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Exclusive: Aaron Eckhart will star in the Jesse V. Johnson-directed action thriller Scorpion, written by Corey Large (Detective Knight trilogy) and Edward Drake (Gasoline Alley).

In the movie, a CIA assassin goes into hiding after he takes the fall for a failed mission. When he reappears on the grid so does his past to tie up loose ends, and the only way to protect his daughter is to take down the agency chief who set him up.

Scorpion is produced by Large through his 308 Enterprises. The film is executive produced by Arclight Films’ Gary Hamilton, Jordan Nott, Pia Patatian, Jamie Thompson and Jon Keeyes and financed by Pink 308. Arclight Films is handling global sales.

Eckhart received a Best Actor Musical or Comedy Golden Globe nomination for Jason Reitman’s Thank You for Smoking and received an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance in...

Who’s ready to return to Darrowby this winter?

PBS Masterpiece’s All Creatures Great and Small Season 5 will hit your screens on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, it was announced this morning, airing on PBS and streaming via PBS Passport, PBS.org and the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video channel.

The series, based on best-selling author James Herriot’s iconic collection of stories,...

Margot Robbie and Rosamund Pike are among the nominees for the National Film Awards.The stars of 'Barbie' and 'Saltburn' respectively will compete against talent including Patricia Hodge ('Arthur's Whiskey'), Jo Hartley ('Swede Caroline'), Eiza Gonzalez ('The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare') and Emma Stone ('Poor Things)' in a star-studded Best Actress category.This year's ceremony is set to take place on July 3 at the Porchester Hall in London and marks the 10th anniversary of the prestigious awards. It will feature a lineup of nominees from around the globe consisting of seasoned acting veterans and emerging young talents.The Best Actor category is equally competitive with stars including Barry Keoghan ('Saltburn), Kevin Hart ('Lift') and Ewan McGregor ('Bleeding Love') competing for the prize with Kane Robinson ('The Kitchen') and Lakeith Stanfield ('Book of Clarence').Meanwhile,...

On the heels on the Season 4 finale, Masterpiece has handed a two-season renewal, for Seasons 5 and 6, to its hit series All Creatures Great and Small.

Based on James Herriot’s beloved collection of stories, each season will consist of six episodes plus Christmas specials.

Season 5 will see the return of Callum Woodhouse as Tristan Farnon.

Also returning for the fifth season is Nicholas Ralph as vet James Herriot, and Samuel West as his mercurial mentor Siegfried Farnon. Anna Madeley returns as the matriarch of Skeldale House Mrs. Hall, along with Rachel Shenton as the charismatic Helen Herriot. James Anthony-Rose also reappears as Richard Carmody. Also returning is Patricia Hodge as the wonderfully sophisticated Mrs Pumphrey, and her adored pampered Pekingese Tricki. Callum Woodhouse reprises his role as Tristan Farnon, Siegfried’s mischievous brother who has been serving in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, when he makes an unexpected return later in the season.

Masterpiece has just announced the supersized renewal of the hit PBS series All Creatures Great and Small for Seasons 5 and 6. Adapted from the cherished collection of stories by best-selling author James Herriot, the series will return with two more seasons of six episodes each, plus Christmas Specials for both seasons. In Season 5, Nicholas Ralph returns to portray country vet James Herriot, now happily wedded to Helen Herriot (Rachel Shenton). Samuel West is back as James’ unpredictable mentor, Siegfried Farnon, and Callum Woodhouse will reprise his role as Siegfried’s brother Tristan, who makes a comeback later in the season after serving in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps. Additionally, Anna Madeley stars as Mrs. Hall, the matriarch of Skeldale House. Patricia Hodge also returns as the eccentric Mrs. Pumphrey, along with her Pekingese Tricki, played by Derek the dog. Viewers will also see James Anthony-Rose as Richard Carmody. On the double series order,...

For All Creatures Great and Small fans, some great, big news: Masterpiece announced on Friday that the series based on James Herriot’s iconic collection of stories has been renewed for Seasons 5 and 6.

Each of the two seasons will consist of six episodes plus Christmas specials, airing Stateside here on PBS.

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It was also announced that Callum Woodhouse, who was off-screen for Season 4, will return for the fifth season as Tristan Farnon. (Siegfried’s brother...

Get ready for a heartwarming and festive episode of “All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece” on PBS! Season 4, Episode 7 titled “On a Wing and a Prayer” airs at 8:00 Pm on Monday, February 19th.

In this installment, viewers will follow along as James faces a race against time to make it home for Christmas. As he navigates through challenges and obstacles, including treacherous weather and unexpected delays, James’s determination to reunite with his loved ones will tug at the heartstrings of audiences everywhere.

Meanwhile, back at Skeldale House, preparations are underway for a new arrival, adding to the excitement and anticipation of the holiday season. As the residents of Darrowby come together to celebrate the joys of the season, viewers can expect plenty of heartwarming moments and festive cheer.

