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Thomas Kretschmann wird noch in diesem Jahr für den SciFi-Thriller „Eyes in the Trees“, eine Verfilmung von H.G. Wells‘ Roman „Die Insel des Dr. Moreau“, u.a. zusammen mit Anthony Hopkins und Jonathan Rhys-Meyers in Thailand vor der Kamera stehen.

Thomas Kretschmann, hier bei der Deutschlandpremiere von „Indiana Jones und das Rad des Schicksals“, wird noch in diesem Jahr mit Anthony Hopkins vor der Kamera stehen (Credit: Imago / Metodi Popow)

Neben dem zweifachen Oscargewinner Anthony Hopkins, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Ashley Greene und Praya Lundberg übernimmt auch Thomas Kretschmann eine Rolle in dem SciFi-Thriller „Eyes in the Trees“, der noch in diesem Jahr in Thailand gedreht wird.

Wie das US-Branchenblatt „Variety” berichtet, wird Timothy Woodward Jr. die Verfilmung von H.G. Wells‘ Roman „Die Insel des Dr. Moreau“ nach einem Drehbuch von B. Harrison Smith, Mike Manning und Dominic Burns inszenieren.

Als Produzenten sind neben Manning Daemon Hillin, Simon Williams und Artisha Mann-Cooper an Bord.

Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Ashley Greene, Thomas Kretschmann and Praya Lundberg have joined the cast of Anthony Hopkins starrer “Eyes in the Trees.” Palisades Park Pictures is launching worldwide sales on the sci-fi thriller ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival.

The film, a modern reimagining of H.G. Wells’ novel “The Island of Doctor Moreau,” stars two-time Academy Award winner Hopkins. The cast also includes Golden Globe winner Rhys Meyers, Greene, Kretschmann and Lundberg.

“Eyes in the Trees” follows “a video journalist and his film crew who embark on a journey into an isolated forest, only to find their excursion turned into a fight for survival for not just themselves, but the entire human race. Vince Henway (Meyers) and his former protégé-turned-ex Channing Arneau (Greene) lead their crew into the heart of Monkey Ko off the coast of Thailand. Also known as ‘The Island of Death’ to the locals, the island...

Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Thomas Kretschmann, Ashley Greene and Praya Lundberg have joined Anthony Hopkins on the sci-fi thriller and H. G. Wells reimagining Eyes In The Trees. Palisades Park Pictures is launching worldwide sales heading into Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Timothy Woodward Jr. will direct from a screenplay by B. Harrison Smith, Mike Manning, and Dominic Burns inspired by Wells’s The Island Of Doctor Moreau.

The story follows a video journalist (Meyers), his former protegeé (Greene) and a film crew who trek into an isolated forest in Thailand on an island known to locals as “The island of...

Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Match Point), Ashley Greene (The Twilight Saga), Thomas Kretschmann (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny) and Praya Lundberg (The White Lotus) have signed on to star alongside Anthony Hopkins in Eyes in the Trees, a sci-fi thriller serving as a modern reimagining of H.G. Wells’ The Island of Doctor Moreau, on which we were first to report.

Ashland Hill has also come aboard to finance alongside Bgg Capital, with Palisades Park Pictures launching worldwide sales ahead of the Toronto Film Festival. The film is set to enter production in Thailand later this year.

Eyes in the Trees follows a video journalist and his film crew as they embark on a journey into an isolated forest, only to find their excursion turned into a fight for survival for not just themselves, but the entire human race. Vince Henway (Meyers) and...

Jonathan Rhys Meyers from The Tudors and Match Point has been cast in the sci-fi thriller It’s Okay Go Back To Sleep, which Scatena & Rosner Films (S&r) has acquired for sales here in Cannes.

Currently in production in the UK, the film follows a scientist working on a device to heal paralysed people who is tormented by his own sleep paralysis as boundaries blur between what is real and imagined.

Edmund Kingsley, Poppy Drayton, Oliver Trevena, Henning Baum, and Pippa Bennett-Warner round out the key cast. Brian Klemesrud directs from his screenplay.

Sasha Yelaun, Dominic Burns, Mark Schimmel...

Exclusive: Saban Films has taken worldwide rights to action-thriller Hellfire, starring Stephen Lang, Harvey Keitel and Dolph Lundgren here at the European Film Market.

The title, which is directed by Isaac Florentine and written by Richard Lowry, follows a drifter (Lang) with a mysterious past who arrives in a small town and finds the residents in the grip of a ruthless crime boss and realizes he has to help them.

