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Concorde Anois
Concorde Anois was a short lived film production company based in Ireland that operated in the late 1990s. It was an offshoot of Roger Corman's Concorde Pictures. Anois is the Irish language word for 'now'. History Corman was invited to set up operations in Ireland by the Irish government, keen to develop filmmaking in the west of the country. He built studios in Connemara, County Galway. He received a start-up grant from Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht, Michael D. Higgins. Around twenty films were made, using Irish crew and actors. They were mostly in exploitation genres such as action adventure, suspense thrillers, science fiction, and horror The assistance provided by the Irish government became controversial when the content of some Corman productions such as ''Criminal Affairs'' was criticised in the press. A documentary was later made about the studio called ''It Came from Connemara!''. Films *''Star Portal'' (1996) – starring Athena Massey and Steven Baue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger Corman
Roger William Corman (born April 5, 1926) is an American film director, producer, and actor. He has been called "The Pope of Pop Cinema" and is known as a trailblazer in the world of independent film. Many of Corman's films are based on works that have an already-established critical reputation, such as his cycle of low-budget cult films adapted from the tales of Edgar Allan Poe. In 1964, Corman—admired by members of the French New Wave and '' Cahiers du Cinéma''—became the youngest filmmaker to have a retrospective at the Cinémathèque Française, as well as in the British Film Institute and the Museum of Modern Art. He was the co-founder of New World Pictures, the founder of New Concorde and is a longtime member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In 2009, he was awarded an Honorary Academy Award "for his rich engendering of films and filmmakers". Corman is also famous for distributing in the U.S. many foreign directors, such as Federico Fellini (Ital ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mia Farrow
Maria de Lourdes Villiers "Mia" Farrow ( ; born February 9, 1945) is an American actress. She first gained notice for her role as Allison MacKenzie in the television soap opera '' Peyton Place'' and gained further recognition for her subsequent short-lived marriage to Frank Sinatra. An early film role, as Rosemary in Roman Polanski's '' Rosemary's Baby'' (1968), saw her nominated for a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. She went on to appear in several films throughout the 1970s, such as '' Follow Me!'' (1972), ''The Great Gatsby'' (1974), and ''Death on the Nile'' (1978). Her younger sister is Prudence Farrow. Farrow was in a relationship with actor-director Woody Allen from 1980 to 1992 and appeared in thirteen of his fourteen films over that period, beginning with ''A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy'' (1982). She received numerous critical accolades for her performances in several Allen films, including Golden Globe Award nominations for ''Broadway Danny Rose ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson (born Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson; 13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for works such as ''Treasure Island'', ''Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'', '' Kidnapped'' and ''A Child's Garden of Verses''. Born and educated in Edinburgh, Stevenson suffered from serious bronchial trouble for much of his life, but continued to write prolifically and travel widely in defiance of his poor health. As a young man, he mixed in London literary circles, receiving encouragement from Andrew Lang, Edmund Gosse, Leslie Stephen and W. E. Henley, the last of whom may have provided the model for Long John Silver in ''Treasure Island''. In 1890, he settled in Samoa where, alarmed at increasing European and American influence in the South Sea islands, his writing turned away from romance and adventure fiction toward a darker realism. He died of a stroke in his island home in 1894 at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Suicide Club (2000 Film)
''The Suicide Club'' is a 2000 American-Irish film based on the story '' The Suicide Club'' by Robert Louis Stevenson. It was directed by Rachel Samuels. It was from Concorde Anois and was shot in Ireland. Cast *Jonathan Pryce * David Morrissey * Paul Bettany Production Filming began in April 1999 in Limerick. The budget was reportedly IR£1.6 million. Most of Corman's films of the 1990s went straight to video but he wanted this one released theatrically. A mansion in Galway was built for the film especially. Corman intended to use this to film a remake of ''The Hound of the Baskervilles''SHOWBIZ LIFE: LSTER EditionThe Belfast News Lette 17 Apr 1999: 33. but it was never made. References External links''The Suicide Club''at BFI''The Suicide Club''at IMDb IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television series, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warlock III The End Of Innocence
''Warlock III: The End of Innocence'' is a 1999 direct-to-video horror film written by Bruce David Eisen and Eric Freiser and also directed by the latter. It is the third and final film in a trilogy that started with the 1989 '' Warlock''. The first two films star Julian Sands as the Warlock, but ''Warlock III'' stars Bruce Payne in the title role of The Warlock. The film was shot in Roger Corman's studio in Ireland. Plot The story tells of a young girl called Kris who has no knowledge of her family, so when a historian tells her she has inherited a family house, she goes to see it. Also met is her boyfriend Michael, their friends Scott, Lisa, and Jerry, and her best friend Robin, who is a witch. Kris is haunted by visions and dreams of her past life and of a doll from her past life. A warlock, Phillip Covington, wanted her as a sacrifice until her mother used her own magic to trap him in the Catacombs of his home. Kris's night in the house is full of strange and supernat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roy Scheider
