Scottish author, journalist, and television writer Neil Forsyth created the British television drama series ‘The Gold’ which serves as a dramatization of incidents involving the Brink’s-Mat robbery of 1983.
The plot features a robbery that happened in the Heathrow International Trading Estate of London in which twenty-six million worth of diamonds, gold bullion, and cash was robbed resulting in widespread events covering the following decade.
Various international criminal investigations ensued after the robbery. It became the biggest one in history at that time.
The Gold Paramount+ Release Date! Collider
The Gold was first commissioned in August of 2021 by the BBC. Principal photography of the film began in April of the next year with the names of a number of cast members announced at that time.
Lawrence Gough and Aneil Karia were also announced as directors for the series. The first episode was previewed on 17th January 2023 at the BFI Southbank.
The plot features a robbery that happened in the Heathrow International Trading Estate of London in which twenty-six million worth of diamonds, gold bullion, and cash was robbed resulting in widespread events covering the following decade.
Various international criminal investigations ensued after the robbery. It became the biggest one in history at that time.
The Gold Paramount+ Release Date! Collider
The Gold was first commissioned in August of 2021 by the BBC. Principal photography of the film began in April of the next year with the names of a number of cast members announced at that time.
Lawrence Gough and Aneil Karia were also announced as directors for the series. The first episode was previewed on 17th January 2023 at the BFI Southbank.
- 8/25/2023
- by Suvechchha Saha
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Exclusive: Jack Lowden, star of forthcoming TV mini-series The Gold, and Apple TV+ hit, Slow Horses, believes that actors should stick to what they know best and to not allow their political opinions to get in the way of their work.
As far as he’s concerned, ”you’re not an actor ” when “you’re sort of political.”
However, it’s crime, not politics, that’s at the center of the rollicking BBC One and Paramount+ six-part real-life heist thriller The Gold. The show is inspired by the imfafous Brinks Mat gold robbery of 1983 — on of Britain’s most storied crimes ever.
Lowden, partner in a film production company with Saoirse Ronan and Dominic Norris (Benediction), tells us that he’s not an actor with “a cause,” although he admits that he has played a lot of characters “that have a cause.” Lowden cites Ian Macdonald,...
As far as he’s concerned, ”you’re not an actor ” when “you’re sort of political.”
However, it’s crime, not politics, that’s at the center of the rollicking BBC One and Paramount+ six-part real-life heist thriller The Gold. The show is inspired by the imfafous Brinks Mat gold robbery of 1983 — on of Britain’s most storied crimes ever.
Lowden, partner in a film production company with Saoirse Ronan and Dominic Norris (Benediction), tells us that he’s not an actor with “a cause,” although he admits that he has played a lot of characters “that have a cause.” Lowden cites Ian Macdonald,...
- 2/6/2023
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
The new action crime drama "The Gold", directed by Oscar winner Aneil Karia and Lawrence Gough, stars Hugh Bonneville ("Downton Abbey") and Dominic Cooper ("The Preacher"), streaming in 2023 on Paramount+:
"... November 26, 1983, six armed men broke into the 'Brinks' Mat security depot near London’s Heathrow Airport, and stumbled across gold bullion worth over 25 million.
"What started as a typical armed robbery became a seminal event in British criminal history, remarkable not only for the scale of the theft, at the time the biggest in world history, but for its wider legacy.
"The disposal of the bullion caused the birth of large-scale international money laundering, provided the dirty money that helped fuel the 'London Docklands' property boom, united blue and white collar criminals and left controversy and murder in its wake.
"Inspired by extensive research and interviews with some of those involved in the events, 'The Gold' is...
"... November 26, 1983, six armed men broke into the 'Brinks' Mat security depot near London’s Heathrow Airport, and stumbled across gold bullion worth over 25 million.
"What started as a typical armed robbery became a seminal event in British criminal history, remarkable not only for the scale of the theft, at the time the biggest in world history, but for its wider legacy.
"The disposal of the bullion caused the birth of large-scale international money laundering, provided the dirty money that helped fuel the 'London Docklands' property boom, united blue and white collar criminals and left controversy and murder in its wake.
"Inspired by extensive research and interviews with some of those involved in the events, 'The Gold' is...
- 1/21/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Exclusive: The BBC and Paramount+ have set cast for new drama, The Gold, which quietly began filming this month in London, we can reveal.
Starring will be Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey), Jack Lowden (Small Axe: Mangrove), Dominic Cooper (The Preacher), Charlotte Spencer (Cinderella), Tom Cullen (Black Mirror), Emun Elliot (Old), Sean Harris (Mission: Impossible), Ellora Torchia (Midsommar) and Stefanie Martini (The Last Kingdom).
Inspired by the true story of the UK’s iconic Brink’s-Mat robbery and the decades-long chain of events that followed, The Gold dramatizes the country’s ‘crime of the Century’ across six episodes for BBC One and Paramount+ internationally.
Written by Neil Forsyth (Guilt), we can also reveal that the project will be directed by recent Oscar winner Aneil Karia (The Long Goodbye) along with Lawrence Gough (Misfits).
Set on the 26th November 1983, the series will chart how six armed men broke into the Brink’s-...
Starring will be Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey), Jack Lowden (Small Axe: Mangrove), Dominic Cooper (The Preacher), Charlotte Spencer (Cinderella), Tom Cullen (Black Mirror), Emun Elliot (Old), Sean Harris (Mission: Impossible), Ellora Torchia (Midsommar) and Stefanie Martini (The Last Kingdom).
Inspired by the true story of the UK’s iconic Brink’s-Mat robbery and the decades-long chain of events that followed, The Gold dramatizes the country’s ‘crime of the Century’ across six episodes for BBC One and Paramount+ internationally.
Written by Neil Forsyth (Guilt), we can also reveal that the project will be directed by recent Oscar winner Aneil Karia (The Long Goodbye) along with Lawrence Gough (Misfits).
Set on the 26th November 1983, the series will chart how six armed men broke into the Brink’s-...
- 4/13/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has commissioned a 10-part live-action children’s series from Wildseed Studios, the company behind Fullscreen scripted thriller PrankMe.
The Last Bus is billed as a sci-fi road trip adventure, which tells the story of a group of mismatched school kids who band together to face a fearsome new machine intelligence.
It is being written and created by Paul Neafcy, who was spotted by Wildseed after posting films on YouTube from his bedroom. Neafcy also worked with Wildseed on PrankMe.
Another YouTube creator, Drew Casson, will direct alongside Lawrence Gough and Steve Hughes, both of whom have helmed episodes of Doctor Who. Nour Wazzi is a fourth director.
The Last Bus will be filmed in Bristol and the South West of England. Pre-production starts imminently, with the shoot taking place over the fall.
“Although at the top level The Last Bus is a shamelessly entertaining sci-fi romp, at another level...
The Last Bus is billed as a sci-fi road trip adventure, which tells the story of a group of mismatched school kids who band together to face a fearsome new machine intelligence.
It is being written and created by Paul Neafcy, who was spotted by Wildseed after posting films on YouTube from his bedroom. Neafcy also worked with Wildseed on PrankMe.
Another YouTube creator, Drew Casson, will direct alongside Lawrence Gough and Steve Hughes, both of whom have helmed episodes of Doctor Who. Nour Wazzi is a fourth director.
The Last Bus will be filmed in Bristol and the South West of England. Pre-production starts imminently, with the shoot taking place over the fall.
“Although at the top level The Last Bus is a shamelessly entertaining sci-fi romp, at another level...
