The winners of the first ever Independent Podcast Awards were revealed on Monday 30th October, with Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did taking home the top prize..
The winner of the Independent Podcast of the Year category was chosen from the winners of all the other categories. Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did was crowned the winner in the Best Film & TV category, before going on to win the night’s most coveted prize.
The judges said that what the podcast’s host, Genevieve Hassan, has been able to do with this show is an incredible testament to the power of podcasts; the power of persistence; and the power, creativity and passion of the independent podcast community in the UK and Ireland today.
The awards were launched by whynow Media in conjunction with the Verbal Diorama podcast – itself an indie – and seek to celebrate...
The winner of the Independent Podcast of the Year category was chosen from the winners of all the other categories. Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did was crowned the winner in the Best Film & TV category, before going on to win the night’s most coveted prize.
The judges said that what the podcast’s host, Genevieve Hassan, has been able to do with this show is an incredible testament to the power of podcasts; the power of persistence; and the power, creativity and passion of the independent podcast community in the UK and Ireland today.
The awards were launched by whynow Media in conjunction with the Verbal Diorama podcast – itself an indie – and seek to celebrate...
- 11/1/2023
- Podnews.net
Dutch FilmWorks and EndemolShine Scripted collaborating on the production.
UK crime novel The Memory Game is to be adapted as a Dutch-language feature film and will subsequently be released as a three-part miniseries.
The psychological thriller will be produced by Dutch FilmWorks and EndemolShine Scripted and marks the first of several novels written by Nicci French that are set to be adapted for the screen. Dfw International will handle worldwide sales.
Nicci French is the pseudonym of husband-and-wife team Nicci Gerrard and Sean French, the son of late film critic Philip French; their books have sold more than 6 million copies in the Netherlands.
UK crime novel The Memory Game is to be adapted as a Dutch-language feature film and will subsequently be released as a three-part miniseries.
The psychological thriller will be produced by Dutch FilmWorks and EndemolShine Scripted and marks the first of several novels written by Nicci French that are set to be adapted for the screen. Dfw International will handle worldwide sales.
Nicci French is the pseudonym of husband-and-wife team Nicci Gerrard and Sean French, the son of late film critic Philip French; their books have sold more than 6 million copies in the Netherlands.
- 5/26/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Talk show stalwarts and Icelandic darlings Of Monsters & Men brought their “fever dream” to The Ellen DeGeneres Show Tuesday with a performance of their Number One hit, “Alligator.”
Bedecked in Björk-like jewels and glittering pants, lead singer Nanna Bryndís belted out the band’s hit in front of an undulating red background, echoing their earlier performance of that same song on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. “Alligator” comes off of 2019’s Fever Dream, their most recent release since 2015’s Beneath the Skin.
“The song very much speaks to the...
Bedecked in Björk-like jewels and glittering pants, lead singer Nanna Bryndís belted out the band’s hit in front of an undulating red background, echoing their earlier performance of that same song on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. “Alligator” comes off of 2019’s Fever Dream, their most recent release since 2015’s Beneath the Skin.
“The song very much speaks to the...
- 9/24/2019
- by Brenna Ehrlich
- Rollingstone.com
Icelandic rock quintet Of Monsters & Men took to the stage on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night to perform their new song “Alligator,” off of their upcoming album Fever Dream.
The album gets its title from “Alligator,” a churning guitar-heavy anthem and the band’s first new music release since their 2015 record Beneath the Skin. It’s a much harder and kinetic sound than the folk-pop of Of Monsters & Men’s 2011 debut My Head Is An Animal, demonstrating an evolution from their whimsical breakout hit “Little Talks” to a more mature musical identity.
The album gets its title from “Alligator,” a churning guitar-heavy anthem and the band’s first new music release since their 2015 record Beneath the Skin. It’s a much harder and kinetic sound than the folk-pop of Of Monsters & Men’s 2011 debut My Head Is An Animal, demonstrating an evolution from their whimsical breakout hit “Little Talks” to a more mature musical identity.