Don’t miss out on the magic of “All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece” as James embarks on a journey filled with hope,...

Arclight Films has announced that Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley star in Renny Harlin’s survival thriller Deep Water, which is in post. Arclight continues worldwide sales at EFM this week.

The first feature greenlit by the stand-alone label Simmons/Hamilton Productions wrapped at the end of last year in New Zealand and Spain.

The lead cast includes Molly Wright (Lionsgate’s upcoming The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (FX’s Fargo), Kelly Gale (Lionsgate’s Plane), Li Wenhan from Chinese-Korean K-Pop group Uniq, and Chinese actress Nashi (Creation Of The Gods I: Kingdom Of Storms).

Harlin, whose credits include Die Hard 2,...

Join PBS for an enchanting new episode of “All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece”! Season 4 Episode 7, titled “On a Wing and a Prayer,” airs at 9:00 Pm on Sunday, February 18th, 2024, and promises heartwarming moments and tender surprises.

In this installment, viewers follow James as he embarks on a poignant journey to make it home for Christmas. As he navigates through snowy landscapes and encounters unexpected obstacles, James’s determination to reunite with loved ones tugs at the heartstrings and reminds us of the true spirit of the holiday season.

Meanwhile, back at Skeldale House, preparations are underway for a joyous event – the arrival of a new member to the family. With anticipation in the air and hearts full of hope, the residents of Skeldale House come together to welcome the newest addition with open arms and unconditional love.

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The BBC is celebrating the art of the literary adaptation by screening a variety of classics on BBC Four. More details here.

The BBC is quite rightly celebrated for its rich history of book to screen adaptations, such as the iconic 1995 version of Jane Austen’a Pride And Prejudice to Cbbc’s hugely successful adaptation of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s Tracy Beaker series.

It has now put together a season of 14 adaptations from the BBC archive, some of which have rarely been seen since their original broadcast.

The dramas are:

The Great Gatsby

Toby Stephens, Mira Sorvino and Paul Rudd lead the cast in this 2000 BBC adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel on the American dream in the jazz age.

Small Island

Naomie Harris, Ruth Wilson, David Oyelowo, Benedict Cumberbatch and Ashley Walters star in this 2009 TV version of Andrea Levy’s novel focusing on the lives and...

Fans of “All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece” are in for a treat with the upcoming Season 4 Episode 6, titled “The Home Front.” Set your calendars for Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on PBS, as this beloved series continues to warm hearts with its delightful tales of life in the Yorkshire Dales.

In this episode, the charming and picturesque world of Darrowby welcomes back Helen, who returns to Heston Grange when Richard Alderson, in need of assistance, calls for help. Helen’s return to the fold promises to bring both heartwarming moments and a touch of nostalgia.

“All Creatures Great and Small” has been a cherished series for its endearing characters, stunning landscapes, and the timeless bond between humans and animals. In “The Home Front,” viewers can expect the same heartwarming storytelling that has made the show a favorite.

As the residents of Darrowby navigate the challenges and joys of rural life,...

Television viewers, prepare for another heartwarming episode of “All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece.” This beloved series continues to captivate audiences with its charming tales of veterinary adventures and rural life in 1930s Yorkshire.

On Sunday, February 4th, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on PBS, don’t miss the Season 4 Episode 5 titled “Papers.” As the shadow of war looms ever closer, James Herriot is eager to bring some semblance of order to his life. With the world in turmoil, James seeks to put his affairs in order, highlighting the sense of responsibility that permeates the series.

The show has won hearts with its delightful characters, picturesque landscapes, and heartwarming stories. It’s a perfect escape into the English countryside, where the challenges of veterinary practice and the bonds of friendship are at the forefront.

For those who have been following James Herriot’s journey and for newcomers looking for a touching and nostalgic escape,...

PBS’s “All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece” invites viewers to another heartwarming episode with Season 4, Episode 4, titled “By the Book.” Airing at 9:00 Pm on Sunday, January 28, 2024, this installment follows Carmody’s journey as he faces the challenges of learning the ropes as a veterinarian.

In this episode, the new farmers find themselves grappling with an illness affecting their herd, presenting a unique set of challenges for the community. Meanwhile, Helen takes charge, rallying the community to come together and aid the newcomers during their time of need.

As the plot unfolds, viewers can expect a blend of veterinary adventures, community support, and personal revelations. “All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece” continues to deliver its signature charm and warmth, making Episode 4 a delightful addition to the series. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of the picturesque Yorkshire Dales and the heartwarming stories that unfold within it this Sunday night!

The charming world of “All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece” continues with Season 4 Episode 3, titled “Right Hand Man,” set to air at 9:00 Pm on Sunday, January 21, 2024, on PBS. James and Helen find themselves caught in the whirlwind of a busy and exhausting schedule, struggling to carve out precious moments together amidst their demanding responsibilities.

