Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy have joined the cast of magical family adventure feature “The Magic Faraway Tree,” based on Enid Blyton’s beloved children’s classic.
The film — from Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group and Ashland Hill Media Finance — has been adapted by BAFTA winner Simon Farnaby (“Wonka” and “Paddington 2”) and will be directed by Ben Gregor. Palisades Park Pictures are handling sales in Cannes. Principal photography will begin in June, with additional casting currently underway.
Based on “The Faraway Tree” series of novels for children, “The Magic Faraway Tree” follows Polly (Foy) and Tim (Garfield) and their children Beth, Joe and Fran — a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after the family’s arrival in the countryside, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents including treasured characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man.
The film — from Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group and Ashland Hill Media Finance — has been adapted by BAFTA winner Simon Farnaby (“Wonka” and “Paddington 2”) and will be directed by Ben Gregor. Palisades Park Pictures are handling sales in Cannes. Principal photography will begin in June, with additional casting currently underway.
Based on “The Faraway Tree” series of novels for children, “The Magic Faraway Tree” follows Polly (Foy) and Tim (Garfield) and their children Beth, Joe and Fran — a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after the family’s arrival in the countryside, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents including treasured characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man.
- 5/3/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Now in theaters and on digital platforms, we have an exclusive clip from Double Blind just for Daily Dead readers! Released by Epic Pictures Group, the film was directed by Ian Hunt-Duffy, with a cast that includes Millie Brady and Pollyanna McIntosh:
Hollywood based Epic Pictures Group will be releasing the sci-fi thriller, Double Blind, in North America. The film is set to hit select theaters beginning February 9, 2024 and on digital platforms February 13, 2024. Award-winning Irish filmmaker Ian Hunt-Duffy served as the film’s director. The Double Blind cast includes Millie Brady, Pollyanna McIntosh, Diarmuid Noyes (Blood), Akshay Kumar (Count Abdulla), Brenock O'Connor (Game of Thrones), Abby Fitz (The Cellar), Shonagh Marie (Britannia), and Frank Blake (Cherry). Double Blind was written by Darach McGarrigle and produced by Simon James Doyle. Patrick O’ Neill, Emma Scott, Dearbhla Reagan, Katie Page and Patrick Ewald served as the film’s Executive Producers.
Filmed completely on location in Limerick,...
Hollywood based Epic Pictures Group will be releasing the sci-fi thriller, Double Blind, in North America. The film is set to hit select theaters beginning February 9, 2024 and on digital platforms February 13, 2024. Award-winning Irish filmmaker Ian Hunt-Duffy served as the film’s director. The Double Blind cast includes Millie Brady, Pollyanna McIntosh, Diarmuid Noyes (Blood), Akshay Kumar (Count Abdulla), Brenock O'Connor (Game of Thrones), Abby Fitz (The Cellar), Shonagh Marie (Britannia), and Frank Blake (Cherry). Double Blind was written by Darach McGarrigle and produced by Simon James Doyle. Patrick O’ Neill, Emma Scott, Dearbhla Reagan, Katie Page and Patrick Ewald served as the film’s Executive Producers.
Filmed completely on location in Limerick,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The Night Agent should expect another call, now that Netflix has renewed the highly bingeable thriller for a second, 10-episode season.
The news comes not one week after Season 1 hit the streaming giant on March 23.
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Based on the novel of the same name by Matthew Quirk, The Night Agent follows Peter Sutherland (played by...
The news comes not one week after Season 1 hit the streaming giant on March 23.
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Based on the novel of the same name by Matthew Quirk, The Night Agent follows Peter Sutherland (played by...
- 3/29/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Netflix’s Black Knight is headed your way soon.
The streamer announced Tuesday that the dystopian action series starring Kim Woo-bin will premiere Friday, May 12. Netflix also released the official poster, which you can check out below.
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Adapted from Lee Yoon-gyun’s popular webtoon series Delivery Knight, the show tells the story of the Black Knights, the...
The streamer announced Tuesday that the dystopian action series starring Kim Woo-bin will premiere Friday, May 12. Netflix also released the official poster, which you can check out below.
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Adapted from Lee Yoon-gyun’s popular webtoon series Delivery Knight, the show tells the story of the Black Knights, the...
- 3/29/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Original Full Monty film star Hugo Speer has been removed from the Disney+ reboot series following allegations of “inappropriate conduct,” our sister site Deadline reported Saturday.
The streamer said in a statement that it had been “made aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct by Hugo Speer on the set of a commissioned production. As is policy, an investigation was launched. Upon its completion, the decision was made to terminate his contract, with immediate effect.”
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The streamer said in a statement that it had been “made aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct by Hugo Speer on the set of a commissioned production. As is policy, an investigation was launched. Upon its completion, the decision was made to terminate his contract, with immediate effect.”
