Warp Films co-chief executive Peter Carlton is stepping back to a senior executive producer position as the Sheffield and London-based production company prioritises expansion into the European market with a raft of series co-productions.
Carlton joined as head of Warp Films Europe in 2009 before moving up to jointly head the company with Mark Herbert from 2015.
In his role as senior executive producer, Carlton will focus on Warp’s slate of projects as it preps a number of European co-productions.
Among the projects he will be overseeing is Costa Armonia, a horror series that he co-created with Greek director Lefteris Charitos.
Carlton joined as head of Warp Films Europe in 2009 before moving up to jointly head the company with Mark Herbert from 2015.
In his role as senior executive producer, Carlton will focus on Warp’s slate of projects as it preps a number of European co-productions.
Among the projects he will be overseeing is Costa Armonia, a horror series that he co-created with Greek director Lefteris Charitos.
- 2/6/2024
- ScreenDaily
Documentary
Channel 4 in the U.K. have commissioned Flicker Productions to produce “Football Trolls” (working title), an hour-long documentary on the relationship between social media, racism and soccer, hosted by former Newcastle and Tottenham midfielder-turned BT Sport pundit Jermaine Jenas. The commission comes amid outcry about racial abuse suffered by England players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka following England’s loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. Many Black players in the English Premiere League have suffered targeted, racial abuse on social media for years.
“This film is incredibly important to me and something I’ve been working on for a while. there has been an ongoing conversation surrounding racism and football for as long as I can remember, and the reactions to the Euros has been heart-breaking,” said Jenas in a release. “I’ve felt sick to my stomach reading the comments and chants and promise...
Channel 4 in the U.K. have commissioned Flicker Productions to produce “Football Trolls” (working title), an hour-long documentary on the relationship between social media, racism and soccer, hosted by former Newcastle and Tottenham midfielder-turned BT Sport pundit Jermaine Jenas. The commission comes amid outcry about racial abuse suffered by England players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka following England’s loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. Many Black players in the English Premiere League have suffered targeted, racial abuse on social media for years.
“This film is incredibly important to me and something I’ve been working on for a while. there has been an ongoing conversation surrounding racism and football for as long as I can remember, and the reactions to the Euros has been heart-breaking,” said Jenas in a release. “I’ve felt sick to my stomach reading the comments and chants and promise...
- 7/16/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie,” the adaptation of the popular West End musical, has been acquired by Amazon Studios and will now be released this fall on the streamer instead of in theaters.
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” comes from New Regency, Film4 and Warp Films, and 20th Century Studios was meant to release the movie as early as last year, but the release was delayed due to Covid-19. Amazon will now drop it on September 17.
The film stars newcomer Max Harwood as Jamie, a teenager who finds local fame when he pursues dreams on stage and becomes a loud and proud drag queen. Richard E. Grant also stars along with Sarah Lancashire, Lauren Patel, Shobna Gulati, Ralph Ineson, Adeel Akhtar, Samuel Bottomley, with Sharon Horgan.
Jonathan Butterell directs “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” from a screenplay and lyrics by Tom MacRae and songs by Dan Gillespie Sells. The score is composed by Sells and Anne Dudley.
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” comes from New Regency, Film4 and Warp Films, and 20th Century Studios was meant to release the movie as early as last year, but the release was delayed due to Covid-19. Amazon will now drop it on September 17.
The film stars newcomer Max Harwood as Jamie, a teenager who finds local fame when he pursues dreams on stage and becomes a loud and proud drag queen. Richard E. Grant also stars along with Sarah Lancashire, Lauren Patel, Shobna Gulati, Ralph Ineson, Adeel Akhtar, Samuel Bottomley, with Sharon Horgan.
Jonathan Butterell directs “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” from a screenplay and lyrics by Tom MacRae and songs by Dan Gillespie Sells. The score is composed by Sells and Anne Dudley.
- 5/20/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, the New Regency-Film4-Warp Films feature adaption of the West End hit musical, will now debut exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on Sept. 17 in over 240 countries and territories.
