Station 19 knows how to bring the laughs and the tears.
It's why this series continues to resonate with its vast audience, and Staton 19 Season 7 Episode 2 was no exception, as it delivered an action-packed, heartwarming, and heartrending episode all at once.
At the forefront of that hour was learning that Jack Gibson would no longer be fighting fires, his Cte preventing him from continuing with a job he deems his true purpose with the people he considers his family.
The devastating news led to some genuinely emotional scenes, with viewers reaching for the Kleenex.
TV Fanatic had the privilege of speaking to the incredibly humble, talented, and kind Grey Damon about Jack's prognosis, the impact the character and series have had on their devoted fans, and the legacy he hopes the series will leave behind.
Check out the discussion below!
The episode featured two wakes, and yet Jack's storyline somehow...
It's why this series continues to resonate with its vast audience, and Staton 19 Season 7 Episode 2 was no exception, as it delivered an action-packed, heartwarming, and heartrending episode all at once.
At the forefront of that hour was learning that Jack Gibson would no longer be fighting fires, his Cte preventing him from continuing with a job he deems his true purpose with the people he considers his family.
The devastating news led to some genuinely emotional scenes, with viewers reaching for the Kleenex.
TV Fanatic had the privilege of speaking to the incredibly humble, talented, and kind Grey Damon about Jack's prognosis, the impact the character and series have had on their devoted fans, and the legacy he hopes the series will leave behind.
Check out the discussion below!
The episode featured two wakes, and yet Jack's storyline somehow...
- 3/22/2024
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
There’ll be some happy holidays on Prime Video in December, as the streamer’s seasonal offerings hope to keep the fires warm in your home this month!
As such, there are quite a few new original holiday movies coming to the service. At the beginning of the month, Eddie Murphy stars in Candy Cane Lane. In this film, the Beverly Hills Cop and Coming to America star plays a determined man who is willing to go above and beyond to win the annual Christmas home decoration contest in his neighborhood – even if it means making a very magical deal.
The DC universe will also be getting festive in December thanks to Merry Little Batman, an animated feature that sees Batman’s son, Damian Wayne, stumble upon a villainous plot on Christmas eve, one that may give him a chance to save the day when his dad isn’t around.
As such, there are quite a few new original holiday movies coming to the service. At the beginning of the month, Eddie Murphy stars in Candy Cane Lane. In this film, the Beverly Hills Cop and Coming to America star plays a determined man who is willing to go above and beyond to win the annual Christmas home decoration contest in his neighborhood – even if it means making a very magical deal.
The DC universe will also be getting festive in December thanks to Merry Little Batman, an animated feature that sees Batman’s son, Damian Wayne, stumble upon a villainous plot on Christmas eve, one that may give him a chance to save the day when his dad isn’t around.
- 12/1/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Richard Roat, a character actor whose career stretched nearly 50 years and included a plethora of notable TV credits, has died. He was 89.
His passing, which occurred Aug. 5, was confirmed in an obituary in the Los Angeles Times. According to his IMDb page, Roat accrued 136 acting credits throughout his career, including roles on hit series such as “Seinfeld,” “Friends” and “24.” Roat also appeared in the famous episode of “The Golden Girls” as Betty White’s boyfriend who turns up dead in her bed one morning.
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“As an individual, Richard was a true Renaissance Man. He loved music, playing the violin, the theatre, movies, literature, provocative conversation, and a good whiskey. Richard loved sports and would have been ecstatic that the Angels won on the Friday night he passed.
His passing, which occurred Aug. 5, was confirmed in an obituary in the Los Angeles Times. According to his IMDb page, Roat accrued 136 acting credits throughout his career, including roles on hit series such as “Seinfeld,” “Friends” and “24.” Roat also appeared in the famous episode of “The Golden Girls” as Betty White’s boyfriend who turns up dead in her bed one morning.
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“As an individual, Richard was a true Renaissance Man. He loved music, playing the violin, the theatre, movies, literature, provocative conversation, and a good whiskey. Richard loved sports and would have been ecstatic that the Angels won on the Friday night he passed.
- 8/31/2022
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap
Richard Roat, a character actor with 130-plus credits spanning nearly a half-century who appeared in many of TV’s biggest shows including Seinfeld, Friends, Cheers, Murphy Brown, Dallas, Hawaii Five-o and Happy Days, has died. He was 89.
Roat died August 5 in Orange County, CA, according to his family. No other details were available.
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Born on July 3, 1933, in Hartford, Ct, Roat had a couple of bit TV roles before being cast as Dr. Jerry Chandler in the 1962 pilot of NBC soap opera The Doctors. He appeared in more than 170 episodes during the first year of the which, would go on to air for two decades.
He guested on a 1965 episode of The Fugitive and became a busy character actor during the following decade. Roat appeared in memorable 1970s comedies and dramas as Hawaii Five-o, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Columbo, Cannon, Kojak, The Bob Newhart Show,...
Roat died August 5 in Orange County, CA, according to his family. No other details were available.
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Born on July 3, 1933, in Hartford, Ct, Roat had a couple of bit TV roles before being cast as Dr. Jerry Chandler in the 1962 pilot of NBC soap opera The Doctors. He appeared in more than 170 episodes during the first year of the which, would go on to air for two decades.
