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AbbottVision
AbbottVision is a British independent television production company, established in 2008 by the writer, creator and producer Paul Abbott. Recent productions include three series of No Offence for Channel 4, the BBC One drama series Exile starring John Simm and Jim Broadbent; and Hit & Miss, Sky Atlantic’s first UK drama commission starring Chloë Sevigny, broadcast in May 2012. AbbottVision has offices in Manchester and London and an ongoing first-look distribution deal with FremantleMedia Enterprises. Productions Television * ''No Offence'': three series (2015 to 2018) for Channel 4 – total 21 episodes. * '' Hit & Miss'': one series (2012) for Sky Atlantic – total 6 episodes. * '' Exile'': one series (2011) for BBC One – total 3 episodes. Film *''Tony'' (2009) *''The Odds'' (2009) Short *''Twenty8k ''Twenty8k'' is a 2012 British thriller film directed by David Kew and Neil Thompson and starring Parminder Nagra, Jonas Armstrong, and Stephen Dillane. Synopsis In Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hit & Miss
''Hit & Miss'' is a British television series, created by Paul Abbott, broadcast on Sky Atlantic. It stars Chloë Sevigny as a transgender contract killer who discovers she has a child with her former lover. She struggles between caring for her newfound family and maintaining her job as an assassin. The show was conceived by Abbott as a combination of two ideas for separate TV series. All six episodes were scripted by Sean Conway. The series is Sky Atlantic's first original drama commission. It premiered on 22 May 2012, in the United Kingdom. In the United States, it premiered on DirecTV's Audience Network on 11 July 2012. On 4 September 2012, the website TVWise published a rumor that Sky Atlantic had cancelled ''Hit & Miss''. Sky Atlantic later contacted TVWise and stated that ''Hit & Miss'' was commissioned as a self-contained drama, implying that renewal was never an option. Overview Mia, a pre-operative transgender woman, works as a contract killer. She discovers that she m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Offence
''No Offence'' is a British television police procedural drama on Channel 4, created by Paul Abbott. It follows a team of detectives from Friday Street police station, a division of the Manchester Metropolitan Police (a fictional version of the Greater Manchester Police). The series stars Joanna Scanlan as the protagonist, Detective Inspector Viv Deering. The first series focuses on the team's investigation into the serial murders of young girls with Down syndrome. It was renewed for two further runs. The second series of seven episodes began broadcasting on 4 January 2017, and follows the investigation into Manchester crime boss Nora Attah ( Rakie Ayola). It was filmed on location in Manchester. In the UK, the first episode of ''No Offence'' launched with 2.5 million viewers, Channel 4's biggest midweek drama launch for more than three years. Although subsequent episodes lost overnight viewers, dropping as low as 1.2 million, the weekly consolidated series average remained at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twenty8k
''Twenty8k'' is a 2012 British thriller film directed by David Kew and Neil Thompson and starring Parminder Nagra, Jonas Armstrong, and Stephen Dillane. Synopsis In East London, during the lead up to the Olympics, a teenage boy is gunned down outside a nightclub and a young girl dies in a hit and run in two seemingly unrelated deaths. Deeva Jani, a Paris-based fashion executive, returns home to clear her brother Vipon of the shooting and soon discovers a much deeper conspiracy. Cast * Parminder Nagra as Deeva Jani * Jonas Armstrong as Clint O'Connor * Nichola Burley as Andrea Patterson * Kaya Scodelario as Sally Weaver * Michael Socha as Tony Marchetto * Kierston Wareing as Francesca Marchetto * Stephen Dillane as DCI Edward Stone * Nathalie Emmanuel as Carla * Sebastian Nanena as Vipon Jani References External links * * 2012 films 2012 thriller films British thriller films Films shot in England Films set in London 2010s English-language films 2010s British films { ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony (2009 Film)
''Tony'', also known as ''Tony: London Serial Killer'', is a 2009 British horror film written and directed by Gerard Johnson and starring Peter Ferdinando. Plot Tony Benson lives alone in a flat on a Dalston council estate tower block. He obsessively collects 1980s violent action movies, and he aimlessly wanders the streets of London most days in unsuccessful attempts to connect with other people. He is extremely socially anxious, has severe mental development problems and has difficulty trying to express himself or communicate naturally. He has been unemployed and living on state benefits for over 20 years. He is soon revealed to be a serial killer, killing men he encounters by chance, including two drug addicts whom he uncomfortably tries to engage with after inviting them to his home to smoke heroin. The encounter ends with Tony suffocating one of them with a plastic bag while locking the other in a cupboard before letting him go, believing the terrified addict wouldn't go t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exile (TV Series)
''Exile'' is a British psychological thriller television series dealing with the topic of Alzheimer's disease against a background of corruption. It stars John Simm and Jim Broadbent and was broadcast on BBC One. The series received varyingly positive reviews. John Simm received a BAFTA nomination for his role as Tom Ronstadt, as did the director John Alexander. Cast * John Simm as Tom Ronstadt * Jim Broadbent as Sam Ronstadt * Olivia Colman Sarah Caroline Sinclair ( Colman; born 30 January 1974), known professionally as Olivia Colman, is an English actress. Known for her comedic and dramatic roles in film and television, she has received various accolades, including an Academy A ... as Nancy Ronstadt * Claire Goose as Mandy Jackson * Nico Mirallegro as Teenage Tom Ronstadt * Shaun Dooley as Mike Eldridge * Daryl Fishwick as Wendy Strawbridge * Kate Magowan as Jane Dutton * Timothy West as Metzler * Allan Corduner as Geller * Abby Greenhalgh as Hayley Cousin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Production Company
