Director John Sturges’ final feature is a handsome production that fumbles and stumbles in unexpected ways. Michael Caine and especially Donald Sutherland lead an impossible commando mission to kidnap Winston Churchill right from English soil. Tom Mankiewicz’s dialogue is witty but the tone is all over the place. We don’t know whether it’s the script, the direction or the editing that muffs so many potential bravura moments. On the other hand, every scene with Sutherland and Jenny Agutter is gold. [Imprint] gives us both a theatrical cut and a more satisfying extended cut.
The Eagle Has Landed
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1976 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 135 + 151 min. / Street Date December 28, 2023 / Available from / au 69.95
Starring: Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland, Robert Duvall, Jenny Agutter, Donald Pleasence, Anthony Quayle, Jean Marsh, Sven-Bertil Taube, John Standing, Judy Geeson, Treat Williams, Larry Hagman, Joachim Hansen, David Gilliam, Siegfried Rauch, Wolf Kahler, Roy Marsden, Ferdy Mayne.
The Eagle Has Landed
Region Free Blu-ray
Viavision [Imprint] 193
1976 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 135 + 151 min. / Street Date December 28, 2023 / Available from / au 69.95
Starring: Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland, Robert Duvall, Jenny Agutter, Donald Pleasence, Anthony Quayle, Jean Marsh, Sven-Bertil Taube, John Standing, Judy Geeson, Treat Williams, Larry Hagman, Joachim Hansen, David Gilliam, Siegfried Rauch, Wolf Kahler, Roy Marsden, Ferdy Mayne.
- 1/7/2023
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Exclusive: AMC streamer Acorn TV and ViacomCBS’s UK network Channel 5 are to further cement their forays into original drama by co-producing an adaptation of P.D. James’ best-selling Inspector Dalgliesh Mysteries crime novels.
Catherine The Great and Cobra producer New Pictures secured the rights to the novels and will produce a six-part series, comprising three, two-part stories from the world of enigmatic detective Adam Dalgliesh, who will be played by Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell and Doctor Foster actor Bertie Carvel.
The series will trace Dalgliesh’s crime-fighting career from 1970s England to the present day, with each story featuring him solving an unusual murder. Each case will offer its own unique setting and guest cast, with New Pictures being able to draw upon 14 books for inspiration.
The series, titled Dalgliesh, will include adaptations of Shroud for a Nightingale, featuring the murder of a student nurse; Dorset-set The Black Tower,...
Catherine The Great and Cobra producer New Pictures secured the rights to the novels and will produce a six-part series, comprising three, two-part stories from the world of enigmatic detective Adam Dalgliesh, who will be played by Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell and Doctor Foster actor Bertie Carvel.
The series will trace Dalgliesh’s crime-fighting career from 1970s England to the present day, with each story featuring him solving an unusual murder. Each case will offer its own unique setting and guest cast, with New Pictures being able to draw upon 14 books for inspiration.
The series, titled Dalgliesh, will include adaptations of Shroud for a Nightingale, featuring the murder of a student nurse; Dorset-set The Black Tower,...
- 10/20/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Ridley Scott could certainly be dubbed the man that never sleeps, the prolific filmmaker is currently reported to be in talks to the helm on Fox’s adaptation of Queen and Country.
Related: Interview: Ridley Scott on All The Money in the World reshoots, Christopher Plummer & the future of the Alien films under Disney
Based on the Eisner award-winning spy thriller graphic novel by Greg Rucka the story is set in the fictional British Secret Intelligence Service, “Queen and Country” centres on an operative named Tara Chace, a top British intelligence agent who is used as bait to draw out an international terrorist after an attack in London.
The graphic novel was inspired by the British ITV television series The Sandbaggers (1978–1980) which examines the effect of the espionage game on the personal and professional lives of British and American intelligence specialists. The series starred Roy Marsden, Richard Vernon and Elizabeth Bennett.
Related: Interview: Ridley Scott on All The Money in the World reshoots, Christopher Plummer & the future of the Alien films under Disney
Based on the Eisner award-winning spy thriller graphic novel by Greg Rucka the story is set in the fictional British Secret Intelligence Service, “Queen and Country” centres on an operative named Tara Chace, a top British intelligence agent who is used as bait to draw out an international terrorist after an attack in London.
The graphic novel was inspired by the British ITV television series The Sandbaggers (1978–1980) which examines the effect of the espionage game on the personal and professional lives of British and American intelligence specialists. The series starred Roy Marsden, Richard Vernon and Elizabeth Bennett.
