I, The Lion are a 3 piece post-punk trio from Cheltenham (UK).
This is a band who were made for creative songwriting. Since forming, the band have worked hard to craft their sound and make their mark on the UK scene. As the band have grown, most notably they have become more technical in their songwriting, playing music that is complex but grabs the listener with hooks.
I, The Lion have become renowned as one of the hardest touring bands in the UK, having toured the UK countless times and playing every show they possibly can. They have shared the stage with some amazing talent including Gallows, DZ Deathrays, Three Trapped Tigers, Talons and Emp!re to name a few. With pure power, aggression and energy, I, The Lion feel most at home when on the road.
Since conception in 2011, I, The Lion have become renowned for their exuberant live performance and huge sound, solidifying themselves at the forefront of the British post-punk scene.
Their first single got over a 1000 downloads in its first month, a huge achievement for a band only formed a month prior. It quickly became known throughout the local rock scene through relentless promotion. The follow up EP, Tides and Tales, was once more a success with the anthemic opening fast becoming a fan favourite.
More recently the band released the first single, Hold Strong, from the upcoming new EP. They debuted it at 2000 Trees Festival and gave out the single for free. All copies were gone in under 30 seconds with people crowding around to pick up a copy after their performance.
The band have been away working on their new record, 'Run', which is due for release in February 2015. The 4 track EP was recorded with Jason Wilson (You Me At Six, Reuben, Fightstar) at Stakeout Studios in London. When listening to the tracks you can hear why so many well established artists choose to work with Jason. It perfectly captures the huge raw sound of the band and gives you a great involvement with how I, The Lion work musically.
The title, "Run" draws on the common theme running throughout the lyrics, of trying to get away and create something new and real. This is explored in Evans' cryptic lyrics and storytelling, while creating vivid mental imagery to accompany them.
Guitarist, Elliot met Nath (drums) when his previous band lost their drummer a week before tour. Nath was the first guy to audition and learnt the whole set in a day. The first show was a disaster after breaking down at the venue, sleeping in an air tight car and almost suffocating. But this never demoralised them and ever since have blended together to become a songwriting machine.
Years later Chris (Bass) and Elliot met at university while studying music. They started writing and playing acoustic shows which showcased their raw talent and how well their voices worked together. They soon realised they wanted to take that next step with their sound and in 2011 recruited Nath on drums to form I, The Lion.
Outside the band the three guys have an array of hobbies. Chris is a tattoo artist, Elliot delves in videography, and Nath has crossed lots of paths, including football, cage fighting and basketball. Put all of this together and you end up with energy, passion and creativity combined.
For fans of: At The Drive In, Biffy Clyro, Arcane Roots
THE FALL-SERIES TWO
Starring Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan
Out on 24th February on Lumière on DVD.
Following last years hugely successful and gripping thriller The Fall, Hollywood star Gillian Anderson (The X Files) and man of the moment Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades of Grey) reprise their roles as DSI Stella Gibson and serial killer Paul Spector.
The Fall follows the lives of two hunters – a serial killer stalking his victims and a high-powered detective superintendent on his trail and the second series commences ten days after Paul Spector told DSI Stella Gibson that she would never catch him. As Gibson tries in vain to help Spector’s surviving victim remember the identity of her attacker, Spector is forced to deal with some loose ends. His return to Belfast reveals that someone from his past has been helping police with their enquires, forcing Spector to change his plans with terrifying consequences.
The Fall is a complex cat and mouse thriller that will have you hooked as DSI Gibson pits her will against evil psychopath Spector. Can she stop him?
Na het wereldwijde succes van THE FALL wordt het bloedstollende kat- en muisspel tussen de ambitieuze detective Stella Gibson en de sluwe seriemoordenaar Paul Spector finaal beslecht.
THE FALL 2: DVD release op 24 februari
In het vervolg op THE FALL 1 gaat detective Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson,’The X-Files’) onvermoeibaar door met de jacht op seriemoordenaar Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan, ’50 Shades of Grey’).
Na een mislukte moordpoging is Paul gevlucht naar Schotland. Wanneer echtgenote Sally hem bestookt met een hoop vragen besluit de seriemoordenaar van Belfast om terug te keren naar de stad en alle losse eindjes aan elkaar te knopen. Hij kiest een nieuwe prooi uit en een nieuwe methode. Intussen krijgt Gibson de dader langzamerhand in het vizier en zet ze alles op alles om Pauls nieuwe slachtoffer te redden. Hij bereidt zich echter voor op zijn ultieme zet...
Zal Gibson er ditmaal wél in slagen om een drama te voorkomen?
Technische specificaties 3 DVD-box:
UK, 2014 | Duur: 5 x 60 min - 1 x 90 min
Taal: Engels | Ondertiteling: Nederlands | Formaat: 16/9 | Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1
Out on Victory Productions on DVD
Director: Anne Fontaine
Stars: Fabrice Luchini, Gemma Arterton, Jason Flemyng
Martin, an ex-Parisian well-heeled hipster passionate about Gustave Flaubert who settled into a Norman village as a baker, sees an English couple moving into a small farm nearby. Not only are the names of the new arrivals Gemma and Charles Bovery, but their behavior also seems to be inspired by Flaubert's heroes.
