Shanghai Film Week comes to Liverpool, celebrating twin status between the cities, 14th–17th October 2019

To coincide with the Liverpool-Shanghai 20th Sister Cities Anniversary Celebration, recognising the twin status between Liverpool and Shanghai, Shanghai Film Week is proud to announce its first film festival event.

Shanghai in partnership with Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Hope University and the UK-China Film Collaboration Project funded by the AHRC, is hosting a unique film week in Liverpool between 14 - 17 October. Specially curated by the Shanghai Art Film Federation, part of the Shanghai Film Distribution and Exhibition Association, audiences in Liverpool will experience four critically acclaimed Chinese-language films which represent different aspects of life in contemporary Chinese society.

Jin Hui, Secretary-General, Shanghai Film Distribution and Exhibition Association said, “I very much look forward to presenting four Shanghai produced films to the audience in Liverpool this fall. Shanghai is the birthplace of Chinese cinema, apart from our historical film and cinema culture, we have also produced many high-quality films (both commercial and arthouse) in recent years. The development of Shanghai’s film industry is exciting and film enthusiasts from around the world will certainly want to pay attention.”

Deputy Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Gary Millar, who was instrumental in bringing this event to Liverpool, said: “Liverpool is honoured to host the first Shanghai Film Week, celebrating the rich history, talent and culture steeped in Chinese film and cinema. We are a city that has always championed the arts and creativity. With the much appreciated support of the Liverpool China Partnership, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool Screen School and LJMU, we’re looking forward to a busy week of showcasing the very best in contemporary Chinese film culture."

The four film screenings will take place at two different venues in the city, Liverpool Hope University and Everyman Cinema.

A formal reception will launch the festival on 14th October and there will be a series of campus activities organised at Liverpool Hope University on 15th October.

Screenings:

Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang (2016) | Dir: Kevin Macdonald
15th October, 11.00
Venue: The Capstone Theatre, Creative Campus, Liverpool Hope University (free screening)

From OSCAR and BAFTA winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald (Whitney, The Last King of Scotland), this acclaimed documentary traces the rise of contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang from his childhood in Mao’s China to global art world superstar, and a lifelong obsession creating his greatest work of art to date.

Trailer:


Campus Talk by Fang Xu, producer of Sky Ladder
15th October, 13.15
Venue: The Capstone Theatre, Creative Campus, Liverpool Hope University

Unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the process making the critically acclaimed documentary, which traces the rise of contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang.

Shakuhachi: One Sound One Life (2019) | Dir. Helen Yu
15th October, 14.30
Venue: The Capstone Theatre, Creative Campus, Liverpool Hope University (free screening)

This beautiful and stunning documentary tells the story of the shakuhachi, a famous Japanese lbamboo-flute. It was originally introduced from China into Japan in the 7th century and underwent a resurgence in the early Edo period. The film showcases the lives of the shakuhachi performers, controllers and students in China, Japan and the United States.

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Film Q&A with Dr. Noel Brown, Senior Lecturer in Media and Communications
15th October, 16.00
Venue: The Capstone Theatre, Creative Campus, Liverpool Hope University

Pegasus (2019) | Dir. Han Han
15th October, 19.30
Venue: Everyman Cinema, Victoria Street (tickets required)

This action-comedy smash hit stars one of China’s newest comedy greats, Shen Teng (Goodbye Mr. Loser). Zhang Chi daydreams about his fast-paced former life in the racing world while tending to his fried rice stall, following a suspension for illegal racing. As he plots his long-awaited return to the track, he must overcome obstacles, take on a new generation of younger drivers and prove once and for all that he has what it takes to succeed.

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Old Beast (2017) | Dir. Ziyang Zhou
16th October, 19.30
Venue: Everyman Cinema, Victoria Street (tickets required)

Winner of “Best Actor” and “Best Director” at the prestigious China Film Director's Guild Awards, Old Beast is a powerful and gritty family tragedy. Lao Yang is a broken old man who spends his days gambling and drinking. When he misappropriates his childrens’ money saved for his wife’s surgery, his children retaliate by holding him in custody, which he reacts to by taking them to court. In this moving, misguided struggle, will this family finally find peace?

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Shanghai Film Week in Liverpool runs from 14th - 17th October 2019

Book tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shanghai-film-week-2019-in-liverpool-tickets-72832926243
For more info visit: www.ukchinafilm.com/shanghai-film-week-liverpool/

WIN A COPY OF THE STAND RELEASED FOR THE FIRST TIME ON BLU-RAY™ on 7TH OCTOBER

Based on the groundbreaking novel written by New York Times best-selling author Stephen King, THE STAND arrives for the first time on Blu-ray™ from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. Brilliantly restored in high definition with enhanced visual effects, this Blu-ray™ features all four parts of the six-hour Emmy® Award-winning 1994 miniseries.

To celebrate the release of THE STAND, we’re giving you the chance to win a Blu-Ray™, packed with special features, including audio commentary from Stephen King and director Mick Garris and a full-length behind-the-scenes featurette showcasing the making of the miniseries.

Led by an all-star cast, including Gary Sinise (Forrest Gump), Molly Ringwald (The Breakfast Club), Jamey Sheridan (Spotlight), Corin Nemec  (“Parker Lewis Can't Lose”), Rob Lowe (“The West Wing”), Miguel Ferrer (“NCIS: Los Angeles”) and Laura San Giacomo (“Just Shoot Me!”), THE STAND follows a group of survivors after a deadly plague wipes out the entire population. Those remaining must align themselves with either the forces of good, led by the frail 108-year-old Mother Abagail (Ruby Dee, A Raisin in the Sun), or evil, a group steered by a man with a lethal smile, Randall Flagg (Sheridan). The two sides face off in a climactic battle that will determine the final fate of mankind.

THE STAND is out on Blu-ray™ from 7th October

For your chance to win a Blu-ray™ copy of THE STAND, simply answer the following question:

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WIN A COPY OF THE STAND RELEASED FOR THE FIRST TIME ON BLU-RAY™ on 7TH OCTOBER

Based on the groundbreaking novel written by New York Times best-selling author Stephen King, THE STAND arrives for the first time on Blu-ray™ from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. Brilliantly restored in high definition with enhanced visual effects, this Blu-ray™ features all four parts of the six-hour Emmy® Award-winning 1994 miniseries.

To celebrate the release of THE STAND, we’re giving you the chance to win a Blu-Ray™, packed with special features, including audio commentary from Stephen King and director Mick Garris and a full-length behind-the-scenes featurette showcasing the making of the miniseries.

