Exclusive: UK actor, comedian and writer Stephen Mangan is set to make his feature film screenwriting debut with the adaptation of Alan Temperley’s popular children’s novel Harry And The Wrinklies.
First published in 1997, the book follows a young boy who, after the sudden death of his parents, is sent off to live with an eclectic band of oldies at his aunt’s house. Once there, he realizes there is more to the OAPs than meets the eye, discovering they are a gang of convicted criminals-turned-Robin Hoods who use their heist skills to battle social injustice.
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Mangan is best known for his performances in BAFTA-winning sitcom Green Wing and U.
First published in 1997, the book follows a young boy who, after the sudden death of his parents, is sent off to live with an eclectic band of oldies at his aunt’s house. Once there, he realizes there is more to the OAPs than meets the eye, discovering they are a gang of convicted criminals-turned-Robin Hoods who use their heist skills to battle social injustice.
More from Deadline'The Split': Abi Morgan's BBC & Sundance Drama Getting Korean Remake'The Iron Lady' Writer Abi Morgan Reveals Cancer Battle: "It's Been A Really Challenging 18 Months"All3Media International Inks First-Look Deal With Stephen Mangan & Louise Delamere's Slam Films
Mangan is best known for his performances in BAFTA-winning sitcom Green Wing and U.
- 4/8/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
All3media International has signed an exclusive first-look deal with Slam Films, the scripted TV indie led by Episodes star Stephen Mangan and actor-producer Louise Delamere (No Angels).
The agreement gives all3media first look to sign distribution rights on any of the company’s new commissions for the next two years. Slam’s recent productions include comedy drama Bleak House Guest for Sky, starring Monica Dolan, Ian Hart and Mangan; Birthday for Sky Arts and Netflix, written by Joe Penhall and directed by Roger Michell; and, most recently, comedy Hang Ups for Channel4. Slam also co-produced feature film Away, starring Timothy Spall and Juno Temple, directed by David Blair.
Robert Delamere continues in his executive producer role. Robin Davies, who has been with the company since 2015, is the company’s head of production and was co-producer on Hang Ups. Slam was also recently joined by Katy Obr from Scott...
The agreement gives all3media first look to sign distribution rights on any of the company’s new commissions for the next two years. Slam’s recent productions include comedy drama Bleak House Guest for Sky, starring Monica Dolan, Ian Hart and Mangan; Birthday for Sky Arts and Netflix, written by Joe Penhall and directed by Roger Michell; and, most recently, comedy Hang Ups for Channel4. Slam also co-produced feature film Away, starring Timothy Spall and Juno Temple, directed by David Blair.
Robert Delamere continues in his executive producer role. Robin Davies, who has been with the company since 2015, is the company’s head of production and was co-producer on Hang Ups. Slam was also recently joined by Katy Obr from Scott...
- 6/11/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
To mark the release of The Bible on 26th December, we’ve been given 3 copies to give away on Blu-ray.
The Bible features powerful performances, exotic locales and dazzling visual effects that breathe spectacular life into the dramatic tales of faith and courage from Genesis through Revelation. This historic television event has been a huge success in the USA and continues to entertain and inspire across the globe.
Narrated by BAFTA award winner Robert Powell (Jesus of Nazareth), The Bible features powerful performances from a formidable UK cast including Nonzo Anozie (Game of Thrones), Kierston Wareing (Eastenders), Louise Delamere (Waking the Dead), Matthew Gravelle (Broadchurch) Jake Canuso (Benidorm), Paul Freeman (Hot Fuzz), Simon Kunz (The Parent Trap) and Peter Guinness (Centurion). Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado stunningly portrays Jesus Christ and beloved Irish actress Roma Downey stars as Mother Mary.
Please note: This competition is open to UK residents only
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The Bible features powerful performances, exotic locales and dazzling visual effects that breathe spectacular life into the dramatic tales of faith and courage from Genesis through Revelation. This historic television event has been a huge success in the USA and continues to entertain and inspire across the globe.
