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Ella Hunt
Ella Hunt (born 29 April 1998) is an English actress and singer. She was nominated for a Scottish BAFTA for her performance in the film '' Anna and the Apocalypse'' (2017). On television, she is known for her roles as Ellie Marsden in the ITV comedy-drama '' Cold Feet'' (2016–2017) and Sue Gilbert in the Apple TV+ series '' Dickinson'' (2019–2021). Early life Born in London to sculptor and actress Louise Hunt and art dealer David Grob, Hunt grew up on a farm in Parracombe, North Devon near Barnstaple. She is of Swiss descent on one side. She has an older brother William, a younger brother Arthur, as well as three older half-siblings from her father's first marriage. Hunt attended Millfield Preparatory School in Somerset and then Blundell's School in Tiverton. She was discovered by an agent when she was in a school production at Millfield at the age of 11. Career Beginning as a child actress, Hunt appeared in the 2011 film '' Intruders'', the 2012 film ''Les Misérable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna And The Apocalypse
''Anna and the Apocalypse'' is a 2017 British Christmas zombie musical film directed by John McPhail from a screenplay by Alan McDonald and Ryan McHenry based on McHenry's 2010 BAFTA nominated short ''Zombie Musical''. It stars an ensemble cast of largely unknown young talent, including Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire, Christopher Leveaux, Marli Siu, Ben Wiggins, Mark Benton and Paul Kaye. The film premiered at Fantastic Fest on 22 September 2017. It was released in the United Kingdom by Vertigo Releasing and United States by Orion Pictures on 30 November 2018 to generally positive reviews from critics, commending the performances, musical numbers and characterisation. Plot In Little Haven, Scotland, Anna Shepherd is about to finish school and plans to travel for a year before attending university, much to the displeasure of her widower father Tony. Her friends are dealing with their own issues: her best friend John, an artist, is secretly in love with her, budding fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Intruders (2011 Film)
''Intruders'' is a 2011 supernatural horror film directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and written by the Spanish duo Nicolás Casariego and Jaime Marques. The film stars Clive Owen, Carice van Houten, Daniel Brühl, Pilar López de Ayala, Ella Purnell, Izan Corchero, Kerry Fox and Héctor Alterio. The film follows a man and a woman trying to save their kids' life from an imaginary monster, known as Hollow Face, that is trying to take their face and soul. ''Intruders'' was released in Spain on 7 October 2011 by Universal Pictures International and in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2012 by Universal Pictures. The film had grossed $5 million worldwide and received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, who praised its performances, atmosphere and the first act, but criticized its bland plot, use of jump scares and the film's villain. Plot Though no one can see him, Hollow Face lurks in the corners, desperately desiring love but only knowing how to spread fear and hate. In En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Farthing
Jack Farthing (born 14 October 1985) is a British actor. Early life Born and raised in North London, Farthing attended two independent schools; the Hall School, Hampstead and Westminster School in central London. He read History of Art at St Catherine's College, Oxford, before attending London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Acting career He is notable for playing Freddie Threepwood in ''Blandings'' (2013–2014) and villain George Warleggan in the BBC One drama series ''Poldark'' (2015–2019). He also appeared as George Balfour in ''The Riot Club'' (2014), Marc Fisher in the Netflix romantic comedy ''Love Wedding Repeat'' (2020) and Charles, Prince of Wales in the drama ''Spencer'' (2021). Filmography Film Television References External links * Jack Farthingat the British Film Institute The British Film Institute (BFI) is a film and television charitable organisation which promotes and preserves film-making and television in the United Kingdom. The BFI ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hammersmith
Hammersmith is a district of West London, England, southwest of Charing Cross. It is the administrative centre of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, and identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London. It is bordered by Shepherd's Bush to the north, Kensington to the east, Chiswick to the west, and Fulham to the south, with which it forms part of the north bank of the River Thames. The area is one of west London's main commercial and employment centres, and has for some decades been a major centre of London's Polish community. It is a major transport hub for west London, with two London Underground stations and a bus station at Hammersmith Broadway. Toponymy Hammersmith may mean "(Place with) a hammer smithy or forge", although, in 1839, Thomas Faulkner proposed that the name derived from two 'Saxon' words: the initial ''Ham'' from ham and the remainder from hythe, alluding to Hammersmith's riverside location. In 1922, Gover pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith
The Lyric Theatre, also known as the Lyric Hammersmith, is a theatre on Lyric Square, off King Street, Hammersmith, London."About the Lyric" ''Lyric'' official website. Retrieved 9 May 2008. Background The Lyric Theatre was originally a music hall established in 1888 on Bradmore Grove, Hammersmith. Success as an entertainment venue led it to be rebuilt and enlarged on the same site twice, firstly in 1890 and then in 1895 by the English theatrical architect . The 1895 reopening, as The New Lyric Opera House, was accompanied by an opening address by the famous actress |
Closer (play)
''Closer'' (1997) is a dramatic play by British playwright Patrick Marber. It premiered at the Royal National Theatre's Cottesloe Theatre in London in 1997 and made its North American debut at the Music Box Theatre on Broadway on 25 January 1999. It was adapted by Marber for the 2004 film of the same name, produced and directed by Mike Nichols. Background ''Closer'' was first performed at the Royal National Theatre in London on 22 May 1997; it was the second original play written by Patrick Marber.Brustein, Robert. "ON THEATER: TWO MORAL X-RAYS – Patrick Marber's Closer and Kenneth Lonergan's This Is Our Youth Put Contemporary Life on Stage—and It Isn't Pretty," ''The New Republic.'' (1999): 36. Plot A young man, Dan, takes a young woman to hospital after she has been hit by a taxi; they flirt as they wait for the doctor to attend to her bloodied knee. Larry, a dermatologist, inspects her leg briefly and leaves. Dan and the young woman introduce themselves—he is Dani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kat And The Band