Led by an all-star cast, including Gary Sinise (Forrest Gump), Molly Ringwald (The Breakfast Club), Jamey Sheridan (Spotlight), Corin Nemec  (“Parker Lewis Can't Lose”), Rob Lowe (“The West Wing”), Miguel Ferrer (“NCIS: Los Angeles”) and Laura San Giacomo (“Just Shoot Me!”), THE STAND follows a group of survivors after a deadly plague wipes out the entire population. Those remaining must align themselves with either the forces of good, led by the frail 108-year-old Mother Abagail (Ruby Dee, A Raisin in the Sun), or evil, a group steered by a man with a lethal smile, Randall Flagg (Sheridan). The two sides face off in a climactic battle that will determine the final fate of mankind.

THE STAND is out on Blu-ray™ from 7th October

For your chance to win a Blu-ray™ copy of THE STAND, simply answer the following question:

COMPETITION CLOSED

This competition is for participants in the UK only!

Terms and conditions
1. Closing date 14-10-19
2. No alternative prize is available
3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.
4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.

4DX Announces Yash Raj Films’ “WAR” as the Next Indian Film to be Released in Multi-Sensory 4DX Cinema Experience

London (September XX, 2019) - CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading cinema technology company, with Yash Raj Films, the leading film production company of India, today announced “WAR” will be coming to theatres in the innovative multi-sensory cinema experience, 4DX. The film will release on October 2nd on Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday in India.

Yash Raj Films "War" boasts of A-list Indian talent headlined by actors Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff and Vaani Kapoor along with director Siddharth Anand and producer Aditya Chopra. The film includes an array of gripping action sequences such as car-chases, helicopter-chases, explosions, fist fights and motorcycle chase scenes, making 4DX the perfect place for audiences to experience the film. A powerful combination of motion and environmental effects will have movie fans experiencing the spectacular and thrilling action sequences, the adrenaline rush of helicopters and cars in flight. 4DX motion and vibration will capture the turbulence of helicopters perilously swaying across the sky in the climactic helicopter chase sequence that everyone’s buzzing about.

4DX is a cinematic experience that is growing in popularity for moviegoers seeking to be totally immersed in the film they are watching. This is proven by 4DX’s performance, with an all-time record-breaking month in July at the global box office. 4DX's advanced theatre technology enhances the on-screen visuals of action-packed blockbusters, transcending the traditional cinema experience through special effects including motion-synchronized seats, wind, fog, rain, lightning, snow, vibration and scents. The result is one of the most innovative cinema formats in the industry, drawing fans into the action on the screen, providing a more exciting movie-watching experience.

"We were very clear from the start that we want to give Indian audiences action that they have never seen before. Our film has a huge car sequence that sees Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff perform an adrenaline-pumping action stunt that has been entirely shot on ice. We shot this in Finland, which is in the Arctic Circle and we were informed by our production team that we were the first ever film in the world to shoot an action sequence of this scale in the Arctic. We look forward to reveal this movie in 4DX, and we strongly believe 4DX will be the best way to enjoy our film." said director Siddharth Anand.

4DX provides moviegoers with an innovative, multi-sensory experience, allowing the audience to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled 4DX producers, maximizing the excitement within the movie, beyond the limits of audio and video. To date, more than 78,000 4DX seats operate in 678 auditoriums, spanning 65 countries.

Netflix’s first Belgian original series, Into the Night, has started filming

Netflix's first Belgian original series, Into the Night, has started filming. The series will feature an international cast from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, and Turkey. The cast includes Pauline Etienne, Laurent Capelluto, Nabil Mallat, Stéfano Cassetti, Jan Bijvoet, Astrid Whettnall, Vincent Londez, Regina Bikkinina, Alba Gaïa Bellugi, Babetida Sadjo, Mehmet Kurtulus, and Ksawery Szlenkier.

Into the Night begins with a sudden solar event, as the sun inexplicably starts killing everything in its path. The show centers around the 'lucky' passengers and crew of an overnight flight out of Brussels, as they attempt to fly west — into the safety of the dark night. The plane's manifest is multinational and multilingual, with passengers, rich and poor, young and old, civilian and military. The seemingly ordinary travelers share but one thing: A desire to survive the sun — and each other — by any means necessary.

The cast of Into the Night also includes Yassine Fadel, Laura Sepul and Nicolas Aleshine. The series will be directed by Belgian duo Inti Calfat and Dirk Verheye (Over Water) and produced by Entre Chien et Loup. Jason George (The Protector, Narcos) is the creator and writer of the series and will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Other executive producers include Tomek Baginski (The Witcher, The Cathedral) and Jacek Dukaj.

The series will launch globally on Netflix in 2020.

Main cast

Sylvie - Pauline Etienne

Pauline Etienne is a Belgian actress and starred in Le bel âge, where she plays alongside Michel Piccoli. Her credits include Guillaume Nicloux's La Religieuse with Isabelle Huppert, for which received the Magritte Award for best actress. She has recently been seen in the French TV series Le Bureau des Légendes where she plays Celine, and the Belgian noir crime Drama Public Enemy.

Mathieu - Laurent Capelluto

Laurent Capelluto stars in film and theatre, both in Brussels and Paris. He worked with many creators and directors such as Arnaud Desplechin, Michel Hazanavicius, Michael Haneke, and Kore-Eda. He plays the role of prosecutor Siriani in the series Black Spot, of which season 1 and 2 are available on Netflix. He has received several nominations and awards for his work in Belgium and France.

Nabil Mallat - Osman

Nabil Mallat became known for his role in the film Image (2014). Nabil also played in Gangsta (2018) and Rafaël (2019). On Belgian television, he is known for his work in De Dag (2018) and Cordon (2016).

Terenzio - Stéfano Cassetti

Stefano had the lead role (his first role ever) in the French feature film Roberto Succo (2001, Cedric Kahn). Since then he has been working in France, Italy, and Germany. Recently seen in Der Fall Collini, Les Estivants, L'extraordinaire Voyage du Fakir, Black Spot1 and Rosemary's Baby. He is based between Paris, Berlin and Lake Garda.

Rik - Jan Bijvoet

Jan Bijvoet is a Belgian actor and musician from Antwerp. He graduated as an actor from Studio Herman Teirlinck. He is known in Belgium for his career in theatre, but he also became known for his roles in Belgian series and films, like Van Vlees en Bloed, The Broken Circle Breakdown, and D'Ardennen. In 2007 he was nominated for the Flemish Price of Culture for Performing Arts. On the international scene, Jan Bijvoet is known for his roles in Fenix, Borgman, El Abrazo de la Serpiente and Peaky Blinders.

