10/06/08/ Myriad releases 'Cry' Poster...again! and Ride the Low
Paddy's latest project 'Cry of the Owl' is still in post-production. 'Owl' is predicted to open in North American theaters early next summer. It may still be a good while before we get a chance to see it so, in the meanwhile Myriad pictures has released it's third and latest promotional poster for the project now with reduced Stiles and 100% added Considine. Click to see it a bigger.
As If that's not enough to get you going, for established fans and new comers to the music of Paddy band 'Riding the Low' comes the exciting news of the launch of a Riding the low official website. The site includes new, exclusive photos, interviews, gigs and a forum of it's very own! Have a look for yourself at ridingthelow.co.uk now.
03/06/08/ Jury duty: more award glory for 'Dog Altogether'
'Dog Altogether' has just won Best short film at the Seattle Film Festival (purported to be the largest film festival in the US and among the top film festivals in the world). Competing against 160 shorts from around the world 'Dog' managed to see off all competition.
Every short film at the Seattle International Film Festival is eligible for both the 'Golden Space Needle Audience Award' and the 'Jury Award'. The 'Golden Space Needle' is determined by audience balloting. 'Dog' was given the Jury Award.
SIFF audiences have a reputation for appreciating films that don't fit standard industry niches, and generaly SIFF has a good reputation as an "audience festival" rather than an "industry festival".
For more on the SIFF's or to read the full list of nominations: www.siff.net
For news on 'Dog Altogether' please visit the site's FORUM.
27/05/08/ Focus on: Warp films...
To coincide with the Irish release of their latest feature, 'A Complete History Of My Sexual Failures' the Dublin Darklight festival is celebrating UK production company; Warp Pictures. As a regular Warp collaborator Paddy will be in Dublin for a special Darklight masterclass, and to introduce a screening of; 'Dead Man's Shoes', The screening will also include Considine's directorial debut 'Dog Altogether' Paddy will be on hand for a Q&A afterward. Joining Paddy at Darklight is Barry Ryan, Head Of Warp X, who will be participating in a low-budget filmmaking symposium.
'Dead man's Shoes', 'Dog Altogether' and the Q&A take place on Saturday 28th June 15.30 at the Irish Film Institute, Dublin.
www.darklight.ie for more, tickets: www.irishfilm.ie.
10/03/08/ Empire Film Awards 2008...
Sadly,no awards for Paddy this year but Paddy projects; Hot Fuzz and The Bourne Ultimatum won big receiving Best Comedy Film and Best Film respectively. Paddy was on hand to present the Outstanding Contribution award to his bezzie mate, Shane Meadows who, suprisingly failed to notch further wins in other categories.
You can see a short interview with Shane featuring Paddy which took place after the awards on HERE.
The Empire Awards will be shown on ITV2 (UK) tonight at 9pm
Talking exclusively to reporters at the Sony Ericsson Empire Awards, Paddy declared further intentions to helm his first feature and future collaboration with Meadows. read more HERE.
18/02/08/ 'Dog Altogether' UK TV premiere...
Dog Altoget...Sorry. The BAFTA Award winning short 'Dog Altogether' will be airing for the first time on Film4 (UK) on Monday 3rd March at 23:05 before the feature film; 'Dead man's shoes'. To keep you busy until then Film4 is celebrating BAFTA wins for Shane Meadows and Paddy Considine and have interviewed Paddy to mark the event. Click HERE to see what he's got to say about "Just getting the camera out and have a craic with it" or just why Paddy has made the shocking revelation that he may give up acting after his next film with Shane!
For those wanting to bulk up their DVD collection. You will be pleased to know that March offers the DVD release of both 'PU-239' (US Reg. 1) and 'The Backwoods' (UK Reg. 2) for more visit our shop.
11/02/08/ BAFTA Glory for 'Dog Altogether'
Massive congratulations to Paddy and Warp producer Diarmid Scimshaw for winning the Best short Film Award at the 2008 BAFTA award ceremony last night.
'Dog Altogether' saw off strong competition from four other acclaimed shorts; Hesitation, The one and only Herb McGwyer plays Wallis Island, Soft and The Stronger to take the award.
Also receiving awards was 'The Bourne Ultimatum ' which picked up two BAFTA's for achievement in both sound and editing.
We extend our congratulations to Warp and Shane Meadows for a BAFTA win for Best British Film - 'This is England'.