- 5/16/2019
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Pinocchio is probably a bit low on your list of classic tales that could use a 21st-century makeover, but a take that’s helmed by Matteo Garrone (Tale of Tales, Gommorah) and led by Toni Servillo (The Great Beauty) is, if nothing else, more interesting than most possible combinations. (I’m still a bit peeved the Paul Thomas Anderson-Robert Downey Jr. one never took off, though.) Per Variety, the director’s Archimede Productions is partnering with Jeremy Thomas’ Recorded Picture Company and Le Pacte on a project that will combine physical materials with CGI for the purposes of a “a unique fantasy world of mystery and wonder, with a story filled with luminous, funny and touching moments.” Whatever that actually means.
Garrone takes it as a continuation of his previous feature, Tale of Tales, but also says it’s “a dream of mine that goes back in time,...
Garrone takes it as a continuation of his previous feature, Tale of Tales, but also says it’s “a dream of mine that goes back in time,...
- 10/25/2016
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Alexander McQueen was one of the most acclaimed, celebrated British fashion designers through his tragic death in 2010. Now, Pathé and director Andrew Haigh will make a biopic of McQueen starring actor Jack O’Connell. It will be written by Chris Urch, award-winning playwright of “The Rolling Stone” and “Land of our Fathers,” and based on Andrew Wilson’s biography “Blood Beneath the Skin.”
Read More: ‘Looking’ Review: Filmmaker Andrew Haigh Should Stick To Indies
The film will follow McQueen and his creative process in the months leading up to his 2009 show where he stunningly re-worked his greatest designs from the past 15 years, providing an intimate portrait of the man behind the brand and a celebration of the genius whose designs were just as much art as fashion.
O’Connell is best known for his starring roles in British prison drama “Starred Up,” historical thriller “’71” and most recently, Jodie Foster’s thriller “Money Monster.
Read More: ‘Looking’ Review: Filmmaker Andrew Haigh Should Stick To Indies
The film will follow McQueen and his creative process in the months leading up to his 2009 show where he stunningly re-worked his greatest designs from the past 15 years, providing an intimate portrait of the man behind the brand and a celebration of the genius whose designs were just as much art as fashion.
O’Connell is best known for his starring roles in British prison drama “Starred Up,” historical thriller “’71” and most recently, Jodie Foster’s thriller “Money Monster.
- 10/25/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
Continuing on his rise to the big leagues, English actor Jack O’Connell has agreed terms to headline Pathé’s untitled Alexander McQueen project, one which will be directed by Andrew Haigh.
A biopic based on the life and legacy of the legendary fashion designer has been kicking around for some time, and today’s casting of O’Connell stands as one giant, exciting step forward. Coming hot off 45 Years, Haigh will direct from a script penned by acclaimed playwright Chris Urch (The Rolling Stone). Andrew Wilson’s biography Blood Beneath the Skin is said to be the main jumping-off point, chronicling McQueen’s rise to prominence through London’s fashion scene. Born in 69, Alexander McQueen began life as a working class son of a Scottish taxi driver in Lewisham, London. Having worked as chief designer at fashion house Givenchy, the visionary is perhaps best known for founding his own Alexander McQueen label.
A biopic based on the life and legacy of the legendary fashion designer has been kicking around for some time, and today’s casting of O’Connell stands as one giant, exciting step forward. Coming hot off 45 Years, Haigh will direct from a script penned by acclaimed playwright Chris Urch (The Rolling Stone). Andrew Wilson’s biography Blood Beneath the Skin is said to be the main jumping-off point, chronicling McQueen’s rise to prominence through London’s fashion scene. Born in 69, Alexander McQueen began life as a working class son of a Scottish taxi driver in Lewisham, London. Having worked as chief designer at fashion house Givenchy, the visionary is perhaps best known for founding his own Alexander McQueen label.
