Exclusive: Ahead of its world premiere at SXSW on Saturday (March 9), feature doc Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics has found an international distributor in the UK’s Rainmaker Content.
The 90-minute film from Canada’s White Pine Pictures investigates the global addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics to human health. The film is an official selection of the SXSW Festival 2024 Documentary Spotlight.
Rainmaker has bagged worldwide sales rights. Two of its key execs, Greg Phillips and Vicky Ryan, have worked with White Pine execs for almost 20 years. While at Kew Media Distribution (Kmd) and Content Media, they represented White Pine titles such as hard-driving TV drama series The Border; feature doc Toxic Beauty; and Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word is Power.
Plastic People has been positioned as the follow-up film to Toxic Beauty.
The synopsis for Plastic People notes that...
The 90-minute film from Canada’s White Pine Pictures investigates the global addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics to human health. The film is an official selection of the SXSW Festival 2024 Documentary Spotlight.
Rainmaker has bagged worldwide sales rights. Two of its key execs, Greg Phillips and Vicky Ryan, have worked with White Pine execs for almost 20 years. While at Kew Media Distribution (Kmd) and Content Media, they represented White Pine titles such as hard-driving TV drama series The Border; feature doc Toxic Beauty; and Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word is Power.
Plastic People has been positioned as the follow-up film to Toxic Beauty.
The synopsis for Plastic People notes that...
- 3/7/2024
- by Jesse Whittock and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
In the final days of the Cold War, a young diplomat arrived at the Soviet Consulate in San Francisco. Agents in the FBI’s San Francisco field office kept a close eye on the personnel coming and going from the consulate. The six-story building in one of the city’s toniest neighborhoods long served as a hub of espionage activity. The newly-arrived Soviet diplomat in his twenties, Evgeny Fokin, soon raised suspicions that he was a Kgb officer operating under diplomatic cover on his first overseas posting. “I do remember he was an intelligence officer.
- 2/17/2023
- by Seth Hettena
- Rollingstone.com
Underworld have released a new track, “Soniamode (Aditya Game Version),” ahead of their next album, Drift Songs. The album is scheduled to drop October 25th via their own Smith Hyde Productions record label. The musicians announced the project in an artsy YouTube clip, which features footage of the band in the studio and a poetic voiceover.
The tracks on Drift Songs have been pulled from Rick Smith and Karl Hyde’s 52-week “Drift Series,” during which the musicians created music, film and text pieces to be published once a week.
The tracks on Drift Songs have been pulled from Rick Smith and Karl Hyde’s 52-week “Drift Series,” during which the musicians created music, film and text pieces to be published once a week.
- 5/24/2019
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Editors’ Pick: The Coup, Sorry to Bother You: The Soundtrack
Boots Riley’s feature-directing debut accompanied its surrealist depiction of life in Oakland during capitalist wartime with a clamorous, giddy score by hometown heroes Tune-Yards; the movie’s official soundtrack, which showcases his long-running hip-hop collective The Coup alongside other boldfaced names, is similarly vibrant. Star Lakeith Stanfield guests on the glam-rock-tinged opening stomper “Oyahytt” (an acronym for its chanted “Oh Yeah, Alright, Hell Yeah, That’s Tight” refrain, which is probably seconds away from being repurposed for arena pump-ups...
Boots Riley’s feature-directing debut accompanied its surrealist depiction of life in Oakland during capitalist wartime with a clamorous, giddy score by hometown heroes Tune-Yards; the movie’s official soundtrack, which showcases his long-running hip-hop collective The Coup alongside other boldfaced names, is similarly vibrant. Star Lakeith Stanfield guests on the glam-rock-tinged opening stomper “Oyahytt” (an acronym for its chanted “Oh Yeah, Alright, Hell Yeah, That’s Tight” refrain, which is probably seconds away from being repurposed for arena pump-ups...
- 7/27/2018
- by Maura Johnston, Jon Dolan, Mosi Reeves, Christopher R. Weingarten, Jonathan Bernstein, Kory Grow, Andy Greene and Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
It’s been a while since we went alphabetical here at Roobla, so to get you even more in the mood for October 31, here’s a Halloween special. There’s the odd tenuous link here and there, but we hope you find it fun and perhaps even a little useful…
A is for Alien. Ridley Scott‘s 1979 groundbreaking sci-fi horror remains just that.
B is for Bram Stoker. Okay, obviously the Dracula author never had a hand in any screenplays, but imagine how much poorer cinema in general would be if that book had never been written.
C is for castles, They’ve been the setting for many a horror movie, and with good reason: does it get more spine-tingling?
D is for disappointing. When was the last time you went to the cinema to see a new release and were genuinely scared?
E is for Elm Street. You wouldn...
A is for Alien. Ridley Scott‘s 1979 groundbreaking sci-fi horror remains just that.
B is for Bram Stoker. Okay, obviously the Dracula author never had a hand in any screenplays, but imagine how much poorer cinema in general would be if that book had never been written.
C is for castles, They’ve been the setting for many a horror movie, and with good reason: does it get more spine-tingling?
D is for disappointing. When was the last time you went to the cinema to see a new release and were genuinely scared?
E is for Elm Street. You wouldn...
- 10/25/2017
- by Dan Green
- The Cultural Post
Director Alex Kurtzman accepts the daunting task of kickstarting Universal’s “Dark Universe” with The Mummy, and holy hexes, first impressions are not favorable. Wonky structuring and general tone mishandling never unearth a confident vision. Be it Tom Cruise’s obsession with Annabelle Wallis’ “15-second-man” comment or Sofia Boutella’s male-gaze-y mummification, reboot aesthetics gamble lax horror representation on a losing hand. Generic jumps, blurry action – at least dialogue peppers in the words “dark” and “monster” a whole bunch! You know, because we require needless reminders that the movie is “dark,” and there sure are more “monsters” on the horizon (Frankenstein, Invisible Man, Phantom of the Opera, etc.). Expect the “blackened” mainstream thrillification that genre fans so dreadfully feared – frantic yet bland, heavy CGI and one woefully mistold tale.
Mr. Cruise stars as Nick Morton, an Iraq-based sergeant who abandons post to sell “local antiquities” on the black market alongside...
Mr. Cruise stars as Nick Morton, an Iraq-based sergeant who abandons post to sell “local antiquities” on the black market alongside...
- 6/7/2017
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Syfy just gave horror and sci-fi fans several days to circle on their calendars with the announcement of their spring and summer schedule, including the premiere of Sharknado 5 (working title) on Sunday, August 6th.
