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Michael Price (composer)
Michael Price is an English composer and pianist. Prior to establishing himself as a composer, he held a number of roles within the TV & film music field such as producer, arranger and music editor, much of which whilst working alongside acclaimed film score composer Michael Kamen. Personal life The son of physics and biology teachers, Price studied music at school, before starting his music career on the Tonmeister course at Surrey University, where he won the PRS composition prize in 1990. Early career After writing a number of scores for contemporary dance in his early 20s, he became Musical Director of DNA Dance and Music, whose projects included the arts council funded chamber opera "All the Garden Gold", based on the life of William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Film and television Prices's first film work was in 1996, when he was invited by Michael Kamen to orchestrate and program electronic sounds for the Paramount film ''Event Horizon''. This led to a 5- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yorkshire
Yorkshire ( ) is an area of Northern England which was History of Yorkshire, historically a county. Despite no longer being used for administration, Yorkshire retains a strong regional identity. The county was named after its county town, the city of York. The south-west of Yorkshire is densely populated, and includes the cities of Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Doncaster and Wakefield. The north and east of the county are more sparsely populated, however the north-east includes the southern part of the Teesside conurbation, and the port city of Kingston upon Hull is located in the south-east. York is located near the centre of the county. Yorkshire has a Yorkshire Coast, coastline to the North Sea to the east. The North York Moors occupy the north-east of the county, and the centre contains the Vale of Mowbray in the north and the Vale of York in the south. The west contains part of the Pennines, which form the Yorkshire Dales in the north-west. The county was historically borde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Band Of Brothers (TV Miniseries)
''Band of Brothers'' is a 2001 American war drama miniseries based on historian Stephen E. Ambrose's 1992 non-fiction book of the same name. It was created by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, who also served as executive producers, and who had collaborated on the 1998 World War II film ''Saving Private Ryan.'' Episodes first aired on HBO from September 9, to November 4, 2001. Critically acclaimed, the series won the Emmy and Golden Globe awards for best miniseries. The series dramatizes the history of "Easy" Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. It begins during Easy Company's paratrooper training and follows its participation in the Western Front of World War II. The events are based on Ambrose's research and recorded interviews with Easy Company veterans. The series took some literary license, adapting history for dramatic effect and series structure. The characters portrayed are based on members of Easy Company. Each episo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Age Before Beauty
''Age Before Beauty'' is a BBC television drama series by Debbie Horsfield that premiered on BBC One on 31 July 2018. The six-part series is based in Manchester, England, and stars Robson Green, Sue Johnston, Polly Walker and James Murray. Plot ''Age Before Beauty'' is a family drama set in a Manchester beauty salon. The series follows Bel, a homemaker and mother-of-two, as she deals with the demands of her family's struggling salon business and her warring family with the problems in her marriage. Cast and characters *Robson Green as Teddy Roxton, Bel's brother-in-law and best friend. *Sue Johnston as Ivy-Rae Regan, Bel's mother and a spray tan technician in the family's salon. *Polly Walker as Bel Finch, a homemaker and mother who takes over her family's salon business. * James Murray as Wesley Finch, Bel's husband of 25 years. *Lisa Riley as Tina Regan, Bel's sister and a tattoo artist in the family's salon. *Kelly Harrison Kelly Harrison (born 1980) is a British actress. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eternal Beauty
''Eternal Beauty'' is a 2019 British dark comedy film written and directed by Craig Roberts. It stars Sally Hawkins, David Thewlis, Billie Piper, Penelope Wilton, Alice Lowe and Robert Aramayo. It had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on 8 October 2019. It was released in the United Kingdom on 2 October 2020, by Bulldog Film Distribution. Plot A young woman's life descends into mental illness after being left at the altar due to her fiancé running off with a man. Cast * Sally Hawkins as Jane **Morfydd Clark as Young Jane * David Thewlis as Mike * Billie Piper as Nicola ** Natalie O'Neill as Young Nicola * Penelope Wilton as Vivian * Alice Lowe as Alice ** Elysia Welch as Young Alice * Robert Aramayo as Johnny * Robert Pugh as Dennis * Paul Hilton as Tony * Rita Bernard-Shaw as Lucy * Banita Sandhu as Alex * Boyd Clack as Psychiatrist Production In December 2017, it was announced Sally Hawkins had been cast in the film, with Craig Roberts directing from a sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Jim (2015 Film)
''Just Jim'' is a 2015 Welsh comedy horror psychological thriller film written and directed by Craig Roberts in his directorial debut. The film stars Roberts as a lonely Welsh teenager who is given the chance to increase his popularity when a cool American (Emile Hirsch) moves in next door Cast * Craig Roberts as Jim * Emile Hirsch as Dean * Ryan Owen as Michael * Charlotte Randall as Jackie * Nia Roberts as Mum * Aneirin Hughes as Dad * Mark Lewis Jones as Donald * Sai Bennett as Michelle * Trystan Gravelle as John * Richard Harrington as Headmaster * Helen Griffin as Beatrice * Darragh Mortell as The Bed Boy Release The film premiered at South by Southwest on 14 March 2015 and was released in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2015. Reception The film has received generally positive reviews from critics, holding approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on reviews. John DeFore of ''The Hollywood Reporter'' states in his review: "A misshapen but nicely dressed coming-of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig Roberts
