THE TOURIST AIRS TONIGHT ON BBC ONE!
Commence your 2022 watch list with BBC One's new thriller THE TOURIST! The six-part series was created by Jack and Harry Williams and stars Jamie Dornan - episode 4 was cut by echo Editor Mark Keady! Catch it tonight at 9PM!
ECHO BEST OF 2021: ZOLA
Janicza Bravo's ZOLA comes in at a hugely-deserved second place on our Best of 2021 list! Based on A'Ziah 'Zola' King's viral twitter thread and true story, #TheStory, the film took us on a rollercoaster of witty humour mixed with its gritty narrative of sex trafficking in the US. It is worthy of all it’s rave reviews and, we’re sure, soon to be many award nominations and wins in the new year!
ECHO BEST OF 2021: SUCCESSION SERIES 3
At Number 8, we couldn't forget the multiple award-winning SUCCESSION! This binge-worthy season brought us even more gripping Roy family drama - not to mention the fantastic production, cast and score. After the cliffhanger finale, we're very happy to hear that HBO has renewed the show for a fourth season!
WATCH BBC TWO's THE MEZZOTINT THIS CHRISTMAS EVE AT 10.30PM!
Enjoy your Christmas Eve with BBC Two's THE MEZZOTINT! The spooky adaptation was directed by Mark Gatiss and features Production Design by echo's Bobbie Cousins. Be sure to tune in at 10.30PM tomorrow!
Our annual charity donation is here!
Our annual charity donation is here and over the next five days we'll be letting you know the charities we've chosen to donate to this year.
Todays charity is the brilliant Trussell Trust! I'm sure as many of you already know the Trussell Trust work towards stopping UK hunger which sadly is still a very real problem in our society. You can read more about the work they do and how to donate here https://www.trusselltrust.org/
"THE NEST" IS OUT IN THE UK TODAY!
Sean Durkins' “The Nest" is out in the UK today. The highly anticipated feature film starring Carrie Coon and Jude Law hits the UK screens. Be sure to look out for amazing Hair + Makeup design by echo's Emma Scott
ECHO BEST OF 2020: "THE THIRD DAY"!
What a year 2020 has been! A year where we’ve arguably watched more Film and TV than ever and entertainment helped us escape from reality when we’ve needed to the most! As usual we counting down our Top 10 TV and Films of the year…
So without further ado, at Number 10 is THE THIRD DAY! The mini-series hit our screens back in September and kept us on the edge of our seats. A brilliant cast and crew which included echo Editors Simon Smith, Luke Dunkley and Dan Roberts and Director of Photography David Chizallet, AFC.
JO THOMPSON WRAPS ON SERIES “MOTHERFATHERSON”!
Costume Designer, Jo Thompson wraps today on BBC series MOTHERFATHERSON! Starring Helen McCrory, Richard Gere and Billy Howle the eight part drama was created by Rob Tom Smith (LONDON SPY) and directed by James Kent and Charles Sturridge. The psychological thriller follows a family as the self destructive behaviour of the son, threatens the future of their media empire.
DAN ROBERTS CUTS “HIS DARK MATERIALS”!
Dan Roberts cuts the third block of HIS DARK MATERIALS, directed by Otto Bathurst and starring Dafne Keen! Echo's new client Richard Ketteridge is also Assembly Editor for the fouth block for director Jamie Childs. The TV adaptation of Philip Pullman’s acclaimed novels (also writer of THE GOLDEN COMPASS, pictured) is penned and executive produced by Jack Thorne, lead directed by Tom Hooper and produced by Bad Wolf for BBC and HBO
“POSSUM” SEES ITS UK RELEASE TODAY!
Starring Sean Harris, Matthew Holness' feature debut, POSSUM is out in UK cinemas today! Produced by BFI and The Fyzz, the film features hair and make-Up design by echo’s Emma Scott, and art direction by Alexandra Toomey. The twisted horror sees a disgraced children's puppeteer being forced to confront his wicked stepfather and the secrets that have tortured him throughout his life.