Other premiere dates include Blood Drive on June 14th, the third season of 12 Monkeys (airing over three nights on May 19th–21st, season 3 of Dark Matter on June 9th, season 12 of Face Off on June 13th, and season 2 of Wynonna Earp on June 9th, and season 3 of Killjoys on June 30th:
Press Release: Universal City, CA – April 7, 2017 – Syfy announced its spring/summer schedule today, which includes the new unapologetic orgy-of-action grindhouse series, Blood Drive, from Universal Cable Productions. Additionally, the summer staple Sharknado will return for its 5th installment, and Syfy will once again feature live coverage from the summer’s biggest genre event, San Diego Comic-Con.
Series Premiere
Blood Drive – Series premieres Wednesday, June 14 at 10/9c
Get uncomfortable…...
Other premiere dates include Blood Drive on June 14th, the third season of 12 Monkeys (airing over three nights on May 19th–21st, season 3 of Dark Matter on June 9th, season 12 of Face Off on June 13th, and season 2 of Wynonna Earp on June 9th, and season 3 of Killjoys on June 30th:
Press Release: Universal City, CA – April 7, 2017 – Syfy announced its spring/summer schedule today, which includes the new unapologetic orgy-of-action grindhouse series, Blood Drive, from Universal Cable Productions. Additionally, the summer staple Sharknado will return for its 5th installment, and Syfy will once again feature live coverage from the summer’s biggest genre event, San Diego Comic-Con.
Series Premiere
Blood Drive – Series premieres Wednesday, June 14 at 10/9c
Get uncomfortable…...
- 4/7/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Back on Track: Interview with star of T2: Trainspotting, Jonny Lee MillerBack on Track: Interview with star of T2: Trainspotting, Jonny Lee MillerJulide Tanriverdi - Cineplex Magazine3/14/2017 10:01:00 Am
When, in June 2016, rumour got out that director Danny Boyle had started filming the sequel to his cult hit Trainspotting people got very excited.
Paparazzi and fans alike flocked to the Edinburgh set and disrupted filming, making it tough for the filmmakers to keep anything secret. “They were trying to shelter our costumes. They had umbrellas and were like, ‘Put your hood on when you get your hair done,’” recalls Jonny Lee Miller, who once again plays platinum-blond drug addict Sick Boy. “Danny said, ‘It’s like f--king Star Wars up here.’ There was a level of excitement which was quite alarming.”
The 1996 film was an unexpected sensation and made instant stars out of Miller and his co-stars Ewan McGregor,...
When, in June 2016, rumour got out that director Danny Boyle had started filming the sequel to his cult hit Trainspotting people got very excited.
Paparazzi and fans alike flocked to the Edinburgh set and disrupted filming, making it tough for the filmmakers to keep anything secret. “They were trying to shelter our costumes. They had umbrellas and were like, ‘Put your hood on when you get your hair done,’” recalls Jonny Lee Miller, who once again plays platinum-blond drug addict Sick Boy. “Danny said, ‘It’s like f--king Star Wars up here.’ There was a level of excitement which was quite alarming.”
The 1996 film was an unexpected sensation and made instant stars out of Miller and his co-stars Ewan McGregor,...
- 3/14/2017
- by Julide Tanriverdi - Cineplex Magazine
- Cineplex
The craft stores know something you don’t know. That’s right. It’s time for the 2014 Halloween Season TV Preview! This is where we let you know about the time and channel for everything we can find on TV having to do with Halloween or Horror for the month of October and sometimes late September. This will include holiday specials, horror movies, TV show premier dates and Halloween episodes of your favorite series as well as documentaries that might be considered scary. Anything and everything that might get your ghost good.
I always start with TCM because you can tell they take such care in developing their lineup. Be sure to check out their Thursday nights. This is truly a unique year for that station.
A quick note: We are not going to be able to get it all. So many different markets and channels and providers… it’s...
I always start with TCM because you can tell they take such care in developing their lineup. Be sure to check out their Thursday nights. This is truly a unique year for that station.
A quick note: We are not going to be able to get it all. So many different markets and channels and providers… it’s...
- 9/4/2014
- by Jimmy Terror
- The Liberal Dead
The likable vampire seems like somewhat of a paradox. Since the earliest incarnation of count Dracula, the vampire has typically been somewhat of a reviled species. However, over time, it has been scientifically proven (no it hasn’t) that audiences find vampires irresistibly sexy and dangerous but charming.
Contemporary vampire fiction has forever changed the landscape of vampire cinema and television. We now see vampires cast as the protagonists and antiheroes in movies and TV, as opposed to being almost exclusively cast in the role of the villain. Anne Rice was a pioneer of vampire fiction in her heyday and still continues to be. She was undoubtedly a huge inspiration for L.J. Smith (The Vampire Diaries Books) and Charlaine Harris (The Sookie Stackhouse Novels). Both authors have further changed the light in which vampires are portrayed, both in fiction and on the big and small screens. We didn’t forget to mention Stephanie Meyer.
Contemporary vampire fiction has forever changed the landscape of vampire cinema and television. We now see vampires cast as the protagonists and antiheroes in movies and TV, as opposed to being almost exclusively cast in the role of the villain. Anne Rice was a pioneer of vampire fiction in her heyday and still continues to be. She was undoubtedly a huge inspiration for L.J. Smith (The Vampire Diaries Books) and Charlaine Harris (The Sookie Stackhouse Novels). Both authors have further changed the light in which vampires are portrayed, both in fiction and on the big and small screens. We didn’t forget to mention Stephanie Meyer.
- 8/7/2013
- by Tyler Doupe
- FEARnet
★★★☆☆ Filmed before Danny Boyle's celebrated opening ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games, yet released in cinemas earlier this year, Trance (2013) naturally arrived with high expectations. Top-lined by James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson and Vincent Cassel, Boyle's latest is the first Britain-set film the director has made since the children's fantasy Millions (2004) almost a decade ago. Trance is a genre mash-up - part heist film, part psychological thriller - opening as McAvoy's Simon helps Franck (Cassel) and his gang to steal a near-priceless piece of art, before taking a blow to the head and forgetting where he hid it.
Presented with a list of therapists, Simon selects Dr. Elizabeth Lamb (Dawson) to subject him to hypnotherapy so that he might recall the painting's location. From there, things get tangled. Gorgeous trance sequences take place in Simon's mind set to Rick Smith's pulsing, soaring electronic score; while alternately grimy and glowing real-life interactions between Simon,...
Presented with a list of therapists, Simon selects Dr. Elizabeth Lamb (Dawson) to subject him to hypnotherapy so that he might recall the painting's location. From there, things get tangled. Gorgeous trance sequences take place in Simon's mind set to Rick Smith's pulsing, soaring electronic score; while alternately grimy and glowing real-life interactions between Simon,...
- 8/7/2013
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
Whilst the average cinema-goer is no doubt aware of his name, the typical movie buff is most likely familiar with some of Danny Boyle‘s work. His most successful film is Slumdog Millionaire, but he’s also done various other films in the past, including Trainspotting, Sunshine and 127 Hours. He’s not the most prolific of directors, but when he makes a film it is certainly worthy of attention.
