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Ecosse Films
Ecosse Films is a British film and television production company based in London. Ecosse Films produces programs for BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Showtime, Sky Atlantic, Starz Channel and WGBH. History The first production of Ecosse Films was the 1997 film '' Mrs Brown'', starring Judi Dench as Queen Victoria and Billy Connolly as her servant John Brown. Their most successful television production has been '' Monarch of the Glen'', produced for BBC Scotland and screened on BBC One, which ran to seven series and chronicled events on a Scottish estate. Between 2008 and 2010 they have produced the BBC One series '' Mistresses''. Ecosse's international drama, ''Camelot'', a 10 part series written by Michael Hurst and Chris Chibnall for Starz Channel and Channel 4 was broadcast in 2011. It stars Joseph Fiennes, Jamie Campbell Bower, Tamsin Egerton and Eva Green. Ecosse has also produced RTÉ's series '' Raw'', set in a Dublin restaurant, with a fourth series in production. Ecosse ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photography, photographing actual scenes with a movie camera, motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of computer-generated imagery, CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still imag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camelot (TV Series)
''Camelot'' is a fantasy historical drama television series created by Michael Hirst and Chris Chibnall for Starz. An Irish-Canadian co-production, the series is based on the Arthurian legend, and stars an ensemble cast led by Joseph Fiennes, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Eva Green. ''Camelot'' premiered on Starz in the United States on 25 February 2011, with a special full-length preview showing of the pilot episode.ComicBookResources.com retrieved 26 February 2011. It then formally premiered on 1 April 2011, and concluded on 10 June 2011, after ten episodes. The series debuted to strong ratings [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nowhere Boy
''Nowhere Boy'' is a 2009 British biographical drama film, directed by Sam Taylor-Wood in her directorial debut. Written by Matt Greenhalgh, it is based on Julia Baird's biography of her half-brother, the musician John Lennon. ''Nowhere Boy'' is about the teenage years of Lennon ( Aaron Johnson), his relationships with his aunt Mimi Smith (Kristin Scott Thomas) and his mother Julia Lennon (Anne-Marie Duff), the creation of his first band, the Quarrymen, and its evolution into the Beatles. Following its premiere at the London Film Festival on 29 October 2009, ''Nowhere Boy'' opened in British theatres on 26 December 2009. Nearly a year later, in October 2010, the film received its US release, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of Lennon's birth. ''Nowhere Boy'' received positive reviews from critics and was a moderate hit at the box office, earning £4.3 million on a £1.2 million budget. Plot The drama tells the story of John Lennon's teenage years from 1955 to 1960. John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brideshead Revisited (film)
''Brideshead Revisited'' is a 2008 British drama film directed by Julian Jarrold. The screenplay by Jeremy Brock and Andrew Davies is based on the 1945 novel of the same name by Evelyn Waugh, which previously had been adapted in 1981 as the television serial ''Brideshead Revisited''. Plot Although he aspires to become an artist, middle-class Charles Ryder reads history at the University of Oxford, where he befriends the flamboyant and wealthy Lord Sebastian Flyte. Sebastian's mother, Lady Marchmain, strongly disapproves of Sebastian's lifestyle, especially his heavy drinking. When Sebastian takes Charles home to visit his nanny, Charles is enthralled by the grandeur of the Marchmain family estate, known as Brideshead, and entranced by its residents, including the devout Roman Catholic Lady Marchmain and her other children, Sebastian's elder brother Bridey and his sisters Julia and Cordelia. When Lord Marchmain invites Sebastian and Julia to visit him and his mistress Cara in Ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James McAvoy
James McAvoy (; born 21 April 1979) is a Scottish actor. He made his acting debut as a teen in '' The Near Room'' (1995) and appeared mostly on television until 2003, when his feature film career began. His notable television work includes the thriller '' State of Play'', science fiction miniseries '' Frank Herbert's Children of Dune'' and the Channel 4 BAFTA Award-winning series '' Shameless''. He has performed in several West End productions and has received four nominations for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor, and has also done voice work for animated films including '' Gnomeo & Juliet'', its sequel ''Sherlock Gnomes'', and ''Arthur Christmas''. In 2003, McAvoy appeared in a lead role in ''Bollywood Queen'', then in another lead role as Rory in '' Inside I'm Dancing'' in 2004. This was followed by a supporting role, as the faun Mr. Tumnus, in '' The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'' (2005). His performance in Kevin Macdonald's dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Hathaway
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway (born November 12, 1982) is an American actress. The recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, she was among the world's highest-paid actresses in 2015. Her films have grossed over $6.8 billion worldwide, and she appeared on the ''Forbes'' Celebrity 100 list in 2009. Hathaway graduated from Millburn High School in New Jersey, where she performed in several plays. As a teenager, she was cast in the television series '' Get Real'' (1999–2000) and made her breakthrough by playing the lead role in the Disney comedy ''The Princess Diaries'' (2001). After starring in a string of family films, including ''Ella Enchanted'' (2004), Hathaway made a transition to adult roles with the 2005 drama ''Brokeback Mountain''. The comedy-drama '' The Devil Wears Prada'' (2006), in which she played an assistant to a fashion magazine editor, was her biggest commercial success to that point. She p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Becoming Jane