Currently in post-production, Hellfire is produced by Sasha Yelaun, Robert Paschall Jr, Daniel Lief, and Johnny Remo. It’s executive produced by Dominic Burns, Rob Simmons, Ante Novakovic, Jeff Miller, Ronnie D. Lee, Sterling Griffin, Adam Sigal, B.I. Rosen, Frederic Demey, Grant Palmer, Krystyna Swiecka, Cecil Chambers, Seth Sklar, Keli Price, Jenny Shakeshaft, Brian Katz, Thomas Zambeck, Matthew Ianniello Jr, Mehrdad Moayedi, Chad Oliver and Ryan Hicks.

The deal was negotiated by Shanan Becker for Saban Films and Sasha Yelaun.

Christopher Lloyd has joined the cast of the darkly comic feature ‘Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose.’

Currently, in production in Leeds, UK Lloyd joins Simon Pegg who plays Dr Nandor Fodor, a real-life, famed Hungarian-American psychoanalyst, author, journalist and “parapsychologist” who was a leading authority on poltergeists, hauntings and other paranormal phenomena and in the 1930s advanced the theory that such hauntings could be the result of past unresolved mental tensions.

Christopher Lloyd joins Simon Pegg on cast of ‘Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose’ of Dr. Price, an esteemed psychic researcher and author who is also investigating the mysterious talking mongoose named Gef. Minnie Driver also plays Nandor’s assistant Anne as they embark on the journey together.

Also in news – Richard E. Grant joins live-action drama series ‘Nautilus’

The film is based on a true story of Fodor’s pursuit of ‘Gef,’ an allegedly talking mongoose that...

American acting icon Christopher Lloyd is set to join Simon Pegg and Minnie Driver in the cast of a dark comedy called “Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose,” TheWrap can reveal exclusively.

“Nandor” comes from writer and director Adam Sigal (“Chariot”) and is filming now in Leeds in the United Kingdom, with Lloyd due to arrive on set later this week.

The film stars Pegg as Dr. Nandor Fodor, a real-life, famed Hungarian-American psychoanalyst, author, journalist and “parapsychologist” who was a leading authority on poltergeists, hauntings and other paranormal phenomena and in the 1930s advanced the theory that such hauntings could be the result of past unresolved mental tensions. The film is based on a true story of Fodor’s pursuit of “Gef,” an allegedly talking mongoose that inhabited the home of a family on the Isle of Man and attracted many ghost hunters, as well as the British tabloids,...

Exclusive: Simon Pegg (Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Part One) and Minnie Driver (Rosaline) have signed on to star in Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose, a dark comedy from writer-director Adam Sigal (Chariot), which has entered production in Leeds.

The film based on true events will follow Nandor Fodor (Pegg)—the Hungarian-American psychoanalyst, known as the father of parapsychology—on his search to discover the real Talking Mongoose, “Gef.” Driver will play Fodor’s assistant Anne, who journeys with him into uncharted territory, with Tim Downie (Good Omens), Ruth Connell (Supernatural), Paul Kaye (Game of Thrones), Gary Beadle (In the Heart of the Sea) and Drew Moerlin (V/H/S) rounding out the cast.

Sasha Yelaun and Dominic Burns are producing alongside Karl Hall and Matt Willians for Future Artists Entertainment. The fan-owned entertainment company Legion M, Tip-Top Productions, Chelsea Newell, James Di Giacomo, Danny Bohnen, Rob McGillivray and Ben Stranahan...

Stars: Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Teri Hatcher, Vinnie Jones, Danny Trejo, Gina Carano, Jaime Camil, Mickey Gooch Jr., Stan Lee, Brian O’Halloran, Esther Anderson, Blake Harrison, Matt Willis | Written by Dominic Burns, Chris Anastasi | Directed by Jason Mewes

[Note: With the film hitting digital outlets next week, here’s a reposting of our review on Madness in the Methos, from the films UK debut at Frightfest last year]

Playing an alternative version of his persona, and tired of Hollywood’s perception of him, Mewes embarks on a quest to reinvent himself as a serious actor. Upon advice from his best friend Kevin Smith, he tracks down a secret book outlining all the mysteries of the Method Acting process with disastrous consequences.

Whilst Madness in the Method may feature Jason Mewes playing an alternate version of his own persona, it doesn’t stop Mewes’ film from being something of a retrospective on his real-life career And life; perfectly blending truth and fiction, life and movie, in a way that makes this film akin to the likes of JFK, American Animals and...