This brings us to the recent Trance trailer. Trance, of course, is the latest film by Danny Boyle. Straight away, there are various themes and similarities that make this instantly recognizable as a ‘Boyle movie’. It can easily be argued that all of Boyle’s films have had a strong human and emotional theme. Whilst the likes of Slumdog Millionaire and Trainspotting are prime examples, even Sunshine focuses on the human and emotional aspects of a more unusual situation; the same goes for 127 Hours.
This brings us to the recent Trance trailer. Trance, of course, is the latest film by Danny Boyle. Straight away, there are various themes and similarities that make this instantly recognizable as a ‘Boyle movie’. It can easily be argued that all of Boyle’s films have had a strong human and emotional theme. Whilst the likes of Slumdog Millionaire and Trainspotting are prime examples, even Sunshine focuses on the human and emotional aspects of a more unusual situation; the same goes for 127 Hours.
- 4/24/2013
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
I joined a few other journalists to ask director Danny Boyle questions about his new film, Trance. We spoke about his gig at the Olympics, possibly revisiting the 28 Days Later universe
For reference, our question is in red while the other journalist’s questions are in bold and Danny Boyle’s answers are italicized below. I would recommend going into Trance barely knowing anything at all to get the maximum enjoyment out of it. There is one question that might be a bit spoilerly but it addresses something that is in the beginning of the film.Also of note, Danny Boyle is someone that I think could talk all day if he wanted to about film. He is passionate and loves film as a filmmaker and a consumer. Sadly, the moderator cut him off in mid sentence so the final paragraph is true to the conversation.
Synopsis
A fine art...
For reference, our question is in red while the other journalist’s questions are in bold and Danny Boyle’s answers are italicized below. I would recommend going into Trance barely knowing anything at all to get the maximum enjoyment out of it. There is one question that might be a bit spoilerly but it addresses something that is in the beginning of the film.Also of note, Danny Boyle is someone that I think could talk all day if he wanted to about film. He is passionate and loves film as a filmmaker and a consumer. Sadly, the moderator cut him off in mid sentence so the final paragraph is true to the conversation.
Synopsis
A fine art...
- 4/11/2013
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
Chicago – Danny Boyle’s “Trance” is an undeniably well-made thriller that works back in on itself a few too many times for disbelief to stay suspended but delivers enough escapist entertainment to be considered a success. It’s totally ridiculous and yet never boring, propelled by the quick-cut style of the man who brought similar momentum to “Shallow Grave,” “Trainspotting,” and “28 Days Later.” At this point in his career, nearly everything Boyle does is interesting. The fact that “Trance” doesn’t rise above that faint praise is only due to the silliness of the script by Joe Ahearne & John Hodge. When one reconsiders the plot after the end, it’s nearly miraculous that Boyle and his talented cast pull it off as expertly as they do.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
“Trance” is an art heist movie for adrenalin junkies. Simon (James McAvoy) works at a well-known art auction house. He has been well-trained...
Rating: 3.5/5.0
“Trance” is an art heist movie for adrenalin junkies. Simon (James McAvoy) works at a well-known art auction house. He has been well-trained...
- 4/11/2013
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
British filmmaker Danny Boyle, whose new film -- a mind-melting hypnotism thriller called "Trance" -- is showing nationwide, is known for his intense creative collaborations between writers like Alex Garland and John Hodge, and (for a while at least) actors like Ewan McGregor. But one of his most important and frequently overlooked collaborative relationships is with the British dance duo Underworld (nee Karl Hyde and Rick Smith), who have provided music for a number of Boyle projects, both film and otherwise, including last summer's Olympics Opening Ceremony. We got to chat with one half of Underworld, Rick Smith, about his various collaborations with Boyle, including the dizzying score for "Trance," which he completed without his frequent partner Hyde. “Trainspotting” There are a number of memorable musical moments in "Trainspotting," Boyle's sophomore effort and the film that would effectively launch his career as one of the most fearless and utterly brilliant filmmakers in the.
- 4/10/2013
- by Drew Taylor
- The Playlist
Trance
Written by John Hodge and Joe Ahearne
Directed by Danny Boyle
UK, 2013
Danny Boyle’s return to the thriller genre is also a return to the three character piece nature of his debut feature Shallow Grave, albeit placed within the confines of a heist film set mostly within the human mind. This is bound to draw comparisons with Christopher Nolan’s Inception, though Boyle’s film is actually based on an earlier TV feature from 2001, but Trance is a smaller beast scale-wise; a psychological thriller imbued with noir characteristics.
The psyche explored in Boyle’s film is that of London-based art auctioneer Simon (James McAvoy) who helps mobster Frank (Vincent Cassel) orchestrate the theft of a hugely valuable painting, only to provoke one slip-up during the heist’s execution that causes aspects of his memory to be erased, specifically the location of the painting which he himself has slipped...
Written by John Hodge and Joe Ahearne
Directed by Danny Boyle
UK, 2013
Danny Boyle’s return to the thriller genre is also a return to the three character piece nature of his debut feature Shallow Grave, albeit placed within the confines of a heist film set mostly within the human mind. This is bound to draw comparisons with Christopher Nolan’s Inception, though Boyle’s film is actually based on an earlier TV feature from 2001, but Trance is a smaller beast scale-wise; a psychological thriller imbued with noir characteristics.
The psyche explored in Boyle’s film is that of London-based art auctioneer Simon (James McAvoy) who helps mobster Frank (Vincent Cassel) orchestrate the theft of a hugely valuable painting, only to provoke one slip-up during the heist’s execution that causes aspects of his memory to be erased, specifically the location of the painting which he himself has slipped...
- 4/10/2013
- by Josh Slater-Williams
- SoundOnSight
Danny Boyle is the British film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his work on films such as Slumdog Millionaire, Shallow Grave, 28 Days Later, 127 Hours and Trainspotting. Boyle won numerous awards for his 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire, including the Academy Award for Best Director. In 2012, Boyle was the Artistic Director for Isles of Wonder, the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games. Boyle’s latest film Trance was actually filmed before the Olympics project, then sat for a few months before the editing process. James McAvoy stars in Trance as a fine art auctioneer who teams up with a criminal gang to steal a Goya painting worth millions of dollars, but after suffering a blow to the head during the heist he awakens to discover he has no memory of where he hid the painting. The film opens in St. Louis Friday, April 12th. Look for my review here at We Are Movie Geeks.
- 4/10/2013
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
After the two yesterdays featurettes for Trance, one full of music talk follows up. Namely, director Danny Boyle and composer Rick Smith engage in a conversation about the music of the film (which is really good, from what I have heard so far). Check out this six-minute video and learn more about the score: The two have worked together before – Rick Smith was behind the original songs for Trainspotting, The Beach, Sunshine and composed the opening ceremonies of last year’s Olympic Games in London, which Danny Boyle also directed. Trance hits the theaters on April 5th, 2013 and it stars James McAvoy, Vincent Cassel...