A production company, production house, production studio, or a production team is a studio that creates works in the fields of performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, comics, interactive arts, video games, websites, music, and video. These groups consist of technical staff to produce the media, and are often incorporated as a commercial publisher. Generally the term refers to all individuals responsible for the technical aspects of creating a particular product, regardless of where in the process their expertise is required, or how long they are involved in the project. For example, in a theatrical performance, the production team has not only the running crew, but also the theatrical producer, designers and theatrical direction. Tasks and functions The production company may be directly responsible for fundraising the production or may accomplish this through a parent company, partner, or private investor. It handles budgeting, scheduling, scriptin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Film Studios
This is a list of notable British film studios. * 3 Mills Studios – Bow, London * Aardman Animations – Bristol * Beaconsfield Film Studios – Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire * Bray Studios – Windsor, Berkshire * Bushey Studios – Bushey, Hertfordshire * British and Dominions Imperial Studios – Borehamwood, Hertfordshire * British National Studios (formerly known as Rock Studios) – Borehamwood, Hertfordshire * Catford Studios – Catford, London * Cricklewood Studios – Cricklewood, London * Denham Film Studios – Denham, Buckinghamshire * Dickenson Road Studios, Rusholme, Manchester * Disney UK – Hammersmith, London * Dragon International Film Studios – Llanilid, Wales * Ealing Studios – Ealing, London * Elstree Film Studios ( Associated British Picture Corporation) – Borehamwood, Hertfordshire * Elstree Studios for other facilities in the Elstree and Borehamwood area * Gainsborough St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FremantleMedia
Fremantle (; formerly FremantleMedia) is a British multinational television production and distribution company based in London. Fremantle takes its name from Fremantle International, acquired by predecessor company All American Television in 1994. Pearson Television was renamed FremantleMedia on 20 August 2001, following the 2000 merger of Pearson Television and Bertelsmann's CLT-UFA to form the RTL Group. Fremantle owns non-scripted formats, including the British talent competitions '' Idols'' (created by Simon Fuller), ''Got Talent'' and ''The X Factor'' (both created by Simon Cowell), shows which have been sold around the world. Since 1994, Fremantle has distributed American game shows in the US and internationally. History Pearson Television (1994–2001) In 1994, after a bidding war, Pearson plc bought Thames Television and placed it under Pearson Television. In 1995, it acquired Australian company Grundy Television. ACI, a U.S.-based distributor of TV movies, was pu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chloë Sevigny
Chloë Stevens Sevigny (, born November 18, 1974) is an American actress, model, filmmaker and fashion designer. Known for her work in independent films, often appearing in controversial or experimental features, Sevigny is the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a Satellite Award, an Independent Spirit Award, as well as nominations for an Academy Award and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. She also has a career in fashion design concurrent with her acting work. Over the years, her alternative fashion sense has earned her a reputation as a "style icon". After graduating from high school, Sevigny found work as a model, and appeared in music videos for Sonic Youth and The Lemonheads, which helped acquire her " it girl" status. In 1995, she made her film debut in ''Kids'', which earned her critical acclaim. A string of roles in small-scale features throughout the late 1990s, like 1996's '' Trees Lounge'', further established her as a prominent perform ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Broadbent
James Broadbent (born 24 May 1949) is an English actor. He won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for his supporting role as John Bayley in the feature film '' Iris'' (2001), as well as winning a BAFTA TV Award and a Golden Globe for his leading role as Lord Longford in the television film ''Longford'' (2006). Broadbent received four BAFTA Film Award nominations and won for his performance in ''Moulin Rouge!'' (2001). He was also nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. A graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in 1972, Broadbent first came to prominence in the 1980s, chiefly appearing in television comedy including playing Roy Slater in the BBC sitcom ''Only Fools and Horses''. He appeared in the Terry Gilliam films '' Time Bandits'' (1981) and ''Brazil'' (1985) before a breakthrough role in Mike Leigh's independent comedy drama '' Life Is Sweet'' (1990). His notable film roles since include '' The Borrowers'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic is a British pay television channel owned by Sky Group Limited broadcast in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The channel is primarily dedicated to imported programmes from the United States, and holds the domestic rights to HBO and until the end of 2021 Showtime dramas, but also broadcasts many original British produced Sky dramas. It is exclusively available on the Sky satellite TV platform (including Sky Go) and Sky's Now TV platform. Sky Deutschland broadcasts a German-language version of the channel in Germany and Austria, while Sky Italia broadcasts an Italian-language version of the channel in Italy. Their programming is also dominated by HBO and Showtime series, usually dubbed in the domestic language. The Italian channel also premieres Sky Originals produced in the country, like '' The Young Pope'' and '' Gomorrah''. Background Sky Atlantic launched on 1 February 2011 on Sky in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Separated channels with the same name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Abbott
Paul Abbott (born 22 February 1960) is an English television screenwriter and producer. Abbott has become one of the most critically and commercially successful television writers working in Britain, following his work on popular series such as ''Coronation Street'', ''Cracker'' and '' Shameless'', the last of which he created. He is also responsible for the creation of some of the most acclaimed television dramas of the 1990s and 2000s, including ''Reckless'' and '' Touching Evil'' for ITV and ''Clocking Off'' and '' State of Play'' for the BBC. Decca Aitkenhead"Estate of Play" ''The Guardian'', 12 July 2008. Accessed 14 July 2008. Background Born into a dysfunctional Burnley family, Paul Abbott is the seventh of eight children. When he was nine his mother left home to pursue a relationship with another man (with a child around Abbott's own age); his father, who Abbott describes as having been "bone idle", departed two years later. His mother had supported the family from three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
