Stars: Aisling Bea, Alice Lowe, Matthew McNulty, Emma Amos, Lara McDonnell, Jayde Adams, Ziggy Heath, Marc Wootton, Eliza Dobson, Amaka Okafor, Carragon Guest, Barry O’Connor | Written by Tim Firth | Directed by Coky Giedroyc
With a career that began in 1990, survived a break-up, Robbie Williams’ solo success, and Jason Orange leaving, it’s safe to say that Take That have done rather well. Writer Tim Firth utilised the band’s music for a jukebox musical which took the Mamma Mia! approach, before its success led to Firth adapting the musical to a film directed by Coky Giedroyc.
The story flashes back to 1993, where five best friends are obsessed with a band called “The Boys” who are not Take That, despite having hits such as Relight My Fire, Pray, and Never Forget. These flashbacks are intercut around a main story taking place 25 years later, when the friends reunite after losing touch to...
With a career that began in 1990, survived a break-up, Robbie Williams’ solo success, and Jason Orange leaving, it’s safe to say that Take That have done rather well. Writer Tim Firth utilised the band’s music for a jukebox musical which took the Mamma Mia! approach, before its success led to Firth adapting the musical to a film directed by Coky Giedroyc.
The story flashes back to 1993, where five best friends are obsessed with a band called “The Boys” who are not Take That, despite having hits such as Relight My Fire, Pray, and Never Forget. These flashbacks are intercut around a main story taking place 25 years later, when the friends reunite after losing touch to...
- 7/4/2023
- by James Rodrigues
- Nerdly
To celebrate the release of Greatest Days, which opens this weekend in UK cinemas, we sat down with the film’s amazing cast and director to find out all about it.
Greatest Days follows five best friends who have the night of their lives seeing their favourite boy band in concert. Twenty-five years later their lives have changed in many different ways as they reunite for one more epic show by their beloved band, to relight their friendship and discover that maybe their greatest days are ahead of them. Greatest Days is the feel-good, universal story of love and friendship featuring the hit songs of Take That. Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald are executive producers for the film.
Chatting to the extraordinary cast – Aisling Bea and Lara McDonnell, Jayde Adams and Carragon Guest, Alice Lowe and Eliza Dobson, Amaka Okafor, and Nandi Hudson and Jessie Mae Alonzo and...
Greatest Days follows five best friends who have the night of their lives seeing their favourite boy band in concert. Twenty-five years later their lives have changed in many different ways as they reunite for one more epic show by their beloved band, to relight their friendship and discover that maybe their greatest days are ahead of them. Greatest Days is the feel-good, universal story of love and friendship featuring the hit songs of Take That. Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald are executive producers for the film.
Chatting to the extraordinary cast – Aisling Bea and Lara McDonnell, Jayde Adams and Carragon Guest, Alice Lowe and Eliza Dobson, Amaka Okafor, and Nandi Hudson and Jessie Mae Alonzo and...
- 6/16/2023
- by Scott Davis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
As the English summer settles into its brief annual pomp, so too arrives Greatest Days, the “official Take That musical”, adapted by Tim Frith from his own play and directed with a steady hand by Coky Giedroyc, and as wholesome, heady summer parties go you could do far worse. What could have been a jukebox retreade of some pop fluff here becomes a vibrant celebration of fandom’s sheer emotional transport. It’s very funny, very British, a little weird and extremely satisfying.
Aisling Bea is great as Rachel, a forty-something nurse who wins a golden ticket of sorts: a chance to see her teenage obsession, a nameless boyband, perform live in Athens. It sets in motion a reconnection with her old friends and themes, long since gone their separate ways since their time as screaming fans fantasising about life outside the seaside town of Clitheroe and living vicariously through some proper pop bangers.
Aisling Bea is great as Rachel, a forty-something nurse who wins a golden ticket of sorts: a chance to see her teenage obsession, a nameless boyband, perform live in Athens. It sets in motion a reconnection with her old friends and themes, long since gone their separate ways since their time as screaming fans fantasising about life outside the seaside town of Clitheroe and living vicariously through some proper pop bangers.
- 6/12/2023
- by Marc Burrows
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Elysian Film Group has dropped the trailer for ‘Greatest Days’, the official Take That musical.
The film follows five best friends who have the night of their lives seeing their favourite boy band in concert. Twenty-five years later their lives have changed in many different ways as they reunite for one more epic show by their beloved band, to relight their friendship and discover that maybe their greatest days are ahead of them.
Directed by Coky Giedroyc, the cast includes Aisling Bea (This Way Up), Alice Lowe (Black Mirror), Jayde Adams (The Outlaws), Amaka Okafor (The Responder) and Marc Wootton (Nativity!). Lara McDonnell (Belfast), Jessie Mae Alonzo (Little Joe), Nandi Hudson (Army of Thieves), Carragon Guest and Eliza Dobson also star in the film, as well as Aaron Bryan (The Little Mermaid), Joshua Jung (Emma Bunton – Tour), Dalvin Cory (Wicked), Mark Samaras (Swan Lake), Mervin Noronha (What’s Love Got to Do with It?...
The film follows five best friends who have the night of their lives seeing their favourite boy band in concert. Twenty-five years later their lives have changed in many different ways as they reunite for one more epic show by their beloved band, to relight their friendship and discover that maybe their greatest days are ahead of them.
Directed by Coky Giedroyc, the cast includes Aisling Bea (This Way Up), Alice Lowe (Black Mirror), Jayde Adams (The Outlaws), Amaka Okafor (The Responder) and Marc Wootton (Nativity!). Lara McDonnell (Belfast), Jessie Mae Alonzo (Little Joe), Nandi Hudson (Army of Thieves), Carragon Guest and Eliza Dobson also star in the film, as well as Aaron Bryan (The Little Mermaid), Joshua Jung (Emma Bunton – Tour), Dalvin Cory (Wicked), Mark Samaras (Swan Lake), Mervin Noronha (What’s Love Got to Do with It?...
- 4/20/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Exclusive: Relight My Fire! It required a little Patience but Take That movie Greatest Days, which will star Aisling Bea, has set its cast and financiers ahead of shoot next month. The question now is: Could It Be Magic?
Cast confirmed for the feel-good UK comedy-musical includes comedian and 2020 BAFTA winner Bea (This Way Up), Alice Lowe (Black Mirror), Amaka Okafor (The Responder), Jayde Adams (Serious Black Jumper), Marc Wootton (Nativity), Lara McDonnell (Belfast), Jessie Mae Alonzo (Little Joe), Nandi Hudson (Army of Thieves), Carragon Guest and Eliza Dobson.
The film’s boy band, modeled on Take That, will comprise newcomers Aaron Bryan, Dalvin Cory, Joshua Jung, Mark Samaras and Mervin Noronha.
Bron Releasing has boarded worldwide sales on the project, which heralds from Danny Perkins’ Elysian Film Group. Filming is set to get underway next month on location in London, Lancashire (Clitheroe) and Athens.