He guested on a 1965 episode of The Fugitive and became a busy character actor during the following decade. Roat appeared in memorable 1970s comedies and dramas as Hawaii Five-o, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Columbo, Cannon, Kojak, The Bob Newhart Show,...
- 8/31/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
If you’ve been waiting to watch Christopher Nolan’s confounding sci-fi thriller “Tenet,” now is the time to finally get to it on your HBO Max watchlist. Nolan’s latest film is one of many movies leaving HBO Max in July, the full list of which you can read below.
Also leaving HBO and HBO Max this month is another Nolan classic, “Inception,” Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby,” as well as two rom-com favorites “Bridget Jones’s Diary” and “You’ve Got Mail.”
If you’re looking to prioritize some selections, “American Gigolo” was Richard Gere’s break-out role — and it would be a good time to watch ahead of the upcoming TV series starring Jon Bernthal.
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July 9:
Horrible Bosses 2, 2014
The New Mutants, 2020 (HBO)
July 11:
Black Mass, 2015
July 13:
Blue Exorcist (Subtitled), 2016
July 23:
Human Capital, 2020 (HBO)
July 26:
The Accountant,...
Also leaving HBO and HBO Max this month is another Nolan classic, “Inception,” Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby,” as well as two rom-com favorites “Bridget Jones’s Diary” and “You’ve Got Mail.”
If you’re looking to prioritize some selections, “American Gigolo” was Richard Gere’s break-out role — and it would be a good time to watch ahead of the upcoming TV series starring Jon Bernthal.
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July 9:
Horrible Bosses 2, 2014
The New Mutants, 2020 (HBO)
July 11:
Black Mass, 2015
July 13:
Blue Exorcist (Subtitled), 2016
July 23:
Human Capital, 2020 (HBO)
July 26:
The Accountant,...
- 7/1/2022
- by Charna Flam
- The Wrap
Zev Braun, who produced the Vietnam-set CBS drama Tour of Duty and an Oscar-nominated documentary about German screen legend Marlene Dietrich, died Oct. 17 in Los Angeles, his family announced. He was 90.
Braun also produced such features as The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976), starring Jodie Foster, and The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980), starring Peter Sellers; telefilms including 1979's Freedom Road, starring Muhammad Ali and Kris Kristofferson, 1994's Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills and 2014's The Gabby Douglas Story; and such series as Murphy's Law and Bagdad Cafe.
Tour of Duty, which ...
Braun also produced such features as The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976), starring Jodie Foster, and The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980), starring Peter Sellers; telefilms including 1979's Freedom Road, starring Muhammad Ali and Kris Kristofferson, 1994's Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills and 2014's The Gabby Douglas Story; and such series as Murphy's Law and Bagdad Cafe.
Tour of Duty, which ...
- 10/30/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Zev Braun, who produced the Vietnam-set CBS drama Tour of Duty and an Oscar-nominated documentary about German screen legend Marlene Dietrich, died Oct. 17 in Los Angeles, his family announced. He was 90.
Braun also produced such features as The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976), starring Jodie Foster, and The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980), starring Peter Sellers; telefilms including 1979's Freedom Road, starring Muhammad Ali and Kris Kristofferson, 1994's Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills and 2014's The Gabby Douglas Story; and such series as Murphy's Law and Bagdad Cafe.
Tour of Duty, which ...
Braun also produced such features as The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976), starring Jodie Foster, and The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980), starring Peter Sellers; telefilms including 1979's Freedom Road, starring Muhammad Ali and Kris Kristofferson, 1994's Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills and 2014's The Gabby Douglas Story; and such series as Murphy's Law and Bagdad Cafe.
Tour of Duty, which ...
- 10/30/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
SundanceTV, in partnership with UK broadcaster Channel 4, has issued a six-episode order for the Danny Boyle cop satire, "Babylon." Us-uk co-productions like "Babylon" have become increasingly common in scripted television over the past few years, including Showtime's "Penny Dreadful" (co-produced by Sam Mendes' Neal Street Productions and Sky). Executive produced by Boyle, "Babylon" centers on an ambitious, young American public relations professional, played by indie darling Brit Marling, who is brought in to usher London's Metropolitan Police into the age of new media. Former "Murphy's Law" star, James Nesbitt plays opposite Marling as the Metropolitan Police Commissioner. With writing duo Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong at its helm, "Babylon" has limitless potential as a series. Together, Bain and Armstrong have created three comedy shows together: "Peep Show," "The Old Guys" and "Fresh Meat." Combine their shared resume with Armstrong's recent experience writing for...
- 5/14/2014
- by Shipra Gupta
- Indiewire
It's Wednesday - the weekend has never felt further away and one of the few things that made Hump Day bearable these past six weeks - BBC Two's superb police thriller Line of Duty - is no longer with us.
A third series is a near-certainty, but what is a discerning television watcher to do until anti-corruption unit AC-12 returns to our screens?
Instead of mourning Line of Duty's absence from the schedules tonight at 9pm, how about embracing the fact that there's a whole world of quality television out there?
