Sky has revealed the full trailer for the Sky Original series of a reimagining of the classic western ‘Django.’
Set in Texas in the late 1800s, Django is a jaded cowboy in search of the daughter he thought he’d lost. In following her trail, he comes upon New Babylon, a town at the bottom of a crater, where all outcasts are welcome and where everyone is equal and free. Here, Django discovers that his 20-year-old daughter Sarah is alive and set to marry John Ellis, the founder of New Babylon. Sarah – who blames her father for the death of their family, massacred many years earlier while he was at war – wants Django to leave. But he refuses to give up and does everything in his power to get a second chance with her, becoming a valuable ally for Ellis, who must defend the town from Elizabeth Thurman’s attacks.
Set in Texas in the late 1800s, Django is a jaded cowboy in search of the daughter he thought he’d lost. In following her trail, he comes upon New Babylon, a town at the bottom of a crater, where all outcasts are welcome and where everyone is equal and free. Here, Django discovers that his 20-year-old daughter Sarah is alive and set to marry John Ellis, the founder of New Babylon. Sarah – who blames her father for the death of their family, massacred many years earlier while he was at war – wants Django to leave. But he refuses to give up and does everything in his power to get a second chance with her, becoming a valuable ally for Ellis, who must defend the town from Elizabeth Thurman’s attacks.
- 1/18/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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Django is back.
The coffin-dragging, quick-draw gunslinger character introduced in Sergio Corbucci’s 1966 Spaghetti Western classic, which inspired dozens of sequels, spinoffs and tributes, most famously Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained, has finally arrived on the small screen.
Sky’s 10-episode Django, which has its world premiere at the Rome Film Festival on Sunday, Oct. 16, is billed as a reimagining not just of Django, but of the Western genre itself.
Set, like the original film, in the period after the American Civil War, the series combines plot elements from both Django and its official 1987 sequel Django Strikes Again, themes from Tarantino’s film — particularly the role of Black people and freed slaves in old West — as well as adding several original ideas of its own. Even Django’s famous weapons-packed coffin makes an appearance, though in a very different setting than the original.
Django is back.
The coffin-dragging, quick-draw gunslinger character introduced in Sergio Corbucci’s 1966 Spaghetti Western classic, which inspired dozens of sequels, spinoffs and tributes, most famously Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained, has finally arrived on the small screen.
Sky’s 10-episode Django, which has its world premiere at the Rome Film Festival on Sunday, Oct. 16, is billed as a reimagining not just of Django, but of the Western genre itself.
Set, like the original film, in the period after the American Civil War, the series combines plot elements from both Django and its official 1987 sequel Django Strikes Again, themes from Tarantino’s film — particularly the role of Black people and freed slaves in old West — as well as adding several original ideas of its own. Even Django’s famous weapons-packed coffin makes an appearance, though in a very different setting than the original.
- 10/11/2022
- by Gianmaria Tammaro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Where are you running from, stranger?" Sky TV has unveiled a first look teaser trailer for a new Django series, inspired by the original classic spaghetti western from Italy. This new series is created by the Italian filmmakers Leonardo Fasoli & Maddalena Ravagli for Sky and Canal+, though it's an English-language reimagining of the classic 1966 film - with Franco Nero - which was itself a retelling of Akira Kurosawa‘s Yojimbo. This one stars the award-winning Belgian actor Matthias Schoenaerts as Django, and changes the story around. In this Django, it follows the gunslinger around the Wild West searching for his daughter who he believes escaped the murder of his family eight years ago. The ensemble cast also includes Noomi Rapace, Nicholas Pinnock, Lisa Vicari, Jyuddah Jaymes, Eric Kole, Benny Opoku-Arthur, Tom Austen, and Abigail Thorn. There's no initial debut date set yet, but it's expected by the end of 2022 for streaming via Sky.
- 9/23/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Sky has revealed the first look teaser for Sky Original Django, following the announcement that it will make its world premiere at the Rome Film Festival on October 16.
