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The UK’s Screen Cornwall has revealed the first four recipients of its feature film development scheme for projects in the Cornish language, Kernewek, made by local creative talent.

Callum Mitchell, who was the assistant director on Mark Jenkin’s Bait and Enys Men, has written Lanow (Rising Tide). A 10-year-old and his loving father, victims of a devastating housing crisis, treasure one last summer together in a place they call home. Simon Nicholls of Spike Productions produces.

Dedhyow Tesen (Cake Days) follows a young woman is determined to help her terminally ill father complete his bucket list before it’s too late,...

Anchor Bay Home Entertainment will release The Wicker Tree on Blu-ray and DVD April 24, director Robin Hardy's sequel to his 1975 classic The Wicker Man. We have a contest running and we're giving away copies of the Blu-ray to our readers. These prizes will surely go fast, so enter this contest today.

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Based on Robin Hardy's acclaimed 2006 novel "Cowboys for Christ," The Wicker Tree tells the story of Texas-based singer Beth Boothby (newcomer Brittania Nicol) and her friend Steve Thomson (Henry Garrett), two born-again Christians who come to Scotland to spread the gospel. When their initial efforts are met with disdain and disinterest,...

Based on Robin Hardy's acclaimed 2006 novel "Cowboys for Christ," The Wicker Tree tells the story of Texas-based singer Beth Boothby (newcomer Brittania Nicol) and her friend Steve Thomson (Henry Garrett), two born-again Christians who come to Scotland to spread the gospel. When their initial efforts are met with disdain and disinterest, they find comfort in an invitation to sing in Tressock, the border fiefdom owned by Sir Lachlan Morrison (Graham McTavish). However, Beth's and Steve's message of personal chastity quickly comes into direct conflict with Tressock's sexual and religious practices, drawing upon ancient Celtic beliefs and rituals. Temptations begin to challenge Beth and Steve -- with the stakes no less than their very lives and souls.

We have an exclusive clip from The Wicker Tree, which comes to Blu-ray and DVD April 24th. Watch as Robin Hardy shares is favorite scene from this disturbing thriller.

Wicker Tree Exclusive: Favorite Scene

Christopher Lee,...

Anchor Bay Films has released the third clip from The Wicker Tree, which opens in theaters January 27. Click on the video player below to watch Christopher Lee return as "Old Man" in director Robin Hardy's follow-up to The Wicker Man.

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When two young missionaries (Brittania Nicol, Henry Garrett) head to Scotland, they are initially charmed by their engaging baron Sir Lachlan Morrison (Graham McTavish) and agree to become the local Queen of the May and Laddie for the annual Tressock town festival. But the couple is not prepared for the frightening consequences of their decision and the very disturbing secrets they are about to discover about Tressock's seemingly friendly townspeople.

Written and directed by Robin Hardy as a companion piece to his 1973 classic cult thriller The Wicker Man, The Wicker Tree also features Jacqueline Leonard, Honeysuckle Weeks, and Clive Russell, with Christopher Lee, the star of Hardy's original film.

Anchor Bay Films has released two clips from The Wicker Tree, director Robin Hardy's follow-up to The Wicker Man, which hits theaters January 27. Click on the video players below to watch these scenes featuring Graham McTavish and Brittania Nicol.

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Click to watch The Wicker Tree - May Queens!

When two young missionaries (Brittania Nicol, Henry Garrett) head to Scotland, they are initially charmed by their engaging baron Sir Lachlan Morrison (Graham McTavish) and agree to become the local Queen of the May and Laddie for the annual Tressock town festival. But the couple is not prepared for the frightening consequences of their decision and the very disturbing secrets they are about to discover about Tressock's seemingly friendly townspeople.

Written and directed by Robin Hardy as a companion piece to his 1973 classic cult thriller The Wicker Man, The Wicker Tree also features Jacqueline Leonard,...

In 1973, the face of modern horror cinema changed forever with the release of The Wicker Man, starring screen legend Christopher Lee and veteran character actor Edward Woodward. Now, nearly 40 years later, the time has come for a new offering...

Anchor Bay Films announces the acquisition of the much-anticipated follow-up The Wicker Tree. The film reunites producer Peter Snell with the original helmer, Robin Hardy. Directed by Robin Hardy, based on his acclaimed novel "Cowboys for Christ," and produced by venerable UK company British Lion (who also produced the original), The Wicker Tree will be released theatrically in early 2012, Anchor Bay Entertainment President Bill Clark announced today. Anchor Bay Films has acquired all rights in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. to The Wicker Tree.

"The original The Wicker Man set a standard for literate horror cinema that is still unsurpassed," said Bill Clark. "Now, with The Wicker Tree,...

