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Discovery’s annual “Shark Week” is now officially underway, and the horror genre is getting in on the feeding frenzy with the at-home premiere of Sean Byrne’s Dangerous Animals today.

One of Bloody Disgusting’s 10 best horror movies released in the first half of 2025, Dangerous Animals is now available for Digital purchase for $24.99 or at-home rental for $19.99.

It’s the only new shark attack movie that’s actually being released during “Shark Week” this year, but many more shark-themed horror movies are swimming our way very soon.

Here are 10 upcoming shark horror movies to keep an eye out for!

Deep Water

Renny Harlin (Deep Blue Sea) returns to shark infested waters with Deep Water, an action thriller that will receive a wide theatrical release later this year from Magenta Light Studios.

The film follows an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane, en route from L.A. to Shanghai,...

The Wheel of Time star Dónal Finn will play Mr. Hayward in an upcoming 10-episode adaptation of The Other Bennett Sister, based on the novel by Janice Hadlow, per TV Line. The Other Bennett Sister is take on Jane Austen's classic novel Pride & Prejudice that focuses on Mary Bennett, who is indeed one of the less prominent Bennett sisters; she'll be played by Ella Bruccoleri. Sisters Jane, Lizzie, Kitty and Lydia will be played by Maddie Close, Poppy Gilbert, Molly Wright and Grace Hogg-Robinson. Ruth Jones and Richard E. Grant will play Mary's parents while Indira Varma and Richard Coyle will play her worldly aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner.

The story involves Mary living with her aunt and uncle and acting as governess to their three children. In the process, she's introduced to an exciting new social world that includes folks like Mr. Ryder (Laurie Davidson...

BritBox and the BBC have announced the full cast for the ten-episode series The Other Bennet Sister, produced by Bad Wolf for BritBox in a co-production with BBC iPlayer and BBC One. The series is now shooting in Wales.

Ruth Jones and Richard E. Grant will co-star as Mary’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bennet. Indira Varma and Richard Coyle will play Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, Mary’s worldly aunt and uncle.

Photo courtesy of BritBox

Laurie Davidson and Dónal Finn also join the stellar ensemble as Mr. Ryder and Mr. Hayward, respectively, in this adaptation by screenwriter Sarah Quintrell.

The new cast members will star alongside the previously announced Ella Bruccoleri as Mary Bennet.

The Gardiners take Mary under their wing as governess to their three children—Marianne (Roisin Bhalla), George (Reggie Absolom), and Rebecca (Jasmine Sharp)—introducing her to an exciting new social world that includes Mr. Hayward,...

BritBox and BBC’s The Other Bennet Sister — a 10-episode series based on the novel of the same name by Janice Hadlow and focused on Mary (played by Call the Midwife‘s Ella Bruccoleri), the often-overlooked middle sister in Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice — has added to its cast Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey) and Richard E. Grant (The Outlaws) as Mary’s parents.

Dónal Finn (photo by Will Coban), Varada Sethu (Danny Kasirye ) and Richard E. Grant (Pip Seed)

As for Mary’s sisters, Maddie Close, Poppy Gilbert (Stay Close, Chloe), Molly Wright (The A Word) and Grace Hogg-Robinson (Flatmates) will respectively play Jane,...

The Other Bennet Sister, the BBC and BritBox’s Jane Austen universe series, has added Ruth Jones, Richard E. Grant, and Indira Varma in major roles.

Jones (Gavin & Stacey) and Grant (Withnail & I) will co-star as Mr and Mrs Bennet in the adaptation of Janice Hadlow’s novel, which tells the story of Mary Bennet — the seemingly unremarkable and overlooked middle sister in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

Housed at Doctor Who and Industry producer Bad Wolf, Game of Thrones star Varma and Richard Coyle (Heads of State) are set as Mr and Mrs Gardiner, Mary’s worldly aunt and uncle. Ella Bruccoleri (Bridgerton) leads the 10-part series as Mary Bennet. Filming is underway in Wales.

The Gardiners take Mary under their wing as governess to their three children, Marianne (Roisin Bhalla), George (Reggie Absolom), and Rebecca (Jasmine Sharp), introducing her to a new social world that includes Mr Hayward,...

BritBox and BBC are officially stepping back into the world of Pride and Prejudice as the spin-off novel adaptation, The Other Bennet Sister, is officially in production in Wales. With cameras now rolling, the streaming home for British TV unveiled the massive list of talent who will be joining Ella Bruccoleri's Mary Bennet on-screen. Leading the charge in starring roles are Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacy) and Richard E. Grant (The Franchise) as Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, with Indira Varma (Creature Commandos) and Richard Coyle (Heads of State) playing Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, Laurie Davidson (A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story) as Mr. Ryder, and Dónal Finn (The Wheel of Time) as Mr. Hayward. Additionally, other Jane Austen characters will appear throughout the story, as well as original characters never featured in the author's seminal novel.

The Other Bennet Sister is based on the novel of the same name by Janice Hadlow,...

Ruth Jones, Richard E. Grant, Indira Varma, Richard Coyle and more of the U.K.’s finest are set to take on iconic Jane Austen characters in the BBC and BritBox adaptation of “The Other Bennet Sister.”

Based on Janice Hadlow’s novel of the same name, the 10-part series “explores and expands the world of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ through the often-overlooked perspective of Mary Bennet,” according to its plot description.