Karl Spoerri and Viviana Vezzani...
Cast confirmed for the feel-good UK comedy-musical includes comedian and 2020 BAFTA winner Bea (This Way Up), Alice Lowe (Black Mirror), Amaka Okafor (The Responder), Jayde Adams (Serious Black Jumper), Marc Wootton (Nativity), Lara McDonnell (Belfast), Jessie Mae Alonzo (Little Joe), Nandi Hudson (Army of Thieves), Carragon Guest and Eliza Dobson.
The film’s boy band, modeled on Take That, will comprise newcomers Aaron Bryan, Dalvin Cory, Joshua Jung, Mark Samaras and Mervin Noronha.
Bron Releasing has boarded worldwide sales on the project, which heralds from Danny Perkins’ Elysian Film Group. Filming is set to get underway next month on location in London, Lancashire (Clitheroe) and Athens.
Karl Spoerri and Viviana Vezzani...
- 3/24/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Belfast Review — Belfast (2021) Film Review, a movie directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring Jude Hill, Jamie Dornan, Lewis McAskie, Caitriona Balfe, Judi Dench, Ciaran Hinds, Nessa Eriksson, Charlie Barnard, Josie Walker, Frankie Hastings, Ian Dunnett Jnr, Michael Maloney, Rachel Feeney and Lara McDonnell. With the new film, Belfast, director Kenneth Branagh has crafted [...]
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Continue reading: Film Review: Belfast (2021): Kenneth Branagh’s Latest Film Is Well Acted And Heartfelt...
- 11/13/2021
- by Thomas Duffy
- Film-Book
It’s 1969, and the street in Northern Ireland where 10-year-old Buddy (Jude Hill) lives is bustling with kids playing soccer, neighbors running in and out of row houses, mothers chatting in doorways and calling their children in for lunch. Then a mob suddenly appears from around a corner, with masked men throwing Molotov cocktails and setting cars on fire. Everything is chaos and jittery camera movements as folks scramble. Soon, British troops are checking papers and tanks are rolling down the block. It’s ground zero for the August Riots,...
- 11/12/2021
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
"Belfast will still be here when you get back." Focus Features has debuted a wonderful second official trailer for Belfast, written and directed by Irish actor / filmmaker Kenneth Branagh, described as his "most personal film" yet. Similar in many ways to Alfonso Cuaron's Roma, but with Irish sensibilities. The film won the Audience Award at the 2021 Toronto Film Festival, and recently played at the London Film Festival. A coming-of-age drama set during the tumult of late-1960s Northern Ireland, the film follows young Buddy while he navigates a landscape of working-class struggle, sweeping cultural changes, and sectarian violence. Jude Hill stars as Buddy, with a stellar ensemble cast featuring Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Morgan, and Lara McDonnell. I've been looking forward to seeing this since first hearing about it! Audiences at all of the festivals have embraced it as one of the best of the year.
- 10/20/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Belfast Trailer — Kenneth Branagh‘s Belfast (2021) movie trailer has been released by Focus Features. The Belfast trailer stars Jude Hill, Jamie Dornan, Caitriona Balfe, Judi Dench, Ciaran Hinds, Lara McDonnell, Gerard Horan, Turlough Convery, Conor MacNeill, Sid Sagar, Olive Tennant, and Lewis McAskie. Crew Kenneth Branagh wrote the screenplay for Belfast. Haris Zambarloukos [...]
Continue reading: Belfast (2021) Movie Trailer: A Coming-of-age Irish drama starring Jamie Dornan & Directed by Kenneth Branagh...
Continue reading: Belfast (2021) Movie Trailer: A Coming-of-age Irish drama starring Jamie Dornan & Directed by Kenneth Branagh...
- 9/6/2021
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
"Are we going to have to leave Belfast?" Focus Features has unveiled an official trailer for Belfast, written and directed by Irish actor / filmmaker Kenneth Branagh, described as his "most personal film" yet. The film is premiering at the 2021 Telluride Film Festival this weekend, hence the trailer dropping now, and is also playing at the Toronto Film Festival next before opening in November this fall. A coming-of-age drama set during the tumult of late-1960s Northern Ireland, the film follows young Buddy while he navigates a landscape of working-class struggle, sweeping cultural changes, and sectarian violence. Jude Hill stars as Buddy, with a stellar ensemble cast featuring Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Morgan, and Lara McDonnell. This is already being compared to Alfonso Cuaron's Roma, not just because it's in black & white as well, but another story about growing up in tumultuous times. This is a...
- 9/3/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Coming on the heels of the Venice debut this week of Paolo Sorrentino’s memories of growing up in 1980s Naples is a trip back in time for yet another celebrated director, and of course actor: Kenneth Branagh. He revisits the memories of being 9 years old and growing up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, right in the middle of troubles breaking out between the Protestants and the Catholics that so ravaged the country. Like Sorrentino, Branagh says it has taken a long time, 50 years to be exact, to sort out those memories and try to put them into some (fictionalized) context that has universal meaning all these years later.
For the director, who was born in Belfast at the end of 1960, he has struck a tone of joyful family life mixed with the terrifying breakout of hostilities between the two factions that changed things forever in his neighborhood and the country,...
For the director, who was born in Belfast at the end of 1960, he has struck a tone of joyful family life mixed with the terrifying breakout of hostilities between the two factions that changed things forever in his neighborhood and the country,...
- 9/3/2021
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
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Focus Features has announced that it will release Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast on Friday, November 12, 2021 in theaters domestically.
Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee Branagh, Belfast is a poignant story of love, laughter and loss in one boy’s childhood, amid the music and social tumult of the late 1960s.
The cast stars Golden Globe nominee Caitriona Balfe, Academy Award® winner Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciaran Hinds, and introduces 10 year old Jude Hill. Dornan and Balfe play a passionate working-class couple caught up in the mayhem, with Dench and Hinds as sharp-witted grandparents.
The film is produced by Branagh, Laura Berwick, Becca Kovacik and Tamar Thomas.
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Branagh has previously worked with Christopher Nolan, playing the crucial role of Commander Bolton in the epic Dunkirk as well as 2020’s Tenet. Among his upcoming projects, Branagh will return to the role...
Focus Features has announced that it will release Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast on Friday, November 12, 2021 in theaters domestically.
Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee Branagh, Belfast is a poignant story of love, laughter and loss in one boy’s childhood, amid the music and social tumult of the late 1960s.
The cast stars Golden Globe nominee Caitriona Balfe, Academy Award® winner Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciaran Hinds, and introduces 10 year old Jude Hill. Dornan and Balfe play a passionate working-class couple caught up in the mayhem, with Dench and Hinds as sharp-witted grandparents.
The film is produced by Branagh, Laura Berwick, Becca Kovacik and Tamar Thomas.
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Branagh has previously worked with Christopher Nolan, playing the crucial role of Commander Bolton in the epic Dunkirk as well as 2020’s Tenet. Among his upcoming projects, Branagh will return to the role...