Gabrielle - Astrid Whettnall

In 2016 Astrid won the Magritte de la Meilleure Award for best actrice for her perfomance in Road to Istanbul, directed by three time Oscar nominee Rachid Bouchareb. Her most recent role was the leading part in Baron Noir, a TV series on Canal + in France, which has been nominated for the Emmy's. Over the years she has worked with great directors such as Costa Gavras, Xavier Gianolli, and Claude Lelouch.

Horst - Vincent Londez

Vincent Londez is a French actor who has played many roles in TV, Stage and feature films in his 20 years career. His recent role was in the Belgian Noir crime drama Public Enemy, and in the French Sci-fi TV series Missions, where he plays the role of billionaire Ivan Goldstein.

Zara - Regina Bikkinina

Regina Bikkinina is a Russian-Tatar actress and dancer. She went to acting school at the Shchukin theatre institute in Moscow. In 2014 Regina went to work on Geneva's stages. Regina appeared in plays of Chekhov, Strindberg and Dostoyevsky and danced in Shakespeare's Othello.

Ines - Alba Gaïa Bellugi

Alba is a French actress with Danish and Italian roots. She is known for her role in Intouchables (2011). After this, she has played several roles in different TV series. Her most recent role was in the TV show Le Bureau des Légendes, in which she plays the character of Prune Debailly.

Laura - Babetida Sadjo

Babetida Sadjo is a Guinea-Bissau Belgian actress. After graduating from the Royal dramatic conservatory of Brussels, she was the first black woman to win the ENSOR of best actress in a supporting role for the film Waste Land directed by Pieter van Hees. Her international career kicked off when she played one of the two leading characters in the Sundance award-winning film, And Breathe Normally directed by Isold Uggadottir.

Ayaz - Mehmet Kurtulus

Mehmet is an internationally working and award-winning German-Turkish actor. In the US feature film Big Game, he played alongside Samuel L. Jackson. Mehmet starred in and co produced Head-On by Fatih Akin which was honored with a Golden Bear Award at the 2004 Berlin Film Festival and with a European Film Award. He starred as lead cast in the first Turkish Netflix Original Series, The Protector.

Jakub - Ksawery Szlenkier

Ksawery Szlenkier is a Polish film and stage actor. He graduated from the internationally renowned Film School in Lodz. Related to the National Theater in Warsaw. He played in many European co-productions such as, Within the Whirlwind by Marleen Gorris, My name is Sara by Steven Oritt and "Správa" (The Report Movie) directed by Peter Bebjak, which will premiere in 2020.

Daniel Ings, Leila Farzad & Nathaniel Martello-White join the cast of new Sky original drama I Hate Suzie

Filming has begun on Billie Piper and Lucy Prebble's new Sky original I Hate Suzie with Daniel Ings (Lovesick, The Crown), Leila Farzad (Innocent, Twenty Twelve) and Nathaniel Martello-White (Collateral, Guerilla) joining the cast alongside Billie, who stars as Suzie Pickles.

Also joining the cast are Lorraine Ashbourne (Unforgotten, Jericho) and Phil Daniels (EastEnders, New Tricks) as Suzie's parents.

Co-creators Lucy Prebble and Billie Piper said: "A strong, dark, fun tale like I Hate Suzie needs actors with nerve as well as talent. We're thrilled to be working with such a brilliant ensemble. We hope you enjoy!"

Directed by Georgi Banks-Davies and produced by Andrea Dewsbery for Bad Wolf, the series will air on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV in 2020.

I Hate Suzie is a bold, bracing, drama about the moment in life when the mask slips, asking if any of us can survive being well and truly 'known'. Suzie Pickles (Piper), a star on the wane, has her whole life upended when she is hacked and a photo of her emerges in an extremely compromising position.

This excruciatingly honest eight-part series reveals Suzie's unmasking and its trauma episode by episode, through the stages of Shock, Denial, Fear, Shame, Bargaining, Guilt, Anger and Acceptance as Suzie and her best friend and manager Naomi (Farzad) try to hold her life, career and marriage to Cob (Ings) together.

Produced by Bad Wolf Limited, I Hate Suzie was commissioned by Zai Bennett, Managing Director of Content at Sky and Cameron Roach, Director of Drama, Sky Studios. Liz Lewin is the Commissioning Editor for Sky and the series is co-created and executive produced by Lucy Prebble and Billie Piper. Julie Gardner and Jane Tranter are executive producers.

Get set for The X Factor: Celebrity

This year, The X Factor is back but not as we know it… Well-known faces with dreams of becoming superstar singers will be fighting for the chance to be crowned The X Factor 2019 Champion in The X Factor: Celebrity.

This brand-new take on the nation's most talked about music talent show will make its debut on TV screens this October and will feature some of the biggest names from the world of music, film, sport, television and social media.

The celebrity hopefuls will be leaving their comfort zones at the door as they battle it out in LA to make it through the first stage and all the way to the live shows in London to ultimately win a life changing record deal.

Music mogul Simon Cowell, 'Shermazing' Nicole Scherzinger and fan favourite Louis Walsh are returning as judges and reuniting with Mr Saturday Night himself, Dermot O'Leary for this unmissable series.

The celebrity singing sensations lined up to sing for Simon and co in LA are:

OVERS

Journalist, Martin Bashir

Talk Show host, Ricki Lake

Quiz show champion, Jenny Ryan

Actress, Victoria Ekanoye

UNDERS

Reality star, Megan McKenna

Model and Actress, Hayley Hasselhoff

Soap star, Jonny Labey

Film star, Olivia Olson

Actor, Kevin McHale

GROUPS

Reality stars Samira Mighty, Zara McDermott, Wes Nelson and Eyal Booker who form The Islanders

Sports stars Ben Foden, Thom Evans and Levi Davis who form Try Star

Professional dancer, Brendan Cole and actor, Jeremy Edwards who form Cole and Edwards

Social Media Stars and CBBC Presenters Max and Harvey

Influencers Sofia, Alondra, Laura, Wendii and Natalie who make up V5

Celebrity Juice - Returns October 10th

Celebrity Juice is back for a brand new series with a brand new line-up! Join host Keith Lemon as he welcomes new team captain Mel B and returning captain Holly Willoughby for some hilarious fun and games.

Episode 1

Joining the panel to kick off the new series, it's worldwide singing star James Blunt, TV presenter and original Essex boy Mark Wright, stand-up sensation Katherine Ryan, and Good Morning Britain's Richard Arnold.

ITV 2 - 10pm

Passports at the ready as brand new show Take Off With Bradley And Holly lands this Christmas on BBC One

Bradley Walsh and Holly Willoughby will be spreading the Christmas cheer as they make wishes come true in a brand new family entertainment show, Take Off With Bradley And Holly on BBC One.