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- 7/2/2022
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Running fully online over Feb. 3-4, the Nordic region’s largest TV market, TV Drama Vision – which is held parallel to Sweden’s Göteborg Film Festival – will roll out the red carpet to Danish writer-director Susanne Bier as an honorary guest.
The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning helmer will discuss her 30-year career, ranging from the Danish hits “After the Wedding” and “In a Better World” to the acclaimed English-language series “The Night Manager” and “The Undoing.” She will also share tips on how creators can adapt to the ever-changing content industry while sticking to their vision.
“It’s never easy to get star guests, so we’re thrilled to welcome Susanne Bier,” said Göteborg fest head of industry Cia Edström, who described Bier as “an interesting creator, who has moved elegantly from auteur filmmaking to the mainstream. She is a perfect match for an event like ours,” she added.
Detailing...
The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning helmer will discuss her 30-year career, ranging from the Danish hits “After the Wedding” and “In a Better World” to the acclaimed English-language series “The Night Manager” and “The Undoing.” She will also share tips on how creators can adapt to the ever-changing content industry while sticking to their vision.
“It’s never easy to get star guests, so we’re thrilled to welcome Susanne Bier,” said Göteborg fest head of industry Cia Edström, who described Bier as “an interesting creator, who has moved elegantly from auteur filmmaking to the mainstream. She is a perfect match for an event like ours,” she added.
Detailing...
- 1/15/2021
- by Annika Pham
- Variety Film + TV
Strangers Things’ Charlie Heaton, Billions’ Malin Akerman, Breaking Bad’s Betsy Brandt and Turn’s JJ Feild are to star in AMC’s anthology series Soulmates.
The four actors join Succession’s Sarah Snook, Billions’ David Costabile and Lodge 49’s Sonya Cassidy in the six-part series.
The announcement was made at the Winter TCA press tour.
The series, which explores the nature of romantic love and the intersection of science, written by Will Bridges, who has written for Stranger Things and Black Mirror and Brett Goldstein (Superbob). It is produced by Banijay’s Fearless Minds and the series, which is set to air later this year, is based on Bridges and Goldstein’s short film For Life.
Co-created by Bridges and Goldstein, each episode will feature an entirely new story and different cast, a first-time format for AMC. The series takes place 15 years from now, when science makes a...
The four actors join Succession’s Sarah Snook, Billions’ David Costabile and Lodge 49’s Sonya Cassidy in the six-part series.
The announcement was made at the Winter TCA press tour.
The series, which explores the nature of romantic love and the intersection of science, written by Will Bridges, who has written for Stranger Things and Black Mirror and Brett Goldstein (Superbob). It is produced by Banijay’s Fearless Minds and the series, which is set to air later this year, is based on Bridges and Goldstein’s short film For Life.
Co-created by Bridges and Goldstein, each episode will feature an entirely new story and different cast, a first-time format for AMC. The series takes place 15 years from now, when science makes a...
- 1/16/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
At Friday's BAFTA Britannia Awards gala dinner, Jordan Peele shared that he is drawn to the horror genre because he believes "we need to face our nightmares" as he received the John Schlesinger Britannia Award for excellence in directing.
"I feel kind of like the kid version of Jordan, who was an Anglophile and obsessed with all things Britannia, is honored here tonight," Peele said at the top of his speech. He joked that as a kid he was taught to believe Brits were "noble" and "intelligent." The jokes didn't stop there: ...
"I feel kind of like the kid version of Jordan, who was an Anglophile and obsessed with all things Britannia, is honored here tonight," Peele said at the top of his speech. He joked that as a kid he was taught to believe Brits were "noble" and "intelligent." The jokes didn't stop there: ...
- 10/26/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
At Friday's BAFTA Britannia Awards gala dinner, Jordan Peele shared that he is drawn to the horror genre because he believes "we need to face our nightmares" as he received the John Schlesinger Britannia Award for excellence in directing.
"I feel kind of like the kid version of Jordan, who was an Anglophile and obsessed with all things Britannia, is honored here tonight," Peele said at the top of his speech. He joked that as a kid he was taught to believe Brits were "noble" and "intelligent." The jokes didn't stop there: ...
"I feel kind of like the kid version of Jordan, who was an Anglophile and obsessed with all things Britannia, is honored here tonight," Peele said at the top of his speech. He joked that as a kid he was taught to believe Brits were "noble" and "intelligent." The jokes didn't stop there: ...
- 10/26/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
AMC has announced the cast for its anthology drama series about the intersection of love and science, from Emmy-winning writer Will Bridges and Brett Goldstein.