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- 4/3/2013
- by Vesna Sunrider
- Filmofilia
Fox Searchlight Pictures' has new, special topic, exclusive video coverage of several recent panel SXSW discussions for Danny Boyle's Trance. Director Boyle tackles questions on hypnotism, the art of suspense, and how he plans to mesmerize audiences with Trance in these three brand-new videos. As an added bonus — find out what Underworld's Rick Smith had to say about scoring Trance and working with Danny Boyle. The film opens April 5th, 2013. Also, If you haven't checked it out yet, head over to the Danny Boyle interactive website to completely immerse yourself in the world that is Trance. Let Danny Boyle be your guide as he enters a mirrored parallax to explain what you can expect from the film. Simon (James McAvoy), a fine art auctioneer, teams up with a criminal gang to steal a Goya painting worth millions of dollars, but after suffering a blow to the head...
- 4/2/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Fox Searchlight Pictures' has new, special topic, exclusive video coverage of several recent panel SXSW discussions for Danny Boyle's Trance. Director Boyle tackles questions on hypnotism, the art of suspense, and how he plans to mesmerize audiences with Trance in these three brand-new videos. As an added bonus — find out what Underworld's Rick Smith had to say about scoring Trance and working with Danny Boyle. The film opens April 5th, 2013. Also, If you haven't checked it out yet, head over to the Danny Boyle interactive website to completely immerse yourself in the world that is Trance. Let Danny Boyle be your guide as he enters a mirrored parallax to explain what you can expect from the film. Simon (James McAvoy), a fine art auctioneer, teams up with a criminal gang to steal a Goya painting worth millions of dollars, but after suffering a blow to the head...
- 4/2/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The last major project from Danny Boyle was, of course, the stunning London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony. Its musical directors were long-time Boyle collaborators Underworld - Karl Hyde and Rick Smith. Like all their previous work, that night's music was very much a partnership, but with Rick getting sole writing credit for the two new pieces ('Caliban's Dream' and earthshattering Industrial Revolution soundtrack 'And I Will Kiss'), there were the first signs that both parties were looking to forge an identity away from their Freur frère.
So, with Karl off working on his own solo debut Edgeland, Rick has reunited with Danny to score his Olympics' evil cousin, mindbending heist thriller Trance. Those expecting the pop jukebox of Trainspotting or banging 4/4 dance of Underworld will be surprised. Aside from a small clutch of carefully-selected songs, Smith has composed a restrained-but-powerful, twisting and turning keyboard-heavy soundtrack. Like Boyle's film, it's flawed, a...
So, with Karl off working on his own solo debut Edgeland, Rick has reunited with Danny to score his Olympics' evil cousin, mindbending heist thriller Trance. Those expecting the pop jukebox of Trainspotting or banging 4/4 dance of Underworld will be surprised. Aside from a small clutch of carefully-selected songs, Smith has composed a restrained-but-powerful, twisting and turning keyboard-heavy soundtrack. Like Boyle's film, it's flawed, a...
- 3/30/2013
- Digital Spy
After the awards magnets Slumdog Millionaire and 127 Hours, and the triumphant majesty of his esoteric Olympic Opening Ceremony, Danny Boyle wants to get rid of the “national treasure” and the tag of prestige that he has rightly earned by getting his hands grubby again. Trance is an exercise in doing exactly that; taking him right back to the formative days of Shallow Grave, removing the pretence and striving only to make an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride which presents a rewarding if flawed final result.
Boyle is nothing if unpredictable and eclectic, he will turn his hand to almost any genre and appears to have paced his career in tackling a new genre and a new form with each film, only crucially putting his own spin on it and occasionally colliding two genres together. Trance continues the genre bending trait that has defined his career, although in an altogether more complex and slippery way.
Boyle is nothing if unpredictable and eclectic, he will turn his hand to almost any genre and appears to have paced his career in tackling a new genre and a new form with each film, only crucially putting his own spin on it and occasionally colliding two genres together. Trance continues the genre bending trait that has defined his career, although in an altogether more complex and slippery way.
- 3/28/2013
- by Will Chadwick
- We Got This Covered
Stars: James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson, Vincent Cassel, Danny Sapani | Written by Joe Ahearne, John Hodge | Directed by Danny Boyle
Everyone needs to let off some steam from time-to-time. The daily grind of living life means we all have to find something to take our minds off of it. Sports, video games, going to gigs and hey, watching films, these are just a few of the ways people disengage from their normal life and enjoy. Not so for Danny Boyle. While hard at work on the already legendary London Olympics Opening Ceremony, he decided to take his spare time and do his usual day job, negotiating a way to make a film while organising The Greatest Show On Earth. Nearly half a year on from his great triumph, he returns to the big screen with his most “genre” film in years Trance, a twisty-turny and oh-so-dark thriller which sees Boyle reminding us that this after all,...
Everyone needs to let off some steam from time-to-time. The daily grind of living life means we all have to find something to take our minds off of it. Sports, video games, going to gigs and hey, watching films, these are just a few of the ways people disengage from their normal life and enjoy. Not so for Danny Boyle. While hard at work on the already legendary London Olympics Opening Ceremony, he decided to take his spare time and do his usual day job, negotiating a way to make a film while organising The Greatest Show On Earth. Nearly half a year on from his great triumph, he returns to the big screen with his most “genre” film in years Trance, a twisty-turny and oh-so-dark thriller which sees Boyle reminding us that this after all,...
- 3/26/2013
- by Ian Loring
- Nerdly
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Danny Boyle returns to full-tilt cerebral mode for the first time since 2002′s superb 28 Days Later in this heady psychological-thriller-cum-heist-flick that will test the audience’s attention span as well as their tolerance for being led down the wrong garden path. Though there’s plenty to like on a superficial level, Trance is a major step down from Boyle’s recent major works, while at the same time lacking the quiet, unassuming charm of his minor league hit Millions; sadly, this is more in the murky territory of The Beach.
Simon (James McAvoy) is a young fine art auctioneer who gets embroiled in a scheme to steal a highly valuable painting from his place of employment. After the particulars of the heist don’t quite go as planned, a head injury causes Simon to forget where he has stashed the piece. The leader of the gang,...
Danny Boyle returns to full-tilt cerebral mode for the first time since 2002′s superb 28 Days Later in this heady psychological-thriller-cum-heist-flick that will test the audience’s attention span as well as their tolerance for being led down the wrong garden path. Though there’s plenty to like on a superficial level, Trance is a major step down from Boyle’s recent major works, while at the same time lacking the quiet, unassuming charm of his minor league hit Millions; sadly, this is more in the murky territory of The Beach.