- 8/10/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
With filming now underway, ITV has confirmed Season 9 details of crime drama Vera. Brenda Blethyn is back as the unorthodox but brilliantly perceptive eponymous detective in four feature-length episodes. The first installment, written by Paul Logue, is titled Blind Spot and unfolds as forensic psychologist Joanne Caswell is found dead, her body dumped on a landfill site far from home. She had been looking into the crime of a former patient who had recently committed suicide, and Vera must follow Joanne’s trail to uncover who might have had motive to kill her. Blethyn is joined by an ensemble that includes Peter Davison (Doctor Who), James Atherton (Coronation Street), Jodie McNee (Britannia), Adrian Lukis (Collateral) and Paul Kaye (Game Of Thrones). Kenny Doughty also returns as Detective Sergeant Aiden Healy. Completing Vera’s team are Jon Morrison, Riley Jones and Ibinabo Jack. A consistent winner for ITV, Season 8 averaged 8.4M...
- 5/23/2018
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
UK production and sales company beefs up Efm roster.
UK-based Goldfinch Studios has unveiled its full slate of productions ahead of the European Film Market (Efm) in Berlin.
In October last year, financing outfit Goldfinch Entertainment teamed with York-based production company Gsp Studios to form Goldfinch Studios, which is now operating as a combined production, sales and financing company.
Goldfinch has four new productions on its slate, including a project from writer-director Carl Strathie, whose Steven Ogg and Alice Lowe-starring Solis is in post-production.
The latest project, which is currently casting up in pre-production, is a sci-fi titled The Encounter set in rural Philadelphia in the early 1980s that follows a family who are terrorised by otherworldly beings.
Further new productions include elevated genre project In The Hands Of Jesus from first-time director Oliver Vilas, Burners starring Rhianne Barreto, and period drama The Black Callant.
Those all join a production slate that already features: Ben Cookson’s [link=tt...
UK-based Goldfinch Studios has unveiled its full slate of productions ahead of the European Film Market (Efm) in Berlin.
In October last year, financing outfit Goldfinch Entertainment teamed with York-based production company Gsp Studios to form Goldfinch Studios, which is now operating as a combined production, sales and financing company.
Goldfinch has four new productions on its slate, including a project from writer-director Carl Strathie, whose Steven Ogg and Alice Lowe-starring Solis is in post-production.
The latest project, which is currently casting up in pre-production, is a sci-fi titled The Encounter set in rural Philadelphia in the early 1980s that follows a family who are terrorised by otherworldly beings.
Further new productions include elevated genre project In The Hands Of Jesus from first-time director Oliver Vilas, Burners starring Rhianne Barreto, and period drama The Black Callant.
Those all join a production slate that already features: Ben Cookson’s [link=tt...
- 2/14/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Simon Brew Nov 10, 2017
Steven Moffat chats to us about Doctor Who, the changing face of television, and the internet culture around it...
Ahead of the release of Doctor Who series 10 on DVD and Blu-ray – it lands on Monday, and is available digitally now – outgoing showrunner Steven Moffat did a select few interviews to chat about the show. And he saved one for us.
It was refreshing that, having got lost myself on the way to the interview venue in the depths of London, Moffat himself managed to as well. Apologetic for arriving ten minutes late for our chat, he insisted on adding those minutes to the end of our time, and that’s not something that happens very often with interviews.
With that in mind, we settled down for a long chat about the show, the environment it exists in, and series 10 itself…
I was just watching the DVD extras before,...
Steven Moffat chats to us about Doctor Who, the changing face of television, and the internet culture around it...
Ahead of the release of Doctor Who series 10 on DVD and Blu-ray – it lands on Monday, and is available digitally now – outgoing showrunner Steven Moffat did a select few interviews to chat about the show. And he saved one for us.
It was refreshing that, having got lost myself on the way to the interview venue in the depths of London, Moffat himself managed to as well. Apologetic for arriving ten minutes late for our chat, he insisted on adding those minutes to the end of our time, and that’s not something that happens very often with interviews.
With that in mind, we settled down for a long chat about the show, the environment it exists in, and series 10 itself…
I was just watching the DVD extras before,...
- 11/8/2017
- Den of Geek
Salvage director Lawrence Gough is back behind the camera for the upcoming thriller Gatecrash and as always we have the latest for you right here. Dig it! From the Press Release: Bird Box Pictures are now in production on Gatecrash… Continue Reading →
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- 10/5/2017
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Simon Brew Apr 27, 2017
Doctor Who's opening episode had a bit more Peter Capaldi guitar-playing in its first cut...
One of the key factors I thought that really contributed to the quality of Doctor Who series 10 opener, The Pilot, was the pacing of it. That a lot of information is got across, but without feeling like the show was zooming through it.
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That’s down in good part to the writing and editing amongst other factors, particularly in the first half of the episode. But inevitably, to get that pacing spot on, things had to be sacrificed. In particular, an early scene in the episode, that its director, Lawrence Gough, took us through.
Doctor Who's opening episode had a bit more Peter Capaldi guitar-playing in its first cut...
One of the key factors I thought that really contributed to the quality of Doctor Who series 10 opener, The Pilot, was the pacing of it. That a lot of information is got across, but without feeling like the show was zooming through it.
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That’s down in good part to the writing and editing amongst other factors, particularly in the first half of the episode. But inevitably, to get that pacing spot on, things had to be sacrificed. In particular, an early scene in the episode, that its director, Lawrence Gough, took us through.
- 4/27/2017
- Den of Geek
Simon Brew Apr 27, 2017
How do you go about directing an episode of Doctor Who? We chat to Lawrence Gough, director of series 10's The Pilot and Smile to find out.
The first two episodes of the current Doctor Who run, The Pilot and Smile, were both directed by the same man. That man is Lawrence Gough, who comes to Doctor Who for the first time, having built up an impressive collection of TV credits following his low-budget horror feature, Salvage. In between the transmission of The Pilot and Smile, he chatted to us about his work on the show…
I’ve just been watching footage of you receiving a film award from Sean Connery back in 2009!
Yes! God, yes.
That was a Trailblazers award from the Edinburgh Film Festival eight years ago, and since then, you seem to have had quite a journey. Can you take us through it?
Yeah!
How do you go about directing an episode of Doctor Who? We chat to Lawrence Gough, director of series 10's The Pilot and Smile to find out.
The first two episodes of the current Doctor Who run, The Pilot and Smile, were both directed by the same man. That man is Lawrence Gough, who comes to Doctor Who for the first time, having built up an impressive collection of TV credits following his low-budget horror feature, Salvage. In between the transmission of The Pilot and Smile, he chatted to us about his work on the show…
I’ve just been watching footage of you receiving a film award from Sean Connery back in 2009!
Yes! God, yes.
That was a Trailblazers award from the Edinburgh Film Festival eight years ago, and since then, you seem to have had quite a journey. Can you take us through it?
Yeah!
- 4/25/2017
- Den of Geek
Kirsten Howard Apr 25, 2017
20th Century Fox's recent release date rejig has delayed the release of Maze Runner: The Death Cure until February 2018...
After production on the third Maze Runner film was delayed a year due to a serious on-set accident, it seems fans will have to wait a little longer once more to see The Death Cure.
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A recent reshuffle by 20th Century Fox has seen Wes Ball's third Maze Runner outing shifted back to February 9th, 2018 from its earlier January release date, so fans will want to adjust their calendars accordingly.
Maze Runner 3 was originally set to come out this year, but star Dylan O'Brien was badly hurt during the initial stages of filming and the studio managed to find enough healing...
20th Century Fox's recent release date rejig has delayed the release of Maze Runner: The Death Cure until February 2018...
After production on the third Maze Runner film was delayed a year due to a serious on-set accident, it seems fans will have to wait a little longer once more to see The Death Cure.
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A recent reshuffle by 20th Century Fox has seen Wes Ball's third Maze Runner outing shifted back to February 9th, 2018 from its earlier January release date, so fans will want to adjust their calendars accordingly.
