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Andrew Macdonald (producer)
Andrew Macdonald (born January 1966) is a Scottish film producer, best known for his collaborations with director Danny Boyle on films including ''Shallow Grave'' (1994), ''Trainspotting'' (1996), '' The Beach'' (2000) and ''28 Days Later'' (2002). He has also frequently collaborated with screenwriter John Hodge and writer-director Alex Garland. Life and career Together with Duncan Kenworthy, he is the founder of DNA Films, the production company responsible for ''The Parole Officer'' (2001), ''28 Days Later'' (2002), ''Sunshine'' (2007), ''28 Weeks Later'' (2007), '' 28 Years Later'' (2025), two of which Danny Boyle directed and Alex Garland wrote. He also produced Garland's directorial debut '' Ex Machina''. He is the brother of Oscar-winning documentary maker Kevin Macdonald. His maternal grandparents were English actress Wendy Orme and Hungarian-born British Jewish Oscar-winning filmmaker Emeric Pressburger. Filmography Film Producer * ''Shallow Grave'' (1994) * ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glenalmond College
Glenalmond College is a co-educational independent boarding school in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, for children aged between 12 and 18 years. It is situated on the River Almond near the village of Methven, about west of the city of Perth. The college opened in 1847 as Trinity College, Glenalmond and was renamed in 1983. Originally a boys' school, Glenalmond became co-educational in the 1990s. History Trinity College, Glenalmond, was founded as a private school by the former Prime Minister, William Gladstone and James Hope-Scott. The land for the school was given by Lord Glenalmond, who for the rest of his life, in company with his wife Margaret, took a keen interest in its development and success. It was established to provide teaching for young men destined for the ministry of the Scottish Episcopal Church and where young men could be brought up in the faith of that Church. It was originally known as ''The Scottish Episcopal College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Academy Awards
The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit in film. They are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States in recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements as assessed by the Academy's voting membership. The Oscars are widely considered to be the most prestigious awards in the film industry. The major award categories, known as the Academy Awards of Merit, are presented during a live-televised Hollywood, Los Angeles, Hollywood ceremony in February or March. It is the oldest worldwide entertainment awards ceremony. The 1st Academy Awards were held in 1929. The 2nd Academy Awards, second ceremony, in 1930, was the first one broadcast by radio. The 25th Academy Awards, 1953 ceremony was the first one televised. It is the oldest of the EGOT, four major annual American entertainment awards. Its counterparts—the Emmy Awards for television, the Tony Awards for theater, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twin Town
A sister city or a twin town relationship is a form of legal or social agreement between two geographically and politically distinct localities for the purpose of promoting cultural and commercial ties. While there are early examples of international links between municipalities akin to what are known as sister cities or twin towns today dating back to the 9th century, the modern concept was first established and adopted worldwide during World War II. Origins of the modern concept Throughout history, many cities have participated in various cultural exchanges and similar activities that might resemble a sister-city or twin-city relationship, but the first officially documented case of such a relationship was a signed agreement between the leaders of the cities of Toledo, Ohio and Toledo, Spain in 1931. However, the modern concept of town twinning appeared during the Second World War. More specifically, it was inspired by the bombing of Coventry on 14 November 1940, known as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bone Temple
''28 Years Later: The Bone Temple'' is an upcoming post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland. It was shot back-to-back with its predecessor '' 28 Years Later'' (2025), and serves as the fourth instalment overall in the ''28 Days Later'' film series. The film stars Alfie Williams, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell, Ralph Fiennes, and Cillian Murphy. ''28 Years Later: The Bone Temple'' will be released on 16 January 2026, by Sony Pictures Releasing. A sequel to ''The Bone Temple'' is in development. Cast * Alfie Williams as Spike, Jamie's son who is on a personal quest on the mainland * Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Jamie, a scavenger and widower who is in search of his son * Jack O'Connell as Sir Jimmy Crystal, a cult leader * Emma Laird as Jimmima, a member of Jimmy's cult * Maura Bird as Jimmy Jones, a member of Jimmy's cult * Erin Kellyman as Jimmy Ink, a member of Jimmy's cult * Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Ian Kelson, a survivor of the outb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warfare (film)
''Warfare'' is a 2025 war film written and directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland. Based on Mendoza's experiences during the Iraq War as a U.S. Navy SEAL, the film depicts an encounter he and his platoon experienced on November 19, 2006 after the Battle of Ramadi. The script is drawn from the testimonies of the platoon members and is presented in real time. It stars an ensemble cast including D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai as Mendoza, alongside Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, Finn Bennett, Joseph Quinn, and Charles Melton. The film is dedicated to platoon member Elliott Miller (portrayed by Jarvis in the film), who lost his leg and ability to speak in the incident. ''Warfare'' premiered at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago on March 16, 2025, and was released in the United States by A24 on April 11, 2025, and in the United Kingdom on April 18. It received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $32.8 million. Plot In 2006, during the Battle of Ramadi, Navy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civil War (film)