Simon (James McAvoy) is a young fine art auctioneer who gets embroiled in a scheme to steal a highly valuable painting from his place of employment. After the particulars of the heist don’t quite go as planned, a head injury causes Simon to forget where he has stashed the piece. The leader of the gang,...
- 3/26/2013
- by Shaun Munro
- Obsessed with Film
Emeli Sandé has premiered her new song online.
The singer has teamed up with Underworld's Rick Smith for 'Here It Comes', which will be used for Danny Boyle's new movie.
The song will feature on the soundtrack for Trance, which was released in the UK today (March 25).
Sandé previously worked with Smith and Boyle for the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, where the Underworld star was musical director and the filmmaker was the director.
"It was wonderful to work with Rick again after the amazing time I had with him putting together the track for the Opening Ceremony at the Olympics," Sandé previously said.
"I was honoured to be asked to collaborate with him again for the film and, with his help, I believe we have created something very special."
Trance stars James McAvoy and Rosario Dawson and will be released in UK cinemas from March 27.
Watch the trailer...
The singer has teamed up with Underworld's Rick Smith for 'Here It Comes', which will be used for Danny Boyle's new movie.
The song will feature on the soundtrack for Trance, which was released in the UK today (March 25).
Sandé previously worked with Smith and Boyle for the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, where the Underworld star was musical director and the filmmaker was the director.
"It was wonderful to work with Rick again after the amazing time I had with him putting together the track for the Opening Ceremony at the Olympics," Sandé previously said.
"I was honoured to be asked to collaborate with him again for the film and, with his help, I believe we have created something very special."
Trance stars James McAvoy and Rosario Dawson and will be released in UK cinemas from March 27.
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- 3/25/2013
- Digital Spy
Alongside Quentin Tarantino, Danny Boyle is one of the few filmmakers who knows exactly how to meld sound and image to enhance the moviegoing experience. The Oscar-winning director sent Ewan McGregor storming down a Scotland street for Trainspotting to Iggy Pop, while Cillian Murphy wandered through the deserted streets of London in 28 Days Later to the eerie sound of Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
Boyle's latest movie Trance is an equally memorable sonic experience, as the director continues his working relationship with Underworld's Rick Smith. To mark the film's release, Digital Spy has picked out 10 great songs or musical tracks from Danny Boyle's back catalogue.
> Danny Boyle talks 'Trainspotting' sequel: 'We want to call it T2'
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Andy Williams - 'Happy Heart' (Shallow Grave)
Ewan McGregor bleeds out on the floor, a double-crossed Kerry Fox breaks down in tears,...
Boyle's latest movie Trance is an equally memorable sonic experience, as the director continues his working relationship with Underworld's Rick Smith. To mark the film's release, Digital Spy has picked out 10 great songs or musical tracks from Danny Boyle's back catalogue.
> Danny Boyle talks 'Trainspotting' sequel: 'We want to call it T2'
> Danny Boyle: 'I treated Ewan McGregor badly'
Andy Williams - 'Happy Heart' (Shallow Grave)
Ewan McGregor bleeds out on the floor, a double-crossed Kerry Fox breaks down in tears,...
- 3/23/2013
- Digital Spy
Review Paul Martinovic 22 Mar 2013 - 06:38
Danny Boyle's new film, Trance, has lots of ambition, but lots of problems, reports Paul...
There are things that feel seismically important at their moment in time, then fade in the memory as the years go by, their artifice and unremarkable nature suddenly apparent when plucked from their initial context.
The opening ceremony for the Olympics is not one of these things. It was spectacular then when I watched it in a garden in Hackney with all of my friends, initially sceptical, then awed by the spectacle, tickled by Bond and the Queen, weirdly moved by Mr Bean then completely won over by the NHS celebration, before heading onto the roof to watch the entire horizon explode into fireworks and generally radiate with the feeling that we (with we pertaining to us as individuals, our friendship groups and respective relationships, and the whole...
Danny Boyle's new film, Trance, has lots of ambition, but lots of problems, reports Paul...
There are things that feel seismically important at their moment in time, then fade in the memory as the years go by, their artifice and unremarkable nature suddenly apparent when plucked from their initial context.
The opening ceremony for the Olympics is not one of these things. It was spectacular then when I watched it in a garden in Hackney with all of my friends, initially sceptical, then awed by the spectacle, tickled by Bond and the Queen, weirdly moved by Mr Bean then completely won over by the NHS celebration, before heading onto the roof to watch the entire horizon explode into fireworks and generally radiate with the feeling that we (with we pertaining to us as individuals, our friendship groups and respective relationships, and the whole...
- 3/21/2013
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
The reviews are starting to hit and you'll have our verdict soon enough, but for those of you who just can't wait for Danny Boyle's brain-tripping thriller "Trance," a brand new trailer has arrived in all its glitchy glory. You know the basics: it's a heist gone wrong, with James McAvoy as the auction house worker who holds the key to the location of a valuable painting he helped steal. The problem? He can't remember a damn thing. So Vincent Cassel calls in Rosario Dawson, and the rest? We'll you just have to watch. And as this latest look at the film suggests, Boyle is in full throttle mode, with the trademark stylized editing, and electro powered score by Underworld's Rick Smith pumping through the veins like so much cinematic drugs. It looks pretty electric, and all we can say is turn it up and lean in...but maybe not too close.
- 3/21/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
While he’s been talking up the film all over the place over the past week, Danny Boyle’s mind-fuck thriller “Trance” doesn’t arrive in theaters until next month. If you’ve already heard some of Rick Smith’s score and still need something to hold you over until April, three new clips from the film have arrived online that are sure to make the wait even more unbearable. Two of the clips feature Rosario Dawson’s hypnotherapist and show how important she is to James McAvoy’s mission to remember where he hid the stolen painting. But is she really helping him or getting him into deeper trouble? The last clip takes place right after the heist of the valuable painting, which itself was the focus of the first clip released. And Vincent Cassel casts a menacing figure as the man who plans the job in the first place.
- 3/18/2013
- by Cain Rodriguez
- The Playlist
From a circle of heroin addicts to the stage of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" to the mountains of Utah, British filmmaker Danny Boyle has taken audiences on every crazy, dramatic, thrill ride imaginable...almost. With his latest film "Trance," starring James McAvoy, Vincent Cassel and Rosario Dawson, Boyle takes us on a hypnotic mind trip down the rabbit hole of the art world. While all of Boyle's films are wildly diverse, they are united by one common thread: their use of iconic pop music. The memorable songs that both define and defy the pivotal moments of Boyle’s films range from Moby's "Porcelain" in "The Beach," to Iggy Pop's "Lust For Life" in "Trainspotting," to Mia's "Paper Planes" in "Slumdog Millionaire," to many songs by Rick Smith of Welsh electronic duo Underworld in "Trance." At a recent event at 92YTribeca in Manhattan, Boyle sat down with...