Grant and Jones will star as Mr. and Mrs. Bennet. Varma and Coyle will portray Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, Mary’s worldly aunt and uncle who take her under their wing as governess to their three children, introducing her to a social circle that includes Mr. Ryder, played by Laurie Davidson (“A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story”); Mr. Hayward, played by Dónal Finn (“The Wheel of Time”); and Ann Baxter, played by “Doctor Who” star Varada Sethu.

Exclusive: Cole Webley, director of the acclaimed Sundance drama Omaha, starring John Magaro, has signed with Artists First for management.

Marking Webley’s feature directorial debut, Omaha follows a father (Magaro) who after a family tragedy, takes his two young children Ella (Molly Wright) and Charlie (Wyatt Solis) on a journey across the country, experiencing a world they’ve never seen before. As their adventure unfolds, Ella begins to understand that things might not be what they seem. The film garnered rave reviews when it premiered in U.S. Dramatic Competition at Sundance 2025.

A Washington native currently based in Utah, where he shot part of Omaha, Webley frequently explores themes of family and connection despite differences in his work. He spent his formative years running a paper route and attending wrestling tournaments before beginning to direct commercials and short films. In 2021, his commercial “The Epidemic” won the AICP Advertising Excellence...

Back in 2023, we heard that Gene Simmons of the rock band Kiss would be launching a new production company with Gary Hamilton (so the company is appropriately called Simmons/Hamilton Productions), and the first project they had given the greenlight was a shark thriller called Deep Water – with Deep Blue Sea director Renny Harlin attached to take the helm of the film! That film has since made its way through production, and Deadline reports that Magenta Light Studios, the distributor behind last year’s Strange Darling, has acquired the domestic rights to Deep Water, with plans to give it a theatrical release sometime in 2025.

Scripted by Pete Bridges and John Kim, Deep Water centers on an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane, en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai, is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. The terrified group is forced to work together and overcome...

Magenta Light Studios, the theatrical distributor behind Strange Darling, has acquired domestic rights from Arclight Films to Deep Water.

Deadline reports that the action thriller will receive a wide theatrical release later this year.

Deep Blue Sea director Renny Harlin dives back into shark-infested waters with the thriller from writers John Kim (Bait) and Pete Bridges.

It follows an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane, en route from L.A. to Shanghai, is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. The terrified group is forced to work together and overcome their differences if they hope to escape their sinking plane and the frenzy of sharks drawn to the wreckage.

Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley star with Molly Wright (The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (Insidious), Kelly Gale (Plane), and Li Wenhan from K-Pop group Uniq.

Magenta Light founder Bob Yari told Deadline that Deep Water “does...

Under the creative helm of visionary director, Hansal Mehta, Applause Entertainment’s highly anticipated series, Gandhi, is currently in production, filming across various locations. The series will be a riveting period drama, that transports audiences to the world of Gandhi’s life and his captivating journey.

We can now raise the curtain on the esteemed International cast that are poised to breathe life into this historcal film. At the forefront of this project is the immensely talented Pratik Gandhi, portraying the iconic role of Gandhi himself.

The series boasts a very impressive ensemble featuring an array of diverse artists, each bringing their unique talent to truly embody their characters. Leading the charge is none other than Tom Felton, celebrated for his iconic portrayal in the Harry Potter series. Alongside Felton, the cast features Libby Mai, Molly Wright, Ralph Adeniyi, James Murray, Lindon Alexander, Jonno Davies and Simon Lennon amongst others.

Tom Felton aka Harry Potter’s Draco Malfoy Joins Pratik Gandhi’s Series On Mahatma Gandhi’s Early Life. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Move over, Draco Malfoy! Tom Felton, the actor best known for his role as the conniving Slytherin in the Harry Potter films, is taking on a whole new kind of magic – portraying a character in a major new series about Mahatma Gandhi.

Applause Entertainment’s upcoming series, Gandhi, has unveiled its impressive international cast, and Tom Felton stands out as a surprising but exciting addition. The series, directed by the acclaimed Hansal Mehta, promises a captivating exploration of Gandhi’s early life, specifically his formative years spent in London and South Africa.

This period-drama marks uncharted territory for Gandhi’s story on screen. While his later life as the leader of India’s independence movement is well-documented, his lesser-known experiences abroad will be brought to life by a stellar cast.

The upcoming series ‘Gandhi’, helmed by the National Award-winning filmmaker Hansal Mehta, is set to feature a star-studded cast.

Currently in production and filming across various locations, the series features an international star cast including Tom Felton, Libby Mai, Molly Wright, Ralph Adeniyi, James Murray, Lindon Alexander, Jonno Davies, and Simon Lennon.

Actor Pratik Gandhi, who garnered audience acclaim with another Hansal Mehta directorial, ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’, will portray the role of Mahatma Gandhi.

Actor Tom Felton expressed his excitement about being part of the journey to depict Gandhi’s early years in London.

“It’s an important aspect of history that hasn’t been told on screen before, and to be working with Hansal and Pratik is an honour and pleasure,” he said.

Talking about the international starcast, director Hansal said: “Working with an exceptionally talented cast has been nothing but a privilege. The casting of...

Exclusive: Harry Potter star Tom Felton has boarded Gandhi, the Hansal Mehta-directed streaming series about the iconic Indian nonviolent resistance leader from Applause Entertainment.