WATCH THE NEW “TOYOTA” CAMPAIGN!
Check out the latest TOYOTA campaign shot by Alexandre Jamin for director Sasha Rainbow at Academy Films. Take a stand!
“STAN AND OLLIE”: ECHO FESTIVAL FOCUS
STAN AND OLLIE is the Closing Night Gala of this year’s London Film Fest! Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly star as the most iconic Hollywood comedy duo. Directed by Jon S. Baird and produced by Entertainment One and BBC, the film portrays the life long relationship of Laurel and Hardy with fabulous Costume Design by echo’s Guy Speranza. Until next year LFF - it’s been great!!
“MARI”: ECHO FESTIVAL FOCUS
Catch contemporary dancer Bobby Jene Smith playing Charlotte in Georgia Parris’ debut film MARI, premiering tonight at LFF! Parris blends dance and drama, following Charlotte undergoing a complex journey through womanhood. Featuring work from echo clients Hair and Make-Up Designer, Bean Ellis, Costume Designer Holly Rebecca, Production Designer Bobby Cousins and Editor Napoleon Stratogiannakis.
“HOLIDAY”: ECHO FESTIVAL FOCUS
Isabella Eklöf’s breathtaking debut is showing tonight at LFF! Shot by echo’s Nadim Carlsen, this first feature is provocative and at times uncomfortable to watch, portraying male abuse and domination with stark contrast of the luscious Turkish Riviera as back-drop.
SHORT FILMS AT LFF: ECHO FESTIVAL FOCUS
Go and check out these shorts at LFF! Our DOP Michael Paleodimos and Costume Designer Sharon Long, have worked on BLACK SHEEP, Edgar Dubrovskiy shot RIGHT PLACE, WRONG TIM, Matteo Bini has edited NAPTHA and Loz Schiavo has designed hair and make-up for JERK!
“STICKS AND STONES (BRAKLAND)”: ECHO FESTIVAL FOCUS
Martin Skovbjerg’s directorial debut, STICKS AND STONES, is showing tonight at LFF! Exploring the darkest corners of extreme masculinity, the film follows Simon and his family moving to the suburbs where he will find a friend who challenges him into more and more transgressive actions. David Gallego, ADFC lensed the film with Snowglobe Films producing.
BEAN ELLIS WRAPS ON “DON’T FORGET THE DRIVER”
Hair and Make-Up Designer, Bean Ellis has wrapped on FLEABAG director, Tim Kirkby's comedy series DON’T FORGET THE DRIVER. Starring Toby Jones (pictured here in BERBERIAN SOUND STUDIO) and produced by Sister Pictures for BBC2, the series follows a group of ordinary people struggling to identify their place in the world and shows how, in one single moment, an accidental encounter can change everything.
“THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN”: ECHO FESTIVAL FOCUS
THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN is having its European premiere at LFF tonight! Directed by David Lowery and shot by echo’s Joe Anderson, the film sees Robert Redford (soon to be retired) playing Forrest Tucker, the infamous criminal who escaped from San Quentin State Prison with a self-built kayak and committed his last bank robbery at the age of seventy-nine. Sissy Spacek and Casey Affleck star in the picture alongside Redford for a nostalgic dip into classic American independent cinema.
SHOOTING HAS BEGUN ON “YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT”
Featuring Amanda Seyfried (pictured in FIRST REFORMED) and Kevin Bacon, YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT has started shooting this week. Produced by GET OUT’s Blumhouse Productions, Director David Koepp is collaborating with echo’s Production Designer Sophie Becher and Costume Designer Susie Coulthard.
“HAPPY NEW YEAR, COLIN BURSTEAD”: ECHO FESTIVAL FOCUS
Ben Wheatley’s new film HAPPY NEW YEAR, COLIN BURSTEAD premieres tonight! With Costume Design by echo’s Emma Fryer and Hair and Make Up Design by Emma Scott, the film is part of LFF’s Official Competition and stars Neil Maskell, Sam Riley, Joe Cole, Charles Dance, Hayley Squires and more. The film will then air on BBC this Christmas.