Here's five crime thrillers that could become your next TV obsession - both homegrown shows and a few from further afield.
The Shield
Compelling tales of police corruption, a lead copper who commits terrible acts for (mostly) the right reasons and a roster of determined detectives determinedly on their tail.
The Shield - a multi-award-winning Us TV...
A third series is a near-certainty, but what is a discerning television watcher to do until anti-corruption unit AC-12 returns to our screens?
Instead of mourning Line of Duty's absence from the schedules tonight at 9pm, how about embracing the fact that there's a whole world of quality television out there?
Here's five crime thrillers that could become your next TV obsession - both homegrown shows and a few from further afield.
The Shield
Compelling tales of police corruption, a lead copper who commits terrible acts for (mostly) the right reasons and a roster of determined detectives determinedly on their tail.
The Shield - a multi-award-winning Us TV...
- 3/26/2014
- Digital Spy
James Nesbitt has said that he wants to beat up Michael Fassbender in a movie. Fassbender played Caz Miller in the third series of Murphy's Law in 2005, a BBC television drama headed by Nesbitt's DS Tommy Murphy. "I want to beat up Michael Fassbender in a movie," Nesbitt told Metro. "I was with him at the beginning of his career when he did an episode of Murphy's Law." He added: "He's a proper (more)...
- 9/19/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
The actor is noted for his huge range of work, from Shame to Jane Eyre and his new role as a robot in the prequel to Alien is likely to add to his plaudits
When Michael Fassbender was a teenager growing up in Killarney, Co Kerry, he wanted more than anything to be a heavy metal rock star. He grew his hair long, wore cut-off combat shorts and 10-hole Doc Martens and spent much of his spare time listening to thrash metal bands Metallica and Slayer at ear-splitting volume.
As it was, he performed a single concert in a pub with his friend Mike. It was the middle of the day and the regulars kept asking them to turn the volume down. "Nobody wants to hear Metallica at lunchtime," Fassbender recalled in a recent interview with GQ magazine.
But heavy metal's loss turned out to be acting's gain. At the...
When Michael Fassbender was a teenager growing up in Killarney, Co Kerry, he wanted more than anything to be a heavy metal rock star. He grew his hair long, wore cut-off combat shorts and 10-hole Doc Martens and spent much of his spare time listening to thrash metal bands Metallica and Slayer at ear-splitting volume.
As it was, he performed a single concert in a pub with his friend Mike. It was the middle of the day and the regulars kept asking them to turn the volume down. "Nobody wants to hear Metallica at lunchtime," Fassbender recalled in a recent interview with GQ magazine.
But heavy metal's loss turned out to be acting's gain. At the...
- 5/20/2012
- by Elizabeth Day
- The Guardian - Film News
Jamie Dornan has joined the cast of BBC Two thriller The Fall. Gillian Anderson will star as Dsi Gibson, a detective in pursuit of a deadly serial killer. Once Upon a Time's Dornan will play her quarry Paul Sector, who stalks his victims in and around Belfast. The Fall has been written by Allan Cubitt (The Runaway, Murphy's Law) and will be produced by Artists Studio. Ben Stephenson, Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning, said: "The Fall is a unique, forensic and characterful take on a classic genre that continues BBC Two's commitment to original British drama (more)...
- 3/26/2012
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
Shooting on BBC2 thriller 'The Fall' is to get underway next Monday (March 26) in various locations around Belfast with Irish actor Gerard McCarthy (Hollyoaks) is the latest talent to join the cast. The Belfast-based thriller is led by former 'X Files' actress Gillian Anderson, with Jakob Verbruggen (Code 37) directing a script by Allan Cubitt (The Runaway, Murphy's Law). Five episodes in total will be shot with shooting set to last 10 to 11 weeks in total.
- 3/22/2012
- IFTN
Murphy's Law is coming to DVD in two ways on August 30. There's the Series 4 & 5 set, which you can read my review of here. For completionists, there's also the complete series set, a nine-disc collection that features all five seasons of the British hit undercover cop drama.
James Nesbitt stars in the series as Tommy Murphy, an Irish cop who lost his daughter in a hostage situation before the series began. He's moody, naturally, but doesn't give so much weight to the part. He adds lighthearted moments, giving a layer of depth to a character who could have been easily two-dimensional.
Nesbitt (who will appear as Bofur in the upcoming film The Hobbit), carries the series throughout all five seasons. It makes sense; after all, the role was created for him by novelist Colin Bateman. But as he progresses through the series, Nesbitt's portrayal changes. Murphy becomes wearier, sadder, and it...
James Nesbitt stars in the series as Tommy Murphy, an Irish cop who lost his daughter in a hostage situation before the series began. He's moody, naturally, but doesn't give so much weight to the part. He adds lighthearted moments, giving a layer of depth to a character who could have been easily two-dimensional.
Nesbitt (who will appear as Bofur in the upcoming film The Hobbit), carries the series throughout all five seasons. It makes sense; after all, the role was created for him by novelist Colin Bateman. But as he progresses through the series, Nesbitt's portrayal changes. Murphy becomes wearier, sadder, and it...