- 3/18/2021
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Stars: Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Colin Farrell, Nonso Anozie, Judi Dench | Written by Conor McPherson, Hamish McColl | Directed by Kenneth Branagh
Based on the series of young-adult novels by Eoin Colfer, Artemis Fowl landed in the nest that is Disney Plus recently, and has garnered a very-mixed, often negative response from fans and critics alike in the small time it’s been available. I, then, tried to avoid these reviews so I could sit down and watch it with an open mind, as I try to do with every film I see.
With the horrendous virus causing the world to go into lockdown, we’ve had a few months of not-too-many new movies coming out, especially bigger blockbusters. Sure, we’ve seen some release digitally or on streaming platforms, but they’ve been few and far between. Artemis Fowl, then, is something that may appeal to those who...
Based on the series of young-adult novels by Eoin Colfer, Artemis Fowl landed in the nest that is Disney Plus recently, and has garnered a very-mixed, often negative response from fans and critics alike in the small time it’s been available. I, then, tried to avoid these reviews so I could sit down and watch it with an open mind, as I try to do with every film I see.
With the horrendous virus causing the world to go into lockdown, we’ve had a few months of not-too-many new movies coming out, especially bigger blockbusters. Sure, we’ve seen some release digitally or on streaming platforms, but they’ve been few and far between. Artemis Fowl, then, is something that may appeal to those who...
- 6/16/2020
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
After working together on Disney’s Artemis Fowl, Dame Judi Dench proclaimed the then 14-year-old Irish actor Lara McDonnell to be “the real deal.” Costar Josh Gad agreed with Dench and felt that McDonnell was “nothing short of a revelation.” Director Kenneth Branagh was so taken with McDonnell’s “tremendous” performance in Artemis that he invited her to gain some work experience on his subsequent film, Death on the Nile.
After a nine-month audition process, McDonnell landed the role of Captain Holly Short, an elven reconnaissance officer within the recon division of the fairy world’s Lower ...
After a nine-month audition process, McDonnell landed the role of Captain Holly Short, an elven reconnaissance officer within the recon division of the fairy world’s Lower ...
- 6/12/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
After working together on Disney’s Artemis Fowl, Dame Judi Dench proclaimed the then 14-year-old Irish actor Lara McDonnell to be “the real deal.” Costar Josh Gad agreed with Dench and felt that McDonnell was “nothing short of a revelation.” Director Kenneth Branagh was so taken with McDonnell’s “tremendous” performance in Artemis that he invited her to gain some work experience on his subsequent film, Death on the Nile.
After a nine-month audition process, McDonnell landed the role of Captain Holly Short, an elven reconnaissance officer within the recon division of the fairy world’s Lower ...
After a nine-month audition process, McDonnell landed the role of Captain Holly Short, an elven reconnaissance officer within the recon division of the fairy world’s Lower ...
- 6/12/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For starters, it’s no Harry Potter. But when Aretmis Fowl debuts on Disney + on June 12th, you’ll wonder why this fussed-over and broken film version of Irish author Eoin Colfer’s young-adult bestseller — about a 12-year-old criminal mastermind — had to be this dramatically inert and emotionally barren. Colfer once described his fantasy series of eight Artemis novels as “Die Hard with fairies.” If only. What’s on screen comes up short on excitement despite the presence of some heady talent at the helm. That’s Belfast’s Sir Kenneth Branagh directing,...
- 6/11/2020
- by Peter Travers
- Rollingstone.com
I’m sure there must be some appeal to the Artemis Fowl book series that serves as the basis for this film adaptation of the same name. However, whatever might be there is certainly not translated to the movie. Artemis Fowl is something both bizarre and bland, boring while also being deeply strange. What could have been a fun and somewhat different kind of blockbuster for kids is instead just a big ugly mess. Pulled from a handful of different dates on the calendar over the last two years, it’s now being dumped on Disney Plus tomorrow, saving it from the box office failure that was undoubtedly in its future. The movie is a fantasy adventure, based on two of the first books in the Artemis Fowl franchise. I’ll keep the synopsis brief, since it frankly doesn’t make any sense, anyhow. Here, we’re introduced to Artemis...
- 6/11/2020
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
“Artemis Fowl” was supposed to be Disney’s “Harry Potter,” the kick-off installment in a young-adult fantasy franchise that might have spawned sequels and merch and its own corner of the company’s theme-park kingdom. Instead, it arrives 20 years on, a very late addition to an already overcrowded genre, adding little but noise, garish CGI and more convoluted mythology about the supposedly real civilizations of magical folk — fairies and goblins and trolls — that live among us. Better films have tried and failed to launch hit series, which suggests that “Artemis Fowl” should have taken a lesson from such unwieldy one-offs as “The Golden Compass,” “Ender’s Game” and “The Last Airbender”: Don’t count your chickens before they’ve flopped.
First optioned in 2000, “Artemis Fowl” was finally shot in 2018 and delayed multiple times before being dumped onto the Disney Plus streaming service (by a studio with bigger franchises to focus...
First optioned in 2000, “Artemis Fowl” was finally shot in 2018 and delayed multiple times before being dumped onto the Disney Plus streaming service (by a studio with bigger franchises to focus...
- 6/11/2020
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Like a fairy trapped in a cage, there’s a different movie trapped inside “Artemis Fowl,” struggling to break free of the more conventional trappings of the big, kids-oriented fantasy adventure story that premieres on June 12 on Disney+.
And by the way, there’s a real fairy trapped in a cage in “Artemis Fowl,” along with a whole lot of dwarves, goblins, elves, trolls, the occasional centaur and enough other magical creatures to make a lot of “Harry Potter” fans happy, along with scattered aficionados of, say, “The Chronicles of Narnia” and “His Dark Materials” and even “Star Wars.”
But while an energetic kids’ fantasy with cool creatures fighting each other is probably a reasonable win for Disney’s new premium service in these days before most theaters reopen, it’s hard to watch it as an adult and not wish for something that produced a little more magic of its own.
And by the way, there’s a real fairy trapped in a cage in “Artemis Fowl,” along with a whole lot of dwarves, goblins, elves, trolls, the occasional centaur and enough other magical creatures to make a lot of “Harry Potter” fans happy, along with scattered aficionados of, say, “The Chronicles of Narnia” and “His Dark Materials” and even “Star Wars.”
But while an energetic kids’ fantasy with cool creatures fighting each other is probably a reasonable win for Disney’s new premium service in these days before most theaters reopen, it’s hard to watch it as an adult and not wish for something that produced a little more magic of its own.
- 6/11/2020
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Originally destined to be a tentpole theatrical release in May, Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of the much loved Eoin Colfer books instead premieres as a Disney+ exclusive. It’s a shame in a way, since Branagh’s movie is colorful, kinetic, and highly cinematic with several rollicking set pieces and some Harry Potter-level world building.
