Netflix has picked up the global rights outside the U.K. and Ireland on BBC drama “Champion,” from “Queenie” author Candice Carty-Williams.
The show, which is currently in production for BBC One in the U.K., marks the first TV project for the award-winning Carty-Williams, who recently released her new novel, “People Person.”
The music-infused “Champion” tells the explosive story of what happens when fame collides with family. The show follows rap sensation Bosco Champion, who is home from prison, and ready to dominate the music industry. But when his dutiful younger sister Vita’s own talent is discovered by Bosco’s rival, Bulla, she steps out of her brother’s shadow to become a performer in her own right, setting the Champion siblings against one another and tearing apart the whole family in the process.
Billed as a love letter to Black British music set in south London, “Champion...
The show, which is currently in production for BBC One in the U.K., marks the first TV project for the award-winning Carty-Williams, who recently released her new novel, “People Person.”
The music-infused “Champion” tells the explosive story of what happens when fame collides with family. The show follows rap sensation Bosco Champion, who is home from prison, and ready to dominate the music industry. But when his dutiful younger sister Vita’s own talent is discovered by Bosco’s rival, Bulla, she steps out of her brother’s shadow to become a performer in her own right, setting the Champion siblings against one another and tearing apart the whole family in the process.
Billed as a love letter to Black British music set in south London, “Champion...
- 7/25/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
The participants identify as disabled, from minority ethnic or low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
Bafta has selected 20 producers from under-represented backgrounds to receive support and access to networking and career opportunities on its two-year Elevate scheme.
The selected producers include Ameenah Ayub Allen, a 2018 Screen Star of Tomorrow who produced Bafta winner Rocks.
The cohort was selected by a panel of industry experts led by Nahrein Kemp and including Annabel Jones, Cameron Roach, Fozia Khan, and Marcus Ryder.
The producers will be supported by a variety of industry consultants that include Dark Pictures producer and previous Screen star of tomorrow Yaw Basoah.
This...
Bafta has selected 20 producers from under-represented backgrounds to receive support and access to networking and career opportunities on its two-year Elevate scheme.
The selected producers include Ameenah Ayub Allen, a 2018 Screen Star of Tomorrow who produced Bafta winner Rocks.
The cohort was selected by a panel of industry experts led by Nahrein Kemp and including Annabel Jones, Cameron Roach, Fozia Khan, and Marcus Ryder.
The producers will be supported by a variety of industry consultants that include Dark Pictures producer and previous Screen star of tomorrow Yaw Basoah.
This...
- 5/24/2022
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
This interview contains Outlander spoilers
Outlander Season 6 has crossed the halfway point in this shortened season. Den Of Geek was unable to visit Jamie and Claire’s living room, but we did have a long chat with Christiana Ebohon-Green to go behind the scenes on episodes 4 and 5, discover more about her directing style, and also what it means to be a Black professional in a predominately white UK media industry.
Den Of Geek: How would you describe your directing style, for somebody who has no idea what directing even entails?
Christiana Ebohon-green: I like actors, which isn’t always the case. It is quite nice to create a safe space for the actors to be able to do their best work no matter what else is going on or what the requirements are from the camera team or time. Making sure that each of those actors are okay, and...
Outlander Season 6 has crossed the halfway point in this shortened season. Den Of Geek was unable to visit Jamie and Claire’s living room, but we did have a long chat with Christiana Ebohon-Green to go behind the scenes on episodes 4 and 5, discover more about her directing style, and also what it means to be a Black professional in a predominately white UK media industry.
Den Of Geek: How would you describe your directing style, for somebody who has no idea what directing even entails?
Christiana Ebohon-green: I like actors, which isn’t always the case. It is quite nice to create a safe space for the actors to be able to do their best work no matter what else is going on or what the requirements are from the camera team or time. Making sure that each of those actors are okay, and...
- 4/4/2022
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
What did you think of “Outlander” Season 6, Episode 5, titled “Give Me Liberty,” which aired Sunday, April 3 on Starz? Senior editor Rob Licuria and super-fan and contributing writer Paula Sullivan-Licuria dish the highs and lows of the episode in this fifth installment of our ongoing video series this season (watch the video recap above).
