Pedro Almodóvar (holding up a copy of Sigrid Nunez's What Are You Going Through) with Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore and John Turturro at The Room Next Door press conference
Film at Lincoln Center has announced that Pedro Almodóvar is the recipient of the 50th Chaplin Award. Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door (adapted from Sigrid Nunez’s What Are You Going Through and Golden Lion winner at the Venice International Film Festival), starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton with John Turturro, Alex Høgh Andersen, and Alessandro Nivola, was the Centerpiece Gala selection of the 62nd New York Film Festival.
Pedro Almodóvar on Alice Tully Hall in The Room Next Door: “It was perfect to say we are in the heart of New York.” Photo: Anne Katrin Titze
RaMell Ross’s adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel Nickel Boys, starring Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater,...
Film at Lincoln Center has announced that Pedro Almodóvar is the recipient of the 50th Chaplin Award. Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door (adapted from Sigrid Nunez’s What Are You Going Through and Golden Lion winner at the Venice International Film Festival), starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton with John Turturro, Alex Høgh Andersen, and Alessandro Nivola, was the Centerpiece Gala selection of the 62nd New York Film Festival.
Pedro Almodóvar on Alice Tully Hall in The Room Next Door: “It was perfect to say we are in the heart of New York.” Photo: Anne Katrin Titze
RaMell Ross’s adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel Nickel Boys, starring Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater,...
- 10/7/2024
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The trailer for Saoirse Ronan‘s new movie has been released!
The 30-year-old Oscar-nominated actress star in Apple’s upcoming World War II drama Blitz, written and directed by Oscar and BAFTA winner Steve McQueen.
Here’s the synopsis: “Sir Steve McQueen’s Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.”
Keep reading to find out more…The movie also stars Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman, and Sally Messham.
If you missed it,...
The 30-year-old Oscar-nominated actress star in Apple’s upcoming World War II drama Blitz, written and directed by Oscar and BAFTA winner Steve McQueen.
Here’s the synopsis: “Sir Steve McQueen’s Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.”
Keep reading to find out more…The movie also stars Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman, and Sally Messham.
If you missed it,...
- 9/21/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Steve McQueen’s World War II epic Blitz lands in November, and here’s the first trailer for the film right here.
Just yesterday we reported that Steve McQueen could be heading to the small screen, collaborating with Amazon Studios on a TV series with something of a dystopian bent. While we wouldn’t be opposed to seeing McQueen tackle long-form storytelling, we’re first looking forward to what is surely his most commercial feature film, the epic World War II drama, Blitz.
As the title suggests, the action will be set amid the horrendous bombings that rained down on London (and other British cities) throughout World War II.
The synopsis for the film reads as such:
Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and...
Just yesterday we reported that Steve McQueen could be heading to the small screen, collaborating with Amazon Studios on a TV series with something of a dystopian bent. While we wouldn’t be opposed to seeing McQueen tackle long-form storytelling, we’re first looking forward to what is surely his most commercial feature film, the epic World War II drama, Blitz.
As the title suggests, the action will be set amid the horrendous bombings that rained down on London (and other British cities) throughout World War II.
The synopsis for the film reads as such:
Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and...
- 9/20/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
The official poster for the forthcoming release Blitz from director Steve McQueen, starring Saoirse Ronan, has just been released.
Sir Steve McQueen’s Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
Written and directed by Academy and BAFTA Award-winning McQueen, the film stars Academy and BAFTA Award nominee Ronan and newcomer Heffernan, with Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman and Sally Messham rounding out the cast. McQueen’s Lammas Park produces alongside...
Sir Steve McQueen’s Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
Written and directed by Academy and BAFTA Award-winning McQueen, the film stars Academy and BAFTA Award nominee Ronan and newcomer Heffernan, with Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman and Sally Messham rounding out the cast. McQueen’s Lammas Park produces alongside...
- 9/19/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen is back with “Blitz,” his first feature film since 2018’s “Widows” and one of the awards season’s most-anticipated titles. The first trailer for “Blitz” debuted on Thursday.
Set in 1940s London, “Blitz” “follows the epic journey of George (newcomer Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother, Rita (Saoirse Ronan), sends him to safety in the English countryside,” reads the official synopsis provided by Apple Original Films. “George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.”
