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In Game of Thrones' brutal continent of Westeros, where vileness and cruelty were never in short supply, countless characters endured unimaginable suffering. However, no one was subjected to debilitating torture quite like Theon Greyjoy. Captured by the sadistic Ramsay Bolton (Iwan Rheon), Theon was tormented and broken to the point of losing his identity. His arc remains one of the most harrowing on the show, and one of the most memorable, thanks in no small part to Alfie Allen, who embodied the character with haunting precision, earning an Emmy nomination. Now, for his next role, the English actor will play the tormentor in an upcoming Paramount+ thriller that promises to flip the dynamic he once portrayed so painfully well.

According to Variety, Allen has been cast to play the villain in a new original UK thriller series, Baby Doll (working title), that has just been commissioned by Paramount+. The 6-part...

Paramount+ has commissioned “Baby Doll,” a new original U.K. thriller series.

Based on the novel by Hollie Overton, the 6-part series — described as a “gripping exploration of trauma, resilience, sisterhood, and the high cost of reclaiming one’s life” — is being produced by Brit production banner Clapperboard Studios.

Now in production, “Baby Doll” — currently a working title — will follow the story of twin sisters Lily and Abby, whose lives are shattered when Lily is abducted from their quiet rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick Hansen. After years of abuse in captivity, Lily escapes, only to discover that freedom brings its own challenges. The world she longed to return to has moved on without her. As Abby, Lily and their mother Eve struggle to rebuild their family, they must confront the lasting damage and the terrifying reality that Rick is still out there, determined to control the narrative and evade justice.

The zombie apocalypse subgenre of horror has been around for decades, and its start is often credited to George A. Romero's classic Night of the Living Dead. Nevertheless, there is perhaps no better zombie flick than Danny Boyle's 2002 horror film 28 Days Later. The British end-of-the-world film follows a mail courier named Jim (Cillian Murphy) after he wakes up from a 28-day coma only to find London a desolate wasteland. After a group of activists accidentally released monkeys from a laboratory, a rage virus the monkeys were carrying spread rapidly through England.

The film has remained a favorite in the genre for over 20 years for many reasons. It's a devastating story of loss, grief, fear, and desperation. The journey that Jim and his fellow survivors go on is harrowing and full of heartbreak. They watch countless people succumb to the virus and are falsely presented with salvation at their lowest point.

After years of being unavailable to stream, 28 Days Later is making its long-awaited digital debut. 28 Days Later was released in 2002 and became a cultural phenomenon, revamping the zombie genre for the 21st century. Despite the film's popularity, the movie has largely been unavailable to stream on any major platform, purchase on PVOD, or buy as a physical release, seemingly due to rights issues. With 28 Years Later, the long-awaited third entry on the horizon, Sony Pictures is gearing up the marketing for the horror sequel by re-releasing the original movie digitally.

Deadline revealed that Sony Pictures will release 28 Days Later on digital platforms for rental and purchase on Dec. 18, 2024. This news follows the release of the trailer for 28 Years Later, which Deadline reports is the most-watched horror trailer of 2024 with 60.2 million global views in its first 24 hours, as well as the second-biggest horror trailer of all time behind It Chapter Two,...

Sony knows you're craving a great zombie movie. In fact, it knows exactly which zombie film you want to see. Following the release of the first trailer for 28 Years Later, Sony have announced that Danny Boyle's first foray into flesh-ripping zombies is finally coming to digital platforms. First released in 2002, 28 Days Later starred Cillian Murphy as Jim, who woke up from a 28-day-long coma, to find London had been overrun by zombies. The film still stands as one of the greatest modern zombie movies ever made, introducing audiences to the terrifying Rage Zombies, who sprint towards their victims at full pelt. For years, audiences have been desperate to enjoy the horrific mutilation from the comfort of their own homes. While 28 Days Later had been kept from streaming, it's finally arriving on digital platforms.

Sony announced that 28 Days Later is heading to streaming via a page on their official website.

