Jul 31, 2006 | Isle of Man Films
After a busy week following the successful release of Stormbreaker, Isle of Man Film is expecting its next Production, Deaths of Ian to arrive on the Island on 31st July. Starring Christina Cole (‘Casino Royale’, ‘Hex’) and Mike Vogel (‘Poseidon’, ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’) the film tells the story of an all-American guy who is murdered each day by horrifying pursuers, only to wake up in slightly different lives to experience the terror of being murdered again.
Jul 18, 2006 | Isle of Man Films
Renowned film stars paid tribute to the Island at the premiere of Island-made movie Stormbreaker, held in the baking heat of Leicester Square in London on Monday night. Ewan McGregor, Bill Nighy, Alicia Silverstone, Sophie Okenodo and the star of the film Alex Pettyfer were amongst those walking the red carpet to promote what is expected to be the biggest British movie of the summer. British Actor Bill Nighy (Love Actually, Pirates of the Caribbean) who plays MI6 agent, Alan Blunt in the film said ‘I’ve been to the Island lots of times on many different films and Thank God for the Isle of Man. Virtually all British films under a certain budget would not get made if it was not for the Isle of Man and Isle of Man Film. I like [the Island] very much’. Bill also praised the Island in an interview with The Guardian at the weekend in which he spoke about his time on the Island whilst filming Stormbreaker ‘I’m always very happy to be [on the Island]. It’s a sort of cross between Cornwall and Ireland’ American Actress Alicia Silverstone (Clueless, Batman & Robin) who plays nanny Jack Starbright remarked ‘We had so much fun, it was ridiculous, it wasn’t really a job. Missi Pyle and I would ride our bikes everywhere and we went to a lovely vegetarian restaurant and really good health store. It was very nice’ The film is based on the Alex Rider series written by Anthony Horowitz, who also wrote the screenplay for the film. He said ‘The Isle of Man is a great film location, I mean it’s everything, England, France Germany…it’s a chameleon of an Island. The great chase scene that opens the film, I’m not sure we could have shot that anywhere else’ Director Geoff Sax praised Isle of Man Film for their help with the film, in particular Hilary Dugdale and Steve Christian who he described as ‘very film savvy and delightful to work with’ He continued ‘If it was not for Isle of Man Film, the British movie industry would not be able to produce the kind of films it does’ CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FOOTAGE OF THE PREMIERE (for Windows) Click here for Macs.
Jul 13, 2006 | Isle of Man Films
Our biggest film to date is due for nationwide release on the 21st July following its London Premiere on the 17th July. There has already been plenty of publicity surrounding the film, which is based on Anthony Horowitz’s Alex Rider series. The film will also have a local premiere on the 23rd July, which has been arranged by the Isle of Man Children’s Centre and will include some of the key cast and Anthony Horowitz himself. Bill Nighy will also be attending.
Anthony Horowitz will also be signing copies of his books at Ottakar’s in Douglas on the 23rd July at 2pm.
Jun 28, 2006 | Isle of Man Films
We are looking for a temporary member of staff for a year’s contract to work in the busy office at Isle of Man Film. Previous experience in Customer Service and working in the office environment is essential. You must be reliable and resilient as the role is admin based and will involve filing, scanning and answering telephone calls. If you are interested, please contact Kate at Miracles on 620297.
Jun 7, 2006 | Isle of Man Films
From 14th June, Keeping Mum will be showing on Sky Box Office. It will be shown at various times and has a 15 rating. It is also available to buy on DVD.
May 25, 2006 | Isle of Man Films
Piccadilly Jim has been released in the UK on DVD. Filmed on the Island in 2003, it stars Sam Rockwell, Brenda Blethyn and Tom Wilkinson. It is based on the book of the same name by P G Wodehouse.
May 17, 2006 | Isle of Man Films
Things to do Before You’re 30 is due to be released in the UK on 2nd June. It was filmed on the Island in 2003 and stars Billie Piper, Dougray Scott, Jimi Mistrey and Emilia Fox. It will be shown at The Broadway Cinema, Douglas from 23rd June.
Apr 26, 2006 | Isle of Man Films
Sparkle has also left the Island to shoot in Liverpool. Starring Bob Hoskins, Stockard Channing and Shaun Evans, Sparkle is a comedy from acclaimed writing and directing team Neil Hunter and Tom Hunsinger and is about an opportunistic young Liverpudlian who comes to London and decides to sleep his way to the top
Apr 20, 2006 | Isle of Man Films
Whilst cast and crew on Miss Potter head to the UK to complete their shoot, Stars Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor pay tribute to their time on the Island. See the full press release here.
Apr 20, 2006 | Isle of Man Films
Production continues to be busy on the Island with our next film, The Walker due to start filming today. The Walker is produced by Deepak Nayar who has already filmed Mistress of Spices (which is due to be released on 21st April) and The Thread on the Island. It is to be directed by Paul Schrader (‘Taxi Driver’) and stars Woody Harrelson (‘Cheers’, ‘Indecent Proposal’), Island regular Kristin Scott Thomas (‘Keeping Mum’, ‘The English Patient), Lauren Bacall (‘The Big Sleep’, ‘Dogville’), Ned Beatty (‘Deliverance’, ‘Superman’), Moritz Bleibtreu (‘Munich’), Willem Dafoe (‘Spiderman’, ‘Body of Evidence’) and Lily Tomlin (‘The West Wing’, ‘Tea with Mussolini’).
Filming on The Walker has already taken place in London and cast and crew will be on the Island until 5th May when they will leave to shoot in Washington DC.