Set in Texas in the late 1800s, Django is a jaded cowboy in search of the daughter he thought he’d lost. In following her trail, he comes upon New Babylon, a town at the bottom of a crater, where all outcasts are welcome and where everyone is equal and free. Here, Django discovers that his 20-year-old daughter Sarah is alive and set to marry John Ellis, the founder of New Babylon. Sarah – who blames her father for the death of their family, massacred many years earlier while he was at war – wants Django to leave. But he refuses to give up and does everything in his power to get a second chance with her, becoming a valuable ally for Ellis, who...
Set in Texas in the late 1800s, Django is a jaded cowboy in search of the daughter he thought he’d lost. In following her trail, he comes upon New Babylon, a town at the bottom of a crater, where all outcasts are welcome and where everyone is equal and free. Here, Django discovers that his 20-year-old daughter Sarah is alive and set to marry John Ellis, the founder of New Babylon. Sarah – who blames her father for the death of their family, massacred many years earlier while he was at war – wants Django to leave. But he refuses to give up and does everything in his power to get a second chance with her, becoming a valuable ally for Ellis, who...
- 9/22/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
An English-language reimagining of the world of Sergio Corbucci’s cult 1966 spaghetti western “Django,” which launched the career of Italian icon Franco Nero, is set to launch from the Rome Film Festival in October.
The high–concept TV series, titled “Django,” will play in 2023 exclusively on Sky and its streaming service Now in all countries where Sky operates, including the U.K., Ireland, Italy, Germany and Austria. It will also air on Canal+ in France, Switzerland, Benelux and Africa. The Rome Film Festival runs from Oct. 13-23.
The 10-episode “Django” show stars Matthias Schoenaerts as the iconic gunman who is the title character, alongside Nicholas Pinnock (“For Life”) as John Ellis, described as the “visionary founder” of the town of New Babylon. Lisa Vicari (“Dark”) plays Django’s daughter Sarah and Noomi Rapace (Millennium Trilogy) has the adversarial role of John’s powerful and ruthless enemy Elizabeth Thurman.
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The high–concept TV series, titled “Django,” will play in 2023 exclusively on Sky and its streaming service Now in all countries where Sky operates, including the U.K., Ireland, Italy, Germany and Austria. It will also air on Canal+ in France, Switzerland, Benelux and Africa. The Rome Film Festival runs from Oct. 13-23.
The 10-episode “Django” show stars Matthias Schoenaerts as the iconic gunman who is the title character, alongside Nicholas Pinnock (“For Life”) as John Ellis, described as the “visionary founder” of the town of New Babylon. Lisa Vicari (“Dark”) plays Django’s daughter Sarah and Noomi Rapace (Millennium Trilogy) has the adversarial role of John’s powerful and ruthless enemy Elizabeth Thurman.
In a...
- 9/22/2022
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Monte-Carlo TV Festival Unveils Competition Lineup
The Monte-Carlo Television Festival has signaled its intention to host an in-person event on June 18-22 by announcing its competition lineup. Some 27 programs from 14 countries have been officially selected to compete, with winners announced at the Golden Nymph Awards Ceremony on June 22 at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. The nominees include Keshet series Line In The Sand and HBO Max/Channel 4’s AIDS crisis drama It’s A Sin. The full lineup can be found here. Laurent Puons, CEO of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, said: “We have wide-ranging and exceptional global content nominated for Golden Nymph Awards. The number of programs participating in the competition, shows the ever-growing interest of productions and talent to claim this trophy, a timeless symbol of internationally recognized quality. This enthusiasm confirms that our event remains the pre-eminent Festival in Europe.”
‘Outlander’s Lauren Lyle Joins ITV’s ‘Karen Pirie...