Wanneer het jonge Britse echtpaar Gemma en Charles hun intrek nemen in een kleine Normandische boerderij, is Martin verheugd. Als grote literatuurliefhebber ziet hij in hen Gustave Flauberts klassieke romanpersonages - en dan heten ze ook nog eens Bovery. Ooit was Martin een bekendheid in Parijs, nu is hij een lokale bakker. Zijn jeugdige ambities en enorme fantasie zijn er echter niet minder om. Het echtpaar Bovery betekent voor hem een ontsnapping uit de routine wanneer hij naast het dagelijks brood ook het lot van deze vleesgeworden romanpersonages begint te kneden. Maar de mooie Gemma is niet van plan een personage te worden - ze heeft 'Madame Bovary' zelfs nooit gelezen. Gemma wil haar eigen leven leiden.
Pers
'Innemend gespeeld door Gemma Arterton' - Het Parool
'Een prettige balans tussen klassieke tragedie en guitige humor' * * * ½ - De Telegraaf
'De mix van luchtige satire, occasionele slapstick en bittere tragiek werkt opnieuw prima' - Cobra
USP
De nieuwste film van Anne Fontaine (Coco avant Chanel, Two Mothers) met de immer ravissante Gemma Arterton in de hoofdrol.
Out in February on Imagine
Hector and the Search for Happiness
Director: Peter Chelsom
Stars: Simon Pegg, Rosamund Pike, Tracy Ann Oberman
Synopsis:
A psychiatrist searches the globe to find the secret of happiness.
Hector and the Search for Happiness
Peter Chelsom, Verenigd Koninkrijk 2014
Imagine Film
Avontuur , Komedie
Hector, een excentrieke en geliefde psychiater in Londen, maakt een crisis door. Wat is het nut van zijn werk als zijn patiënten er maar niet op vooruit gaan? Hij besluit zijn comfortabele leven en mooie geliefde achter te laten en op wereldreis te gaan. Op zoek naar de essentie van geluk.
Awards
Official selection Toronto International Film Festival 2014
Pers
'Komt verrassend uit de hoek, ijzersterke cast' - FilmTotaal
'Genieten van het creatieve scenario en Peggs aandoenlijke stripfiguurtje' - Nu
'Warmbloedige tragikomedie met prima bedoelingen en het hart op de juiste plaats' Sp!ts/Metro
'Lieve komedie' Sp!ts
'Meer dan feel good', 'Simon Pegg houdt zich opvallend staande in zijn meest serieuze rol tot nu toe..' Veronica Magazine
USP
Peter Chelsom's nieuwe feelgood film met Simon Pegg en Rosamund Pike in de hoofdrol.
Available from 17th February
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement & Taika Waititi
Stars: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Jonathan Brugh
Follow the lives of Viago (Taika Waititi), Deacon (Jonathan Brugh), and Vladislav (Jemaine Clement) - three flatmates who are just trying to get by and overcome life's obstacles-like being immortal vampires who must feast on human blood. Hundreds of years old, the vampires are finding that beyond sunlight catastrophes, hitting the main artery, and not being able to get a sense of their wardrobe without a reflection-modern society has them struggling with the mundane like paying rent, keeping up with the chore wheel, trying to get into nightclubs, and overcoming flatmate conflicts.
Vanaf 17 Februari
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement & Taika Waititi
Nieuw-Zeeland 2014
Remain In Light
Komedie
Vampier zijn in de 21ste eeuw is geen makkelijke opdracht. Dit ontdekken de documentaire-makers die een drietal bloeddorstige huisgenoten volgen bij hun alledaagse bezigheden in Wellington, Nieuw-Zeeland. Wanneer ze hipster Nick in een vampier veranderen, worden de rollen echter omgedraaid. Het is niet de nieuweling die de kneepjes van het vak moet leren, maar de onsterfelijken die worden ingewijd in de moderne wereld van modetrends, Facebook en technologie. Integreren in de samenleving is nooit zo moeilijk geweest voor een vampier.
Awards
Winnaar Publieksprijs Toronto International Film Festival 2014
Winnaar Publieksprijs Sitges International Film Festival 2014
Pers
'Droogkomisch en vindingrijk' * * * * De Telegraaf
'Een verrukkelijke nep-documentaire' * * * * De Filmkrant
'De Nieuw-Zeelanders geven een originele eigen draai aan het thema' * * * * Het Parool
'Denk aan de legendarische Young Ones, maar dan met vampiers' * * * * NRC Handelsblad
USP
De hilarische mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows, geschreven en geregisseerd door Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords) en Taika Waititi (Eagle vs Shark).
WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS by Jemaine Clement & Taika Waititi - TRAILER NL from Remain In Light on Vimeo.