD as well. Arrow Video has several special edition releases coming out on Tuesday, including The Black Cat, Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key and the Death Walks Twice box set.
Other notable releases for April 5th include Anguish, Deadly Weekend, The Entity, The Tell-Tale Heart and Journey to the Seventh Planet.
Of course the big title this week is Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but there are also several great indie horror films being released this week, including Ava’s Possessions, The Hallow, Cherry Tree, #Horror, and Creep, which is finally makes its way to DVD as well. Arrow Video has several special edition releases coming out on Tuesday, including The Black Cat, Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key and the Death Walks Twice box set.
Other notable releases for April 5th include Anguish, Deadly Weekend, The Entity, The Tell-Tale Heart and Journey to the Seventh Planet.
- 4/5/2016
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
David Keating’s bizarre Cherry Tree gets the Shock review. When David Keating’s Cherry Tree began slinking around the festival circuit, fan response was anything but sweet. And critical reaction was equally sour. And I kind of understand why. Keating’s previous film was the disturbing and eloquent contemporary British/Irish folk horror opus Wakewood, a movie that…
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- 3/27/2016
- by Chris Alexander
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Desperate to save her ailing father, a young woman turns to the world of witchcraft for help in David Keating’s Cherry Tree. If you haven’t yet seen the coven-centric horror film, Dark Sky Films has announced a spring release for Cherry Tree on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD.
Currently available on VOD, Cherry Tree will also come out on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD on April 5th from Dark Sky Films:
Press Release: Evil takes root in the most unexpected place in Cherry Tree, an original and deeply disturbing film about a desperate young woman drawn into a world of horror from which there may be no escape. From the director of the acclaimed Wake Wood, the film comes to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD on April 5, 2016.
Faith’s (Naomi Battrick, Crossing Lines, Stonemouth) world is turned upside down after she finds out that her beloved father is dying.
Currently available on VOD, Cherry Tree will also come out on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD on April 5th from Dark Sky Films:
Press Release: Evil takes root in the most unexpected place in Cherry Tree, an original and deeply disturbing film about a desperate young woman drawn into a world of horror from which there may be no escape. From the director of the acclaimed Wake Wood, the film comes to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD on April 5, 2016.
Faith’s (Naomi Battrick, Crossing Lines, Stonemouth) world is turned upside down after she finds out that her beloved father is dying.
- 3/18/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Exclusive clip from David Keating’s Cherry Tree. Opening today in select theaters and VOD is director David Keating’s bloody, weird killer witch flick Cherry Tree, starring Soulmate’s Anna Walton. The movie channels the eerie folk horror vibe of Keating’s previous picture, the atmospheric, disturbing and similarily-focused-on-necromancy film Wakewood, but amps up the action, sex and…
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- 1/8/2016
- by Chris Alexander
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Witchcraft captures an obscure subgenre of horror that’s rarely represented through similar methods (look at such varying titles as All Cheerleaders Die/The Witch/Lords Of Salem). Halloween imagery always includes green-faced, cackling witches, broomsticks and all, but films tend to focus more on their cultish behavior.
Ireland’s latest genre effort, Cherry Tree, is another such film about dark magic and satanic worship, yet even with Clive-Barker-inspired visuals, these deceiving looks are hollow to the core. It’s as terrifying as something like The Moth Diaries or Embrace Of The Vampire, which of course means there’s no terror at all – just centipedes, witches, and a fixation on cherries that’ll have your empty tummy rumbling in dissatisfaction.
Naomi Battrick stars as Faith, a misunderstood loner who struggles with her social status. Matters only worsen when she learns that her already ailing father, Sean (Sam Hazeldine), has received...
Ireland’s latest genre effort, Cherry Tree, is another such film about dark magic and satanic worship, yet even with Clive-Barker-inspired visuals, these deceiving looks are hollow to the core. It’s as terrifying as something like The Moth Diaries or Embrace Of The Vampire, which of course means there’s no terror at all – just centipedes, witches, and a fixation on cherries that’ll have your empty tummy rumbling in dissatisfaction.
Naomi Battrick stars as Faith, a misunderstood loner who struggles with her social status. Matters only worsen when she learns that her already ailing father, Sean (Sam Hazeldine), has received...
- 1/7/2016
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Desperate to save her ailing dad, a young woman turns to the world of witchcraft for help in David Keating's Cherry Tree, a new horror film hitting theaters and VOD early next year from Dark Sky Films.
Cherry Tree hits theaters and arrives on VOD on January 8th from Dark Sky Films. In addition to a new Cherry Tree poster, we have the movie's official synopsis and teaser trailer (from its appearance at this year's Fantasia International Film Festival).
Synopsis: "A young woman makes a fateful pact with a witches' coven that can save her dying father's life.
Faith's world is turned upside down after she finds out that her beloved father is dying. When the mysteriously alluring Sissy Young becomes her new hockey coach, Faith has no idea that Sissy is the head of a witches' coven that has resided in her home town of Orchard for centuries.
Cherry Tree hits theaters and arrives on VOD on January 8th from Dark Sky Films. In addition to a new Cherry Tree poster, we have the movie's official synopsis and teaser trailer (from its appearance at this year's Fantasia International Film Festival).
Synopsis: "A young woman makes a fateful pact with a witches' coven that can save her dying father's life.
Faith's world is turned upside down after she finds out that her beloved father is dying. When the mysteriously alluring Sissy Young becomes her new hockey coach, Faith has no idea that Sissy is the head of a witches' coven that has resided in her home town of Orchard for centuries.
- 12/15/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
It’s that time of year again. The nights are drawing in, the skies are increasingly overcast, the weather is disturbingly unpredictable. There’s something dark coming. Grimmfest 2015 is almost upon us. And as ever, Grimmfest will be welcoming a handful of horror cohorts as guests to the event. This years line-up includes (from the press release):
Thur 1st Oct
For our opening night, we’ll be proving that it really is Grimm Up North, with our showcase of Northern shorts. This will feature the world premiere of The Box, which marks the directorial debut of SFX make-up guru, Shaune Harrison, who has worked on everything from Hellraiser 3, through to Harry Potter, The Avengers, World War Z and Star Wars, and now runs his own Make-Up Academy here in Manchester. Shaune will be joining us, alongside the film’s stars. Dominic Brunt, best known for his role in Emmerdale,...
Thur 1st Oct
For our opening night, we’ll be proving that it really is Grimm Up North, with our showcase of Northern shorts. This will feature the world premiere of The Box, which marks the directorial debut of SFX make-up guru, Shaune Harrison, who has worked on everything from Hellraiser 3, through to Harry Potter, The Avengers, World War Z and Star Wars, and now runs his own Make-Up Academy here in Manchester. Shaune will be joining us, alongside the film’s stars. Dominic Brunt, best known for his role in Emmerdale,...