''Kat and the Band'' is a 2020 British coming-of-age musical film directed by E. E. Hegarty from a screenplay by Jemma Field and Michael Müller. The film stars Ella Hunt, Dougie Poynter, Jennifer Leong, Callum McGowan, Idris Debrand, Sevan Stephan, Joanna David, Badly Drawn Boy, Jackson Bews, Katherine Kelly, and Rufus Hound. It premiered at the London Independent Film Festival in March 2020 and was released in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2020, by 101 Films. The film follows Kat Malone, a seventeen year old music-obsessed school girl who tricks her way into managing struggling band Dollar Days by posing to be a twenty-something band manager. Cast * Ella Hunt as Kat Malone * Dougie Poynter as Alex * Jennifer Leong as Jane * Callum McGowan as Brian * Idris Debrand as Sid * Sevan Stephan as Faz * Joanna David as Gran * Badly Drawn Boy as himself * Jackson Bews as Marcus * Katherine Kelly as Liz Malone * Rufus Hound Rufus Hound (born Robert James Blair Simp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Summer Night (2019 Film)
''Summer Night'' is a 2019 American coming-of-age romantic comedy film directed by Joseph Cross in his directorial debut, from a screenplay Jordan Jolliff. It stars Ellar Coltrane, Ian Nelson, Lio Tipton, Callan McAuliffe, Ella Hunt, Bill Milner, Hayden Szeto, Lana Condor, Elena Kampouris, Melina Vidler, Khris Davis, Victoria Justice and Justin Chatwin. It had its world premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival on April 6, 2019. It was released on July 12, 2019, by Samuel Goldwyn Films. Plot One summer night, young adults across town meet and prepare for the party at The Alamo, a music venue. They make discoveries about themselves and their relationships with the people around them. This includes best friends Seth and Jameson, Seth’s girlfriend Mel, and her friends Lex and Vanessa. Their friends Taylor and Andy, along with Seth, play music at the Alamo. Mel finds out she's pregnant, and her two best friends, Lexi and Vanessa, console her at their house. In a phone call to her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toronto After Dark Film Festival
Toronto After Dark Film Festival is a showcase of horror, sci-fi, action and cult cinema held annually in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The festival premieres a diverse selection of feature-length and short-films from around the world including new works from Asia, Europe and North America. Past festivals 2006 The 1st Edition of the Toronto After Dark Film Festival took place October 20-24, 2006. The inaugural festival was held at the Bloor Cinema in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The 2006 Toronto After Dark Film Festival Official Feature Film Selections include 13 films from around the world, and 15 short films from Canada. Some of the films screened at the festival included ''Special'', directed by Hal Haberman and Jeremy Passmorewhere, the J-horror film '' Retribution'' from cult director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the North American premiere of the Thai action-horror film '' Vengeance'', and '' Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon'', which won the festival's first Audience Award. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MovieWeb
MovieWeb is an entertainment news website and video brand. Overview MovieWeb reports on entertainment news through their long-running website and related social media and video platforms. The site also maintains a searchable database of films. History MovieWeb launched in 1995. MovieWeb is owned by WATCHR Media, Inc., a privately held Las Vegas company. Partnerships In August 2000, MovieWeb announced a collaboration with video rental chain Video Update and video retail software provider Unique Business Systems Inc. MovieWeb acts as a distribution partner of Hulu Hulu () is an American subscription streaming service majority-owned by The Walt Disney Company, with Comcast's NBCUniversal holding a minority stake. It was launched on October 29, 2007 and it offers a library of films and television serie .... MovieWeb also produces video content for IMDb.com. References External links * {{official website, http://www.movieweb.com/ American film websites Internet propert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screen International
''Screen International'' is a British film magazine covering the international film business. It is published by Media Business Insight, a British B2B media company. The magazine is primarily aimed at those involved in the global film business. The magazine in its current form was founded in 1975, and its website, ''Screendaily.com'', was added in 2001. ''Screen International'' also produces daily publications at film festivals and markets in Berlin, Germany; Cannes, France; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; the American Film Market in Santa Monica, California; and Hong Kong. History ''Screen International'' traces its history back to 1889 with the publication of ''Optical Magic Lantern and Photographic Enlarger''. At the turn of the 20th century, the name changed to ''Cinematographic Journal'' and in 1907 it was renamed '' Kinematograph and Lantern Weekly''. Kinematograph Weekly ''Kinematograph and Lantern Weekly'' contained trade news, advertisements, reviews, exhibition advice, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisy Edgar-Jones
Daisy Jessica Edgar-Jones (born 24 May 1998) is a British actress. She began her career with the television series '' Cold Feet'' (2016–2020) and ''War of the Worlds'' (2019–2021). Edgar-Jones gained wider recognition for her starring role in the miniseries ''Normal People'' (2020), which earned her nominations for a British Academy Television Award and a Golden Globe Award. In 2022, she starred in the comedy-thriller film ''Fresh'', the mystery film ''Where the Crawdads Sing'', and the crime miniseries ''Under the Banner of Heaven'' for which she received another Golden Globe nomination. Early life and education Daisy Edgar-Jones was born in the borough of Islington, London, the daughter of Northern Irish film editor Wendy Edgar-Jones, ('' Sharpe;'' the 1999 serial version of ''Oliver Twist'') and Scotsman Philip Edgar-Jones, director of Sky Arts and head of entertainment at Sky. She grew up in Muswell Hill, London, and first acted in a school play in Year 2. She attended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