The fate of Danny Boyles 28 Days series has been given a surprising update by producer Andrew Macdonald. Boyle directed Cillian Murphy in 2002's 28 Days Later, in which the Irish actor played Jim, a bicycle courier who wakes up from a coma only to find that his beloved London has been ravaged by out-of-control citizens infected with the Rage Virus. A sequel, 28 Weeks Later, followed in 2007, and while that film featured an entirely new cast, Boyle, Macdonald, Murphy, and original writer Alex Garland will all be returning for 28 Years Later, which is slated for release in 2025.

Garland and Macdonald were on hand at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (via THR) on August 18 to discuss their working relationship over the years, as the duo have teamed up for a number of projects, including Ex Machina and Civil War. The conversation inevitably turned to 28 Years Later, and it was...

Next chapter in Nia DaCosta's film series is 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple - dark turn hinted. Jodie Comer emphasizes original film's grounded reality and emotional depth in anticipation of sequel. Cillian Murphy returns in 28 Years Later, alongside Alex Garland's unique script influence - premiere in 2025.

A recent copyright filing has revealed what appears to be the title for the next chapter in Nia DaCosta's film series. Official documents of the filing list the sequel as 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple.

28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple picks up nearly three decades after the original's events, a gap that leaves plenty of room for narrative innovation and character development. While the details of the plot remain under wraps, the title alone suggests a darker turn, perhaps exploring the aftermath of the previous film's events through a new and possibly sinister lens.

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The 3-part, Italy-set, detective drama series "Signora Volpe," directed by Declan Recks and Bindu de Stoppani, stars Emilia Fox, returning for Season 2, July 29, 2024 on Acorn TV:

“…a disillusioned British spy finds herself starting a new, quiet life in the Italian countryside…

“… only to have a local case of murder and blackmail lure her back into investigative work…”

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Exciting news for fans of 28 Days Later as star Jodie Comer teases similarities with the original and working with director Danny Boyle. Comer praises the emotional truth and exploration of human behavior in 28 Days Later, feeling the same connection with the script for 28 Years Later. Alongside Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, and Jack O'Connell will star in the upcoming sequel due to land in theaters on June 20, 2025.

The long-awaited third installment in the 28 Days Later franchise, 28 Years Later, is now going ahead, and star Jodie Comer has teased similarities between the acclaimed first outing and the sequel. Speaking recently with Total Film, Comer, who will star in 28 Years Later alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson, has revealed what its like working with returning director Danny Boyle, and how the follow-up will continue the themes of the first movie.

"Having met Danny, he's incredibly sure and confident and innovative.

Cillian Murphy returns in 28 Years Later with a character twist, along with an all-star cast under Danny Boyle's direction. Tom Rothman hints at Murphy's role evolving in unexpected ways, contributing to a planned trilogy that is expected to excite fans. The film will continue the successful storyline while drawing inspiration from past cinematic masterpieces like Kes, maintaining a consistent narrative.

Nearly three decades after the success of 28 Days Later, the horror franchise is gearing up for an explosive return with 28 Years Later. The film's executive producer Tom Rothman confirmed Cillian Murphy's return with a twist to his character.

Rothman's remarks, shared during an interview with Deadline, hinted at Murphy's character evolving in unexpected ways. After being asked about the acclaimed actor's participation, the exec said:

Yes, but in a surprising way and in a way that grows, let me put it that way.

28 Years Later...

28 Years Later will be led by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes. It has a June 20, 2025 release date. Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland reunite for the new trilogy, with Cillian Murphy returning to executive produce. The plan is to film several sequels back-to-back.

The main cast for the upcoming 28 Days Later sequel, 28 Years Later, has been found. And it is stacked. As per a report by Deadline, 28 Years Later will be led by Kraven the Hunter and Kick-Ass star Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Killing Eve star and Emmy Award winner Jodie Comer, and Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes. It's a hugely talented trio for director Danny Boyles return to the post-apocalyptic world of zombies, which now has a release date June 20, 2025.

28 Years Later is all set to be helmed by Danny Boyle from a script written by Alex Garland, reuniting the pair after all this time.

"28 Years Later" will be led by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes. Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland reunite for the new trilogy, with possible return of original star Cillian Murphy. The plan is to film several sequels back-to-back.