''Becoming Jane'' is a 2007 biographical romantic drama film directed by Julian Jarrold. It depicts the early life of the British author Jane Austen and her lasting love for Thomas Langlois Lefroy. American actress Anne Hathaway stars as the title character, while her romantic interest is played by Scottish actor James McAvoy. Also appearing in the film are Julie Walters, James Cromwell and Maggie Smith. This was Ian Richardson's final film performance before his death in the same year as the film's release. The film was produced in cooperation with several companies, including Ecosse Films and Blueprint Pictures. It also received funding from the Irish Film Board and the UK Film Council Premiere Fund. The film is partly based on the 2003 book '' Becoming Jane Austen'' by Jon Hunter Spence, who was also hired as historical consultant. The final screenplay, developed by Sarah Williams and Kevin Hood, pieced together some known facts about Austen into a coherent story, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cate Blanchett
Catherine Elise Blanchett (; born 14 May 1969) is an Australian actor. Regarded as one of the finest performers of her generation, she is known for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters, and the stage. She has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for a Tony Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. After graduating from the National Institute of Dramatic Art, Blanchett began her acting career on the Australian stage. She came to international attention as Elizabeth I in the drama film '' Elizabeth'' (1998), for which she won the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Actress, and received her first Academy Award nomination. Her portrayal of Katharine Hepburn in Martin Scorsese's '' The Aviator'' (2004) won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She later won the Academy Award for Best Actress for playing a neurotic former socialit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlotte Gray (film)
''Charlotte Gray'' is a 2001 drama film directed by Gillian Armstrong. The screenplay was adapted from Sebastian Faulks' 1999 novel '' Charlotte Gray''. It is set in Vichy France during World War II. The film stars Cate Blanchett, James Fleet, Abigail Cruttenden, Rupert Penry-Jones, Michael Gambon and Billy Crudup. The story is based on the exploits of women in Britain's Special Operations Executive (SOE) who worked with the French resistance in Nazi-occupied France. The fictional character Charlotte Gray is a composite based on such SOE agents as Pearl Cornioley, Nancy Wake, Odette Sansom and Violette Szabo. Plot In 1942, a young Scot, Charlotte Gray, travels by train to London to take a job in a surgery. Richard Cannerley enters her compartment, asking questions about her life and expressing interest that she is fluent in French. He gives Charlotte his business card with the details of a book launch party. There, he introduces Charlotte to some of his acquaintances and asks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raw (TV Series)
''RAW'' is an Irish drama television series which was broadcast on RTÉ. The show focuses on the staff at a Dublin restaurant. The first season featured six episodes shown on RTÉ Two in September 2008 and the second season of six episodes was shown on RTÉ One from 10 January 2010. The third season of six episodes was broadcast on RTÉ One from 9 January 2011. Season 4 was broadcast on RTÉ One from Sunday, 8 January 2012. Season 5 began on RTÉ One on Sunday, 6 January 2013 at 21:30, while also available on RTÉ One+1 at 22:30 and RTÉ Player. The Season 5 finale aired on 10 February 2013 with Charlene McKenna and Damon Gameau departing the series. In April 2013, it was confirmed by RTÉ Television that ''Raw'' had come to an end and would not be renewed for another season. Prior to this announcement both Charlene McKenna and Damon Gameau had confirmed that they would not reprise their roles in further seasons. On the week beginning 15 April 2013, the cast and crew were inf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eva Green
Eva Gaëlle Green (, ; born ) is a French actress and model. The daughter of actress Marlène Jobert, she began her career in theatre before making her film debut in Bernardo Bertolucci's '' The Dreamers'' (2003). She achieved international recognition for her portrayal of Sibylla, Queen of Jerusalem in Ridley Scott's historical epic ''Kingdom of Heaven'' (2005). The following year, she played Bond girl Vesper Lynd in the James Bond film '' Casino Royale'' (2006), for which she received the BAFTA Rising Star Award. Green has since starred in numerous independent films, including '' Cracks'' (2009), ''Womb'' (2010), and '' Perfect Sense'' (2011). In 2014, she played Artemisia in the '' 300'' sequel, '' 300: Rise of an Empire'', and Ava Lord in Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez's '' Sin City'' sequel, '' Sin City: A Dame to Kill For''. Green is also known for her collaborations with director Tim Burton, starring as Angelique Bouchard in the horror comedy film ''Dark Shadows' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamsin Egerton
Tamsin Olivia Egerton (born Tamsin Olivia Egerton-Dick; 26 November 1988) is a British actress known for her roles as Chelsea Parker in the 2007 film '' St Trinian's'', Holly Goodfellow in the 2005 film ''Keeping Mum'', and Guinevere in the 2011 television series ''Camelot''. Early life Egerton-Dick was born on 26 November 1988 in Surrey, England, to Michael Dick and wife Nicola Egerton. Her father is a businessman. She began her acting career at age 6, following her older sister, Sophia, to a local youth theatre. Egerton-Dick attended the independent Ditcham Park School in Hampshire, where she reports experiencing bullying due to being a child actor. Career In 2001, she played Mary Lennox (as a child) in a Royal Shakespeare Company musical production of '' The Secret Garden'', and appeared as young Morgaine in the television miniseries ''The Mists of Avalon''. She soon chose to shorten her surname to Egerton to improve her career prospects. The following year she played Prince ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