- 10/25/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Pathé has set a spring 2017 start date for principal photography on DJ Films production from director Andrew Haigh.
Pathé has set a spring 2017 start date for principal photography on DJ Films’ Untitled Alexander McQueen Project which will be directed by 45 Years director Andrew Haigh.
Unbroken and ’71 actor Jack O’Connell will play the celebrated UK designer who committed suicide in 2010 aged 40.
The script is written by Screen Star Of Tomorrow Chris Urch and based on the biography Blood Beneath The Skin by Andrew Wilson.
The film will be produced by Damian Jones (The Iron Lady) and is due for delivery at the end of 2017.
The film explores McQueen’s creative process in the months leading up to a well-known 2009 show -dedicated to his mother - in which he tried to make sense of his life and art.
Pathé will distribute the film in the UK, France and Switzerland and will handle sales throughout the rest of the...
Pathé has set a spring 2017 start date for principal photography on DJ Films’ Untitled Alexander McQueen Project which will be directed by 45 Years director Andrew Haigh.
Unbroken and ’71 actor Jack O’Connell will play the celebrated UK designer who committed suicide in 2010 aged 40.
The script is written by Screen Star Of Tomorrow Chris Urch and based on the biography Blood Beneath The Skin by Andrew Wilson.
The film will be produced by Damian Jones (The Iron Lady) and is due for delivery at the end of 2017.
The film explores McQueen’s creative process in the months leading up to a well-known 2009 show -dedicated to his mother - in which he tried to make sense of his life and art.
Pathé will distribute the film in the UK, France and Switzerland and will handle sales throughout the rest of the...
- 10/25/2016
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
The hotly anticipated Alexander McQueen biopic has found its leading man. Jack O'Connell (Unbroken, '71) has been cast as the late fashion designer in the untitled film, to be directed by Andrew Haigh (Weekend, 45 Years) with Pathe producing. The script is written by Chris Urch, the award-winning playwright of The Rolling Stone and Land of Our Fathers, and based on the biography Blood Beneath the Skin by Andrew Wilson. It will explore the creative process of McQueen – who passed away in 2010 – in the months leading up to one of his greatest shows in 2009, providing
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- 10/25/2016
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: 45 Years director confirms he will shoot his adaptation of Lean On Pete before the biopic.
UK writer-director Andrew Haigh has spoken about his upcoming Alexander McQueen biopic for the first time, revealing it will have an “interesting take” on the life of the late fashion designer.
Interview: Andrew Haigh on the success of 45 Years, one year on
Haigh, whose 45 Years is nominated for the Outstanding British Film BAFTA, told ScreenDaily he had been in talks over the project since early 2015.
“The producer, Damian Jones, came to me a year ago with the idea of doing something based on [McQueen’s] life,” Haigh said of the project, which is backed by Pathe. “It has intrigued me from that moment.”
Jones, who recently produced feature adaptations of two beloved British comedy series - Dad’s Army and Absolutely Fabulous – previously optioned Andrew Wilson’s McQueen biography Blood Beneath The Skin.
However, writer Chris Urch, whose latest...
UK writer-director Andrew Haigh has spoken about his upcoming Alexander McQueen biopic for the first time, revealing it will have an “interesting take” on the life of the late fashion designer.
Interview: Andrew Haigh on the success of 45 Years, one year on
Haigh, whose 45 Years is nominated for the Outstanding British Film BAFTA, told ScreenDaily he had been in talks over the project since early 2015.
“The producer, Damian Jones, came to me a year ago with the idea of doing something based on [McQueen’s] life,” Haigh said of the project, which is backed by Pathe. “It has intrigued me from that moment.”
Jones, who recently produced feature adaptations of two beloved British comedy series - Dad’s Army and Absolutely Fabulous – previously optioned Andrew Wilson’s McQueen biography Blood Beneath The Skin.
However, writer Chris Urch, whose latest...
- 1/29/2016
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Murtada here with the biopic news of the week.
