With Baby Reindeer holding a spot at the top of Netflix for weeks, and Bridgerton taking over only to continue the same tradition, it's safe to say that these shows are the streamer's biggest originals of 2024 so far.
What's even better is that Bridgerton season 3 is coming back with part 2 in less than a week, and Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning just landed another major role.
How will the two very different universes collide, and what's next for the actress who brought one of the creepiest stalkers to life? Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming adaptation of The Magic Faraway Tree.
The Magic Faraway Tree Cast
Based on the popular children’s series of novels The Faraway Tree, written by Enid Blyton, The Magic Faraway Tree movie is now greenlit for production by Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group, and Ashland Hill Media Finance. The film is...
What's even better is that Bridgerton season 3 is coming back with part 2 in less than a week, and Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning just landed another major role.
How will the two very different universes collide, and what's next for the actress who brought one of the creepiest stalkers to life? Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming adaptation of The Magic Faraway Tree.
The Magic Faraway Tree Cast
Based on the popular children’s series of novels The Faraway Tree, written by Enid Blyton, The Magic Faraway Tree movie is now greenlit for production by Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group, and Ashland Hill Media Finance. The film is...
- 6/7/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Picnik Entertainment & The Movie Partnership has announced that ‘Vindication Swim’ will be released on digital platform from the 10th of June.
Breaking the top 20 at the box office earlier in the year for it’s theatrical release, the movie is Based on the inspirational true story of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first British woman to swim the English Channel. Vindication Swim depicts Mercedes’ upstream struggle in overcoming both the cold waters of the English Channel and the oppressive society of 1920s England. However, after a rival comes forward claiming to have accomplished the same feat, Mercedes is forced into battle to retain her record and her legacy.
Directed by Elliott Hasler, the cast includes Kirsten Callaghan, in the role of Mercedes Gleitze. It also stars John Locke (Poor Things), Victoria Summer (Saving Mr. Banks), James Wilby (Poldark) and Douglas Hodge (Joker).
Also in trailers – Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie...
Breaking the top 20 at the box office earlier in the year for it’s theatrical release, the movie is Based on the inspirational true story of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first British woman to swim the English Channel. Vindication Swim depicts Mercedes’ upstream struggle in overcoming both the cold waters of the English Channel and the oppressive society of 1920s England. However, after a rival comes forward claiming to have accomplished the same feat, Mercedes is forced into battle to retain her record and her legacy.
Directed by Elliott Hasler, the cast includes Kirsten Callaghan, in the role of Mercedes Gleitze. It also stars John Locke (Poor Things), Victoria Summer (Saving Mr. Banks), James Wilby (Poldark) and Douglas Hodge (Joker).
Also in trailers – Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie...
- 6/7/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
‘The Boys’ and ‘Supernatural’ star, Jensen Ackles, has been tapped to lead the Amazon thriller series from Derek Haas, ‘Countdown.’
The 13-episode series follows a suspicious murder in broad daylight, which leads to LAPD officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) being recruited to join a secret task force of undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement to investigate. But as the truth of a more sinister plot comes into focus, the team must overcome their conflicting personal agendas to unite and save a city of millions.
Also in news – Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie & Jessica Gunning join ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’
Haas, who has created the series, will serve as executive producer and showrunner. The series was created as a starring vehicle for Ackles.
“I had an incredible experience working with the Prime Video team on ‘The Boys’ and am delighted to be able to continue that relationship on Countdown,” said Ackles.
The 13-episode series follows a suspicious murder in broad daylight, which leads to LAPD officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) being recruited to join a secret task force of undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement to investigate. But as the truth of a more sinister plot comes into focus, the team must overcome their conflicting personal agendas to unite and save a city of millions.
Also in news – Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie & Jessica Gunning join ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’
Haas, who has created the series, will serve as executive producer and showrunner. The series was created as a starring vehicle for Ackles.
“I had an incredible experience working with the Prime Video team on ‘The Boys’ and am delighted to be able to continue that relationship on Countdown,” said Ackles.