Craig Haydn Roberts (born 21 January 1991) is a Welsh actor and director. He is best known for lead roles as Oliver Tate in the coming-of-age comedy-drama film ''Submarine'' (2010) and David Meyers in the series ''Red Oaks'' (2014–2017), and for playing Rio Wellard in the television series '' The Story of Tracy Beaker'' (2004–2006). Early life Roberts was born on 21 January 1991, the son of Alison (Bishop) and Haydn Roberts. He was raised in Maesycwmmer, Caerphilly and attended Lewis School, Pengam. Roberts has a sister, Chelsea, and two half-sisters, Natalee and Angharad. Career Roberts began his television career in the dramas ''Care'' (2000) and ''Little Pudding'' (2003). After these he was given roles in the series '' The Story of Tracy Beaker'' (2004–2006) and ''Casualty'' (2005–2008), and played vampire fanatic Robin Branagh in '' Young Dracula'' (2006–2008). He also appeared in the dramas ''Kiddo'' (2005) and ''Scratching'' (2006). On stage, Roberts toured B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motion Picture Sound Editors
Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) is an American professional society of motion picture sound editors founded in 1953. The society's goals are to educate others about and increase the recognition of the sound and music editors, show the artistic merit of the soundtracks, and improve the professional relationship of its members. The society is not to be confused with an industry union, such as the I.A.T.S.E. The current president is David Barber. The names of active members of the MPSE will generally appear in film credits with the post-nominal letters "MPSE". History The current Golden Reel Award design was introduced on March 31, 1984, at the award ceremonies for the year 1983 held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel Grand Ballroom, Beverly Hills, California. The trophy was designed by Pat and Ken Anderson of the Anderson Trophy Company. The award statues are made by New York firm, Society Awards. Membership requirements The following are required for the membership applicatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanny McPhee
''Nanny McPhee'' is a 2005 comedy drama fantasy film based on the Nurse Matilda character by Christianna Brand. It was directed by Kirk Jones, coproduced by StudioCanal, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Working Title Films, Three Strange Angels, and Nanny McPhee Productions with music by Patrick Doyle, and produced by Lindsay Doran, Tim Bevan, and Eric Fellner. Set in Victorian England in the 1860s, the film stars Emma Thompson (who wrote the screenplay for the film) as Nanny McPhee, along with Colin Firth, Kelly Macdonald, Derek Jacobi, Celia Imrie, Patrick Barlow, Imelda Staunton, Thomas Sangster and Angela Lansbury. The film was theatrically released on 28 October 2005 in the UK by United International Pictures and on 27 January 2006 in the US by Universal Pictures. Thompson also scripted the film, which is adapted from Christianna Brand's '' Nurse Matilda'' books. The filming location was Penn House Estate, Buckinghamshire. A sequel, '' Nanny McPhee and the Big Ban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Edge Of Reason
The Edge of Reason may refer to: * ''Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason'' (novel), a 1999 novel by Helen Fielding * '' Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason'', a 2004 romantic comedy film directed by Beeban Kidron * ''The Edge of Reason'', a 2008 novel by science fiction writer Melinda M. Snodgrass {{DEFAULTSORT:Edge of Reason, The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Actually
''Love Actually'' is a 2003 Christmas film, Christmas romantic comedy film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The film features an ensemble cast, composed predominantly of British actors, many of whom had worked with Curtis in previous projects. An international co-production of the United Kingdom, United States and France, it was mostly filmed on location in London. The film delves into different aspects of love as shown through 10 separate stories involving a variety of individuals, many of whom are interlinked as the plot progresses. The story begins six weeks before Christmas and is played out in a weekly countdown until the holiday, followed by an epilogue that takes place in the New Year. The film, Curtis's first as director, was released in the US on 14 November 2003 and a week later in the UK during its theatrical run. ''Love Actually'' was a box-office success, grossing $250.2million worldwide on a budget of $40million. The film received mixed reviews and a nominat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Curtis
Richard Whalley Anthony Curtis (born 8 November 1956) is a British screenwriter, producer and director. One of Britain's most successful comedy screenwriters, he is known for romantic comedy-drama films, including ''Four Weddings and a Funeral'' (1994), ''Notting Hill (film), Notting Hill'' (1999), ''Bridget Jones's Diary (film), Bridget Jones's Diary'' (2001), ''Love Actually'' (2003), ''Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason'' (2004), ''About Time (2013 film), About Time'' (2013), ''Yesterday (2019 film), Yesterday'' (2019) and ''That Christmas'' (2024), as well as the war drama film ''War Horse (film), War Horse'' (2011), and for having co-written the sitcoms ''Blackadder'', ''Mr. Bean'' and ''The Vicar of Dibley''. His early career saw him write material for the comedy sketch shows ''Not the Nine O'Clock News'' and ''Spitting Image''. In 2007, Curtis received the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. He is the co-founder, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lord Of The Rings (film Series)
''The Lord of the Rings'' is a trilogy of epic film, epic fantasy film, fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson, based on the novel ''The Lord of the Rings'' by English author J. R. R. Tolkien. The films are titled identically to the three volumes of the novel: ''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Fellowship of the Ring'' (2001), ''The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Two Towers'' (2002), and ''The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Return of the King'' (2003). Produced and distributed by New Line Cinema with the co-production of Jackson's WingNut Films, the films feature an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Christopher Lee, Billy Boyd (actor), Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Andy Serkis, and Sean Bean. Set in the fictional world of Middle-earth, the films follow the hobbit Frodo Baggins as he and the The Company o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
