Alex Ritman

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‘Industry’ Creators Break Down How Harry Lawtey Grew His Character From a ‘Two-Dimensional F—boy’ to the Show’s ‘Emotional Heartbeat’ at SXSW London

1 day ago | variety.com | Alex Ritman

The creators of “Industry” took to the stage at SXSW London on Thursday and, in a wide-ranging conversation about the origins and development of HBO’s hit financial drama series, discussed finding their young cast, many of whom have been catapulted to global fame thanks to the show. “We really caught lighting in a bottle with this young cast,” noted Konrad Kay, speaking alongside his collaborator (and friend since college) Mickey Down.
‘Tall Tales & Murder’: Dark Comedy Crime Drama From ‘Veep’ Director, ‘Love/Hate’ Creator Gets Two-Season Order From BBC and RTÉ, Casts ‘Black Doves,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ Stars

1 day ago | aol.com | Alex Ritman

Stuart Carolan and Chris Addison have teamed up for the darkly comedic crime drama “Tall Tales & Murder,” and have cast an ensemble of names from “Black Doves,” “Game of Thrones,” “Derry Girls” and “Peaky Blinders” to star. BBC Northern Ireland and Irish national broadcaster RTÉ have commissioned two six-part series of the drama, in association with Screen Ireland.
‘Lupin’ Writer Tony Saint Working on Action-Thriller Series ‘King’s Ransom’ Set in Elite Boarding School (EXCLUSIVE)

2 days ago | variety.com | Alex Ritman

Tony Saint, whose credits include writing and executive producing Apple TV+’s Emmy-winning “Tehran,” Sky’s “Das Boot” and Netflix’s “Lupin,” is working on a new action-thriller series, “King’s Ransom.” The show — based on an original idea by Chris Peppe (“The Flash,” “Nikita”) — is about a hostage taking at the world’s most elite Swiss boarding school — but in this school the students aren’t just privileged, they stem from families that make up the very foundations of global power.
SXSW London: ‘Downton Abbey’ Producer Says ‘The Grand Finale’ Gives Franchise a ‘Full and Proper Conclusion’

2 days ago | variety.com | Alex Ritman

“Downton Abbey” looked like it had closed its doors for good in December 2015 when the awards-conquering TV series came to attend. Then came the hugely successful film spin-off, which seemed to have drawn to a natural end with the second feature “A New Era,” in which Maggie Smith’s Dowager Countess passed away in the final scenes.
SXSW London: ‘Downton Abbey’ Producer Says ‘The Grand Finale’ Gives Franchise a ‘Full and Proper Conclusion’

2 days ago | flipboard.com | Alex Ritman

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Film4 Boss Ollie Madden Joining Netflix as Director of U.K. Film

3 days ago | variety.com | Alex Ritman

In a shock move for the U.K. industry, Netflix has poached Ollie Madden, director of Film4 and Channel 4 drama, to become its new director of U.K. Film. Madden, whose oversaw a slate at Film4 that included Oscar-winning features such as “Poor Things,” “The Zone of Interest” and “The Favourite,” will be joining content team overseen by Anne Mensah in Netflix’s London office.
Film4 Boss Ollie Madden Joining Netflix as Director of U.K. Film

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Alex Ritman

Generate Key TakeawaysIn a shock move for the U.K. industry, Netflix has poached Ollie Madden, director of Film4 and Channel 4 drama, to become its new director of U.K. Film. Madden, who oversaw a slate at Film4 that included Oscar-winning features such as “Poor Things,” “The Zone of Interest” and “The Favourite,” will be joining content team overseen by Anne Mensah in Netflix’s London office.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Hails ‘Adolescence’ for Having ‘Mainstreamed’ Conversation About ‘Epidemic’ of Violence Against Women

3 days ago | variety.com | Alex Ritman

“Adolescence” has been praised by London Mayor Sadiq Khan for helping bring the subject of violence against women and the dangers of social media into the limelight.
‘How to Have Sex’ Director Molly Manning Walker Sets Debut TV Series ‘Major Players’ With A24, Channel 4

4 days ago | variety.com | Alex Ritman

Molly Manny Walker, who made a major splash with her debut feature “How to Have Sex,” is heading to the small screen for her first drama series, “Major Players.” The series has been commissioned by Channel 4, with A24 producing. Co-written by Walker and Yasmin Joseph (“A Thousand Blows”), “Major Players” follows two girls on the brink of adulthood and their mission to start a women’s soccer team.
‘How to Have Sex’ Director Molly Manning Walker Sets Debut TV Series ‘Major Players’ With A24, Channel 4

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Alex Ritman

Generate Key TakeawaysMolly Manny Walker, who made a major splash with her debut feature “How to Have Sex,” is heading to the small screen for her first drama series, “Major Players.”The series has been commissioned by Channel 4, with A24 producing.

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11 May 25

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11 May 25

He's not nominated (that'll be next year) but Adolescence's 15-year-old breakout Owen Cooper is at the BAFTA TV awards signing autographs... https://t.co/bJaJ8w1Huc

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Articles

‘Industry’ Creators Break Down How Harry Lawtey Grew His Character From a ‘Two-Dimensional F—boy’ to the Show’s ‘Emotional Heartbeat’ at SXSW London

‘Tall Tales & Murder’: Dark Comedy Crime Drama From ‘Veep’ Director, ‘Love/Hate’ Creator Gets Two-Season Order From BBC and RTÉ, Casts ‘Black Doves,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ Stars

‘Lupin’ Writer Tony Saint Working on Action-Thriller Series ‘King’s Ransom’ Set in Elite Boarding School (EXCLUSIVE)

SXSW London: ‘Downton Abbey’ Producer Says ‘The Grand Finale’ Gives Franchise a ‘Full and Proper Conclusion’

SXSW London: ‘Downton Abbey’ Producer Says ‘The Grand Finale’ Gives Franchise a ‘Full and Proper Conclusion’

Film4 Boss Ollie Madden Joining Netflix as Director of U.K. Film

Film4 Boss Ollie Madden Joining Netflix as Director of U.K. Film

London Mayor Sadiq Khan Hails ‘Adolescence’ for Having ‘Mainstreamed’ Conversation About ‘Epidemic’ of Violence Against Women

‘How to Have Sex’ Director Molly Manning Walker Sets Debut TV Series ‘Major Players’ With A24, Channel 4

‘How to Have Sex’ Director Molly Manning Walker Sets Debut TV Series ‘Major Players’ With A24, Channel 4

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