Produced by Autumnwood Media and written by Chris Anastasi and Dominic Burns, Madness In The Method stars Jason Mewes (Mallrats), Vinnie Jones (Snatch), Gina Carano (Haywire), Jaime Camil (“Jane the Virgin”), Kevin Smith (Clerks), Danny Trejo (Machete), Stan Lee (in his last onscreen role), Teri Hatcher (Tomorrow Never Dies), Brian O’Halloran (Mallrats), and Dean Cain (God’s Not Dead).

In the film, Mewes, tired of Hollywood’s perception of him, embarks on a quest to reinvent himself as a serious actor. Upon advice from best friend Kevin Smith, Mewes tracks down a highly secretive method-acting book – with disastrous consequences. Joining the star-studded ensemble are David Dastmalchian (Ant-Man), Mickey Gooch, Jr. (How to Be Single), Blake Harrison (The Inbetweeners), Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), and Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club).

Best known as the vocal half of the on-screen comedic duo, Jay and Silent Bob, Mewes has reprised his role as the celebrated character,...

Stars: Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Teri Hatcher, Vinnie Jones, Danny Trejo, Gina Carano, Jaime Camil, Mickey Gooch Jr., Stan Lee, Brian O’Halloran, Esther Anderson, Blake Harrison, Matt Willis | Written by Dominic Burns, Chris Anastasi | Directed by Jason Mewes

Playing an alternative version of his persona, and tired of Hollywood’s perception of him, Mewes embarks on a quest to reinvent himself as a serious actor. Upon advice from his best friend Kevin Smith, he tracks down a secret book outlining all the mysteries of the Method Acting process with disastrous consequences.

Whilst Madness in the Method may feature Jason Mewes playing an alternate version of his own persona, it doesn’t stop Mewes’ film from being something of a retrospective on his real-life career And life; perfectly blending truth and fiction, life and movie, in a way that makes this film akin to the likes of JFK, American Animals...

Los Angeles and New York // July 12, 2019 – Cinedigm has announced it will release Jason Mewes’ meta comedy Madness In The Method in select theaters and on demand beginning August 2, 2019, with a DVD and Blu-ray release planned for fall. Fans attending San Diego Comic Con can get a sneak peek at the film on July 18 at the Tcl Chinese Theatre at Theatre Box, with Jason Mewes in attendance for a Q&a.

Produced by Autumnwood Media and written by Chris Anastasi and Dominic Burns, the film stars Mewes (Mallrats), Vinnie Jones (Snatch), Gina Carano (Haywire), Jaime Camil (Jane the Virgin), Kevin Smith (Clerks), Danny Trejo (Machete), Stan Lee (in his last onscreen role), Teri Hatcher (Tomorrow Never Dies), Brian O’Halloran (Mallrats), and Dean Cain (God’s Not Dead).

In the film, Mewes, tired of Hollywood’s perception of him, embarks on a quest to reinvent himself as a serious actor. Upon...

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Jason Mewes stars as himself in feature directorial debut Madness in the Method, depicting his struggle to be taken seriously in Hollywood.

Madness in the Method brandishes a title that, in reversing a famous idiom, reveals the 180 turn of its star and director, Jason Mewes, who’s using the film as a statement to prove to audiences that he’s more than just a snoochie-boochie-smoking loiterer of convenience stores and malls.

Indeed, the film shows Mewes expanding his (perceived as limited) performance boundaries by – ironically enough – playing, well, himself in the meta-minded character study, putting aside his oft-fielded character in Kevin Smith’s View Askewverse as Jay. However, that’s not to say that he’ll be without his repertory onscreen companion, since Smith will very much be a part of the film, joined by an intriguing array of supporting cast members, most notably the immortal Stan Lee...

Mma champion-turned-actress Gina Carano is wrapping up shooting Madness in the Method, the directorial debut of Jay and Silent Bob actor Jason Mewes.

Described as a “meta movie,” the story is a dark comedy that tells of an actor named Jason Mewes attempting to reinvent himself in Hollywood.

Mewes is starring as himself and co-wrote the script with Christ Anastasi and Dominic Burns. Mewes is also producing with Burns and Rob Weston.

Carano is playing Mewes’ wife in a role that should showcase another side to the actress, who established herself as an action star with movies such as Haywire,...

We all love a good Downton one-liner - but now there's no need to imitate the Dowager Countess's witty remarks.

A new app of Downtonisms has launched on iOS and Android, offering over 160 quotes from 12 of the show's characters.

Everything from the countess saying, "Vulgarity is no substitute for wit" to Lady Mary's "I should hate to be predictable" can be heard on the soundboard app.

Fans can also test themselves with a quiz to match quotes with the characters.