Maze Runner 3 was originally set to come out this year, but star Dylan O'Brien was badly hurt during the initial stages of filming and the studio managed to find enough healing...
- 4/25/2017
- Den of Geek
Simon Brew Apr 22, 2017
Peter Capaldi and Pearl Mackie head off to the future, in Frank Cottrell-Boyce’s Smile. Here’s our spoiler-packed review…
This episode contains spoilers. Our spoiler-free review is here.
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10.2 Smile
“You can’t reach the controls from the seats, what’s the point in that?”
My thoughts on Smile, the second episode of this year’s Doctor Who run - and the second-ever story to be written by Frank Cottrell-Boyce (previously behind series 8’s In The Forest Of The Night) - aren’t too far away from my thoughts on the series opener, The Pilot. That Pearl Mackie’s Bill is a breath of fresh air, that the interaction between her and Peter Capaldi’s Doctor feels different, and that the more relaxed pacing is...
Peter Capaldi and Pearl Mackie head off to the future, in Frank Cottrell-Boyce’s Smile. Here’s our spoiler-packed review…
This episode contains spoilers. Our spoiler-free review is here.
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10.2 Smile
“You can’t reach the controls from the seats, what’s the point in that?”
My thoughts on Smile, the second episode of this year’s Doctor Who run - and the second-ever story to be written by Frank Cottrell-Boyce (previously behind series 8’s In The Forest Of The Night) - aren’t too far away from my thoughts on the series opener, The Pilot. That Pearl Mackie’s Bill is a breath of fresh air, that the interaction between her and Peter Capaldi’s Doctor feels different, and that the more relaxed pacing is...
- 4/22/2017
- Den of Geek
Simon Brew Apr 15, 2017
Doctor Who series 10 episode 1 is The Pilot, by Steven Moffat. Here's our spoiler-packed review...
This review contains spoilers. Our spoiler-free review is here.
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10.1 The Pilot
“Banter”
Let’s start by talking about Pearl Mackie.
In the build up to Doctor Who series 10’s premiere (I cling to the word 'series', accepting that 'season' will ultimately win), much of the press surrounding her character, Bill, was about sexuality. Yep, in 2017. Sheesh. Come the episode itself, far less fuss was made, and instead, we got to see just what a find Mackie is. As Bill, it already feels like she’s bringing something just a little different: intently curious, a respecter...
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This review contains spoilers. Our spoiler-free review is here.
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10.1 The Pilot
“Banter”
Let’s start by talking about Pearl Mackie.
In the build up to Doctor Who series 10’s premiere (I cling to the word 'series', accepting that 'season' will ultimately win), much of the press surrounding her character, Bill, was about sexuality. Yep, in 2017. Sheesh. Come the episode itself, far less fuss was made, and instead, we got to see just what a find Mackie is. As Bill, it already feels like she’s bringing something just a little different: intently curious, a respecter...
- 4/14/2017
- Den of Geek
Simon Brew Apr 15, 2017
Here are our spoiler-free thoughts on Doctor Who series 10's opener, starring Peter Capaldi and Pearl Mackie...
This review is spoiler-free. Our spoiler-filled review is live once the episode has screened on Saturday April 15th.
In series past, Doctor Who has had a habit of shooting out of the proverbial traps, with a hugely energetic series opener that throws us straight back into the middle of the Doctor’s particularly unusual life. The Pilot doesn’t do that. In fact, as Steven Moffat admitted in the post-episode Q&A at the series launch this evening, The Pilot is an episode title with a double meaning. And one of those two meanings - the only one you'll get in this spoiler-free review - is very much that this is Doctor Who throwing its doors wide open, and welcoming new passengers.
If there’s a relatively modern parallel in Doctor Who,...
Here are our spoiler-free thoughts on Doctor Who series 10's opener, starring Peter Capaldi and Pearl Mackie...
This review is spoiler-free. Our spoiler-filled review is live once the episode has screened on Saturday April 15th.
In series past, Doctor Who has had a habit of shooting out of the proverbial traps, with a hugely energetic series opener that throws us straight back into the middle of the Doctor’s particularly unusual life. The Pilot doesn’t do that. In fact, as Steven Moffat admitted in the post-episode Q&A at the series launch this evening, The Pilot is an episode title with a double meaning. And one of those two meanings - the only one you'll get in this spoiler-free review - is very much that this is Doctor Who throwing its doors wide open, and welcoming new passengers.
If there’s a relatively modern parallel in Doctor Who,...
- 4/4/2017
- Den of Geek
A fan-favorite character is returning to Season 10 of “Doctor Who.” The BBC announced that Matt Lucas, known for playing Nardole, will be making an appearance in the opening episode of the upcoming season.
“I’m chuffed to bits that Nardole is returning to the Tardis for some more adventures. I loved acting with Peter and I’m excited to work with Pearl,” Lucas said in a statement.
Nardole is a human cyborg who made his first appearance in the 2015 Christmas special, “The Husbands of River Song.” He was told by Professor Song to find the surgeon needed to extract the Halassi Androvar from the head of King Hydroflax. But instead, Nardole found Doctor Who and took him to the Professor.
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“Delighted and slightly amazed to be welcoming Matt Lucas back on to the Tardis – and this time it’s not just for Christmas, he’s sticking around,” said Steven Moffat, lead writer and executive producer. “One of the greatest comedy talents on planet Earth is being unleashed on all of time and space.”
Filming for “Doctor Who” begins Monday, June 20 in Cardiff, Wales. Pearl Mackie, who was recently cast as Peter Capaldi’s new companion, will embark on her first week filming the role of Bill. This will be her first major television role following her West End appearance in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time.”
Read More: Meet Pearl Mackie – Doctor Who’s New Companion + Watch Sneak Peak, First Day on Set
The BBC also announced that Stephanie Hyam will play a guest role in the new season. The actress is known for her appearances in “Jekyll & Hyde,” “Peaky Blinders” and “Sherlock.”
The opening episode is written by “Doctor Who” showrunner Moffat, executive produced by Brian Minchin, produced by Peter Bennett and directed by Lawrence Gough. The second episode has been crafted by award-winning screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
“Doctor Who” will return for its annual Christmas special, followed by the tenth season in 2017.
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“I’m chuffed to bits that Nardole is returning to the Tardis for some more adventures. I loved acting with Peter and I’m excited to work with Pearl,” Lucas said in a statement.
Nardole is a human cyborg who made his first appearance in the 2015 Christmas special, “The Husbands of River Song.” He was told by Professor Song to find the surgeon needed to extract the Halassi Androvar from the head of King Hydroflax. But instead, Nardole found Doctor Who and took him to the Professor.
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“Delighted and slightly amazed to be welcoming Matt Lucas back on to the Tardis – and this time it’s not just for Christmas, he’s sticking around,” said Steven Moffat, lead writer and executive producer. “One of the greatest comedy talents on planet Earth is being unleashed on all of time and space.”
Filming for “Doctor Who” begins Monday, June 20 in Cardiff, Wales. Pearl Mackie, who was recently cast as Peter Capaldi’s new companion, will embark on her first week filming the role of Bill. This will be her first major television role following her West End appearance in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time.”
Read More: Meet Pearl Mackie – Doctor Who’s New Companion + Watch Sneak Peak, First Day on Set
The BBC also announced that Stephanie Hyam will play a guest role in the new season. The actress is known for her appearances in “Jekyll & Hyde,” “Peaky Blinders” and “Sherlock.”
The opening episode is written by “Doctor Who” showrunner Moffat, executive produced by Brian Minchin, produced by Peter Bennett and directed by Lawrence Gough. The second episode has been crafted by award-winning screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
“Doctor Who” will return for its annual Christmas special, followed by the tenth season in 2017.
