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Wildcard titles pick up 26 Irish Academy Award nominations for this year’s IFTA’s
The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) announced the 2021 IFTA nominations for the Irish Academy Awards this morning with Wildcard titles DATING AMBER, VIVARIUM, WILDFIRE, HERE ARE THE YOUNG MEN, WOLFWALKERS and SEA FEVER scooping a total of 26 nominations across the film categories including craft and technical.
Wolfwalkers to be re-released in Irish Cinemas from Monday 7th June
Due to popular demand Wildcard Distribution is delighted to once again be bringing Cartoon Saloon’s Golden Globe, Oscar and BAFTA-nominated animated feature WOLFWALKERS to Irish cinemas next week from Monday 7th June. The film continues to play in cinemas across the UK and Northern Ireland this weekend where it has been playing since cinemas reopened last month.
The Winter Lake Set For Digital Release On 15th March
The haunting coming of age thriller THE WINTER LAKE will be available on digital download from 15th March across various platforms in Ireland including iTunes, Sky Store, Virgin, Google Play, Rakuten, Chili and IFI@Home and is currently available for pre-order on iTunes.
Wolfwalkers wins at the New York, Los Angeles and Boston Film Critics Circle Awards
Cartoon Saloon’s animated feature WOLFWALKERS has picked up the Best Animated Feature Award at three of the top US Film Critic Circle Awards – New York, Boston and Los Angeles – over the weekend. It’s also nominated in the same category for the Chicago Film Critics Circle Awards which will be announced tonight.
Wildcard acquires Irish Comedy ‘Deadly Cuts’ for Ireland and the UK with a theatrical release set for Summer 2021
Wildcard Distribution have launched a teaser poster for DEADLY CUTS to coincide with the announcement that they have acquired the films Irish and UK rights and are planning a theatrical release in summer 2021. The Dublin-set comedy is set to have its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival next March where it has just been announced as the Festival Closing Gala.
WOLFWALKERS to open in Irish Cinemas from Friday 4th December with previews from Wednesday 2nd December
Wildcard Distribution is delighted to be bringing Cartoon Saloon’s highly anticipated animated feature WOLFWALKERS to Irish cinemas next week from Friday 4th December with previews from Wednesday 2nd December.
Wolfwalkers to Screen at The Cork International Film Festival this Weekend
The critically acclaimed WOLFWALKERS is set to screen on the final day of the Cork International Film Festival as their Family Gala film on Sunday 15th November. The screening comes ahead of the animations highly anticipated Irish cinema release which had to be postponed due to Covid 19 restrictions and is set to happen once Irish cinemas reopen.
Wildcard & Altitude Announce Julien Temple’s Crock Of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane Macgowan Coming To Irish Cinemas Soon
Wildcard Distribution & Altitude Films have released the official trailer for the eagerly anticipated new film by Julien Temple, CROCK OF GOLD: A FEW ROUNDS WITH SHANE MACGOWAN which will open in UK cinemas on November 20th with an Irish theatrical release scheduled once Irish cinemas reopen.
Wolfwalkers Receives Critical Acclaim At BFI London Film Festival
WOLFWALKERS screened at the BFI London Film Festival over the weekend where it was loved by audiences and critics alike. The festival screening came ahead of the animations highly anticipated UK and Irish cinema release later this month.
Wolfwalkers Official Trailer And Poster Launches At New York Comic Con
The official trailer and artwork for the highly anticipated animated feature WOLFWALKERS has been launched today at New York Comic Con. The release of the trailer which features the song ‘Running With The Wolves’ from Norwegian artist AURORA comes ahead of the films BFI London Film Festival screening this weekend and its UK and Irish cinema release later this month.
Crock Of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane Macgowan will be released in cinemas in the UK & Ireland on November 20
Wildcard Distribution & Altitude Films announce the release of the eagerly anticipated new film by Julian Temple, CROCK OF GOLD: A FEW ROUNDS WITH SHANE MACGOWAN, will open in cinemas in Ireland and the UK from November 20.
Crock Of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane Macgowan Wins Special Jury Prize At A-list Festival
Following on from its world premiere at the San Sebastian International Film Festival last week, the Shane McGowan documentary CROCK OF GOLD: A FEW ROUNDS WITH SHANE MACGOWAN has picked up the Special Jury Prize at the prestigious A-list festival in Spain.
"Wolfwalkers" To Open In Irish And Uk Cinemas From Friday 30th October With Previews From Monday 26th October
Wildcard Distribution is delighted to be bringing the highly anticipated animated feature WOLFWALKERS to Irish and UK cinemas from Friday 30th October with previews from Monday 26th October.