Felton will play Josiah Oldfield, Gandhi’s first and best friend during a period he spent in London while studying law. Pratik Gandhi (no relation) is playing Gandhi, as we reported back in May 2022, and we can reveal his real-life partner, Bhamini Oza, will play Kasturba Gandhi, the Mahatma’s wife.

The period drama series has been billed as India’s answer to The Crown, and several scenes are being shot in London this month. As such, British actors James Murray, Jonno Davies, Molly Wright (Apostasy), Simon Lennon, Ralph Adeniyi, Libby Mai and Lindon Alexander are joining Felton in the cast.

Exclusive: In advance of its big slate presentation tomorrow here at CinemaCon, we’ve caught word from exhibition sources that Lionsgate is making a few release-date changes.

First of all, its anticipated reboot of The Crow from director Rupert Sanders and starring Bill Skarsgård is moving from June 7 to August 23.

On its new date, The Crow will go up against Amazon MGM’s Zoë Kravitz’s feature directorial debut, the suspense thriller Blink Twice, as well as Sony’s Kendrick Brothers’ faith-based title The Forge.

The Crow, based on the original graphic novel by James O’Barr, follows soulmates Eric Draven (Skarsgård) and Shelly Webster (FKA Twigs), who are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the...

Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld, in an Instagram post, broke down upon revealing Ed Piskor’s suicide, which was allegedly committed after the comic-book writer was accused of sexual harassment. Liefeld talked about his friendship with Piskor, and what grieved him about the situation as a whole.

Rob Leifeld | via @robleifeld

Ed Piskor, who was known for ‘Hip Hop Family Tree’, died by suicide after worrying allegations surfaced about the comics writer. Leifeld took to his personal social media to talk about the incident and express his thoughts about the whirlwind the situation seems to be spiraling into.

Ed Piskor published a 5-page message denying allegations before his death

Ed Piskor

Ed Piskor has been accused by two different women of sexual assault, with one incident allegedly taking place while the accused was a minor. These women are artist Molly Dwyer (who alleges that Piskor tried to sue her when she...

Ed Piskor, the creative force behind acclaimed comic books such as Hip Hop Family Tree and X-Men: Grand Design, passed away on April 1, 2024, at the age of 41. The news was shared by his sister, Justine Cleaves in a Facebook post, however, the cause of death has not been disclosed. Piskor had recently been caught up in controversy following accusations of alleged s*xual misconduct by two women.

Ed Piskor | Credit: Wikimedia Commons

In a five-page statement shared on his Facebook page, the late artist contested the allegations leveled against him, detailing the impact they had on both his personal and professional life. The note also reportedly hinted at Piskor’s intentions to take his own life.

Ed Piskor Passed Away Amid S*xual Misconduct Allegations

Ed Piskor’s sister has shared the heartbreaking news of his passing on Facebook and requested prayers for their family as they navigate through this incredibly difficult time.

Last year, we heard that Gene Simmons of the rock band Kiss would be launching a new production company with Gary Hamilton (so the company is appropriately called Simmons/Hamilton Productions), and the first project they had given the greenlight was a shark thriller called Deep Water – with Deep Blue Sea director Renny Harlin attached to take the helm of the film! That film has since made its way through production, and a couple days ago we learned that the cast includes Aaron Eckhart of Harlin’s The Bricklayer, Sir Ben Kingsley (Gandhi), Molly Wright (Netflix’s True Spirit), Angus Sampson (Mad Max: Fury Road), Kelly Gale (Plane), singer and actor Li Wenhan, who is a member of the Chinese-Korean K-Pop group Uniq, and Nashi (Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms). Now a first look image has made its way online, and it shows the characters played by Eckhart and Wright.

Renny Harlin is one busy filmmaker at the moment, with his The Strangers: Chapter 1 headed our way here in 2024 and a brand new shark attack horror movie also coming soon.

Twenty five years after the release of Deep Blue Sea, director Renny Harlin is headed back into shark-infested waters with the upcoming Deep Water, we learned last year.

Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley will star in the upcoming shark movie, and Screen Daily exclusively shares a first look image this morning. Check it out up above.

Deep Water is coming soon from Arclight Films. Stay tuned for more.

Molly Wright (Lionsgate’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (FX’s Fargo), Kelly Gale (Lionsgate’s Plane), Li Wenhan from Chinese-Korean K-Pop group Uniq, and Chinese actress Nashi (Creation Of The Gods I: Kingdom Of Storms) also star.

Deep Water tells the tale of an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane,...

Twenty five years after the release of Deep Blue Sea, director Renny Harlin is headed back into shark-infested waters with the upcoming Deep Water, we learned last year.

Screen Daily now reports this morning that Harlin is throwing two big name actors into the Deep Water. Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley will star in the upcoming shark movie.

Molly Wright (Lionsgate’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (FX’s Fargo), Kelly Gale (Lionsgate’s Plane), Li Wenhan from Chinese-Korean K-Pop group Uniq, and Chinese actress Nashi (Creation Of The Gods I: Kingdom Of Storms) also star.

Screen Daily notes in their report this morning that filming on Deep Water has actually already wrapped. “Arclight Films continues worldwide sales at EFM this week.”

Deep Water tells the tale of an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane, en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai, is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters.