For a full list of winners and more photos visits BAFTA.org. To see Paddy's acceptance speech: Youtube.
16/01/08/ BAFTA 2008 - Dog Altogether and Ultimatum nominated!
The highly-anticipated nominees for this years Orange British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA's) were announced today at Academy Headquarters. And amongst others, Paddy's directorial debut; 'Dog Altogether' has been shortlisted to receive a BAFTA for 'Best Short Film'.
Additionally, 'The Bourne Ultimatum' has received nominations in six categories including 'Best British Film' and 'Best Director'.
The winners will be announced on Sunday 10th February at the star studded BAFTA 2008 award ceremony at The Royal Opera House in London's Covent Garden. The ceremony will be broadcast live around the world and will be streamed live on the internet.
For more on the BAFTA's or to read the full list of nominations: www.bafta.org
For news on 'Dog Altogether' please visit the site's FORUM.
03/01/08/ Myriad releases 'Cry' Poster.
Paddy's latest project 'Cry of the Owl' wrapped on December 11th and has gone into post-production. 'Owl' will open in North American theaters early next summer through Christal Films, while Myriad Pictures is attached as international sales agent. It may be a good while before we get a chance to see it so, in the meanwhile Myriad pictures has released an early promotional poster to whet our collective whistles. Click HERE to see it a touch bigger. If that's not nearly enough to get you through until the film's release, don't cry, why not treat yourself to a post-Christmas present and get acquainted with the story in advance. Patricia Highsmith's original novel is available to buy now from Play.com (£5.99) as is the 1987 French language version 'Le Cri du Hibou'. Bon Appétit!
10/12/07/ Bourne Ultimatum hits DVD.
Universal Home Video releases 'The Bourne Ultimatum' on DVD today. This Paul Greengrass directed film Starring Matt Damon and featuring Paddy Considine; is available to own from the today, and retails at around £11.99. The film will be presented in 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Extras include a commentary with Paul Greengrass, deleted scenes and five making of featurettes (Man on the Move: Jason Bourne, Rooftop Pursuit, Planning the Punches, Driving School, and New York Chase). Fans of the trilogy can now pick up all three films in the The Ultimate Bourne Collection for the bargain price of £17.99.
For more or to buy please visit the sites shop here or play.com.
29/11/07/ BIFA 2007 - Dog Altogether wins big at BIFA's
The winners have been announced for this years British International Film Awards. Paddy's directorial debut; 'Dog Altogether' has won the highest BIFA honour for a short film receiving the Best British Short Film award.
Created in 1998, The British Independent Film Awards set out to celebrate merit and achievement in independently funded British filmmaking, to honour new talent, and to promote British films and filmmaking to a wider public.
The winners were announced at a star studded BIFA 2007 award ceremony at The Roundhouse, London. Producer; Diarmid Scrimshaw (Scummy Man, This is England) was present to receive the award on Paddy's behalf.
For more on the BIFA awards see: www.bifa.org.uk
For news on 'Dog Altogether' please visit the site's FORUM.
17/11/07 / 'PU-239' World TV premiere and more...
The world TV premiere of Paddy's latest release; 'PU-239' is tonight. 'PU-239' will be aired on HBO in America at 8PM (EST) on Saturday 17th of November. Sadly we will have to wait a little bit longer in the UK to see it as there is no official TV or cinema release date as yet. But fear not. As a consolation I have an exclusive HBO featurette including cast and crew interviews and sneak previews of the film. Enjoy!
Additionally the 17th sees Paddy's directorial debut; 'Dog Altogether' making it's first appearance at the Leeds International Film Festival. For more information and tickets see: www.leedsfilm.com.
30/10/07 / Shooting begins on latest project
Shooting began today in Toronto, Canada on Paddy's latest feature: 'The Cry of the Owl'. Based on the acclaimed novel by Patricia Highsmith (The Talented Mr. Ripley) 'The Cry of the Owl' is the story of a woman who falls in love with her stalker, when her boyfriend doesn't take too kindly to the matter and he plots his revenge.
The film will be directed by Jamie Thraves ('God Put a smile upon your face', 'The Scientist'). The film stars Paddy alongside Julia Stiles (The Jason Bourne trilogy), Debra Messing (Will & Grace) and Scott Speedman (Underworld).The film is due for release in 2009.
