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Peter Czernin
Count Peter John Joseph Czernin von und zu Chudenitz, otherwise known as The Honourable Peter Czernin, (born 1 January 1966) is a British-born film producer. Early life and ancestry Count Peter is the only son of Austro-Hungarian Count Joseph Czernin von und zu Chudenitz (9 August 1924 Prague, Czechoslovakia - 13 April 2015 Kensington, London) and Mary Hazel Caridwen Scott-Ellis, 10th Baroness Howard de Walden (born 12 August 1935). He is the heir apparent to the English peerage title of Baron Howard de Walden, which was created in 1597 by Queen Elizabeth I for Admiral Lord Thomas Howard, a younger son of Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk. Personal life He married on 17 September 1994, in Cambridge, Lucinda Suzanne Wright (born 1965). They have one daughter and one son: * Audrey Serena Angela (born 1997) * Alexander John Peter (born 1999) Professional work He is the co-founder of production company Blueprint Pictures with Graham Broadbent. As a producer, his work includes ''In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honourable
''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general and consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners. Africa The Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the prefix 'Honourable' or 'Hon.' is used for members of both chambers of the Parliament of the Democratic Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
''Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'' is a 2017 crime drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Martin McDonagh and starring Frances McDormand as a Missouri woman who rents three roadside billboards to draw attention to her daughter's unsolved rape and murder. Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, John Hawkes, Peter Dinklage, Abbie Cornish, Lucas Hedges, Željko Ivanek, and Caleb Landry Jones appear in supporting roles. The film was theatrically released in the United States in November 2017 and in the United Kingdom in January 2018 by Fox Searchlight Pictures, and it grossed $160 million at the worldwide box office. Critical reception for the film was highly positive, with particular acclaim given to McDonagh's screenplay and direction, as well as the performances of McDormand, Rockwell, and Harrelson. McDormand and Rockwell each won the Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, SAG Award, BAFTA Award, and Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor, res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gladiatress
''Gladiatress'' is a 2004 British comedy film, starring Sally Phillips, Fiona Allen and Doon Mackichan. It is partly a spoof of 2000's ''Gladiator (2000 film), Gladiator''. Plot Three unlikely heroines Worthaboutapig (Sally Phillips), Dwyfuc (Doon Mackichan) and Smirgut the Fierce (Fiona Allen) set out to thwart a Roman invasion and save Celtic Britain. Cast * Worthaboutapig – Sally Phillips * Dwyfuc – Doon Mackichan * Smirgut the Fierce – Fiona Allen * General Rhinus – David Hayman * Caesar – Ronan Vibert * Jean Marcosivellauniviromandiboule – Philippe De Groussouvre * Dubonet Warrior – Rory MacGregor * Mrs Goatsplitter – Pam Ferris * Welsh Suitor – Brendan O'Hea * Chamberlain – William Chubb Filming It was filmed at various locations in the UK between 11 November and 23 December 2002. Filming locations included the Bourne Woods and Frensham Ponds near Farnham in Surrey, Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire, and West Wittering in West Sussex. Critical r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piccadilly Jim
''Piccadilly Jim'' is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the United States on 24 February 1917 by Dodd, Mead and Company, New York, and in the United Kingdom in May 1918 by Herbert Jenkins, London.McIlvaine (1990), pp. 31–31, A20. The story had previously appeared in the US in the '' Saturday Evening Post'' between 16 September and 11 November 1916. The novel features Ogden Ford and his mother Nesta, both previously encountered in '' The Little Nugget'' (1913). Nesta has remarried the diffident, baseball-loving millionaire Mr Peter Pett, and Ogden remains spoilt and obnoxious. The story takes its title from the charismatic character of James "Jimmy" Crocker, Nesta's nephew and a reforming playboy. 'Jim' is called upon to assist in the kidnapping of Ogden, amongst much confusion involving imposters, crooks, detectives, butlers, aunts etc. – all in the name of romance. Plot Financier Peter Pett lives in a New York mansion with his formidable wife, crime novelist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wind Chill (film)
''Wind Chill'' is a 2007 supernatural horror film directed by Gregory Jacobs and starring Emily Blunt and Ashton Holmes. The film was produced by the British Blueprint Pictures company, and George Clooney and Steven Soderbergh's joint company Section Eight Productions supported the project financially. The film opened in limited distribution in April 2007 in the US, was released in the United Kingdom and Ireland in August 2007, but went directly to DVD in most other markets. Plot A student ("Girl") at a Pennsylvania university uses the campus rideshare board to find a ride home to Wilmington, Delaware for Christmas. She joins another student ("Guy"), who is driving home to Wilmington. Unusually, he seems to know quite a lot about her. He claims they have a class together, although she never noticed him. They stop at an isolated gas station so Girl can use the bathroom. The Girl says she needs to wait to let her nails dry, but Guy strangely offers her a piggyback ride into the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Now Is Good
''Now Is Good'' is a 2012 teen romantic drama film directed by Ol Parker. Based on Jenny Downham's 2007 novel ''Before I Die'', it was adapted by Parker, who had recently written the screenplay for ''The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel''. The film, which stars Dakota Fanning, Jeremy Irvine and Paddy Considine, centres on Tessa, a girl who is dying of leukaemia and tries to enjoy her remaining life as much as she possibly can. The first trailer for the film was released on 5 March 2012. Plot Tessa is seventeen with terminal acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Aided by her best friend Zoey, she fulfills an undisclosed bucket list before her impending death. One night, both attempt to engage in sex with two boys they pick up in a club. Tessa goes on a radio talk show with her overbearing single father, where she pokes fun at her terminal diagnosis and approaches it with humour. Tessa is loving and caring towards her brother Cal, towards whom she feels guilty for stealing her parents' attent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Riot Club