According to sources, the main cast for the upcoming 28 Days Later sequel, 28 Years Later, has been found. And it is stacked. As per a report by Deadline, 28 Years Later will be led by Kraven the Hunter and Kick-Ass star Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Killing Eve star and Emmy Award winner Jodie Comer, and Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes. Now, while this casting news does come via mysterious, rather than official means, it is unlikely that Deadline would reveal these names unless they were confident in the source. Meaning that 28 Years Later has now amassed a hugely talented trio for director Danny Boyles return to the post-apocalyptic world of zombies.

Nia DaCosta, known for McU's The Marvels, steps into the horror genre with the 28 Years Later series. Sony's strategic plan of shooting both films simultaneously shows dedication to the franchise's continuity. Alex Garland to write scripts for the trilogy, drawing inspiration from unlikely sources like Kes.

Nia DaCosta, fresh off her directorial role in The Marvels, will take the helm of a new film in the 28 Years Later trilogy. DaCosta's newest venture marks a significant shift, moving from superhero saga to a horror franchise revered for its intense narrative and gritty realism.

According to Deadline, Sony Pictures is currently in talks with DaCosta to direct the second installment of the horror trilogy. This strategic move by Sony suggests they are preparing for a seamless transition between films, with plans to shoot the sequel simultaneously with the first film in the series. The plan shows Sony's commitment to the 28 Years Later franchise,...

The long-awaited 28 Days Later sequel has landed at Sony. Danny Boyle and Alex Garland, the director and writer of 28 Days Later, are confirmed to be returning for a new zombie thriller, 28 Years Later. Boyle will direct the first installment while Garland will write all three films, and they will also serve as producers alongside original producer Andrew Macdonald and Peter Rice.

28 Days Later star Cillian Murphy has revealed that he would be interested in the recently announced sequel. Murphy, who received the nod for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in last year’s Oppenheimer, discussed the popularity of the first movie as part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Conversations program and said “I’m available” when asked if he would come back to the world of zombies for 28 Years Later (or whatever the sequel ends up being called).

Details of the sequel remain under wraps for now,...

German sales company Pluto Film has taken world sales outside Switzerland on Swiss director Caterina Mona’s timely immigration-themed drama “Semret” ahead of its world premiere in the Locarno Film Festival’s Piazza Grande section.

The titular character of the film, of which Variety is launching the trailer (watch above), is an Eritrean single mother living in Zurich who works in a hospital while studying to be a midwife. Semret becomes pressured by her teenage daughter, named Joe, to learn more about her origins, which is a taboo subject. But in order not to lose all that she loves, she is forced to confront her wartime past and the sheltered life she has built for herself in Switzerland.

“Semret is first and foremost a film about a mother and a daughter,” the director said in her production notes. “The daughter’s emancipation causes changes in the mother,” she added, noting...

Undeterred by the pandemic, the wheels of Switzerland’s film production machine kept on spinning in 2021, churning out the meticulously made multicultural co-productions the country is known for that scored slots at top festivals.

Works by young directors such as Elie Grappe, whose coming-of-age drama “Olga” launched at Cannes; Niccolò Castelli’s terrorism-themed “Atlas,” which bowed at Locarno; and also the VR project “Caves” by Carlos Isabel Garcìa, which premiered at Venice; provided a preamble to the exceptionally strong Swiss presence at this year’s Berlinale.

Berlin sees a record-breaking two competition slots filled by new works from established Swiss directors, Ursula Meier’s “The Line” and Michael Koch’s “A Piece of Sky,” plus several more Swiss titles in other sections.

“In the worst year ever we shot three productions back-to-back during the pandemic; somehow we got used to it,” says Oscar-nominated Max Karli (“My Life as a Zucchini...

Netflix is on track to open its Italian base in Rome in the second half of 2021, and is committing to doubling down on its output of local original series by 2022.

The streaming giant revealed plans to open a Rome office one year ago, just prior to the pandemic, but the crisis slowed down the opening. Now, the company has taken a lease on a large, classy neoclassic building in central Rome, called Villino Rattazzi, located near the U.S. Embassy and the iconic Via Veneto.