Narrated by BAFTA award winner Robert Powell (Jesus of Nazareth), The Bible features powerful performances from a formidable UK cast including Nonzo Anozie (Game of Thrones), Kierston Wareing (Eastenders), Louise Delamere (Waking the Dead), Matthew Gravelle (Broadchurch) Jake Canuso (Benidorm), Paul Freeman (Hot Fuzz), Simon Kunz (The Parent Trap) and Peter Guinness (Centurion). Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado stunningly portrays Jesus Christ and beloved Irish actress Roma Downey stars as Mother Mary.
Please note: This competition is open to UK residents only
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- 12/18/2013
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
History's "The Bible" will come to the dramatic conclusion on Easter Sunday. Sunday, March 31 (8:00pm-10:00pm Et) .Passion. . Series Finale From Roma Downey's Facebook page: "Dawn on the day of Passover. Peter (Darwin Shaw), fearful and disillusioned, denies that he knows Jesus (Diogo Morgado) and realizes Jesus. terrible prediction has come true. Judas (Joe Wredden) faces his own guilt and hangs himself. Pilate.s wife Claudia (Louise Delamere) is also troubled . she dreams that her husband is about to execute an innocent man. But Pilate (Greg Hicks) has little choice. Caiaphas (Adrian Schiller) leans on Pilate, warning him that Jesus. execution is necessary to keep the peace. Neither can afford for the teeming Passover crowds to riot. Pilate...
- 3/27/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
The star of the cult comedy on working with True Blood star, Alexander Skarsgård, his quiet personal life and why he doesn't regret those Barclaycard ads
Stephen Mangan lives in Primrose Hill, a plush north-London neighbourhood where most of the shops sell sushi, cupcakes or premium bathroom fittings. He calls his favourite deli, Melrose and Morgan, Melrose and Mortgage ("the finest food known to humanity but eyewateringly expensive"). Half the locals are paparazzi fodder – it's not unusual for a fleet of mopeds to stream past the stucco terraces in pursuit of Kate Moss. But generally, he says, his patch of 18 years is pretty quiet, despite tabloid legend. "The cocaine-fuelled, dwarf-chucking parties, I really don't know where it happens. I've never been invited."
It's not exactly a byword for frugal, hairshirt living, though. Outside one of the smarter pubs, next to an unlit patio heater, Mangan is considering his carbon footprint...
Stephen Mangan lives in Primrose Hill, a plush north-London neighbourhood where most of the shops sell sushi, cupcakes or premium bathroom fittings. He calls his favourite deli, Melrose and Morgan, Melrose and Mortgage ("the finest food known to humanity but eyewateringly expensive"). Half the locals are paparazzi fodder – it's not unusual for a fleet of mopeds to stream past the stucco terraces in pursuit of Kate Moss. But generally, he says, his patch of 18 years is pretty quiet, despite tabloid legend. "The cocaine-fuelled, dwarf-chucking parties, I really don't know where it happens. I've never been invited."
It's not exactly a byword for frugal, hairshirt living, though. Outside one of the smarter pubs, next to an unlit patio heater, Mangan is considering his carbon footprint...
- 3/26/2010
- by Tim Lusher
- The Guardian - Film News
I feel the need to admit right away that I assumed Cravings would be pretty lame. Out of the many subgenres of horror, vampires are not at the top of my preferred list; I’ve seen far too many Lost Boys and Buffy knockoffs. So needless to say, I pressed Play with skepticism.
My negativity, however, faded only minutes into this Lionsgate DVD release. Instead of meeting our vampire in some back alley sucking someone’s neck, the first blood is spilled during a woman’s suicide. Her husband Stephen (played beautifully by Richard Harrington) is a psychiatrist who has to cope with not only this loss, but also the fact that his mother is on her deathbed in the very hospital that employs him. He pops as many pills as his patients to deal with the stress and pain—which, he will learn, is nothing compared to what a...
My negativity, however, faded only minutes into this Lionsgate DVD release. Instead of meeting our vampire in some back alley sucking someone’s neck, the first blood is spilled during a woman’s suicide. Her husband Stephen (played beautifully by Richard Harrington) is a psychiatrist who has to cope with not only this loss, but also the fact that his mother is on her deathbed in the very hospital that employs him. He pops as many pills as his patients to deal with the stress and pain—which, he will learn, is nothing compared to what a...
- 8/15/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Audrey Quaranta)
- Fangoria
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