- 6/7/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Jessica Gunning and Nicola Coughlan have joined the cast of 'The Magic Faraway Tree'.The stars of 'Baby Reindeer' and 'Bridgerton' respectively are to feature in an all-star ensemble of the new film that is based on the novels by Enid Blyton.'The Magic Faraway Tree' tells the story of how Polly (Claire Foy) and Tim Thompson (Andrew Garfield) and their children Beth, Joe and Fran find themselves forced to locate to the English countryside where "they discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants".Coughlan and Gunning will star as Silky and Dame Washalot – two inhabitants of the tree that can transport visitors to fantasy far-off lands.Sir Lenny Henry, Sir Michael Palin and Simon Russell Beale have also been cast and are to play "a trio of mystical wise men from the Land of Know-Alls".The movie is being directed by...
- 6/7/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie and Jessica Gunning have joined the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of Enid Blyton’s beloved children’s classic, ‘The Magic Faraway Tree.’
Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, the story follows Polly and Tim Thompson and their children, Beth, Joe and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants.
The inhabitants of the tree, capable of transporting visitors to fantastical far-off lands, will be played by Coughlan who is cast as beloved woodland fairy Silky, Nonso Anozie as self-appointed group leader Moonface, Jessica Gunning as Dame Washalot and Dustin Demri-Burns as Saucepan Man. Rounding out the cast of the magical denizens of the woodlands will be Mark Heap as Mr. Oom Boom Boom and Oliver Chris as Mr. Watzisname.
Also in news – Cillian Murphy...
Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, the story follows Polly and Tim Thompson and their children, Beth, Joe and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants.
The inhabitants of the tree, capable of transporting visitors to fantastical far-off lands, will be played by Coughlan who is cast as beloved woodland fairy Silky, Nonso Anozie as self-appointed group leader Moonface, Jessica Gunning as Dame Washalot and Dustin Demri-Burns as Saucepan Man. Rounding out the cast of the magical denizens of the woodlands will be Mark Heap as Mr. Oom Boom Boom and Oliver Chris as Mr. Watzisname.
Also in news – Cillian Murphy...
- 6/6/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Simon Farnaby’s upcoming Magic Faraway Tree cast continues to grow – and it sounds like there’s a sale on at the national treasure store…
The Magic Faraway Tree adaptation is gearing up to production with a whole bunch of cast announcements for the story’s more magical inhabitants.
Simon Farnaby (him what co-wrote Paddington 2 and Wonka) has written the script for the film, which follows Polly and Tim Thompson and their children, Beth, Joe and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants.
But who are these extraordinary and eccentric occupants, you may ask? There’re a lot of them, take a deep breath…
Nicola Coughlan (Derry Girls) is playing woodland fairy Silky; Nonso Anozie (Ted Lasso) is the group’s self-appointed leader, Moonface; Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer) is Dame Washalot...
The Magic Faraway Tree adaptation is gearing up to production with a whole bunch of cast announcements for the story’s more magical inhabitants.
Simon Farnaby (him what co-wrote Paddington 2 and Wonka) has written the script for the film, which follows Polly and Tim Thompson and their children, Beth, Joe and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants.
But who are these extraordinary and eccentric occupants, you may ask? There’re a lot of them, take a deep breath…
Nicola Coughlan (Derry Girls) is playing woodland fairy Silky; Nonso Anozie (Ted Lasso) is the group’s self-appointed leader, Moonface; Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer) is Dame Washalot...
- 6/6/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie and Jessica Gunning have joined the cast of the upcoming adaptation of Enid Blyton’s “The Magic Faraway Tree.”
Coughlan (“Bridgerton”) will portray the woodland fairy Silky, joined by Anozie (“Ted Lasso”) as Moonface. Gunning (“Baby Reindeer”) takes on the role of Dame Washalot, with Dustin Demri-Burns (“Slow Horses”) as Saucepan Man. Mark Heap (“Friday Night Dinner”) will play Mr. Oom Boom Boom, and Oliver Chris (“Trying”) Mr. Watzisname.
The film, based on Blyton’s beloved “The Faraway Tree” series, follows the Thompson family as they move to the English countryside and discover a magical tree. The fantastical tree’s residents transport visitors to distant lands, setting the stage for a series of whimsical adventures.