In this episode, James adds a new dimension to his veterinary practice by hiring a fresh trainee vet. However, expectations take an unexpected turn, leading to unforeseen challenges and complications. Viewers can expect a delightful blend of heartwarming moments, humorous anecdotes, and the quaint backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales that defines the series.

Tune in for a cozy Sunday evening as “All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece” unfolds another chapter in the lives of its beloved characters, promising a mix of veterinary adventures and the intricacies of love and work in a small town.

This Sunday at 9:00 Pm on PBS, viewers are in for an enchanting episode of “All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece” with Season 4 Episode 2, titled “Carpe Diem.” The picturesque Yorkshire Dales set the stage for Siegfried’s decision to bring an experienced bookkeeper into the fold, adding a new dynamic to the veterinary practice.

As the charming narrative unfolds, James and Helen find inspiration in the timeless motto “Carpe Diem,” leading them to make a long-awaited decision. The description hints at a blend of heartwarming moments, professional challenges, and the exploration of seizing the moment, all set against the backdrop of the idyllic English countryside.

Don’t miss the delightful escapade as “Carpe Diem” transports viewers into the world of James Herriot, his fellow veterinarians, and the captivating stories that continue to unfold in “All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece” on PBS.

Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Sunday...

This Sunday at 9:00 Pm on PBS, “All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece” Season 4 Episode 1, titled “Broodiness,” welcomes viewers back to the bustling Skeldale House. The episode unfolds with Tristan away in service, leaving James to navigate the heightened activity of the veterinary practice on his own. Skeldale House becomes a hive of activity as the demands of caring for a variety of creatures keep James on his toes.

Amid the animal adventures, James and Helen find themselves dreaming about the possibilities that the future may hold for them. As the couple envisions what lies ahead, viewers can expect a mix of heartwarming moments and the signature charm that defines the series.

Additionally, Siegfried offers his support as Mrs. Hall takes a leap of faith, adding an extra layer of emotion to the episode. “Broodiness” promises a delightful return to the picturesque Yorkshire Dales and the beloved characters of...

A magic potion de-ages three women in an enjoyably middling drama-comedy with Patricia Hodge alongside Keaton and Lulu

Viciously anodyne but not entirely unamusing, this older-folk-skewed comedy puts a gentle spin on a well-worn device, the magical-body transformation. In some genteel corner of England, retirees Joan and Arthur are leading a life of quiet resignation. She does gardening and whatnot; he potters with inventions in his shed. One night, his latest concoction, a formula mixed with whisky that will de-age a person back to the body she or he had in her or his early 20s, actually works. Arthur goes outside to holler triumphantly during a storm and gets struck by lightning, leaving Joan a widow.

After the funeral, Joan (Patricia Hodge) and her two best friends, crafty divorcee Linda (Diane Keaton) and baking-obsessive Susan (Lulu), get stuck into the whisky/youthifying brew and wake up looking like the lithe young women they once were,...

Sky Cinema has debuted the trailer for the comedy ‘Arthur’s Whiskey.’

The movie is a feel-good comedy about living in the moment. When Joan’s (Hodge) husband dies, she discovers he had invented an anti-ageing elixir that takes the years off. Sharing it with her two friends Linda (Keaton) and Susan (Lulu), the three rejuvenated women waste no time in painting the town red, but they soon realise it’s a very different world to the one they remember. Starring Academy Award® winner Diane Keaton, Olivier Award winner Patricia Hodge OBE and the legendary Lulu. The film also stars Screen Actors Guild Award winner David Harewood OBE, Grammy nominated music superstar Boy George, Hayley Mills (The Parent Trap), Bill Paterson (House of the Dragon), Adil Ray (Blithe Spirit) and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Lawrence Chaney. The film also features Genevieve Gaunt, Esme Lonsdale and Hannah Howland as...

Masterpiece has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming fourth season of All Creatures Great and Small, which is set to premiere on PBS on January 7. In this new season, Nicholas Ralph returns to portray country vet James Herriot, now happily wedded to Helen Herriot, played by Rachel Shenton. Samuel West reprises his role as James’ unpredictable mentor Siegfried Farnon, while Anna Madeley continues as Mrs. Hall, the matriarch of Skeldale House. Patricia Hodge also returns as the eccentric Mrs. Pumphrey, along with her Pekingese Tricki, played by Derek the dog. Set in the spring of 1940 amidst the backdrop of war-torn Europe, the community in Darrowby is coming together in unprecedented ways. With Tristan away on military service, Siegfried and James enlist the help of additional hands for the practice, including the highly efficient bookkeeper Miss Harbottle and student vet Richard Carmody. Despite the uncertainty of James potentially being called up for service,...

Exclusive: Masterpiece has dropped the trailer for season 4 of All Creatures Great and Small, returning Jan. 7 to PBS.

Season 4 sees Nicholas Ralph reprise his role as young country vet James Herriot, now happily married to Helen Herriot, played by Rachel Shenton (For Her Sins). Samuel West (Slow Horses) returns as James’ erratic mentor Siegfried Farnon while Anna Madeley (Patrick Melrose) continues as Mrs. Hall, matriarch of Skeldale House. Patricia Hodge (A Very English Scandal) also reprises her role as the eccentric Mrs. Pumphrey, and Derek as her Pekingese Tricki.