Succession actress Sarah Snook, Billions star David Costabile and Sonya Cassidy are among the cast for the untitled project, which is made by Banijay’s Fearless Minds and AMC Studios. It is currently shooting in Madrid, Spain.
The six-part series takes place 15 years from now, when science makes a discovery that changes the lives of everyone on the planet – giving people a way to find their soulmate. Each of the six episodes features a different cast and explores an entirely new story based on the discovery.
Snook plays Nikki in the first episode, a suburban mother who becomes tortured by the knowledge that her soulmate is not her husband of 15 years.
Succession actress Sarah Snook, Billions star David Costabile and Sonya Cassidy are among the cast for the untitled project, which is made by Banijay’s Fearless Minds and AMC Studios. It is currently shooting in Madrid, Spain.
The six-part series takes place 15 years from now, when science makes a discovery that changes the lives of everyone on the planet – giving people a way to find their soulmate. Each of the six episodes features a different cast and explores an entirely new story based on the discovery.
Snook plays Nikki in the first episode, a suburban mother who becomes tortured by the knowledge that her soulmate is not her husband of 15 years.
- 10/23/2019
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Fresh from the success of drama hits such as Patrick Melrose and A Discovery of Witches, Sky drama chief Cameron Roach is looking to take advantage of a confidence at the Comcast-owned pay-tv giant as it looks to expand its scripted pipeline.
This comes after Roach was promoted to the top drama job, as revealed by Deadline this morning, following the departure of Anne Mensah to Netflix.
Roach, who worked under Mensah for over five years, admits that the next few years at Sky will be more of an “evolution” and a “continuation” of the strategy that the pair built together.
“I don’t think me stepping up means there’s going to be any kind of sea-change. Genuinely, we’re in a very confident place having built this over the last five years and I think now we have a good ecology of returning series and standalone event pieces.
This comes after Roach was promoted to the top drama job, as revealed by Deadline this morning, following the departure of Anne Mensah to Netflix.
Roach, who worked under Mensah for over five years, admits that the next few years at Sky will be more of an “evolution” and a “continuation” of the strategy that the pair built together.
“I don’t think me stepping up means there’s going to be any kind of sea-change. Genuinely, we’re in a very confident place having built this over the last five years and I think now we have a good ecology of returning series and standalone event pieces.
- 2/19/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Cameron Roach has been promoted to drama boss of UK pay-tv giant Sky.
Roach has been acting head of drama since November following the departure of Anne Mensah to Netflix at the end of last year. He will now take on the role on a permanent basis and will report to Sky Content Managing Director Gary Davey.
Roach has been with Sky, working under Mensah, for the last five years and has worked on titles including Tim Roth-fronted arctic crime drama Tin Star, Amazon co-pro Britannia, Julia Stiles-fronted Riviera, buddy cop thriller Bulletproof, which will air on The CW in the U.S. and Fortitude, which signalled Sky’s entry into the big-budget world of peak drama.
He will also continue to lead Sky Studios, the company’s original scripted productions unit, which he has lead since its formation last year.
Prior to joining Sky in 2013, he...
Roach has been acting head of drama since November following the departure of Anne Mensah to Netflix at the end of last year. He will now take on the role on a permanent basis and will report to Sky Content Managing Director Gary Davey.
Roach has been with Sky, working under Mensah, for the last five years and has worked on titles including Tim Roth-fronted arctic crime drama Tin Star, Amazon co-pro Britannia, Julia Stiles-fronted Riviera, buddy cop thriller Bulletproof, which will air on The CW in the U.S. and Fortitude, which signalled Sky’s entry into the big-budget world of peak drama.
He will also continue to lead Sky Studios, the company’s original scripted productions unit, which he has lead since its formation last year.
Prior to joining Sky in 2013, he...
- 2/19/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Comcast-owned European pay TV giant Sky has named Cameron Roach its permanent drama boss.
He has been at Sky for five years and has been serving as acting head of drama since November after predecessor Anne Mensah took a position at Netflix. Roach reports to Sky managing director content Gary Davey.
During his time at Sky, he has worked on such series as Fortitude, crime drama Tin Star (starring Tim Roth), Britannia and Julia Stiles drama Riviera.
Roach, who previously worked for ITV and production firms Tiger Aspect and Shed, will also continue to head up Sky Studios, the original scripted productions ...
He has been at Sky for five years and has been serving as acting head of drama since November after predecessor Anne Mensah took a position at Netflix. Roach reports to Sky managing director content Gary Davey.
During his time at Sky, he has worked on such series as Fortitude, crime drama Tin Star (starring Tim Roth), Britannia and Julia Stiles drama Riviera.
Roach, who previously worked for ITV and production firms Tiger Aspect and Shed, will also continue to head up Sky Studios, the original scripted productions ...
- 2/19/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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