Made by Hungry Bear Media for BBC One, Take Off With Bradley And Holly will see the hosts giving lucky studio audience members the chance to win the trip of a lifetime to Lapland. This festive special will be jam packed with incredible surprises, a gaggle of games and much more leading up to a spectacular end of show finale.

Bradley Walsh says: "Holly and I are going to help people have a wonderful Christmas this year... and we're going to have a right laugh whilst we do it! I can't wait to cheer up the nation with Holly at my side. Bring. It. On".

Holly Willoughby says: "This Christmas Brad and I are going to be on the telly, on a Saturday night, surprising the nation with Christmas gifts of all shapes and sizes. And I couldn't be happier! Christmas is without doubt my favourite time of year. Happy Christmas everyone!".

Kate Phillips Controller, Entertainment Commissioning, BBC, says: "We're thrilled to have Holly and Bradley fronting Take Off for BBC One. This one off special will see audience members compete for the trip of a lifetime, under the watchful eye of our fantastic, funny hosts".

Channel 4 Marks Black History Month

This October Channel 4 will mark Black History Month with a season of documentaries and films- from seminal game-changers and fascinating histories to bold new visions for the future.

gal-dem, the online platform committed to telling the stories of women and non-binary people of colour, are reaching into the Channel 4 archive to curate a Black British History collection. The six selected titles, which each have something to say about the black British experience, are: Desmond's (1989), Just like Mohicans (1985), Justice for Joy  (1995), The Event: How Racist Are You (2009), Chewing Gum (2015), and Black Lesbian Handbook (2015). To accompany each selection, individuals from the gal-dem community will also author six new short films, in conversation with someone related to the original programme.

gal-dem said: "This is an unfiltered celebration of Black British History. By bringing the archive titles into the present tense we aim to raise important questions about how far we've come in 2019. These questions include, but are not limited to: Who has the Windrush scandal ignored? Who owns queer? Would the black British experience be any different without church? Does British TV really represent black people? Why are white people so committed to the idea of white superiority? Can onscreen stereotypes ever be a force for good?"

Shenmue III - Gamescom 2019 A Day in Shenmue Trailer | PS4

Coming November 19th!

Shenmue III resumes the epic storyline started by master storyteller Yu Suzuki more than 20 years ago. Suzuki, a pioneer of open-world games and immersive experiences, is set to add a bold new chapter to the sweeping tale of young martial artist Ryo Hazuki.

Pre-Order from Amazon here

Netflix orders "The Girls on the Bus" to series.

Inspired by a chapter of Amy Chozick’s best-selling book Chasing Hillary, the show chronicles four female journalists who follow the every move of a parade of flawed presidential candidates, finding friendship, love, and a scandal that could take down not just the presidency but our entire democracy along the way.

Executive Producers/Writers: Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries; The Originals; Legacies; Roswell, New Mexico), Amy Chozick (The New York Times journalist and author)

Executive Producers: Greg Berlanti (Political Animals, Arrow-verse series, You, Everwood), Sarah Schechter (Arrow-verse series, You, Everwood)

Studio: Berlanti Productions and My So-Called Company in association with Warner Bros. Television

Competition: Win Airplane Mode on DVD

Airplane Mode is out on DVD from 14th October.

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies on DVD to give away.

Synopsis
En route to the world’s largest social media convention in Australia, internet megastar Logan Paul is scared to death; today is his first time flying! All of his worst nightmares come true when the passengers refuse to switch their phones to airplane mode, causing the plane's controls to go haywire and electrocuting the pilots.

Amidst the chaos, Juanpa Zurita (Logan’s foreign exchange brother) has one goal: to lose his virginity or die trying. It’s up to Logan to overcome his fears, defeat a psychopath on the loose, and save the day.

Get ready for hilarious comedy at high altitude with the breakout movie of the social media generation, starring 23 of the biggest social media stars on the planet!

Dazzler Media presents Airplane Mode on DVD & Digital from 14th October

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For your chance to win just answer the question below.

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The Sojourn - Launch Trailer | PS4

Immerse yourself in The Sojourn - a thought-provoking puzzle game set in a color-drenched world of light and shadow. Available now on PS4.

A tale of light, darkness, and the nature of reality.
In The Sojourn you arrive in a mysterious land, where lights guide you forward. It’s not long until the world reveals itself to be full of challenges. Now, you must overcome these intricate and ever more demanding obstacles to uncover the nature of reality.

Tropico 6 - Launch Trailer

El Presidente arrives on Xbox One with Tropico 6! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your nation through four distinctive eras. Face new challenges on the international stage and always keep the needs of your people in mind.

In Tropico 6, you'll manage extensive archipelagos, build bridges to connect your islands and use new means of transportation and infrastructure for the first time in the series. Send your Tropicans on raids to steal the wonders of the world, including the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. Customize your palace at will and give election speeches from your balcony, to win the favor of your subjects.

With Tropico 6, your favorite dictator sim is available now on Xbox One.
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Terminator: Dark Fate is coming to UK 23rd October - All Trailers, Posters and Images

Synopsis
Linda Hamilton (“Sarah Connor”) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (“T-800”) return in their iconic roles in Terminator: Dark Fate, directed by Tim Miller (Deadpool) and produced by visionary filmmaker James Cameron and David Ellison. Following the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Terminator: Dark Fate also stars Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Gabriel Luna, and Diego Boneta.

Terminator: Dark Fate is coming to UK 23rd October

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TERMINATOR DARK FATE | OFFICIAL HD REDBAND FEATURETTE

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Spies in Disguise - New Trailer - Starring Will Smith and Tom Holland

Super spy Lance Sterling (Will Smith) and scientist Walter Beckett (Tom Holland) are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is… not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention, creating the awesome gadgets Lance uses on his epic missions. But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way. And if this odd couple can’t learn to work as a team, the whole world is in peril. SPIES IN DISGUISE is an animated comedy set in the high-octane globe-trotting world of international espionage.

SPIES IN DISGUISE, starring Will Smith and Tom Holland alongside co-stars Karen Gillan, Rashida Jones and DJ Khaled, will release in UK cinemas in December.

Epic adventure THE CLIMBERS brings Wu Jing, Zhang Ziyi and Jackie Chan to UK & ROI cinemas and IMAX, 30th September

Synopsis:
Based on a true story, The Climbers is an all-new adventure featuring China’s biggest stars Wu Jing (The Wandering Earth, Wolf Warrior II), Zhang Ziyi (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Grandmaster) and a special guest appearance from action icon, Jackie Chan (The Foreigner, Rush Hour, Police Story).