In this fifth episode, Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) experience rising tensions in the colonies first-hand when they attend a Loyalist event in Wilmington in honor of Scottish Jacobite heroine Flora MacDonald (Shauna MacDonald), while Roger (Richard Rankin) and Brianna (Sophie Skelton) overcome a disagreement about their place at the Ridge. “Give Me Liberty” is written by Barbara Stepansky and directed by Christiana Ebohon-Green.
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“We have plenty to talk about, least of which is the episode opens on June 1746 Scotland and Bonnie Prince Charlie is being...
In this fifth episode, Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) experience rising tensions in the colonies first-hand when they attend a Loyalist event in Wilmington in honor of Scottish Jacobite heroine Flora MacDonald (Shauna MacDonald), while Roger (Richard Rankin) and Brianna (Sophie Skelton) overcome a disagreement about their place at the Ridge. “Give Me Liberty” is written by Barbara Stepansky and directed by Christiana Ebohon-Green.
See ‘Outlander’ Episodes Ranked Worst to Best By Fans
“We have plenty to talk about, least of which is the episode opens on June 1746 Scotland and Bonnie Prince Charlie is being...
- 4/4/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
This review contains Outlander spoilers.
This week’s Outlander episode intensifies the oncoming storm of the Revolutionary War. Jamie realizes that this is the time to use Claire and Brianna’s future knowledge to join the growing colonial rebellion. Meanwhile, on the Ridge, there might be a domestic war brewing as Malva escalates her spying and creepy behavior to blackmail. This episode is the second directed by the first Black director for Outlander, Christiana Ebohon-Green, and it shows off her ability to helm both emotional development scenes and chaotic action.
Once again this season, an episode starts with an extended flashback to Scotland. This time it’s the story of how Bonnie Prince Charlie escaped after Culloden. A well-known Jacobite, Flora McDonald, assists his escape by passing him off as one of her traveling companions to see a sick relative abroad. At the end of this sequence, Flora accidentally drops...
This week’s Outlander episode intensifies the oncoming storm of the Revolutionary War. Jamie realizes that this is the time to use Claire and Brianna’s future knowledge to join the growing colonial rebellion. Meanwhile, on the Ridge, there might be a domestic war brewing as Malva escalates her spying and creepy behavior to blackmail. This episode is the second directed by the first Black director for Outlander, Christiana Ebohon-Green, and it shows off her ability to helm both emotional development scenes and chaotic action.
Once again this season, an episode starts with an extended flashback to Scotland. This time it’s the story of how Bonnie Prince Charlie escaped after Culloden. A well-known Jacobite, Flora McDonald, assists his escape by passing him off as one of her traveling companions to see a sick relative abroad. At the end of this sequence, Flora accidentally drops...
- 4/3/2022
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
What did you think of “Outlander” Season 6, Episode 4, titled “Hour of the Wolf,” which aired Sunday, March 27 on Starz? Senior editor Rob Licuria and super-fan and contributing writer Paula Sullivan-Licuria dish the highs and lows of the episode in this fourth installment of our ongoing video series this season (watch the video recap above).
In this fourth episode, while visiting the Cherokee, Ian (John Bell) encounters a man from his past who dredges up painful memories of his time with the Mohawk, as the episode flashes back to his time with the Mohawk before his return to Fraser’s Ridge. “Hour of the Wolf” is written by Luke Schelhaas and directed by Christiana Ebohon-Green.
See ‘Outlander’ Episodes Ranked Worst to Best By Fans
“You know what, this was my favorite one by far of the four that we have seen to date,” Rob proclaims. “A fantastic episode almost wholly about...
In this fourth episode, while visiting the Cherokee, Ian (John Bell) encounters a man from his past who dredges up painful memories of his time with the Mohawk, as the episode flashes back to his time with the Mohawk before his return to Fraser’s Ridge. “Hour of the Wolf” is written by Luke Schelhaas and directed by Christiana Ebohon-Green.