Adding to the star-studded cast, British icons Lenny Henry, Michael Palin and Simon Russell Beale will portray mystical wise men from the Land of Know-Alls. Previously announced cast members include Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield.
Coughlan (“Bridgerton”) will portray the woodland fairy Silky, joined by Anozie (“Ted Lasso”) as Moonface. Gunning (“Baby Reindeer”) takes on the role of Dame Washalot, with Dustin Demri-Burns (“Slow Horses”) as Saucepan Man. Mark Heap (“Friday Night Dinner”) will play Mr. Oom Boom Boom, and Oliver Chris (“Trying”) Mr. Watzisname.
The film, based on Blyton’s beloved “The Faraway Tree” series, follows the Thompson family as they move to the English countryside and discover a magical tree. The fantastical tree’s residents transport visitors to distant lands, setting the stage for a series of whimsical adventures.
Adding to the star-studded cast, British icons Lenny Henry, Michael Palin and Simon Russell Beale will portray mystical wise men from the Land of Know-Alls. Previously announced cast members include Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield.
- 6/6/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan, Sweet Tooth’s Nonso Anozie and Baby Reindeer’s Jessica Gunning have joined the cast of the film adaptation of Enid Blyton’s children’s classic book, The Magic Faraway Tree.
Coughlan, Anozie and Gunning will play the inhabitants of a magical tree that can transport visitors to far-off lands, with Lenny Henry, Michael Palin and Simon Russell Beale starring as a trio of wise men. Dustin Demri-Burns, Mark Heap and Oliver Chris round out the cast.
As previously announced, Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield will play the parents of a family who relocate to the...
Coughlan, Anozie and Gunning will play the inhabitants of a magical tree that can transport visitors to far-off lands, with Lenny Henry, Michael Palin and Simon Russell Beale starring as a trio of wise men. Dustin Demri-Burns, Mark Heap and Oliver Chris round out the cast.
As previously announced, Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield will play the parents of a family who relocate to the...
- 6/6/2024
- ScreenDaily
Nicola Coughlan, Jessica Gunning Join Star-Studded Cast for ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ Film Adaptation
Baby Reindeer breakout star Jessica Gunning and Bridgerton frontwoman Nicola Coughlan are the latest additions to the upcoming film adaptation of Enid Blyton’s The Magic Faraway Tree.
Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group, and Ashland Hill Media Finance announced the news on Thursday following the casting of Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy.
Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, The Magic Faraway Tree follows Polly (Foy) and Tim Thompson (Garfield) and their children, Beth, Joe and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. “There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants,” a plot synopsis reads.
The inhabitants of the tree, capable of transporting visitors to fantastical far-off lands, will be played by Coughlan, who has been cast as woodland fairy Silky, and Nonso Anozie (Sweet Tooth, Ted Lasso) as group leader Moonface. Gunning will star as...
Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group, and Ashland Hill Media Finance announced the news on Thursday following the casting of Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy.
Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, The Magic Faraway Tree follows Polly (Foy) and Tim Thompson (Garfield) and their children, Beth, Joe and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. “There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants,” a plot synopsis reads.
The inhabitants of the tree, capable of transporting visitors to fantastical far-off lands, will be played by Coughlan, who has been cast as woodland fairy Silky, and Nonso Anozie (Sweet Tooth, Ted Lasso) as group leader Moonface. Gunning will star as...
- 6/6/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie, and Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer) have signed on to star in The Magic Faraway Tree, the upcoming Enid Blyton adaptation from Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group and Ashland Hill Media Finance.
Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, The Magic Faraway Tree follows Polly and Tim Thompson and their children, Beth, Joe, and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants. Ben Gregor (Britannia) is directing the feature.
Coughlan has been cast as the woodland fairy Silky, Anozie is the self-appointed group leader Moonface, and Gunning is Dame Washalot. The cast is rounded out by Dustin Demri-Burns as the Saucepan Man, Mark Heap as Mr.
Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, The Magic Faraway Tree follows Polly and Tim Thompson and their children, Beth, Joe, and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants. Ben Gregor (Britannia) is directing the feature.