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- 6/14/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Stars: Michael Socha, Jim Howick, Michaela Coel, Daniel Eghan, Roy Thorn, Holli Dempsey, Trystan Gravelle, Michael Smiley, Ashley Walters | Written by Fintan Ryan | Directed by Lawrence Gough, Jonathan van Tulleken
E4 returns to top-form with a scintillating new comedy that sees writers repeat the success of Misfits…
The Aliens is certainly not your standard TV show. Set in the curious city of Troy, a segregated metropolis bearing resemblance to East/West Berlin during the Cold War, it kicks-off at a frenetic pace. The city’s duality exists due to a race of ‘aliens’ who show no distinction between humans. However, they exist as a sub-human species, with their hair being traded as a commodity by drug-lords (yes, you read that correctly).
Policing the borders of Troy is Louis (Michael Socha) who makes an alarming discovery early on in the show. After finding himself attracted to somewhat unsavoury videos of aliens on the web,...
E4 returns to top-form with a scintillating new comedy that sees writers repeat the success of Misfits…
The Aliens is certainly not your standard TV show. Set in the curious city of Troy, a segregated metropolis bearing resemblance to East/West Berlin during the Cold War, it kicks-off at a frenetic pace. The city’s duality exists due to a race of ‘aliens’ who show no distinction between humans. However, they exist as a sub-human species, with their hair being traded as a commodity by drug-lords (yes, you read that correctly).
Policing the borders of Troy is Louis (Michael Socha) who makes an alarming discovery early on in the show. After finding himself attracted to somewhat unsavoury videos of aliens on the web,...
- 3/4/2016
- by Joe Cronin
- Nerdly
Spotted any of those messages from The Alien League that have been interrupting normal programming across Channel 4 shows as well as on radio, YouTube and in the cinema?
It's an innovative new marketing campaign for E4's new six-part drama The Aliens, which airs in March.
The culture-clash comedy drama with the premise that aliens have been living amongst us for decades. stars Michael Socha (represented by The Artists Partnership) as Lewis, a mild-mannered border guard who mans the checkpoint between the alien ghetto and the human side of the wall. But when he discovers that he is the world’s first half-alien, he finds himself drawn into a world of divided loyalties and a search for his own identity.
Michaela Coel (writer and star of E4's Chewing Gum), stars as Lilyhot, an enigmatic and alluring alien who is deeply embroiled in one of Troy’s criminal gangs.
It's an innovative new marketing campaign for E4's new six-part drama The Aliens, which airs in March.
The culture-clash comedy drama with the premise that aliens have been living amongst us for decades. stars Michael Socha (represented by The Artists Partnership) as Lewis, a mild-mannered border guard who mans the checkpoint between the alien ghetto and the human side of the wall. But when he discovers that he is the world’s first half-alien, he finds himself drawn into a world of divided loyalties and a search for his own identity.
Michaela Coel (writer and star of E4's Chewing Gum), stars as Lilyhot, an enigmatic and alluring alien who is deeply embroiled in one of Troy’s criminal gangs.
- 2/5/2016
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
This Is England star Michael Socha will lead E4's new sci-fi sitcom Aliens.
The actor, who also starred in BBC Three's Being Human, will play a border guard who mans the checkpoint between alien and human communities on the show.
The six-part series will focus on Socha's character as he discovers he is the first ever half-human, half-alien, and ventures to the criminal underworld of Troy to discover his true identity.
Socha said of the show: "I've never played anyone like Lewis before - it's going to be an exciting challenge for me.
"E4 is the home of some of the coolest dramas in the UK and I can't wait to take my first steps into the world of Troy."
Joining Socha is Top Boy star Michaela Coel, who plays an alien criminal.
Michael Smiley, Ashley Walters, Holli Dempsey and Trystan Gravelle will also star.
Fintan Ryan writes the series,...
The actor, who also starred in BBC Three's Being Human, will play a border guard who mans the checkpoint between alien and human communities on the show.
The six-part series will focus on Socha's character as he discovers he is the first ever half-human, half-alien, and ventures to the criminal underworld of Troy to discover his true identity.
Socha said of the show: "I've never played anyone like Lewis before - it's going to be an exciting challenge for me.
"E4 is the home of some of the coolest dramas in the UK and I can't wait to take my first steps into the world of Troy."
Joining Socha is Top Boy star Michaela Coel, who plays an alien criminal.
Michael Smiley, Ashley Walters, Holli Dempsey and Trystan Gravelle will also star.
Fintan Ryan writes the series,...
- 9/2/2015
- Digital Spy
You know, several times a day we think about how cool it would be to open up shop across the pond so that we could easily be there for all of the great shit they have going on. Film4 Frightfest, great Blu-ray editions we get the shaft on here, the seductive usage of the word "randy" ... so very much to love. Now, to further make us drool, The Horror Channel UK (yes, they have one of those there, too) is churning out another dosage of fright to get fans watching the carnage, Cruel Britannia.
From the Press Release
Cruel Britannia: The Cutting Edge of British Horror
April 8 – April 29, 2011
The Horror Channel celebrates the best of contemporary British horror with a special season of UK TV premieres which showcases some of the finest home-grown directorial talent around.
Kick-starting the season on Friday 8th April is the UK TV premiere of Steven Sheil...
From the Press Release
Cruel Britannia: The Cutting Edge of British Horror
April 8 – April 29, 2011
The Horror Channel celebrates the best of contemporary British horror with a special season of UK TV premieres which showcases some of the finest home-grown directorial talent around.
Kick-starting the season on Friday 8th April is the UK TV premiere of Steven Sheil...
- 3/10/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The Horror Channel is to celebrate the best of contemporary British horror with Cruel Britannia – a special season of UK TV premieres which showcases some of the finest home-grown directorial talent around.
Kick-starting the season on Friday 8th April is the UK TV premiere of Steven Sheil’s debut feature Mum & Dad – a film described as “one of the defining British horrors of its generation”. Imbued with a terrifying ferocity, it centres around a young Polish immigrant (Holby City’s Olga Fedori) who finds herself imprisoned in a suburban House of Horrors. It also stars Perry Benson (This Is England, Somers Town).
This is followed by the UK TV premiere of Gerard Johnson’s debut, the dark, brutal and bleakly amusing Tony: London Serial Killer, transmitting on Friday 15th April. It has drawn favourable comparisons to John McNaughton’s seminal Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer and features a star-making...
Kick-starting the season on Friday 8th April is the UK TV premiere of Steven Sheil’s debut feature Mum & Dad – a film described as “one of the defining British horrors of its generation”. Imbued with a terrifying ferocity, it centres around a young Polish immigrant (Holby City’s Olga Fedori) who finds herself imprisoned in a suburban House of Horrors. It also stars Perry Benson (This Is England, Somers Town).
This is followed by the UK TV premiere of Gerard Johnson’s debut, the dark, brutal and bleakly amusing Tony: London Serial Killer, transmitting on Friday 15th April. It has drawn favourable comparisons to John McNaughton’s seminal Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer and features a star-making...
- 3/9/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Rejuvenated Hammer Films franchise launches publicity campaign as part of a summer of hair-raising new releases from UK directors and writers
Hammer Films are to launch a summer publicity campaign ahead of what is being billed as a full-blown revival of the alternative British horror genre. A welter of horror films are scheduled for release this summer, while Ghost Stories, the theatrical show whose programme carries a warning to those of a nervous disposition, is packing in audiences for its West End run.
Joe Cornish, of the comedy duo Adam and Joe, is to make his directorial debut with Attack the Block, a film produced by the team behind Shaun of the Dead, and a reborn Hammer Films, once the greatest film studio in British horror, is to make a 3D feature film based on Susan Hill's modern gothic novel The Woman in Black.