Set in 1960, it’s a cinematic retelling of the first Chinese climbers to summit Mount Everest - the first ever to do so from the North Ridge. Well-known as the most challenging side of the mountain, the perilous journey takes its toll on the mountaineers, physically and mentally, forcing them to make life or death decisions at every turn.

From award-winning director Daniel Lee (Three Kingdoms, 14 Blades) and produced by action cinema legend Tsui Hark (Detective Dee, Once Upon a Time in China) The Climbers is a thrilling epic you won’t want to miss.

Cine Asia presents The Climbers in UK & ROI cinemas from 4th October, with previews and IMAX from 30th September

New Chinese epic THE CAPTAIN in UK & ROI cinemas 4th October

Synopsis:
From critically acclaimed director Andrew Lau (Infernal Affairs trilogy) comes The Captain, a thrilling new epic based on an incredible true story.

In May 2018, during a normal flight aboard Sichuan Airlines, the cockpit windshield shattered while flying 30,000 feet above the Tibetan Plateau. With a co-pilot fighting for his life and passengers in panic and losing consciousness, the plane’s heroic captain (Zhang Hanyu, Operation Red Sea, Operation Mekong) defied all odds and successfully landed the plane in one of the most miraculous emergency landings in Chinese aviation history. What he achieved under pressure is revered to this day.

Charged with suspense and stunning action, and visual effects from the team behind Monster Hunt and Hero, The Captain is a true epic and a tribute to real human courage.

Cine Asia presents The Captain in UK & ROI cinemas from 4th October, with previews from 30th September

Echoes of Fear - Set for North American Theatrical Release beginning October 16

Brian and Laurence Avenet-Bradley’s acclaimed excursion into gear, Echoes of Fear embarks on a national theatrical release beginning this October.

Kicking off its big screen run in Los Angeles on October 16, the award-winning spookfest stars Trista Robinson, Hannah Race, Paul Chirico and Marshal Hilton.

Echoes of Fear received its World Premiere at the 18th annual Shriekfest Horror Festival, the longest running horror festival in Los Angeles, where it won Best Supernatural Horror Feature. 14 festivals have since followed and the film has won six Best Feature Awards.

Synopsis
Alysa inherits her grandfather’s house following his sudden death from an apparent heart attack. She cannot keep the house so travels there to prepare it for sale. While she is packing away her grandfather’s belongings some strange and unexplained events inside the house start to spook her and she soon comes to the conclusion that she is not alone there.

Even her pet mouse senses a presence. Something supernatural lurks in the house and she begins to believe that her grandfather was trying to find something before he died. When her friend Steph arrives they attempt to solve the mystery and what they uncover together forces them to confront the diabolical truth and the evil that hides inside.



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The Mindbending VR Puzzle Adventure A Fisherman’s Tale Is Coming To Oculus Quest

San Jose (CA), 25 September 2019 - Today, Vertigo Games and InnerspaceVR have announced their award-winning VR title A Fisherman’s Tale is coming to Oculus Quest later this year. The announcement was made at Oculus Connect 6 in San Jose, California. The mind-bending VR puzzle adventure is already available on PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality headsets since its initial launch on January 22, 2019.

Watch the Quest Teaser

The critically acclaimed A Fisherman’s Tale utilizes innovative game mechanics exclusive to VR, making it a truly unique and immersive experience. Players work with infinite, even smaller and bigger replications of themselves, using real-life movements to pick up, throw, combine and use all kinds of objects to solve puzzles and find their way out of a world where physics are utterly broken. Set in a world of infinite recursion, A Fisherman’s Tale is a journey of introspection and extrospection that requires the player to reach both inside and outside themselves if they want to uncover the truth of an unusually tall tale.

“We are thrilled to announce that A Fisherman’s Tale will soon be available on Oculus Quest,” Said Balthazar Auxietre, creative director and co-founder at Innerspace. “We are putting in all our efforts to create an experience that is on par with the PC version, but with the complete untethered ease offered by Quest. We have been amazed by how powerful the platform is for such a compact and affordable device. Being able to bring our game to a new platform with such potential is really exciting and we hope that Quest users will be delighted by the adventure of our little fisherman puppet.”

The mind-bending VR puzzle adventure A Fisherman’s Tale is already available on PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality headsets since its initial launch on January 22, 2019. Later this year, VR players can bend and twist reality when the game launches for the Oculus Quest. For more information, visit afishermanstale-game.com

The Surge 2 - Combat Trailer

The Surge 2 shows off its blood-pumping combat in the Combat Trailer

The Surge 2 brings hardcore action-RPG combat to Xbox One on September 24 – less than a month to go! Depth, challenge, and choice of playstyle define the combat in The Surge 2, highlighted by Deck13 and Focus Home Interactive in today’s Combat Trailer. 

In The Surge 2 you are thrust into Jericho City, a dystopian sci-fi megacity under quarantine, where several factions vie for dominance over the various districts. In this urban jungle, you will be hunted by everything from religious cultists to nanomonstrosities, so you must embrace the oldest law known to humankind – evolve to survive. When faced with an enemy, target specific parts of their body and slice off tech you need to upgrade your exo-rig.

The combat is intense. With 80 weapons to choose from, a directional parry system, dodge mechanics, drones, and a huge range of brutal execution moves, you can approach combat in the way that suits your playstyle. Charge in and pound your enemies into submission with punching gloves or sting like a bee using the spear.

Lela Loren (“Power”) will play Danica Harlan in Season Two of Altered Carbon

Lela Loren (“Power”) will play Danica Harlan in Season Two of Altered Carbon. Kept under wraps, Loren already has completed production on her Altered Carbon series regular role.

Loren’s character, Danica Harlan, is the charming and ambitious governor of planet Harlan's World. She has the support of the people, but keeps an uneasy grip on the political players who surround her.
Additional Cast: Anthony Mackie as Takeshi Kovacs; Renée Elise Goldsberry as Quellcrist Falconer (returns); Chris Conner as Poe (returns); Dina Shihabi as Dig 301; Simone Missick as Trepp; Torben Liebrecht as Colonel Carrera; James Saito as Tanaseda Hideki.

About Altered Carbon: 
Altered Carbon is based on the groundbreaking cyberpunk novel by Richard K. Morgan. The world of Altered Carbon takes place over 300 years in the future. Society has been transformed by new technology: consciousness can be digitized; human bodies are interchangeable; death is no longer permanent.