- 8/27/2011
- by Sam McPherson
- TVovermind.com
When undercover cop Tommy Murphy focuses on one case for a span of three episodes, brilliance occurs. The mystery doesn't go on too long, as it did in the six-episode, one-case series 3. For series 4 and 5 of Murphy's Law, out on DVD from Acorn Media August 30, Murphy tackles some pretty nasty stuff. Series 4 sees him trying to take down a drug empire headed by an Irishman and his sadistic brother, while series 5 focuses on Murphy's hunt for two missing police officers. It's tense, gripping, and it never quite pans out the way you would expect.
Murphy's not just a badass in the series. He's got a heart, something that the show doesn't shy away from. Series 4, for example, sees him juggling his undercover activities with his struggling to cope with his mother's Alzheimer's, which has robbed her of her sanity -- and the ability to recognize Murphy as her son. Each...
Murphy's not just a badass in the series. He's got a heart, something that the show doesn't shy away from. Series 4, for example, sees him juggling his undercover activities with his struggling to cope with his mother's Alzheimer's, which has robbed her of her sanity -- and the ability to recognize Murphy as her son. Each...
- 8/17/2011
- by Sam McPherson
- TVovermind.com
Director, Kenneth Branagh may have lead 'Thor' to a worldwide gross of about $447 million at the box office, but the man simply doesn't want a part of its sequel. He's off doing a television show, 'Wallander,' and restoring a theater in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Star of the film, Chris Hemsworth is none too happy about all of this, but such is life. The franchise is too large to stagnate over a director. Marvel Studios and Disney have narrowed down their search for a director of the 'Thor' sequel. They want Irishman, Brian Kirk. Most recently, he directed a few episodes of the popular new television series, 'Game of Thrones.' The film and television show are worlds apart in a lot of ways, but one similarity is their ensemble casts. That's one of the reasons Kirk is a wanted man. The studios need someone...
- 8/5/2011
- LRMonline.com
The unveilings continue for Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" with today's dwarf pictorial coming from Time Magazine.
Their photo shows the dwarf lords Balin (Ken Stott) and Dwalin (Graham McTavish), brothers who are close relatives and the "most loyal and trusted friends" of the Company's leader Thorin Oakshield.
Balin has fought many battles but harbors doubts about their quest, Dwalin has no such doubts and is a strong fighter with a distrust of all non-Dwarves - especially Elves.
Both Stott and McTavish are Scottish actors best known for their TV work but have had plenty of big screen experience as well.
Stott is mostly known for British police dramas such as taking over the title role in the detective series "Rebus" from "The Mummy" actor John Hannah in 2006 and 2007. Stott also scored much acclaim and an award nomination for his work as Di Chappell in ITV police...
Their photo shows the dwarf lords Balin (Ken Stott) and Dwalin (Graham McTavish), brothers who are close relatives and the "most loyal and trusted friends" of the Company's leader Thorin Oakshield.
Balin has fought many battles but harbors doubts about their quest, Dwalin has no such doubts and is a strong fighter with a distrust of all non-Dwarves - especially Elves.
Both Stott and McTavish are Scottish actors best known for their TV work but have had plenty of big screen experience as well.
Stott is mostly known for British police dramas such as taking over the title role in the detective series "Rebus" from "The Mummy" actor John Hannah in 2006 and 2007. Stott also scored much acclaim and an award nomination for his work as Di Chappell in ITV police...
- 7/15/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Yesterday it was the royal hunks, today's "The Hobbit" dwarf pictorial (via Stuff.co.nz) features three more dwarves who represent a quite different background - the rougher and life loving working class trio of Bombur (Stephen Hunter), Bofur (James Nesbitt) and Bifur (William Kircher). Here's the description of their characters:
"Born and bred in the West, descendants of coal miners and iron workers, they have joined the Quest for the Lonely Mountain partly to seek their fortune and partly because they were told the beer was free."
Hunter is a familiar face on Australian and New Zealand television with a role in several episodes of the acclaimed "Love My Way" along with guest starring roles on "All Saints," "Spirited," "Mercy Peak" and "Street Legal".
Irish actor Nesbitt is an outright legend of British television with memorable leading role turns in "Jekyll," "Cold Feet," "Ballykissangel," "Playing the Field," "Murphy's Law,...
"Born and bred in the West, descendants of coal miners and iron workers, they have joined the Quest for the Lonely Mountain partly to seek their fortune and partly because they were told the beer was free."
Hunter is a familiar face on Australian and New Zealand television with a role in several episodes of the acclaimed "Love My Way" along with guest starring roles on "All Saints," "Spirited," "Mercy Peak" and "Street Legal".
Irish actor Nesbitt is an outright legend of British television with memorable leading role turns in "Jekyll," "Cold Feet," "Ballykissangel," "Playing the Field," "Murphy's Law,...