- 3/14/2013
- by Erin Whitney
- Indiewire
While SXSW attendees continue to debate whether or not Danny Boyle spoiled "Trance" for them by showing a scene from the film's climax amongst a montage of his work at a panel presentation (recapped here), the rest of us are waiting to get our heads screwed up with the upcoming thriller. And with the film's release inching closer, a whole bunch of new stuff is here to fuck with your head. First of all, there's the official website, which is so interactive (aren't all websites though?) that Danny Boyle guides you into his tripping balls picture. If music is your bag, these two sites have some mood altering music from Rick Smith of Underworld, Boyle's longtime collaborator, who scored this effort as well. And this is all fine and dandy, but whatever happened to the days where there was just a single, simple website for a movie and you didn't...
- 3/12/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Danny Boyle’s latest, the brain-scrambling hypno-thriller Trance, will be with us soon. To tempt anyone still confused by the concept, the filmmakers have knocked up a new set of websites to guide you through it, with the main one featuring a guided tour by Boyle himself. But don’t worry – he steers clear of spoilers.That official site is a trippy blend of site and featurette, featuring Underworld man Rick Smith’s ambient audio soundtrack and a wealth of little featurettes about elements of the movie, including Rosario Dawson’s mysterious therapist Elizabeth.Then there are two even stranger sites, based around the idea of remembering and forgetting, each also boasting blips of Smith’s score and a blizzard of visuals (we’d caution that they feature a lot of strobe work).Trance, of course, focuses on an art heist, during which inside man Simon (James McAvoy) either appears...
- 3/12/2013
- EmpireOnline
On Saturday morning at the South by Southwest Film Festival, a special retrospective of the works of chameleonic British film director Danny Boyle was presented. Moderated by craggy New York Times reporter David Carr, who spent a copious amount of time with Boyle during the extended Oscar campaign for "Slumdog Millionaire" (and remains an avid fan), the presentation also featured Rick Smith who, as one half of electronic music duo Underworld, has been working with Boyle since his landmark "Trainspotting" in 1996 and who, most recently, provided the score for Boyle's new psychedelic mind-bender "Trance," opening in April. (We've seen the movie but are under embargo, but suffice to say the filmmaker has scored once again.) The panel started off with a stunning montage combining footage from all of Boyle's movies, including "Trance." (Boyle fanatics will notice some notable exclusions, most glaringly that there was nothing from "Vacuuming Completely Nude In Paradise,...
- 3/11/2013
- by Drew Taylor
- The Playlist
The buzz out of Austin this afternoon is Danny Boyle's SXSW Film Festival talk with the New York Times' David Carr (more on that later). The filmmaker unveiled some footage of his new mindbending heist film (which we've seen mind you, and it's very good), "Trance," starring James McAvoy and Rosario Dawson, discussed his filmmaking career and his ongoing musical collaboration with Underworld's Rick Smith. Much more exciting however, is our interview with Boyle this afternoon. Drew Taylor spoke to the director in Austin and all the projects the filmmaker has brewing are quite tantalizing. The first bit? Boyle's mooted sequel to "Trainspotting," the adaptation of author Irvine Welsh's own sequel, "Porno," is back on. Boyle told The Playlist he hopes to make the film in 2016 and thinks he can get the entire original cast, including Ewan McGregor, back on board. Boyle said he's very optimistic on...
- 3/10/2013
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
On the surface, Danny Boyle’s movies could not be more different – from the heroin-infused Trainspotting, to the aesthetically entrancing Slumdog Millionaire, to the solo character study 127 Hours. But the Oscar-winning director told the crowd gathered at his SXSW Q&A with New York Times media reporter David Carr that he doesn’t quite see it that way.
“You try to make a different film every time, and often you end up making the same film again and again,” Boyle said. The through line, he said, is that all of his characters have huge odds to overcome.
That statement holds true in Trance,...
“You try to make a different film every time, and often you end up making the same film again and again,” Boyle said. The through line, he said, is that all of his characters have huge odds to overcome.
That statement holds true in Trance,...
- 3/9/2013
- by Laura Hertzfeld
- EW - Inside Movies
After the almost universal acclaim that greeted his Olympic opening ceremony, it seems Danny Boyle is teaming up again with singer Emeli Sandé and frequent collaborator Rick Smith, who also directed the music for the London 2012 extravaganza. The “Trance” soundtrack will mark the seventh time the Oscar-winning director and the Underworld veteran have worked together since coming together for the seminal “Trainspotting” in 1996. Boyle has described “Trance” as “reach[ing] back to the darker, more anarchic spirit of films like 'Trainspotting' on which Rick was a key collaborator. The film is a puzzle of the protagonist's own making and Rick's music brilliantly drives the interior landscape of these characters as they try to solve it.” The soundtrack also features contributions from fellow stalwarts of the nineties dance scene Moby and Unkle as well as the track “Here it Comes” written especially for the film by Sandé. The Olympic project,...
- 3/6/2013
- by Kieran McMahon
- The Playlist
Here’s a brand new and exclusive new look at Vincent Cassell in Danny Boyle’s new movie, Trance. It’s set for release in the UK 27th March and also stars James McAvoy and Rosario Dawson. This poster follows the previous set released by Pathe and Twentieth Century Fox which can also be seen below along with images from the movie. If you missed the trailer for the release, click right this way!
Following the spectacular London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, Academy Award® winning director Danny Boyle returns to the big screen with this psychological thriller about a fine art auctioneer, mixed up with a criminal gang, who join forces with a hypnotherapist to recover a lost painting. Trance stars James McAvoy (Atonement, X-Men First Class), Vincent Cassel (Black Swan, Mesrine) and Rosario Dawson (Seven Pounds, Sin City).
The film re-unites Boyle with many of his frequent collaborators including screenwriter John Hodge (Trainspotting,...
Following the spectacular London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, Academy Award® winning director Danny Boyle returns to the big screen with this psychological thriller about a fine art auctioneer, mixed up with a criminal gang, who join forces with a hypnotherapist to recover a lost painting. Trance stars James McAvoy (Atonement, X-Men First Class), Vincent Cassel (Black Swan, Mesrine) and Rosario Dawson (Seven Pounds, Sin City).
The film re-unites Boyle with many of his frequent collaborators including screenwriter John Hodge (Trainspotting,...
- 2/27/2013
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Underworld's Emeli Sandé and Rick Smith have recorded a duet 'Here It Comes' for new Danny Boyle movie Trance.
Smith, a frequent Boyle collaborator who directed the music for his London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, is behind the soundtrack for the follow-up to 127 Hours.