''Civil War'' is a 2024 Utopian and dystopian fiction, dystopian Action film, action thriller film written and directed by Alex Garland, starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Sonoya Mizuno, and Nick Offerman. The plot follows a team of War correspondent, war journalists traveling from New York City to Washington, D.C., during a civil war fought across the United States between a despotic federal government of the United States, federal government and secessionist movements to interview the president before rebels take the capital city. Principal photography began in Atlanta, Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia, in 2022, with production moving to London later in the year. ''Civil War'' premiered at South by Southwest on March 14, 2024, and was theatrically released in the United States by A24 and in the United Kingdom by Entertainment Film Distributors on April 12, 2024. With a budget of $50 million, ''Civil War'' was A24's most expensive fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Men (2022 Film)
''Men'' is a 2022 British Surrealist cinema, surrealist folk horror film written and directed by Alex Garland. It stars Jessie Buckley as a widowed woman who travels on holiday to a countryside village but becomes disturbed and tormented by the strange men in the village, all portrayed by Rory Kinnear. The film was released in the United States on 20 May 2022 by A24 and in the United Kingdom on 1 June 2022 by Entertainment Film Distributors. It received generally positive reviews, though its narrative approach received some criticism. Plot Following the apparent suicide of her husband James, Harper Marlowe decides to spend a holiday alone in the Herefordshire village of Cotson. Flashbacks reveal that Harper, tired of James's emotional abuse and manipulation, intended to divorce him. James threatened suicide in response. After James hit Harper in the face, she angrily locked him out of the flat. She then witnessed him fall from an upstairs balcony to his death, being partially im ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annihilation (film)
''Annihilation'' is a 2018 Science fiction film, science fiction horror film written and directed by Alex Garland, loosely based on the Annihilation (VanderMeer novel), 2014 novel by Jeff VanderMeer. It stars Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Tuva Novotny, and Oscar Isaac. The story follows a group of scientists who enter the Shimmer, a mysterious quarantined zone of mutating plants and animals caused by an alien presence. Released theatrically in the United States by Paramount Pictures on February 23, 2018, ''Annihilation'' was released digitally by Netflix in a number of other countries on March 12, 2018. It received positive reviews from critics and grossed $43 million worldwide. According to ''Empire (film magazine), Empire'' magazine, the film addresses "depression, grief, and the human propensity for self-destruction." Plot Cellular biology professor and former U.S. Army soldier Lena is under interrogation. She is the only survivor of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
T2 Trainspotting
''T2 Trainspotting'' is a 2017 British black comedy-drama film directed by Danny Boyle and written by John Hodge. Set in and around Edinburgh, Scotland, it is based on characters created by Irvine Welsh in his 1993 novel '' Trainspotting'' and its 2002 follow-up '' Porno''. A sequel to Boyle's 1996 film '' Trainspotting'', ''T2'' stars the original ensemble cast, including leads Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, and Robert Carlyle, with Shirley Henderson, James Cosmo, and Kelly Macdonald. The film features a new character, Veronika, played by Anjela Nedyalkova, and includes clips, music, and archive sound from the first film. ''T2 Trainspotting'' was released in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2017, and worldwide throughout February and March 2017. It received generally positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, grossing $42.1 million against a production budget of $18 million. Plot In Amsterdam, 46-year-old Mark Renton suffers a heart attack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Far From The Madding Crowd (2015 Film)
''Far from the Madding Crowd'' is a 2015 British romantic drama film directed by Thomas Vinterberg and starring Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Tom Sturridge, Michael Sheen, and Juno Temple. An adaptation by David Nicholls of the 1874 novel '' Far from the Madding Crowd'' by Thomas Hardy, it is the fourth film adaptation of the novel. Plot The film is set in 1870 in Britain. While working on her aunt's farm in Dorset, Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan) meets neighbouring farmer, Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts). He eventually proposes, but the headstrong Bathsheba declines, saying she is too independent. One night, Gabriel's new sheepdog herds his entire flock off a steep cliff. Penniless, Gabriel leaves to search for work. In contrast, Bathsheba inherits an uncle's farm and leaves to run it. While at a fair trying to find employment, Gabriel sees soldiers recruiting. A girl there, Fanny Robin, points out one soldier, Sergeant Frank Troy, her sweetheart. She suggests ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunshine On Leith (film)
''Sunshine on Leith'' is a 2013 British romantic musical film directed by Dexter Fletcher. It is an adaptation of the stage musical of the same name, a jukebox musical featuring songs by The Proclaimers. It was screened in the Special Presentation section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. The songs, arranged by musical director Paul Englishby, are performed by the cast. The Proclaimers themselves appear in a brief cameo. Plot The film starts in Afghanistan where an APC is on patrol while the passengers including Davy Henshaw ( George MacKay) and Ally (Kevin Guthrie) are nervous as to their survival ("Sky Takes the Soul"), before an ambush happens. Some time later Davy and Ally, recently discharged, return to their homes and families in Edinburgh after their Afghanistan tour (" I'm on my Way"). Ally returns to his girlfriend Liz (Freya Mavor), a nurse who is Davy's sister. On the boys' first night home Liz introduces Davy to her English friend and colleague Yv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dredd
''Dredd'' is a 2012 science fiction film, science fiction action film directed by Pete Travis and written and produced by Alex Garland. It is based on the ''2000 AD (comics), 2000 AD'' comic strip ''Judge Dredd'' and its eponymous character created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra. Karl Urban stars as Judge Dredd, a law enforcer given the power of judge, jury, and executioner in a vast, dystopia, dystopic metropolis called Mega-City One that lies in a Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, post-apocalyptic wasteland. Dredd and his rookie partner, Judge Anderson (Olivia Thirlby), are forced to bring order to a 200-storey high-rise block of apartments and deal with its resident drug lord, Ma-Ma (Lena Headey). Garland began writing the script in 2006, although the development of a new ''Judge Dredd'' film adaptation, unrelated to the 1995 film ''Judge Dredd (film), Judge Dredd'', was not announced until December 2008. Produced by British studio DNA Films, ''Dredd'' began pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