- 9/22/2015
- by Ginger_Phoenix
- Nerdly
This year's FrightFest kicked off with Cherry Tree, an Irish rural nightmare directed by David Keating as Darklands meets Wicker Man. Teenager Faith (the excellent Naomi Battrick) discovers that her father is terminally ill. The new hockey coach, the glamorous Sissy Young, offers her a Rosemary's Baby style deal: if Faith will conceive a baby for Sissy to use in the coach's her weekend hobby (running a demented coven who worship a poisonous cherry tree) then Faith's father will be cured...
- 9/8/2015
- Horror Asylum
Exclusive: The Manchester-based horror festival has revealed its 2015 programme.
Grimmfest (Oct 1-4), Manchester’s horror and cult film festival, has revealed its line-up for 2015.
The festival will feature the world premiere of DxM, which stars Sam Neill alongside two former Screen Stars of Tomorrow, Tom Payne and Antonia Campbell-Hughes.
Andrew Goth (Gallowwalkers) directed the film, which had a market screening at Cannes this year.
This year’s opening night gala will be The Hallow, with director Corin Hardy and star Joseph Mawle in attendance. Playing on the same evening will be The Box, the directorial debut of Shaune Harrison (SFX on World War Z and Avengers: Age Of Ultron) and Bloodsucking Bastards, which stars Fran Kranz (Cabin In The Woods) and Pedro Pascal (The Adjustment Bureau).
The festival will also host the European premiere of Antisocial 2, Cody Calahan’s sequel to his 2013 debut, which was a hit at Grimmfest that year.
There will also...
Grimmfest (Oct 1-4), Manchester’s horror and cult film festival, has revealed its line-up for 2015.
The festival will feature the world premiere of DxM, which stars Sam Neill alongside two former Screen Stars of Tomorrow, Tom Payne and Antonia Campbell-Hughes.
Andrew Goth (Gallowwalkers) directed the film, which had a market screening at Cannes this year.
This year’s opening night gala will be The Hallow, with director Corin Hardy and star Joseph Mawle in attendance. Playing on the same evening will be The Box, the directorial debut of Shaune Harrison (SFX on World War Z and Avengers: Age Of Ultron) and Bloodsucking Bastards, which stars Fran Kranz (Cabin In The Woods) and Pedro Pascal (The Adjustment Bureau).
The festival will also host the European premiere of Antisocial 2, Cody Calahan’s sequel to his 2013 debut, which was a hit at Grimmfest that year.
There will also...
- 9/2/2015
- ScreenDaily
FrightFest started in style with David Keating’s Cherry Tree: a stirring orgy of surrealist terror that’s stacked with rigid exposition and continuity errors but successfully blends genre tropes and unique visual styles to tantalising effect. Melding Argento, Cronenberg and Clive Barker with the perverse noir of the 90s Redemption flicks and the exploitation terror of
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- 9/1/2015
- by Daniel Goodwin
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
★☆☆☆☆ David Keating's silly and unsuccessful folklore horror film, Cherry Tree (2015), suffers from a list of ailments no old crone in a woodland cottage, with her library of esoteric books, magic spells and potions, could ever save or transform into a superior version. She'd look the film straight in the eye and wish it the best of luck. The issues and problems cripple what could have been a gnarly genre piece. Because everybody loves sexy witches being evil, right? Among many, one of the most peculiar creative decisions is to pretend it wasn't filmed in Ireland, with the cast suppressing their Irish lilts in favour of, sometimes, strained attempts at Rp or Thames Valley intonations.
- 8/31/2015
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
Stars: Anna Walton, Naomi Battrick, Sam Hazeldine, Patrick Gibson, Minnie Phipps | Written by Brendan McCarthy | Directed by David Keating
Faith’s world is turned upside down when she finds out her father is dying. When the mysteriously alluring Sissy Young becomes her field hockey coach, Faith finds a compassionate spirit and much-needed mother figure. Little does she know that Sissy is the head of a centuries-old witches’ coven using the fruit of an ancient cherry tree in a secret ritual that restores life. And soon Sissy has enticed Faith into making a fateful bargain that is about to change everything…
Cherry Tree feels very much like a jumble of ideas, as if someone sat down and thought about what they wanted to see in a horror film or what would make “interesting” visuals and then tried to string them together with the flimsiest of plots. And the visuals are definitely...
Faith’s world is turned upside down when she finds out her father is dying. When the mysteriously alluring Sissy Young becomes her field hockey coach, Faith finds a compassionate spirit and much-needed mother figure. Little does she know that Sissy is the head of a centuries-old witches’ coven using the fruit of an ancient cherry tree in a secret ritual that restores life. And soon Sissy has enticed Faith into making a fateful bargain that is about to change everything…
Cherry Tree feels very much like a jumble of ideas, as if someone sat down and thought about what they wanted to see in a horror film or what would make “interesting” visuals and then tried to string them together with the flimsiest of plots. And the visuals are definitely...
- 8/28/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Returning to Leicester Square for its sixteenth year as the UK's leading celebration of horror and fantasy cinema, Film4 FrightFest 2015 is also set to be the biggest yet. With 19 world premières, along with 16 European and 24 UK ones, a wide and varied programme made up of a whopping 76 titles will screen across five glorious and ghoulish days. Barbara Crampton, star of Lovecraftian gore feasts Re-Animator and From Beyond, is the festival's guest of honour. As well as making an on-stage appearance to discuss her career in horror, Crampton can also be seen in four films: Road Games, Sun Choke, Tales of Halloween and We Are Still Here. Kicking things off on Thursday 27 August is David Keating's eagerly anticipated Cherry Tree.
- 8/28/2015
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
A new trailer has arrived for Harbinger Down ahead of the film's release tomorrow. Also in this round-up: a new teaser trailer for Cherry Tree, The Barn Indiegogo campaign, and DVD release details for horror-thriller Run, Hide, Die.
Harbinger Down: "A group of grad students have booked passage on the fishing trawler Harbinger to study the effects of global warming on a pod of Orcas in the Bering Sea. When the ship’s crew dredges up a recently thawed piece of old Soviet space wreckage, things get downright deadly. It seems that the Russians experimented with tardigrades, tiny resilient animals able to withstand the extremes of space radiation. The creatures survived, but not without a mutation. Now the crew is exposed to aggressively mutating organisms. And after being locked in ice for three decades, the creatures aren’t about to give up the warmth of human companionship.
Starring: Lance Henriksen,...
Harbinger Down: "A group of grad students have booked passage on the fishing trawler Harbinger to study the effects of global warming on a pod of Orcas in the Bering Sea. When the ship’s crew dredges up a recently thawed piece of old Soviet space wreckage, things get downright deadly. It seems that the Russians experimented with tardigrades, tiny resilient animals able to withstand the extremes of space radiation. The creatures survived, but not without a mutation. Now the crew is exposed to aggressively mutating organisms. And after being locked in ice for three decades, the creatures aren’t about to give up the warmth of human companionship.
