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TONIGHT! PLEASE WATCH THE SCAPEGOAT ON ITV1

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TONIGHT! PLEASE WATCH THE SCAPEGOAT ON ITV1

9.11.2012

“The Scapegoat is magnificent.”
THE TIMES

“A vintage Rolls Royce of a production.”
THE TIMES

“a fantasy of wish fulfilment with a profound moral core”
THE TIMES

“magnificently produced and performed”
THE TIMES

“Rhys delivers a tour de force of duality.”
TIME OUT

Matthew Rhys in The Scapegoat (Photo Nick Briggs) (c) Island Pictures LLP

“Sturridge’s script is beautifully contained and his direction nimble. It’s a hugely satisfying two hours of television.”
TIME OUT

“sweeps you along”
THE TIMES

“The Scapegoat creeps up on you … until you realise that you’re gripped and even though it’s after your bedtime there’s no possibility of turning off until you find out how it all turns out.”
THE LADY

“When ITV pulls off period drama like this, accept no imitations.”
TIME OUT

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PLEASE WATCH – THE SCAPEGOAT ON ITV1, SUNDAY 9PM

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PLEASE WATCH – THE SCAPEGOAT ON ITV1, SUNDAY 9PM

7.9.2012

Open a bottle of red, put your feet up and tune in to ITV on Sunday night at 9pm.

“Matthew Rhys puts in a stunning performance… Captivating drama.”   * * * * * FIVE STARS

TV TIMES MAGAZINE


“When ITV pulls off period dramas like this, accept no imitations.”

TIME OUT

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THE SCAPEGOAT BFI BAFTA PREVIEW

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THE SCAPEGOAT BFI BAFTA PREVIEW

6.9.2012

Sarah Crompton (the Daily Telegraph) Sarah Beardsall (producer) Alice Orr-Ewing (actor) Andrew Scott (actor) Jodhi May (actor) Charles Sturridge (writer/director)

Members of the public and industry colleagues attended a special preview of The Scapegoat last night, and were treated to the film in all its glory on the BFI’s wonderful new 4k projector.

The film was introduced by ITV’s chief, Peter Fincham, and the Q&A afterwards was chaired by Sarah Crompton, Arts Editor of the Daily Telegraph.

Island Pictures were delighted to welcome to the stage some of our stars – Andrew Scott, Jodhi May and Alice Orr-Ewing – alongside writer/director Charles Sturridge and producer Sarah Beardsall.

BFI/BAFTA Preview Q&A

We extend our thanks to all who attended, to the BFI, BAFTA and ITV, and to all the behind-the-scenes people who made the evening so successful.

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The Scapegoat Special BAFTA/BFI Screening

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Advance notice for our mailing list subscribers: your chance to see the film on the big screen!

I S L A N D  P I C T U R E S  and  ITV

present a special screening of

in association with BAFTA and the BFI

Wednesday 5th September 2012

17:50 for a 18:10 sharp screening

** followed by Q & A **
with
Eileen Atkins, writer/director Charles Sturridge and producer Sarah Beardsall, chaired by Sarah Crompton, Arts Editor of the Daily Telegraph

Tickets go on sale on 21 August at 11:30AM.

BFI bookings (from 21 August)

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SERIE SERIES FESTIVAL

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26.7.2012

SERIES SERIES FESTIVAL

We were proud to have been part of the new Serie Series festival in Fontainebleau, France, where Island Pictures’ co-founder Dominic Minghella gave a masterclass.

REAL HUMANS, LILYHAMMER, THE BRIDGE… it’s all happening in Europe.


 
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The Scapegoat at LUFF

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THE SCAPEGOAT AT LUFF

18.6.2012

Island Pictures’ film THE SCAPEGOAT will be screened to international buyers at London UK Film Focus (LUFF) 2012.

Now in its ninth year, LUFF is a four-day export event providing a platform to celebrate and promote British films and talent to the international market.

As this is a trade event only, we ask members of the public keen to see the film for their continued patience.

More information: http://filmlondon.org.uk/luff

From the Film London website:

The only export market event which uniquely supports new UK films and UK film companies, LUFF sees Film London working in partnership with the BFI and forms a key ongoing element of the UK’s International Strategy, promoting the best of British film and talent outside of the UK. Amanda Nevill, CEO of the BFI, said: “LUFF provides a fruitful environment for international buyers and UK Sales agents to meet, see and discuss bright new British films, and forge deals that will get those films in front of international audiences. It puts a spotlight on London too, as one of the great film business centres of the world.”

LUFF 2012’s primary funders are Film London and the BFI, with support from Mayor of London, Film Export UK and UK Trade & Investment.

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Cannes-tastic

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CANNES-TASTIC

30.5.2012

The Island Pictures delegation took Cannes by storm.

(In fact, one cinema literally had its roof blown off.  What can we say?)

Island’s international sales agents, Content Film, trailed our film, The Scapegoat, in their viewing room on the Croisette.


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DU MAURIER FESTIVAL

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10.5.12

DU MAURIER FESTIVAL

Island Pictures were delighted to take Daphne du Maurier’s THE SCAPEGOAT to the author’s home turf of Fowey, Cornwall this week.

The packed house of Daphne-devotees responded wonderfully to this unique opportunity to view the international cinema version of the film in the UK.

Several members of the du Maurier family were in attendance, and her son, Kits Browning, who worked with Island Pictures on behalf of the du Maurier Estate to bring this book to the screen, viewed the film for the first time, declaring himself “genuinely overwhelmed.”

Two of the film’s stars, Alice Orr-Ewing (Frances) and Phoebe Nichols (Charlotte) joined the Q&A panel after the screening, alongside the film’s writer/director Charles Sturridge and producer Sarah Beardsall.

Amongst the many interesting gems to be revealed in the discussion was that Cary Grant agreed to play the main roles in the first film, but Daphne du Maurier insisted on Alec Guinness. There was no such argument over the 2012 version: Matthew Rhys was the man for us. Or do we mean the men for us?

Q&A Panel chaired by Tim Hubbard at the du Maurier Festival 2012

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UNIVERSITY OF READING

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10.5.12

UNIVERSITY OF READING

The Island Pictures’ trip to the Daphne du Maurier Festival in Cornwall was delayed by a detour to Reading University this week.

Here – with pride, sorrow, pride – we attended the opening of the new (Anthony) Minghella Building for Film, TV and Theatre.

David (Lord) Puttnam, a friend of Anthony’s, did the opening honours.  Anthony would have been delighted, embarrassed, delighted.

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