See ‘Outlander’ Episodes Ranked Worst to Best By Fans
“You know what, this was my favorite one by far of the four that we have seen to date,” Rob proclaims. “A fantastic episode almost wholly about...
- 3/28/2022
- by Rob Licuria and Paula Sullivan-Licuria
- Gold Derby
This review contains spoilers for Outlander season 6 episode 4
“The Hour of The Wolf” marks the halfway point in Outlander Season 6. It’s a turning point in both the political atmosphere, and also in the personal lives of the characters. Ian finally explains what happened when he lived with the Mohawk. Jamie realizes that his job as Indian Agent may not be enough to prevent what Brianna and Claire told him about the future. This episode is also super special in Outlander canon as it is the first to be directed by a Black woman: Christiana Ebohon-Green.
Ian sits as his tattoos and hair are styled in the Mohawk fashion in the cold open. The tribal adoption ceremony means for the Mohawk that Ian is no longer a white man, but he still carries his past with him. Viewers who didn’t read the book finally understand visually and through dialogue...
“The Hour of The Wolf” marks the halfway point in Outlander Season 6. It’s a turning point in both the political atmosphere, and also in the personal lives of the characters. Ian finally explains what happened when he lived with the Mohawk. Jamie realizes that his job as Indian Agent may not be enough to prevent what Brianna and Claire told him about the future. This episode is also super special in Outlander canon as it is the first to be directed by a Black woman: Christiana Ebohon-Green.
Ian sits as his tattoos and hair are styled in the Mohawk fashion in the cold open. The tribal adoption ceremony means for the Mohawk that Ian is no longer a white man, but he still carries his past with him. Viewers who didn’t read the book finally understand visually and through dialogue...
- 3/27/2022
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Outlander returns to Starz on March 6th with a different series than what has come before. The upcoming will mark the first time Outlander has moved away from the standard season format. Den of Geek spoke to executive producer Maril Davis ahead of the season premiere to discuss what fans can expect plus additional insights into the production process.
“I think the biggest challenge this season is that we had split book six, A Breath of Snow and Ashes over two seasons,” Davis said. “Since we cut this season short, we’re actually going to continue some of that material in Season 7. So when it first seemed daunting, actually, it completely worked out in the end.”
“In Diana’s [Gabaldon’s] books, so many things happen and they’re so spread out,” Davis explained for Outlander fans who haven’t read the book series source material. “Things happen so much closer to each other,...
“I think the biggest challenge this season is that we had split book six, A Breath of Snow and Ashes over two seasons,” Davis said. “Since we cut this season short, we’re actually going to continue some of that material in Season 7. So when it first seemed daunting, actually, it completely worked out in the end.”
“In Diana’s [Gabaldon’s] books, so many things happen and they’re so spread out,” Davis explained for Outlander fans who haven’t read the book series source material. “Things happen so much closer to each other,...
- 2/24/2022
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
Grantchester is coming back for a fifth season after British broadcaster ITV and PBS Masterpiece renewed the quaint drama. Stars Robson Green and Tom Brittney will return, although James Norton will not.
The fourth season of the Kudos-produced drama is set to air in the U.S. this weekend after airing in the UK at the start of the year.
Season 5 will pick up in Cambridge in 1957, a year after the current fourth season in which Prime Minister Harold MacMillan told the British people that they had “never had it so good.” For many of the residents of Grantchester, it really will feel like they’re in a delightful new Eden, but for all the talk of paradise on earth and faith-in-action, Geordie (Green) knows that trouble is never far away.
Kudos executive producer Emma Kingsman-Lloyd said: “We are very excited that Grantchester is returning for a fifth series.
The fourth season of the Kudos-produced drama is set to air in the U.S. this weekend after airing in the UK at the start of the year.
Season 5 will pick up in Cambridge in 1957, a year after the current fourth season in which Prime Minister Harold MacMillan told the British people that they had “never had it so good.” For many of the residents of Grantchester, it really will feel like they’re in a delightful new Eden, but for all the talk of paradise on earth and faith-in-action, Geordie (Green) knows that trouble is never far away.