Starring: Lance Henriksen,...
- 8/6/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
A witchy trailer for Cherry Tree has debuted. This film had a recent showing at Fantasia and the film will show at Film4Frightfest, in London. Th film stars Anna Walton (Mutant Chronicles), Sam Hazeldine (The Monuments Men), Naomi Battrick and Patrick Gibson. And, the first clip is full of Pagan imagery and motifs; the teaser trailer beckons you below. The film focuses on a witches' coven. Faith (Battrick) is drawn to them, after the death of her father. However, the coven wants something from Faith, her baby! This baby, borne of fire, threatens humanity and Faith just wants to escape their devilish clutches. This film was shot in Ireland, by an Irish director, David Keating (Wake Wood). The film was funded by the Irish Film Board. Also, the film looks influenced by ancient Pagan myths as seen in the very root-like settings and flowing costumes. The Celts live again in film,...
- 8/4/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The pairing of director David Keating and writer Brendan McCarthy first made a splash a few years back with the release of the Hammer horror Wake Wood and the pair are at it again, this time with the witchy horror Cherry Tree.
The movie stars Naomi Battrick as Faith, a young woman who finds out her father is dying. Desperate to save him, she strikes a deal with the leader of a coven who offers to save Faith's dad in exchange for a baby. Faith agrees and suddenly finds herself pregnant and carrying a child that is growing faster than normal.
You can guess that this mysterious child is Satan's spawn or some such thing that will undoubtedly lead to the end of the world. It's a familiar premise but who doesn't love a great evil baby horror movie? It's probably not en p [Continued ...]...
The movie stars Naomi Battrick as Faith, a young woman who finds out her father is dying. Desperate to save him, she strikes a deal with the leader of a coven who offers to save Faith's dad in exchange for a baby. Faith agrees and suddenly finds herself pregnant and carrying a child that is growing faster than normal.
You can guess that this mysterious child is Satan's spawn or some such thing that will undoubtedly lead to the end of the world. It's a familiar premise but who doesn't love a great evil baby horror movie? It's probably not en p [Continued ...]...
- 8/4/2015
- QuietEarth.us
What do Barbara Crampton, Rick Wakeman, James Cosmo, Toyah Willcox, Neil Marshall and Bernard Rose have in common? They’re all set to make an appearance at this years London Film4 Frightfest!
Scream Queen legend Barbara Crampton (pictured above) is Film4 FrightFest’s special guest icon, appearing in no less than four films in this year’s line-up. She stars in We Are Still Here, Road Games and Sun Choke plus makes a cameo appearance in Tales of Halloween. Not only will Barbara be introducing all her films, she’ll also be talking about her amazing career during a special interview event, hosted by Alan Jones, on Sun 30th August at 9.15pm.
Says the legend herself:
To say that I am overjoyed, excited and eager to attend FrightFest as a guest is putting it mildly. This festival has been on my radar for some time and to be included and...
Scream Queen legend Barbara Crampton (pictured above) is Film4 FrightFest’s special guest icon, appearing in no less than four films in this year’s line-up. She stars in We Are Still Here, Road Games and Sun Choke plus makes a cameo appearance in Tales of Halloween. Not only will Barbara be introducing all her films, she’ll also be talking about her amazing career during a special interview event, hosted by Alan Jones, on Sun 30th August at 9.15pm.
Says the legend herself:
To say that I am overjoyed, excited and eager to attend FrightFest as a guest is putting it mildly. This festival has been on my radar for some time and to be included and...
- 7/27/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Raven Banner has acquired worldwide rights to El Gigante, a film about one Luchador you don't want to mess with. A new Queen of Earth trailer and the guest list for Film4 FrightFest 2015 are also featured in this morning's round-up.
El Gigante: Press Release: "Raven Banner has boarded Luchagore Productions, El Gigante, directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero for worldwide rights, which was featured in the current edition of The Frontieres International Co-Production Market. They will also serve as Executive Producers.
The film tells the story of a deranged maniac in a Luchador mask named El Gigante who wrestles his prey to the mat in a grisly entertainment ritual of thrill-packed culinary prep for his cannibalistic family.
The deal was negotiated by Luchagore's Raynor Shima and Raven Banner's James Fler and Michael Paszt.
"The team of Gigi, Raynor, and Luke at Luchagore is one of the most exciting new genre...
El Gigante: Press Release: "Raven Banner has boarded Luchagore Productions, El Gigante, directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero for worldwide rights, which was featured in the current edition of The Frontieres International Co-Production Market. They will also serve as Executive Producers.
The film tells the story of a deranged maniac in a Luchador mask named El Gigante who wrestles his prey to the mat in a grisly entertainment ritual of thrill-packed culinary prep for his cannibalistic family.
The deal was negotiated by Luchagore's Raynor Shima and Raven Banner's James Fler and Michael Paszt.
"The team of Gigi, Raynor, and Luke at Luchagore is one of the most exciting new genre...
- 7/25/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
One of the most anticipated films at Montreal’s currently-on Fantasia International Film Festival is Cherry Tree. The long-awaited new movie from David Keating, whose Irish chiller Wake Wood found itself one of the more under-appreciated contemporary horror films, Cherry Tree keeps the Irish setting and occult vibes for a folk horror tale of rural witchcraft and deals with the…
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- 7/24/2015
- by Samuel Zimmerman
- shocktillyoudrop.com
After the announcement of the Fightfest’s opening and closing films a week ago, the UK’s premiere horror festival has announced its complete line-up… And they’re not making it easy for us to bring you reviews of the majority of the films screening this year!
Yes, not only is Frightfest taking over the Vue cinema on Leicester Square again this year but they’re also taking over an extra screen, Screen 1, at the old home of Frightfest, The Prince Charles Cinema – which will be the location of Another “Discovery” screen strand.
From the press release:
Bigger, bolder, bloodier…Film4 FrightFest 2015 marks its 16th year with its largest line-up ever. From Thurs 27 August to Mon 31 August, the UK’s leading event for genre fans will return to the Vue West End, Leicester Square to present seventy-six films across five screens, plus a host of special events. There are eighteen...
Yes, not only is Frightfest taking over the Vue cinema on Leicester Square again this year but they’re also taking over an extra screen, Screen 1, at the old home of Frightfest, The Prince Charles Cinema – which will be the location of Another “Discovery” screen strand.
From the press release:
Bigger, bolder, bloodier…Film4 FrightFest 2015 marks its 16th year with its largest line-up ever. From Thurs 27 August to Mon 31 August, the UK’s leading event for genre fans will return to the Vue West End, Leicester Square to present seventy-six films across five screens, plus a host of special events. There are eighteen...
- 7/2/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Shadow people, sharp-fanged co-workers, and insistent sinister spirits will just be a few of the monsters haunting the theaters at this year's Film4 FrightFest. The full lineup for the upcoming event is packed with 76 films aimed to unforgettably frighten audiences.