"Wolfwalkers” Teaser Trailer Unveiled as Animation Announced for BFI London Film Festival
Apple TV has launched a teaser trailer for “Wolfwalkers” which coincides with the announcement today that the film will screen as part of the prestigious BFI London Film Festival next month. Wildcard Distribution is set to release the film in Irish and UK cinemas later this year.
World Premiere of ‘Wolfwalkers’ to take place at TIFF 2020, Wildcard Distribution to release film in Irish and UK cinemas later in the year
Apple’s “Wolfwalkers,” the third animated feature from two-time Academy Award-nominee Tomm Moore (“The Secret of Kells,” “Song of the Sea”) and Ross Stewart, co-produced by Cartoon Saloon and Melusine Productions, will make its world premiere as an official selection of the 45th Toronto International Film Festival.
Irish Film Distributors Association invites everyone to fall in love with the big screen all over again
The Irish Film Distributors Association with Cinema First, the industry body charged with the promotion of UK cinemagoing, has today launched #Lovecinema, a nationwide campaign designed to capture the attention of audiences across the country and remind them of the unique experience that only the big screen can offer.
Award-winning family film PINOCCHIO and social media inspired thriller SPREE set for Irish cinema releases in August
Wildcard Distribution and Vertigo Releasing are delighted to announce the Irish theatrical release for two titles in August – Matteo Garrone’s award-winning fantasy-film PINOCCHIO and the thriller SPREE starring Stranger Things actor Joe Keery. Both films will open in Irish cinemas on Friday 14th August.
Wildcard titles pick up 26 Irish Academy Award nominations for this years IFTA’s
The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) announced the 2020 IFTA nominations for the Irish Academy Awards this morning with Wildcard titles scooping 26 nominations across the film categories including craft and technical. THE HOLE IN THE GROUND and BLACK 47 were among the most nominated films receiving seven and six nominations respectively. A bespoke virtual 2020 Awards Ceremony is now scheduled for September.
Award-winning SAINT FRANCES, supernatural horror THE VIGIL and children’s animation 100% WOLF all set for Irish cinema releases in July
Wildcard Distribution and Vertigo Releasing are delighted to announce the Irish theatrical release for three very different titles in July - the witty and heart-felt SAINT FRANCES from 24th July and the supernatural horror THE VIGIL and children’s animation 100% WOLF from 31st July.
REDEMPTION OF A ROGUE wins two major awards at Galway Film Fleadh
REDEMPTION OF A ROGUE picked up two major awards at the Galway Film Fleadh last night. The Cavan-set film, which had its sold-out world premiere at the festival on Saturday night, won both the Best Irish Film and Best Irish First Feature awards. This is the first time since 2013 that a film has won both awards.
Thriller/Horror Black Water: Abyss, Russell Crowe’s Road Rage Thriller Unhinged & Feel-good Stage Mother All Set For Irish Cinema Releases
As cinemas across Ireland set to reopen in the coming weeks, Wildcard Distribution and Altitude are delighted to announce the theatrical release of three exciting titles in July – the thriller/horror BLACK WATER: ABYSS from 10 July, the Academy and BAFTA Award-winner Russell Crowe’s highly anticipated new psychological thriller UNHINGED from 17 July and the feel-good film of the summer STAGE MOTHER from 31 July.
Wildcard Announce Upcoming Irish Theatrical Releases
Wildcard have announced a selection of their upcoming theatrical releases including the Cavan-set comedy musical REDEMPTION OF A ROGUE, UK drama NOCTURNAL, and the fascinating documentary FATHER OF CYBORGS and the highly anticipated Shane MacGowan documentary CROCK OF GOLD – A FEW ROUNDS WITH SHANE MACGOWAN.
Irish sci-fi thriller SEA FEVER launches on digital platforms today
The tense and original Irish sci-fi thriller SEA FEVER, written and directed by BAFTA-winning Neasa Hardiman (behind BBC triumph Happy Valley and Netflix hit Jessica Jones), has been released today on major digital platforms in Ireland and the UK including iTunes, Google Play, Sky Store, Amazon UK, Virgin Movies, Microsoft Store, Rakuten, Talk Talk and Volta.
Sci-Fi thriller VIVARIUM to get online release across major digital platforms next Friday 27 th March
Lorcan Finnegan’s sci-fi thriller VIVARIUM starring The Social Network’s Jesse Eisenberg and Green Room’s Imogen Poots and written by Garret Shanley will be available across a number of digital platforms next Friday 27th March including: iTunes / Apple TV, Amazon, Sky Store, Microsoft Store, Playstation, Virgin, Google Play, Rakuten, BT, Curzon Home Cinema and BFI Player. It is currently available for pre-order on iTunes.