Coughlan has been cast as the woodland fairy Silky, Anozie is the self-appointed group leader Moonface, and Gunning is Dame Washalot. The cast is rounded out by Dustin Demri-Burns as the Saucepan Man, Mark Heap as Mr.
- 6/6/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The Jim Henson Company’s live-action monster tale “Grendel” has rounded out its cast with Jeff Bridges in the role of Grendel, as well as Dave Bautista as Beowulf and Bryan Cranston as King Hrothgar.
Also joining the cast are Thomasin McKenzie as Queen Wealhtheow, Aidan Turner as Unferth and, as the Shaper, T Bone Burnett, who will also provide original songs for the film.
Robert D. Krzykowski (“The Man Who Killed Hitler”) directs from the screenplay he adapted from John Gardner’s novel. Palisades Park Pictures, led by CEO Tamara Birkemoe, is launching international sales ahead of Cannes on the story of the legendary monster at the heart of the Beowulf epic poem who steps forward to tell his side of the tale.
Production is set to begin later this year in Europe. Jim Henson’s Creature Shop will handle practical creature work and design.
“Grendel” is produced by...
Also joining the cast are Thomasin McKenzie as Queen Wealhtheow, Aidan Turner as Unferth and, as the Shaper, T Bone Burnett, who will also provide original songs for the film.
Robert D. Krzykowski (“The Man Who Killed Hitler”) directs from the screenplay he adapted from John Gardner’s novel. Palisades Park Pictures, led by CEO Tamara Birkemoe, is launching international sales ahead of Cannes on the story of the legendary monster at the heart of the Beowulf epic poem who steps forward to tell his side of the tale.
Production is set to begin later this year in Europe. Jim Henson’s Creature Shop will handle practical creature work and design.
“Grendel” is produced by...
- 5/10/2024
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart) will play the title role in Grendel, a live-action monster flick from The Jim Henson Company, for which Palisades Park Pictures is launching international sales ahead of Cannes.
Grendel is the tale of the legendary monster at the heart of the Beowulf epic poem who steps forth to tell his side of this riveting story. Directed by Robert D. Krzykowski (The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot), the film’s ensemble also includes Dave Bautista (Dune: Part Two) as Beowulf, Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) as King Hrothgar, Sam Elliott (A Star is Born) as The Dragon, Thomasin McKenzie (Last Night in Soho) as Queen Wealhtheow, and Aidan Turner (The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies) as Unferth. In addition to playing the role of The Shaper, famed recording artist and record producer T Bone Burnett will provide original songs for the film.
Krzykowski...
Grendel is the tale of the legendary monster at the heart of the Beowulf epic poem who steps forth to tell his side of this riveting story. Directed by Robert D. Krzykowski (The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot), the film’s ensemble also includes Dave Bautista (Dune: Part Two) as Beowulf, Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) as King Hrothgar, Sam Elliott (A Star is Born) as The Dragon, Thomasin McKenzie (Last Night in Soho) as Queen Wealhtheow, and Aidan Turner (The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies) as Unferth. In addition to playing the role of The Shaper, famed recording artist and record producer T Bone Burnett will provide original songs for the film.
Krzykowski...
- 5/10/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
El rodaje de la película empezará muy pronto.
De acuerdo con The Hollywood Reporter, Andrew Garfield (“Hasta el Último Hombre”) y Claire Foy (“Desconocidos”) protagonizarán la adaptación cinematográfica del clásico infantil de Enid Blyton, “The Magic Faraway Tree”.
La historia sigue a Polly (Foy) y Tim (Garfield) y a sus hijos Beth, Joe y Fran, una familia moderna que se ve obligada a trasladarse a la remota campiña inglesa.
El proyecto cuenta con Ben Gregor (“Fatherhood”) como director y Simon Farnaby como guionista, que ha declarado: «contar con dos actores de la calidad de Andrew Garfield y Claire Foy es un sueño para cualquier guionista. Hace tiempo que admiro su calidez, su ingenio y su ligereza. Además, tienen el poder de impregnar a sus personajes de complejidades que yo no tengo el poder de escribir… Quiero decir, hasta Enid Blyton estaría impresionada de que tengamos a Spiderman y a la...