The Monte-Carlo Television Festival has signaled its intention to host an in-person event on June 18-22 by announcing its competition lineup. Some 27 programs from 14 countries have been officially selected to compete, with winners announced at the Golden Nymph Awards Ceremony on June 22 at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. The nominees include Keshet series Line In The Sand and HBO Max/Channel 4’s AIDS crisis drama It’s A Sin. The full lineup can be found here. Laurent Puons, CEO of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, said: “We have wide-ranging and exceptional global content nominated for Golden Nymph Awards. The number of programs participating in the competition, shows the ever-growing interest of productions and talent to claim this trophy, a timeless symbol of internationally recognized quality. This enthusiasm confirms that our event remains the pre-eminent Festival in Europe.”
‘Outlander’s Lauren Lyle Joins ITV’s ‘Karen Pirie...
- 5/11/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Noomi Rapace and Nicholas Pinnock are joining Matthias Schoenaerts in the star cast of “Django,” an English-language reimagining of Sergio Corbucci’s classic 1966 Western. Set in the Wild West of the 1860s and ’70s, the project marks one of the biggest high-end European series of 2021.
Star of “Prometheus,” “Sherlock Holmes” and “What Happened to Monday,” Sweden’s Rapace will play Elizabeth, who is described as a powerful and merciless enemy of John Ellis. Along with his fiancee Sarah, John Ellis is the founder of New Babylon, a city of outcasts which welcomes everyone from any background, race or creed.
British actor Pinnock — whose credits include movies such as “The Last Tree” and “Dark Encounter” as well as popular TV dramas “Counterpart,”“Fortitude,” “Marcella and “For Life” — takes the key role of John Ellis. Schoenaerts (“Bullhead”) plays the titular role of Django.
German on-the-rise star Lisa Vicari, Martha Nielsen in “Dark,...
Star of “Prometheus,” “Sherlock Holmes” and “What Happened to Monday,” Sweden’s Rapace will play Elizabeth, who is described as a powerful and merciless enemy of John Ellis. Along with his fiancee Sarah, John Ellis is the founder of New Babylon, a city of outcasts which welcomes everyone from any background, race or creed.
British actor Pinnock — whose credits include movies such as “The Last Tree” and “Dark Encounter” as well as popular TV dramas “Counterpart,”“Fortitude,” “Marcella and “For Life” — takes the key role of John Ellis. Schoenaerts (“Bullhead”) plays the titular role of Django.
German on-the-rise star Lisa Vicari, Martha Nielsen in “Dark,...
- 5/11/2021
- by John Hopewell and Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
British actor/filmmaker Eric Kolelas is back with another engaging short film to share. Crossed Wires is an improvised short film about how "a misunderstanding leads to sombre consequences as two flatmates recall very different turns of event from the previous night." Inspired by the work of Dean Loxton (Instant Film) and his improvised films, Kolelas initially wanted to play around with the concept of improvisation to expand and create stories for film. He liked the idea of having very loose circumstance, as opposed to a defined story, to create something, and Crossed Wires is the result. Kolelas' Crossed Wires co-star is Daisy Ridley. Kolelas is best known...
- 11/3/2013
- by Emmanuel Akitobi
- ShadowAndAct
Why Watch? Thanks to impeccable sound design, a situation infused with drama and tenderness, and two nuanced performances, this short from Eric Kolelas and Guillaume Miquel is a true standout. In it, a young man (Kolelas) is taking a young woman (Anoushka Ravanshad) to the other side of Paris at the behest of his mob boss. His situation, his family, and the city itself urge him to make a drastic decision. First of all, this movie is beautiful in an unconventional way — showing Paris neither as the capital of Romance nor as a sleazy bed of dead concrete. It’s just a city here, and it remains beautiful. Part of that is because the verite cinematography and the sound design hold hands the whole way through. There’s a rawness to everything, even when we get a heightened sense of the smallest things. A telephone keypad button being pushed, a footfall on the sidewalk, a...
- 4/29/2013
- by Scott Beggs
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
The short film Fifty Pence – made by London based filmmaker Eric Kolelas, is now online to watch. Kolelas wrote, produced, directed and also stars in the film, which made its debut at the London Short Film Festival back in January.