Last year, we heard that Gene Simmons of the rock band Kiss would be launching a new production company with Gary Hamilton (so the company is appropriately called Simmons/Hamilton Productions), and the first project they had given the greenlight was a shark thriller called Deep Water – with Deep Blue Sea director Renny Harlin attached to take the helm of the film! That film has since made its way through production, and a press release reveals that the cast includes Aaron Eckhart of Harlin’s The Bricklayer, Sir Ben Kingsley (Gandhi), Molly Wright (Netflix’s True Spirit), Angus Sampson (Mad Max: Fury Road), Kelly Gale (Plane), singer and actor Li Wenhan, who is a member of the Chinese-Korean K-Pop group Uniq, and Nashi (Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms).

Scripted by Pete Bridges and John Kim, Deep Water centers on an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane,...

Arclight Films has announced that Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley star in Renny Harlin’s survival thriller Deep Water, which is in post. Arclight continues worldwide sales at EFM this week.

The first feature greenlit by the stand-alone label Simmons/Hamilton Productions wrapped at the end of last year in New Zealand and Spain.

The lead cast includes Molly Wright (Lionsgate’s upcoming The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (FX’s Fargo), Kelly Gale (Lionsgate’s Plane), Li Wenhan from Chinese-Korean K-Pop group Uniq, and Chinese actress Nashi (Creation Of The Gods I: Kingdom Of Storms).

Harlin, whose credits include Die Hard 2,...

On Monday, October 30, 2023, at 10:00 Pm, ITV will air Season 1, Episode 6 of “The Long Shadow.” In this episode, concerns start to emerge among several detectives involved in the investigation. They express reservations about the direction of the case and the reliability of the evidence they’ve gathered.

As the investigation encounters doubts, West Yorkshire Police takes a significant step by launching a large-scale public appeal. This appeal aims to engage the community and encourage public assistance in identifying and capturing the murderer.

“The Long Shadow” is a factual program that presents the details of a real-life murder investigation. This episode highlights the critical juncture where doubts emerge within the investigative team, leading to a public plea for support.

Viewers can tune in to ITV to watch this episode of “The Long Shadow” and follow the developments in this ongoing murder investigation, as well as the efforts to seek public assistance in solving the case.

On Monday, October 23, 2023, at 9:00 Pm, ITV will broadcast Season 1, Episode 5 of “The Long Shadow.” In this episode, the police will look back at old attacks to try to find more victims. They hope to identify people who may have been harmed in the past.

Additionally, George Oldfield, a key figure, is quite motivated when a letter arrives from the person responsible for the crimes. This letter stirs up the investigation and the pursuit of the criminal.

If you have an interest in true crime stories and how police investigate cases, this episode is worth watching. Tune in to ITV at 9:00 Pm on Monday, October 23, 2023, for “The Long Shadow: Season 1, Episode 5.” It provides insights into the police work to uncover the truth and sheds light on a historic case that has had a lasting impact.

Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Monday 23 October 2023 on ITV

The Long Shadow Cast – Season...

On Monday, October 16, 2023, at 9:00 Pm on ITV, the crime drama series “The Long Shadow” continues with Season 1, Episode 4. In this episode, the detectives investigate a new lead in their ongoing case. Another woman survives an attack, raising hopes that they are getting closer to identifying the perpetrator.

The focus of the investigation shifts to a driver in Leeds, who emerges as the prime suspect in the case. The detectives work diligently to gather evidence and build a case against this individual.

“The Long Shadow” is a gripping crime drama that follows the efforts of law enforcement to solve a series of crimes and bring the culprits to justice. Viewers can expect to see how this new development in the investigation unfolds and if it leads to a breakthrough in the case.

Tune in to witness the latest developments in the pursuit of justice on “The Long Shadow” this Monday evening.

“The Long Shadow,” a true crime drama by “Hijack” and “Lupin” creator George Kay, has revealed a stellar cast.

Directed by BAFTA-winner director Lewis Arnold the 7 x 60′ series for U.K. broadcaster ITV and streamer Itvx, drama is a depiction of the five-year hunt for serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, focusing on the lives of the victims who crossed his path and those of the officers at the heart of the police investigation.

Toby Jones (“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”) plays Dennis Hoban, who initially led the enquiry, with David Morrissey (“Sherwood”) as George Oldfield, who took on the investigation. The cast also includes Lee Ingleby, Katherine Kelly, Daniel Mays, Sydney Jackson, Shaun Thomas, Jill Halfpenny, Daisy Waterstone, Jasmine Lee-Jones, Molly Wright, Liz White, Shaun Dooley, Alexa Davies, Chloe Harris, Stephen Tompkinson, Jack Deam, Michael McElhatton, Adam Long, Ruth Madeley, Dorothy Atkinson, Rob James-Collier, Charley Webb, Steven Waddington and Kris Hitchen.

How will Joe adjust to the changes in his life in the third season of The A Word TV show on SundanceTV and BBC One? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like The A Word is cancelled or renewed for season four. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the third season episodes of The A Word here.

A SundanceTV family drama series, The A Word stars Lee Ingleby, Morven Christie, Max Vento, Molly Wright, Greg McHugh, Christopher Eccleston, Pooky Quesnel, David Gyasi, and Julie Hesmondhalgh. When five-year-old Joe Hughes (Vento) is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, feelings bubble to the surface which only serve to highlight the tensions between...