After 45 Years I’d watch whatever Andrew Haigh decides to do next. His follow-up choice though would be exciting even in a vacuum; without knowing any of his previous films. Haigh is going to make a biopic of the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen (1969-2010). The movie will be based in part on the biography Alexander McQueen: Blood Beneath The Skin, by Andrew Wilson, which was published in the UK last year.
McQueen had a fascinating life which could make for a great film in Haigh's hands. Growing up in a London council flat, his talent took him from Savile Row to Givenchy to his own eponymous design house that continues to thrive. Alongside John Galliano, he was dubbed fashion’s "British enfant terribles". Carrying on the tradition of designers like Jean Paul Gaultier who went against the norm and...
After 45 Years I’d watch whatever Andrew Haigh decides to do next. His follow-up choice though would be exciting even in a vacuum; without knowing any of his previous films. Haigh is going to make a biopic of the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen (1969-2010). The movie will be based in part on the biography Alexander McQueen: Blood Beneath The Skin, by Andrew Wilson, which was published in the UK last year.
McQueen had a fascinating life which could make for a great film in Haigh's hands. Growing up in a London council flat, his talent took him from Savile Row to Givenchy to his own eponymous design house that continues to thrive. Alongside John Galliano, he was dubbed fashion’s "British enfant terribles". Carrying on the tradition of designers like Jean Paul Gaultier who went against the norm and...
- 1/21/2016
- by Murtada Elfadl
- FilmExperience
After honors and nominations from the Berlin International Film Festival, BAFTAs, National Board Of Review, European Film Awards, and more Andrew Haigh heads into next month with one more feather in his cap for "45 Years" — the first Oscar nomination for Charlotte Rampling. It has been quiet a journey for the director, and the success he's experienced means more doors are opening. Read More: '45 Years' Director Andrew Haigh Talks Fear And Doubts In Older Characters, New Film 'Lean On Pete,' & More Deadline reports that Haigh has signed to direct a biopic about late fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Playwright Chris Urch will be writing and researching the script, that will be partially based on the biography "Blood Beneath The Skin," telling the story of famed and influential designer who survived drug addiction, and rose to the heights of his field, before tragically committing suicide at the age of 40. Here's the book synopsis: When forty-year-old.
- 1/21/2016
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Exclusive: In one of the hottest development titles coming out of the UK film biz, 45 Years director Andrew Haigh has signed on to direct the Alexander McQueen biopic for producer Damian Jones and Pathe. Red hot playwright Chris Urch, whose latest play The Rolling Stone has just debuted in London to ecstatic reviews, is writing the project. Jones had previously optioned Andrew Wilson’s McQueen biography Blood Beneath The Skin, but the film will not be exclusively based on…...
- 1/21/2016
- Deadline
As soon as you hear the doubled toms and kick combination on opening track “Crystals,” you’ve pretty much heard the whole new album from the Icelandic indie-pop group Of Monsters and Men. Lead vocalists Nanna Bryndís Hilsmatdóttir and Ragnar Pórhallsson combine to create some lovely melodies but in the end, the album is mostly stale and […]
The post Of Monsters and Men’s ‘Beneath the Skin’ Review: Just Skin Deep appeared first on uInterview.
The post Of Monsters and Men’s ‘Beneath the Skin’ Review: Just Skin Deep appeared first on uInterview.
- 6/14/2015
- by Ross Perkel
- Uinterview
Skip Or Repeat is a recurring feature of capsule album reviews. This week, we take a listen to Muse's dystopic nightmare "Drones," Sharon Van Etten's gentle heartbreaking Ep "I Don't Want to Let You Down," Of Monster And Men's hyperbolic "Beneath the Skin," the cheeky combo of Franz Ferdinand and Sparks for "Ffs" and the tighter sophomore set from Pins ("Wild Nights"). Which albums have you been listening to this week? Any of these sets below pick you up or let you down?...
- 6/9/2015
- by Katie Hasty
- Hitfix
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