The Netflix Rome office will be opening in the second half of this year and will start out with a staff of 40 employees, ranging from marketing and public relations to production executives. That number is destined to grow, it said in a statement.

“We are delighted to have found our Italian home in Rome, which is tangible proof of our ambitious commitment and marks a...

Based upon Silvia Zucca’s hit book, the series produced by Italian International Film is described as a romantic comedy studded with surreal and tragicomic encounters. After directing two feature films (Jump and Finding Camille), Bindu de Stoppani is also now taking her first steps into the sphere of TV series. The Swiss-Italian director has slammed the first clapperboard on the new Italian Netflix original series Guida astrologica per cuori infranti, which she herself created and which will be co-directed by the actress-director Michela Andreozzi (who previously stepped behind the camera to offer up Nine ½ Moons and Good Goals). Promising to be a romantic comedy studded with surreal and tragicomic encounters, the series is produced by Italian International Film - Gruppo Lucisano and will be shot entirely in Turin, with funding from the Piemonte Film TV Fund and the support of the Film Commission Torino Piemonte. Written by Bindu de.

Bindu de Stoppani, the India-born but Switzerland-raised multi-hyphenate who directed Swiss films “Jump” and “Finding Camille,” is set to direct her third feature, a female-driven dramedy titled “40 & Climbing” set in an Alpine valley and featuring a strong Italian cast.

Italy’ s Anna Ferzetti, who recently scooped multiple local prizes for her role in dramedy “Domani è un altro giorno” – is set to star in “40” along with Elena Di Cioccio (“Squadra mobile”) and Eurice Axen (“Loro”).

The plan is for cameras to start rolling Aug. 10 on this Italian-language film in the Blenio Valley, in Switzerland’s Italian-speaking Canton of Ticino, amid Alpine peaks and routes that have been used for centuries.

Pic is about three middle-aged female friends who meet up in the mountains to scatter a dead friend’s ashes and then embark on adventures in the Alpine wilderness that make them “rediscover a past they’ve turned their back on,...

The Empire in Leicester Square played host (alongside four other cinemas around the country) to the third annual British Independent Film Festival last weekend, and we were there to catch the world premiere of British high-octane horror Airborne on the Friday evening, as well as a trio of films screened the following day.

As the title suggests, the festival celebrates independent filmmaking and the choice of features this year represented an encouraging mix of genres (the full list of films can be found on the festival’s website.)

Airborne

Boasting a number of familiar faces from popular genre films of the past (including ‘Last Crusade’ villain Julian Glover and a certain farm boy-turned Jedi Knight) Airborne follows a group of misfit passengers on a night flight to New York who get more than they bargained for during their stormy journey.

A number of stars from the film were in attendance on the Friday,...

How could you not want to know more about a film festival where the acronym of it is Biff?!

We’ve just been sent the full line-up of movies that will be played at the third annual British Independent Film Festival which this year takes place 11th and 12th May. The festival is a great place to showcase new British talent and this year, the organisers (The Film Festival Guild) have arranged a fabulous line-up which includes three world premieres, which include Airborne (starring Mark Hamill), Jump which stars Glen Blackhall and Bashment which stars Ludvig Bonin.

We actually got to attend a couple of set visits for Airborne, both of which you can see here and here.

The event is set to take place around the UK with the fill location list below. Check it out and if you need more info, visit the official Festival website at www.

Danny Boyle may direct a third installment of the 28 Days Later franchiseDread Central is reporting some intriguing news that director Danny Boyle could return to direct an untitled sequel to 28 Days Later.

Danny Boyle, of course, directed the original 28 Days Later, which followed a group of people trying to survive after the "rage virus" spread across the world, turning most of the Earth's population into zombie-like creatures. Juan Carlos Fresnadillo directed the sequel, 28 Weeks Later, and now Dread Central reports that Danny Boyle may return for this proposed third installment. Here's an excerpt from the site:

"Dread Central has learned exclusively that the director of the original film, Danny Boyle, is planning to return to direct the as of yet untitled third film in the franchise. Details are scant at the moment, but we're working to get some more for you."

We'll be sure to keep you posted on this...