About Loren: 
Lela Loren is one of Hollywood’s rising stars. She has impressed audiences through her work in film, television, theatre and even the digital space and continues to show her outstanding range and grace in a variety of projects. Loren was most recently seen in the Starz series “Power,” where her character’s fate was revealed on Sunday, August 25th. In the summer of 2014, Loren was on Fox’s action drama series “Gang Related,” alongside Terry O’Quinn, Jay Hernandez and Ramon Rodriguez where she played Silvia, caught in a love triangle with the two leads. Loren also gave a standout performance in the thrilling Summit Entertainment film Snitch where she co-starred alongside Jon Bernthal and Dwayne Johnson.

She appeared in a lead role in the Lifetime television movie Stalkers opposite Drea De Matteo and Mena Suvari. The film is based on the true story of the prosecutor who authored the stalking law in California. She has ventured into comedy as well, appearing in Warner Bros’ The Hangover III, and Sony Pictures’ Reign Over Me opposite Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle.

She has also starred in the Bryan Singer-produced web series "H+", a joint venture with Warner Bros Digital Distribution and YouTube. Last year, Loren starred in an episode of the CBS drama series “Bull.” She has guest starred on a number of other popular television series including: “The Closer,” “Covert Affairs,” “Lost,” “The Mentalist,” “Chuck,” “NCIS,” “The Unit,” “The Shield,” “CSI: NY,” “CSI: Miami,” “Cold Case” and many more. In 2009, she gave a raved-about, leading performance on stage in “Boleros for the Disenchanted” written by José Rivera (acclaimed screenwriter of The Motorcycle Diaries). She was hailed as “first among equals” and “a rare find” for her portrayal as Flora. Loren was born and raised in California. She is multilingual: fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.

Number of episodes: 8
Season Two premiere: Altered Carbon Season Two will debut in 2020.

Post-apocalyptic VR shooter After The Fall Coming To PSVR In 2020

Rotterdam (NL), September 24, 2019 – Vertigo Games, the VR game studio behind the platinum-selling VR zombie shooter Arizona Sunshine, revealed the first-ever gameplay footage for the shared-world VR action FPS After the Fall™ at Sony Interactive Entertainment’s State of Play. Scheduled to launch in 2020 on PCVR, and now also announced for PSVR, After the Fall combines an unprecedented shared-world for VR players around the globe, a cinematic and atmospheric campaign, action-packed gameplay for both solo and multiplayer gamers, and epic endgame built from the ground up for VR.

The new trailer reveals the post-apocalyptic remains of an alternate 1980’s Los Angeles where hell has frozen over. This is a result of experimental designer drugs gone wrong, giving birth to a new ice age and the creation of menacing, once-human creatures called Snowbreed. Twenty years later the world has turned into an arctic, hostile wasteland.

After the Fall offers a cinematic campaign and seamless multiplayer experience, built from the ground up for VR. The shared-world action FPS with RPG elements lets players scavenge the ruins of the 80’s civilization, utilizing what they find to craft an arsenal of guns and close-combat weapons, allowing them to experiment and play around with different combat styles. Players wield devastating powers with real-life movements in a raging fight for survival against the forces of nature and the wretched Snowbreed.

For more news about After the Fall and to register for a chance at beta access, please visit afterthefall-vr.com

A Good Woman is Hard to Find - Trailer

After a successfully closing FrightFest 2019 with great notices, the tense Northern Irish “kitchen-sink thriller” A Good Woman is Hard to Find is in Cinemas and on Digital from 25th October…

Synopsis:
This crowd-pleasing and violent kitchen-sink revenge thriller is a dark and daring journey through Northern Ireland’s criminal underbelly. Recently widowed mother of two Sarah (a tour-de-force Sarah Bolger, Mayans M.C.) is desperate to know who murdered her husband in front of their young son, rendering him mute. Coerced into helping a low-life drug-dealer, she’s forced to go beyond her humanity to protect her children and learn the truth.

Directed by Abner Pastoll. Starring Sarah Bolger, Edward Hogg, Andrew Simpson and Jane Brennan. Written by Academy Award® nominee and BAFTA winner Ronan Blaney.

Signature Entertainment presents A Good Woman is Hard to Find in Cinemas and Digital HD 25th October

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie | Official Trailer | Netflix

The Netflix Event EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE reunites fans with Jesse Pinkman (Emmy-winner Aaron Paul). In the wake of his dramatic escape from captivity, Jesse must come to terms with his past in order to forge some kind of future.

Aaron Paul is back as Jesse Pinkman in El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, directed by Vince Gilligan, on Netflix October 11.

The Apprentice returns - It’s back and bigger than ever… Premieres at 9pm on Wednesday 2 October, BBC One and BBC iPlayer

The BBC's award-winning business show The Apprentice is back, celebrating its 15th series, and promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Lord Sugar will put sixteen candidates through their paces in a series of testing challenges as they compete to win a life-changing £250,000 investment for their business, in what remains the toughest interview process around.

The series kicks off with a bang, as Lord Sugar whisks the business hopefuls away to Cape Town, South Africa. For the 15th series, Lord Sugar sets the candidates one of the most challenging tasks ever; to create, set up and run bespoke tours on the outskirts of Cape Town. This takes the candidates out of their comfort zone from the get go, as the teams head off on Safari and Vineyard excursions.

Following their trip to South Africa, Lord Sugar pulls out all the stops to test the candidates in the world of business. They must run a corporate away day on a Steam Train, design a theme park ride using the latest technology, travel to Finland to create an advertising campaign, and hit the streets of Oxford and Cambridge to find and buy nine items. The hopeful entrepreneurs will also create a new Electric Bicycle to pitch to the market, and head into the world of music management by marketing an unsigned artist.

This year the opportunity to become Lord Sugar's next Business partner is tougher than ever and has attracted candidates from a range of careers and backgrounds; from an athlete to an artisan bakery owner, from a chartered engineer to a sports management agent, and from a finance manager to a pillow salesman, each must draw from their own experience and natural talent to succeed.

Baroness Brady and Claude Littner return as Lord Sugar's trusted advisors, who are once again on hand to scrutinise the candidate's every move.  After each task, the candidates must face Lord Sugar in the boardroom, where they will have to fight it out to avoid hearing the dreaded: "You're fired."

Over the past eight years, Lord Sugar has invested a staggering £2.25 million into nine fledgling businesses - and the bar is set high for this year's candidates to impress as they fight for Lord Sugar's investment.

Comedian, writer and actor Tom Allen is the brand new host of The Apprentice: You're Fired, which will air each week on BBC Two, straight after the main show. Casting a wry eye over each week's events, Tom will be joined by a raft of celebrity fans and business professionals to dissect and debate the candidates progress through each task.