"The nation's love affair with Downton Abbey shows no sign of stopping, so we wanted to find a fun way for fans to interact with the show beyond the TV set in their living room," said NBCUniversal's Dominic Burns.

"One of the beautiful things about Downton Abbey is the way comedic one-liners cut though the often tense drama with sharp wit and wonderful irreverence. Now fans of the show can...

Exclusive: Parkland Pictures records deals with Entertainment One (eOne) for UK & North America and Zylo for France on WWII action film [pictured].

Parkland Pictures has recorded deals on Allies.

Rights for Dominic Burns’ WWII action film have gone to Entertainment One (eOne) for UK & North America and Zylo for France.

Joel Kennedy and Dan Fisher negotiated the deal for eOne with John Cairns and Pierre-Louis Manes-Murphy for Parkland Pictures and Andy Thompson for Summerwood Media.

Set in 1944 and inspired by true events, Allies follows British commandos led by a Us captain on a mission behind enemy lines that could shorten the war.

Julian Overden, Chris Reilly, Edmund Kingsley and Matt Willis star in the film, produced by Thompson and written by Jeremy Sheldon.

Burns commented: “Couldn’t be happier to be working with the distributor of some of my favourite films; eOne is an incredibly exciting company, I’m immensely proud of Allies and I couldn’t imagine...

Jason Mewes in a zombie flick?! Yep, that's the in-a-nutshell premise of Devil's Tower, which has just been scooped up for distribution in various territories. Put down that joint and read on for full details!

Per Screen Daily, Monster Pictures has acquired UK and Australian rights to the film, which is the debut feature of Owen Tooth. Canadian and North American rights were picked up by Uncork'd Entertainment.

In Devil's Tower, Jason Mewes plays Sid, whose friend goes missing. He and new girl Sarah investigate the disappearance in their tower block, and uncover the secret of a vengeful ghost possessing a horde of zombies. They must fight for their lives - and their souls.

Roxanne Pallett, Frances Ruffelle, Jessica-Jane Stafford and Emma Buckley also star.

Dominic Burns produced under his company Hawthorn Productions, along with Templeheart Media.

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Horror [pictured], starring Jason Mewes, has also sold to North America.

Monster Pictures has acquired UK and Australian rights to Devil’s Tower.

Owen Tooth’s debut feature stars Jason Mewes and was shot in the UK. Dominic Burns produced under his company Hawthorn Productions, along with Templeheart Media.

Uncork’d Entertainment has also picked up North American/Canadian rights to the horror.

The producers are optimistic on further deals before the market closes.

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Lead by John Cairns London-based Parkland Pictures was formed in 2006 to compliment Parkland Films, and distribute the company's own films and to also rights to other films. Now fully developed into an International Sales Agency Parkland Pictures participates in the most important film markets in the industry. This year they are present at Afm with two new titles.

Allies 

Director: Dominic Burns

Cast: Julian Ovenden, Chris Reilly, Werner Daehn, Edmund Kingsley, Matt Willis, Frank Leboeuf

August 1944. A team of British soldiers led by a Us Captain are dropped behind enemy lines in France on a mission that could shorten the war. As nothing goes according to plan, commando Sgt Harry McBain and Cpt Gabriel Jackson know they must put aside personal animosity if the mission is to succeed. Inspired by true events, Allies tells the story of friendship and survival.

Hollow

Director: Michael Axelgaard

Cast : Emma Plumtree, Jessica Ellerby, Matt Stokoe, Sam Stockman

These are the facts which can be gathered from the home video footage discovered where the bodies were found. School Friend Emma, James, Scott and Lynne drive out to a cottage in remote East Anglia. They are happy, enjoying each others company and the lonely beauty of their surroundings. But soon, they uncover a macabre local legend. Fascinated, they delve into a dark and violent history, which leads them to an ancient hollow tree by ruined monastery.

Here's the thing... if Jean-Claude Van Damme is in a movie, even if it's only for a brief moment, then there is a very good chance that either something or someone is gonna suffer a stiff foot to the old noggin. Alien Uprising follows suit.

The film, directed by Dominic Burns, stars Bianca Bree (Van Damme’s daughter), Sean Brosnan, and Simon Phillips. Look for it in select theatres and on VOD now.

Synopsis

A group of friends awake one morning to find all electricity and power shut off and an immense alien aircraft hovering in the air above their heads. Suddenly this regular group of friends is battling to survive as the entire human race is threatened by the alien army hovering ominously above.