It’s Spring 1940 and with Europe at war, the community in Darrowby are pulling together more than ever before. With Tristan away serving, Siegfried and James bring in some extra hands to help around the practice: highly efficient bookkeeper Miss Harbottle, and student vet Richard Carmody. Happily married Helen and James begin to think about their future despite the looming possibility...

Stefan Ruzowitzky is set to direct the thriller Ice Fall, produced by Arclight Films and Addam Bramich.

Arclight is handling international rights and launched sales at the American Film Market. UTA Independent Film Group will be handling domestic rights.

Production is set to start in early 2024 with casting underway shortly.

The film was written by George Mahaffey (upcoming Chief of Station starring Olga Kurylenko and Aaron Eckhart). It centers on a young Indigenous game warden who arrests an infamous poacher only to discover that the poacher knows the location of a plane carrying millions of dollars that has crashed in a frozen lake. When a group of criminals and dirty cops are alerted to the poacher’s whereabouts, the warden and the poacher team up to fight back and escape across the treacherous lake before the ice melts.

“Ice Fall promises to be a nail-biting...

Arclight + expected to kick off in early 2024.

In a pioneering move, Arclight Films is partnering with film distribution services manager Digital Cinema United (Dcu) to directly distribute remaining and revolving rights to its library on global AVoD, TVoD and SVoD and ancillary platforms.

The new Arclight + initiative is expected to kick off in early 2024 and will allow Arclight to bypass aggregators and engage in a more cost-effective and timely manner with services like iTunes, Amazon, Roku and Tubi, among many others.

Dcu is Arclight’s film lab of record and oversees Arclight’s entire global film delivery elements and marketing...

Masterpiece is offering a sneak peek of All Creatures Great and Small, which returns January 7, 2024.

Season 4 sees Nicholas Ralph reprise his role as young country vet James Herriot, now happily married to Helen Herriot, played by Rachel Shenton (For Her Sins). Samuel West (Slow Horses) returns as James’ capricious and erratic mentor Siegfried Farnon while Anna Madeley (Patrick Melrose) continues as Mrs. Hall, matriarch of Skeldale House. Patricia Hodge (A Very English Scandal) also reprises her role as the wonderfully eccentric Mrs. Pumphrey, and Derek as her adored and pampered Pekingese Tricki.

All Creatures Great and Small is a Playground production for Channel 5 and Masterpiece in association with All3Media International. It returns on the same night as Miss Scarlet and The Duke, which will also begin its fourth season.

The new episodes of Miss Scarlet and The Duke have Eliza (Kate Phillips) taking over the business of Nash & Sons...

Fly on the wall? Pah! The wall is all the way over there! These days, viewers want to be flies buzzing right around the noses of the people making the headlines, close enough to tell what they had for breakfast. And thanks to true story TV dramas, they can.

It’s been a long time since ropey Lifetime Movies were as good as it got for true story TV. In recent years, British production companies have stepped up in a big way to serve a growing appetite for fact-based drama, but all too often the real-life TV dramas of today focus on haunting tales of history’s most gruesome murders. If you’re sick of serial killers, there are plenty of non-murder true stories to enjoy in drama form, from very public scandals to ordinary people doing extraordinary things, to the kinds of tragedies it’s important that we never forget.

The cast of David Mamet’s JFK assassination thriller “Assassination” is getting even more star-studded, with the addition of Courtney Love, Viggo Mortensen, Shia Labeouf, Al Pacino, and John Travolta.

The film, which was previously titled “2 Days/1963,” will focus on events that took place 48 hours before the assassination, telling the mob’s version of the story. The script is based on the story of Sam Giancana, the Chicago mob boss who may have played a significant role in orchestrating Kennedy’s assassination.

Mamet will direct the film, which is written by him and Nicholas Celozzi, who is Giancana’s grandnephew. Oscar-winning director of photography Robert Elswitt (“There Will Be Blood”) will be the film’s cinematographer.

Production is scheduled to start in September in Vancouver.

Paul Schrader was originally asked to direct the film, but he declined.

“Assassination” is a riveting and gripping thriller set in a pivotal period in American history,...

The heart of London, small-town Wales, or beautiful Florence— the world is your oyster with BritBox! The best-of-British media streamer has announced its August 2023 slate with plenty of diverse titles to choose from— from the classic satirical comedy series “Rumpole of the Bailey,” the critically acclaimed Welsh drama “The Museum,” the beloved 1980s romantic drama “A Room with a View,” and more.

Here are the top five titles coming to the platform we are most excited about at The Streamable!

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New to BritBox this month, the beloved British drama “A Room with a View” stars Helena Bonham-Carter as Lucy Honeychurch, a young Englishwoman touring Italy with her older cousin (Maggie Smith). While at a hotel in Florence, Lucy meets the charming, free-spirited George Emerson...