On the other hand, the streaming release does at least save fans of the books feeling cheated out of the price of a cinema ticket and a bucket of popcorn as well as a morally ambiguous and frequently ruthless main character. As many predicted, the least interesting thing about Artemis Fowl is Artemis himself.
A 12-year-old genius and criminal mastermind, Fowl Jr. played by newcomer Ferdia Shaw, is the son of wealthy Irish businessman Artemis Fowl Sr. (Colin Farrell). The elder Fowl has been accused of stealing various priceless items from museums including the Rosetta...
On the other hand, the streaming release does at least save fans of the books feeling cheated out of the price of a cinema ticket and a bucket of popcorn as well as a morally ambiguous and frequently ruthless main character. As many predicted, the least interesting thing about Artemis Fowl is Artemis himself.
A 12-year-old genius and criminal mastermind, Fowl Jr. played by newcomer Ferdia Shaw, is the son of wealthy Irish businessman Artemis Fowl Sr. (Colin Farrell). The elder Fowl has been accused of stealing various priceless items from museums including the Rosetta...
- 6/11/2020
- by Rosie Fletcher
- Den of Geek
Sometimes no matter how hard you try, it comes a time to admit to yourself that you really might not be the intended demographic for the movie you’re watching. This moment came for me about 20 minutes into Disney Plus’ latest feature length offering, Artemis Fowl when I realised that I had absolutely no idea who anyone in the story was or why I should care about any of them.
Based on the popular Ya fantasy series by Eoin Colfer and directed by Kenneth Branagh, the film stars newcomer Ferdia Shaw in the titular role and tells the story of a young criminal prodigy, on the hunt for a secret society of fairies.
When his father, the suspected international criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl Sr (Colin Farrell) disappears without trace, 12 year old Artemis junior (Shaw) vows to find his father and bring him back home whatever it takes. Aided by his...
Based on the popular Ya fantasy series by Eoin Colfer and directed by Kenneth Branagh, the film stars newcomer Ferdia Shaw in the titular role and tells the story of a young criminal prodigy, on the hunt for a secret society of fairies.
When his father, the suspected international criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl Sr (Colin Farrell) disappears without trace, 12 year old Artemis junior (Shaw) vows to find his father and bring him back home whatever it takes. Aided by his...
- 6/11/2020
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
For every “Twilight,” there is a “Divergent.” For every “Resident Evil,” there is a “Warcraft.” And for every “Harry Potter,” there are a number of movies just like “Artemis Fowl.” Disney’s adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s popular Ya series has been mired in development hell for nearly two decades, first cycling through producers and directors, only to weather an association with Harvey Weinstein, face a series of delayed release dates, and finally end up on the Mouse House’s streaming service in the middle of a pandemic.
Starring newcomer Ferdia Shaw (who lacks both the charisma and skills to carry an entire feature film) as the eponymous Artemis, the film opens long after the events we’re about to see play out have ended, the first indication that everything that follows is going to be far more convoluted than necessary. While Artemis is billed as a whiz kid, his...
Starring newcomer Ferdia Shaw (who lacks both the charisma and skills to carry an entire feature film) as the eponymous Artemis, the film opens long after the events we’re about to see play out have ended, the first indication that everything that follows is going to be far more convoluted than necessary. While Artemis is billed as a whiz kid, his...
- 6/11/2020
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
The Artemis Fowl movie was supposed to hit theaters at the end of May. But with the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to impact movie theaters, Disney has decided to premiere the film on their Disney+ streaming service. Since the first trailers came out, reaction from fans has been mixed. (Some have expressed their dismay by saying that now they understand how Percy Jackson fans felt about their film adaptation—something Disney+ hopes to remedy with their upcoming Percy Jackson series.)
The reason fans are so torn by the trailer is that the Artemis Fowl (Ferdia Shaw) introduced is a fresh-faced, naive child who discovers the fairy world after his father, a “collector” of stolen artifacts, goes missing. He gets an explanation from his bodyguard Butler (Nonso Anozie) that his father was actually part of a group trying to keep dangerous magical artifacts from harming mankind.
Young film Artemis now has to...
The reason fans are so torn by the trailer is that the Artemis Fowl (Ferdia Shaw) introduced is a fresh-faced, naive child who discovers the fairy world after his father, a “collector” of stolen artifacts, goes missing. He gets an explanation from his bodyguard Butler (Nonso Anozie) that his father was actually part of a group trying to keep dangerous magical artifacts from harming mankind.
Young film Artemis now has to...
- 6/9/2020
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
In today’s film news roundup, Studio Movie Grill hires an industry veteran to handle marketing, the HFPA elects its board, and “Sometimes Always Never” and “Never Too Late” get virtual releases.
Executive Hired
Studio Movie Grill has hired former AMC Entertainment executive Tonya Mangels as head of revenue and marketing for the chain, which operates 353 screens in 10 states.
She will report to CEO Brian Schultz. While at AMC, Mangels was a vice president overseeing brand strategy, studio marketing, loyalty data analytics partnerships, mobile app/kiosk ordering, digital streaming launch and food and beverage marketing.
“We are excited to welcome guests back to enjoying movies on the big screen with the reopening of Smg Theaters starting June 19, ” Schultz said. “Aligning with our vision, we will be donating 10% of all ticket and food and beverage proceeds throughout opening weekend (June 19-21) to support Smg team members at locations nationwide still furloughed...
Executive Hired
Studio Movie Grill has hired former AMC Entertainment executive Tonya Mangels as head of revenue and marketing for the chain, which operates 353 screens in 10 states.
She will report to CEO Brian Schultz. While at AMC, Mangels was a vice president overseeing brand strategy, studio marketing, loyalty data analytics partnerships, mobile app/kiosk ordering, digital streaming launch and food and beverage marketing.
“We are excited to welcome guests back to enjoying movies on the big screen with the reopening of Smg Theaters starting June 19, ” Schultz said. “Aligning with our vision, we will be donating 10% of all ticket and food and beverage proceeds throughout opening weekend (June 19-21) to support Smg team members at locations nationwide still furloughed...
- 6/4/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
In the latest trailer for “Artemis Fowl,” the fantasy and adventure film that will open on Disney+, the young title hero shows off his new gear that will help him save his father and save the world.
In order to follow in his father’s footsteps and be the next criminal mastermind, Artemis (Ferdia Shaw) has got his secret lair full of next-generation tech that are “relics from another world,” a crisp looking suit and sunglasses, some flashy gadgets and a crack team that includes a fairy (Lara McDonnell) and a dwarf (Josh Gad).
“I am more than a criminal. I am an artist,” Gad’s Mulch Diggums says in the trailer.
Also Read: 'Percy Jackson' Series in the Works at Disney
“Artemis Fowl” was originally meant to debut in theaters in May, but it will now debut on Disney+ on June 12. Disney late on Tuesday also unveiled...