- 7/14/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The best in British TV comes to DVD courtesy of Acorn Media (Upstairs, Downstairs: 40th Anniversary Edition) as they continue to bring some of the best series in all of television to home video, including the U.S. debut of "Vera", a new mystery series starring two-time Oscar nominee Brenda Blethyn. Coinciding with NBC.s remake Helen Mirren.s "Prime Suspect", Series 1 in an individual season set featuring guest stars Ralph Fiennes and Tom Wilkinson; Agatha Christie.s Poirot, featuring new adaptations starring David Suchet. Plus Garrow's Law Series 2, called .BBC period drama at its very best.; Reggie Perrin, a hilarious update of the beloved British comedy; Murphy's Law Complete Collection starring James Nesbitt (The Hobbit) as an undercover cop;...
- 7/7/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
James Nesbitt is a huge hit with "grannies". The 'Murphy's Law' star admits he gets quite a bit of attention from fans and while many TV heartthrobs attract young women, James' avid followers are slightly older and tend to have a penchant for bizarre requests. Bang Showbiz got the exclusive scoop from his Haagen-Dazs interview, in which he said: "Talking of grannies, one once asked me, 'Can I touch you for good luck?' I get more fan letters from grannies than from their daughters!" As well as grannies, James also spoke about his ideal date, which would involve some time travelling with...
- 6/8/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
I've been trying to think of an adequate pun. The Hiphobbitopotamus is the best I've got, I think.
New Zealand actor Bret McKenzie is no stranger to J.R.R. Tolkein. Though he's more famous for being part of the comedic folk duo Flight of the Conchords along with Jemaine Clement, McKenzie also had a bit role in the Best Picture-winning final entry of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Return of the King. McKenzie's role, named by internet fans as Figwit (standing for "Frodo is great...who is that?") was an elf with only two lines. That role (pictured below left), however, spawned a large fanbase -- and perhaps inspired this music video from season one of the Conchords' HBO comedy series.
Could Bret be warning Frodo against wearing the ring in a more canon sense in the future, though? According to Aap, that's exactly what director Peter Jackson would like to happen.
New Zealand actor Bret McKenzie is no stranger to J.R.R. Tolkein. Though he's more famous for being part of the comedic folk duo Flight of the Conchords along with Jemaine Clement, McKenzie also had a bit role in the Best Picture-winning final entry of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Return of the King. McKenzie's role, named by internet fans as Figwit (standing for "Frodo is great...who is that?") was an elf with only two lines. That role (pictured below left), however, spawned a large fanbase -- and perhaps inspired this music video from season one of the Conchords' HBO comedy series.
Could Bret be warning Frodo against wearing the ring in a more canon sense in the future, though? According to Aap, that's exactly what director Peter Jackson would like to happen.
- 4/1/2011
- by Sam McPherson
- TVovermind.com
Murphy's Law wants you to think it's gritty. From the first moment of its opening credits, which are like The Wire's run through a bad photocopier for effect, we're meant to believe that Tommy Murphy is one tough dude doing very tough things. There's the brooding mood music that plays under almost every scene. The raspy-voiced criminal underlings with ponytails and earrings. The cops with questionable morality and even more questionable handlebar mustaches. There's also the line "You've got a face like a bucketful of asses."
The truth is, Murphy's Law isn't as tough as it'd have you believe. In fact, the fact that it tries so hard makes it a little less than believable. Luckily, Murphy's Law isn't really trying to be The Wire for Europe. Whenever someone uses the line "You'll be going deeper undercover than you've ever been before," you know you're not dealing with something trying to be exactly.
The truth is, Murphy's Law isn't as tough as it'd have you believe. In fact, the fact that it tries so hard makes it a little less than believable. Luckily, Murphy's Law isn't really trying to be The Wire for Europe. Whenever someone uses the line "You'll be going deeper undercover than you've ever been before," you know you're not dealing with something trying to be exactly.
- 2/21/2011
- by Sam McPherson
- TVovermind.com
Spooks director Colm McCarthy makes the leap to the big screen with the Brit horror, Outcast. Is it a successful transition? Here’s James’ review
Inside the press pack there's a quote that proudly claims that Outcast is "The Most Original Horror Movie Since Let The Right One In!" While I'd dispute its claims at originality, at least it doesn't claim that Outcast is in any shape or form good because, sadly, it isn't.
A laboured and po-faced affair, Colm McCarthy's debut feature is a far from impressive piece of work, which seems to have little or no grasp of what type of movie it aspires to be. Is it a Guillermo del Toro-style fusion of ancient folklore with the modern world? Is it a kitchen sink drama with a supernatural edge? Is it a classic ‘beast on the loose' story? Is it a chase movie? The answer...
Inside the press pack there's a quote that proudly claims that Outcast is "The Most Original Horror Movie Since Let The Right One In!" While I'd dispute its claims at originality, at least it doesn't claim that Outcast is in any shape or form good because, sadly, it isn't.
A laboured and po-faced affair, Colm McCarthy's debut feature is a far from impressive piece of work, which seems to have little or no grasp of what type of movie it aspires to be. Is it a Guillermo del Toro-style fusion of ancient folklore with the modern world? Is it a kitchen sink drama with a supernatural edge? Is it a classic ‘beast on the loose' story? Is it a chase movie? The answer...