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Phase 4 Films has sent along some new Alien Uprising clips. The sci-fi release open on , and includes Bianca Bree, Sean Brosnan, Simon Philips, Maya Grant, Jazz Lintot & Jean-Claude Van Damme. A group of friends awake one morning to find all electricity and power shut off, and an immense alien aircraft hovering in the air above their heads. Suddenly this regular group of friends is battling to survive, as the entire human race is threatened by the alien army hovering ominously above. Dominic Burns directs and writes the film.

Jean-Claude Van Damme takes on an extraterrestrial menace in Alien Uprising.  The film is opening in select theaters and hitting VOD today and we have an exclusve clip to share with you after the jump.

Directed by Dominic Burns, the film concerns a group of friends who awake one morning to find all electricity and power shut off and an immense alien aircraft hovering in the air above their heads. Suddenly this regular group of friends is battling to survive as the entire human race is threatened by the alien army hovering ominously above.

Van Damme's daughter, Bianca Bree, also stars alongside Sean Brosnan and Sean Phillips.

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On tap right now is an exclusive clip from the new alien invasion flick Alien Uprising (formerly UFO), starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, courtesy of Phase 4 Films. Dig it!

The film, directed by Dominic Burns, stars Bianca Bree (Van Damme’s daughter), Sean Brosnan, and Simon Phillips. Look for it in select theatres and on VOD June 21st.

Synopsis

A group of friends awake one morning to find all electricity and power shut off and an immense alien aircraft hovering in the air above their heads. Suddenly this regular group of friends is battling to survive as the entire human race is threatened by the alien army hovering ominously above.

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If writer/director Dominic Burns’ “Alien Uprising” sounds familiar, then it’s probably because you heard about the flick when it was called “UFO.” Since that sort of title doesn’t really fly in the North American market — plus it knocks you to the back of the Netflix and Redbox — the film is now known as “Alien Uprising.” Thankfully, it retains the cameo from Jean-Claude Van Damme, which is the only reason it’s getting covered here today. Sorry, everyone else. A synopsis, if you so desire: A group of friends awake one morning to find all electricity and power shut off, and an immense alien aircraft hovering in the air above their heads. Suddenly this regular group of friends is battling to survive, as the entire human race is threatened by the alien army hovering ominously above. In addition to Jean-Claude Van Damme, “Alien Uprising” features Bianca Bree, Sean Brosnan,...

A one-sheet has finally arrived for the new alien invasion flick Alien Uprising (formerly UFO), starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, courtesy of Phase 4 Films, and we have it for you right here.

The film, directed by Dominic Burns, stars Bianca Bree (Van Damme’s daughter), Sean Brosnan, and Simon Phillips. Look for it in select theatres and on VOD June 21st.

Synopsis

A group of friends awake one morning to find all electricity and power shut off and an immense alien aircraft hovering in the air above their heads. Suddenly this regular group of friends is battling to survive as the entire human race is threatened by the alien army hovering ominously above.

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The “Muscles from Brussels” is back!

Check out the new poster from Alien Uprising. The upcoming thriller starring Bianca Bree, Sean Brosnan, Simon Phillips & Jean-Claude Van Damme opens in select theaters & on VOD this Friday, June 21st.

In writer/director Dominic Burns’ thriller, a group of friends awake one morning to find all electricity and power shut off, and an immense alien aircraft hovering in the air above their heads. Suddenly this regular group of friends is battling to survive, as the entire human race is threatened by the alien army hovering ominously above.

Check out the first poster for Phase 4 Films' Alien Uprising sci-fi thriller, starring Bianca Bree, Sean Brosnan, Simon Philips, Maya Grant, Jazz Lintot and Jean-Claude Van Damme. The Dominic Burns film opens in select theaters and on VOD on June 21st. In Alien Uprising, a group of friends awake one morning to find all electricity and power shut off, and an immense alien aircraft hovering in the air above their heads. Suddenly...

A trailer and new stills have arrived for the new alien invasion flick Alien Uprising (formerly UFO) starring Jean-Claude Van Damme courtesy of Phase 4 Films, and we have it all for you right here.

The film, directed by Dominic Burns, stars Bianca Bree (Van Damme’s daughter), Sean Brosnan, and Simon Phillips. Look for it in select theatres and on VOD June 21st.

Synopsis

A group of friends awake one morning to find all electricity and power shut off and an immense alien aircraft hovering in the air above their heads. Suddenly this regular group of friends is battling to survive as the entire human race is threatened by the alien army hovering ominously above.