Press Release: "Film news (UK): Film4 FrightFest serves up a fearsome feast with a record 76 films, embracing 20 world and 42 UK & European premieres
Bigger, bolder, bloodier…Film4 FrightFest 2015 marks its 16th year with its largest line-up ever. From Thurs 27 August to Mon 31 August, the UK’s leading event for genre fans will return to the Vue West End, Leicester Square to present seventy-six films across five screens, plus a host of special events. There are eighteen countries representing five continents with a record-breaking sixteen European premieres and twenty-six UK premieres. In addition, there is a further ‘Discovery’ strand at The Prince Charles Cinema, signalling a welcome return to FrightFest’s spiritual home.
Press Release: "Film news (UK): Film4 FrightFest serves up a fearsome feast with a record 76 films, embracing 20 world and 42 UK & European premieres
Bigger, bolder, bloodier…Film4 FrightFest 2015 marks its 16th year with its largest line-up ever. From Thurs 27 August to Mon 31 August, the UK’s leading event for genre fans will return to the Vue West End, Leicester Square to present seventy-six films across five screens, plus a host of special events. There are eighteen countries representing five continents with a record-breaking sixteen European premieres and twenty-six UK premieres. In addition, there is a further ‘Discovery’ strand at The Prince Charles Cinema, signalling a welcome return to FrightFest’s spiritual home.
- 7/2/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Round-Up: Comic-Con 2015 Ambush Predator Figure, Film4 FrightFest 2015 Details, Psychophonia Trailer
There are two ways to get this Ambush Predator figure created by Neca without being at this year's Comic-Con. More details on that story as well as details on Film4 FrightFest 2015 and a trailer from the thriller Psychophonia in this round-up.
Ambush Predator Figure: Neca reports that "This summer we have six awesome convention exclusives (one of which has a Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive variant) — and because the quantities are lower than in previous years, they’re even more exclusive than before! However, there are Two ways to procure one During Comic-Con Without Going To Comic-Con if you’re ready for a little excitement, that is!
1. In Store: From July 9th through 12th, we’ll seed a very small number of each in random Toys ‘R’ Us and Hastings stores all across the U.S. Which ones? That would ruin all the fun.
2. Online Flash Sale: During the show (exact...
Ambush Predator Figure: Neca reports that "This summer we have six awesome convention exclusives (one of which has a Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive variant) — and because the quantities are lower than in previous years, they’re even more exclusive than before! However, there are Two ways to procure one During Comic-Con Without Going To Comic-Con if you’re ready for a little excitement, that is!
1. In Store: From July 9th through 12th, we’ll seed a very small number of each in random Toys ‘R’ Us and Hastings stores all across the U.S. Which ones? That would ruin all the fun.
2. Online Flash Sale: During the show (exact...
- 6/26/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
The 16th edition of Film4 FrightFest kicks off in skin-crawling fashion with the European premiere of David Keating’s blood-freezing rural nightmare Cherry Tree, starring Anna Walton (Hellboy 2, Soulmate) and rising star Naomi Battrick (Down Dog, Waterloo Road)
Keating, who directed the acclaimed Wake Wood for the revamped Hammer label, offers another provocative and compelling twist on the pagan cult chiller, in which a young girl, Faith (Naomi Battrick), in an attempt to save her father’s life, makes a fateful pact with Sissy Young (Anna Walton) head of a sinister black magic coven. FrightFest’s first Irish event-opener, Cherry Tree, is a Fantastic Films & House of Netherhorror Production, produced by John McDonnell & Brendan McCarthy.
Closing Film4 FrightFest is the European premiere of the stunning anthology Tales of Halloween, a celebration of the spooky October holiday. Ten tales of terror unfold in a sleepy American suburb on All Hallows Eve as ghouls,...
Keating, who directed the acclaimed Wake Wood for the revamped Hammer label, offers another provocative and compelling twist on the pagan cult chiller, in which a young girl, Faith (Naomi Battrick), in an attempt to save her father’s life, makes a fateful pact with Sissy Young (Anna Walton) head of a sinister black magic coven. FrightFest’s first Irish event-opener, Cherry Tree, is a Fantastic Films & House of Netherhorror Production, produced by John McDonnell & Brendan McCarthy.
Closing Film4 FrightFest is the European premiere of the stunning anthology Tales of Halloween, a celebration of the spooky October holiday. Ten tales of terror unfold in a sleepy American suburb on All Hallows Eve as ghouls,...
- 6/25/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Both films to receive their European premieres at this year’s 16th edition; FrightFest co-director Alan Jones reflects on the festival’s first year at the Vue and what’s to come.
Cherry Tree will receive its European premiere as the opening film of this year’s Film4 FrightFest, taking place at the Vue in Leicester Square.
Directed by Wake Wood’s David Keating, Cherry Tree follows a young girl who, in order to save her father’s life, makes a pact with the head of a sinister black magic coven. The film stars Anna Walton and Naomi Battrick, and is produced by John McDonnell and Brendan McCarthy.
It marks the first time ever that FrightFest has opened with an Irish production.
This year’s festival will close with the European premiere of anthology Tales of Halloween, created by Axelle Carolyn and produced by Carolyn, Patrick Ewald, Shaked Berenson and Mike Mendez.
Directed by the...
Cherry Tree will receive its European premiere as the opening film of this year’s Film4 FrightFest, taking place at the Vue in Leicester Square.
Directed by Wake Wood’s David Keating, Cherry Tree follows a young girl who, in order to save her father’s life, makes a pact with the head of a sinister black magic coven. The film stars Anna Walton and Naomi Battrick, and is produced by John McDonnell and Brendan McCarthy.
It marks the first time ever that FrightFest has opened with an Irish production.
This year’s festival will close with the European premiere of anthology Tales of Halloween, created by Axelle Carolyn and produced by Carolyn, Patrick Ewald, Shaked Berenson and Mike Mendez.
Directed by the...
- 6/25/2015
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
A festival to envy, London’s annual FILM4 FrightFest is a long weekend of horror celebration.This year, its 16th, they’ll open and close with two anticipated and traditionally spooky titles, David Keating’s Cherry Tree and All Hallow’s anthology, Tales of Halloween. “The 16th edition of Film4 FrightFest kicks off in skin-crawling fashion with the European premiere of David…
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- 6/25/2015
- by Samuel Zimmerman
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Cherry Tree
With just two months to go until this year's Film4 Frightfest, David Keating’s Cherry Tree has been revealed as the opening film. It stars Naomi Battrick as a girl determined to save her father's life who makes a sinister pact with the head of a black magic coven (Anna Walton). It sees Keating reunited with Wake Wood scribe Brendan McCarthy.
"We have never opened with an Irish production before," said festival director Alan Jones. "So we figured it was about time to put a sharp focus on all the sterling work the Irish Film Board has done to promote the genre... Cherry Tree follows in their fine tradition offering storytelling excellence, great production values and terrific casting."