- 3/16/2018
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
David Hasselhoff is to celebrate the 30th anniversary of cult TV series Knight Rider with a visit to Memorabilia Birmingham, which will be his first appearance at an autograph-signing event.
Billed as the UK's biggest collectors' show, the convention takes place at the NEC on Saturday, November 24, and Sunday, November 25.
The Hoff, also known for his role in Baywatch and as a judge on Britain's Got Talent, will be meeting fans on both days.
Other guests include:
• Warwick Davis - Show favourite and star of Life's Too Short, Warwick's movie credits include Willow; Star Wars; Harry Potter and Leprechaun.
• Michael Biehn - Starred in James Cameron sci-fi movies The Terminator as Kyle Reese, Aliens as Cpl Dwayne Hicks, and The Abyss as Lt Coffey.
• Eddie McClintock - Star of Warehouse 13, where he plays co-protagonist Pete Lattimer. Other credits include Bones and Desperate Housewives.
• Britt Ekland - Best known for...
Billed as the UK's biggest collectors' show, the convention takes place at the NEC on Saturday, November 24, and Sunday, November 25.
The Hoff, also known for his role in Baywatch and as a judge on Britain's Got Talent, will be meeting fans on both days.
Other guests include:
• Warwick Davis - Show favourite and star of Life's Too Short, Warwick's movie credits include Willow; Star Wars; Harry Potter and Leprechaun.
• Michael Biehn - Starred in James Cameron sci-fi movies The Terminator as Kyle Reese, Aliens as Cpl Dwayne Hicks, and The Abyss as Lt Coffey.
• Eddie McClintock - Star of Warehouse 13, where he plays co-protagonist Pete Lattimer. Other credits include Bones and Desperate Housewives.
• Britt Ekland - Best known for...
- 11/20/2012
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
‘Holy Flying Circus,’ the upcoming comedy film that re-tells the controversy surrounding Monty Python’s 1979 movie ‘Life of Brian,’ has been selected to kick off cable network Ovation’s “The Best You’ve Never Seen” series. Written by Tony Roche, ‘Holy Flying Circus’ acts as a homage to one of the most original comedy teams in Britain’s television and film history. It adds to the debate about what’s acceptable subject matter for comedy. Director Owen Harris helmed ‘Holy Flying Circus,’ which stars Darren Boyd, Charles Edwards, Roy Marsden and Stephen Fry. Kris Slava, Svp, Programming, Ovation, said ‘Holy Flying Circus’ is a program that features “extraordinary artistic storytelling that will make people [ Read More ]...
- 3/31/2012
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
On 26th February London’s iconic Savoy Theatre plays host for one night only to Rockin’ Horses, an evening of music, comedy, poetry and more! Boasting a star-studded line up, the show will be raising money for Shooting Star Chase and the Mane Chance Sanctuary.
The glittering line up will include stars such as Shooting Star Chase patron, Olivier award winner and multi-platinum recording artist Michael Ball; who will perform alongside national treasure Christopher Biggins; Atomic Kitten and West End star Natasha Hamilton; and TV’s Judge John Deed, Broadway and West End actor Martin Shaw, as well as many other famous faces. Also expected to attend are Jenny Seagrove, Nichola McAuliffe, Roy Marsden, Clive Rowe, Hardeep Singh Kohli and Sylvia Syms.
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The glittering line up will include stars such as Shooting Star Chase patron, Olivier award winner and multi-platinum recording artist Michael Ball; who will perform alongside national treasure Christopher Biggins; Atomic Kitten and West End star Natasha Hamilton; and TV’s Judge John Deed, Broadway and West End actor Martin Shaw, as well as many other famous faces. Also expected to attend are Jenny Seagrove, Nichola McAuliffe, Roy Marsden, Clive Rowe, Hardeep Singh Kohli and Sylvia Syms.
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- 1/24/2012
- Look to the Stars
There's a flashy new interloper in the domain of Hercule Poirot and Endeavour Morse.
Italian detective Aurelio Zen makes his debut in the PBS "Masterpiece Mystery!" series "Zen" Sunday night, July 17. Played by English actor Rufus Sewell ("Middlemarch," "Pillars of the Earth"), Zen is not your average PBS crime-solver. He looks more like James Bond than Poirot -- darkly handsome in Italian-cut suits, easy on the eyes in a sensual, unself-conscious way. He fits into the beautiful Roman scenery as comfortably as a Michelangelo statue.
Not that we haven't seen our share of charming and attractive lawmen in the "Mystery!" franchise. Inspector Morse (the late John Thaw) was the mature thinking-woman's crush, with his literary bent and love of opera and crossword puzzles. In a similar vein was Commander Adam Dalgleish (Roy Marsden, Martin Shaw), a widower-poet with a lonely, cerebral intensity.