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What's This TV Show About?

Airing on the SundanceTV cable channel, The A Word stars Lee Ingleby, Morven Christie, Max Vento, Molly Wright, Greg McHugh, Christopher Eccleston, Pooky Quesnel, David Gyasi, and Julie Hesmondhalgh. When five-year-old Joe Hughes (Vento) is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, feelings bubble to the surface which only serve to highlight the tensions between the members of his extended family. In season three, Joe is...

Claire van der Boom and Todd Lasance with director Vic Sarin.

Claire van der Boom and Todd Lasance are playing a US-based couple whose young daughter is abducted while they are on holiday at an Australian resort in Kidnapped, an unofficial Australian-Canadian co-production.

Produced by the Steve Jaggi Company and directed by Canadian Vic Sarin, the thriller is mid-way through a four-week shoot at Port Douglas.

The screenplay by Shanrah Wakefield follows Savannah Morgan (van der Boom) and her US husband Brad (Lasance), who go to the resort with their four-year-old daughter Aria (Molly Wright).

When Aria goes missing from the resort’s Kidz Club, a heart-pounding race to find her daughter leads Savannah to a shocking discovery about her family.

“I feel very lucky to be shooting here in Far North Queensland; It’s an idyllic, tropical setting that brings a contrast to the story of my character searching for her kidnapped daughter,...

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What is in store for Joe Hughes and his family? Has The A Word TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on SundanceTV? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The A Word, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

What's This TV Show About?

Airing on the SundanceTV cable channel, The A Word stars Max Vento, Lee Ingleby, Morven Christie, Vinette Robinson, Greg McHugh, Adam Wittek, Tommie Grabiec, Molly Wright, Pooky Quesnel, and Christopher Eccleston. When five-year-old Joe Hughes (Vento) is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, feelings bubble to the surface which only serve to highlight the tensions between his family members. Now they must connect with one another, even...

The A Word is returning to SundanceTV this fall with its third season! A premiere date has been set for the drama series which stars Max Vento, Lee Ingleby, Morven Christie, Vinette Robinson, Greg McHugh, Adam Wittek, Tommie Grabiec, Molly Wright, Pooky Quesnel, and Christopher Eccleston. The show follows a boy and his family as they deal with his diagnosis of autism.

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’The Favourite’ wins four including British/Irish Film.

Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma won film of the year at the 39th London Critics’ Circle Film Awards, held last night (January 21) at The May Fair Hotel.

Cuarón also picked up director of the year, in a category against Debra Granik, Lynne Ramsay, Pawel Pawlikowski and Yorgos Lanthimos.

Lanthimos’ period comedy The Favourite received four awards: British/Irish film; screenwriter of the year for Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara; plus actress and supporting actress of the year for Olivia Colman and Rachel Weisz respectively.

Pedro Almodóvar was present at the ceremony to accept...

This evening the 2019 Critics Circle Award were held at the May Fair Hotel in London. Each year the ceremony brings together the finest in modern film and 2019 continues to focus a wider spotlight than the glitzier events.

Yorgos Lanthimos’ cruelty-saoked period drama The Favourite is rightly, well – the favourite for many of the awards. Paweł Pawlikowski’s Cold War joins Lynne Ramsay’s You Were Never Really Here, Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma and Rupert Everett’s The Happy Prince with five nominations apiece.

As well as the winners (indicated in Bold) below we were on the red carpet to speak with the nominees and guests at the event.

We spoke to Richard E. Grant (Star Wars Episode IX), Anya Taylor-Joy, Fionn Whitehead (Back Mirror Bandersnatch, Dunkirk & many more this evening the 2019 Critics Circle Award, which were held at the May Fair Hotel in London. Each year the ceremony brings together...

After similar wins in Los Angeles and New York, Alfonson Cuarón’s “Roma” has once again been named the year’s best film, this time by the London Film Critics Circle. It also won Director of the Year laurels, with other major prizes going to “Cold War” (Foreign-Language Film of the Year) and “The Favourite”.

We appear to have reached a familiar awards-season crossroads, dear readers, in which the critics’ awards diverge from those handed out by the guilds. “Roma” is the clear favorite among the former group, while a consensus has yet to emerge among the latter — “Green Book” won big with the PGA last night, but the DGA and SAG have yet to announce their winners. Whatever the case, see the full list of winners from London below:

Film Of The Year

“Roma”

Foreign-language Film Of The Year

“Cold War”

Documentary Of The Year

“Faces Places”

British/Irish...

After ruling the U.S. critics’ award circuit, “Roma” continued its dominance on the other side of the pond, as the London Film Critics’ Circle announced its winners tonight. A week after landing seven BAFTA nominations, Alfonso Cuarón’s Mexico City memory piece landed film of the year and director of the year honors from the group — which, its name notwithstanding, includes print, online and broadcast critics from across the U.K.

However, it was Yorgos Lanthimos’s dark historical comedy “The Favourite” that ended the night with the most wins: Having led the Circle’s nominations with 10 bids, it won four, including best actress for Olivia Colman, best supporting actress for Rachel Weisz and the screenplay prize for co-writers Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara. Though it lost the top award, it was named British/Irish film of the year.

Living up to its name, The Favourite has emerged as the favorite for the London Critics' Circle Film Awards. 