The closing film at the festival will be Tales Of Halloween, an anthology of creepy shorts helmed by Neil Marshall (The Descent), Darren Lynn Bousman (The Barrens), Axelle Carolyn (Soulmate), Adam Gierasch.
With just two months to go until this year's Film4 Frightfest, David Keating’s Cherry Tree has been revealed as the opening film. It stars Naomi Battrick as a girl determined to save her father's life who makes a sinister pact with the head of a black magic coven (Anna Walton). It sees Keating reunited with Wake Wood scribe Brendan McCarthy.
"We have never opened with an Irish production before," said festival director Alan Jones. "So we figured it was about time to put a sharp focus on all the sterling work the Irish Film Board has done to promote the genre... Cherry Tree follows in their fine tradition offering storytelling excellence, great production values and terrific casting."
The closing film at the festival will be Tales Of Halloween, an anthology of creepy shorts helmed by Neil Marshall (The Descent), Darren Lynn Bousman (The Barrens), Axelle Carolyn (Soulmate), Adam Gierasch.
- 6/25/2015
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The 19th Fantasia International Film Festival is right around the corner. Though the full lineup for the festival won't be unveiled until early next month, the second wave of Fantasia titles have been revealed and horror fans have a lot to look forward to.
Press Release: "Montreal, June 11, 2015 – The 19th edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival, presented by Ubisoft and Anchor Bay, will soon be stunning Montreal with three weeks of cinematic ingenuity from July 14 until August 4, 2015.
Fantasia's complete lineup of programming and special events will be revealed on July 7th. To tide you over until then, we're thrilled to announce an incredible Second Wave of titles!
The International Premiere Of Takeshi Kitano’S Ryuzo And The Seven Henchmen
Coming immediately after his Outrage saga, Takeshi Kitano’s hilarious crime story stars screen legend Tatsuya Fuji (In The Realm Of The Senses) as a retired yakuza who realizes...
Press Release: "Montreal, June 11, 2015 – The 19th edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival, presented by Ubisoft and Anchor Bay, will soon be stunning Montreal with three weeks of cinematic ingenuity from July 14 until August 4, 2015.
Fantasia's complete lineup of programming and special events will be revealed on July 7th. To tide you over until then, we're thrilled to announce an incredible Second Wave of titles!
The International Premiere Of Takeshi Kitano’S Ryuzo And The Seven Henchmen
Coming immediately after his Outrage saga, Takeshi Kitano’s hilarious crime story stars screen legend Tatsuya Fuji (In The Realm Of The Senses) as a retired yakuza who realizes...
- 6/11/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
A little over one month away, the Fantasia Film Festival announced it’s second wave of titles this morning. Fantasia Film Festival holds a special place in the hearts of Sound on Sight and we could not be more excited for their upcoming edition which promises to be bigger and better than ever. Arguably the largest genre film festival in the world, Fantasia will run from July 14th to August 4th this year and feature a large number of world and international premieres. The full-lineup, including special events, will be announced on July 7th.
From the official press release, here are some titles we can now look forward to:
The International Premiere Of Takeshi Kitano’S Ryuzo And The Seven Henchmen
Coming immediately after his Outrage saga, Takeshi Kitano’s hilarious crime story stars screen legend Tatsuya Fuji (In The Realm Of The Senses) as a retired yakuza who realizes...
From the official press release, here are some titles we can now look forward to:
The International Premiere Of Takeshi Kitano’S Ryuzo And The Seven Henchmen
Coming immediately after his Outrage saga, Takeshi Kitano’s hilarious crime story stars screen legend Tatsuya Fuji (In The Realm Of The Senses) as a retired yakuza who realizes...
- 6/11/2015
- by Justine Smith
- SoundOnSight
Takeshi Kitano’s Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen, Sonny Mallhi’s Anguish, Ringo Lam’s Wild City and Miguel Angel Vivas’ Extinction among titles playing at Montreal’s genre film festival.
Fantasia International Film Festival has unveiled the second wave of titles for its upcoming 19th edition, taking place in Montreal from July 14-Aug 4.
Takeshi Kitano’s Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen will receive its international premiere at this year’s event, while the festival will also host the world premieres of Sonny Mallhi’s Anguish, David Keating’s Cherry Tree, Jacob Gentry’s Synchronicity, Victor Zarcoff’s Slumlord and Bite from Chad Archibald and the team behind Anti-Social.
The world premiere of Miguel Angel Vivas’ English language debut Extinction headlines a heightened focus on Spanish cinema at this year’s Fantasia, with other titles including Marshland and Shrew’s Nest.
Other notable titles in the second wave include Gilles Paquet-Brenner’s adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s [link...
Fantasia International Film Festival has unveiled the second wave of titles for its upcoming 19th edition, taking place in Montreal from July 14-Aug 4.
Takeshi Kitano’s Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen will receive its international premiere at this year’s event, while the festival will also host the world premieres of Sonny Mallhi’s Anguish, David Keating’s Cherry Tree, Jacob Gentry’s Synchronicity, Victor Zarcoff’s Slumlord and Bite from Chad Archibald and the team behind Anti-Social.
The world premiere of Miguel Angel Vivas’ English language debut Extinction headlines a heightened focus on Spanish cinema at this year’s Fantasia, with other titles including Marshland and Shrew’s Nest.
Other notable titles in the second wave include Gilles Paquet-Brenner’s adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s [link...
- 6/11/2015
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
Cherry Tree is another film coming this way via Ireland. Irish director David Keating is helming this feature, along with writer Brendan McCarthy. The film begins with a struggling family and a witches' coven. The film stars Anna Walton (Mutant Chronicles), Sam Hazeldine (The Monuments Men), Naomi Battrick and Patrick Gibson. The film's first poster is here. At the heart of the film grows a cherry tree. This cherry tree can help Faith's (Battrick) father, who is slowly dying. The tree's powers promise rebirth, but Faith must make a sacrifice, first. The film's poster shows a witch's gnarled hand and fruit from the tree. Reminiscent of an ancient biblical tale, evil tempts a young woman to eat from a forbidden tree. From the creators of Wake Wood, Cherry Tree will be released later this year! Release Date: 2014. Director: David Keating. Writer: Brendan McCarthy. Cast: Anna Walton, Sam Hazeldine, Naomi Battrick and Patrick Gibson.
- 8/26/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
A week ago, Shock was the first to bring you more details about Cherry Tree, the latest production from Dark Sky Films. Written by Brendan McCarthy, we revealed the film was a tale of witchcraft. That's your first look at the film you see here. Anna Walton (Hellboy II, Soulmate), Naomi Battrick and Sam Hazeldine (Resurrection) star. Wake Wood's David Keating directs.