De acuerdo con The Hollywood Reporter, Andrew Garfield (“Hasta el Último Hombre”) y Claire Foy (“Desconocidos”) protagonizarán la adaptación cinematográfica del clásico infantil de Enid Blyton, “The Magic Faraway Tree”.
La historia sigue a Polly (Foy) y Tim (Garfield) y a sus hijos Beth, Joe y Fran, una familia moderna que se ve obligada a trasladarse a la remota campiña inglesa.
El proyecto cuenta con Ben Gregor (“Fatherhood”) como director y Simon Farnaby como guionista, que ha declarado: «contar con dos actores de la calidad de Andrew Garfield y Claire Foy es un sueño para cualquier guionista. Hace tiempo que admiro su calidez, su ingenio y su ligereza. Además, tienen el poder de impregnar a sus personajes de complejidades que yo no tengo el poder de escribir… Quiero decir, hasta Enid Blyton estaría impresionada de que tengamos a Spiderman y a la...
- 5/7/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy will star in their first project together since 2017’s “Breathe” in a movie adaptation of one of the UK’s most beloved children’s book series. Deadline reports that the pair will star in Ben Gregor‘s “The Magic Faraway Tree,” based on Enid Blyton‘s mid-20th century series. And Blyton’s books are in good hands: “Paddington 2” scribe and BAFTA-winner Simon Farnaby pens the film’s script.
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Continue reading ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’: Claire Foy & Andrew Garfield To Star In Adaptation Of Beloved UK Children’s Book Series at The Playlist.
- 5/3/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
UK-based sales agent Rapt Films International has acquired international sales rights outside of Australia and New Zealand for Gabriel Carrubba’s debut feature Sunflower.
Sunflower premiered at Sydney Film Festival in June last year, going on to further Australian events including Melbourne the following month.
The semi-autobiographical film follows a teenage boy who struggles to understand and embrace his sexuality as he comes of age in the working-class suburbs of Melbourne. It stars Liam Mollica, alongside Luke J. Morgan, Olivia Fildes, Daniel Halmarick and Elias Anton.
Writer-director Carrubba produced the film alongside Zane Borg for Australia’s Pancake Originals.
Sunflower...
Sunflower premiered at Sydney Film Festival in June last year, going on to further Australian events including Melbourne the following month.
The semi-autobiographical film follows a teenage boy who struggles to understand and embrace his sexuality as he comes of age in the working-class suburbs of Melbourne. It stars Liam Mollica, alongside Luke J. Morgan, Olivia Fildes, Daniel Halmarick and Elias Anton.
Writer-director Carrubba produced the film alongside Zane Borg for Australia’s Pancake Originals.
Sunflower...
- 5/3/2024
- ScreenDaily
Enid Blyton’s The Magic Faraway Tree film continues to take shape, with Simon Farnaby writing the script. Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy are to star.
The latest family adventure from screenwriter Simon Farnaby has nabbed a pair of proper A-listers for its cast, with Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy joining the film adaptation of Enid Blyton’s beloved children’s novels, The Faraway Tree series.
The plot of the film sees Polly (Foy), Tim (Garfield) and their children move to the English countryside, where they encounter a magical tree which transports them to extraordinary lands. Featuring beloved characters like Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man, the four books in the series have become children’s classics since the first was published in 1939.
This marks the second time Garfield and Foy have played an on-screen couple after 2017’s polio drama, Breathe (pictured).
Farnaby said: “To have two actors of...
The latest family adventure from screenwriter Simon Farnaby has nabbed a pair of proper A-listers for its cast, with Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy joining the film adaptation of Enid Blyton’s beloved children’s novels, The Faraway Tree series.
The plot of the film sees Polly (Foy), Tim (Garfield) and their children move to the English countryside, where they encounter a magical tree which transports them to extraordinary lands. Featuring beloved characters like Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man, the four books in the series have become children’s classics since the first was published in 1939.
This marks the second time Garfield and Foy have played an on-screen couple after 2017’s polio drama, Breathe (pictured).