In order to follow in his father’s footsteps and be the next criminal mastermind, Artemis (Ferdia Shaw) has got his secret lair full of next-generation tech that are “relics from another world,” a crisp looking suit and sunglasses, some flashy gadgets and a crack team that includes a fairy (Lara McDonnell) and a dwarf (Josh Gad).
“I am more than a criminal. I am an artist,” Gad’s Mulch Diggums says in the trailer.
Also Read: 'Percy Jackson' Series in the Works at Disney
“Artemis Fowl” was originally meant to debut in theaters in May, but it will now debut on Disney+ on June 12. Disney late on Tuesday also unveiled...
- 5/20/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
"Your mission – is to steal it." Disney has released one more official trailer for the long-awaited Artemis Fowl movie, an epic adaptation of the fantasy book series by Eoin Colfer. This trailer confirms that the movie will be available streaming on Disney+ on June 12th, skipping theaters entirely (due to the pandemic shutdown). The story follows a 12-year-old mastermind named Artemis Fowl, who discovers a world below ground of armed and dangerous--and extremely high-tech--fairies. He kidnaps one of them, Holly Short, and holds her for ransom in an effort to restore his family's fortune and find his father. Ferdia Shaw stars as Artemis, and the full cast includes Lara McDonnell as Captain Holly Short, Judi Dench, Josh Gad, Nonso Anozie, Tamara Smart, Miranda Raison, Joshua McGuire, and Hong Chau. This looks like it might be an entertaining adventure, probably best they're dropping it online right away. Family-time fun. Here's the...
- 4/20/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Earlier this month, Disney made the official announcement that Artemis Fowl, the feature film adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s bestselling middle grade novel, would be debuting on Disney+ rather than in theaters. Now, we have a release date…
Artemis Fowl will hit Disney+ on June 12th, which is not so different from its planned May 29th cinema release date. For the uninitiated, Artemis Fowl is the story of 12-year-old genius, um, Artemis Fowl, who descends from a long and proud line of criminal masterminds. When Artemis’ father goes missing, the young Fowl finds himself in a battle of strength and cunning with a powerful race of fairies, who have kept themselves largely hidden from the human world.
The 2001 book would launch an eight-installment series, so should the film do well (and the Covid-19 pandemic ever end), there is much more material to adapt to future film installments, should Disney want to—though,...
Artemis Fowl will hit Disney+ on June 12th, which is not so different from its planned May 29th cinema release date. For the uninitiated, Artemis Fowl is the story of 12-year-old genius, um, Artemis Fowl, who descends from a long and proud line of criminal masterminds. When Artemis’ father goes missing, the young Fowl finds himself in a battle of strength and cunning with a powerful race of fairies, who have kept themselves largely hidden from the human world.
The 2001 book would launch an eight-installment series, so should the film do well (and the Covid-19 pandemic ever end), there is much more material to adapt to future film installments, should Disney want to—though,...
- 4/17/2020
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
Disney+ has slotted a June 12 premiere date for Artemis Fowl, Disney’s family adventure film based on the best-selling Ya book by Eoin Colfer. The pic was meant to be released in theaters post-Memorial Day weekend, but was moved to the streaming service amid the coronavirus crisis.
Newcomer Ferdia Shaw stars in the title role alongside Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Tamara Smart, Nonso Anozie, Josh McGuire, Nikesh Patel and Adrian Scarborough, with Colin Farrell and Judi Dench.
Artemis Fowl follows a 12-year-old genius (Shaw), a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he desperately tries to save his father who has been kidnapped. In order to pay his ransom, Artemis must infiltrate an ancient, underground civilization—the amazingly advanced world of fairies—and bring the kidnapper the Aculos, the fairies’ most powerful and coveted magical device. To locate the elusive object, cunning Artemis concocts a dangerous plan—so...
Newcomer Ferdia Shaw stars in the title role alongside Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Tamara Smart, Nonso Anozie, Josh McGuire, Nikesh Patel and Adrian Scarborough, with Colin Farrell and Judi Dench.
Artemis Fowl follows a 12-year-old genius (Shaw), a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he desperately tries to save his father who has been kidnapped. In order to pay his ransom, Artemis must infiltrate an ancient, underground civilization—the amazingly advanced world of fairies—and bring the kidnapper the Aculos, the fairies’ most powerful and coveted magical device. To locate the elusive object, cunning Artemis concocts a dangerous plan—so...
- 4/17/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Sneak Peek more new footage from the "Artemis Fowl" live-action adaptation of the fantasy adventure novels by Eoin Colfer, directed by Kenneth Branagh, starring Ferdia Shaw, Colin Farrell, Josh Gad and Judi Dench, streaming exclusively June 12, 2020 on Disney+:
"...'Artemis Fowl II' (Ferdia Shaw), a young criminal mastermind, kidnaps the fairy 'LEPrecon' officer 'Captain Holly Short' (Lara McDonnell) for ransom...
"...to fund the search for his missing father in order to restore the family fortune..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Artemis Fowl"...
"...'Artemis Fowl II' (Ferdia Shaw), a young criminal mastermind, kidnaps the fairy 'LEPrecon' officer 'Captain Holly Short' (Lara McDonnell) for ransom...
"...to fund the search for his missing father in order to restore the family fortune..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Artemis Fowl"...
- 4/17/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Kenneth Branagh’s family adventure will be the biggest release to bypass a cinema release to date due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Disney has announced that fantasy adventure Artemis Fowl will be available on Disney+ from June 12, marking the biggest release to bypass a theatrical release to date due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The film, directed by Kenneth Branagh, was originally set for theatrical release on May 29. But the closure of cinemas around the world, imposed to stem the spread of coronavirus, will see the family feature made available exclusively on Disney’s streaming platform.
The pandemic has seen films such as Pixar animation Onward,...
Disney has announced that fantasy adventure Artemis Fowl will be available on Disney+ from June 12, marking the biggest release to bypass a theatrical release to date due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The film, directed by Kenneth Branagh, was originally set for theatrical release on May 29. But the closure of cinemas around the world, imposed to stem the spread of coronavirus, will see the family feature made available exclusively on Disney’s streaming platform.
The pandemic has seen films such as Pixar animation Onward,...
- 4/17/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Kenneth Branagh’s family adventure will be the biggest release to bypass a cinema release to date due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Disney has announced that fantasy adventure Artemis Fowl will be available on Disney+ from June 12, marking the biggest release to bypass a theatrical release to date due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The film, directed by Kenneth Branagh, was originally set for theatrical release on May 29. But the closure of cinemas around the world, imposed to stem the spread of coronavirus, will see the family feature made available exclusively on Disney’s streaming platform.
The pandemic has seen films such as Pixar animation Onward,...
Disney has announced that fantasy adventure Artemis Fowl will be available on Disney+ from June 12, marking the biggest release to bypass a theatrical release to date due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The film, directed by Kenneth Branagh, was originally set for theatrical release on May 29. But the closure of cinemas around the world, imposed to stem the spread of coronavirus, will see the family feature made available exclusively on Disney’s streaming platform.