Christopher Lee, Graham McTavish, Honeysuckle Weeks, Clive Russell, Henry Garrett and Callum Mitchell star in a film written and directed by Robin Hardy (The Wicker Man) of:

The Wicker Tree

(trailer seen below)

After years and years of a promised followup to the horror / mystery / drama / suspense cult classic that is The Wicker Man, director Robin Hardy finally delivers. The Wicker Tree co-stars Christopher Lee. Lee has openly stated that his role in The Wicker Man is his favorite film role of all time. Like The Wicker Man, The Wicker Tree escapes easy classification. It currently has an undetermined release date for 2011, though it appears likely that the film will be released sometime in the summer.

The Wicker Tree: Young Christians Beth and Steve, a gospel singer and her cowboy boyfriend, leave Texas to preach door-to-door in Scotland . When, after initial abuse, they are welcomed with joy and elation to Tressock,...

The first full length trailer for The Wicker Tree has debuted and oh boy, is this clip ever suited only for adults. Nudity, sexual themes, violence and other mature content are squeezed into this two minute reel and please proceed after expecting the unexpected.

Horror thriller, The Wicker Tree is being called a companion piece to the original 1973 film, The Wicker Man. Actor Christopher Lee stars in both films, but in this second film he will have a smaller role due to an injury. Have a look at the over-the-top clip below.

The synopsis for The Wicker Tree is here:

"The plot for the film centers on Beth and Steve, a gospel singer and her cowboy boyfriend, both Christian members of a no-sex-before-marriage pact they call 'the silver ring thing.' They leave Texas to preach door-to-door in Scotland. When, after initial abuse, they are welcomed with joy and elation to Tressock,...

The Wicker Tree PosterDirector Robin Hardy is attempting to bring back Pagan mythology single-handedly with his new film The Wicker Tree. Touted as a companion piece to The Wicker Man (Shock), The Wicker Tree will take place in the Scottish Highlands and focus in on two devoutly Catholic worshipers. These two preachers of God will soon find out why blood sacrifices are a much more exciting avenue for spiritual expression rather than mere praying. This latest film from Hardy is based on his novel "Cowboys for Christ" and fans of the film can find the first teaser inside.

The synopsis for the film here:

"The Wicker Tree...tells the story of a Texas pop star called Beth and her cowboy boyfriend Steve. The duo are both fiercely religious and are sent on a mission to spread the word of God to the people of Scotland. They are initially met with...

The talented Mads Mikkelson stars in IFC Films' "Valhalla Rising," an action adventure helmed by the very capable Nicholas Winding Refn. It's a very limited release and opens at the IFC Center on July 16th, but worthy of exploration, I'm sure. Refn, who impressed with his work on "Bronson," directs as well as writing alongside Roy Jacobson. Also in the cast are Jamie Sives, Gary Lewis, Ewan Stewart, Alexander Morton, Callum Mitchell, Andrew Flanagan and Maarten Stevenson. For years, the fearsome figure known only as One Eye (Mads Mikkelsen) has defeated everyone he's encountered, but he's treated more like an animal than a warrior. The only person he has any relationship with is the young boy who brings him food and water daily. Constantly caged and shackled, One Eye has drawn the attention of a new force now sweeping the countryside and displacing the society's leaders: Christians.

Apple has just debuted the brand new trailer for the upcoming film Valhalla Rising, which will arrive in theaters on July 16. Click below to catch this new video glimpse at Nicolas Winding Refn's new drama.

Valhalla Rising Trailer

Valhalla Rising comes to theaters July 16th, 2010 and stars Mads Mikkelsen, Jamie Sives, Gary Lewis, Ewan Stewart, Alexander Morton, Callum Mitchell, Andrew Flanagan, Douglas Russell. The film is directed by Nicolas Winding Refn.

This is a competition for Valhalla Rising directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and starring Mads Mikkelsen, Gary Lewis, Jamie Sives, Ewan Stewart, Alexander Morton, Callum Mitchell, Andrew Flanagan and Douglas Russell. From the producers of The Football Factory and the director of the critically acclaimed Pusher trilogy and controversial biopic Bronson, Nicolas Winding Refn's film depicts the unflinching violence and uncompromising brutality of the Viking Age period. Countering this harshness are the intense and thought provoking themes that raise the bar to what the director calls "science fiction for the mind". Valhalla Rising is visually stunning and contains an atmosphere that echoes Wrath of God and Apocalypse Now.

Take a look at this new Nicols Winding Refn film before it hits theaters Vertigo Films has provided us with a brand new sneak peek video for its upcoming film Valhalla Rising, which currently doesn't have a set release date as of yet, and is tentatively set for an April 2010 release. Click below to go behind-the-scenes of this new film from director Nicolas Winding Refn.

to check out the restricted sneak peek.

Valhalla Rising stars Mads Mikkelsen, Gary Lewis, Jamie Sives, Ewan Stewart, Alexander Morton, Callum Mitchell, Andrew Flanagan, Douglas Russell, Gary McCormack and is currently seeking a spring 2010 release date. We'll keep you posted when we get a concrete release date for the film.