Two special episodes, The Final Five and Why I Fired Them, will also return to reveal the stories behind the series before the finale.  The Final Five reflects on the journey of the candidates who make it through to the interviews, before they battle it out to secure their place in the final.  Before the series finale, Lord Sugar will also reveal a further insight into his boardroom decisions in Why I Fired Them.

Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out breaks record for BBC Three

Following its launch on BBC Three at 10am on Thursday 12 September, according to seven day data, Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out has become BBC Three's top factual title since the channel moved online.

The BBC Three commission, which focused on the struggles Little Mix's Jesy Nelson has been through due to online bullying, was the top programme on BBC iPlayer in the week of release with 1.87 million requests within seven days, with 64% of them from 16-34s.

The documentary also played on BBC One at 9pm on the same day and has consolidated with 3.3 million viewers, a 55% uplift from overnight viewing with 964k 16-34s, meaning it is the highest 16-34 viewed programme on BBC One this year in peak time.

Fiona Campbell, Controller, BBC Three, says: "This was such an important, brave film, which fully deserves to be the top factual title on BBC Three. Bringing this to so many people was a huge team effort which ensured the film had high visibility and was talked about in key channels for youth audiences in the lead up to broadcast. It proves that BBC Three continues to move in the right direction and we're incredibly happy that so many people have watched and connected with the film and we hope that making it helped Jesy, and helps others that have suffered bullying."

Alison Kirkham, Controller, BBC Factual Commissioning, says: "I am so pleased that Jesy Nelson's film has resonated so powerfully with audiences. This film, and others in the Mental Health season earlier this year, are part of our ongoing commitment to tackling mental health issues and we know that they make a real difference to those going through similar experiences, with many more people opening up and contacting mental health charities. My huge thanks to Jesy for having the courage to share her story and to all the production team for making such an important film."

Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out was commissioned by Fiona Campbell, Controller BBC Three, David Brindley, Head of Popular Factual and Factual Entertainment and Commissioning Editor, Max Gogarty. It was an October Films production, the Executive Producers were Richard Cook, Claire Hughes and Matt Robins, Director Adam Goodall, and the Producer was Candace Davies.

PATIENT ZERO gets UK TV premiere on Horror Channel. Plus YOU’RE NEXT & LET ME IN get channel prems.

Patient Zero

Horror Channel has five UK TV premieres in October, including pandemic action thriller PATIENT ZERO, which stars Matt Smith, Natalie Dormer, Stanley Tucci and Agyness Deyn. Humanity is battling intelligent, adrenaline-fueled creatures born from a viral super-strain.  After being bitten, human survivor Morgan (Matt Smith) realises he is asymptomatic and can communicate with the infected, leading the last survivors on a hunt for Patient Zero and a cure.

There are also UK premieres for LAKE PLACID: THE FINAL CHAPTER and LAKE PLACID: LEGACY - two of the popular series of monster crocodile horror/comedy films created by David E. Kelley. Plus, ghosts rule in the sinister haunted house chiller THE UNSPOKEN and Mario Sorrenti’s supernatural mindbender DISCARNATE, which are also broadcast for the first time.

You’re Next

Adam Wingard’s ground breaking home invasion movie, YOU’RE NEXT gets its Channel premiere. A family reunion goes terribly wrong when the Davison family is violently attacked by a gang of masked killers. Unfortunately for the killers, they picked the wrong family to target, as one of their victims proves to have a lethal talent for fighting back.

Let Me In

There is also a Channel premiere for Matt Reeves’ critically-acclaimed vampire fantasy LET ME IN.  When a strange young girl, Abby, moves in to the apartment next door, 12 year old Owen is pleased to have found a friend. But as a series of grisly murders take place in their small town, he starts to realise she is not what she seems...An adaptation of the Swedish language Let The Right one In from director Tomas Alfredson.

Plus, there are first time Channel outings for the post-apocalyptic thriller VANISHING ON 7TH STREET, starring Hayden Christensen and Thandie Newton, the thrilling slasher sequel, I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and the terrifying supernatural thriller PAY THE GHOST, starring Nicholas Cage.

Film times in transmission order:

Fri 4 Oct @ 21:00 – LAKE PLACID: THE FINAL CHAPTER (2012)
Sat 5 Oct @ 21:00 - LET ME IN (2010)
Fri 11 Oct @ 21:00 – LAKE PLACID: LEGACY (2018)
Sat 12 Oct @ 21:00 – PATIENT ZERO (2018)
Sun 13 Oct @ 21:00 – VANISHING ON 7TH STREET (2010)
Fri 18 Oct @ 21:00 – YOU’RE NEXT (2011)
Sat 19 Oct @ 21:00 – THE UNSPOKEN (2015)
Fri 25 Oct @ 21:00 – DISCARNATE (2018)
Sat 26 Oct @ 21:00 – I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (1998)
Oct @ 21:00 – PAY THE GHOST (2015)

Horror Channel: Be Afraid
TV: Sky 317 / Virgin 149 / Freeview 70 / Freesat 138
Website: http://www.horrorchannel.co.uk/

Interview with Dylan Benson ahead of his upcoming debut on hit soap Home & Away.

The son of actors Greg Benson and Amanda Newman, Sydney’s Dylan Benson is prepping for a profile boost from his upcoming debut on hit soapie Home & Away.


Home and Away is well-known for being a launchpad for some of today’s biggest names. What do you think the show offers young people, in addition to a paying gig, that helps cement their careers?

It’s an incredible training ground for actors. The show is fast paced and they usually only do two or three takes before moving on to the next scene. This means you learn how to nail scenes first go and do loads of different scenes. Do this over months or years and you really sharpen your skills


And it was the same for your father – who was a star on the show?

Yep! He was on it for six years. So was my mother. That’s actually how they met!


Did he ever try his luck in Hollywood?

He auditioned for a few roles in Hollywood but he never moved over there to try his luck. Some of his friends did, some hit success in Hollywood and others came back to do something different.


How has it changed since he was on the series, you think? Has it got easier or harder to nab roles as an actor?

I’m not sure what it was like back then but it’s insanely competitive now. There’s hundreds of actors competing for roles and the issue is roles don’t pop up often. In the four years I’ve been training, I’ve only had 4 auditions for Home and Away. The fourth one I got some luck and booked the job. There’s a lot of idle time and you’ve got to learn how to use it properly. This is usually what determines the success of actors


I suppose one would also look at the likes of Paul Hogan and Chris day they were overnight successes – when they likely weren’t at all?

There’s absolutely no such thing as an overnight success. I’m obsessed with stories about how actors made it and not one of them become a star overnight. They’d all been training and working at it for many many years. It’s just that you don’t hear about them till they’re on the big screen and you think they rocketed to success overnight.