“Blitz” is set to premiere at the London Film Festival on October 9 before it closes out the New York Film on October 10. It will then have a limited theatrical release on November 1 before Apple adds...
Set in 1940s London, “Blitz” “follows the epic journey of George (newcomer Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother, Rita (Saoirse Ronan), sends him to safety in the English countryside,” reads the official synopsis provided by Apple Original Films. “George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.”
“Blitz” is set to premiere at the London Film Festival on October 9 before it closes out the New York Film on October 10. It will then have a limited theatrical release on November 1 before Apple adds...
- 9/19/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Here’s a first look at the brand new trailer for Blitz.
Sir Steve McQueen’s film follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
Apple Original Films’ Blitz will debut in select theaters November 1, 2024 before premiering globally on Apple TV+ November 22, 2024.
Written and directed by Academy and BAFTA Award-winning McQueen, the film stars Academy and BAFTA Award nominee Ronan and newcomer Heffernan, with Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman and Sally Messham rounding out the cast.
Sir Steve McQueen’s film follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
Apple Original Films’ Blitz will debut in select theaters November 1, 2024 before premiering globally on Apple TV+ November 22, 2024.
Written and directed by Academy and BAFTA Award-winning McQueen, the film stars Academy and BAFTA Award nominee Ronan and newcomer Heffernan, with Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman and Sally Messham rounding out the cast.
- 9/19/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Apple has released the official trailer for Academy and BAFTA Award-winning Steve McQueen’s ‘Blitz.’
The movie follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril. At the same time, a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
Written and directed by McQueen, the film stars Academy and BAFTA Award nominee Ronan and newcomer Heffernan, with Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman and Sally Messham rounding out the cast.
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The movie follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril. At the same time, a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
Written and directed by McQueen, the film stars Academy and BAFTA Award nominee Ronan and newcomer Heffernan, with Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman and Sally Messham rounding out the cast.
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- 9/19/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Apple Original Films has revealed the trailer and poster for Blitz, the new historical drama from writer and director Sir Steve McQueen Cbe. The film will debut in select theaters on November 1, 2024, before premiering globally on Apple TV+ on November 22.
Blitz has been rated PG-13 for thematic elements, including some racism, violence, some strong language, brief sexuality, and smoking.
Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside.
George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
Written and directed by Academy and BAFTA Award-winning McQueen, the film stars Academy and BAFTA Award nominee Saoirse Ronan and newcomer Elliott Heffernan.
Blitz has been rated PG-13 for thematic elements, including some racism, violence, some strong language, brief sexuality, and smoking.
Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside.
George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
Written and directed by Academy and BAFTA Award-winning McQueen, the film stars Academy and BAFTA Award nominee Saoirse Ronan and newcomer Elliott Heffernan.
- 9/19/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
"My Mom sent me away." "She did it to keep you safe." Apple has finally unveiled the official trailer for the movie Blitz, the next cinematic creation from maestro Steve McQueen. It's set to premiere soon at the 2024 New York & London Film Festivals this fall, before opening in theaters in early November and streaming on Apple TV+ later that month. The new film follows the stories of a group of Londoners during the events of the London bombing in World War II (from 1940 to 1941). A defiant young boy goes on an adventure running around London during the war only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son. Saoirse Ronan stars as Rita, along with Elliott Heffernan as her 9-year-old son George. The full ensemble cast for this includes Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford,...
- 9/19/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Saoirse Ronan plays a distraught mother searching for her missing son in World War II East London in the trailer for Steve McQueen’s Blitz, which dropped on Thursday.
The drama follows George, a 9-year-old boy, played by Elliot Heffernan, in wartime London after his mother Rita (Ronan) sends him as an evacuee to safety in the English countryside. But defiant and determined to get back home on his own to his mother and grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, George encounters real danger as a distraught Rita tries to find her footloose son as he faces mounting peril.
“Why can’t you tell me, where’s my boy?” Rita pleads with London police officers at one point in the trailer. Meanwhile, George is seen scurrying for shelter alongside other Londoners in underground subway stations or bombed-out buildings as German Luftwaffe planes continue to bomb the British capital’s east end.
The drama follows George, a 9-year-old boy, played by Elliot Heffernan, in wartime London after his mother Rita (Ronan) sends him as an evacuee to safety in the English countryside. But defiant and determined to get back home on his own to his mother and grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, George encounters real danger as a distraught Rita tries to find her footloose son as he faces mounting peril.
