Stars: Ed Speleers, Holly Weston, Elliot Cowan, Amit Shah, Sam Gittins, Shauna Macdonald, Duncan Preston, Ania Marson, Rosie Day, Calvin Dean, Sean Pertwee, Brett Goldstein | Written by Mark Huckerby, Nick Ostler | Directed by Paul Hyett
It’s hard to believe that it’s been three years since special effects man Paul Hyett exploded onto the horror landscape with The Seasoning House, a brutal look at the horrors of war that divided audiences with its harrowing depictions of rape, torture and murder. Cut to 2015 and Hyett returns to the directors chair for Howl. A traditional… werewolf movie? And one penned by a writing duo who, until now, have been best known for their work in children’s television, in particular the likes of Thomas & Friends, Tree Fu Tom and Peter Rabbit. It sounds like an odd combination, one that shouldn’t work. But it does.
It works because whilst Howl may...
It’s hard to believe that it’s been three years since special effects man Paul Hyett exploded onto the horror landscape with The Seasoning House, a brutal look at the horrors of war that divided audiences with its harrowing depictions of rape, torture and murder. Cut to 2015 and Hyett returns to the directors chair for Howl. A traditional… werewolf movie? And one penned by a writing duo who, until now, have been best known for their work in children’s television, in particular the likes of Thomas & Friends, Tree Fu Tom and Peter Rabbit. It sounds like an odd combination, one that shouldn’t work. But it does.
It works because whilst Howl may...
- 10/6/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment President Sander Schwartz is leaving the company later this month to pursue new business opportunities in television production, the company said today. Schwartz established the division in 2009 and is credited with helping build it into one of the world’s leading independent producers of kids’ and family programming. Its portfolio includes titles such as Tree Fu Tom, Kate & Mim-Mim, Strange Hill High, Wizards Vs Aliens, Grojband and Max Steel. “It has been an honor and a privilege to work with the outstanding team at FremantleMedia,” said Schwartz. “Though I have decided that it’s time for me to take on a new challenge, I leave with great confidence in the company’s rich opportunity as a leader in family entertainment. Of his departure, Sangeeta Desai, COO & CFO FremantleMedia said: “We would like to thank Sander for his contribution in launching the division and its successes to date.
- 10/16/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Originally aired in 2007, Roary the Racing Car has been one of the most successful stop-motion animated shows in the UK from Chapman Entertainment, the same studio behind Fifi and the Flowertots, Raa Raa the Noisy Lion and Little Charley Bear.
2entertain has distributed this latest DVD that features a great number of episodes for a very low and affordable price that will please both grown-ups and children, considering that the series’ popularity has got it aired on both Nick Jr. and Channel Five’s Milkshake slot.
Roary the Racing Car follows the adventures of the little red racing car that lives with his friends at Silver Hatch racetrack, which is under the kind and watchful eye of mechanic Big Chris (voiced by Peter Kay).
Among the cast of characters include Mr. Carburettor the Italian owner of Silver Hatch, Maxi the competitive yellow car, Marsha the tidy race marshal, Cici the...
2entertain has distributed this latest DVD that features a great number of episodes for a very low and affordable price that will please both grown-ups and children, considering that the series’ popularity has got it aired on both Nick Jr. and Channel Five’s Milkshake slot.
Roary the Racing Car follows the adventures of the little red racing car that lives with his friends at Silver Hatch racetrack, which is under the kind and watchful eye of mechanic Big Chris (voiced by Peter Kay).
Among the cast of characters include Mr. Carburettor the Italian owner of Silver Hatch, Maxi the competitive yellow car, Marsha the tidy race marshal, Cici the...
- 6/12/2012
- by Martyn Warren
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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