What kind of doors would you like to see open as a result of your role on Home & Away?

It’s definitely a nice resume booster as so many Aussie stars started on Home and Away. Hopefully that will mean I can get into the audition room more and also when I relocate to America. It’s competitive out there so any credit helps a lot and the more times you get into the audition room, the better.


And you’ve relocated to L.A to make that happen?

I’m still in Sydney but I do have plans to relocate to LA or New York. I really want to study at UCB to do some improv and also meet some acting coaches in the states. I might even give stand up another go – I did it here in Sydney. I am planning to be there this pilot season and excited to see how I go. I’m also a model so I’ll be working over there as a model too. Should keep me very busy. I’ve wanted to live in America for a long time now to chase my dreams so I can’t wait

Dark Waters - Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway star in the First Trailer

Dark Waters

Academy Award nominee Mark Ruffalo (Avengers, Spotlight) and Oscar winner Anne Hathaway (Les Miserables) team up for riveting thriller, Dark Waters, which hits UK cinemas January 2020.

The film is inspired by the shocking true story of a tenacious attorney (Ruffalo) who uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths, due to one of the world's largest corporations.  In the process, he risks everything – his future, his family, and his own life - to expose the truth.

Dark Waters is directed by Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Todd Haynes (Far from Heaven, Carol) and stars a strong supporting cast including Tim Robbins, Bill Camp, Victor Garber, Mare Winningham, William Jackson Harper, and Bill Pullman. Ruffalo also steps into the producer's role alongside Pamela Koffler and Christine Vachon.

Dark Waters will be in UK cinemas nationwide in January 2020 and we are excited to bring you the first trailer for this truly astounding, timely and essential film.

Countdown - Trailer - starring Elizabeth Lail

Synopsis:
IF YOU COULD FIND OUT EXACTLY WHEN YOU'RE GOING TO DIE... WOULD YOU WANT TO KNOW?

In COUNTDOWN, when a young nurse downloads an app that claims to predict exactly when a person is going to die, it tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out.

Following her star role in Netflix's hugely successful YOU, Elizabeth Lail will be starring in this exciting new race-against-the-clock tech-horror.

COUNTDOWN will be out in UK Cinemas on Saturday, October 25th.

Cast announced for BBC One's Worzel Gummidge

Casting has been announced for the dazzling, modern adaptation of Worzel Gummidge, which will be enchanting BBC One viewers later this year.

Set to broadcast in two one-hour films, this family treat is inspired by the classic books of Barbara Euphan Todd and is pegged to be the TV event of the season. Mackenzie Crook has taken Scatterbrook farm and the infamous characters of this well-loved tale and injected them with a tender and authentic charm. This is the perfect family adventure, packed with a fun, mischievous spirit and delivered with an environmental message.

Mackenzie Crook, (Pirates Of The Caribbean, Detectorists) who has written, directed and stars as Worzel Gummidge, has gathered a host of both accomplished and brilliant actors who are set to appear in this eagerly anticipated adaptation.

Playing The Green Man, creator of the scarecrows, who arrives to Scatterbrook in episode two, is comedy legend Sir Michael Palin. He says: "It's a lovely part for me, but the whole script is very memorable and touching, and very funny too. It quite skillfully weaves in something for everybody all the time."

Zoë Wanamaker (My Family, Harry Potter And The Philosophers Stone) will play the eccentric local aristocrat, Lady Bloomsbury Barton in episode two. She says: "The whole thing is so charming and inventive. It's the sort of thing I'd watch. I'm sure it will be a huge success. I know it will - it's divine."

Vicki Pepperdine (Getting On, The Windsors) takes on the role of the formidable Aunt Sally in episode one. She says: "There's something for everybody. It's got this heart to it, and you'd be hard pushed as an adult not to engage with it."

Steve Pemberton (League Of Gentleman, Benidorm) will play Mr Braithwaite, the farmer. He says: "This is the kind of show the whole family can enjoy together. It has a lot of humour, a lot of visual humour too, and I think kids will enjoy watching the children being central to the story."

Rosie Cavaliero (Gentleman Jack, Cleaning Up) will play Mrs Braithwaite, she added: "It's a story about the imagination, and children escaping into this different world. Mackenzie's version is totally contemporary."

Ones to watch India Brown (Hetty Feather) and Thierry Wickens (making his TV debut) will play Susan and John, two city children spending their summer at Scatterbrook farm who quickly befriend Worzel and begin a summer of adventures.

The first episode, The Scarecrow Of Scatterbrook, sees two young strangers arrive in the village of Scatterbrook. It's not long before Susan and John encounter Worzel Gummidge, the Scarecrow of Ten Acre Field. Their world is sent spinning into confusion when they realise Gummidge comes to life. The only person more shocked is Worzel, when he discovers that the children are not in fact fellow scarecrows but humans.

Their worlds should never commune but fate has conspired to create an extraordinary union. The seasons have stopped and the harvest hasn't arrived. The rhythm of the natural world is out of kilter and this unlikely trio must try to put it right. Magic, mystery and mayhem unfurl.

The second episode, The Green Man, welcomes another mysterious arrival to Scatterbrook. The Green Man is the creator of scarecrows and keeper of scarecrow lore. He isn't at all happy that Worzel is consorting with humans. Elsewhere, local aristocrat Lady Bloomsbury Barton is holding a fete, with a Scarecrow competition that Worzel is determined to win. What will The Green Man and Worzel's most competitive rival, Soggy Bogart make of it all?

Worzel Gummidge is written and directed by Mackenzie Crook and is a Leopard Pictures, Treasure Trove Productions and Lola Entertainment production for BBC One. It is Executive Produced by Kristian Smith for Leopard Pictures, Lisa Thomas for Lola Entertainment, Mackenzie Crook for Treasure Trove Productions, with rights holders Patrick D. Pidgeon and Eric S. Rollman executive producers for Pidgeon Entertainment, Inc. It is produced by Georgie Fallon and Alex Moody is the Commissioning Editor for the BBC.

Further casting:

Francesca Mills - Earthy Mangold

Tim Plester - Clarty

Colin Michael Carmichael - Soggy Bogart

Andrew James Spooner - Flat Alistair

Phil Hulford - Hannah Harrow

Tom Meeten - HMS Odney

Christopher-Robert Barlow - Rag Bag

Kiran Shah - Chopper and Root Bound

Charlie Mayhew - Rustle Sprouter

Lucy Montgomery - Jackie Pudding

Gus Brown - Oswald Pollypop

Malik Ibheis - Trike

Ben Langley - Driver

Mariam Haque - Receptionist