“Why can’t you tell me, where’s my boy?” Rita pleads with London police officers at one point in the trailer. Meanwhile, George is seen scurrying for shelter alongside other Londoners in underground subway stations or bombed-out buildings as German Luftwaffe planes continue to bomb the British capital’s east end.
- 9/19/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Steve McQueen is debuting his latest period piece, this time starring Saoirse Ronan.
McQueen writes and directs “Blitz,” which follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside.
Per the official synopsis, “George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.”
Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman, and Sally Messham also star.
Academy Award winner McQueen reunites with production designer Adam Stockhausen, costume designer Jacqueline Durran (“Small Axe”), and composer Hans Zimmer (“12 Years a Slave”) for the production. The feature is also a reunion...
McQueen writes and directs “Blitz,” which follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside.
Per the official synopsis, “George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.”
Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman, and Sally Messham also star.
Academy Award winner McQueen reunites with production designer Adam Stockhausen, costume designer Jacqueline Durran (“Small Axe”), and composer Hans Zimmer (“12 Years a Slave”) for the production. The feature is also a reunion...
- 9/19/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
People always seem to be running away from explosions in historical dramas—especially World War II epics—and Steve McQueen's Blitz is no exception. The film's first trailer is full of it. Saoirse Ronan's character Rita sends her nine-year-old son George (Elliott Heffernan) away to hopeful safety when...
- 9/19/2024
- by Emma Keates
- avclub.com
Poland’s Camerimage Film Festival has launched a new award to honor performances on the small screen and will hand the inaugural gong to Shōgun actor Hiroyuki Sanada.
Hiroyuki will receive the award at the festival’s 32nd edition, which runs November 16 to 23.
Hiroyuki is one of Japan’s most successful international exports with over fifty film credits. Beyond Shōgun, he is perhaps best known for his leading role in The Twilight Samurai, which was nominated for an Academy Award.
Alongside acting in Shōgun, Hiroyuki also produces the FX show. He earned two Emmy nominations for the series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama and Outstanding Drama Series. The show also clocked several Television Critics Association Award nominations, including Program of the Year.
Hiroyuki was last seen on the big screen in John Wick: Chapter 4 opposite Keanu Reeves and Donnie Yen. Before that, he appeared in the Sony Pictures’ action feature,...
Hiroyuki will receive the award at the festival’s 32nd edition, which runs November 16 to 23.
Hiroyuki is one of Japan’s most successful international exports with over fifty film credits. Beyond Shōgun, he is perhaps best known for his leading role in The Twilight Samurai, which was nominated for an Academy Award.
Alongside acting in Shōgun, Hiroyuki also produces the FX show. He earned two Emmy nominations for the series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama and Outstanding Drama Series. The show also clocked several Television Critics Association Award nominations, including Program of the Year.
Hiroyuki was last seen on the big screen in John Wick: Chapter 4 opposite Keanu Reeves and Donnie Yen. Before that, he appeared in the Sony Pictures’ action feature,...
- 8/22/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
British filmmaker Steve McQueen will be feted at this year’s Camerimage Film Festival with the Outstanding Director Award for career achievement. The announcement was made this morning by the Polish festival.
“Steve McQueen is an artist known for his uncompromising engagement in tackling difficult social and political issues,” Marek Żydowicz, Camerimage Festival Director, said this morning.
“His vivid filmmaking style explores the problems of racism, violence, addiction, and inequality, constantly moving and provoking discussion, which situates him as one of the most important contemporary film creators. We couldn’t imagine a better laureate for the Special Award for Outstanding Director than Steve McQueen.”
McQueen is a Turner Prize and Oscar-winning filmmaker. His feature film debut was 2008’s Hunger, starring Michael Fassbender as a starving Ira hunger striker. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and won the Camera D’Or. He is perhaps best known internationally for 2013’s 12 Years A Slave,...
“Steve McQueen is an artist known for his uncompromising engagement in tackling difficult social and political issues,” Marek Żydowicz, Camerimage Festival Director, said this morning.
“His vivid filmmaking style explores the problems of racism, violence, addiction, and inequality, constantly moving and provoking discussion, which situates him as one of the most important contemporary film creators. We couldn’t imagine a better laureate for the Special Award for Outstanding Director than Steve McQueen.”