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- 5/15/2014
- by Ryan Turek
- shocktillyoudrop.com
After a couple of years of silence things are moving quickly on the new film from Wake Wood director David Keating entitled Cherry Tree. Read on for a look at the first still from the flick!
A joint venture between Dark Sky Films and Ireland's Fantastic Films, Keating's next is a supernatural thriller written by Brendan McCarthy, and it's been described as a companion piece to the excellent Wake Wood.
In the film a young woman makes a fateful pact with a witches' coven that can save her father's dying life.
Anna Walton (Hellboy 2), Naomi Battrick, and Sam Hazeldine ("Resurrection") star.
We'll have more on this one as it becomes available so stay tuned!
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A joint venture between Dark Sky Films and Ireland's Fantastic Films, Keating's next is a supernatural thriller written by Brendan McCarthy, and it's been described as a companion piece to the excellent Wake Wood.
In the film a young woman makes a fateful pact with a witches' coven that can save her father's dying life.
Anna Walton (Hellboy 2), Naomi Battrick, and Sam Hazeldine ("Resurrection") star.
We'll have more on this one as it becomes available so stay tuned!
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Got news? Click here to submit it!
Subscribe to the Dread Central YouTube Channel!
Get planted in the comments section below.
- 5/14/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Exclusive: Mpi is bringing Us-Ireland horror Cherry Tree starring Anna Walton, Naomi Battrick and Sam Hazeldine to the Croisette.
Mpi/Dark Sky Films recently concluded principal photography in Cork on Cherry Tree, produced in partnership with Ireland’s Fantastic Films and the Irish Film Board.
David Keating directs the story of a youngster who makes a deal with the leader of a witches’ coven to save her father from a seemingly terminal illness.
Dark Sky Films’ most recent productions include Starry Eyes, Late Phases and the upcoming We Are Still Here.
Dublin’s Fantastic Films has produced genre films such as Hammer Films’ Wake Wood, which Keating also directed, and Stitches.
Mpi/Dark Sky Films recently concluded principal photography in Cork on Cherry Tree, produced in partnership with Ireland’s Fantastic Films and the Irish Film Board.
David Keating directs the story of a youngster who makes a deal with the leader of a witches’ coven to save her father from a seemingly terminal illness.
Dark Sky Films’ most recent productions include Starry Eyes, Late Phases and the upcoming We Are Still Here.
Dublin’s Fantastic Films has produced genre films such as Hammer Films’ Wake Wood, which Keating also directed, and Stitches.
- 5/14/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
It was announced a couple years back that Wake Wood director David Keating was working on a horror flick called Cherry Tree, though details about the project were scant. Now that the film is in post-production, we know a whole lot more about it!
A joint venture between Dark Sky Films and Ireland's Fantastic Films, Keating's next is a supernatural thriller written by Brendan McCarthy, and it's been described as a companion piece to the excellent Wake Wood.
In the film a young woman makes a fateful pact with a witches' coven that can save her father's dying life.
Anna Walton (Hellboy 2), Naomi Battrick, and Sam Hazeldine ("Resurrection") star.
We'll have more on this one as it becomes available so stay tuned!
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Subscribe to the Dread Central YouTube Channel!
Get planted in the comments section below.
A joint venture between Dark Sky Films and Ireland's Fantastic Films, Keating's next is a supernatural thriller written by Brendan McCarthy, and it's been described as a companion piece to the excellent Wake Wood.
In the film a young woman makes a fateful pact with a witches' coven that can save her father's dying life.
Anna Walton (Hellboy 2), Naomi Battrick, and Sam Hazeldine ("Resurrection") star.
We'll have more on this one as it becomes available so stay tuned!
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Subscribe to the Dread Central YouTube Channel!
Get planted in the comments section below.
- 5/9/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
In the fall of 2012, Mpi's Dark Sky Films pacted with Ireland's Fantastic Films for two productions. One was the amusing killer clown film Stitches, which we've seen released, the other was Cherry Tree, a film that saw Wake Wood's David Keating back in the director's seat. Things have been quiet regarding Cherry Tree, however, Shock Till You Drop has learned...
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- 5/8/2014
- by Ryan Turek
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Today is of course St. Patrick’s Day, which essentially means that us horror fans are allowed the freedom to do two things, without incurring the wrath of judgment that doing those two things typically incurs; not only do we get to drink all day, but it’s sort of an unwritten rule that we must plop our asses on our couches and watch as many of the films in the Leprechaun franchise as we can possibly endure. A great holiday this one is, to say the least.
That said, if you’ve already seen all the Leprechaun movies, and don’t have much interest in watching them again, then have no fear, because we’ve got you covered. We came up with a list of films to accompany you on today’s couch-riding, beer-drinking escapades, all of which are worthy alternatives to the Leprechaun films.
These ten Irish-made horror...
That said, if you’ve already seen all the Leprechaun movies, and don’t have much interest in watching them again, then have no fear, because we’ve got you covered. We came up with a list of films to accompany you on today’s couch-riding, beer-drinking escapades, all of which are worthy alternatives to the Leprechaun films.
These ten Irish-made horror...
- 3/17/2014
- by John Squires
- FEARnet
President & CEO of Hammer and Vice-Chairman of Exclusive Media, Simon Oakes, announced today that Hammer, an Exclusive Media company, will produce a new version of The Abominable Snowman. The project is being developed by Hammer in association with Ben Holden (The Quiet Ones, The Woman in Black: Angel of Death).
In this modern take on the Yeti myth, a scientific expedition’s illegal ascent up an unclimbed peak of one of the World’s most formidable mountains accidentally awakens an ancient creature that could spell a certain end for them all.
Watch the trailer from the 1957 British horror film.
The original screenplay by Matthew Read (Pusher, Hammer of the Gods) and Jon Croker (The Woman In Black: Angel of Death, Desert Dancer) will put a modern twist on the 1957 iconic original film from Hammer’s extensive canon of work. The project marks a continuation of Hammer’s ongoing campaign to...
In this modern take on the Yeti myth, a scientific expedition’s illegal ascent up an unclimbed peak of one of the World’s most formidable mountains accidentally awakens an ancient creature that could spell a certain end for them all.
Watch the trailer from the 1957 British horror film.
The original screenplay by Matthew Read (Pusher, Hammer of the Gods) and Jon Croker (The Woman In Black: Angel of Death, Desert Dancer) will put a modern twist on the 1957 iconic original film from Hammer’s extensive canon of work. The project marks a continuation of Hammer’s ongoing campaign to...
- 11/21/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Dark Sky Films has been involved with such films as The Innkeepers and Stake Land. They recently signed a new three-picture deal with Fantastic Films and the first project has been announced:
Leading producer-distributor Mpi’s Dark Sky Films today announced it has signed a three-picture deal with Ireland’s Fantastic Films, bringing together two strong independent companies to create and distribute thrilling genre movies to audiences around the world.