Yorgos Lanthimos' Oscar-tipped dark comedy has snared 10 nominations, as announced on Tuesday by actors Molly Wright and Lee Shone, including film of the year, director of the year and actress of the year for Olivia Colman. Roma and Cold War, also expected to be among the pack heading to the Academy Awards, were behind with five nominations each. 

Elsewhere, the members of the London Critics' Circle offered some love to titles that, despite critical acclaim, have largely been shut out of ...

Living up to its name, The Favourite has emerged as the favorite for the London Critics' Circle Film Awards. 

Yorgos Lanthimos' Oscar-tipped dark comedy has snared 10 nominations, as announced on Tuesday by actors Molly Wright and Lee Shone, including film of the year, director of the year and actress of the year for Olivia Colman. Roma and Cold War, also expected to be among the pack heading to the Academy Awards, were behind with five nominations each. 

Elsewhere, the members of the London Critics' Circle offered some love to titles that, despite critical acclaim, have largely been shut out of ...

The 39th annual London Critics’ Circle Film Awards are almost upon us and the nominations for this year’s celebration will be announced on Tuesday 18th December at The May Fair Hotel. Such films as The Favourite, Vice, If Beale Street Could Talk, A Star Is Born and more are set to fight it out for this year’s awards.

British actors Molly Wright and Lee Shone will announce the nominations with all critics having received their ballots this week, with all films released in a UK cinema between mid-February 2018 and mid-February 2018 eligible to be nominated.

Molly Wright is best known for her work as recurring characters on the BBC television dramas The A Word alongside Christopher Eccleston and Our Girl with Ben Aldridge. She made her feature debut this year in Daniel Kokotajlo’s acclaimed drama Apostasy. Wright said, “With such an inspiring year in film, I’m excited...

Film takes prizes including Best British Independent Film, Best Director and Best Actress.

Yorgos Lanthimos’s period comedy The Favourite won a record 10 prizes at this year’s British Independent Film Awards.

At a ceremony held in London hosted by actor Russell Tovey – who in his opening monologue declared the night a “Brexit-free zone” - the film took the night’s main prize, Best British Independent Film, as well as Best Director for Lanthimos and Best Screenplay for writers Deborah Davis and Tony Mcnamara.

The Favourite star Olivia Colman continued her perfect record at the BIFAs, taking home Best Actress...

The 2018 British Independent Film Awards (The BIFAs) took place at Old Billingsgate in London this evening with The Favourite living up to its name and taking home 10 awards including Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress for Olivia Colman and Rachel Weisz.

Disobedience’s Alessandro Nivola took home Best Supporting Actor while Peaky Blinders’ Joe Cole won Best Actor for A Prayer Before Dawn. American Animals and You Were Never Really Here were winners and won two awards apiece and we said hello to Star Trek Discovery’s Jason Isaacs, Bart Layton, Joe Cole, Black Mirror & Been So Long’s Michaela Coel, The Happy Prince’s Rupert Everett, Yann Demange, Barry Keoghan and Bart Layton on the red carpet.

Attending the event were Emma Stone, Yorgos Lathinmos, Michael Pearce, Lynne Ramsay, Gemma Arterton, Steve Coogan, Jessie Buckley, Maxine Peake, Rachel McAdams, Charlie Plummer, Joaquin Phoenix, Dominic West, Evan Peters, Karen Gillan,...

“The Favourite” proved to be just that at the 2018 British Independent Film Awards, winning a whopping 10 categories including Best Picture. Coming into the evening with a lucky 13 nominations, it lost just two races: Best Film Editing to “American Animals” and Best Sound to “You Were Never Really Here,” which also took home the prize for Best Music. “The Favourite” had two nominees in Best Supporting Actress: Rachel Weisz won over, among others, co-star Emma Stone. (Scroll down to see the complete list of winners and read the full report on the BIFAs)

To be eligible for consideration, films had to be intended for theatrical release, produced or co-produced by a British company and have budgets of under 10 million pounds. This year’s ceremony took place at the Old Billingsgate market.

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Yorgos Lanthimos’s acclaimed comedy-drama The Favourite won a record ten awards at the British Independent Film Awards (Bifa) in London tonight.

The film won Best British Independent Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay sponsored by BBC Films. Olivia Colman maintained her perfect record of winning at Bifa every time she is nominated and took home her fourth Bifa trophy.

Her performance as Queen Anne was awarded Best Actress. Her co-star Rachel Weisz was named Best Supporting Actress; Weisz won at Bifa for The Constant Gardener in 2005. The five awards on the night took the tally for The Favourite to ten, added to its five craft awards announced earlier this month for Best Casting, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Make Up & Hair Design and Best Production Design.

The Fox Searchlight charge is rolling into the awards season on a high having garnered acclaim out of the gate at the Venice Film Festival.

We are big supporters of the annual BIFAs, and in the past have interviewed up and coming stars such as Joe Cole, Maisie Williams, Asa Butterfield, Alicia Vikander and Gugu Mbatha-Raw at the London events. It celebrates the best of this country’s independent filmmaking, and the road to Bifa 2018 has begun.

The nominees were announced yesterday in a ceremony hosted by Ellie Bamber & Arinze Kene, which you can see below. You can also see interviews conducted with some of the class of 2018 including nominees Molly Wright (Apostasy), Jessie Buckley (Beast) and Beast writer director Michael Pearce.