The pre-production poster (left) includes the names of Sarah Polley, Scott Speedman and Debra Messing who were all initially attached to star but were forced to dropped out due to a scheduling conflicts.
12/10/07/ Official 'Le Donk' teaser trailer now online
What you've all been waiting for... the first official look at 'Le Donk',Paddy and Shane Meadows' forthcoming feature!
This 5 minute trailer comes straight off the back of it's premier at a Warp Films event a few days ago.
This feature is to be the first in line of 'Five Day Features' that Shane Meadows will be making as well as executive producing for other directors. So, go on and treat yourself and press play on the video above.
10/10/07 / PU-239 Poster and New Short announcement
Paddy has kindly given us an exclusive advanced preview of the promo poster for 'PU-239' which premieres on US TV channel HBO on November 17th (US TV release only). Click on the image on the left for a closer look.
As if that wasn't enough, Paddy has informed us of plans for his new short entitled 'TYRANNOSAUR'; which is a follow up to this years, award winning 'Dog Altogether'.
'TYRANNOSAUR' is to be about a woman (Olivia Colman) and her journey to find the strength to leave an abusive relationship. This is penciled in to shoot early next year (2008).
Keep your eyes peeled in the coming weeks for updates on everything mentioned here and much more.
05/10/07 / More festival dates - Cork, Leeds & Bristol
The programmes have been announced for this years Cork and Leeds Film Festivals and Encounters short film festival. 'Dog Altogether' will be shown on:
• Sunday 21st of October, 4.00pm In the '8 Great Shorts' category
at the Cork Opera House,Emmet Place, Cork.
For more information and tickets see: www.corkfilmfest.org
Then:
• Saturday 17th November, 2.00pm In the 'BEST BRITISH SHORTS 1' category
The CarriageworksTheatre: Main Auditorium, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds.
For more information and tickets see: www.leedsfilm.com
And then:
• Thursday 22nd of November, 5.00pm In the 'BEST OF BRITISH 2' category
at the Watershed Cinema 1, 1 Canon's Road, Harbourside, Bristol.
Repeated on: • Saturday 24th November, 8.30pm
Watershed Cinema 3, 1 Canon's Road, Harbourside, Bristol.
For more information and tickets see: www.encounters-festival.org.uk
For more news on 'Dog Altogether' please visit the site's FORUM.
30/09/07 Considine/Meadows joint projects update
Shane Meadows has recently left an update on his forum at shanemeadows.co.uk regarding Paddy and his upcoming projects. Here are the projects and the news on each one.
LE DONK (Comedy project) - Having been uncertain of the format of this project, it has now confirmed as being a feature length film. Shane Meadows is hoping to have it edited, graded and complete by Christmas 2007. At this moment Shane and Warp films are considering their options with regards to it's release. For more details about Le Donk, check out 'Shane world' shorts in the site's filmography section.
KING OF THE GYPSIES - Shane and Warp Films producer Mark Herbert are meeting with Film4 in the next few weeks to discuss how the project will take shape. The writing of the film is predicted to begin this winter and (like 'Dead Man's shoes) will be co-written by Paddy and Shane. 'King of the gypsies' is to be a boxing biopic based on the life of Gypsy Bare-knuckle boxing champion; Bartley Gorman.
15/09/07/ Paddy Q&A in October's Total Film - OUT NOW
Look out for a copy of the October 2007 issue of Total Film Magazine. It features a good, 2-page Q&A article; a short interview with Paddy on all things Bourne and Shane Meadows.
To see what else the issue has to offer
pay a quick visit to totalfilm.com. Be quick though, as November's issue is out on the 3rd of October!
14/09/07 / Dog Days - Dog Altogether in London
The programme has been announced for this years Times BFI 51st London Film Festival. 'Dog Altogether' will be shown before the feature film 'Boy A' (also starring Peter Mullan) on:
· Sun 28 Oct 21:00, NFT1* £8.50
· Tue 30 Oct 13:15, NFT1* £6.00 (hearing / sight impairment screening)
· Wed 31 Oct 21:00, BFI Southbank Studio £8.50
As well as competing for the 'TCM Classic Shorts Award' 'Dog ...' also has a chance of winning the first ever 'Fido Award' for best dog performance!.
'Dog Altogether' will now go on to be shown at The Encounters short film festival (Bristol) Wed 21st - Sun 25th November. Keep your eyes peeled for a fan site exclusive showing in the weeks to come.