The deal was negotiated by Greg Newman, executive vice president of Mpi Media Group, and Fantastic Films’ Brendan McCarthy and John McDonnell. The three-picture arrangement will cover a two-year span, with the first film, The Cherry Tree, to begin principal photography at the end of 2012.
The deal continues a successful relationship between the two companies. The Oscar-winning Fantastic Films’ Stitches was produced in partnership with Mpi in 2012, while the pair also successfully released Wake Wood here in the Us. Wake Wood’s director,...
Leading producer-distributor Mpi’s Dark Sky Films today announced it has signed a three-picture deal with Ireland’s Fantastic Films, bringing together two strong independent companies to create and distribute thrilling genre movies to audiences around the world.
The deal was negotiated by Greg Newman, executive vice president of Mpi Media Group, and Fantastic Films’ Brendan McCarthy and John McDonnell. The three-picture arrangement will cover a two-year span, with the first film, The Cherry Tree, to begin principal photography at the end of 2012.
The deal continues a successful relationship between the two companies. The Oscar-winning Fantastic Films’ Stitches was produced in partnership with Mpi in 2012, while the pair also successfully released Wake Wood here in the Us. Wake Wood’s director,...
- 9/12/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Mpi's Dark Sky Films announced today that it is uniting with Ireland's Fantastic Films for The Cherry Tree, a new genre flick expected to begin shooting at the end of this year. The film will be the first of a three-picture deal between Dark Sky and Fantastic. Read on for details.
From the Press Release
Leading producer-distributor Mpi's Dark Sky Films announced it has signed a three-picture deal with Ireland's Fantastic Films, bringing together two strong independent companies to create and distribute thrilling genre movies to audiences around the world.
The deal was negotiated by Greg Newman, executive vice president of Mpi Media Group, and Fantastic Films' Brendan McCarthy and John McDonnell. The three-picture arrangement will cover a two-year span, with the first film, The Cherry Tree, to begin principal photography at the end of 2012.
The deal continues a successful relationship between the two companies. The Oscar-winning Fantastic Films...
From the Press Release
Leading producer-distributor Mpi's Dark Sky Films announced it has signed a three-picture deal with Ireland's Fantastic Films, bringing together two strong independent companies to create and distribute thrilling genre movies to audiences around the world.
The deal was negotiated by Greg Newman, executive vice president of Mpi Media Group, and Fantastic Films' Brendan McCarthy and John McDonnell. The three-picture arrangement will cover a two-year span, with the first film, The Cherry Tree, to begin principal photography at the end of 2012.
The deal continues a successful relationship between the two companies. The Oscar-winning Fantastic Films...
- 9/11/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Medibank has launched a campaign aimed at families that introduces the new tagline, ‘Everything in between’.
The agency behind the campaign was Whybin\Tbwa Group Melbourne, which won the account in June.
Chris Carroll, Gm of marketing at Mediabank, commented: “This new campaign is more than just an advertising idea, it marks a new phase in Medibank’s journey toward being a health partner. The campaign developed by Whybin\Tbwa sees the full integration of the brand across all of our communications, enabling the Medibank brand to speak with one voice to all of our members’ and people who are making the decision to purchase health insurance.”
Mark Watkin, MD of Whybin\Tbwa Group Melbourne added: “We’re happy to see this first phase of the activity for Medibank, it creates a new platform across all areas of their business. We look forward to next iterations.”
Credits: Families Campaign: Everything...
The agency behind the campaign was Whybin\Tbwa Group Melbourne, which won the account in June.
Chris Carroll, Gm of marketing at Mediabank, commented: “This new campaign is more than just an advertising idea, it marks a new phase in Medibank’s journey toward being a health partner. The campaign developed by Whybin\Tbwa sees the full integration of the brand across all of our communications, enabling the Medibank brand to speak with one voice to all of our members’ and people who are making the decision to purchase health insurance.”
Mark Watkin, MD of Whybin\Tbwa Group Melbourne added: “We’re happy to see this first phase of the activity for Medibank, it creates a new platform across all areas of their business. We look forward to next iterations.”
Credits: Families Campaign: Everything...
- 9/4/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
To the delight of fans worldwide Hammer, Britain’s most celebrated genre film brand which recently produced box office smash The Woman in Black and the acclaimed Let Me In, today launches its first dedicated YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/hammerfilms. For the very first time, exclusive new content from current Hammer productions as well as carefully restored classic Hammer feature films will be available to stream online.
The Hammer Films Channel will carry a range of exclusive new content, previews, commentary and behind the scenes material from upcoming new productions such as The Quiet Ones starring Jared Harris and Sam Claflin and The Woman in Black: Angels of Death, the follow up to the worldwide box office hit, The Woman in Black, starring Daniel Radcliffe.
In addition, the Hammer Films Channel will stream a collection of Hammer.s well-known classic feature film titles including The Quatermass Xperiment, The...
The Hammer Films Channel will carry a range of exclusive new content, previews, commentary and behind the scenes material from upcoming new productions such as The Quiet Ones starring Jared Harris and Sam Claflin and The Woman in Black: Angels of Death, the follow up to the worldwide box office hit, The Woman in Black, starring Daniel Radcliffe.
In addition, the Hammer Films Channel will stream a collection of Hammer.s well-known classic feature film titles including The Quatermass Xperiment, The...
- 8/23/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
In the first deal of its kind, the San Jose, California based Winchester Mystery House considered the .world.s most haunted house. is authorizing Hammer, an Exclusive Media company, the use of its unique property for a feature film based on its legendary story. Hammer has optioned all rights to develop and produce the feature film with Imagination Design Works (Idw) and Nine/8 Entertainment, it was announced today by Simon Oakes, Vice-Chairman of Exclusive Media and President & CEO of Hammer, and Guy East and Nigel Sinclair, Co-Chairmen of Exclusive Media.
Production on the supernatural horror film currently in development will be overseen by Exclusive Media.s Tobin Armbrust, President of Worldwide Production and Acquisitions, and Shira Rockowitz, Director of Development and Production. Brett Tomberlin and Antonia Lianos will produce for Imagination Design Works, Inc along with Andrew Trapani and Brian Gilbert for Nine/8 Entertainment.
.The Winchester House has a rich and compelling history.
Production on the supernatural horror film currently in development will be overseen by Exclusive Media.s Tobin Armbrust, President of Worldwide Production and Acquisitions, and Shira Rockowitz, Director of Development and Production. Brett Tomberlin and Antonia Lianos will produce for Imagination Design Works, Inc along with Andrew Trapani and Brian Gilbert for Nine/8 Entertainment.
.The Winchester House has a rich and compelling history.
- 4/27/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Simon Oakes, Vice-Chairman of Exclusive Media and President & CEO of Hammer and Guy East and Nigel Sinclair, Co-Chairmen of Exclusive Media, Hammer.s parent company, announced today that Jared Harris has signed on to star as Professor Joseph Coupland in The Quiet Ones.