For those who liked their police officers exceedingly well-bred,...
Italian detective Aurelio Zen makes his debut in the PBS "Masterpiece Mystery!" series "Zen" Sunday night, July 17. Played by English actor Rufus Sewell ("Middlemarch," "Pillars of the Earth"), Zen is not your average PBS crime-solver. He looks more like James Bond than Poirot -- darkly handsome in Italian-cut suits, easy on the eyes in a sensual, unself-conscious way. He fits into the beautiful Roman scenery as comfortably as a Michelangelo statue.
Not that we haven't seen our share of charming and attractive lawmen in the "Mystery!" franchise. Inspector Morse (the late John Thaw) was the mature thinking-woman's crush, with his literary bent and love of opera and crossword puzzles. In a similar vein was Commander Adam Dalgleish (Roy Marsden, Martin Shaw), a widower-poet with a lonely, cerebral intensity.
For those who liked their police officers exceedingly well-bred,...
- 7/15/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Smith And Jones feels like a mini-reboot of Doctor Who. Just like Rose did in 2005, Smith And Jones launches right into the new title sequence without a pre-credits teaser. In a sense, this is the dawning of a new era, since Rose is – for now – out of the equation. In her place comes Martha Jones, unofficially known as the Raw Deal Companion.
Martha has some big shoes to fill, since – despite the rather iffy Season Two characterisation – Rose was still riding ahead in popularity. Freema Agyeman was chosen to play Martha: at the time, a lesser known actress who'd appeared in the reboot of Crossroads and of course, as Adeola in Army Of Ghosts in what was essentially a dummy run for her full season. However, Freema got her big break with the 2007 season of Doctor Who, and since then, has become a regular face on British TV, most notably in ITV's Law And Order.
Martha has some big shoes to fill, since – despite the rather iffy Season Two characterisation – Rose was still riding ahead in popularity. Freema Agyeman was chosen to play Martha: at the time, a lesser known actress who'd appeared in the reboot of Crossroads and of course, as Adeola in Army Of Ghosts in what was essentially a dummy run for her full season. However, Freema got her big break with the 2007 season of Doctor Who, and since then, has become a regular face on British TV, most notably in ITV's Law And Order.
- 6/24/2011
- Shadowlocked
John Simm has been cast in the second series of Jimmy McGovern's Moving On. Last summer, the BBC announced that the daytime drama had been recommissioned for a second run. The former Doctor Who star will be joined in the new series by talent including Corin Redgrave, Anna Massey, Robert Glenister, Gerard Kearns, Ewen Bremner and Roy Marsden. BBC Controller of daytime Liam Keelan said: "It's very exciting to be able to announce the high-profile cast that are going to be appearing in the next series of Moving On and will be something for our viewers to look forward (more)...
- 1/21/2010
- by By Dan French
- Digital Spy
Patrick Swayze: 1952-2009
By
Alex Simon
All films buffs have guilty pleasures. You know, those movies that high-minded cineastes love to turn their noses up at, especially critics for The New York Times, people with MFAs in some sort of film-related field, or just plain snobs who refuse to acknowledge anything released on celluloid that doesn’t have English subtitles and at least one reference to death, either as a character or a metaphor (and oftentimes both). Patrick Swayze was the undisputed King of the Guilty Pleasure. From his screen debut in Skatetown, USA in 1979, to his final appearance on television’s "The Beast" as a take-no-prisoners cop, Swayze was an unapologetic good ol’ boy who happened to be a classically-trained dancer, student of martial arts and Eastern philosophy, and possessor of an Iq that was nothing to sneeze at. In fact, he closely resembled Dalton, his character in...
By
Alex Simon
All films buffs have guilty pleasures. You know, those movies that high-minded cineastes love to turn their noses up at, especially critics for The New York Times, people with MFAs in some sort of film-related field, or just plain snobs who refuse to acknowledge anything released on celluloid that doesn’t have English subtitles and at least one reference to death, either as a character or a metaphor (and oftentimes both). Patrick Swayze was the undisputed King of the Guilty Pleasure. From his screen debut in Skatetown, USA in 1979, to his final appearance on television’s "The Beast" as a take-no-prisoners cop, Swayze was an unapologetic good ol’ boy who happened to be a classically-trained dancer, student of martial arts and Eastern philosophy, and possessor of an Iq that was nothing to sneeze at. In fact, he closely resembled Dalton, his character in...
- 9/25/2009
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
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