For more news on 'Dog Altogether' please visit the site's FORUM.
*NFT1 = BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1
08/09/07 / Dog gets a Lion! - Dog Altogether wins at Venice
Paddy Directorial debut; 'Dog Altogether' has won the highest merit for a short film in The Corto Cortissimo category at the 64th Venice Film Festival, the jury unanimously decided to award the SILVER LION for Best Short Film to
'Dog Altogether'.
The Corto Cortissimo is an international competition of short films, open to shorts screened at Venice as a world premiere or having never been publicly screened outside their country of origin or in Italy. These shorts last no more than 30 minutes and must be works of fiction or animation.
'Dog Altogether' will now go on to be shown at The 51st Times BFI London Film Festival: 17th October- 1st November, and The Encounters short film festival (Bristol) Wed 21st - Sun 25th November. Keep your eyes peeled for a fan site exclusive showing in the weeks to come.
Congratulations Paddy!
For regular 'Dog Altogether' updates please visit the sites FORUM.
03/09/07/ 'This is Shane Meadows' DVD Box-set OUT NOW
Accompanying the UK DVD release of Shane Meadows' award winning 'This is England' is the 'This Is Shane Meadows' DVD box-set. The box-set contains four of Shane's most classic films: 'Twentyfour Seven', 'A Room For Romeo Brass', 'Dead Man's Shoes', and 'This Is England.
Anyone with an eagle eye would have spotted that two of these films feature Paddy in two career defining roles as Morell in 'A Room For Romeo Brass' and Richard in 'Dead Man's Shoes'.
This box-set is a must for any Paddy or Shane fan or as a starter pack for that friend or relative that you've been trying to educate on the finer points of British cinema. Buy it HERE (£24.99).
Want to know more about Shane Meadows? Point you web browser in the direction of Shanemeadows.co.uk.
18/08/07/ Bourne Ultimatum OUT NOW
Following it's US, August record breaking opening weekend with an estimated $70.2 million.The third installment of the Jason Bourne saga 'The Bourne Ultimatum' opens in UK cinemas nationwide from 17th August.
The Ultimatum features Paddy Considine as Guardian newpaper journalist; Simon Ross.
Why not have a look at the latest trailer to get you in the mood for some espionage
click here to have a sneaky peek.
18/08/07 / Dog festival run...
Paddy Directorial debut; 'Dog Altogether' had it's world premiere this month at the Edinburgh international Film festival. The short was show in the UK shorts section along with 5 other UK made short films. The film narrowly missed out on the 'UK Film Council Kodak Award for Best British Short Film', but did however receive a special mention at the award ceremony.
'Dog Altogether' will now go on to be shown at the 64th Venice Film Festival (Italy) 29th August - 8th September 2007, The 51st Times BFI London Film Festival: 17th October- 1st November, and The Encounters short film festival (Bristol) Wed 21st - Sun 25th November. Keep your eyes peeled for showing times and award result in the weeks to come.
You can catch up with archived interviews from the Edinburgh Film Festival HERE and on the BBC film network site HERE. ***Caution: Contains strong language and potential spoilers***
For regular 'Dog Altogether' updates please visit the sites FORUM.
06/08/07 / August Radio & TV coverage...
Just so everybody is on standby. Paddy will be on Sky's 'Soccer A.M' Saturday 11th to support the release of 'The Bourne Ultimatum' and talk about 'Dog Altogether'.
Paddy will also be appearing with 'The Offices' Martin Freeman on Danny Baker's radio show on BBC London Radio 94.9 Thursday 16th between 1500 to 1700. Don't worry if you can't get London radio or Sky TV though because you can catch up with both in the archived version in the sites' Media section.
26/07/07 / Street Boys and Girls...
Shane Meadows has recently elaborated on his forum at Shanemeadows.com on Paddy and his comedy project based on the character 'Le Donk' played by Paddy. Le Donk is a builder, drummer, breakdance tutor and is currently a roadie. Last seen in 'Shane's World'; a collection of short films and skits made by and starring Shane Meadows and Paddy. Available on the second disc of Shane's 'Once Upon A Time In The Midlands' DVD (now deleted).
The project was shot over 5 consecutive days starting on the 25th of July, with no script, no funding and only a small crew, however it will feature an appearance from popular Brit indie icons, The Artic Monkeys (for whom Paddy wrote and starred in the video for 'Leave Before the lights come on').