Darren, a keen gambler, finds himself having to escort an unknown woman on the other side of Paris for a Mafioso. Struggling with the implications of his involvement in the affair, Darren is forced to reconsider his values.
Fifty Pence from Eric Kolelas on Vimeo.
Darren, a keen gambler, finds himself having to escort an unknown woman on the other side of Paris for a Mafioso. Struggling with the implications of his involvement in the affair, Darren is forced to reconsider his values.
Fifty Pence from Eric Kolelas on Vimeo.
- 4/16/2013
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Today in Indie Beat, Eric Kolelas' short film Fifty Pence has finished up its film festival circuit and is now available online for your viewing pleasure.
Here at Cinelinx we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we now have Indie Beat where we'll highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene. So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line at jordan@cinelinx.com . Now let's get to it:
Fifty Pence from Eric Kolelas on Vimeo.
Following a heavy loss in the french capital, Darren, a keen gambler, finds himself at the orders of Mr Hatim, a hardened Parisian Mafioso.
As his first job, he's assigned to escort an unknown woman, Karina, from a begrimed hotel room to Mr Hatim's hideout, for undisclosed yet obscure reasons.
Here at Cinelinx we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we now have Indie Beat where we'll highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene. So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line at jordan@cinelinx.com . Now let's get to it:
Fifty Pence from Eric Kolelas on Vimeo.
Following a heavy loss in the french capital, Darren, a keen gambler, finds himself at the orders of Mr Hatim, a hardened Parisian Mafioso.
As his first job, he's assigned to escort an unknown woman, Karina, from a begrimed hotel room to Mr Hatim's hideout, for undisclosed yet obscure reasons.
- 4/12/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Today's Short Shout! comes from director Eric Kolelas, titled Fifty Pence. The international film festival played short film follows Darren, a keen gambler, who finds himself having to escort an unknown woman on the other side of Paris for a Mafioso. Struggling with the implications of his involvement in the affair, Darren is forced to reconsider his values. It stars Kolelas himself, and Anoushka Ravanshad. Watch: Fifty Pence from Eric Kolelas on Vimeo.
- 4/9/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Filmmaker Eric Kolelas will be premiering his short film Fifty Pence, via Vimeo, on Monday, April 8. Follow Kolelas on Twitter to stay abreast of everything this burgeoning talent has going on. In the meantime, check out this clip from Fifty Pence, a film about "Darren, a gambler, who finds himself having to escort an unknown woman on the other side of Paris for a Mafioso. Struggling with the implications of his involvement in the affair, he is forced to reconsider his values." Fifty Pence stars Kolelas (also its writer and director) and Anoushka Ravanshad in its lead roles.
- 3/20/2013
- by Emmanuel Akitobi
- ShadowAndAct
I was just alerted to Brit filmmakers Arnold Jorge & Steven Lepardo, and their 48-minute drama titled The Trap, which they released online primarily, in mid-October, for free! The film, which follows the lives of 4 close friends who allow money and greed, to turn them against each other, was penned by Jorge, and stars Jorge, along with a cast of young, up-and-coming UK talents in J Spades, Margs, Dun D, Fekky, Tyrell Rees Morgan, Kamali Lushane Marrett, Brandon Joseph, Hayden Sealy, Jason York, Eric Kolelas, Seliza Sebastian, Frieda Thiel, and Guyle Kabesa. The filmmakers are calling it "the 1st UK underground viral movie," produced on a...
- 11/23/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
British actor/director Eric Kolelas (Mosa, Fifty Pence) recently collaborated with Chicago-based director Bradley Murray on the visual poem An Intelligent Man. Kolelas' work should be familiar to S&A regulars; all of us may want to start taking notice of Mr. Murray's. If this short visual poem isn't enough to pique your interest in Murray's work, check out his collaborative effort with Chicago-based artist Hebru Brantley, with music by Thelonious Martin. And in the spirit of tomorrow's holiday, thank me.