McQueen is a Turner Prize and Oscar-winning filmmaker. His feature film debut was 2008’s Hunger, starring Michael Fassbender as a starving Ira hunger striker. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and won the Camera D’Or. He is perhaps best known internationally for 2013’s 12 Years A Slave,...
- 8/1/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Steve McQueen’s Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan and Elliott Heffernan will be the Closing Night selection of the 62nd New York Film Festival
Film at Lincoln Center has announced that Steve McQueen’s Blitz (shot by Yorick Le Saux and with a score by Hans Zimmer), starring Saoirse Ronan and Elliott Heffernan with Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller (of The Jam and Style Council), Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman, and Sally Messham will be the Closing Night selection of the 62nd New York Film Festival.
“It is with immense pride, gratitude, and fondness that I’m able to return to the New York Film Festival with Blitz,” said Steve McQueen. “I’ve been lucky enough to have enjoyed a number of memorable experiences at the festival and with New York audiences, and I’m enormously grateful...
Film at Lincoln Center has announced that Steve McQueen’s Blitz (shot by Yorick Le Saux and with a score by Hans Zimmer), starring Saoirse Ronan and Elliott Heffernan with Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller (of The Jam and Style Council), Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman, and Sally Messham will be the Closing Night selection of the 62nd New York Film Festival.
“It is with immense pride, gratitude, and fondness that I’m able to return to the New York Film Festival with Blitz,” said Steve McQueen. “I’ve been lucky enough to have enjoyed a number of memorable experiences at the festival and with New York audiences, and I’m enormously grateful...
- 7/25/2024
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The North American premiere of Steve McQueen’s Blitz will close the 62nd New York Film Festival on October 10.
Saoirse Ronan and Elliott Heffernan star as working-class single mother Rita and her nine-year-old son George who become separated during the bombing of London by Germany during the Second World War.
The cast includes Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman, and Sally Messham.
The Apple Original Film will premiere in theatres on November 1 ahead of its global premiere on Apple TV+ on November...
Saoirse Ronan and Elliott Heffernan star as working-class single mother Rita and her nine-year-old son George who become separated during the bombing of London by Germany during the Second World War.
The cast includes Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman, and Sally Messham.
The Apple Original Film will premiere in theatres on November 1 ahead of its global premiere on Apple TV+ on November...
- 7/25/2024
- ScreenDaily
The 2024 New York Film Festival has set Steve McQueen’s Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan and Elliot Heffernan, as its closing night film.
The movie, set in London during the blitzkrieg by the Germans during World War II, will receive its North American premiere on Oct. 10 at Alice Tully Hall.
McQueen wrote, directed and produced Blitz, which is told from the parallel perspectives of working-class single mother Rita (Ronan) and her 9-year-old son George (Heffernan) as they become separated in the city under siege.
The film also stars Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman and Sally Messham. In addition to McQueen, who produces through his Lammas Park banner, producers include Working Title’s Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, New Regency’s Arnon and Yariv Milchan and Michael Schaefer as well as Anita Overland and Adam Somner.
The movie, set in London during the blitzkrieg by the Germans during World War II, will receive its North American premiere on Oct. 10 at Alice Tully Hall.
McQueen wrote, directed and produced Blitz, which is told from the parallel perspectives of working-class single mother Rita (Ronan) and her 9-year-old son George (Heffernan) as they become separated in the city under siege.
The film also stars Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman and Sally Messham. In addition to McQueen, who produces through his Lammas Park banner, producers include Working Title’s Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, New Regency’s Arnon and Yariv Milchan and Michael Schaefer as well as Anita Overland and Adam Somner.
- 7/25/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Saoirse Ronan protagoniza este drama ambientado en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. © Apple TV+
La película “Blitz”, dirigida por el aclamado cineasta Steve McQueen, inaugurará el Festival de Cine de Londres – saltándose los Festivales de Venecia, Toronto y Telluride – y ya tiene fecha de estreno en Apple TV+.