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Damn aliens are itching for a split-kick in the face! Of course this isn’t Really a Jean-Claude Van Damme movie. As far as I know, he only has a cameo in this thing (not that I’ve seen it or anything, but he does only appear way at the end of the trailer, and if he has a bigger role, you’d think they would show him more often). Dominic Burns’ “Alien Uprising” was formerly called “U.F.O.”, but I guess “Alien Uprising” sounds more “alien” and “uprising”-ish. Here’s the latest trailer for the film sporting the new moniker. A group of friends awake one morning to find all electricity and power shut off, and an immense alien aircraft hovering in the air above their heads. Suddenly this regular group of friends is battling to survive, as the entire human race is threatened by the alien army hovering ominously above.

Check out the trailer and images for Phase 4 Films' Alien Uprising, starring Bianca Bree, Sean Brosnan, Simon Philips, Maya Grant and Jean-Claude Van Damme, yes Van Damme as you'll see right at the end of the video. In the Dominic Burns film which opens June 21st, a group of friends awake one morning to find all electricity and power shut off, and an immense alien aircraft hovering in the air above their heads. Suddenly this regular group of friends is battling to survive, as the entire human race is threatened by the alien army hovering ominously above.

We have been following the production of Simon Phillips and Paul Tanter’s latest film over in La for a few weeks now and as production wraps on The Last Scout we’re very pleased to be able to bring you the first look at the film’s teaser poster.

Fresh from the success of the second in his White Collar Hooligan series Tanter and director Simon Phillips, along with their regular team of collaborators, have turned their focus to the outward urge. As with Dominic Burns’ UFO and post-apocalyptic thriller The Last Seven the continuing journey away from the dangerous gangland of the East End seems to be picking up pace and we’re likely to see other genres come under their focus.

All we know of The Last Scout is what the press notes have as a brief synopsis,

The film is a futuristic story of a crew...

If you read our review of Dominic Burns - British, Alien Invasion thriller - U.F.O last week, but weren’t fully swayed you one way or the other, then the newly released UK trailer for the film might just tip that decision as to whether or not it worth a watch. Its out December 24th on DVD, Blu-Ray, Download & On-Demand...

If you read our review of Dominic Burns - British, Alien Invasion thriller - U.F.O last week, but weren’t fully swayed you one way or the other, then the newly released UK trailer for the film might just tip that decision as to whether or not it worth a watch. Its out December 24th on DVD, Blu-Ray, Download & On-Demand...

The science fiction genre has become almost synonymous with big, Hollywood blockbuster productions, as we rarely see independent British directors attempt such a particular brand of filmmaking. However, Dominic Burns – who brought us How to Stop Being a Loser – ambitiously returns with U.F.O., a film about, you guessed it, a big bloody U.F.O.

We follow the lives of five ordinary people living in Derby who awake one morning to find all electricity and power shut off, and an immense alien aircraft hovering in the air above their heads. Amongst those searching for answers are the hot-headed Michael (Sean Brosnan), his new love interest Carrie (Bianca Bree), and friends Robin (Simon Phillips), Dana (Maya Grant) and Vincent (Jazz Lintott). Suddenly this regular group of friends are battling to survive, as the entire human race is put at threat by the alien army hovering pensively above…

Despite what the title – and poster – may have you believe,...

Director: Dominic Burns. Review: Adam Wing. From Hard Target to Street Fighter, Kickboxer to Kung Fu Panda, Legionnaire to Timecop and Bloodsport to The Expendables, Jean-Claude Van Damme’s movie career continues to baffle, bewilder and delight in equal measures. Well perhaps not equal measures but you get the point. That trend is set to continue this month with the release of Dominic Burns’ sci-fi thriller U.F.O. With the occasional high and plenty of lows to his name, the Muscles from Brussels seemed to have rediscovered himself with star turns in 2008’s Jcvd, the Coors Light advertising campaign and Stallone’s 80’s action throwback. Proving himself quite the comeback kid, the world rejoiced as Van Damme returned to form with a dazzling spin kick. Just the one spin kick mind, let’s not get carried away here. Having said that, it’s worked for almost thirty years now so why change things?...

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (12A)

(Peter Jackson, 2012, Us) Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Andy Serkis. 169 mins

So the three-movie idea is more likely down to financial demands than creative ones, and the now-notorious higher frame rate reduces cinematic spectacle to pin-sharp TV movie, but this is terrifically wrought escapism. Freeman is the perfect lead, too. But what could have, should have been a masterpiece ends up a fantasy epic with too much epic and not enough fantasy.

Smashed (15)

(James Ponsoldt, 2012, Us) Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul. 81 mins

Winstead shows impressive range as a young alcoholic teacher trying to get back on track. The familiar subject feels fresh applied to a new demographic.