The ghostly thriller, which became a long-running West End hit,...
Hammer Films are to launch a summer publicity campaign ahead of what is being billed as a full-blown revival of the alternative British horror genre. A welter of horror films are scheduled for release this summer, while Ghost Stories, the theatrical show whose programme carries a warning to those of a nervous disposition, is packing in audiences for its West End run.
Joe Cornish, of the comedy duo Adam and Joe, is to make his directorial debut with Attack the Block, a film produced by the team behind Shaun of the Dead, and a reborn Hammer Films, once the greatest film studio in British horror, is to make a 3D feature film based on Susan Hill's modern gothic novel The Woman in Black.
The ghostly thriller, which became a long-running West End hit,...
- 7/17/2010
- by Vanessa Thorpe
- The Guardian - Film News
Tony Us DVD Artwork
Director/writer: Gerard Johnson.
Revolver Entertainment is a film distribution company, which was formed in 1997 within the United Kingdom. They spanned the globe in 2007 with a Los Angeles office and this proficient film company has released Destricted, Mum and Dad and Lawrence Gough's Salvage. One of their most recent releases is the independent feature Tony, which focuses on a serial killer roaming the seedy neighbourhoods of East London. Receiving much needed funding in 2009, Tony showed for the first time at the Edinburgh Film Festival in Scotland and released in North America, on DVD, April 6th. Tony is an interesting character study of a serial killer and Peter Ferdiando's portrayal of Tony is frightening in its realistic delivery.
In a few simple words, watching Tony is like following a serial killer through his routines, habits and daily rituals over the course of "a week" (Revolver). Tony...
Director/writer: Gerard Johnson.
Revolver Entertainment is a film distribution company, which was formed in 1997 within the United Kingdom. They spanned the globe in 2007 with a Los Angeles office and this proficient film company has released Destricted, Mum and Dad and Lawrence Gough's Salvage. One of their most recent releases is the independent feature Tony, which focuses on a serial killer roaming the seedy neighbourhoods of East London. Receiving much needed funding in 2009, Tony showed for the first time at the Edinburgh Film Festival in Scotland and released in North America, on DVD, April 6th. Tony is an interesting character study of a serial killer and Peter Ferdiando's portrayal of Tony is frightening in its realistic delivery.
In a few simple words, watching Tony is like following a serial killer through his routines, habits and daily rituals over the course of "a week" (Revolver). Tony...
- 7/17/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Quiet Earth and the good people at Revolver Entertainment want to mail you a copy of Lawrence Gough's British shocker Salvage. Shot by Director of Photography Simon Tindall (Bright Star; The Queen, 28 Days Later) on location in and around Merseyside and on the set once used for the popular TV drama series Brookside, this highly effective shocker is one of the best British horror movies to come along in years.
How to Win:
- Email your full name and mailing address to contest[at]quietearth.us (replace "[at]" with"@").
- Subject line should be "Salvage Contest"
- Enter by Monday July 12, 2010.
We've got three R1 DVDs, but the contest is still open to anyone living in the Us, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Good luck y'all!
Trailer after the break.
Synopsis:
Christmas Eve, and the residents of a quiet British cul-de-sac are suddenly plunged into a world of violence,...
How to Win:
- Email your full name and mailing address to contest[at]quietearth.us (replace "[at]" with"@").
- Subject line should be "Salvage Contest"
- Enter by Monday July 12, 2010.
We've got three R1 DVDs, but the contest is still open to anyone living in the Us, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Good luck y'all!
Trailer after the break.
Synopsis:
Christmas Eve, and the residents of a quiet British cul-de-sac are suddenly plunged into a world of violence,...
- 7/8/2010
- QuietEarth.us
Terrorist attacks, biological infection, parental irresponsibility – all of those fears lie in this film.
After being dropped off by her father, Jodie (Linzey Cocker) arrives early at her estranged mother’s home to spend Christmas Eve with her. Unfortunately, due to what her mother Beth (Neve McIntosh) is doing instead causes Jodie to storm out of the house in a fit of anger. As an audience, we get a character shift to what looked like was going to be a story from the daughter’s perspective to the mother’s. Shortly after this incident, Beth, the mother, along with the whole neighborhood goes into a state of lock down as military black ops personal invade the British cul-de-sac to eradicate a threat. While the threat is unknown, residents are forced into their homes and are shutoff from all communications.
While the scenario sounds like Déjà vu, director Lawrence Gough actually...
After being dropped off by her father, Jodie (Linzey Cocker) arrives early at her estranged mother’s home to spend Christmas Eve with her. Unfortunately, due to what her mother Beth (Neve McIntosh) is doing instead causes Jodie to storm out of the house in a fit of anger. As an audience, we get a character shift to what looked like was going to be a story from the daughter’s perspective to the mother’s. Shortly after this incident, Beth, the mother, along with the whole neighborhood goes into a state of lock down as military black ops personal invade the British cul-de-sac to eradicate a threat. While the threat is unknown, residents are forced into their homes and are shutoff from all communications.
While the scenario sounds like Déjà vu, director Lawrence Gough actually...
- 7/6/2010
- by Andy Triefenbach
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Lawrence Gough’s bloody directorial debut, Salvage, is a startling horror thriller that quickens the heartbeat as much as it affects the mind. As an allegory for terrorism, his film focuses on a few panic-stricken prey rendered helpless in protecting themselves and their families, even at home.
A mysterious, gaping shipping container on a nearby beach thrusts a quiet neighborhood into a murder zone and a military state. Trigger-happy special forces contain frightened citizens in barricaded houses as the area descends into chaos.
Cowering into the center of the mayhem are Beth (Neve McIntosh) and Kieran (Shaun Dooley), a pair coupled by a one-time hook-up but otherwise strangers to one another. Separated from her estranged daughter by merely a suburban street, Beth agonizes over reaching her while an unidentifiable terror lurks between them.
Like fellow British filmmaker Neil Marshall’s first feature, Dog Soldiers, Gough stages much of his action...
A mysterious, gaping shipping container on a nearby beach thrusts a quiet neighborhood into a murder zone and a military state. Trigger-happy special forces contain frightened citizens in barricaded houses as the area descends into chaos.
Cowering into the center of the mayhem are Beth (Neve McIntosh) and Kieran (Shaun Dooley), a pair coupled by a one-time hook-up but otherwise strangers to one another. Separated from her estranged daughter by merely a suburban street, Beth agonizes over reaching her while an unidentifiable terror lurks between them.
Like fellow British filmmaker Neil Marshall’s first feature, Dog Soldiers, Gough stages much of his action...
- 7/6/2010
- by Jeff Leins
- newsinfilm.com
Salvage Us DVD ArtRevolver Entertainment Group has generously provided two extra copies of director Lawrence Gough's thriller Salvage for giveaway. Revolver is an international distributor of home entertainment titles in various formats and this company is one of the largest international distributors in the biz'. There newest title Salvage releases on DVD July 6th in North America and this title has been reviewed (here). The film is a suspenseful ride through a possible terrorist attack that reveals itself to be something much more ugly and murderous. Horror and thriller fans living in Canada or the United States are welcomed to enter the contest at the e-mail address below. Also, a red band trailer is available inside with the DVD's extras features, all courtesy of Revolver Entertainment.
The synopsis for Salvage here:
"Christmas Eve, and the residents of a quiet British cul-de-sac are suddenly plunged into a world of violence,...
The synopsis for Salvage here:
"Christmas Eve, and the residents of a quiet British cul-de-sac are suddenly plunged into a world of violence,...
- 7/6/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
In anticipation of the American home video debut on DVD and iTunes this coming Tuesday, July 6th, of Lawrence Gough's different kind of infected film, Salvage, Revolver Entertainment has unleashed a brand new clip.