“Blitz” sigue el épico viaje de George (Elliott Heffernan), un niño de 9 años, a través del Londres de la Segunda Guerra Mundial cuando su madre, Rita (Saoirse Ronan), lo envía a un lugar seguro en la campiña inglesa. George, desafiante y decidido a volver a casa con Rita y su abuelo Gerald (Paul Weller) en el este de Londres, emprende una aventura en la que se enfrenta a inmensos peligros, mientras una angustiada Rita busca a su hijo desaparecido.
Escrita y dirigida por Steve McQueen, la película está protagonizada por Saoirse Ronan y el debutante Elliott Heffernan, con Harris Dickinson (“El Clan de Hierro...
La película “Blitz”, dirigida por el aclamado cineasta Steve McQueen, inaugurará el Festival de Cine de Londres – saltándose los Festivales de Venecia, Toronto y Telluride – y ya tiene fecha de estreno en Apple TV+.
“Blitz” sigue el épico viaje de George (Elliott Heffernan), un niño de 9 años, a través del Londres de la Segunda Guerra Mundial cuando su madre, Rita (Saoirse Ronan), lo envía a un lugar seguro en la campiña inglesa. George, desafiante y decidido a volver a casa con Rita y su abuelo Gerald (Paul Weller) en el este de Londres, emprende una aventura en la que se enfrenta a inmensos peligros, mientras una angustiada Rita busca a su hijo desaparecido.
Escrita y dirigida por Steve McQueen, la película está protagonizada por Saoirse Ronan y el debutante Elliott Heffernan, con Harris Dickinson (“El Clan de Hierro...
- 7/2/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
The 68th London Fim Festival has announced that Steve McQueen’s ‘Blitz’ will be this year’s Opening Night Gala and the movie’s World Premiere of the Apple Original Film.
The film follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to Rita and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, ensues on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
The film stars Academy and BAFTA Award-nominee Saoirse Ronan and newcomer Elliott Heffernan, with Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman, and Sally Messham rounding out the cast.
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The film follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to Rita and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, ensues on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
The film stars Academy and BAFTA Award-nominee Saoirse Ronan and newcomer Elliott Heffernan, with Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman, and Sally Messham rounding out the cast.
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- 7/2/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Following up last year’s epic documentary Occupied City, Steve McQueen has returned to the WWII era with a narrative feature. Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan and Elliott Heffernan, which will world-premiere as the Opening Night Gala of the 68th BFI London Film Festival on October 9 before arriving in U.K. cinemas on November 1 and an Apple TV+ debut on November 22.
Also starring Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman, and Sally Messham, Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to Rita and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, goes on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril while a...
Also starring Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman, and Sally Messham, Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to Rita and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, goes on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril while a...
- 7/1/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Steve McQueen’s Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan, has been announced as the opening night gala at this year’s BFI London Film Festival.
We’re still months away from the next edition of the BFI London Film Festival, but the organisers have just teased us with its first programme announcement.
Steve McQueen’s highly anticipated Blitz is set to open the festival on 9th October. The gala screening, which will take place at the Royal Festival Hall, will also act as the film’s world premiere. Blitz is the third film by McQueen to open the festival, following Widows in 2018 and Mangrove in 2020.
Thankfully, you don’t need to trek down to London to be part of the festivities. BFI London Film Festival are doing simultaneous screenings of Blitz in cinemas around the UK at the same time as its world premiere is getting underway in London.
Here’s the...
We’re still months away from the next edition of the BFI London Film Festival, but the organisers have just teased us with its first programme announcement.
Steve McQueen’s highly anticipated Blitz is set to open the festival on 9th October. The gala screening, which will take place at the Royal Festival Hall, will also act as the film’s world premiere. Blitz is the third film by McQueen to open the festival, following Widows in 2018 and Mangrove in 2020.
Thankfully, you don’t need to trek down to London to be part of the festivities. BFI London Film Festival are doing simultaneous screenings of Blitz in cinemas around the UK at the same time as its world premiere is getting underway in London.
Here’s the...
- 7/1/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
The 68th BFI London Film Festival will open with the world premiere of Steve McQueen’s Blitz on October 9.
The Second World War drama is an Apple Original feature starring Saoirse Ronan, Harris Dickinson, Paul Weller, Kathy Burke, Stephen Graham, Benjamin Clementine and newcomer Elliott Heffernan.
This is the third time McQueen has opened Lff, following Widows in 2018 and Mangrove in 2020. The UK director also received the BFI Fellowship at the 2016 edition of the festival.