U.F.O. hits our UK cinema screens today, and to mark the release of this ambitious British sci-fi, we caught up with director Dominic Burns, and star performer Bianca Bree.

U.F.O. follows the adventure of five friends, who awake one morning to find there is no power or electricity, and a big alien aircraft hovering above their heads. As tensions grow, it soon becomes a case of survival of the fittest, as the human race is seemingly at threat thanks to their new visitors.

Bree – daughter of Belgian action hero Jean-Claude Van Damme – stars alongside Sean Brosnan – (son of Pierce) and she discusses with us what it was like working alongside her father, and in particular her dramatic fighting scene with him.

Meanwhile, Burns – who directed the comedy How to Stop Being a Loser – is becoming something of a jack of all trades, but admits his future lies predominantly in action thrillers.

UFO will be hitting the big screen on our shores next Friday, 14th December, with Dominic Burns (Airborne, How to Stop Being a Loser) returning behind the camera for his fourth feature.

We had an exclusive look at the first trailer back in October, showing that the independent film industry in Britain is still brimming with potential. And with its release just over a week away, the latest poster has been released online, giving us another look at the epic scale of this sci-fi.

“It started with a blackout, all power and communications down. Hours later city sized UFO’s invade the world’s skies. Then the war began… Five friends attempt to navigate their way to survival amidst deteriorating chaos as the world descends into terror and anarchy during an alien invasion and interstellar war.”

Biana Bree, Sean Brosnan, and Simon Phillips lead the cast, with renowned action legend...

Title: Airborne Directed by: Dominic Burns Starring: Simon Phillips, Craig Conway, Gemma Atkinson and Mark Hamill Running time: 78 minutes, Unrated Special Features: None A near empty flight from England to New York during a storm. Passengers start disappearing. Is it a terrorist plot or is it all orchestrated by something supernatural? Spoiler Alert. The film implies that some old guy with two thugs is doing something shady overseas. The last-minute replacement steward could possibly be a terrorist. There’s a mysterious doctor guy who’s kind of intense and creepy towards the young nubile traveler. There’s a fat overly chatty dude that could have some ulterior motive and lastly there’s the [ Read More ]

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Simon Phillips is a busy, busy guy. Having regularly collaborated with director and often-times producing partner Dominic Burns on a number of features, he recently stretched his legs a little more with his directorial debut, GBH (you can read our review here). No sooner was that released than we’ve been treated to the exclusive trailer for UFO, which sees Simon back on acting and producing duties, while Dominic steps once again behind the camera.

We were able to catch up with Simon this week, to chat about GBH and how these various projects of his are coming along.

HeyUGuys: When we last spoke it was for the release of How To Stop Being A Loser, since when you have directed GBH, released White Collar Hooligan and now wrapped on UFO. Your days must be pretty full?

Simon Phillips: Yes – but it’s good to be busy. I meet...

UFO Trailer. Dominic Burns‘ U.F.O. (2013) movie trailer stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bianca Bree, Sean Brosnan, Peter Barrett, and Julian Glover. U.F.O.‘s plot synopsis: “It started with a blackout, all power and communications down. Hours later city sized UFO’s invade the world’s skies. Then the war began… Five friends attempt to navigate their way to [...]

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The international trailer for a film called UFO has unleashed its low budget fury on the web, featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme doing what he does best – killing things. Check it out below:

Synopsis:

It started with a blackout, all power and communications down. Hours later city sized UFOs invade the world’s skies. Then the war began…

Five friends attempt to navigate their way to survival amidst deteriorating chaos as the world descends into terror and anarchy during an alien invasion and interstellar war.

Airborne’s Dominic Burns directed the indie sci-fi flick that also stars Bianca Bree, Sean Brosnan, Simon Phillips, Julian Glover and Sean Pertwe.

This story line has been overused, and I don’t think that Van Damme is enough to interest me. Would this be a film you want to see when it hits theaters next year?

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Dominic Burns’s “U.F.O.” stars Jean-Claude Van Damme and his daughter, Bianca Bree. But mostly it stars Bianca Bree, with Jean-Claude Van Damme kinda showing up towards the end of the trailer with a shotgun. Judging by the limited footage of the Claudester in this two-minute spot for “U.F.O.”, I’m guessing Jcvd has a cameo. Or an extended cameo. One of those. The film itself, a British import, doesn’t look too bad if you don’t mind alien invasion flicks without a $100 million dollar Hollywood budget. Check out a poster and trailer for the film below when you get the chance. It started with a blackout, all power and communications down. Hours later city sized UFO’s invade the world’s skies. Then the war began… Five friends attempt to navigate their way to survival amidst deteriorating chaos as the world descends into terror and anarchy during an alien invasion and interstellar war.