The pandemic has seen films such as Pixar animation Onward,...
- 4/17/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Disney set the streaming-only premiere date for live-action sci-fi fantasy “Artemis Fowl” on its Disney Plus service worldwide — hoping it gives more juice to the subscription VOD product while theaters are shuttered.
“Artemis Fowl,” directed by Kenneth Branagh, will be available exclusively on Disney Plus beginning Friday, June 12. It had originally been set for a May 29 theatrical debut.
Based on the best-selling Ya book by Irish author Eoin Colfer, “Artemis Fowl” follows the journey of a 12-year-old criminal mastermind as he desperately tries to save his kidnapped father. Artemis must infiltrate an ancient, underground civilization of fairies — and track down the Aculos, the fairies’ most powerful and coveted magical device, to pay the ransom.
In a statement, Branagh said that Artemis Fowl would “be as proud as I am that families around the world will now be able to enjoy his first amazing screen adventures together, on Disney Plus.”
“Artemis Fowl...
“Artemis Fowl,” directed by Kenneth Branagh, will be available exclusively on Disney Plus beginning Friday, June 12. It had originally been set for a May 29 theatrical debut.
Based on the best-selling Ya book by Irish author Eoin Colfer, “Artemis Fowl” follows the journey of a 12-year-old criminal mastermind as he desperately tries to save his kidnapped father. Artemis must infiltrate an ancient, underground civilization of fairies — and track down the Aculos, the fairies’ most powerful and coveted magical device, to pay the ransom.
In a statement, Branagh said that Artemis Fowl would “be as proud as I am that families around the world will now be able to enjoy his first amazing screen adventures together, on Disney Plus.”
“Artemis Fowl...
- 4/17/2020
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
"Artemis Fowl", the live-action adaptation of the fantasy adventure novels by Eoin Colfer, directed by Kenneth Branagh, starring Ferdia Shaw, Colin Farrell, Josh Gad and Judi Dench, will now bypass a May 20, 2020 theatrical release for an exclusive streaming event on Disney+:
"...'Artemis Fowl II' (Ferdia Shaw), a young criminal mastermind, kidnaps the fairy 'LEPrecon' officer 'Captain Holly Short' (Lara McDonnell) for ransom...
"...to fund the search for his missing father in order to restore the family fortune..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Artemis Fowl"...
"...'Artemis Fowl II' (Ferdia Shaw), a young criminal mastermind, kidnaps the fairy 'LEPrecon' officer 'Captain Holly Short' (Lara McDonnell) for ransom...
"...to fund the search for his missing father in order to restore the family fortune..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Artemis Fowl"...
- 4/8/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Following the announcement in March that several titles would be delayed due to the global health crisis, The Walt Disney Studios today announced updates to its upcoming release schedule. Disney’s Mulan is now slated to open on July 24, 2020, with Disney’s Jungle Cruise moving to July 30, 2021; while Marvel Studios’ Black Widow will arrive in theaters on November 6, 2020, with The Eternals moving to February 12, 2021.
The Walt Disney Studios also announced today that it will debut its new live-action feature film Artemis Fowl exclusively on Disney+. The release date will be announced soon.
Based on the best-selling young adult book by Eoin Colfer, Artemis Fowl stars newcomer Ferdia Shaw in the title role alongside Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Tamara Smart, Nonso Anozie, Josh McGuire, Nikesh Patel and Adrian Scarborough, with Colin Farrell and Judi Dench.
“With audiences largely unable to attend theatres in the current environment, we are thrilled to offer...
The Walt Disney Studios also announced today that it will debut its new live-action feature film Artemis Fowl exclusively on Disney+. The release date will be announced soon.
Based on the best-selling young adult book by Eoin Colfer, Artemis Fowl stars newcomer Ferdia Shaw in the title role alongside Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Tamara Smart, Nonso Anozie, Josh McGuire, Nikesh Patel and Adrian Scarborough, with Colin Farrell and Judi Dench.
“With audiences largely unable to attend theatres in the current environment, we are thrilled to offer...
- 4/3/2020
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Artemis Fowl is the latest Hollywood film to have its planned rollout changed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Disney announced today that the adaptation based on the bestselling Eoin Colfer kids fantasy series would be happening not in cinemas, as planned, but on Disney+. The film was set to be released in theaters on May 29th. As of this writing, there was no date for the Disney+ release, but I would imagine it will be sooner rather than later.
We really are living in a new age of movie distribution. Perhaps we were already heading towards more direct-to-streaming big-budget releases, but, if that is true, the “social distancing” restrictions put on all of us in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic has certainly moved up the timetable: Hollywood blockbusters are now debuting not in cinemas, but on subscription streaming services.
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We really are living in a new age of movie distribution. Perhaps we were already heading towards more direct-to-streaming big-budget releases, but, if that is true, the “social distancing” restrictions put on all of us in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic has certainly moved up the timetable: Hollywood blockbusters are now debuting not in cinemas, but on subscription streaming services.
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- 4/3/2020
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
With movie theaters closed to hopefully no later than early June, the major studios have a permission slip to test out big pic releases in the home. Now, they’re not so insane that they’ll burn down the house to keep warm. Major movies like Disney’s Mulan and Black Widow which have the potential to do $1 billion at the global box office, thus triggering off a downstream of ancillary riches, aren’t the types of movies you’d debut in the home.
However, in the roll-of-the-die, Dreamworks Animation/Universal’s Trolls World Tour and now Disney’s former post Memorial Day weekend release Artemis Fowl are worthy experiments given how studios’ hands are currently tied in the current frozen theatrical marketplace. Disney will announce the release date for Artemis Fowl sometime in the near future for its streaming service.
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However, in the roll-of-the-die, Dreamworks Animation/Universal’s Trolls World Tour and now Disney’s former post Memorial Day weekend release Artemis Fowl are worthy experiments given how studios’ hands are currently tied in the current frozen theatrical marketplace. Disney will announce the release date for Artemis Fowl sometime in the near future for its streaming service.
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- 4/3/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Artemis Fowl pulled from May release, will debut on Disney+.
As the coronavirus pandemic plays havoc with release schedules, Disney has moved Mulan to late July and Black Widow to early November, and will launch Searchlight Pictures’ The French Dispatch in October.
Kenneth Branagh’s family adventure Artemis Fowl, originally set for release on May 29, will go to Disney+ on a date to be announced. Newcomer Ferdia Shaw stars in the title role alongside Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Colin Farrell and Judi Dench.
Mulan’s new July 24 date pushes Dwayne Johnson action adventure Jungle Cruise to July 30, 2021, while Black Widow...
As the coronavirus pandemic plays havoc with release schedules, Disney has moved Mulan to late July and Black Widow to early November, and will launch Searchlight Pictures’ The French Dispatch in October.