“Blitz is a movie about Londoners,” said McQueen. ”It honours the spirit of what and how Londoners endured during the Blitz, but also explores the...
The Second World War drama is an Apple Original feature starring Saoirse Ronan, Harris Dickinson, Paul Weller, Kathy Burke, Stephen Graham, Benjamin Clementine and newcomer Elliott Heffernan.
This is the third time McQueen has opened Lff, following Widows in 2018 and Mangrove in 2020. The UK director also received the BFI Fellowship at the 2016 edition of the festival.
“Blitz is a movie about Londoners,” said McQueen. ”It honours the spirit of what and how Londoners endured during the Blitz, but also explores the...
- 7/1/2024
- ScreenDaily
The world premiere of Steve McQueen‘s Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan and Harris Dickinson, will open 2024’s BFI London Film Festival (Lff) this October.
The Apple original film – directed, produced, and written by Oscar winner McQueen (12 Years a Slave) – follows the journey of nine-year-old George, played by newcomer Elliot Heffernan, in London through the Second World War. He is sent to safety in the English countryside by his mother Rita (Ronan), but is determined to make his way back to east London. As the infamous German bombing campaign concentrates on the U.K. capital, George finds himself in “immense peril” while a distraught Rita searches for her missing child.
Alongside Ronan and Heffernan stars The Iron Claw‘s Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman, and Sally Messham.
McQueen has opened the...
The Apple original film – directed, produced, and written by Oscar winner McQueen (12 Years a Slave) – follows the journey of nine-year-old George, played by newcomer Elliot Heffernan, in London through the Second World War. He is sent to safety in the English countryside by his mother Rita (Ronan), but is determined to make his way back to east London. As the infamous German bombing campaign concentrates on the U.K. capital, George finds himself in “immense peril” while a distraught Rita searches for her missing child.
Alongside Ronan and Heffernan stars The Iron Claw‘s Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman, and Sally Messham.
McQueen has opened the...
- 7/1/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Steve McQueen will debut his latest feature Blitz, an exploration of London during World War 2, on opening night at this year’s London Film Festival. The pic will screen as a world premiere.
Directed, produced, and written by McQueen, the film follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. The Synopsis reads: George, defiant and determined to return home to Rita and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, ensues on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son. Blitz marks McQueen’s first sole feature screenwriting credit.
The film stars Saoirse Ronan and newcomer Elliott Heffernan, with Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire,...
Directed, produced, and written by McQueen, the film follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. The Synopsis reads: George, defiant and determined to return home to Rita and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, ensues on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son. Blitz marks McQueen’s first sole feature screenwriting credit.
The film stars Saoirse Ronan and newcomer Elliott Heffernan, with Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire,...
- 7/1/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Rising British talents C.J Beckford and Maisie Richardson-Sellers are set to appear in the feature “Run.”
The film, from director Bernard Kordieh and Rashomon Films, was shot in 2022 under Covid-19 restrictions and is, per the description, a “social impact feature film designed to start a conversation about mental health and strip away the stigma surrounding the issue.”
“As filmmakers, finding one’s creative voice is a difficult and sometimes isolating process, and the dynamics of personal relationships can either aid or hinder this journey,” Kordieh said in a statement. “‘Run’ explores the complex relationship between mental health and creativity, as our protagonist grapples with the pressure to produce great work and the emotional toll it takes on him. It also explores the complexities of relationships with no true ‘villains’ in a break-up that seeks to create a story that balances raw authenticity with magic realism on a deep and emotional level.
The film, from director Bernard Kordieh and Rashomon Films, was shot in 2022 under Covid-19 restrictions and is, per the description, a “social impact feature film designed to start a conversation about mental health and strip away the stigma surrounding the issue.”
“As filmmakers, finding one’s creative voice is a difficult and sometimes isolating process, and the dynamics of personal relationships can either aid or hinder this journey,” Kordieh said in a statement. “‘Run’ explores the complex relationship between mental health and creativity, as our protagonist grapples with the pressure to produce great work and the emotional toll it takes on him. It also explores the complexities of relationships with no true ‘villains’ in a break-up that seeks to create a story that balances raw authenticity with magic realism on a deep and emotional level.
- 3/20/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Prime Video is not proceeding with a second season of drama series Riches. Series creator/executive producer Abby Ajayi on Friday shared the news of the show’s end on Instagram.