Dig on all the goodies, including the trailer, below; and click here for Gareth's Salvage UK DVD review. And also be sure to check out our interview with director Lawrence Gough.
Synopsis:
It’s Christmas Eve, and a quiet cul-de-sac is suddenly plunged into a world of violence, terror, and paranoia when a group of heavily armed military personnel storms the area, sealing off the close and ordering the residents at gunpoint to retreat inside their homes. Unsure if this is the first sign of a terrorist attack, or something worse, one local single mother, Beth (Neve Mcintosh), finds it in herself to fight to save her estranged daughter, Jodie (Linzey Cocker), who is visiting...
Dig on all the goodies, including the trailer, below; and click here for Gareth's Salvage UK DVD review. And also be sure to check out our interview with director Lawrence Gough.
Synopsis:
It’s Christmas Eve, and a quiet cul-de-sac is suddenly plunged into a world of violence, terror, and paranoia when a group of heavily armed military personnel storms the area, sealing off the close and ordering the residents at gunpoint to retreat inside their homes. Unsure if this is the first sign of a terrorist attack, or something worse, one local single mother, Beth (Neve Mcintosh), finds it in herself to fight to save her estranged daughter, Jodie (Linzey Cocker), who is visiting...
- 7/2/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Low-key concepts and limited budgets have given British horror films a gritty realism that is the envy of the industry – but can they ever really compete with their Us rivals?
Unlike the western or the musical, the horror movie never seems to be under threat of extinction. The occasional phenomenon – a Blair Witch Project or a Paranormal Activity – helps to fortify its commercial appeal, as do hits like Scream or Hostel, which refresh the familiar conventions. But horror remains in perpetually good nick, not least in its UK outpost, from which some of the most inventive shockers of the last 10 years have emerged. Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later kicked off a new wave of Brit horror in 2002, but it fell to emerging film-makers to properly paint the town blood-red, from Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) to Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers, The Descent), Michael J Bassett (Deathwatch, Wilderness) and Christopher Smith (Creep,...
Unlike the western or the musical, the horror movie never seems to be under threat of extinction. The occasional phenomenon – a Blair Witch Project or a Paranormal Activity – helps to fortify its commercial appeal, as do hits like Scream or Hostel, which refresh the familiar conventions. But horror remains in perpetually good nick, not least in its UK outpost, from which some of the most inventive shockers of the last 10 years have emerged. Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later kicked off a new wave of Brit horror in 2002, but it fell to emerging film-makers to properly paint the town blood-red, from Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) to Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers, The Descent), Michael J Bassett (Deathwatch, Wilderness) and Christopher Smith (Creep,...
- 6/10/2010
- by Ryan Gilbey
- The Guardian - Film News
With his debut feature film, the Brit horror Salvage (review here), landing in UK theatres and homes in a number of formats this week, director Lawrence Gough took some time to talk with Dread Central about the creation of the film and where he's headed next.
Gareth Jones: Salvage was produced as part of the Liverpool "City of Culture" award/presentation. How did that work as far as pitching the movie and eventually getting it made?
Lawrence Gough: The money came about through BBC Films and the UK Film Council and was tagged onto [the "City of Culture" program]. [Myself and writer Colin O'Donnell] were working on a feature at that time after making various shorts and trying to adapt one into a feature; then this money was kind of dangled as something that could be applied for – and they were looking for certain types of projects that would fit a budget, and we felt that what we were working on did,...
Gareth Jones: Salvage was produced as part of the Liverpool "City of Culture" award/presentation. How did that work as far as pitching the movie and eventually getting it made?
Lawrence Gough: The money came about through BBC Films and the UK Film Council and was tagged onto [the "City of Culture" program]. [Myself and writer Colin O'Donnell] were working on a feature at that time after making various shorts and trying to adapt one into a feature; then this money was kind of dangled as something that could be applied for – and they were looking for certain types of projects that would fit a budget, and we felt that what we were working on did,...
- 3/24/2010
- by Pestilence
- DreadCentral.com
Director: Lawrence Gough. Review: Adam Wing. If I was to tell you that Salvage is written by Hollyoaks scribe Colin O’Donnell, taking place on and around the set of Brookside Close in Liverpool, you’d be forgiven for moving onto the next article, forgiven but ultimately foolish. Salvage is the debut feature from director Lawrence Gough, a low budget horror movie that has built up quite the following at festival screenings, and on DVD it delivers one of the most enjoyable nights in of the year. Its Christmas Eve and teenager Jodie (Linzey Cocker) is travelling to her mother’s house for the holidays, after a blazing row she storms over to her friend’s house on the other side of the street. Jodie’s mother Beth (Neve McIntosh) has had company for the night, not that she can remember his name (Eden Lake’s Shaun Dooley) and wasn...
- 3/20/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
The spectre of suburban domestic angst hangs heavy over Lawrence Gough's horror. By Catherine Shoard
Where do old soap opera sets go to die? Well, in the case of Brookside Close, it gets a grisly makeover by mysterious beasties escapees from a container ship, which invade the cul-de-sac, with machine-gun wielding special forces hot on their heels. Yet, despite the outlandish premise, the spectre of suburban domestic angst hangs heavy over Lawrence Gough's horror. Our heroine, Jodie (Linzey Cocker), has come home for Christmas only to find her estranged mum in bed with a stranger. Slanging matches result, replaced by screams and gurgles once the newcomers pay a visit.
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Where do old soap opera sets go to die? Well, in the case of Brookside Close, it gets a grisly makeover by mysterious beasties escapees from a container ship, which invade the cul-de-sac, with machine-gun wielding special forces hot on their heels. Yet, despite the outlandish premise, the spectre of suburban domestic angst hangs heavy over Lawrence Gough's horror. Our heroine, Jodie (Linzey Cocker), has come home for Christmas only to find her estranged mum in bed with a stranger. Slanging matches result, replaced by screams and gurgles once the newcomers pay a visit.
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- 3/18/2010
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
Get ready for a bloodbath on Brookside Close.
British horror flick Salvage is released in cinemas by Revolver Entertainment this Friday, March 19.
Starring Neve McIntosh (Bodies, Doctor Who, Gormenghast) and Shaun Dooley (Married Single Other, EastEnders), it's the feature debut of director Lawrence Gough and has been a big hit at film events.
At the Fantastic Fest in Texas, Neve Mcintosh won the Best Horror Actress Award.
It's written by Hollyoaks scribe Colin O'Donnell and was shot by director of photography Simon Tindall (Bright Star, The Queen, 28 Days Later) on location in and around Merseyside and on the Brookside Close housing estate set that was built for the TV soap Brookside.
Here's the official synopsis:
"It's Christmas Eve and a quiet cul-de-sac is suddenly plunged into a world of violence, terror and paranoia when a group of heavily armed military personnel storms the area, sealing off the close and ordering...
British horror flick Salvage is released in cinemas by Revolver Entertainment this Friday, March 19.
Starring Neve McIntosh (Bodies, Doctor Who, Gormenghast) and Shaun Dooley (Married Single Other, EastEnders), it's the feature debut of director Lawrence Gough and has been a big hit at film events.
At the Fantastic Fest in Texas, Neve Mcintosh won the Best Horror Actress Award.
It's written by Hollyoaks scribe Colin O'Donnell and was shot by director of photography Simon Tindall (Bright Star, The Queen, 28 Days Later) on location in and around Merseyside and on the Brookside Close housing estate set that was built for the TV soap Brookside.
Here's the official synopsis:
"It's Christmas Eve and a quiet cul-de-sac is suddenly plunged into a world of violence, terror and paranoia when a group of heavily armed military personnel storms the area, sealing off the close and ordering...
