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For two seasons, Fallout star Ella Purnell had the lead in a drama series called Sweetbitter for Starz. A couple of months ago, she returned to Starz in another show with “Sweet” in the title, this one called Sweetpea, which premiered as a Starz original in the United States and Canada in October. At the time, the show was being referred to as a six episode limited series, but now, Deadline has broken the news that Sky Studios and Starz has ordered season 2 of Sweetpea.

The short description of Sweetpea goes like this: “The girl everyone overlooks might just be able to get away with murder.” Here’s some more information: Rhiannon Lewis doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is really,...

For two seasons, Fallout star Ella Purnell had the lead in a drama series called Sweetbitter for Starz. Now she returns to Starz in another show with “Sweet” in the title, this one a six episode limited series called Sweetpea, which is set to premiere as a Starz original in the United States and Canada sometime this October. While we wait to hear a specific premiere date, a teaser trailer for Sweetpea has arrived online and can be seen in the embed above.

The short description of Sweetpea goes like this: “The girl everyone overlooks might just be able to get away with murder.” Here’s some more information: Rhiannon Lewis doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is really,...

Directed by Dominic and Ian Higgins, the 2024 war drama film, The Shamrock Spitfire tells the story of the renowned Raf fighter pilot named Brendan “Paddy” Finucane, who, at the age of 21, became one of the most famous pilots of World War II. While The Shamrock Spitfire managed to cover all the aspects of how he became a pilot, by turning his dream into a reality, I somehow couldn’t emotionally connect with it much. Also, the CGI used in the movie felt like Instagram filters, which, of course, didn’t help either. But anyway, let’s dive into the story of how Mr. Finucane became the most celebrated young fighter pilot in history.

Spoilers Ahead

Why did Brendan join the Raf?

When The Shamrock Spitfire starts, we meet the young Brendan Finucane, who was obsessed with the story of Mick Mannock, an Irish soldier in World War I, and his bravery in battle.

A UK print film magazine, and a big one too! Here’s Film Stories issue 49 – an issue going very much beyond the blockbusters.

Introducing issue 49 of Film Stories, where once again we’ve clearly gone mad and produced another 168 page bumper issue. And printed it on nice paper too!

We’re 100% independent, and this issue – as always – we’re celebrating fellow independents. But also: our front cover goes utterly beyond blockbuster film, and gives the whole cover over to indie movies.

We’re really proud of it. We hope you’re going to like it, and we hope you might consider supporting it. Sold primarily via mail order, and popping up in a few WHSmiths stores around the country too, here’s the cover of the new issue…

And inside?

If you’re looking to support films beyond the blockbusters, then amongst the treats in this huge 168-page issue:

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To celebrate the release of The Shamrock Spitfire, on DVD from 11th March, we are giving away a DVD to a lucky winner!

The Shamrock Spitfire, a multi-award-winning, gripping World War II feature that chronicles the remarkable true story of Brendan “Paddy” Finucane – the legendary Irish pilot who became one of the most celebrated fighter aces of the Second World War and youngest Wing Commander in Raf history.

Garnering critical acclaim at festivals, The Shamrock Spitfire – from writer-director brothers Dominic and Ian Higgins – gets its UK premiere this March just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, courtesy of 101 Films.

The future of Europe hangs by a thread as fierce battles rage in the skies over southern England. With his dreams of being a pilot, Brendan Finucane (Shane O’Regan) is one of the first Irish men to enlist in the Royal Air Force – despite the fears of his loving...

The story of 1940s fighter pilot Brendan Finucane, Aka ‘Spitfire Paddy’, is told with panache, even if it lays it on a bit thick

The unabashed wartime weepie is a lost art these days. So despite its occasional lack of subtlety, Dominic and Ian Higgins’s Raf biopic is a welcome throwback to matinee-style viewing, right down to sundered lovers canoodling in front of starlit canopies. It has an easy swing and self-assurance, thanks in no small part to a well-starched performance by Shane O’Regan as real-life pilot Brendan Finucane, Aka “Spitfire Paddy”.

One of the ranks of Irishmen, and Britons of Irish descent, who despite their homeland’s neutrality took up arms for Blighty during the second world war, Finucane still holds the record for being the Raf’s youngest ever wing commander, having been promoted to the position aged 21. Living up to his compatriots’ rep as the “most belligerent neutrals” around,...

"This is what I want to do. I want to fly." 101 Films & Trinity Creative have revealed an official trailer for The Shamrock Spitfire - a WWII thriller about the true story of a famed fighter pilot. It's co-directed by brothers Dominic & Ian Higgins, and will be heading direct-to-vod / DVD soon. The Shamrock Spitfire is based on the inspiring true story of Irish World War II hero Brendan "Paddy "Finucane, who at the age of 21 became the youngest ever Wing Commander in the Raf, and one of its most celebrated fighter pilots. The film chronicles the true story of Finucane, who was killed when a bullet from ground fire pierced the radiator of his Spitfire flying a mission over France. His leadership of the 452 Australian Squadron became the stuff of legend. Starring Shane O'Regan, Chris Kaye, Emily Outred, Eoin Lynch, Bethany Billly, Carl Wharton, Sophia Eleni, and Rafe Bird. This looks bloody awful!

Exclusive: 101 Films International has struck a slew of deals for The Shamrock Spitfire, the movie about the youngest wing commander in the history of the Raf.

With EFM approaching, the pic has sold to Australia and New Zealand’s Rialto, Japan’s Aya Pro, South Korea’s Scene & Sound, Scandinavia and Iceland’s Smile, and 101 Films in the UK and North America.

Coming from Ian Higgins and Dominic Higgins, Shamrock Spitfire, which made the official selection at the Cannes World Film Festival 2023 and will launch at the Berlinale, tells the story of World War II Raf fighter Brendan “Paddy” Finucane.

“Ahead of our official launch of this special movie at Berlinale it is gratifying to see a number of early sales with many more anticipated,” said 101 VP of International Sales Eoghan Burke.

Finucane was the youngest wing commander in the history of the Raf and one of the...

The Shamrock Spitfire brings the incredible true story of Irish fighter pilot Brendan “Paddy” Finucane to life. More on the project here.

The Shamrock Spitfire is directed by Ian and Dominic Higgins, brothers who previously collaborated on films such as The 13th Day and 7 Days.

The Higgins brothers are directing, writing, producing, editing and in charge of cinematography for The Shamrock Spitfire. Now that’s what we call artistic control!

Take a look at the trailer for The Shamrock Spitfire.

The film stars Shane O’Regan as Finucane and he’s joined by Chris Kaye, Bethany Billy, Eoin Lynch, Emily Outred and Carl Wharton.

Here’s a full synopsis for the film, taken from Pixel Revolution Films’ website:

The future of Europe hangs by a thread as fierce battles rage in the skies over southern England. Irishman Brendan Finucane, with his dreams of being a flyer, is one of the...