''The Riot Club'' is a 2014 British thriller drama film directed by Lone Scherfig and written by Laura Wade, based on Wade's 2010 play ''Posh''. The film stars Sam Claflin, Max Irons and Douglas Booth. It is set among the Riot Club, a fictional all-male, exclusive dining club at the University of Oxford. When the play ''Posh'' premiered, the Riot Club was often described as a thinly veiled version of the real-life Bullingdon Club, although according to Wade it is entirely fictitious. Synopsis Alistair and Miles, both with aristocratic connections, start their first year at Oxford University. Miles is friendly and level-headed, cordially offering to switch rooms when Alistair's assigned room does not meet with his parents' approval, and beginning a relationship with Lauren, who has a working-class, Northern background. Alistair is an insecure, arrogant and cold-hearted snob. The two are tutorial partners at Oxford, where Alistair is blatant in his contempt for Miles and his lef ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
''The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'' is a 2015 comedy-drama film directed by John Madden and written by Ol Parker. It is the sequel to the 2011 sleeper hit film ''The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'' and features an ensemble cast consisting of stars Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Dev Patel, Bill Nighy, Celia Imrie, Penelope Wilton, Ronald Pickup, David Strathairn, and Richard Gere. Plot Muriel Donnelly and Sonny Kapoor travel to San Diego, California to propose a plan to hotel magnate Ty Burley for buying and opening a second hotel in India as a companion to the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. They are told that a company inspector will anonymously visit India to evaluate the project. Back in Jaipur, Evelyn Greenslade is offered a job as a fabric buyer. She is concerned that at age 79, the job will require many responsibilities and considerable travel. Douglas Ainslie, who is in love with Evelyn, is worried about losing time with her as well, and also eager to introduce her to his da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Outcasts (2015 TV Series)
Outcast or Outcasts may refer to: *Outcast (person), a person with social stigma or untouchability Literature * ''Outcast'' (Ballas novel), 1991 book by Iraqi-Israeli author Shimon Ballas * ''Outcast'' (Sutcliff novel), 1955 children's novel by Rosemary Sutcliff * ''The Outcast'' (novel), 1993 novel by Simon Hawke * ''Outcast'' (Paver novel), a 2007 book by Michelle Paver * ''The Outcasts'' (Brotherband), the first novel in the ''Brotherband'' series by John Flanagan * ''Outcast'' (magazine), queer magazine in the United Kingdom * ''The Outcasts'' (play), 1884 play by Ivan Vazov *''Outcast'', play by Hubert Henry Davies * ''Outcast'' by Kirkman and Azaceta, 2014 comic book * ''Outcasts'' (DC Comics), comic book series by John Wagner and Cam Kennedy * ''The Outcast'' (anthology), short story collection published by the Canberra Speculative Fiction Guild *''Outcast'', 2008 novel in the '' Warriors: Power of Three'' series by Erin Hunter *''Outcast'', first book in the ''Star Wars: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Dragonslayer
''The Last Dragonslayer'' is a young adult fantasy novel by Jasper Fforde. It is set in an alternative world in which magic is real, but has become weakened and is also being replaced by modern technology. The setting is almost like modern Britain, except that it is split into a number of small counties. Those counties reference modern-day geography. Synopsis The story begins with 15-year-old Jennifer Strange, who is filling in for the missing manager, Mr. Zambini, for an employment agency for magicians called Kazam. There are prophecies that the last dragon will soon die, meaning that the dragon's territory is up for grabs. Trying to find the truth of the matter, she finds the official Dragonslayer and is pushed into becoming his apprentice. The Dragonslayer dies and she becomes the last Dragonslayer, which means that she will be the one who slays the dragon. Plot Jennifer Strange is almost 16. A Foundling, or orphan, she is two years away from completing her indentured servit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mercy
''The Mercy'' is a 2017 British biographical drama film, directed by James Marsh and written by Scott Z. Burns. It is based on the true story of the disastrous attempt by the amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst to complete the ''Sunday Times'' Golden Globe Race in 1968 and his subsequent attempts to cover up his failure. The film stars Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz, David Thewlis and Ken Stott. It is one of the last films scored by Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson. The film was released in the United Kingdom on 9 February 2018 by StudioCanal. Plot In 1968, English businessman Donald Crowhurst is inspired by Sir Francis Chichester to compete in the ''Sunday Times'' Golden Globe Race, a single-handed, round-the-world yacht race. Though only an amateur sailor, Crowhurst believes that technology and gumption will enable him to succeed in a custom trimaran, thus ensuring financial security for his wife and young children. As delays and costs mount, his main sponsor, Stanley B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Very English Scandal (TV Series)
''A Very English Scandal'' is a British television comedy-drama series. The three-part 2018 serial is based on John Preston's 2016 book of the same name. It is a dramatisation of the 1976–1979 Jeremy Thorpe scandal and more than 15 years of events leading up to it. The producers followed up ''A Very English Scandal'' in 2021 with the series ''A Very British Scandal'', about the Argyll divorce case. Plot In 1965, Jeremy Thorpe, a Liberal Member of Parliament, must contend with disgruntled ex-lover Norman Josiffe, whom he met in 1961 and had a relationship with for several years. Thorpe had met Norman when the latter was a 21-year-old stable boy in Oxfordshire and wrote many letters to him, which Norman kept. Norman, who could never quite hold down a job, particularly not after having lost his National Insurance card, was unstable and had a penchant for drama and self-expression, both of which proved increasingly hard to deal with. When Thorpe grew tired of Norman and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