Following a major character departure at the end of Season 3, a couple of new faces are coming to All Creatures Great and Small Season 4, currently filming in England. The popular British drama has largely maintained the same cast throughout its three seasons on PBS. But Season 4 marks a world of change for the characters as World War II begins, and with those narrative changes are some new characters coming into the Skeldale House. Set in the Yorkshire Dales, Season 4 picks up in 1940 as Winston Churchill takes office and Europe is under serious threat. The season will consist of seven new episodes and a Christmas special and will air on Masterpiece on PBS in early 2024. Returning cast for Season 4 includes Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot, who will be fresh off the heels of his wedding with Rachel Shenton‘s Helen Herriot when the new season begins. Samuel West (Siegfried Farnon), Anna Madeley (Mrs.

Masterpiece on PBS will launch seven new episodes of All Creatures Great and Small in early 2024.

Based on the collection of stories by best-selling author James Herriot, the adaptation will return to Yorkshire Dales for the fourth season. It picks up in 1940 as Winston Churchill takes office and Europe is under serious threat.

Season 4 sees Nicholas Ralph reprise his role as young country vet James Herriot, now married to Helen, played by Rachel Shenton (White Gold). Samuel West (Slow Horses) returns as James’ mentor Siegfried Farnon while Anna Madeley (Time) continues as Mrs. Hall, matriarch of Skeldale House. Patricia Hodge (A Very English Scandal) also reprises her role as the eccentric Mrs. Pumphrey, and Derek as her pampered Pekingese Tricki.

All Creatures is currently filming in Yorkshire.

Neve McIntosh (Shetland) joins the cast as the highly efficient bookkeeper Miss Harbottle, alongside James Anthony-Rose (Slow Horses) as the studious undergraduate vet student Richard Carmody.

Neve McIntosh (“Shetland”) and James Anthony-Rose are joining the seven-episode fourth season of Masterpiece on PBS’ “All Creatures Great and Small.”

The drama, based on a collection of stories by best-selling author James Herriot that have sold 60 million copies internationally, is currently filming on location in Yorkshire and will air on the network in early 2024 and Channel 5 in the UK this fall.

Season 4 will return to Yorkshire Dales, picking up in 1940 as Churchill takes office and Europe is under serious threat. With Tristan away serving in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, Siegfried Farnon (Samuel West) and James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph) bring in some extra hands to help around the practice.

McIntosh will play the highly efficient bookkeeper Miss Harbottle, while Anthony-Rose will play undergraduate vet student Richard Carmody who arrives at Skeldale as part of his placement under the guidance of James.

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Sky has revealed a first-look image from the coming-of-age story ‘Arthur’s Whisky’ starring Diane Keaton, Patricia Hodge OBE and the legendary Lulu.

The original feature is a feel-good comedy about living in the moment. When Joan’s (Hodge) husband dies, she discovers he had invented an anti-ageing elixir that literally takes the years off. Sharing it with her two friends Linda (Keaton) and Susan (Lulu), the three rejuvenated women waste no time in painting the town red, but they soon realise it’s a very different world to the one they remember.

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Directed by Stephen Cookson and written by Alexis Zegerman (Ronnie Gecko, School Runs), the film also stars Screen Actors Guild Award winner David Harewood OBE (Homeland, Blood Diamond), Grammy-nominated music superstar Boy George, Hayley Mills (The Parent Trap), Bill Paterson (House of the Dragon...

Well Go USA Entertainment has taken North American distribution rights to “Mercy Road,” a new psychological thriller from Arclight Films. The film stars Australian actor Luke Bracey, who was most recently seen in Baz Lurhman’s “Elvis” and the re-make of “Point Break.” “Mercy Road” follows a flawed everyman who commits an impulsive and vicious crime. In this journey to redemption, he discovers how far he is willing to go to save his child.

It was written and directed by John Curran, the director of such acclaimed dramas as “Chappaquiddick” and “The Painted Veil.” Chris Pelletier and Jesse Heffring penned the script. Susie Porter (“Cargo”) and Huw Higginson (“The Nightingale”) co-star with Toby Jones (“Poor Cow”). Well Go USA will release “Mercy Road” in late 2023.

The film is produced by Arclight Films’ chairman Gary Hamilton, Ying Ye and Michelle Krumm. Filmmaker Alex Proyas, Penny Karlin and Daniaile Jarry are also producers.

In the comedy Arthur’s Whiskey, Diane Keaton finds the secret of eternal youth and shares it with her friends.

The film follows Joan who, after her husband dies, is shocked to discover he had invented an elixir that makes the drinker look young again. Sharing it with her two friends, the three women paint the town red but soon discover that they are no longer equipped to be young in the modern world.

The first-look image sees the film’s stars — Keaton, Patricia Hodge, and Scottish performer Lulu — walking arm-in-arm. Keaton is in a classic Keaton ensemble of a big hat, belt, and turtle neck.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Keaton talked about what inspires her to keep working in Hollywood after her decades-spanning career, saying, “A good part. A great piece of work. It doesn’t always work out well, but sometimes they’re fascinating.