- 3/17/2010
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
The horror film Salvage is coming to DVD July 6th and we have the details from the studio. Described by the media as “thrilling” (Bizarre), “scary and believable” (Sci-Fi London), and “a seriously shocking chiller for our times” (Alan Jones, Frightfest), Salvage, the stunning debut feature from director Lawrence Gough, is a brand new British horror film that redefines the genre with a strong female heroine and a topical plot that positions the terror right on our doorstep.
Written by Colin O’Donnell (Hollyoaks) and starring Neve McIntosh (Dr. Who; Gormenghast), Shaun Dooley (Married Single Other; Eden Lake), Linzey Cocker (Wild Child), Trevor Hancock (Behind Closed Doors), Dean Andrews (Life on Mars), Kevin Harvey (Everyone Loves Sunshine), Paul Opacic (Bad Girls) and Shahid Ahmed (28 Weeks Later), the film has already thrilled audiences at the London Frightfest, the Edinburgh Film Festival and at Texas’s prestigious Fantastic Fest where the film...
Written by Colin O’Donnell (Hollyoaks) and starring Neve McIntosh (Dr. Who; Gormenghast), Shaun Dooley (Married Single Other; Eden Lake), Linzey Cocker (Wild Child), Trevor Hancock (Behind Closed Doors), Dean Andrews (Life on Mars), Kevin Harvey (Everyone Loves Sunshine), Paul Opacic (Bad Girls) and Shahid Ahmed (28 Weeks Later), the film has already thrilled audiences at the London Frightfest, the Edinburgh Film Festival and at Texas’s prestigious Fantastic Fest where the film...
- 3/17/2010
- MoviesOnline.ca
Salvage
Stars: Linzey Cocker, Shaun Dooley, Neve McIntosh | Written by Lawrence Gough & Colin O’Donnell | Directed by Lawrence Gough
When a mysterious container washes up on the shores near Liverpool, the residents of a sleepy cul-de-sac are plunged into violence, terror and paranoia after a group of heavily armed military personnel storms the area, sealing off the close and ordering the residents at gunpoint to retreat inside their homes. Unsure if this is the first sign of a terrorist attack, or something worse, single mother Beth (Mcintosh), finds it in herself to fight to save her estranged daughter Jodie (Cocker), who is visiting her for the holiday but is now stranded across the street in a neighbour’s house. However, the trapped residents soon discover that the imminent threat is far more monstrous than any of them could have possibly imagined.
I’ve been looking forward to seeing Salvage ever...
Stars: Linzey Cocker, Shaun Dooley, Neve McIntosh | Written by Lawrence Gough & Colin O’Donnell | Directed by Lawrence Gough
When a mysterious container washes up on the shores near Liverpool, the residents of a sleepy cul-de-sac are plunged into violence, terror and paranoia after a group of heavily armed military personnel storms the area, sealing off the close and ordering the residents at gunpoint to retreat inside their homes. Unsure if this is the first sign of a terrorist attack, or something worse, single mother Beth (Mcintosh), finds it in herself to fight to save her estranged daughter Jodie (Cocker), who is visiting her for the holiday but is now stranded across the street in a neighbour’s house. However, the trapped residents soon discover that the imminent threat is far more monstrous than any of them could have possibly imagined.
I’ve been looking forward to seeing Salvage ever...
- 3/14/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
British horror thriller “Salvage” marks the directorial debut of helmer Lawrence Gough, and now arrives on DVD via Revolver following a successful run at international genre festivals. The film has a decent pedigree, boasting the talents of Director of Photography Simon Tindall, who recently worked on the likes of “Bright Star”, “The Queen” and “28 Days Later”. Of interest to UK viewers is the film’s soap opera connections, with it having been written by “Hollyoaks” scribe Colin O’Donnell, and having been shot on one of the old sets from the long running “Brookside” series. The film takes place on Christmas Eve, and is set in a quiet suburban cul-de-sac, where a teenage girl called Jodie (Linzey Cocker) returns to spend the holiday season with her estranged mother Beth (Neve Mcintosh), only to find her in bed with a stranger. Angry and confused, the poor lass runs off and takes shelter with the neighbours.
- 3/4/2010
- by James Mudge
- Beyond Hollywood
Salvage, the debut feature from director Lawrence Gough, is a brand new British horror film that redefines the genre with a strong female heroine and a topical plot that positions the terror right on our doorstep.
It’s Christmas Eve and a quiet cul-de-sac is suddenly plunged into a world of violence, terror and paranoia when a group of heavily armed military personnel storms the area, sealing off the close and ordering the residents at gunpoint to retreat inside their homes.
Unsure if this is the first sign of a terrorist attack, or something worse, one local single mother, Beth (Neve Mcintosh), finds it in herself to fight to save her estranged daughter, Jodie (Linzey Cocker), who is visiting her for the holiday but is now stranded across the street in a neighbour’s house. However, with growing dread, the trapped residents soon discover that the imminent threat is far...
It’s Christmas Eve and a quiet cul-de-sac is suddenly plunged into a world of violence, terror and paranoia when a group of heavily armed military personnel storms the area, sealing off the close and ordering the residents at gunpoint to retreat inside their homes.
Unsure if this is the first sign of a terrorist attack, or something worse, one local single mother, Beth (Neve Mcintosh), finds it in herself to fight to save her estranged daughter, Jodie (Linzey Cocker), who is visiting her for the holiday but is now stranded across the street in a neighbour’s house. However, with growing dread, the trapped residents soon discover that the imminent threat is far...
- 2/28/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
In anticipation of the limited UK theatrical run of Lawrence Gough's Salvage beginning on March 19th, followed a few days later (on the 22nd) by a DVD release, Revolver Entertainment has provided an updated trailer for the film.
Along with playing in the cinema, Salvage (UK DVD review here) will be available via Sky Box Office, iTunes, FilmFlex, and LOVEFilM on the 19th as well. Hopefully the previously reported July 6th date will hold firm for the Us DVD.
Synopsis:
It’s Christmas Eve, and a quiet cul-de-sac is suddenly plunged into a world of violence, terror, and paranoia when a group of heavily armed military personnel storms the area, sealing off the close and ordering the residents at gunpoint to retreat inside their homes. Unsure if this is the first sign of a terrorist attack, or something worse, one local single mother, Beth (Neve Mcintosh), finds it in...
Along with playing in the cinema, Salvage (UK DVD review here) will be available via Sky Box Office, iTunes, FilmFlex, and LOVEFilM on the 19th as well. Hopefully the previously reported July 6th date will hold firm for the Us DVD.
Synopsis:
It’s Christmas Eve, and a quiet cul-de-sac is suddenly plunged into a world of violence, terror, and paranoia when a group of heavily armed military personnel storms the area, sealing off the close and ordering the residents at gunpoint to retreat inside their homes. Unsure if this is the first sign of a terrorist attack, or something worse, one local single mother, Beth (Neve Mcintosh), finds it in...
- 2/27/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The The theatrical trail has just dropped for Lawrence Gough’s very promising Indy scare flick Salvage. To our eyes it’s virtually identical to the previous one we posted a couple of weeks ago, but better quality, and with a couple a minor additions. Still looks great, and we are keen as the proverbial mustard to see it. On that front, we’ve news of note for all those outside the UK - including all you region free savvy folk in the U.S - eager to give it a watch. Salvage is release in UK cinemas on 19th March, but we’ve just learnt that it also hits DVD just one short week later, on March 22nd. Nice! Synopsis: Christmas Eve. When a ship container washes ashore nearby to a sleepy cul-de-sac, the residents are plunged into a world of violence, terror and paranoia.