It is still uncertain how the project will take shape but the Le Donk project may become a short film, a pilot episode for a TV series or a full feature.
13/07/07 / Edinburgh film festival - Dog Altogether
Paddy Considine's directorial debut 'Dog Altogether' will premiere at this years Edinburgh International Film festival featuring in the 'UK shorts 2' category.
The film will be shown on:
Saturday 18th of August, 14:00
Wednesday 22nd, 17:30
Both at the Filmhouse, Lothian Rd, Edinburgh.
Why not grab a copy of the August 2007
Bourne Ultimatum exclusive special issue
of Empire magazine. It features a large
preview article on the film, an interview with star Matt Damon and of course features our man Paddy.
Finally after...not very long 'Hot Fuzz' is available to rent and by on DVD in all good stores. Order The Fuzz on DVD today from the PaddyConsidine.co.uk shop.
Plus, as a little treat Nick Frost and Director Edgar Wright will be signing copies of the film at HMV 150 Oxford street, London on Monday 11th at 1:00pm.
For those who prefer Region 1 DVD's i.e. you live in the US, 'Hot Fuzz' will be released on both DVD and HD-DVD on July 31st.
Here I'll include stuff I hear. However there are no guarantees to the accuracy of the information...
According to recent interviews, Paddy and Shane Meadows next project may be the boxing epic 'King of the Gypsies' based on the life of Gypsy Bare-knuckle boxing champion; Bartley Gorman. Gorman (now sadly deceased) was the inspiration for Morell's unusual accent in 'A Room for Romeo Brass'
This project has been Paddy and Shane's dream project for many years. (In the same way that 'Raging Bull' was that of De niro and Scorsese)
In the light of This Is England's box office success and predicted DVD sales, it appears that Shane may now have access to all the financial backing he needs to do the story justice.
Both Shane and Paddy have stated recently that they begin work on a script for the film this Autumn/Winter (2007).
Watch this space.
A potential future project is a TV movie adaptation of the book '1980' by David Peace; the third book in a series called 'the Red Riding Quartet Novels'(1974,1977,1980,1983) about the true crimes of The Yorkshire Ripper.
Shane Meadows was originally attached to direct but has since declined the oppourtunity, Paddy has read '1980' and has stated that he "still wants to be involved". Revolution - Michael Winterbottom's ('24 Hour Party People') Production company were the last know agency attached to the project.
According to varied sources, Paddy may have a future project in line with BAFTA award winning writer, teacher and martial arts master and former hard-man Geoff Thompson. Thompson penned the successful short film 'Bouncer' starring Ray Winstone and Paddy (which was nominated for a BAFTA in the 2003 awards).
Geoff Thompson has written 30 published books and was on the Sunday Times Best-Seller list with his autobiographical book 'Watch My Back'. According to his official site Thompson has Paddy in his sights to take the lead in 'The Death of Christine James' about the violent breakdown of a marriage , optioned by Dreamfinder Productions with Michael Baig-Clifford (Bouncer) attached to direct.
In response to this Paddy states: "Geoff's an amazing talent and I know we will work together. It's just a matter of when. I love 'The Death of Christine James' and fully wish to do the project
Following the Festival success of Paddy's directorial debut, the short film 'Dog Altogether' Paddy is working on the script for another short film about a prize fighting boxer.
Selected films that Paddy was attached to but which never became reality'.The Water Horse', 'Then She found me' ,'The Watchmen' 'Once upon a Time in the Midlands'...
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Finally after...not very long 'Hot Fuzz' is available to rent and by on DVD in all good stores. Order The Fuzz on DVD today from the 
According to recent interviews, Paddy and Shane Meadows next project may be the boxing epic 'King of the Gypsies' based on the life of Gypsy Bare-knuckle boxing champion; Bartley Gorman. Gorman (now sadly deceased) was the inspiration for Morell's unusual accent in 'A Room for Romeo Brass'
A potential future project is a TV movie adaptation of the book '1980' by David Peace; the third book in a series called 'the Red Riding Quartet Novels'(1974,1977,1980,1983) about the true crimes of The Yorkshire Ripper.
According to varied sources, Paddy may have a future project in line with BAFTA award winning writer, teacher and martial arts master and former hard-man Geoff Thompson. Thompson penned the successful short film 'Bouncer' starring Ray Winstone and Paddy (which was nominated for a BAFTA in the 2003 awards).
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