Roy Richard Scheider (; November 10, 1932 – February 10, 2008) was an American actor and amateur boxer. Described by AllMovie as "one of the most unique and distinguished of all Hollywood actors", he gained fame for his leading and supporting roles in celebrated films from the 1970s through to the early to mid-1980s. He was nominated for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award. His best-known roles include Chief Martin Brody in ''Jaws'' (1975) and its sequel ''Jaws 2'' (1978), NYPD Detective "Cloudy" Russo in '' The French Connection'' (1971); NYPD Detective "Buddy" in ''The Seven-Ups'' (1973); Doc Levy in '' Marathon Man'' (1976); choreographer and film director Joe Gideon in '' All That Jazz'' (1979); Officer Frank Murphy in ''Blue Thunder'' (1983); and Dr. Heywood R. Floyd in the 1984 film ''2010'', the sequel to '' 2001: A Space Odyssey''. He was also known for playing Captain Nathan Bridger in the science-fiction television series ''seaQuest DSV'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Doorway (film)
''The Doorway'' is a 2000 American-Irish film. It was made at Roger Corman's studios in Ireland Concorde Anois.Irish Horror Cinema Newman, Kim. The Irish Journal of Gothic and Horror Studies; Dublin Iss. 1, (Oct 30, 2006): 3-11. Plot Four college students occupying the old Van Buren mansion are menaced by demons who've escaped hell through a concealed doorway in the house. To combat the dark forces, the students solicit help from Professor Lamont (Scheider), an expert on the paranormal. Written and directed by Michael B. Druxman. Cast *Roy Scheider *Lauren Woodland References External links''The Doorway''at IMDb IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television series, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, ...''The Doorway''at BFI''The Doorway''at Letterbox DVD 2000 films English-language Irish films Films set in count ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Pony (film)
''White Pony'' is a 1999 American-Irish children's film directed by Brian Kelly and starring Olivier Gruner and Warwick Davis. It was from the studio Concorde Anois Concorde Anois was a short lived film production company based in Ireland that operated in the late 1990s. It was an offshoot of Roger Corman's Concorde Pictures. Anois is the Irish language word for 'now'. History Corman was invited to set up op .... It was filmed at Roger Corman's studios near Galway, Ireland.Tippi Hedren among honorees at festival: inal EditionCling, Carol. Las Vegas Review - Journal; Las Vegas, Nev. as Vegas, Nev4 June 1999: 33J. Cast * Olivier Gruner * Warwick Davis References External links''White Pony''at Letterbox DVD''White Pony''at IMDb 1999 films Irish children's films 1990s English-language films {{Ireland-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flashpoint (1997 Film)
''My Brother's War'' (also known as ''Flashpoint'') is a 1997 American film directed by and starring James Brolin. It was filmed in Ireland for Concorde Anois. Plot In Northern Ireland, brothers Gerry and Liam are members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army. In the wake of the peace process, Gerry wants to follow ethical principles, while Liam knows no limits; this leads them to a divide and Liam forms a splinter group. A CIA agent and the support of Mary will force Gerry to stop his brother. Cast * Jennie Garth as Mary Fagan Bailey *James Brolin as John Hall *Patrick Foy as Gerry Fallon *Salvator Xuereb as Liam Fallon *Gary Cooke Gary Cooke is an Irish actor, satirist and writer who is one of the stars, on screen, of ''Après Match'' and, on stage, ''I, Keano'' and ''MacBecks''. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of media personality Eamon Dunphy, although he ... as Brian Fagan *Tony Boston as Aidan *Seamus Fox as Bobby * Lesley Conroy as Frances O'Brie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stray Bullet (1998 Film)
''Stray Bullet'' is the name of two 1998 American-Irish action films for Concorde Anois. ''Stray Bullet'' Cast * Robert Carradine * Fred Dryer ''Stray Bullet II'' The film did well enough for a sequel, ''Stray Bullet II''. This was also known as ''Dangerous Curves''.Vulture Ireland Irish Times; Dublin ublin1 May 2012: 6. Cast *Robert Carradine * David Carradine *Maxine Bahn References External links''Stray Bullet''at TCMDB''Stray Bullet''at IMDb''Stray Bullet II'' aka ''Dangerous Curves''at IMDb IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television series, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, ...''Stray Bullet II''at BFI''Dangerous Curves''at TCMDB''Dangerous Curves''at Letterbox DVD 1998 films Irish action films 1990s English-language films Films directed by Rob Spera {{Ireland-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warwick Davis
Warwick Ashley Davis (born 3 February 1970) is an English actor. He played the title character in ''Willow'' (1988) and the ''Leprechaun'' film series (1993–2003), several characters in the ''Star Wars'' film series (1983–2019), most notably the Ewok Wicket, and Professor Filius Flitwick and the goblin Griphook in the ''Harry Potter'' film series (2001–2011). Davis starred as a fictionalised version of himself in the sitcom '' Life's Too Short'' (2012–2013). He has also presented the ITV game shows ''Celebrity Squares'' (2014–2015) and ''Tenable'' (2016–2021). Active within the industry since he was twelve, Davis is one of the highest grossing supporting actors of all time (excluding cameo appearances), owing predominantly to his appearances in the ''Star Wars'' and ''Harry Potter'' series of films. Early life Davis was born on 3 February 1970 in Epsom, Surrey, the son of Susan J. ( Pain) and Ashley Davis, an insurance worker. He has a younger sister. He was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Very Unlucky Leprechaun
''A Very Unlucky Leprechaun'' is a 1998 children's fantasy film starring Warwick Davis and directed by Brian Kelly in his feature film directorial debut. It was produced by Roger Corman, and written by Craig J. Nevius. The film debuted at the 1998 Galway Film Festival.Impressive line-up to go west Michael Dwyer previews the 10th annual Galway Film Fleadh which takes place next month: ITY EDITIONIrish Times; Dublin ublin9 June 1998: 13. The film was released on direct-to-video in the United States on August 18, 1998. Plot 9-year-old Molly and her father move to a house in Ireland they've inherited nicknamed "Misfortune Manor". It brings bad luck to anyone who lives in it. When Molly discovers a leprechaun living on the grounds whose luck has run out too. Together, Molly and her new friend must work together to break the curse and it'll take more than a little bit of luck to save the day. Cast * Warwick Davis as Lucky * Danielle and Stephanie Lombardi as Molly Wilson * Tim Mathe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