Kudos executive producer Emma Kingsman-Lloyd said: “We are very excited that Grantchester is returning for a fifth series.
- 7/11/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Participants revealed for year-long initiative.
Bafta has named the 15 female directors taking part in its inaugural career development programme for under-represented groups in film and TV.
Launched in February, Elevate will initially focus on helping women progress their directing careers in high-end television and film. According to 2016 data from Directors UK, only 13.6% of working directors between 2004 and 2014 were female.
The group of 15 was selected from 250 applicants, and reflect a range of experience levels and backgrounds.
Participants include My Brother the Devil director Sally El Hosaini, who co-directed Channel 4 and Sundance TV’s Babylon; Wolfblood and Dates director Sarah Walker; Tina Gharavi, founder of media production company Bridge + Tunnel; and Vanessa Caswill, a lead director on BBC3’s Thirteen.
Full list of Bafta Elevate directors:Alicia DuffyAmanda BlueCathy BradyChristiana Ebohon-GreenDawn ShadforthDelyth ThomasEmma SullivanKate SaxonLindy HeymannLisa ClarkeRebecca JohnsonSally El HosainiSarah WalkerTina GharaviVanessa Caswill
The year-long initiative will include panel discussions, masterclasses and workshops, These will build...
Bafta has named the 15 female directors taking part in its inaugural career development programme for under-represented groups in film and TV.
Launched in February, Elevate will initially focus on helping women progress their directing careers in high-end television and film. According to 2016 data from Directors UK, only 13.6% of working directors between 2004 and 2014 were female.
The group of 15 was selected from 250 applicants, and reflect a range of experience levels and backgrounds.
Participants include My Brother the Devil director Sally El Hosaini, who co-directed Channel 4 and Sundance TV’s Babylon; Wolfblood and Dates director Sarah Walker; Tina Gharavi, founder of media production company Bridge + Tunnel; and Vanessa Caswill, a lead director on BBC3’s Thirteen.
Full list of Bafta Elevate directors:Alicia DuffyAmanda BlueCathy BradyChristiana Ebohon-GreenDawn ShadforthDelyth ThomasEmma SullivanKate SaxonLindy HeymannLisa ClarkeRebecca JohnsonSally El HosainiSarah WalkerTina GharaviVanessa Caswill
The year-long initiative will include panel discussions, masterclasses and workshops, These will build...
- 5/18/2017
- ScreenDaily
New film productions to celebrate 400 years of Shakespeare; The Hungry named Film London’s first UK-India co-production.
Film London has named Sir Kenneth Branagh as its patron for Shakespeare on Screen, a year-long programme that will form part of the celebrations marking the 400 years since the death of the revered playwright.
As well as supporting Film London’s work, Branagh is also set to participate in next year’s activity, with details set to be revealed next year.
Shakespeare on Screen will include a series of new productions celebrating the Bard’s legacy. These will include a feature film, two shorts from all-female filmmaking teams, three artists’ animations and a BBC Arena documentary examining Shakespeare’s screen legacy.
Some of these productions will be screened nationally as well as forming part of the British Council’s Shakespeare Lives programme, which will see a range of content toured internationally in partnership with the BFI.
Branagh, whose...
Film London has named Sir Kenneth Branagh as its patron for Shakespeare on Screen, a year-long programme that will form part of the celebrations marking the 400 years since the death of the revered playwright.
As well as supporting Film London’s work, Branagh is also set to participate in next year’s activity, with details set to be revealed next year.
Shakespeare on Screen will include a series of new productions celebrating the Bard’s legacy. These will include a feature film, two shorts from all-female filmmaking teams, three artists’ animations and a BBC Arena documentary examining Shakespeare’s screen legacy.
Some of these productions will be screened nationally as well as forming part of the British Council’s Shakespeare Lives programme, which will see a range of content toured internationally in partnership with the BFI.
Branagh, whose...
- 12/22/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
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