"After finishing the Opening Ceremony, I hardly knew what day of the week it was. I took a month off work, off music, off everything," Smith said.
"Exactly one month and three days after we said goodbye in the stadium, I received a text from Danny that said, 'Do you ever want to hear from me again workwise and would that go as far as having a chat about Trance... questions, questions'. Two minutes later I was on board."
Sandé, who was also an integral part of the Olympics ceremony, added: "It was wonderful to work with Rick again after the amazing time I had with...
Smith, a frequent Boyle collaborator who directed the music for his London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, is behind the soundtrack for the follow-up to 127 Hours.
"After finishing the Opening Ceremony, I hardly knew what day of the week it was. I took a month off work, off music, off everything," Smith said.
"Exactly one month and three days after we said goodbye in the stadium, I received a text from Danny that said, 'Do you ever want to hear from me again workwise and would that go as far as having a chat about Trance... questions, questions'. Two minutes later I was on board."
Sandé, who was also an integral part of the Olympics ceremony, added: "It was wonderful to work with Rick again after the amazing time I had with...
- 2/27/2013
- Digital Spy
Before We Saw the Trailer, We Thought: Following Danny Boyle's celebrated opening of the London Olympics and prestige work on "127 Hours" and "Slumdog Millionaire," the Oscar-winner's newest film "Trance" seemed, on paper, like a refreshing throwback to the paranoid thrillers that put him on the map ("Shallow Grave," "The Beach" and "28 Days Later"). And Now? The recently released trailer for the Fox Searchlight release (it opens in the UK March 27; a U.S. release date has yet to be announced) pretty much confirms that that's the case. Violent, frenetic, fast-paced and extremely colorful (even by Boyle's standards), "Trance" seems like a pulpy diversion sure to appeal to fans of the filmmaker's less-mainstream earlier efforts. Opening rather gently to James McAvoy's ever-welcome face, a soothing track courtesy of Underwold's Rick Smith and an entrancing shot of a very green...
- 1/14/2013
- by Nigel M Smith
- Indiewire
In a reverse Professor X situation, James McAvoy plays a guy who has His mind invaded, albeit through the cunning hypnosis techniques of the ferociously hot Rosario Dawson, in the new Danny Boyle flick "Trance."
MSN has the trailer, which finds McAvoy as an art auctioneer and wannabe "Thomas Crown" who assists gang leader Vincent Cassel in a daring heist, but when the painting goes missing McAvoy inconveniently gets amnesia as to its whereabouts.
Enter hypnotist Dawson, who's assigned to probe his mind, but from the looks of things that's not all that gets probed.
"Trance" has the ever-eclectic Boyle ("127 Hours," "Slumdog Millionaire") bringing his knack for kaleidoscopic, Nicolas Roeg-esque layered visuals as well as the omnipresent soundtrack by Underworld's Rick Smith ("Trainspotting," "Sunshine"). Although the plot is about two-steps away from being a standard direct-to-dvd thriller, this cast and Oscar-winner Boyle seem like ingredients for unexpected success.
MSN has the trailer, which finds McAvoy as an art auctioneer and wannabe "Thomas Crown" who assists gang leader Vincent Cassel in a daring heist, but when the painting goes missing McAvoy inconveniently gets amnesia as to its whereabouts.
Enter hypnotist Dawson, who's assigned to probe his mind, but from the looks of things that's not all that gets probed.
"Trance" has the ever-eclectic Boyle ("127 Hours," "Slumdog Millionaire") bringing his knack for kaleidoscopic, Nicolas Roeg-esque layered visuals as well as the omnipresent soundtrack by Underworld's Rick Smith ("Trainspotting," "Sunshine"). Although the plot is about two-steps away from being a standard direct-to-dvd thriller, this cast and Oscar-winner Boyle seem like ingredients for unexpected success.
- 1/10/2013
- by Max Evry
- NextMovie
1.) With Texas Chainsaw 3D sitting atop the domestic box-office charts this week, it's only natural for sequel talk to begin. And according to Bloody Disgusting, the producers have the rights to make six more films in the franchise. These slashers are relatively low-risk, so you have to figure Lionsgate will keep churning them out. 2.) I haven't done one of these Star Wars stories in a while, but honestly, news is pretty slow today so I don't have much of a choice to pass this one along. Early fan favorite for the Episode VII director's chair Guillermo del Toro says he was approached about the gig, but had do decline due to his busy schedule. He did offer his take on who he'd like to see at the helm: "I think the fans deserve somebody that is just going to immerse themselves completely. As a geek, I would have loved to see Brad Bird take it.
- 1/7/2013
- by Kevin Blumeyer
- Rope of Silicon
News regarding two composers on two upcoming James McAvoy films. While we wait another year or more for Darren Aronofsky's Noah, which will be scored by his regular composer Clint Mansell, in the meantime Mansell is lining up other work. Film Music Reporter states that Mansell is currently recording his score for the Scottish comedic crime thriller Filth, directed by Jon S. Baird. In addition, Film Music Reporter has also reported (via The Playlist) that one part of the group Underworld, musician Rick Smith (of work on Sunshine), will be scoring Danny Boyle's new thriller Trance, which is shot and just waiting to be released. Filth is a crime comedy written & directed by up-and-comer Jon S. Baird (Green Street Hooligans, Cass) based on the novel by Irvine Welsh (of Trainspotting). The plot involves a bipolar bigoted junkie cop, who manipulates and hallucinates his way through the festive season...
- 1/5/2013
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Well, this isn't all that surprising, but if it ain't broke, why fix it. Danny Boyle and electronic music veterans Underworld have never been too far apart. The director has used choice cuts of theirs for the soundtracks to "The Beach" and "Trainspotting," and the musicians soon took on a larger role, co-composing the score to his trippy sci-fi flick "Sunshine" (with John Murphy), and tuning up his "Frankenstein" stage show before being named musical directors of last year's London Olympics, where Boyle delivered a dazzling opening ceremony. And he's rung them up again. Well, half of them. Rick Smith from the group will be scoring Boyle's imminent thriller "Trance." Starring James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson and Vincent Cassel, the film tells the story of an assistant at an auction house (McAvoy) who masterminds a heist and teams up with a gang of thieves led by Cassel, only to suffer a blow to the head and.
- 1/4/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Rick Smith of techno duo Underworld reveals how they tackled the soundtrack to the London Olympics opening ceremony – and how it left him with an 'absolutely beautiful feeling'
The contrast between this summer's two uber-spectaculars – the diamond jubilee concert and the Olympics opening ceremony – couldn't be starker. At the former, Gary Barlow produced a musical vision for austerity Britain where geriatric crooners rubbed shoulders with talent-show alumni at the end of the Mall. Madness were the risky prospect.