The Quiet Ones is a supernatural thriller/horror to be directed by John Pogue (Quarantine 2) which James Gay-Rees (Senna, Exit Through The Gift Shop) will produce in association with Tpsc Films. With the story and original screenplay by Tom DeVille, revisions by Craig Rosenberg, Oren Moverman and most recently John Pogue, the film is currently in pre-production and will start shooting in June 2012 in the UK.
Inspired by true events, The Quiet Ones tells the story of an unorthodox, but charismatic professor who uses controversial methods and leads his best students off the grid to take part in a dangerous experiment: to create a poltergeist from negative human energy.
The Quiet Ones is a supernatural thriller/horror to be directed by John Pogue (Quarantine 2) which James Gay-Rees (Senna, Exit Through The Gift Shop) will produce in association with Tpsc Films. With the story and original screenplay by Tom DeVille, revisions by Craig Rosenberg, Oren Moverman and most recently John Pogue, the film is currently in pre-production and will start shooting in June 2012 in the UK.
Inspired by true events, The Quiet Ones tells the story of an unorthodox, but charismatic professor who uses controversial methods and leads his best students off the grid to take part in a dangerous experiment: to create a poltergeist from negative human energy.
- 4/16/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Hammer.s hit film The Woman in Black has broken records again after becoming the UK.s highest grossing British horror film since records began 20 years ago*. The film has now made more than many Hollywood productions shot in the UK with British talent such as: The Others, Bram Stoker.s Dracula and Interview with a Vampire, as well as home-grown horrors such as Shaun Of The Dead and 28 Days Later.
The film has scored a hat-trick at the top of the UK box office for distributor Momentum Pictures. Holding the number one slot in the UK for the last 3 weeks, it has taken a total of £14,598,813 from 457 screens (per screen average of £5,351).
The film.s UK success is echoed by a sensational North American performance for a British film, which now stands at more than $50 million after 25 days on release.
The Woman in Black, starring Daniel Radcliffe, is directed...
The film has scored a hat-trick at the top of the UK box office for distributor Momentum Pictures. Holding the number one slot in the UK for the last 3 weeks, it has taken a total of £14,598,813 from 457 screens (per screen average of £5,351).
The film.s UK success is echoed by a sensational North American performance for a British film, which now stands at more than $50 million after 25 days on release.
The Woman in Black, starring Daniel Radcliffe, is directed...
- 2/28/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Cinema And Television History (Cath) Research Centre at Leicester De Montfort University is delighted and honored to be the custodian of Hammer’s archive of scripts.
Internationally, Hammer is the most famous of Britain’s film studios, and in the UK it has an impressive heritage. Most recently with The Woman In Black which has since its release taken over £10m in the UK and over $60m worldwide- Hammer is bringing its brand of horror films to a whole new generation.
The Cath Research Centre is proud to be associated with the revival of this classic British brand, and to be entrusted with elements of its historic archive at a time when the company is restoring its classic films for Blu-ray and DVD release. Our agreement with Hammer will involve the cataloguing and curation of the materials, but the intention is also to make them available to scholars in digital form.
Internationally, Hammer is the most famous of Britain’s film studios, and in the UK it has an impressive heritage. Most recently with The Woman In Black which has since its release taken over £10m in the UK and over $60m worldwide- Hammer is bringing its brand of horror films to a whole new generation.
The Cath Research Centre is proud to be associated with the revival of this classic British brand, and to be entrusted with elements of its historic archive at a time when the company is restoring its classic films for Blu-ray and DVD release. Our agreement with Hammer will involve the cataloguing and curation of the materials, but the intention is also to make them available to scholars in digital form.
- 2/21/2012
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Exclusive Media.S Hammer Production Label Acquires Rights To Blacklist Screenplay .Gaslight.
Hammer To Develop And Produce The Horror Feature Film
Iconic production company Hammer, an Exclusive Media company, has acquired the rights to Gaslight, an original screenplay written by newcomer Ian Fried, it was announced today by Simon Oakes, Vice-Chairman of Exclusive Media and President & CEO of Hammer, and Guy East and Nigel Sinclair, Co-Chairmen of Exclusive Media. Hammer will develop and produce Gaslight for the big screen.
The screenplay landed on Hollywood.s Blacklist of the best unproduced scripts in 2011 and is an atmospheric thriller in the vein of From Hell meets The Silence Of The Lambs. Secretly imprisoned in a London insane asylum, the infamous Jack the Ripper helps Scotland Yard investigators solve a series of grisly murders whose victims all share the iconic death brand: dual puncture wounds to the neck.
Tobin Armbrust, President of Worldwide Production & Acquisitions of Exclusive Media,...
Hammer To Develop And Produce The Horror Feature Film
Iconic production company Hammer, an Exclusive Media company, has acquired the rights to Gaslight, an original screenplay written by newcomer Ian Fried, it was announced today by Simon Oakes, Vice-Chairman of Exclusive Media and President & CEO of Hammer, and Guy East and Nigel Sinclair, Co-Chairmen of Exclusive Media. Hammer will develop and produce Gaslight for the big screen.
The screenplay landed on Hollywood.s Blacklist of the best unproduced scripts in 2011 and is an atmospheric thriller in the vein of From Hell meets The Silence Of The Lambs. Secretly imprisoned in a London insane asylum, the infamous Jack the Ripper helps Scotland Yard investigators solve a series of grisly murders whose victims all share the iconic death brand: dual puncture wounds to the neck.
Tobin Armbrust, President of Worldwide Production & Acquisitions of Exclusive Media,...
- 2/8/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
What if your child died a violent, tragic death? Would you want to see them again? What would you give for the opportunity? These questions and more are at the core of Wake Wood. It is a film about rebirth and second chances, from the newly reborn Hammer films.
Patrick and Louise (Aiden Gillen and Eva Birthistle) move to a small Irish town called Wake Wood after the death of their daughter. He takes over the local veterinary practice, and she works the pharmacy in town. It’s been nine months since little Alice (Ella Connolly) was attacked by a dog and killed and time hasn’t healed all wounds.
Arthur (Timothy Spall), the town’s former veterinarian, offers the couple a chance to see their daughter again. For three days, and not a minute longer, they will get a chance to say goodbye “properly” according to Arthur. Of course,...
Patrick and Louise (Aiden Gillen and Eva Birthistle) move to a small Irish town called Wake Wood after the death of their daughter. He takes over the local veterinary practice, and she works the pharmacy in town. It’s been nine months since little Alice (Ella Connolly) was attacked by a dog and killed and time hasn’t healed all wounds.
Arthur (Timothy Spall), the town’s former veterinarian, offers the couple a chance to see their daughter again. For three days, and not a minute longer, they will get a chance to say goodbye “properly” according to Arthur. Of course,...
- 2/7/2012
- by Derek Botelho
- DailyDead
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