Kenneth Branagh’s family adventure Artemis Fowl, originally set for release on May 29, will go to Disney+ on a date to be announced. Newcomer Ferdia Shaw stars in the title role alongside Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Colin Farrell and Judi Dench.
Mulan’s new July 24 date pushes Dwayne Johnson action adventure Jungle Cruise to July 30, 2021, while Black Widow...
- 4/3/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
The first trailer for Artemis Fowl debuted this week from director Kenneth Branagh. Colin Farrell, Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell and Hong Chau star in the Disney film, set to release in theaters on May 29. Connected, the Sony Pictures Releasing animated feature by director Michael Rianda, features voice talents from Danny McBride and Abbi Jacobson, who lead as a father-daughter team.
Janelle Monáe stars in Antebellum, along with Kiersey Clemons and Jena Malone. Directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz the film is set for release on April 24 by Lionsgate. Shailene Woodley, Jamie Dornan and Sebastian Stan star in Endings, Beginnings from ...
Janelle Monáe stars in Antebellum, along with Kiersey Clemons and Jena Malone. Directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz the film is set for release on April 24 by Lionsgate. Shailene Woodley, Jamie Dornan and Sebastian Stan star in Endings, Beginnings from ...
The first trailer for Artemis Fowl debuted this week from director Kenneth Branagh. Colin Farrell, Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell and Hong Chau star in the Disney film, set to release in theaters on May 29. Connected, the Sony Pictures Releasing animated feature by director Michael Rianda, features voice talents from Danny McBride and Abbi Jacobson, who lead as a father-daughter team.
Janelle Monáe stars in Antebellum, along with Kiersey Clemons and Jena Malone. Directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz the film is set for release on April 24 by Lionsgate. Shailene Woodley, Jamie Dornan and Sebastian Stan star in Endings, Beginnings from ...
Janelle Monáe stars in Antebellum, along with Kiersey Clemons and Jena Malone. Directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz the film is set for release on April 24 by Lionsgate. Shailene Woodley, Jamie Dornan and Sebastian Stan star in Endings, Beginnings from ...
"Artemis Fowl", the live-action adaptation of the fantasy adventure novels by Eoin Colfer, is directed by Kenneth Branagh, starring Ferdia Shaw, Colin Farrell, Josh Gad and Judi Dench, opening May 29, 2020:
"...'Artemis Fowl II' (Ferdia Shaw), a young criminal mastermind, kidnaps the fairy 'LEPrecon' officer 'Captain Holly Short' (Lara McDonnell) for ransom...
"...to fund the search for his missing father in order to restore the family fortune..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Artemis Fowl"...
"...'Artemis Fowl II' (Ferdia Shaw), a young criminal mastermind, kidnaps the fairy 'LEPrecon' officer 'Captain Holly Short' (Lara McDonnell) for ransom...
"...to fund the search for his missing father in order to restore the family fortune..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Artemis Fowl"...
- 3/2/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Last year, Disney‘s “Artemis Fowl” was scheduled to hit theaters August 9, 2019. That obviously changed and the movie—based on the beloved Ya fantasy novel by Eoin Colfer is now hitting theaters eight months later in May. That’s a pretty big push, but Disney has set a much more summer-friendly date for the film, so maybe reshoots or whatever the problem was, helped.
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Directed by Kenneth Branagh, who has a difficult directorial career to pin down (recent films include “Thor” and “Murder On The Orient Express“) “Artemis Fowl” centers on Artemis Fowl II (Ferdia Shaw), a young Irish criminal mastermind who kidnaps the fairy LEPrecon officer Captain Holly Short (Lara McDonnell) for ransom to fund the search for his missing father in order to restore the family fortune.
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Directed by Kenneth Branagh, who has a difficult directorial career to pin down (recent films include “Thor” and “Murder On The Orient Express“) “Artemis Fowl” centers on Artemis Fowl II (Ferdia Shaw), a young Irish criminal mastermind who kidnaps the fairy LEPrecon officer Captain Holly Short (Lara McDonnell) for ransom to fund the search for his missing father in order to restore the family fortune.
Continue reading ‘Artemis Fowl’ Trailer: After A Long Delay, Kenneth Branagh’s Disney...
- 3/2/2020
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
A young boy sets out to save his father in the latest trailer for Disney's long-in-the-works Artemis Fowl adaptation.
The film is based on the Eoin Colfer novel of the same name and follows the 12-year-old titular character (Ferdia Shaw), a descendent of criminals, as he battles a hidden race of fairies who may be responsible for the disappearance of his father.
Lara McDonnell, Hong Chau, Nonso Anozie, Josh Gad, Judi Dench, Colin Farrell and Miranda Raison round out the cast of the Kenneth Branagh-directed film.
The trailer opens with dwarf Mulch Diggums (Gad) being interrogated about the man ...
The film is based on the Eoin Colfer novel of the same name and follows the 12-year-old titular character (Ferdia Shaw), a descendent of criminals, as he battles a hidden race of fairies who may be responsible for the disappearance of his father.
Lara McDonnell, Hong Chau, Nonso Anozie, Josh Gad, Judi Dench, Colin Farrell and Miranda Raison round out the cast of the Kenneth Branagh-directed film.
The trailer opens with dwarf Mulch Diggums (Gad) being interrogated about the man ...
A young boy sets out to save his father in the latest trailer for Disney's long-in-the-works Artemis Fowl adaptation.
The film is based on the Eoin Colfer novel of the same name and follows the 12-year-old titular character (Ferdia Shaw), a descendent of criminals, as he battles a hidden race of fairies who may be responsible for the disappearance of his father.
Lara McDonnell, Hong Chau, Nonso Anozie, Josh Gad, Judi Dench, Colin Farrell and Miranda Raison round out the cast of the Kenneth Branagh-directed film.
The trailer opens with dwarf Mulch Diggums (Gad) being interrogated about the man ...
The film is based on the Eoin Colfer novel of the same name and follows the 12-year-old titular character (Ferdia Shaw), a descendent of criminals, as he battles a hidden race of fairies who may be responsible for the disappearance of his father.
Lara McDonnell, Hong Chau, Nonso Anozie, Josh Gad, Judi Dench, Colin Farrell and Miranda Raison round out the cast of the Kenneth Branagh-directed film.
The trailer opens with dwarf Mulch Diggums (Gad) being interrogated about the man ...
"Your father is in a complicated profession – for years, he has protected powerful secrets that have kept mankind safe..." Disney has unveiled a new full-length trailer for Artemis Fowl, an epic adaptation of the fantasy book series by Eoin Colfer. The story follows a 12-year-old mastermind named Artemis Fowl, who discovers a world below ground of armed and dangerous--and extremely high-tech--fairies. He kidnaps one of them, Holly Short, and holds her for ransom in an effort to restore his family's fortune and find his father. Ferdia Shaw stars as Artemis, and the full cast includes Lara McDonnell as Captain Holly Short, Judi Dench, Josh Gad, Nonso Anozie, Tamara Smart, Miranda Raison, Joshua McGuire, and Hong Chau. This was originally going to be released last summer, but Disney delayed it by almost an entire year. Now it's in opening in theaters this May with an upgrade - at least it looks a bit bigger and better.