The full list of nominees is below – see you on the 2nd of December…

Best British Independent Film American Animals Beast Disobedience The Favourite You Were Never Really Here Wilson Best Director Andrew Haigh ​— Lean On Pete Yorgos Lanthimos — The Favourite Bart Layton — American Animals Michael Pearce — Beast Lynne Ramsay — You Were Never...

The awards shows will continue until morale improves. That’s good news for Yorgos Lanthimos’ “The Favourite,” which got off to a great start by winning both Best Actress for Olivia Colman and a Special Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival and now leads all movies with 13 nominations at the British Independent Film Awards. Following it are “American Animals” (11), “Beast” (10), and “You Were Never Really Here” (8); all are nominated for the top prize, as is “Disobedience.”

Also well represented is Rachel Weisz, whose roles in “Disobedience” and “The Favourite” have her up for both Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively; her co-stars in both films — Olivia Colman and Emma Stone in “The Favourite,” Rachel McAdams in “Disobedience” — are all nominated as well.

This year’s Bifa ceremony takes place on Sunday, December 2 in London. Here’s the full list of nominees:

Best British Independent Film

American Animals Bart Layton,...

Nominations for the 21st British Independent Film Awards were announced on Oct. 31 in London. To be eligible for consideration, a film must be intended for theatrical release, produced or co-produced by a British company and have a budget of under 10 million pounds. This year’s contenders are led by “The Favourite” with a lucky 13 nominations followed by “American Animals” with 11, “Beast” with 10 and ““You Were Never Really Here” with eight. All four of these compete for Best British Independent Film as does “Disobedience.” (Scroll down to see the complete list of nominations)

Because “The Favourite” counts both British and American companies among its producers, it was also eligible for the Gotham Awards where it reaped three bids. While those kudos are honoring the cast as a whole, the BIFAs singled out leading lady Olivia Colman and supporting players Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz for nominations. Weisz also earned a Best...

Yorgos Lamthimos’ twisted period piece “The Favourite” led all films in nominations for the British Independent Film Awards (Bifa), which were announced on Wednesday in London.

The black comedy, which stars Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz in a tale of 18th century palace intrigue in England, was nominated in 13 categories, two shy of the record set last year by “Lady Macbeth.”

Its nominations come on the heels of three nominations and one award at the Gotham Independent Film Awards, which means that the film from a Greek director has been accepted as an American independent film by one awards body and as a British indie by another.

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Bart Layton’s “American Animals” was runner-up with 11 nominations, while Michael Pearce’s “Beast” received 10 and Lynne Ramsay’s “You Were Never Really Here...

Yorgos Lanthimos’ Venice Special Grand Jury Prize winner The Favourite leads nominations for this year’s British Independent Film Awards with 13 in its court. The twisted take on the British monarchy and period cinema, which Fox Searchlight releases November 23 in North America, has nods for Venice Best Actress laureate Olivia Colman as well as for Best Film, Director, Screenplay and for its supporting cast Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz. The latter is also up for Best Actress in Oscar winner Sebastian Lelio’s Disobedience, which likewise scored a Best Film nom and put Rachel McAdams in the Supporting Actress category.

Following The Favourite is Bart Layton’s heist pic American Animals with 11 nominations, Michael Pearce’s Beast with 10 and Lynne Ramsay’s You Were Never Really Here scooping eight. Each is also competing in the Best British Independent Film race.

Bifa noted today that the nominations list demonstrates a record year for female representation, with over 40% of the individual nominations recognizing women in the industry across directing, writing, producing, performance and craft. Female nominees make up over 50% of the talent nominated in Best British Independent Film and dominate both Most Promising Newcomer and Breakthrough Producer.

Ramsay notably continues her long association with Bifa, scoring her third nomination for Best Screenplay and her second for Best Director. With her You Were Never Really Here, Joaquin Phoenix scores his second Bifa Best Actor nomination for his role as a tortured hitman in the psychological noir thriller.

Joe Cole (A Prayer Before Dawn), Rupert Everett (The Happy Prince), Charlie Plummer (Lean On Pete) and Steve Coogan (Stan & Ollie) round out Best Actor. The Best Actress category also features Gemma Arterton (The Escape), Maxine Peake (Funny Cow) and Jessie Buckley (Beast).

The Bifa ceremony will be held on Sunday December 2 at London’s Old Billingsgate. Below is the full list of nominations.

Bifa Nominations 2018

Best British Independent Film

American Animals Bart Layton, Katherine Butler, Dimitri Doganis, Derrin Schlesinger, Mary Jane Skalski

Beast Michael Pearce, Kristian Brodie, Lauren Dark, Ivana MacKinnon

Disobedience Sebastián Lelio, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Ed Guiney, Frida Torresblanco, Rachel Weisz

The Favourite Yorgos Lanthimos, Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara, Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Lee Magiday

You Were Never Really Here Lynne Ramsay, Pascal Caucheteux, Rosa Attab, James Wilson, Rebecca O’Brien