- 12/9/2010
- Den of Geek
It appears that there isn't week that goes by where Indomina Releasing isn't adding one more title to their 2011 slate. After signing up their first Euro horror title The Pack, (this was literally hours ago), they've now added their second -- from a nation not commonly known for the genre. Colm McCarthy, who was a television director by trade, saw his Scottish import debut play at this year's SXSW, and from there Outcast, would go onto travel the fantasy fest circuit. We'll be seeing this in 2011. Gist: Starring Bloody Sunday's James Nesbitt and Red Road's Kate Dickie, when Mary (Dickie) and her teenage son, Fergal (Niall Bruton), move to yet another new home, it soon becomes clear that they live their lives on the run, hiding from someone or something, terrified of being found. Trying to avoid making new friends or connections wherever they go, Fergal finds himself...
- 11/5/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
Veteran Irish James Nesbitt and newcomer Adam Brown have officially joined Peter Jackson.s "The Hobbit" as the dwarves Bofur and Ori respectively reports The One Ring. Nesbitt had been linked to the project a few weeks back, but today came word on which role in particular along with confirmation of his involvement. His role will be that of Bofur, a "disarmingly forthright, funny and occasionally brave Dwarf". Having consistently been in work since 1991 on British television and in features, Nesbitt has delivered memorable character turns in shows like "Ballykissangel","Murphy's Law", "Cold Feet" and Steven Moffat's "Jekyll" mini-series. In film he's worked in strong efforts from some of the great filmmakers of our time including Michael Winterbottom's "Welcome To Sarajevo", Danny...
- 11/4/2010
- www.ohmygore.com/
Veteran Irish thesp James Nesbitt and newcomer Adam Brown have officially joined Peter Jackson‘s “The Hobbit” as the dwarves Bofur and Ori respectively reports The One Ring.
Nesbitt had been linked to the project a few weeks back, but today came word on which role in particular along with confirmation of his involvement. His role will be that of Bofur, a "disarmingly forthright, funny and occasionally brave Dwarf".
Having consistently been in work since 1991 on British television and in features, Nesbitt has delivered memorable character turns in shows like "Ballykissangel," "Murphy's Law," "Cold Feet" and Steven Moffat's "Jekyll" mini-series. In film he's worked in strong efforts from some of the great filmmakers of our time including Michael Winterbottom's "Welcome to Sarajevo", Danny Boyle's "Millions", Woody Allen's "Match Point" and Paul Greengrass' "Bloody Sunday".
Brown will play Ori, another of the Dwarf Company which sets...
Nesbitt had been linked to the project a few weeks back, but today came word on which role in particular along with confirmation of his involvement. His role will be that of Bofur, a "disarmingly forthright, funny and occasionally brave Dwarf".
Having consistently been in work since 1991 on British television and in features, Nesbitt has delivered memorable character turns in shows like "Ballykissangel," "Murphy's Law," "Cold Feet" and Steven Moffat's "Jekyll" mini-series. In film he's worked in strong efforts from some of the great filmmakers of our time including Michael Winterbottom's "Welcome to Sarajevo", Danny Boyle's "Millions", Woody Allen's "Match Point" and Paul Greengrass' "Bloody Sunday".
Brown will play Ori, another of the Dwarf Company which sets...
- 11/2/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
James Nesbitt has been cast in The Hobbit. The 45-year-old actor, best known for roles in television dramas Cold Feet, Murphy's Law and Jekyll, will play the dwarf Bofur in Peter Jackson's two-film adaptation of the classic J.R.R. Tolkien novel. In a statement, Jackson said: "James's charm, warmth and wit are legendary as is his range as an actor in both comedic and dramatic roles. We feel very lucky to be able to welcome him as one of our cast." Bofur is described as a "disarmingly forthright, funny and occasionally brave dwarf", and accompanies Bilbo and Thorin on the Quest of Erebor in the original book. (more)...
- 11/2/2010
- by By Christian Tobin
- Digital Spy
James Nesbitt has been offered a role while David Tennant and Michael Fassbender are being pursued for two other roles in the upcoming "The Hobbit" reports Deadline.
The $500 million dual films finally got the green light by New Line, Warner Bros. Pictures and MGM last week with production slated to begin in February next year. Ian McKellen is set to return as Gandalf, Andy Serkis as Gollum, and though not officially yet it seems set that Martin Freeman will play Bilbo Baggins.
Irish actor Nesbitt is a staple on British television, rising to fame on such shows as "Cold Feet," "Ballykissangel," "Murphy's Law" and "Jekyll" along with films like "Match Point," "Millions," "Bloody Sunday" and "Five Minutes of Heaven".
Fassbender has found his name quickly rising in Hollywood thanks to key roles in blockbusters like "300," "Inglourious Basterds," "Centurion" and "X-Men: First Class" along with art house features like "Hunger" and...
The $500 million dual films finally got the green light by New Line, Warner Bros. Pictures and MGM last week with production slated to begin in February next year. Ian McKellen is set to return as Gandalf, Andy Serkis as Gollum, and though not officially yet it seems set that Martin Freeman will play Bilbo Baggins.
Irish actor Nesbitt is a staple on British television, rising to fame on such shows as "Cold Feet," "Ballykissangel," "Murphy's Law" and "Jekyll" along with films like "Match Point," "Millions," "Bloody Sunday" and "Five Minutes of Heaven".