Farnaby said: “To have two actors of...
- 5/3/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Action comedy The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt heads the new titles at this weekend’s UK-Ireland box office, opening in 702 cinemas through Universal.
Directed by David Leith, The Fall Guy is written by Drew Pearce and loosely based on a 1980s TV series of the same name about stunt performers.
Gosling plays a stuntman working on his ex-girlfriend’s directorial debut action film, where he becomes involved in a conspiracy surrounding the lead actor.
The Fall Guy debuted at SXSW on March 12; it is Gosling’s first credit as producer since his 2014 directorial debut Lost River.
Directed by David Leith, The Fall Guy is written by Drew Pearce and loosely based on a 1980s TV series of the same name about stunt performers.
Gosling plays a stuntman working on his ex-girlfriend’s directorial debut action film, where he becomes involved in a conspiracy surrounding the lead actor.
The Fall Guy debuted at SXSW on March 12; it is Gosling’s first credit as producer since his 2014 directorial debut Lost River.
- 5/3/2024
- ScreenDaily
Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy are to reunite to star in the adaptation of Enid Blyton’s ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’.
Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, the project follows Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran – a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside.
Soon after the family arrives in the countryside, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents including treasured characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.
Garfield will play Tim while Foy takes on the role of Polly. The pair have previously starred together in Andy Serkis’ 2017 offering ‘Breath’.
Also...
Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, the project follows Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran – a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside.
Soon after the family arrives in the countryside, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents including treasured characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.
Garfield will play Tim while Foy takes on the role of Polly. The pair have previously starred together in Andy Serkis’ 2017 offering ‘Breath’.
Also...
- 5/3/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Enid Blyton adaptation The Magic Faraway Tree has found key cast in the shape of two-time Oscar nominee Andrew Garfield (The Amazing Spider Man) and two-time Emmy winner Claire Foy (All of Us Strangers).
Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group and Ashland Hill Media Finance are behind the movie which is being adapted by BAFTA-winner Simon Farnaby (Paddington 2) and will be directed by Ben Gregor (Britannia).
Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, the feature will follow Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran – a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Garfield will play Tim and Foy will take on the role of Polly.
Soon after the family’s arrival in the countryside, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents including treasured characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree,...
Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group and Ashland Hill Media Finance are behind the movie which is being adapted by BAFTA-winner Simon Farnaby (Paddington 2) and will be directed by Ben Gregor (Britannia).
Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, the feature will follow Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran – a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Garfield will play Tim and Foy will take on the role of Polly.
Soon after the family’s arrival in the countryside, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents including treasured characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy will lead the film adaptation of Enid Blyton’s children’s classic The Magic Faraway Tree.
The story from the author, based on her The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, follows Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran — a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside.
Two-time Academy Award-nominee Andrew Garfield (Tick, Tick…Boom!, Hacksaw Ridge) will play Tim and two-time Emmy Award-winner Claire Foy (All of Us Strangers, The Crown) will take on the role of Polly.
Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group, and Ashland Hill Media Finance will produce, with principal photography to begin in June 2024 and additional casting currently underway.
Screenwriter Simon Farnaby, British star of Wonka and Paddington 2, said: “To have two actors of the quality of Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy is a dream for any screenwriter.”
“I have long admired their warmth,...
The story from the author, based on her The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, follows Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran — a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside.
Two-time Academy Award-nominee Andrew Garfield (Tick, Tick…Boom!, Hacksaw Ridge) will play Tim and two-time Emmy Award-winner Claire Foy (All of Us Strangers, The Crown) will take on the role of Polly.
Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group, and Ashland Hill Media Finance will produce, with principal photography to begin in June 2024 and additional casting currently underway.
Screenwriter Simon Farnaby, British star of Wonka and Paddington 2, said: “To have two actors of the quality of Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy is a dream for any screenwriter.”
“I have long admired their warmth,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy have joined the cast of magical family adventure feature “The Magic Faraway Tree,” based on Enid Blyton’s beloved children’s classic.