“This time last year we launched,” she wrote, referring to the Riches Dec. 2, 2022 premiere on Prime Video. “Much love to this incredible ensemble of actors and our fabulous crew. Thank you to everyone who supported. So proud we got to make this show.”
Ajayi went on to tease the second season she had prepped, as evident by the Reaches 2 notebook in one of the photo accompanying the post.
“I still had many more stories to tell… And, it was gonna be...
“This time last year we launched,” she wrote, referring to the Riches Dec. 2, 2022 premiere on Prime Video. “Much love to this incredible ensemble of actors and our fabulous crew. Thank you to everyone who supported. So proud we got to make this show.”
Ajayi went on to tease the second season she had prepped, as evident by the Reaches 2 notebook in one of the photo accompanying the post.
“I still had many more stories to tell… And, it was gonna be...
- 12/2/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Steve McQueen’s upcoming World War 2 feature “Blitz” has added six to its ensemble cast, Variety can reveal.
Benjamin Clementine (“Dune”), Leigh Gill (both pictured above), Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Hayley Squires and Sally Messham are all set to appear in the Apple TV+ film.
They join previously announced Saoirse Ronan (“Little Women”), Stephen Graham (“The Irishman”), Harris Dickinson (“Triangle of Sadness”), Erin Kellyman (“Willow”), Kathy Burke (“Absolutely Fabulous”), newcomer Elliott Heffernan and music artist turned actor Paul Weller.
McQueen is writing, directing and producing the project.
Few details have been released for the Apple original film, which has already gone into production in the U.K. The title “Blitz” refers to the German bombardment of London during World War 2 and it has been confirmed the film will follow a variety of Londoners during 1940 and 1941 as they navigate a new normal. Measures introduced by the British government at the time to reduce fatalities included blackouts,...
Benjamin Clementine (“Dune”), Leigh Gill (both pictured above), Mica Ricketts, Cj Beckford, Hayley Squires and Sally Messham are all set to appear in the Apple TV+ film.
They join previously announced Saoirse Ronan (“Little Women”), Stephen Graham (“The Irishman”), Harris Dickinson (“Triangle of Sadness”), Erin Kellyman (“Willow”), Kathy Burke (“Absolutely Fabulous”), newcomer Elliott Heffernan and music artist turned actor Paul Weller.
McQueen is writing, directing and producing the project.
Few details have been released for the Apple original film, which has already gone into production in the U.K. The title “Blitz” refers to the German bombardment of London during World War 2 and it has been confirmed the film will follow a variety of Londoners during 1940 and 1941 as they navigate a new normal. Measures introduced by the British government at the time to reduce fatalities included blackouts,...
- 12/13/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Little Simz has debuted an original narrative short film, I Love You, I Hate You, in partnership with WePresent. The film is a deep dive into a song of the same name from Little Simz’ recent album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.
The musician stars in the 20-minute film, which is based on a story she wrote. It was directed by Sam Pilling and written by Caroline Adeyemi, and co-stars Shaniqua Okwok, C.J. Beckford, and Sonia Ajuwa.
“I Love You, I Hate You is the story of abandonment,” Little Simz said in a statement.
The musician stars in the 20-minute film, which is based on a story she wrote. It was directed by Sam Pilling and written by Caroline Adeyemi, and co-stars Shaniqua Okwok, C.J. Beckford, and Sonia Ajuwa.
“I Love You, I Hate You is the story of abandonment,” Little Simz said in a statement.
- 11/17/2021
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Deborah Ayorinde (“Them”) and Hugh Quarshie (“Stephen”) lead the cast of six-part Amazon Studio and ITV drama series “Riches,” production on which has commenced in London.
The series, created and written by Abby Ajayi (“How to Get Away With Murder”), is produced by Greenacre Films. It follows the exploits of the brash, super-successful, and wealthy Richards family. When Stephen Richards suffers a sudden medical emergency, the family’s world comes crashing down. As his life hangs in the balance, his different sets of children are about to collide.
Ayorinde stars as Nina, the estranged daughter of self-made millionaire, Stephen Richards, played by Quarshie. Sarah Niles (“Ted Lasso”) plays Stephen’s second wife, Claudia, Brendan Coyle (“Downton Abbey”) his trusted advisor and confidante, Gideon, and Hermione Norris (“Luther”) as his faithful assistant, Maureen Dawson.