The international trailer for a film called UFO has unleashed its low budget fury on the interwebs. Airborne's Dominic Burns directed the indie sci-fi flick that stars Bianca Bree, Sean Brosnan, Simon Phillips, Julian Glover, Sean Pertwee and Jean-Claude Van Damme. 

Synopsis:

It started with a blackout, all power and communications down. Hours later city sized UFOs invade the world's skies. Then the war began...

Five friends attempt to navigate their way to survival amidst deteriorating chaos as the world descends into terror and anarchy during an alien invasion and interstellar war.

This story line has been overused, and I don't think that Van Damme is enough to interest me. Do you think this looks like a film you want to see when it hits theaters next year?

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What if Skyline was British, didn’t take place in a big city apartment complex, and at some point Jean-Claude Van Damme shows up with a shotgun? That’s kind of the impression I got from the trailer for UFO.

Synopsis:

It started with a blackout, all power and communications down. Hours later city sized UFOs invade the world's skies. Then the war began...

Five friends attempt to navigate their way to survival amidst deteriorating chaos as the world descends into terror and anarchy during an alien invasion and interstellar war.

That’s the plot to Airborne director Dominic Burns’ upcoming low budget British alien invasion flick UFO. The movie has garnered a bit more press than it probably would have thanks to the casting of Jean-Claude Van Damme, albeit in a small role. Getting him involved probably wasn’t too hard considering the film’s star is Van Damme’s adult daughter,...

The question has been answered – we are not alone! Good, now I can finally continue my life! Thanks U.F.O.! Now, in case you’re still wondering what the hell Jean Claude Van Damme is doing on this image, I will give you the answer to that question – he’s fighting against the Aliens in Dominic Burns‘ new sci-fi movie! Today we have a completely new poster and a pretty cool international trailer to share with you, but please guys – try to remain calm!

Well, the truth is that Van Damme is not an important part of the U.F.O. story. He actually stars as a retired military adviser in the movie. But, hey, when your daughter stars as the lead – you have to support her, right?

So, in case you still know nothing about Van Damme’s little girl, we’re here to present you Bianca Bree, who plays a lead role in the movie!

Here’s your first look at footage from brand new British independent movie UFO as we debut the very first trailer to the world!

UFO stars Bianca Bree in her first major film role alongside Sean Brosnan, Julian Glover, Simon Phillips, Sean Pertwee, Andrew Shim, Jazz Lintott, Peter Barratt, Forbes Kb and Maya Grant. There’s also a chap who appears towards the end of the trailer that you may have heard of with the name Jean Claude Van Damme!

As well as the trailer, we’ve also got another new poster for you to join the one we put up over a year ago, both of which I absolutely love! The scale of the film looks epic and I can’t wait to see it in it’s finished form.

Dominic Burns takes the helm as director in the movie which we hope is set to hit cinema screens...

Bloody hell, I knew it was a mistake to watch a film starring Mark Hamill neither playing Luke Skywalker nor voicing The Joker.

I’m always one to give Video On Demand (VOD) films their fair shot, as sometimes it’s just a matter of lesser known foreign films or surprise independent hits getting proper distribution, but then again there are some films that are just so bad they don’t deserve a theatrical release in the slightest.

Airborne is one of those films, being a rancid airplane thriller which flaunts itself as a brutal horror watch. Unless just the sight of flying sends you into a tizzy, Dominic Burns’ empty thriller will leave you scrambling for a parachute and a quick access escape, jumping to safety while avoiding the entire monotonous flight. Even if there isn’t a parachute, jumping still is probably the better option, sadly.

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Dominic Burns's Airborne starts out as a film that appears to be making the most out of the basic formula of films set aboard airplanes. Air traffic controller Malcolm (played by Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill), sends one last plane off into the night as he London skies grow ominous and stormy. The plane is not full and understaffed, but populated by characters that include a British gangster and his two bodyguards, a heartbroken alcoholic, a mysterious flight attendant who may be a terrorist, and a pair of soldiers with violent pasts, and a create containing an ancient vase that is about to be sold at auction for millions.

Airplanes might be, statistically, one of the safest ways to travel, but they’re also quintessentially good settings for a thriller. Characters are suspended thousands of feet above the ground, often over the ocean, for hours at a time, with no means of escape.