Kiss frontman Gene Simmons and Gary Hamilton, chairman of Arclight Films, have launched Simmons/Hamilton Prods. to develop, finance and produce feature films.

The standalone banner will produce 25 movies over an initial five-year period, with a focus on action, thriller and genre titles with global franchise potential.

The company is backed by a multi-billion dollar fund manager that is providing slate financing through a revolving finance facility. Arclight Films’ CFO Brian Beckmann was responsible for closing the slate funding deal. All films created under the new company — which was first discussed five years ago, and recently firmed up — will be produced by Simmons and Hamilton, both of whom are in Cannes for the festival. The focus is to build a feature film production company, targeting original theatrical product that can be developed into franchise properties.

The collaboration will merge Arclight Films’ expertise in the independent production, finance and sales space...

Michelle Danner directed completed film.

Arclight Films has boarded international sales rights to the completed biographical crime thriller Miranda’s Victim starring Abigail Breslin, Luke Wilson, Andy Garcia, Ryan Phillippe, Kyle MacLachlan and Donald Sutherland and is introducing the project to Cannes buyers this week.

Michelle Danner directed the courtroom thriller based on the origin of the Miranda Rights, which stipulate that arresting officers must notify detainees of certain rights prior to questioning.

J. Craig Stiles, George Kolber and Richard Lasser co-wrote the screenplay based on a story by Kolber that follows 18-year-old Patricia Weir, who triggered a law after she...

The ongoing Hollywood writers’ strike casts a cloud over what otherwise promises to be a solid Cannes film market. Most buyers and sellers came out of Berlin this year “cautiously optimistic” as the (partial) resurgence of the theatrical market alongside a slowly but steadily growing digital ancillary business offers reason to believe reports of the death of the indie industry — widespread in the wake of the Covid theater shutdowns — have been greatly exaggerated.

“I see the investment by Amazon and Apple TV in the theatrical business as a real positive,” says David Garrett of Mister Smith Entertainment, “because it shows they recognize the real value of the theatrical experience.” Amazon’s success with Ben Affleck’s sports-marketing biopic Air, which grossed upwards of $80 million worldwide in theaters before going out online, bodes well for the upcoming rollout of Apple’s Cannes title Killers of the Flower Moon from Martin Scorsese,...

Diane Keaton will lead the cast of 'Arthur's Whiskey'.The 77-year-old actress will be joined in the all-star ensemble for the comedy by 1980s music icon Boy George, legendary singer Lulu, Patricia Hodge and David Harewood.The cast also includes Hayley Mills, Bill Paterson, Adil Ray and 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' winner Lawrence Chaney.'Arthur's Whiskey' tells the story of a woman named Joan, who discovers when her husband dies that he had invented an elixir that makes the drinker look young again.Joan shares the secret with her two friends and they paint the town red, but soon discover that they are no longer equipped to be young in the modern world.The film is being directed by Stephen Cookson from a script written by Alixis Zegerman.Cookson is producing alongside Peter Keegan and Pippa Cross.The British filmmaker said: "Working with such an incredibly talented actress...

Oscar-winner Diane Keaton, Olivier Award-winner Patricia Hodge, Homeland star David Harewood, as well as legendary singer Lulu and 1980s music icon Boy George have joined the cast of the upcoming comedy Arthur’s Whiskey.

Being launched in Cannes’ Marche du Film by Arclight, the film, recently wrapped and directed by British filmmaker Stephen Cookson from a script by Alixis Zegerman, will also star Hayley Mills (The Parent Trap), Bill Paterson (House of the Dragon), Adil Ray (BBC’s Citizen Khan) and Lawrence Chaney (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner).

Arthur’s Whiskey follows a woman named Joan, who when her husband dies is shocked to discover he had invented an elixir which makes the drinker look young again. Sharing it with her two friends, the three women paint the town red but soon discover that they are no longer equipped to be young in the modern world.

The film is is...

Olivier Award-winning actress Patricia Hodge (Miranda), Scottish singer/actress Lulu (Absolutely Fabulous), David Harewood (Homeland), and musician Boy George have joined Diane Keaton in the comedy Arthur’s Whisky.

Directed by British filmmaker Stephen Cookson (Stanley A Man Of Variety), the pic is from a screenplay by Alexis Zegerman (School Runs). Arclight Films has taken world rights and will launch sales at the upcoming Cannes market.

Synopsis reads: When Joan’s husband dies, she is shocked to discover he had invented an elixir which makes the drinker look young again. Sharing it with her two friends, the three women paint the town red but soon discover that they are no longer equipped to be young in the modern world.

Rounding out the cast are Hayley Mills (The Parent Trap), Bill Paterson (House of the Dragon), Adil Ray (Citizen Khan), and Lawrence Chaney (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK).

