THE GIANT UNDER THE SNOW
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NEW BRITISH FEATURE FILM FILM PRESS RELEASE: FEBRUARY 2015 Acclaimed film director Michael Caton-Jones confirmed for The Giant Under The Snow. The latest talent to join the £20M independent British film The Giant Under The Snow is director Michael Caton-Jones. Caton-Jones is an acclaimed film director originally from West Lothian, Scotland. He attended the National Film School in London, launching his career with two well-regarded features: Scandal (1989) and Memphis Belle (1990). He then set his sights on America where his credits include: Doc Hollywood (1991), This Boy’s Life (giving Leonardo DiCaprio his first break in 1993), Rob Roy (in which he directed Oscar nominated Tim Roth in 1995), The Jackal (1997), City by the Sea (2002), Beyond the Gates (2005) and Basic Instinct 2 (2006). TV credits include Spooks (2010) and World Without End (2012). Caton-Jones returned to the UK to direct his latest film, Urban Hymn, which is set against the backdrop of the 2011 summer riots and due for release this year. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the film world including ; Robert De Niro, Liam Neeson, John Hurt, Michael J Fox, Bruce Willis, Hugh Dancy, and David Morrisey to name but a few. Caton-Jones regards himself as an ‘actors’ director’ and was once described by Ridley Scott as having an ‘authoritative and experienced directorial voice’. Caton-Jones is now actively involved in developing the screenplay with Tom Williams (Chalet Girl, Kajaki) with shooting expected to start later this year in October 2015. Notes to Editor: About the film: With jaw-dropping visuals and exciting ordeals that the three youngsters have to face, this film is set to keep an audience on the edge of their seats. Violent Viking Warlords, ancient wizards, beautiful witches, strange spells, and an army of evil, undead Leathermen – are set to thrill young and old alike. About the story: BBFC Film Rating: 12 Release date (estimated): Christmas 2016 Shooting at: Pinewood and Shepperton Studios, UK Internet links: Main website: www.thegiantunderthesnow.com About the Team: Michael Caton-Jones, Director: The acclaimed film director launched his career with two well-regarded features: Scandal (1989) and Memphis Belle (1990). He then set his sights on America where his credits include: Doc Hollywood (1991), This Boy’s Life (giving Leonardo DiCaprio his first break in 1993), Rob Roy – in which he directed Oscar nominated Tim Roth (1995), The Jackal (1997), City by the Sea (2002), Beyond the Gates (2005) and Basic Instinct 2 (2006). TV credits include Spooks (2010), World Without End (2012) and Urban Hymn (2015). Paul Tucker, Executive Producer: Legendary Hollywood filmmaker Paul Tucker has agreed to join the creative team. Paul worked for ICON Productions as Mel Gibson’s Producer/Head of European Production for 10 years, and Co-Produced for Disney on 102 Dalmatians, Veronica Guerin and King Arthur. Some of his earlier credits as Production Controller/Financial Controller, and Production Accountant included Braveheart, 101 Dalmatians, four James Bond films, Alien, Aliens, Superman I, Superman IV, Hoffa, Hamlet, andStar Wars. Paul has worked in the film industry for over 30 years and is based at Shepperton Film Studios. He is also a full voting member of BAFTA. Tom Williams, Screenwriter: Chalet Girl 2011, Kajaki 2014. The surprisingly enjoyable snowboarding rom-com Chalet Girl stands in stark contrast to Tom’s latest film Kajaki – which is an excruciatingly tense true story based on British soldiers trapped in a mine-laden riverbed in Afghanistan. Kajaki has received glowing reviews since its release and was nominated for Outstanding Debut of British Producer, Writer or Director at the 2015 BAFTAs. |