Fassbender has found his name quickly rising in Hollywood thanks to key roles in blockbusters like "300," "Inglourious Basterds," "Centurion" and "X-Men: First Class" along with art house features like "Hunger" and...
- 10/18/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The cast for the third series of Above Suspicion' has been announced by ITV. Ray Fearon (Raw, Missing), Robbie Gee (The Fixer, Murphy's Law) and Andrew Woodall (Place of Execution, Lawless) among others will join the main cast for the crime drama, written by Lydia La Plante. Kelly Reilly returns as Di Anna Travis alongside Ciarán Hinds as Superintendent James Langton and Shaun Dingwall as Dci Mike Lewis. Meanwhile, Celyn Jones reprises his role as DS Paul Barolli, and Manda Lawrence as DC Joan Faukland. 'Deadly Intent', which (more)...
- 7/15/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Colm McCarthy's ("Murphy's Law") Outcast will screen the Edinburgh Film Festival with the first showing June 19th. This is a wee little film from Ireland, which is describing itself as a "dark Irish fantasy thriller" based on the "sidhe," or a supernatural race of faeries (Upcoming). There will be two showings of Outscast at the festival and for those with an interest a synopsis is below along with a second alternate poster for the film.
The synopsis for Outcast here:
"When Mary and her teenage son, Fergal, move to yet another new home, it soon becomes clear that they live their lives on the run, hiding from someone or something, terrified of being found. Trying to avoid making new friends or connections wherever they go, Fergal finds himself caught between the affections of his beautiful and feisty neighbor and his fiercely protective mother who will stop at nothing to protect her precious son.
The synopsis for Outcast here:
"When Mary and her teenage son, Fergal, move to yet another new home, it soon becomes clear that they live their lives on the run, hiding from someone or something, terrified of being found. Trying to avoid making new friends or connections wherever they go, Fergal finds himself caught between the affections of his beautiful and feisty neighbor and his fiercely protective mother who will stop at nothing to protect her precious son.
- 6/10/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
London -- He commissioned such projects as Peter Bowker's "Occupation," "Ballet Shoes" and "Murphy's Law" for the BBC. Now, BBC Northern Ireland drama head Patrick Spence is setting up his own production shop within U.K. drama house Tiger Aspect, opening up for business in mid-July.
Spence, who exec-produced the Sundance director and screenplay winner "Five Minutes of Heaven," and has worked on a slew of BBC primetime crime procedurals including "Silent Witness," "Waking The Dead," and "Messiah," will work with the Endemol-owned British indie to develop specialist and mainstream drama.
He will work with Tiger Aspect's head of drama Greg Brenman, launching his own label within Tiger Aspect supported by the indie's production and back-office resource.
"Patrick has shown time and again that he is a great champion and producer of talent," said Brenman, who worked extensively with Spence when he was at the BBC.
"This is the perfect marriage for me,...
Spence, who exec-produced the Sundance director and screenplay winner "Five Minutes of Heaven," and has worked on a slew of BBC primetime crime procedurals including "Silent Witness," "Waking The Dead," and "Messiah," will work with the Endemol-owned British indie to develop specialist and mainstream drama.
He will work with Tiger Aspect's head of drama Greg Brenman, launching his own label within Tiger Aspect supported by the indie's production and back-office resource.
"Patrick has shown time and again that he is a great champion and producer of talent," said Brenman, who worked extensively with Spence when he was at the BBC.
"This is the perfect marriage for me,...
- 5/14/2010
- by By Mimi Turner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
BBC's hit undercover cop drama series Murphy's Law is back with the DVD debut of Series 2 from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. Award-winning actor James Nesbitt (Waking Ned Devine, Bloody Sunday, Woody Allen's Match Point, and Five Minutes of Heaven) delivers another powerhouse performance as roguish undercover cop Tommy Murphy in this "outstanding series" (The Mirror, UK). Based on his novel, Colin Bateman (Divorcing Jack) wrote and created the series specifically for Nesbitt. The 2-volume DVD set includes all six episodes from Series 2 (www.AcornOnline.com, $39.99).
- 4/17/2010
- BroadwayWorld.com
BBC's hit undercover cop drama series Murphy's Law is back with the DVD debut of Series 2 from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. Award-winning actor James Nesbitt (Waking Ned Devine, Bloody Sunday, Woody Allen's Match Point, and Five Minutes of Heaven) delivers another powerhouse performance as roguish undercover cop Tommy Murphy in this "outstanding series" (The Mirror, UK). Based on his novel, Colin Bateman (Divorcing Jack) wrote and created the series specifically for Nesbitt. The 2-volume DVD set includes all six episodes from Series 2 (www.AcornOnline.com, $39.99).