Arthur’s Whisky is produced by...

Principal photography recently wrapped in Walton, England.

Diane Keaton will star alongside Patricia Hodge, Lulu, David Harewood and Culture Club singer Boy George in the comedy Arthur’s Whisky, which Arclight Films represents worldwide and will introduce to Cannes buyers this month.

Principal photography recently wrapped in Walton, England, on the Ck Films Production in association with CrossDay Productions financed by Sky, Mep Capital, Arclight Films, Onsight, Sherborne Media and Filmology.

Arthur’s Whisky centres on a widow who discovers her recently deceased husband invented an elixir which makes the drinker look young again. Sharing it with her two friends, the three...

Arclight Films is handling worldwide rights to comedy feature “Arthur’s Whisky” and will launch sales at the upcoming Cannes film market.

As revealed by Variety, Diane Keaton (“Something’s Gotta Give”) stars in the film. The cast also includes Patricia Hodge (“All Creatures Great and Small”), singer-actor Lulu (“Absolutely Fabulous”), David Harewood (“Homeland) and music superstar Boy George. Rounding out the cast are Hayley Mills (“The Parent Trap”), Bill Paterson (“House of the Dragon”), Adil Ray (“Citizen Khan”) and Lawrence Chaney (“RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.” winner). Directed by British filmmaker Stephen Cookson (“Stanley a Man Of Variety”), the film is written by Alexis Zegerman (“Ronnie Gecko”).

The film follows Joan, who, when her husband dies, is shocked to discover he had invented an elixir which makes the drinker look young again. Sharing it with her two friends, the three women paint the town red but soon discover that they are no...

Chatting away to Sally Hawkins, as you do, in the fabled Abbey Road Studios in posh North London neighborhood of St. John’s Wood, she tells me ”I feel fine” when I inquire after her well-being.

Our feet are planted in the very spot where The Beatles recorded the track for “I Feel Fine,” a single that topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic back in 1964. I couldn’t tell whether Hawkins purposefully chose those words to chime with where we were stood.

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British author Fay Weldon, best known for “The Life and Loves of a She-Devil” and “The Cloning of Joanna May,” has died. She was 91.

Weldon’s agent tweeted a family statement on Wednesday. “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Fay Weldon (Cbe), author, essayist and playwright. She died peacefully this morning 4th January 2023.” A cause of death was not revealed.

Fay Weldon – Family Announcement.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Fay Weldon (Cbe), author, essayist and playwright. She died peacefully this morning 4th January 2023. pic.twitter.com/1nsp4qHlHv

— Georgina Capel Assoc (@GeorginaCapel) January 4, 2023

Weldon’s works were adapted numerous times for the screen. “The Life and Loves of a She-Devil” (1983), where a woman who loses her husband to a romance novelist goes to extreme lengths to make their lives a misery, was adapted both as a multiple BAFTA-winning BBC...

PBS Masterpiece is gearing up for a solid lineup of programming over the next year as premiere dates for Season 3 of All Creatures Great and Small and Seasons 2 and 3 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke are set. Set in the Yorkshire Dales, PBS’s charming fan-favorite All Creatures Great and Small brings viewers back to the idyllic landscape for another chapter early next year. Season 3 will officially premiere Sunday, January 8, 2023, on PBS Masterpiece and air new episodes each Sunday through February 19, 2023. All Creatures Great and Small (Credit: Courtesy of Masterpiece) Nicholas Ralph returns as James Herriot with new creatures and crises to tackle and wedding bells chime as animal ailments abound in the next chapter. Joining him are costars Samuel West, Callum Woodhouse, Ann Madeley, Rachel Shenton, and Patricia Hodge. And mystery series Miss Scarlet and the Duke returns earlier with Season 2 beginning Sunday, October 16 at 8/7c. The series featuring...

“Masterpiece,” the PBS staple behind past series such as “Downton Abbey,” has given a renewal to “Miss Scarlet and the Duke” and revealed the upcoming return date for popular drama “All Creatures Great and Small.” During the “Masterpiece” session at PBS’ second day of Television Critics Association virtual press tour panels, the franchise also revealed two new series: “Mrs. Churchill” and “Magpie Murders.”

“Miss Scarlet and the Duke,” which stars Kate Phillips as the first-ever female detective in Victorian London, will return for a third season on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at 8 p.m. Et on PBS. Season 2 of the show is set to premiere on Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. Et.

Alongside “Miss Scarlet and the Duke,” “Masterpiece” has announced that the third season of “All Creatures Great and Small” will air seven episodes beginning Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Based on the bestselling memoirs by veterinarian James Herriot and

starring an ensemble cast led by Nicholas Ralph,...

Dramatizing the lives of beloved writers is always problematic, because the act of writing itself is so inherently un-dramatic. Nonetheless, writer-director William Nunez’s “The Laureate” manages to eke . Well-acted, nicely crafted and a handsome period piece within modest means, this isn’t the most novel, memorable or intellectually deep enterprise of its type. But it will satisfy viewers looking for a slightly racier variation on “Downton Abbey” terrain. Gravitas Ventures is opening it on a couple dozen U.S. screens Jan. 21.