The pic, which came to Disney via the Fox merger due to New Regency’s attachment, was originally set for a theatrical release a few times under the 20th Century Studios label, but the pandemic upended that with Disney ultimately pulling the LGBTQ+ release off the calendar.
Inspired by true events, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie follows Jamie New (Max Harwood), a teenager from Sheffield, who dreams of life on stage. While his classmates plan their livelihoods after they leave school, Jamie contemplates revealing his secret career ambition to become a fierce and proud drag queen. His best friend Pritti (Lauren Patel) and his loving mum (Sarah Lancashire) shower him with endless support,...
The pic, which came to Disney via the Fox merger due to New Regency’s attachment, was originally set for a theatrical release a few times under the 20th Century Studios label, but the pandemic upended that with Disney ultimately pulling the LGBTQ+ release off the calendar.
Inspired by true events, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie follows Jamie New (Max Harwood), a teenager from Sheffield, who dreams of life on stage. While his classmates plan their livelihoods after they leave school, Jamie contemplates revealing his secret career ambition to become a fierce and proud drag queen. His best friend Pritti (Lauren Patel) and his loving mum (Sarah Lancashire) shower him with endless support,...
- 5/20/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Musical adaptation had been at Disney/20th Century Studios.
Amazon Studios has acquired Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and will debut the West End musical adaptation exclusively on Prime Video worldwide on September 17.
The film from New Regency, Film4 and Warp Films had been with DIsney/20th Century Studios. It stars Max Harwood, Sarah Lancashire, Lauren Patel, Shobna Gulati, Ralph Ineson, Adeel Akhtar, and Samuel Bottomley, with Sharon Horgan, and Richard E. Grant.
Jonathan Butterell directs Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, which is inspired by true events and follows a teenager from Sheffield who dreams of becoming a drag queen.
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie...
Amazon Studios has acquired Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and will debut the West End musical adaptation exclusively on Prime Video worldwide on September 17.
The film from New Regency, Film4 and Warp Films had been with DIsney/20th Century Studios. It stars Max Harwood, Sarah Lancashire, Lauren Patel, Shobna Gulati, Ralph Ineson, Adeel Akhtar, and Samuel Bottomley, with Sharon Horgan, and Richard E. Grant.
Jonathan Butterell directs Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, which is inspired by true events and follows a teenager from Sheffield who dreams of becoming a drag queen.
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie...
- 5/20/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Inspired by true events, Twentieth Century Studios’, New Regency’s and Film4’s ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’, a film adaptation of the hit musical, has a handful of first-look images.
Jamie New is 16 and doesn’t quite fit in — instead of pursuing a “real” career, he dreams of becoming a drag queen. Uncertain about his future, Jamie knows one thing for sure: he is going to be a sensation. Supported by his loving mom and his amazing friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.
(Pictured) Max Harwood as Jamie New and Richard E. Grant as Loco Chanelle. © 2020 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
The film stars newcomer Max Harwood, Sarah Lancashire, Lauren Patel, Shobna Gulati, Ralph Ineson, Adeel Akhtar, Sam Bottomley, with Sharon Horgan and Richard E. Grant.
(Pictured) Max Harwood as Jamie New. © 2020 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
The stage production’s director,...
Jamie New is 16 and doesn’t quite fit in — instead of pursuing a “real” career, he dreams of becoming a drag queen. Uncertain about his future, Jamie knows one thing for sure: he is going to be a sensation. Supported by his loving mom and his amazing friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.
(Pictured) Max Harwood as Jamie New and Richard E. Grant as Loco Chanelle. © 2020 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
The film stars newcomer Max Harwood, Sarah Lancashire, Lauren Patel, Shobna Gulati, Ralph Ineson, Adeel Akhtar, Sam Bottomley, with Sharon Horgan and Richard E. Grant.
(Pictured) Max Harwood as Jamie New. © 2020 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
The stage production’s director,...
- 5/18/2020
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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