- 4/17/2010
- BroadwayWorld.com
DVD Playhouse—September 2009
By
Allen Gardner
The Human Condition (Criterion) Masaki Kobayashi’s epic (574 minutes) adaptation of Junpei Gomikawa’s six-volume novel was originally made and released as three separate films (1959-61), and is rightfully regarded as a landmark of Japanese cinema. Candide-like story of naïve, good-hearted Kaiji (Japanese superstar Tatsuya Nakadai) from labor camp supervisor, to Imperial Army solider, to Soviet Pow, and Kaiji’s struggle to maintain his humanity throughout. Unfolds with the mastery of a great novel, beautifully-shot, and a stunning example of cinematic mastery on the part of its makers. Four-disc set bonuses include: Interview with Kobayashi; Interview with Nakadai; Featurette; Trailer; Essay by critic Philip Kemp. Widescreen. Dolby 3.0 surround.
State Of Play (Universal) Russell Crowe stars as a veteran Washington D.C. political reporter investigating the murder of an aide to a rising congressional star (Ben Affleck), who also happens to be an old friend.
By
Allen Gardner
The Human Condition (Criterion) Masaki Kobayashi’s epic (574 minutes) adaptation of Junpei Gomikawa’s six-volume novel was originally made and released as three separate films (1959-61), and is rightfully regarded as a landmark of Japanese cinema. Candide-like story of naïve, good-hearted Kaiji (Japanese superstar Tatsuya Nakadai) from labor camp supervisor, to Imperial Army solider, to Soviet Pow, and Kaiji’s struggle to maintain his humanity throughout. Unfolds with the mastery of a great novel, beautifully-shot, and a stunning example of cinematic mastery on the part of its makers. Four-disc set bonuses include: Interview with Kobayashi; Interview with Nakadai; Featurette; Trailer; Essay by critic Philip Kemp. Widescreen. Dolby 3.0 surround.
State Of Play (Universal) Russell Crowe stars as a veteran Washington D.C. political reporter investigating the murder of an aide to a rising congressional star (Ben Affleck), who also happens to be an old friend.
- 9/26/2009
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
The award winning Irish feature film 'Five Minutes in Heaven', will be shown exclusively in west Los Angeles tomorrow (28.08.09) at Landmark's Nuart Theatre. The film, directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, stars Liam Neeson (Taken, Michael Collins) and James Nesbitt (Murphy's Law, Jekyll) and was shot in Northern Ireland during the summer of 2008, inspired by true events. 'Five Minutes in Heaven' is a story about two Ulstermen from opposite sides of sectarian conflict. One man is a killer; the other is the brother of a victim of the former, who witnessed his brother's murder as a young boy...
- 8/27/2009
- IFTN
Future Doctor Who Matt Smith isn't the only British actor in Cannes this week, and TOgether isn't the only british movie in contention for an award. As such our shade-wearing intrepid future Time Lord is among friends, in particular Harry Treadaway who stars in Fish Tank, a feature-length drama that also stars Michael Fassbender (Hex, Murphy's Law, 300) that is interestingly directed by Andrea Arnold, former kids TV presenter from the 1980s Saturday morning show Number 73. True. So what...
- 5/17/2009
- by Chris Davids info@kasterborous.com
- Kasterborous.com
Oliver Hirschbiegel's drama 'Five Minutes of Heaven', starring James Nesbitt (Murphy's Law) and Liam Neeson (Schindlers List) will air on Sunday, April 5, BBC Two at 9pm. The drama, which is a fiction but based on real people, explores aspects of Northern Ireland's troubled past and the challenges the future holds in coming to terms with it. The story begins in 1975 when 17 year-old Alistair Little, a member of the Uvf (Ulster Volunteer Force) murdered a 19 year-old Catholic, Jim Griffin, in Lurgan. He was arrested two weeks later, along with three others involved in the shooting, and convicted. Jim's murder was witnessed by his 11 year old brother, Joe Griffin played by James Nesbitt. The film explores the impact of the legacy of violence on both men. The role of Alistair, 30 years on, is played by Liam Neeson.
- 4/1/2009
- IFTN
LONDON -- Actor James Nesbitt will host this year's Irish Film and Television Awards for a third successive year, organizers said Wednesday. The ceremony will be held in Dublin, Ireland, on Nov. 5 and is scheduled to be broadcast live on the country's national broadcaster RTE One. The awards aim to showcase Irish talent on both the big and small screens. Nesbitt himself has been nominated in the evening's best-actor category for his starring role in television drama Murphy's Law.
- 10/26/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
LONDON -- British detective drama Murphy's Law could be the latest crime drama to cross the Atlantic after indie producer Tiger Aspect said Thursday it had sold the format to Touchstone Television. A U.S. pilot of Murphy's Law is currently in development with Fox Broadcasting. The show is being produced by Jeff Kline and writer Alison Cross at Touchstone Television with a view to production in Spring 2005. Greg Brenman and Tiger Aspect managing director Andrew Zein will exec produce.
- 11/25/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bloody Sunday star James Nesbitt is hoping to cement his rise to fame in America by confirming a part in hit TV show Six Feet Under. The 37-year-old star, who is currently filming TV movie Murphy's Law, is hoping to meet up with the program's eager producers as soon as possible to discuss a part on the critically lauded drama. A source says, "James is very excited about it as this could be his big break into Hollywood. The producers on the show are desperate to sign him up. James is meeting up with them to discuss the role. He finishes Murphy's Law before Christmas and will spend some time with his family before heading for Los Angeles."...
- 10/24/2002
- WENN
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