The cast also includes Adeyinka Akinrinade (“Top Boy”), Ola Orebiyi (“Cherry”), C.J. Beckford (“Sitting in Limbo”) Nneka Okoye...
The series, created and written by Abby Ajayi (“How to Get Away With Murder”), is produced by Greenacre Films. It follows the exploits of the brash, super-successful, and wealthy Richards family. When Stephen Richards suffers a sudden medical emergency, the family’s world comes crashing down. As his life hangs in the balance, his different sets of children are about to collide.
Ayorinde stars as Nina, the estranged daughter of self-made millionaire, Stephen Richards, played by Quarshie. Sarah Niles (“Ted Lasso”) plays Stephen’s second wife, Claudia, Brendan Coyle (“Downton Abbey”) his trusted advisor and confidante, Gideon, and Hermione Norris (“Luther”) as his faithful assistant, Maureen Dawson.
The cast also includes Adeyinka Akinrinade (“Top Boy”), Ola Orebiyi (“Cherry”), C.J. Beckford (“Sitting in Limbo”) Nneka Okoye...
- 11/11/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon Studios has boarded ITV’s forthcoming Succession-like drama Riches, with Them’s Deborah Ayorinde and Stephen’s Hugh Quarshie joining the cast as production kicks off in London.
The show from How To Get Away With Murder writer Abby Ajayi will premiere on Amazon Prime in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Nordics and Sub-Saharan Africa. Amazon and ITV previously tied on Kate Beckinsale drama The Widow.
Joining Ayorinde and Quarshie are Ted Lasso’s Sarah Niles, Downton Abbey’s Brendan Coyle and Luther’s Hermione Norris, along with Adeyinka Akinrinade, Ola Orebiyi, C.J. Beckford Nneka Okoye and Emmanuel Imani.
Revealed exclusively by Deadline a year ago, Riches, which spans New York and London, comes from Been So Long producer Greenacre Films in association...
The show from How To Get Away With Murder writer Abby Ajayi will premiere on Amazon Prime in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Nordics and Sub-Saharan Africa. Amazon and ITV previously tied on Kate Beckinsale drama The Widow.
Joining Ayorinde and Quarshie are Ted Lasso’s Sarah Niles, Downton Abbey’s Brendan Coyle and Luther’s Hermione Norris, along with Adeyinka Akinrinade, Ola Orebiyi, C.J. Beckford Nneka Okoye and Emmanuel Imani.
Revealed exclusively by Deadline a year ago, Riches, which spans New York and London, comes from Been So Long producer Greenacre Films in association...
- 11/11/2021
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Letitia Wright, who starred alongside the late Chadwick Boseman in “Black Panther,” has completed shooting on Dominic Savage’s BAFTA-nominated female-led anthology series “I Am.”
“I Am Danielle,” starring Wright, C.J. Beckford (“Victoria”) and Sophia Brown (“Giri/Haji”), wrapped earlier this month.
Wright was a BAFTA Rising Star in 2019 and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2018 for U.K. broadcaster Channel 4’s “Black Mirror.” She is also one of the leads in “Mangrove,” part of Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe” anthology, that opened the BFI London Film Festival on Wednesday.
Wright said: “Collaborating with Dominic Savage has been an amazing experience. His unique and sensitive style of directing has stretched me as an artist. I’m so proud that we came together on a story that we both felt was important to explore and share with the world.”
Savage said: “Making this film with Letitia was so exciting, invigorating,...
“I Am Danielle,” starring Wright, C.J. Beckford (“Victoria”) and Sophia Brown (“Giri/Haji”), wrapped earlier this month.
Wright was a BAFTA Rising Star in 2019 and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2018 for U.K. broadcaster Channel 4’s “Black Mirror.” She is also one of the leads in “Mangrove,” part of Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe” anthology, that opened the BFI London Film Festival on Wednesday.
Wright said: “Collaborating with Dominic Savage has been an amazing experience. His unique and sensitive style of directing has stretched me as an artist. I’m so proud that we came together on a story that we both felt was important to explore and share with the world.”
Savage said: “Making this film with Letitia was so exciting, invigorating,...
- 10/7/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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