- 11/22/2012
- by Emmanuel Akitobi
- ShadowAndAct
Sparrow Movie PosterThe Polish shot, campers-in-the-woods film Sparrow now has a blood red poster, with a tagline. The lines on the graphic read: "If you go down to the woods today you're sure of a big surprise." The teaser seems to echo that, as six friends find a stalker and a machete instead of campfires, ghost stories, and natural landscapes. This film has set a goal of releasing in 2010, possibly September, and this independent film hopes to bring a unique take to the cliche of campers being slaughtered in the woods theme. All the available info', including a second poster - showing the killer, is below.
The synopsis for Sparrow here:
"Six teenage friends, Matt, Cindy, Kirsty, Duncan, Sitcom, and Dawn set off on a camping trip in the forest. However ‘Camp Happy Dreams’ turns out to be ‘Camp Nightmare’ as legend states it’s the site of a presumed historic murder.
The synopsis for Sparrow here:
"Six teenage friends, Matt, Cindy, Kirsty, Duncan, Sitcom, and Dawn set off on a camping trip in the forest. However ‘Camp Happy Dreams’ turns out to be ‘Camp Nightmare’ as legend states it’s the site of a presumed historic murder.
- 9/8/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The teaser of the upcoming British slasher Sparrow has finally arrived online. So far, no release date has been announced for the film.
According to IMDb.com, this is the story:
Six teenage friends take a camping trip to a forest which is the site of a presumed historic murder. But their disbelief in this urban legend is soon changed when strange happenings begin to occur to each of them.This film from British director Shaun Troke was shot in Hamerla, Poland. The storyline was written by Matthew Mosley.
The film stars Jack W. Carter, Sarah Linda, Alexis Jayne Defoe, Eric Kolelas, Thomas James Longley and Faye Sewell.
Finally, in order to have the latest developments on the film, which is in post-production, you can follow its Facebook page or its official web site. Moreover, here's the teaser.
According to IMDb.com, this is the story:
Six teenage friends take a camping trip to a forest which is the site of a presumed historic murder. But their disbelief in this urban legend is soon changed when strange happenings begin to occur to each of them.This film from British director Shaun Troke was shot in Hamerla, Poland. The storyline was written by Matthew Mosley.
The film stars Jack W. Carter, Sarah Linda, Alexis Jayne Defoe, Eric Kolelas, Thomas James Longley and Faye Sewell.
Finally, in order to have the latest developments on the film, which is in post-production, you can follow its Facebook page or its official web site. Moreover, here's the teaser.
- 8/3/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
Sparrow Movie PosterSome news on UK's Sparrow came out last week and now 28Dla is getting caught up, with help from a fan. Sparrow is from director Shaun Troke (Martyr) and the film involves an urban legend in a dark forest. Except this horror myth is real, as six campers find out the hard way. The film stars Jack W. Carter, Alexis Jayne Defoe, Eric Kolelas and others; a short teaser is available now, as the film finishes up post-production.
The synopsis for Sparrow here:
"Sparrow follows 6 teenagers on a camping trip in the forest - as legend states it’s the site of a presumed historic murder. The group’s disbelief in this urban legend is soon changed when strange happenings begin to occur to each of them..." (Sparrow).
Director: Shaun Troke.
Cast: Nikki Harrup, Thomas James Longley, Joseph Stacey, Sarah Linda, Faye Sewell, Jack W.Carter and Leonora Moore.
The synopsis for Sparrow here:
"Sparrow follows 6 teenagers on a camping trip in the forest - as legend states it’s the site of a presumed historic murder. The group’s disbelief in this urban legend is soon changed when strange happenings begin to occur to each of them..." (Sparrow).
Director: Shaun Troke.
Cast: Nikki Harrup, Thomas James Longley, Joseph Stacey, Sarah Linda, Faye Sewell, Jack W.Carter and Leonora Moore.
- 8/1/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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