Best Director sponsored by Broadsword Event House

Andrew Haigh Lean on Pete

Yorgos Lanthimos The Favourite

Bart Layton American Animals

Michael Pearce Beast

Lynne Ramsay You Were Never Really Here

Best Screenplay sponsored by BBC Films

Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara The Favourite

Bart Layton American Animals

SEBASTIÁN Lelio, Rebecca Lenkiewicz Disobedience

Michael Pearce Beast

Lynne Ramsay You Were Never Really Here

Best Actress sponsored by Mac

Gemma Arterton The Escape

Jessie Buckley Beast

Olivia Colman The Favourite

Maxine Peake Funny Cow

Rachel Weisz Disobedience

Best Supporting Actress

Nina Arianda Stan & Ollie

Rachel McAdams Disobedience

Emma Stone The Favourite

Rachel Weisz The Favourite

Molly Wright Apostasy

Best Actor

Joe Cole A Prayer Before Dawn

Steve Coogan Stan & Ollie

Rupert Everett The Happy Prince

Joaquin Phoenix You Were Never Really Here

Charlie Plummer Lean on Pete

Best Supporting Actor

Steve Buscemi Lean on Pete

Barry Keoghan American Animals

Alessandro Nivola Disobedience E

Van Peters American Animals

Dominic West Colette

Most Promising Newcomer

Jessie Buckley Beast

Michaela Coel Been So Long

Liv Hill Jellyfish

Marcus Rutherford Obey

Molly Wright Apostasy

The Douglas Hickox Award (Best Debut Director) sponsored by Kodak & Pinewood

Richard Billingham Ray & Liz

Daniel Kokotajlo Apostasy

Matt Palmer Calibre

Michael Pearce Beast

Leanne Welham Pili

Debut Screenwriter

Karen Gillan The Party’s Just Beginning

Daniel Kokotajlo Apostasy

Bart Layton American Animals

Matt Palmer Calibre

Michael Pearce Beast

Breakthrough Producer supported by Creativity Media

Kristian Brodie Beast

Jacqui Davies Ray & Liz

Anna Griffin Calibre

Marcie MacLellan Apostasy

Faye Ward Stan & Ollie

The Discovery Award sponsored by Raindance

The Dig Andy Tohill, Ryan Tohill, Stuart Drennan, Brian J. Falconer

Irene’S Ghost Iain Cunningham, Rebecca Mark-Lawson, David Arthur, Ellie Land

A Moment In The Reeds Mikko Makela, James Watson

Super November Douglas King, Josie Long

Voyageuse May Miles Thomas

Best Documentary

Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story Steve Sullivan

Evelyn Orlando von Einsiedel, Joanna Natasegara

Island Steven Eastwood, Elhum Shakerifar

Nae Pasaran Felipe Bustos Sierra

Under The Wire Christopher Martin, Tom Brisley

Best British Short Film supported by BFI Network

The Big Day Dawn Shadforth, Kellie Smith, Michelle Stein

Bitter Sea Fateme Ahmadi, Emma Parsons

The Field Sandhya Suri, Balthazar de Ganay, Thomas Bidegain

Pommel Paris Zarcilla, Sebastian Brown, Ivan Kelava

To Know Him Ted Evans, Kellie Smith, Jennifer Monks, Michelle Stein

Best International Independent Film sponsored by Champagne Taittinger

Capernaum Nadine Labaki, Jihad Hojeily, Michelle Keserwani, Khaled Mouzanar, Michel Merkt

Cold War Pawel Pawlikowski, Janusz Glowacki, Ewa Puszczynska, Tanya Seghatchian

The Rider Chloé Zhao, Mollye Asher, Sacha Ben Harroche, Bert Hamelinck

Roma Alfonso Cuarón, Nicolás Celis, Gabriela Rodriguez

Shoplifters Hirokazu Koreeda

Best Casting sponsored by Casting Society of America & Spotlight

Dixie Chassay The Favourite

Julie Harkin Beast

Avy Kaufman American Animals

Andy Pryor Stan & Ollie

Michelle Smith Apostasy

Best Cinematography supported by Blackmagic Design

Ole Bratt Birkeland American Animals

Magnus Nordenhof JØNK Lean on Pete

Robbie Ryan The Favourite

Tom Townend You Were Never Really Here

David Ungaro A Prayer Before Dawn

Best Costume Design

Jacqueline Durran Peterloo

Andrea Flesch Colette

Sandy Powell The Favourite

Guy Sperenza Stan & Ollie

Alyssa Tull An Evening With Beverly Luff Lin

Best Editing sponsored by Intermission Film

Joe Bini You Were Never Really Here

Marc Boucrot A Prayer Before Dawn

Nick Fenton, Julian Hart, Chris Gill American Animals

Yorgos Mavropsaridis The Favourite

Ben Wheatley Happy New Year, Colin Burstead

Best Effects

Howard Jones Early Man

Matthew Strange, Mark Wellband Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back)

George Zwier, Paul Driver Peterloo...

Yorgos Lanthimos’ acclaimed period drama “The Favourite,” and Bart Layton’s heist movie “American Animals,” have landed the most British Independent Film Award nominations this year, with 13 and 11 apiece. “You Were Never Really Here” also put in a strong showing with 8 noms.

Bifa has made strides to ensure its voters for its awards are mindful of their influences and this year instigated a BFI-backed unconscious bias program for its voting members, juries, committees, and board.

In a record year for female representation – over 40% of nominations in the individual categories are women – Olivia Colman is nominated for best actress for her role as Queen Anne in “The Favourite.” Her co-stars Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz are both up for best supporting actress. The latter also landed a best actress nom for her performance in “Disobedience.”

“The Favourite” also puts in an impressive performance in the technical categories and is nominated...

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