- 2/26/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
The The theatrical trail has just dropped for Lawrence Gough’s very promising Indy scare flick Salvage. To our eyes it’s virtually identical to the previous one we posted a couple of weeks ago, but better quality, and with a couple a minor additions. Still looks great, and we are keen as the proverbial mustard to see it. On that front, we’ve news of note for all those outside the UK - including all you region free savvy folk in the U.S - eager to give it a watch. Salvage is release in UK cinemas on 19th March, but we’ve just learnt that it also hits DVD just one short week later, on March 22nd. Nice! Synopsis: Christmas Eve. When a ship container washes ashore nearby to a sleepy cul-de-sac, the residents are plunged into a world of violence, terror and paranoia.
- 2/26/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
Strange containers, cheating boyfriends, and a town cut off from the rest of the world? Sounds like a recipe for a good, bloody time. Check out a trailer for Lawrence Gough’s “Salvage”. The plot: When a container washes ashore the residents of a sleepy cul-de-sac are plunged into violence, terror and paranoia. Ring fenced by the military a single mother must overcome all the odds to save her daughter. It’s Christmas Eve and a quiet cul-de-sac is suddenly plunged into a world of violence, terror and paranoia when a group of heavily armed military personnel storms the area, sealing off the close and ordering the residents at gunpoint to retreat inside their homes. Unsure if this is the first sign of a terrorist attack, or something worse, one local single mother, Beth (Neve Mcintosh), finds it in herself to fight to save her estranged daughter, Jodie (Linzey Cocker...
- 2/26/2010
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
One of the films I was most impressed with at last year’s Film4 Frightfest in London is Lawrence Gough’s claustrophobic creature feature Salvage (review here). Finally the flick will be slamming in with a limited UK theatrical release (along with Sky Box Office, iTunes, FilmFlex, and LOVEFilM) on March 19th. A few days later, on the 22nd, it will appear on retail shelves on DVD -- all courtesy of Revolver Entertainment.
Synopsis:
It’s Christmas Eve, and a quiet cul-de-sac is suddenly plunged into a world of violence, terror, and paranoia when a group of heavily armed military personnel storms the area, sealing off the close and ordering the residents at gunpoint to retreat inside their homes. Unsure if this is the first sign of a terrorist attack, or something worse, one local single mother, Beth (Neve Mcintosh), finds it in herself to fight to save her estranged daughter,...
Synopsis:
It’s Christmas Eve, and a quiet cul-de-sac is suddenly plunged into a world of violence, terror, and paranoia when a group of heavily armed military personnel storms the area, sealing off the close and ordering the residents at gunpoint to retreat inside their homes. Unsure if this is the first sign of a terrorist attack, or something worse, one local single mother, Beth (Neve Mcintosh), finds it in herself to fight to save her estranged daughter,...
- 2/20/2010
- by Pestilence
- DreadCentral.com
A big batch of stills have been unveiled for the UK DVD release Salvage which arrives overseas on March 22. Simply click on the image below for the full gallery. Lawrence Gough directed this effort which sounds pretty damn interesting. When a container washes ashore the residents of a sleepy cul-de-sac are plunged into violence, terror and paranoia. Focus falls on a single mother who is trying to get her estranged daughter who is across the street. But that's easier said than done. Gough is presently at work on The Drought : After a massive drought ravaged the planet, a couple living outside of London head into the city on a dangerous mission to secure water for themselves and their ailing daughter. Hope to hear more about Salvage 's domestic debut soon! Scroll past...
- 2/11/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Director Lawrence Gough’s stunning debut film Salvage is to finally get a UK theatrical release next month. A big hit at both the London FrightFest and the Edinburgh film festivals last year, this small budget gem packs punches well above its class. Intelligent horror, with plenty of scares. Oh go on, we’ll force ourselves. Salvage hits British cinemas March 19th and then DVD a week later on March 22nd. Good news for all you region free ready folk, eager to see it! No official trailer for the film as yet, but you can take a gander at the original red band promo, used for the Edinburgh film fest. Christmas Eve. When a ship container washes ashore nearby to a sleepy cul-de-sac, the residents are plunged into a world of violence, terror and paranoia. A group of heavily armed military personnel storm their road ordering them at gunpoint to retreat inside their homes.
- 2/5/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
Director Lawrence Gough’s stunning debut film Salvage is to finally get a UK theatrical release next month. A big hit at both the London FrightFest and the Edinburgh film festivals last year, this small budget gem packs punches well above its class. Intelligent horror, with plenty of scares. Oh go on, we’ll force ourselves. Salvage hits British cinemas March 19th and then DVD a week later on March 22nd. Good news for all you region free ready folk, eager to see it! No official trailer for the film as yet, but you can take a gander at the original red band promo, used for the Edinburgh film fest. Christmas Eve. When a ship container washes ashore nearby to a sleepy cul-de-sac, the residents are plunged into a world of violence, terror and paranoia. A group of heavily armed military personnel storm their road ordering them at gunpoint to retreat inside their homes.
- 2/5/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
Director Lawrence Gough’s stunning debut film Salvage is to finally get a UK theatrical release next month. A big hit at both the London FrightFest and the Edinburgh film festivals last year, this small budget gem packs punches well above its class. Intelligent horror, with plenty of scares. Oh go on, we’ll force ourselves. Salvage hits British cinemas March 19th and then DVD a week later on March 22nd. Good news for all you region free ready folk, eager to see it! No official trailer for the film as yet, but you can take a gander at the original red band promo, used for the Edinburgh film fest. Christmas Eve. When a ship container washes ashore nearby to a sleepy cul-de-sac, the residents are plunged into a world of violence, terror and paranoia. A group of heavily armed military personnel storm their road ordering them at gunpoint to retreat inside their homes.
- 2/5/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
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- 11/13/2009
- QuietEarth.us
Lawrence Gough won this year's emerging-talent Trailblazer Award at the Edinburgh Film Festival for his paranoid horror Salvage. And it's stood him in very good stead, since his next project, The Drought, is being fast-tracked into production.Yes indeed, readers, it's our second apocalypse-movie story of the morning. John Hillcoat and Roland Emmerich have a lot to answer for. Armageddon is the new black. Nobody is mentioning Jg Ballard, whose novel The Drought, originally published in 1964 as The Burning World (a counterpoint / companion piece to his The Drowned World), sees the Earth's population heading seaward after man-made ecological disaster causes the world to run dry of precious H20.Gough's version, written by Colin O'Donnell, who also wrote Salvage, has a similar basic premise, but apparently revolves around a couple and their child heading searching for water in London.London? Why London? Do the taps still work there? Have New Labour...
- 11/10/2009
- EmpireOnline
If demons, ghosts, werewolves, zombies, or vampires don't kill us all, rest assured we'll do a fine job of doing it ourselves. Yep, a post-apocalyptic world seems right around the corner, and wouldn't you know it -- despite the world being seventy percent water, The Drought will get us!
Screen Daily reports that The Works International is partnering with Mann Made Films on The Drought, an ecological action horror set in a terrifying post-apocalyptic world. The film will be directed by Lawrence Gough (pictured). Colin O’Donnell, Gough’s long-time collaborator, is writing the script.
The Drought is set in a near future where the world is plunged into a state of emergency with millions dying of thirst and national infrastructures collapsing. A desperate couple who have avoided the mass exoduses and eked out an existence in their suburban home head for London in a last-ditch attempt to find the...
Screen Daily reports that The Works International is partnering with Mann Made Films on The Drought, an ecological action horror set in a terrifying post-apocalyptic world. The film will be directed by Lawrence Gough (pictured). Colin O’Donnell, Gough’s long-time collaborator, is writing the script.
The Drought is set in a near future where the world is plunged into a state of emergency with millions dying of thirst and national infrastructures collapsing. A desperate couple who have avoided the mass exoduses and eked out an existence in their suburban home head for London in a last-ditch attempt to find the...
- 11/9/2009
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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- 11/9/2009
- bloody-disgusting.com
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