At the latter, something far more radical happened. The floor of the Olympic stadium was torn asunder to the sound of thundering techno and the Queen watched as the union flag was hoisted to a record by one half of Fuck Buttons. Later, Team Gb were afforded the most dignified and electrifying entrance possible accompanied by David Bowie's Heroes – a record that resonated like a national anthem beamed from an alternate universe.
The contrast between this summer's two uber-spectaculars – the diamond jubilee concert and the Olympics opening ceremony – couldn't be starker. At the former, Gary Barlow produced a musical vision for austerity Britain where geriatric crooners rubbed shoulders with talent-show alumni at the end of the Mall. Madness were the risky prospect.
At the latter, something far more radical happened. The floor of the Olympic stadium was torn asunder to the sound of thundering techno and the Queen watched as the union flag was hoisted to a record by one half of Fuck Buttons. Later, Team Gb were afforded the most dignified and electrifying entrance possible accompanied by David Bowie's Heroes – a record that resonated like a national anthem beamed from an alternate universe.
- 8/3/2012
- by Robin Turner
- The Guardian - Film News
Trainspotting director is taking a big gamble with his unconventional opening ceremony
In the final runup to the opening ceremony, nervous energy inside the Olympic Park must now be overwhelming. Reports that Danny Boyle, artistic director of the opening ceremony, has spent the last few days closeted away inside his trailer, while BBC technical staff row with his creative team outside, will fade from the memory if Friday's night's show is judged a success.
But if his attempt to create a startling British spectacle with a smaller budget than recent Olympic ceremonies receives a thumbs down, then Boyle knows his vision will be the subject of a post-mortem for months to come.
Hitches during the planning and rehearsal period for the £27m show have included the injury to the Achilles tendon of the Bangladeshi dancer and choreographer Akram Khan, who still hopes to perform; the withdrawal of one of Britain's leading theatrical stars,...
In the final runup to the opening ceremony, nervous energy inside the Olympic Park must now be overwhelming. Reports that Danny Boyle, artistic director of the opening ceremony, has spent the last few days closeted away inside his trailer, while BBC technical staff row with his creative team outside, will fade from the memory if Friday's night's show is judged a success.
But if his attempt to create a startling British spectacle with a smaller budget than recent Olympic ceremonies receives a thumbs down, then Boyle knows his vision will be the subject of a post-mortem for months to come.
Hitches during the planning and rehearsal period for the £27m show have included the injury to the Achilles tendon of the Bangladeshi dancer and choreographer Akram Khan, who still hopes to perform; the withdrawal of one of Britain's leading theatrical stars,...
- 7/21/2012
- by Vanessa Thorpe
- The Guardian - Film News
London – The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games will jump, run and gyrate to beats provided by British electronic music maestros Underworld. Underworld duo Rick Smith and Karl Hyde have been hired as music directors for the opening ceremony, working with Oscar-winning moviemaker Danny Boyle, the event’s artistic director. Story: Danny Boyle to helm 2012 Olympics ceremony? The music pair will be responsible for all the music in the three-hour ceremony, scheduled for July 27, 2012. Underworld and Boyle have enjoyed a long and diverse collaboration since Underworld’s track Born Slippy featured in Boyle's Trainspotting. Smith
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- 12/7/2011
- by Stuart Kemp
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Underworld have been named musical directors of the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (Locog) today announced the appointment, which completes the senior creative team for next year's Olympic ceremonies. Rick Smith and Karl Hyde will work alongside artistic director Danny Boyle and be responsible for all the music in the three-hour ceremony on July 27. Boyle said: "Appointing Underworld to direct the music in the Olympic Opening Ceremony is the final piece of the jigsaw for the team of leading British creatives who will deliver the ceremonies." Underworld have collaborated with Boyle several times in the past. The duo's track 'Born Slippy .Nuxx' featured prominently in 1996's Trainspotting and the pair also worked on (more)...
- 12/7/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Dance duo's crackling electronics will bring monster to life in director's stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel
Underworld are once again collaborating with Danny Boyle, teaming up with the director for his stage adaptation of Frankenstein. The National Theatre production will feature a "soundscore" by dance duo Karl Hyde and Rick Smith, who are bringing the monster to life with crackling electronics and pounding bass.
Boyle and Underworld have a history of collaboration. In 1996, the director's use of Born Slippy .Nuxx in Trainspotting catapulted the dance act to stardom. Hyde and Smith later co-wrote the score to Sunshine, Boyle's 2007 science-fiction film.
Frankenstein is already in rehearsals in London and will open next year. With an original script by Nick Dear, actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller are to alternate in the roles of Victor Frankenstein and his creature.
Hyde hinted at his involvement with the play in...
Underworld are once again collaborating with Danny Boyle, teaming up with the director for his stage adaptation of Frankenstein. The National Theatre production will feature a "soundscore" by dance duo Karl Hyde and Rick Smith, who are bringing the monster to life with crackling electronics and pounding bass.
Boyle and Underworld have a history of collaboration. In 1996, the director's use of Born Slippy .Nuxx in Trainspotting catapulted the dance act to stardom. Hyde and Smith later co-wrote the score to Sunshine, Boyle's 2007 science-fiction film.
Frankenstein is already in rehearsals in London and will open next year. With an original script by Nick Dear, actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller are to alternate in the roles of Victor Frankenstein and his creature.
Hyde hinted at his involvement with the play in...
- 12/21/2010
- by Sean Michaels
- The Guardian - Film News
Duo's first album in three years features collabos with Edm stalwarts Mark Knight, D.Ramirez, Paul van Dyk and Dubfire.
By Adam Stewart
Underworld's Karl Hyde
Photo: MTV News
The global electronic dance music community celebrated a victory last week as Underworld conquered a first for Edm groups in the States. Never before has an electronic act performed live on late-night television. But that all changed when Underworld's Karl Hyde, Rick Smith and Darren Emerson treated "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" viewers to a live performance of "Always Loved a Film," a collaboration for which they brought along electronic music staples Mark Knight and D. Ramirez.
Along with that feat, Underworld are also toasting the release of their latest album, Barking. Prior to the release of their new LP, Underworld hadn't much tested the waters of collaboration, but Knight and Ramirez reached out to Hyde late last year...
By Adam Stewart
Underworld's Karl Hyde
Photo: MTV News
The global electronic dance music community celebrated a victory last week as Underworld conquered a first for Edm groups in the States. Never before has an electronic act performed live on late-night television. But that all changed when Underworld's Karl Hyde, Rick Smith and Darren Emerson treated "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" viewers to a live performance of "Always Loved a Film," a collaboration for which they brought along electronic music staples Mark Knight and D. Ramirez.
Along with that feat, Underworld are also toasting the release of their latest album, Barking. Prior to the release of their new LP, Underworld hadn't much tested the waters of collaboration, but Knight and Ramirez reached out to Hyde late last year...
- 11/2/2010
- MTV Music News
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