The film — from Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group and Ashland Hill Media Finance — has been adapted by BAFTA winner Simon Farnaby (“Wonka” and “Paddington 2”) and will be directed by Ben Gregor. Palisades Park Pictures are handling sales in Cannes. Principal photography will begin in June, with additional casting currently underway.
Based on “The Faraway Tree” series of novels for children, “The Magic Faraway Tree” follows Polly (Foy) and Tim (Garfield) and their children Beth, Joe and Fran — a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after the family’s arrival in the countryside, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents including treasured characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man.
The film — from Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group and Ashland Hill Media Finance — has been adapted by BAFTA winner Simon Farnaby (“Wonka” and “Paddington 2”) and will be directed by Ben Gregor. Palisades Park Pictures are handling sales in Cannes. Principal photography will begin in June, with additional casting currently underway.
Based on “The Faraway Tree” series of novels for children, “The Magic Faraway Tree” follows Polly (Foy) and Tim (Garfield) and their children Beth, Joe and Fran — a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after the family’s arrival in the countryside, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents including treasured characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man.
- 5/3/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy will lead the adaptation of Enid Blyton’s children’s book The Magic Faraway Tree, with principal photography to begin in June.
The film is produced by Pippa Harris for Neal Street Productions, with Danny Perkins of Elysian Film Group and Jane Hooks. Executive producers are Ashland Hill Media Finance’s Simon Williams, Joe Simpson and Jonathan Bross, and Palisade Park Pictures’ Tamara Birkemoe.
Ben Gregor is directing from a script by Wonka and Paddington 2 writer Simon Farnaby. The Magic Faraway Tree is based on Blyton’s The Faraway Tree novel series. It follows a...
The film is produced by Pippa Harris for Neal Street Productions, with Danny Perkins of Elysian Film Group and Jane Hooks. Executive producers are Ashland Hill Media Finance’s Simon Williams, Joe Simpson and Jonathan Bross, and Palisade Park Pictures’ Tamara Birkemoe.
Ben Gregor is directing from a script by Wonka and Paddington 2 writer Simon Farnaby. The Magic Faraway Tree is based on Blyton’s The Faraway Tree novel series. It follows a...
- 5/3/2024
- ScreenDaily
U.S. and U.K.-based global sales outfit Palisades Park Pictures has revealed a star-studded slate for Hong Kong’s film rights market FilMart.
John Travolta, Katherine Heigl and Christopher Walken lead romantic comedy “That’s Amore!,” which is in pre-production. Written and directed by “Green Book” writer Nick Vallelonga, the film follows two emotionally damaged people who attempt to date one another, and when their families get involved, comedy ensues.
The producers are Vallelonga (Vallelonga Prods.), Cassian Elwes (Elevated Films), Brenda Emmett and Vince Emmett (American Troubadours), David Polemeni; Tamara Birkemoe and Mark Damon, for Palisades Park Pictures, serve as executive producers.
Director Phillip Noyce has completed action-thriller “Fast Charlie,” starring Pierce Brosnan, Morena Baccarin and James Caan, and adapted from Victor Gischler’s novel “Gun Monkeys” by Richard Wenk (“The Equalizer”).
Brosnan plays Charlie Swift, a hitman who has been working for his aging mob boss, Stan (Caan), for two decades.
John Travolta, Katherine Heigl and Christopher Walken lead romantic comedy “That’s Amore!,” which is in pre-production. Written and directed by “Green Book” writer Nick Vallelonga, the film follows two emotionally damaged people who attempt to date one another, and when their families get involved, comedy ensues.
The producers are Vallelonga (Vallelonga Prods.), Cassian Elwes (Elevated Films), Brenda Emmett and Vince Emmett (American Troubadours), David Polemeni; Tamara Birkemoe and Mark Damon, for Palisades Park Pictures, serve as executive producers.
Director Phillip Noyce has completed action-thriller “Fast Charlie,” starring Pierce Brosnan, Morena Baccarin and James Caan, and adapted from Victor Gischler’s novel “Gun Monkeys” by Richard Wenk (“The Equalizer”).
Brosnan plays Charlie Swift, a hitman who has been working for his aging mob boss, Stan (Caan), for two decades.
- 3/11/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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