- 3/2/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Disney has dropped a new trailer for Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Artemis Fowl’ featuring Ferdia Shaw and Judi Dench.
Based on the beloved book by Eoin Colfer, is a fantastical, spellbinding adventure that follows the journey of 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl, a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he seeks to find his father who has mysteriously disappeared. With the help of his loyal protector Butler, Artemis sets out to find him, and in doing so uncovers an ancient, underground civilization—the amazingly advanced world of fairies. Deducing that his father’s disappearance is somehow connected to the secretive, reclusive fairy world, cunning Artemis concocts a dangerous plan— so dangerous that he ultimately finds himself in a perilous war of wits with the all-powerful fairies.
Directed by Branagh, Newcomer Ferdia Shaw plays the title character, with Lara McDonnell playing Captain Holly Short, a feisty, spirited elf, who is...
Based on the beloved book by Eoin Colfer, is a fantastical, spellbinding adventure that follows the journey of 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl, a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he seeks to find his father who has mysteriously disappeared. With the help of his loyal protector Butler, Artemis sets out to find him, and in doing so uncovers an ancient, underground civilization—the amazingly advanced world of fairies. Deducing that his father’s disappearance is somehow connected to the secretive, reclusive fairy world, cunning Artemis concocts a dangerous plan— so dangerous that he ultimately finds himself in a perilous war of wits with the all-powerful fairies.
Directed by Branagh, Newcomer Ferdia Shaw plays the title character, with Lara McDonnell playing Captain Holly Short, a feisty, spirited elf, who is...
- 3/2/2020
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Artemis Fowl Trailer Kenneth Branagh‘s Artemis Fowl (2019) teaser trailer stars Ferdia Shaw, Nonzo Anozie, Lara McDonnell, Tamara Smart, and Miranda Raison. Artemis Fowl‘s plot synopsis: based on the book by Eoin Colfer, “Artemis Fowl follows 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl, a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he finds himself in a battle of [...]
Continue reading: Artemis Fowl (2019) Teaser Trailer: Ferdia Shaw is the Descendant of Criminal Masterminds...
Continue reading: Artemis Fowl (2019) Teaser Trailer: Ferdia Shaw is the Descendant of Criminal Masterminds...
- 11/28/2018
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Sneak Peek new footage, plus images from the 'science fantasy' feature "Artemis Fowl", based on author Eoin Colfer's novel of the same name. directed by Kenneth Branagh. starring Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Hong Chau, Nonso Anozie, Josh Gad and Judi Dench. opening August 9, 2019:
"...teenage genius 'Artemis' captures 'Holly Short', a 'Fairy' and a captain of the 'LEPrecon' ('Lower Elements Police Recon') and holds her for a gold ransom to exploit the magical 'Fairy People' and restore his family's fortune.
"Then Artemis allies with the Fairies to rescue his father from the Russian mob..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Artemis Fowl"...
"...teenage genius 'Artemis' captures 'Holly Short', a 'Fairy' and a captain of the 'LEPrecon' ('Lower Elements Police Recon') and holds her for a gold ransom to exploit the magical 'Fairy People' and restore his family's fortune.
"Then Artemis allies with the Fairies to rescue his father from the Russian mob..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Artemis Fowl"...
- 11/27/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Disney has released the first teaser trailer for director Kenneth Branagh’s (Thor) sci-fi adventure film Artemis Fowl. The movie is an adaptation of the young adult books series written by Eoin Colfer, and judging from this trailer, it looks like it’s going to make for a really cool film franchise!
The story follows the 12-year-old boy genius Artemis Fowl, who kidnaps a fairy and holds it ransom for gold. This is all in an effort to find his missing father, and he finds himself getting tangled up in an ancient, underground, highly advanced world.
Here is the official synopsis for Artemis Fowl:
Disney’s Artemis Fowl, is a fantastical, spellbinding adventure that follows the journey of 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl, a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he seeks to find his father who has mysteriously disappeared. With the help of his loyal protector Butler,...
The story follows the 12-year-old boy genius Artemis Fowl, who kidnaps a fairy and holds it ransom for gold. This is all in an effort to find his missing father, and he finds himself getting tangled up in an ancient, underground, highly advanced world.
Here is the official synopsis for Artemis Fowl:
Disney’s Artemis Fowl, is a fantastical, spellbinding adventure that follows the journey of 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl, a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he seeks to find his father who has mysteriously disappeared. With the help of his loyal protector Butler,...
- 11/27/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
"I warn you, boy... You are not prepared for the truth." Disney has released the very first teaser trailer for Artemis Fowl, an epic adaptation of the fantasy book series by Eoin Colfer. The story follows a 12-year-old criminal mastermind named Artemis Fowl, who discovers a world below ground of armed and dangerous--and extremely high-tech--fairies. He kidnaps one of them, Holly Short, and holds her for ransom in an effort to restore his family's fortune and find his father. Ferdia Shaw stars as Artemis, and the full cast includes Lara McDonnell as Captain Holly Short, Judi Dench, Josh Gad, Nonso Anozie, Tamara Smart, Miranda Raison, Joshua McGuire, and Hong Chau. This looks super cool! Maybe a few years late, but I like all the footage in this so far. And I really dig the use of Radiohead in this teaser trailer, fits just right. Here's the first teaser trailer (+ poster...
- 11/27/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
A young boy is introduced to an underground fantasy world with magical creatures who can do seemingly impossible things in the first teaser trailer for Kenneth Branagh’s “Artemis Fowl.”
“Human greed is what drove us underground,” the craggly-voiced narrator intones as we meet 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl.
He’s the antihero of Eoin Colfer best-selling sci-fi/fantasy book series and the descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds who finds himself in a battle of strength and cunning against a powerful, hidden race of fairies who may be behind his father’s disappearance.
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The film stars Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Tamara Smart, Nonzo Anozie, with Josh Gad and Judi Dench.
Judy Hofflund and Kenneth Branagh are producing with Angus More Gordon and Matthew Jenkins serving as executive producers. The screenplay, based on...
“Human greed is what drove us underground,” the craggly-voiced narrator intones as we meet 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl.
He’s the antihero of Eoin Colfer best-selling sci-fi/fantasy book series and the descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds who finds himself in a battle of strength and cunning against a powerful, hidden race of fairies who may be behind his father’s disappearance.
Also Read: Kenneth Branagh's William Shakespeare Movie 'All Is True' Lands at Sony Classics
The film stars Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Tamara Smart, Nonzo Anozie, with Josh Gad and Judi Dench.
Judy Hofflund and Kenneth Branagh are producing with Angus More Gordon and Matthew Jenkins serving as executive producers. The screenplay, based on...
- 11/27/2018
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
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