A framing device here is a notorious 1929 incident in which more than one participant in a domestic ménage leaped from a fourth-floor London window. After an ambiguous introduction of that event, as well as Graves’ serious Ptsd from WWI service, we rewind a bit earlier to the Oxfordshire home dubbed “World’s End” he shared with feminist painter-illustrator wife Nancy Nicholson (Laura Haddock) and their young daughter Catherine...

"If you invite a serpent into your home, perhaps you shouldn't be surprised if it bites you." Oooh! Gravitas has released an official trailer for an indie drama called The Laureate, from filmmaker William Nunez. This recently premiered at the Mallorca Film Festival this fall, and opens soon in the US starting in January. Set in the 20s, a married couple on the brink of disillusion allows a stranger to live with them in their idyllic cottage. Will this stranger push their fragile state over the edge? Seems like such a loaded question because of course something will happen and of course inviting someone new into your home will always cause some kind of chaos. The film stars Laura Haddock, Dianna Agron, Tom Hughes, Julian Glover, Derek Jacobi, Patricia Hodge, and Christien Anholt. It looks extra intense and also incredibly passionate, a story about how to reignite passion when the trauma of war extinguishes it.

Exclusive: Andy Palmer has signed on to direct When They Come For Me as his next film, after wrapping production on the comedy The Re-Education of Molly Singer, starring Britt Robertson, Nico Santos, Jaime Pressley and Holland Roden.

The thriller from Citizen Skull Productions tells the story of six trapped locals during a lightning storm at Stonehenge that creates an electrical dome, where survival means fighting off ancient souls trying to take over their bodies.

German actors Werner Daehn and Adrienne McQueen are attached to star in the pic, which will shoot next year in Europe. Patricia Beauchamp, Alix Reeves and Adrienne McQueen wrote the script, with Liz Fuller, Matt Prater, Michael Roesch and Mark Myers set to produce for Citizen Skull.

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Exclusive: Writer-director Matthew Fifer (Strand Releasing’s Cicada) has wrapped production on Treatment, a new LGBT-themed psychological horror film produced for Shudder,...

Apple TV Plus set Chris Miller and Phil Lord’s “The Afterparty” for a January 2022 debut and released a teaser for the upcoming murder mystery.

The show is set at a high school reunion, and each of the eight episodes retells the events of the night through a different character’s perspective — and therefore unique visual style.

“This is one of the most surprising, original and fun projects we’ve ever made,” said Lord and Miller. “Our goal was to tell a comedic whodunit story in a new and exciting way. By giving each episode its own unique style of storytelling, we were able to make what feels like eight distinctly different but interconnected films that highlight how everyone’s personal perspective and biases shape how they see the world.”

The show stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao, Ben Schwartz, Ike Barinholtz, Ilana Glazer, Jamie Demetriou and Dave Franco.

All Creatures Great And Small has found its new Mrs. Pumphrey following the death of Diana Rigg last September.

Miranda and A Very English Scandal actress Patricia Hodge will step into the role for Season 2 of Channel 5 and PBS Masterpiece’s period drama, adapted from bestselling author James Herriot’s cherished collection of stories about a young country vet in 1930s Yorkshire.

Produced by Playground, Season 2 is currently shooting in the UK with other new cast including Dorothy Atkinson (Call the Midwife) as Diana Brompton, and James

Fleet (The Vicar of Dibley) as Colonel Merrick. Returning to the series are Nicholas Ralph, Samuel West, Anna Madeley, Callum Woodhouse, Rachel Shenton, Matthew Lewis, Cleo Sylvestre, and Kriss Dosanjh.

Playground CEO Sir Colin Callender said: “We were deeply saddened by the passing of Dame Diana Rigg who will always be a treasured member of the All Creatures family. Mrs. Pumphrey and her overly indulged Pekingese,...

Peaky Blinders’ Helen McCrory is to play the British Prime Minister alongside Hugh Laurie in British drama Roadkill as PBS Masterpiece boards the four-part BBC series.

McCrory will be joined by Westworld’s Sidse Babett Knudsen and Dublin Murders’ Sarah Greene in the series, which is written by Collaterel’s David Hare and produced by National Treasure producer The Forge.

The cast is rounded out by Saskia Reeves (The Child in Time), Patricia Hodge (A Very English Scandal), Ophelia Lovibond (Hooten & the Lady), Iain De Caestecker (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D), Katie Leung (Chimerica), Olivia Vinall (The Woman in White), Pippa Bennett-Warner (Harlots) Shalom Brune-Franklin (Our Girl), Pip Torrens (Preacher), Millie Brady (The Last Kingdom) and Danny Ashok (Deep Water).

The thriller is about self-made, forceful and charismatic politician Peter Laurence (Laurie). Peter’s public and private life seems to be falling apart – or rather is...